JUNIOR LEADERS

This page aims to give a range of ideas and resources for the busy Junior Leader, please feel free to comment on the material here and to contribute ideas or details of activities that are popular with the Juniors in your Company.

SPECIAL NEEDS - below are help-sheets produced by the GB European Fellowship for those working with young people who require additional support. These sheets are in no way comprehensive but have been designed to give the non professional a simple guide and some practical help. If you require help-sheets on issues not listed, please inform GB HQ.

Asthma Dyslexia
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Dyspraxia
Autistic Spectrum Disorder - Aspergers Syndrome Epilepsy
Autistic Spectrum Disorder - Autism Hearing Impairment
Cerebral Palsy Language Impairment
Cystic Fibrosis Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
Developmental Delay Tourette Syndrome
Down Syndrome Visual Impairment
  • JUNIOR LEADERS' BLACKBOARD - news & views
  • CASHBACK: NEW GOVERNMENT SMALL GRANTS SCHEME LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT YOUTH GROUPS IN SCOTLAND - CashBack for Communities is a Scottish Government initiative that uses funds recovered from criminal activity to support positive activities for young people.

    GB in Scotland is part of the pilot scheme (in partnership with five other national, volunteer-led youth organisations) making GB Companies eligible to apply for funding to provide positive opportunities for Scotland's young people. Up to £1,000 to fund start-up costs and up to £2,000 for programme or activity costs . Don't miss out click on INFO to find out more.

  • MAY REMINDERS: see current info for more details
  • 31 May 2010 - GB HQ closed - public holiday
  • 'Children For Christ' ROMANIAN Summer Missions 2010 - apply now
  • JUNE REMINDERS: see current info for more details
  • 05 June 2010 - Train the Trainer: Dunblane FULLY BOOKED
  • 10 June 2010 - GB International Day of Prayer
  • 18 - 20 June 2010 - European Fellowship AGM Weekend: Larne, Northern Ireland
  • 25 June 2010 - President's Lunch: Glasgow
  • Summer Missions 2010 start
  • Well done to the winners and runners up of the Competitions on Saturday 27 March 2010- We hope everyone enjoyed their day!
  • National Bible Competition 1st Carluke Company National Junior Competition 1st Carluke Company Mar & Kellie Brigader Competition 2nd Inverness Company
  • PERSIL LIST: Persil have compiled a list of "33 things kids should do before they're 10", so just for fun we thought we'd put it here and you can help your Juniors tick off their list!

(blackboard updated 25/05/10)

Below are some prayer, game, craft & "cooking" ideas suitable for Juniors, these will be added to on a regular basis. Just click on the link to open up a Word document with full instructions, suitable to print off for use in your Company. (See also; Explorer & Brigader Leader's page, as some of the ideas there may be suitable for Juniors)
PRAYERS & WORSHIP IDEAS
coming soon See the Leaders' Page - "Spiritual Resources" link for useful web links and publication suggestions.
GAMES & ACTIVITIES
Horses & Riders Game Cat & Mouse Game
Fruit Basket Game Tig - Tunnel / Underleg / Chain / Hospital / Aeroplane
The Clock in the Tower Game Balloon Quiz
Port, Starboard, Bow and Stern Game Christmas Tree Sketch
Last Gasp Game GB Time Again Wordsearch
Ladders & Story Ladders Game Juniors at GB Wordsearch
Fire in the Jungle Game GB Summer Camp Wordsearch
Empires Game Summer Holidays Wordsearch
Shoes Game Christmas Time Wordsearch
Have you got any games, sketches, quizzes or other activities that are popular with your Juniors, that you'd like to share? Please e-mail GB HQ using the link at the bottom of this page.
More games,challenges & icebreakers that could be used at camps or trainings coming soon to the TRAINING and CAMPS & SLEEPOVER pages
CRAFTS
Message Bugs Easter Bunny Purse Easter craft
Moon & Star Sachets Christmas Card Origami Boxes Ideal after Christmas craft
Pine Cone People Bookmark Selection Ideal for Brigade Knowledge
Scouring Pad Houses  
Glass Painting Dressing up doll - EXPLORER
Heart Pencil Toppers St. Valentine's craft Dressing up doll - JUNIOR
Sock Bunnies Easter craft Dressing up doll - BRIGADER
Have you got any crafts, especially seasonal ones, (Christmas / Easter / Valentines day / Mothers or Fathers day), that are popular with your Juniors, and you'd like to share them? Please e-mail GB HQ using the link at the bottom of this page.

"COOKING"

Quantities will need to be adjusted according to group size

Fruit Scones Marshmallow Pops
Chocolate Coffee Kisses Raspberry Buns
Chocolate Truffles Pancakes
Toffee Apples Chocolate Refrigerator Cake
Alternative Recipes... we know a lot of girls out there have wheat, gluten, nut, egg or dairy intolerances, so don't let them miss out on the cooking or treats - see the Brigader Leader's Page for suitable recipes.

 

(Page checked & updated 25/05/10)

 

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The Girls' Brigade Scotland