It is December and we’ve been going pretty hard on program so it is nice that tomorrow night is our annual Christmas lights walk. (please don’t rain!)
Simple, easy, one activity meetings like this are nice breaks from the regular meeting plan. There is no badge work. We don’t have to accomplish anything. We just get to be outside. And then go to Tim Horton’s for a hot chocolate at the end.
Parents have been advised that girls must arrive dressed for the outdoors. We will not be going inside for the whole meeting. That means a trip to the loo first too! Wear winter gear, hats, mits, snowpants, boots, etc. Bring a flashlight that will fit in a pocket.
6:30 – Outdoor games in the field. We’re looking for something involving flashlights. Although Sardines is great fun. We’ll bring a whistle and make sure the boundaries are clear. Hm.
6:40 – Openings (Sparks are joining us).
- Then Buddy Up: Girls are put into pairs. Then each pair is given a number. When Brown Owl yells “Buddy Up”, each pair must shout their number. We do this frequently – when we arrive at a new spot, or are about to depart an old one. We even get the adults involved. It just keeps everyone in check.
- Quick rules intro: Stay with your buddy. Listen to adults. Stay on the side of the road. When a car approaches, stop and wait for them to pass. Don’t flashlight people in the face.
6:50 – Begin walk. There is a park on the way, so we try to have a game in mind so the girls can run (I have to think of one).
7:15 – Drop Sparks off at their school. (Brownie Guider jumps in her car to go ahead to arrange for Hot Chocolate – thus allowing Guiders to have a ride back to their cars after parent pickup!)
7:30 – arrive at Tim Horton’s (ubiquitous coffee shop in Canada)
8:00 – Parents arrive to pick up from Tim’s.
Easy, simple, fun meeting.
Could also work as Key to Active Living, Key to Camping, and Key to STEM (if there are stars).
Great idea!
Janice – I think I just signed up to pick up cookies at your house. Are you a cookie cupboard in Ottawa?