1st Mynydd Du Guides

World Centre

Challenge

Hello and welcome to our World Centres Challenge! This is a fun challenge designed to be suitable for all members of Girl Guiding, from Rainbows right up to Senior Section and even adults if you want to take part!

This challenge badge has been created to support girls in our unit on international opportunities and raise funds for community projects that our world centres support.

The challenge is split into 5 parts each with a variety of activities:

Sangam, India Our Chalet, Switzerland Our Cabana, Mexico Pax Lodge, United Kingdom

The Fifth World Centre

To complete the challenge, members must complete at least one activity from each section –

Rainbows should complete 5 activities

Brownies should complete 6-8 activities

Guides, Senior Section, Leaders and Trefoil should complete at least 9 different activities

Please feel free to adapt and add your own activities to suit your group’s individual needs.

To order badges, complete the attached order form on the final page and send it with your payment to the address stated on the form. Cheques should be made payable to 1st Mynydd Du Guides.

We hope you enjoy taking part in our challenge badge as much as we enjoyed creating it.

Sangam, India

“Travelling to India and to Sangam in Pune is an exciting experience! All kinds of visitors are welcome at Sangam, whether you want to stop by for the day, stay at Sangam while exploring Pune on your own, attend a Sangam event, or even use Sangam's campsite for a night under the stars! At Sangam we have a focus on community leadership. Our ‘Be the Change’ events explore the United Nations Millennium Development Goals and empower you to take action in your home country. You can also participate in events focussed on exploring culture and celebrating Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting and Indian culture. Participate in the Community Programme living at Sangam and working with our Community Partners. Whatever experience you choose it will be unforgettable!”

Sangam is located in Pune which is located approximately four hours South-East of Mumbai. Sangam is open to members of Girl Guides and Scouts from all over the world all year round. There are often events taking place but you can also visit as an independent gest.

Sangam opened as a WAGGGS centre in 1966.

Sangam have recently revamped their pool and it will be well used through-out the year in the hot Indian weather.

Peacock:

The Peacock is the national bird of India, It is a symbol of grace, joy, beauty and love. Peacocks are large majestic birds. They are bright and colourful. In India peacocks are respected and pro-tected by law. Create your own peacock using the ide-as below.

Paper Plate Peacock

Suitable for:

Equipment: Paperplate, Felt Pens, Wool, Beads, Scissors, Sello tape.

Instructions: decorate your paperplate using felt tips to create the pea-cocks body and feathers. Using the wool form strands coming from the centre of the plate. Thread beads and anything else you wish onto the strands. Finish by sello taping the wool securely to the back of the plate.

(http://www.sangamworldcentre.org/en/home)

Fan Peacock

Suitable for:

Equipment: green paper, glue, scissors, sellotape, lollipop sticks, yellow and orange paint,

Instructions: Begin by folding the green paper into a fan, take 2 lollipop sticks and glue onto the paper, one to each side. Bring the ends together and glue to form a circular fan. Using yellow and orange paint dot feather ‘eyes’ with your finger. Cut out a peacock body shape from blue card and decorate. Attach to the fan using a folded bit of card.

Paper Peacock

Suitable for:

Equipment: scissors, ruler, strong paper, tape, sta-pler, glue, googly eyes, wool.

Instructions:

1. Cut half-inch-wide strips of construction paper in the following lengths: two that are 9 inches; two that are 7 1/2 inches; two that are 6 inches; one that is 4 inches.

2. Layer the strips in this order: 6 inches, 7 1/2 inches, 9 inches, 4 inches, 9 inches, 7 1/2 inches, 6 inches. Stack them so they are even at one end.

3. At the even end, slide down the 4-inch-long (middle) strip so that 3 1/2 inches of it stick out. Put a staple through all of the strips at this point, where they meet.

4. Using the 4-inch strip as the middle, turn down all of the other strips (three on each side) so that they form a heart. Staple them in place where they meet.

5. Repeat steps 1 - 4 three times, so you have a total of four hearts.

6. To make the peacock's tail, place the hearts next to one another so the points meet. Hold the points together, and wrap tape around them.

7. Decorate the tail by gluing on paper circles. Cut out the shape of a pea-cock's body from paper.

Glue on plastic wiggle eyes and a paper beak and legs. Glue the body onto the base of the tail.

Diwali –

Diwali is also known as ‘the festival of lights’ and is celebrated in autumn every year. The festival spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, and hope over des-pair. The festival preparations and rituals typically extend over a five day period, but the main festival night of Diwali coincides with the darkest, new moon night of the Hindu Luni-solar month Kartik. In the Gregorian calendar, Diwali night falls between mid-October and mid-November.

Before Diwali night, people clean, renovate and decorate their homes. On Diwali night, Hindus dress up in new clothes or their best outfit, light updiyas (lamps and candles) inside and outside their home, participate in family pujatypically to Lakshmi - the goddess of wealth and prosperity. After puja (prayers), fireworks follow, then a family feast includ-ing mithai (sweets), and an exchange of gifts between family members and close friends. Diwali also marks a major shopping period in nations where it is celebrated.

Why not celebrate Diwali making a Diwali lamp.

Diwali lamps –

Suitable for: everyone (can be adapted depending on ability)

Equipment: clay, beads, sequins, tea light candle, paint

Instructions: shape the clay into divali lamps, these can be drop shapes or any other shapes, ensure that the tea-light can fit in the dip. Decorate the lamp as you wish you may wish to paint them beauti- ful colours, secure

Henna/ Mehndi:

Henna is a paste that is brought in cone shaped tubes and is used to cre-ate designs on men and women. Mehndi is derived from the Sanskrit word mendhika. It was originally used to decorate womens palms but over time it has progressed it is a lot more common for women to wear it in many places on their body. Mehndi are Vedic customs which is intended to be a symbolic representation of the other and inner sun. Mehndi is often used for festive occasions such as Hindu weddings, religious events and traditional ceremonies. It is believed that the darker the mehndi develops the more loved the individual is.

Mehndi Designs:

Why not have a go at creating some of your own Mehndi designs, this can be done on the paper hand outline or have a go at creating designs using icing on hand shaped biscuits.

Eyeliner Mehndi:

It is easy to create your own designs di-rectly onto the skin by using an eyeliner pencil or pen. These create defined lines and are easily washed off with make up remover.

Please make sure you check for allergies.

Indian Gods:

Hinduism is the dominant religion of India and it has been considered to be the oldest religion in the world.

There are many Gods within this religion but Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma are consid-ered to be the most supreme.

Shiva:

Shiva means ‘The Auspicious One’ in Sanskrit. Shiva is the Lord of mercy and compassion. He protects devotees from evil forces such as lust, greed, and anger. He grants boons, bestows grace and awakens wisdom in His devotees.

Vishnu:

Vishnu is considered the preserver or the protector. He is gener-ally symbolized by a human body with four arms. The four arms indicate Lord's omnipresence and omnipotence. The two front arms signify the lord's activity in the physical world and the two back arms signify His activity in the spiritual world. The right side of the body represents the creative activities of the mind and the intellect. The left side symbolizes the activities of the heart; that is, love, kindness, and compassion.

Brahma:

Brahma symbolizes the aspect of the Supreme Reality that brings forth the creation. For this very reason, Hindus call Lord Brahma the Creator of the universe. The four hands represent the four aspects of human personality: mind (back right hand), intellect (back left hand), ego (front right hand), and the em-pirical self or conditioned consciousness (front left hand).

Why not find out about more Hindu Gods.

Colouring pages can be found at:

http://www.sanatansociety.org/Hindu_kids_corner/hindu_kids_coloring_pages.htm#.Vf_xbs9Vikp

Sari:

Sari’s are worn by Indian women. They consist of one long piece of fabric approximately 7 metres, a blouse and petticoat called a parkar. Sari liter-ally means ‘strip of cloth’ in Sanskrit. Saris come in a wide range of colours and patterns and some can be highly embellished with decoration.

The Sari is draped around the waist and placed over the shoulder.

Why not design your own intricate design. What will your sari be for? Practical or celebration.

See if you can borrow a sari from a friend and try it on.

Indian Block Printing:

This kind of printing is done using a paste made from mud thickened with gum. It works best with simple bold designs. When resistant paste is used the fabric can be dyed. The design is traced and engraved into a piece of Indian teak wood and then printed onto the fabric.

Have a go at making your own block prints by carving a potato and either printing onto paper or fabric. What could you make with your fabric? A pillow case? A table runner?

Our Chalet, Switzerland

“Our Chalet in Adelboden, Switzerland was the first World Centre. For over 80 years it has been an international meeting place where Guides and Scouts can experience Swiss culture, grow through chal-lenges in the outdoors, and form life-long friendships. During the winter months from December to March you can experience a mix of outdoor activities, including skiing, snowshoeing and sledding. Other seasons offer excellent hiking, rock climbing and abseiling. All year round they offer interactive evening programmes. You are welcome to join them as an independent guest for a short stay or participate in one of their many international events.”

http://www.ourchalet.ch/en/ourworldcentre

Our Chalet was one of the first world centres opening in 1932. the centre aims to be a venue where everybody can find a challenge. Our Chalet is located in the beautiful Swiss Alps high in the mountains near the valley of Adelboden. There are a wide range of activites on offer to visitors in-cluding skiing, snowboarding, walking, mountain climbing, sledding and

Yodelling:

Host a yodelling competition within your unit, use youtube for inspiration:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B00nfVc4FPI

Can you yodel your favourite song?

Swiss Cuckoo Clocks

Switzerland are famous for their cuckoo clocks. When a swiss boy and girl celebrate the time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjQj_-JoGEk

Design your own cuckoo clock –

Suitable for: Everyone (older girls can make 3D designs)

Equipment: pencils, felt pens, paper, glue, box-es, anything else the girls wish to use

Instructions: Draw out a basic outline, using felt pens design the clock face, older girls could use a cereal box.

Swiss Chocolate:

Switzerland is famous for their delicious chocolate. Whilst the cacao beans and other ingredients like sugar originate from outside Switzerland. To be Swiss chocolate the production must take place in Switzer-land. There are many famous Swiss choco-late brands that are known internationally including Nestle and Lindt.

Have a go at making yummy chocolate truffles, what could you add to them?

INGREDIENTS:

60 ml heavy cream

150 grams (5 oz) dark chocolate

1 table spoon, (15 grams) butter, softened

METHOD:

1. Chop the chocolate into small pieces.

2. Heat the cream until it just comes to a boil, add the chopped chocolate and remove the saucepan from the heat.

3. Stir or whisk the mixture until the chocolate is completely melted.

4. Stir in the butter until the ganache is smooth.

5. Put the ganache in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, ensur-ing that the plastic makes contact with the entire surface of the ganache.

6. Refrigerate overnight or until the ganache is set.

7. To form basic truffles

8. Use a melon baller, small ice cream scoop, teaspoon or piping bag.

9. Roll the ganache in a ball and place on parchment paper.

To finish the truffles roll them in unsweetened cocoa powder. Oth-er options: You can roll the truffles in powdered sugar, chocolate shavings, chopped chocolate, chopped toasted nuts or coconut.

Skiing:

Throughout Switzerland and the Alps skiing is a popular sport. Many of the people who visit Switzerland are there to appreciate the high quality alpine skiing.

Paper Skiers:

This activity is perfect for Rainbows and Brownies, It is their chance to make themselves into Winter skiers.

All they need is a body outline, Lolli-pop sticks, picture of their face and cocktail sticks.

Peg Skiers:

This activity can be adjusted and made a little more difficult by making peg skiers. This required a peg, lollipop sticks pipe-cleaners, cocktail sticks and either a pom-pom, wooden ball or a picture of the girls face.

Language:

In Switzerland the majority of people speak German although French, Italian and Romansh are also spoken. Why not have a go at speaking some simple Ger-man as a group.

Hello—Guten Tag (goot-en tahk)

Goodbye—Auf Wiedersehen (owf vee-dair-zayn)

Please—Bitte (bih-tuh)

Thank you—Danke (dahn-kuh)

1-eins (ines) 5-funf (fewnf) 9-neun (noyn)

2-zwei (tsvy) 6-sechs (zecks) 10-zehn (tsayn)

3-drei (dry) 7-sieben (zee-bun)

4-vier (feer) 8-acht (ahkht)

Pax Lodge, United Kingdom

“Come and enjoy historical and cultural aspects of London and Girl Guiding, including many mementoes of Olave Baden-Powell. During June to September we focus on Discover London week long packages where you can experience the excitement of city life, develop lead-ership skills and live in an international Centre. We offer a selection of day and evening programmes for members of WAGGGS that you can add to your weekend or holiday booking. Throughout the year we welcome bed and breakfast visitors and conference delegates.”

http://www.paxlodge.org/en/ourworldcentre

Pax loge is a relatively new world centre founded in 1991, pervious to this there were two other locations Our Ark (1939-1959) and Olave House (1959-1988). Pax Lodge is situated in Hampstead, North London and is next door to the International Headquarters of WAGGGS. Pax Lodge pro-vide various events throughout the year celebrating the cultures of the UK and countries around the world.

England –

Queens guards – The Queen's Guard is the name given to the contingent of infantry responsible for guarding Buckingham Palace and St James's Palace (including Clarence House) in London. The guard is made up of a company of soldiers from a single regiment, which is split in two, providing a detachment for Buckingham Palace and a detachment for St James's Palace.

Lollipop stick guards –

Suitable for:

Equipment: black pompoms, googly eyes, felt pens, glue, lollipop stick

Instructions: decorate the lollipop stick in the colours of the guards, place the eyes on and top it off with a pompom hat.

Clothes Peg Guards –

Suitable for:

Equipment: round clothes peg, red and black paint, large black pompom

Instructions: carefully paint the mid-dle of the clothes peg red. Using tape to create a straight line paint the bottom (legs) black. Finish it off by carefully painting the head and

Traditional English trifle:

Suitable for: Everyone

Equipment: Jelly, Custard, Cream, Fruit, Sponge

Instructions: Layer the ingredients, first layer sponge, second layer fruit, third layer jelly, fourth layer custard, fifth layer cream.

Traditional English Sports:

Suitable for: Everyone

Equipment: Various

Instructions: Have a go at cheese rolling, conkers, pea shooting find more online to have a go at.

English Etiquette:

Suitable for: Everyone

Equipment: Books, Cutlery

Instructions: Balance a book on your head and walk, learn how to lay the table correctly for a three course meal.

Wales:

Wales is famous for dragons (and sheep), they feature on its flag (the dragon not the sheep J)

Glove Dragons –

Suitable for: everyone (use glue for rainbows and sew for older girls)

Equipment: glue, glove, felt, buttons, thread, needle

Instructions: begin by cutting out your dragon scales and wings out of felt then either glue or sew these on to your glove. Next glue or sew on your buttons as eyes.

Language:

Good Morning: Bore Da Good Bye: Hwyl

My name is…..: ….. Ydw i. How are you?: Sut wyt ti?

1: un 6: chwech

2: dau 7: saith

3: tri 8: wyth

4: pedwar 9: naw

5: pump 10: deg

Daffodils:

Daffodils are the national flower of Wales and can often be seen lining the hedges in Spring. A daffodil is also worn on St Davids day to celebrate the patron saint of Wales.

Here are just a few ideas of how you can make your own daffodil. Can you find out what the other national sym-bols are in Wales?

Scotland:

Scottish tartan comes in many colours and styles. Tartan is a pattern consisting of criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colours. Tartans originated in woven wool, but now they are made in many other materials. Tartan is particular-ly associated with Scotland. Scot-tish kilts almost always have tartan pat-terns. Tartan is often called plaid in North America, but in Scotland, a plaid is a tartan cloth slung over the shoulder as a kilt accessory, or a plain ordinary blanket such as one would have on

a bed.

Design your own tartan –

Suitabe for: Everyone (adjust accord-ing to ability)

Equipment: wool, nails, paper, wood, pencils, felt pens

Instructions: younger girls can just de-sign their tartan on paper and gule sections of wool onto their design. Older more capable girls may wish to try making a loom and weaving their own tartan. Hammer the wood to make a rectangle and place nails at equal intervals along 2 sides. Begin by placing your wool along the long side. Then start to weave your design strand by strand.

Scottish Thistle:

The thistle is a very famous Scottish symbol. It is said that it became they symbol after a Norwe-gian army attempted to attack the Scottish during the night and in an attempt to be stealth like they took of their shoes but they stood on the thistles and shrieked out which warned the Scot-tish of the attack.

Have a go at making your own paper thistle, what else could you make it out of?

Northern Ireland –

The shamrock is the national symbol of Ire-land.

Pepper stamps:

Using bell peppers create clover stamps and make cards/wrapping paper.

Clover blessings.

Make clover blessings and share them with your friends and family.

‘May your troubles be less, And your blessings be more, And nothing but happiness, Come through your door.’

Irish Harp:

This is a fun musical activity that girls can enjoy making their in-struments and then have a go at making a tune or song with them.

There are many ways you can make a harp but our group found this the easiest method. Simple card harp shapes were cut out which they decorated and the placed rubber bands across the gap to create their harps. They then went on to create a tune in small groups and we then furthered this by giving them the opportunity to choreograph their own Irish dance to accompany the music. We then held a short show for the par-ents to show what the girls had done. It was enjoyed by all.

Our Cabaňa, Mexico

“Our Cabaña in Cuernavaca, Mexico, is run by our Member Organiza-tion Guias de Mexico. It offers the chance to experience the unique culture of Mexico and its traditions, history and people. Set in five acres of landscaped gardens with a tennis court, basketball court, swimming pool and craft house Our Cabaña is a haven away from home. Events encourage team building and international friendship, and provide you with opportunities to work on WAGGGS projects and initiatives. Our Cabaña is pleased to offer a new Community Pro-gramme – living at Our Cabaña and working with our Community Partners. All seminars and events are delivered in English and Span-ish and include a community service pro-ject.”

http://www.ourcabana.org/

en/about

Our Cabana was founded in 1957 and is located in Cuernavaca. Our Cabana is set among 5 acres of tropical gardens and can occupy up to 90 guests.

There is lots to do at Our Cabana including a swimming pool, volleyball court, tennis court, fire circle and craft house where visitors can create native crafts.

Mexican Art –

Mexican metal art is a very popular form of expression. It is used to make wall hangings jewellery and much more.

Plate art –

Suitable for: everyone, can be adjusted ac-cording to ability

Equipment: metal plate (party plate), pencil

Instructions: lightly draw on your design then once you are happy with it begin to press harder and carve your vision into the piece of metal, this can then be shaped into jewellery etc. for older girls.

Our Cabana Song:

Have a go at singing the Our Cabana song as a unit.

http://www.ourcabana.org/en/about/ourcabanasong

Mexican music –

Maracas are a musical instrument native to Latin America, used to pro-vide rhythm especially for music with a Latin beat. They are usually played in pairs, often with one higher and one lower in pitch. Maracas are used extensively in the music of Mexico.

Spoon maracas –

Suitable for:

Equipment: rice, kinder eggs/plastic eggs, plastic spoons, tape

Instructions: fill the plastic eggs with rice, attach two spoons using tape, and decorate as you wish.

Mexican Hat –

Mexicans are popular for their very big hats, sombrero.

Sombrero –

Suitable for:

Equipment: paper cup, paper plate, pomp oms, brown paint, glue

Instructions: glue the paper cup onto the paper plate, paint with brown paint. When dry decorate using pompoms and felt pens.

Eye of God –

A God's eye is a yarn weaving and a spiritual object. The Ojo de Dios (Eye of God in Span-ish) is woven with yarn and wood, often with several colors. The weaving of an Ojo de Dios is an ancient contemplative and spiritual practice for many indigenous peoples in the Americas, and beliefs surrounding them vary with location and history. Some people be-lieve they were originally part of the sophisti-cated religion of the Ancient Pueblo Peoples.

Follow the instructions on this link to create them -

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-an-Eye-of-God

Kusafiri,

Africa

The fifth world centre, Kusafiri, is based in Africa. The interesting thing about this World Centre is that it is mobile. It could be taking place in any country on the African continent! Events within this world centre may focus on leadership, economic empowerment, boosting body confidence, ending violence against young women or any other WAGGGS topic.

http://www.wagggs.org/en/world/centres/fifthworldcentre

African Masks –

Make and decorate your own African masks, this can be done using paper plates or creating their own 3D mask using paper mache. Experiment using different colours and shapes.

African Necklaces –

African tribes wear amazing beaded necklaces they are bright and colourful. Create your own using a paper plate and bright colours. Or have a go at making a lay-ered beaded necklaces using wire and colourful beads.

African thumb piano –

Use bobby pins and tape to create your very own piano. Decorate it with colourful pat-terns.

Beautiful beads –

Create beautiful beads us-ing air drying clay or paper. Decorate with African pat-terns.

You could use the beads you created to create your own necklaces and brace-lets.

Another possibility is to dye pasta to create necklaces. Why not wear them to make a noisy African dance.

Rain Makers –

Create rain makers to summon the rain in your meeting you could use recycled mate-rials and decorate them with pattern, rib-bons and glitter.

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