Brownie Programme Update
Tips and hints at using the new
Brownie programme
Created by Diane Card
April 2014
The new Brownie resources are now
available and will be in use from
September 2014
The structure of the programme itself
hasn't changed and the Brownies still
develop in three areas:
You, Community and World.
Community
You
A Brownie develops her:
• understanding and awareness of
herself
• relationships with family and friends
• skills and achievements
• confidence and personality
• beliefs, morals and values
• self-esteem and self-worth.
World
A Brownie develops her:
• understanding and awareness of the
communities in which she lives
• level of practical action in those
communities
• knowledge of how she can contribute to
her communities
• understanding and awareness of her
relationships with people in her
communities
• enthusiasm to use her skills to
contribute to her communities and to
improve relationships.
A Brownie develops her:
• understanding and awareness of the
world in which she lives
• knowledge of and interest in the
world
• knowledge and understanding of
World Guiding
• enthusiasm to use her skills locally
for the benefit of the wider world
• understanding of how she can
improve her world.
The 3
programme
areas
New Resources
Brownie Adventures
This book replaces the Brownie Adventure and
Brownies Adventure On books so that all the
information and guidance a girl needs during her
time in Brownies is provided in one resource.
It is designed to be used principally in the
meeting place, and as a ‘handbook’ of information
about Brownies.
It will also provide a clearer picture for parents
and Leaders to understand what a Brownie’s
experience should be like.
Brownie Adventures has an easy-to-use structure.
We hope that making it more user-friendly for the
girls.
The new book has three sections
The new book has three sections:
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Adventure (guideline age group 7 to 8)
Adventure on (guideline age group 8 to 9)
More adventures (guideline age group 9 to 10).
Each section has specific clauses for the Brownies to
complete to earn a badge
Badges
Each section features a badge for Brownies to
work towards, similar to the current Adventure
badges.
The syllabus for each badge is clearly explained
and there is space for Brownies to record their
progress when working towards it.
Each section has activity suggestions linked to You,
Community and World that Brownies can use to
complete the various badge clauses.
The Brownies and Leaders are free to choose
other appropriate activities to meet clauses.
The three badges – Adventure, Adventure on and
More adventures – have been designed so that a
girl may achieve a badge over a year of taking part
in a balanced and varied Brownie programme that
employs all the Five Essentials.
Becoming a Brownie
Becoming a Brownie remains as a resource for
new girls joining Brownies.
It is fairly similar to the current book with just
minor updates to ensure it complements the new
Brownie Adventures book .
It still contains the Promise and the Brownie story,
and provides new girls with a simple introduction
to Brownies.
Brownie Badge Book
The Brownie Badge Book has been redesigned
but the content remains the same, with only
minor updates to some badge syllabuses.
Please note that the badge syllabuses are
constantly reviewed and updated regardless to
ensure they are always relevant and appropriate
for the girls.
The latest version of the Badge Book and the
Brownie website
www.girlguiding.org.uk/brownies/badges
will always have the most up-to-date
syllabuses.
Brownie Adventures Bag
The Brownie Promise Box has been replaced
by a Brownie Adventures bag.
This sling bag has been designed to match
the revised resources.
The Badges
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Each section on the book has several clauses the
Brownies need to complete to earn their badge
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The Brownies do not need to complete the clauses in
any particular order.
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As the Brownie completes each clause she should
record what she has done on the record page at the
beginning of the each section.
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Leaders may also want to maintain their own record
of the Brownie’s progress.
Adventure
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I found out about the Promise and had a Promise Celebration.
I did my best to keep my Promise
I did at least one interest badge
I went on an adventure away from our meeting place
I did an activity with girls from another unit
I took part in a Pow-wow to help decide what happens at Brownies
I took part in three You activities
I took part in three Community activities
I took part in three World activities
Adventure on
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I did my best to keep my Promise
I did at least one new interest badge
I went on an adventure away from our meeting place and helped decide
what we did
I did an activity with girls from another section
I put forward ideas in a Pow-Wow to help decide what happens at
Brownies
I took part in three new You activities
I took part in three new Community activities
I took part in three new World activities
More Adventures
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I did my best to keep my Promise, and helped a new Brownie understand it too
I did at least one interest badge where I learned something new
I went on an adventure away from our meeting place and helped other Brownies
while I was there
I did Brownies Go For It!
I helped plan an activity at Brownies
I took part in three new You activities
I took part in three new Community activities
I took part in three new World activities
Some FAQ’s
Question
Can a Brownie move on to the next badge without
completing the previous badge?
Answer
• Yes, but girls should be encouraged and supported to
complete each badge.
Question - Can my whole unit do the same activity from
the book?
Answer
• The activities within the book have been designed to be
undertaken by an individual, by Sixes or other small
groups, or by the whole unit.
• All Brownies can join in the activities even if some may
not record it towards a badge if they are doing the activity
just for fun.
• The activities can be adapted to suit all abilities and count
towards all badges.
Question
What about girls who are part way through the current
Adventure or Adventure on badges?
Answer
• Girls may continue with the current syllabus, or can
start the appropriate new syllabus, using activities from
the new or old books.
Question
Do Brownies need to complete the badge clauses in a
certain order?
Answer
No, the clauses can be completed in any order and there
may be occasions where two clauses are completed during
one activity, for example an interest badge might be
gained during an adventure day with other Brownies.
Useful areas on the Girlguiding Website
Additional Leaders information
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http://www.girlguiding.org.uk/pdf/Brownie_Programme_Update.pdf
5 facts about the brownie adventure
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http://www.girlguiding.org.uk/members_area__go/whats_happening/new
s_stories/5_facts_about_brownie_adve.aspx
If you need additional help or information or would like to have a
Skype training session on the new resources
please get in touch
Diane Card – BGIFC Brownie Adviser
bgifcbrownies@gmail.com