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DISCOVERING GOD’S GIFTSTHE GIRL GUARD

HANDBOOK

THE SALVATION ARMY NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA©2016

GIRL GUARDS®Published by The Salvation Army National Christian Education Department, National Headquarters

First published in 1984, Revised 2016

EXECUTIVE EDITOR: Capitan Keith Maynor

EDITOR: Major Christine Poff, Carolyn J.R. Bailey

WRITER: Jerrie Miller, USA Central Territory

DESIGN: Type E Design, Alanis Smithee

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS: Dawn Tooley, Siomara Paz

COPYRIGHT STATEMENT

This publication is a national document and cannot be changed without the approval of the Commissioners’ Conference. All rights reserved. No part of this curriculum may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopies, recording, or otherwise), without the prior written permission from The Salvation Army National Christian Education Department. This includes the scanning, uploading, and distribution of this book via the Internet or via any other means. All Salvation Army entities have inherent permission to download and use this material. Otherwise, for permission information write:

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All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™

Scripture marked MSG is taken from The Message™. Copyright 1993. Used by permission of NavPress Publishing Group.

Leadership principles taken from The Maxwell Leadership Bible: Lessons in Leadership from the Word of God, Second Edition, New King James Version. Maxwell, John C. and Elmore, Tim, executive editors. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 2007.

Every effort has been made to contact the copyright holders, but should there be any errors or omissions, The Salvation Army would be pleased to insert the appropriate acknowledgment into future productions of this publication.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

TERRITORY ADDRESSES

The Salvation Army Central Territory 5550 Prairie Stone Parkway Hoffman Estate, IL 60192

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory 440 West Nyack Road West Nyack, NY 10994

The Salvation Army Southern Territory 1424 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329

The Salvation Army Western Territory 180 East Ocean Boulevard Long Beach, CA 90802

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CONTENTSINTRODUCTIONWelcome to Girl Guards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Your Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Your Uniform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Recognitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Working on Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Emblem Designs and Personal Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

DISCOVERING GOD’S GIFT OF ARTS & SKILLS Blow Your Own Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Cake Decorating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Choices with Voices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Design and Decorate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Dimensions Unlimited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Dramatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Fabric to Fashion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 * Focus on the Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Needle Knack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Now You See It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Timbrelist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Working with Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

DISCOVERING GOD’S GIFT OF HEALTH & HAPPINESS * Bible Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Confident Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Home Sweet Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Pedal Pusher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Racquet Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Recreational Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 * Safety First–First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Smooth Sailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Substance Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Super Sitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Swims Like a Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Team Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

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DISCOVERING GOD’S GIFT OF NATURE Archery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Creatures and Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 * Ecology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 Green Thumb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 Growing Wild . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Hit the Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Pathfinding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 + Roughing It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 The Earth Below . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 The Sky Above . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 Wild and Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277

DISCOVERING GOD’S GIFT OF PEOPLE Christmas Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 * Community Health and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 Community Knowledge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 My World–My Heritage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Native American Heritage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 On the Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323 Special Needs Awareness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 * The Salvation Army . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337

DISCOVERING GOD’S GIFT OF PERSONAL GROWTH Discovering Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 ** Discovering–God . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 ** Discovering–My Mind and Emotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 ** Discovering–My Health and Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 ** Discovering–My Relationships with Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 Growing a Leader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 Our Own Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383

DISCOVERING GOD’S GIFT OF PRESENT & FUTURE Auto Know-How . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 + Careers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395 Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403 Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411 Handy Woman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 + Insight For the Future–Parenthood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 + Insight For the Future–Surviving in an Adult World . . . . . . . . . 433 Internet Safety and Netiquette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443 Science Potpourri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449

Required For Awards * Required for General’s Guard Award

+ Required for Catherine Booth Award

** Choice of 2 required for General’s Guard Award

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What is Girl Guards?Guarding opens the door to adventure . As a Girl Guard, you will find many exciting new experiences awaiting you . With each experience you will discover things about yourself and the world God has created .

You will belong to a large family with thousands of members in every part of the United States and in many other the countries where The Salvation Army is located . Girl Guards is one of many youth groups sponsored by your local Salvation Army corps . Girl Guard meetings may be held at the corps center, at community buildings, or schools .

What Girl Guards DoGirls meet together as a troop to learn new skills, hike, sing, camp, swim, make handicrafts, meet new friends, go on trips, and serve the people in the community .

Before you can be enrolled, it is important that you learn the Girl Guard Aim and do your best to live up to it .

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… I will grow spiritually by increasing my knowledge of God through Bible study and prayer.

… I will grow mentally by being honest in my thoughts and actions and by developing the mind and talent God has given me.

… I will grow physically by protecting myself from all harmful substances and habits by developing a healthy body.

… I will grow socially by being respectful, friendly, of service to others and loyal to my country.

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relationships with people in your family, friends and others who are different ages or from different cultures and backgrounds . The Girl Guard Aim states four specific ways to develop positive relationships with others .

These are:

• BEING RESPECTFUL – means to be considerate of and show regard for another person .

• BEING FRIENDLY – means to be open with people and willing to accept them as they are .

• BEING OF SERVICE TO OTHERS – means to look for ways to help other people and respond to their needs .

• BEING LOYAL TO MY COUNTRY – means to understand and acknowledge what your country stands for .

You may not have thought seriously about these things before, but they will become more important as you grow and mature .

DISCOVERING

In the DISCOVERING activity, you will study the Girl Guard Aim more thoroughly . The activity is divided into four sections, each representing one of the fourfold aims of Guarding .

When you complete a DISCOVERING section, you will receive a emblem to wear with the membership insignia on your uniform sash as a symbol of your advancement .

When you complete all of the activities, the emblem go together with your membership insignia to form the Girl Guard logo .

Who Can Belong to the Guarding Program?Any girl can become a member of the Guarding program; there is no discrimination in membership . Girls in first grade through fifth grade are called Sunbeams . Sunbeams have their own handbook, activities, and uniforms, and meet separately from Girl Guards . Girl Guards is a program for girls in six grade* through twelve .

What the Girl Guard Aim MeansYOU WILL GROW SPIRITUALLY

The Bible will become a familiar book as you discover God’s message for today . As you learn more about God through Bible study and prayer,

you will discover how you can grow to become the kind of person He wants you to be .

YOU WILL GROW MENTALLY

When you are honest with yourself and others, you will begin to see the unique qualities and talents God has given you .

The varied activities in this handbook offer many opportunities to develop the mind and talent God has given you .

YOU WILL GROW PHYSICALLY

Your body will continue to grow and change rapidly during your years as a Girl Guard . It is important to learn the facts about developing healthy

habits and keeping your body physically fit .

YOU WILL GROW SOCIALLY

Growing socially means learning to get along with others and respecting the differences that make us unique . You will learn how to have positive

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YOUR HANDBOOKThis handbook has been written especially for Girl Guards . The introductory pages contain basic information about the Girl Guard program . The rest of the handbook contains fun and exciting activities that make up the Girl Guard program . These activities are listed on the CONTENTS pages and are divided into six areas of interest .

The following is a brief description of each section:

1. DISCOVERING GOD’S GIFT OF ARTS AND SKILLS.

Everyone has creativity within them . These activities will help you to express yourself through arts and skills .

2. DISCOVERING GOD’S GIFT OF HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.

In these activities, you will explore health and happiness in many areas of your life . You will also learn about safety, home, work, and leisure .

3. DISCOVERING GOD’S GIFT OF NATURE.

God has created a beautiful world . In these activities you will explore the delicate balance that exists in all of God’s creation . You will learn how to enjoy and protect the environment and acquire important outdoor living skills .

4. DISCOVERING GOD’S GIFT OF PEOPLE.

The relationships you have with your family, community, nation, and the world are valuable gifts . They deserve your interest and commitment . Activities in this section will give you opportunities to learn more about God’s gift of people .

The salute is given when you repeat the Aim, during troop reviews and inspections, during the Pledge of Allegiance when you are wearing your Girl Guard uniform, and as a greeting when meeting another Girl Guard .

To become a Girl Guard you must:

1 . Be in at least the sixth grade . (*If there is no Sunbeam program in your corps, you may become a Girl Guard in fifth grade .)

2 . Attend four meetings .

3 . Learn the Girl Guard Aim .

The Guarding program also includes a program for younger children, called Moonbeams . The Moonbeams program is for boys and girls who are four or five years old . Moonbeams have separate meetings and their own uniform, handbook, activities and emblems .

Becoming a Girl GuardYou become a Girl Guard when you are officially enrolled during a special ceremony . At this ceremony, you may wear your uniform for the first time .

Girl Guards have a special salute that is a reminder of the fourfold Girl Guard Aim . This salute is made with the right hand . See the illustration below .

I was enrolled as a Girl Guard on

Date

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Getting Started On ActivitiesThere are more than 50 activities and each is about a single subject . Elements of the Girl Guard Aim are woven into each one . The activities contain several tasks . Some tasks may be done alone, while others are to be done as a group with the help of your leader or with your friends and/or family . You are not required to complete the activities in any particular order .

The required tasks for earning an emblem are stated at the beginning of each activity . You will find the following terms and symbols used throughout the activities:

A Task number indicates that the task is required .

In addition to the Tasks, each activity is divided into sections that require you to complete choice tasks . The number of choice tasks required for each section is stated in the ribbon at the beginning of the activity .

If you have an idea for a task that is not included in the book, you may write your own task . It must relate to the activity you are studying and be approved by your leader before you start to work on it .

Within some tasks you will see the word OR . This means that you may choose whichever part of the task you wish to do .

Some tasks have more than one part . AND means that you must do both parts of the task .

Keep a record of your work on the worksheet included with each emblem . Ask anyone who helps you to add their initials . If you did the task on your own, explain this to your leader so they can sign it . Using the worksheet is the best way to stay organized so you do not forget the tasks you have done in each activity . You may do part of an activity at camp or move to another troop before you have completed the it . If that happens, you will be happy that you have an accurate record of the work you complete .

5. DISCOVERING GOD’S GIFT OF PERSONAL GROWTH.

God has planned for you to grow and become even more than you are right now . The “Discovering” sections will help you to discover your potential for growing spiritually, mentally, physically and socially .

6. DISCOVERING GOD’S GIFT OF THE PRESENT AND FUTURE.

Technology and understanding yourself as a person may sound unrelated, but both will affect your future . These subjects are important as well as interesting . Learning about them will help you make decisions for your future .

EmblemsAt the end of each activity, there is a place to keep track of tasks you have completed . When you complete all the required tasks, you will receive an emblem to wear on your uniform sash . It is a symbol of your new knowledge and skills and will be a reminder of your adventures and accomplishments .

Emblems are color-coded on the outside edge, according to the six areas of interest:

BLUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arts and Skills

PINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Health and Happiness

GREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nature

YELLOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . People

TAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Personal Growth

SILVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Present and Future

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You will find that some tasks are required in more than one activity . When this is true, you may take credit in each of the activities when you have completed the task .

S-T-R-E-T-C-H ProjectsAt the end of most activities there is at least one “S-T-R-E-T-C-H Project .” This is optional and is designed to stretch your knowledge and skills by doing something more challenging . It will take more time and require that you work independently . You must finish all of the required tasks for an activity before you work on to the “S-T-R-E-T-C-H Project” (with the exception of “Blow Your Own Horn” and “Choices with Voices”) .

The reason for this is that most “S-T-R-E-T-C-H Projects” require advanced skills . For example, for the “Pedal Pusher” “S-T-R-E-T-C-H Project” you will need to learn the basics of riding and repairing a bicycle before taking on a challenge that requires experience and advanced skill in cycling .

Keep accurate records of the work you do on each “S-T-R-E-T-C-H Project .” Save your written work and materials in a binder . Keep other materials such as artwork, displays, charts, and other items in a file, drawer or box . Try to take photographs of your activities in progress whenever you can . They provide an excellent record of the work you have done and are easy to store . If you are working on the Catherine Booth Award you will need these items to share with the Review Committee .

Resource PeopleYour troop leader will help you locate resource people . Your parents, relatives, neighbors, teachers and friends, or anyone who is qualified in the area in which you need assistance may help you complete activities .

Some community resources are:

• Libraries

• Museums

• Churches

• Men’s and Women’s Clubs

• Schools

• Zoos

• Nature Centers

• Community Organizations

• City Government Officials

When resource people help you, be sure to send them a thank you note to acknowledge their assistance .

YOUR UNIFORMThe formal Girl Guard uniform consists of the Girl Guard polo shirt or a plain white blouse, dark blue or black skirt, uniform sash, pantyhose, and black dress shoes . Your uniform should fit properly and always be kept clean and neat . No jewelry is to be worn, with the exception of a watch or ring . Troop inspections will be held periodically to assure that you are wearing your uniform correctly .

The informal uniform consists of the Girl Guard polo or tee shirt and blue jeans .

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You may wear your formal or informal uniform to Girl Guard related activities such as troop meetings, ceremonies, public events, rallies, Youth Sunday, when traveling as a troop, when doing public service projects, and during Sunbeam and Girl Guard Anniversary week activities .

Your Uniform SashAll emblems, “S-T-R-E-T-C-H Project” stars, service stars, awards, recognitions and camp awards are worn on your sash . Emblems are sewn on the front of your uniform sash . If you receive special patches from Guarding events, camps, rallies, or other special projects, those may be sewn on the back of the sash .

Your sash is worn for inspections, Court of Award ceremonies, and other special events . You may want to wear it during troop meetings, too . It should look like this:

Salvation Army Designation

Troop Number

Discovering: Part One

Membership Insignia

Discovering: Part Two

Sunbeam Transfer Pin

Commissioner’s Sunbeam Award

General’s Guard Award

A-Khi-Ko-Ka Award

God and Country Award

Catherine Booth Award

Palms: Bronze, Silver, Gold

Service Stars

S-T-R-E-T-C-H Project Stars

Activity Emblems

RECOGNITIONSMEMBERSHIP INSIGNIA

You receive this when you are enrolled as a Girl Guard .

ACTIVITY EMBLEMS

When you complete an activity, you earn an emblem . All emblems should be presented at a Court of Awards ceremony . This may be done in a troop meeting or as a separate special event .

DISCOVERING

You will receive a patch each time you complete two sections of “Discovering .” These patches are placed around the Membership Insignia to form the Girl Guard logo .

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You will need to complete two sections of “Discovering” to qualify for the General’s Award and two additional sections to qualify for the Catherine Booth Award .

S-T-R-E-T-C-H PROJECT STAR

A silver star shows that you have completed a “S-T-R-E-T-C-H Project” for an activity . It is placed next to the emblem as illustrated .

GENERAL’S GUARD AWARD

This award is given on behalf of the General, the international leader of The Salvation Army, to Girl Guards who have completed the award requirements .

Along with the award pin, you will receive a beautiful certificate and letters of commendation . Your name will be recorded in the General’s Guard Award Book in the office of the World President of Guides and Guarding at the International Headquarters of The Salvation Army in London, England .

If you should ever be in London, be sure to visit International Headquarters (IHQ) and look up your name .

PALMS (BRONZE, SILVER, GOLD)

These are given after the General’s Guard Award is received for each five additional activities completed . Activities required for the Catherine Booth Award may not be counted toward a Palm Award . You may earn more than one set of Palms .

CATHERINE BOOTH AWARD

This is the highest award that can be earned in Guarding . It is given to girls in the United States for outstanding service and leadership given in the same spirit as that of Catherine Booth, the mother and co-founder of The Salvation Army .

The Catherine Booth Award pin is to be worn on your uniform sash, and may also be worn as a brooch at the neck of your Salvation Army uniform blouse .

GOD AND COUNTRY

These studies are designed to help you learn about Christian living at home, church, and in the world .

The God and Me Award is available to first – third grade students .

The God and Family Award is available to fourth – fifth grade students .

The God and Church (The Salvation Army) is for sixth – eight graders .

Lastly, the God and Life Award is designed for ninth – twelfth grade students .

Contact your leader for more information about these awards .

FOR SAVING LIFE AWARD

This is presented to any member who has, at personal risk, acted to save the life of another, in situations such as rescue from drowning or fire . Your leader has additional information about this award .

SERVICE STARS

A silver star with a green background is given for each of the first four years of continued membership in Guarding .

A silver star with a red background indicates five years of service .

A blue background is for ten years of service .

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two years, you would have six years of service . You would wear one star with green background and one star with a red background .

PATROL LEADER’S STARS

A silver star on each collar tip of the uniform blouse indicates that you are serving as a patrol leader . One silver star on the left collar tip designates you are an assistant patrol leader .

THE SALVATION ARMY

This indicates that Girl Guards is sponsored by The Salvation Army . See illustrated uniform sash for placement .

TROOP NUMBER

This is the number of your troop within your division or territory . See illustration for placement .

CAMP A-KHI-KO-KA

An A-KHI-KO-KA award may be earned each year you attend divisional Girl Guard camp and complete the requirements . Feather colors designate camper year .

COMMISSIONER’S SUNBEAM AWARD (WITH STARS)

“The Commissioner’s Sunbeam Award (With Stars)” shows that you earned the highest award available to a Sunbeam . You may wear the award on your Girl Guard sash .

SUNBEAM TRANSFER PIN

This indicates that you were a Sunbeam before becoming a Girl Guard .

SALVATION ARMY MEMBERSHIP DESIGNATION PIN

This indicates that you are a junior or senior soldier in The Salvation Army .

Troop LeadershipTROOP LEADERS AND ASSISTANTS

Troop Leaders and Assistants are adults who volunteer their time and abilities to guide you in your troop activities . Your leader is someone who cares about you and will help you with your activities .

THE CHAPLAIN

The Chaplain is interested in your spiritual growth and will help you to learn more about God and His importance in your life .

THE PATROL LEADER

The Patrol Leader is a Girl Guard who supervises a patrol (a group of four to eight girls from within the troop) . She may be selected by patrol members or appointed by the Girl Guard leader to serve for an assigned length of time . The patrol leader helps members with activities and represents members at planning meetings .

THE TROOP SCRIBE

The Troop Scribe is a Girl Guard who keeps the records of attendance, reports of activities, and the troop log . She also writes thank you notes for the troop .

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Committee Members are adults who give support by helping the troop in practical ways .

CeremoniesThere are many different ceremonies in Girl Guards, such as enrollment, promotion, Court of Awards, flag ceremonies, and graduation . Your troop can also plan its own ceremony for special occasions .

ENROLLMENT CEREMONY

An Enrollment Ceremony is held to welcome new girls into Guarding . New members receive their membership insignia at this time . There is a place in your handbook to record the date you were enrolled . Parents and friends are invited to attend the enrollment ceremony .

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PROMOTION CEREMONY

At a Promotion ceremony, Sunbeams who are promoted to Girl Guards are presented with their transfer pin and Girl Guard membership insignia . Both Girl Guard and Sunbeam troops meet together at this special time . Each Girl Guard should make a special effort to welcome new Sunbeams . Family and friends are invited to attend this ceremony .

COURT OF AWARDS CEREMONY

At the Court of Awards ceremony you will receive emblems and awards that you have earned . Recognition and appreciation is expressed to leaders and other adults who have helped the troop . Girls may share what they have learned through exhibits, reports or demonstrations . Guests may be invited to attend this ceremony .

FLAG CEREMONIES

Flag ceremonies may include singing patriotic songs and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance . These ceremonies should always be conducted with dignity and respect . You may be asked to participate in flag ceremonies at your troop meetings or camp .

A Girl Guard should stand at attention and place her right hand over her heart whenever the flag is raised or lowered or passes by in procession . If wearing your uniform, use the Girl Guard Salute instead .

GRADUATION

Graduation is a time to acknowledge your achievements as a Girl Guard and a student . This is the time when family and friends come together to congratulate you and say, “Well done!” For some Girl Guards, this could be a natural transition into troop leadership .

Special Girl Guard DatesCATHERINE BOOTH’S BIRTHDAY

January 17th is Catherine Booth’s Birthday . A rededication ceremony commemorating the significant gift that Catherine Booth gave to women and girls by her lifetime example of service and leadership may be planned .

YOUTH SUNDAY

Youth Sunday is a special Salvation Army worship service in which the troop participates . It is conducted in the spring and fall of each year . This is usually held in cooperation with other youth groups . Family and friends are invited to attend this service .

ANNIVERSARY WEEK

Anniversary Week is celebrated in May, the same week as National Salvation Army Week . Your troop can celebrate in many different ways, such as a Mother-Daughter Banquet, a Father-Daughter Night, Family Night, or a troop birthday party .

You could wear your uniform to school, hold special ceremonies with other troops, participate in a rally, have a party, set up a display illustrating what Girl Guards do, participate in a Youth Sunday, or plan a special event or service project for each day of this week .

DIVISIONAL RALLIES

Divisional Rallies are held at the discretion of the division . Girl Guard troops meet together and participate in competitive events, celebrate special themes, and learn new skills .

DIVISIONAL CAMPS

The Salvation Army Divisional Camps are conducted each summer and Girl Guards have the opportunity to attend . See your leader for more information .

Finances Dues and fund raising projects assist in meeting group expenses . You will benefit from supporting your troop in these ways . Your leader will have more information on troop finances .

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HISTORYGirl Guards has a long history . The first Life-Saving Girl Guard troop was inaugurated in London, England in 1915 . Initially, Girl Guards was patterned after Boy Scouts .

On May 21, 1916, six troops totaling 100 girls were publicly inaugurated in New York City at Carnegie Hall by Evangeline Booth, the Commander of The Salvation Army in the United States . The movement quickly spread across the country .

The first uniform was designed by Evangeline Booth . It consisted of a middy blouse and a skirt that buttoned down the front made of forest green khaki material . The buttons and belt buckle were stamped with the Life-Saving Girl Guard insignia . The skirt could be removed so the bloomers under it could be worn for camp or gym use . A wide brimmed hat and high-buttoned boots completed the uniform .

Early day Girl Guards learned skills that prepared them for homemaking and outdoor living . Much of their time was spent hiking and camping, marching, doing drills and exercises, and learning first-aid, Morse code, and flag signaling .

Through the years the uniform has changed and the program has been updated to meet the needs of each new generation of girls . From the beginning, however, the fourfold purpose has remained the same: the guarding of the soul, mind, body, and others .

1916Uniformed Troop

1921National Commander Evangeline Booth with Leader

On the Trail

1930Semaphore Signaling

Old “The War Cry” Cover

1930Cooking Dinner

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3 . Be recommended by your leader and corps officer or pastor .

4 . Attend Sunday school or worship services regularly .

5 . Complete the following activities:

• “Bible Study”

• “Community Health and Safety”

• 2 Sections (your choice) of the “Discovering” Activity

• “Ecology”

• “Focus on the Arts”

• “Insight For The Future–Parenthood”

• “Safety First–First Aid”

• “The Salvation Army” (A satisfactory rating on this portion of the review is required)

• Plus three additional activities of your choice:

NOTE: Activities required for the Catherine Booth Award may not be used as the three choice activities for this award.

6 . Participate in a sharing time with a Review Committee and receive a satisfactory rating .

Palms (Bronze, Silver, Gold)After completing the General’s Guard Award, you have the option of working on the Catherine Booth Award and/or earning bronze, silver,

and gold Palm Awards . The Palm Awards are worn on your uniform sash .

To earn each Palm, complete five additional activities . Activities required for the Catherine Booth Award may not be used to earn a Palm Award . You may earn more than one set of Palm Awards .

WORKING ON AWARDSDuring your years as a Girl Guard you may want to work on one or more awards . With the help of your leader, you can plan your activities and projects to earn the General’s Guard Award, work on Palms, and/or complete the requirements for the Catherine Booth Award .

General’s Guard AwardThis award is given on behalf of the General, the international leader of The Salvation Army . It is the highest international

award a girl may achieve . The award consists of letters of commendation, a certificate from London, England, and a General’s Guard Award pin, which is to be worn on the sash .

To qualify for this award you must:

1 . Be at least 13 years old or in the eighth grade .

2 . Be an active Girl Guard, in good standing in your troop for one year .

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During the sharing time, the Review Committee will be looking for the following:

1 . Evidence of knowledge in each of the 11 required activities .

2 . Sharing of materials, such as photographs, logs, charts, art projects, or other projects and/or materials, that you prepared when you were working on at least four of the required activities .

3 . Evidence of preparation for the Review Committee by sharing comments from an outline, notes, or handbook on the remaining activities .

The sample questions that follow will help you prepare for the Review Committee sharing time . Not every question listed will be asked; some questions not listed may be asked .

BIBLE STUDY

Share what you learned from your study of the Gospel of John . Share information from one of the choice tasks you completed for this activity .

COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY

What community health organizations did you visit? What did you learn during the visit? What things can an individual do to promote health and safety in their community?

DISCOVERING

Which two sections did you choose to complete? How did each of these sections help you to understand the Guarding Aim better? Share information about one of the Choice Tasks you selected .

ECOLOGY

After completing this activity, what do you feel the responsibilities of the individual, the troop and community are in the area of ecology?

Review Committee Sharing TimeThe purpose of the Review Committee is to give you an opportunity to share what you have learned about yourself and the world around you during your years as a Girl Guard . The committee is composed of three adults who are appointed by the Divisional Guard/Character Building Director, DYS or ADYS .

The Review Committee sharing time should not be thought of as a “test .” If you have assembled the suggested materials and spent time reviewing what you did and learned as a Girl Guard, the sharing time will be a happy and fulfilling experience for you and the members of the committee . If you have questions about preparing for the Review Committee Sharing Time, see your leader .

PREPARING FOR THE REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR THE GENERAL’S GUARD AWARD

The following information is provided to help you prepare for a sharing time with the Review Committee . Read the sample questions and make an outline or notes . Bring these, along with the other suggested materials, to the sharing time and feel free to refer to them .

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FOCUS ON THE ARTS

Select one or two of your art projects, or photos of the projects, to share with the committee .

INSIGHT FOR THE FUTURE–PARENTHOOD

During this activity you cared for an egg or flour sack baby for one week . How did that affect your normal routine? Based on that experience, what do you think are some of the greatest challenges of parenthood?

SAFETY FIRST–FIRST AID

You were responsible, as an individual or as part of the team, to research a topic and share the information with your troop . What topic did you research and what did you learn from the experience?

THE SALVATION ARMY

You were asked to do some research about an early day Salvationist . Which person did you choose? What admirable qualities do you feel that person possessed? What did you learn about the role and responsibilities of the corps officer?

You were asked to read about Catherine Booth . What example did she set for Christian women? Did her life reflect the Girl Guard Aim? If so, in what ways?

THREE CHOICE ACTIVITIES

What reason did you have for selecting each of these activities? What knowledge and/or skills did you learn?

Catherine Booth AwardThis award is given to Girl Guards in the United States who complete the requirements and exhibit the same quality of dedication to service and leadership as that given by Catherine Booth, co-founder

of The Salvation Army .

The award consists of a letter and certificate signed by the National Commander of the United States and a Catherine Booth award pin . The pin is worn on the uniform sash or the neck of The Salvation Army uniform blouse .

The requirements for this award:

1 . Be an active General’s Guard for at least six months .

2 . Be recommended by your leader and corps officer .

3 . Attend Sunday school or worship services regularly .

4 . Complete the following activities:

• “Careers”

• “Discovering” (Two Sections not used in the General’s Guard Review)

• “ Insight for the Future–Surviving In An Adult World”

• “Roughing It”

5 . Complete one “S-T-R-E-T-C-H Projects” from each of four activities . These may have been completed previously .

6 . Complete one Service/Leadership Project .

7 . Participate in a sharing time with the Review Committee and receive a satisfactory rating .

PREPARING FOR THE REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR THE CATHERINE BOOTH AWARD

The following information is provided to help you prepare for a sharing time with the Review Committee . Read the sample questions and make outlines or notes . Bring these, along with the other suggested materials and feel free to refer to them during the sharing time .

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The Review Committee will be looking for the following:

SECTION A

1 . Evidence of knowledge in three of the required activities .

2 . Sharing of materials such as: photographs, logs, charts, art projects, or other projects and materials made in conjunction with at least two “S-T-R-E-T-C-H Projects .”

3 . Evidence of preparation for the Review Committee by sharing comments from an outline, notes, or your handbook for the fourth activity and two “S-T-R-E-T-C-H Projects .”

The sample questions that follow each activity will help you prepare for the Review Committee sharing time . Not every question listed will be asked; some questions not listed may be asked .

CAREERS

What careers did you learn about in this activity? Does any particular career interest you? Which one? Are you making career plans at this point in your life? If so, what are they?

DISCOVERING

You shared about two sections of the “Discovering” activity with the Review Committee during your General’s Guard review .

How did the remaining two sections help you to understand more about the Guarding aim? Share one of the Choice Tasks you selected .

INSIGHT FOR THE FUTURE–SURVIVING IN AN ADULT WORLD

In this activity you studied about steps to making good decisions . Did these steps help you learn how to make better choices?

Share one of the Choice Tasks you selected . What did you learn from completing this task?

Did you acquire some practical skills while doing this activity? If so, what were they?

ROUGHING IT

Share information about some of your camping experiences . What type of skills do you learn while camping? Did you face an challenges and how did you solve them .

FOUR S-T-R-E-T-C-H PROJECTS

What are your reasons for choosing these particular projects? What knowledge and skills did you gain? Were the projects easy or difficult for you? Share your thoughts .

SECTION B

Share supporting evidence of having completed the Service/Leadership Project and relate the following:

1 . Your reasons for selecting this project .

2 . The project goal and objectives .

3 . An explanation of the project including the planning, preparation, service rendered, leadership skills you developed, your personal involvement, the involvement of others, and the time involved .

4 . An evaluation of the project, including the following:

• PERSONAL EVALUATION

Explain how the project met the intended goal of providing community service . What leadership skills did you learn and develop? What were the strengths of the project? Were there some aspects of the project that could have been improved?

• CONSULTANT EVALUATION

What service was rendered? In your opinion, was the service worthwhile? Did it accomplish its intended purpose? What leadership skills did the Girl Guard exhibit? What new skills were learned? What were the strengths of the project? Were there some things that could have been improved?

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• PERSONAL APPLICATION

What effect did this project have on you personally? What were your feelings before the project? What were your feelings after the project was completed? How can the skills you learned during this project be used in the future?

SECTION C

Share your personal observations of Girl Guards .

1 . What do you see as the strengths of the program?

2 . Is there anything you would like to see added to or changed in the program?

GUIDELINES FOR THE SERVICE/LEADERSHIP PROJECT FOR THE CATHERINE BOOTH AWARD

Catherine Booth was co-founder of The Salvation Army . Her life was dedicated to service and leadership . This special project will enable you to learn and demonstrate some of the same qualities as those of the woman for whom the award is named .

The following list gives suggestions for Service/Leadership Projects . It is not a complete list, but examples of the types of projects that may be developed to meet the requirements . Choose your project carefully so it is meaningful to you .

You may develop a Service/Leadership Project, by taking full responsibility for:

• Planning and directing a neighborhood cleanup project, Christmas pageant, or World Service project

• Volunteering as a camp counselor or assistant counselor with specific assigned duties

• Organizing and directing a corps or camp cleanup day

• Serving as a member of a Summer/ World Mission Team

• Giving music lessons

• Assisting a Sunbeam or Moonbeam troop with a specific project, such as raising funds to purchase new uniforms

• Developing certain “S-T-R-E-T-C-H Projects” into suitable Service/Leadership Projects

You may have additional ideas for projects . Schedule a time to meet with your leader and corps officer to ensure they approve the project before you begin working on it . During the meeting, review the project guidelines together .

GUIDELINES

1 . Volunteer (without compensation) at least 36 hours of your time to a project that includes opportunities for service and leadership .

2 . The service may benefit your troop, corps or church, community, individuals or groups of people who are not your family members .

3 . This project must be approved by your leader and corps officer (for legal and public relations reasons) .

4 . Develop a planning chart with your leader that you will use to organize the project .

5 . Write out your project and personal goals, along with plans for how to reach them .

6 . Keep a journal of your work activities and the amount of time you spend on them . Write your thoughts and feelings in the journal as you work on the project . Keep photos of your work; copies of any materials you develop; advertisements or flyers you use during the project; newspaper clippings about the project; and/or written responses or evaluations you receive from the group or individuals who receive your service . Include a summary detailing:

• The impact of the project on your life and future career goals;

• How it affected your personal growth;

• Skills learned or developed as a result of this project;

• The impact the project had on the lives of those served .

7 . When completed, the project will be validated by your leader, corps officer, and project consultant, if there was one .

Name Corps

Division

Name of Service/Leadership Project

Time Frame Date Stared Date Completed

SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP PLANNING CHART

Signature of Girl Guard Leader Date

Signature of Corps Officer or Pastor Date

Signature of Consultant (If Applicable) Date

My Signature Date

I have completed the requirements for the Service/Leadership Project .

SERVICE: This project will involve service in the following way(s)

LEADERSHIP: This project will involve leadership skills (setting goals, planning, organizing, following through with plans, evaluating, etc .) in the following way(s):

PROJECT GOAL(S)

List specific things (objectives) you need do to reach your goal(s):

This is a sample planning chart. Use it as a guide. Your actual plans will fill more than one page.

* Required for General’s Guard Award + Required for Catherine Booth Award

EMBLEM DESIGNS AND PERSONAL RECORD

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Bible Study

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Careers

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Collector

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Choices with Voices

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Communications

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Blow Your Own Horn

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Auto Know-How

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Archery

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Membership Insignia

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Cake Decorating

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Christmas Ministry

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Community Health and Safety



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Design and Decorate

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Dramatics

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Discovering One

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Creatures and Creations

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Confident Cook

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Computer

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Discovering Two

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Ecology

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Community Knowledge

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DateGod

DateHealth and Body

DateMind and Emotions

DateRelationships with Others

DateGod

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DateRelationships with Others



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Hit the Trail

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Home Sweet Home

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Growing Wild

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Growing a Leader

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Green Thumb

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Focus On The Arts

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Handywoman

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Insight for the Future –Parenthood

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Fabric to Fashion

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My World–My Heritage

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Insight for the Future– Surviving in an Adult World

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Internet Safety and Netiquette

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Roughing It

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On the Go

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Racquet Sports

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Recreational Sports

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Now You See It

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Needle Knack

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Pathfinding

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Our Own Activity

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Pedal Pusher

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Science Potpourri

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Safety First – First Aid

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Native America Heritage



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Team Sports

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Timbrelist

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The Sky Above

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Special Needs Awareness

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Substance Abuse

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The Earth Below

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Wild and Free

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Swim Like a Fish

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Super Sitter

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The Salvation Army

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Smooth Sailing

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Working with Wood

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MY CHOICE TASKS RECORD

If you have selected choice tasks from this guide, record that information here . Have your leader sign and date it so you will have a record of the work you have done .

Activity

Choice Task Numbers

Leader’s Signature Date Completed

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Choice Task Numbers


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