The Guides Online Unit, affectionately coined GO GIRLS, offers Girl Guide members an exciting opportunity to participate in Guiding from wherever you reside.
GO GIRLS gives members the opportunity to be actively involved in Guiding from the comfort of your own home, bed, or loungeroom.
GO GIRLS is designed for members who are unable to access a face-to-face Unit. Whether you are on a waitlist, live in a rural town, or perhaps feel more comfortable in the online space GO GIRLS is for you!
GO GIRLS, previously known as Lones Guiding, was originally developed in response to isolated participants and delivered as a written engagement through the postal service. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and after a period of inactivity, the Lones Program came into its own. During this time, Girl Guides Victoria delivered a weekly program called Friday Night Guides and subsequently into Guides Online.
GO GIRLS offers Girl Guides an opportunity to enjoy fun and challenging activities throughout the term, as well as work towards earning badges.
If you are unable to attend a regular in-person guide meeting why not consider GO GIRLS who meet weekly on Wednesday, using Microsoft Teams platform. You do not require a Microsoft account to access the Unit meetings.
When
Wednesday evenings
Time
7-8pm (Victorian time)
Make sure to select *Online from the registration drop down menu and then select GO GIRLS
When you register to attend GO Girls and you’ve paid the Girl Guides Victoria membership fee, you will be contacted by the GO Girls Leader with further instructions regarding attending your first online Unit meeting.
Term 3 2024 Program
July 24 – Dragons & Drawing
Have you ever wondered how to draw a dragon? Learn about the key components of dragons to capture and expand your creative skills. You’re invited to try alternative methods of drawing that you are not used to, such as: pencils, paint, pens, crayons, textas, and 2D or 3D digital drawing on a device.
Badges to challenge yourself further on this topic include: Create-a-challenge Arts and Computers.
July 31 – International Friendship
What makes a good friend? The International Day of Friendship is celebrated annually on July 30th. We will explore different aspects of friendship and how they have been displayed in books, movies and TV shows.
Badges to challenge yourself further on this topic include: Create-a-challenge Girls and Other People.
August 7 – Olympic Games
Do you know about the history and symbols of the Olympic and Paralympic Games? The Olympic Games are in Paris, France from 26th July until 11th August. Be Prepared to discover what makes a good athlete, such as self-esteem, self-respect, dedication, fair play and planning. Join us to find out about this global celebration of peace and display of international friendship.
Badges to challenge yourself further on this topic include: Create-a-challenge Fitness and Body.
August 14 – International Nation (Food & the World Centre, Sangam)
Do you know about the World Centre called Sangam and the local cuisine? Hear a firsthand account of the dishes and meals that are part of the local customs and culture. Hear what it is like to travel overseas to experience one of the World Centres of Girl Guides. Bring along any questions you have about arranging a visit to a World Centre and what to expect.
Badges to challenge yourself further on this topic include: Create-a-challenge Food and World.
August 21 – Girl Guide-led
Have you been working on a badge from the Look Wide badge book or a Gemstone badge? Are you earning a major recognition award from the Look Wider Still book, such as the Junior Baden Powell award or Baden Powell award? During this meeting, you are welcome to present to your peers what you’ve been achieving in your own time and share a description of your efforts.
Agusut 28 – PJ’s, Teddy Bears & Pampering
Do you have a teddy bear that has a story behind it? As requested by the Girl Guides in Term 2, you’re welcome to come along to this meeting with a teddy bear and wearing pyjamas. Join us for a pampering session that aims to be relaxing, calm and peaceful. Learn about the different elements that can create pampering, including scent, sound, warmth and time. Discover how to create a gift for others that might help them to feel cared for and special. We’ll show a comforting aspect of teddy bears; there’s an example of community service where volunteers knit 50,000 teddy bears per year and donate them to the Red Cross to help children who need an ambulance.
Badges to challenge yourself further on this topic include: Create-a-challenge Advocacy and Water.
September 4 – LEGO & Emojis
Do you like building with blocks? You’re invited to bring bricks and sets that you have or graph paper to create designs. Tonight’s meeting will include multiple building challenges and time trials. You might like to choose for each other some building challenges that are Girl Guide themed, such as a: campfire, tent, hill to hike over, Girl Guide salute, torch, first aid kit, compass, bridge, bake sale for a community service fundraiser, or flag. Emojis are a common way to communicate visually and quickly. We’ll offer various activities using Emojis for you to try out, including a code challenge that might be hard to crack.
Badges to challenge yourself further on this topic include: Create-a-challenge Hands and Eyes.
September 11 – Girl Guide-led
This meeting is the second chance this term for Girl Guides to present their work towards a badge or award. It’s a great opportunity to share with each other what they have achieved outside of our weekly unit meetings. Girl Guides are welcome to show what they’ve completed from the Gemstone badges, Look Wide badge book, or Look Wider Still book about the major recognition awards.
September 18 – Puzzles, Mazes & Games
Do you enjoy completing puzzles, finishing mazes, and trying new games? Join with your sisters in Guiding for this meeting to test in a fun way your analytical skills, spatial skills, logic, problem solving, and thinking speed.
Badges to challenge yourself further on this topic include: Create-a-challenge Numbers and Time.
September 25 – Comedy & Dress-Ups
What type of comedy and humour tickles your funny bone? To celebrate the end of Term 3, you’re welcome to join us to experience the benefits of laughing with others while in dress-up. The dress-up theme will be based on a fun idea that will be discussed with each other and chosen prior. You’re invited to perform a skit or try Stand Up Comedy by sharing a joke or two.
Badges to challenge yourself further on this topic include: Create-a-challenge Air and Ears.
GO Girls Term 4 2024 will commence on October 16.
Themes may change, based on Girl Guides’ preferences.
