Goal: Experiencing the outdoors is an important part of the Guiding program. These activities aim to get units and girls outside throughout the year during regular meeting times. The activities are low-cost and require minimal special equipment. Many of these activities can be combined into one meeting. Bridging is strongly encouraged. You can invite older branches to come and prepare these activities for younger girls. Challenge overview: The activities below are grouped into the four seasons. It is expected that it will take a year to complete this challenge as you must complete activities in each season. Depending on the location of your unit you get to choose when you believe each season has arrived. For example, some units may have spring that arrives in April. Some units may have an earlier spring. Summer activities can be done whenever your location has summer weather. Many of the activities are self-explanatory. Some have links to videos or more detailed instructions. Those marked by * have instructions at the end of this document/page. Activities marked SERVICE are those that can be a service project Challenge requirements: Sparks: complete 6 activities, at least 1 per season Embers: complete 9 activities, at least 2 per season Guides: complete 12 activities, at least 2 per season Pathfinders and Rangers: complete 15 activities, at least 3 per season. When you have completed the challenge, you may order your crests. Year-Round Activities | Fall Activities | Winter Activities | Spring Activities | Summer Activities Year-round Activities These activities can be done any time of year. Count any of these activities towards one season
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