Activities

There are loads of things you can do to celebrate World Thinking Day 2012!

The new activity pack is full of fun and educational activities, extra information on the theme of environmental sustainability, plus ideas for how you can speak out on environmental issues. There are activities for all ages, and we also have a list of fundraising ideas to make your events as successful as possible.

To earn a World Thinking Day badge, you need to complete seven activities including at least one fundraising activity. You can find the activities in the World Thinking Day pack; we suggest you complete two activities from each of the first three sections then one activity from section four. The fundraising activities are marked with the title ‘Fundraising idea!’ but these are suggestions and you can substitute them with another fundraising activity.

Remember to share your ideas with us when you send in your donation – let us know what you did and you may inspire others to get involved as well.

Badges can be purchased from WAGGGS’ online shop and completing the activities is not compulsory.

Advice for leaders

Thank you for choosing to work towards the World Thinking Day badge with your group. World Thinking Day is a great opportunity to think about Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world and, as one Movement, to speak out and take action together to save our planet. Caring for the environment is something we can all contribute to and the benefits of a cleaner, greener and more sustainable world will be felt by every member of the Movement today and in the future. Make World Thinking Day your opportunity to help Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world by helping to save the planet we all live on.

The activities in this pack have been developed for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts of all ages, in many different countries. Some activities have been marked as more suitable for older or younger members but you know your members best; please use your own judgment to decide on the most suitable activities for your group. Some activities require the use of the internet or other resources you may not have access to but we have tried to ensure there is a sufficient range of activities to enable members in all international contexts to earn a badge.

Some topics may be more relevant to your members than others and you are in the best position to identify the most relevant activities. However, as this activity pack is part of our World Thinking Day celebrations, these activities are also a good opportunity to explore issues with your members that may not be directly present in their daily lives, helping them to understand better the realities faced by their Girl Guide and Girl Scout sisters in other countries.