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Guides Moan

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2stixoftwix · 22/02/2015 10:47

My dd started guides last June, it started off really fun, doing high ropes, crabbing, survival skills

Autumn term, they did 1 x dusk walk the rest of the time they were in the guide hut.
this term they are in the guide hut every week doing things like minion mayhem and selfie challenge.

Is this usual for guides ?, my dd wanted to start scouts but it was really rough and put her off as there were 3 girls and about 25 boys whacking each other

within a mile we have a climbing wall, swimming pool, water skiing, yachting, fabulous walks, canoeing - the list goes on and on .........

I don't want to complain as I know the leaders do it for nothing, but really - a whole evening doing loom bands - I was told that guides was boring, but I'm amazed how dull it is.

What can I do - who can I tactfully write to - advice please !

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lavendersun · 22/02/2015 11:41

We found the same here too with Brownies tbh. Have you thought of a switch to cubs/scouts which seems to be more like the Brownies and Guides I remember, lots of outdoorsy activities and more generally more educational in a worldly sense.

Of course each unit is different but scouts is definitely more 'us'.

knackeredknees44 · 22/02/2015 11:35

I have found Guides to be very different from Brownies, which surprised me because the leaders are the same. I have been told that at Guides the onus is on the girls to contribute/lead planning, could this be why little is happening? Perhaps ask your daughter if they are asked for suggestions.