rainbows/brownies - what's it all about?

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jeangenie · 12/06/2008 21:50

my DD can join rainbows if she wants...but I didn't grow up here and so have no idea what happens or what it's all about - is it religious for example? (we are not)

if anyone could bear to give me short precis I would be eternally grateful

she is not really a joiner inner so if she is enthusiastic I am keen to let her go, but not before I know a bt more...the woman who runs it is a vicar's wife and was talking about "promises" which tbh worried me a bit, but I am not really sure why

thanks

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KatyMac · 12/06/2008 22:00

5(ish) I think

Yes Cubs

But there other groups out there - I just can't think of any (& I like guiding)

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jeangenie · 12/06/2008 21:59

oh gosh - so they have to make that promise do they? I thought it might be something personal for each child...hmm, can't see DH letting her go if he hears that...he is very anti-religion...I'm a bit more laissez-faire but we do teach the kids to question the idea of One God and to be open minded about other religions so maybe it's not for us...the other bits do sound fun though

hmm....

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Tiggerish · 12/06/2008 21:59

when can they join Rainbows?

is there an equivalent for boys? Is cubs the same sort of age?

misdee · 12/06/2008 21:54

dd2 is a rainbow. its just craft activities and workign for badges. they made petal promises a little while ago, and dd2 one was helping with the animals at home.

dd1 does brownies and isnt really as into it as dd2, but likes going for the social side of it.

KatyMac · 12/06/2008 21:53

"I Promise that I will do my best to love my God and to be kind and helpful"

Craft & cooking & being nice to each other & group games

DD loved it then did Brownies & is now a guide

Religion is very vague at her pack

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