Rainbows
Some girls from Fallings Park Rainbows, Wolverhampton
Rainbows is the section for girls aged between five and seven, and are also the youngest section within Girlguiding, being formed in 1987.
Rainbows usually meet weekly, and have the highest ratio of adults to girls, meaning that each girl gets as much attention and help as possible. Units also have small numbers of girls (usually less than 15), meaning that they have a very personal feel to them.
They follow a programme called the Rainbow Jigsaw, which involves a wide range of activities and games. Being a Rainbow is all about learning, developing self-confidence, building friendships and, of course, having lots of fun!
What do Rainbows do?
Rainbows have fun! They take part in all sorts of activities both in and out of doors - exploring, sharing and discovering. They have their own adventures and also learn to be kind and helpful to others. Rainbows play games, paint, draw and make things. They enjoy listening to stories and singing songs, and at each meeting there is time for them to share their news with others.
The Rainbow Jigsaw programme has four areas called Look, Learn, Laugh and Love.
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Rainbows are encouraged to look around them and learn about their own environment and community. We also help them understand that they are part of a wider world, perhaps through crafts or games from around the globe, or learning about festivals from other cultures. |
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Rainbows learn by taking part in a wide range of activities such as trying out crafts and recipes, playing games and visiting local places of interest. A representative from the RSPCA or PDSA might come to a meeting to talk about looking after pets or a police officer might come to explain to the girls about road safety. |
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Rainbows have lots of fun. Meetings involve games, songs, parties, celebrations and making a mess! Girls love sleepovers too! |
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Through Rainbows, girls learn about caring and sharing with family and friends, working together, fair play, and being considerate and helpful to others. |
Where can I find Rainbows?
There are 116 Rainbow Units spread all across West Mercia, which is around 1,250 girls - all having fun with Rainbows. In order to find your nearest Unit, please contact us.
Leaving Rainbows
Of course, at the end of a rainbow there's a pot of gold! So when a girl is nearing the end of her time at Rainbows, she may receive her My Pot of Gold book, and a Leader may helps her plan a special Pot of Gold party. Most Rainbows leave at the end of a term, so parties are often shared by several Rainbows. And then it's onto the new adventure of Brownies!