April 13, 2008

Guides Information

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. GUIDES INTERNATIONAL CAMP

HQ has organized several international camps so please sign up according to the one that you are interested in. Do so by 17th April 2008 on the guides board

1. Venue: Togakushi Girl Scout Centre, Nagano, Japan
Date: 4-12 August 2008
Participants: Guides age 15 years and above (with minimum bronze award)
Estimated Cost
Per Person
Airfare
S$1400
Transport & Miscellaneous
S$400
*Camp Fee
S$525 (US$350)
Travel Insurance
S$50
Total Cost
S$2375

2. Venue: Mainland China
Date: 19 -29 July2008
Participants: Guides age 14 and above (with minimum bronze award)

Estimated Cost
Per Person
Airfare
S$450
Transport & Miscellaneous
S$400
*Camp Fee
S$975 (US$650)
Travel Insurance
S$50
Total Cost
S$1875

3. Venue: Ulu Kenas Forest Reserve and National Building Camp at Kulua Kangsar, Perak, Malaysia
Date: 16-25 August 2008
Participants: Guides age 14-16 (with minimum bronze award)

Estimated Cost
Per Person
Coach fare
$100
Transport & Miscellaneous
S$100
*Camp Fee
S$375 ($US250)
Travel Insurance
S$50
Total Cost
$605

4. Venue: Eglinton Country Park, Kilwinning, Aryshire Scotland
Date: 25 July-5 August 2008
Participants: Guides age 14-16 (with minimum bronze award)

Estimated Cost
Per Person
Airfare
S$2200
Transport & Miscellaneous
S$500
*Camp Fee
S$450 (150 Scottish Pounds)
Travel Insurance
S$100
Total Cost
S$3250
2. Handbell concert 10th May 2008
* names alr taken
3.Yeoman Service At Funtasia Carnival‏

Event Day Assistance
Date: Saturday, 26 April 2008
Time: 2pm - 8pm
Venue: Chinese Garden Confucius Court
Task:
1) Funtasia Santas - Man and assist to distribute goody bag
2) Funtasia Guides - Ushering, Guide guests to the performances areas and answer queries on site (will be briefed on the details and FAQs will be provided)
3) Funtasia Floor Managers - Crowd control and man lost-and-found station
4) Funtasia Singers - Gather people to the lake and join us in the hand holding and sing-along session (lyrics will be provided
4. PATROL LEADERS’ TRAINING (1) 2008
Target Group:
Guides who are identified or appointed as Patrol Seconds and Patrol Leaders.
Objectives:
To develop effective leadership and communication skills to run the patrol and assist the guider to run the company
To understand the roles and responsibilities of the PL and PS
To share ideas, knowledge and synergize with other Patrol Leaders
To understand and implement the Guide Law, 5-point programme, badge work and test work
Course requirement:
100% attendance
Dates: 2 – 4 June 2008 (30 places )
Venue: Guide House, Bishan St. 14
Training Fees : $100
5. June holiday camp @ School (4 - 6 Jun)
* sign up at guides board
6. CAMP TRAINING FOR GUIDES
Target Group: Enrolled Guides (Sec. 2 – 4)
Objectives:
To equip Guides with the basic skills and knowledge required to plan, organize and conduct patrol camps.
Course requirement: 100% attendance
Duration : 11 – 14 June 2008 (60 places)
Venue: Camp Christine
Training Fees :$120 per guide
Course Content :
Objectives of Camp
Promise and Law at Camp
Camping Standards
Forms and Procedures
Roles and Responsibilities of Camp Staff
Set Ceremonies & Made-Up Ceremonies in Camp
Programme Planning (Patrol Camps)
Quartermastering
Camp First Aid
Choice and Layout of Campsite
Tent Pitching
Knots, Hitches and Lashings
Gadget Making
Fire Lighting
Axemanship
Outdoor Cooking
Kerosene Lamp
Campfire
Each Guide Unit is allowed to register only 2 Guides for the training.
The closing date for the registration is 30 April 2008.
registration is on a first come first serve basis.