Camp and holiday scheme suggestions for evidence Module 8 - activities for Guides |
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Camp and holiday scheme home Module 1: Plan a residential event Module 2: Administer a residential event Module 3: Plan for safety and security of self and others Module 4: Organise catering arrangements Module 5: Make health and first aid arrangements Module 6: Organise and maintain equipment for activities Module 7: Prepare and co-ordinate a programme of activities for Brownies Module 8: Prepare and co-ordinate a programme of activities for Guides Module 9: Prepare and co-ordinate a programme of activities for Senior Section Module 10: Organise the care and maintenance of residential facilities Module 11: Organise the care and maintenance of campsite facilities Notes: 1. syllabus information comes from my copy of the Training Opportunities: Camp and holiday scheme book, (c) The Guide Association 1998. As such it may or may not be up to date. If you want a copy it is available from the Trading Service, order code 64782. 2. evidence suggestions come from my own experience and may or may not be suitable for your situation... but I hope they will give you something to start from. |
Element 8a: Identify the needs and wishes of Guides and staff (suggested methods of assessment: record) * notes from staff meeting of staff wishes * list of staff ideas for programme activities * list of Guides' ideas for programme activities * recording of programme discussion with Guides &/or staff * list of activities available at venue, signed by guide &/or staff member to say they were told about them! * record of results of any votes by participants on activities * sample questionnaire on what girls want to get out of the event Element 8b: Identify a balance of programme activities within the available budget (suggested methods of assessment: question, discussion, witness statement) * copy of event budget * note of any individual issues re. activities (disabilities, etc.) * notes of other constraints on activities?? * results of participant vote on activities * notes from planning meeting with decision on activities Element 8c: Plan a flexible programme which meets Guides’ and staff needs (suggested methods of assessment: question, discussion, record) * daily programme, maybe from event notice board * list of activities with time required for each * checklist of activities for equal opportunities?? * note of basic daily programme before activities are decided * notes of alternatives for bad weather, concellations, illness... Element 8d: Organise training for all Guides (suggested methods of assessment: record, question, discussion) * note from meeting with adviser re your personal training needs * notes / certificates of attendance at any relevant trainings * notes of training info (books, internet etc.) you have read * notes on or recording of participant discussion on skills & knowledge * notes of training needs of participants * weekly programme if you included relevant training in it * notes of how and on what you (or others) trained the girls * notes of training opportunities, signed by staff to say they saw them. Note: most Counties provide adult training. If this is not available or accessible request specific help from the local Adviser Element 8e: Co-ordinate the programme and activities as planned (suggested methods of assessment: observation - at the event the Assessor will observe the programme in action) * lists of which guides do which activities when, maybe from event noticeboard * note of any adaptations for needs of individuals * copies of instructors' qualifications?? * detailed timetable for event including staff breaks, guides' free time Note: The Candidate can delegate preparation and running of activities / section programme. |