Be Prepared for the Unexpected

Girls and leaders may have planned the perfect trip. However, the afternoon hike may be cancelled because of a rain shower. Or an activity may be delayed due to unforeseen circumstances. It is important that the troop leader has back-up activities available to help girls occupy their time in case the trip does not go quite as planned. Discuss the need for back-up activities with your girls during the planning stages of your trip and get their suggestions. Have some games selected that do not require equipment; refer to the handout for some suggested games. Troop Box The girls and leadership team may want to assemble a troop box. A tub containing a variety of games and activities becomes useful for rainy days or when things take a little longer than anticipated. Here are some suggested items to include in your troop box: balls and other soft throw toys, bandanas for blindfolds, jump ropes, chalk, games, puzzles, activity books, and books of games for both inside and outside. You may also need specific materials such as rope for knot tying, compasses, or magnifying glasses during your event. Create a bag of materials that girls may use to complete crafts and other activities. The bag may be included in your troop box. Items such as plastic lace, lanyard hooks, split rings, crayons, markers, pencils, tempura paints and brushes, paper, construction paper, craft foam, scissors, glue, masking tape, stickers, beads, cord, yarn, newspaper, various sizes of paper bags, aluminum foil, materials for badge work related to the trip, and songbooks may be included. You may also wish to include some completed projects and directions for a variety of projects. Let's Review: 1) Should additional activities be planned in case of rain or delays?      A)  No, The girls will be so excited that they can occupy themselves.      B)  No. If the girls and leaders have planned properly, everything will go as planned.      C)  Yes, definitely.      D)  Both A and B 2) Troop boxes      A)  May contain puzzles, activity books, balls, jump ropes and other fun items      B)  Are helpful for keeping girls content when unexpected delays occur      C)  May be pulled out for rainy days      D)  Both A and B      E)  All of the above

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