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World Centre
Challenge

Hello and welcome to our World Centres

Challenge! This is a fun challenge designed to
be suitable for all members of Girl Guiding,
from Rainbows right up to Senior Section and
even adults if you want to take part!
This challenge badge has been created to
support girls in our unit on international
opportunities and raise funds for community
projects that our world centres support.

The challenge is split into 5 parts each with a

variety of activities:
Sangam, India
Our Chalet, Switzerland
Our Cabana, Mexico
Pax Lodge, United Kingdom
The Fifth World Centre

To complete the challenge, members must complete

at least one activity from each section
Rainbows should complete 5 activities
Brownies should complete 6-8 activities
Guides,
Senior Section, Leaders and Trefoil
should complete at least 9 different activities
Please feel free to adapt and add your own activities
to suit your groups individual needs.
To order badges, complete the attached
order form on the final page and send it with
your payment to the address stated on the
form. Cheques should be made payable to
1st Mynydd Du Guides.
We hope you enjoy taking part in our
challenge badge as much as we enjoyed
creating it.

Sangam, India
Travelling to India and to Sangam in Pune is an exciting
experience! All kinds of visitors are welcome at Sangam, whether
you want to stop by for the day, stay at Sangam while exploring
Pune on your own, attend a Sangam event, or even use Sangam's
campsite for a night under the stars! At Sangam we have a focus on
community leadership. Our Be the Change events explore the
United Nations Millennium Development Goals and empower you to
take action in your home country. You can also participate in
events focussed on exploring culture and celebrating Girl Guiding
and Girl Scouting and Indian culture. Participate in the Community
Programme living at Sangam and working with our Community
Partners. Whatever experience you choose it will be
unforgettable!
(http://www.sangamworldcentre.org/en/
home)

Sangam is located in Pune which is located approximately four hours SouthEast of Mumbai. Sangam is open to members of Girl Guides and Scouts from
all over the world all year round. There are often events taking place but
you can also visit as an independent gest.
Sangam opened as a WAGGGS centre in 1966.
Sangam have recently revamped their pool and it will be well used throughout the year in the hot Indian weather.
Peacock:
The Peacock is the national bird of India, It is a symbol of grace, joy,
beauty and love. Peacocks are large majestic birds. They are bright and
colourful. In India peacocks are respected and protected by law. Create your own peacock using the ideas below.
Paper Plate Peacock
Suitable for:
Equipment: Paperplate, Felt Pens, Wool, Beads, Scissors, Sello tape.
Instructions: decorate your paperplate using felt tips to create the peacocks body and feathers. Using the wool form strands coming from the
centre of the plate. Thread beads and anything else you wish onto the
strands. Finish by sello taping the wool securely to the back of the plate.

Fan Peacock
Suitable for:
Equipment: green paper, glue, scissors,
sellotape, lollipop sticks, yellow and
orange paint,
Instructions: Begin by folding the green
paper into a fan, take 2 lollipop sticks and glue onto the paper, one to each
side. Bring the ends together and glue to form a circular fan. Using yellow
and orange paint dot feather eyes with your finger. Cut out a peacock body
shape from blue card and decorate. Attach to the fan using a folded bit of
card.

Paper Peacock
Suitable for:
Equipment: scissors, ruler, strong paper, tape, stapler, glue, googly eyes, wool.
Instructions:
1. Cut half-inch-wide strips of construction paper

in the following lengths: two that are 9 inches; two that are 7 1/2 inches;
two that are 6 inches; one that is 4 inches.
2. Layer the strips in this order: 6 inches, 7 1/2 inches, 9 inches, 4 inches,

9 inches, 7 1/2 inches, 6 inches. Stack them so they are even at one end.

3. At the even end, slide down the 4-inch-long (middle) strip so that 3 1/2

inches of it stick out. Put a staple through all of the strips at this point,
where they meet.

4. Using the 4-inch strip as the middle, turn down all of the other strips

(three on each side) so that they form a heart. Staple them in place where
they meet.
5. Repeat steps 1 - 4 three times, so you have a total of four hearts.
6. To make the peacock's tail, place the hearts next to one another so the

points meet. Hold the points together, and wrap tape around them.

7. Decorate the tail by gluing on paper circles. Cut out the shape of a pea-

cock's body from paper.

Glue on plastic wiggle eyes and a paper beak and legs. Glue the body onto
the base of the tail.

Diwali
Diwali is also known as the festival
of lights and is celebrated in autumn
every year. The festival spiritually
signifies the victory of light over
darkness, knowledge over ignorance,
good over evil, and hope over despair. The festival preparations and
rituals typically extend over a five
day period, but the main festival
night of Diwali coincides with the darkest, new moon night of the Hindu Lunisolar month Kartik. In the Gregorian calendar, Diwali night falls between midOctober and mid-November.
Before Diwali night, people clean, renovate and decorate their homes. On
Diwali night, Hindus dress up in new clothes or their best outfit, light
updiyas (lamps and candles) inside and outside their home, participate in
family pujatypically to Lakshmi - the goddess of wealth and prosperity.
After puja (prayers), fireworks follow, then a family feast including mithai (sweets), and an exchange of gifts between family members and
close friends. Diwali also marks a major shopping period in nations where it is
celebrated.
Why not celebrate Diwali making a Diwali lamp.

Diwali lamps
Suitable for: everyone (can be adapted depending on ability)
Equipment: clay, beads, sequins, tea light candle, paint
Instructions: shape
lamps, these can
any other shapes,
light can fit in the
lamp as you wish
paint them beauti-

the clay into divali

be drop shapes or
ensure that the teadip. Decorate the
you may wish to
ful colours, secure

Henna/ Mehndi:
Henna is a paste that is brought in
cone shaped tubes and is used to create designs on men and women.
Mehndi is derived from the Sanskrit
word mendhika. It was originally used
to decorate womens palms but over
time it has progressed it is a lot more
common for women to wear it in many places on their body. Mehndi
are Vedic customs which is intended to be a symbolic representation
of the other and inner sun. Mehndi is often used for festive occasions
such as Hindu weddings, religious events and traditional ceremonies.
It is believed that the darker the mehndi develops the more loved the
individual is.

Mehndi Designs:
Why not have a go at creating some of your own Mehndi designs, this
can be done on the paper hand outline or
have a go at creating designs using icing
on hand shaped biscuits.

Eyeliner Mehndi:
It is easy to create your own designs directly onto the skin by using an eyeliner
pencil or pen. These create defined lines
and are easily washed off with
make up remover.
Please make sure you check for
allergies.

Indian Gods:
Hinduism is the dominant religion of India
and it has been considered to be the oldest
religion in the world.
There are many Gods within this religion
but Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma are considered to be the most supreme.

Shiva:
Shiva means The Auspicious One in Sanskrit. Shiva is the Lord
of mercy and compassion. He protects devotees from evil forces
such as lust, greed, and anger. He grants boons, bestows grace
and awakens wisdom in His devotees.

Vishnu:
Vishnu is considered the preserver or the protector. He is generally symbolized by a human body with four arms. The four arms
indicate Lord's omnipresence and omnipotence. The two front
arms signify the lord's activity in the physical world and the two
back arms signify His activity in the spiritual world. The right
side of the body represents the creative activities of the mind
and the intellect. The left side symbolizes the activities of the
heart; that is, love, kindness, and compassion.
Brahma:
Brahma symbolizes the aspect of the Supreme Reality that
brings forth the creation. For this very reason, Hindus call Lord
Brahma the Creator of the universe. The four hands represent
the four aspects of human personality: mind (back right hand),
intellect (back left hand), ego (front right hand), and the empirical self or conditioned consciousness (front left hand).
Why not find out about more Hindu Gods.
Colouring pages can be found at:
http://www.sanatansociety.org/Hindu_kids_corner/
hindu_kids_coloring_pages.htm#.Vf_xbs9Vikp

Sari:
Saris are worn by Indian women. They consist of
one long piece of fabric approximately 7 metres,
a blouse and petticoat called a parkar. Sari literally means strip of cloth in Sanskrit. Saris come
in a wide range of colours and patterns and
some can be highly embellished with decoration.
The Sari is draped around the waist and placed
over the shoulder.
Why not design your own intricate design. What
will your sari be for? Practical or celebration.
See if you can borrow a sari from a friend and
try it on.

Indian Block Printing:

This kind of printing is done using a
paste made from mud thickened with
gum. It works best with simple bold
designs. When resistant paste is used
the fabric can be dyed. The design
is traced and engraved into a piece
of Indian teak wood and then printed
onto the fabric.
Have a go at making your own block
prints by carving a potato and either
printing onto paper or fabric. What
could you make with your fabric? A
pillow case? A table runner?

Our Chalet, Switzerland

Our Chalet in Adelboden, Switzerland was the first World Centre.
For over 80 years it has been an international meeting place where
Guides and Scouts can experience Swiss culture, grow through challenges in the outdoors, and form life-long friendships. During the
winter months from December to March you can experience a mix of
outdoor activities, including skiing, snowshoeing and sledding. Other
seasons offer excellent hiking, rock climbing and abseiling. All year
round they offer interactive evening programmes. You are welcome
to join them as an independent guest for a short stay or participate
in one of their many international events.
http://www.ourchalet.ch/en/
ourworldcentre

Our Chalet was one of the first world centres opening in 1932. the centre
aims to be a venue where everybody can find a challenge. Our Chalet is
located in the beautiful Swiss Alps high in the mountains near the valley
of Adelboden. There are a wide range of activites on offer to visitors including skiing, snowboarding, walking, mountain climbing, sledding and

Yodelling:
Host a yodelling competition within your unit,
use youtube for inspiration:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=B00nfVc4FPI
Can you yodel your favourite song?
Swiss Cuckoo Clocks
Switzerland are famous for their cuckoo clocks.
When a swiss boy and girl celebrate the time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjQj_-JoGEk
Design your own cuckoo clock
Suitable for: Everyone (older girls can make 3D
designs)
Equipment: pencils, felt pens, paper, glue, boxes, anything else the girls wish to use
Instructions: Draw out a basic outline, using felt pens design the clock
face, older girls could use a cereal box.

Swiss Chocolate:
Switzerland is famous for their delicious
chocolate. Whilst the cacao beans and
other ingredients like sugar originate from
outside Switzerland. To be Swiss chocolate
the production must take place in Switzerland. There are many famous Swiss chocolate brands that are known internationally including Nestle and
Lindt.
Have a go at making yummy chocolate truffles, what could you
add to them?
INGREDIENTS:

60 ml heavy cream

150 grams (5 oz) dark chocolate

1 table spoon, (15 grams) butter, softened

METHOD:
1. Chop the chocolate into small pieces.
2. Heat the cream until it just comes to a boil, add the chopped

chocolate and remove the saucepan from the heat.

3. Stir or whisk the mixture until the chocolate is completely

melted.

4. Stir in the butter until the ganache is smooth.

5. Put the ganache in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, ensur-

ing that the plastic makes contact with the entire surface of the
ganache.
6. Refrigerate overnight or until the ganache is set.
7. To form basic truffles

8. Use a melon baller, small ice cream scoop, teaspoon or piping

bag.

9. Roll the ganache in a ball and place on parchment paper.

To finish the truffles roll them in unsweetened cocoa powder. Other options: You can roll the truffles in powdered sugar, chocolate
shavings, chopped chocolate, chopped toasted nuts or coconut.

Skiing:
Throughout Switzerland and the Alps
skiing is a popular sport. Many of the
people who visit Switzerland are
there to appreciate the high quality
alpine skiing.

Paper Skiers:
This activity is perfect for Rainbows
and Brownies, It is their chance to
make themselves into Winter skiers.
All they need is a body outline, Lollipop sticks, picture of their face and
cocktail sticks.

Peg Skiers:
This activity can be adjusted and made a
little more difficult by making peg skiers.
This required a peg, lollipop sticks pipecleaners, cocktail sticks and either a pompom, wooden ball or a picture of the girls
face.

Language:
In Switzerland the majority of people
speak German although French, Italian
and Romansh are also spoken. Why not
have a go at speaking some simple German as a group.
HelloGuten Tag (goot-en tahk)
GoodbyeAuf Wiedersehen (owf vee-dair-zayn)
PleaseBitte (bih-tuh)
Thank youDanke (dahn-kuh)
1-eins (ines)

5-funf (fewnf)

9-neun (noyn)

2-zwei (tsvy)

6-sechs (zecks)

10-zehn (tsayn)

3-drei (dry)

7-sieben (zee-bun)

4-vier (feer)

8-acht (ahkht)

Pax Lodge, United Kingdom

Come and enjoy historical and cultural aspects of London and Girl
Guiding, including many mementoes of Olave Baden-Powell. During
June to September we focus on Discover London week long packages
where you can experience the excitement of city life, develop leadership skills and live in an international Centre. We offer a selection
of day and evening programmes for members of WAGGGS that you
can add to your weekend or holiday booking. Throughout the year
we welcome bed and breakfast visitors and conference delegates.

http://www.paxlodge.org/en/
ourworldcentre

Pax loge is a relatively new world centre founded in 1991, pervious to

this there were two other locations Our Ark (1939-1959) and Olave House
(1959-1988). Pax Lodge is situated in Hampstead, North London and is
next door to the International Headquarters of WAGGGS. Pax Lodge provide various events throughout the year celebrating the cultures of the
UK and countries around the world.

England
Queens guards The Queen's Guard is the name given to the contingent
of infantry responsible for guarding Buckingham Palace and St James's
Palace (including Clarence House) in London. The guard is made up of
a company of soldiers from a single regiment,
which is split in two, providing a detachment
for Buckingham Palace and a detachment for
St James's Palace.

Lollipop stick guards

Suitable for:
Equipment: black pompoms, googly eyes, felt
pens, glue, lollipop stick
Instructions: decorate the lollipop stick in the
colours of the guards, place the eyes on and
top it off with a pompom hat.

Clothes Peg Guards

Suitable for:
Equipment: round clothes peg, red
and black paint, large black pompom
Instructions: carefully paint the middle of the clothes peg red. Using
tape to create a straight line paint
the bottom (legs) black. Finish it off
by carefully painting the head and

Traditional English trifle:

Suitable for: Everyone
Equipment: Jelly, Custard, Cream, Fruit, Sponge
Instructions: Layer the ingredients, first layer
sponge, second layer fruit, third layer jelly, fourth
layer custard, fifth layer cream.

Traditional English Sports:

Suitable for: Everyone
Equipment: Various
Instructions: Have a go at cheese
rolling, conkers, pea shooting find
more online to have a go at.

English Etiquette:
Suitable for: Everyone
Equipment: Books, Cutlery
Instructions: Balance a book
on your head and walk, learn
how to lay the table correctly
for a three course meal.

Wales:
Wales is famous for dragons (and sheep), they feature on its flag (the
dragon not the sheep J)

Glove Dragons
Suitable for: everyone (use glue for rainbows and
sew for older girls)
Equipment: glue, glove, felt, buttons, thread,
needle

Instructions: begin by cutting out your dragon

scales and wings out of felt then either glue or
sew these on to your glove. Next glue or sew on
your buttons as eyes.

Language:
Good Morning: Bore Da

Good Bye: Hwyl

My name is..: .. Ydw i.

How are you?: Sut wyt ti?

1: un

6: chwech

2: dau

7: saith

3: tri

8: wyth

4: pedwar

9: naw

5: pump

10: deg

Daffodils:
Daffodils are the national flower of Wales
and can often be seen lining the hedges in
Spring. A daffodil is also worn on St Davids
day to celebrate the patron saint of Wales.

Here are just a few ideas of how you can make your own
daffodil. Can you find out what the other national symbols are in Wales?

Scotland:
Scottish tartan comes in many colours and
styles. Tartan is a pattern consisting of
criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands
in multiple colours. Tartans originated in
woven wool, but now they are made in
many other materials. Tartan is particularly associated with Scotland. Scottish kilts almost always have tartan patterns. Tartan is often called plaid in North
America, but in Scotland, a plaid is a tartan cloth slung over the shoulder
as a kilt accessory, or a plain ordinary blanket such as one would have on
a bed.

Design your own tartan

Suitabe for: Everyone (adjust according to ability)
Equipment: wool, nails, paper, wood,
pencils, felt pens
Instructions: younger girls can just design their tartan on paper and gule
sections of wool onto their design.
Older more capable girls may wish to
try making a loom and weaving their
own tartan. Hammer the wood to
make a rectangle and place nails at
equal intervals along 2 sides. Begin by
placing your wool along the long side.
Then start to weave your design
strand by strand.

Scottish Thistle:
The thistle is a very famous Scottish symbol. It is
said that it became they symbol after a Norwegian army attempted to attack the Scottish during
the night and in an attempt to be stealth like
they took of their shoes but they stood on the
thistles and shrieked out which warned the Scottish of the attack.
Have a go at making your own paper thistle, what
else could you make it out of?

Northern Ireland
The shamrock is the national symbol of Ireland.
Pepper stamps:
Using bell peppers create clover stamps and make
cards/wrapping paper.

Clover blessings.
Make clover blessings and share
them with your friends and family.
May your troubles be less,
And your blessings be more,
And nothing but happiness,
Come through your door.

Irish Harp:
This is a fun musical activity that
girls can enjoy making their instruments and then have a go at
making a tune or song with them.
There are many ways you can
make a harp but our group found
this the easiest method. Simple
card harp shapes were cut out
which they decorated and the
placed rubber bands across the
gap to create their harps. They
then went on to create a tune in small groups and we then furthered
this by giving them the opportunity to choreograph their own Irish
dance to accompany the music. We then held a short show for the parents to show what the girls had done. It was enjoyed by all.

Our Cabaa, Mexico

Our Cabaa in Cuernavaca, Mexico, is run by our Member Organization Guias de Mexico. It offers the chance to experience the unique
culture of Mexico and its traditions, history and people. Set in five
acres of landscaped gardens with a tennis court, basketball court,
swimming pool and craft house Our Cabaa is a haven away from
home. Events encourage team building and international friendship,
and provide you with opportunities to work on WAGGGS projects and
initiatives. Our Cabaa is pleased to offer a new Community Programme living at Our Cabaa and working with our Community
Partners. All seminars and events are delivered in English and Spanish and include a community service project.
http://www.ourcabana.org/
en/about

Our Cabana was founded in 1957 and is located in Cuernavaca. Our Cabana
is set among 5 acres of tropical gardens and can occupy up to 90 guests.

There is lots to do at Our Cabana including a swimming pool, volleyball

court, tennis court, fire circle and craft house where visitors can create
native crafts.

Mexican Art
Mexican metal art is a very popular form of
expression. It is used to make wall hangings
jewellery and much more.
Plate art
Suitable for: everyone, can be adjusted according to ability
Equipment: metal plate (party plate), pencil
Instructions: lightly draw on your design then
once you are happy with it begin to press harder and carve your vision
into the piece of metal, this can then be shaped into jewellery etc. for
older girls.

Our Cabana Song:

Have a go at singing the Our Cabana song as a unit.
http://www.ourcabana.org/en/about/ourcabanasong

Mexican music
Maracas are a musical instrument native to Latin America, used to provide rhythm especially for music with a Latin beat. They are usually
played in pairs, often with one higher and one lower in pitch. Maracas
are used extensively in the music of Mexico.

Spoon maracas
Suitable for:
Equipment: rice, kinder eggs/plastic eggs,
plastic spoons, tape
Instructions: fill the plastic eggs with rice, attach two spoons using
tape, and decorate as you wish.

Mexican Hat
Mexicans are popular for their very big hats, sombrero.

Sombrero
Suitable for:
Equipment: paper cup, paper plate, pomp
oms, brown paint, glue
Instructions: glue the paper cup onto the
paper plate, paint with brown paint.
When dry decorate using pompoms and
felt pens.

Eye of God
A God's eye is a yarn weaving and a spiritual
object. The Ojo de Dios (Eye of God in Spanish) is woven with yarn and wood, often with
several colors. The weaving of an Ojo de Dios
is an ancient contemplative and spiritual
practice for many indigenous peoples in the
Americas, and beliefs surrounding them vary
with location and history. Some people believe they were originally part of the sophisticated religion of the Ancient Pueblo Peoples.
Follow the instructions on this link to create
them -

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-an-Eye-of-God

Kusafiri,
Africa
The fifth world centre, Kusafiri, is based in Africa. The interesting
thing about this World Centre is that it is mobile. It could be taking
place in any country on the African continent! Events within this
world centre may focus on leadership, economic empowerment,
boosting body confidence, ending violence against young women or
any other WAGGGS topic.
http://www.wagggs.org/en/world/centres/fifthworldcentre

African Masks
Make and decorate your own African masks, this can
be done using paper plates or creating their own 3D
mask using paper mache. Experiment using different
colours and shapes.

African Necklaces
African tribes wear amazing beaded necklaces they are
bright and colourful. Create your own using a paper
plate and bright colours. Or have a go at making a layered beaded necklaces using wire and colourful beads.

African thumb piano

Use bobby pins and tape to create your very
own piano. Decorate it with colourful patterns.

Beautiful beads
Create beautiful beads using air drying clay or paper.
Decorate with African patterns.
You could use the beads
you created to create your
own necklaces and bracelets.
Another possibility is to dye
pasta to create necklaces.
Why not wear them to
make a noisy African dance.
Rain Makers
Create rain makers to summon the rain in
your meeting you could use recycled materials and decorate them with pattern, ribbons and glitter.

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