RANGERS
The Ranger section is for girls between the ages of 14-19. Many of the Rangers go on to train to become leaders within their unit.
They follow the newly launched ‘CHOICES’ Programme and their version is call ‘GET WITH IT’.
Awards and Badges
As part of their CHOICES programme, Rangers complete the ‘Oisín Award’. This award has a Gold, Silver and Bronze level. At each level, in order to complete the award Rangers take part in activities in the following areas:
What they get up to:
v Games
v Arts & crafts
v Campfire songs
v Drama
v Projects
v Day trips
v Attend Area / Diocesan / National events
v Camping
v Hiking
v Outdoor sports: Canoeing, Surfing, Hill walking, Rock climbing, Absailing etc.
v International Travelling
v Oisin Challenge
v President’s Award
The Rangers are more involved in decided what they do and they actually plan and organise a lot of their activities. Their challenges are more project based and they work on many different things during the year. They also sometimes help with the running of the Guide Company and do Community Service projects. Many of them also take on the President’s Award.
If you would like to join the fun, send us an email and one of our leaders will contact you with meeting location and times. Alternatively telephone the National Office - 6619566 and they will be able to give you our contact details.