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Each year, on February 22, Girl Scouts and Girl Guides renew their Promise, reminding themselves of their commitment to common values, spiritual beliefs, and their responsibility to work for a better world.
Thinking Day is a special time to celebrate the fun, friendship and challenge of an international movement of the Girl Scout sisterhood. You are encouraged to include any of the following special activities to emphasize the importance of Thinking Day to your girls.
Suggested Activities for Thinking Day
- Hold a special rededication ceremony to renew the Girl Scout Promise, review what the Girl Scout Law means, and share these ideas with others.
- Conduct a special Thinking Day meeting. The troop/group might sing songs with an international flavor that reflect on friendship or peace, play games from other countries using ideas from GAMES IN GIRL SCOUTING, learn about other Girl Guide associations, make a craft from another country, or prepare a potluck meal.
- Write a poem or share thought about what it means to belong to the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. Discuss what WAGGGS does and share some kinds of activities member countries do.
- Have a drawing for each girl to pull the name of a country from one of the 144 WAGGGS member countries. The selected countries should be kept a secret. Girls can choose one outstanding woman from their country and learn as much as they can about her life and accomplishments. Then, as part of a Thinking Day ceremony or celebration, each girl can talk about the woman she has studied.
- Make a commitment to make a difference in the world. Decide on an issue such as world hunger, illness, poverty, or violence. Devise a plan and implement it during the remainder of the troop year. Share the experience with others.
Remember your sisters…
In GHANA, an Ananse Guide promises to make good use of her time.
In ITALY, a ladybird promises to love and respect nature.
In MADAGASCAR, a Little Wing promises to do all she can to create peace around her.
In SPAIN, a Pioneer promises to get to know the place she is living and be involved in its
improvement.
In GREECE, a Star promises to be reliable and conscientious in her work.
In INDIA, a Ranger promises to be brave and smile under all difficulties.
In GEORGIA, a Firefly promises to face challenges and learn from her experiences.
In IVORY COAST, a Lark promises to help others without getting tired.
In LIECHTENSTEIN, a Little Bee promises to seek and convey joy.
In CANADA, a Spark promises to share and be a friend.
In HONG KONG, a Ranger promises to be true to herself and respect the opinion of
others.
In GERMANY, a Caravelle promises to share and be grateful.
In CYPRUS, a Butterfly promises to be calm, optimistic, and joyful.
In AUSTRIA, a Brownie promises to pay attention to all human beings and seek to
understand them.
In the USA, a Daisy promises to be courageous and strong…
For additional suggestions for Thinking Day activities check out our Thinking Day - More About. For more information on Thinking Day go to www.wagggs.org
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