Uniform
The current uniform, since 2004, consists of a blue and red polo shirt with the Rainbow logo on it, a red hooded jacket and a choice of either tracksuit bottoms, leggings or cycling shorts, which the girls are encouraged to pick themselves. All items come in the Rainbow colours of light blue and red. There is also an optional baseball hat which matches the other items.The Promise
The Rainbow promise is a shortened version of the Brownie and Girl Guides'The Program
The Rainbow program changed in 2018. It has 6 different themes that run through all sections of Girlguiding. They are: Be Well, Know Myself, Skills for My Future, Have Adventures, Express yourself and Take Action. In each theme, for Rainbows, 1 skills builder, 3 hours of unit meeting activities and 1 interest badge has to be completed to gain the theme award. When 2 theme awards are completed, the Rainbow get her Bronze award, 4 themes earn the Silver award and all 6 themes plus 3 extra bits gains the Gold award. Activities range from games and crafts to leaning how things work, experimenting, basic survival skills and outdoor fun amongst other activities. The girls have fun whilst learning.The Song
There are four versions of the song, each version has a different final three lines, but the tune is the same and the first verse remains unchanged. The four versions are for: # The beginning of a meeting # The end of a meeting # During a promise ceremony # During a "Pot of Gold Party" This version is for the beginning of a meeting:At the end of a meeting the last three lines are replaced with:Look at the world around you, Learn everything you can, Laugh as you go along, Love this world of ours. Look, learn, laugh, love Rainbows has begun, We're all here now, Come and join the fun.
At a Promise Party the last three lines are replaced with:We've had lots of fun, Bye bye Rainbows, Goodnight everyone.
This version reflects aspects of the promise itself and it helpful in reminding Rainbows of their duty. The final version at a Pot of Gold Party is often sung for the rest of the unit by only those who are leaving for Brownies and this versions final three lines are:Promise time has come, I will do my best and help everyone.
Whilst these songs are widely used, many Rainbow units use different songs.Now the jigsaw is done, New adventures, Brownies here I/we come!
See also
* Squirrel ScoutsReferences
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