the boys brigade1

Brigade doing today?
The Boys' Brigade works with thousands

of young people, many of whom have no other connection with the Church. Today they are working with over 60,000 children & young people in over 1500 groups in the UK & Republic of Ireland every week.
The Boys' Brigade provides a balanced programme of activities for children and young people from 5 to 18 years old.

- May 10, 1914), the founder of the Boys' Brigade. 
The

Boys' Brigade was founded in Glasgow, Scotland in 1883.

provides a balanced programme of activities

for children and young people from 5 to 18 years old.

follows:
Anchor Section - for Boys aged 5 to 8 years
Junior Section -

for Boys aged 8 to 11 years
Company Section - for Boys aged 11 to 15 years
Seniors - for young men aged 15 to 18 years
Volunteer  - for young people aged 14 to 22 years

include making things, crafts, music, games, sports, stories going on

visits, making friends, and working towards their badges.
All of this is done as part of a balanced programme that is separated into 5 different zones . . .
Body- fit for fun
Mind - think and do
Spirit - God and me
Community - me and my world
Creativity - make and do

games and activities, usually ones that they themselves have suggested.

There are hundreds of activities catering for just about every possible interest. At the same time leaders try to encourage them to explore other new interests. There is loads of variety and little chance of becoming bored!

programme, that enables you to . . .
Take part in

a a fun, balanced and challenging programme
Be recognized for your effort and achievement
Build trusting relationships

Leisure

games and sport
learn new skills
find out about the Christian Faith
have

new experiences
go on a residential (Camp or Holiday)
engage with friends

and the promotion of habits of Obedience, Reverence, Discipline, Self-respect

and all that tend towards a true Christian manliness."