CHAOS evening

In this case Chaos stands for Communication, Help, Analysis, Observation & Skill, but because the challenge demands teamwork and a Six cannot possibly get good results unless it employs delegation, the results can be a little chaotic with each member doing something different, and the challenges changing frequently. Suffice it to say that the Six with the least members usually has an advantage!

The challenge starts with the unit members bringing in the usual model making materials - cereal boxes, tubes etc - with the unit providing sellotape, scissors, felt tips etc. Leaders of each Six are given a bright pink badge and the rules are explained to everyone, including the condition that all communications to a Six will be through the leaders (hence the pink badges) only, thus reinforcing the 'management' scenario.

The challenge proceeds with up to six mini-sessions of about 12 minutes each, during which the groups have to answer a number of questions (on their question sheet) which can be general knowledge, fact finding or performance. Concurrent with these sessions there are 'whole challenge' tasks such as a word search, and a model to complete.

Adults do not 'help' as such but are allowed to stimulate thought by leading questions and comments - but only through the group leaders of course! The adults' main task is to ensure that everyone is playing a part - there's jobs suitable for every child from the quiet thoughtful to the one who wants to be in charge, and it works as well with Guides as with Brownies.

Webmaster - March 2007

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