Peebles 1st Brigade
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Anchors
This age group has its own programme based on six areas:
Get Active,
Get Into the Bible,
Get Creative, Get Learning,
Get Learning,
Get Adventurous
Get Involved.
The emphasis is on fun and programme activities include games, crafts, stories and opportunities to learn and share in new experiences.
Throughout their time in the Anchor Section, children can gain badges and recognition for their participation in the programme.
Juniors
This age group has its own programme based on six areas:
Get Active,
Get Into the Bible,
Get Creative, Get Learning,
Get Learning,
Get Adventurous
Get Involved.
The programme provides challenges, adventure and opportunities to learn and grow.
The fun and engaging programme enables the children to work in a team and take more responsibility.
Juniors also get the opportunity to go on camps and residential trips, and for some this will be their first night away from home. Throughout their time in the Juniors Section, children can gain badges and recognition for their participation in the programme.
Company
This age group has its own programme based on six areas:
Get Active,
Get Into the Bible,
Get Creative, Get Learning,
Get Learning,
Get Adventurous
Get Involved.
Young people get the chance to develop existing skills and learn new ones, through a fun, balanced and challenging programme of activities.
Young people are encouraged to have a say and help shape their own programme. They can get involved in anything from helping others in their local community to playing sports, trying out adventure activities or being creative through dance or art – there’s something for everyone!
There are also opportunities to go away on camps and residentials, which are often the highlights in the annual programme.
Our Vision, Mission and Values
Our Vision explains why we do what we do.
Is that children and young people experience “life to the full.” (John 10:10).
Our prayer and hope that children and young people experience life to the full through coming to know Jesus for themselves.
Our Mission explains what we do.
The Boys’ Brigade has faith in young people and provides them with opportunities to learn, grow and discover in a safe, fun and caring environment which is rooted in the Christian faith.
Our Values describe who we are and what we believe…
Faith
We are a Christian youth organisation, and our work is rooted in the Christian Faith. We have a hope in Christ as our anchor that sustains us throughout life (Hebrews 6:19).
Inspiring
We seek to inspire children and young people, challenging them to live their lives in the fullest sense. We also believe in peoples’ abilities to inspire and act as positive role models to others.
Caring
The Boys’ Brigade is a family. We believe in building loving, caring and inclusive relationships, as well as creating a safe and fund environment that is supportive and nurturing. We are responsive to the needs and aspirations of others regardless of ability, identity or background.
Trusting
We are honest and trustworthy. We seek to empower children and young people to participate and to lead, believing in their skills, abilities and ideas.