The Boys' Brigade, Glasgow Battalion

What is the Anchor Section? Anchors Logo
The Anchor Section or Anchor Boys is the youngest section in the BB and is for Boys in P1 - P3, although some groups will wait until Boys are in P1 and aged 5 before they can join.

What do they do?
The Anchor Boys has lots of fun doing different activities which include making things, crafts, music, games, sports, stories, going on visits, making friends, and working towards their badges.

Anchors All of this is done as part of a balanced programme that is separated into 5 different zones . . .

Body - fit for fun
Community - me and my world
Creativity - make and do
Mind - think and do
Spirit - God and me

What else do I need to know?
The Anchor Boys has a special uniform that they can wear. As everyone wears the same thing they feel as though they belong. However nobody is excluded because they do not have the right clothes.

How long do they meet for?
The weekly section meeting would usually run for around 1 hour and be finished by 7.30pm.

Why the Anchor Boys?
Children of this age are developing rapidly. There are big changes in a child's mental, emotional, social and physical development. However, all children are different and have a variety of needs. The relationships formed with children at this age can be important in assisting them to achieve a sound sense of personal and group identity. The programme will provide a wide variety of different activities including:

Learning new skills: the dexterity required for arts and crafts, following simple instructions for games and activities
Developing confidence: given opportunities to do things for themselves, praise for good behaviour, taking part in simple role-play, mime and drama
Developing physical skills: co-ordination games, hopping, skipping and balancing games
Developing independence: being given simple choices of activities, short trips and visits
Developing a group identity: belonging to a group, going on trips as a group, taking part in group activities
Developing an awareness of the needs of others: learning to share and co-operate
Developing a personal identity: learning about how we are all different, looking at the different needs and interest of others

And most importantly . . .opportunities for fun and enjoyment!!!!

If you are in Glasgow or East Kilbride then you can use our Company Finder Map to find your local Company, email join@bbglasgow.org.uk or call 0141 427 4051.

If you are outside the Glasgow area then use the Company Finder on the BBUK website.