Back Ground :

Mrs. Lakshmi Mazumdar Former National Commissioner thought of introducing a programme for the children between the age group of 3 to 6 years during the International Year of Child. A Committee was formed and the Bunny Programme was introduced. International Year of Child was the ideal period to launch this project & hence received a great response. The objective of this scheme was to introduce an attractive programme for sub juniors and also to work it as the feeder to Cub/ Bulbul section. With same objectives this programme is being reintroduced in the present Boy/Girl programme.

Suggested Age Group:

3 to 6 years both for boys & girls.

Name of the Group:

Tamtola (Common for both Boys & Girls consisting of not more than 20 members ratio Bunny to Bunny Leader 10:1 advisable.

Bunny Law :

I shall try to be good boy/ girl.

Motto :

“Keep Smiling”

Bunny Salute :

The Two fingers (middle & fore finger) of both hand raised along the side of the two ears depicting the ears of Bunny.

Formation:

All activities will be done in free formation.

Programme:

Bunny programme is based on four sign posts namely:

• Love for God
• Love for Nature
• Creative Activities &
• Learning to play together

This is achieved through the following activities.

• Develop habits of personal cleanliness & social manners cutting parts and assembling simple figure.jig saw puzzle etc.
• To receive and convey a simple verbal/ telephone message.
• To receive a visitor and to talk to elders in a courteous way.
• To Cultivate Social virtues such as standing in a queue, taking one’s turn, keeping the place clean, not spoiling the floor, use of the litter bin.
• Tell one’s own full name, address (telephone number if any) and also full name of his / her father / mother and the name of the Office / School where he/ she is working.

Bunny Leaders Training Scheme

Duration of camp- 3 full days or 2 weekends Minimum Number-8 . The Training of Bunny Leaders is organized by Guide Wing.