to wear the black neckerchief and brown leather knot. A girl was then a full member of the Jungmädel and remained in the group until the age of 14, at which point she transferred into the League of German Girls (also known as the BDM, or Bund Deutscher Mädel). Training and activities Members took part in athletics and sport along with receiving lessons in home economics. They also took part in charity collections. Along with their practical activities, groups also held weekly evening meetings where explicit instruction in Nazi ideology took place. Contemporary records suggest that ten- to fourteen-year-old girls learned about topics such as German fantasy stories, famous figures from German history and various individuals and groups involved in the Nazi Party. During wartime, Das deutsche Mädel urged on the ten-year-olds just joining that "It is as if the Führer had spoken you to you ten-year-old girls as well, who are now joining the community. From this day on, your small strength, too, will contribute to winning the war and building a greater and more beautiful Reich.", and instructed Sources External links Extensive English language website on the BDM Historical youth organisations based in Germany Hitler Youth Women in Nazi Germany Women's wings of political parties Youth in Germany Women's organisations based in Germany