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Join the Adventure…Bishop’s Stortford and District
Activities and Programme Ideas
Issue One
Xtra – December 2008
Hi Everyone!!
Page 1: General Information
For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Marijke Balaam and I am the Assistant District Commissioner Activities (ADC) for Bishops Stortford and District. I am also an Assistant Explorer Scout leader in the District for Voyager ESU. I have been involved in Scouting pretty much since I was born. Some of the best times of my life have come from Scouting, both as a Scout and as a Leader.
Page 2: Beavers
My role is to not only help promote different activities that are happening within the County and District, but to also help you all with programme ideas, which is where this newsletter Xtra comes in. The other part of my role is to help leaders with the Scout Associations Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR). POR defines the structure of Scouting in the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man and provides information about its management and training. The full update POR can be found using this link:
Page 3: Cubs
Page 4: Scouts
Page 5: Explorers
http://www.scouts.org.uk/support_resource_view.php?support_resource_id=71 I have a hard copy of the activities section of POR so if you need to know anything at all, however silly you may think it is please don’t hesitate to contact me!! It may turn out to be very important. I hope you all find this newsletter Xtra useful and put some of the ideas to the test, please tell me of any ideas you come up with that you think other people may not have tried and I can incorporate them into it. Many Thanks for reading this and I look forward to either meeting or hearing from you soon Marijke Balaam ADC Activities
County Events: Herts 100:
My Contact Information:
Useful Websites:
Email: [email protected] Home No: 01279 653385 Mobile No: 07725 489677 Address: 12 Norman Avenue Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 4HL
http://www.scouts.org.uk/ http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ http://www.bishopsstortfordscouts.org.uk http://hertfordshirescouts.org.uk/
Marijke Balaam ADC Activities
10th – 12th July 2009 Tolmers
Fire and Ice:
16th – 18th Jan 2009 Tomers http://hertfordshires couts.org.uk/attach ments/054_Fire%20a nd%20Ice%20Leaflet. pdf
Email: [email protected]
Join the Adventure…
Page 2
December 2008
ADC Beavers: Hazel Mead Email: [email protected]
BEAVER SCOUTS
INSTRUCTIONS: ACTIVITIY: What did you get for 1. Split the section into Christmas? small groups TIME: From 10 – 30 minutes 2. Each group picks a ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: If the gift present that they was a book or similar encourage the group received and makes up a to act out the story or title of the mime book as this will be more interesting and fun 3. Each group takes it in PROGRAMME ZONE: Creative turns to mime and the LINK: rest of the section https://members.scouts.org.uk/pol/activityse guesses what the archviewactivity.do?activityId=349 present was. ACTIVITY: Chinese Dragon Masks TIME: From 10 to 15 minutes EQUIPMENT: Colouring pencils, Scissors, Elastic ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: - You could enlarge the photocopy to make larger masks or to make colouring easier - This is a good activity for Chinese New Year, which falls on 26th January 2009 PROGRAMME ZONE: Creative, Global LINK: https://members.scouts.org.uk/pol/activityse archviewactivity.do?activityId=5822 ACTIVITY: Turning Japanese TIME: From 5 to 20 minutes EQUIPMENT: Blu-tak, White Paper ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Japanese don't have an alphabet. Each word, or idea, is represented by a sign called an ideogram. PROGRAMME ZONE: Fitness, Global LINK: https://members.scouts.org.uk/pol/activityse archviewactivity.do?activityId=31283
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Print off a copy of the attached template and photocopy onto card, you will need one per Beaver scout. 2. Each Beaver colours in their mask 3. When colouring is complete punch holes through their card and attach elastic. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Print out the attached ideograms and pin one to each wall. 2. Call out the words they represent and Beavers run to the correct wall
With the Japanese and Chinese activities you could always make the whole evening for the section themed on their cultures. There are a lot of simple games and activities out there to help you run a successful evening. Even if you do a Google search Marijke Balaam ADC Activities
Email: [email protected]
Join the adventure…
Marijke Balaam ADC Activities
December 2008
Page 3
Email: [email protected]
ADC Cubs: Ken Gordon Email: [email protected]
CUB SCOUTS ACTIVITY NAME: Scientists badge – Make a compass TIME: From 20 to 30 minutes EQUIPMENT: Piece of paper, felt-tipped pen, plate or saucer, water, Piece of cork (a slice from a wine bottle cork is ideal), sewing needle, magnet. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: More information on the scientists badge can be found following this link http://www2.scouts.org.uk/cubs/Badges/sci entist.html PROGRAMME ZONES: Creative, Global, Outdoor and Adventure LINK: https://members.scouts.org.uk/pol/activityse archviewactivity.do?activityId=28098
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Magnetise a needle and float it in a cork to create a compass 2. Follow the instructions on the resource, you can get to this from the link.
ACTIVITY: A Pirates Story TIME: From 20 to 30 minutes EQUIPMENT: The story, chairs (or similar), chalk ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: - With the activity everyone is a winner, not just one team - You control the game with the telling of the story - pause if gets too 'rough' and then continue - If this is your first action story - you may need to have a practice run PROGRAMME ZONES: Community, Fitness, Outdoor and Adventure. LINK: https://members.scouts.org.uk/pol/activityse archviewactivity.do?activityId=27601
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. The instructions to this one you will find by following the link. There was too much to copy over, not complicated though so don’t be scared to try it
ACTIVITY NAME: Making a Hexagonal Kite TIME: From 20 to 30 minutes EQUIPMENT: Clear sticky tape, scissors, string, (for each kite) lightweight bin bag, two small garden canes, attachments. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Remind the Cub Scouts or the Kite Safety Rules PROGRAMME ZONES: Outdoor and Adventure LINK: https://members.scouts.org.uk/pol/activityse archviewactivity.do?activityId=813
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Print copies of the attachments for easy reference 2. Cut and open out the plastic dustbin liner to the shape in the picture 3. Cut the garden canes to fit down the edges of the kite and tape them into position 4. Carefully cut the two air holes
Join the adventure… Marijke Balaam ADC Activities
December 2008
Page 4 Email: [email protected]
ADC Scouts Max Streets Email: [email protected]
SCOUTS ACTVITY NAME: Band Symbols TIME: From 15 to 30 minutes EQUIPMENT: Resources ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The founders of Widgit have pioneered the use of symbols to support literacy and communication for more than 25 years and are at the leading edge of development in this field. For more information on Widgit see www.widgit.com PROGRAMME ZONES: Beliefs and Attitudes, Creative Expression LINK: https://members.scouts.org.uk/pol/activityse archviewactivity.do?activityId=27535
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Give out the ‘band sheet’ to individuals or small groups 2. Give a set amount of time to guess as many bands as possible 3. This can be a time restricted competition or who can guess them all first competition.
ACTIVITY NAME: Speech Contest TIME: From 10 to 30 minutes EQUIPMENT: Resources PROGRAMME ZONES: Beliefs and Attitudes, Creative Expressions. LINK: https://members.scouts.org.uk/pol/activityse archviewactivity.do?activityId=27189
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. For this activity it is best that you follow the link and read through them yourself. It does look as if it will be a very interesting activity to do. If anyone decides to take up the challenge, please invite me along so I can see how it works out.
ACTIVITY NAME: Snowflake Prayer TIME: From 10 to 20 minutes EQUIPMENT: Scissors, white paper PROGRAMME ZONES: Creative expression, Beliefs and Attitudes LINK: https://members.scouts.org.uk/pol/activityse archviewactivity.do?activityId=28839
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Give each person a square piece of paper. Ask them to fold it in half and in half again, then in half so they have a triangle shape. 2. They then take hold of the thin corner and cut out random shapes from the rest. They should have a snowflake when they open it. 3. Read the reflection and then the prayer. 4. You might ask different people to read different lines from the prayer
Join the adventure…
Marijke Balaam ADC Activities
December 2008
Page 5
Email: [email protected]
EXPLORER SCOUTS
District Explorer Scout Commissioner Nigel Reed Email: [email protected]
ACTIVITY NAME: Blindfold Hike TIME: From 120 to 180 minutes EQUIPMENT: Transportation, Mobile phones, Blindfolds, Torches ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Ensure that you have a mobile phone number for each group and that they have a contact number to ring in case of difficulties PROGRAMME ZONES: Outdoor and Adventure, Physical Recreation, Skills LINK: https://members.scouts.org.uk/pol/activityse archviewactivity.do?activityId=8830
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Give the unit a weeks notice that they will be going on a night exercise. 2. Arrange transport to get the explorers to their starting place. 3. On arrival the Explorers are blindfolded and transported to an unfamiliar area where they are dropped off, blindfolds removed and given a map.
ACTIVITY NAME: Mobile Phone Photography Competion TIME: From 30 to 120 minutes EQUIPMENT: Mobile phones with a built in camera, Prizes. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The attached list is a suggestion of different photos to capture, which can be adapted to suit your time limit or the theme you are using. Allow for flexibility of interpretation! You may like to bring in some prizes for the best or most unusual shot, and for the winning team PROGRAMME ZONES: Outdoor and Adventure, Skills LINK: https://members.scouts.org.uk/pol/activityse archviewactivity.do?activityId=4761
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. At the start of the meeting, explain the activity, and the boundaries you are using 2. Give a definite time to be back in the meeting place to share the results 3. Once all the groups return, have a show and tell of the different photos captured 4. Decide upon a winner, and a 'best photo' for the whole Troop
ACTIVITY NAME: Blindfold Tent Pitching TIME: From 30 to 50 minutes EQUIPMENT: Tent (lightweight), blindfolds ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This activity could be used along with other activities for greater awareness of global issues or when using Africa as a theme. It could also be a starting point for some fundraising. PROGRAMME ZONES: Global, Outdoor and Adventure, Skills, Values and Relationships LINK: https://members.scouts.org.uk/pol/activityse archviewactivity.do?activityId=1008
Marijke Balaam ADC Activities
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. All members of a small group or team (apart from one) are blindfolded (scarves are great for this) 2. The young person who is not blindfolded must sit on a chair away from the pitching area and issue the instructions to the rest of the team 3. After the activity ask the young people about the difficulties they incurred
Email: [email protected]
Join the adventure…
December 2008
Page 6
ACTIVITIES CENTRES CLOSE TO HOME Enfield Scout Sailing Association (ESSA)
ESSA (Enfield Scout Sailing Association) is a voluntary organisation run by qualified sailing and powerboat instructors. It is a recognised Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Training Centre, and is also affiliated to the National Schools Sailing Association. The sailing base and courses are mainly suited for young people age 9 upwards, but we regularly have adults (who are always welcome) joining in and achieving many sailing and powerboat qualifications. LINK TO THEIR WEBSITE: http://www.essa.org.uk/index.html
Tolmers Scout Campsite
The size and layout of the site also makes it suitable for anything from a small camp for few children right up to major youth adult and corporate events. Tolmers has a complete range of activities all ready in house from climbing and archery to rafting and canoeing. Other activities can also be arranged either onsite or offsite as required, making Tolmers a very versatile site with limitless possibilities. LINK TO THEIR WEBSITE: http://www.tolmers.org.uk/scoutsandguides/index.htm
Marijke Balaam ADC Activities
Email: [email protected]
Activities and Programme Ideas
Issue One
Xtra – December 2008
Hi Everyone!!
Page 1: General Information
For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Marijke Balaam and I am the Assistant District Commissioner Activities (ADC) for Bishops Stortford and District. I am also an Assistant Explorer Scout leader in the District for Voyager ESU. I have been involved in Scouting pretty much since I was born. Some of the best times of my life have come from Scouting, both as a Scout and as a Leader.
Page 2: Beavers
My role is to not only help promote different activities that are happening within the County and District, but to also help you all with programme ideas, which is where this newsletter Xtra comes in. The other part of my role is to help leaders with the Scout Associations Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR). POR defines the structure of Scouting in the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man and provides information about its management and training. The full update POR can be found using this link:
Page 3: Cubs
Page 4: Scouts
Page 5: Explorers
http://www.scouts.org.uk/support_resource_view.php?support_resource_id=71 I have a hard copy of the activities section of POR so if you need to know anything at all, however silly you may think it is please don’t hesitate to contact me!! It may turn out to be very important. I hope you all find this newsletter Xtra useful and put some of the ideas to the test, please tell me of any ideas you come up with that you think other people may not have tried and I can incorporate them into it. Many Thanks for reading this and I look forward to either meeting or hearing from you soon Marijke Balaam ADC Activities
County Events: Herts 100:
My Contact Information:
Useful Websites:
Email: [email protected] Home No: 01279 653385 Mobile No: 07725 489677 Address: 12 Norman Avenue Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 4HL
http://www.scouts.org.uk/ http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ http://www.bishopsstortfordscouts.org.uk http://hertfordshirescouts.org.uk/
Marijke Balaam ADC Activities
10th – 12th July 2009 Tolmers
Fire and Ice:
16th – 18th Jan 2009 Tomers http://hertfordshires couts.org.uk/attach ments/054_Fire%20a nd%20Ice%20Leaflet. pdf
Email: [email protected]
Join the Adventure…
Page 2
December 2008
ADC Beavers: Hazel Mead Email: [email protected]
BEAVER SCOUTS
INSTRUCTIONS: ACTIVITIY: What did you get for 1. Split the section into Christmas? small groups TIME: From 10 – 30 minutes 2. Each group picks a ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: If the gift present that they was a book or similar encourage the group received and makes up a to act out the story or title of the mime book as this will be more interesting and fun 3. Each group takes it in PROGRAMME ZONE: Creative turns to mime and the LINK: rest of the section https://members.scouts.org.uk/pol/activityse guesses what the archviewactivity.do?activityId=349 present was. ACTIVITY: Chinese Dragon Masks TIME: From 10 to 15 minutes EQUIPMENT: Colouring pencils, Scissors, Elastic ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: - You could enlarge the photocopy to make larger masks or to make colouring easier - This is a good activity for Chinese New Year, which falls on 26th January 2009 PROGRAMME ZONE: Creative, Global LINK: https://members.scouts.org.uk/pol/activityse archviewactivity.do?activityId=5822 ACTIVITY: Turning Japanese TIME: From 5 to 20 minutes EQUIPMENT: Blu-tak, White Paper ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Japanese don't have an alphabet. Each word, or idea, is represented by a sign called an ideogram. PROGRAMME ZONE: Fitness, Global LINK: https://members.scouts.org.uk/pol/activityse archviewactivity.do?activityId=31283
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Print off a copy of the attached template and photocopy onto card, you will need one per Beaver scout. 2. Each Beaver colours in their mask 3. When colouring is complete punch holes through their card and attach elastic. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Print out the attached ideograms and pin one to each wall. 2. Call out the words they represent and Beavers run to the correct wall
With the Japanese and Chinese activities you could always make the whole evening for the section themed on their cultures. There are a lot of simple games and activities out there to help you run a successful evening. Even if you do a Google search Marijke Balaam ADC Activities
Email: [email protected]
Join the adventure…
Marijke Balaam ADC Activities
December 2008
Page 3
Email: [email protected]
ADC Cubs: Ken Gordon Email: [email protected]
CUB SCOUTS ACTIVITY NAME: Scientists badge – Make a compass TIME: From 20 to 30 minutes EQUIPMENT: Piece of paper, felt-tipped pen, plate or saucer, water, Piece of cork (a slice from a wine bottle cork is ideal), sewing needle, magnet. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: More information on the scientists badge can be found following this link http://www2.scouts.org.uk/cubs/Badges/sci entist.html PROGRAMME ZONES: Creative, Global, Outdoor and Adventure LINK: https://members.scouts.org.uk/pol/activityse archviewactivity.do?activityId=28098
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Magnetise a needle and float it in a cork to create a compass 2. Follow the instructions on the resource, you can get to this from the link.
ACTIVITY: A Pirates Story TIME: From 20 to 30 minutes EQUIPMENT: The story, chairs (or similar), chalk ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: - With the activity everyone is a winner, not just one team - You control the game with the telling of the story - pause if gets too 'rough' and then continue - If this is your first action story - you may need to have a practice run PROGRAMME ZONES: Community, Fitness, Outdoor and Adventure. LINK: https://members.scouts.org.uk/pol/activityse archviewactivity.do?activityId=27601
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. The instructions to this one you will find by following the link. There was too much to copy over, not complicated though so don’t be scared to try it
ACTIVITY NAME: Making a Hexagonal Kite TIME: From 20 to 30 minutes EQUIPMENT: Clear sticky tape, scissors, string, (for each kite) lightweight bin bag, two small garden canes, attachments. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Remind the Cub Scouts or the Kite Safety Rules PROGRAMME ZONES: Outdoor and Adventure LINK: https://members.scouts.org.uk/pol/activityse archviewactivity.do?activityId=813
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Print copies of the attachments for easy reference 2. Cut and open out the plastic dustbin liner to the shape in the picture 3. Cut the garden canes to fit down the edges of the kite and tape them into position 4. Carefully cut the two air holes
Join the adventure… Marijke Balaam ADC Activities
December 2008
Page 4 Email: [email protected]
ADC Scouts Max Streets Email: [email protected]
SCOUTS ACTVITY NAME: Band Symbols TIME: From 15 to 30 minutes EQUIPMENT: Resources ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The founders of Widgit have pioneered the use of symbols to support literacy and communication for more than 25 years and are at the leading edge of development in this field. For more information on Widgit see www.widgit.com PROGRAMME ZONES: Beliefs and Attitudes, Creative Expression LINK: https://members.scouts.org.uk/pol/activityse archviewactivity.do?activityId=27535
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Give out the ‘band sheet’ to individuals or small groups 2. Give a set amount of time to guess as many bands as possible 3. This can be a time restricted competition or who can guess them all first competition.
ACTIVITY NAME: Speech Contest TIME: From 10 to 30 minutes EQUIPMENT: Resources PROGRAMME ZONES: Beliefs and Attitudes, Creative Expressions. LINK: https://members.scouts.org.uk/pol/activityse archviewactivity.do?activityId=27189
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. For this activity it is best that you follow the link and read through them yourself. It does look as if it will be a very interesting activity to do. If anyone decides to take up the challenge, please invite me along so I can see how it works out.
ACTIVITY NAME: Snowflake Prayer TIME: From 10 to 20 minutes EQUIPMENT: Scissors, white paper PROGRAMME ZONES: Creative expression, Beliefs and Attitudes LINK: https://members.scouts.org.uk/pol/activityse archviewactivity.do?activityId=28839
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Give each person a square piece of paper. Ask them to fold it in half and in half again, then in half so they have a triangle shape. 2. They then take hold of the thin corner and cut out random shapes from the rest. They should have a snowflake when they open it. 3. Read the reflection and then the prayer. 4. You might ask different people to read different lines from the prayer
Join the adventure…
Marijke Balaam ADC Activities
December 2008
Page 5
Email: [email protected]
EXPLORER SCOUTS
District Explorer Scout Commissioner Nigel Reed Email: [email protected]
ACTIVITY NAME: Blindfold Hike TIME: From 120 to 180 minutes EQUIPMENT: Transportation, Mobile phones, Blindfolds, Torches ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Ensure that you have a mobile phone number for each group and that they have a contact number to ring in case of difficulties PROGRAMME ZONES: Outdoor and Adventure, Physical Recreation, Skills LINK: https://members.scouts.org.uk/pol/activityse archviewactivity.do?activityId=8830
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Give the unit a weeks notice that they will be going on a night exercise. 2. Arrange transport to get the explorers to their starting place. 3. On arrival the Explorers are blindfolded and transported to an unfamiliar area where they are dropped off, blindfolds removed and given a map.
ACTIVITY NAME: Mobile Phone Photography Competion TIME: From 30 to 120 minutes EQUIPMENT: Mobile phones with a built in camera, Prizes. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The attached list is a suggestion of different photos to capture, which can be adapted to suit your time limit or the theme you are using. Allow for flexibility of interpretation! You may like to bring in some prizes for the best or most unusual shot, and for the winning team PROGRAMME ZONES: Outdoor and Adventure, Skills LINK: https://members.scouts.org.uk/pol/activityse archviewactivity.do?activityId=4761
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. At the start of the meeting, explain the activity, and the boundaries you are using 2. Give a definite time to be back in the meeting place to share the results 3. Once all the groups return, have a show and tell of the different photos captured 4. Decide upon a winner, and a 'best photo' for the whole Troop
ACTIVITY NAME: Blindfold Tent Pitching TIME: From 30 to 50 minutes EQUIPMENT: Tent (lightweight), blindfolds ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This activity could be used along with other activities for greater awareness of global issues or when using Africa as a theme. It could also be a starting point for some fundraising. PROGRAMME ZONES: Global, Outdoor and Adventure, Skills, Values and Relationships LINK: https://members.scouts.org.uk/pol/activityse archviewactivity.do?activityId=1008
Marijke Balaam ADC Activities
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. All members of a small group or team (apart from one) are blindfolded (scarves are great for this) 2. The young person who is not blindfolded must sit on a chair away from the pitching area and issue the instructions to the rest of the team 3. After the activity ask the young people about the difficulties they incurred
Email: [email protected]
Join the adventure…
December 2008
Page 6
ACTIVITIES CENTRES CLOSE TO HOME Enfield Scout Sailing Association (ESSA)
ESSA (Enfield Scout Sailing Association) is a voluntary organisation run by qualified sailing and powerboat instructors. It is a recognised Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Training Centre, and is also affiliated to the National Schools Sailing Association. The sailing base and courses are mainly suited for young people age 9 upwards, but we regularly have adults (who are always welcome) joining in and achieving many sailing and powerboat qualifications. LINK TO THEIR WEBSITE: http://www.essa.org.uk/index.html
Tolmers Scout Campsite
The size and layout of the site also makes it suitable for anything from a small camp for few children right up to major youth adult and corporate events. Tolmers has a complete range of activities all ready in house from climbing and archery to rafting and canoeing. Other activities can also be arranged either onsite or offsite as required, making Tolmers a very versatile site with limitless possibilities. LINK TO THEIR WEBSITE: http://www.tolmers.org.uk/scoutsandguides/index.htm
Marijke Balaam ADC Activities
Email: [email protected]
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