Activities Newsletter Nov 2008

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Join the AdventureBishops Stortford and District

Activities and Programme IdeasXtra December 2008

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Hi Everyone!!

For those of you who dont know me, my name is Marijke Balaam and I am the AssistantDistrict Commissioner Activities (ADC) for Bishops Stortford and District. I am also anAssistant Explorer Scout leader in the District for Voyager ESU. I have been involved inScouting pretty much since I was born. Some of the best times of my life have come fromScouting, both as a Scout and as a Leader.

My role is to not only help promote different activities that are happening within the Countyand District, but to also help you all with programme ideas, which is where this newsletterXtra 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 ChannelIslands and the Isle of Man and provides information about its management and training.The full update POR can be found using this link:

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 dont hesitate to contact me!! It may turn out to bevery important.

I hope you all find this newsletter Xtra useful and put some of the ideas to the test, pleasetell me of any ideas you come up with that you think other people may not have tried and Ican incorporate them into it.

Many Thanks for reading this and I look forward to either meeting or hearing from you soon

Marijke BalaamADC Activities

My Contact Information: Useful Websites:

Email: [email protected] http://www.scouts.org.uk/Home No: 01279 653385 http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/Mobile No: 07725 489677 http://www.bishopsstortfordscouts.org.ukAddress: 12 Norman Avenue http://hertfordshirescouts.org.uk/

Bishops StortfordHertfordshireCM23 4HL

Page 1: GeneralInformation

Page 2: Beavers

Page 3: Cubs

Page 4: Scouts

Page 5: Explorers

County Events:

Herts 100:10th 12th July 2009Tolmers

Fire and Ice:16th 18th Jan 2009Tomers

http://hertfordshirescouts.org.uk/attachments/054_Fire%20and%20Ice%20Leaflet.pdf

Marijke Balaam ADC Activities Email: [email protected]
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BEAVER SCOUTSADC Beavers:Hazel MeadEmail: [email protected]

ACTIVITIY: What did you get forChristmas?TIME: From 10 30 minutesADDITIONAL INFORMATION: If the giftwas a book or similar encourage the groupto act out the story or title of thebook as this will be more interesting and funPROGRAMME ZONE: CreativeLINK:https://members.scouts.org.uk/pol/activitysearchviewactivity.do?activityId=349

ACTIVITY: Chinese Dragon MasksTIME: From 10 to 15 minutesEQUIPMENT: Colouring pencils, Scissors,ElasticADDITIONAL INFORMATION:- You could enlarge the photocopy to makelarger masks or to make colouring easier- This is a good activity for Chinese NewYear, which falls on 26th January 2009PROGRAMME ZONE: Creative, Global

LINK:https://members.scouts.org.uk/pol/activitysearchviewactivity.do?activityId=5822

ACTIVITY: Turning JapaneseTIME: From 5 to 20 minutesEQUIPMENT: Blu-tak, White PaperADDITIONAL INFORMATION: TheJapanese don't have an alphabet. Eachword, or idea, is represented by a signcalled an ideogram.PROGRAMME ZONE: Fitness, GlobalLINK:https://members.scouts.org.uk/pol/activitysearchviewactivity.do?activityId=31283

With the Japanese and Chinese activitiesyou could always make the whole eveningfor the section themed on their cultures.

There are a lot of simple games andactivities out there to help you run asuccessful evening. Even if you do a

Google search

INSTRUCTIONS:1. Split the section into

small groups2. Each group picks a

present that theyreceived and makes up amime

3. Each group takes it inturns to mime and therest of the sectionguesses what the

present was.

INSTRUCTIONS:1. Print off a copy of the

attached template andphotocopy onto card, youwill need one per Beaverscout.

2. Each Beaver colours intheir mask

3. When colouring is

complete punch holesthrough their card andattach elastic.

INSTRUCTIONS:1. Print out the attached

ideograms and pin one toeach wall.

2. Call out the words theyrepresent and Beaversrun to the correct wall

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CUB SCOUTSADC Cubs:Ken GordonEmail: [email protected]

ACTIVITY NAME: Scientists badge Makea compassTIME: From 20 to 30 minutes

EQUIPMENT: Piece of paper, felt-tippedpen, plate or saucer, water, Piece of cork (aslice from a wine bottle cork is ideal),sewing needle, magnet.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Moreinformation on the scientists badge can befound following this linkhttp://www2.scouts.org.uk/cubs/Badges/scientist.htmlPROGRAMME ZONES: Creative, Global,Outdoor and AdventureLINK:https://members.scouts.org.uk/pol/activitysearchviewactivity.do?activityId=28098

ACTIVITY: A Pirates StoryTIME: From 20 to 30 minutesEQUIPMENT: The story, chairs (or similar),chalkADDITIONAL INFORMATION:- With the activity everyone is a winner, notjust one team- You control the game with the telling of the

story - pause if gets too 'rough' and thencontinue- If this is your first action story - you mayneed to have a practice runPROGRAMME ZONES: Community,Fitness, Outdoor and Adventure.LINK:https://members.scouts.org.uk/pol/activitysearchviewactivity.do?activityId=27601

ACTIVITY NAME: Making a HexagonalKite

TIME: From 20 to 30 minutesEQUIPMENT: Clear sticky tape, scissors,string, (for each kite) lightweight bin bag,two small garden canes, attachments.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Remind theCub Scouts or the Kite Safety RulesPROGRAMME ZONES: Outdoor andAdventureLINK:https://members.scouts.org.uk/pol/activitysearchviewactivity.do?activityId=813

INSTRUCTIONS:1. Magnetise a needle and

float it in a cork to create

a compass2. Follow the instructions on

the resource, you can getto this from the link.

INSTRUCTIONS:1. The instructions to this

one you will find byfollowing the link. Therewas too much to copyover, not complicatedthough so dont be

scared to try it

INSTRUCTIONS:1. Print copies of the

attachments for easyreference

2. Cut and open out theplastic dustbin liner to theshape in the picture

3. Cut the garden canes tofit down the edges of thekite and tape them intoposition

4. Carefully cut the two airholes
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SCOUTSADC ScoutsMax StreetsEmail: [email protected]

ACTVITY NAME: Band SymbolsTIME: From 15 to 30 minutesEQUIPMENT: ResourcesADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The

founders of Widgit have pioneered the useof symbols to support literacy andcommunication for more than 25 years andare at the leading edge of development inthis field. For more information on Widgitseewww.widgit.comPROGRAMME ZONES: Beliefs andAttitudes, Creative ExpressionLINK:https://members.scouts.org.uk/pol/activitysearchviewactivity.do?activityId=27535

ACTIVITY NAME: Speech ContestTIME: From 10 to 30 minutesEQUIPMENT: ResourcesPROGRAMME ZONES: Beliefs andAttitudes, Creative Expressions.LINK:https://members.scouts.org.uk/pol/activitysearchviewactivity.do?activityId=27189

ACTIVITY NAME: Snowflake PrayerTIME: From 10 to 20 minutesEQUIPMENT: Scissors, white paperPROGRAMME ZONES: Creativeexpression, Beliefs and AttitudesLINK:https://members.scouts.org.uk/pol/activityse

archviewactivity.do?activityId=28839

INSTRUCTIONS:1. Give out the band sheet

to individuals or smallgroups

2. Give a set amount of timeto guess as many bandsas possible

3. This can be a timerestricted competition orwho can guess them allfirst competition.

INSTRUCTIONS:1. For this activity it is best

that you follow the linkand read through themyourself. It does look as ifit will be a veryinteresting activity to do.If anyone decides to takeup the challenge, please

invite me along so I cansee how it works out.

INSTRUCTIONS:1. Give each person a

square piece of paper.Ask them to fold it in halfand in half again, then inhalf so they have atriangle shape.

2. They then take hold ofthe thin corner and cutout random shapes fromthe rest. They shouldhave a snowflake whenthey open it.

3. Read the reflection andthen the prayer.

4. You might ask differentpeople to read differentlines from the prayer


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EXPLORER SCOUTSDistrict Explorer Scout CommissionerNigel ReedEmail: [email protected]

ACTIVITY NAME: Blindfold HikeTIME: From 120 to 180 minutesEQUIPMENT: Transportation, Mobilephones, Blindfolds, Torches

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Ensure thatyou have a mobile phone number for eachgroup and that they have a contact numberto ring in case of difficultiesPROGRAMME ZONES: Outdoor andAdventure, Physical Recreation, SkillsLINK:https://members.scouts.org.uk/pol/activitysearchviewactivity.do?activityId=8830

ACTIVITY NAME: Mobile PhonePhotography CompetionTIME: From 30 to 120 minutesEQUIPMENT: Mobile phones with a built incamera, Prizes.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Theattached list is a suggestion of differentphotos to capture, which can be adapted tosuit your time limit or the theme you areusing. Allow for flexibility of interpretation!You may like to bring in some prizes for thebest or most unusual shot, and for the

winning teamPROGRAMME ZONES: Outdoor andAdventure, SkillsLINK:https://members.scouts.org.uk/pol/activitysearchviewactivity.do?activityId=4761

ACTIVITY NAME: Blindfold Tent PitchingTIME: From 30 to 50 minutesEQUIPMENT: Tent (lightweight), blindfoldsADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This activity

could be used along with other activities forgreater awareness of global issues or whenusing Africa as a theme. It could also be astarting point for some fundraising.PROGRAMME ZONES: Global, Outdoorand Adventure, Skills, Values andRelationshipsLINK:https://members.scouts.org.uk/pol/activitysearchviewactivity.do?activityId=1008

INSTRUCTIONS:1. Give the unit a weeks

notice that they will begoing on a night exercise.

2. Arrange transport to getthe explorers to theirstarting place.

3. On arrival the Explorersare blindfolded andtransported to anunfamiliar area wherethey are dropped off,blindfolds removed andgiven a map.

INSTRUCTIONS:1. At the start of the

meeting, explain theactivity, and theboundaries you are using

2. Give a definite time to beback in the meeting placeto share the results

3. Once all the groupsreturn, have a show andtell of the different photoscaptured

4. Decide upon a winner,and a 'best photo' for thewhole Troop

INSTRUCTIONS:1. All members of a small

group or team (apart fromone) are blindfolded(scarves are great for

this)2. The young person who is

not blindfolded must siton a chair away from thepitching area and issuethe instructions to therest of the team

3. After the activity ask theyoung people about thedifficulties they incurred

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ACTIVITIES CENTRES CLOSE TO HOME

Enfield ScoutSailing

Association(ESSA)

Tolmers ScoutCampsite

ESSA (Enfield Scout Sailing Association) is a voluntary organisation run byqualified sailing and powerboat instructors. It is a recognised Royal YachtingAssociation (RYA) Training Centre, and is also affiliated to the National SchoolsSailing Association. The sailing base and courses are mainly suited for youngpeople 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

The size and layout of the site also makes it suitable for anything from a smallcamp 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 andarchery to rafting and canoeing. Other activities can also be arranged eitheronsite or offsite as required, making Tolmers a very versatile site with limitlesspossibilities.

LINK TO THEIR WEBSITE:http://www.tolmers.org.uk/scoutsandguides/index.htm

http://www.essa.org.uk/index.htmlhttp://www.tolmers.org.uk/scoutsandguides/index.htmhttp://www.essa.org.uk/index.htmlhttp://www.tolmers.org.uk/scoutsandguides/index.htm

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