An introduction to the Hindu festival of colours. You will need Powder paint or coloured powder Water balloons or water pistols (optional) Before you start To familiarise yourself with the traditions of Holi the BBC have a video that introduces…
Forging our beliefs
Where do our beliefs, opinions and faiths come from? It’s a question that many of our Scouts might contemplate in the quiet moments around a campfire or when meeting other people from other countries or cultures to our own. It’s…
Fun with the Festival of Lights
A way to introduce the festival of lights, Diwali. You will need A traditional terracotta oil lamp or a picture of one. Some suitable sweet treats preferably in the traditional style. Ingredients if making your own sweets Craft materials if…
Kapa Haka
An activity to teach the Māori ceremonial dance, the Haka. You will need A video of the haka being performed and some way of showing this to your young people. Before you start A video of the haka and some…
Hello, Goodbye
A quick activity to introduce new foreign languages. You will need A few phrases in a variety of languages printed or written onto slips of paper or card. You will need at least one set for each group. Hoops or…