There’s a world of resources available for our volunteer leaders to help them run the best programme for our young people.
Resources from the Scouts
There are over a thousand activities on the Scout website, linked to special events, badges and awards for all ages from 4 to 25 and covering all skills we learn at Scouts.
Plus there are new pages detailing the different occasions and events each term with links to activities that work.
Resources from us
Check out these resource ideas from volunteers within our own district.
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Fundraising for International trips
Dear all, First the good news, we have 24 young people who have been accepted on either the 26th World Jamboree to Poland or Hampshire’s P27. In addition we have 4 leaders also. In recent years we have been approached by some young people, and adults, for help with the finances and we have always tried to support them. Unfortunately, with so many going and with finite resources this is unlikely to be possible this time. The Board of Trustees…
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We’re growing but we need more support
The number of young people enjoying skills for life every week in the New Forest has grown in the past year, although we have fewer volunteers making that happen. Every year, we complete a census of every young person and adult volunteer in the New Forest Scout District, and we’re proud to announce the results from our census earlier this year. Young people up For the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, and the dip in member numbers, our total…
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Happy Holi
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 the festival and the history behind the traditions, and a couple of pages explaining Holi. They can be found here and here. Run the activity Ask the young people what they know about Hindu festivals and if anyone knows about…
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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 a part of the Scout programme, small in nature but large in impact. As part of their top awards, some of our young people have been musing on where their views and attitudes come from. “We’re at our best when…
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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 making a creative project Before you start You may wish to research some items and rituals mentioned in this plan if you are not familiar with them or don’t know their purpose. You could reach out to people in the…
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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 background information from the New Zealand tourism board can be found online. Discover the Haka Show the young people a video of a haka being performed. Explain its significance for welcoming guests, scaring their enemies or celebrating big achievements and…
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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 a container Before you start You may wish to investigate how other languages say simple greetings like hello and goodbye. Babbel has a good summary for greetings. Activity Introduce the idea of different people using different languages to communicate. Ask…
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What am I wearing?
An easy activity to introduce the idea of people from different religions wearing different things and how it aids their religion. You will need Something to wear during a game such as a wristband, neckerchief or headscarf. Before you start You may wish to research some items mentioned in this activity idea if you are not familiar with them or don’t know their purpose. You could reach out to people in the community who use them who might be willing…
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What is on my plate?
An activity to introduce food choices in different religions and how more inclusive food choices can be given You will need Drawing equipment Menu Before you start You may wish to research some diets followed by religious groups if you are not familiar with them or don’t know their purpose. You could reach out to people in the community who follow them who might be willing to visit and explain. Plus diets such as vegetarianism and veganism can be looked…