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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Pride Month
June is Pride month – a month dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ+ communities all around the world. Why June? Pride is celebrated in the month of June, as this was the month when Stonewall riots took place. These riots were important protests that took place in 1969 in the USA, that changed gay rights. It is now a celebration of people coming together in love and friendship, to show how far LGBTQ+ rights have come. It is about acceptance, equality, education…
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The YouShape award: why it’s different and what impact will it have?
The best Scouts have always been Youth shaped, allowing our young people the chance to make a difference and change what they do. Since 2014, it’s been a key aim of the Scouts to do this better and in a more visible way. Now, they have launched the YouShape award to recognise when this is done well. It’s like many other badges, but quite different too. Learn the basics below! A badge in four parts: The award isn’t one single…
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First Aid Training
We think it’s important that all of our volunteer leaders are first aid trained so they can be prepared for whatever happens. With some changes recently to first aid training to accommodate the pandemic, we thought it a good time to go over the changes. Module 10A – First Aid Theory is still available as blended learning. You need to complete the e-learning prior to attending the First Response Zoom Session. Module 10B – First Aid Practical is delivered as…
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Design our new badge!
New Forest North and New Forest West Scout districts are merging to become New Forest Scouts. So, we need a new district badge for the uniform of every member in our new area. We’re looking for some young people to design our new badge. You’ve got until the 30th June (around 2 weeks) to design it. The rules The design must celebrate where we Scout. It might focus on the New Forest, its landmarks, animals or features but it should…
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Mental Health Awareness Week
This week, the 10th to 16th of May, is Mental Health Awareness Week and the Scouts have lots of resources to help our Scouts and volunteers. Check out what’s available below: Webinar events The national inclusion team are hosting a number of events this week which anyone can join with no registration needed. Some may even be available afterwards as recordings. On Tuesday evening, the 11th at 7pm, there’s an interactive walkthrough of the new mental health and wellbeing training…