Today, young people in many countries are facing challenges in their local communities because of the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Schools have closed and Scouting activities have been put on hold. It is very important that all Scouts…
Desktop Zen Garden
Time to chill! As young adults, you generally spend a bit more time sitting indoors at desks than participants in younger Sections especially currently. Unfortunately, this can have negative effects on one’s physical and mental wellbeing. One way to bring…
Long Distance Movie Night
Who doesn’t love a good binge! Why not watch the same documentary, film or series as a group of friends all at the same whilst socially distancing yourselves; then include some time after viewing to have a conversation about what…
Blackout Poetry
Anyone can be a poet (even if they don’t know it). Set your inner poet free with this alternative style of poetry. Preparation Find old newspapers and magazines at home or photocopy pages from books. You will also need coloured…
International Badge
Courtesy of Somerset Scouts Scouts have an International challenge for the coming week. Starting in London (England), you must ‘travel’ virtually from one capital city to the next capital, finding out a fact about each, until you have got all…
Disability Awareness
This week, we are completing some requirements of the Disability Awareness Badge (Cubs) and World Challenge (Scouts). We will be thinking particularly about physical disabilities. Preparation Print off the attached worksheets You will each need coloured pens / pencils and…
What to do in an emergency
Courtesy of Somerset Scouts This week, we are completing a requirement of the emergency aid. Preparation Each young person can fold an A4 piece of paper into 3, and write the letters A, B and C – one on each…
Map Symbol Trail
Courtesy of Somerset Scouts Preparation Download and Print (or draw) the map symbols and the reference sheet below There are 22 symbol cards, each with an attached clue. Cut these out so you should have 22 pieces of paper, each…
Eden Scouts International Adventure: World Scout Jamboree
Two years ago, I joined a group of 80 scouts from across Cumbria to have the chance of a lifetime: to represent our county and the UK at the 24th World Scout Jamboree in West Virginia, USA in the summer…
Our Skills For Life Plan
If you haven’t already seen it; check out our Skills For Life plan, setting out our vision for Scouting in 2023
