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Cubs
Join-in-Jamboree
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Contents
Introduction 4October 6Solidarity
Who’slookingafteryou?–SOSChildren’sVillages
Howismydaydifferenttoyours?
Visitsomeonewhohelpsyourlocalcommunity
November 8
Past JamboreesInternationalevening
Handsoffriendship
Badgepuzzles
December 10
A world of cultureRangolipatterns
Batik
Hello
January 12 Come dine with meBakedapples
Guessthedifferentchocolate
Healthyeating
February 14Hallå Sverige Hello Sweden
Swedishcurrency
Don’twakethebears
Fishingtrip
March 16 Our worldYouandyourenvironment
Ascavengerhunt
Surveyametresquareofground
April 18 Make a change!Make a difference!
ShelterBoxchallenge
Waterawareness
Cardboardcity
MakeachangewithSavetheChildren
May 20Scouting skillsHiking
Pioneering
Firelighting
June 22Working togetherMadHatter’sparty
Humanpyramid
DIYday
July 24World Scout JamboreeLet’sgotoSweden
August 26Home HospitalityVisitsandvisitors
Polishpancakes
‘Eurovision’
September 28Looking to the futureGreece
Indoorsports
MakeaSamuraistoryscroll
Sushi
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Introduction
Welcome to Join-in-Jamboree. This resource aims to help your Group be a part of the 2011 World Scout Jamboree whether you are going to Sweden or not
Aboveall,it’sabouttheworldandtheGlobalProgrammeZone.
UsingtheJamboreeasafocalpointitaimstosupportallsections
indeliveringengagingandmeaningfulactivitiescentredonthe
followingthemes:
• GlobalAwareness:Whathappensinourworld?What
areitschallengesandwhatdotheymeanforus?Foster
understandingamongyourGroupaboutlocal,nationaland
internationalcommunities.
• GlobalMovement:Thereare31millionScoutsworldwide,living
in216countriesandterritories.Howcanweworktogether,
learnfromeachotherandchannelourcommonbond?
• GlobalAction:Discoverhowyoucanmakeadifference.First
welearnabouttheworld,thenwechangeit.
EachsectionhasitsownJoin-in-Jamboreeresource.Youcanview
themallatwww.scouts.org.uk/wsj2011.Activitiesaregroupedinto
monthlythemesfromOctobertoSeptemberbutyoucanusethem
atanytimeofyearifyoufeelitwillsuityoubetter.
Tosupplementtheinformationprovidedhere,thereisadditional
supportmaterialavailableonlineatwww.scouts.org.uk/jij.This
includeselectroniccopiesofothersectionalJoin-in-Jamboree
documentsandawidevarietyofProgrammesOnline(POL)ideas.
POL(www.scouts.org.uk/pol)containshundredsofactivitiestouse
atmeetings.Ifyouhavenotaccesseditbefore,allyouneedisyour
eight-digitmembershipnumbertologin.Thisisincludedonthe
addresslabelofyourcopyofScoutingmagazine.
TosearchforanyactivitiesorsupplementarymaterialsonPOL,
simplytypeinthetitleoftheactivityandsectionitrelatestoand
allyouneedtoruntheactivitywillbedownloadable.
Sverige väntar – Sweden awaitsJamboree fact file:
What: 22ndWorldScoutJamboree
When: 27July–7August2011
Where: Rinkaby,nearKristianstad,southernSweden
Participants: Over28,000ScoutsandGuidesfromalloverthe
world
Sweden facts:
Area: 174,000squaremiles
Capital: Stockholm
Population: 9.3million
Language: Swedish
The UK Contingent
TheWorldScoutJamboreewillbecomethecentreofthe
Scoutingworldfortwomind-blowingweeksin2011.The
eventcomesaroundeveryfouryears,makingitallthemore
special.Jamboreesareinspiring,life-changing,mesmerizing,
exhilarating,challenging...andmore.Eachoneisdifferentbutit
alwaysincludesthefeelingofbeingpartofaworldfamily.
TheUKissendingitslargesteveroverseasContingent–over
4,000willattendasparticipants,UnitLeaders,International
ServiceTeam(IST)membersorwidersupport.Itwillbethe
biggestContingentthere.
Beyond the UK
TheUKContingentisnotjustmadeupofScoutsfromthe
UK.TheScoutAssociation’sSolidarityProjectwillenablethree
Patrols(comprisingnineyoungpeopleandoneleader)from
SierraLeone,ArmeniaandPapuaNewGuineatoattendthe
JamboreeandjoinUnitsfromtheUK.
Withoutourhelp,theseScoutswouldnotbeabletogo.A
badgetosupporttheSolidarityProjectisavailabletobuyfrom
www.scouts.org.uk/wsj2011.Over25%ofthecostofeach
badgeisdonatedtotheproject(seeinsidebackcover).
AswellastheSolidaritypatrols,wehaveScoutsfromGibraltar,
BritishScoutsofWesternEurope(BSWE),andtheAssociation’s
branchesintheCaribbeanandSouthPacificjoiningUKUnits.
TheJamboreereallydoesshowglobalScoutingatitsbest.
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A few words of Swedish:
Engelska (English) Svenska (Swedish)
Hello/Hi Hej/Hejsan
Goodbye Hejdå
Goodmorning Godmorgon
Goodafternoon Godeftermiddag
Goodevening Godkväll
Goodnight Godnatt
Seeya Vises
Sorry Förlåt
Excuseme Ursäktamig
Thankyou Tack
Please Snälla
Yes Ja
No Nej
Maybe Kanske
Beprepared Varredo
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October Solidarity
What is solidarity and what does it mean to us as Scouts? Solidarity means to unite under the same cause and belief - in our case, Scouting. It means to support others and form lasting partnerships between local, national and international communities. One way in which we in the UK show solidarity is at the World Scout Jamboree. We are inviting a patrol each from Sierra Leone, Armenia and Papua New Guinea to join Units from the UK for the duration of the Jamboree. Without our help, these countries would find it hard to attend the Jamboree. This months programme ideas will engage your Scouts with the idea of solidarity as part of the weekly programme.
1. Who’s looking after you? (SOS Children’s Villages)Length: 30minutes
Programme Zone: Global
Summary: Cubsreflectontheimportanceofhavingsomeone
tolookafterthem,andhowtherearemanychildrenwhoare
lessfortunate.ThisactivityisfromSOSChildren’sVillages,a
charitywhichsupportsorphanedchildrenallovertheworld,
includingSierraLeoneandArmenia.
Equipment
SierraLeoneflashcardsandstoryfromProgrammesOnline.
Preparation
Cutonepackofflashcardsper3-4Cubs
Instructions
1. StartbyaskingtheCubsthefollowingquestions,andtakea
fewanswersaftereach:
Whowokeyouupthismorning?
Whomadeyoubreakfast?
Whomadesureyougottothismeetingontime?
Whohelpsyoumakesureyouruniformiscleanandtidy?
Whowillcomfortyouifyouhavenightmaresinthemiddleof
thenight?
2. MostCubswillprobablyanswermum/dadtothese
questions.Encourageadiscussionaboutwhowoulddoall
thosethingsifmum/dadwasn’ttheretodoit–suggestions
includegrandparents,oldersiblings,nanny,othercarers.
3. TelltheCubstheyareveryluckytohaveallthesepeople
whocanlookafterthem,andthatsomechildrendon’thave
that.Forthosechildren,thereareSOSChildren’sVillages.
4. Handouttheflashcardpacks.Readoutthestory,pausing
aftereachsection,askingtheCubstochooseoneofthe
imagesforthesection(forsection1:1aor1b,forsection2:
2aor2betc),andtoputtheonetheydon’tchooseaway.
Asksometoexplaintheiranswers.
5. Whenyouhavefinishedthestory,saythatthereare500
SOSChildren’sVillagesin124countriesacrosstheworld.
Inthese,childrenwithnobodyelsetolookafterthemcan
becaredforbySOSMothers,andgetfood,care,love,an
educationandevenopportunitiestojoinlocalScoutGroups.
NOTE:Beconsiderateofyoungpeoplewho,forexample,are
incareornotlivingwiththeirfamilymembers.Alsobeaware
ofyoungcarersandofaskingprobingquestions–whatifthey
havetogetthemselvesupandweren’tatthemeetingontime?
Whatifno-onecomestocomfortthem?
Solidarity
2. How is my day different to yours? Length: 30-45minutes
Programme Zones:BeliefsandAttitudes;Global
Summary:Cubswilllearnthattheirlifestylesareverydifferentto
peopleinothercountries.
Instructions
1. SetthesceneforyourCubs:
‘MydaystartedwhenmyelectricalarmclockwentoffandI
gotoutofbed.Iopenedthecurtainsandthought‘oh
ithasbeenrainingagain!’Iwentintothebathroom,
usedandflushedthetoilet,puthotwaterinthesink,
washedandthencleanedmyteeth.Igotdressedandwent
intothekitchenwhereIputthecoffeemachineonandput
twoslicesofbreadinthetoaster.Ilistenedtotheradiowhilst
Iatemybreakfast.ThenIsetthehousealarmanddrovein
mycartoworkonthemotorway.”
2. Talkabouttheirmorningroutineandthengetthemto
identifyhowitwouldbedifferentiftheylivedinahutinAfrica
withnoelectricity.
3. Getthemtodrawwhatfacilitiestheyhaveandtheequivalent
facilityinapoorvillageinAfrica.Theycandothisindividually,
inpairsorsixes.Discusswhyitisimportanttohelpthose
lessfortunatethanourselveswhenwecan.
4. Itisalsoimportanttoemphasisethefactthattherearea
rangeoflifestylesinAfrica,justasthereareintheUK.
Noteveryonelivesinhuts,justasnoteveryonein
theUKhasall‘modcons’andluxuries.Stressthatyouare
lookingattwodifferenttypesofcommunities–noteveryone
intheUKis’comfortable’andnoteveryoneinAfricaisin
poverty,althoughobviouslywewanttoidentifywhere
helpcanbetargetedandwheretheinequalitieslie.Stress
thataspartoftheSolidarityProject,Scoutsfromcountries
suchastheseareabletoattendtheJamboreewiththerest
oftheUKContingent.
3. Visit someone who helps your local community Length: 15minutes
Programme Zone:Community
Instructions
Learnaboutanindividualorgroupofpeoplethathelpyour
community.ThiscouldincludetheFireandRescureService,
policecommunitysupportofficers,orsomeonethatworks
inalocalcharityshop.Whateffectdoestheirwork(paidor
voluntary)haveonyourcommunity?
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Lucy Onyango International Service Team member
ExplorerScoutLucyisoneofTheScoutAssociation’sYoungSpokespeople.‘I’mhopingthatmycommunicationskillsandexperienceareausefuladditiontotheevent.’
fun factThe22ndWorldScoutJamboreeinSweden2011willhaveover6,000ScoutsworkingontheInternationalServiceTeam.
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November Past Jamborees
There have been 21 previous World Scout Jamborees in different countries around the world. The only Continent yet to host a Jamboree is Africa. This month will raise awareness of the importance of Jamborees within the Scouting Movement and these programme ideas are based around the host countries and their themes. See factsheet FS260017 for further detalis of the host countries Jamborees. Recreate the atmosphere of Jamborees at your meetings and through your activities, and enjoy a flavour of Scouting from around the world.
1. International eveningLength: 1-1.5hours
Programme Zones: Creative;Global
Summary: TolearnabouthostscountriesfrompastJamborees.
SplityourCubsintogroupsofsix.Eachsixisadifferentcountry
frominthelistofJamboreehostcountriesfoundinfactsheet
FS260017.Leteachdecidewhichcountrytheywouldliketobe
fromthepastJamboreelist.
AshorthistoryofeachJamboreecanbefoundontheWOSM
(WorldOrganizationoftheScoutingMovement)websiteat
www.scout.org
GoonProgrammesOnlinetodownloadtheflagsandbadgesof
pastJamborees.Searchfor‘PastJamborees’onPOL.
1a – Make a flag wheel
Equipment
• Whitecard
• Scissors
• Paper
• CopiesoftheflagsofhostJamboreecountries(fromPOL)
Instructions
1. Seethedetailedinstructionsonhowtomakeaflagwheel
bydownloadingthetemplatefromPOL.
1b – Name the badges
Equipment
• Copyofeachofthe21JamboreeSheetsfromPOL
• WorksheetonPOLforeachCub
• Pencils
Instructions:
1. Seethedetailedinstructionsonhowtomakeaflagwheel
bydownloadingthetemplatefromPOL.
1c – Find the continent
Equipment
• Acardsignforeachcontinentpinnedonthewallsaround
yourmeetingplace.
Instructions
1. CalloutaJamboreeandtheCubsruntothecontinent
theythinktheJamboreewasin.
2. Thoseatthewrongcontinentareout.
3. ContinuecallingoutJamboreesuntilallarecalledout
oreveryCubbutoneisout.
4. Thelastoneleftisthewinner.
2. Hands of friendshipLength: 30minutes
Programme Zones: Community,Global
Summary: TolearnabouthostcountriesfrompastJamborees
3. Badge puzzlesLength: 30minutes
Programme Zones: Community;Global
Summary: TolearnabouthostscountriesfrompastJamborees
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1d – Find the country
Equipment
• Amapoftheworldforeachgroupofsix
• Stickydotsformarkers
Instructions
1. Pinonemappersixatoneendofthehall.
2. CalloutaJamboreeofthepast.ACubcomesforward
andsticksadotwheretheythinkthehostcountryis.
3. Carryoninthismanneruntilall21dotshavebeenstuck
onthemaps.
4. Thencomparethemaps.Whichsixhasthemostright?
5. Haveamastermapoftheworldwiththe21stickers
alreadyonthemapintherightplacesandshowtheCubs
wheretheyshouldhaveputtheirstickers.
6. Thewinningsixistheteamwiththemostrightanswers.
Equipment
• AlargecopyofeachbadgefromPOLgluedontocardfor
eachsix
• Scissors
Instructions
1. Giveeachsixacopyofthebadgesandtellthemtocut
eachbadgeintosixrandomsizedpiecesasinanormal
puzzle,andnumberedonthebackonetosix.
2. Nowputthepuzzlepiecesinabag.
3. Mixthemalltogetherandthentipthemoutonthefloorin
frontofeachsix.
4. Now,timingthem,putthebadgesbacktogetheragain.
5. Thewinnerisfirstsixtoputthembacktogetheragain.
Equipment
• Whitecard
• Colouringpencilsorfelttippedpens
• Scissors
• Glue
• AcopyofpastWorldScoutJamboreehostcountryflags
fromPOL
Instructions
1. Thisactivitycanbedoneinsixesorasawholepack.
Thereare16pastJamboreehostssoyouwillneedto
workoutwhodoeswhatsoyouhaveawholesetofeach
forthenextpartoftheactivity.
2. GiveeachCubapieceofwhitecard.Havethemdraw
aroundandcutouttheshapeoftheirhand.
3. Decoratetheircardhandwiththedesignofadifferentflag
fromeachJamboree.
4. NowgivetheCubsalargepieceofwhitepaperandtell
themtomakeadesignwiththeirhands.Youcould
givethemasubjectsuchasflowers,trees,andsoon.
Lettheirimaginationcomeout.
5. Linktogetherallthehanddesignswithstringbymakinga
smallholeinthebottomofeachhand.
fun factThethemefortheJamboreeis’SimplyScouting’
David RolfeInternational Service Team member
DavidistheoldestUKmemberoftheIST.‘I’vebeenScoutingfor45yearsandwillturn74theweekaftertheJamboree.IcanspeakfivelanguagesandamlearningasixthsoIcanspeaktoeveryoneattheevent.’
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December A world of culture
This month’s theme is all about valuing different cultures around the world and celebrating those differences. With Scouts from over 150 countries participating at the Jamboree, ‘a world of culture’ can be found within the boundaries of the campsite. These cultural differences can range from religions, to attitudes towards disabilities, taste in music, clothes and many other things. Use these programme ideas to get your Scouts interested in their own world of culture.
1. Rangoli patternsLength: 45minutes-1hour
Programme Zones: BeliefsandAttitudes;Global;Creative
Equipment:
• Riceand/orsand,avarietyofbrightcolours(thiscanbe
achievedbyusingfoodcolouringorbymixingtherice/
sandwithdrypowderpaint)
• SomegoodPVA
• Strongpaperorcard
• Pencils
• Newspaper
Instructions:
1. MarkoutaRangolisymmetricalpatternontoasquareof
strongpaperorcardwithapencil.
2. It’sagoodideaifthedesignisfairlysimpleratherthan
verydetailed.
3. Spreadtheglueontothepattern,workingononeareaat
atime.
4. Sprinklethericeorsandontothegluedarea.
5. Shakeoffexcessrice/sand.
6. Workonnextareaandthenext,untilallhavebeendone.
7. Remembertouselotsandlotsofnewspaperforthisso
thefloordoesnotgettoomessy.
2. BatikLength: 1hour
Programme Zones:BeliefsandAttitudes;Global;Creative
BatikisatraditionalclothinMalaysia,Singapore,Japan,China,
India,Egypt,SriLanka,SenegalandNigeria-itshowsofffabric
thathasbeendyedusingwaxandisaneasyandfunthingtodo.
3. HelloLength
Programme Zones:BeliefsandAttitude;Global
Instructions:
TeachtheCubshowtosay‘Hello’inasmanylanguagesasyou
thinktheycanmanage.Thenrunarelaygameinwhicheach
Cubhastoruntotheotherendoftheplayingareaandsay
’Hello’totheleaderwaitingthere,inagivenlanguage.Examples
include:
Swedish: Hej
French: Bonjour
Finnish: Terve
German: GutenTag
Hebrew: Shalom
Italian: Buongiorno
Spanish: Hola
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fun factEnoughtoiletrollwillbeusedattheJamboreetocover50footballpitches.
Renira RutherfordInternational Service Team member
WhennotScoutinginSomerset,Renirasellsfarmtoysonline.‘IreallywanttoworkatthefrontdeskattheJamboreesoIcanmeeteverysingleparticipantandsqueezetheabsolutemaximumoutoftheexperience.’
Equipment:
• Apieceofwhitecottoncloth.Anoldsheetwouldbe
suitable
• OnecandleperCubScout
• Matches
• Astick
• Twobucketsorbowls
• Makeuptwodifferentcoldwaterdyes(forexample.red
andyellow)
• Lotsofnewspaper
• Greaseproofpaper
• Aniron.
Instructions:
NB:Besuretotakenoteofhealthandsafetyprecautions
whenrunningthisactivity.
1. CutupthesheetintotrianglesthesizeofyourGroup
scarf.
2. Spreadtheclothoverafewlayersofnewspaper.
3. Lightthecandleandcarefullydrippatternsofhotwaxon
tothecloth.
4. Whenthewaxhascooleddiptheclothintotheyellow
dye–leaveittosoakfor15-20minutes.
5. Hangituptodry.
6. Next,dripsomemorewaxfromthecandleontothecloth
andrepeatthefirstprocess.
7. Whentheclothisdryagainscrapeoffasmuchwaxas
possiblethenirontheclothbetweenlayersofgreaseproof
paper.
8. Thedesignwillnowshowup.Theareaswaxedfirstwill
bewhite.
9. Theareaswaxedsecondwillbeyellowandtherestofthe
clothwillbe,forexample,orange,ifyouareusingyellow
andreddyes.
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January Come dine with me
Every country in the world has put its own stamp on food and there is a world of different tastes out there – from fish and chips to wichety grubs. Every Jamboree celebrates food from across the globe, with a chance to sample tastes very different to our own. This month gives you ideas to celebrate the wealth and variety of food at our fingertips.
1. Baked applesLength: 30minutes
Programme Zones: Creative;OutdoorandAdventure
Summary: Tolearntheartofbackwoodscooking.
Ingredients:
• Largecookingapples
• Raisins/sultanas
• Brownsugar.
• Custardoricecream(optional)
Instructions
1. Washandcoreeachapple.
2. Placetheappleonadoublethicknessoffoil.
3. Pressamixtureofthebrownsugarandraisinsintothe
centreofeachapple.
4. Cinnamonorclovescanalsobeaddedforayummyflavour.
5. Wraptheappleinthefoilandplaceinthehotembersfor
10-15mins.
6. Servewithcustardandicecream
2. Guess the different chocolateLength:15minutes
Programme Zone: Creative
Equipment:
• Varioustypesofchocolate/chocolatebarscutupintosmall
pieces
• Paperplates
Instructions:
1. Placedifferentchocolatebarscutupintosmallpiecesonto
plate.
2. NumberthemandgettheCubstotasteandguesswhich
oneiswhich.
3. Healthy eatingLength:Evening
Programme Zones: Fitness;Global
Summary: AneveningtohelptheCubslearntheimportanceof
keepinghealthy
3a – Healthy meal collage
Equipment
• Acollectionofpicturesofvariousfooditems
• Paper
• Scissors
• Glue
Instructions:
Highlightthatthereareno’good’or’bad’foods,butthereare
balancedandunbalanceddiets.Healthcomesfrombalancing
avarietyoffoodswhichperformdifferentfunctions.
1. Gothroughmagazinesandcutoutavarietyoffooditems.
2. Hidethesepicturesaroundyourmeetinghall.
3. SplitCubsintoteamsofsix.
4. Getthemtofindallthepictures.
5. GettheCubstocreateahealthymealcollagewithclearly
labelled’treatstobehadinmoderation.’
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3b – Fruit and veg Kim’s game
Equipment
• Selectionoffruitandvegetables
• Tableortray
• Blanket,orsomeotherwayofhidingwhatisonthetable
Instructions
1. Trytobuysomeofthemoreunusualfruitandvegetables
andbuyFairtradeifpossible.Firstdiscusswith
theCubswhatFairtrademeans.FairTradeisan
internationally-recognisedapproachtotradingwhich
aimstoensurethatproducersinpoorcountriesgeta
fairdeal.Afairdealincludesafairpriceforgoodsand
services,decentworkingconditions,andacommitment
frombuyerssothereisreasonablesecurityforthe
producers.
2. Thenplacethefruitandvegetablesonatableonebyone
sayingwhichcountrytheycomefromandiftheyare
Fairtradeornot.GivetheCubstwominutes
torememberthem,andthencoverthemup.AsktheCubs
tolisttheitemsandforextrapointslistthecountriesthat
theitemcomesfrom.
3c – Make a healthy snack bar
NB: Please be aware of dietary requirements and food
allergies before running this activity.
Equipment (for each six):
• Saucepan
• Bakingtray
• Woodenspoon
• 20cmsquarecaketin
• Knives
• Bowl
• Apaperplateandclingfilmoraplasticcontainer
Ingredients:
• 150gsultanas
• 140gchoppeddriedfruit
• 180mloforangejuice
• 150gpittedprunes
• 25gflakedcoconut
• 100gtoastedrolledoats
• 40gwheatgerm
• 75gsunflowerseeds
• 120mlofskimmedmilk
Instructions:
1. Beforethemeetingtoasttheoatsonabakingtrayina
moderateovenfor10minutes.
2. Mixupthesultanas,driedfruitandorangejuiceina
saucepanandbringtotheboil.
3. Stirforaboutaminute,coverwithalidandturnoffthe
heat.
4. Whencool,mixintheprunes,coconut,rolledoats,
wheatgerm,sunflowerseedsandmilk.
5. Pressthemixintoanoiled20cmsquarecaketin.Pressit
downwellwithyourhands.
6. CutupandsendhomefortheCubstorefrigeratebefore
eating.
fun factThe22ndWorldScoutJamboreewillbebiggerthantheOlympics,bothintermsofparticipantsandalsothenumberofcountriesrepresented.
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February Hallå Sverige – Hello Sweden
This month will concentrate on our host country for the 22nd World Scout Jamboree – Sweden. Programme ideas are based around all things Swedish and will give you a taste of the culture and history of this fantastic country.
1. Swedish currencyLength: 30minutes
Programme Zone: Global
Summary: LearntousecurrencyfromSweden
Equipment
• AcopyofthespecimenSwedishbanknotesavailableon
POLperSix
• Paper
• Colouredpencilsorfelttippedpens
• Scissors
• Somepennysweetsanddrinks,orbetterstillsomeSwedish
sweetsanddrinksboughtfromyournearestIKEAstore,
markedupwithaSwedishpricefortheactivity
Instructions:
1. GetyourCubstodesignsomebanknotesand/orcoins
basedontheSwedishKronaasshownbelow.
2. TheCubsthencutouttheirmoneyandareallowedtouseit
fortheirtransactions.
3. ’Sell’thesweetsanddrinkstotheCubsinexchangefor
theirOreandKronors.
4. Thereare100Orein1KronaandthepluralofKronais
Kronor.Theexchangerateisnormallyintherangeof
£1to11Kronor.
2. Don’t wake the bearsLength: 30minutes
Programme Zone: Global
Summary: GameinvolvingthebearsofSweden
Thereareabout200,000brownbearsintheworld.Populations
ofbrownbearsinScandinaviaaresteadilyandslowlyincreasing
-theyincludeover2,000bearsinSweden.Althoughtheysleep
indens(caves,hollowlogs,orholestheydig)duringthewinter,
theyarenottruehibernatorsandcanbeeasilyawakened.
Brownbearshavealifespanofabout25yearsinthewild.
Thisgameisaboutnotwakingthebearsup.
Equipment:
• Ropeorchalktomarkoffaplayareaofabout6m2
• Photos/picturesofbearsmountedoncard
• Blindfolds
• Smallpacketsofgummybears
Instructions:
1. Createsquareapprox6mx6msquaredoutofrope.
2. Spreadphotosorpicturesofbearsliberallyinsquare.
3. DivideSixesintotwosections,halfatoppositesidesofthe
square.
4. Onesidearetheguidesandtheothertherangers,whoare
blindfolded.
5. Oneatatime,theguidesdirecttherangersthroughthebear
pit,helpingtoavoidthemstandingonabear.
6. Iftheydostandonabeartheyareeatenbythebearandare
out.
7. HowmanycaneachSixleadsafelythroughthebearpit?
8. Givethewinnersasmallpacketofgummybearseach.
Ores Kronor
Hallå Sverige – Hello Sweden
3. Fishing tripLength: 30minutes
Programme Zone:Fitness
Summary:Swedenisfamedforitsfresh,pickledandsmoked
seafood.
Instructions:
1. OneCubisthefishingboatandhastorunaroundthe
meetingplacecatchingtheotherCubs,whorepresentthe
fishinthesea.
2. AllocateeachCubatypeoffish,suchasaherring,asalmon
oracrayfish.
3. Placerestrictionsonthetypeoffishtheboathastocatch,
forexample,‘fishingboatcanonlycatchherrings.If
herringshavebeencaught,onlysalmonandcrayfishcan
releasethembackintothesea.’Inthiscasesalmon
andcrayfishwouldtagtheherringstofreethemfrom
thefishingboat.
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Bear Grylls Chief Scout
‘Duringtheevent,everyonewillmeetpeoplefromaroundtheworld,takepartinamazingadventuresandexperiencesandbechallengedtothinkaboutglobalissuesinanewlight.Iknowtheyaregoingtohaveanamazingtimenextyear.’
fun factTheJamboreesiteinSwedenhasbeenusedforScoutingeventsbeforesothewater,electricalandtelecommunicationsnetworkshavealreadybeeninstalledunderground.
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March Our world
This month’s ideas focus on the world around us and the environment. The Jamboree being a world event reminds us that there is only one world and of the need to respect it. With several environmental and global issues affecting how we and others live our lives, use these activities to engage Scouts with the challenges faced by the environment and what we can do about them.
1. You and your environmentLength:Anevening(1-5hours)
Programme Zones: Global,Community
Summary: AneveningtodiscusswhattheCubsthinkand
knowaboutclimatechangeandwhattheycando.
2. A scavenger huntLength: 1hour
Programme Zones:OutdoorandAdventure
Equipment
• Aplasticcontainer/boxtocollectthingsin,oneforeach
teamofsix
• AlargepieceofcardforeachSix
• PVAglue
• Scissors
Instructions:
1. SendtheCubsoutonascavengerhunttofindasmany
natureitemsastheycan,suchasleaves,seeds,petals,
stalks,grasses,twigs,andsoon.
2. Givethempointsforeachdifferentitemtheycollect.
3. Ontheirreturn,givethemalargepieceofcard,scissors,
andglue.
4. Tellthemtheymustnowmakeasmanyminibeastsasthey
canoutofthematerialstheyhavegatheredandgluethem
ontothecard.
1a – Renew-Reuse-Recycle
Instructions:
DiscussRenew-Reuse-Recycle–whatdothethreeR’s
meantotheCubs?
Examples:
• AsktheCubstolookathowmanycarjourneystheytake
inaweekandwhatarethedistancestravelled.Couldthey
walk,cycleorusepublictransport?
• AsktheCubstoconsiderwhathappenstooldmobile
phonesandcomputers.Whatdotheydowiththemin
theirhousehold?
1b – Environmental posters
Equipment:
• Variouscraftmaterials
Instructions:
Designaposterhighlightinganychangeslocalpeoplecould
maketohelptheenvironment.
1c – Your local environment
Instructions
Contactyourlocalcouncilandarrangeforsomeoneto
comeinandtalkaboutwhatCubScoutscandoaboutthe
environmentinyourlocaltown.
Our world
3. Survey a metre square of groundLength: 1hour
Programme Zones: OutdoorandAdventure
Equipment (per Six):
• Fourtentpegs
• Fourmetrepieceorstring
• Apieceofsquarepaper
• Apencil
Instructions
1. Pegoutasquaremetrewiththepegsandstring.
2. Nowstudythewildlifeinthesquare.
3. Markoutonthepaperwhatandwhereyoufindeach
differentspeciesofinsect,floraorfauna.You’llbesurprised
athowmuchyoucanfindifyoulookreallyclosely.
4. Tryagrassyarea,awoodlandfloor,aflowerbed,aseach
willproduceverydifferentbutinterestingresults.
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Linda Clements Contingent Support Team
LindaisanexperiencedScoutLeaderandhasbeentoseveralWorldScoutJamboreesasavisitorandUnitLeader.‘EachJamboreeissodifferent–youwillneverhavethesameexperienceateachevent.SwedenwillbenodifferentandIcannotwaittoexperiencethebuzzalloveragain.’
fun factTherewillbe32,000youngpeopleandadultsatthe22ndWorldScoutJamboree
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April Make a change! Make a difference!
This month’s programme ideas are designed to help those in your section become better global citizens. As you have seen so far in this resource, there are a number of different challenges facing our world today. By linking with Scouts both from your own and other sections, you can make a difference to people’s lives as well as your own and change them for the better. There are a number of charitable causes that your group can help contribute towards, through a variety of programme activities.
1. ShelterBox challengeLength:Anevening(1-1.5hours)
Programme Zone: Global
Summary:WorkwithShelterBoxtoraisesomefunds
Therearemanywaysthroughcharitiesthatyoucanhelpthose
countriesintheworldlessfortunatethanourselves.Thismonth
weaskyoutolookforwaystoraisemoneytohelpShelterBox
oranothercharityofyourchoice.Itswebsitecanbefoundat
www.shelterbox.org
The circle ShelterBox game
ThisgamewillraiseyourCubs’awarenessofissuesfacedby
thosepeoplearoundtheworldwhoareinvolvedwithnational
disasters.
Downloadthegameat
www.youngshelterbox.org/library.php?CategoryID=22
Scavenger hunt
EveryJuneinLondon(andtriallinginEdinburghin2010)
ShelterBoxrunsaScavengerHuntwhichyourCubscouldjoin
inwith.Findoutwhenitisonthewebsite.
2. Water awareness Length:Anevening(1-1.5hour)
Programme Zones:Global;BeliefsandAttitudes
Summary:AneveningofchallengestomaketheCubsthink
aboutotherpeople’swaterneeds.Italsomakesthemawareof
howchildreninothercountrieshavetotravellongdistanceson
footcarryingtheirwater.
TalktotheCubsabouttheimportanceofwaterineverydaylife
andexplainthatsomechildrenoftheiragehavetocarrywater
uptotenmilesadayandastheeveningwearsontheCubswill
realisehowheavythewaterbecomes.
Instructions:
1. EachSixhasacupandabucket.
2. Theyhavetocompleteavarietyofchallengesthroughout
theevening.Eachcompletedchallengewillearnthemmore
watertoputintheirbucket.
3. Ateverychallenge,eachSixwillalsoreceiveabonuscard
orpenalty.Abonuscardwillresultinthembeingawarded
morewater.Apenaltywilldeductsomeoftheirwater.
4. Theymustcarrytheirbucketaroundatalltimes.Thebucket
willgetheavierastheeveninggoeson.
5. ItgivestheCubstheideaofwhatitislikeforchildrenoftheir
agetocarrywaterindevelopingcountries.
6. ThewinnersoftheeveningaretheSixwiththemostwater
intheirbucket.Thisshouldmakethemrethinkhowtheycan
usewatermoreefficientlyathome.
Make a change! Make a difference!
Examples of challenges include:
• Writeaprayer–earnstwocups
• Makeapaperaeroplane–earnsonecup
• Tiethreeknots–earnsthreecups
• Namethemapsigns–earnstwocups
• Namethetrackingsigns–onecuppersign
• Saythealphabetbackwards–earnsthreecups
• Cleanyourshoes–earnstwocups.
Examples of bonus cards and penalties:
• Takeashower–earnssixcups
• Haveabath–minussixcups
• Useadishwasher–minusthreecups
• Waterthegardenwithdishwashingwater–addthreecups
• Waterthegardenwithahose–minusthreecups
• Runthetaptocleantheirteeth–minusthreecups
• Useamugofwatertocleantheirteeth–plusthreecups
• Washtheirhandsinrunningwater-minosthreecups
• Putintheplugtowashtheirhands–plusthreecups
3. Cardboard cityLength:Oneevening/night
Programme Zones:Global,Community
ThissleepoverwillmaketheCubScoutsawareofhowsome
homelesspeopleintheUKsleepandhowpeoplemayhave
tospendnightsfollowinganaturaldisasterworldwide.Itis
intendedtosleepindoors,however,ifplannedduringthe
summermonthsitmaybepossibletodooutdoors.Askthe
Cubstogetsomelargecardboardboxesfromtheirlocal
supermarketandbringthemalongforthesleepover.
Summary:
Tobuildashelteroutofcardboardandsleepinitforanight
Equipment:
• Lotsofcardboard
• Gaffertape
• Bamboocanes
Instructions
1. OnarrivalatthemeetingplaceasktheCubstodesigntheir
shelter,inwhichtheyaretospendthenight.Thesecouldbe
justforthemselvesorforasmallgroupofCubs.
2. TalktotheCubsaboutwhatitwouldbeliketosleepusing
cardboardboxesfortheirshelter.Youcoulddiscusssize,
suitabilityandavailability.Ifindoors,asktheCubstoimagine
spendingthenightoutdoors.
3. YoucouldasktheCubsaboutwheretheywouldsitetheir
cardboardshelterforoptimumcomfort.AsktheCubsabout
wheretheywouldgetdrinkingwaterfrom,whatfoodthey
wouldbeabletoeatandhowtheymightbeabletocook
anything.
4. Afterspendingthenightintheircardboardhome,youcould
discusswiththemwhattheywouldliketochange.
4. Make a change with (Save The Children)Length: Ongoing
Programme Zone:Global
SavetheChildrenistheworld’slargestindependentchildren’s
rightsorganisation.It’soutragedthatmillionsofchildrenarestill
deniedproperhealthcare,food,educationandprotectionand
isdeterminedtochangethat.Herearesomeexcitingideasfor
howyourgroupcangetinvolved:
Friendship Funday
We’relookingforfriendswhowanttocelebratefriendshipand
fundraiseforourwork.Yoursupportwillhelpmakelasting
changesforsomeoftheworld’spoorestchildren.
Emergency Superhero Network
Whenanemergencystrikes,doyouhavewhatittakestobea
superheroandfundraiseforSavetheChildren?Joinournetwork
andbuildchildren’sunderstandingofemergenciesandhow
SavetheChildrenresponds.
Visitwww.savethechildren.org.uk/schools.Getintouch
at02070126400.
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May Scouting skills
Scouting is a worldwide Movement with members in all but six countries across the globe. We unite with all member countries through our Law and Promise, and we all have a common purpose and cause. Nothing brings us all together more than the Scouting skills we all take part in. These varied activities will help bring together Scouting skills and highlight the common theme which exists throughout the world of Scouting.
1. HikingLength: 1-2hours
Programme Zones: Outdoor&Adventure
Summary: Goforawalkandenjoytheoutdoorswithyour
Cubs.
Equipment:
• Firstaidkit
• Somewater
• Map/knownroute
• AtoZsheetforeachCubtorecordwhattheyfindonroute
(availableonPOL).
• Coats,sturdyfootwear,suitableclothingdependingon
weather
• Apackedlunch
• Aclipboardandpencil
The hike
1. Theideaisyouwalkarouteyouallknowquitewellasa
group.Whiletheyareontheroutetheymustlookfor
somethingfromeachletterofthealphabet,withpoints
awardedasona‘ScrabbleBoard’.
2. ProvidetheAtoZsheetsfromPOL,oneperCub.
3. Youcaneitherfollowathemeegthethingstheyrecord
mustbenatural/man-made.
4. KeepitopenandwatchtheCubsgetcreativewithsomeof
thedifficultletters(XandZinparticular)and/orhowmany
timestheycangetthesameword,eggate(redgate,blue
gate,whitegate).
5. YoucanhaveacompetitionwithaprizefortheCubwiththe
mostscrabblepoints,theonewiththemostcompletelist,
thosehavingsomethingdifferenttoeveryoneelseforoneof
thelettersetc.
2. PioneeringLength: 1-1.5hours
Programme Zone:OutdoorandAdventure
Summary:Buildaspongelaunchingdevice
Build a sponge launching device
Thisisafunactivitytohelpwithlashingandisasmuchfun
inthesummertermasitisoncamp,butitcangetalittlewet
unlessyouchangewhatyouthrow.
Theaimistobuildadeviceoutofthematerialsthatareprovided
whichusestheelastictofire/throwawetspongeatthewilling
volunteer(usuallyAkelaoranExplorerScoutYoungLeader)
Forhelpwithsquarelashingsandforacopyofa‘missile
propeller’,seethedownloadsavailableonPOL.
Equipment:
• Broomhandles,bamboocanesorsimilar
• Rope/sisal
• Elastic
• Largesponges
• Bowls
• Water
• Willingvolunteer
Scouting skills
Instructions:
1. SplitthePackintoteamsandputtheminplacealongaline
sotheycanfirefromwherethespongelaunchingdeviceis
made.
2. Eachteamisgivenexactlythesamenumberofpoles,the
sameamountofropeorsisal,thesamelengthofelasticand
atestsponge.
3. Tellthemtheyhaveonehour(orhoweverlongtheyhave)to
buildadeviceoutofthematerialsthatyouhaveinfrontof
themandthattheywilluseittothrowawetspongeat
astandingobject/person.
4. Nomorematerialswillbeprovided.(Iftheelasticbreaks
thenusediscretionastowhetheritbrokebecauseof
somethingtheyhaddoneoritwasafaultintheelastic).
5. Theycanpracticewithonespongebutmustnotaimat
anyoneelseinthattime.Thiswillgivethedistance
theythinkthespongewilltravel.
6. Attheendoftheallottedtimeeveryonemuststopandthe
devicemustbeleftasitis.
7. Inturneachteamlaunchesthreewetspongesfromtheir
device.Beforelaunchtheyinstructthewillingvolunteer
wheretheywantthemtostandsothatthespongewillhit
them.
8. Theaimisforthemtobeasfarawayaspossible.Ifthe
spongelandsshortthisisworth5points,ifitgoeslongitis
worth10points,ifithitsitisworth30points.Ifitismiles
outeachsidethentheygetnothing.
9. Then,acrossalloftheteams,give50pointsforthefurthest
landingsponge,30forthesecondand10forthethirdplace,
withtherestgetting5points.
10.Werecommendwarningparentstheymaywanttobringa
changeofclothes.
3. Fire lightingLength: 1hour
Programme Zones:OutdoorandAdventure
Thisisaquickandeffectivewayofteachingbasicfirelighting
andbeingabletocooksomethingquicklyandwithoutneeding
alargegrassarea.
Cubscanlightasmallfireinametallid.Thisisbestdonein
pairsorthrees.Makesurethisisonaslaborbareearthorheld
uponbricks.Theyneedenoughtinder,kindlingandsmalltwigs
tobuildatepeefire.
Equipment:
• Metaldustbinlidsorbiscuit/sweettinlids
• Matches
• Tinder(theflufffromtumbledriersmakesexcellenttinder)
• Kindling
• Largertwigs
• Bucketofwater
• Greensticksformarshmallows(orlongskewers)
• Marshmallows
Instructions:
• Giveanexplanationofhowtobuildthefire,safety,and
lightingmatchesetc.Thiscanbedoneonastepby
stepbasisiftheCubsareinexperiencedatlighting
tepeefiresorgivenbasicinstructionsandsupervisedto
doit.
• Theideaisthata‘mini’fireisbuiltinthelid,withtheright
structureforatepeefirebutonasmallerscale.
• Thiscanthenbelitanditwillbegintoburnwithenoughheat
totoastmarshmallows.
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June Working together
A big part of the World Scout Jamboree involves working together. Participants and Unit Leaders will work hard together before they depart for Sweden and during the camp itself. International Service Team members from all over the world will work together to ensure the Jamboree runs smoothly and support each other through the long working hours during the event. Working together is a vital component of the Jamboree experience, and it is also vital in our everyday lives. Use this month’s activities to stress the importance of Scouts working together with those around them and build their team working skills.
1. Mad Hatter’s PartyLength: Oneday/meeting
Programme Zone: Community
Summary: TocelebrateInternationalPicnicDay18June
InvitetheBeaverstojoinyoutocelebrateNationalPicnicDayon
the18JunebyholdingaMadHatter’sTeaParty.GetCubsand
Beaverstobringapackedlunchforthepicnicpartoftheday.
OnarrivalsetthesceneandtelltheCubsandBeaversthey
aregoingonanAliceinWonderlandadventuretocelebrate
InternationalPicnicDay.
1a – Make a crazy hat
Equipment:
• Colouredcard
• Stickytape
• Scissors
Instructions:
1. CubsandBeaverstocreateacrazypatternedhatfortheir
teaparty.
1b – Teacup relay
Equipment:
• Acupandsaucerforeachteam
• Abucketofwater
• Acontainerforthewaterperteam
Instructions:
1. Eachteammembermustfilltheircupwithwaterand
carryitonthesauceralongacourse,whichcouldhave
someobstaclesalongit,totheircontainer,keepingas
muchwaterintheircupastheycan.
2. Theyputthewaterintheircontainerandthenrunbackto
theirteam,passingittothenextmemberandsoon.
3. Winnersaretheteamwiththemostwaterintheir
container.
1c – Play Croquet
Ifyoucannotgetholdofacroquetsetthenmakeyourown.
Equipment:
• Woodenmallets
• Bamboocanesforthehooks
• Cricketballs
RulesforcroquetareavailableonPOLbutwhynotmakeup
yourownsimplifiedrulesforthegame?
Working together
2. Human pyramidLength: 15-20minutes
Programme Zone: Fitness
DivideyourPackintotheirSixesandchallengethemtobuildthe
besthumanpyramid.
3. DIY dayLength: Evening
Programme Zones: Community;Creative
AsaGroup,gettogethertodoanynecessaryDIYjobsatyour
meetingplace,orotherlocalbuilding.Youngpeoplecanclean,
paint,dosomegardeningetc.
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1d – Musical teapots
Equipment:
• Cardboardpostersofteapots
• Music
Instructions:
1. Makepostersizedteapotsoncardboardandplaceon
ground.
2. Cubswalktothemusicandsitonteapotposterwhen
musicstops(insteadofsittinginachairasinmusical
chairs).
1e – Hunt the Tea Bag
Equipment:
• Teabags
• Acontainerforeachteam.
Instructions:
1. Hideteabagsaroundtheareayouareholdingyourparty.
2. Giveyourteamsacontainersuchasateapotifyouhave
them.
3. Theteamsfindtheteabagsandputthemintheir‘pot’.
4. Theteamwiththemostteabagswins.
1f – Find the Queen of Hearts
Equipment:
• Asetofplayingcardsperteamwithdifferentpatternson
thereverse
Instructions:
1. Scatterthecardsaroundyoursite.
2. Giveeachteamajokerfromtheirpackofcardssothey
knowwhichtheirpackis.
3. TeamshacetofindtheirQueenofHeartsfromtheirpack.
4. Winnersarefirstonestofindtheircard.
5. Youcanthencontinuethegameto:Thosewhofindtheir
firstfullset–hearts,clubs,diamonds,spades,those
whofindallthepicturecardsfirst,thosewhofindthefour
queensoracesfirst,etc.
Hold your Mad Hatter’s Tea Party.
Makesureyouserveupsometea.Trysomedifferentones,
includingfruitteas.
fun factThenearestairporttothesiteisinanothercountry,Copenhagen,Denmark
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July World Scout Jamboree
So it’s July and the World Scout Jamboree is upon us. All of the preparation, all of the excitement and the entire buzz will come to the fore. This month sees activities relating to the Jamboree and its host nation. Remember to follow all the live action and news from the event at www.worldscoutjamboree.se and www.ukcontingent.org.uk.
1. Let’s go to SwedenLength: Evening
Programme Zone: Global
Summary: CubstogetreadytotraveltoSwedenforthe
evening.
1a – Making suitcases
Equipment
• 2sheetsof12x18cmsizecardpercub
• Staplers
• Colouredpencils,orfelttippedpens
• Variouscraftmaterials
Instructions
1. Staplethreesidesofthetwopiecesofpaperforminga
pocket.
2. Afterstapling,cutahandleintothetopofthepocket.
3. YoucanhavetheCubsdecoratetheirsuitcasesanyway
youwouldlike.
Here are some ideas for decorating
1. Glueaworldmaplabelledwiththecountriesyouwillvisit.
2. Insteadofstaplingtheedges,lettheCubssewtogether
theirsuitcasesusingaholepunchandwool.
3. HavetheCubsadd‘travelsticker’drawingstothe
suitcase.
4. ColourintheSwedishflagforyoursuitcase.
1b – Make a passport and a plane ticket
Equipment
• Paper
• Cardboard
• Colouredpaper
• Pensandpencils
Instructions
EachCubtomakeuptheirownpassportandplaneticket.
ThereisacopyofasimplepassportonPOL.Usethatora
copyofarealone.Thesamewiththetickets.Copyanold
oneormakeupyourown.
World Scout Jamboree
1c – ‘Everyone’s aboard’
Instructions
1. LineupenoughchairsperCubsinaplaneshape.
2. Everyonetakesaseat
3. Theleadercalls‘Takeoff’andtheCubsgetupandrun
aroundthechairs.
4. Astheyaredoingthistheleadertakesonechairaway.
5. TheleaderthencallseveryoneaboardandtheCubshave
torunbackandfindaseat.
6. TheCubwithoutaseatisout.
7. CarryonuntilthelastCubisleft.
1d - Food tasting
Haveafoodtastingsession.Meatballs,gingerbread,and
pancakesarealltraditionallySwedish.IKEAhaveagoodrange
offoods.Organisethisinadvanceandbeawareofdietary
requirementsandfoodallergies.
1e - Catch the hoop
Finishtheeveningwithcatchthehooponthereindeerantlers.
Equipment
• TwocardboardantlersforeachCubScout
• OnestripofcardperCub(bigenoughtogoaroundtheir
head)
• Fourpipecleaners(bentintohoopslargeenoughtogoover
anantler)perCubScout
• Scissors
• Glue
• Stapler
Instructions
1. EachCubhasastripofcardbigenoughtofastenaround
theirhead.
2. Attachtwolargecardboardantlerstothestripofcard.
3. EachCubwearstheirantlers,andtakesitinturnstotryto
throwtheirpipecleanerhoopsontosomeoneelse’santlers.
2. Vikings!Length: Evening
Programme Zone: Creative;Global
2a - Make a Viking Longboat
TheVikingshailedfromScandinaviaandsailedinshipsknows
aslongboats.Theywereknownfortheirsleekandstylishlook.
Theseoceangoingvesselswerepropelledbysailsandoars.
Equipment:
• 2mmfoamsheets-woodgrain,grey
• Dowel
• Holepunch
• CraftSnips
• Scissors
• Brownplasticcraftlace
• Corrugatedcraftpaper-gold,silver
• Brownpermanentmarker
• Double-sidedtape
Instructions:
1. TraceandcutoutaboatpatternfromPOLfromthewood
grainfoamsheet.
2. Foldboattogether,thenpunchholesalongopenedges
everyfewcentimetresasshown.Laceboattogether
withbrowncraftlace.Tieendsoflacingtosecure.
3. TraceandcutoutsailpatternfromPOLfromgreyfoam
sheet.Usingthepermanentmarker,drawtheViking
shieldonthesail.Punchaholeatthecentreoftop
andbottomedgesofthesail.
4. Cutthedoweltoa15cmlengthusingcraftsnips.Colour
dowelwithbrownmarker.
5. Insertdowelthroughtheholesinthesail.Gluethedowel
intobottomofboat.(Attachscrapoffoamtoholdsecurely
inplace.)
6. Cuttwosilverandtwogoldcirclesfromcorrugatedpaper.
Attachtheshieldstosidesofshipwithdoublesided
stick-tape.
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August Home Hospitality
HoHo, or Home Hospitality, plays an important role in international Scouting. All participants and Unit Leaders attending the World Scout Jamboree will be taking part in a Home Hospitality experience in a European country close to Sweden. Traditional HoHo involves Scouts being hosted in the home of a Scout family in another country. This can be an immensely rewarding experience, giving Scouts the chance to learn about the customs and cultures of other countries, and sharing their own with their hosts. This month sees programmes ideas based around Home Hospitality and how you can bring the experience to your meeting.
1. Visits and visitorsLength: Evening
Programme Zones: BeliefsandAttitudes;Creative;Global
1a – Visitors
Instructions:
1. It’sgreattovisitnewplaces.Therelotsofnewthingstosee,
lotsofnewthingsdo,newpeopletomeet,newcustoms
andculturestoexperience.
2. ThinkaboutvisitorstoyourCubPack.Howwouldyou
welcomethefollowingpeople?
• ThewinneroftheXFactor
• ThePrimeMinister
• Ahomelessperson
• YourlocalMayor
• Someonewhodoesnotspeakyourlanguage
• ACubScoutfromSweden
• PresidentObama
Whatsortofthingswouldyoutalktothemabout?
• Whatistheirnormalday?
• Whatisthebestpartoftheirday?
• Whattheleastfavouritepartoftheirday?
• Favouritesubjectatschool?
• Hobbies-dotheyhaveanyandwhatarethey?
• Sports–whataretheybestat?
• Whatistheirfavouritefood?
• WhatothersuggestionshaveyourCubscomeupwith?
1b – Change of role
Instructions:
CubsScoutscouldplaythepartof‘thevisitors’andimaginethe
lifeofthevisitor.
Visitorsareveryinterestingpeopleandwillbeeagertosharelots
ofthingsaboutthemselveswithyou.
1c – Family crests
Instructions:
1. Familycrestsarerepresentativeoffamiliesandtellusthings
aboutthem.AncientfamiliesoftenhadCoatsofArmsand
familycreststorepresenttheirfamily.Symbolsandcolours
wereusedtomakeupthecrestsandcoatsofarms.
2. DoanyoftheCubshaveafamilycrest/coatofarms?
3. Makeacrestasagifttogiveavisitortotellthemsomething
aboutyou.
4. MakeacrestasagifttotellthevisitoraboutyourCubPack.
Youcoulddivideyourcrestuplikethetemplatebelow,but
youcouldalsodesignyourown
Home Hospitality
Colourswereveryimportantandwillsaythingsaboutthefamily
andsomeofthecommononesare:
2. Polish pancakesLength:30-45minutes
Programme Zones: BeliefsandAttitudes;Global
Boiled pancakes (Nalesniki Gotowane)
OneoftheHoHocountriesin2011isPoland.Trycookinga
traditionalPolishdish.
Thesepancakesarecookedinmilkandmakeanicechange
fromthefriedvariety.
Ingredients:
• 25gplainflour
• 2eggs
• 2tspcastersugar
• 750mlmilk
• Freshstrawberriesorraspberriesoranyfruitjam,forgarnish
• Whippedcream
Instructions
1. Sifttheflourandmixwitheggsandsugaruntilsmooth.
2. Inawidepan,bringthemilktoaboilandspoona
tablespoonfulofthebatterintothemilk.
3. Simmerforseveralminutesuntilset.
4. Thesecanbeeateneitherwithfreshfruitoralittlejam,
toppedwithwhippedcream.
5. Themixtureshouldmakeenoughpancakesforsixpeople.
3. ‘Eurovision’Length:30minutes
Programme Zones: BeliefsandAttitudes;Global;Creative
Hosta‘Eurovision’event,challengingtheCubstodeviseashort
song/dance/act/poeminspiredbyoneoftheHoHocountries
listedbelow:
• Spain
• Portugal
• Netherlands
• Germany
• Switzerland
• Croatia
• CzechRepublic
• Finland
• Estonia
• Latvia
• Lithuania
• Poland
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Top oblong Family
Left top quadrant Pets
Right top quadrant School
Bottom left quadrant Friends
Bottom right quadrant Holiday
Centre square Hobbies
Colour Meaning
Red MilitaryBravery
Blue Loyalty&Truth
Green HopefulandJoyful
Purple MajestyandJustice
Gold GenerosityandAmbition
Silver Peace
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September Looking to the future
The Jamboree year is almost over! As well as being a time for reflection on the year that has passed us, now is also a time to look ahead to the future. With a certain large sports event taking place in the summer of 2012, and the next World Scout Jamboree being in Japan in 2015, there are good reasons to be excited about what lies ahead. Use this month to bring as many of your Scouts together as you can to look ahead to the future and get enthused about the coming months and years.
1. Greece - indoor sportsLength:Evening
Programme Zone: Global
Summary: TolearnsomethingaboutGreece–hosts
ofthe1963WorldScoutJamboree
The11thWorldScoutJamboreewasheldatMarathon,Greecein
1963andwasalsothehostofthefirsteverOlympicGames.So,
let’sholdourownindoorOlympicstylealternativeindoorsportsday
tocelebratethiseventandtheapproachoftheeventhappeningin
Londonnextyear.
Equipment:
•Straws
•Paperplates
•Beanbags
•Tiddlywinks
•Ballsvarious
•Pingpongballs
•Tapemeasure
•Maskingtape/chalk/rope
•Stopwatch
•Scoreboard
Instructions
1. EachSixisadifferentcountryfromthoseinthelistof
Jamboreecountries.
2. Theyworkasateam.Thiscanberuntwoways,eitherthe
wholeteamgoesroundtogetheranddoeseveryactivityor
theysplitupandgoroundasamixedgroupdoinga
selectionofactivities.
3. Dependingontimetheycanevendecidewhowillbedoing
whichsportsotheydon’talldoeverything.
4. Setupascoreboardforeachteamonflipchartpaper.Have
someonewhokeepsthisuptodate.
5. GethelpfromExplorers,youngleadersandparents.
6. Eachactivityshouldtakenomorethan5–10minsperteam
thenmoveon.Theattemptsshouldbequickandoneafter
theother.
1a – Straw javelin
1. Setupanareaforthrowing,itrarelygoesfarsoalongtable
isusuallytherightlength.
2. Markthetablewithdistances/pointsandmarkalinewhere
thepersonmustthrowfrom.
3. Eachpersonmustthrowoverarm,likeyouwouldthrowa
dart.
4. Ifitgoesoffthesideofthetableitisoutofboundsandano
throw.Ifitgoesofftheend,awardextrapoints.
5. Allowthreeattemptsifthereistime.
(Werecommendtwostrawstapedtogether,asthishelps
withtheweightbutyoucouldtryoneoutbeforehand.)
1b – Paper plate discus
1. Setupanareaforthrowingthepaperplate.
2. Allcompetitorsthrowtheplate,Frisbeestyle,alongthe
markedoffarea.
3. Allcompetitorsthrowfromthesameline.
4. Outofareashouldbeanothrow,andyouhaveextrapoints
forhittingtheendwall.Eachcompetitorshouldhavethree
attempts.
5. Recordtheirscoresandpasstothescoreperson.
6. Werecommendtwoplatesgluedtogetherforstabilitybut
thisdependsonthelengthoftheroom.
Looking to the future
1c – Bean bag target
1. Markoutatargetwithconsecutivecircles.
2. Eachcircleisworthadifferentamount.Themiddleone
beingthemostandgettinglessasyougoout.
3. Theideaisthatthecompetitorthrowsthreebeanbagsinto
thetargetfromafixedpointandisscoredaccordingly.If
theymisstheyscorezero.
4. Allthrowfromthesameline.Recordtheirscoresandpass
ontothescoreperson.
1d – Tiddlywink ‘100’ centimetres
1. Setupastraightcoursewithtwolanes,
2. Twopeoplecangotogetheronthisone.Recordthetimes
foreach.
3. Theaimisthefastestonetodothe100cmusinggoodold
fashiontiddlywinkstyle.
4. Thiswillneedallofthetimesinforeveryteamrecorded
inordertoworkouthowtoallocatethepoints.Itcould
be50forfirst,45forsecondetc.
1e – Blow football
1. Usepingpongballsandstrawstoplaythisgameonatable
top.
2. Usetwolitreicecreamcontainerboxestomakegoals.
1f – Team relay
1. Withafootballsizedballeachteamislinedupfacingthe
sameway.
2. Theballisthenpassedovertheheadofthefirstpersonto
thesecond,underthelegsofthesecondtothethird,
overtheheadofthethirdpersonandsoon.
3. Oncetheballreachestheendthatpersonhastoruntothe
endoftheroom,roundachairtothefrontofthelineandit
allstartsagain.
4. Theteamswillneedtomoveupsotheyallremainbehinda
fixedpoint.Whentheyhaveallbeentheymustsitdown.
2. Make a Samurai story scroll Length: 1-2Cubmeetings
Programme Zones: Global;Creative
The23rdWorldScoutJamboreeisinJapanin2015.Have
someJapanesethemedactivitiesaspartofyourmeeting.
Makeascrollofastory,liketheonesusedinwarriordaysin
Japan.InsteadofwritingfromlefttorightaswedointheUK,try
writingyourscrollfromrighttoleft,theJapaneseway.
Makeyourscrollpapertheweekbefore:
Equipment:
• Arollofwhitepaper
• Abucketofmadeupcoldtea
Instructions:
1. GiveeachCubScoutarollofpaper.
2. Getthemtotearofftheedgeallthewayround.
3. Diptheirscrollsinthecoldtea,leavingitinlongenoughfor
theteatosoakin.
4. Hangthemuptodry,useafanheaterorhairdrierto
dryquicker.
Tocompleteyour story scroll:
Equipment
• Yourdriedscrollpapermadethepreviousweek
• Pencilorpens
• Blackandcolouredpencilsorfelttippens
• Stringorribbon
Instructions
1. Writeandillustrateyourstory,righttoleft.
2. Rollupyourscrollandtiewitharibbonorstring.
3. SushiLetyourCubstryavarietyofsushi,apopularJapanesedish.
Theycouldevenusechopsticks!Chickensushiisnowavailable
frommostlargesupermarketsforthosethatdonotlikefish.
29 Join-in-Jamboree Cubs
The Scout Association will be supporting Scouts from Sierra Leone,
Armenia and Papua New Guinea to attend the World Scout Jamboree.
One way you can help is to buy the Jamboree badge. At least 25% of the
money from each badge sold will directly support the Scouts from these
countries. And you can wear the badge on your uniform above the left
breast pocket as a way of spreading the word and showing your support.
Where to buy the badge
• Online at www.scouts.org.uk/wsj2011
• From your local Jamboree contingent members.
So show solidarity and make
a change to young people’s
lives today.
Support Solidarity!
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A generous grant from the Freemasons’ Grand Charity contributed to the development
of this resource.
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