Rushcliffe Virtual Scout Group

  Watch the video to build a mood-boosting box full of positive messages and interesting items. Suitable for:  everyone |  Takes:  45 minutes https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/press-play-and-go-build-a-wellbeing-box/ This activity completes:   Requirement 1 and 2 - Community Impact Activity Badge stage 1

The British Army are experts on leadership and are here to pass this on to you. The British Army are sponsoring the Explorers Leadership Activity Badge. This exciting partnership means The British Army will be able to share their expert leadership knowledge, helping Explorers and Scouts develop skills for life. Check out the leadership resources provided by the British Army Here: https://www.scouts.org.uk/supporters/leadership-with-the-british-army/   This activity goes alongside: Scouts Team Leader Challenge Explorers Leadership Activity Badge

Follow the video to make a djembe drum, and perform some fresh rhythms. Takes:  1 hour https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/press-play-and-go-djembe-drums/ This activity completes: Requirement 1 and 2 - Musician  Staged Activity Badge  stage 1

Follow the video to learn some basic sailing terminology in this bottle-based, boat building bonanza. Takes:  45 minutes https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/press-play-and-go-build-a-bottle-boat/ This activity completes: Requirement 4 -  Scouts Creative Challenge Award Requirement 7 -   Sailing Staged Activity Badge  stage 3

Follow the video and liven up the place with some Chinese paper cut artwork – chop chop! Takes:  30 minutes https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/press-play-and-go-chinese-window-flowers/ This activity completes: Requirement 7 of  Beavers My World Challenge Award Requirement 4 of  Cubs International Activity Badge

 Have a go at some of these online escape rooms https://www.escapefromhome.co.uk/online-games

Have a go at this online escape room created by  5th Hitchin Scout Group https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZ0RuchPegKIbyTxi9anonV8R3JU3WtfnbYNjZtrZaf9e0rw/viewform?fbclid=IwAR04yPS__tg6lF2xkwt3JX_CyMNMqqOy-TULjDHJCxynw5NvvDSknWjkKNk

Download and print this Beaver activity pack  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WIaWDS1O-MOCfs_L_2cJ-7Bv58ZCW0dB/view?usp=sharing

Navigate the night sky, from the Big Dipper to Orion’s belt? Take up your telescope and become an astronomer. Have a go at these activities from the Scout website, you may have to adapt some of these ideas to be able to do them at home.  Full requirements can be found here .   A Sheet of Stars https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/a-sheet-of-stars/ This covers requirements 1, 6 & 7   Space Specifications https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/space-specifications/ This covers requirements 2 & 4   Fruit Salad Solar System https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/fruit-salad-solar-system/ This covers requirement 3   Telescopic Creations https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/telescopic-creations/ This covers requirement 5   Satellite Spotters https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/satellite-spotters/ This covers requirement 8

12 people have walked on the moon. 11 of them were Scouts. Expand your horizons and reach for the stars, as you get to grips with our mind-boggling solar system. How to earn your badge: 1.      Make a “Fruit Salad Solar System” and take a picture to show your leader https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/fruit-salad-solar-system/ 2.        Explain the difference between a planet and a star. Have a go at pretending to be a star and a planet to learn the difference 3.      Learn how to m ake a pinhole projector to filter sunlight and see the Sun’s glory without damaging your eyes. https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/let-the-sun-shine-in/   4.      Observe the Moon, then recreate a much tastier version with a biscuit (or two). https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/mystic-biscuit-moons/   5.      Do The “Eyes to the skies” activity from the Scout website Wrap up warm then head outside to explore the night sky. What can you spot high above you?   Identify three co

  Get ready to explore the stars, planets and beyond. Got your space suit on? Good, Let’s go... How to earn your badge: 1.      Observe the Moon, then recreate a much tastier version with a biscuit (or two). https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/mystic-biscuit-moons/   2.      Do The “Eyes to the skies” activity from the Scout website Wrap up warm then head outside to explore the night sky. What can you spot high above you? https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/eyes-to-the-skies/     3.      Make a “Fruit Salad Solar System” and take a picture to show your leader https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/fruit-salad-solar-system/ .   4.      Find out about a space mission, an astronaut or a planet in our solar system. Do the “Ask an astronaut” activity from BBC Bitesize, click on a question to hear the answer from Scout ambassador and astronaut, Tim Peake. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zw44jxs/articles/z822hv4 When You’ve done this, use items of clean re

Ask your leader about part 2 of our Dragons' Den Challenge!

  When you’re out and about having adventures, keeping yourself safe is a must. Find out how to protect yourself in a range of sticky situations. How to earn your badge: 1.      Try the Dangerous Sculptues activity https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/dangerous-sculptures/ .   Make a model to explain the dangers of playing on or near two of these: a.     railways b.     busy roads c.      building sites d.     cliffs e.     canal banks f.       sand g.     gravel pits h.     farmyards i.        river banks j.        quarries k.     moorlands l.        lakes   2.       Watch the video and make a poster about the 4 steps of the water safety code 3.      Make up a safety code of your own choice. It could be for car passengers, train passengers or the playground.   4 and 5.      Have a go at the Safety Scenario Sorting activity https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/safety-scenario-sorting/   6.      Watch the Video and make a poster about intern

Everyone wants to get out there and explore, but before you can do that, you need to learn how to stay safe and sound. How to earn your badge: 1.      Download the Green Cross Code cards and put them in the right order, then have a go at acting them out.   You could also go for a local walk with your parent /carer to practice crossing roads safely.   https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/7388/get-in-line-drama-time-steps-of-the-green-cross-code.pdf 2.      Watch the video and make a poster about the 4 steps of the water safety code https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlXpm86mU90&ab_channel=STAUK                          3.      Play the Safe Circles Game to learn what you should do if a stranger walks over to you and tries to talk to you. https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/safe-circles/ 4.      Print off the picture below and circle the dangers 5.      Tell others what you should do if there is a fire. Watch the video Have a go at drawing a fire escape p