Scout legends
You’ll need
- Laptop with internet access
- A4 /A3 paper or card for poster
- Craft materials
- Glue
- Scissors
Before you begin
- Use the safety checklist to help you plan and risk assess your activity. Take a look at our guidance to help you carry out your risk assessment, including examples.
- Make sure all young people and adults involved in the activity know how to take part safely.
- Make sure you’ll have enough adult helpers. You may need some parents and carers to help.
Planning and setting up this activity
- Ensure there are enough laptops with internet access, if that isn’t possible set this to be done at home and presented to the pack in session.
- You can use the Democracy Challenge pdf to prepare for the session.
Running this activity
- Gather everyone around and tell them that their task is to research a well-known former Cub or Scout who has made a positive impact locally or nationally. They can use the list already from the scouts website and choose from there. Notable former Scouts | Scouts. They can create a poster, fact sheet, notes or power point presentation and they will present to the pack in the next session.
- Information they could include:
- What they are famous for/
- How they helped their community?
- Whether they were a Cub or Scout?
- Skills they may have learned through Scouting?
- Why they choose that person?
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In the next session choose cubs that want to present to the rest of the pack.
Reflection
Cubs were excited to discover that well-known and inspiring people were once Cubs or Scouts. They showed curiosity during their research and enjoyed sharing interesting facts with the group. The activity encouraged them to think about how the skills they learn in Cubs today could help them make a difference in the future.
Safety
All activities must be safely managed. You must complete a thorough risk assessment and take appropriate steps to reduce risk. Use the safety checklist to help you plan and risk assess your activity. Always get approval for the activity, and have suitable supervision and an InTouch process.
You must run your activities in line with the Safeguarding Code of Conduct for Adults (Yellow Card) and report any concerns to the UK HQ Safeguarding Team.
- Online safety
Supervise young people when they’re online and give them advice about staying safe. Take a look at our online safety or bullying guidance. The NSPCC offers more advice and guidance, too. If you want to know more about specific social networks and games, Childnet has information and safety tips for apps. You can also report anything that’s worried you online to the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command. As always, if you’ve got concerns about a young person’s welfare, including their online experiences, follow the Yellow Card to make a report.
- Scissors
Supervise young people appropriately when they’re using scissors. Store all sharp objects securely, out of the reach of young people.
- Sharp objects
Teach young people how to use sharp objects safely. Supervise them appropriately throughout. Store all sharp objects securely, out of the reach of young people.
- Craft: Unusual substances
Supervise young people appropriately when they’re using unusual substances, such as powdered paint, ash or dirt. Be aware of any medical conditions that could be affected by what’s being used. Make sure you follow all relevant safety guidance or manufacturers guidelines, where available. Make sure you dispose of it appropriately too, in line with safety guidance.
- Glue and solvents
Always supervise young people appropriately when they’re using glue and solvent products. Make sure there’s plenty of ventilation. Be aware of any medical conditions that could be affected by glue or solvent use and make adjustments as needed.
Make it accessible
All Scout activities should be inclusive and accessible.