Your session goals
Membership 11%
Teamwork 20%
YouShape Award: Lead 25%
International 50%
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Session summary
In this session you'll learn about China and some of the traditions and culture, and also share your thoughts on what badges you would like to complete next.
Safety message
- Always complete a register at the start of the meeting to record who is present.
- Activities start when the first person arrives and end when the last person leaves, including leaders and their children.
- Check the space is for hazards, keep the exits clear, and know the location of the nearest first aid kits.
Activities
Opening a Cub meeting
5 mins
How do you start your meeting? Some groups do the Grand Howl or a flag ceremony.
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- Requirement 1.a
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- Requirement 2
Catch the dragon’s tail
10 mins
Celebrate Lunar New Year with this fun game from China. Will the head catch the tail?
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- Requirement 1
Chopstick relay
20 mins
Explore China’s traditions and culture around food with this fun relay race.
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- Requirement 3
Chinese window flowers
30 mins
Get creative with some Chinese paper cut artwork.
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- Requirement 4
Closing a Cub meeting
5 mins
How do you close your meeting? Some groups do flag ceremonies.
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- Requirement 1.a
Preparation
Equipment
- Device to play music
- Bowls
- Tables
- A pair of chopsticks for each team
- Coloured pens or pencils
- Scissors
- Red paper
- String or thread
- Sticky tape
- Stapler (optional)
Resources
Facts about Chinese food
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As you reflect on the term, let young people take the lead to make this session even more Youth Shaped.
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