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Session 1 - Welcome to Squirrels

3 activities

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Session summary

This is a great session to start with, as it allows new Squirrels to start getting to know each other and find out about Scouts and the adventure they’re joining. By the end of the session, each Squirrel will have their own model campfire that they can take home and use to remind them of their Squirrels experience.

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 Squirrel meeting

5 mins

Welcome everyone to the Squirrel meeting and get things off to a smooth start. Why not try this song and reflection?

Welcome to Squirrel Scouts

40 mins

Meet all your new Squirrel friends and learn what makes Squirrel Scouts special!

  • Meets
  • Requirement 1
  • Requirement 4
  • Meets
  • Requirement 1

Goodbye Squirrels

10 mins

Why not finish your meeting with this reflection and goodbye song?

Preparation

Equipment

  • Coloured pens or pencils
  • Scrap paper
  • Sign in system (optional)
  • Quiet games and puzzles (optional)
  • Scrap card
  • Tissue paper
  • Glue sticks
  • Lolly sticks
  • Electric tea lights

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Session notes

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