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Videos, guidance, and tips and tricks to help you run Scouts online.
We know that delivering the programme over Zoom is hard work, so we’ve put together videos to help you deliver the Scouts programme online.
Each week from the 1 December until late January 2021 (with a little break for the holidays) we’ll release a new video of an activity, so you can focus on what it’s all about: engaging young people and helping them develop skills for life.
If you'd like to make a video full screen on desktop, double click on the video once you’ve pressed play.
Check out our virtual programme support webinars. We’ll be adding to these in week three.
Week one
Chinese window flowers
Follow the video and liven up the place with some Chinese paper cut artwork – chop chop!
Suitable for: Beavers and Cubs | Takes: 30 minutes
Run the full activity with an online ice-breaker and tips for virtual reflections:
Run this activityBuild a bottle boat
Follow the video and learn some basic sailing terminology in this bottle-based, boat building bonanza.
Suitable for: Scouts and Explorers | Takes: 45 minutes
Run the full activity with an online ice-breaker and tips for virtual reflections:
Run this activityWeek two
Djembe drums
Follow the video to make a djembe drum, and perform some fresh rhythms.
Suitable for: Beavers and Cubs | Takes: 1 hour
Run this activityLearn about leadership
Learn lessons about effective leadership from our friends at The Army.
Suitable for: Scouts and Explorers | Takes: 30 minutes
Watch the recordingWeek three
Build a wellbeing box
Watch the video to build a mood-boosting box full of positive messages and interesting items.
Suitable for: everyone | Takes: 45 minutes
Run this activityWeek four
Super scarves
We’re putting together a video to help you learn to fold, roll, and take care of your Scout scarf.
Suitable for: Beavers and Cubs | Takes: 30 minutes
Run this activityTop of the table
We’re putting together a video to help you practise your lashing skills and produce a perfect (mini) camp table.
Suitable for: Scouts and Explorers | Takes: 45 minutes
Run this activityWintercamp, 15-17 January
Melt away those winter blues and join us for an action packed weekend of virtual and interactive fun!
Wintercamp TV will be broadcasting live from 6pm on Friday and throughout the weekend with special guests, live demos, interactive quizzes, Q&As and updates on the interactive Wintercamp Challenge leader board.
There are over 200 activities you can take part in for a Wintercamp experience at home, all linked to the Scout programme. Why not try one of the below examples?
Hammered leaf and flower printing
Create a natural leaf or flower print.
Suitable for: Beavers and Cubs | Takes: 30 mins
Run this activityEarth mallows
Global warming is a huge issue, using Earth mallows we can simulate its effects and have a tasty snack at the same time!
Suitable for: All | Takes: 30 minutes
Run this activityWeek five
Mark my words
We’re putting together a video to help you learn to take care of your books and make a monster bookmark.
Suitable for: Beavers and Cubs | Takes: 20 minutes
Run this activityCondensation station
We’re putting together a video to help you create your own sky-scape and fill it with clouds.
Suitable for: Scouts and Explorers | Takes: 25 minutes
Run this activityWeek six
Coming week six
We’re putting together a new video of an activity, so you can focus on what it’s all about: engaging young people and helping them develop skills for life.
Coming week six
We’re putting together a new video of an activity, so you can focus on what it’s all about: engaging young people and helping them develop skills for life.