Welcome to the Essex Scouts Programme Bank.
Following on from your request for support with Activity Ideas. The Youth Programme Team will be coming up with a series of activities that you can download to support your broad and balanced Scouting programme.
These activities are simple and easy to use and support core awards and badge work.
If you’d like to make a contribution, please send your ideas to youthprogramme@essexscouts.org.uk
Squirrel’s SunflowersGrowing is fun. You could grow anything, for example, a beautiful flower or something tasty to eat. It’s up to you whether you plant something that lives indoors or outdoors.
Beavers In SpaceExplore Space and find out more about weightlessness and gravity in these fun challenges.
Green Fingered GreenhousesPut your green fingers to the test with these fun and creative Greenhouses
Make your own play doughUse household items to make your own play dough then use it to create animals. Allow 40 minutes.
Animal Treasure HuntA treasure hunt for beavers to explore where they are and uncover the secret message. You’ll need about 30 minutes.
St George’s Day PlayExplore these resources to work towards the Entertainers badge with this fun St George’s Day performance.
Mothers Day Photo FramesWhy not have a go at creating these lovely gifts and achieve part of the DIY badge?
Bird FeedersMake bird feeders for the Cubs to take home. About 30-45 minutes.
Link it to a discussion about birds and wildlife. There are more ideas from the RSPB at RSPB Activities
Compass DrawingThese simple drawing tasks bring a fun way for Scouts to recall the points of a compass and develop their navigating skills.
Chip Shop ChallengeYou could use this fun Chip Shop Challenge to practice writing route cards in your local area.
Grid Reference skillsDevelop your Scout Troop’s understanding of grid references by making a giant map. About 30 minutes.
Religious Inclusion ForumEncourage a healthy debate with this fun an engaging Religious Inclusion Forum Activity.
Stove SurveyWhy not use this fun stove survey to encourage your Explorer Scouts to make their own decisions about the equipment they need for different occasions.
International Culinary CulturePick a country and explore their traditions and culture about food and dining.