The Great indoors
We've suspended scouting because of the COVID-19 outbreak, but that doesn't mean you can't still get involved with scouts from home. Here's are a few ideas to do while we are unable to meet.
The Scout Association has also some put together a list of ideas here
The Scout Association has also some put together a list of ideas here
beaver's activities
Mincrafter Badge
https://www.rmtweb.co.uk/minecrafter-badge
For any beaver (or other section member) who enjoys playing Minecraft, there is now an unofficial badge available! To get the badge, email [email protected] with a picture of you playing or a picture of something you have built. We will arrange badges to be handed out when we start meetings again or when we have more details on how to distribute them.
https://www.rmtweb.co.uk/minecrafter-badge
For any beaver (or other section member) who enjoys playing Minecraft, there is now an unofficial badge available! To get the badge, email [email protected] with a picture of you playing or a picture of something you have built. We will arrange badges to be handed out when we start meetings again or when we have more details on how to distribute them.
Cub's Activities
1. Recently lots of children have been drawing picture or making rainbows and placing them in windows. The challenge is to write about what it's for and draw or make a rainbow . Send pics to me at [email protected]
Please write name and cub night you attend.
2. Why not try making a Ketchup Bottle Bird feeder. Follow the link for instructions: https://wildlifegadgetman.com/…/make-a-ketchup-bottle-bird…/ If you make one let us know and pictures will be good. Email pictures with details of name and which cub group you're in to [email protected]
3. Write a letter or draw a picture and email to [email protected] by 4th April. This will be to an older person who may be having to stay in their home alone and we hope will cheer them up a bit. Put your first name/ your age and that you are from 150th Sheffield (Wadsley Church) on it. I will email them all over to an older people’s home where they can be printed and given to the people living there. Parents when you email them if you are happy for them to go on fb here just let me know either way and I’ll pop up some of the best ones. I hope that your leaders will sign off Part 2 of your world challenge, part of your artists if it’s a picture or something else that I can think of.
4. Build a mini pond. Have a look at the link below for instructions:
https://www.wildsheffield.com/getinvolved/actions/how-to-build-a-mini-pond/?fbclid=IwAR1A7_zU73hBTnlOf18BUmfTDm0KgK9Xr2Z8bskuH7QljAQ8URSteoygstg
Send any pictures of your pond and any exciting creatures living in it to [email protected]!
5.Today (27/06/20) is armed forces day .
What do you think this is. Explain it to us either by letter, poster, a model using item like lego, paper mache, clay anything thing you like.
Let your leader see what you've done with a picture so they can put it towards a relevant badge.
Please write name and cub night you attend.
2. Why not try making a Ketchup Bottle Bird feeder. Follow the link for instructions: https://wildlifegadgetman.com/…/make-a-ketchup-bottle-bird…/ If you make one let us know and pictures will be good. Email pictures with details of name and which cub group you're in to [email protected]
3. Write a letter or draw a picture and email to [email protected] by 4th April. This will be to an older person who may be having to stay in their home alone and we hope will cheer them up a bit. Put your first name/ your age and that you are from 150th Sheffield (Wadsley Church) on it. I will email them all over to an older people’s home where they can be printed and given to the people living there. Parents when you email them if you are happy for them to go on fb here just let me know either way and I’ll pop up some of the best ones. I hope that your leaders will sign off Part 2 of your world challenge, part of your artists if it’s a picture or something else that I can think of.
4. Build a mini pond. Have a look at the link below for instructions:
https://www.wildsheffield.com/getinvolved/actions/how-to-build-a-mini-pond/?fbclid=IwAR1A7_zU73hBTnlOf18BUmfTDm0KgK9Xr2Z8bskuH7QljAQ8URSteoygstg
Send any pictures of your pond and any exciting creatures living in it to [email protected]!
5.Today (27/06/20) is armed forces day .
What do you think this is. Explain it to us either by letter, poster, a model using item like lego, paper mache, clay anything thing you like.
Let your leader see what you've done with a picture so they can put it towards a relevant badge.
scout's activities
what3words Treasure Hunt
You will need a phone with the what3words app installed and compass is recommended. what3words is an app which divides the world into 3m x 3m squares and gives them a unique 3 word reference. It's a really useful app for giving precise information about where you are, so much so that mountain rescue now use the app to help in finding casualties, so it is something we are keen to include when we do navigation.
The first locations will be shared below, type these into the search bar (where there is more than on location, pick the one in the UK). The app should show you the direction to the next point, however when I tried on my phone, the direction arrow kept changing and a compass would have been really useful to set the map, and maybe even trying some bearings! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAzxlD-igb8 have a look at this video for more info on setting a map, apologies it is a little dry)
The routes are:
On the Wadsley Common routes, there is a letter to collect on each card, these form an anagram of a popular scouting phrase, send us these words to [email protected] to check your word.
Please don't remove any cards from where they have been put, if you suspect one has been moved, please let us know and we will try to sort out a replacement.
You will need a phone with the what3words app installed and compass is recommended. what3words is an app which divides the world into 3m x 3m squares and gives them a unique 3 word reference. It's a really useful app for giving precise information about where you are, so much so that mountain rescue now use the app to help in finding casualties, so it is something we are keen to include when we do navigation.
The first locations will be shared below, type these into the search bar (where there is more than on location, pick the one in the UK). The app should show you the direction to the next point, however when I tried on my phone, the direction arrow kept changing and a compass would have been really useful to set the map, and maybe even trying some bearings! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAzxlD-igb8 have a look at this video for more info on setting a map, apologies it is a little dry)
The routes are:
- Worrall - start point: prefer.yarn.ship (this was set up by worrall resident Liza Siddall and we thought it was such a good idea, we decided to make our own!)
- Wadsley Common (easier) - start point: shield.pads.singer
- Wadsley Common (harder) - start point: fish.merit.space (this was set up for explorers to use so the cards are slightly more hidden, however Phil is more than happy for scouts to give it a try too)
On the Wadsley Common routes, there is a letter to collect on each card, these form an anagram of a popular scouting phrase, send us these words to [email protected] to check your word.
Please don't remove any cards from where they have been put, if you suspect one has been moved, please let us know and we will try to sort out a replacement.
We usually have a challenge night once a year at Friday Scouts. We have decided to still offer the challenges, while we are socially distancing, for the scouts to try at home. It is open to all scouts from all three troops. Feel free, if you wish to email examples of your scout's scores, or some examples of work, to [email protected]. Each challenge is worth five points.
- Make a leader a cup of tea or coffee (parents will have to take the mantle of leaders I'm afraid).
- Design a Campsite imagining you could shrink the Troop and place them into a shoe box.
- Demonstrate a talent, be this musical, theatrical or anything of the ilk.
- Learn how to tie and demonstrate to an adult the fokowing: Sheep Shank, Sheet Bend, Fisherman's hitch and Diagonal lashing.
- Using a calculator, or arithmetic if you fancy, multiply the height in metres of the highest mountain in England, Scotland and Wales.
- Ben, one of the leaders, has a song which goes 'Our camp fire is bigger than your camp fire, than your campfire than yours'. Improve this, please.
- Think of twenty different and original uses for a wooden spoon.
- Communicate with a friend from scouting and ask them how they are doing.
- Using household objects, make a parachute and see if you can delay the fall of a small vegetable to the ground. (we'd usually use eggs, but hey, these are unprecidented times... No mess!).
- Learn how to tie an arm sling.
Stay at home camp
Day 1 - Set up camp: Time to build your den/ camp, this can be in or outdoors
Day 2 - Flag Parade: Design and make the best flag for your camp site
Day 3 - Scouting family: Find a picture of a relative/ family friend who was in Scouts
Day 4 - Beach Day: When you can't get to the beach bring the beach home!
Day 5 - Camp Fire: Lets see your fires (Real & Fake are accepted)
Day 6 - Camp Chores: Time to get cleaning, hoovering and help around the house
Day 7 - Plan a expedition: 1 day expedition, pick a location and show us the route.
Day 8 - Camp Chef: Apron on, hands washed and cook your family a meal
Day 9 - DIY: Lets see your imagination fly, build us something fun!
Day 10 - Badges: Pick a badge or part of one and work towards/ complete it.
Day 11 - Panto Night: He's behind you, Put on a show
Day 12 - Plan a Camp: Lets see your dream camp, present or event draw it out
Day 13 - Sports Day: Run, walk or work out. Time to get your fitness on.
Day 14 - Family is the word: Time to let your family pick you something to complete.
Day 15 - Learn a new Skill: You have 15 days to learn a skill or talent you can show us on day 30
Day 16 - Plan a programme: 16 events - your dream Scout programme for a summer term.
Day 17 - Scouts got Talent: Time for the judges to see what skills you have locked up.
Day 18 - I'm Hungry: Plan a menu for you and your family for a week
Day 19 - CEO: Come up with a invention or business idea
Day 20 - Pioneering: Build a structure with what you have outside
Day 21 - Smores time: Who doesn’t like a smore??
Day 22 - It's your day: Free time, time for you to choose what you'd like to do
Day 23 - Badges: Start or finish completing a badge to help towards your gold award
Day 24 - Game Night: Design a game you can plan while inside.
Day 25 - Camp Chores: Time to be cleaning again, always remember keep your campsite tidy
Day 26 - Camp Gadgets: Design/ build some camp gadgets which can help you.
Day 27 - Climbing: A tree? The stairs? The floor is lava?
Day 28 - Family has talent: Get your dancing or singing shoes on. Which Scout family has the most talent?
Day 29 - Scout Journal: Lets hear about what you’ve enjoyed over your COVID-19 Camp.
Day 30 - Collapse Camp: Its been fun, Remember to have sent everything in, well be in touch with a winner
A massive thank you to 259th Stephen Hill Group for this amazing stay at home camp programme. Send any complete activities to your leader; who knows, there might be a badge in it for you!
Day 2 - Flag Parade: Design and make the best flag for your camp site
Day 3 - Scouting family: Find a picture of a relative/ family friend who was in Scouts
Day 4 - Beach Day: When you can't get to the beach bring the beach home!
Day 5 - Camp Fire: Lets see your fires (Real & Fake are accepted)
Day 6 - Camp Chores: Time to get cleaning, hoovering and help around the house
Day 7 - Plan a expedition: 1 day expedition, pick a location and show us the route.
Day 8 - Camp Chef: Apron on, hands washed and cook your family a meal
Day 9 - DIY: Lets see your imagination fly, build us something fun!
Day 10 - Badges: Pick a badge or part of one and work towards/ complete it.
Day 11 - Panto Night: He's behind you, Put on a show
Day 12 - Plan a Camp: Lets see your dream camp, present or event draw it out
Day 13 - Sports Day: Run, walk or work out. Time to get your fitness on.
Day 14 - Family is the word: Time to let your family pick you something to complete.
Day 15 - Learn a new Skill: You have 15 days to learn a skill or talent you can show us on day 30
Day 16 - Plan a programme: 16 events - your dream Scout programme for a summer term.
Day 17 - Scouts got Talent: Time for the judges to see what skills you have locked up.
Day 18 - I'm Hungry: Plan a menu for you and your family for a week
Day 19 - CEO: Come up with a invention or business idea
Day 20 - Pioneering: Build a structure with what you have outside
Day 21 - Smores time: Who doesn’t like a smore??
Day 22 - It's your day: Free time, time for you to choose what you'd like to do
Day 23 - Badges: Start or finish completing a badge to help towards your gold award
Day 24 - Game Night: Design a game you can plan while inside.
Day 25 - Camp Chores: Time to be cleaning again, always remember keep your campsite tidy
Day 26 - Camp Gadgets: Design/ build some camp gadgets which can help you.
Day 27 - Climbing: A tree? The stairs? The floor is lava?
Day 28 - Family has talent: Get your dancing or singing shoes on. Which Scout family has the most talent?
Day 29 - Scout Journal: Lets hear about what you’ve enjoyed over your COVID-19 Camp.
Day 30 - Collapse Camp: Its been fun, Remember to have sent everything in, well be in touch with a winner
A massive thank you to 259th Stephen Hill Group for this amazing stay at home camp programme. Send any complete activities to your leader; who knows, there might be a badge in it for you!
