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Woodchips (5 & under)

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Pioneers (10-12)

Venturers (13-15)

DFs (16-20)

Adult

Everyone is Simon says

Time: 5-10 mins
Topic: Cooperation
Location: Inside

This is effectively a rolling game of ‘Simon Says’ for Venturers.

Knowing me, knowing you - Statements

Time: 5-10 mins
Topic: Equality & Inclusion
Location: Inside, Outside

This get to know each other activity can be adapted to suit any groups.

Diversity game show

Time: 20-40 mins
Topic: Equality & Inclusion
Location: Inside

The group(s) are asked a range of questions and the aim of the activity is to get as many ‘diversity points’ as possible within the time limit.

Pins and Balloons

Time: 20-40 mins
Topic: Peace
Location: Inside, Outside

An introductory game to explore violence and its roots, where everyone has to try to survive with their pin and a fully inflated balloon.

Selective Simon

Time: 10-20 mins
Topic: Just for Fun, Peace
Location: Online

Variation of simon says - pay attention to find out something new about your friends

Circle Pile-up

Time: 5-10 mins
Topic: Just for Fun
Location: Inside, Outside

Get everyone onto the same chair for a circle pile up!

Force the Circle

Time: 20-40 mins
Topic: Equality & Inclusion
Location: Inside, Outside

Play a game and help participants explore what it's like to be excluded

Football Pass

Time: 10-20 mins
Topic: Cooperation
Location: Inside, Outside

Co-operatively solve how to move a football around a circle

Co-operative Puzzles

Time: 20-40 mins
Topic: Cooperation
Location: Inside

Explore co-operation and what is needed for success

Box Game

Time: 20-40 mins
Topic: Just for Fun
Location: Inside, Outside

Chair Shuffle

Time: 10-20 mins
Topic: Just for Fun
Location: Inside, Outside

Key Game

Time: 10-20 mins
Topic: Cooperation, Just for Fun
Location: Inside, Outside