Arguments and making up
An activity to explore personal experiences of arguing, conflict and making up.
The Bunny and the Rabbit
An activity which uses storytelling to think about how to overcome prejudices.
Lava Pit
Tell the group that they are escaping a dragon’s lair and must cross a steaming pit of lava to get away. They need to get from one side of the room to the other but can only step on the stepping stones provided. The space that the Elfins need to cross must be considerably longer […]
Follow My Leader
Group game, one child leads an action and another child has to guess the “leader”
One two Three
Counting to three is not always easy
Peace Potato
Everybody stands in a circle. Throw the beanbag around the circle saying ‘Peace.’ Throw the beanbag in a peaceful way. After a few throws the person throwing the beanbag can choose a different word, eg ‘Angry’– throw the beanbag in an angry way (no hurting!). If the throwing gets out of hand, someone can call […]
Elfin Takeover
Planning their own group night
Camp Simulator
This activity gives groups an idea of what a day at Camp 100 could look like. You will need: What to do Narrate the steps people will go through and try to get them to imagine the camp theyare in. Each of these sections can take no more than about 5 minutes and some should […]
When I Go To Camp
When I go to camp… is a game played in a clearly defined area — usually a circle. However with a bit of planning to define player order. What to do First person begins “When I go to Camp I will take…” and names something they would take, like “a tent”. The next person repeats […]
Visa Minefield
This activity involves creating an obstacle course to reflect on how unsettling it might be to have to move from one country to another without knowing what is laying ahead. What you need Masking tape, paper or big objects, blindfolds Before you start What to do Start by telling participants they need to cross a […]
Hands Up for Your Rights
Exploring and learning about Rights of the Child
Super Woodie
Reasons for doing this activity: • To discuss the qualities needed to lead a Woodcraft Folk Group.• To plan some activities• To have fun making crafts.• To create a young person led resource about the qualities people need to run groups. What to do: Start by asking the the group about their favourite superheroes. Now […]