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Woodchips (5 & under)

Younger Elfins (6-7)

Older Elfins (8-9)

Pioneers (10-12)

Venturers (13-15)

DFs (16-20)

Adult

Rough Guide to Pioneers

Time: 1h +
Topic: Cooperation, Just for Fun

Make a short film or guidebook to introduce what Pioneers are all about to new members!

History Gap

Time: 1h +
Topic: Equality & Inclusion, Identity & Culture, Justice
Location: Inside, Outside

Take a walk in your local area and consider who the streets and parks are named after. Is there a history gap?

Town Council Meeting

Time: 1h +
Topic: Democracy, Human Rights, Leadership
Location: Inside, Outside

A simulation of different methods of participation to influence a decision about how to spend money in the community, culminating in a town council meeting where a vote is taken.

Change the Situation

Time: 1h +
Topic: Democracy, Justice
Location: Inside

A drama activity using forum theatre techniques where participants act out how they would change scenarios they are not happy with

Right to peace

Time: 1h +
Topic: Peace

Rank children’s rights according to how important they are to achieve peace.

Children's Alliance - Pioneers

Time: 1h +
Topic: Democracy, Human Rights
Location: Inside

This activity aims to introduce the UK government and how their lives and decisions they can make are influenced by the decisions made.

Children's Alliance - Venturers

Time: 1h +
Topic: Democracy, Human Rights, Identity & Culture
Location: Inside

This Session aims to equip Venturers with the knowledge and skills to add their voice to and prioritise to the Children’s Alliances demands, including that for a Cabinet Minister for Children and Young People.

Making a Flag or Banner

Time: 1h +
Topic: Identity & Culture
Location: Inside

Analysing Advertisements

Time: 1h +
Topic: Identity & Culture
Location: Inside

Parachute Drop

Time: 1h +
Location: Outside

Egg drop challenge

Time: 1h +
Topic: Cooperation, STEM
Location: Inside, Outside

This is an old favourite that gets small teams of participants working together on a challenge – to drop a raw egg from a height without it breaking.

Quarry Simulation

Time: 1h +
Topic: Human Rights, International
Location: Inside

Set up a mine in your group and think about child labour