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Woodchips (5 & under)

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Pioneers (10-12)

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DFs (16-20)

Adult

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

Dragon Procession

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

Think about Chinese New Year and make a dragon

Environmental Survey

Time: 1h +
Topic: Environment
Location: Outside

Go out on an adventure to find things in your local area

Sustainability Board Game

Time: 1h +
Topic: Environment
Location: Inside

Make a board game to explore ideas of sustainability

Colours and Feelings

Time: 1h +
Topic: Cooperation
Location: Inside

Explore cooperation through painting and colour

Making cards for Prisoners for Peace

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

You may want to try this activity near to the 1st of December, which is Prisoners for Peace Day and make cards to send to Prisoners of Peace.

Children in Charge

Time: 1h +
Topic: Leadership
Location: Inside

A chance for the children to take over the activities of the group

Food and Tasting

Time: 1h +
Topic: Wellbeing
Location: Inside

Think about different foods and have a go at trying something new!

Right to Strike

Time: 1h +
Topic: Democracy
Location: Inside

A simulation game which focuses on how and why people may choose to go on strike

Compost Cake

Time: 1h +
Topic: Environment
Location: Outside

Discover how to make nutrient-rich compost to grow your own produce - a long-term project for any group willing to get their hands dirty!