20-40 mins

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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

Woodcraft Crumble

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

Writing a recipe for your group

Elfin Leaders

Time: 20-40 mins, 40-60 mins
Topic: Cooperation, Leadership

At Woodcraft we are learning new things all the time. Adults learn from children and each other and children learn from adults and each other.

Take a step forward

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

Play different roles to show privilege in society.

Othering

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

A short activity using coloured stickers to divide people that introduces the concept of ‘othering’ and its role in conflicts.

Back of the Bus Remix

Time: 20-40 mins
Topic: Equality & Inclusion, Identity & Culture, Justice
Location: Inside, Online, Outside

Throughout history protest songs have brought people together and inspired action for social change.

Biscuit Voting

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

Have a vote with your group to explore democracy and enjoy some yummy treats

Finding Common Ground

Time: 20-40 mins
Topic: Cooperation, Identity & Culture
Location: Inside, Outside

This activity will help find out what everyone in the group has in common

Co-operative Crafts

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

Set the group a project where the success depends on listening to each other.

The Results Driven Structure

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

Half the group blindfolded and half cannot speak. Can they work together to re-create a tower?

Gender, Me and Us

Time: 20-40 mins
Topic: Equality & Inclusion

This activity allows participants to analyse what sexism means to them. This activity will also get participants to think about solutions and possible reactions to challenging sexism.

Group Drawing

Time: 20-40 mins
Topic: Cooperation, Just for Fun, Leadership
Location: Inside, Online

Create a drawing from verbal and non verbal instructions

Co-operative Squares

Time: 20-40 mins