20 - 30

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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

Why do visas exist?

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

This activity involves creating your own talk show to discuss visa policies

Visa Minefield

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

Immigration to Europe

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

Super Woodie

Time: 20-40 mins
Topic: Leadership

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.

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?

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

Hand Evaluation

Time: 10-20 mins
Topic: Democracy, Leadership
Location: Inside, Online, Outside

A hand evaluation is a good way to get people to think about an activity or event you have just done or attended and give constructive feedback. It is a visual way to collect young people’s views on what you have done.