Democracy

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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

Biscuit Voting

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

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

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.

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

Listen to Me!

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

promote a discussion with your group about structures which will promote fair and full participation from individuals in the group.

Vote for your favourite Membership Badge Design for 2023

Time: 1-5 mins
Topic: Cooperation, Democracy, Equality & Inclusion, Identity & Culture, Just for Fun, Justice, Peace
Location: Online

Interpersonal conflict - Discussion

Time: 10-20 mins
Topic: Cooperation, Democracy
Location: Inside

Facilitate a discussion after doing the interpersonal conflict activities.

Frozen pictures

Time: 10-20 mins
Topic: Cooperation, Democracy
Location: Inside

This activity encourages the venturers to be creative and come up with a role-play and to talk about behaviour and feelings.

Showing anger

Time: 10-20 mins
Topic: Cooperation, Democracy
Location: Inside

This activity encourages venturers to think about behaviour and consequences.

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.

Taking to the Streets

Time: 40-60 mins
Topic: Democracy, Human Rights, Justice
Location: Inside

get into small groups to discuss and rank which topics would make them ‘Most Likely to Take to the Streets’ or ‘Least Likely to Take to the Streets’.