Identity & Culture

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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

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?

Same But Different

Time: 10-20 mins
Topic: Identity & Culture, Refugees
Location: Inside

An opening activity to get elfins thinking about the issue of refugees

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.

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

Pronoun Round

Topic: Equality & Inclusion, Identity & Culture

This activity introduces the concept of non-binary genders and non-binary pronouns. It shows the importance of self-identifcation of gender and gets the participants to think about the consequences of misgendering others.

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

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.

Self-perception vs. public perception

Time: 10-20 mins
Topic: Identity & Culture, Wellbeing
Location: Inside

This activity encourages an open discussion about the differences between the way we see ourselves and the way others see us.

Body Image - Discussion

Time: 10-20 mins
Topic: Identity & Culture, Wellbeing
Location: Inside

Some examples of discussion that can be lead after doing the Body Image activities.

Making a Flag or Banner

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