| Start | Time | Activity | Requirements | Instructions | Scouter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome to Greece. Land of myth and legend, home of the Olympic games and maths :-) | |||||
| 01 Aug 10:30 | 5 | Activities : Opening |
Register, beans, flag, totem and skin |
Grand Howl Flag Break Register Inspection - belts and shoes |
Akela |
| The world Jamboree has over 30,000 Scouts visiting from around the world. | |||||
| 01 Aug 10:35 | 10 | Game : Agalmata (Greek Statues) |
Our children may not be familiar with the classic Discus Thrower, but Greek children have access to some amazing marble statues that date to ancient times. After a trip to the museum, it's only natural that they would incorporate some of these awe-inspiring characters into an imaginative game. Players: Four or more How to Play: Choose one player to be "It" and have her stand, eyes covered, in the center of a large, open playing field. She starts to count, at least to 10, but she can go higher. The point is that there's no set ending number; only "It" knows when she'll stop and open her eyes. While "It" is counting, the others scatter around, never sure when she'll yell "Agalmata!" (That's "statue" in Greek. Tell kids to yell it to be authentic, or to just say "statue" if that's easier.) On this cue, players freeze, taking on poses that mimic famous statues. They can pull from any statue they've ever seen a photo of -- a javelin thrower, The Thinker, even the Statue of Liberty. Kids are allowed to use found items, such as sticks, a ball, or a Frisbee, to add a touch of realism. "It" tags any statues that are moving -- they're out -- then tries to make the steady ones laugh or move. The last player remaining composed is the winner and becomes the new "It." This game is great for practicing balance. |
Bagheera | |
| Greek is a land of monsters and heroes - such as the Minotaur and Theseus | |||||
| 01 Aug 10:45 | 10 | Yarn : Theseus and the Minotaur | See attached | Akela | |
| Could you design such a tricky maze that only a hero could find his way through it? | |||||
| 01 Aug 10:55 | 30 | Crafts : CD Case Mazes |
- Ball bearings/ bb gun pellets - Maze templates |
step 1 Find a old unwanted CD case and remove the center CD holder and any papers step 2 Now you can take your bendaroos (wax covered strings) or pipe cleaners and cut and bend and create your maze. The pipe cleaners can be glued in place. step 3 You can then make tiny little round balls by rolling clay your fingers. Then bake to harden. Alternatively, use ball bearings/ bb gun pellets. step 4 You can tape colored paper to back of the CD HOLDER and tape the holder closed |
Akela |
| Ancient Greeks held games to impress the Gods. We now call them the Olympic Games. We will start with our own chariot race | |||||
| 01 Aug 11:25 | 25 | Game : Chariot Races |
Each Six has a go kart for the race. To start at one end of the grounds. One Cub to ride in the go kart and another Cub to push to the other end of the grounds. At the end, turn around, swop places and races back. Six finishes the race when all Cubs have been the "driver". Can set up a small course to go through instead. |
Akela | |
| That was thirsty work | |||||
| 01 Aug 11:50 | 5 | Activities : Juice and biscuits |
Juice and biscuit break |
Parent | |
| How good is your memory? Can you navigate the maze blindfolded? | |||||
| 01 Aug 11:55 | 15 | Activities : The Minotaur's Maze |
Chairs and other objects set up as a "maze" in the hall. |
Cubs are instructed to look at the maze, to walk through it and memorise their path to the other side. They are then sent outside and have to find their way through the maze blindfolded by using their memory and touch. However, once the Cubs are outside, the maze is removed. Leaders to walk beside the Cubs to ensure they don't hit any walls, etc. When they reach the other side, they have made it through the Minotaur's maze - a feat that was considered impossible. Everything is possible once it is done. |
Bagheera |
| Discus were heavy metal plates that the Olympic athletes used to throw as part of the pentathlon event. | |||||
| 01 Aug 12:10 | 10 | Game : Discus Throwing |
Based on the original Olympic game competition of Discus throwing. Use frisbee as a discus. Throw away from your waist. Record the distances. The longest distance wins. |
Akela | |
| Which other countries should we visit this term? | |||||
| 01 Aug 12:20 | 5 | Game : Countries |
Cubs to stand in circle. Ball tossed from one to another and each needs to name a country of the world when they catch the ball. Can't repeat any countries. (Can link to Communication advancement if learning about people/cultures from around the world) |
Bagheera | |
| Off to America next week - the home of the next Scout Jamboree in 4 years time | |||||
| 01 Aug 12:25 | 5 | Activities : Closing |
Totem, Skin Badges, certificates |
Announcements Badge handouts Grand Howl Flag Down Prayer Dismiss |
Akela |
| Category | Yarn |
| Time to allocate (mins) | 5 |
| Story | Theseus and the Minotaur
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| Category | Crafts |
| Badge | Working Toys |
| Time to allocate (mins) | 20 |
| Outcome | |
| Resources | - Ball bearings/ bb gun pellets - Maze templates |
| Instructions | step 1 Find a old unwanted CD case and remove the center CD holder and any papers step 2 Now you can take your bendaroos (wax covered strings) or pipe cleaners and cut and bend and create your maze. The pipe cleaners can be glued in place. step 3 You can then make tiny little round balls by rolling clay your fingers. Then bake to harden. Alternatively, use ball bearings/ bb gun pellets. step 4 You can tape colored paper to back of the CD HOLDER and tape the holder closed |
| maze_templates.docx |