| Start | Time | Activity | Requirements | Instructions | Scouter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome to India - a vibrant country where the Jungle Book was set. It is also the home of chess | |||||
| 29 Aug 10:30 | 5 | Activities : Opening |
Register, beans, flag, totem and skin |
Grand Howl Flag Break Register Inspection - belts and shoes |
Akela |
| Kaa was the snake in the Jungle book. Kaa is an Indian Rock Python. We are going to play a game where we all pretend to be one long snake, like Kaa | |||||
| 29 Aug 10:35 | 10 | Game : Skin the Snake |
Cubs stand in single file. Each cub reaches down between his own legs with his right hand. Each scout grabs the right hand of the Cub in front of him with his left hand. On 'GO', the front scout walks backwards, straddling all the cubs in line. As he does this, he is pulling the 2nd cub who does the same thing. When the last scout is pulled to standing, the snake is skinned and the pack gives a yell. |
Akela | |
| 29 Aug 10:45 | 10 | Yarn : Jungle Book related yarn | See attached | Raksha | |
| The Banderlog are hiding in the Jungle. Follow the trail that Mowgli made to see how many Banderlog you can find. | |||||
| 29 Aug 10:55 | 20 | Activities : Trails in the Jungle - Find the Banderlog |
Sticks Stones Paper/Pen |
Gold Wolves to be asked to lay a trail using the trail signs which the Silver Wolves will follow. Along the way, they need to hide pictures of the Banderlog (monkeys) for the other Cubs to find. Once trail ready, Silver Wolves to follow the trail and count the Banderlog they find along the way. |
Akela |
| Today, some Indian Hindu people celebrate Raksha Bandhan. The sister prays for her brother while she ties on the red string around his wrist and the brother promises protection for his sister. It is a "knot of protection" | |||||
| 29 Aug 11:15 | 10 | Game : A knot of protection |
Cubs to stand in a circle with their rope. Each Cub wraps the rope around one wrist and then ties the end of his/her rope to the Cub standing on his/her left. They can use a sheet bend mainly but can use a reef, slip reef or fisherman's knot as well. Once all the knots are tied, the Cubs will all be joined together. Reminder of how all Cubs and Scouts around the world are brothers and sisters (one of the Scout laws). |
Raksha | |
| Mowgli had to eat like a wolf in the jungle. Aren't you lucky we have juice and biscuits? | |||||
| 29 Aug 11:25 | 5 | Activities : Juice and biscuits |
Juice and biscuit break |
Parent | |
| Chess is a game of strategy that was originally from India. It is now played all over the world. Your team will need to work together though if you want to win in Relay Chess | |||||
| 29 Aug 11:30 | 15 | Game : Relay Chess |
First explain how the various pieces on a chessboard move. Divide into Sixes and place opposing teams on opposite sides of the hall with a chess set in the middle Designate one side White and the other Black When you call out the colour, the first person in the Six runs to the board, makes and move and then runs back to his Six. Alternate White, Black, etc. The game is based on speed - to make a move as quickly as possible. The first team to take a piece (or 3 pieces) wins. Not all Cubs will be familiar with the game so will need help making moves. The team that strategises and talks so that each team member knows what move to make will have an advantage. |
Akela | |
| In the Jungle Book, there were many special characters who helped Mowgli as he grew from a baby into a young man. Do you know them all? They all live in the Indian jungles. | |||||
| 29 Aug 11:45 | 20 | Activities : Jungle Book Games |
Jungle Book game cards (memory game, snap, match up, etc.) |
Set up the various card games around the Hall and divide the Cubs to play at least one of the games. There is overlap between the games so they will not need to play all the games. |
Raksha |
| Mandala (Sanskrit Maṇḍala, 'circle') is a spiritual and ritual symbol in Indian religions, representing the universe. | |||||
| 29 Aug 12:05 | 20 | Crafts : Mandala Drawings |
Sidewalk chalks |
A mandala is a complex abstract design that is usually circular in form. In fact, "mandala" is a Sanskrit word that means "circle". Mandalas generally have one identifiable center point, from which emanates an array of symbols, shapes and forms. Mandalas can contain both geometric and organic forms. They can also contain recognizable images that carry meaning for the person who is creating it. The best thing about designing your own mandals is that you have the freedom to choose whatever shapes and colors that you feel express your sense of self and your view of reality. Your mandala is yours, and you have the freedom to use your creativity to create a mandala drawing that is uniquely you. The first step in how to draw a mandala is to measure out a square shape.
The square can be as big or as small as you like. The bigger the
square, the more room you will have for putting in lots of detail and
color. Next, draw a dot in the very center of the square. The next step in how to draw a mandala is to draw a series of circles around this dot. Once you've drawn the dot in the center of your square, one easy way to draw circles is to use a compass. You can also draw around plates, cups, etc. Now that you've drawn the basic outline for your mandala, you can begin drawing designs in your mandala! You can use coloured chalk but coloured sand, flour and other items can also be used to make the patterns. The important this is to repeat your pattern. For example, if you draw a circle on one of the lines, be sure to draw it in the same spot on the other lines. |
Akela |
| 29 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 | Raksha to add |
| Category | Activities |
| Advancement | Trails |
| Time to allocate (mins) | 20 |
| Outcome | Gold Wolves to lay a trail for the Silver Wolves to follow |
| Resources | Sticks Stones Paper/Pen |
| Instructions | Gold Wolves to be asked to lay a trail using the trail signs which the Silver Wolves will follow. Along the way, they need to hide pictures of the Banderlog (monkeys) for the other Cubs to find. Once trail ready, Silver Wolves to follow the trail and count the Banderlog they find along the way. |
| Trail Signs | c197c9122197214a34766df31e257ece.jpg |
| Category | Game |
| Type | Relay game |
| Time to allocate (mins) | 20 |
| Instructions | First explain how the various pieces on a chessboard move. Divide into Sixes and place opposing teams on opposite sides of the hall with a chess set in the middle Designate one side White and the other Black When you call out the colour, the first person in the Six runs to the board, makes and move and then runs back to his Six. Alternate White, Black, etc. The game is based on speed - to make a move as quickly as possible. The first team to take a piece (or 3 pieces) wins. Not all Cubs will be familiar with the game so will need help making moves. The team that strategises and talks so that each team member knows what move to make will have an advantage. |
| Chess Pieces | Chess_Pieces.docx |
| Category | Crafts |
| Badge | Drawing |
| Time to allocate (mins) | 20 |
| Outcome | Draw Mandala patterns on the concrete patches outside the Hall |
| Resources | Sidewalk chalks |
| Instructions | A mandala is a complex abstract design that is usually circular in form. In fact, "mandala" is a Sanskrit word that means "circle". Mandalas generally have one identifiable center point, from which emanates an array of symbols, shapes and forms. Mandalas can contain both geometric and organic forms. They can also contain recognizable images that carry meaning for the person who is creating it. The best thing about designing your own mandals is that you have the freedom to choose whatever shapes and colors that you feel express your sense of self and your view of reality. Your mandala is yours, and you have the freedom to use your creativity to create a mandala drawing that is uniquely you. The first step in how to draw a mandala is to measure out a square shape.
The square can be as big or as small as you like. The bigger the
square, the more room you will have for putting in lots of detail and
color. Next, draw a dot in the very center of the square. The next step in how to draw a mandala is to draw a series of circles around this dot. Once you've drawn the dot in the center of your square, one easy way to draw circles is to use a compass. You can also draw around plates, cups, etc. Now that you've drawn the basic outline for your mandala, you can begin drawing designs in your mandala! You can use coloured chalk but coloured sand, flour and other items can also be used to make the patterns. The important this is to repeat your pattern. For example, if you draw a circle on one of the lines, be sure to draw it in the same spot on the other lines. |
| steps_in_drawing_a_Mandala.docx |