Yellow Pages / Phone Book

Split into groups with at least one copy of (the same edition of) the yellow pages / other phone book per team.
Prepare by flicking through and making up questions for the teams. They must find certain information based on the specific details you request. This game / activity could be done as individual challenges, like a relay, or to see who can answer all questions fastest / working simultaneously as a team.

Information provided:

• Category of company
• Name of business
• Logo of business
• Services provided
• Page number

Information required:

• Phone number
• Website address
• Email address
• Address
• Opening times
• What picture is included in the advert

Example:

• The moving company with a cat as their logo
• Phone number of window cleaner with the following address
• What time does this company close on a Saturday
• Name of first company on page X

B&Q Kids Can Do It Classes

Kids Can Do It Classes

Lemon Sherbet Interrogation

During an evening on the theme of 'Mafia' we gave each scout a boiled sweet with the instruction to "make it last as long as possible".

An exercise in self control - and also the quietest end to an evening we've ever had!

Life Auction

(based on 16th Edware Scouts article from Scouting magazine June/July 2011 p.8-11)

Given the choice between good looks, supportive family and a sense of humour, what would you bid for in an auction? It’s a tricky decision and one which usually sparks much discussion and debate amongst Scouts.
This programme certainly gets your Troop thinking about what’s really important in life.

1. Good memory
2. Ability to make friends easily
3. A good sense of humour
4. A vivid imagination
5. A supportive family
6. Leadership skills
7. Good looks
8. A healthy body
9. Musical talent
10. Courage
11. Fame
12. Strong faith
13. A good education
14. Wealth
15. A job you enjoy
16. Organisational skills
17. The ability to dance
18. Artistic ability
19. Power
20. Multi-lingual
21. Good with technology
22. A loving relationship
23. Sporting talent
24. Listening skills
25. Inner peace
26. ...
27. ...

[Please note: Life Auction Ltd does not take any responsibility for any lost or damaged personalities.]

If you were running this activity it would make sense to make some kind of spreadsheet to automatically calculate what funds each scout has left after winning a bid.

Open publication - Free publishing

Sorting on chairs

A non-verbal communication challenge carried out with the patrols all stood on chairs (not allowed to touch the ground). Scouts must then order themselves without speaking as a race:
- by height
- by age
- by first name (alphabetical)
- by month of birth
- by shoe size
- etc...

Water Filtration

Construct water filters from 2L plastic bottles (cut into 2), using gravel, cotton wool, paper towel, etc.
We made dirty water using ash and soil.
[Important to explain the difference between 'clear' water and 'clean' water]

Gaffer tape skills

Basic skills and getting the most out of Gaffer Tape. Different functions and its usefulness.
Things to make:
- Gaffer tape woggle
- Gaffer tape wallet
- Gaffer tape shoes / sandals (with a cardboard sole)
Tip for sandals:
Put the first bit of tape over your foot with the sticky side uppermost. Then cover it with another piece to finish it and fix it in place.