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'''For information concerning COVID-19, refer to other sources, for example [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19 Wikipedia].''' | |||
Unit meetings canceled? Everyone please share your ideas here. Try some Alternative Scout Activities. Now available - 20+ scout activities to do right now! | |||
DONT FORGET - Scouts should work these activities by themselves or with their buddy or patrol. Covid-19 forces us to do scouting the way it was meant to be! | |||
Here are suggestions for activities during this very unique episode our children's lifetime. The memories created here will be repeated to many future generations. | Will the Covid-19 shutdown your scouting unit for an extended length of time or will you find ways to "Scout On"? Here are suggestions for activities during this very unique episode our children's lifetime. The memories created here will be repeated to many future generations. | ||
All listings here are generic suggestions. Discuss with your unit parents committee beforehand on any special restrictions or modifications applicable for your community. | All listings here are generic suggestions. Discuss with your unit parents committee beforehand on any special restrictions or modifications applicable for your community. | ||
''Many Scouting Parents are now getting a crash course on how to be a Scout Leader! Please share these tips and give them lots of encouragement.'' | |||
== National resources == | |||
Please refer to your local organisation's resources regarding the current COVID-19 resources in your locality. | |||
== | === Boy Scouts of America BSA === | ||
* [https://www.scouting.org/coronavirus/ Boy Scouts of America COVID-19 resources] | |||
* [https://www.scouting.org/coronavirus/ | |||
* '''#ScoutAtHome''' : Follow BSA blogs and social channels, as well as #ScoutingAtHome, for great examples and ideas of how to continue Scouting. | * '''#ScoutAtHome''' : Follow BSA blogs and social channels, as well as #ScoutingAtHome, for great examples and ideas of how to continue Scouting. | ||
* '''[https://www.scouting.org/ | * '''[https://www.scouting.org/scoutingathome/ Scouting At Home] - Scouting.org''' | ||
* '''[https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/safety-moments/digital-safety-and-online-scouting-activities/ Digital Safety for Scouting Activities]''' - Scouting.org. | |||
* '''[https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/parks-rec/visitors.html?deliveryName=USCDC_2067-DM25771 CDC Guidelines for Visiting Parks and Recreational Facilities]''' - Staying physically active is one of the best ways to keep your mind and body healthy. In many areas, people can visit parks, trails, and open spaces as a way to relieve stress, get some fresh air and vitamin D, stay active, and safely connect with others. | |||
=== Scouting Ireland === | |||
* [https://www.scouts.ie/Covid-19/ Scouting Ireland COVID-19 resources] | |||
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== 2020 Social Media Recruitment == | == 2020 Social Media Recruitment == | ||
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2020 is the year to turn life's lemons into lemonade! | 2020 is the year to turn life's lemons into lemonade! | ||
* [[Recruitment Resources (Boy Scouts of America)]] - 100+ Social Media Recruitment Resources for 2020! | * [[Recruitment Resources (Boy Scouts of America)]] - 100+ Social Media Recruitment Resources for 2020! | ||
== Virtual Meetings == | == Virtual Meetings == | ||
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=== Tips for Video Conferencing === | === Tips for Video Conferencing === | ||
[[Image:ScoutMeeting.jpg|thumb|right]] | |||
TIPS FOR SCOUT VIDEO CONFERENCE | TIPS FOR SCOUT VIDEO CONFERENCE | ||
Some tips for video conferencing in larger groups include the following: | Some tips for video conferencing in larger groups include the following: | ||
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* '''[[Scout Service From Home]]''' - List of 10 Awesome ways to do your [[Good Turn Daily]] safely from home during Covid-19. During a global pandemic - scouting service is more urgently needed! | * '''[[Scout Service From Home]]''' - List of 10 Awesome ways to do your [[Good Turn Daily]] safely from home during Covid-19. During a global pandemic - scouting service is more urgently needed! | ||
== International Scout Spirit Award == | === International Scout Spirit Award === | ||
* '''[https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/international/pdf/130-044_WB.pdf International Scout Spirit Award]''' - Scouts BSA - The International Spirit Award is a temporary emblem that is awarded to registered Scouts and Scouters who have completed the necessary requirements, have gained a greater knowledge of international Scouting, and have developed a greater appreciation and awareness of different cultures and countries. This award serves as a replacement for, and therefore eliminates, the International Activity emblem and the Youth Exchange emblem. The International Spirit Award emblem is $4.00 each and is purchased from the International Department. | * '''[https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/international/pdf/130-044_WB.pdf International Scout Spirit Award]''' - Scouts BSA - The International Spirit Award is a temporary emblem that is awarded to registered Scouts and Scouters who have completed the necessary requirements, have gained a greater knowledge of international Scouting, and have developed a greater appreciation and awareness of different cultures and countries. This award serves as a replacement for, and therefore eliminates, the International Activity emblem and the Youth Exchange emblem. The International Spirit Award emblem is $4.00 each and is purchased from the International Department. | ||
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* Very Scout must pitch a tent in their own backyard. Then they connect by Zoom / Social Media / or other edevice to share camp stories or what they cooked for dinner. In the morning they can then jointly work one of the many other activities listed here. | * Very Scout must pitch a tent in their own backyard. Then they connect by Zoom / Social Media / or other edevice to share camp stories or what they cooked for dinner. In the morning they can then jointly work one of the many other activities listed here. | ||
* Virtual Campsite Gateway : If you want to make a gateway with sticks, broom poles etc. please feel free. | |||
* Virtual campsite inspection. Judging for tent location, background, camp accessories and more. | * Virtual campsite inspection. Judging for tent location, background, camp accessories and more. | ||
* Who is your Camping Buddy? Parent, sibling, scout buddy, family pet, mascot, etc? | * Who is your Camping Buddy? Parent, sibling, scout buddy, family pet, mascot, etc? | ||
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* scout skills | * scout skills | ||
* family skits | * family skits | ||
== Virtual Patrol Yell == | |||
Have you noticed when everyone talks at once that your virtual meeting platforms gets wonky? | |||
Challenge each patrol to come up with the best ZOOM Patrol Yell. | |||
== [[2020 Virtual District Camporee]] == | == [[2020 Virtual District Camporee]] == | ||
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Over 100 ScoutCraft Videos to watch from home. Learn some fancy camping tricks and tips here: Knots, Lashings, Firebuilding, Navigation, Pioneering, | Over 100 ScoutCraft Videos to watch from home. Learn some fancy camping tricks and tips here: Knots, Lashings, Firebuilding, Navigation, Pioneering, | ||
* '''[https://troopresources.scouting.org/how-to-campcraft-skill-videos/?fbclid=IwAR19LhpbQDok2DjEuXmevF5JhQyaQwWTbganVZ2rq4XRNmiaYzfGjnqhcCQ Scoutcraft Videos Index]''' | * '''[https://troopresources.scouting.org/how-to-campcraft-skill-videos/?fbclid=IwAR19LhpbQDok2DjEuXmevF5JhQyaQwWTbganVZ2rq4XRNmiaYzfGjnqhcCQ Scoutcraft Videos Index]''' | ||
== Virtual Awards Ceremony == | |||
[[Image:SurvivedCovid-19.jpg|thumb|right]] | |||
Drop off the awards in wrapped packages on scout family doorstep. Then pull all the pack onto a zoom meeting and have each scout open his awards package one at a time. You then have a moment to say a good word about each one in front of his peers and parents. Do awards frequently - it is motivating for all. | |||
* '''[https://scoutmastercg.com/the-aims-and-methods-of-boy-scouting/ Advancement Recognition is one of the Six Methods of Scouting]''' : Recognition should NOT be delayed and should occur frequently! | |||
<blockquote><font color=blue><b> | |||
"Boy Scouting provides a series of surmountable obstacles and steps in overcoming them through the advancement method. The Boy Scout plans his advancement and progresses at his own pace as he meets each challenge. The Boy Scout is rewarded for each achievement, which helps him gain self-confidence. The steps in the advancement system help a Boy Scout grow in self-reliance and in the ability to help others."</font></b></blockquote> | |||
* Ask parents to prepare their scouts a special meal beforehand and dessert for afterwards (Virtual Meal/Refreshments) | |||
* have the leaders divide up the families in the Pack and do a mashup of porch drop off, car parade, and ding dong ditch. | |||
* Do this for awards only and wait until the next inperson pack/troop/crew meeting for rank advancement. | |||
* Put a special note inside and then porch delivery. | |||
* Note: Most Council scout shops are closed - put you can try to order online at : [https://www.scoutshop.org/ ScoutShop.org] - ScoutShop is here to support virtual scouting! | |||
* Create little 'pillow boxes' out of empty TP rolls and then added a fun sticker, name tag, and ribbon (para cord also worked great!). | |||
* For those with certificates I used paper towel rolls and did the same thing just in a larger way. | |||
* Make sure to sanitize hands before preparing them, before picking them up and taking them to the door step, sprayed them down with lysol, rang the door bell and backed away, then sanitized my hands again before getting into my vehicle. | |||
* Tape awards / certificates to frisbee - (Get them cheap at the dollar store) | |||
* Order party favors from Oriental Trading thinking and drop off a "party in a bag" with favors and awards! | |||
* Do something similar with scout neckerchiefs or class B shirts ("I Survived Covid-19") | |||
== More Zoom Meeting Games == | == More Zoom Meeting Games == | ||
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== Cub Scouts == | == Cub Scouts == | ||
[[Image:CovidKnot.jpg|right]] | [[Image:CovidKnot.jpg|thumb|right]] | ||
[[Image:KimsGame.jpg|thumb|right]] | |||
* Help the scouts make the new Covid Scout Knot (see diagrahm) | * Help the scouts make the new Covid Scout Knot (see diagrahm) | ||
* '''See also the Website : [https://cubscoutideas.com/ CubScoutIdeas.com]''' | * '''See also the Website : [https://cubscoutideas.com/ CubScoutIdeas.com]''' | ||
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* Game 3 : Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt | * Game 3 : Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt | ||
* Game 4 : Book Scavenger Hunt | * Game 4 : Book Scavenger Hunt | ||
* Game 5 : Scout Knot Scavenger Hunt : | |||
** First show me a shoelace and 3 sticks | |||
** now show me a clove hitch! | |||
** Now show me a tripod lashing. | |||
=== Cooking for Cubs === | === Cooking for Cubs === | ||
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== Scouts BSA == | == Scouts BSA == | ||
* [https://vhcbsa.org/scout-bsa-and-venturing-thirty-day-challenges/ 30 Day Scouts BSA Challenge] - Verduga Hills Council | * [https://vhcbsa.org/scout-bsa-and-venturing-thirty-day-challenges/ 30 Day Scouts BSA Challenge] - Verduga Hills Council | ||
* [http://www.kahoot.com Kahoot.com] to teach scout skills, virtual trivia. Kids are doing this in school; encourage your children to join | |||
** Essentially a trivia / question system that has a live feed of the questions. Then the scouts answer on their device / browswer. | |||
=== Merit Badge Activities === | === Merit Badge Activities === | ||
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=== Covid-19 Merit Badge Work === | === Covid-19 Merit Badge Work === | ||
[[Image:FirstAidMeritBadge.jpg|thumb|right]] | |||
# '''[[First Aid Merit Badge Activity Planner|First Aid Merit Badge]]''' - Req #4: <font color=blue><b>"Explain the universal precautions as applied to the transmission of infections. Discuss the ways you should protect yourself and the victim while administering first aid."</font></b> | |||
# '''Citizenship in the World''': (Required for Eagle) - some scouts may be fascinated to track the evolving news developments of Covid-19 Virus and different parts of the world. | # '''Citizenship in the World''': (Required for Eagle) - some scouts may be fascinated to track the evolving news developments of Covid-19 Virus and different parts of the world. | ||
# '''Emergency Preparedness MB''': (Required for Eagle) How is your family faring in the current health pandemic? If this pandemic goes another 6 months, what do you need to prepare? | # '''Emergency Preparedness MB''': (Required for Eagle) How is your family faring in the current health pandemic? If this pandemic goes another 6 months, what do you need to prepare? | ||
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* FreeConferenceCall.com | * FreeConferenceCall.com | ||
* Discord | * Discord | ||
* Wire.com | |||
* Different Jitsi instances, for example https://meet.jit.si/ | |||
=== Virtual Unit Recruitment === | === Virtual Unit Recruitment === | ||
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* '''[[Scout Promise]]''' - Key phrase of the scout promise, but varies by program - WSOM Requirements. | * '''[[Scout Promise]]''' - Key phrase of the scout promise, but varies by program - WSOM Requirements. | ||
* '''[[Duty to God (Scout Oath)]]''' - general term meaning to practice your religious duty. | * '''[[Duty to God (Scout Oath)]]''' - general term meaning to practice your religious duty. | ||
* '''[[Duty to God (Stories)]]''' - Program ideas for Chaplains and [[Chaplain's Aide | * '''[[Duty to God (Stories)]]''' - Program ideas for Chaplains and [[Chaplain's Aide]]s. | ||
* '''[[Religious Emblems Program| Duty to God (Religious Awards)]]''' - See [[Religious Emblems Program]]. | * '''[[Religious Emblems Program| Duty to God (Religious Awards)]]''' - See [[Religious Emblems Program]]. | ||
* '''[[Duty to God (BSA National Award)]]''' - | * '''[[Duty to God (BSA National Award)]]''' - | ||
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''And This too shall pass!'' | ''And This too shall pass!'' | ||
Plan now for what | Plan now for what super activity you will do as a patrol when quarantine ends. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
[[Image:ScoutAtHomeMBC.png|right]] | |||
* See also the BryanOnScouting Blog for more Covid-19 Scouting ideas. (Sadly we cannot link to Scouting blogs from here!) | * See also the BryanOnScouting Blog for more Covid-19 Scouting ideas. (Sadly we cannot link to Scouting blogs from here!) | ||
* [http://scoutshare.org/Resources/Articles/category/remote-scouting ScoutShare - Remote Scouting Tips] - | * [http://scoutshare.org/Resources/Articles/category/remote-scouting ScoutShare - Remote Scouting Tips] - | ||
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[[Category:Patrol Activity]] | [[Category:Patrol Activity]] | ||
[[Category:Scouts BSA]] | [[Category:Scouts BSA]] | ||
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