St Francis, 24/01/08

Chat about St Francis Patron Saint of Animals

Stencils of doves, other birds and animals. Magazines etc to make a large collage.

Game: Animals in the Ark

Beavers stand in circle and are named lion, monkey, tiger + elephant. When the animal name is called the Beavers run around the outside of the circle (clockwise) back to their own place. On the command ‘tide turns’ the Beavers turn and run in the opposite direction.

Craft: Animal magnets

Make up the animal faces (as templates) in foam-felt. Add a magnet.

Craft: Animal pegs

Make up the animal faces (as templates) in foam-felt. Then stick onto a wooden spring peg.

Game: Ladders

Sit the Beavers on chairs in 2 lines facing each other. Give the facing Beavers (in pairs) an animals name. Tell a story about all the characters named - as their name is said the Beavers stand up and run down the centre isle and back around to their place.

Losing Your Temper

(Hold up a hand axe for all to see.)

Scouts, I have in my hand a tool that helped the pioneers blaze a trail across our country. Many lives depended upon this instrument to protect, shelter, and feed them. The care and handling of the axe, of course, was given only to a very responsible individual, one who was certain to keep it sharp and clean, one who would know that placing the axe too close to a fire would heat up the metal and cause it to lose its temper, thus rendering it useless. Just as the group of pioneers depended upon the axe, so do the people in your life depend upon you as a

Scout. When you joined Scouting, it was you who promised to be an individual sharp of mind and clean of body, someone who could be entrusted with many responsibilities, including fire.

During your time in Scouting, you will undoubtedly be involved in an argument or some fiery discussion while on a campout. When things get out of hand, always try to remain calm and in control of yourself. If you become overheated in those situations and lose your temper, you’ll find yourself rendered as useless as that axe.

Scouting in 100 words

Scouting offers challenge and adventure to 400,000 young people and 100,000 adults across the UK. We do some pretty amazing things in Scouting, but for us, adventure is a way of life and not just an activity or expedition. Our Scouts grow in confidence by trying out new skills and stretching themselves. Whether it’s an Explorer trying out his French on an international trip or a Scout leading his Patrol for the first time, each time we challenge ourselves, it’s a step forward.  When a Scout stands up to a bully, or sticks up for what they believe in; that’s an adventure.

Pearls of Wisdom—Quotes from Baden-Powell

“Success in training the boy depends largely on the Scoutmaster’s own personal example.”