Sand pictures
Have some dark paper, sand and glue available and let the Beavers create a sand picture
Camel race
The camel is known as the ship of the desert and is an ideally suited as a work animal and a form of transport. The large feet are able to travel across fine desert sand and its water store enables it to travel for many miles without water.
Arrange the Beavers into teams - they should form the camel shape by bending forwards and placing their hands in front of them on the floor. Palm tress (chairs) should be arranged and the race involves the Beavers weaving to the end of the hall and back. The first camel train to complete is the winner - but all the 'camels' must have all 4 'feet' on the floor.
Desert head-dresses
The sun is very strong in the desert and most people wear protection on their heads. You will be able to find pictures of this in travel brochures.
You need:
A oblong of material per Beavers (an old sheet would be ideal)
Some brightly coloured cord or rope in 50 cm lengths
2 elastic bands per Beavers
Give each Beavers 3 lengths of cord and using an elastic band fasten them together at one end.
Show the Beavers how to plait the cords and fasten at the other end with another elastic band
Let the Beavers decorate the material
Then secure the head-dress on the Beavers and let them wear them for the rest of the meeting
Desert Oasis
Have a green circle of card per Beavers on the floor - these are the oasis in the desert
The Beavers travel around the desert being careful to avoid the circles - when the sandstorm come (in the shape of a leader's whistle) the Beavers must seek shelter in an oasis.
Each time one circle is removed and the Beavers without an oasis is out
Desert rations
Devise a special drink - a fruit cocktail and make up an exotic name 'Cool camel Cocktail' perhaps?
