EXPLORER LEADERS

This page aims to give a range of ideas and resources for the busy Explorer Leader, please feel free to comment on the material here and to contribute ideas or details of activities that are popular with the Explorers in your Company.

SPECIAL NEEDS - below are help-sheets produced by the GB European Fellowship for those working with young people who require additional support. These sheets are in no way comprehensive but have been designed to give the non professional a simple guide and some practical help. If you require help-sheets on issues not listed, please inform GB HQ.

Asthma Dyslexia
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Dyspraxia
Autistic Spectrum Disorder - Aspergers Syndrome Epilepsy
Autistic Spectrum Disorder - Autism Hearing Impairment
Cerebral Palsy Language Impairment
Cystic Fibrosis Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
Developmental Delay Tourette Syndrome
Down Syndrome Visual Impairment
  • EXPLORER LEADERS' BLACKBOARD - news & views
  • CASHBACK: NEW GOVERNMENT SMALL GRANTS SCHEME LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT YOUTH GROUPS IN SCOTLAND - CashBack for Communities is a Scottish Government initiative that uses funds recovered from criminal activity to support positive activities for young people.

    GB in Scotland is part of the pilot scheme (in partnership with five other national, volunteer-led youth organisations) making GB Companies eligible to apply for funding to provide positive opportunities for Scotland's young people. Up to £1,000 to fund start-up costs and up to £2,000 for programme or activity costs . Don't miss out click on INFO to find out more.

  • MAY REMINDERS: see current info for more details
  • 31 May 2010 - GB HQ closed - public holiday
  • 'Children For Christ' ROMANIAN Summer Missions 2010 - apply now
  • JUNE REMINDERS: see current info for more details
  • 05 June 2010 - Train the Trainer: Dunblane FULLY BOOKED
  • 10 June 2010 - GB International Day of Prayer
  • 18 - 20 June 2010 - European Fellowship AGM Weekend: Larne, Northern Ireland
  • 25 June 2010 - President's Lunch: Glasgow
  • Summer Missions 2010 start
  • Well done to the winners and runners up of the Competitions on Saturday 27 March 2010- We hope everyone enjoyed their day!
  • National Bible Competition 1st Carluke Company National Junior Competition 1st Carluke Company Mar & Kellie Brigader Competition 2nd Inverness Company
  • PERSIL LIST: Persil have compiled a list of "33 things kids should do before they're 10", so just for fun we thought we'd put it here and you can help your Explorers tick off their list!

    (blackboard updated 25/05/10)

Below are some prayer, game, craft & "cooking" ideas suitable for Explorers, these will be added to on a regular basis. Just click on the link to open up a Word document with full instructions, suitable to print off for use in your Company. (See also; Junior Leader's Page, as some of the Junior ideas may be suitable for Explorers)
PRAYERS & WORSHIP IDEAS
As we bow our heads to pray.... Bless us Jesus as we pray....
Lord Jesus please be in our sight.... As we close our eyes to pray....
Gentle Jesus.... See the Leaders' Page - "Spiritual Resources" link for useful web links and publication suggestions.
GAMES

Squirrel or Bear and the Honeypot (same game, different name)

Soup or Christmas Pudding (same game, different name)

Traffic Lights Indoor Snowball Fight
Little Clown People to people
Puddles Sticky Buns
Are you ready, Mr Wolf? Shapes
What's the time, Mr Wolf? Grandmother's Footsteps
Toothbrushes & Germs
Do this. Do that. / Simon says ... Mr Frog
Torches Musical - Chairs / Bumps / Statues / Shapes / Numbers
Cat & Mouse Tig  
Have you got any games, sketches, quizzes or other activities that are popular with your Explorers, that you'd like to share? Please e-mail GB HQ using the link at the bottom of this page.
CRAFTS & PICTURES TO COLOUR
Decorative Paper Fan Craft Christmas Angel Picture
Paper Windmills Craft Christmas Tree Picture
Handprint Hedgehog  
Bunny Masks Easter craft Dressing up doll - EXPLORER

Pasta Angels Craft Christmas craft

Dressing up doll - JUNIOR

Rudolf Needs His Antlers Craft! Christmas craft

Dressing up doll - BRIGADER
Have you got any crafts, especially seasonal ones, (Christmas / Easter / Valentines day / Mothers or Fathers day), that are popular with your Explorers, and you'd like to share them? Please e-mail GB HQ using the link at the bottom of this page.

"COOKING"

Quantities will need to be adjusted according to group size

Babies in Blankets Popcorn
Smiley Faces Chocolate Apples
Traffic Light Biscuits Easter Nests
Top-Hats Christmas Wreaths
Fruity Smoothie   

 

(Page checked & updated 19/05/10)

 

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