{"activityType":null,"activityCategory":"Activity","completionTime":"30","cost":"\u00A3","energy":"Focusing","equipmentList":[{"id":0,"name":null,"description":"Swiss Army Knife\u2122 (or a sharp blade / small folding saw.","type":"specific"},{"id":0,"name":null,"description":"Wooden stick, approximately 2-3cm in diameter and 20-30cm in length.","type":"specific"},{"id":0,"name":null,"description":"Small twig","type":"specific"},{"id":0,"name":null,"description":"Small footstool","type":"specific"},{"id":0,"name":null,"description":"G-clamp (optional)","type":"specific"},{"id":0,"name":null,"description":"Small 30cm ruler ","type":"specific"}],"adjustments":"\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETo make this craft easier, you could pre-cut the discs.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Times New Roman\u0027; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Times New Roman\u0027; color: #404040; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 191;\u0022\u003ETo make this craft harder, you could use thicker sticks to make larger spinning tops.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","firstProvidedBy":"","flexibilityStatement":"\u003Cp\u003EYou could use a G-clamp to hold the stick in place for those that are unable to use their feet to hold the stick. Alternately, an adult could hold the stick in place on a table, while the young person cuts the disc.\u003C/p\u003E","groupSize":"Individuals","guide":null,"meetsRequirements":[{"notes":"\u003Cp\u003EYou can choose any or all of these tools.\u003C/p\u003E","subRequirementsToQualify":0,"numberOfTimeToComplete":0,"subRequirements":null,"tips":null,"optional":false,"id":75649,"nodeName":null,"title":null,"type":"","image":null,"assets":null,"headerOptions":null,"searchDescription":null,"subHeader":null,"browserTitle":null,"silktide":null,"canonicalUrl":null},{"notes":null,"subRequirementsToQualify":0,"numberOfTimeToComplete":0,"subRequirements":null,"tips":null,"optional":false,"id":49259,"nodeName":null,"title":null,"type":"","image":null,"assets":null,"headerOptions":null,"searchDescription":null,"subHeader":null,"browserTitle":null,"silktide":null,"canonicalUrl":null}],"countsTowardsBadges":[{"title":"Outdoor","sections":["Scouts"],"supportedBy":null,"badgeType":{"id":39237,"name":"Challenge Award"},"activityTypes":[],"settings":[],"browserTitle":"Scouts Outdoor Challenge Award","url":"/scouts/awards/outdoor/","id":75639,"nodeName":"Outdoor","type":"badge","image":{"url":"/media/4449/challenge-sc-outdoors.png","caption":"Challenge Sc Outdoors","type":"png","size":6847,"width":303,"height":350,"altText":""},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Outdoor","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"searchDescription":"","subHeader":"","silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC83NTYzOSJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/scouts/awards/outdoor/"},{"title":"Survival Skills","sections":["Scouts"],"supportedBy":{"title":"Victorinox","logo":{"url":"/media/3770/victorinox.png?rxy=0.5057142857142857,0.44857142857142857\u0026width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1db82200d588130","caption":"Victorinox","type":"png","size":18583,"width":350,"height":350,"altText":"Victorinox Logo"},"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EWhy we work together\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESwiss Army Knives are synonymous with Scouting, a central part of every Scout\u2019s experience of the great outdoors. Together, Victorinox and The Scout Association share a commitment to ensure that young people have the information and guidance available to be able to use, maintain and care for a Swiss Army Knife properly and safely.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EVictorinox are thrilled to sponsor the Scout Survival Skills badge, supporting a range of activities to help leaders deliver this area of the programme to inspire every Scout to develop their outdoor survival skills and ensuring all Scouts will have the opportunity to learn responsible ownership of their outdoor kit.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"gtmId","gtmClass":"gtmClass","image":"/media/qskmg0g0/a-scout-chopping-firewood.jpg","width":6648,"height":4432,"altText":"A Scout in the forest whittling with a small knife","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EBadge and Resources\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA series of resources have been developed with Victorinox and Scout bush craft experts. It aims to give Scouts all the information and guidance they need when working towards their \u003Ca href=\u0022/scouts/activity-badges/survival-skills/\u0022 title=\u0022Survival Skills\u0022\u003EScout Survival Skills Activity Badge\u003C/a\u003E, including knife safety, how to build a fire and shelter from natural resources, administering emergency first aid and signalling for assistance in a survival situation.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EMake.Do.Share\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDuring our partnership with Victorinox, we have created some additional resources which have featured in issues of our Partnerships Magazine, Make Do Share.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/3596/make-do-share-bow-drill.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Burning ambitions (Make Do Share)\u0022\u003EBurning ambitions\u003C/a\u003E: Learn the science of fire and how to create your own using a bow drill.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/3597/make-do-share-build-a-shelter.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Build your own shelter (Make Do Share)\u0022\u003EBuild your own shelter\u003C/a\u003E: Erect your own A-frame structure from the foliage you find on the forest floor.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/3602/make-do-share-survival-essentials-bingo.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Survival essentials bingo (Make Do Share)\u0022\u003ESurvival essentials bingo\u003C/a\u003E: See who can fill up their board first in this fun bingo game.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/4709/make-do-share-survival-scattergories.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Survival scattergories (Make Do Share)\u0022\u003ESurvival scattergories\u003C/a\u003E: This memory game will help you remember what you might need in a survival situation.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/6280/mds34-survival-sing-a-long-victorinox.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Survival singalong (Make Do Share)\u0022\u003ESurvival singalong\u003C/a\u003E: Make up a song to keep spirits high and improve your chances of survival.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/10589/mds-make-a-dip-using-foraged-ingredients.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Make a dip using foraged ingredients (Make Do Share)\u0022\u003EMake a foraged dip\u003C/a\u003E: This simple nettle and sorrel dip can be made using ingredients found in the wild.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/3601/make-do-share-sun-safely.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Sun safety (Make Do Share)\u0022\u003ESun safety\u003C/a\u003E: Scout Ambassador Steve Backshall shares his tips on protecting yourself from the potential dangers of hot environments.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Image top","cta":"Find out more about Victorinox","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe world of Victorinox dates back to the year 1884, when founder Karl Elsener opened a cutler\u2019s workshop in Ibach-Schwyz. His revolutionary idea of manufacturing a compact knife with an array of practical functions was a success: the Swiss Army Knife was born.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs customer needs and technologies have changed over the years, the legendary Swiss Army Knife has also evolved and is now available in a range of variants worldwide. Quality, functionality, innovation and iconic design have the highest priority at Victorinox, and this also applies to other product categories: household and professional knives, watches, travel gear, and fragrances.\u003C/p\u003E","link":{"name":"About Victorinox","id":null,"url":"https://www.victorinox.com/en-GB/All-about-Victorinox/cms/about-victorinox/","newWindow":false,"target":"_blank"},"colour":"#003982","title":"About Victorinox","image":"/media/dzcba2iw/vx_schnitzkids_ls8.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1da9d403ffd8ce0","imageFocus":"","imageId":79478,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]},{"items":[{"gridType":"imageWithLink","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/szpdzgod/survival-skills_sc_victorinox-02-01.png","width":334,"height":334,"altText":"A blue badge with a campfire and the Victorinox logo","caption":"","link":{"name":"Survival Skills","id":null,"url":"/scouts/activity-badges/survival-skills/","newWindow":false,"target":null}},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/scouts/activity-badges/survival-skills/\u0022 title=\u0022Survival Skills\u0022\u003ELearn more about the Survival Skills Activity Badge \u0026gt;\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"Get your badge from Scout Store","body":"","link":{"name":null,"id":null,"url":"https://shop.scouts.org.uk/leaders/scout-survival-skills-activity-badge-victorinox#selection.color=NULL\u0026selection.size=One%20Size","newWindow":false,"target":"_blank"},"colour":"#003982","title":"Scout Survival Skills Activity Badge","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Image top","cta":"Read the knife safety guide","body":"\u003Cp\u003EVictorinox helped us develop a reference guide to knife safety, knife law and knife maintenance.\u003C/p\u003E","link":{"name":"Knife safety leader resource","id":null,"url":"https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/3585/knife-safety-leader-resource.pdf","newWindow":false,"target":"_blank"},"colour":"#003982","title":"Knife Safety for Leaders","image":"/media/lw0pf0gs/vx_schnitzkids_ls6.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1da9d40515f0360","imageFocus":"","imageId":79479,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Image top","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EVictorinox has a care guide available to help look after your Swiss Army Knife correctly.\u003C/p\u003E","link":{"name":"Victorinox Care Tips","id":null,"url":"https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk//media/0y5jh3bl/victorinox-care-tips.pdf","newWindow":false,"target":null},"colour":"#003982","title":"Victorinox Care guide","image":"/media/bbza2lql/vx_schnitzkids_ls10.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1da9d40253a5aa0","imageFocus":"Centre","imageId":79476,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"Centre","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EVictorinox has developed a fun poster showing 9 knife safety rules everyone should follow. It\u0027s a great resource to use whenever you and your group take part in a knife skills session.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","link":{"name":"9 Knife Safety Rules","id":null,"url":"https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk//media/1fojk4hf/9-knife-safety-rules.pdf","newWindow":false,"target":null},"colour":"#003982","title":"9 Knife Safety Rules Poster","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EVictorinox has created a guide for their Swiss Army Knives explaining what tools are included and their functions.\u003C/p\u003E","link":{"name":"Victorinox Tool Guide","id":null,"url":"https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk//media/p2sndezo/victorinox-tool-guide.pdf","newWindow":false,"target":null},"colour":"#003982","title":"Victorinox Tool Guide","image":"/media/dpwdkcok/vx_schnitzkids_ls2.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1da9d407e8600f0","imageFocus":"","imageId":79483,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"url":"/supporters/victorinox/","externalUrl":null,"id":40317,"nodeName":"Victorinox","type":"sponsor","image":{"url":"/media/3770/victorinox.png","caption":"Victorinox","type":"png","size":18583,"width":350,"height":350,"altText":"Victorinox Logo"},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Victorinox","headerSubTitle":"Find out how Victorinox supports the Scout Survival Skills Activity Badge.","headerCta":"","headerCtaText":"","headerCtaLink":"","headerBackgroundColour":"003982","showSEOImage":true,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":[]},"searchDescription":"Find out how Victorinox support the Scout Survival Skills Activity Badge.","subHeader":"Find out how Victorinox support the Scout Survival Skills Activity Badge.","browserTitle":null,"silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC80MDMxNyJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/supporters/victorinox/"},"badgeType":{"id":39282,"name":"Activity"},"activityTypes":[],"settings":[],"browserTitle":"Scouts Survival Skills Activity Badge","url":"/scouts/activity-badges/survival-skills/","id":40804,"nodeName":"Survival Skills","type":"badge","image":{"url":"/media/szpdzgod/survival-skills_sc_victorinox-02-01.png","caption":"Activity Sc Survival Skills Victorinox (SEO Compatible)","type":"png","size":8978,"width":334,"height":334,"altText":"Scout Survival Skills badge - a round badge with a picture of a fire and the Victorinox logo"},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Survival Skills","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"searchDescription":"","subHeader":"","silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC80MDgwNCJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/scouts/activity-badges/survival-skills/"}],"outcome":[{"id":38391,"name":"Try new things","outcomeLabel":"Try new things","outcomeDescription":"Find it easier to meet new people, go to new places, and do new things."},{"id":38408,"name":"Develop skills","outcomeLabel":"Develop skills","outcomeDescription":"Gain a range of practical and modern skills for school, work, and your social life."}],"preparation":null,"preparationTime":"\u003C5","reflection":"\u003Cp\u003EThis activity was all about using knives to create something useful out of sticks. We worked on everyone\u2019s knife skills, and we learned how to be safe when using sharp objects, such as knives and saws. How did you find making the spinning top? What did you enjoy? What did you find difficult? How did you solve any problems you had?\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EUsing a knife safely can be a great skill to have. What are the dangers of using them and what did you do to stay safe? Can you think of other things we can make from wooden sticks using a knife? Is there anything else you could use a penknife for?\u003C/p\u003E","relatedActivities":null,"setting":[{"id":38384,"name":"At camp"},{"id":38381,"name":"Indoors"},{"id":38378,"name":"Outdoors"}],"supportedBy":{"title":"Victorinox","logo":{"url":"/media/3770/victorinox.png?rxy=0.5057142857142857,0.44857142857142857\u0026width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1db82200d588130","caption":"Victorinox","type":"png","size":18583,"width":350,"height":350,"altText":"Victorinox Logo"},"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EWhy we work together\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESwiss Army Knives are synonymous with Scouting, a central part of every Scout\u2019s experience of the great outdoors. Together, Victorinox and The Scout Association share a commitment to ensure that young people have the information and guidance available to be able to use, maintain and care for a Swiss Army Knife properly and safely.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EVictorinox are thrilled to sponsor the Scout Survival Skills badge, supporting a range of activities to help leaders deliver this area of the programme to inspire every Scout to develop their outdoor survival skills and ensuring all Scouts will have the opportunity to learn responsible ownership of their outdoor kit.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"gtmId","gtmClass":"gtmClass","image":"/media/qskmg0g0/a-scout-chopping-firewood.jpg","width":6648,"height":4432,"altText":"A Scout in the forest whittling with a small knife","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EBadge and Resources\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA series of resources have been developed with Victorinox and Scout bush craft experts. It aims to give Scouts all the information and guidance they need when working towards their \u003Ca href=\u0022/scouts/activity-badges/survival-skills/\u0022 title=\u0022Survival Skills\u0022\u003EScout Survival Skills Activity Badge\u003C/a\u003E, including knife safety, how to build a fire and shelter from natural resources, administering emergency first aid and signalling for assistance in a survival situation.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EMake.Do.Share\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDuring our partnership with Victorinox, we have created some additional resources which have featured in issues of our Partnerships Magazine, Make Do Share.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/3596/make-do-share-bow-drill.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Burning ambitions (Make Do Share)\u0022\u003EBurning ambitions\u003C/a\u003E: Learn the science of fire and how to create your own using a bow drill.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/3597/make-do-share-build-a-shelter.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Build your own shelter (Make Do Share)\u0022\u003EBuild your own shelter\u003C/a\u003E: Erect your own A-frame structure from the foliage you find on the forest floor.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/3602/make-do-share-survival-essentials-bingo.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Survival essentials bingo (Make Do Share)\u0022\u003ESurvival essentials bingo\u003C/a\u003E: See who can fill up their board first in this fun bingo game.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/4709/make-do-share-survival-scattergories.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Survival scattergories (Make Do Share)\u0022\u003ESurvival scattergories\u003C/a\u003E: This memory game will help you remember what you might need in a survival situation.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/6280/mds34-survival-sing-a-long-victorinox.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Survival singalong (Make Do Share)\u0022\u003ESurvival singalong\u003C/a\u003E: Make up a song to keep spirits high and improve your chances of survival.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/10589/mds-make-a-dip-using-foraged-ingredients.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Make a dip using foraged ingredients (Make Do Share)\u0022\u003EMake a foraged dip\u003C/a\u003E: This simple nettle and sorrel dip can be made using ingredients found in the wild.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/3601/make-do-share-sun-safely.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Sun safety (Make Do Share)\u0022\u003ESun safety\u003C/a\u003E: Scout Ambassador Steve Backshall shares his tips on protecting yourself from the potential dangers of hot environments.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Image top","cta":"Find out more about Victorinox","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe world of Victorinox dates back to the year 1884, when founder Karl Elsener opened a cutler\u2019s workshop in Ibach-Schwyz. His revolutionary idea of manufacturing a compact knife with an array of practical functions was a success: the Swiss Army Knife was born.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs customer needs and technologies have changed over the years, the legendary Swiss Army Knife has also evolved and is now available in a range of variants worldwide. Quality, functionality, innovation and iconic design have the highest priority at Victorinox, and this also applies to other product categories: household and professional knives, watches, travel gear, and fragrances.\u003C/p\u003E","link":{"name":"About Victorinox","id":null,"url":"https://www.victorinox.com/en-GB/All-about-Victorinox/cms/about-victorinox/","newWindow":false,"target":"_blank"},"colour":"#003982","title":"About Victorinox","image":"/media/dzcba2iw/vx_schnitzkids_ls8.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1da9d403ffd8ce0","imageFocus":"","imageId":79478,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]},{"items":[{"gridType":"imageWithLink","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/szpdzgod/survival-skills_sc_victorinox-02-01.png","width":334,"height":334,"altText":"A blue badge with a campfire and the Victorinox logo","caption":"","link":{"name":"Survival Skills","id":null,"url":"/scouts/activity-badges/survival-skills/","newWindow":false,"target":null}},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/scouts/activity-badges/survival-skills/\u0022 title=\u0022Survival Skills\u0022\u003ELearn more about the Survival Skills Activity Badge \u0026gt;\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"Get your badge from Scout Store","body":"","link":{"name":null,"id":null,"url":"https://shop.scouts.org.uk/leaders/scout-survival-skills-activity-badge-victorinox#selection.color=NULL\u0026selection.size=One%20Size","newWindow":false,"target":"_blank"},"colour":"#003982","title":"Scout Survival Skills Activity Badge","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Image top","cta":"Read the knife safety guide","body":"\u003Cp\u003EVictorinox helped us develop a reference guide to knife safety, knife law and knife maintenance.\u003C/p\u003E","link":{"name":"Knife safety leader resource","id":null,"url":"https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/3585/knife-safety-leader-resource.pdf","newWindow":false,"target":"_blank"},"colour":"#003982","title":"Knife Safety for Leaders","image":"/media/lw0pf0gs/vx_schnitzkids_ls6.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1da9d40515f0360","imageFocus":"","imageId":79479,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Image top","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EVictorinox has a care guide available to help look after your Swiss Army Knife correctly.\u003C/p\u003E","link":{"name":"Victorinox Care Tips","id":null,"url":"https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk//media/0y5jh3bl/victorinox-care-tips.pdf","newWindow":false,"target":null},"colour":"#003982","title":"Victorinox Care guide","image":"/media/bbza2lql/vx_schnitzkids_ls10.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1da9d40253a5aa0","imageFocus":"Centre","imageId":79476,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"Centre","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EVictorinox has developed a fun poster showing 9 knife safety rules everyone should follow. It\u0027s a great resource to use whenever you and your group take part in a knife skills session.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","link":{"name":"9 Knife Safety Rules","id":null,"url":"https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk//media/1fojk4hf/9-knife-safety-rules.pdf","newWindow":false,"target":null},"colour":"#003982","title":"9 Knife Safety Rules Poster","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EVictorinox has created a guide for their Swiss Army Knives explaining what tools are included and their functions.\u003C/p\u003E","link":{"name":"Victorinox Tool Guide","id":null,"url":"https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk//media/p2sndezo/victorinox-tool-guide.pdf","newWindow":false,"target":null},"colour":"#003982","title":"Victorinox Tool Guide","image":"/media/dpwdkcok/vx_schnitzkids_ls2.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1da9d407e8600f0","imageFocus":"","imageId":79483,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"url":"/supporters/victorinox/","externalUrl":null,"id":40317,"nodeName":"Victorinox","type":"sponsor","image":{"url":"/media/3770/victorinox.png","caption":"Victorinox","type":"png","size":18583,"width":350,"height":350,"altText":"Victorinox Logo"},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Victorinox","headerSubTitle":"Find out how Victorinox supports the Scout Survival Skills Activity Badge.","headerCta":"","headerCtaText":"","headerCtaLink":"","headerBackgroundColour":"003982","showSEOImage":true,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":[]},"searchDescription":"Find out how Victorinox support the Scout Survival Skills Activity Badge.","subHeader":"Find out how Victorinox support the Scout Survival Skills Activity Badge.","browserTitle":null,"silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC80MDMxNyJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/supporters/victorinox/"},"takingItFurther":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EIf you enjoyed this activity, try our other activities with \u003Ca href=\u0022/supporters/victorinox/\u0022 title=\u0022Victorinox\u0022\u003EVictorinox\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","whoIsItFor":"","youthShapedGuidance":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EYoung people could paint their spinning tops or make a board game to use them with.\u003C/p\u003E","activityTags":null,"roles":[{"id":38724,"name":"Section Teams"},{"id":38725,"name":"Young Leaders"},{"id":39240,"name":"Group Lead Volunteers"},{"id":39231,"name":"Helpers"}],"sections":[{"name":"Cubs","id":39274,"logo":"","colour":null,"ageRange":""},{"name":"Scouts","id":39275,"logo":"","colour":null,"ageRange":""},{"name":"Explorers","id":39276,"logo":"","colour":null,"ageRange":""},{"name":"Network","id":39277,"logo":"","colour":null,"ageRange":""}],"themes":null,"searchEngineDescription":"Have a go at making this simple spinning top from a wooden stick.","plannerTimeSlot":30.000000,"safetyAlerts":[{"title":"Sharp objects","alert":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETeach young people how to use sharp objects safely. Supervise them appropriately throughout. Store all sharp objects securely, out of the reach of young people. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E"}],"safetyAlert":"","safetyTags":[],"deliveryMethods":"","permitRequired":false,"scoutLedQualifications":[],"guidance":null,"aalaRequired":false,"externalQualifications":[],"exceptions":[],"listingVideoUrl":"","disableBasicSafetyChecklist":false,"likes":0,"activitiesAdditionalInfo":{"inclusivityStatement":"\u003Cp\u003EAll Scout activities should be \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/inclusion-and-diversity/supporting-those-with-additional-needs-and-neurodiversity/reasonable-adjustments/badges-and-awards/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Guidance on flexibility\u0022\u003Einclusive and accessible.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","standardSafetyAlert":"\u003Cp\u003EAll activities must be safely managed. You must complete a thorough \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/\u0022 title=\u0022Risk assessments\u0022\u003Erisk assessment\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and take appropriate steps to reduce risk. Use the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/staying-safe-safety-checklist/staying-safe-leaders/\u0022 title=\u0022Staying Safe - Leaders\u0022\u003Esafety checklist\u003C/a\u003E to help you plan and risk assess your activity. Always get\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/general-activity-guidance-a-z/approving-activities-guidance-for-lead-volunteers/\u0022 title=\u0022Approving Activities - Guidance for Lead Volunteers\u0022\u003Eapproval for the activity\u003C/a\u003E, and have suitable\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/planning-and-assessing-risk/guidance-for-supervision-of-activities/\u0022 title=\u0022Guidance for supervision of activities\u0022\u003Esupervision\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and an \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/intouch/\u0022 title=\u0022InTouch\u0022\u003EInTouch\u003C/a\u003E process.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou must run your activities in line with the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/safeguarding-code-of-conduct-for-adults-yellow-card/\u0022 title=\u0022Safeguarding Code of Conduct for Adults - Yellow Card\u0022\u003ESafeguarding Code of Conduct for Adults (Yellow Card)\u003C/a\u003E and report any concerns to the UK HQ Safeguarding Team.\u003C/p\u003E","basicChecklist":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EComplete a \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/\u0022 title=\u0022Risk assessments\u0022\u003Erisk assessment\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHave the right \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/adult-to-young-people-ratios/\u0022 title=\u0022Adult to Young People ratios\u0022\u003Eratios\u003C/a\u003E of number of adults to provide suitable\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/planning-and-assessing-risk/guidance-for-supervision-of-activities/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Guidance for supervision of activities\u0022\u003Esupervision\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESet up an \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/intouch/\u0022 title=\u0022InTouch\u0022\u003EInTouch\u003C/a\u003E process\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/safe-scouting-and-emergency-procedures/\u0022 title=\u0022Safe Scouting and Emergency Procedures\u0022\u003EKnow what to do in an emergency\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EShare information with parents and carers with an\u003C/span\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/activity-information-form/\u0022 title=\u0022Activity information form\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eactivity information\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E form\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGet \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/general-activity-guidance-a-z/approving-activities-guidance-for-lead-volunteers/\u0022 title=\u0022Approving Activities - Guidance for Lead Volunteers\u0022\u003Eapproval from your Lead Volunteer.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","scoutLedAvailable":"\u003Cp\u003EThis activity can be led by you or someone else in Scouts:\u003C/p\u003E","permitRequired":"\u003Cp\u003EThe activity leader must have an \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/activity-permit-scheme/adventurous-activity-permit-scheme/\u0022 title=\u0022Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme\u0022\u003Eadventurous activities permit\u003C/a\u003E with the right level and permissions for your group.\u003C/p\u003E","externallyLedAvailable":"\u003Cp\u003EYou can go to a centre or use an activity leader who\u0027s not part of Scouts:\u003C/p\u003E","aalaRequired":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.hse.gov.uk/aala/index.htm\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022AALA licence\u0022\u003EAn AALA licence is required\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","aalaExempt":"\u003Cp\u003EIf the provider is exempt from the AALA licence.\u003C/p\u003E","publicLiabilityInsurance":"\u003Cp\u003EThe provider must have public liability insurance.\u003C/p\u003E","actvityLink":"/activities/"},"duration":30,"instructions":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3 class=\u0022MsoBodyText\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBefore you begin\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003C!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EUse the \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022MsoHyperlink\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/safety-checklist-cards/safety-checklists-for-team-members/\u0022 title=\u0022Staying Safe - Leaders\u0022\u003Esafety checklist\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E to help you plan and risk assess your activity. Take a look at our guidance to help you carry out your \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022MsoHyperlink\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/\u0022 title=\u0022Risk assessments\u0022\u003Erisk assessment\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E, including examples.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EMake sure all young people and adults involved in the activity know how to take part safely.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EMake sure you\u2019ll have enough adult helpers. You may need some parents and carers to help if you\u2019re short of helpers.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null},{"type":"fullWidth","areas":[{"items":[{"value":"https://www.youtube.com/embed/WaI-4IXVPjs?si=svhG93TlKazCDfLw","gridType":"embed","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null},{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3 class=\u0022MsoBodyText\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPlanning and setting up this activity\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other;\u0022\u003EKnives are an important tool for a survival situation and can be versatile if you know how to use them safely and properly. Take the time to read and understand the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\u0022color: #006ddf;\u0022\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/scout-knife-safety-guidance/\u0022 title=\u0022Scout Knife Safety Guidance\u0022\u003EScout knife safety guidance\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E. You can \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/example-risk-assessments/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Example risk assessments\u0022\u003Euse our example risk assessment\u003C/a\u003E as a starting point for your own.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022color: #404040; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other;\u0022\u003EA small folding knife that has a blade fewer than three inches long is suitable for a lot of different survival uses. You may need to use a knife with a larger (or fixed) blade for some activities. You should follow\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\u0022color: #006ddf;\u0022\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022http://www.gov.uk/buying-carrying-knives\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Buying and carrying knives\u0022\u003Ethe law\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E, only use them when needed, never carry them in a public place, and always store them securely and out of view. You must be aware of\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\u0022color: #006ddf;\u0022\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http://www.gov.uk/buying-carrying-knives\u0022 title=\u0022UK knife law\u0022\u003EUK knife law\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E before buying, using, or carrying a knife.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022color: #404040; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; background: white; mso-background-themecolor: background1; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other;\u0022\u003EYoung people must be closely supervised by adults when knives are used.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null},{"type":"fullWidth","areas":[{"items":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoBodyText\u0022\u003EIt\u2019s important to keep the people around you safe when you\u2019re using a knife. You\u2019ll need to create a \u2018safe zone\u2019 around the person using the knife. A safe zone is free from people and obstacles.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoBodyText\u0022\u003E\u003C!-- [if gte vml 1]\u003E\u003Cv:shape id=\u0022Ink_x0020_3\u0022 o:spid=\u0022_x0000_s1026\u0022\n style=\u0027position:absolute;margin-left:230.85pt;margin-top:8.6pt;width:2.9pt;\n height:5.35pt;z-index:251659776;visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square;\n mso-wrap-distance-left:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-top:0;mso-wrap-distance-right:9pt;\n mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;mso-position-horizontal:absolute;\n mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical:absolute;\n mso-position-vertical-relative:text\u0027 coordorigin=\u00221\u0022 coordsize=\u00221,10\u0022 path=\u0022m1,9c1,5,1,3,1,e\u0022\n filled=\u0022f\u0022 strokecolor=\u0022white\u0022 strokeweight=\u00222mm\u0022\u003E\n \u003Cv:stroke opacity=\u002221845f\u0022 endcap=\u0022square\u0022/\u003E\n \u003Cv:path shadowok=\u0022f\u0022 o:extrusionok=\u0022f\u0022 fillok=\u0022f\u0022 insetpenok=\u0022f\u0022/\u003E\n \u003Co:lock v:ext=\u0022edit\u0022 rotation=\u0022t\u0022 aspectratio=\u0022t\u0022 verticies=\u0022t\u0022 text=\u0022t\u0022\n  shapetype=\u0022t\u0022/\u003E\n \u003Co:ink i=\u0022AF4dAgwYARBYz1SK5pfFT48G\u002BLrS4ZsiAxNIFET///8HRWRHAUbIAVcJAAAABQILZBkYMgqBx///\nD4DH//8PMwqBx///D4DH//8PChMDgpSC\u002Bb76CgARIOCry7ukidoB\n\u0022 annotation=\u0022t\u0022/\u003E\n\u003C/v:shape\u003E\u003C![endif]--\u003E\u003C!-- [if !vml]--\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022mso-ignore: vglayout; position: absolute; z-index: 251659776; margin-left: 463px; margin-top: 46px; width: 22px; height: 32px;\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg src=\u0022file:///C:\\Users\\JAMIE~1.WIL\\AppData\\Local\\Temp\\msohtmlclip1\\01\\clip_image001.png\u0022 alt=\u0022\u0022 width=\u002215\u0022 height=\u002221\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C!--[endif]--\u003EThe person leading the activity should remind everyone of the basics of using a knife safely:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELearn how to safely remove a knife from a sheath without cutting yourself.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EYou should hold a knife firmly but not too tightly.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EYour hand shouldn\u2019t be too far back or too far forward.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EYou should grip the knife, so that you can see some of the handle where it meets the blade.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf you\u2019re making small cuts or carvings, you can place your thumb on the back of the blade to give you more control.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIt\u2019s best to cut down towards the ground, with a wooden block or base to make it more stable.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake sure you\u2019re always cutting away from your body and keeping clear of your hands.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#ffe627","title":"Keeping safe while using knives","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null},{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EMaking the craft\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGather everyone in a circle and ask them if they know what a spinning top is. You could see if anyone has used one before. Tell everyone that they\u2019ll be making a spinning top out of a wooden stick and have a knife safety briefing\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEveryone should head outside and collect or bring in a long wooden stick, as well as some small twigs. The longer stick should be about 2-3cm in diameter (thickness) and 20-30cm in length. People could also collect these during the week and bring them to the meeting.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHave a knife safety briefing, using the information on this page and our knife safety guidance.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIn turns, each person should place their stick on a raised area, such as a small stool or wall. Make sure a small part of the stick is hanging over the edge of the footstool.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPlace one foot on to the foot stool and use it to hold the stick firmly in place.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUsing a penknife or a small saw, cut out small circle or disc from the long wooden stick.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUse the sharp blade of the penknife to carve a hole through the centre of the circle/disc.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUsing the penknife, cut a small twig about 4-5cm in length. Make sure you cut off any bits that are sticking out, such as small leaves or branches.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUsing the penknife, sharpen one end of the twig and then thread it through the hole in the wooden disc.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe spinning top\u2019s now finished. You could have competition to see whose can spin for the longest amount of time.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"ownerAuthor":null,"porRules":null,"id":80119,"nodeName":"Make a wooden spinning top","title":"Make a wooden spinning top","type":"activity","image":{"url":"/media/22keckfd/survival-skills_sc_victorinox-seo-01.png?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1dc0b6da521d170","caption":"Survival Skills Sc Victorinox SEO 01","type":"png","size":45660,"width":4000,"height":2250,"altText":"Scout Survival Skills badge - a round badge with a picture of a fire and the Victorinox logo"},"assets":[],"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Make a wooden spinning top","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"searchDescription":"Have a go at making this simple spinning top from a wooden stick.","subHeader":"Have a go at making this simple spinning top from a wooden stick.","browserTitle":null,"silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC84MDExOSJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/make-a-wooden-spinning-top/"}