{"alias":"blogEntry","byline":"Graeme Hamilton, Deputy UK Chief Commissioner","standfirst":"","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EDid our post on \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/news/2020/june/three-amazing-things-you-re-doing-during-lockdown/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003E3 amazing things you\u2019re doing during lockdown\u003C/u\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/a\u003E fill you with inspiration? Did our \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/news/2020/june/three-more-amazing-things-you-re-doing-during-lockdown/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E3 more amazing things you\u2019re doing during lockdown\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/u\u003E\u003C/a\u003E give you even more ideas? Get ready to have your socks blown off, because we\u2019ve got even more methods for delivering Scouts at home for you. These activities are suitable for anyone to participate in and enjoy.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E1. Hogwarts escape \u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Eroom\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA Harry Potter movie marathon could definitely be one of the best ways to spend a weekend during lockdown, but the wizards over at the 16th Wyre Forest (St Michaels) \u0026amp; 6th Colwyn Bay Scout Troops have come up with a new and exciting way to visit our favourite wizarding world.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPutting a magical twist on a classic escape room, local leader Mark Atkinson created a Hogwarts themed virtual escape room for the group to take part in during their online section meeting.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENot only was this a hit with his Group, but he\u2019s now opened it up for everyone else to enjoy. The escape room has had a total of 2,666 participants from all over the world.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u2018I just wanted to say what a brilliant game the Hogwarts Escape was. I played it this morning and really enjoyed it. You have done so much hard work to make Scouts happen. The kids really need this at the moment. Big well done to you\u2019 \u2013 Mum of Sonny, aged 13\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf this sounds like something your Group might be interested in, find out more information \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.saintmichaelsscouts.org.uk/escape/\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u00A02. \u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHome Adventure Challenge\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Home Adventure Challenge has been created by South London Scouts, as a way to take part in lots of activities and earn a new and exciting badge. The challenge is made up of 30 zones and each zone has a list of activities or challenges to take part in. Originally aimed at Scouts in the South London area, this challenge is now open for everyone. If you\u2019d like to take part, find out more information \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://southlondonscouts.org.uk/welcome-our-members-area/programme/our-badges/home-adventures/home-adventure-challenge-awards\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Home Adventure Challenge Awards (South London Scouts)\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"gtmId","gtmClass":"gtmClass","image":"/media/6794/img_2494.jpg","width":960,"height":720,"altText":"","caption":"\u2018South London Scouts have done a fantastic job engaging all our young people with activities that can be done at home. Saffron has spent every weekend completing challenges towards her Home Adventure Challenges Awards and has loved every minute. It clearly doesn\u2019t replace meeting her friends, but it\u2019s been a huge help. Thanks guys, you really have delivered a superb resource for young people across South London!\u2019 \u2013 Dad of Saffron, aged 7","link":null},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"gtmId","gtmClass":"gtmClass","image":"/media/6795/img_2495-1.jpg","width":528,"height":960,"altText":"","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E3. The \u2018BIGG\u2019 challenge\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhat better way to cure any lockdown boredom than to take part in 19 different challenges? Origami, football juggling and creating your very own family tree are just some of the activities shared by Biggleswade Scouts and their leader, Lucy Cox. If you\u2019re struggling for some activity ideas, or are looking to try something that you haven\u2019t tried yet, then you can take a look at all 19 challenges \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cz7JoRQmaBs\u0026amp;fbclid=IwAR2CtYnfiSGzofeOdfiFQ426OBst6pzD9KPb21Ge2Q6GRSOFRmoIkIhbfj0\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u2018We all thought it was really good \u2013 there are great ideas for getting the Beavers involved at home. When we return to our meetings, these ideas will be very helpful in our planning our programme. Thank you for everyone involved. It was a brilliantly clear video and challenge pack.\u201D \u2013 Kelly, Beaver Leader\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EThere\u2019s nothing we like more than hearing from you about how you\u2019re delivering Scouts at home, so if your Group\u2019s been doing something exciting, please do let us know. You can tell us all about the brilliant things you\u2019re doing \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/f65d565180214f7d873582994af83844\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Ehere.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThank you \u2013 from all of us \u2013 for everything you\u2019re doing so young people can keep gaining skills for life.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":null,"pageType":null,"location":null,"versionDate":"01 June 2020","reviewDate":null,"furtherReading":[],"relatedLinks":[],"id":48518,"nodeName":"Another three amazing things you\u2019re doing during lockdown","title":"Another three amazing things you\u2019re doing during lockdown","type":"blogEntry","image":{"url":"/media/6803/img_2494.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1d9becd0e4ada60","caption":"IMG 2494","type":"jpg","size":93216,"width":960,"height":720,"altText":""},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Another three amazing things you\u2019re doing during lockdown","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"subHeader":"","browserTitle":null,"silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC80ODUxOCJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/news/2020/june/another-three-amazing-things-you-re-doing-during-lockdown/"}