{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EThe examples below show how logbook entries are usually looked at by the people checking them. They\u2019re not here to catch anyone out, but to show how different types of entries come across when they\u2019re reviewed.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ESome examples show entries that \u003Cstrong\u003Edon\u2019t include enough detail\u003C/strong\u003E and would be rejected. Others are mostly there, but would lead to \u003Cstrong\u003Efollow up questions \u003C/strong\u003Ebecause something isn\u2019t clear, doesn\u2019t quite fit, or needs more explanation. The good examples show the right level of detail, making it clear what was done, over what period, and what your role actually was.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EWhen you\u2019re writing your own logbook, imagine it\u2019s being read by someone who doesn\u2019t know you, your unit, or the activity. If they can\u2019t clearly see what you did and how it meets the requirements, they can\u2019t assume or fill in the gaps for you.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EUse these examples as a quick sense check before you submit. If your entry reads clearly and answers the obvious questions, you\u2019re much more likely to avoid delays or problems later on.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EInformation for recording ICV projects under certian requirements can be found below.\u003Cbr\u003EEach one will give you some information on how best to record the project in your logbook as well as some examples of log book entries.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ctable border=\u00221\u0022 style=\u0022border-collapse: collapse; width: 99.9724%; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgb(248, 202, 198); margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 99.1964%;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELog books that look like this would be automaticallly rejected.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003C/tbody\u003E\n\u003C/table\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ctable border=\u00221\u0022 style=\u0022border-collapse: collapse; width: 99.9724%; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgb(251, 238, 184); margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 99.1964%;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELog books like this would likely be rejected, but we would ask specific questions asking for more information.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003C/tbody\u003E\n\u003C/table\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ctable border=\u00221\u0022 style=\u0022border-collapse: collapse; width: 99.9724%; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgb(191, 237, 210); margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 99.1964%;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThese are good examples of log book entries for this project suggestion.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003C/tbody\u003E\n\u003C/table\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"Key","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAt each award level, there\u2019s an option to complete your ICV by running a set number of sessions for \u003Cstrong\u003Eyour own unit or another section\u003C/strong\u003E. 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Reflection, feedback from others, or changes you made as you went along all help demonstrate progression.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA simple way to do this is by listing the date of each session with a short explanation of what was planned and delivered, along with any key outcomes or personal reflections. This makes it easy for reviewers to see that the requirement\u2019s been met and that the ICV was more than a one off activity.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe following examples are based of real submissions to the Kings Scout Sign off process. 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Each week we looked at a different faith or belief and did activities such as researching it in small groups, creating posters, discussing beliefs and values, looking at festivals and traditions and comparing similarities and differences between faiths.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 142.222px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 100%; height: 142.222px;\u0022\u003EOver six Explorer Scout meetings, I organised and ran activities to explore different faiths and beliefs. Each week we looked at a different faith or belief and did activities such as researching it in small groups, creating posters, discussing beliefs and values, looking at festivals and traditions and comparing similarities and differences between faiths. I planned the sessions and led the discussions, encouraging Explorers to ask questions and reflect on how beliefs link to everyday life and Scout values.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 209.757px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 100%; height: 209.757px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EI planned and led activities including an international quiz on world Scouting, a cultural challenge where teams researched and presented different countries, teamwork games where Explorers had to communicate without speaking English to simulate language barriers and problem-solving activities based on global issues such as sustainability and the SDGs. The aim was to increase awareness of different cultures and encourage respect for global perspectives. Delivering these sessions developed my leadership, organisation, and communication skills while helping the Explorers better understand the wider world.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003C/tbody\u003E\n\u003C/table\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ctable border=\u00221\u0022 style=\u0022border-collapse: collapse; width: 99.9724%; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgb(191, 237, 210); height: 1680px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 18px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 99.1964%; height: 18px;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThese are great examples with plenty of detail\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 814px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 99.1964%; height: 814px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO22089760\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO22089760 BCX0\u0022\u003EI helped run two Beaver meetings that focused on international Scouting and Fairtrade, and this experience taught me a lot about responsibility, leadership, and planning for younger children.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO22089760\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO22089760 BCX0\u0022\u003EI first offered to organise these sessions during the previous school term, because I wanted the Beavers to have the chance to earn their International badge and learn more about the world in a fun way. The meetings took place on 1st July and 8th July 2016. Before the sessions, I had to risk assess the activities and make sure everything was safe and age appropriate. While planning the food tasting part, I also had to think carefully about allergies. One of the Beavers had coeliac disease, so I made sure all the food options were either gluten free or had safe alternatives. This made me realise how important inclusivity is, and how even small details can affect whether someone feels able to join in.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO22089760\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO22089760 BCX0\u0022\u003EI did the shopping for all the items we needed and helped plan out the structure of both evenings. The theme was Fairtrade and Scouting around the world, and I wanted the Beavers to learn something new while still enjoying themselves.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO22089760\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO22089760 BCX0\u0022\u003EI asked a few parents to help run different \u201Ccountry tables\u201D, where the Beavers could try small samples of food, learn about Fairtrade products. We looked at what Scouting uniforms and badges look like in another country. It was really interesting watching them notice similarities and differences between their uniforms and badges and ones from other parts of the world.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO22089760\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO22089760 BCX0\u0022\u003EDuring the meetings, we also played a game where the Beavers had to recognise flags from different countries, and we all practised saying simple words like \u201Chello\u201D and \u201Cgoodbye\u201D in other languages. I also taught them some games played by children their age in those countries. Seeing how excited they were made all the planning worth it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO22089760\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO22089760 BCX0\u0022\u003ELooking back, I think I developed a lot of skills through this experience. I learned how to organise activities for younger children, how to think ahead about safety and dietary needs, and how to communicate clearly with adults when asking for help. I also became more confident leading groups and explaining things. Most importantly, I realised how rewarding it is to help younger Scouts learn something new and see the world in a bigger way. This experience helped me grow as a young leader and made me even more motivated to keep supporting the Scouting community.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 270px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 99.1964%; height: 270px;\u0022\u003EAt my Cubs I ran two nights one about Lent. This consisted of 4 tables where the cubs would have different activities such as, the story of lent, food tasting (here they tasted traditional foods and then they learnt about why they eat these certain foods and what they represent), dreidel making ( here the cubs were provided with a dreidel template and then they learnt about the games that is played during Hannukah) and a word search (here they learnt about keywords that relate with Hannukah and then they learnt about their definitions). On the second night We learnt about Diwali by going over the story of the first Diwali, then learning about the different values of Diwali by watching a video and then quizzing the cubs about the values of Diwali and then they would act out the story of Diwali ( they did this by splitting into groups and then they would receive a scene card which could be use as inspiration) This allowed them to learn the story of Diwali.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 260px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 99.1964%; height: 260px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Col class=\u0022NumberListStyle1 SCXO115669974 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO115669974\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00222\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO115669974 BCX0\u0022\u003EDiwali Celebration night, helped to plan and deliver\u003Cspan\u003E activities\u0026nbsp;on the night\u0026nbsp;e.g\u0026nbsp;making Rangoli patterns and reading the story of Diwali\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO115669974\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00222\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00222\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO115669974 BCX0\u0022\u003EPlanned and delivered a Beavers around the world session, looking at how many beavers are around the world, different uniforms etc\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO115669974\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00223\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00222\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO115669974 BCX0\u0022\u003EDelivered an international themed Christmas party with Beavers. Looking at how Christmas is celebrated in different countries\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO115669974\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00224\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00222\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO115669974 BCX0\u0022\u003EDelivered and planned an international cooking night, helped to source ingredients and ran the activities during the night\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 318px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 99.1964%; height: 318px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO18748025\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO18748025 BCX0\u0022\u003EBefore the sessions, I made prompt cards with facts and flags to help the Scouts explore different countries. I also prepared a voting sheet, chose simple recipes based on their choices, gathered ingredients and completed a risk assessment for cooking. Week 1 \u2013 I led a discussion where Scouts shared facts about countries that they knew. Using prompt cards, I introduced new countries and encouraged them to think about food traditions. The group voted to make Mexican fajitas and French crepes for the next session. I recorded their choices and checked dietary needs.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO18748025\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO18748025 BCX0\u0022\u003EWeek 2 \u2013 I set up two cooking stations and gave the scouts, recipe sheets. Working in small teams, they chopped, mixed, cooked and tasted the dishes. We talked about the cultural backgrounds of each food. To finish, I taught them a Mexican game called the bean race, where they carried beans using a straw. The Scouts were engaged, competitive, and had great fun.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003C/tbody\u003E\n\u003C/table\u003E","label":"Organising Sessions for others"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EAn international camp is often one of the highlights of a Scout\u2019s journey. It\u2019s the kind of experience people remember for years, not just because of where it took place, but because of how it helped them grow and what they then bring back to support others.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EWhether your international experience happened in the UK or abroad, we want to hear about it. Use your logbook and presentation to really tell the story. Talk about what you enjoyed most, what you found challenging, and what you got involved in while you were there. 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This experience led to me developing last friendships, leadership skills and independence.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs a unit we did lots of activities in Korea ranging from traditional scout activities such as earning badges all the way to country specific historical landmarks. Sadly our experience was not what we expected due to weather and challenging circumstances but it was still an amazing experience due to how we reacted and planned to spend the rest of our time in country. 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In the Path phase, I joined an international patrol, hiking through stunning landscapes, cooking outdoors, and building camping skills. At the central camp near Stavanger, thousands of Scouts from across Europe gathered for workshops, games, and cultural exchanges. Activities ranged from pioneering and sustainability projects to music, dance, and team challenges. It was my first international Scouting event, and I embraced every moment\u2014making lasting friendships with Scouts from Portugal, Cyprus, and The Netherlands, many of whom I\u2019m still in touch with today. After my trip I delivered\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Epresentations\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;for the Beavers and Scouts in my group.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 99.1964%;\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO202352402 BCX0\u0022\u003EAttended Queensland International Jamboree, Australia. December 2024 \u2013 January 2025 (26 days). The role included being a team leader in charge of a group of\u0026nbsp; 14-17 year olds on the outward journey from the UK and return. I was responsible for their welfare, looking after their finances and safety whilst visiting other countries. On the outward journey we stopped in Malaysia to briefly experience a new culture.\u0026nbsp; I needed to carefully guide the group to select a safe eating establishment and remind them about looking after their property, particularly their mobile phones and money. During the jamboree I served on the logistics team who were all Australian, I was the only member from the UK. The opportunity enabled me to learn about language and the different names that are used in Australia for everyday products.\u0026nbsp; Working in logistics required good teamwork skills, for example communicating effectively and keeping good records of stock being signed in/out.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; My role was predominantly \u2018front of house\u2019, taking enquiries and resolving any issues. I was also in charge of making sure the team mess areas were stocked and replenished with water and snacks to keep the team hydrated and fed. The jamboree also enabled me to experience some of the local tourist sites including an island heritage site, going snorkelling, a glass bottom boat tour and a wildlife park. These were experiences made possible by volunteering at the jamboree. On my return I presented to my scout group on my experience using a\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003EPowerPoint\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;presentation, explained about badge swapping and brought along my souvenirs and unit clothing. I encouraged them to attend an international scouting event and answered their questions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 99.1964%;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO166540476\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO166540476 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO166540476 BCX0\u0022\u003EParticipating in the Explorers and Network trip to Ypres, Belgium was a powerful and deeply meaningful experience. Over three days, our group walked the 100km Van Ieper trail, tracing routes that passed through former battlefields, memorials, and quiet countryside shaped by the legacy of the First World War. 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The Swiss did not seem to have a rival to an OS map.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO182117492 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO182117492\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO182117492 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO182117492 BCX0\u0022\u003EOur challenges included getting to know a new person every day, learning about the (rare) Swiss language\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003ERomanche, and getting our faces painted as part of a Swiss festival.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO182117492 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO182117492\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO182117492 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO182117492 BCX0\u0022\u003EWe went as two groups, and our plan was to alternate members as we went along so everyone got to spend time together, but we discovered halfway through that this became problematic because of preference for certain transport methods, and physical walking ability, so we separated into two distinct groups.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO182117492 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO182117492\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO182117492 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO182117492 BCX0\u0022\u003EWalking in the Alps with some of my closest friends was definitely a highlight, along with experiencing local culture (such as National Switzerland Day) and swimming in the lakes we passed along the way. 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This became more difficult as the expedition progressed, but it was still an incredible experience.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO182117492 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO182117492\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO182117492 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO182117492 BCX0\u0022\u003EMy main takeaways were about how to plan an expedition: the timescales required, planning the route, where to stay, where to get food, etc. I put this into practice three years later when I went on a road trip with a couple of the\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO182117492 BCX0\u0022\u003Efriends who were with me on Explorer Belt round the NC500 in Scotland.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 100%;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003EI completed my explorer belt as part of Surrey\u2019s 2024 Explorer Belt programme over 10 Days between 13/08/2024 \u2013 23/08/2024, as a part of this we had to complete 1 major project and 10 minor projects that I have listed below:\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003EMajor project \u2013 What does it mean to be Swedish\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003EMinor projects \u2013\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E1. Visit a\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Eharbor\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;on the Baltic coast of Skane and find out about their fishing industry\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E2. Spend at least one night in a\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Evindskydd, find out how old it is and who owns and maintains it\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E3. Find out what\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Efrutisliv\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;means and what impact it has on people\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E4. Sketch a Swedish church and find out how regularly and how many people gather there\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E5. Osterland is famous for fruit growing, visit a farm and find out about what they grow and where they sell it\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E6. Invite a local person to have fika and learn about the Swedish culture of fika\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E7. Sketch and name ten types of flowers, plants, bushes or trees and find their Swedish translations\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E8. Visit a police or fire station and find out how the service differs from the UK\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E9.\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003ESurstumming,\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Ehumanskost,gravlax,\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Ekroppkaka,\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Epitepalt,\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Eblodkoru,\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Efiskbullar,\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Einlagd\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;sill and\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Ewallenbergate\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;are all types of Swedish foods, find out the ingredients of 3 and taste 2 of them\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E10. Swedish design is popular all over the world e.g. IKEA H\u0026amp;M Spotify.\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003EAsk a local person to tell you about a building or object designed by a Swedish designer that they are proud of. If possible, visit the building and make a sketch/take a photo\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003EI then helped with the training of participants for Surrey\u2019s 2025 Explorer Belt and been to both Explorer Belt training weekends for the 2025 Belt. I did my Explorer Belt as I wanted to test myself physically and mentally, and I also wanted to find out more about another culture by being surrounded by it.\u0026nbsp; I found Explorer Belt to be one of the hardest but best challenges I have ever done, it was both mentally and physically challenging with aspects of important life skills added into it, this includes: having to budget for multiple people, finding somewhere to sleep at night, finding something to eat and people to talk to complete our projects. \u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003EI believe I had an impact on my team as much as they had an impact on me, we had our differences which made it a challenge to agree on what we should be doing each day, but we worked together to find the solution. 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For requirement 2, I hosted 5 litter picking sessions across 5 weeks where the Scouts cleaned up the area around their meeting place. For requirement 3, I tasked the Scouts with giving me questions they want to ask their local MP regarding conservation, then I compiled the questions into one email, sent them to the local MP, and read the response to the Scouts at the next evening I was volunteering with them\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003C/tbody\u003E\n\u003C/table\u003E","label":"Work with a younger section to help them achieve a stage of their Community Impact Staged Activity Badge or their Environmental Conservation Activity Badge"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThis ICV focuses on organising and leading participation in JOTA\u2011JOTI for your own unit or another section. 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