The Girlguiding programme gives us lots to do with our units, but we’re always looking for new ways of doing things – or simply something a bit different for a change. On this page we are creating list of activities you can do in your unit meeting place and people you can invite to attend unit meetings to carry out an activity.
We will continue to add to this list when we come across something new. If you have any great ideas to share with other leaders, please contact us on resources@girlguidingleeds.org.uk and we’ll add it to the list.
Royal Navy Workshops (Guides & Rangers)
Hold an evening with the Royal Navy for either indoor or outdoor sessions of fun and challenging activities aimed at developing communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
For more information and to request a visit, please download the booking form here.
Dance Workshops – Hailey Black School of Dance (Rainbows & Brownies) [free]
Non-competitive dance school who focus on building confidence, keeping kids active and healthy and having lots of fun!
For more information contact Hailey on haileyblackdance@outlook.com or visit www.haileyblackschoolofdance.co.uk
Mobile Police Museum
Hear about the history of the police, gets hands on and try out activities including trying on uniforms, using a radio, fingerprinting and mugshots (printed out for girls to take home). Also offers a crown court experience.
www.themobilepolicemuseum.com
Teddy Bear Hospital (Rainbows & Brownies ) [Free]
Teddy Bear Hospital is a fun voluntary project run by students, working with young people. We aim to promote healthy living and alleviate concerns about hospitals and doctors through fun activities and play. The children have the opportunity to be doctors to their teddy bear patients.
Our team of volunteer students from the University of Leeds run health education workshops at primary schools, Beavers and Brownies groups across West Yorkshire. The workshops last for approximately an hour and consist of around six volunteer-led teaching stations that children rotate around. These cover a variety of health-related topics in fun and interactive ways, including CPR, surgery, anatomy, health eating and dentistry.
Contact us at tbh.leeds@gmail.com
Bricktopia – Lego Workshops [cost]
Lego Workshops with different activities with each section and the couple who run it are Cub and Scout leaders.
If you are interested in booking them for a session with your unit please click HERE for more information.
Wildlife Activities [free to download]
Go to https://www.wildlifewatch.org.uk/activities#nodeid to find over 150 activities some of which could be done in an indoors meeting, these include:
Bird feeder, bug hotel, insect hotel, nectar bar, hedgehog house, seed bombs, make your own binoculars, ice decorations, colouring sheets, Christmas bird wreath, leaf stack, animal masks, nature weaving, and nature mandala.
Funky Jives [cost]
On line or in person Funky Jives will get little ones moving and dancing!
https://funky-jives.class4kids.co.uk/
Host Guide Dogs [free – merchandising available to purchase, donations welcome]
The charity Guide Dogs will visit unit meetings to talk about how they train their dogs and what it’s like to be visually impaired. They already regularly visit units across Leeds and the girls learn a lot, as well as being able to make a fuss of the dogs!
Visit the website here. Please contact speakers@guidedogs.org.uk for further information.
Langlands Garden Centre [free]
They have visited Brownie meetings to do bulb planting with them (providing all the materials and equipment free of charge in exchange for a photo for their social media). Willing to visit any section units, but has talked to Brownies about garden design as inspiration for the Grow your Own badge.
General Email: sales@langlandsgardencentre.co.uk
Website/Online Shop: www.langlandsgardencentre.co.uk
Bee happy kids – Leeds [cost]
Events and activities, with special offers available to local community groups within Leeds. They run team building baking, build a bear and own a bouncy castle and mascot, as well as a number of fun activities from nerf wars, bake off, slime making and much more all at discount prices to suit local community groups budgets. All staff are enhanced DBS holders, as well as fully qualified and trained to high standards.
Contact Emma on 07557553992, beehappykidsleeds@gmail.com or visit their website beehappykids.uk
