6:00 Coming In Activity

Copy a number of the "What is wrong" sheets and the BS have to spot what is wrong!

6:05 Opening Ceremony and notices

6:10 Chat about the theme of Home Safety

6:15 Game

Label one end of the hall SAFE and the other DANGER. The BS stand in the centre of the hall. The leader calls out a statement eg: I am going to play on the stairs. The BS have to decide if this is SAFE or DANGEROUS and run to the correct wall. Keep the questions simple.

I am going to cut up an apple I am going to ask mum for a warm drink

I am going to play with matches I am going to look in the cupboard under the sink

I am going to play in the garage I will not climb on chairs

I will look after my brother / sister I will not torment the dog / cat

6:20 Craft – A safe house

Copy 2 sheets of paper per BS with an outline of a house with rooms inside, label one SAFE the other DANGEROUS. The BS have to cut pictures out of magazines (or catalogues) and stick them into the houses deciding which is safe and which is potentially dangerous

6:40 Games

Obstacle Course - In teams the BS have to negotiate an obstacle course.

Bandage game – BS have to bandage one member of their lodge using toilet paper. First to finish wins

6:55 Closing ceremony, prayer and notices.

7:00 Go home

A pack on Home Safety is available from:-

The Association of British Insurers

51 Gresham Street