New Elfin Activities Resource Launched - July 2008

Published on Monday July 28 2008

The new ‘Activities for Woodcraft Folk Elfin groups’ resource booklet is now available. The aim of this resource is to provide ideas in addressing a wide range of suitable themes and issues with 6 to 9 year olds in the Woodcraft Folk.

Woodcraft Folk Scotland secured funding from The Scottish Government through YouthLink Scotland to provide an updated resource of structured activities based on our aims and principles specifically for elfins. The activities were collated from past and present elfin leaders across the UK and are examples of what has worked well with actual elfin groups. The result is a sharing of ideas to help new and experienced leaders and helpers alike. The resource is designed to compliment the existing ‘Elfin Leader’s Handbook’.

The booklet is over 50 pages in full colour with 37 session plans arranged into 3 themes of ourselves, our natural world, and our global community. Each session includes an introductory game, an activity, and circle-time discussion points.

Contents: Introduction and welcome, A brief overview of the Woodcraft Folk, Safeguarding children, What you need, The session plans, Ourselves, Our natural world, Our global community, Resources, Blank session template, The next step, Contacts.

‘Activities for Woodcraft Folk Elfin groups’ is available from Woodcraft Folk Scotland for £20 including postage and packing.

To order please contact Fleur Gayet, Scottish officer, on 0141 304 5552 or send payment by cheque, made payable to ‘Woodcraft Folk Scotland’, to: Woodcraft Folk Scotland, Robert Owen House, 87 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 2EE. Please state your name, a contact email, number of copies required, and delivery address.