Welcome to the mad house!

Instructions
  • Set the scene, you have a number of new cubs starting next term and that you want them to help them to feel welcome on their first night
  • Ask the question to the cubs, what made you feel welcome? Note down the responses
  • Ask the question to the cubs, what made you nervous when you started? Note down the responses
  • Ask the question to the cubs, what could you do to make somebody feel welcome?
  • Then, set the task for cubs to come up with an activity which takes into account all of the above answers. This can be done individually, or as small groups.
  • THEN, LEAD this session when the new starters join. This is what achieves the award!
Prompting questions
  • As above questions

Section: Cubs

Duration: 45 mins

No. of Young People: Any

  • Pen
  • Paper
What next?
  • Reflect on what went well with the session and what could be done differently
  • Ask the new cub how they felt