One day we must come to see that peace is not merely a distant goal we seek, but that it is a means by which we arrive at that goal. We must pursue peaceful ends through peaceful means.
Fun & Games
This section contains links to Scout games and activities related to Peace.
If you would like to share a game or activity please contact us via email. We are especially interested in simple computer games and animations. You could even try designing something new!
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ScoutPAX An educational resource, ScoutPAX has been developed to support the planning and implementation of the Gifts for Peace. It contains basic information on the concept Gifts for Peace, how to plan projects, and includes activities, information on topical social issues and games to further develop lifeskills. |
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Join-in-Centenary activities 4 activity packs containing activities for different age ranges. Pack 2 is the 'Peace Pack' containing peace-related activities. |
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Messages for Peace Ideas on how to record messages for peace and examples of some of the messages created at the 21st World Scout Jamboree in the UK, 2007. |
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Building Peace Together A resource containing 12 workshops which have been conducted, and refined in successive Global Development Villages at World Scout Jamborees. It is one of the World Organization of the Scout Movement's contributions to the International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for the Children of the World. |
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Scouts of the World Award Guidelines Guidelines and activities, including activities related to peace. |
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Gifts for Peace Activity Kit 'Scouts et Guides de France' have developed a great activity kit to support the Gifts for Peace and Centenary year. Visit their website to download this kit (in French). |
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GAPP activities UK Scouts have developed the Global Awareness Partnership Project (GAPP) to engage young people in peer education on globalisation. Their website contains some great activities exploring issues such as health, justice, spending your money, the environment, landmines, refugees and mental health. Visit the website: GAPP website Direct link to activities: GAPP Activities |
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Our Right to Be Protected from Violence The United Nations Secretary General's Study on Violence against Children has developed two really great resources to use with young people aged 12-18 to help them to learn about these issues and including ideas for taking action against violence: 1. Our Right to Be Protected from Violence - Activities for learning and taking action for children and young people. 2. United Nations Secretary General's Study on Violence against Children - Adapted for Children and Young People. Download these resources from our related news story on scout.org |
