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Be Happy Summer Camp 2024 – Week One, Activity Two – Community Challenge
The second activity of this year's Summer Camp will see your children earning their community badge. Connecting with people and the community is essential for wellbeing and helps us feel good. In this Community Challenge printable, we give children some ideas on how they can connect with and benefit their local community, can they choose and complete all three to earn their Community Badge? Or they could even challenge themselves to complete them all!
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Week One, Activity Two of the Be Happy Summer Camp: Community Challenge
The second activity of this year's Summer Camp focuses on earning the Community Badge. Engaging with people and contributing to the community are crucial factors for wellbeing, promoting a sense of connection and fulfilment.
About This Resource
Our Community Challenge printable provides children with a series of activities designed to help them connect with and benefit their local community. By participating, children not only earn their Community Badge but also learn the value of community engagement and how amazing it feels to help others!
How to Use
Children can choose three activities from the Community Challenge to complete and earn their Community Badge. For those looking for an extra challenge, they can aim to complete all the suggested activities!
Fun Ways to Earn the Community Badge
- Litter Picking: Encourage children to go litter picking on their next walk.
- Donate to a food bank: Why not encourage children to pick an item to donate to a food bank?
- Share a positive note: Write an uplifting note and leave it for a stranger to find!.
- Tidy a community space: Perhaps it's a bench that is looking a little worse for wear, or simply drying the swings on a wet park - clean a space for someone to use!
- Plus more - You can also encourage your children to come up with their own ideas and add them to the sheet!
Benefits
- Promotes Wellbeing: Engaging in community activities helps children feel connected and valued, boosting their overall mental health.
- Builds Empathy: Participating in acts of kindness helps to develop empathy and understanding.
- Encourages Responsibility: Completing tasks and helping others teaches children responsibility and the impact of their actions on the community.
- Strengthens Social Skills: Interacting with various community members enhances communication and social skills.
Why Use This Resource
- Educational Value: Provides a practical and structured way for children to learn about the importance of community involvement.
- Mental Health Benefits: Encourages activities that are proven to improve mood and reduce feelings of isolation.
- Community Building: Supports the development of a more connected and supportive local community.
- Holistic Development: Contributes to the social and emotional growth of children by promoting kindness and empathy.
Our Community Challenge printable is a valuable tool for teaching children the importance of community engagement. By completing the activities and earning their Community Badge, children not only contribute positively to their local area but also enhance their own mental wellbeing and social skills. Download now and inspire your children to make a difference!
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