Carol Singing at Local Hospital / Care Home

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Description

Take your section to a local care home to do some carol singing and to share gifts with those present.

This session will focus on welcoming the Squirrels and spreading some Christmas cheer by singing carols to the residents at The Rowans Care Home. The activities planned include a welcome song, a short walk, and the carol singing.

Resources

- List of Christmas carols to sing.
- Hi-visibility jackets for adults and Squirrels.
- Weather-appropriate clothing for Squirrels.
- Homemade Christmas cards for residents (previous weeks homework).

Instructions

Welcome and Introduction (10 minutes): Start with a welcome song to gather everyone together.

Discussion of meeting and goodbye song (10 minutes)

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Start with a welcome song to set a cheerful tone for the meeting.

Instructions:

Gather all Squirrels in a circle at the Scout Hut.
Introduce the welcome song (suggest using a familiar tune).
Sing the song together, encouraging the Squirrels to use actions if applicable.

Potential Risks:
Overexcited Behaviour - Monitor the group and remind Squirrels to be aware of their surroundings.
Slips, Trips and Falls - Ensure the area is clear of any hazards before starting.

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Singing Christmas Carols (30 minutes)

The main event! Singing songs to share Christmas joy with the residents.

Instructions:

Prepare a list of popular Christmas carols (e.g., Jingle Bells, We Wish You a Merry Christmas).
Encourage the Squirrels to sing clearly and joyfully, and to interact with the residents.
Consider bringing a small bell or tambourine to keep the beat.

Potential Risks:
Spreading aerosols while singing - Ensure to maintain sufficient space between Squirrels and volunteers.
Temperature - Cold Weather - Monitor the temperature and dress appropriately, recommending coats, hats, etc.

Tags

  • care home
  • Carol Singing
  • carols
  • christmas
  • christmas activity
  • entertainer
  • hospital
  • walk

Badge Links

  • Community Impact - Action
  • Community Impact - Identify
  • Community Impact - Learn
  • Community Impact - Plan
  • Community Impact - Tell
  • Entertainer - Dance
  • Entertainer - Instruments
  • Entertainer - Show
  • Entertainer - Songs
  • Skills - Song
  • Teamwork - Friend
  • Teamwork - Helpful
  • World - Activity
  • World - Do your best