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Activity Description: Learn the four parts of the World Thinking Day story by acting out a simple campfire-style story together.

Items Needed:

• The World Thinking Day Story
• Open space for simple movements
• (Optional) A pretend “campfire” made from pillows or paper

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 10–15 min):

1. Gather around the “campfire.” (2–3 min)
   • Sit in a circle and imagine a warm campfire in the center.
   • Tell the The World Thinking Day Story aloud.
2. Act out the four dates. (6–8 min)
   • When each date appears in the story, do a simple movement to help remember it:
     • 1926: A Special Day — clap once.
     • 1932: A Birthday Gift — pretend to hand a gift to a friend.
     • 1999: World Thinking Day — make a circle shape with your arms or hands.
     • 2027: “Our People” — point to yourself and then around to show everyone else.
3. Repeat the story with motions. (4–5 min)
   • Read the story again and all scouts do the motions at the right moments. They try to remember the motions without reminders.
4. (Optional) Play a quick memory game. (2–3 min)
   • Call out one of the four dates.
   • Youth show the matching motion as fast as they can.
5. Reflect together. (2–3 min)
   • Talk about how the story connects youth around the world.

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This activity does not meet any Scouting America Requirements

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