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Scouts Go Solar

On this page you will find detailed information about training and teaching materials regarding solar energy.

Solar Ambassadors

Solar Ambassador Training for Scout Leaders

Our solar training takes place in a different region of the world each year, for Scout leaders from different countries in that region. For 2023, there were for once two trainings, in Africa and Latin America. For 2024, the training will be in the Asia-Pacific region. The future Solar Ambassadors will not only learn how to use solar energy and understand solar technology but will also receive strategic input on how to implement Scouts go Solar in their local Scout organizations.

Future trainings

  • Beginning of May 2024 in Thailand

Application

Applicants need the support of their national scout organization. If you are interested, please contact the project manager Martin Wanner directly.

Solar training course for Swiss scout leaders

As part of Scouts go Solar Switzerland, a weekend course for scout leaders from Switzerland will take place in spring.

If you are interested, please contact the project leader Martin Wanner directly.

Contact

Solar energy teaching material

Didactic solar energy teaching material for Scouts go Solar can be found here:

Solar Energy Handbook for Youth Group Leaders

This handbook contains background information on solar energy and a few ideas for possible group activities.

Solar Energy Handbook (English)

A practical handbook for solar activities with youth groups.

Manuel de l'énergie solaire (Français)

Un manuel pratique pour des activités solaires avec des groupes des jeunes.

Manual de energia solar (Español)

Una guia para maestros y lideres juveniles.

Manual de energia solar (Português)

Um manual prático para actividades solares com grupos de jovens.

In addition, there is a workbook on solar technology activities and a quiz:

These documents are open source. Please contact us via via email if you would like to amend or translate a document.

LED Scout Smartlamp – Solar lamp for do-it-yourself installation

Do it yourself! Build your own solar lamp with the following instructions:

Order a modular system at: smartlamp@cuisinesolaire.com

Solar suitcase

Follow the construction manual to build your own solar suitcase. As a first step, have a look at the material list. A good accessory for a solar suitcase could be a solar campfire (see below).

Solar campfire

Build your own sun-powered campfire, which you can use in various situations: For example, as an indoor campfire, as an alternative campfire when open fire is banned, or as a cooling fan in tropical regions.

It is best combined with a solar suitcase (see above).

Solar Art Disc Manual

The solar turntable is a great tool for an information stand and a great activity for children.

Sun & Fun Park Guide

Sun & Fun-Park is an activity for young and old. The games need very little to no instruction and support.

It offers a good introduction to the topic of solar energy and is also suitable for promotional events.

Scout Leader Starter Kit

The starter kit for group leaders is part of the solar training at the KISC. The material list and the manual can be interesting for anyone who organizes activities or experiments for groups.

Solar Center Box

Here you will find a list of materials for various activities. It is an extended starter kit with even more possibilities, but not so mobile activities.

Links

“bright ideas” on the EcoBlog

Read about our summer training at the Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC)

wave.greenpeace.org

More background information on the Greenpeace platfrom WAVE

Partners

Scouts go Solar is a joint project of Solafrica and the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), whereas the starting phase has also been supported by Greenpeace.

We are in close cooperation with different national scout organizations and the Kandersteg International Scout Center (KISC).

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