We’re excited to launch #BBatHOME a new programme concept to enable us to continue to engage our members with opportunities to learn, grow and discover through a balanced programme of activities in their own homes supported by their parents/carers.

Through this alternative programme we believe we will see…

• opportunities for all our members to engage in a fun and exciting programme of activities.
• children and young people getting into the Bible and having the opportunity to come to know Jesus for themselves.
• leaders continuing to engage with the BB family and build on the well-established relationships with children and young people and their parents/carers.
• The Boys’ Brigade sharing a positive message of hope by showing how we care for and support our members and their families.
• opportunities for children and young people to be recognised for their participation and achievements.
• engagement by non-members, recognising that this will be a difficult time for children and young people who are restricted in their activities.

We would encourage all leaders to read the Leaders Guidance, which provides more detail about what the #BBatHOME programme offers and will provide you with ideas about how you deliver the programme to members through their parents/carers.

Virtual Sessions NEW!– To support the #BBatHOME programme, we have been looking at ways for our leaders and young people to stay safely connected through ‘Virtual Sessions’ during this period. As such we now have some guidance for leaders on how to setup and host interactive virtual sessions with children & young people, in line with what is happening with schools and other youth organisations. Check out the ‘Staying Connected – Virtual Sessions’ guidance.

Get into the Activities

There will be a number of elements to the #BBatHOME programme including:

• Weekly Activity Packs – Week 3 available now (see below)
• Brigade-wide Competitions – Click here to find out more!
• Devotional & Thought for the Day Videos – Click here to view!

Weekly Activity Packs

Download the Weekly Activity Packs for each age group:

Week 3 – 6th to 12th April

• Anchors – for 4 to 8 year olds
• Juniors – for 8 to 11 year olds
• Company & Seniors – for 11+ years

Week 2 – 30th March to 5th April

• Anchors – for 4 to 8 year olds
• Juniors – for 8 to 11 year olds
• Company & Seniors – for 11+ years

Week 1 – 23rd to 29th March

• Anchors – for 4 to 8 year olds
• Juniors – for 8 to 11 year olds
• Company & Seniors – for 11+ years

The next Weekly Activity Packs will go online from 4pm on Friday 10th April.

Next Steps

• Read the Leaders Guidance
• Hold a meeting with leaders in your Company (by phone/video call)
• Decide how you will deliver #BBatHOME programme
• Get the programme out to members through their parents/carers
• Encourage engagement and share photos/video online using #BBatHOME
• Let us know how you get on!

BB’s Got Talent Competition

We’ve launched the first of our #BBatHOME competitions with BB’s Got Talent, an opportunity for children and young people to show off their talents, whether it is singing, dancing, playing an instrument, magic, comedy, a skill (i.e. circus, sports, etc) or anything else!

Click here to find out more about BB’s Got Talent!

Any Questions

If you have any questions you can get in touch with our Staff Team by emailing bbathome@boys-brigade.org.uk. We would also really value your feedback, so please get in touch to let us know how you get on using the programme.