We'd love every young member to sparkle this year - celebrations, performances and acts of kindness are all ways each one of us can shine. Check out our list of ideas and inspiration below to get you started. All of these can be in celebration of something special or just because!
Things to do
Religious / cultural celebrations
Hannukah, Diwali, Christmas, Di de los Muertos, moon celebrations, solstice celebrations,
Your shining lights
Celebrate someone who has inspired you, helped you, encouraged you
Make a small token for your shining light – a card, a trinket or an ornament
Host a thank you party
Learn about inspiring women in STEM, sport and beyond - International Day of the Girl / International Women's Day
Guiding shining lights
Celebrations within the unit - service awards, gold awards, etc
Unit anniversaries and members' special birthdays
Shine your own light to brighten someone's day
Volunteer / celebrate awareness days / choose a charity to support
Write a poem and share it with an audience
Perform a song about shining and sparkling e.g. Let It Shine, Diamonds
Make sparkly cards for friends and family to show you appreciate them
Acts of kindness in the community
Light up the Night
Theme a night around shining lights - campfires, sparkles, candles and relevant crafts, e.g. Candle holders, candle making
Use the power of our own shining sun, moon and stars
Sun printing
Learn about solar panels
Have a picnic
Learn about the solar system
Stargaze or visit a planetarium
Dress Up
Put on sparkly costumes and hold a disco, or a performance - e.g. dancing, talent show, panto, play
Create a Sparkle and Shine playlist for your event
Add some ‘bling’ by upcycling an old item of clothing to let it shine again!
Hold a fashion show.
Hold a special Sparklet and Shine event
