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We’ve found 534 activities:
What's in the stocking?
Use your senses and work with your team to guess what’s in the stocking.
20 mins
Indoors
Take on the chocolate mint face race challenge
Move the chocolate from your forehead to your mouth and see who can eat it first in this fun and messy game!
15 mins
Indoors
Moroccan veggie stew
Cook a simple one-pot vegetarian Moroccan stew that’s super tasty.
Supported by
Gas Distribution Networks
1 hr 30
Outdoors
Dutch oven cake
Cook a yummy cake in a Dutch oven that everyone can enjoy!
Supported by
Gas Distribution Networks
1 hr 30
Outdoors
Sausage and bean casserole
A tasty filling meal full of everyone’s favourites.
Supported by
Gas Distribution Networks
1 hr 30
Outdoors
Stylish squirrels
Be creative and craft your own Squirrel ears and tail for a woodland fashion runway.
45 mins
Indoors
We're going on a Squirrel Search
Inspired by the book, “We’re Going On A Bear Hunt”, explore the outdoors while trying to spot some squirrels.
30 mins
Outdoors
Tasty turkey dinner in a 'tater
Rustle up a delicious dinner with a twist, using a campfire and a potato.
1 hr 30
Outdoors
Write community thank you notes
Learn about acts of service, and say thank you to our loved ones and communities.
45 mins
Indoors
Go on a spooky rope walk
Be brave, test your senses and your memory, and go on a spooky rope trail.
45 mins
Indoors
Learn about different families
Celebrate Pride by learning about the great diversity of different families and make a colourful rainbow from natural objects.
1 hr
Outdoors
Someone like me
Explore different aspects of identity and how we all might have more in common than you might think with this thought-provoking activity.
20 mins
Indoors
Discover how Scouts have always helped
Travel back in time to explore how Scouts have supported refugees and how their empathy to those in need has made a difference.
30 mins
Indoors
Run a craft event to promote good mental health
Hold a craft and care event for the local community to spread awareness about mental health and wellbeing.
4 mins
Outdoors
Learn about what makes you happy
Explore different feelings and start a conversation about mental health with this simple activity.
30 mins
Indoors
Make welcoming messages
Send a welcoming message to young refugees and displaced children from around the world, to show them they are welcome in the UK.
1 hr
Indoors
Link those awards
Discover how all the top awards, the Young Leaders’ Scheme and Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) all work together
25 mins
Indoors
Plan your DofE Award activity choices
Discover how the activities you do or want to have a go at fit into the choices you have to make for your Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) journey
25 mins
Outdoors
Introduction to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Have a quick look into what the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is all about
20 mins
Indoors
Toss 'n' cross
Warm up and improve coordination with these simple ball games.
15 mins
At home
Try a tennis warm-up
Improve hand-eye coordination with this fun tennis ball game.
15 mins
At home
Not CO-ol
Find out what carbon monoxide is and where it comes from.
Supported by
Gas Distribution Networks
10 mins
Indoors
Make a picture from cold campfire ash
Become Pic-ash-o and get your hands dirty with an ash-y masterpiece, while learning about carbon monoxide along the way.
Supported by
Gas Distribution Networks
20 mins
Indoors
Learn about Holocaust Memorial Day
Observe Holocaust Memorial Day with this group art activity.
Supported by
Holocaust Memorial Day Trust
1 hr
Indoors
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