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We’ve found 63 activities:
Become a mental health vlogger or blogger for a day
Share what you’ve learned to raise awareness and help others look after their wellbeing.
2 hrs
Indoors
Quiz your community
Share your knowledge of the crises which force children to flee their homes, and quiz your community to raise awareness.
30 mins
Indoors
See it, say it and spot the difference
Learn to see it, say it and sort it in this game of spot the difference and practice spotting changes in your surroundings.
Supported by
The Rail Industry
45 mins
Indoors
Mountain biking
Check out new tracks, trails, and terrain on two wheels.
2 hrs
Outdoors
Build a bottle boat
Learn some basic sailing terminology in this bottle-based, boat building bonanza.
Supported by
Trinity House
45 mins
Indoors
Land yachting
Ready or yacht, here we go – combining sailing and karting for a unique adventure.
1 hr
Outdoors
Pin the propeller on the powerboat
Learn what goes where on watercraft in this take on the classic party game.
Supported by
Trinity House
15 mins
Indoors
Windsurfing
Put your balance to the test and discover new surroundings on a specially-designed surf board with a sail.
Supported by
Royal Navy
1 hr
On water
Archery
Draw back your arrow then watch as it sails through the air. Will you reach the target?
1 hr
Outdoors
As quiet as a train
Can you sneak past the conductor and collect all the carriages without being heard?
Supported by
The Rail Industry
10 mins
Indoors
See it, say it, sorted
Is there something unusual going on? Learn when to speak up and tell someone that things aren’t right.
Supported by
The Rail Industry
30 mins
Indoors
Visit a local farm
Did you know that 70% of the UK is farmland? Plan a visit and discover what’s happening on a farm near you.
1 hr 5
Outdoors
Rain dodgers
Discover the different air masses that deliver our weather, and decide if you need your brolly or sunscreen!
Supported by
The Royal Air Force (RAF)
10 mins
Indoors
Make homemade weather stations
Build a weather station as you learn how to find a weather forecast and prepare for take off.
Supported by
The Royal Air Force (RAF)
1 hr 30
Indoors
Jail break
Help your teammates by directing their driver to the safe location.
1 hr 30
Outdoors
Perform to inform
Take to the stage and raise awareness of issues surrounding homelessness.
4 hrs
Indoors
Carbon conscious
Find out how lifestyle choices impact our planet and raise awareness in your local community.
4 hrs
Indoors
Hold a child friendly space event
Build a child-friendly space in your community and use it to raise awareness about refugees and displaced children.
4 hrs
Indoors
Vlog or blog for better mental health
Share your thoughts and experiences to raise awareness and share ideas about looking after your wellbeing.
4 hrs
Indoors
Bystander effect and first aid
Raise awareness of the bystander effect and first aid – don’t just walk on by.
1 hr
Indoors
Play Dragon Dodgeball
Transform into a human dragon and work together to protect your tail from your friends.
10 mins
Indoors
MOT check-up (motorcycle)
You may think your vehicle is perfect, but do the ministry of transport agree? Find our if your motorcycle will pass or fail.
30 mins
Outdoors
The road to the code
Crack the code and follow the trail around your local area, in this dot-dash flag-waving bash.
1 hr
Outdoors
Get SMART
Use the SMART acronym to nail down the perfect personal challenge and set yourself up for success.
30 mins
Indoors
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