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We’ve found 22 activities:
Marshmallow constellations
Discover the constellations in the night’s sky and make them out of a sweet treat to show everyone else.
40 mins
Indoors
It’s just banter
When does banter turn into bullying? Put yourself in someone else’s shoes with some character stories.
1 hr
Indoors
Yes, no, maybe
Use all of your senses to work out if someone’s telling the truth in this fast-paced game that develops critical thinking skills.
10 mins
Indoors
Play Scattergories
Can you think of something no one else can? Try it out with this quick alphabet icebreaker.
10 mins
Indoors
Learn about our Young Leaders’ Award Scheme
Explore what you need to do to earn your Young Leaders’ Award.
15 mins
Indoors
Introduction to the Young Leaders' Scheme
Have a quick look into what the Young Leaders’ Scheme is all about
10 mins
Indoors
Who said that?
Work together to figure out who said these famous quotes about leadership
15 mins
Indoors
My leadership experience
Share your experiences as a leader with your group by helping teach them something new
40 mins
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
Caring map
Put yourself in someone else’s shoes and make a visitor guide to your community.
2 hrs
Indoors
Virtual letter towers
Find objects around your home to spell out a word. Can you guess what everyone else’s words are?
10 mins
Online
GP yeS please
Become the Global Positioning Satellite system and show how it works by finding a lost group member.
10 mins
Indoors
Skills superstars
Use your amazing personality to teach someone else a skill that you love.
40 mins
Indoors
Market stall challenge
Get your creativity flowing and ‘sell’ your activity to everyone else. Why should they be excited about your idea?
1 hr
Indoors
Race to recycle
Learn how to recycle different items. What else can everyone do to help protect the environment?
10 mins
Indoors
The cartographer’s creation
Create a simple map of your local area to help someone else reach your favourite (or the most interesting) place.
30 mins
Outdoors
Throwing festivals
Throw and catch the question ball to share some facts about your favourite festival and learn about everyone else’s.
10 mins
Indoors
Lumpy bumpy name game
Learn and practise braille. Can you spell your name and read someone else’s?
25 mins
Indoors
Interacting with different communities
One way to understand a faith or culture is to step into someone else’s shoes and visit the place they practice it.
1 hr
Outdoors
Make cards from leftover wrapping paper
Figure out whether wrapping paper is recyclable, then save it from landfill by creating a card for someone else.
35 mins
Indoors
Spot your local landmarks
Learn about your local area by making a route, then navigating your way around with someone else’s directions.
1 hr
Outdoors
Grab it, bag it
See if you can pack your bag without taking someone else’s items. What do you need for different adventures?
30 mins
Indoors