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We’ve found 499 activities:
Snorkelling
Grab your mask and snorkel and see what’s under the water. What will you spot?
2 hrs
In water
Heads, shoulders, knees and hooves
Learn all you need to know about equestrian anatomy with this well-known rhyme.
10 mins
Indoors
Under lock and key
Play the thief and evade the guard in this group game.
30 mins
Indoors
Learn to wash clothes by hand
Learn how to wash dirty clothes, but without a washing machine.
30 mins
Outdoors
Prepare to flare
Collect fuel, spark flames, and learn how to craft the perfect fire. Don’t forget to safely extinguish it too.
30 mins
Outdoors
Damper snakes
Make a tasty bread dough with this classic backwoods cooking recipe.
30 mins
Outdoors
Make pitta pocket pizzas
Whip up a quick and easy dinner on the embers of a fire with this tasty recipe.
20 mins
Outdoors
Billy can breakfast beans
Work together to make a tasty and filling breakfast using a billy can, some beans, and a fire.
20 mins
Outdoors
Part of the family
Host a The Jungle Book themed Scout’s Own to explore different types of families and what it means to be a part of them.
30 mins
Indoors
Little book of big ideas
Design your own notebook cover, and create a special place to write, draw, imagine, and dream.
45 mins
Indoors
Make a campfire biscuit
Learn how to make a fire for backwoods cooking by creating a ‘star fire’ on top of a biscuit.
1 hr 10
Outdoors
Go insect spotting
Head outdoors to explore the trees, leaves, butterflies and bugs waiting to be discovered.
1 hr
Outdoors
Pioneering
Build anything from a flagpole to a windmill: all you need is some rope, poles, your imagination, and a knowledge of knots and lashings.
1 hr
Outdoors
Snug as a bug
Everyone needs somewhere to call home, and invertebrates are no exception.
1 hr
Outdoors
Try a checkpoint challenge
Test your understanding of grid references by tackling this treasure hunt with a twist.
1 hr
Outdoors
Make some super slime
Explore the science behind slime by cooking up a batch of your own.
Supported by
Rolls-Royce
40 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
Get composting
Learn how to compost your food and garden waste.
20 mins
Indoors
Build a star fire
Learn how to build and light a star fire and enjoy its warmth.
40 mins
Indoors
Learn about the Countryside Code
Learn the Countryside Code in an interactive game to get you ready for the outdoors.
20 mins
Indoors
Camping
Camping is a great choice for nights away. Sleeping in a tent gives you the chance to connect with nature and build your independence.
Supported by
GO Outdoors
5 hrs
Outdoors
Learn about the water cycle
Play four fun games to learn about the water cycle, but if you want your team to win, you might need to get wet.
1 hr
Outdoors
Design plant label popsicle sticks
Design your own plant label and play a short game to test it out.
10 mins
Indoors
Campfires
Songs, stories, skits, and s’mores might feature, but what really makes a campfire special is the people around it.
1 hr
Outdoors
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