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Play Sharky, Sharky
Will the fishes make it past the shark as they race across the space, or will they end up being caught as seaweed?
15 mins
At camp
Soft archery
Try this easy introduction to archery for younger Scouts.
1 hr 30
Indoors
Make your own graggers
Make noisemakers and explore the story behind the Jewish festival of Purim.
45 mins
Indoors
Adventure responsibly
Learn about how adventures can impact the environment and make some pledges to be more aware on your next adventure.
Supported by
Dacia
30 mins
Indoors
Build a mini paddle boat
Make a mini paddle boat and watch as kinetic energy powers it along.
Supported by
Royal Navy
45 mins
Indoors
Learn how tides work
Use this model to explore how the Earth’s Sun and Moon influence the tides
Supported by
Royal Navy
30 mins
Indoors
Make your own cork prints
Carve some cork print blocks and learn knife skills in this creative activity.
Supported by
Victorinox
45 mins
Indoors
Make your own marshmallow stick
Create your own marshmallow roasting stick while learning how to use a knife.
Supported by
Victorinox
45 mins
Outdoors
Try to carve a spoon
Carve your own spoon and learn how to use a knife.
Supported by
Victorinox
45 mins
Outdoors
Try to whittle a tent peg
Whittle your own tent peg and learn knife skills in this traditional scout activity.
Supported by
Victorinox
45 mins
Outdoors
Cook Nubs’ space noodles
Make some tasty space noodles, then try some exciting toppings!
45 mins
Indoors
Learn to build an altar fire
Try out a new fire building technique, then cook up a survival-style feast.
Supported by
Victorinox
2 hrs
Outdoors
Number five, skills for life
Learn the survival essentials needed on an outdoor adventure with a game of bingo.
Supported by
Victorinox
10 mins
Indoors
It’s a-sprout time
Watch a plant as it grows, making sure it has what it needs to thrive.
Supported by
Rolls-Royce
20 mins
Indoors
Pet care licence
Do you know how to look after a pet? Get all the questions right, and you’ll get your pet care licence.
Supported by
Pets at Home
1 hr
Indoors
Air pollution detectives
Explore air particulates in your local environment and look at how they can affect us.
1 hr
Outdoors
Campfire crisp
Boost your campfire cooking skills with this simple, but delicious, backwoods apple crumble.
50 mins
Outdoors
Nature detective
Love the outdoors and discover local wildlife as a nature detective.
30 mins
Outdoors
Running a campfire event
Learn how to build and light a campfire, then sing campfire songs, to give everyone a warm welcome to a Scouts tradition.
45 mins
Outdoors
Den building
Work with your friends to make a strong and interesting den from natural materials. What will you create?
1 hr
Outdoors
Nature hunt
Do you need an extra excuse for a walk in nature? Turn a stroll into a super scavenger hunt to get in touch with the natural world.
50 mins
Outdoors
Play Giants, Wizards and Elves
Try this magical version of rock, paper, scissors.
10 mins
Indoors
Play Escape The Jail
Get active and use teamwork and tactics to win in this wide game.
15 mins
Outdoors
Nest raiders
Pretend to be a jay bird, and steal tokens from the others teams’ nests while defending your own.
45 mins
Outdoors
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