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Play hide and sheep
In this game, ‘shepherds’ must seek their lost ‘sheep’ as quietly as possible, to carefully herd them home.
30 mins
Outdoors
Smuggler’s treasure
Will the coastguard intercept the smugglers before the treasure reaches the pedlars, or will they get it back to base?
35 mins
Outdoors
Capture the flag
Try playing this classic wide game and see who can bring back the flag without being caught.
45 mins
Outdoors
Play Foxes and Rabbits
Avoid the dodgeballs and being caught by the foxes in this quick team game
10 mins
Indoors
Play water dodgeball
Get outdoors and play this watery version of a classic team game. Can you cause a splash without getting hit?
20 mins
Outdoors
Lovely lemonade scones
Bake some delicious scones for an afternoon tea, with one unusual ingredient.
1 hr 45
Indoors
Scrumptious s’mores
Make this gorgeously gooey campfire treat, that’ll leave you wanting ’s’more‘.
30 mins
Outdoors
Make ice cream in a bag
Shake your way to this cool treat, served with a scoop of science.
30 mins
Indoors
Pioneering ballista
Build this ballista out of pioneering poles and see how far you can fire an object
2 hrs
Outdoors
Da Vinci’s unbelievable bridge
Create a pioneering structure by building a bridge with a difference. There are no ropes!
2 hrs
Indoors
Bake Welsh cakes
Learn about Saint David, the patron saint of Wales, while cooking some traditional cakes.
45 mins
Indoors
Culinary celebration creations
Design and make a dish an upcoming celebration or event.
1 hr
Indoors
Go on a nature treasure hunt
Head outdoors and explore the beautiful biodiversity on offer. What will you discover?
1 hr
Outdoors
Go on a photography nature hunt
Explore nature by taking pictures that capture nature from different angles and perspectives.
1 hr 30
Outdoors
Play Command The Castle
Can you become a King or Queen of the castle in this game of rock, paper, scissors?
15 mins
Indoors
Make some wildflower seed balls
All you seed is love with these homemade seed balls to spread wildflowers and encourage wildlife.
30 mins
Indoors
Bake Irish soda bread
Make some homemade Irish soda bread to have on St Patrick’s Day.
50 mins
Indoors
Create a community library
Do a little something for your Scouts community by opening a mini library.
30 mins
Indoors
We don't talk about Bruno. We DO talk about you.
Think about our own emotions and what they look like in this fun thoughtful activity.
20 mins
Outdoors
Create spoon puppet superheroes
Choose someone who inspires you or a fictional character and create the perfect puppet.
1 hr
Indoors
Cool crafty constellations
Learn about the night sky and see which constellations you can make.
Supported by
UK Space Agency
30 mins
Indoors
Make campfire hot-cross buns
Make some tasty campfire hot cross buns as a group.
2 hrs
Outdoors
Dutch oven enchiladas
An easy, cheesy, veggie Mexican dish, cooked in the great outdoors.
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
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