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We’ve found 238 activities:
Pioneering ballista
Build this ballista out of pioneering poles and see how far you can fire an object
2 hrs
Outdoors
Make your own mini zip wire
Learn what zips and flies through the sky as you make and test your own zip wire.
45 mins
Indoors
Create a fire breathing dragon
Create your own interactive fire breathing dragon in this fun make.
45 mins
Indoors
Solve a meeting place mystery
Solve the mystery and learn how to protect yourself from the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning by finding clues and interviewing witnesses
Supported by
Gas Distribution Networks
30 mins
Indoors
Tales of bravery
Explore stories from different faiths, themed around bravery - from a knight taking on a dragon, to a fire-fighting parrot.
45 mins
Indoors
Railway safety
Understand the dangers of trespassing on the railway.
Supported by
The Rail Industry
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
Chunky minestrone soup
Create a tasty traditional soup that can easily be cooked anywhere with some simple equipment.
Supported by
Gas Distribution Networks
1 hr 30
Outdoors
Moroccan veggie stew
Cook a simple one-pot vegetarian Moroccan stew that’s super tasty.
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
Water safety charades
Learn about the water safety rules while playing the classic game of charades
Supported by
GO Outdoors
20 mins
Indoors
Cook some campfire popcorn
Enjoy this tasty treat after watching it pop over a campfire.
50 mins
Outdoors
Canal canoe chaos
Show and discuss how you would behave on the water with this fun and fast thinking game
45 mins
Indoors
Bike balance gymnastics
Fun games for practising low speed balancing on your bike.
Supported by
GO Outdoors
1 hr
Outdoors
Campfire pancakes
A simple pancake recipe so you can enjoy a delicious breakfast on your next camp – or try them at home!
30 mins
Indoors
Sausage, pepper and potato packets
Cook up a delicious, healthy campfire meal in these clever little packets.
1 hr
Outdoors
Safety superhero
Draw your costume, pick your powers and become your very own safety superhero!
Supported by
Gas Distribution Networks
20 mins
Indoors
Safe and sound
Make a carbon monoxide safety checklist and see how safe your meeting place is.
Supported by
Gas Distribution Networks
20 mins
Indoors
Not CO-ol
Find out what carbon monoxide is and where it comes from.
Supported by
Gas Distribution Networks
10 mins
Indoors
Make a picture from cold campfire ash
Become Pic-ash-o and get your hands dirty with an ash-y masterpiece, while learning about carbon monoxide along the way.
Supported by
Gas Distribution Networks
20 mins
Indoors
Camera
Can you take a photograph without a camera or smartphone?
Supported by
Generation Green
30 mins
Outdoors
Use your senses on a rope walk
Be brave and test your senses on this adventurous trail.
Supported by
Generation Green
45 mins
Indoors
Create a wildlife reserve
Create a micro wildlife reserve and show it to your friends.
Supported by
Generation Green
30 mins
Outdoors
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