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We’ve found 143 activities:
Find your favourite flora or fauna
Find out more about your favourite flora or fauna, then host a display for your friends.
Supported by
Nattergal
1 hr
Indoors
Visit a local farm
Did you know that 70% of the UK is farmland? Plan a visit and discover what’s happening on a farm near you.
1 hr 5
Outdoors
Hilly hazard perception
What’s that coming over the hill? Is it a hazard? Explore how seeing what might lie ahead of you on a hillwalk can help.
1 hr 30
Indoors
Snow and ice and all things nice
Plan your own snowsports adventure and learn about what you’ll need to consider to avoid any slip-ups!
45 mins
Indoors
Hill-seekers
Run to the hills and put your best foot forwards, as we plan a hilly hike with a difference.
6 hrs
Indoors
Plan B prepared
Things won’t always go to plan. Explore the benefits of expecting the unexpected and having a backup ready to go.
45 mins
Indoors
No trace nights away
When you leave your place, leave no trace. Plan and run a spy or ninja-themed night away.
Supported by
GO Outdoors
6 hrs
At camp
Only a mile to go
Put all your navigation skills to the test by planning a 20 kilometre route to walk with your friends.
1 hr 30
Indoors
Run a Scout Troop forum
Give everyone a chance to share ideas and plans, but what’s on the table is up to them.
45 mins
Indoors
Learn to pitch a mess tent
Put up a mess tent, then think about how you can use the shared space.
35 mins
Outdoors
Present your projects with videos
Plan, film, and edit a video presentation about one of your digital maker projects.
Supported by
Raspberry Pi Foundation
2 hrs
Indoors
Learn how to plan for camping abroad
Can you plan a camping adventure in Spain? Don’t forget to invite your amigas and amigos!
45 mins
Indoors
Foam plate pilots
What’s the purpose of the control surfaces on a plane? Find out by crafting your own glider from a foam plate.
Supported by
The Royal Air Force (RAF)
1 hr 30
Indoors
Future cities
Identify hazards and support services, then plan a perfect city.
30 mins
Indoors
Experiment development
Use this guide to plan and run your own experiment, as we scrutinise the science in some of your favourite activities.
Supported by
Rolls-Royce
30 mins
Indoors
National knowledge
Plan a route across the country, then pitch it to the group. Will yours be chosen?
45 mins
Indoors
Carbon conscious
Find out how lifestyle choices impact our planet and raise awareness in your local community.
4 hrs
Indoors
Make upcycled planters
You don’t need a garden to get growing – make some upcycled planters to turn even the smallest space green.
1 hr
Outdoors
Organise a de-stresstival
Put on an event to show your community what you’ve learned about wellbeing and promote better mental health for all.
4 hrs
At camp
Red Cross code
Plan the details, then deliver a project to support the Red Cross and show the power of kindness.
4 hrs
Indoors
Climbing
Reach for the stars during this climbing adventure. How high up can you get?
4 hrs
Outdoors
Cosmic kingdom
Use a map of the UK to work out which planets go where, as we explore the wonders of our solar system.
15 mins
Indoors
Information exploration
Use reference information to plan an exploration investigation.
1 hr 30
Indoors
Fantasy diners
Are you considerate in the kitchen? Cater for everyone with this inclusive meal planning challenge.
40 mins
Indoors
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