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Welcoming messages

Send a welcoming message to young refugees and displaced children from around the world, to show them they are welcome in the UK.
1 hr
Indoors
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Make and play Yut Nori

Learn about a traditional Korean game, make the board and have a go at playing it with your friends.
45 mins
Outdoors
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70 things

Set yourself a 70 things challenge to represent the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
1 hr
Indoors

We’ve found 14 activities:

Press play and go: sofa, so good

Measure, cut, draw and glue to build your own handy sofa arm tray with your DIY skills.
1 hr
At home

Press play and go: Chinese window flowers

Follow the video and liven up the place with some Chinese paper cut artwork – chop chop!
30 mins
Online

Press play and go: top of the table

Practise your table lashing skills and produce a perfect camp table for your peckish pioneers!
45 mins
Online

Press play and go: condensation station

What do you know about clouds? Find out more as you create your own sky-scape and fill it with clouds.
Supported by The Royal Air Force (RAF)
25 mins
Online

Press play and go: get growing with recycled planters

You don’t need a garden to get growing – make some recycled planters to turn even the smallest space green.
Supported by WWF
1 hr
Online

Press play and go: build a wellbeing box

Build a mood-boosting box full of positive messages and interesting items.
Supported by Mind, SAMH, Inspire NI
45 mins
Online

Press play and go: patch it up

Repair the tears in the things you wear, as we discover how easy it can be to sew patches on your favourite clothes.
30 mins
Online

Press play and go: quilts for a cause

Get together and make a difference as you stitch up a storm.
1 hr 30
Online

Press play and go: mark my words

Never lose your place in a book again, thanks to this monster bookmark. They’ll keep an eye (or three) out for you.
20 mins
Online

Press play and go: super scarves

Scout scarves are really important. Follow the video to learn how to fold, roll, and take care of yours.
25 mins
Online

Press play and go: djembe drums

Learn about djembe drums from west Africa, make a djembe drum, and perform some freshly-learnt songs for an audience.
1 hr
Online

Compass coding (tech-free version)

Become a ScoutBot, and follow codes and compass directions to get back to camp.
Supported by Raspberry Pi
25 mins
Indoors

Tower building

Discover the secrets behind the world’s most amazing feats of engineering and build some of your own.
Supported by Rolls-Royce
15 mins
Indoors

Press play and go: stand by me

Design and make a useful wooden stand for a teddy, books, or other treasures.
1 hr
At home