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Featured activities:
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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