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Clean up a local waterway or marine area
Protect seas, lakes, rivers, canals and more, so everyone can enjoy their time by the water.
Supported by
Royal Navy
30 mins
Outdoors
Make Day of the Dead bunting
Learn all about Dia de los Muertos – Day of the Dead – and make traditional Papel picado bunting to celebrate.
45 mins
Indoors
Build a mini paddle boat
Make a mini paddle boat and watch as kinetic energy powers it along.
Supported by
Royal Navy
45 mins
Indoors
Learn how tides work
Use this model to explore how the Earth’s Sun and Moon influence the tides
Supported by
Royal Navy
30 mins
Indoors
Visit a mosque to learn about Islam
Seek out new knowledge and insights with a discovery hunt, as you explore your local mosque.
1 hr
Indoors
Try our five pillars of Islam quiz
Work together to answer questions about Islam in this quiz challenge. Can you collect all five pillars?
30 mins
Indoors
Paint fireworks with a flick
Create a bright and colourful firework picture by flicking paint off toothbrushes.
20 mins
Indoors
Make some biscuit moons
Explore the importance of the moon in Islam, while making a tasty snack.
20 mins
Indoors
Train safety obstacle course
Learn all about electricity at the railway as you move your way through this quick obstacle course.
Supported by
The Rail Industry
45 mins
Outdoors
Ask big questions about writing
Think just a little deeper about writing with this philosophical discussion activity
1 hr
Outdoors
Philosophical Photography
Think about photography and what a picture is with this philosophical activity
45 mins
Outdoors
My Value Vault
Think about our own values and how they match with those of our organisation in this thoughtful activity
30 mins
Indoors
Ask big questions about science
Mad about science? Use these question formats and prompts to spark some meaningful conversations all about science
45 mins
Indoors
Make a diya lamp
Celebrate Diwali, the festival of light, and make a diya lamp.
30 mins
Indoors
Practice calling 999 for first aid scenarios
Would you know what to do in an emergency? Test your skills with this scenario based activity.
25 mins
Indoors
Broken telephone
Try to pass the message on without getting crossed wires!
10 mins
Indoors
Play Gimme 5!
Learn everyone’s names in this fun icebreaker as your race to give high fives!
10 mins
Outdoors
Play Hot Potato
Pass a beanbag around the circle, but be quick, it’s a hot potato!
10 mins
Outdoors
Kayak keep away
Practise your stopping, starting, and turning with an energetic game on the water. Don’t take your eye off the ball!
Supported by
Royal Navy
15 mins
On water
Rafting relays
It’s time to put the raft you built to the test. Which team will complete the challenge and get back first?
Supported by
Royal Navy
20 mins
On water
Row to the rhythm
Have fun on the water as you paddle to the beat.
Supported by
Royal Navy
30 mins
On water
Wildlife watch
Identify possible dangers to wildlife in your local area and make a poster with recycled items.
Supported by
Pets at Home
1 hr
Indoors
Tune in when you switch on
Talking online has become a big part of our lives. When you switch on, do you really listen to what people say?
Supported by
The Rail Industry
45 mins
Online
Alex's Promise
Try this story and discussion to think deeper about what it means to make a promise.
30 mins
Indoors
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