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We’ve found 270 activities:
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
Distracted! You’ve crossed the line
In a crowded train station, you can easily be distracted which can be dangerous. Adjust your focus and take in what’s happening around you
Supported by
The Rail Industry
45 mins
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
Number five, skills for life
Learn the survival essentials needed on an outdoor adventure with a game of bingo.
Supported by
Victorinox
10 mins
Indoors
Learn to build an altar fire
Try out a new fire building technique, then cook up a survival-style feast.
Supported by
Victorinox
2 hrs
Outdoors
Play Flapping Fish
Race your team's paper fish in a relay and see who comes out the winner!
10 mins
Indoors
Running a campfire event
Learn how to build and light a campfire, then sing campfire songs, to give everyone a warm welcome to a Scouts tradition.
45 mins
Outdoors
Virtual Taskmaster
Get online and start problem-solving as you try to impress the Taskmaster with silly, exciting challenges.
1 hr
Online
Play Escape The Jail
Get active and use teamwork and tactics to win in this wide game.
15 mins
Outdoors
Play water dodgeball
Get outdoors and play this watery version of a classic team game. Can you cause a splash without getting hit?
20 mins
Outdoors
Model rain water filtration
Learn about water conservation as you make a model rain water filtration system.
1 hr
Indoors
Learn how to reduce your water usage
Do you know how much water you use in a week? Find out and take action to become more water-smart and environmentally friendly.
10 mins
At home
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
Railway safety
Understand the dangers of trespassing on the railway.
Supported by
The Rail Industry
30 mins
Indoors
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
Dutch oven cake
Cook a yummy cake in a Dutch oven that everyone can enjoy!
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
Water safety charades
Learn about the water safety rules while playing the classic game of charades
Supported by
GO Outdoors
20 mins
Indoors
Fishing taster sessions
Get fishing with some free or low cost taster sessions
Supported by
GO Outdoors
2 hrs
Outdoors
Tasty turkey dinner in a 'tater
Rustle up a delicious dinner with a twist, using a campfire and a potato.
1 hr 30
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
Make a DIY solar shower
Discover the power of the Sun and how it can help save the world by creating a simple solar water heater in this simple camp activity.
4 hrs
At camp
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