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We’ve found 644 activities:
Balloon balance battle
Work as a team to get the balloons to the finish line as quickly as possible in this race.
30 mins
At a centre
Soft archery
Try this easy introduction to archery for younger Scouts.
1 hr 30
Indoors
Try alphabet photography
Spot and photograph letters of the alphabet hidden in the world around you, then use the photos to spell out the name of your group.
1 hr 30
Outdoors
Everything you need, nothing you don’t
Decide what essentials you need to pack for your adventurous activity in this fun group game.
Supported by
Dacia
1 hr 30
Indoors
Adventure responsibly
Learn about how adventures can impact the environment and make some pledges to be more aware on your next adventure.
Supported by
Dacia
30 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
Play Trains and Ladders
Try this twist on human snakes and ladders, as you make right and wrong choices along the train tracks.
Supported by
The Rail Industry
1 hr
Outdoors
Learn about the Black Stone
Explore a story of peace from Islam, with a teamwork balloon-balancing game.
30 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
Circle tag
Race round the circle and get to the space before your friends.
10 mins
Indoors
In the pond, out the pond
Practising jumping in and out of a pond in this fun listening circle game.
10 mins
Indoors
Play daring Droid rescue
Test your teamwork skills and coordination in this Star Wars inspired game.
30 mins
Outdoors
Play i-Spy
See what you can spot in this fun, quick and easy game.
10 mins
Indoors
Wink murder
Put your acting to the test in this quick, fun and easy circle game
10 mins
Indoors
Broken telephone
Try to pass the message on without getting crossed wires!
10 mins
Indoors
Numbers
See how many numbers your group can say without anyone treading on your twos!
10 mins
Indoors
Elephant ball
Pretend to be elephants and use your trunk to pass the ball around the circle.
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
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
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
Row to the rhythm
Have fun on the water as you paddle to the beat.
Supported by
Royal Navy
30 mins
On water
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