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We’ve found 51 activities:
Try to whittle a tent peg
Whittle your own tent peg and learn knife skills in this traditional scout activity.
Supported by
Victorinox
45 mins
Outdoors
Make your own marshmallow stick
Create your own marshmallow roasting stick while learning how to use a knife.
Supported by
Victorinox
45 mins
Outdoors
Play a game of Ddakji
Learn how to play a traditional South Korean game that’s played using folded paper tiles
30 mins
Indoors
Tasty turkey dinner in a 'tater
Rustle up a delicious dinner with a twist, using a campfire and a potato.
1 hr 30
Outdoors
Cook some campfire popcorn
Enjoy this tasty treat after watching it pop over a campfire.
50 mins
Outdoors
GPS arty adventures
Plan a bike ride with a creative twist by turning your journey into art.
Supported by
GO Outdoors
1 hr 30
Outdoors
Play Guess Who
Play this quick game to help you remember everyone’s names.
10 mins
Indoors
Discover how Scouts have always helped
Travel back in time to explore how Scouts have supported refugees and how their empathy to those in need has made a difference.
30 mins
Indoors
Incident hike
Add a twist to a planned hike with surprise games and encounters along the way.
1 hr 30
Outdoors
Treasure hunt
Improve your local knowledge and map reading skills while hunting for treasure.
1 hr 25
Outdoors
Be the change
Plan how your group can make a positive change in your community.
Supported by
Holocaust Memorial Day Trust
30 mins
Indoors
Learn about Holocaust Memorial Day
Observe Holocaust Memorial Day with this group art activity.
Supported by
Holocaust Memorial Day Trust
1 hr
Indoors
Create your dream Scouts camp
Work together to come up with the best ideas for your dream camp.
20 mins
Indoors
Awards celebrations
Don’t let big achievements go unrecognised – find new ways to come together and celebrate.
1 hr
Indoors
Prepare to paddle
Start your paddle sport journey with your first taster session.
Supported by
Trinity House
4 hrs
At camp
Advanced paddle sports
Take your paddling skills to the next level, choose which path to go down and paddle your way there.
Supported by
Trinity House
6 hrs
At camp
Fishing
Fall for this peaceful pastime, hook, line and sinker, as we explore lakes, rivers and the sea for the catch of the day.
5 hrs
Outdoors
Fishing trip
It’s time to reel in the catch of the day from on, in or by the water, as we head out on a fantastic fishing adventure.
4 hrs
At camp
Coasteering
Clamber, climb, scramble and swim across rocky coastline in this adventure where the land meets the sea.
3 hrs
Outdoors
Flying (powered aircraft)
Soar and see a bit more. Put everything you’ve learned into practice as you take off on an airborne adventure.
1 hr 5
Outdoors
Narrow boating
You only need a narrowboat to explore the big wide world, so go explore some local rivers and canals.
4 hrs
On water
Hovercrafting
Try something brand new and get (just about) airborne with this thrilling adventure.
4 hrs
Outdoors
Canoeing
Head out on the water and use your paddle sports skills to make a splash as part of a team.
4 hrs
Outdoors
Remote contact
Plan what you'd love to ask Scouts from another country, before going to an international Scout event.
1 hr
Outdoors
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