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We’ve found 52 activities:
Create a breathing buddy
Create an octopus from a paper cup that can help manage stressful situations by calming your breathing
1 hr 5
Indoors
Run a JOTA-JOTI event
A unique opportunity to connect with Scouts all around the world by taking part in an international jamboree.
6 hrs
Indoors
Play i-Spy
See what you can spot in this fun, quick and easy game.
10 mins
Indoors
Numbers
See how many numbers your group can say without anyone treading on your twos!
10 mins
Indoors
Virtual spot the difference
Zoom in on the surroundings and remember what you can see, to practice spotting changes in your surroundings.
40 mins
Online
Virtual Taskmaster
Get online and start problem solving as you try to impress the Taskmaster with silly, exciting challenges.
1 hr
Online
Make seed paper
Do some creative gardening and make your own seed paper.
30 mins
Indoors
Designing solutions
See what you can build using online design tools and come up with creative solutions.
45 mins
At home
Try making different cardboard creations
Using only cardboard and your imagination, what can you build?
1 hr
Indoors
Make some brilliant bunting
Use your creative skills to make this brilliant bunting.
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
Go phish
Learn how to be scam-savvy online and put your pretend passwords to the test.
20 mins
Indoors
Create your dream Scouts camp
Work together to come up with the best – and worst – ideas for your dream camp.
20 mins
Online
Sewing and snacks
Build a person using food found in your fridge, then learn how to sew a button or badge.
45 mins
Online
Finding your way
How many physical activities can you do in a short space of time? Find out, then learn how to read a map to make exploring even more fun.
45 mins
Online
Food glorious food
Cook a backwoods style pancake without using a stove, then reflect on times when you’ve stayed true to your Promise.
45 mins
Online
Value menu
Choose a cause to support as you plan meals for an international camp.
45 mins
Online
The movement map
Get moving as you talk about what went well and what was tricky.
5 mins
Indoors
Plan, do, review
Plan how you’ll tackle a game or activity, then put it into action and reflect with your team.
10 mins
Indoors
Take part in a Grand Howl
Open a Cub meeting with the traditional Grand Howl.
5 mins
Online
On your hike
Put your observation skills to the test, then work out what you need to take with you on a walk.
1 hr
Online
All things hot
Find out about Chinese New Year by making some traditional decorations and taking part in a tea ceremony.
1 hr
Online
Puzzles and origami
Create your own puzzles for other people to try and solve, then learn how to make a Cub uniform using origami.
1 hr
Online
Art attack
Solve a seemingly impossible teamwork challenge, create a huge piece of artwork and then bake a cake with a twist.
1 hr
Online
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