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The perfect campfire
Learn how to build and light a campfire, then sing around it, to give everyone a warm welcome to a Scouts tradition.
45 mins
Outdoors
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Desert island dash
Get moving and work together to escape dragons in this fun wide game.
25 mins
Outdoors
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Den building
Work with your friends to make a strong and interesting den from natural materials. What will you create?
1 hr
Outdoors
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Moral compass
Investigate different online behaviours and interactions with this icebreaker game.
Supported by
Nominet
15 mins
At home
Rope walk
Be brave and test your senses on this adventurous trail.
Supported by
Generation Green
45 mins
Indoors
Tracking
Create a trail for others to follow using tracking signs and symbols.
Supported by
Generation Green
45 mins
Outdoors
Gratitude scavenger hunt
Tune into your emotions and sensations with this scavenger hunt with a difference!
Supported by
Generation Green
20 mins
Indoors
Royal bakes
Bake and decorate cakes to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
1 hr 30
At home
70 things
Set yourself a 70 things challenge to represent the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
1 hr
Indoors
Platinum drawing
Can you complete these platinum drawing challenges?
20 mins
Indoors
Brilliant bunting
Use your creative skills to make this brilliant bunting and use it to decorate your meeting place.
30 mins
Socially distanced outdoors
Treasure hunt
Improve your local knowledge and map reading skills while hunting for treasure.
Supported by
Niantic
1 hr 25
Socially distanced outdoors
Incident Hike
Add a twist to a planned hike with surprise games and encounters along the way.
Supported by
Niantic
1 hr 30
Outdoors
Meet a tree
Can you use your senses to find out which tree you met? Trust you partner and get connected to nature.
Supported by
Generation Green
20 mins
Outdoors
Sound fists
Relax and listen to the sounds of nature. Can you recreate what you hear?
Supported by
Generation Green
15 mins
Outdoors
Commitment stones
Experience your local environment and make a commitment to protect it.
Supported by
Generation Green
15 mins
Indoors
Natural sculptures
Take a walk in your imagination. Can you recreate objects using natural materials?
Supported by
Generation Green
20 mins
Outdoors
I wonder why
Have you ever stopped and thought… why? Practice curiosity with this simple activity.
Supported by
Generation Green
30 mins
Outdoors
Memorial Flames
Observe Holocaust Memorial Day with this group art activity.
Supported by
Holocaust Memorial Day Trust
1 hr
At home
Be the change
Plan how your group can make a positive change in your community.
Supported by
Holocaust Memorial Day Trust
30 mins
Online
Salt Dough
Roll into the winter season with these festive DIY ornaments.
45 mins
Indoors
Festive Chocolate Truffles
Create some fun and festive treats!
1 hr
At home
Campfire christmas pudding
Add a festive touch to your campfire with this backwoods cooking treat.
45 mins
Indoors
Bubble wrapping
Create your own unique gift wrap with this fun eco-conscious activity.
45 mins
Indoors
Mini solo
Can you become one with nature? Take time to explore and connect with the area around you.
Supported by
Generation Green
1 hr 5
Outdoors
Wasted creatures
Upcycle litter into artistic garden ornaments with this creative craft.
Supported by
Generation Green
50 mins
Indoors
Trashing the landscape
Turn trash into treasure by using recycled materials to create green spaces in your local area.
Supported by
Generation Green
3 hrs
Outdoors
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