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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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A soldier, a saint, a Scout?
Why do Scouts celebrate St George’s Day? Find out with a fun quiz.
30 mins
Online
Ama-zine creations
Celebrate International Women’s Day by making a zine.
45 mins
At home
The pasta-bilities are endless
Make your own pasta, then shape it like a pro.
1 hr
Online
Pot pie pockets
Rustle up some tasty pastry pockets with a veggie filling.
30 mins
Online
Press play and go: sofa, so good
Measure, cut, draw and glue to build your own handy sofa arm tray with your DIY skills.
1 hr
At home
Sofa, so good
Measure, cut, draw and glue to build your own handy sofa arm tray with your DIY skills.
1 hr
Indoors
Scattergories
Can you think of something no one else can? Try it out with this quick alphabet icebreaker.
10 mins
Online
Two truths, one lie
Fudge the facts and tease out the truth as you get to know everyone around you.
10 mins
Socially distanced indoors
Canyoning
Explore rivers and streams and have an adventure with climbs, ropes, and pools.
4 hrs
Outdoors
Ghyll scrambling
Explore rivers and streams and have an adventure with climbs, ropes, and pools.
4 hrs
Outdoors
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
Spot the sponsored content
Can you trust a targeted ad? Learn about online advertising and see if you can work out what’s reliable.
Supported by
Nominet
30 mins
Socially distanced indoors
Move over mythbusters
When it comes to coronavirus, it can be tricky to spot the difference between truth and misinformation. Can you learn to be a fact finder?
30 mins
Online
COVID-19, what does it mean?
Sort the facts from fiction with this coronavirus quiz.
25 mins
Online
Testing doesn’t have to be trying
Coronavirus tests can sound tricky, but by focusing on the facts we can all take action to boost our own and others’ wellbeing.
45 mins
Online
Combat the negative impact
Taking action to slow coronavirus can be tough. Work together to help make an action a little easier.
1 hr
Online
Create a fantasy character
Create a character and meet your mates in this introduction to online adventures.
Supported by
Dungeons & Dragons
20 mins
Online
Is the roll in control?
Don’t let the dice decide your destiny – assemble your characters and work together to overcome some interesting challenges.
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Dungeons & Dragons
45 mins
Online
Will the flip decide your trip?
Join together to help your character travel across the land but beware: a flip could decide the success of your trip!
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Dungeons & Dragons
30 mins
Online
Press play and go: build a bottle boat
Follow the video to learn some basic sailing terminology in this bottle-based, boat building bonanza.
Supported by
Trinity House
45 mins
Online
Weird fact world building
Work together to set the scene and kick-start your own D&D adventure.
Supported by
Dungeons & Dragons
20 mins
Online
Mindfulness walk
Head outside, take a deep breath, and pay attention to the moment as you practise mindfulness and connect to the natural world.
1 hr
Socially distanced outdoors
Light painting
Try your hand at some long exposure photography and paint with light on a dark night.
30 mins
Socially distanced outdoors
Spread the word with an eco camp
Share what you’ve learned about saving the planet by hosting an environmentally friendly camp.
Supported by
WWF
4 hrs
Outdoors
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