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We’ve found 78 activities:
Recycled runway
Turn your recycling and unwanted fabrics into something worthy of a fashion runway.
1 hr
Indoors
Learn about Rosa Parks
Discover about Rosa Parks’ story, learn how she helped the civil rights movement, then try craftivism.
1 hr
Indoors
Mae Jemison’s recycled rocket jet pack
Learn about Mae Jemison and build your own recycled rocket jet pack.
1 hr
Indoors
Create spoon puppet superheroes
Choose someone who inspires you or a fictional character and create the perfect puppet.
1 hr
Indoors
Dutch oven enchiladas
An easy, cheesy, veggie Mexican dish, cooked in the great outdoors.
Supported by
Gas Distribution Networks
1 hr 30
Outdoors
Chinese calligraphy
Try your hand at some Chinese calligraphy and make a traditional Chinese New Year decoration.
30 mins
Indoors
Make some paper lanterns
Make a decorative paper lantern to celebrate Lunar New Year or Vesak.
30 mins
Indoors
Make a wishing tree for Lunar New Year
Write some wishes to celebrate Lunar New Year.
45 mins
Indoors
Play dreidel
Make your own dreidel, a four-sided spinning top, and have a go at this traditional Hanukkah game.
30 mins
Indoors
Moroccan veggie stew
Cook a simple one-pot vegetarian Moroccan stew that’s super tasty.
Supported by
Gas Distribution Networks
1 hr 30
Outdoors
Play international-themed pictionary
Compete against your friends as you explore international travel in this drawing game.
30 mins
Outdoors
Someone like me
Explore different aspects of identity and how we all might have more in common than you might think with this thought-provoking activity.
20 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
Make welcoming messages
Send a welcoming message to young refugees and displaced children from around the world, to show them they are welcome in the UK.
1 hr
Indoors
Renew your Promise online
Come together, remember what it means to be a Scout, and renew your Promise with Scouts all over the world.
30 mins
Online
Describe and draw
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but can you turn words into an accurate image?
25 mins
Indoors
Famous faces
Can you put a name to a face? Learn about 10 inspirational women in this catchphrase-style quiz.
10 mins
Online
Make a zine for International Women’s Day
Celebrate International Women’s Day by sharing what you know about inspirational women from around the world.
45 mins
Indoors
Celebrate Holi with a colourful scavenger hunt
Search for items of all different colours as you learn about this Hindu festival.
30 mins
Indoors
Money maps
Work together to create a map of different currencies around the world. What does the same amount of money look like in different countries?
40 mins
Indoors
Making connections
Build links with other Scout groups and learn about diversity in Scouts.
3 hrs
Indoors
Chinese window flowers
Get creative with some Chinese paper cut artwork.
30 mins
Indoors
Make ranovola
Whip up a refreshing glass of ranovola, a toasted rice treat from Madagascar.
20 mins
Indoors
Bake Brazilian brigadeiros
Try this super simple recipe and make some traditional Brazilian sweets.
45 mins
Indoors
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