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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
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
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
Making connections
Build links with other Scout groups and learn about diversity in Scouts.
3 hrs
Indoors
Who do you think Scouts are?
Learn about the history of the World Scout Movement, find out what it does today, and set your sights on its future.
15 mins
Online
Bake Brazilian brigadeiros
Try this super simple recipe and make some traditional Brazilian sweets.
45 mins
Indoors
Swedish Scout semlor
Celebrate a fettisdagen fika with this simple recipe for some Scouts semla buns.
30 mins
Indoors
Make Swedish cinnamon rolls
Cook up some Kanelbullar with this simple recipe.
30 mins
Indoors
Make Tangyuan
Celebrate the winter solstice with these simple Taiwanese treats.
30 mins
Indoors
Learn about affinity bias
Play the tag game and find out about the idea of affinity bias, then see what we all share in common.
20 mins
Indoors
Make a difference with Scouts all over the world
Get in touch globally and discover how Scouts around the world are making change happen.
45 mins
Online
Learn how to plan for camping abroad
Can you plan a camping adventure in Spain? Don’t forget to invite your amigas and amigos!
45 mins
Indoors
Share an international activity
Share meals, games, and dances from communities who’ve been affected by conflict.
2 hrs
Indoors
Create origami Scout uniforms
Fold for fun and create the uniform of Scouts in a different country in this traditional origami challenge.
25 mins
Online
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