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We’ve found 120 activities:
Go forest bathing
Spending time among trees has huge benefits to our mental well being, so take time to sit and listen to nature.
Supported by
Nattergal
40 mins
Outdoors
Healthy balance clock
Reflect on how you use your time and see how you could improve your well-being
20 mins
Indoors
Three-legged obstacle course
Team up, stay in sync and race to victory in this test of coordination and teamwork!
15 mins
Indoors
Screen time, green time
Stay healthy and happy by finding a balance between static screen and active green time in this fast paced game.
25 mins
Indoors
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
Take on a screen-time switch off challenge
Take on the switch off challenge to find a healthy balance between time on and away from screens.
15 mins
Indoors
Step forward, step back
Work together to complete a ‘digital health check’ with this fun game.
10 mins
Outdoors
Grow sunflowers
Sow some sunflower seeds and learn about the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower.
30 mins
Outdoors
Plant some seeds
Sow some seeds and watch them grow.
30 mins
Outdoors
Play Gimme 5!
Learn everyone’s names in this fun icebreaker as your race to give high fives!
10 mins
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
Run the risk
This simple game will help young people understand how air pollution affects their bodies and health
20 mins
Outdoors
Play Catch the Cat Burglar
How silently can you creep? Go head to head against the guard in this stealthy game.
10 mins
Indoors
Make tasty rainbow fruit skewers
Embrace a healthy lifestyle by making fruity rainbow skewers and sharing your fruity knowledge with a friend.
50 mins
Indoors
We don't talk about Bruno. We DO talk about you.
Think about our own emotions and what they look like in this fun thoughtful activity.
20 mins
Outdoors
Play Santa's Coming
Try our Christmas themed game of Captain’s Coming.
15 mins
Indoors
Campfire pancakes
A simple pancake recipe so you can enjoy a delicious breakfast on your next camp – or try them at home!
30 mins
Indoors
Sausage, pepper and potato packets
Cook up a delicious, healthy campfire meal in these clever little packets.
1 hr
Outdoors
Run a craft event to promote good mental health
Hold a craft and care event for the local community to spread awareness about mental health and wellbeing.
4 mins
Outdoors
Learn about what makes you happy
Explore different feelings and start a conversation about mental health with this simple activity.
30 mins
Indoors
Gratitude scavenger hunt
Tune into your emotions and sensations with this scavenger hunt with a difference!
20 mins
Indoors
Sound fists
Relax and listen to the sounds of nature. Can you recreate what you hear?
Supported by
Generation Green
15 mins
Outdoors
Learn about emotions through different colours
Explore and learn about emotions using different colours, then play a game to understand your feelings.
20 mins
Indoors
Make a blanket book nook
Make a comfy book nook and listen to The Grumpy Old Stone
40 mins
Indoors
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