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We’ve found 890 activities:
Rafting relays
It’s time to put the raft you built to the test. Which team will complete the challenge and get back first?
Supported by
Royal Navy
20 mins
On water
Kayak keep away
Practise your stopping, starting, and turning with an energetic game on the water. Don’t take your eye off the ball!
Supported by
Royal Navy
15 mins
On water
Hygiene hijinks
Explore survival hygiene, filter your own water, and create an ancient toothbrush.
Supported by
Victorinox
1 hr
Indoors
Learn to build an altar fire
Try out a new fire building technique, then cook up a survival-style feast.
Supported by
Victorinox
2 hrs
Outdoors
Play a game of Ddakji
Learn how to play a traditional South Korean game that’s played using folded paper tiles
30 mins
Indoors
Make an airport obstacle course
See who can get through an airport themed obstacle course the quickest to board their plane!
45 mins
Indoors
Get airport security smart
Learn what sort of things to expect when going through airport security.
45 mins
Indoors
Plan a film screening
Using film as the focus, plan an event to help others think about the experience of child refugees and welcoming new friends.
1 hr
Indoors
Air pollution detectives
Explore air particulates in your local environment and look at how they can affect us.
1 hr
Outdoors
Spread the word - air pollution
Tell others about air pollution, why it’s bad and how we can help
45 mins
Indoors
Bake baklava
Bake some baklava to celebrate Eid and learn about how it's celebrated.
40 mins
Indoors
Put on a gang show
Share your talents by putting on your own Scouts showcase.
2 hrs
Indoors
Running a campfire event
Learn how to build and light a campfire, then sing campfire songs, to give everyone a warm welcome to a Scouts tradition.
45 mins
Outdoors
Play Scattergories
Can you think of something no one else can? Try it out with this quick alphabet icebreaker.
10 mins
Indoors
Play Deal or No Deal
Take part in a game show and take it in turns to open boxes and find the highest amount. Will you accept the banker’s offer?
30 mins
Indoors
Virtual spot the difference
Zoom in on the surroundings and remember what you can see, to practice spotting changes in your surroundings.
40 mins
Online
Virtual Taskmaster
Get online and start problem-solving as you try to impress the Taskmaster with silly, exciting challenges.
1 hr
Online
Taskmaster
Think on your feet and try to impress the master of tasks with these fun challenges.
45 mins
Indoors
Capture the flag
Try playing this classic wide game and see who can bring back the flag without being caught.
45 mins
Outdoors
Nest raiders
Pretend to be a jay bird, and steal tokens from the others teams’ nests while defending your own.
45 mins
Outdoors
Smuggler’s treasure
Will the coastguard intercept the smugglers before the treasure reaches the pedlars, or will they get it back to base?
35 mins
Outdoors
Learn to be a fair leader
It’s your turn to make the rules, how will your changes make an impact on other people?
20 mins
Indoors
Play 20 Questions
Play this classic game and guess what's someone's thinking of in only 20 turns by working together and asking the right questions.
5 mins
Indoors
Play the magic carpet game
You’re hovering on a magic carpet, when you realise it’s upside down. Work as a team to find the solution, without anyone falling off!
10 mins
Indoors
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