Activities

Knots can be more than they seem. Discover the art of macramé and how different knots make different patterns.

There are worse places to be stranded than Brownsea Island, especially if you can take some of your favourite tunes with you.

Use the SMART acronym to nail down the perfect personal challenge and set yourself up for success.

Team up and confound the group by correctly guessing their chosen card… without seeing it!

What do all successful musicians have in common? They practice their skills and love telling others about their instruments.

Find facts, not fake news, in this investigation of internet sources, and wander the web with confidence.

Make natty mats and reuse refuse, learning the art of weaving along the way.

Lights, campfire, action! Direct your campfire like Scorsese to make sure your group has a night to remember.

Craft a flag for your patrol to fly in this test of precision, patience and sewing skills.

Forage for some brilliant blackberries and create a fantastic fruity crumble.

Get a pizza the action while you cook these Italian classics.

It’s time to look back on the past year. Remember experiences, consider changes, and share your favourite moments.

Sneak to succeed and retrieve the keys in this escape game. But don’t get spotted by the Night Watch!

Play this classic sport while seated in chairs. Talk tactics and positions before you start and see which team wins!

Make sure your staves stay standing in this test of listening skills and reactions.

Go one-on-one or team up in this quick game of hockey, featuring wicked whackers!

Work as a team to block an opponent in this chair-choosing game!

Follow these wheely easy instructions to repair a bike puncture.

New Scouts will have to use their detective skills to get to know everyone and discover some Scouts secrets.

See what you know about loneliness in the UK as we explore how good company and kindness puts loneliness behind us.

The British Red Cross use people’s kind gifts of time and money to help others. Find out how the BRC look out for you and me!

Learn about the bystander effect and the importance of acting rather than stepping back.

Take a few moments to practice mindfulness techniques and see which works best for you.

How should we prepare for, act in and react to emergencies? Find out as we play some emergency-themed games.