August 2026

Every year, Scouts worldwide celebrate Scouting by wearing their scarves (neckers) in public. The date marks the very first Scout Camp on Brownsea Island in 1907. 

Activities to try: 

• Learn how to tie a friendship knot (video)
• Work as a team in All tied up
• Take care of your scarves 
• Play Scarves and ladders

Celebrate the joy of play everywhere! A a perfect opportunity to get active, be creative, and have fun through games that bring people together.

Activities to try:

• 17 quick and easy parachute games to play
• Play Zip Zap Boing
• Play The Floor is Lava

Celebrate the magic of stories and the joy of reading on National Book Lovers Day! This is a wonderful chance to dive into creative book-themed activities and explore the power of imagination.

Activities to try:

• Make origami bookmarks
• Time Upon a Once
• Put together a reading tree
• Book in a Bag

Celebrate the gorgeously gooey campfire treat, of toasted marshmallows, sandwiched between sweet crackers or biscuits. 

Activities to try: 

• Make Scrumptious s’mores
• Learn to Construct a campfire
• Perform some Campfire sing-a-long songs

Celebrate the British tradition of an afternoon treat, made up of tea, sandwiches, scones and cake.  

Activities to try:

• Bake some Jerusalem sesame bread.
• Bake a fruity union Jack flag cake.
• Bake cakes in Veggie bakes

International Youth Day is about issues facing young people, and empowering them to have their say and make change.  

Activities to try:

• Achieve your YouShape Award
• Share ideas with Talking tables
• Explore equity with Equity spaghetti

Take a moment to unwind, recharge, and focus on mindfulness. Relaxation is key to maintaining well-being, so why not try some calming activities?

• Create a Breathing Buddy
• Go Forest Bathing
• Make Sensory Bottles
• Go on a Mindfulness Walk
• Try Buddhist Meditation

Join the global treasure hunt, and use navigation skills to hide and seek hidden treasure.  

Activities to try:

• Go geocaching with Geocache with care
• Make your own geocache
• Create a route for another group in Cache and dash

Eat some fabulous fajitas on this fun food celebration day.

Activity to try:

• Make some delicious campfire fajitas 
• Try another Mexican dish, with Dutch oven enchiladas

An annual, worldwide celebration of the art, craft, science and history of photography. 

Activities to try:

• Focus on nature and snap some pics from your surroundings.
• Look closely at something that matters to you in Picture this.
• Learn how to use your camera.
• Try alphabet photography

Celebrate the power of radio and communication with these engaging activities that explore both the history and modern use of radio technology.

Activities to try:

• Explore Amateur Radio
• Learn about Private Mobile Radio
• Join the Phonetic Alphabet Hunt

The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is a day to honour the memory of those who suffered and resisted the transatlantic slave trade, and to recognise the importance of freedom, dignity, and human rights for all.

Activities to try:

• The Great Escape of Ellen and William Craft.
• 'I have a dream' Collage.

Celebrate the beauty of the beach with fun activities that make the most of the sun, sand, and sea. It’s the perfect time to connect with nature and have a blast with friend.

Activities to try:

• Discover how to make the perfect sandcastle
• Play Beach Bingo
• Clean up a local waterway or marine area
• Explore the shore