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Knot tying is a traditional and useful skill in guiding. Let’s put your knot skills to the test as you compete to scoop the prize!

Imagine bumping into a lamp post – or worse – while looking at your phone. At best it would be a bit embarrassing, at worst you could get hurt. Remind each other how easily you can be distracted when out and about with this activity

Do you have what it takes to be a brilliant carpenter? Have a go at designing and constructing your own cardboard bookshelf to find out.

Why do we need friends? Discover how doing things for others improves our mental wellbeing.

Dangerous situations can escalate quickly in the wilderness, so being prepared is essential. In this activity, discover and practise some of the different survival positions.

Shadow puppetry is a form of storytelling that can seem almost magical. Use it to entertain your audience and shed new light on a story you know.

How well do you know your unit? Ask and answer different questions to find out more about them.

Everyone doubts themselves occasionally. By setting goals for things you want to achieve, you can help turn those doubts around and see what you can really do. 

Salty or sweet? Spicy or sour? Experiment with this delicious activity.

Discover period-pain-busting super hacks to help you say goodbye to discomfort.

Create a tasty technicolour treat! Explore how different coloured foods can help you eat a balanced diet and stay healthy.

Have you ever seen an advert that’s used language to make food sound tasty, or a TV show sound really fun? Words make a world of difference in advertising. Get creative and see if you can influence others through adverts.

Sometimes the best way to help someone in a situation is to try and keep them calm. Discover some ways to be the calm amongst the storm.

Finding clean water in the wild can be tricky. Let’s experiment to find out the best way to filter water to make it clean to drink.

Tell the world all the great things about you. What leadership skills do you have that you want to show off?

Have you ever wanted to learn a new language? Now’s your chance! Practise the basics of British Sign Language (BSL) so you can introduce yourself to others and more.

How much do you care about protecting your future? Find out about global challenges, which ones are the most important to you, and make a plan to take action.

Sometimes you have to think fast, like doing a mental sprint. Other times, you have to think more slowly and for longer, which is more like a mental marathon. In this activity we’re going to practise thinking slowly. So take a deep breath…

You don’t have to be perfect to entertain. Try telling the worst joke and see if you can get the biggest groan from your audience…

Magicians don’t often reveal their secrets, but you’ll find them here! Grab your magic wand and amaze your audience with some brilliant tricks.

Create a yummy bird buffet by making an appetising citrus feeder to hang outside.

Imagine yourself as the star of your own show and explore the elements of your character that help make you unique!

No two people are the same, on the inside or the outside! Embrace your individuality and celebrate everyone’s differences.

Flying aeroplanes is a balancing act. Who can design the best paper plane and get the longest flight time?

Get your fingers folding as fast as they can and make an eye-catching upcycled bowl to use in your home.

Small acts of kindness can have a big impact on the people around you. In this fun and silly game, you’ll come up with 26 random acts of kindness – one for every letter of the alphabet!