Courtesy of 2nd Penrith Cubs Preparation Download and Print the countryside code, quiz and scavenger hunt sheet. Instructions: Look through the countryside code leaflet, and make a poster to encourage others to follow it. Go on a scavenger hunt on…
9 ways to deal with stress
Things are pretty stressful at the moment. There are the obvious health fears, work’s become a worry (had anyone ever heard the word ‘furlough’ before this week?), news updates are almost constant, and on top of that, most families are…
Gear Repair
Become the ultimate Quartermaster! Has the zip in your tent failed, leaving you exposed to the night time hordes of mosquitoes? Has your rain jacket ever caught on a rock and torn open? Have you ever had a camp stove…
Human Impact
Make a video about a science, technology, engineering or maths (STEM) topic Preparation Your members at home will need – recording equipment, like a video camera or smartphone editing software (free on some devices such as iPhones) computer, tablet or…
Easter Activities
Kindly borrowed from Somerset Scouts The school holidays are going to be very different this year and will probably not feel very joyful or festive for most people. If you are planning to have a (very well earned) break from…
Desktop Zen Garden
Time to chill! As young adults, you generally spend a bit more time sitting indoors at desks than participants in younger Sections especially currently. Unfortunately, this can have negative effects on one’s physical and mental wellbeing. One way to bring…
Long Distance Movie Night
Who doesn’t love a good binge! Why not watch the same documentary, film or series as a group of friends all at the same whilst socially distancing yourselves; then include some time after viewing to have a conversation about what…
Blackout Poetry
Anyone can be a poet (even if they don’t know it). Set your inner poet free with this alternative style of poetry. Preparation Find old newspapers and magazines at home or photocopy pages from books. You will also need coloured…
International Badge
Courtesy of Somerset Scouts Scouts have an International challenge for the coming week. Starting in London (England), you must ‘travel’ virtually from one capital city to the next capital, finding out a fact about each, until you have got all…
Disability Awareness
This week, we are completing some requirements of the Disability Awareness Badge (Cubs) and World Challenge (Scouts). We will be thinking particularly about physical disabilities. Preparation Print off the attached worksheets You will each need coloured pens / pencils and…
