All the Explorer Scouts have been locked in the (virtual) Scout Hall. They know there are keys kept inside but do not know where. There are many locks around, can they find the keys and escape? Preparation: A pen and…
Map & Compass Skills
This week, we are completing a number of requirements for the Navigator staged badges (plus Hill Walker, Orienteer etc). Many thanks to 1st Burnham on Sea Scout leaders and Young Leader for these super resources. Preparation: Everyone will need access to…
History of Scouting
How to play: The leader reads a story and every time a particular word gets read, the beavers have to do a specific action. Actions: Baden-Powell – stand to attention Scout- Salute Nineteen – point upwards Africa- pop a hat…
Countryside code & Scavenger Hunt
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…
Hike to the Moon
On 23 April, BBC Children in Need and Comic Relief are getting together for their Big Day In on Radio and their Big Night In on TV, a massive fundraising special to celebrate the incredible people making a difference in…
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…
#CampAtHome – April 2020
Northumberland Scouts’ Present #CampAtHome Calling all young people from across Northumberland, the UK, and the Wider World. COVID-19 may have changed the way we do things, but it won’t stop Scouts camping! We’re organising a month-long Virtual Camp across…
