The Olympic Games are a world stage for sport - hold your own mini Olympics.
Games
The red rose is the national symbol for England, have a go at creating a red rose either as a badge or on a stalk to give to someone you love!
Craft
The Sally Lightfoot crab is the most colourful crab. Draw and design your own colourful crab
Craft
The smallest crab is the Pea crab measuring 7-12mm across. Make a dish using peas
Food
The steam engine was invented in Scotland. Find out how they work and have a go at making a miniature version. Don’t forget that steam is HOT and adult supervision may well be necessary!
Other
The telephone was invented in Scotland, make your own communication devices using cups and string
Other
The tip of a monkey’s tail is bare and acts like a human finger tip to touch and feel. Find out some interesting finger print facts
Other
The world record for the most number of pancake tosses in 1 minute is held by Australian Brad Jolly, who notched up 140 flips in 60 seconds… see how you compare
Games
The world’s smallest monkey is the size of a hamster, make a tiny pipe cleaner monkey to cling to your pencils and pens
Craft
There are 264 species of monkey, make 264 cakes and sell them to raise funds or to raise £264
Food
There are lots of caves in Wales. Complete a night-line or visit a caving experience either man-made or natural. Remember: caves can be dangerous places so only ever explore them with a qualified instructor
Games
There are lots of famous English inventors - find out about some of them and have a go at creating your own invention to solve a problem you face on a daily basis!
Other
There are lots of famous Scottish designers and architects. Charles Rennie Mackintosh was one who designed buildings and furniture. Have a go designing or creating your own piece of furniture, design your own building or create an architectural mode
Craft
There are over 4,500 species of crab. Collect this many 1 and 2 pence coins as a fundraiser then create a big crab art with them
Other
There is a Mosaic crab. Find out what a mosaic is and have a go at making one
Craft
There is a species called the Coconut crab. Use coconut water to make some ‘mocktails’
Food
There is a species of crab called the Porcelain crab. Find out what porcelain is and make something using clay
Craft
There is a Strawberry Hermit crab. Make fruity Pavlova crabs. Make your own meringue nests for added challenge
Food
Think about someone who’s not as fortunate as you at Christmas. Why not raise money as a unit to purchase a goat/similar from Oxfam
Other
Think of a traditional game and adapt it with a Teddy Bear theme. Teach it to another group
Games
Think of others and do a good turn each day of the week between your meetings. Record what you did and who you helped.
Other
Toast a marshmallow over a t-light and enjoy a s’more in your den
Food
Traditionally pig hair has been used to make paintbrushes. Paint a picture to bring you luck for the year
Craft
Transfigure ingredients into something tasty
Food
Try a range of astronaut freeze-dried meals/foods - do they taste the same as normal?
Food
Try and find a lucky four-leaf clover
Other
Try and follow the waggle dance directions
Games
Try baking or tasting different foods from around the world.
Food
Try different flavours of ice cream whilst blind folded and see if you can guess the flavour correctly.
Food
Try eating some traditional Chinese food using chop sticks
Food
Try foods from countries where Save the Children are working around the world i.e. Brazil, Columbia, Peru, Libya, Egypt, Lebanon and Greece
Food
Try green tea and compare it with other flavoured teas. Use the leftovers to have a go at natural dying and make a rainbow of shades!
Food
Try Levitation and go indoor skydiving
Other
Try making those traditional English treats - crumpets or English muffins!
Food
Try making your own marbled paper using marbling inks that resist on water or the shaving foam marbling technique.
Craft
Try or make fortune cookies for Chinese New Year
Food
Try out some trust exercises like the seated circle
Games
Try painting your face to look like a clown. Make this more difficult by only using your ‘wrong’ hand
Other
Try Scottish Country/Highland dancing
Other
Try some target practice with a balloon popping game
Games
Try your hand a woodcraft and whittle your own wand
Craft
Try your hand at balloon modelling be brave!
Other
Try your hand at Care of Magical Creatures and learn how to look after your pets. Local pet stores often run free educational sessions
Other
Try your hand at carving and create a Welsh Lovespoon
Craft
Try your hand at henna designs which are a tradition in Indian weddings
Craft
Try your hand at making different coloured sauces/dips then use them all to make an ‘artist palette’ dipping plate and enjoy!
Food
Try Your Hand at Milk Craft and Churning Butter
Craft
Try your hand at origami and fold an Easter basket or a bunny
Craft
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