Looking for quick activity inspiration for your meeting nights, or fun ways your young people can learn new skills at home? The national Scout Activity Finder is packed with hundreds of practical, step-by-step games, crafts, and challenges tailored for every age group from Squirrels to Explorers!
Whether you lead a group in Hull, Beverley, Scunthorpe, Grimsby, or Goole—or you're a parent wanting to support your child's badge journey—here is how you can use this brilliant free tool across Humberside.
What’s Inside the Activity Finder?
The Activity Finder is a searchable library containing hundreds of tried-and-tested activities created by Scouts for Scouts. You can filter by section, time available, group size, setting (indoors, outdoors, or at home), and total cost.
- Games & Teamwork: Icebreakers, energetic outdoor games, and team-building exercises for weekly meeting nights.
- Creative & STEM Crafts: From building bug hotels and model pioneering to science experiments and digital creative projects.
- Badges Made Simple: Every activity links directly to specific Activity Badges and Challenge Awards, making termly programme planning effortless.
- Accessible & Inclusive: Includes clear instructions, equipment lists, safety tips, and ideas on how to adapt activities for young people with additional needs.
Perfect for Meeting Nights & Weekend Camps
Section leaders across Humberside can build a balanced, exciting term program in minutes. Whether you need a 10-minute game to burn off energy at the end of a Beaver session or an outdoor team challenge for a Scout camping weekend at Raywell, the Activity Finder has ready-to-go plans with zero stress.
Fun Activities for Families at Home
The Activity Finder isn't just for adult leaders! Parents can easily search for At Home activities to keep young people entertained during weekends or school holidays:
- Earn Badges at Home: Find activities that help your child complete parts of their Chef, Gardener, Artist, or Astronomer Activity Badges.
- Rainy Day Crafts: Easy indoor activities using household items like cardboard boxes, recycled materials, and kitchen ingredients.
- Get Outdoors: Simple nature trails, scavenger hunts, and navigation challenges to try in your local park or garden.
How to Get Started
- Visit the Activity Finder: Head over to the official Scouts Activity Finder online.
- Filter Your Search: Choose your age section (Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, or Explorers) and select your setting or topic.
- Pick an Activity & Go: Download or print the step-by-step guide and equipment list!
