Activities

Our group activities at your fingertips — search by age group, how big your group is, the kind of activity you want to do or the topic you want to explore. If you want activities to do at home, check out Dream Big at Home, our home activities site.

Woodchips (5 & under)

Younger Elfins (6-7)

Older Elfins (8-9)

Pioneers (10-12)

Venturers (13-15)

DFs (16-20)

Adult

Self-perception vs. public perception

Time: 10-20 mins
Topic: Identity & Culture, Wellbeing
Location: Inside

This activity encourages an open discussion about the differences between the way we see ourselves and the way others see us.

Knowing me, knowing you - Discussion

Time: 10-20 mins
Topic: Democracy, Wellbeing
Location: Inside

Jigsaw

Time: 20-40 mins
Topic: Democracy, Wellbeing
Location: Inside

This a quiet activity to encourage venturers to think about their life and to get to know better other people.

Diversity game show

Time: 20-40 mins
Topic: Equality & Inclusion
Location: Inside

The group(s) are asked a range of questions and the aim of the activity is to get as many ‘diversity points’ as possible within the time limit.

Knowing me, knowing you - Statements

Time: 5-10 mins
Topic: Equality & Inclusion
Location: Inside, Outside

This get to know each other activity can be adapted to suit any groups.

Who Should Decide?

Time: 20-40 mins
Topic: Democracy
Location: Inside, Online

A short discussion activity to think about who can and should participate in different situations.

Having a Say

Time: 20-40 mins
Topic: Democracy
Location: Inside, Online, Outside

Discussion about participation

Making a Flag or Banner

Time: 1h +
Topic: Identity & Culture
Location: Inside

Programme Planning using Fist-to-Five

Time: 40-60 mins
Topic: Democracy
Location: Inside, Online, Outside

Plan programme for the group for the coming term. Use Fist to five to reach consensus

Barriers to peace

Time: 20-40 mins
Topic: Peace, Refugees
Location: Inside

An activity where groups design their own walls to explore their function in conflict situations and how they affect people.

Planet of Aliens

Time: 20-40 mins
Topic: Human Rights, Peace, Refugees

A simulation game about aliens from different planets, to show the importance of communication and dialogue in transforming conflicts

What is Violence?

Time: 20-40 mins
Topic: Peace
Location: Inside, Online, Outside

Introduce young people to the topic of violence thought-provoking situations. You will be discussing different topics of violence in conflict and thinking about whether they consider the situation to be violent or not.