Build teamwork and communication skills with fun Scout games designed to develop listening, cooperation, problem-solving and clear communication.
Activity Overview Can you spot the hazards before they cause a problem? 👦 Age: 8–18👥 Group size: 4–30⏱️ Duration: 45–60 minutes📍 Location: Indoors or outdoors⭐ Difficulty: 2/5 Imagine you’ve just arrived at a campsite. Everything looks fine at first, but there could be hazards hiding in plain sight. A loose guyline, a bag left on…
Activity Overview Can your team plan and complete a mountain rescue? 👦 Age: 8–18👥 Group size: 6–30⏱️ Duration: 45–60 minutes📍 Location: Indoors or outdoors⭐ Difficulty: 3/5 Imagine you’re part of a mountain rescue team. Your group has received an emergency call: an explorer has become injured while travelling through the mountains and needs help getting…
Activity Overview Difficulty: BeginnerTime: 15–30 minutesGroup size: 6-20Best for: Beavers, Cubs, ScoutsSkills: Communication, teamwork, listening, problem-solving, concentration The Silent Line-Up Challenge is a simple teamwork game where the group must arrange themselves in a particular order without speaking. The leader chooses the rule for the line-up, such as height, birthday month or first name alphabetically….
Activity Overview Difficulty: BeginnerTime: 20–30 minutesGroup size: 6-20Best for: Squirrels, Beavers, CubsSkills: Communication, confidence, teamwork, observation, creativity Survival Charades is a simple team game where young people act out outdoor and survival activities without speaking while their teammates try to guess what they are doing. It needs no equipment and can be adapted for different…
Activity Overview Difficulty: BeginnerTime: 15-30 minutesGroup size: 6-20Best for: Squirrels, Beavers, CubsSkills: Memory, confidence, communication, concentration The Name and Action Circle Game is a quick icebreaker where each young person says their name and performs an action. The rest of the group repeats the name and action before the next person takes a turn. It…
⚠️ SAFETY FIRST Use fictional scenarios, role-play or appropriately trained simulated patients rather than creating real injuries. Explorers should only practise first aid techniques they have been taught by a suitably qualified instructor. Don’t ask young people to perform procedures beyond their training. For a real emergency, follow current first-aid guidance, contact the emergency services…
⚠️ SAFETY FIRST Outdoor survival games should be fun, educational and appropriately supervised. Activities involving water, fire, tools, heights or challenging terrain require additional planning and suitable controls. Adapt every activity to the age, ability and experience of your group, the location and the weather. Follow your organisation’s current safety guidance and any rules applying…
