Improve observation and awareness with fun Scout games that challenge memory, attention to detail, spotting skills and understanding of the environment.
Activity Overview Can your team use grid references to find the hidden checkpoints? 👦 Age: 8–18👥 Group size: 4–30⏱️ Duration: 45–60 minutes📍 Location: Outdoors⭐ Difficulty: 3/5 Grab a map, split into teams and get ready to explore. In this navigation activity, teams must use grid references to find a series of hidden checkpoints around an…
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 Difficulty: EasyTime: 10–30 minutesLocation: Indoors or outdoorsBest for: Small groups, patrols and activity sessionsSkills: Memory, observation, concentration, communication and teamwork Memory and observation games challenge participants to notice information and then recall it accurately. They can involve objects, people, sounds, pictures, surroundings or changes to an environment. For groups, the best games are…
Activity Overview Difficulty: EasyTime: 15–30 minutesLocation: OutdoorsBest for: Groups, patrols, family activities and outdoor sessionsSkills: Observation, awareness, concentration, memory and nature appreciation Nature observation games encourage young people to slow down and pay attention to the natural world around them. Rather than simply walking through an outdoor area, participants are challenged to notice particular sights,…
Activity Overview Difficulty: EasyTime: 10–20 minutesLocation: Indoors or outdoorsBest for: Small groups, patrols and activity sessionsSkills: Observation, memory, concentration and attention to detail Kim’s Game is a simple observation and memory game in which participants are shown a collection of objects for a limited time before the objects are covered or removed. They then try…
Activity Overview Difficulty: EasyTime: 10–30 minutesLocation: Indoors or outdoorsBest for: Small groups, patrols and activity sessionsSkills: Observation, memory, attention to detail, communication and teamwork Observation games are simple activities that challenge young people to notice, remember and communicate details about their surroundings. They can be run indoors or outdoors and usually require little or no…
⚠️ 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…
