{"alias":"blogEntry","byline":"Kirsten Jones, Copywriter","standfirst":"Scouts offer a wide range of activities that promote and support positive mental health. Why not try some with your group? Here\u2019s our top ten activities to help young people build confidence online, listen to their friends\u2019 feelings and \uFB01nd simple, screen-free ways to relax.","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EStep Forward, Step Back\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESuitable for:\u003C/strong\u003E Scouts and Explorers\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis is a great activity that helps young people think about being safe and responsible online.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen you run this activity, an example statement might be: \u2018Step forward if you\u2019ve seen something online that\u2019s given you bad dreams.\u2019\u0026nbsp;The game provides a great opportunity for young people to talk about their concerns.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/step-forward-step-back/\u0022 title=\u0022Step forward, step back\u0022\u003EFind out more about the \u2018Step Forward, Step Back\u2019 activity\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/zwajiha4/squirrels-with-log.jpg","width":1293,"height":856,"altText":"Two Squirrels smile at the camera while one holds a log","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EHow Are You? Times Two\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESuitable for:\u003C/strong\u003E Cubs and Scouts\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESometimes people say they are OK when they\u2019re not. This active listening game, supported by the Rail Industry, encourages young people to pay attention to their friends\u2019 feelings and to always ask twice if they\u2019re alright.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/how-are-you-times-two/\u0022 title=\u0022\u2018How are you?\u2019 times two\u0022\u003EFind out more about the \u2018How Are You? Times Two\u2019 activity\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EGo on a Mindfulness Walk with GO Outdoors\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESuitable for: \u003C/strong\u003EAll sections\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis relaxing activity encourages young people to put away their phones and\u0026nbsp;devices and use their senses to \uFB01nd out what makes them feel calm \u2013 using the\u0026nbsp;S.C.O.U.T. approach.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/go-on-a-mindfulness-walk/\u0022 title=\u0022Go on a mindfulness walk\u0022\u003EFind out more about the \u0027Go on a Mindfulness Walk\u0027 activity\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EAnimal Yoga\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESuitable for:\u003C/strong\u003E Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EAfter a full-on session of fun and games, cool down and relax with some animal poses from frog to dog and even octopus. Taking deep breaths and stretching helps to calm the body and mind.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/try-some-animal-yoga/\u0022 title=\u0022Try some animal yoga\u0022\u003EFind out more about the \u0027Animal Yoga\u0027 activity\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/j4lnk45o/two-young-people-hugging.jpg","width":7000,"height":4667,"altText":"One young person puts their arms around the other while they both smile","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EFun with Feelings\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESuitable for:\u003C/strong\u003E Squirrels\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EEveryone feels sad sometimes, and that\u2019s OK. This activity helps young children understand and talk about different feelings, big or small, while thinking about what makes them happy.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/play-the-fun-with-feelings-game/\u0022 title=\u0022Play the Fun with Feelings game\u0022\u003EFind out more about the \u2018Fun with Feelings\u2019 activity\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EKeepy Uppie\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESuitable for: \u003C/strong\u003EAll sections\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EProblems can seem to mount up all at once, but we don\u2019t have to juggle them alone. This balloon game teaches young people that asking for help makes their worries feel less scary.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/keepy-uppie/\u0022 title=\u0022Keepy uppie\u0022\u003EFind out more about the \u2018Keepy Uppie\u2019 activity\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003ESound Fists\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESuitable for: \u003C/strong\u003EAll sections\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESpending quiet time outside helps us appreciate and connect with nature. Invite your group to slow down, open their ears and raise a \uFB01nger each time they hear a new sound.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/sound-fists/\u0022 title=\u0022Sound fists\u0022\u003EFind out more about the \u2018Sound Fists\u2019 activity\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/v1hdn0j1/squirrel-with-collage.jpg","width":1287,"height":856,"altText":"A Squirrel smiles at the camera while holding up a collage made of leaves","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EFeel Good Chatterboxes\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESuitable for:\u003C/strong\u003E Beavers and Cubs\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWith a piece of paper and a few felt tips, this activity will get your group thinking about advice and helpful reminders to cheer up friends when they\u2019re feeling sad.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAdvice could include \u2018take \uFB01ve deep breaths\u2019 or \u2018you are loved\u2019.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/feel-good-chatterboxes/\u0022 title=\u0022Feel good chatterboxes\u0022\u003EFind out more about the \u2018Feel Good Chatterboxes\u2019 activity\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003ECraft a Kindness Calendar\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESuitable for:\u003C/strong\u003E Squirrels, Beavers and Cubs\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOne small act of kindness, like a smile or a thank you, could make a huge difference to someone\u2019s day \u2013 and it makes us feel good, too. This activity, supported by Hobbycraft, is a creative way to think of good deeds to do for a whole month.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/craft-a-kindness-calendar/\u0022 title=\u0022Craft a kindness calendar\u0022\u003EFind out more about the \u0027Craft a Kindness Calendar\u0027 activity\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EThe Price of Honesty\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESuitable for:\u003C/strong\u003E Scouts\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBeing honest and kind isn\u2019t always easy but it\u2019s the right thing to do. In this Money Skills activity, in collaboration with HSBC UK, young people explore real-life situations and decide what the right and wrong choice might be.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA situation might be: You found a purse full of money in a public place. What would you do? How would your choice impact others?\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/the-price-of-honesty/\u0022 title=\u0022The price of honesty\u0022\u003EFind out more about the \u2018The Price of Honesty\u2019 activity\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":null,"pageType":null,"location":null,"versionDate":"14 May 2026","reviewDate":null,"furtherReading":[],"relatedLinks":[],"id":89645,"nodeName":"10 activity ideas to look after your wellbeing","title":"10 activity ideas to look after your wellbeing","type":"blogEntry","image":{"url":"/media/zwajiha4/squirrels-with-log.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1dce39dbf05c7f0","caption":"Squirrels With Log","type":"jpg","size":269867,"width":1293,"height":856,"altText":"Two Squirrels smile at the camera while one holds a log"},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"10 activity ideas to look after your wellbeing","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"subHeader":"Discover activities to help young people build confidence online, listen to their friends\u2019 feelings and \uFB01nd screen-free ways to relax.","browserTitle":null,"silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC84OTY0NSJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/news/2026/may/10-activity-ideas-to-look-after-your-wellbeing/"}