Urban Outdoors 1 - The Activities Playground

This 48 page, colourful resource looks at 22 activities that can be included in your programme. It covers areas like:

• Where it can take place
• Equipment
• Expertise
• Scout Association Rules
• Contacts
• Programme Zones
• Facts and figures
• Cool rating
• How to do it

You can downloadd a copy of this resource using the 'printable version urban outdoors 1' buttons below.

Here are the headlines of the activities that are covered in Urban Outdoors 1

Abseiling from buildings. Ever thought about leaping off your favourite landmark (with rope, of course!)? Not just an activity, but a great way of promoting Scouting.

How accessible are the buildings and facilities in the urban environment? Time to find out and present your findings.

If you fancy getting some further information first then try out this online accessibility game.

Enjoy watching a movie or TV, listening to the radio, travelling, buying things or wondered what happens in a mosque, temple or other place of worship? Get behind the scenes and find out how it happens.

The BMX bike. More than just a ride around the park - skill, sport and performance can all be combined.

If you fancy getting some practise in first then try out this online BMX game.

Pump up the volume! The 80's break dancing craze is alive and kicking in the urban arena.

If you think your dance moves need a bit of practise then you can try them out with this online dance game.

The supremo of the sound mix! Starting out on gaining the skills to get those people dancing!

If you think your DJing skills need a bit of practise then you can try putting together your own track using urban street sounds with this online urban tunes creator.

Kite flying for all ages and levels. Not just an activity for the very young! Some Japanese kites weigh over two tons.

If you fancy getting some practise in first then try out this online kite flying game.

Fear knowledge, avoidance or self-defence? Learn to be streetwise.

The homeless cope with living in a cardboard box, can you? A different angle for a very different night away.

Express yourself in the Bronx style of rap! It does not have to be about 'issues' - you can look at the more light hearted side.

Sculptures in ice, chocolate or even rubbish. Create a modern masterpiece.

The wire basket on wheels and with a mind of its own, now turns in to an activity idea.

Skateboards are now also available for the very young, and it is young people who know how to do it. How about providing the right environment?

If you fancy getting some practise in first then try out this online skateboarding game.

Graffiti? Done properly in the right place it becomes Street Art.

If you fancy getting some practise in first then try out this online Street Art Creator.

Roller skates or blades require practice and skill. Improve these by adding the fun of hockey.

Take a look at an event, activity or issue through the lens of a video camera. What story does it tell?

The battle is on! Where do you get the best onion bhajee or chips in town? Lick your lips, it is time to find out.

Garden, park, wasteland or city farm. Let's see what comes out to play.

If you fancy getting virtual experience in managing an area's water supply then try this online water supply simulator - Network Challenge.

Your town or city may not have just sprung up 'overnight'! So, who were there before you?

Lots of things happen in the urban environment - water supply and sewage, council services, sports, lots of different faiths and cultures. Get to know other people, what they do and how they do it

If you fancy getting virtual experience of managing the water supply for an area then try this online water supply pipeline - Network Challenge.

The ironing board has now joined the world of extreme challenges. Or, is it just extreme imagination?

Urban safaris are competition events in cities like New York and Chicago. Why not in your area?