The great big box of activities
Every idea on AfterSchoolKid, sorted into themes. Pick a theme, pick an idea, and you're off.
Den-tastic Den Building
Blanket forts, garden hideaways and cosy den games, all built from things you already have at home.
Indoors · ages 4 to 11Puddle-Proof Indoor Games
Lively and calm indoor games for a soggy afternoon, using socks, cushions and a bit of imagination.
Outdoors · ages 4 to 11Grass Act: Garden and Park Games
Tag, hopscotch, Mr Wolf, rounders and summer water play: the outdoor classics with clear, simple rules.
Indoors · ages 4 to 11Bin There, Made That
Turn cereal boxes, tubes, bottle tops and paper plates into rockets, robots, masks and more.
Indoors or out · ages 4 to 11Clued-Up Treasure Hunts
Write clues for every age, hide treasure indoors or out, and draw a map worthy of a pirate captain.
Indoors · ages 4 to 11Kitchen Science: Get a Reaction
Fizzing volcanoes, dancing raisins and secret lemon ink, all made with things already in your cupboards.
Outdoors · ages 4 to 11Nature Detectives on the Case
Bug hunts, bird spotting, leaf rubbings and cloud watching for young detectives in the garden or park.
Indoors or out · ages 4 to 11Games That Are Totally Cards On
Snap, pairs, dots and boxes and more, with only a pack of cards, some dice or a pencil and paper.
Indoors or out · ages 4 to 11Party On: Birthday Fun at Home
Classic party games, a craft table, a treasure hunt and a simple 2-hour plan for a birthday at home.
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