Activities for pre-teens
624 activities found
Indoor Scavenger Hunt
Hide clues around the house leading to a small prize or treat — a rainy-day classic that gets children running through every room, thinking, reading, and working together as a team.
Juggling Practice
Start with scarves, progress to beanbags, then balls — learning to juggle builds hand-eye coordination and concentration through entertaining failure, and gives children a performance skill for life.
Kite Making
Construct a kite from bamboo sticks, tissue paper, and string, then take it outside to fly — the pride of flying something you built yourself makes this craft doubly rewarding for children.
Knot Tying
Learn to tie a bowline, reef knot, cleat hitch, and figure-eight using a length of rope — an ancient scout and sailor skill that gives children practical confidence and a tangible sense of mastery.
Nature Crown Making
Weave a crown from bendy willow twigs and decorate it with leaves, flowers, and berries gathered on a walk — a free outdoor craft that turns any child into a woodland royalty.
Family Portrait Drawing
Sit together and take turns drawing each other's portraits — no artistic talent required. The funny results, commentary, and shared laughter make this a wonderfully bonding indoor activity.
Family Recipe Book
Interview grandparents and relatives for their favourite recipes, write them up with drawings, and bind them into a family cookbook — a heritage project that preserves stories alongside ingredients and becomes a lifelong keepsake.
Family Talent Show
Each family member prepares a two-minute act — a song, magic trick, dance, joke, or poem — then performs for the others. A hilarious, confidence-building tradition that celebrates everyone's gifts.
Farmers' Market Visit
Browse colourful stalls of seasonal produce, artisan bread, and local honey, let children choose something new to try — a vibrant weekend ritual that connects families with local food and community.
