Skip to Main Content
Girls Friendly Society
  • Home
  • Find Activities
    • View by activity
    • List view
  • Monthly Programmes
  • Home
  • Find Activities
    • View by activity
    • List view
  • Monthly Programmes

Varied cost

Make a compass
26 May 2020

Make a compass

by Ellie | posted in: STEM!, Arts and Crafts | 0

The science bit The metal needle is made up of things called domains that are all pointing in different directions. By rubbing the magnet against the sewing needle, you made the domains all point in the same direction – or in … Continued

engineering, arts and crafts, science
Robot hands
12 May 2020

Robot hands

by Ellie | posted in: Happy To Be Me, Arts and Crafts, STEM! | 0

Focus The science and innovation of robotics has changed everyone’s lives.  Robotic arms are used in manufacturing such as making cars and robotic prosthetic hands can enable people who have lost their limb to do everyday things. Have a go at … Continued

arts and crafts, engineering, science
The egg drop challenge
12 May 2020

The egg drop challenge

by Ellie | posted in: STEM!, Arts and Crafts | 0

Focus This challenge incorporates parts of engineering we may not initially think of.  The main element of the challenge is logistics – transporting goods safely and effectively.  It also uses physics which is used in many areas of engineering.    The challenge  

arts and crafts, engineering, science
A Jar of Smiles
21 Apr 2020

A Jar of Smiles

by Ellie | posted in: Relationships, Issues, Arts and Crafts | 0

Focus Stress, sadness and frustration are very real feelings that everyone has sometimes. It’s ok to feel this way sometimes, especially when things are difficult. But there are things you can do to help yourself feel better when things are … Continued

lockdown, affirmations, mental health, wellbeing
Hula hoop relay race
23 Sep 2019

Hula hoop relay race

by Ellie | posted in: Warm up games, Group Challenge, Games, Physical | 0

  Focus This game is all about having fun and working together. Preparation All you’ll need is to make sure you’ve got at least two hula hoops and plenty of space. Game Instructions Split the girls into two teams  All girls … Continued

active games, cooperation, fun, teamwork
GFS Olympics
7 Jun 2019

GFS Olympics

by Alison | posted in: Physical, Games, Inspiring women | 0

  Focus Young women will have increased knowledge about some famous female Olympians/Sportswomen through history whilst also having fun in a safe – and a little bit competitive – environment. Preparation This activity can be split into three separate games, … Continued

active games, sports day, sport, olympics

Three easy steps to finding your next activity:

1. Select an age range, a theme or type the topic you are interested in and click submit

2. View a range of activities and click on the picture to see more details.

3. Click ‘Print Friendly Version’ at the bottom of each activity page for a pdf version you can save or print.

Search for more activities

  • Themes

  • Suitable for online delivery

  • Age Group

GFS

+44 (0) 20 7837 9669
info@girlsfriendlysociety.org.uk

Girls Friendly Society 3rd Floor 86-90 Paul Street London EC2A 4NE

About us

Established in 1875 Girls Friendly Society is one of the oldest registered charities working to support girls and young women in England and Wales.

  • Return to main GFS website
  • Charity Comissoin No. 1054310 | Company No. 3172713 | © Copyright 2025 Girls Friendly Society