Social events and outings

These are some of the ideas that different groups have tried. If you have any others which have worked well, let us know.

Centre-based activities

Craft
Cooking
Barbecue (be aware of the safety implications)
Quiz night – perhaps based on one of the current TV quiz shows
Potted sports – set up a variety of challenges (they can be very basic like throwing table tennis balls into a metal waste paper basket from a distance), divide the siblings into small groups of 2 or 3, one group at each activity. After say 3 minutes blow a whistle and everyone moves onto the next challenge. When everyone has done all the activities, if you have kept scores you can announce the winning team.
Team challenges – Divide into two or three teams and set up a series of contests (Some of you may remember "It's a Knockout)
Watch a DVD
Have a Takeaway
Party/karaoke night/disco
Talent show
Face painting
Circus skills
Drumming
Scrap books
Photo albums
Newsletter

Outings
See Types of Group for advice on Risk Assessments, Insurance etc.

Suggestions for trips out include:

Swimming
Ten pin bowling
Horse riding
Dry slope skiing
Cinema
Zoo
Theme parks
Adventure playground
Seaside
Museums
Meal out
Theatre
Puppet show
Rock Climbing
Pantomime (Consider contacting the venue in advance for discounts and risk assessments)