We’ve pulled together some activities to help kick-start your search.

• Out on (or in) the water

These activities are perfect for whiling away the summer days, cooling off and getting a little wet. Some require a bit of training or skill, others just involve holding on for dear life!

– Dinghy sailing: Perfect for beginners, these open boats are suitable for day sailing, either inland or on the open sea, typically holding up to four people.
– Inflatable tyre ride: This one is better suited to small groups, due to the limited numbers that can be pulled behind a speedboat at any one time. Having said this, you can split into smaller groups and watch as others go flying.
– Kayaking: Whether it’s paddling down the Thames, across a peaceful reservoir in the countryside or taking on the waves, there are plenty of opportunities for groups of any size.
– Scuba diving: Because sometimes you need to know what lies below the surface… This one is great for small groups looking to do something a bit different, but will involve PADI training before you can take the plunge.

• A test of strength

Challenge yourself and each other with these activities to separate the boys from the men and see who comes out on top.

– Rock climbing: This requires concentration, a bit of skill and good upper body strength as you climb rocks or mountains using a harness and ropes or wires. If you’re not ready to scale a cliff face then why not give indoor rock climbing a go?
– Ice climbing: Depending on what time of year you want to go, there are plenty of locations where you can try scaling natural or artificial ice formations such as frozen waterfalls or ice walls.
– Cliff jumping: This one is more a test of mental strength than anything as you gear yourself up to take the leap into the sea below. Always jump in an approved area, as you never know what rocks lie beneath the waves.

• Teamwork

Activities involving teamwork are perfect for new groups that are getting to know each other, team bonding or start of year school groups.

– High-ropes course: A course of ropes and platforms suspended in the trees that not only encourages team bonding but can be scaled up or down to accommodate any number of people and is suitable for nearly all ages and fitness levels.
– Jacob’s ladder: The ultimate test of teamwork, this activity involves small teams trying to get to the top of a high ropes ladder of horizontally-suspended logs. The higher you go, the further apart the rungs get, and the more you will be tested.
– Human table football: In this giant version of the popular pub game players are attached by Velcro to bars that slide side-to-side across an inflatable pitch and communication is key to success.

• Competition and showdown

On the other side of the coin of teamwork is fighting competitive spirit. If you’re a small group you can pitch yourselves against another existing team, and if you’re a larger group then why not divide yourself up and battle each other in the ultimate showdown?

– Dragon boating: This fast and furious team activity involves small groups paddling to the beat of a drum in long, narrow boats. Be prepared to pull hard and get a little wet.
– Laser combat: Teams shoot at each other’s wearable targets using laser guns in the ultimate showdown. There are a number of indoor and outdoor venues so this game can be played all year round and the best part is there are no paintballs, which means no bruises!
– Geocaching: A modern twist on orienteering that feels a bit like a treasure hunt. Divide into teams and race to find the item or container using GPS and coordinates provided online.
– Go karting: Get into teams and race relay-style around a set course or track as you channel your inner Schumacher and battle for a place on the podium.

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