Joy Planner (Launch): 3 micro-adventures × 6 weeks

Simple and made to actually get you out, try things, and relax. Each week has 3 tiny adventures (mix of free / solo / group / food / paid). Pick days that work for you - M/W/F, or whenever. Keep it low-pressure: each one is only 30–180 minutes.

Share the summer — want Intrepid Youth to see your micro-adventures? Tag us on socials and use the hashtag #IntrepidSummer. We’d love to see your photos and adventure picks: Be bold. Be you. Be Intrepid.

How to use this planner (30 seconds)

1. Pick one start cue (e.g., “Sneakers on”) and one end cue (e.g., “Snack + chill”).

2. Do the micro-adventure. Take pictures or a 1-line note: one thing you liked.

3. Repeat. Three small wins a week = better mood, new memories.

Legend

• Solo / Group = who it’s best for

• Time = approx duration

• Cost = approximate UK £ (Free = no spend)

• What to bring = 1–2 items

Week 1 — Fresh Start

1. Local Park Picnic & People-Watching — Group or solo

   • Time: 60–90 min • Cost: £0–£5 (snack)

   • Bring: blanket or coat. Grab a sandwich and sit somewhere high for views. Notice three funny things you see.

2. Mini Photo Scavenger Walk — Solo or group

   • Time: 45–75 min • Cost: Free

   • Bring: phone/camera. List: red door, graffiti, puddle reflection, weird tree. 10 photos = small gallery.

3. Tea & Toastboard Cafe Tryout — Group

   • Time: 60–90 min • Cost: £6–£12

   • Try a new local cafe. Share a toastboard or two. Vote on the best combo.

Week 2 — Move & Taste

4. Sunrise (or Sunset) Walk — Solo or group

   • Time: 30–45 min • Cost: Free

   • Bring: coat. Keep it calm — just breathe and watch the sky.

5. DIY Street Food Night — Group

   • Time: 60–90 min • Cost: £8–£18 (ingredients or market food)

   • Make loaded fries, wraps, or try three market stalls and split bites.

6. Borrow & Read at the Library Nook — Solo

   • Time: 45–60 min • Cost: Free

   • Bring: library card or just browse. Pick a book by cover for 20 mins, then a poem.

Week 3 — Nature & Tiny Skills

7. River/Canal Bank Chill + Skipping Stones — Solo/group

   • Time: 45–75 min • Cost: Free

   • Bring: comfy shoes. Count skips, try three different throws.

8. Quick Bike Route + Ice Cream Stop — Group

   • Time: 60–120 min • Cost: £3–£7 (ice cream + tube pass if needed)

   • Plan a safe 5–8 mile loop. Reward = cone.

9. One-Skill Session: Knot-Tying or Basic First Aid — Solo/group

   • Time: 45–60 min • Cost: Free–£5 (bandage kit)

   • Learn a simple knot or how to dress a cut. Practical and a bit clever.

Week 4 — Adventure Lite

10. Geocache Hunt or Park Orienteering — Group

    • Time: 60–90 min • Cost: Free

    • Use phone GPS or make a map and hunt for a hidden cache.

11. Mini Coastal Day (if near coast) — Group/solo

    • Time: 2–3 hours • Cost: £0–£10 (travel)

    • Rockpooling, a paddle, and fish-and-chips or packed lunch.

12. Board Games Café or Pub Quiz Night — Group

    • Time: 90–120 min • Cost: £4–£10 (entry/snack)

    • Choose a low-pressure quiz or a board-games place; team up.

Week 5 — Create & Connect

13. 5-Photo Story Challenge — Solo

    • Time: 45–60 min • Cost: Free

    • Make a short story in 5 photos—share with a friend or keep private.

14. Cook Swap: Make & Share a Snack — Group

    • Time: 60–90 min • Cost: £6–£12 (ingredients)

    • Each person makes one small snack. Taste and rate.

15. Outdoor Mini-Gig or Open Mic (attend) — Group/solo

    • Time: 90–180 min • Cost: £0–£10 (ticket/refreshments)

    • Find a local youth gig or open mic. Clap for courage.

Week 6 — Wind-Down Week

16. Forest Bathing Walk (quiet) or Big Park Stretch — Solo

    • Time: 45–60 min • Cost: Free

    • No music. Walk slowly, notice leaves, smells and textures.

17. Take-Your-Phone-Photo-Day — Solo/group

    • Time: 60–90 min • Cost: Free

    • Limit yourself to 12 photos — make each one mean something.

18. End-of-Summer Micro-Party — Group

    • Time: 90–180 min • Cost: £10–£30 (food + small activities)

    • Bring snacks, a speaker, one game. Everyone shares one highlight from the 6 weeks.

Quick budgets & notes

• Cheap food meet-ups: £6–£12 per person.

• Small travel (bus/train short): £2–£8.

• Events/cafés/open-mic: usually £0–£10.

• End-of-summer mini-party: £10–£30 split between attendees.
  Always check travel costs in advance; use family railcards if you have them.

Packing — short checklist for most adventures

• ✅ Water bottle

• ✅ Comfortable shoes

• ✅ Light snack (banana, cereal bar)

• ✅ Phone + charger or power bank

• ✅ £5–£10 cash if you might buy food

Safety & permissions (important)

• Tell a parent/carer where you’re going and when you’ll be back.

• If an activity uses transport, check times and fares beforehand.

• For water/coastal activities, stay within safe areas and preferably go with someone who knows the place.

• If you’re under 16 and doing paid events, check entry rules.

Tiny bonus challenges (extra)

• Try one new food each week.

• Give one compliment per adventure day.

• Keep a single page “Joy Notes” with one line per adventure.

🌞 That’s it — 18 tiny, doable adventures for 6 weeks of summer. Keep it flexible: swap, skip, and remix. The point is small, regular joy — not pressure.