Here, you can find all the latest Scout and bushcraft challenges currently on offer at Survival Guides UK
A woodland walk can be much more interesting when you stop simply walking from one place to another and start looking at what is happening around you. Woodlands are full of clues. Animals may be difficult to see, but they leave behind tracks, feathers, chewed nuts, droppings, nests and other signs. Trees, plants, fungi and…
Activity Overview Difficulty: IntermediateTime: 30–60 minutesLocation: Campsite or suitable outdoor activity areaBest for: Scouts and ExplorersSkills: Knots, ropework, pioneering, teamwork, problem-solving, communication Pioneering knot challenges turn basic rope skills into practical team activities. Instead of simply tying knots from memory, Scouts have to choose the correct knot, tie it accurately and explain why it is…
Activity Overview Difficulty: Moderate–AdvancedTime: 60–120 minutesLocation: Campsites, activity fields and suitable outdoor training areasBest for: Scouts, Explorers, Patrol Leaders and experienced Cubs with appropriate supervisionSkills: Pioneering, design, knots, lashings, problem-solving, teamwork, planning and leadership Pioneering design challenges give Scouts a problem to solve rather than a structure to copy. Instead of providing step-by-step instructions, give…
Activity Overview Difficulty: Moderate–AdvancedTime: 60–180 minutesLocation: Campsites, activity fields and suitable outdoor training areasBest for: Scouts, Explorers, Patrol Leaders and experienced Cubs with appropriate supervisionSkills: Pioneering, knots, lashings, teamwork, planning, problem-solving, communication and leadership Pioneering competitions challenge patrols to use knots, lashings, poles and teamwork to complete a practical task against a time limit or…
By the time young people reach Explorers, knot work can become much more interesting than simply learning a list of knots. The real skill is knowing which knot to use, why to use it and how to check that it has been tied correctly. That’s where challenges work particularly well. Instead of saying: “Tie a…
🏔️ Plan, Lead & Adapt You’ve learned individual skills. You’ve combined them into outdoor activities. Now it’s time to put everything together. This challenge is about more than reaching a destination. You’ll need to: 🗺️ Plan 🧭 Navigate 🌦️ Assess conditions 🎒 Manage equipment ⚠️ Consider risk 👥 Work with a team 🔄 Adapt when…
🧭 Intermediate Challenge: The Outdoor Skills Expedition Can you put your outdoor skills together and complete a real adventure challenge? This challenge is designed for people who already know the basics and are ready to use them in a more realistic outdoor situation. You’ll need to think about: The aim isn’t to rush. It’s to…
🏕️ Beginner Challenge: The Outdoor Explorer Challenge Can you complete your first outdoor skills mission? You don’t need expensive equipment or previous experience. This challenge is about getting outside, paying attention to your surroundings and putting a few simple outdoor skills into practice. 🎯 Your Mission You can do them during a walk, at camp,…
