Plan successful Scout camps with practical resources covering activities, organisation, preparation, equipment, cooking, campcraft and essential planning.
Activity Overview Difficulty: EasyTime: 10–20 minutes to learn; 5–10 minutes for a typical ceremonyLocation: Scout hut, meeting place, camp or suitable outdoor areaBest for: Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and adult volunteersSkills: Flag handling, ceremonial skills, teamwork, knots, leadership, respect and confidence Scout flag etiquette is about treating the flag with respect and following the appropriate Scout…
⚠️ SAFETY FIRST Shelter-building activities should always be carried out in a suitable area with appropriate supervision. Check the site for unstable trees, branches, steep ground, water hazards, poisonous plants and other risks before beginning. Don’t allow children to climb trees or construct shelters that could collapse onto someone. Use only suitable materials and follow…
⚠️ SAFETY FIRST Outdoor skills should always be taught in a way that matches the age, ability and experience of the group. Activities involving fire, tools, water, heights or other hazards need appropriate supervision and safety controls. Making an activity fun should never mean making it unnecessarily risky. Outdoor skills are some of the most…
