Develop practical campcraft skills with resources covering shelters, campsite setup, pioneering, outdoor living and essential skills for Scout camps.
A well-organised camp kitchen makes outdoor cooking easier, cleaner and safer. Whether Scouts are using camping stoves or another approved cooking system, the cooking area should be planned before equipment is unpacked. Good organisation helps everyone understand where to work, where equipment belongs and how people should move around the area. Choose a Suitable Location…
A tidy campsite isn’t just easier to look at. Good organisation helps Scouts find their equipment, move around safely and work together more effectively. Camp can quickly become messy when tents, rucksacks, cooking equipment and outdoor gear are spread across the site. Developing simple routines helps keep everything under control. Give Everything a Place One…
Setting up a campsite is more than simply finding somewhere to put the tents. A well-organised campsite gives everyone enough space to move around, keeps equipment manageable and makes everyday camp jobs much easier. It also gives Scouts the opportunity to practise planning, teamwork and responsibility. The exact layout will depend on the site, the…
Campcraft is the collection of practical skills used to set up, run and look after a campsite. For Scouts, it can include everything from pitching tents and organising equipment to setting up cooking areas, managing camp routines and leaving a site clean and tidy. Campcraft isn’t about making camping complicated. It’s about learning how to…
⚠️ SAFETY FIRST Navigation activities should take place in an area appropriate for the age and experience of the group. Set clear boundaries and make sure leaders know where participants are at all times. Start with simple, controlled exercises before allowing children to navigate independently. For activities away from your meeting location, use appropriate supervision,…
⚠️ SAFETY FIRST Fire lighting should only be taught with appropriate adult supervision, suitable equipment, a properly prepared fire area and permission to have a fire at the location. Always follow current Scout guidance, local restrictions and the landowner’s rules. Keep water or another suitable means of extinguishing the fire immediately available, and never leave…
⚠️ 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…
