Teach essential fire safety through fun Scout games and activities covering safe fire behaviour, awareness, decision-making and responsible campfire skills.
Activity Overview Can your team build a stable star-shaped campfire? 👦 Age: 8–18👥 Group size: 4–24⏱️ Duration: 45–60 minutes📍 Location: Outdoors⭐ Difficulty: 3/5 A good campfire doesn’t happen by accident. Before you strike a match or create a spark, you need to think about the location, fuel, airflow, structure and safety around the fire. In…
⚠️ SAFETY FIRST Fire activities should only take place with appropriate adult supervision, suitable facilities, permission and a completed risk assessment. Follow your organisation’s current fire-safety guidance and any restrictions applying to the site. Keep suitable extinguishing equipment immediately available and never leave a fire unattended. The objective of advanced fire lighting is better judgement…
⚠️ SAFETY FIRST These games are designed to teach fire safety without putting Scouts in unnecessary danger. Many of the activities below can be completed without a lit fire. Where a real fire is involved, it should only be used when permitted, properly planned, appropriately supervised and in accordance with your organisation’s current safety guidance…
⚠️ SAFETY FIRST Outdoor survival games should be fun, educational and appropriately supervised. Activities involving water, fire, tools, heights or challenging terrain require additional planning and suitable controls. Adapt every activity to the age, ability and experience of your group, the location and the weather. Follow your organisation’s current safety guidance and any rules applying…
