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Our latest posts are designed to help Scouts, youth groups, leaders and anyone interested in outdoor learning develop practical knowledge and confidence. From new activity ideas and survival skills to useful how-to guides, check back regularly for the latest resources.
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Building a Pioneering Bridge
Activity Overview Difficulty: ChallengingTime: 2–4 hoursLocation: Scout campsites and suitable outdoor activity areasBest for: Scouts, Explorers, Patrol Leaders and experienced pioneering groupsSkills: Pioneering, knots, lashings, teamwork, planning, ropework and structural awareness A pioneering bridge is a structure built from poles and rope using traditional knots and lashings. For a Scout pioneering project, the safest approach…
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Rope Identification
Activity Overview Difficulty: EasyTime: 15–30 minutesLocation: Scout campsites, activity centres and outdoor settingsBest for: Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Patrol Leaders and adult leadersSkills: Ropework, campcraft, equipment care, observation and outdoor safety Rope identification means being able to recognise what a rope is made from, how it is constructed and what it is suitable for. Common ropes…
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Camp Security
Activity Overview Difficulty: ModerateTime: 20–30 minutes to set up; maintained throughout campLocation: Scout campsites and outdoor campsBest for: Scouts, Explorers, Patrol Leaders and adult leadersSkills: Campcraft, awareness, organisation, communication and responsibility Camp security is about protecting people, equipment and the campsite from avoidable risks. A secure camp doesn’t need to feel like a fortress. Good…
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Camp Kitchen Hygiene
Activity Overview Difficulty: ModerateTime: 15–30 minutes to set up; maintained throughout campLocation: Scout campsites and outdoor campsBest for: Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Patrol Leaders and adult leadersSkills: Food hygiene, campcraft, outdoor cooking, organisation and teamwork Good camp kitchen hygiene means keeping hands, food, equipment and preparation areas clean and preventing food from becoming contaminated. Outdoor cooking…
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Camp Kitchen Setup: How to Set Up a Scout Camp Kitchen
Activity Overview Difficulty: ModerateTime: 30–60 minutesLocation: Scout campsites and outdoor campsBest for: Scouts, Explorers, Patrol Leaders and adult leadersSkills: Campcraft, food hygiene, outdoor cooking, organisation and teamwork A good camp kitchen should have separate areas for food preparation, cooking, eating, washing up and waste, with enough space to work safely. Set the kitchen up on…
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Camp Inspections: How to Inspect a Scout Camp
Activity Overview Difficulty: Easy–ModerateTime: 15–30 minutesLocation: Scout campsites and outdoor campsBest for: Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Patrol Leaders and adult leadersSkills: Observation, campcraft, organisation, hazard awareness and teamwork A camp inspection is a planned check of the campsite, tents, equipment and general organisation. For a Scout camp, inspections help make sure that tents are properly pitched,…
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Camp Watch Systems: Setting Up a Safe Camp Watch
Activity Overview Difficulty: ModerateTime: 30–60 minutes to plan and briefLocation: Campsites and outdoor campsBest for: Scouts, Explorers, Patrol Leaders, adult volunteers and experienced campersSkills: Organisation, observation, communication, teamwork, night-time awareness and emergency response A camp watch system is an organised way of monitoring a campsite during periods when most people are asleep or away from…
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Evening Camp Routine: How to Finish the Day at Camp
Activity Overview Difficulty: EasyTime: 45–90 minutesLocation: Campsites and outdoor campsBest for: Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Patrol Leaders, campers and outdoor enthusiastsSkills: Camp organisation, teamwork, personal hygiene, equipment care, time management and campcraft An evening camp routine gives everyone time to eat, clean up, organise equipment, wash, prepare for bed and settle down safely. A good routine…
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Morning Camp Routine: How to Start the Day at Camp
Activity Overview Difficulty: EasyTime: 30–60 minutesLocation: Campsites and outdoor campsBest for: Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Patrol Leaders, campers and outdoor enthusiastsSkills: Camp organisation, personal hygiene, teamwork, equipment care and time management A good morning camp routine gets everyone awake, washed, fed, organised and ready for the day’s activities without unnecessary rushing. A typical routine starts with…
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Camp Routines: Building Effective Daily Camping Routines
Activity Overview Difficulty: EasyTime: 15–30 minutes to plan; followed throughout campLocation: Campsites, activity camps and outdoor campsBest for: Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Patrol Leaders, campers and outdoor enthusiastsSkills: Organisation, time management, teamwork, campcraft and personal responsibility A good camp routine gives everyone a clear structure for the day without making camp feel overly rigid. A typical…
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