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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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Responsible Camping UK: How to Camp Without Harming the Outdoors
Activity Overview Difficulty: EasyTime: 20–30 minutes to learn; ongoing practiceLocation: Campsites, woodland, hills, countryside and other permitted camping areasBest for: Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Patrol Leaders, campers and outdoor enthusiastsSkills: Camping, environmental awareness, campsite management, outdoor ethics and responsible access Responsible camping means enjoying a camping trip while minimising your impact on the environment and respecting…
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Public Rights of Way UK: Understanding Countryside Paths
Activity Overview Difficulty: EasyTime: 15–30 minutes to learnLocation: Countryside, farmland, woodland, villages and rural areasBest for: Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Patrol Leaders, walkers and outdoor enthusiastsSkills: Navigation, map reading, countryside awareness, route planning and responsible access A public right of way is a route that the public has a legal right to use, subject to the…
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Countryside Code UK: How to Enjoy the Countryside Responsibly
Activity Overview Difficulty: EasyTime: 15–20 minutes to learn; ongoing practiceLocation: Countryside, woodland, farmland, coast, hills and other outdoor areasBest for: Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Patrol Leaders, walkers and outdoor enthusiastsSkills: Outdoor awareness, responsible access, navigation, environmental care and countryside etiquette The Countryside Code is guidance for enjoying the outdoors responsibly while respecting other people, protecting the…
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Responsible Countryside Access UK: How to Enjoy the Outdoors Respectfully
Activity Overview Difficulty: EasyTime: 15–30 minutes to learn; ongoing practiceLocation: Footpaths, bridleways, farmland, woodland, hills, parks and other countryside areasBest for: Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Patrol Leaders, hikers and outdoor enthusiastsSkills: Navigation, environmental awareness, countryside etiquette, observation and responsible outdoor behaviour Responsible countryside access means using the countryside in a way that respects the land, wildlife,…
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Environmental Responsibility UK: Caring for the Outdoors
Activity Overview Difficulty: EasyTime: 15–30 minutes to learn; ongoing practiceLocation: Countryside, woodland, campsite, coast, hills and other outdoor areasBest for: Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Patrol Leaders and outdoor enthusiastsSkills: Conservation, environmental awareness, responsible camping, planning and outdoor ethics Environmental responsibility means enjoying the outdoors without unnecessarily damaging the places, wildlife and communities around you. For anyone…
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Leave No Trace Principles UK: Responsible Outdoor Skills
Activity Overview Difficulty: EasyTime: 15–30 minutes to learn; ongoing practiceLocation: Countryside, woodland, campsite, hills, beaches and other outdoor areasBest for: Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Patrol Leaders and outdoor enthusiastsSkills: Environmental awareness, responsible camping, conservation, planning and outdoor ethics The Leave No Trace principles are a simple way of reducing the impact you have when enjoying the…
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Scout Contingency Planning UK: How to Prepare a Plan B
Activity Overview Difficulty: EasyTime: 20–40 minutesLocation: Scout hut, campsite, outdoors or before an activityBest for: Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Patrol Leaders and adult volunteersSkills: Planning, adaptability, decision-making, problem-solving, teamwork and leadership Contingency planning means deciding what you will do if your original plan can’t happen as expected. A contingency plan isn’t the same as an emergency…
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Scout Emergency Planning UK: How to Prepare for Emergencies
Activity Overview Difficulty: IntermediateTime: 30–60 minutes to prepare; review regularlyLocation: Scout hut, campsite, outdoor activity area or before an expeditionBest for: Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Patrol Leaders and adult volunteersSkills: Planning, communication, navigation, leadership, decision-making and emergency response Emergency planning means deciding what you will do if something goes wrong before the activity starts. A useful…
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Scout Hazard Identification UK: How to Identify Risks Before an Activity
Activity Overview Difficulty: EasyTime: 15–30 minutesLocation: Scout hut, campsite, woodland, field or activity areaBest for: Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Patrol Leaders and adult volunteersSkills: Observation, risk awareness, planning, problem-solving and decision-making Quick Answer Hazard identification is the process of looking for things that could cause harm before an activity starts. A hazard could be something obvious,…
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Running a Scout Debrief UK
Activity Overview Difficulty: EasyTime: 10–30 minutesLocation: Scout hut, campsite, meeting point or outdoors after an activityBest for: Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Patrol Leaders and adult volunteersSkills: Reflection, communication, teamwork, leadership, problem-solving and evaluation Quick Answer A Scout debrief is a short discussion held after an activity to work out what happened, what went well, what could…
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