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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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Squirrels Camping Activities: Fun Ideas for Young Squirrels
⚠️ SAFETY FIRST Camping activities for Squirrels should always be properly planned, risk assessed and supervised by suitable adults. Follow the current guidance from your Scout organisation and the rules of the campsite or venue. Take particular care around water, fire, cooking equipment, roads, uneven ground, weather and unfamiliar areas. Keep appropriate first-aid equipment available…
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Chief Scout’s Acorn Award Explained
The Chief Scout’s Acorn Award is the highest award a Squirrel Scout can earn. It’s designed to recognise the experiences, skills and development a young person has gained during their time in Squirrels. Scouts describes it as recognising Squirrels who have had adventures, helped their friends and learned new things. It’s not a single activity…
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Squirrels Challenge Awards Explained | UK Scouts
The Squirrels programme is designed around trying new things, having adventures and developing skills. One of the main parts of the programme is the Challenge Awards. There are currently four Challenge Awards for Squirrels, each focusing on a different aspect of their development. Scouts describes these awards as opportunities to step outside their comfort zone,…
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The Scout Law
The Scout Law is one of the foundations of Scouting. It gives Scouts a simple set of principles to think about when making decisions, working with other people and taking part in activities. But the Scout Law isn’t meant to be something young people simply memorise and repeat. The important part is understanding what it…
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The Scout Promise Printable | Free PDF
Looking for a simple printable of the Scout Promise? This free printable is an easy way for Scouts to learn and practise their Promise at home or at their Scout meeting. The Scout Promise is an important part of being a Scout. Having the Promise printed out makes it easy to practise and provides a…
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Cub Scout Promise Printable | Free PDF
Looking for a simple printable of the Cub Scout Promise? This free printable is an easy way for Cubs to learn and practise their Promise at home or at their Scout meeting. Learning the Cub Scout Promise is an important part of being a Cub. Having the Promise printed out makes it easy to practise…
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Beaver Scout Promise Printable | Free PDF
Looking for a simple printable of the Beaver Scout Promise? This free printable is an easy way for Beavers to learn and practise their Promise at home or at their Scout meeting. The Beaver Scout Promise is short and easy to practise, making a printable a useful resource for new Beavers and their families. Print…
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Squirrel Scout Promise Printable | Free PDF
Looking for a simple way to help your Squirrel Scout learn the Promise? This free printable gives you an easy-to-use version that can be printed at home or used at Squirrel Scout meetings. Learning the Promise is an important part of becoming a Squirrel Scout. Having the words on a printable can make it easier…
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Outdoor First Aid Scenarios for Explorers
⚠️ SAFETY FIRST Use fictional scenarios, role-play or appropriately trained simulated patients rather than creating real injuries. Explorers should only practise first aid techniques they have been taught by a suitably qualified instructor. Don’t ask young people to perform procedures beyond their training. For a real emergency, follow current first-aid guidance, contact the emergency services…
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Advanced Knot Challenges for Explorers
By the time young people reach Explorers, knot work can become much more interesting than simply learning a list of knots. The real skill is knowing which knot to use, why to use it and how to check that it has been tied correctly. That’s where challenges work particularly well. Instead of saying: “Tie a…
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