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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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Scouts Outdoor Skills
⚜️ Scouts: Build the Skills to Lead Your Own Adventure You’ve already learned a lot. You’ve explored the outdoors, learned basic navigation, discovered camping skills and started understanding how to deal with problems. Now it’s time to take those skills further. Being a Scout isn’t just about knowing how to do something. It’s about knowing:…
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Cubs Outdoor Skills
🐺 Cub Scouts: Become a Confident Adventurer Welcome, Cub! By now you’ve probably discovered that the outdoors is full of adventures. But being an adventurer isn’t just about going outside. It’s about learning how to: 🧭 Find your way 🏕️ Look after yourself outdoors 🎒 Prepare your equipment 🔥 Use outdoor skills safely 🌿 Understand…
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Beaver Outdoor Skills
Beaver Scouts: Your Next Outdoor Adventure Welcome to your Beaver adventure! Being a Beaver is all about trying new things, learning useful skills and having fun with your friends. You might already know how to follow instructions, work as a team and explore the outdoors. Now it’s time to take things a little further. You…
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Squirrel Outdoor Skills
🐿️ Squirrels: Your Outdoor Adventure Starts Here Being a Squirrel is all about trying new things, having adventures and learning how to look after yourself, other people and the world around you. You don’t need to be an expert. You don’t need to know everything. You just need to be ready to have a go.…
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First Aid Basics: What to Do When Someone Is Injured
Accidents can happen anywhere. You might be camping, hiking, climbing, cycling, playing sport or simply spending time outdoors. Knowing some basic first aid can help you respond calmly and appropriately when someone is injured or becomes unwell. First aid isn’t about trying to become a doctor. It’s about knowing what to do until appropriate help…
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Route Planning: A Beginner’s Guide
A good outdoor adventure doesn’t start when you put your boots on. It starts with a map. Whether you’re planning a short Scout hike, a countryside walk with friends or your first independent day hike, knowing how to plan your route can make the difference between an enjoyable day and a difficult one. Route planning…
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Navigation Using Natural Features
When you’re outdoors, the landscape around you can provide a surprising amount of information. Hills, valleys, streams, ridges, woodland edges and other natural features can all help you understand where you are and which way you’re travelling. Learning to read these features is an excellent way to develop your navigation skills. But there is an…
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Reading Weather: Beginner’s Guide to Weather
The weather can change quickly when you’re outdoors. A sunny morning can become cold and wet. Fog can reduce visibility. Strong winds can make exposed areas uncomfortable or dangerous, while thunderstorms can create serious hazards. Learning to read the weather doesn’t mean becoming a meteorologist. It means learning to: Safety First Never rely solely on…
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Calling for Help: Emergency Skills Guide
Calling for Help: What to Do in an Emergency Knowing what to do when something goes wrong is one of the most important survival skills you can learn. You might become lost, someone might become injured, weather conditions could deteriorate, or your group could find itself in a situation that it can’t safely manage. In…
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Rope Care: How to Look After Rope Safely
Rope is one of the most useful pieces of equipment you can carry outdoors. It can be used for: But rope needs to be looked after. Dirt, moisture, chemicals, sunlight, abrasion and poor storage can all damage rope over time. Learning how to care for your rope means it will be easier to use, last…
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