Put the survival skills that you have learned to practice by trying out some of our scout challenges to see where you could improve.
Activity Overview Difficulty: IntermediateTime: 30–60 minutesLocation: Campsite or suitable outdoor activity areaBest for: Scouts and ExplorersSkills: Knots, ropework, pioneering, teamwork, problem-solving, communication Pioneering knot challenges turn basic rope skills into practical team activities. Instead of simply tying knots from memory, Scouts have to choose the…
Activity Overview Difficulty: Moderate–AdvancedTime: 60–120 minutesLocation: Campsites, activity fields and suitable outdoor training areasBest for: Scouts, Explorers, Patrol Leaders and experienced Cubs with appropriate supervisionSkills: Pioneering, design, knots, lashings, problem-solving, teamwork, planning and leadership Pioneering design challenges give Scouts a problem to solve rather than…
Activity Overview Difficulty: Moderate–AdvancedTime: 60–180 minutesLocation: Campsites, activity fields and suitable outdoor training areasBest for: Scouts, Explorers, Patrol Leaders and experienced Cubs with appropriate supervisionSkills: Pioneering, knots, lashings, teamwork, planning, problem-solving, communication and leadership Pioneering competitions challenge patrols to use knots, lashings, poles and teamwork…
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…
🏔️ Plan, Lead & Adapt You’ve learned individual skills. You’ve combined them into outdoor activities. Now it’s time to put everything together. This challenge is about more than reaching a destination. You’ll need to: 🗺️ Plan 🧭 Navigate 🌦️ Assess conditions 🎒 Manage equipment ⚠️…
🧭 Intermediate Challenge: The Outdoor Skills Expedition Can you put your outdoor skills together and complete a real adventure challenge? This challenge is designed for people who already know the basics and are ready to use them in a more realistic outdoor situation. You’ll need…
🏕️ Beginner Challenge: The Outdoor Explorer Challenge Can you complete your first outdoor skills mission? You don’t need expensive equipment or previous experience. This challenge is about getting outside, paying attention to your surroundings and putting a few simple outdoor skills into practice. 🎯 Your…
