Useful camp resources for Scout leaders and outdoor groups, including planning advice, campcraft, cooking activities, kit lists and bad-weather ideas.
Campcraft is the collection of practical skills used to set up, run and look after a campsite. For Scouts, it can include everything from pitching tents and organising equipment to setting up cooking areas, managing camp routines and leaving a site clean and tidy. Campcraft…
Bad weather doesn’t always mean cancelling a Scout meeting. Rain, strong winds, cold temperatures and poor conditions can make your original outdoor plan unsuitable, but with a little preparation you can often switch to an indoor or lower-risk alternative without losing the purpose of the…
A practical campfire equipment checklist for Scout leaders, covering the equipment needed to plan, prepare, run and safely clear up a campfire activity. A campfire can be one of the most memorable parts of a Scout or Cub camp, whether you’re cooking, telling stories, singing…
Outdoor cooking is one of those skills that becomes much more interesting when Explorers are given responsibility. Instead of simply following a recipe, they can plan a meal, choose ingredients, organise equipment and work out how to cook everything safely. Camping also introduces challenges that…
Cooking outdoors is one of the most useful skills Scouts can develop. It’s practical, creative and gives young people the chance to take genuine responsibility for planning and preparing food. A Scout cooking activity doesn’t have to mean a complicated recipe or an impressive campfire….
Cooking is a brilliant outdoor skill for Cubs. It combines practical skills with teamwork, creativity and a little bit of adventure. A Cub who learns how to prepare a simple meal at a campsite is developing skills they can use long after they’ve left Cubs….
Cooking is a great way for Beavers to learn practical skills while having fun. They can measure ingredients, mix, prepare food and work together to create something they can enjoy afterwards. You don’t need complicated recipes or specialist equipment. Simple food activities are often the…
Cooking is a brilliant way for Squirrels to learn practical skills while having fun. They can practise measuring, mixing, preparing ingredients and working together, while also learning about food, hygiene and staying safe around cooking equipment. You don’t need complicated recipes. For Squirrels, the best…
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…
⚠️ 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…
⚠️ SAFETY FIRST Navigation activities should take place in an area appropriate for the age and experience of the group. Set clear boundaries and make sure leaders know where participants are at all times. Start with simple, controlled exercises before allowing children to navigate independently….
⚠️ SAFETY FIRST Fire lighting should only be taught with appropriate adult supervision, suitable equipment, a properly prepared fire area and permission to have a fire at the location. Always follow current Scout guidance, local restrictions and the landowner’s rules. Keep water or another suitable…