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Take a look at our \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/guidance-for-food-safety/\u0022 title=\u0022Guidance for food safety\u0022\u003Ekitchen safety tips\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003EYou may want to run a demonstration on how to use the equipment safely, such as for cooking or chopping ingredients.\u00A0You could use our\u00A0\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities?name=kitchen%20safety?name=kitchensafety\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?name=kitchensafety\u0022\u003Ekitchen safety activities\u003C/a\u003E before this session.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003EMake sure any cooking equipment or heat sources, such as ovens and hobs, always have adult supervision, including during free time and arrival times.\u00A0If anyone struggles with sensing danger, you should consider providing extra adult supervision. This could be especially helpful at unstructured times, such as breaks or waiting to cook.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003ERemind everyone to keep their fingers away from any knives. You may want to use blunt, child-friendly knives, or you could also have ingredients pre-chopped.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003EIf you\u2019re using a gas stove, tabletop hob plates or a mini oven, make sure it\u2019s on a stable heatproof surface and in a clear and open area, with plenty of ventilation. Gas appliances and sources can increase risk of carbon monoxide exposure. Take a look at our guidance on \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/\u0022 title=\u0022Safe camping, residentials and outdoor skills\u0022\u003Edifferent cooking methods\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/managing-a-safe-scout-premises/carbon-monoxide-co/\u0022\u003Ecarbon monoxide.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003EYou may want to put child-safe locks on cupboard doors to prevent access by young people, especially for cupboards containing matches, cleaning products or chemicals.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Food safety when cooking indoors"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul class=\u0022ul1\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003EPeople can work in small groups or as a whole group to bake or cook. Each group should have adult supervision.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003EYou may want to be in groups, but everyone to use the same cooking source, rather than having each group have their own.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003EYou may wish for groups to make or prepare the ingredients in a wider, more spacious area, then invite each group into the kitchen to cook one at a time.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003ERemember the groups not using the kitchen or cooking will still need to be supervised, always following the\u00A0\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/safeguarding-code-of-conduct-for-adults-yellow-card/\u0022 title=\u0022Young People First - Yellow Card\u0022\u003EYellow Card\u003C/a\u003E.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003EMake sure you have all the ingredients ready. You may want to pre-chop or pre-measure some activities.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Preparing to cook as a group"}]}]}],"config":null},{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003ESetting up this activity\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EYou\u2019ll need one or two mess tents, depending on the size of your group. A good guide is to have two people to each upright pole.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EYou could ask to borrow tents if you don\u2019t have them \u2013 other volunteers, friends and family, or other local groups may be able to help. Always let people know what you\u2019ll be using the tents for.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECheck the tents before you begin, so you know there aren\u2019t any missing or broken parts.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMess tents take up lots of space \u2013\u0026nbsp;you may need to save this activity for a night away.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf you want this activity to count towards the \u003Ca href=\u0022/scouts/awards/outdoor/\u0022 title=\u0022Outdoor\u0022\u003EScouts Outdoor Challenge Award\u003C/a\u003E, you\u2019ll need to do it during a night away.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPitch the tent \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGather everyone together and explain that you\u2019re going to pitch a mess tent.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEveryone should find a suitable piece of flat ground or floor to pitch the tent.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf you\u2019re in groups, people should make sure there\u2019s plenty of space between them and any other groups putting up tents of any kind \u2013 including enough space to move the poles around safely.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAsk if anyone knows any tips for where to pitch a mess tent. Where possible, people should avoid pitching under trees, or on the banks of rivers or lakes. They should also make sure the door\u2019s not facing into the wind.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEveryone should clear the area of any obstacles, such as rocks, where the tent or their group\u2019s tent will be pitched in.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEach group can now pitch their tent, following the manufacturer\u2019s instructions for their tent to pitch it.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThere\u2019s lots of roles people can take on while pitching the tent, so some people may want to direct or check the instructions.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to pitch a mess tent\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe\u2019ve included some general guidance, based on common features and steps, below. You may want to share this, depending on the instructions that come with the tent.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null},{"type":"fullWidth","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlways follow the manufacturer\u2019s instructions for the model of tent you\u2019re using.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEmpty out the canvas and poles. Lay all of the parts out on the floor.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFollow the manufacturer\u2019s diagram to lay the roof poles out on the ground.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPut the corner joints between each pole.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPut the poles into the fittings.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPrepare the leg poles and line them up with the frame.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOne side at a time, raise the frame so the legs are half-height. Each leg should have one pole in \u2013 they should be lower than shoulder height.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELay the canvas over the half-raised frame.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOne side at a time, raise and fit the second half of the legs.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EInsert any inner legs in place.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELace the canvas to the frame with the straps and loops. Line them up carefully so the doors and corners fall properly.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPeg out the guy lines. The pegs should be at a 45-degree angle and the walls should be straight.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","label":"How to pitch a mess tent"}]}]}],"config":null},{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESha\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Ere the space\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EExplain that mess tents are designed to be a shared (communal) space. They\u2019re usually used for eating, so everyone can sit together. However, they\u2019re also perfect for other group activities \u2013 especially if there\u2019s wet weather!\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERemind everyone that you can never cook or use a barbecue in a mess tent, due to the risk of \u003Ca href=\u0022#\u0022 title=\u0022Carbon Monoxide\u0022\u003Ecarbon monoxide.\u003C/a\u003E If you need a sheltered cooking area, consider a gazebo or a tent porch with sufficient air circulation and ventilation.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAsk everyone to get into small groups.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIn their group, people should think about a way to use the space outside of mealtimes.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAfter a few minutes, everyone should come back together and share their suggestions.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe\u2019ve included some suggestions below. It\u2019s up to you whether you want to give people prompts or not.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null},{"type":"fullWidth","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPlaying games:\u003C/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;What games could be safely played in a mess tent?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESocialising:\u003C/strong\u003E\u00A0How could you use the mess tent to welcome a neighbouring group? For example, you could plan a themed feast where everyone dines together.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMaking it comfortable: \u003C/strong\u003EHow will you make sure that the space is welcoming and nice to spend time in?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECreating a calm space:\u003C/strong\u003E How could you make the space work for people who may need a quiet, relaxing and calming space away from busy activities?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMake it accessible: \u003C/strong\u003EHow can you make sure that everyone in the group can use the tent?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Ways to share the space"}]}]}],"config":null},{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStrike the tent \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEveryone, or each group, should remove all of their equipment from the tent.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ENow, people can work together to take down their tent. This is usually the reverse to pitching it, but always check the manufacturer\u2019s instructions.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf you can, it\u2019s best to wait until the tent\u2019s dry before you take it down.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ENext, people should make sure the parts of their tent are clean and dry before they\u2019re packed away. People can scrape or wipe excess dirt and grass from the sides of the canvas and the pegs. People should double-check that they\u2019ve collected and securely stored all the frame components.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"ownerAuthor":null,"porRules":null,"id":45497,"nodeName":"Learn to pitch a mess tent","title":"Learn to pitch a mess tent","type":"activity","image":{"url":"/media/19839/fdl-02-01.png?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1db165cc7fc61d0","caption":"FDL 02 01","type":"png","size":15417,"width":1902,"height":1100,"altText":""},"assets":[],"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Learn to pitch a mess tent","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"searchDescription":"Put up a mess tent, then think about how you can use the shared space.","subHeader":"Put up a mess tent, then think about how you can use the shared space.","browserTitle":null,"silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC80NTQ5NyJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/learn-to-pitch-a-mess-tent/"}