{"alias":"blogEntry","byline":"Nicola Hilliard, Creative Content Producer","standfirst":"Going on your first (or second, or third!) Scout camp is an exciting adventure. You\u2019ll get to explore the outdoors, learn new skills, and have loads of fun with friends. \n\nBut before you go, it\u2019s a great idea to get prepared with some fun activities that will help you feel ready for the big trip.\n\nHere are 25 exciting activities to help you get ready for camp:\u00A0","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Body\u0022\u003E1. Make a duct tape wallet\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Body\u0022\u003EKeep your camp money safe by crafting your own sturdy wallet from duct tape. It\u2019s waterproof and super durable \u2013 perfect for outdoor adventures! \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/make-a-duct-tape-wallet/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun Underlined SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022Hyperlink.0\u0022\u003ETry it.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Body\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Body\u0022\u003E2. Practice building campfires with chocolate biscuits\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Body\u0022\u003ELearn the basics of fire-building by creating a tasty model with biscuits, chocolate, and mini marshmallows. A sweet way to remember the key skills for making a real campfire! \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/practice-fire-building-with-chocolate-biscuits/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun Underlined SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022Hyperlink.0\u0022\u003ECheck it out.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Body\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Body\u0022\u003E3. Make a tote bag from a t-shirt\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Body\u0022\u003ETurn an old t-shirt into a handy bag for carrying your gear around camp. No sewing required! \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/make-a-tote-bag-from-a-t-shirt/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun Underlined SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022Hyperlink.0\u0022\u003EFind out how.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Body\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Body\u0022\u003E4. Play musical sleeping bags\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Body\u0022\u003EJust like musical chairs, but with sleeping bags! Set up one less sleeping bag than the number of players. Play some music, and when it stops, everyone must dive into a sleeping bag as fast as they can. The person left without one is out. Keep removing a sleeping bag each round until only one person remains!\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Body\u0022\u003E5. Have a tent building race\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Body\u0022\u003EPractice putting up a tent before camp and see who can do it the fastest. This will help you be a pro when you get there! \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/tent-building-races/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun Underlined SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022Hyperlink.0\u0022\u003ETry this activity.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E \u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Body\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Body\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/kxrma3k0/two-scouts-pulling-open-a-sleeping-bag-in-a-field.jpg","width":7000,"height":4667,"altText":"Two Scouts are pulling a tent out of its orange bag, one holding the bag back and the other pulling on the tent.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003E6. Carve a wooden toasting fork\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003EWhittle your own toasting fork for roasting marshmallows over the campfire. Just be sure to have an adult help you with the carving! \u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/carve-a-wooden-toasting-fork/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022Hyperlink.0\u0022\u003ELearn how.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003E7. Make some tasty trail mix\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003EMix together nuts, dried fruit, and chocolate chips for the perfect camping snack that will keep you energised on hikes. \u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/make-some-tasty-trail-mix/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022Hyperlink.0\u0022\u003ECreate your own mix.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003E8. Create a camp blanket\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003EDecorate a special blanket with badges and patches to take on all your camping adventures. \u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/create-a-camp-blanket/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022Hyperlink.0\u0022\u003EGet started.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003E9. Practice lighting a candle\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003EFire safety is important at camp. Learn how to safely light a candle to get ready for lighting campfires. \u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/practice-lighting-a-candle/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022Hyperlink.0\u0022\u003EGive it a go.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003E10. Make and try different firelighters\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003EDiscover which materials make the best fire starters so you\u2019ll be ready to build a campfire like a pro. \u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/make-and-try-different-firelighters/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022Hyperlink.0\u0022\u003EGive it a try.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/krnjhefd/db-20240523-2638-173613min.jpg","width":6000,"height":4000,"altText":"A volunteer wearing a blue hijab helps two Scouts pitch a tent outside.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003E11. Practice some campfire songs\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003EWarm up your voices with some fun songs to sing around the fire so you\u2019ll be ready to join in at camp. \u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/sing-some-campfire-songs/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003EStart singing!\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003E12. Try knot-tying with strawberry laces\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003ELearn useful knots by practicing with tasty strawberry laces. It\u2019s a fun and delicious way to remember them! \u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/try-knot-tying-with-strawberry-laces/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003ELearn the knots.\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003E13. Pack your bag challenge\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003ERace to see who can pack their backpack with all the essentials the fastest. This quick game will help you remember what you need to take to camp - you could even have to find hidden items around the meeting place too! \u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/pack-your-bags/\u0022 title=\u0022Pack your bags\u0022\u003ETry this activity.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003E14. Try campfire storytelling\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003EThrow a ball around the circle, getting each person to add a sentence to make a spooky or fun story.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003E15. Make DIY paracord bracelets\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003EMake a survival bracelet that can be useful for lots of things, from emergency shoelaces to tying things to your bag.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/5psogyo2/db-20240609-9196-174835min.jpg","width":7000,"height":4667,"altText":"","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003E16. Have a sleeping bag rolling race\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003ERolling up a sleeping bag is an essential camping skill, but it doesn\u2019t have to be boring! Make it a fun challenge by racing your friends to see who can roll theirs up the fastest. Or, for even more laughs, climb inside and have a \u2018wiggling worm\u2019 race across the room! \u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/have-a-sleeping-bag-rolling-race/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003EJoin the fun.\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003E17. Learn to use a compass\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003EPractice basic compass skills so you can find your way around camp and go on exciting hikes.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003E18. Make a DIY lantern\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003EMake a simple lantern using a plastic jar and a small battery-powered light.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003E19. Try a map reading challenge\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003EGrab a map and see if you can find different landmarks around your home or park.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003E20. Learn basic first aid\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003EPractice simple first aid skills, like bandaging a wound or treating a minor burn. \u003Ca href=\u0022/staged-badges/emergency-aid/\u0022 title=\u0022Emergency Aid\u0022\u003ETry our Emergency Aid badges.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/20745/nights-away.jpg","width":7000,"height":4667,"altText":"A young girl in a Squirrels uniform and holding a stuffed toy holds holding hands with another Squirrel in a field","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003E21. Go stargazing\u00A0\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003EGet familiar with the night sky by spotting constellations before you go camping. \u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/go-stargazing/\u0022 title=\u0022Go stargazing\u0022\u003EGive this a go.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003E22. Play Guess the Camping Gear\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003EPut camping items in a box, and guess what they are by feeling them. \u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/play-whats-in-the-box/\u0022 title=\u0022Play What\u0027s In The Box?\u0022\u003EPlay this game.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003E23. Practice sorting firewood\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003ELearn how to separate tinder, kindling, and logs. \u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/construct-a-campfire/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003ETry this activity.\u003C/a\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003E24. Get used to using a torch\u00A0\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261409520 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00220px\u0022 data-ccp-border-between=\u00220px none #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-between=\u00220px\u0022\u003EHide a teddy around the meeting place, then let everyone try searching for it in low-light using torches - who can find the teddy first? Make sure the area is free of tripping hazards and clearly define boundaries. 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