Description
A night sleeping under the stars? Nothing better, but we Scouts know it takes time, readiness and know-how to get it right.
How to earn your badge:
- Camp under canvas for a total of 20 nights or more.
- Camping trips you have been on during your time as a Scout can count towards your 20nights.
- Demonstrate the following:
- care, simple repair and storage of your tent and cordage, including whipping, splicing, hanking, coiling and safety inspections.
- safe storage and handling of fuels such as methylated spirits, paraffin, petrol and gas.
- care of cooking stoves and utensils, including simple repairs, cleaning and general maintenance.
- storage of a section’s training and games equipment.
- Take the role of camp leader during a camping weekend (or longer), involving at least eight people.
- Before you go:
- discuss all aspects of the camp with an adult leader
- manage the budget for the camp
- choose the campsite, carrying out a risk assessment of the camp and activities
- make sure all necessary equipment is organised
- plan a menu and organise the shopping.
- During the camp:
- organise the pitching of the campsite
- make sure that camp hygiene standards are met
- make sure that all equipment is stored correctly
- build a pioneering project, for example a flagpole or a gateway
- demonstrate safe knife and axe use
- plan a cooking and cleaning rota and cook at least one of the meals yourself
- organise the striking of camp and make sure the site is left as you would wish to find it.
- After the camp:
- make sure that all equipment is stored correctly
- evaluate how the camp went by discussing it with the other participants.
- Before you go:
