Scouting Skills
To gain this activity badge the Explorer Scout must complete the following requirements:
- As a Scout, have camped under canvas for a total of 20 nights or more.
- Take the role of Camp Leader for a camp of a weekend or longer that involves at least eight people. During the camp they should:
- discuss all aspects of the camp with their Leader before the start of the event
- manage the budget for the camp
- choose the campsite
- make sure all necessary equipment is organised
- plan a menu and organise the shopping
- organise the pitching of the campsite
- make sure that camp hygiene standards are met
- make sure that all equipment is stored correctly during the camp
- during the camp build a pioneering project, for example a flagpole or a gateway
- plan a cooking and cleaning rota. You should cook at least one of the meals yourself
- organise the striking of camp and make sure the site is left as they would wish to find it
- make sure that all equipment is stored correctly at the end of the camp.
- discuss all aspects of the camp with their Leader before the start of the event