Explorers Camper Activity Badge

Explorer Scout Camper Activity Badge

Show you have the knowledge and skills to lead a team on a camping adventure. This isnt just about taking part in a camping trip _ this activity tests your ability to prepare everything you need for a night sleeping under the stars.

How to earn the badge:

1. 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 20 nights.

2. 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.

3. 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.

Top tips

Young People can use an Event Passport to complete this badge without an adult present