Using axes and saws

Learn the basics of using axes and saws safely.

Simple knots

Practical ideas to learn simple knots.

Fire lighting

Light fires safely and effectively using our simple fact sheet.

Lashings

Learn all about lashings and how they can be used to build a range of pioneering structures.

Teaching others axes and saws

Learn how to teach others the correct use of axes and saws.

Teaching others simple knots

Practical ideas to teach simple knots.

Teaching others fire lighting

Teach your group or others fire lighting.

Teach others lashings

Learn how to teach lashings.

Tents

Find out about different types of tents and how to pitch a tent securely.

Teach others about tents

Teach your group all about tents.

Hiking

View and download our handy fact sheet that's all about teaching hiking and get your groups into the great outdoors.

Campsite

Whether you're a seasoned camper looking to brush up on your skills or an absolute beginner, take a look at some top hints and tips on camping

Basic navigation

Learn how to navigate your way around in a range of situations.

Teach others basic navigation

Learn how to teach others basic navigation.

Teaching practical skills

Simple methods to help teach groups.

Pizza

A favourite treat for all to enjoy.

Bannock bread

A traditional savoury snack...

Baked bananas

A fruity little number!

Camp doughnuts

A yummy treat who can resist..?

Christmas pudding

A festive delight!

S'mores

Chocolate heaven!

Dough twists

A savoury snack with a twist!

Orange cake

Refreshing - a cake cooked in an orange!

Kit list

Whether you’re coming to one of our centres for the day or longer, make sure you view and download our kit list. It contains a checklist of all the items you’ll need during your time on centre with us, along with some handy ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ for what to include. Why not print out your copy to use whilst you decide what to bring?

Planning a residential

Advice and ideas to support your next trip.

Catering for a residential

Who's cooking? Assigning tasks and responsibilities.

Managing a group outdoors

Advice and practical solutions to help support challenges to a number of common problems you are likely to encounter when 'Learning Outside the Classroom.'

Learning through adventure

Structuring adventures to facilitate learning.

Teaching practical skills

Simple methods to help teach groups.

Summer Safety

Take a look at our Preparing for Summer video which covers everything from planning your programme and equipment in accordance to the weather, through to the rules of 'slip, slop and slap.'

Gas safety

Check that you have all the right equipment and that it's fit for purpose. Take a look at our Gas Safety video for more tips and have a great adventure.

Firework safety

If you're planning a Scout event involving Fireworks, here's some advice to help support you to deliver it safely.

Winter camping

Top tips for camping in the cold from our hardened Scouts who are more than just a little bit used to it.

Winter camping

Going to Wintercamp or another muddy event this Winter. Here are some top tips from our hardened Scouts.

Making sense of maps

Building a 3D landscape.

Float your boat

Make a mini canoe.

Making sparks

Light a fire.

Strong structures

Make a mini zip-line.

Discovering minibeasts

Make a pooter.

Mini archery

And add another string to your bow.

Getting a move on

Orienteering.

Recording the weather

Make your own weather station.

Talking sense

Using spoken language to explore the senses.

Youlbury - Activity risk assessments 2021

Risk assessments for instructed activities

Gilwell Park - Activity risk assessments 2021

Risk assessments for instructed activities.

COVID Risk assessment - Yellow (December 2021 onwards)

COVID Risk assessment for NYA yellow, covering residentials, day visits and off site activities.

Great Tower - Activity risk assessments 2021

Risk assessments for instructed activities

Hawkhirst - Activity risk assessments 2021

Risk assessments for instructed activities

Scout Adventures - General site risk assessment

General site risk assessment and guidance for visiting groups.

Safe Adventures

An overview of the safety arrangements in place at Scout Adventures.

Bouldering - Self-led instructions

Step by step instructions on how to run a self led bouldering session. Includes QR links to videos which you can use throughout the session.

Water Rockets - Self-led instructions

Step by step instructions on how to run a self led water rockets session.

Angry Birds - Self-led instructions

Step by step instructions on how to run a self led angry birds session.

Behavior and Inclusion

Delivering a great session

Managing groups outdoors

Managing safety

Planning your programme

Reviewing, evaluating and feeding back

Running a community impact project

The 5 pathways to nature connectedness

The Green Champions Programme

Green Champions - What next?

A guide for Leaders and Teachers who have already completed a Green Champions day visit.