Whether you want to teach yourself or pass them on, our skills section is the place to get the tools to make it as a skilful leader. Learn new knots, get top camping tips and pick up a perfect recipe for camp. And there is always an activity review to help you get inspired about your next adventure.
Activities
- Christmas Special: How to make a whistle
As it’s the season of celebration there will be no shortage of cans and bottles…
- The Feast of Lanterns
In Merseyside, it’s not just pumpkins that are being carved. The Feast of Lanterns combines…
Camp Cooking
- VITALI-TEA
A mug of builders’ brew is all well and good, but why not take a…
- Everest stew
To launch our new cookbook, Bear Grylls, chief scout, shares his favourite recipe…
Camping
- Five miles with… Nick Iles
By day, Nick is a director at Unilever, makers of Persil. Their current slogan is…
- Hammocks, tarps and a good night’s sleep
When you’re planning your summer camp, why not consider a couple of nights lightweight camping…
Scouting Skills
- GETTING TO THE POINT
Target-based activities are enjoying something of a revival in this Olympic year. Chris James investigates…
- EYES WIDE OPEN
UK expedition to Malawi has led to a long-term exchange between the two Scouting nations.…