Adventure Themed Camp
There are lots of adventures that await you on this camp! Get your harnesses on, fasten your helmet and be ready to have fun.
Running an adventure themed camp
Great things happen in the outdoors and it's there for everyone to enjoy. Why not try new challenge, make new friends, have amazing adventures, and learn new skills?
Friday Evening
Welcome everyone to the adventure with some easy and fun activities, then settle in around a campfire. Remember, what really makes a campfire special is the people around it. Take a look at our Campfire songs.
Enjoy this tasty treat after watching it pop over a campfire.
Make this gorgeously gooey campfire treat, that’ll leave you wanting ’s’more‘.
Make a tasty bread dough with this classic backwoods cooking recipe.
Add an adventurous twist to a classic activity by heading out after dark. How will you navigate without the sunlight?
Work with your friends to make a strong and interesting den from natural materials. What will you create?
Saturday Morning
From abseiling to crate stacking and zip lining to bouldering, start the day on a high with an in-the-air adventure.
While attached to a rope to keep you safe, face your fears as you navigate obstacles in mid-air.
Channel your inner action hero as you learn to abseil safely. The sky’s the limit!
Build a crate tower, then harness up, pop on a helmet, and begin the climb.
Find a tree that’s up to the job, then get a new perspective in the branches.
Saturday Afternoon
Why not get out on the water for the afternoon? Create your own adventure day for you and your friends.
Discover paddle power as we explore rivers, lakes or the deep blue sea on a kayaking adventure.
Step onto the board and try not to make a splash in a paddleboarding adventure.
Building your own raft is a really common pioneering activity, so get practising those knots and lashings.
Ghyll scrambling’s also known as gorge walking. It involves exploring rivers and streams by jumping right in – literally!
Sunday Morning
There's a big wide world out there. Here's a chance to do something different.
Throw a specially-designed axe towards a target - will it hit it with a thud?
Explore in a different way and enjoy the scenery from the back of a pony or horse.
Pushball
You’ll have to work together to roll a giant ball around the pitch in this high-energy game.
Pushball
Sunday Afternoon
Complete your camp with an adventure on wheels. Why not try grass sledging or have a go at mountain biking?
Race your friends downhill in with special summer sledges made for grass.
Gentler adventures
From capturing flags to dodging dragons, there's plenty of fun to be had with our wide games.
Wrap up warm then head outside to explore the night sky. What can you spot high above you?
Put on a blindfold, then be brave and test your senses on this adventurous trail.
Staying safe on camp
All Scout activities must be safely managed, including on camp. All Scout activities should be inclusive and accessible too.
You must complete a risk assessment and take appropriate steps to reduce risk. You can use the safety checklist to help you plan and risk assess your activity.
Remember to always get approval for the activities, have consent forms in place, have suitable adult supervision on camp, and have an InTouch process in place.
Make sure all young people and adults involved in the activity know how to take part safely.
When planning a camp, make sure you have completed a Nights Away Notification form and have all the relevant Nights Away permits in place. You may need an Adventurous activity permit, too.
For an adventure camp, some areas to consider include:
- Campfires
- First aid kits
- Food hygiene and safety
- Adventurous activity permit
- Prohibited activities (POR 9.1.1.2)
- Externally led activities
- General activity guidance for information about each activity