Camp and Trip Planning!
Instructions
- Split the section into groups – each of which will do one of the following and then rotate:
- Choose a suitable camping spot/activity lodge/Trip location to go to.
- Choose the best method to travel to an activity considering cost/sustainability
- Activity choices – what do you want to do on the camp/trip
- Selecting food for the camp/trip
- Required equipment
- Each group should share their ideas with the wider section
- Beavers:
- Can be given choices out of pre chosen appropriate options
- Cubs:
- Guided by Leaders and YLs to make appropriate choices and think about options
- Scouts/Explorers:
- Provide autonomy to the groups and have a leader point of contact to have discussions
Prompting questions
- Where would you like to go for camp?
- How would you get to the activity?
- Are there new camp activities you would like to try?
- Why have you made your choices?
- What support might you need to run the camp/trip?
- How many people could attend your camp/trip?
Section: All
Duration: 60 minutes
No. of Young People: Any
Can lead to a camp or trip that ticks off parts of adventure and outdoor challenges.
- Pen & Paper/Whiteboard
- Maps, cost sheets
- Activity book
What next?
- Bring the plans forward and run then
- Young people can lead these trips/camps in Scouts & Explorers