Practical skills
We want all of our leaders to feel confident delivering the exciting adventure experiences that are such a big part of Scouting.
But the wide-ranging practical skills needed to run activities and camps safely can seem daunting at first, and secondary skills, like risk assessment, are becoming more important all of the time.
To help out, we’ve put together this central resource to make sure that all of our leaders, regardless of background or experience, have the opportunity to learn new skills and are confident sharing them with their Scouts.
Bushcraft
Bush craft is a broad subject, so we’ve chosen a select few that we hope will inspire you to try something new!
Have you ever wanted to make fire with nothing but a couple of sticks? Or wondered what animal left those cute paw prints in your back garden? Then these videos are for you!
Forest Skills Lessons:
Camping
Camping is our bread and butter, and it’s something our young people will be looking forward to when we can get outdoors as Groups again. These videos give hints, tips, and ideas to take the stress out of organising a camping trip. From putting up tent tips to building mound fires, there are lots of skills to refresh!
Hillwalking
Hillwalking is a great way to enjoy the Scottish mountains at a range of skill levels, but if you want to take it further and work towards your Mountain Leader Qualification you’ll need to know your ropework.
Senior Instructor Helen Teasdale from Plas y Brenin shares some ropework knots, tips and techniques with a little help from some family and friends. If you’d like to get some practice in your garden, or even your front room, this video will show you how.
