Little Trekkers Scout Camp essentials
Posted by Little Trekkers on 10th May 2023
What is Scouting?
It’s more important than ever that young people get the chance to go outdoors to experience the freedom of our mountains and open spaces. The Scout association helps young people to feel a sense of themselves and find their place in the world through the great outdoors.
Put simply, the Scouts believe in preparing young people with skills for life. To develop their character, employability, and practical skills they need to succeed, encouraging them to do more, learn more and be more.
Each week, through the generosity of volunteers, the Scouts give over 460,000 young people the opportunity to enjoy fun and adventure while developing the skills they need to succeed, now and in the future.
Today’s global Scout membership tops over 55 million and there are over 640,000 Scouts and volunteers in UK alone.
Young people in Scouting
SQUIRRELS – 4 TO 6 YEARS
Squirrels is a brand-new provision for four- and five-year-olds, helping young people gain skills for life at a time when it matters most and where it's most needed. Joining Squirrels is just the beginning of your big adventure.
BEAVERS - 6 TO 8 YEARS
At Beavers you can try new things and make new friends. Every week, they gather in groups called Beaver Colonies to hop, skip and jump their way through lots of different games and activities – achieving anything they set their minds to, having lots of fun along the way and earning so many badges!
CUBS - 8 TO 10 YEARS
Develop new skills. Soar to great heights. Being a Cub opens a whole other world. Every week, they gather in groups called Cub Packs to take part in lots of interesting and challenging activities – achieving anything they set their minds to and having lots of fun along the way.
SCOUTS - 10 TO 14 YEARS
Jump in and go for it, you won't regret it! Scouts put the 'out' into scouting with a focus of being outdoors. Yo will develop individualtiy and meet freidns for life. Week in and week out, they gather in groups called Scout Troops to conquer the small task of changing the world.
EXPLORERS - 14 TO 18 YEARS
Try more. See more. Do more. At Explorers, you’ll stand on your own two feet, and make memories to last a lifetime. Together, they make up the fourth section of the Scouts.
Week in and week out, they gather in groups called Units to try new things, make new friends and conquer the small task of changing the world.
SCOUT NETWORK IS OUR FIFTH AND FINAL SECTION FOR 18-25 YEAR OLDS.
Whether you’re completely new to Scouts or have been with us since you were 5 years old, joining is a great way to meet new people, seek out new challenges and see the world. Because being a grown up shouldn’t mean you have to miss out on all the fun. Scout Network connects 20,000 18-25 year olds across the UK, and gives them the opportunity to take part in a huge range of exciting projects and events centred on the themes of ‘Adventure’, ‘Community’ and ‘International’.
Why camping is so important to Scouting
Camping has always been an important part of Scouting. It is both an enjoyable experience (in all weathers!) and a learning experience in one. For those in the Scout movement it allows them to bring a variety of things they have been taught into practice.
In addition, the campers are also learning other important 'life' skills such as hygiene, self-discipline, responsibility, and such like. There are a variety of things to learn to enable your time at camp to go smoothly, from being able to erect the tents to starting a fire are many things that scouts learn to do.
Beaver Scouts campingNights away from home let young people build skills that set them up for the rest of their lives. Doing your own thing starts when you pack your own bag – and thinking on your feet starts when you get by without the things you’ve forgotten. Camping also helps everyone become a stronger team, as they work together to make sure everyone’s got a hot meal to fill their tummy and a comfy place to rest their head. Camping isn’t always easy, but the key is getting back up and trying again. At the end of the day, when you’ve put a tent up despite the wind and lit a fire despite the rain, you’ll go to bed with a warm glow inside, despite the cold.
Beaver Camp kit list
Scout Uniform
Spare clothes
Hiking boots or sturdy shoes
Small rucksack
Waterproof coat
Waterproof trousers
Sun hat
Sun cream
Bug spray
Warm hat and gloves just in case
Spare jumper
Water bottle
Sleeping bag
Roll mat
Small pillow
Torch
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Pyjamas and warm socks and teddy
Wellies or crocs
Camp blanket
Our top 10 Scouting picks:
Here at Little Trekkers we have some fantastic pieces of clothing and, good quality equipment prefect for your scouts to take camping. Your Scouts would certainly 'Be Prepared' with a kit list like this!
Vango Trek Pro 3 Standard Sleeping Mat
Cotswold Ducklington Walking Boots
Spotty Otter Merino Wool Socks
Didriksons Vin Waterproof Pants
Didriksons Norma Waterproof Jacket
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