Nature and Conservation Themed Camp
Learn about saving the planet and nature on this environmentally friendly camp.
Running a nature and conservation theme camp
Learn about trees, learn about insects and animals, create some seedballs and do something good by going green in this nature and conservation themed camp.
We’ve included some activities to complete throughout the weekend, but you can also find more in our Scouts Activity Finder.
Friday Evening
Do you need an extra excuse for a walk in nature? Turn a stroll into a super scavenger hunt to get in touch with the natural world.
Can you become one with nature? Take time to explore and connect with the area around you.
Use a hike around your local area to make a difference by collecting litter as you go.
Go on a colour-spotting scavenger hunt
Can you find all the different colours in nature? Go on a walk and see what you can see.
Get musical with nature – can you play your favourite tune with items around you?
Saturday morning
It's time to think about saving energy and looking after the planet.
Discover the power of the Sun and how it can help save the world by creating a simple solar water heater in this simple camp activity.
Make natty mats and reuse refuse, learning the art of weaving along the way.
Get crafty to learn about endangered animals and how recycling can help everyone.
Put your DIY skills to the test and build a greenhouse from plastic bottles, then experiment with growing different flowers or vegetables.
Create a crafty obstacle course with recyclable materials, then enjoy racing with your friends.
Do you know how much food gets wasted? Make something tasty with food that would otherwise get thrown away.
Find out how renewable energies help us create a better world.
Saturday afternoon
Create a micro wildlife reserve and show it to your friends.
Spread wildflowers and encourage wildlife with homemade seed bombs, then share them far and wide.
Learn about the natural world by making a bird feeder packed with delicious treats for our feathered friends. Who will visit?
Feed the squirrels with this super quick and easy activity.
Make a beautiful, flower-shaped butterfly feeder to help our fluttery friends.
Make a bug hotel for your brilliant neighbourhood minibeasts to check into!
Sunday Morning
Learn to recognise different tree leaves
Explore a wood like a detective and see if you can recognise trees by their leaves in this outdoor hunt.
Connect with the outdoors by creating a woodland spirit with natural materials.
Look at leaves in a different way and use them to make an animal collage.
You don’t need a garden to get growing – make some recycled planters to turn even the smallest space green.
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 a nature and conservation camp, some areas to consider include: