Space Themed camp
Go out of this world and try this space themed camp
Running a space themed camp
Put on your astronaut helmets, get ready to blast off in your rocket and learn to navigate the stars, here are some ideas for how you could plan a space 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
It's time to set your eyes to the sky and see the universe around you.
Wrap up warm then head outside to explore the night sky. What can you spot high above you?
Learn about natural and man-made satellites in this sky-scanning, satellite-spotting indoor session.
Bring out the snacks, put on a film and be transported to another galaxy for a relaxing first evening! Some suggestions might be:
- Wall-E
- E.T. The Extra Terrestrial
- Lightyear
- Monsters vs Aliens
- Star Wars
- Guardians of the Galaxy
Remember to choose a film appropriate to your group's age.
Saturday AM
Use simple materials to make a telescope then look into the sky and discover the stars.
Cook up something out of this world that an astronaut might enjoy, as we look at life on the ISS.
Learn about the night sky and see which constellations you can make.
Discover more about satellites and how useful they are as we try to create our own orbital objects.
Saturday PM
Use the contents of your fruit salad to demonstrate the staggering size of the planets in our solar system.
Reach for the stars in this space race involving acid-base reaction rockets!
Learn about the different phases of the moon, then recreate a much tastier version with a biscuit.
Work together to make a glow in the dark map of the stars, and discover what stars can be seen all over the world.
Improve your teamwork skills with this fun space themed game.
Make a pinhole projector to filter sunlight and see the Sun’s glory without damaging your eyes.
Sunday AM
Learn about Mae Jemison and build your own recycled rocket jet pack.
Turn into a planet or a star and explore the differences between the two in this action-packed game.
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 science camp, some areas to consider include:
- First aid kits
- Food hygiene and safety
- Running active games safely
- Motion picture licensing for films and TV shows