Safe camping, residentials and outdoor skills
We've put together some guidance on how to keep safe at camp, during residentials and when doing outdoor skills. From how to use a camp stove safely to good hand washing.
Quick links
Catering and stoves
Take a look at the guidance on using a gas stove safely.
Take a look at the guidance on using a meth burning stove.
Take a look at the guidance on using an aerosol gas stove.
Take a look at the guidance on using a petrol stove or lamp.
Take a look at the guidance on using storm kettles.
Health and Hygiene
Read the guidance on food poisoning as part of food safety.
Raise awareness of the dangers of Carbon Monoxide and discover our guidance.
You can also download our Carbon Monoxide safety poster.
Encourage good hand washing techniques by downloading the NHS hand hygiene poster
Take a look at our advice on protection, prevention and removal on ticks and discover the guidance on preventing ticks.
Find out more about our hot weather and summer activity guidance.
Discover the guidance on Cold Weather and Winter Advice.
Read the guidance on managing periods on Nights Away activities.
Take a look at what to do in case of an incident, first aid and reporting.
Discover the guidance on preventing and managing illnesses in Scouts.
Practical skills
Take a look at the guidance on preparing and cooking food safely as part of food safety.
Take a look at the Scout knife safety guidance.
Discover the guidance on how to use a chainsaw safely.
Read the advice from Scout Adventures on using axes and saws safely.
Read our guidance on the safe construction of pioneering activities.
Take a look at the guidance for safely constructing a party/fiesta tent.