Explain the role that camping and residential experiences have in Scouting and how they contribute to the development of young people

Describe the different types of camp and residential experiences

Detail the authorisation and approval system for camps and residential experiences

Describe the necessary planning steps for a camp or residential experience

Undertake the appropriate administration before, during and after camp and residential experiences

Prepare and manage accurate budgets for camps and residential experiences

Describe how camp fees may be calculated and explain possible payment schemes

Outline the considerations to take into account when selecting a venue for a camp or residential experience

Outline the varying roles of the leader and leadership team involved in a camp or residential experience

Describe the issues to consider when selecting a staff team

Explain the importance of having appropriate adult to young person ratios and the Scout Association rules governing this matter

Explain the purpose and operation of the home contact, parental permission and health form system and be able to implement these for camps and residential experiences

Undertake risk assessments both before and during camps and residential experiences

Describe insurance implications of camps and residential experiences

Identify, select and justify appropriate equipment for a variety of different style camps and residential experiences

List and justify appropriate personal equipment for young people attending a variety of different style camps and residential experiences

Select appropriate means of transport for both young people and equipment

Detail the steps necessary to take after a camp or residential experience

Describe the benefits and possible methods of reviewing a camp or residential experience with both young people and the leadership team

Plan and run an exciting, challenging and developmental programme for camps and residential experiences

Use a wide variety of themes to help generate exciting and relevant programme ideas

Plan and prepare alternative programmes for use in the event of adverse weather conditions

Identify those activities which require formal activity authorisations and the implications for programme planning

Plan and run exciting, safe and appropriate wide games

Plan and run camp fires

Identify, plan and run, opportunities for prayer and worship at camp

Outline the purpose of flag break and inspections and demonstrate how these may be undertaken

Plan suitable balanced menus for camps and residential experiences taking into account any specific dietary needs

Use a camp menu to identify the items and quantities of food required, making suitable arrangements for them to be obtained

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of differing catering systems for use at camps and residential experiences ( central catering, patrol/small group cooking etc. )

Demonstrate a range of cooking methods for use on camps and residential experiences ( open fires, gas and pressure stoves, hay box, camp oven, water 'otters etc. )

Demonstrate appropriate techniques for storing and preparing food

Establish and maintain appropriate hygiene and food safety measures

Demonstrate the safe, efficient and effective design, construction and use of camp kitchens and catering areas

Discuss the implications of The Scout Association's Young People First policy at camps and residential experiences

Details The Scout Association's requirements regarding sleeping arrangements

Describe the advised minimum first aid qualifications for camps and residential experiences

Detail the contents of First Aid Kits/Medical Chests suitable for use on camps and residential experiences

Describe occasions where a specified "sick bay" may be appropriate or necessary

Detail the consent, information, training, records and organisation necessary to administer prescribed medication to a young person

Detail the actions to be taken in the event of an accident or incident

Describe the possible causes, prevention and actions to take in the case of bed wetting

Detail appropriate methods of disposing of wet and dry waste at camp

Describe the possible methods of providing toilet facilities when permanent facilities are not available

Equipment and Skills

Pitch and strike at least two types of tent ( patrol, dome,tunnel,hike,marquee, frame tent etc.)

Describe the care and maintenance of tents

Light a fire and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various types of fire

Describe the advantages of maintaining a suitable woodpile

Demonstrate the care and use of a variety of stoves and describe the merits of each

Demonstrate the care and use of a variety of lights and lamps and describe the merits of each

Demonstrate the use of gadgets at camp

State the safety rules for the use, storage and transportation of axes

Identify the main parts of a hand axe and demonstrate its safe use

State the safety rules for the storage and use of a bow saw

Explain the advantages of using a saw rather than an axe

Demonstrate the safe use of a bow saw

Specifics on Indoor Residential Experiences

Select suitable accommodation for indoor residential experiences under the headings: location, sleeping accommodation, toilets and washing facilities and activity facilities

Consider the safety aspects of bunk beds

Detail the fire precautions, systems and procedures that should be in place during any indoor residential experience

Specifics on Outdoor Camping

Select appropriate sites for different types of camp

Plan the appropriate camp site layout

Camping in other Countries

Identify the benefits to young people of international camps and residential experiences

Outline how and where to obtain information about international camps and residential experiences

Outline where sources of support and information may be obtained when considering planning and running camps and residential experiences abroad

Family Camps

Outline the purpose and benefits of Family Camps

Detail the "parental responsibility" issues surrounding Beaver Scouts attending Family Camps

Outline the additional insurance requirements for Family Camps

Discuss the particular care that must be taken with the organisation and running of Family Camps

Consider the safety in scouting, risk assessment and child protection issues of Family Camps