Before Camp Advice for Patrols and Troops preparing for summer camp
The highlight of the Scouting year is the annual summer camp. It is a time when patrols and troops get to spend a while living outdoors as scouts. This resource has some advice for patrols in the weeks leading up to their camp. Contents: • Using programme planners to help organise your adventures during camp • Menu planning for a balanced diet • Camp patrol roles to get everyone involved • Patrol rotas to distribute daily tasks fairly • Site layout: what goes where and why • Gadgets: a selection of gadgets for your site • Leave No Trace: making a positive impact on the environment • Advice for patrol camps