Outdoor Skills

Camping basics, survival skills, fire safety, hiking know-how

Camp Emergency Preparedness – Respond safely to unexpected situations at camp. Includes camp fire emergency plans, weather awareness, hazard identification, and basic emergency procedures.
Camp Equipment – Teach safe use of basic camp tools and gear. Includes pocketknife skills, saw and hatchet basics (age‑appropriate), gear maintenance, and equipment safety.
Campfire Skills – How to safely build, maintain, and extinguish campfires. Includes teepee fire building, fire‑starting methods, fire safety rules, and supervised fire practice.
Campsite – Creating safe and functional campsites. Includes tent pitching, tarp shelters, campsite layout, gear organization, and choosing safe camp locations.
Knots, Lashings & Rope Skills – Practical rope‑handling skills for camp and outdoor use. Includes clove hitch, square knot, lashings, rope care, and simple camp gadgets.
Leave No Trace & Outdoor Ethics – Caring for the environment and practicing responsible outdoor behavior. Includes minimizing impact, campsite cleanup, respecting wildlife, and sustainable camping habits.
Navigation Skills – How to move safely and confidently through outdoor spaces. Includes trail markers, hidden bandana hikes, map basics, pacing, and simple route‑finding.
Outdoor Cooking – Preparing and cooking food outdoors. Includes camp stoves, foil packet meals, fire cooking basics, food storage, and safe handling practices.
Water Safety & Purification – Essential water‑related camp skills. Includes water purification methods, hydration awareness, safe water collection, and basic water safety practices.

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Updated on January 2, 2026, by:

Tia Kennard

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