Tent Pitching

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Description

Pitching different tents that young people will be sleeping in as they move through the sections.


Resources

Patrol tents
Hike tents
Scouts

Instructions

In this task, experienced members of the Scout troop take on the role of instructors to teach the younger members of the group, how to pitch various types of tents owned by the group. The task involves practical demonstrations and hands-on practice, ensuring the younger members understand the differences between the tents and learn the necessary skills to set them up. This activity not only imparts essential camping skills but also fosters teamwork, responsibility, and self-reliance.


Tags

  • tent pitching

Badge Links

  • Camp Craft - Tent
  • Outdoors - Care
  • Outdoors - Safety
  • Outdoors - Tent
  • Outdoors - Tent
  • Outdoors - Tent
  • Outdoors - Tidy
  • Quartermaster - Tentage
  • Teamwork - Challenge
  • The Great Indoors - Outdoor skills