A SCOUTS/GUIDES (INDIA)

MISSION HEALTHY INDIA

Service Health Awareness Wellness

Explore • Experience • Challenge • Learn • Lead

Camping & Outdoor Living

“Learn by Doing. Grow by Experiencing.”

4 Camp Types School, Eco, Scout & Adventure
Campfire Lore Songs, Skits & Reflection
Leave No Trace Eco-Friendly Camping
Child Safety First Trained Adult Supervision
Scout Camp Life
Experiential Outdoor Learning
Take Nothing but Memories, Leave Nothing but Footprints
A Scouts/Guides (India) Programme

Life Under Canvas: Character, Cooperation & Nature

Camping is not simply an outdoor trip — it is a learning experience where participants learn how to cooperate, organise themselves, care for equipment, respect nature, and become more self-reliant.

Under A Scouts/Guides (India) and PlayZaina, camping takes learning beyond four walls to nurture confidence, discipline, leadership, resilience, and outdoor life skills.

Camping Philosophy:
“Learn by Doing. Grow by Experiencing.”
Formats

4. Types of Camps

Structured camps tailored for school groups, eco-explorers, and trained scout patrols.

Schools
School Educational Camp
  • • Group games & relays
  • • Guided nature walks
  • • Team building drills
  • • Basic scout skills
  • • Campfire activities
  • • First-aid awareness
  • • Environmental education
Environment
Nature & Eco Camp
  • • Nature observation & field study
  • • Tree plantation drives
  • • Bird watching & botany
  • • Waste segregation & recycling
  • • Water conservation projects
Theme: Explore → Understand → Protect
Scout Heritage
Scout & Guide Camp
  • • Flag ceremony & salutations
  • • Patrol system organization
  • • Tent pitching & campcraft
  • • Knots, lashings & pioneering
  • • Compass & map reading
  • • Camp cooking & first aid
  • • Community service projects
Senior & Trained
Adventure Camp
  • • Mountain trekking & hiking
  • • Rock climbing & rappelling
  • • Rope courses & Burma bridge
  • • Wilderness navigation
  • • Outdoor survival awareness
  • • Team leadership challenges
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Campfire & Evening Lore

Group songs, storytelling, skits, quizzes, presentations, reflection sessions, and talent displays.

Learning: Confidence + Creativity + Communication + Team Spirit
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Navigation & Orienteering

Compass reading, direction finding, map reading, route planning, landmark identification, and basic outdoor planning.

Activity: Map → Plan → Navigate → Reach → Review
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Scoutcraft & Campcraft

Basic knots, lashings, rope work, tent pitching, camp layout, equipment maintenance, outdoor cooking, camp hygiene, and waste management.

Focus: Safe, supervised practical learning
Sample Itinerary

Sample 3-Day Camp Model

Adapted to age, venue, season, and safety requirements.

DAY 1 • DISCOVER
  • Morning: Registration & Orientation
  • Midday: Tent Pitching & Camp Setup
  • Afternoon: Team Building & Icebreaking
  • Evening: Scout Skills & Knotcraft
  • Night: Campfire & Day 1 Reflection
DAY 2 • ADVENTURE
  • Morning: Fitness & Nature Walk
  • Midday: Navigation & Orienteering
  • Afternoon: Adventure Activities & Ropes
  • Evening: Team Obstacle Challenge
  • Night: Cultural / Campfire Programme
DAY 3 • LEAD
  • Morning: Trek / Outdoor Challenge
  • Midday: Environmental Cleanliness Activity
  • Afternoon: Leadership Challenge
  • Evening: Assessment & Awards
  • Closing: Camp Reflection & Departure
Conservation

Environmentally Responsible Camping

LEAVE NO TRACE
“Take Nothing but Memories, Leave Nothing but Footprints.”

Do not litter • Reduce plastic • Segregate waste • Respect wildlife • Protect plants • Save water • Avoid unnecessary disturbance • Leave the campsite clean.

Safety First

Child Safety & Safeguarding

For school-age participants, safety is the foundation of camp management:

Parent/Guardian Consent
Participant Registration
Emergency Contact Details
Trained Adult Supervisors
Safe Sleeping Arrangements
Child Protection Safeguards
Our Camping Creed

A SCOUTS/GUIDES (INDIA) — CAMPING & OUTDOORS

“Adventure is not just about reaching the destination. It is about discovering yourself along the journey.”

Explore Nature • Learn Outdoor Skills • Build Confidence • Develop Leadership • Serve the Community