Training
Camping Skills
Shelter, camp craft, cooking and responsible camping practice for comfortable nights outdoors.
Course overview
About this training
Camping Skills turns a night outdoors from a challenge into a pleasure. You will learn to choose a good pitch, set up shelter quickly and manage camp life comfortably.
The course is hands-on. You will practise cooking, camp organisation and hygiene, and understand how to camp responsibly so the places you love stay intact.
Learning objectives
What you will achieve
You will leave able to set up and run a comfortable, safe and responsible camp.
- Select a safe and responsible campsite
- Pitch and manage a tent in varied weather
- Plan and cook simple camp meals
- Manage water and hygiene in camp
- Organise camp for comfort and safety
- Leave no trace when breaking camp
What participants learn
Skills and knowledge
Camping skills cover the practical craft of living well outdoors.
- Campsite selection and site safety
- Tent pitching, guying and weatherproofing
- Sleep systems and insulation
- Camp cooking and food planning
- Water treatment and storage
- Waste, hygiene and leave-no-trace
Training structure
How the training runs
A practical overnight or full-day camp-craft session.
Shelter and site
Choose a pitch, pitch tents and learn weatherproofing.
Camp craft
Cooking, water, organisation and comfort in camp.
Responsible camping
Hygiene, waste and leave-no-trace practice.
Program details
Level and duration
- Level
- Build (Level two)
- Duration
- 1–2 days
- Format
- Practical, field based
- Prerequisite
- Outdoor Fundamentals recommended
Recommended preparation
How to prepare
General fitness and a willingness to spend the night outdoors.
- Pack personal clothing and sleepwear
- Bring or arrange a tent and sleep system
- Check the kit list provided before the course
- Let us know of any dietary requirements
Safety
Safety in training
Camp safety is taught from the first pitch to the last pack-down.
- Safe site selection away from hazards
- Weather awareness and shelter placement
- Stove and fire safety around tents
- Food storage and animal awareness
- Hygiene and clean water practice
Certificate information
Certificate framework
Participants may receive a Track Twenty Six Certificate of Participation on completion, recording the camping skills covered.
This is an internal Track Twenty Six participation record and not an external qualification.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need my own tent?
It helps, but shared or loan tents are often available for training. Contact us to arrange equipment.
Will we actually camp overnight?
Some sessions include an overnight camp, while others are full-day craft sessions. The program notes specify the format.
What if it rains?
Rain is part of the learning. You will learn to manage weather, which is exactly why the course exists.
Is this suitable for families?
Some camping courses are family friendly. Contact us to discuss the best option for your group.
Registration
Ready to train with us?
Registration is completed through our team, who will confirm the program framework, schedule and requirements with you.