Outdoor Adventure Skills
About the Skills
The Outdoor Adventure Skills framework promotes exploration of, and progression through key outdoor pursuits. The Outdoor Adventure Skills reinforce what Scouting is well known for and compliments other personal progression opportunities provided by Scouting.
Scouts have the opportunity to continuously build on these skills throughout their Scouting journey, starting with the Core foundation skills all the way to the Specialist skills.
What are the Outdoor Adventure Skills?The Goal
Reach Stage 5
- check_circle Bushcraft
- check_circle Bushwalking
- check_circle Camping
The Nine Skill Areas
Stages 1-9Camping
Campcraft, hygiene, cooking, and shelter management in remote environments.
Bushcraft
Pioneering, survival skills, fire lighting, and minimal impact practices.
Bushwalking
Navigation, route planning, and leading expeditions through diverse terrain.
Alpine
Cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, snowboarding, and snow survival.
Cycling
Mountain biking and cycle touring, including maintenance and route planning.
Vertical
Abseiling, rock climbing, and caving techniques and safety systems.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling and SCUBA diving skills, marine environments, and safety.
Paddling
Canoeing, kayaking, and sea kayaking across flatwater and whitewater.
Boating
Sailing and powerboating, including navigation and seamanship.