47. Shelter Building

Resources	Time
Natural materials - branches, stick, leaves, moss, etc.	1 - 2 hours.
Programme Spark
Find a suitable woodland location and within it, a good place to build your shelter. Using only natural materials, build a shelter big enough for 1 -2 people to fit inside. It should be as water tight as possible and stable.
Adapting for each Section	Badge Links
The younger Sections will love finding and collecting branches and sticks to make a 'den'. The older Sections could spend the night in their shelter once built.	Beavers Outdoor Challenge Adventure Challenge Cubs Outdoor Challenge Adventure Challenge	Scouts Survival Skills Outdoor Challenge Adventure Challenge Explorers Survival Skills
Can the activity be run through Peer Leadership?	Yes
Can the activity be run by Young Leaders?	Yes