Your camp guide

Adventure & outdoor camps

Follow a trail. Notice more. Find a little adventure.

From your first idea to a camp that works.

Follow 30 chapters written for adventure & outdoor camps. Work through the book in order, or find the answer you need today.

Working guide · Editorial and specialist review pending. How to use this book

Part 1 · Chapters 1–3

Explain difficulty clearly and learn what makes a trip possible for people.

Part 2 · Chapters 4–8

Check permissions, leader skills, capacity and equipment.

Part 3 · Chapters 9–10

Plan seasonal cash and the real cost of a guided day.

Part 4 · Chapters 11–14

Agree weather limits, communications, evacuation and staff preparation.

Part 5 · Chapters 15–24

Plan pace, basic needs, specialist activities, travel and choice.

Part 6 · Chapters 25–30

Set honest terms, keep people informed and learn from field decisions.

15 planning sheets, checklists and sample messages to copy and adapt.

Work out costs, arrange your team and build your camp schedule.

Make a trail noticing notebook. Plan a tiny journey.

Short planning guides, a sample day and things to bring.