Camping Leader Training (Online)
Learn to supervise camping groups, teach campcraft activities and develop camping proficiency, with this nationally recognised Camping Leader training course. Developed by renowned awarding body Mountain Training, this online training resource is an optional but recommended first step before completing the Camping Leader Assessment: a one-day course delivered by RAW Adventures.
The online Camping Leader training course covers all aspects of the Camping Leader syllabus, with engaging presentations, videos, and quizzes to facilitate learning. If you engage with all sections of the course, it should take around 4 hours to complete. You’re welcome to revisit the online training course as many times as you'd like before your assessment course.
Who’s it for?
Camping Leader training is designed for anyone who wants to confidently lead camping groups and teach campcraft activities in a wild camping or commercial camping setting. It’s ideal for those involved in Duke of Edinburgh, President’s Award and/or Ten Tors training, Scout leader and teachers.
Register for Online Camping Leader Training
If you’re aged 17 or over, have some supervisory experience of overnight camping and a genuine interest in the supervision of groups then you just need to register on Mountain Training’s Candidate Management System and sign up for the Camping Leader scheme (this costs £25). Once you’re registered, Mountain Training will send you the course link for you to complete in your own time.
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Camping Leader
An opportunity for those who wish to supervise a camping group and develop participants’ camping proficiency by teaching campcraft activities.
Lowland Leader
This scheme has been designed for people who wish to lead groups on day walks in lowland countryside and woodland in summer conditions.
Hill & Moorland Leader
This scheme has been designed for people who wish to lead groups on day walks in the hills and moorland areas of the UK and Ireland.
Mountain Leader
This scheme has been designed for people who want to lead groups in the mountains, hills and moorlands of the UK and Ireland.
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