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Mission Survival, 20–22 June 2025

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A packed weekend. Here's what was planned, day by day.

This trip has finished. Mission Survival was 20–22 June 2025. This page is kept for reference; times, prices and contact details on it may no longer apply.

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Provisional itinerary

This itinerary is subject to change up to and during the event. It's provided mainly for your information, but not as a guarantee of what will happen.

Friday

  1. Arrival

    Welcome to Mission Survival! Meet your tent-mates and find your pitch.

  2. Tent pitching

    Muck in and help set up camp! Pitch your own tents and prepare your beds.

  3. Team games

    Multiple acres, multiple groups, multiple games! Who will emerge victorious?

  4. Supper

    Having arrived and played some games, it's time to eat!

Saturday

  1. Morning report

    A quick tidy up of camp before breakfast and the day begins.

  2. Breakfast

    Start the day with a hearty breakfast to fuel your adventures.

  3. Beaver arrival

    Welcome to Mission Survival! Meet your tent-mates and find your tent.

  4. Pioneering

    Get constructive! Learn basic knots and build a simple machine.

  5. Water filtering

    (Beavers/Cubs only) Create water filters using only natural materials.

  6. Fire lighting

    Light your own campfire using natural materials.

  7. Bushcraft knife work

    (Scouts only) Utilise knives to carve wood and create useful items.

  8. Shelter building

    Build survival shelters using only what you can find in the woods.

  9. Lunch

    Half way through the day, it's time to refuel with a tasty lunch.

  10. Communication skills

    Embark on a secret mission using special communication skills.

  11. Mystery station

    A surprise activity that will be revealed on the day!

  12. Manhunt!

    Hunt down other young people in the woods, and see who can find the most!

  13. Dinner

    A scrumptious meal awaits you after a busy day of activities.

  14. Campfire

    Dance, sing and make some noise around the campfire!

  15. Bed time

    After a busy day, it's time to get some rest...

Sunday

  1. Pack it up!

    Before breakfast, pack up personal kit and tidy up tents!

  2. Breakfast

    A final (but still delicious) breakfast before we head home.

  3. Tents away!

    Neatly pack away tents and camping equipment, ready to go home.

  4. Yoga

    A stretch in preparation for a morning of games.

  5. Athletic games

    Get competitive with some fun and friendly games.

  6. Lunch

    A tasty lunch to end the weekend, with leftovers and snacks to take home.