Experience Ready™ Badge Support Pack

Explore the Outdoors Challenge

Sandringham Woodland Edition

Everything you need to deliver two exciting, ready-to-run sessions that help up to 20 Participants in an Explore the Outdoors Challenge.

Created by experienced Squirrels leaders and educators, the Experience Ready activity Support Pack takes the stress out of programme planning by providing a complete experience that is simple to deliver, engaging for young people and designed to help every child succeed.

Built around the beautiful Sandringham Woodland, this pack combines adventure, practical learning and outdoor exploration to develop confidence, teamwork and essential skills for life.

What's Included?

This reusable pack contains everything you need to run two complete sessions: for up to 20 Participants

Session 1 – Planning an Adventure

Young people work together to:

• Learn how to prepare for an outdoor adventure.
• Decide what they need to take.
• Understand how to stay safe outdoors.
• Build teamwork, communication and decision-making skills through interactive games and challenges.

Session 2 – Sandringham Woodland Compass Trail

Take learning outdoors with a fun navigation adventure where Squirrels use:

• Simple compass directions.
• Woodland landmarks.
• Observation skills.
• Problem-solving.
• Teamwork.

Children follow the trail, complete challenges and discover how to navigate with confidence while enjoying nature.

Every Activity Includes

We've done the planning so you can focus on delivering an unforgettable experience.

Every activity includes:

• Leader briefing with clear step-by-step guidance.
• Equipment list.
• Activity instructions.
  
• Parent communications templates
• Risk assessment template with guidance.
• Adaptations to support SEND and mixed-ability groups.
• Ideas to extend or simplify activities depending on your section.

Inside the Pack

• 4 reusable waterproof Experience Ready activity wallets.
• Laminated activity sheets.
• Reusable activity inserts.
• Activity cards.
• 4 child-friendly compasses.
• Sandringham Woodland Activity Trail.
• Leader briefings.
• Risk assessment templates and support notes.
• SEND adaptation guidance.
• Activities tips based on 10 years' experience as a Scout leader and teacher.

Why Leaders Love It

Planning great meetings takes time—but it doesn't have to.

Our Experience Designers have created this pack to:

• Save hours of preparation.
• Increase leader confidence.
• Deliver engaging, hands-on learning.
• Make badge work simple and enjoyable.
• Support volunteers of all experience levels.

Whether you're a new Section Team Member or an experienced volunteer, you'll have everything you need in one easy-to-use pack.

Designed for Every Young Person

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy adventure and develop skills for life.

That's why every activity has been designed with:

• SEND-friendly adaptations.
• Flexible delivery for mixed abilities.
• Opportunities for teamwork and individual success.
• Practical, active learning.
• Easy differentiation for different confidence levels.

Reusable Again and Again

This isn't a one-time resource.

The durable waterproof wallets, laminated activity materials and compasses are designed to be used repeatedly with future groups.

Additional Experience Ready Trail Packs can be purchased separately, allowing you to explore new locations while continuing to use the same high-quality equipment.

Perfect For

• Group volunteers.
• Assistant Section Leaders.
• Explorer Scouts supporting younger sections.
• Schools.
• Outdoor learning groups.
• Community organisations.

Supports

This pack has been designed to support delivery of the Explore the Outdoors Challenge, while also developing:

• Teamwork.
• Communication.
• Navigation.
• Observation.
• Confidence.
• Problem-solving.
• Independence.
• Skills for life.

Experience Ready Promise

At Experience Ready, we don't just create activity resources—we design complete experiences.

Every pack is created to help parents, teachers and volunteers spend less time planning and more time inspiring, giving young people the opportunity to learn through fun, build confidence and create lasting memories together.

Experience Ready – Making unforgettable experiences simple.