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In Switzerland, nationwide topographic maps at scales of 1:25,000, 1:50,000, 1:100,000, 1:200,000, and 1:300,000 by the Swiss Federal Office of Topography (swisstopo).

Thanks to government subsidies, the maps can be purchased for just 14.- or legally downloaded and printed from the Internet for free.

The key to planning a hike is calculating walking times. Only then can you plan your outings.

As a general rule: Calculations are good, but trying it out is better. Especially when hiking in unfamiliar terrain, it’s essential to do a reconnaissance hike to verify the estimated walking times.

The sauna is a relatively simple camp structure. It can become a highlight for both children and camp counselors (not just in winter).

There are many different ways to build a sauna. This article presents a simple, tried-and-true method.

The goal is to acquire as many adjacent plots of land as possible—ones with the highest possible value—and ultimately to have the most resources.

The goal of the game is to be the first to knock down your wall. You do this by crossing out the bricks in the wall (poster).

Knots are used wherever you work with rope and string. This article provides an overview and is intended to encourage you to learn the most important knots by heart. Although there are hundreds of knots, you only need to master about 10 to have a suitable knot on hand in 90% of cases.

In this article, you'll find some tips to make sure shopping for craft supplies doesn't break your budget

In this article you will find two lists. The basic list contains the components that are on the packing list for (almost) every camp

Homesickness happens to children every now and then, especially during extended camps in tents or houses. Sometimes it's hardly an issue, sometimes homesickness spreads like an epidemic.

In this article, you'll learn how homesickness develops, how to reduce the likelihood of it happening in the first place, and what to do when a child is homesick.

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Description of a game idea and its possible implementation. Should inspire to implement ideas yourself, to adapt proven games or to play popular games differently in their own context.

Background of the idea is an own game, which I designed in my spare time for home, but which can also be played in the youth group.

The night's rest is a much discussed topic in most camps. Here are some basic thoughts and experiences about it. You have had other experiences? Then feel free to add to this article!

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The children/teenagers will cook a meal without the use of normal kitchen utensils.

This devotion is a possible devotion on John 6:1-15 and can be found, for example, at the afternoon program to the feeding of the 5000 men can be used.

Learning Bible verses by heart is a good way to deepen core messages. This can be done in a fun and playful way, so that children as well as leaders can learn Bible verses by heart without much effort or expense

Memorization should take no more than 15 minutes. With the different game variations in advance, however, it can take longer in total.

It can be used at the beginning of the devotion as an introduction or at the end of the devotion as a consolidation. The Bible verses, which are learned by heart, should always be linked in the context of a core biblical message.