If you’re a camping novice and need some assistance on-site, has the answers, with a newly created hotline. Expert advice on top camping conundrums will be available for free, 24/7, when calling Scouts Canada’s Camptastic Helpline at or for Bell Canada users. “This call-in line is designed for campers who are caught in a pinch, already at campsites and struggling with common camping concerns,” Scouts Canada .
Callers will be able to select their situation from a menu, which will lead them to pre-recorded solutions from real Scouts and volunteer Scouters to get advice for real-time campsite concerns, like wildlife encounters or poisonous plants. Along with the phone line, a website also provides tips to Canadians with internet access on-site or those planning ahead for their trip. Visit for videos, how-to guides and more.
Learn tips like avoiding unwanted wildlife, preventing bug bites, what food to pack, and using outdoor options for bathroom breaks. “The great Canadian outdoors are calling this summer camping season, but that doesn’t mean that everyone is 100 per cent ready to take the call,” Scouts Canada youth volunteer Kaelem Moniz said in a news release. “The Camptastic Helpline is all about giving Canadians 24/7 camping confidence on call to get out in the wild with wonder, not worry.
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