ITEM

DATE

INITIAL

1

Know what are the normal requirements in regard to:

1a

Personal kit list for a week’s camp.

1b

Personal kit list for weekend camp or cruise.

1c

The equipment, rations and menu for a weekend Patrol camp or cruise for 7 Scouts

1d

Demonstrate the packing of his or her personal kit (in b) in a backpack or kitbag.

2

Either know the principal points to look for when selecting a Patrol or Troop camp site, and describe with a rough plan how he or she would lay out a Patrol camp with reference to tents, kitchen. Sanitation etc.  OR know how to select an anchorage, mooring or berth for a rowing boat or sailing vessel.

3

Have knowledge of the camping standards of the Association.

4

Make and show the following knots in use: Slip Reef, Double Sheet Bend, Figure of Eight, Bowline on a Bight.

5

Pitch, strike and know how to take care of a Patrol tent, including storm lashing.  Show that he can carry out simple tent repairs.

6

Show knowledge of methods of waste disposal and hygiene at camp.

7

While living in camp cook all meals for yourself for 24 hours to the satisfaction of the Examiner or Scouter.  While in camp he or she must make satisfactory arrangements for storing food and disposal of garbage.

8

Have camped in a tent with a Troop or Patrol for a total of not less than 15 nights.