Description
Scout Activity Centres thrive on team work, friendship and outdoor adventure. Develop your campsite management skills and help the centres continue to inspire.
How to earn your badge:
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Help the warden or manager and work for at least five days at a permanent District, County or National Scout campsite.
Alternatively, you can do this work at a similar activity centre.
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Explain and show how to use three items of equipment that you’ve used in your work with the activity centre.
Show or talk about how you maintain the equipment.
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Choose four of these to explain and if possible demonstrate:
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the use of computers in campsite management
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how to take care of campers’ needs while respecting wildlife
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how to prevent frozen pipes and what to do if an overground pipe bursts or leaks
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the need for good site drainage and clear ditches
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rubbish disposal and how to recycle materials wherever possible
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the reasons for having clean toilets
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how to unblock a drain
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how to use and maintain equipment for an activity you have become familiar with
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other important tasks that the warden or manager has pointed out
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Talk about developments and improvements you would like to see at a permanent campsite.
It could be the one you worked at or another one you know well.
