Description
Get Up and have fun in the great outdoors. Forge new skills as you camp under canvas for at least 15 nights.
How to earn your badge:
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Camp under canvas as a Scout for at least 15 nights.
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Lead a group of Scouts in the pitching, striking and packing of a four to six person tent.
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Find out what to look for when choosing a campsite and in deciding the best position to pitch tents.
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Show that you understand and act on the reasons for hygiene and the importance of being safe and tidy in camp.
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Show how you store food hygienically at camp.
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Learn how to dispose of your rubbish safely and responsibly.
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Construct two useful camp gadgets, such as a camp larder, altar fire, flagpole or a camp gate.
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Plan a full menu for a weekend camp. Cook a full meal from it over an open fire.
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With others in your Troop, plan and carry out a programme of activities for a weekend camp.
