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1.1 I can hang a drying line at camp with a 1.6 I can name three wildflowers by
half hitch or other knot. direct observation in a wild field, bush
or forest.
1.2 I can keep my mess kit clean at camp.
1.7 I can gather dry, burnable wood for
1.3 When outdoors or at camp, I know a fire.
what is drinkable (safe) and not
drinkable (unsafe) water, and to check 1.8 I know to tell adults where I am going
with a Scouter when I am unsure. when outdoors.

1.4 I know why it is important to stick to 1.9 I know how to keep a camp clean.
trails when outdoors.

1.5 I know three reasons for having a

shelter when sleeping outdoors.

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2.1 I can tie a reef knot, a round turn and
two half-hitch knots.

2.2 I can cook a foil-wrapped meal in a fire.

2.3 I know how much water I should carry

when on a hike or taking part in an 2.6 I have helped light a fire using only
outdoor activity, and I know how to natural fire-starter materials found in
carry the water. the forest, and I know the safety rules
for when around a campfire.
2.4 I know what natural shelter materials
or locations are to keep out of the 2.7 I know why it is important to use
wind, rain, sun and snow, and where a buddy system when traveling in
these may be found. the forest.
2.5 I can identify four trees by direct 2.8 I know the rules for hygiene at camp
observation in a wild field, bush (for eating and preparing food).
or forest.

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3.1 I can tie a half hitch, clove hitch and a 3.7 I can make a personal shelter out of plastic
fisherman’s knot. sheeting and rope.

3.2 I can cook a meal on a camp stove. 3.8 I can identify three wild animal tracks.

3.3 I can use a shovel to build a camp greywater 3.9 I can lay and start a fire with only matches and
sump pit, and close the pit when finished. materials found in the forest.

3.4 I have boiled water over a campfire, and know the 3.10 I have put together a personal outdoor
safety precautions around fires and hot pots. survival kit.

3.5 I know the first-aid treatment for burns from hot 3.11 I know what makes a comfortable and safe place
water, grease and food. for a sleeping shelter or site.

3.6 I have used a compass to walk on a bearing.

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4.1 I have completed a Scoutcraft project with my 4.8 I can safely identify three edible wild plants.
Scout team using at least a square lashing to join (Note: Scouters must approve all plants before
two poles at right angles. they are consumed by Scouts.)

4.2 I can tie a figure eight, bowline, trucker’s hitch 4.9 I can quickly (under five minutes) build an
and sheet bend, and whip the end of a rope. emergency warming fire for a group of three
persons without using tools (only matches).
4.3 I can cook over a fire to roast and bake
food items. 4.10 I know what to do if lost and alone outdoors with
no constructed shelter available.
4.4 I can use a knife safely (opening, closing,
passing, cleaning, caring for) and have earned 4.11 I can set up a tree food hang to protect my food
my knife permit. from animals.

4.5 I know how to disinfect water for drinking.

4.6 I can establish the four cardinal directions (north,

south, east, west) without a magnetic compass or
any electronic means.

4.7 I can build a personal sleeping shelter out of snow

or any other natural materials.

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5.1 I have built a lean-to shelter and an A-frame 5.6 I have built a shelter big enough for three, made
sleeping tripod shelter using wood, tied with of only natural materials found outdoors and
four lashing knots: square, diagonal, tripod and rope, and I have slept out in it for at least
shear lashings. two nights.

5.2 I have cooked with cast-iron cookware (or 5.7 I have caught, cleaned and cooked a fish over a
substitute cookware) by placing cookware in the campfire (check local regulations for species, size
fire or coals, as well as on top of the fire or coals. and season prohibitions).

5.3 I know how to use a camp axe and camp folding 5.8 I have laid and lit a teepee fire, pyramid fire, star
saw or bow saw safely (opening, closing, passing, fire and reflector fire.
cleaning, caring for, sharpening, cutting), and
have obtained the appropriate permits for these. 5.9 I have built an improvised stretcher out of rope,
overnight backpacking camping equipment and
5.4 I have maintained and used a commercial natural materials found outdoors.
backpacking portable water-treatment device,
and know the limitations, advantages and 5.10 I have dehydrated 1000 calories of food and
disadvantages of the device. taken it on a camping trip as my trail snack for
two days.
5.5 I have navigated using a magnetic compass
bearing (all off trail) 3 km to a predetermined
fixed point in a wilderness area.

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6.1 I have built a usable Burma/Monkey bridge. 6.7 I have identified 15 bird species in the wild using
a written birding record journal.
6.2 I have built and cooked on a personal-sized stove
only made out of tin cans, wax, candle wicks and 6.8 I can light a fire using only mechanical means
cardboard (a buddy stove). (flint and steel, ferrocerium striker or friction-e.g.
bow and drill).
6.3 Using a knife and axe, I have prepared a
10-person campfire with tinder, kindling and fuel 6.9 I know how to send a signal for help (without any
logs gathered from a forest floor. The fire burned electronic means) in four different ways that can
for five hours with all wood gathered before the be observed by air searchers.
fire was lit (no gathering additional fire wood
once the fire is lit and burning). 6.10 From wood I have not harvested from a live
source, I have carved and used my own hiking
6.4 I have built a solar still and collected at least one staff on a trail hike.
cup of drinking water from the still.

6.5 I have navigated to and found

10 geocache locations.

6.6 I have built and slept two nights in an igloo,

quinzhee or trench snow shelter capable of
sleeping three persons.

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7.1 Using spars (poles) and rope, I have constructed 7.8 Using a topographic map and magnetic compass,
a three-metre-high tower or a bridge over a I have taught younger Scouts to determine their
three-metre span. location on a map and to make their way to
another location on a map.
7.2 I have taught five knots to younger Scouts.
7.9 I have led a Scout group and participated in
7.3 I have made a vagabond (tin-can) stove and five days of trail or tent campsite construction,
cooked a personal camp meal on it. maintenance or clean-up work.

7.4 I can construct a 2:1, 3:1 and 4:1 rope pulley system 7.10 I can make a marine rescue Mayday radio call using
to raise or move loads or tension lines. the required procedures and voice script.

7.5 I have made newspaper fire logs and bricks, 7.11 I have constructed and used an improvised solar
sufficient to have a three-hour warming fire shower at camp or on a camping trip.
indoors in a stove or fireplace, or outside with a
campfire.

7.6 I can identify the poisonous living organisms,

animals and plants in Canada.

7.7 I have made and used a solar snow-melt reflector

or absorber to melt enough snow to generate two
litres of drinking water.

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8.1 I can backsplice, short splice and eye splice 8.7 I have observed (and photographed as proof) a
a three-strand rope. total of 15 North American mammals, reptiles
and amphibians in the wild.
8.2 I can cook a complete campout meal using
only improvised natural cooking surfaces and 8.8 Using only natural materials, I can light
devices (cooking only using flat stones, wood and maintain a fire in falling rain or falling
planks, cooking hooks, spits, covered pits or snow conditions.
trenches).
8.9 I know how to set up and lead a ground search
8.3 I have made cooking and eating spoons and exercise for a missing person using a hasty search
a bowl with carving tools (or a knife) and wood. and a grid search, all in an area of a minimum of
2 km2 in size.
8.4 I have given a lesson to Scout youth on obtaining
drinkable water in the wilderness all year round. 8.10 I have made 4 metres of 3-strand cordage from
only natural plant products found outdoors.
8.5 I can find the North Star and identify four of
the constellations in the northern sky.

8.6 With only materials found in the forest, rope

and plastic sheeting, I have built a 10-person
campout dining shelter, protected on all sides
from the weather.

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9.1 I have built a large temporary pole and lashing 9.5 I have planted a minimum of 100 new trees.
(with flag pole) “gateway” entrance for a
jamboree or campout activity site. 9.6 I have built and used a Leave No Trace warming
fire for 10 persons for three hours. No markings
9.2 Using only wood as a heat source, I have built a or signs of a fire were left on the ground once the
reflector camp oven and cooked a meal for five fire was out and disassembled.
persons, including both roasted and baked
food preparation. 9.7 I have led a team on an evacuation simulation
exercise of a victim being carried out on at the
9.3 I have built and used an improvised potable minimum 3 km of trail using only an improvised
water filter. stretcher. (Note: It is expected youth have
training in wilderness first aid before undertaking
9.4 Using GPS devices, I have set up and facilitated a this activity.)
ten-station outdoor orienteering course activity
for Scouts. 9.8 I have run a field camp kitchen for two days or
more, for a Cub Scout (or younger) group.

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1.1 I can hang a drying line at camp with a half hitch Scouts can hang a line that can hold items for the whole Patrol.
or other knot.

1.2 I can keep my mess kit clean at camp. Scouts can properly clean their mess kits with hot water and soap,
and properly bleach and rinse.

1.3 When outdoors or at camp, I know what is Scouts can explain where to get drinkable water at a camp and
drinkable (safe) and not drinkable (unsafe) water, where not to get water.
and to check with a Scouter when I am unsure.

1.4 I know why it is important to stick to trails Scouts can explain that they must stay on trails to keep from
when outdoors. getting lost.

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1.5 I know three reasons for having a shelter when Scouts can explain that a shelter is used to keep warm, to stay out
sleeping outdoors. of the rain or hot sun, and to stay out of the wind.

1.6 I can name three wildflowers by direct observation Scouts can find and identify three wildflowers growing in the wild.
in a wild field, bush or forest.

1.7 I can gather dry, burnable wood for a fire. Scouts can find dry wood in the right sizes for a campfire (tinder,
kindling, fuel).

1.8 I know to tell adults where I am going Scouts can explain why it is important to always tell an adult where
when outdoors. they will be when in the outdoors.

1.9 I know how to keep a camp clean. Scouts can keep personal equipment clean and organized and can
help keep the fire pit, kitchen, sleeping area and dining area clean
and free from trash and equipment that should be stored in the
proper place.
Scouts can explain why a clean and tidy camp is important.

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2.1 I can tie a reef knot, a round turn and two Scouts can demonstrate each of these knots correctly and explain
half-hitch knots. good uses for each.

2.2 I can cook a foil-wrapped meal in a fire. Scouts can cook a complete foil-wrapped meal, and can describe
other meals that could be cooked using this method.

2.3 I know how much water I should carry when on a Scouts can fill their water bottles while out hiking and know that
hike or taking part in an outdoor activity, and their bottles should always be full when they start out on a hike.
I know how to carry the water. Scouts can explain why carrying plenty of water is important.

2.4 I know what natural shelter materials or locations Scouts can use tree bows, grasses and bushes as wind and
are to keep out of the wind, rain, sun and snow, weather breaks and covers.
and where these may be found. Scouts can also use rock formations and large trees as
weather shields.
Scouts can demonstrate how to incorporate natural features
and materials into a constructed shelter.

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2.5 I can identify four types of trees by direct Scouts can consistently identify and name four trees in the wild.
observation in a wild field, bush or forest.

2.6 I have helped light a fire using only natural Scouts can use a match or lighter to start the fire, but only
fire-starter materials found in the forest, and natural material grown in the outdoors may be used as fire
I know the safety rules for when around starter materials.
a campfire.

2.7 I know why it is important to use a buddy system Scouts can explain that the buddy system is helpful because if
when traveling in the forest. something were to happen, a Scout buddy can go for help.

2.8 I know the rules for hygiene at camp (for eating Scouts know that they must wash and disinfect their hands before
and preparing food). handling any food.

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3.1 I can tie a half hitch, clove hitch and a Scouts can demonstrate the three knots tied to a mastery level with
fisherman’s knot. a firm feel to the knot, symmetry with no twists or cross overs in the
knot, with a 5–10 cm tail at the end of the knot, and can explain a
good use for each.

3.2 I can cook a meal on a camp stove. Scouts can use a camp stove to cook a meal for their Patrol.

3.3 I can use a shovel to build a camp greywater sump Scouts can build and maintain a pit at a campout.
pit, and close the pit when finished.

3.4 I have boiled water over a campfire, and know the Scouts can boil a pot of water on or next to a fire.
safety precautions around fires and hot pots. Scouts know not to poke sticks or throw trash into a fire.
Scouts know not to leave a fire or hot coals unattended.
Scouts know to use insulated hand protection when working
with hot pots.
Scouts know there is no horseplay around fires.

3.5 I know the first-aid treatment for burns from hot Scouts know to remove the source of the heat.
water, grease and food. Scouts know that immediate cooling of the burn is required.
Scouts know that infections are a risk from burns and can apply the
appropriate medication and dressing to the burn.

3.6 I have used a compass to walk on a bearing. Scouts have walked for a minimum of 2 km using a compass
bearing and arrived successfully at their intended destination.

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3.7 I can make a personal shelter out of plastic Scouts can make a waterproof shelter large enough to sleep under.
sheeting and rope.

3.8 I can identify three wild animal tracks. Scouts can identify three sets of animal tracks from different species
in the wild.

3.9 I can lay and start a fire using no tools—only Scouts can lay and start a fire large enough to keep thee persons
matches and natural materials found in the forest. warm using only matches and natural materials found in the forest.

3.10 I have put together a personal outdoor survival kit. Scouts can demonstrate a personal outdoor survival kit suitable
for a particular expedition, explaining the rationale for the items
included and the items left out.

3.11 I know what makes a comfortable and safe place Scouts know to look for a smooth and level surface to sleep on.
for a sleeping shelter or site. Scouts know to keep the site out of the wind and
(where possible) precipitation.
Scouts know to look up and ensure there are no hazards from falling
objects such as rocks and dead trees or limbs.
Scouts know to keep off of animal trails or human walking paths.
Scouts know to keep the site out of low areas where water may
pool or run through.
Scouts know to keep a site out of a possible avalanche or
landslide path.

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4.1 As part of a team, I have completed a Scoutcraft Scouts must have a Scouter inspect the construction before use.
project using at least a square lashing to join two
poles at right angles.

4.2 I can tie a figure eight, bowline, trucker’s hitch and Scouts can tie the four knots to a mastery level with a firm feel for
sheet bend, and whip the end of a rope. the knot, symmetry with no twists or crossovers in the knot, and
with a 5–10 cm tail at the end of the knot where required.
A rope over 8mm in diameter is to be used to demonstrate the
whipping skill.

4.3 I can cook over a fire to roast and bake food items. Scouts can cook (by both roasting and baking over a fire) enough
food to be shared with the Patrol.

4.4 I can use a knife safely (opening, closing, Scouts must demonstrate these skills to a Scouter to obtain
passing, cleaning, caring for) and have earned a permit.
my knife permit.

4.5 I know how to disinfect water for drinking. Scouts must demonstrate this knowledge by preparing a minimum
of a 1 litre bottle filled with water from a natural source.

4.6 I can establish the four cardinal directions (north, Scouts can establish the cardinal points and explain how they
south, east, west) without a magnetic compass or accomplished this task.
any electronic means.

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4.7 I can build a personal sleeping shelter out of snow Scouts can construct
or any other natural materials. a shelter that protects
from wind, rain, sun and snow.

4.8 I can safely identify three edible wild plants. Scouts can safely identify three edible wild plants in a natural
(Note: Scouters must approve all plants before setting and context. Scouters must approve all plants before they
they are consumed by Scouts.) are consumed by Scouts.

4.9 I can quickly (under 5 minutes) build an emergency Within five minutes (timed), Scouts can build a fire that should be
warming fire for a group of three persons without burning sufficiently so that it does not require fuel or manipulation
using tools (only matches). to remain reliably burning.

4.10 I know what to do if lost and alone outdoors with Scouts know:
no constructed shelter available. • To not panic and try to stay calm.
• To call out for help or use a signaling device such as whistle
or phone.
• To retrace their steps, if possible—otherwise, stay put in place.
• To try to find or make a shelter out of the wind and precipitation.
• To dress warmly; light a warming and signal fire if possible.
• To spread out visible material on the ground for air searchers
to see.

4.11 I can set up a tree food hang to protect my food Scouts can set up a hang that can support at least 5 kilograms
from animals. of weight.

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5.1 I have built a lean-to shelter and an A-frame Scouts can build both of these shelters, suitable for one person to
sleeping tripod shelter, using wood and tied with sleep in.
four lashing knots: square, diagonal, tripod and
shear lashings.

5.2 I have cooked with cast-iron cookware (or Scouts can cook a meal over a fire or coals using cast iron cookware
substitute cookware materials) by placing suitable to feed a minimum of three persons.
cookware in the fire or coals as well as on top of
the fire or coals.

5.3 I know how to use a camp axe and camp folding Scouts will demonstrate axe and saw skills consistently over
saw or bow saw safely (opening, closing, passing, a campout.
cleaning, caring for, sharpening, cutting), and have
obtained the appropriate permits for these.

5.4 I have maintained and used a commercial Scouts will demonstrate these skills over a campout or a two-day
backpacking portable water-treatment device, trail outing.
and know the limitations, advantages and
disadvantages of these devices.

5.5 I have navigated, all off trail, 3 km to a Scouts are to demonstrate this skill by leading a Patrol on an
predetermined fixed point in a wilderness area off-trail outing over 3 km using a magnetic compass bearing.
using a magnetic compass bearing.

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5.6 I have built and slept out at least two nights in a Scouts can construct a shelter suitable enough to keep out wind
shelter big enough for three persons and made of and precipitation, and the shelter has been used over at least
only natural materials found outdoors and rope. two nights.

5.7 I have caught, cleaned and cooked a fish over Scouts may use any tools or equipment they can carry in a backpack
a campfire. to accomplish this task. Scouts must follow local regulations with
regard to both fishing and campfires.

5.8 I have laid and lit a teepee fire, pyramid fire, star Scouts are to demonstrate all four of these fires to a level that is
fire and reflector fire. suitable enough to warm one person.

5.9 I have built an improvised stretcher out of rope, Scouts are to construct a stretcher suitable to carry the weight of
overnight backpacking camping equipment and one person.
natural materials found outdoors.

5.10 I have dehydrated 1000 calories of food and taken Scouts are to share this dehydrated food with their Patrol during
it on a camping trip as my trail snack for two days. a hiking or camping outing.

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6.1 I have built a usable Burma/Monkey bridge. Scouts can construct a bridge a minimum of 5 metres long. The
bridge can be tested, but should not be used high off the ground.

6.2 I have built and cooked on a personal-sized stove Scouts can demonstrate their stove’s capacity to boil a pot of water
only made out of tin cans, wax, candle wicks and for a hot drink.
cardboard (a buddy stove).

6.3 Using a knife and axe, I have prepared a 10-person Scouts can demonstrate this skill at an evening campout fire.
campfire with tinder, kindling and fuel logs
gathered from a forest floor. The fire burned for
5 hours with all wood gathered before the fire was
lit (no gathering additional fire wood once the fire
is lit and burning).

6.4 I have built a solar still and collected at least one Scouts can demonstrate this skill to their Patrol.
cup of drinking water from the still.

6.5 I have navigated to and found Scouts can use any type of navigational aids, but they need to
10 geocache locations. explain how they navigated to the cache sites.

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6.6 I have constructed and slept two nights in an Scouts demonstrating this skill do not need to use their shelter on
igloo, quinzhee or trench snow shelter capable of consecutive nights, and they do not need to share their shelter with
sleeping three persons. two other Scouts overnight.

6.7 I have identified 15 bird species in the wild using a Scouts can identify 15 bird species in the wild using a written birding
written birding record journal. record journal that includes information such as species name,
habitat, weather, date and time, appearance, behaviour, flock
size, etc.

6.8 I can light a fire using only mechanical means (flint Scouts are to be able to light a three-person warming fire.
and steel, ferrocerium striker or friction e.g. bow
and drill).

6.9 I know how to send a signal for help, without any Scouts can explain the four air search signal methods.
electronic means, in four different ways that can
be observed by air searchers.

6.10 From wood I have not harvested from a live source, Scouts can use the staff on at least five hiking days.
I have carved and used my own hiking “Scout”
staff on a trail hike.

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7.1 Using spars (poles) and rope, I have constructed Scouts can complete this construction with the help of other
a three-metre-high or a bridge over a three-metre Patrol members.
span.

7.2 I have taught five knots to younger Scout Scouts can teach the knots to a mastery level with a firm feel for
members. the knot, symmetry with no twists or crossovers in the knot, with
a 5–10 cm tail at the end of the knot as required.

7.3 I have made a vagabond (tin can) stove and Scouts can demonstrate the stove and how it works.
cooked a personal camp meal on it.

7.4 I can construct a 2:1, 3:1, and 4:1 rope pulley Scouts can build all these systems and demonstrate the function by
system to raise or move loads or tension lines. moving a 20 kilogram load.

7.5 I have made newspapers fire logs and bricks, Scouts can demonstrate the use of this newspaper material to keep
sufficient to have a three-hour warming fire three persons warm.
indoors in a stove or fireplace or outside with
a campfire.

7.6 I can identify the poisonous living organisms, Scouts can describe the poisonous flora and fauna in their part
animals and plants in Canada. of Canada.

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7.7 I have made and used a solar snow-melt reflector Scouts can produce the water over several days of a campout.
or absorber to melt enough snow to generate
2 litres of drinking water.

7.8 Using a topographic map and magnetic compass, Scouts can teach these lessons over multiple days.
I have taught younger Scouts to determine their
location on a map and to make their way to
another location on a map.

7.9 I have organized a Scout group and participated Scouts do not have to complete the five days of work at one time.
in five days of trail or tent campsite construction,
maintenance or clean-up work.

7.10 I can make a marine rescue Mayday radio call Scouts can demonstrate this knowledge and refer to and use the
using the required procedures and voice script. Transport Canada Radio Distress Call script.

7.11 I have constructed and used an improvised or The shower can be used over several days.
commercial solar shower at camp or on a
camping trip.

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8.1 I can backsplice, short splice and eye splice a Scouts must show the splices to their Patrol mates.
three-strand rope.

8.2 I can cook a complete campout meal using Scouts must cook a meal for a minimum of three persons.
only improvised natural cooking surfaces and
devices (cooking only using flat stones, wood
planks, cooking hooks, spits, covered pits or
trenches).

8.3 I have carved cooking and eating spoons and a Scouts are to use these carved items at a campout.
bowl with carving tools (or a knife) and wood.

8.4 I have given a lesson to Scout youth on obtaining Scouts are to provide the lesson in one session to young Scouts,
drinkable water in the wilderness all year round. covering concepts including: water filtration, disinfecting methods,
locating, daily and activity hydration amount requirements,
storing and carrying in winter and non-winter months, hazards
of untreated water.

8.5 I can find the North Star and identify four of the Scouts are to provide this identification to their Patrol mates during
constellations in the northern sky. an evening outing.

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8.6 With only materials found in the forest, rope Scouts are to use this shelter at a campout.
and plastic sheeting, I have built a 10-person
campout dinning shelter, protected on all sides
from the weather.

8.7 I have observed (and photographed as proof) a Scouts are to share these photos with their Patrol.
total of 15 North American mammals, reptiles and
amphibians in the wild.

8.8 Using only natural materials, I can light Scouts are to demonstrate these fire skills to their Patrol.
and maintain a fire in falling rain or falling
snow conditions.

8.9 I know how to set up and lead a ground search Scouts are to set up and run a search proactive scenario with
exercise for a missing person using a hasty search their Patrol.
and a grid search, all in an area of a minimum of
2 km2 in size.

8.10 I have made 4 metres of 3-strand cordage from Scouts do not have to produce the cordage as one complete strand.
only natural plant products found outdoors.

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9.1 I have built a large temporary pole and lashing Scouts can construct this gateway with the assistance of
“gateway” entrance (with flag pole) for a jamboree their Patrol.
or campout activity site.

9.2 Using only wood as a fuel source, I have built Scouts can provide this meal over several meal times.
a reflector camp oven and cooked a meal for a
minimum of five persons, including both roasted
and baked food preparation.

9.3 I have built and used an improvised potable Any type of filter can be made as long as 10 litres of water can
water filter. be filtered.

9.4 Using GPS devices, I have set up and facilitated a Scouts can lead this activity for a group of younger Scouts.
ten-station outdoor orienteering course activity Scouts can teach GPS operation and map reading.
for Scouts.

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Requirements (cont’d)

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS

9.5 I have planted a minimum of 100 new trees. Scouts do not have to complete this planting at one time.

9.6 I have built and used a Leave No Trace warming Scouts can ensure no markings are left on the ground (once it is
fire for 10 persons for three hours. out and disassembled).

9.7 I have led a team on an evacuation simulation Scouts can conduct this exercise with the utmost in safety in mind.
exercise of a victim being carried out on at the There should be more than adequate persons to address fatigue
minimum 3 km of trail using only an improvised issues with stretcher bearers.
stretcher (Note: It is expected youth to have
There is to be an improvised mock casualty in the stretcher that
training in wilderness first aid before undertaking
weighs the equivalent of an adult victim.
this activity).

9.8 I have run a field camp kitchen for two days or Scouts can operate the camp kitchen with assistance from
more, for a Cub Scout (or younger) group. other Patrol members.

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