Difference between revisions of "AY Honors/Camping Skills I/Answer Key"
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==6. Plan and participate in a weekend camping trip. == | ==6. Plan and participate in a weekend camping trip. == | ||
==7. Know how to properly pitch and strike a tent. Observe fire precautions when tent is in use. == | ==7. Know how to properly pitch and strike a tent. Observe fire precautions when tent is in use. == | ||
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| + | Keep any fire at least 20 feet (6 meters) from the tents. Sparks sometimes fly out of a fire or are projected into the air (such as when an inexperienced camper throws dry leaves into it). If these sparks land on your tent, at best they will burn a little pinhole in it, but at worst can cause a deadly tragedy. | ||
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| + | '''Never''' light a fire of any kind inside a tent, be it a candle, lantern, or a stove unless you ''know for a fact'' that the tent has been designed for that purpose. | ||
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==8. Know and practice the proper principles for camp sanitation for both primitive and established campsites. == | ==8. Know and practice the proper principles for camp sanitation for both primitive and established campsites. == | ||
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Revision as of 03:04, 28 December 2006
1. Be at least in the 5th grade.
Camping Skills I has been designed so that it is within the capabilities of Pathfinders who are in grade 5 or higher.
2. Understand and practice wilderness and camping etiquette, regarding preservation of the outdoors.
Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Camping/Etiquette
3. Know eight things to do when lost.
Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Camping/Lost
4. Be familiar with various types of sleeping equipment suitable to location and season.
Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Camping/Sleeping bags
Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Camping/Sleeping pads
5. List personal items needed for a weekend campout.
Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Camping/Clothing
Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Camping/Personal gear
6. Plan and participate in a weekend camping trip.
7. Know how to properly pitch and strike a tent. Observe fire precautions when tent is in use.
Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Camping/Pitch and strike a tent
Keep any fire at least 20 feet (6 meters) from the tents. Sparks sometimes fly out of a fire or are projected into the air (such as when an inexperienced camper throws dry leaves into it). If these sparks land on your tent, at best they will burn a little pinhole in it, but at worst can cause a deadly tragedy.
Never light a fire of any kind inside a tent, be it a candle, lantern, or a stove unless you know for a fact that the tent has been designed for that purpose.
8. Know and practice the proper principles for camp sanitation for both primitive and established campsites.
Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Camping/Sanitation
9. Properly use the knife and hatchet. Know ten safety rules for their use.
10. Fires:
a. Demonstrate ability to choose and prepare a fire site.
b. Know fire safety precautions.
Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Camping/Firebuilding safety rules
c. Know how to properly strike a match.
d. Practice building a fire with the use of one match, using only natural materials.
e. Demonstrate how to protect firewood in wet weather.
11. Bake bread on a stick.
Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Camping/Bread on a stick
12. Describe the proper procedures for washing and keeping clean the cooking and eating utensils.
13. Describe sleeping wear and how to stay warm at night.
14. Draw a spiritual object lesson from nature on your camping trip.
15. Explain and practice the motto: "Take only pictures and leave only footprints."
Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Camping/Take pictures leave footprints
Note: The tent color for Camping Skills #1 is blue.
Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Camping/Colors
