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| Friend/Outdoor Life |
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Requirement 1 |
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Know how ropes are made and demonstrate how to care for rope in the correct manner. |
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Requirement 2 |
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Tie and know the practical use of the following knots: Overhand, Granny, Square, Slip, Double Bow, Two Half Hitches, Clove Hitch, Bowline. |
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Requirement 3 |
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Participate in an overnight CAMPOUT. |
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Requirement 4 |
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Pass a test in general safety. |
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Requirement 5 |
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Pitch and strike a tent and make a camp bed. |
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Requirement 6 |
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Know ten hiking rules, and know what to do when lost. |
- Respect both public and private property
- Do not trespass.
- Dispose of trash properly. If no disposal facilities are available, pack out what you pack in.
- Do not destroy the flora or fauna.
- Have a good sense of humor.
- Help others with their necessities.
- Do not play games that can hurt others.
- Follow and obey the leaders.
- Finish what you start.
- Tell someone where you are going and report back, particularly if going into the wilderness.
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Requirement 7 |
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Learn the signs for track and trail. Be able to lay a 2 km. trail that others can follow and be able to track a 2 km. trail. |
Advanced 
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Requirement 1 |
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Start a fire with one match, using natural materials, and keep that fire going. |
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Requirement 2 |
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Properly use the knife and axe, and know ten safety rules in their use. |
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Requirement 3 |
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Tie five speed knots. |
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Requirement 4 |
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Demonstrate baking, boiling and frying camp food. |
