AY Honor Conscious Camping Requirements
Skill Level
1
Year
2025
Version
05.11.2025
Approval authority
South American Division
1. Research and list the principles for conducting a Leave No Trace camping trip.
2. What is the importance of good planning for a conscious camping trip?
3. Explain the importance of preserving historical sites and parks and why we cannot camp in these areas.
4. Participate in a weekend camping trip using techniques to minimize the impact on nature.
5. Describe the principles for cooking in a conscious camping trip. Explain what type(s) of campfire cause less impact and why. Use it at the campsite and clean up correctly what's left over after use.
6. Properly dispose of the waste produced at the campsite.
7. Properly dispose of human waste. Explain the risks of not disposing of it correctly for wildlife, campers, and water sources.
8. Explain and demonstrate what the Pathfinder's attitude should be towards:
- a. Other campers and visitors
- b. Fauna and flora
- c. Local inhabitants and residents
9. Cite three verses from the Bible that speak about the care we should have for nature.
