AY Honor Hammock Camping

Hammock Camping

Skill Level

1

Year

2026

Version

27.05.2026

Approval authority

North American Division

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Overview

This honor teaches the knowledge and practical skills needed to safely and comfortably use a hammock as primary shelter while camping. It is designed as a natural follow-up to the Camping Skills I Honor and emphasizes safety, enjoyment, and respect for nature.

This honor equips Pathfinders with specialized outdoor skills, promotes environmental stewardship (especially tree protection and low-impact camping), encourages appreciation for cultural history, and connects the joy of sleeping suspended in nature with spiritual reflection on God as Creator and Protector. It is a fun, active honor that builds confidence in outdoor living while emphasizing safety and responsibility.

The Challenging Part

The most challenging requirement of this honor is probably this:

9. Participate in an overnight camp using your hammock as your shelter. Be sure to use accompanying equipment appropriate for the weather conditions and follow adequate safety measures. Share a short report evaluating the following:

a. How was your overall experience?

b. If you could go back, what would you do differently?

c. What is a spiritual lesson you learned from this experience?