Small things that want to eat me
Big things that want to eat me and/or my stuff
But that's not what the weatherman said
Sky Water
Fun In The Sun?
Campsite Safety
100
Methyl anthranilate
Benzaldehyde (for bees)
DEET
Dimethyl carbate
Dimethyl phthalatedefects
What is stuff we want in our bug spray.
100
These "mini-bears" will burrow into your pack to steal your food while you're not looking.
What are small rodents?
Mice, chipmunks, ground squirrels, etc.
100
We check this to help plan for an outing.
What is the weather forecast?
100
This weather event can happen in Wisconsin in any season.
What is rain?
100
This is when we haven't adequately replenished our fluids.
What is dehydration?
100
- Know the safety rules for handling a knife.
- Show that you know how to take care of and use a pocketknife.
- Make a carving with a pocketknife. ...
- Read, understand and promise to abide by the "Knives Are Not Toys" guidelines.
- Read, understand and promise to abide by the "Pocketknife Pledge."
What are the whittling chip requirements?
200
Long sleeves & long pants with our pants tucked into our socks.
How we should dress to keep the the ticks off of us.
200
These "trash pandas" will use their opposable thumbs to open your tents, packs, coolers, chuck boxes, and food bins if they smell food inside.
What are raccoons?
200
In cooler or cold weather it is important to dress this way.
What are layers?
200
Rain Gear
What should I always pack where I can get to it quickly?
200
SPF
What is Sun Protection Factor, a scale that specifically indicates protection against the ultraviolet B (UVB) rays that cause sunburn?
200
- Read and understand woods tools use and safety rules from the Scouts BSA handbooks.
- Demonstrate proper handling, care, and use of the pocketknife, ax, and saw.
- Use knife, ax, and saw as tools, not playthings.
- Respect all safety rules to protect others.
- Respect property.
What are the Toten Chip requirements?
300
What are Deer Ticks?
300
The bite of this venomous baby is more dangerous than the bite of an adult.
What are Rattle snakes?
300
It is a common misconception that this health problem only affects people in the hot months.
What dehydration?
300
When camping near flowing water it is important to monitor the weather upstream so we don't get caught in this.
What is a flash flood?
300
Aloe Vera gel.
What do we put on sun burn?
300
What is an axe yard?
400
A common sympton of this tick born disease is a bullseye shaped rash.
What is Lyme Disease?
400
Wear a jangly bell in this country to help avoid large omnivorous mammals.
What is bear country?
400
When it is cold outside, putting one inside another is a good way to stay warm at night.
What are sleeping bags?
400
What is the position to take when caught in a lightning storm on open ground?
400
- Heavy sweating.
- Cold, pale, and clammy skin.
- Fast, weak pulse.
- Nausea or vomiting.
- Muscle cramps.
What are signs of heat exhaustion?
400
This must be posted on every tent.
What is "NO FLAMES IN TENT"?
500
Frequently fatal Eastern Equine Encephalitis is transmitted by mosquitos but is rare in Wisconsin.
We should be more concerned with this disease that mosquitos pick-up from birds.
What is West Nile Virus?
500
To scare off this large mammal, make yourself look as big as possible and make lots of noise.
What is a black bear?
and/or
What is a cougar/mountain lion?
500
Cotton wicks up water and takes a long time to dry. This makes it hard for the wearer to maintain body heat.
Why is cotten rotten and why should we wear synthetec clothing on winter outings?
500
The high winds of a rain storm can cause this deadly event in campsite.
What are trees and/or limbs falling on camp?
500
We do this to treat for heat stroke.
What is place in a tub of cool water or a cool shower, spray with a garden hose, sponge with cool water, fan while misting with cool water, place ice packs or cool wet towels on the neck, armpits and groin, cover with cool damp sheets?
And most important, what is get to a medical facility ASAP.
500
Every Scout and adult in camp should know where this is and how to use it.
What is the first aid kit?