Scouting
Wildlife
Canoe Skills
First Aid
Survival Skills
100
Who founding Scouting?
Robert Baden-Powell
100
You see a black bear on the trail in front of you - what do you do?
Make yourself large, speak loudly and assertively - make your presence known, stay mindful of the bears path & behaviour
100
What is the role of the paddler in the rear of the canoe?
Steering
100
Name 3 signs of Heat Exhaustion
Faint or dizzy, excessive sweating, pale/clammy skin, nausea or vomiting, muscle cramps
100
Name 3 different types of fuel you need to collect to start a fire.
Kindling (twigs), Tinder (medium sticks), Firewood (logs)
200
What is the term when we leave a site or trail better than when we got there?
What is: leave no trace
200
How do you prevent animals from straying near camp?
Keep a clean camp, hang food, keep all items with smells well outside of the tent and stored with food
200
What is the purpose of a J stroke?
Used to maintain a straight line without switching sides
200
Name 3 signs of dehydration
Extreme thirst, dry mouth, dizziness, fatigue
200
Identify this plant:
What is: Poison Ivy
300
How do we prepare or pack for the May 2/4 camp each year?
Pack for the snow and for sun, bring lots of socks, layer up
300
You unknowingly paddle into a nesting Canadian Goose's area and they are angry and attacking - how do you protect yourself?
Cover your head, use your paddle to keep distance in between you and the goose, get the hell out of dodge!
300
How should you distribute your gear in a canoe?
Distribute the gear primarily in the middle of the canoe to keep a lower centre of gravity.
300
Name 3 signs of Hypothermia
Intense shivering, confusion, slurred speech, exhaustion, fumbling hands
300
What do you need to check for when scouting a new campsite?
Check for signs of wildlife and downed trees or branches caught in the canopy
400
Name 2 of 5 countries that do NOT have Scouting
Andorra (EU), China, Cuba, Laos, North Korea
400
A moose is charging you on the trail - what do you do?
Run and get behind a tree - QUICK!
400
Severe weather hits when you're in the middle of the lake - how do you prepare?
Get to shore as soon as possible, set up an emergency shelter and hunker down.
400
How do you treat Poison Ivy in the back country?
Wash thoroughly, scrub skin, clean gear, find Jewelweed nearby:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/growing-jewelweed-plants-5088278-hero-695a702cbcc54c1b8a4fda6a7a2c08ea.jpg)
400
You're lost in the forest with no compass, how do you find north?
Look to the sun for the direction of the sunrise/sunset to orient yourself to find North, create a sundial with a stick and rocks to find the direction of the sun
500
Name 3 animals that attended the Worlds First Scout Jamboree in 1920
An Alligator from Florida, a Crocodile from Jamaica, a Lioness from Zimbabwe, Monkeys from South Africa, a baby Elephant and a Camel
500
You're about to flip a canoe in the backcountry when you hear a rattling coming from underneath - what do you do?
Freeze and back away, wait it out, or toss rocks or sticks near the snake to get it to move - do NOT move the canoe
500
Describe how you would perform a canoe over canoe rescue.
500
DAILY DOUBLE
Put someone on your team into the Recovery Position
500
What do you do if you can no longer use a water filter in the back country?
Resort to bringing water to a rolling boil for at least 2 minutes to sanitize