Scout Skills & Safety
This noisy, Essential Item would come in real handy if you ever get lost in the woods.
What is a whistle?
A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, and ________.
What is Helpful?
This iconic bird is the national symbol of the United States and can often be seen near lakes and rivers.
What is the Bald Eagle?
This is the signal a leader gives (holding up two fingers) to call for silence.
What is the Scout Sign?
This delicious campfire treat consists of graham crackers, chocolate, and toasted marshmallows.
What is a S'more?
This item isn't allowed before being a Bear, but also comes with a whittling chip.
What is a pocketknife?
A Scout is Friendly, Courteous, and ________.
What is kind?
This "three-leafed" plant is one every Scout should know how to identify so they don't end up with a very itchy rash!
What is Poison Ivy?
This is the name of the high-speed racing event happening in a few weeks (don't say it too loud!).
What is the Pinewood Derby?
This "Legendary" rule means we leave the campsite cleaner than we found it.
What is Leave No Trace?
This type of wood is small, thin, and used to help catch the "spark" when starting a fire.
What is Kindling?
A Scout is Obedient, Cheerful, and ________.
What is Thrifty?
This is the name for the study of animal tracks, scat, and signs left behind in the woods.
What is Tracking?
This ceremony is the opening of every scout meeting.
What is the flag ceremony?
This heavy, black metal pot is the gold standard for cooking cobbler over a campfire.
What is a Dutch Oven?
These are the two most important things to bring on every single hike, often called the "First Essentials."
What are Water and a Whistle?
A Scout is Brave, Clean, and ________.
What is Reverent?
If you see a "V" shape of geese flying south in the sky, it is a sign of this seasonal behavior.
What is Migration?
Tonight we are celebrating our achievements with a delicious meal. In Scouting, a large, formal dinner like the one we are having tonight is traditionally called a ______.
What is a Blue and Gold Banquet?
A traditional Scout campfire always ends with a quiet song or a meaningful story, but the funny performances and songs the dens do earlier in the night are called ______.
What are Skits?
Before you ever strike a match or start a campfire, you must ensure there is a 10-foot area cleared of all leaves and grass. This cleared area is called a ______.
What is a Fire Circle or Fire Pit?
These are the three words that make up the Scout Motto.
What is 'Do Your Best"?
These are the four cardinal directions found on a compass.
What are North, South, East, and West?
While our whole group is called a 'Pack,' the smaller groups that Scouts are divided into by age or grade are called ______.
What are Dens?
This is the most important piece of gear to have when walking to the restroom at night, and you should never shine it in another Scout's eyes.
What is a Flashlight (or Headlamp)?