Scouting Basics
What district are we a part of within the Cradle of Liberty Council?
Lafayette
What knot do you use to connect two ropes of the same diameter?
Square
What is the first thing you should do when you arrive on the scene of an accident?
Check the scene.
What is the name of the High Adventure Camp in West Virginia?
Summit at Bechtel Reserve
Which of these Merit Badges is NOT Eagle Required:
Swimming
Citizen in the Nation
Backpacking
Communications
Backpacking
This type of material for shirts and socks is not to be worn when backpacking or hiking on long trips.
Cotton
What are the last 4 items of the Scout Law?
Thrifty, Brave, Clean and Reverent
What knot would you use to tie guy lines onto a dining fly?
Two half-hitches
What device can be used to help the heart to start beating regularly again?
AED or Defibrillator
What high adventure camp is located in Florida?
Seabase
How many Eagle required Merit Badges do you need to earn for the rank of Eagle (currently)?
13
The ___________ is designed to keep scouts safe during swimming or water activities...it's much easier to do a quick check!
Buddy System
How man ranks are there in Boy Scouts?
7 (Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, Eagle)
What knot would you use for the guy lines of your tent?
Taut-Line Hitch
Which of these is NOT an example of a hurry case?
Stroke
Choking
Snake Bite
Heart Attack
Snake Bite
How many days is a Philmont Trek that our council contingent offers?
12
Emergency Preparedness or __________ is accepted for one of your Required Eagle Merit Badge?
Lifesaving
In an active axe yard, how many scouts/adults are allowed in the area at one time?
1
What does EDGE stand for?
Explain, Demonstrate, Guide and Enable
What is used to bind two poles together at a 45 or 90 degree angle?
Square Lashing
What can be used to prevent or treat blisters?
Moleskin
How old do you have to be to attend a High Adventure camp in Boy Scouts?
14 or 13 and finished the 8th grade
How many Merit Badges do you have to earn (minimum) to obtain the rank of Eagle?
21
What is the fourth step of Boy Scout Advancement?
You are recognized.
What do the three R's stand for with respect to protecting yourself from abuse?
Recognize, Respond, Report
What is used to join two poles together side-by-side to extend their length?
Round Lashing
What level of burn is damage to the full-thickness of your skin?
Third degree
If you love canoeing, which High Adventure should you attend?
Northern Tier
What Merit Badge could have you talking about your prized possession of autographed baseballs?
Collections
The _______ _________ award is earned when you complete Environmental Science, Citizenship in the World, and either Soil and Water Conservation OR Fish and Wildlife Management Merit Badges.
World Conservation Award