1st Port Elgin Scouts - 01/08/2026

Knots

100

Finish this statement: a round turn and....

2 half hitches 

200

The first knot learn in Scouts? (visible on the purple world scouting emblem)

Reef or Square Knot

300

Finish this statement wrap thrice ____  twice.

frap 

400

Diagonal lashing is always started with this type of knot?

Timber Hitch

500

This knot will only slide one way and often used for tent guy ropes? 

Taut Line Hitch 

First Aid

100

List 3 things a Scout can do to treat a minor cut or scrape?

• gently cleaning the wound with soap and water
• putting pressure on the wound if it is still bleeding
• applying an adhesive bandage that covers the wound

200

Scouts are always to carry these 2 items when going into the bush, in the event they get lost?

whistle and visible signal covering

300

Scouts use this saying to assess the danger before assisting in an emergency ?

NO FIRE, NO WIRE, NO GAS, NO GLASS

400

In the unlikely event that you catch fire, you should do the following 3 things?

STOP DROP & ROLL

500

Describe how you would treat a nosebleed and for how long?

• pinching the nose
• tilting the head forward
• keeping the nose pinched for at least 10 minutes
• seeking help if the bleeding does not stop after 10 minutes of pressure

Maps

100

What direction does the magnetic needle always point?

Magnetic North

200

These brown lines represent elevation on a topographic map? 

Contour lines 

300

Identify the main parts of a compass  

bezel, needle, baseplate and direction of travel arrow, shed (orientation arrow)

400

When travelling between two mapped positions, Scouts will need to use their compass to determine the _____ measured in degrees?

Bearing 

500

The difference between Grid North and Magnetic North is called ______ and is often displayed on the map. 

Magnetic Declination 

Equipment

100

These tools need have a locking blade to be used at Scouts 

Knife 

200

Name the 2 styles of tents that 1st Port Elgin Scouting has in storage?

A Frame & Dome Tents

300

Name the 3 main parts of a carabiner? 

GATE, NOSE, SPINE (FRAME)

400

This important part of the holds the tent poles in place, a lost or broken one of these would mean trouble? 

Yoke

500

This type of survival shelter requires only some sticks, a shovel and hard work to build. 

Quinzee shelter

Scouting

100

The Scout Motto?

Be Prepared

200

Which characteristic is not included in the Scout Law: Helpful, Trustworthy, Kind, Cheerful, Honorable, Considerate, Clean and wise in the use of resources 

Honorable 

300

When was Scouting founded ? 

1910

400

Who wrote the book "Scouting for Boys" that started the Scouting Movement 

Robert Baden-Powell

500

This iconic, fedora-wearing archaeologist and adventurer was also a Boy Scout in his younger years. 

Indiana Jones