Camp Alpine
Base Camp
KISC
Scouting
Kandersteg
100

What country is Kandersteg located in?

Switzerland

100

What outdoor safety system requires Scouts to stay with at least one other person?

The Buddy System

100

What does KISC stand for?

Kandersteg International Scout Centre

100

Which hand is used for the Scout handshake?

Left hand

100

What country is Kandersteg located in?

Switzerland

200

What famous lake above Kandersteg is a popular hiking destination?

Oeschinensee

200

What does STOP stand for when lost?

Stop, Think, Observe, Plan

200

KISC is known as the World Scout _____.

Center

200

How many points are in the Scout Law?

12

200

What mountain range surrounds Kandersteg?

The Alps

300

What mountain range surrounds Kandersteg?

The Alps

300

What should you do first if someone suffers a serious injury during an activity?

Alert staff / get help

300

Where does 1/3 of KISC's income come from?

TAC (Transatlantic Council)

300

What are the three fingers in the Scout sign meant to represent?

The three parts of the Scout Oath

300

What famous lake above Kandersteg is a popular hiking destination?

Oeschinensee

400

What is the nearest major Swiss city to Kandersteg: Bern, Geneva, or Zurich?

Bern

400

What is the name of the base camp director?

Gabe

400

In what year was KISC founded?

1923

400

Who founded the Scouting movement?

Robert Baden-Powell

400

What is the nearest major Swiss city to Kandersteg: Bern, Geneva, or Zurich?

Bern

500

What is the name of the train tunnel that connects Kandersteg to Goppenstein and carries cars on trains?

Lötschberg Tunnel

500

Name 5 of the 7 Leave No Trace principles.

  • Plan Ahead and Prepare
  • Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
  • Dispose of Waste Properly
  • Leave What You Find
  • Minimize Campfire Impacts
  • Respect Wildlife
  • Be Considerate of Others
500

Which international organization operates KISC?

WOSM (World Organization of the Scout Movement)

500

Name all 12 points of the Scout Law in order.

Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, Reverent

500

What is the name of the train tunnel that connects Kandersteg to Goppenstein and carries cars on trains?

Lötschberg Tunnel