Camping&Walking
In our group we use the round white tents for sleeping in. What type of tents are these?
Bell Tents
Whole team show a scout salute
:-)
Where would you find bandages, plasters, tweezers, scissors, gauze and tape?
First Aid Kit
North East South _____?
West
Why don't polar bears eat penguins?
They live on opposite sides of the world.
Polar bears in arctic regions
Penguins in the antarctic and southern oceans
State three precautions to take when making and using a camp fire
Clear the area of dry material
Do not light under low branches
Wear shoes
When chopping wood maintain safe spaces
Extinguish completely before leaving
NO WAVING BURNING STICKS AROUND!!
Who founded the Scouting movement?
Robert Baden-Powell
How do you treat a small burn?
Run under cold water for ten minutes.
Keep the burnt area clean. If a blister forms do not burst it.
What lines join points of equal elevation (height)
Contour lines
What did the duck ask for at the lemonade stand?
Grapes
Five important things to pack for a long day walk in the countryside
Water / waterproofs / warm clothes/ first aid/ map & compass / food /
In 2016 the Scouting movement celebrated what important event?
100 year birthday
What is a normal heart rate for healthy adults?
A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute.
On a compass:
North = 0°. East = 90°. South = 180°. West = 270°
What is the name of the bearing at 225°
SouthWest
Who are the new NHS Nightingale hospitals named after - and what is she famous for?
Florence Nightingale. Worked as a nurse in the Crimea war and is considered the founder of modern nursing methods.
Public footpaths and bridleways are not the same thing. Explain the different ways you are allowed to travel on each..
Footpaths are only for walking (and wheelchairs / mobility scooters)
Bridleways also allow for access by bicycle or horse.
Why do Scouts shake hands with their left hand?
It comes from Ashanti warriors Baden-Powell met in West Africa.
He saluted them with his right hand, but the Ashanti chiefs offered their left hands and said, 'In our land only the bravest of the brave shake hands with the left hand, because to do so we must drop our shields and our protection. ... Made with the hand nearest your heart, the Scout handshake signifies friendship.
What is hypothermia?
A medical emergency that occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low body temperature
Where would you find a 'trig point' and what are they used for
Usually on top of a hill or other elevated point with good viewpoint. They are used for surveying and making maps.
Name the capital cities of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast
How do we dispose of dirty washing-up water on wild camps to avoid polluting the area.
Strain it through branches and leaves into a pit.
Complete the Scout Promise (at least three)
On my ____,
I promise that I _________
to do my duty to ______________,
to help _________
and to ____ the Scout Law
On my honour,
I promise that I will do my best
to do my duty to God and to The Queen,
to help other people
and to keep the Scout Law
When faced with an apparently unconscious casualty the first five actions are "D R A B C"
Name three of these
Danger. Before approaching the casualty, always make sure the area is safe.
Response. Check if the casualty is responsive or unresponsive.
Airway. Next, you need to check that the airway is open and clear
Breathing. You now need to check if the casualty is breathing normally
Circulation. Once you have established they are breathing, look and check for any signs of severe bleeding.
Describe (or draw) the symbols on an Ordnance Survey map for three of the following:
Viewpoint
Church with a tower
Public footpath
Train track
Railway station
Viewpoint: A blue 'fan'
Church with tower: Black square with a cross
Footpath. Dotted line. Green on 1:25k, red on 1:50k
Train track: Black solid line
Railway station: Red circle on the black rail line
What is the name of the UK headquarters for Scouting (and location of the last winter camp)?
Gilwell park