Aims, Methods, NCAP
Hiking, Backpacking, and Camping
Teaching Methodology
First Year Camper
200

Everything in Scouting is ultimately used to strive to this goal. (It it involves instilling the values of the Scout Oath and Law)

What is the Mission of Scouting America?

200

On the trail, watch out for this famous plant. It is famous for it's three leaves and red center.

What is Poison Ivy?

200

These are the words in the EDGE Method.

What are Explain, Demonstrate, Guide, and Enable?
200

This Training (and Award) is needed before a Scout can use wood tools.

What is the Totin' Chip?

400

NCAP Standard PS-212 says pioneering structures cannot elevate Scouts this far above the ground.

What is 6 feet.

(Without Council Approval)

400

Pocketknife, Water Bottle, and a Flashlight are a part of this list for packing.

What are the 10 Scout Basic Essentials.

400

These elements of a Lesson Plan can be used to provide fun games but may not necessarily be related to the subject.

What are Brain breaks?

400

This Training (and Award) is required before Scouts can light fires.

What is the Firem'n Chit?

600

Unlike Scouts BSA and Venturing that used Association with Adults and Adult Association, the Cub Scout program uses this Method of Scouting.

What is Family Involvement?

600

When hiking on a hilly trail, these people have the right-of-way for the trail.

What are hikers going uphill?

600
__________ describes a method of building upon the subjects and skills learned before.

What is Sequential Programming?

600

The staff member of a First Year Camper program takes on this role for the program.

What is an SPL or SM (depending on your program).

800
This is both a Method and an Aim of Scouting.
What is Leadership (Development)?
800

Remembering Leave No Trace, a good backpacker will do this to the grass after taking down their tent.

What is Fluff their Duff (get the grass to stand back up)?

800

These are physical objects needed for you activities and should be listed in your Lesson Plan.

What are Materials and/or Supplies?

800

This method was used at NCS as a way to provide immediate advancement and recognition for skills accomplished without signing handbooks.

What are beads?

1000

This practice is a Recomended Practice at camps and focuses on short <5 minute presentations on a specific subject. (We did many at flags at NCS)

What are Safety Moments?

1000

Many people believe this tool has restrictions by Scouting America. Although certain camps, councils, or states may have their own restrictions, Scouting America does not limit the style or length.

What is a knife?

1000

The rain has interrupted you plan for the day. But thankfully your lesson plan has incorporated ____________ so you still can continue your activities.

What are backup plans or alternatives?

1000

First Year Camper Programs can use this method. Baden-Powell said this method is the ONLY way to organize a Scout Troop.

What is the Patrol Method?