The Outdoor Code
Recite the first line of the Outdoor Code.
What is "As an American, I will do my best to be clean in my outdoor manners"?
How many principles are in Leave No Trace?
What is seven?
What does the "T" in TREAD stand for?
What is Travel Responsibly?
What's the best spot to set up a tent?
What is on a durable, flat surface away from water?
Should you ever feed wild animals?
What is no, because it harms their health and habits?
Name two ways a Scout can be "conservation-minded."
What are picking up trash and protecting natural resources?
What does "Leave What You Find" mean?
What is not taking natural or cultural objects from nature?
Why is it important to "Respect the Rights of Others"?
What is to share public lands and be courteous to others?
How far should your cooking area be from your sleeping area in bear country?
What is at least 100 feet?
What does “observe from a distance” mean?
What is watching wildlife without getting close or disturbing them?
This phrase in the Outdoor Code reminds Scouts to respect others and nature.
What is "courteous in the outdoors"?
Why should campsites be at least 200 feet from lakes and streams?
What is to protect riparian zones and water quality?
Name a Tread Lightly! tip for off-road biking or hiking.
What is staying on designated trails?
You're planning a hike in a new area. What’s the first step?
What is research and plan ahead using maps and guides?
How should food be stored to protect animals and yourself?
What is in bear-proof containers or hung in a bear bag?
Which Scout law traits relate most to the Outdoor Code?
What are "clean," "kind," and "reverent"?
What’s the best way to minimize campfire impact?
What is using a camp stove or existing fire ring?
How does Tread Lightly! help prevent erosion?
What is encouraging the use of durable surfaces and avoiding trail shortcuts?
You’re camping and it's raining—what’s the ethical choice for a fire?
What is skip the fire or use a stove instead of damaging wet wood?
Name two signs that an animal is feeling threatened.
What are growling, hissing, or stomping?
Describe a real-life situation where being "clean in my outdoor manners" applies.
What is packing out all your trash after camping?
Explain the principle "Plan Ahead and Prepare."
What is knowing the area, bringing needed gear, and understanding regulations to avoid problems?
What is one key difference between Tread Lightly! and Leave No Trace?
What is Tread Lightly! often focuses on motorized and mechanized use?
List 3 ways to reduce your impact at camp.
What are minimizing campfires, using existing trails, and respecting wildlife?
What should you do if you find an injured animal in the wild?
What is leave it alone and notify a park ranger or authority?