Campsite Safety
Name 1 thing you wouldn't do on a campout with a pocket knife
1. Throw the knife
2. Point the knife a someone else
3. Run with the knife
leaving this on the ground will get you marked points at Geronimo
Trash
Recite the outdoor code
As an American, I will do my best to –
Be clean in my outdoor manners.
Be careful with fire.
Be considerate in the outdoors.
Be conservation-minded.
What does it mean to be a good camper?
To be a good camper means you are following the outdoor code while camping along with the principle of leave no trace.
What are 2 things you must have before entering an axe yard?
1. Gloves
2.Eye Protection
You shouldn't bring this into your tent as it can attract animals
Food
Why was the outdoor code made?
To serve as a guideline as to how to act while in the outdoors.
What is the purpose of an axe yard?
An axe yard is used to cut wood.
How do you make sure your campfire is out?
Sift through the ash and make sure there isn't anything still burning.
Explain the principle of leave no trace
Leave no trace means to make sure the area you are in is left in a good condition preferably better than you found it.
What does it mean to be "Clean in your outdoor manners"?
To make sure than you are leaving your campsite and everything in it clean (ex: not leaving trash or food lying around)
Why is it important to make sure your fire is completely put out?
If the fire isn't completely put out it might re-light and cause a forest fire.
Name some things that must be present before starting a fire
1. Water or something to put it out
2. An adult or older scout
3. A tool to move fuel and help put out the fire
You should always do this before leaving you campsite to make sure there is no trash
Trash Line
Name 3 ways you can be careful with fire
1. Make sure you have something to put the fire out as to not start a wildfire
2.Make sure the area around the fire is clean and clear of brush
3. Make sure there is an adult or older scout present to help monitor the fire.
What is the purpose of a bear bag?
It keeps food out of the reach of animals
In an axe yard, you must put this back on a tool before using another one
A sheath or cover
What does it mean to "Leave no Trace"?
What does it mean to be "conservation-minded"?
To be conservation-minded means to mindful of the environment and the animals that live there.
What is the purpose of leave no trace?
Leave no trace serves as a guideline of how the campsite should look after you leave.