Scout history
It is known that Sir Robert Baden-Powell started the Boy Scouts, but who started the Girl Scouts of the USA?
Juliette Gordon Low
What is the "Leave No Trace" principle when camping and hiking in the wilderness?
Leave nature untouched and take all your trash with you
What is a use for a square knot
secure a rope or line around an object, such as tying bandages in first aid, securing parcels, or furling sails
How do you aim a gun with an iron sight
aligning the front post in the center of the rear notch (sight alignment) and placing that focused front sight on the target (sight picture).
What's the answer to life, the universe, and everything
42
The first Pinewood Derby was held in what year?
1953
What is the most crucial factor to consider when choosing a campsite in the wilderness?
A flat, well-drained area
What is a use for a Bowline
mooring boats to posts, rescue operations, hoisting objects, climbing, and camping tasks like securing tarps or tents
How do you administer CPR
pushing hard and fast in the center of the chest (at least 2 inches deep, 100-120 beats per minute). Use two hands, lock your elbows, and allow full chest recoil.
What rhymes with grug
yes
What year was the Boy Scouts of America founded?
1910
Which method is the most effective for purifying water in the wilderness?
Boiling for at least one minute
What is a use for a Taut-line hitch
to secure guylines on tents, tarps, or awnings, allowing for easy tension adjustment
How do you deliver a speech
preparing a clear, audience-focused message, practicing thoroughly, and delivering it confidently with good body language
Stop
Hammer Time!!!
There are two colors that represent Cub Scouts in the USA. What are they?
Blue and gold
When building a wilderness shelter, what type of material is commonly used for insulation and warmth?
Leaves and branches
What is a use for a sheet bend
to securely join two ropes of different diameters or materials together
How do you build a fire
clear a 3-foot diameter spot, create a small, airy pile of tinder (dry leaves, bark, paper) in the center, and surround it with a teepee or log-cabin structure of kindling (small sticks). Light the tinder, add larger wood as the fire grows, and ensure airflow
How do you identify a witch
Who donated to the Boy Scouts of America the property in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains that became Philmont Scout Ranch?
Waite Philips
Why Camp
Its "intents"
what is a use for a truckers hitch
for securing heavy loads. It is primary used to fasten cargo to trailers, truck beds, or roof racks, and is also effective for tightening tarps, securing kayaks, and setting up tight ridgelines for
what's the most crucial scout skill
critical thinking/problem-solving
Why do I hate sand
It's coarse and rough, it gets everywhere...