Camping
What would help a scout start a campfire
What is use the proper tools (If packing light, a sturdy knife and matches are enough. When weight is of less concern, add a folding saw and hatchet.)
What is the minimum number of merit badges that a scout must earn to achieve the rank of EAGLE?
What is 21.
How many merit badges must a scout earn to reach the rank of STAR?
What is 6?
NAME 3 STATES THAT HAVE A COASTLINE THAT TOUCHES THE PACIFIC OCEAN
California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, Alaska
What should someone do in case of a flash flood?
What is if a flash flood is coming, abandon your car and climb to higher ground?
4 principles of “Leave No Trace” camping or hiking
1. Plan ahead and prepare. 2. Travel and camp on durable surfaces. 3. Dispose of waste properly. 4. Leave what you find. 5. Minimize campfire impacts. 6. Respect wildlife. 7. Be considerate of other visitors.
Name 4 Merit Badges which are related to “animals”
Animal Science, Bird Study, Dog Care, Fish & Wildlife Management, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Horsemanship, Insect Study, Mammal Study, Nature, Pets, Plant Science, Reptile & Amphibian Study, Veterinarian Medicine
Name 2 Scout Rank Badges where the “Scout Motto” appears?
What is Second Class, First Class, Star, Life?
Which State have the most National Parks
What is California?
What types of hazardous weather should scouts be aware of when planning a camping or hiking trip?Name 3.
What is heavy rainstorm, major snowstorm, high winds, freezing rain, ice storm, hurricane, tornado, flooding, extreme heat, fire danger
Why is it important to wear ORANGE when hiking or camping?
you will easier to find if you get lost,
you will not be mistaken for a moose or deer by a hunter,
orange is our TROOP color
What are some things that a scout needs to do to successfully complete any merit badge?
pick a subject, practice “safe scouting” (use buddy system, no one-on-one meetings), contact your scoutmaster and find a merit badge counselor, complete all of the requirements, get the badge (keep your record-blue card)
In order to earn the TENDERFOOT rank, what types of REQUIRMENTS must be completed? Name at least 4
Camping & Outdoor Ethics, Cooking, Tools (knots and cutting tools), First Aid, Hiking, Fitness, Citizenship, Leadership, Scout Spirit
Which US river is the longest
What is the Mississpi
What is good advice regarding lightning?
What is seek shelter in a vehicle but do not touch the metal surface
WHICH 4 STATES DOES THE TROOP TRAVEL THROUGH WHEN WE GO TO SUMMER CAMP AT YAWGOOG ?
What is NY, MASS, CONN & RHODE ISLAND
In which Merit Badges will scouts likely get wet even on a sunny day outside of Eagle-required merit badges.
Canoeing, Kayaking, Small Boat Sailing, Fly Fishing, Fishing, Whitewater, Motorboating, Oceanography, Plumbing, Rowing, Scuba Diving, Snow Sports, Water Sports.
In order to reach the rank of FIRST CLASS, what is the least amount of troop or patrol activities must a scout participate in?
What is 10?
What is the highest peak in New York State?
What is Mt.Marcy?
Where does the Weather Channel get data to make its forecasts?
What is the US Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration or the National Weather Service
What is the best way to care and preserve your tent?
Use a ground cloth under the tent whenever possible.
Try not to wear shoes inside your tent.
Sweep the tent floor daily to prevent damage from stones.
Clean your tent and fly from time to time.
Never store a tent wet.
Which merit badges would be most helpful in operating a newspaper? Name two.
Communications, Digital Technology, Journalism, Pulp & Paper, Truck Transportation, Reading, Photography, Art
The acronym for EDGE stands for?
What is Explain. Demonstrate. Guide. Enable.
Which state has the longest coastline? Which is second?
What is Alaska? What is Florida?
What is the difference between WEATHER and CLIMATE?
What is TIME?
Weather is what conditions of the atmosphere are over a short period of time. Climate is how the atmosphere "behaves" over long periods of time.