Scouting Fun Facts
Who was the first boy scout
Robert Baden-Powell
What are you most likely to hurt yourself- with a dull knife or sharp?
Dull
What is a red cooler used for and what is the blue cooler used for?
Red- Dry/warm foods
Blue- Liquid/ cold foods
How many hours of sleep are you supposed to get every night?
8-10 hours
Recite the pledge of allegiance
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
What famous children's author was a boy scout
Dr. Suess
What is the EDGE method
explain
demonstrate
guide
enable
What are the food groups on the MyPlate?
Fruits, Grains, Vegetables, Protein, Dairy
how many minutes should you put sunscreen on before going outside?
15 minutes
What should you do if you drop the American flag on the ground?
Burn it properly OR put it in a proper disposable local box for old flags.
How many presidents were boy scouts?
Five
What is the first thing you do when you come across an accident scene?
Check the scene
How do you know if a campfire is fully out?
You are confident enough to put your had on the ground where the fire was
Feet first slowly
Recite the Scout Law
A scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, curtious, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent
How many countries dont do scouting?
4
How do you treat blisters?
DO NOT POP IT! Apply moleskin or molefoam onto the blister.
What is the difference between Food Allergies and Intolerances?
food allergies affect the immune system. Even small amounts of the offending food can trigger a range of symptoms, which can be severe or life-threatening. A food intolerance often affects only the digestive system and causes less serious symptoms.
What are the 4 water rescues?
Reach, Row, Throw, Go!
Scout Oath
On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
Twelve People Have Walked on the Moon, how many were scouts?
11
What is the timber hitch used for?
To pick up lumber and move it or to start a diagonal lashing
Name 4 of the 7 principles of leave no trace?
1. Plan ahead & prepare
2. Travel and camp on durable surfaces
3. Dispose of waste properly
4. Leave what you find
5. respect wildlife
6. reduce campfire impacts
7. respect/be mindful of other visitors
Name 5 of 6 of the swim strokes?
Trudgen, Breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, back crawl, front crawl.
Do you raise the American flag slow or fast?