CAMPER
CHECKLIST



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Category and Requirements

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TRIP PLANNING
a. Participate in two one-day hikes or a one-night camp with your chapter using all Camper skills below.

b. Keep a log of one trip.

c. Afterward, discuss this trip, telling the good and bad points. Use this discussion to plan other trips.

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EQUIPMENT AND SHELTER
a. Show that you know how to select and pack the proper equipment for a one-night camp.

b. Show that you know how to provide suitable bedding.

c. Help pitch a wall, pup, or other type of tent.

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ROPECRAFT
a. Demonstrate how to tie and use a joiner knot, a taunt line hitch, a stopper knot, a loop knot, and an end-secure knot. These should be knots which have not been learned previously

b. Whip the ends of a rope.

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TOOLCRAFT
a. Demonstrate the proper care and use of a bow saw.

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FIRECRAFT
a. Know and explain fire safety and control for your locality.

b. Show that you can build two types of fire such as: crisscross, tepee, charcoal fires, and that you know when they are used.

c. Put out your fire properly and clean up the fire site. ( Option for b, c: Choose and prepare a fire site for charcoal, artificial logs, or canned heat (if done for Hiker, choose a different type of fire.) Show how to light, use and extinguish the type of fire selected. Use, and extinguish the type of fire selected.)

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COOKING
a. Cook successfully using two different types of cooking---broiling, baking, boiling, or frying.

b. Plan and cook a well-balanced meal using these same two types of cooking.

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FIRST-AID
a. Help assemble or update a chapter first aid kit.

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SAFETY AND SANITATION
a. Show that you know how to keep your cooking utensils clean in outdoor cooking.

b. Demonstrate proper disposal of garbage.

c. Use good safety practices in all skills for Camper.

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MAP AND COMPASS
a. Show that you know the length of your pace and how to use it in compass work.

b. Show that you know how to follow a course with a compass.

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NATURE STUDY
a. Identify two harmful insects.

b. Identify two helpful insects.

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CONSERVATION
a. Learn about and/or visit a private, state, or federal conservation project, such as a fish hatchery, tree farm, or game refuge.

b. Tell why it is needed.

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FUN AND WORSHIP
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share no a trip a good hiking song about the outdoors.

b. Learn and share a good missionary story which could be used around a camp fire.




__________________________ (Camper's Name) has completed the requirements for Camper and may wear the Camper patch.


Date completed:_______________ Signed_____________________________________ (Leader)


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