WOODSMAN
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 good and bad points. Use this discussion to plan other trips.

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EQUIPMENT AND SHELTER
a. Demonstrate that you know how to select and properly pack your gear and equipment for an overnight camp.

b. Show that you know how to select, prepare, and leave in good order a tent site.

c. Pitch a tent.

d. Make a piece of equipment for your own use, such as a ground cloth, survival kit, fish kit, poncho, etc.

e. Help make or keep in repair some piece of chapter gear or equipment.

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ROPECRAFT
a. Demonstrate at least two types of lashing.

b. Learn about three kinds of rope and properties of each.

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TOOLCRAFT
a. Show that you know to properly select, use, and care for the tools necessary to carry out a one-night trip.

b. Demonstrate proper selection, use, and care of any seath knife.

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FIRECRAFT
a. Build a trench fire.

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

c. Put out your fire and clean up the fire site. Option for a, b: Select and show how to operate and care for one type of camp stove.

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COOKING
a. Plan and cook a well-balanced outdoor meal.

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FIRST-AID
a. Write a list of items needed in a small personal first aid kit.

b. Know what to do for treatment of contact with poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, or other poisonous plants found in your locality.

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SAFETY AND SANITATION
a. Show that you know how to build a simple latrine for an overnight camp.

b. Know what to do when lost in the woods.

c. Identify two poisonous plants.

d. Use good safety practices in all skills for Woodsman.

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MAP AND COMPASS
a. Show that you know how read and follow a map to certain locations.

b. Make a simple sketch map of your campsite or other area.

c. Show that you know to find direction by the stars.

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NATURE STUDY
a. Read a good book on any area of nature study and use it.

b. Make a nature collection and label each item or draw and describe items.

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CONSERVATION
a. Do a conservation project for the good of your church, associational camp, or community.

b. Learn about the work of your state or federal conservation and forestry services.

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FUN AND WORSHIP
a. Teach your chapter an outdoor game.

b. Plan a ceremony or camp fire activity for your chapter by using songs, stories, games, drama




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


Date completed:_______________ Signed________________________________ (Leader) .


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