Camping Skills Stage 4

Camping Skills - Stage 4 Competencies & Requirements

1. I can demonstrate shared teamwork while at camp.
   • Scouts can participate in camp as full members of the Patrol.
   • Scouts can play a number of roles while on camp and generally add to the wellbeing of the whole Patrol.
2. I can list the personal gear for standing camp.
   • Scouts can indicate (in list form) the items of clothing they need to bring with them for various camping activities over a number of days for a standing camp.
   • Scouts can show consideration of proper clothes provision for wet weather.
   • Scouts can explain the benefit of the equipment design as it relates to a standing camp.
3. I can show how to use group gear safely at camp.
   • Scouts can demonstrate how to correctly use any of the individual items of group gear.
4. I can show proper use, care and maintenance of group gear during and in between camps.
   • Scouts can demonstrate how to go about checking and caring for equipment, considering:
     • Safety implications of poor or dysfunctional equipment
     • Keeping personal equipment in working order
     • How to repair items of equipment
     • The quality of different items of equipment
5. I can use basic camp tools safely.
   • Scouts can demonstrate how to use a tool correctly and are aware of any safety implications.
     • Be able to use a tool correctly to do the job it was designed for
     • Display your skill in using a particular tool
6. I can store and cook food safely at camp.
   • Scouts can describe the type of containers best suited for a camp setting to keep food away from animals.
   • Scouts can demonstrate the proper methods to store containers while in camp.
   • Scouts can demonstrate when and how to use methods such as hanging food containers to prevent animal access.
   • Scouts can demonstrate proper food safely in a camp setting.
7. I can demonstrate how to treat cuts and minor burns and prevent infection at camp.
   • Scouts can clean and treat wounds using appropriate methods for the injury.
   • Scouts can apply an appropriate bandage to a wound to promote proper healing.
8. I can explain and demonstrate the seven principles of Leave No Trace while at camp.
   • Scouts can name the seven principles of Leave No Trace and apply each of the principles at camp.
9. I can find the best place to pitch a tent at camp and explain my reasoning.
   • Scouts can explain what kind of terrain is good for pitching a tent. Examples include:
     • Level ground
     • Rocky ground
     • Near/away/on hill
     • Shady
     • Sunny
     • Close or away from trees
10. I can assist pitching tent with my team at camp.
    • Working with a team, can demonstrate how to properly pitch a tent.
11. I can demonstrate safe practices around fires and cooking equipment to minimize the risk of burns, scalds and other injuries.
    • Scouts can demonstrate a consistent and high level of fire risk management behaviour.
12. I have spent 12 nights at camp.
    • Scouts have spent at least four of the twelve nights camping while completing this stage.