Bushcraft

Stage 1 Requirements (with resources)

¨ I know why it is important to stick to trails when outdoors.

¨ I know about the “Buddy” system [video to come]

¨ I know to stop when I get lost on activities

¨ I know my address and location in an emergency.

¨ I know three reasons for having a shelter when sleeping outdoors.

¨ I can strike a match [video to come]

¨ I can collect sticks for preparing a campfire

¨ I can be safe around a campfire [rules and video]

¨ I have participated in a game that required basic navigational skills

¨ I can hang a clothesline at camp with a clove hitch or other knot. [use animated knots]

¨ I know how to correctly pack ropes away

¨ I know what is in a plate bag and can keep it clean at camp.

¨ I can talk about what I enjoyed, learnt, or improved upon, by playing a navigational game