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Outdoor Skills Branch
Two may replace a missed Step
1. Obtain a length of rope and instructions for two knots. Practice together and
show Trail Guide at next meeting.
2. With assistance, the Trailman should fix something at home. This might be a
piece of furniture, or a loose cabinet door or hang a picture on a wall.
3. Prepare and eat fish for dinner one night. If possible, catch a fish or buy a whole
fish to scale and filet, or go to a market where you can watch the procedure.
4. With parent assistance, Trailmen should make a list of 8-10 items he needs to
pack for a weekend camping trip. Obtain these items and organize in a bag or
container.
5. Discuss the following with your Trailman:
a. The buddy system: This is a system of safety when out in the
community, hiking, swimming or going anywhere. Teach your Trailman
nt, sibling, friends at school, or a members
of the Hawk Patrol. Although it is important that we not teach children
to be afraid of the world, they must be made aware that dangers exist
b. Outdoor ethics: When enjoying the outdoors, it is important to
remember that the outdoors is the home of many creatures. It is up to all
of us to preserve their world and keep it clean. We should never
approach, feed or try to pet animals in the wild. Lastly, we should
remember to clean up any trash while enjoying the outdoors. Have the
Trailmen present these guidelines to another family member.
6. Participate in a hike of at least 1 mile. Discuss how to be aware of your
environment and what you enjoy about the outdoors. While on a hike have the
Trailman to use a compass to identify points of direction.
7. Draw a treasure map of your yard or neighborhood or a park near your home.
map to find the treasure.
8. Develop a fire escape plan for your home and practice it, including removing
screens, crawling through windows and down ladders from a second floor, and
meeting at the designated location. Discuss escape plans from various locations
in your home. Change smoke detector batteries, and listen to the sound that
your smoke detector makes.