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TROOP/GROUP
CAMPING CERTIFICATION
PARTICIPANT NOTEBOOK
T (800) 447-4475
F (510) 633-7925
www.GirlScoutsNorCal.org
info@GirlScoutsNorCal.org
Girl Scouts of Northern California 1 Troop Camping Certification September 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Rules and Procedures 3 Setup of Camp/Tents
Setup Tents 28
Readiness for the Outdoors Setup of Camp 29
Are Your Girls Ready To Camp? 4
Wood Fires 30
Progression in the Out-Of-Doors 5
Teaching Outdoor Skills
Meals and Cooking How To Teach A Skill 31
Meals and Cooking 6 Outdoor Skills 32-34
List of Kitchen Patrol Box Items 7
Leave No Trace 35-36
Progression in Cooking
Starting Fires Safely 8 Resources 37
Progression in Cooking 9
Master Plan for One Pot Meals 10
Box Oven 11
Skills
Stove and Lantern Safety 12
Knots for Camp 13
Setting Up Wash Stations 14
Kitchen Knife Safety 15
Health and Safety
Hug A Tree: Survival Tips 16
Planning with Girls
Activity Planning Timeline 17
Forming A Plan and
Making It Specific 18
Chart for Planning 19-20
Camping Trip Checklist 21
Kaper Charts 22-23
Taking Program to Camp 24
Budgeting
Budget Worksheet 25
Personal and Troop Equipment
Personal Camping Equipment
Checklist 26
Troop Camping Gear Checklist 27
Girl Scouts of Northern California 2 Troop Camping Certification September 2014
GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL PROCEDURES
Why do we camp in Girl Scouts?
Activities carried out in outdoor settings are an important part of the GS program for each age level.
GS camping provides girls with a fun and educational group living experience that links GS
program with the natural surroundings and contributes to each camper’s mental, physical,
Social and spiritual growth.
What are the Girl Scout Council Procedures for camping?
Adult-to-Girl Camping Ratio Health and Safety:
Council Resource Guide pg 16 and 86 Council Resource Guide, Chapter 4
Safety Activity Checkpoint: Group Camping Safety Wise page 83-101
The Standard Adult-to-Girl Ratio for group
camping is two unrelated adults (at least one of First-Aider and First Aid Kits
whom is female) for each number of girls (see Council Resource Guide pg. 93
CRG) plus one more adult for each additional A GS First Aider is an adult who has taken Girl Scout
number of girls (CRG). approved first aid and CPR training that includes
specific instructions for child CPR AND has com-
Adults Sleeping Arrangements pleted the online Girl Scout First Aider course.
Council Resource Guide pg 94 This course will familiarize them with their respon-
Safety Activity Checkpoint: sibilities as a Girl Scout First Aider and will cover
Group Camping & Trip/Travel treatment protocols, procedures for emergencies,
If adults will be sleeping in the same forms and record-keeping.
area with the girls, more than one unrelated adult
should be sleeping with more than one unrelated The levels of first aid required for any activity take
girl. No adult should be alone with any girl, unless into account both how much danger is involved
the girl is her or his own child. One adult should not and how remote the area is from emergency medi-
sleep in a tent with girls unless they are her/his own cal services. If access to EMS is less than 30
daughters. If an adult must sleep in the tent with minutes First Aid/CPR is the minimum require-
girls, there must be more than one unrelated adult ment. If access to EMS is more than 30 minutes
with the group of girls. Wilderness First Aid is required.
For overnight events, men and boys sleep in
separate areas and have separate facilities or sep- Always have a well-stocked first aid kit at every Girl
arate times for bathroom use. Scout activity or trip. Drivers of each car should
have a first aid kit.
Buddy System
Safety Activity Checkpoint: Group Camping Health History Forms
Girls are divided into teams of two. Each girl Council Resource Guide pg 91
chooses a buddy and is responsible for staying A health history form is required for all girls and
with her buddy at all times. adults attending an overnight. Please keep in mind
that health information is confidential only those
adult who have a need to review the information
should have access to the forms.
Paperwork Medications, including over the counter product
must never be dispensed without prior written
Accident/Injury Report Parent Permission permission from a girls custodial parent or
Trip & High Risk Activity Annual Permission guardian. They must be in original container with
Notification & Approval Girl Health History girls/adults name and dosage/instructions clearly
Form Adult Health History visible. Some girls may need to carry and
GSNC Emergency Card administer their own medications, such as
bronchial inhalers, an EpiPen, or diabetes
medication. All medication must be in a clear zip
lock baggie (one per girl/adult). These are main-
tained by the “First Aider.”
Girl Scouts of Northern California 3 Troop Camping Certification September 2014
ARE YOUR GIRLS READY TO CAMP?
Just because your Brownies and Daisies* are
young, it doesn’t mean that they should not be HAS EXPERIENCE/PROVEN ABILITY:
considering a troop camp experience. It will be up • can follow instructions
to the leaders and troop camp trained adult to • has been on day trips and/or cookouts
decide when the girls are ready. The girls can still • has done all the camp jobs on a kaper chart
plan and be responsible for their trip with the
assistance of adults. In some cases maybe only a
patrol will be ready or the troop might camp with a
If you have been in Girl Scouts for even a short
Junior troop as part of bridging activities.
time, you will have heard the word “progression.” In
Girl Scouting, this means “acquiring the skills
No matter the age, girls must be ready for their
needed to progress to the more difficult or highly
camping adventure in order for their experience to
skilled activities.” We believe that girls enjoy
be a positive one. There are several factors to
experiences best if they have previously had other
consider:
experiences to prepare them. This is particularly
EMOTIONAL READINESS: true when it comes to camping.
• wants to go
*Group Camping: Safety Activity Checkpoints
• is not afraid to be away from home or parents
“Under the leadership of an adult, a Daisy troop
(are parents prepared to let daughter go?) may participate in an occasional overnight
• is willing to sleep, eat, and play with all girls, not camping experience. Daisies who have completed
just with best friends kindergarten may independently participate at day
• is willing to help with everything, including camp and in resident camp experiences last up to
clean-up three nights. GS Daisies who have completed first
• can cope with unknowns (strange places, grade may independently participant in resident
darkness, night noises, spiders, bugs and worms) camp experiences of four or more nights.”
• can manage with little or no privacy
• can function as a member of a group
• doesn’t have to have own way, can give in
graciously
PHYSICAL READINESS:
• has stamina, doesn’t tire too easily
• strong enough to carry own belongings
• has strength and coordination needed for
planned activities
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
• has learned safety rules for outdoor activities
• can plan a simple trip
• knows how to protect the environment
• knows how to properly dress for an outdoor
experience
• knows how to be safe around a fire
• knows how to operate a flashlight, roll/stuff
sleeping bag, keep track of and take care of own
belongings
• can use kitchen instruments, such as grater,
peeler, paring knife, etc.
• can cook and clean up after a simple meal
Girl Scouts of Northern California 4 Troop Camping Certification September 2014
PROGRESSION IN THE OUT-OF-DOORS
By Corinne Laine
TRIP OUT
SLEEP OUT CAMP OUT
Now we will use
Prepare for an Plan – what to everything that
Girl Scouts of Northern California
overnight. wear & what to we have
take learned to plan
Make – a trip.
Equipment Know – safety
COOK OUT (optional) rules & first aid Plan – menus,
Now you are food purchase
WALK OUT HIKE OUT Toilet kit Setup areas for & storage
ready to make
a kitchen & per-
fire starters to Tie –2- 3 knots
Walk around Walk with a pur- sonal hygiene Plan – routes &
MEET OUT light a fire and Square
the block to see pose transportation
put it out safely. Clove hitch
LOOK OUT what you can Pitch & strike –
Look – Listen – see. a tent with mini- Use – maps
Bird Hike Prepare a meal
Wonder what Feel – Smell – Ob- Plan – what to mum impact on
using –
5
this world is like serve the world of Locate – a food take, what to eat the area. Select, setup &
Rock Hike
starting at your the chain dismantle – a
out -of-doors One pot Learn – how to
doorstep. Metric Hike Dispose – of campsite
Examine –a choose a good dishwater, gar-
See – trees, birds, Foil spot for sleeping
microhabitat Color Hike bage & grease Determine –
buildings & make a com- in environ- costs. Make a
Listen - to the A skillet fortable bed with-
Trace – smells Penny Hike mentally sound budget. Keep
sounds of nature out disturbing the ways,. records.
and the sounds of A stick environment
Pinpoint – pol- Litter Hike
the city lution problems
A reflector Make – a kaper
Compass Hike
Enjoy - nature, Touch –a tree chart
games and songs Dutch oven
Consensus
Find - ways to
Hike
protect and pre-
serve the environ-
Lunch Hike
ment
Troop Camping Certification September 2014
MEALS AND COOKING
Girl Planning for Menus – Girls are more likely to eat it if they planned it. Get your girls
actively involved in planning healthy menus and all ingredients needed for each planned
food item.
Allergies/Religious/lifestyle food restrictions Food Storage and Safety
Hair and clothing while cooking: hair tied back
Learn the food restrictions of the girls in your and no loose clothing
troop and work with these restrictions. It may Handling hot items: always use hot pads or
make more sense (depending upon troop/ mitts with adult
group restrictions) to always serve meals supervision
where girls can make choices and build their Keep cold foods in ice chests
individual meals. Examples are: with temp. below 45 - block ice
lasts longer that crushed
Taco Salad – various ingredients and Keep raw meat in separate ice
girls choose what they want chest or precook before trip
Camp Pizza (Boboli mini crusts or No liquid fuels (white gas/
English muffins) – pizza sauce, various kerosene/lighter fluid)
ingredients and girls choose topping for
each individual pizza.
Friendship fruit salad – various ingredi-
ents brought by girls Types of fire-
fire- starters:
Burritos (breakfast, lunch or dinner) var- 1) Candle Kiss – candle stubs twisted into wax paper
2) Cardboard Egg Carton – place a briquette or wood
ious ingredients and girls choose shavings in each cardboard egg compartment, cover
Most meals can be broken down to with melted paraffin wax, break apart for use
meet individual food restrictions in (NOT STYROFOAM CARTON)
your group 3) Trench Candle – roll newspaper tightly, tie in 3-4”
sections leaving a string tail, dip into melted paraffin wax,
and hang to dry
Cooking Methods and Progression
1) Propane Stoves
Placement and set up of Stove: level spot with 3) Extinguishing the charcoal
plenty of room to move around the stove
Lighting a stove: check flow, ignite lighter, turn Wrap method
on propane Dip method
Extinguishing the stove
Disposal of Propane cylinders – not in trash Coal reuse
Green key propane cylinders can be recycled
2) Charcoal Fires 4) Other cooking methods
Placement and set up Dutch Oven
Charcoal Chimney: start with fire starter, not Foil Meals
paper Solar Ovens
Grilling setup Box Ovens
Girl Scouts of Northern California 6 Troop Camping Certification September 2014
LIST OF KITCHEN PATROL BOX ITEMS
Large pots (2) for boiling water or for cooking
Hot pads (3-4)
Drying Towels
Scrubbers/sponge
Large Frying Pan (1)
Knives Assorted with covers (2-3), Knife sharpener
Cheese grater
Cutting Board (2)
Long Stirring spoon (2)
Long handle spatula (2)
Marshmallow roasting sticks (10)
Coffee pot (for hot water)
Tongs (1 food/1 long-handled for charcoal)
Serving spoons/serving forks
Bowls for serving/mixing
Can opener
Sauce pot (1)
Large 2-prong fork (long handle for cooking)
Measuring cups and spoons
2 qt pitcher for drinks
Matches (strike on box) / propane stove lighter
Coffee/tea/cream/sugar for adults (optional)
Colander/ strainer for food
Baking Soda (to put out grease fires)
Salt/Pepper, Spices in small baggies ( optional)
Whisk
Cooking Oil in small bottle
Kitchen Sanitary Wipes (optional)
Dutch Oven (if needed)
Griddle (if needed)
Plastic tablecloths
Tin foil –heavy duty
Strainer for wash water
Garbage bags (white and black for trash/ recycling)
Variety of Ziplock bags
Hair bands (do not reuse)
Girl Scouts of Northern California 7 Troop Camping Certification September 2014
Starting Fires Safely: The Girl Scout Way Egg Carton and Shavings: Fill egg cups of cardboard egg cartons with wood shavings, such as pet bedding or sawdust from a lumber yard (only if you know that the wood was not treated). Pour melted wax into each cup. Egg Carton and Charcoal: Place a piece of charcoal in each egg cup and pour melted was over. Candle Kisses: Break or cut was or old candles into 1” chunks. Wrap each chunk in a piece of waxed paper and twist both ends. Trench Candles: Cut several layers of newspaper into 4-5” strips. Roll the “candles” and tie with string or twine. Dip “candle” into melted was and allow to dry. Commercial Firestarter Cubes: These tend to be much more expensive than the above “make yourself” methods, but are perfectly acceptable. Charcoal Chimney: Can be purchased or made with a large coffee can. Place firestarter in the bottom, charcoal on top. Light the firestarter and watch to be sure that char- coal has caught. Never use liquid fire starter! This is a very dangerous substance, environmentally unfriendly, and it doesn’t taste good on your food! There are several types of fire starters that can be made. Remember to melt wax in a water bath for safety! An old coffee can in a metal bucket with water works great. Girls can ladle out hot wax instead of pouring from the can. You can purchase paraffin wax from the grocery store or you can use old candles or crayons. It isn’t necessary to remove the paper from the crayons as this will burn and become addi- tional fuel, but it is a bit messier to work with. Girl Scouts of Northern California 8 Troop Camping Certification September 2014
PROGRESSION IN OUTDOOR COOKING
FIRELESS FOODS, NOSEBAGS, AND SIMPLE ONE-POT COOKING
Hot Cocoa
Punch Skills to Learn
Sandwiches Menu planning
Soup Shopping
Vegetable Sticks Stove setup
Walking Salads
ONE POT MEALS (recipe next page)
Hunter’s Stew
Skills to Add
Campfire Stew
Garbage disposal
Sloppy Joes
SIMPLE STICK COOKERY
Hot dogs Skills to Add
S’mores Make marshmallow clothes-
Toast hanger forks (on GSNorCal
Web)
FRYING IN SKILLETS AND GRIDDLES
(recipes available on GSNorCal web)
Catastrophe
Skills to Add
Eggs in a Hole
Knife safety
Toast Sticks
TOASTING, BROILING, AND ADVANCED STICK COOKERY
(recipes available on GSNorCal web)
Pigs-in-a-Blanket Skills to Add
Kabobs Building different types of fires
Cherry Shortcake Doughboys Charcoal cooking
BAKING IN EMBERS
Banana boats
Skills to Add
Corn on the cob
Use of axe, hatchet, and saw
Foil Dinner
Conservation practices
Camp Fire Pizza
Girl Scouts of Northern California 9 Troop Camping Certification September 2014
MASTER PLAN FOR ONE POT MEALS
SERVING SIZE: Serves 16 girl-size portions or 8 adult portions
IN ONE POT: 4 lbs. ground meat (browned and cooked at home)
Turkey or Beef
1 pkg. dehydrated onions or 2 freshly chopped onions
1 pkg. dehydrated sweet peppers or 1 large fresh pepper
3 cans tomato soup
salt and pepper to taste
THEN: Pick a recipe from the boxes below. To the above, add the ingredients listed in your
chosen box.
CHOP SUEY SPAGHETTI
SPANISH RICE
5 cans Bean Sprouts 1 lg. pkg. Spaghetti (cooked)
4 Cups Pre-cooked Rice
Chopped Celery Sprinkle with cheese
Cooked Rice
HUNTER’S STEW
CRUNCHY MUNCHY
MACARONI BEEF
5 cans Vegetable soup
or 1 lg. bag Crispy Chow Mein
1 lg. pkg. macaroni (cooked)
3 – 2lb. cans Mixed Noodles
Vegetables
CHILI CHEESEY CORN
HOT POT
5 cans Red Kidney Beans 4 cans corn
4 cans Pork & Beans
Chili powder to taste 1¾ lb. diced cheese
TAMALE PIE
NOODLE MYSTERY
SLOPPY JOES 1 can niblets Mexicorn
1 head celery (chopped) 1 can sliced olives
2 -2lb cans tomatoes 1 box Jiffy Corn Bread
Chili Sauce, Tomato Sauce, 2 cups water as needed for
or other variety soups (mixed – and dropped by
pasta to cook spoonfuls when mixture is
Serve on open buns 2 lg. pkg. angel hair pasta boiling well) Cover and cook
(add when boiling) for 14 minutes. No peeking!!
Girl Scouts of Northern California 10 Troop Camping Certification September 2014BOX OVEN
Place your box oven on a level surface of concrete or dirt away from flammable items such as grass or pine
needles. DO NOT place the box oven on asphalt or black top; the tar will release toxic fumes when the
coals are hot and melt it.
Materials Needed:
• Cardboard box (copy paper or apple boxes work best)
Or adjust larger for your size pans, cans, etc
• 4 cans (soup size tins)
• Heavy duty aluminum foil
• Aluminum tape or duct tape
• Cooling rack (NOT Teflon-coated)
Line box with heavy duty aluminum foil (shiny side out). The box inside should be covered entirely with no
cardboard showing through. Be sure that duct tape is all on the outside of the box if using duct tape.; the
glue will melt away from the duct tape if you tape inside the box. If you are using aluminum tape, you can
tape inside and outside with it.
Light 15-20 charcoal briquettes in a charcoal chimney sitting in an aluminum pan, on a cookie sheet, on a
BBQ grill, or in a fire ring.
Use 10-12 briquettes spread out on pan. Check oven after 1/2 of cooking time. Adjust more or less
briquettes depending upon how fast burning, weather etc. Adjust rest of cooking time depending upon
the above factors.
Use metal pan to hold the lit burning charcoal in box oven (transfer charcoal with tongs). (Can use a piece
of foil on the ground; set up in a fire ring, use a disposable foil baking dish; use metal pie plate etc.)
Place cans at the four corners of the charcoal as in the photos.
(top view and side view)
Place cooking rack on the four cans.
Set your baking dish with your food (cake, pizza, biscuits) on the
cooling rack.
Place the tin-foil lined box over the whole setup.
Place a small stick (about ½ 1/2 - 3/4 ¾inch diameter) or rock
under one corner of the box. This allows oxygen to enter to keep the charcoal burning.
Anything you can bake in your oven at home can be baked in a Box Oven at camp!
Girl Scouts of Northern California 11 Troop Camping Certification September 2014STOVE AND LANTERN SAFETY
Girl Scout camping is meant to be a safe and
fun experience for girls. Cooking outdoors is
very different than cooking indoors. There
are many safety precautions to keep in
mind when operating camp stoves and
lanterns.
Before camp: At Camp:
Purchase a camp stove and lantern of a Never use your stove or lantern in an
reputable brand (ex: Coleman) to ensure a enclosed area (especially a tent). They
safe, tested appliance. should be located in an open, well-ventilated
Be sure to follow all instructions on your area away from tents, shrubs, and other
stove and lantern and in its operating flammable materials and heat sources.
manual. Never use white gas
Try your stove and lantern before you leave Secure your stove and lantern on a level, non-
home. Become familiar with its operation. flammable surface.
Before connecting the propane
cylinder, be sure all valves are set to
“OFF”.
Be careful when lighting a warm stove; it may
“flare up”.
Never leave a lit stove or lantern
unattended.
Always secure loose clothing and tie hair back
when cooking.
Never operate a lantern without a
mantle or with a damaged mantle.
Do not overload your stove with large pots.
Two stoves may be needed when cooking for
a large group.
Remember that heat rises – a handle left in
the up position WILL BE HOT!
Girl Scouts of Northern California 12 Troop Camping Certification September 2014KNOTS FOR CAMP
Overhand Knot: Square Knot:
closing trash bags, securing ends of tying two pieces of rope together
wind bag strings, etc.
“Right over left, left over right”
Clove Hitch:
clotheslines and tent guide lines
Girl Scouts of Northern California 13 Troop Camping Certification September 2014SETTING UP WASH STATIONS
HAND WASH STATION DISH WASHING STATION
Supplies: Supplies:
One Gallon-size Plastic Container with 3 basins
handle and cap (Example: Milk jug, vinegar -One with warm water and soap (put in cold
bottle, liquid detergent bottle) water first, then have an adult add hot
Pencil or Golf Tee water a little at a time, checking warmth of
Knife water each time)
String or Rope -One with warm water for rinsing
Pump Bottle of biodegradable soap (should -One with cold water and bleach to sanitize
not be antibacterial) (1 gallon water/1 capful of bleach)
Bucket or Dishpan Scrubber
Bleach
Biodegradable dish soap (3-4 drops is enough)
Dish water strainer (strain all wash water prior
Instructions:
to carefully disposing as appropriate--in a site
With knife, punch small hole in side of jug on the
designated waste water station or by
side opposite the handle about 1" from bottom of
“broadcasting” over a large area to prevent
container. Hole should be smaller than pencil or
erosion)
golf tee being used. Slide pencil/golf tee into hole
about halfway - should have a tight fit. Fill container
with water and replace cap. Put rope through Instructions:
handle of jug and place/hang it in a convenient Each girl uses the rubber spatula to remove lefto-
location away from ground water. (For example: ver food from plates into wet garbage. Then wipe
tie it to fence pole, set on table or stump, etc.) clean with a napkin (plate should look unused).
Pencil should point to the area where the girls will Wash their own dishes and silverware, rinse, and
stand to wash their hands. Put a pump bottle of sanitize. Put dishes into wind bags and hang from a
soap near the jug. A bucket/dishpan should be clothes line to dry. DO NOT WIPE DRY. After
placed beneath the jug to catch the waste water individual girls are done, then clean up crew should
created. Use string to attach pencil/tee to bottle do basically the same. Remove all food from pots/
(so you don’t lose it). pans with rubber spatula, wipe clean with a paper
towel, wash, rinse, sanitize and lay out to dry. DO
To use: slide the pencil/golf tee out about halfway NOT WIPE DRY.
out of the hole and water will flow off the end of
pencil/tee in a small stream just right for hand
washing. To stop flow of water, simply push pencil/
golf tee back in. (Too large of a hole in jug will cause
water to leak out prematurely.)
Waste water must be disposed of at least 200 feet
from any water source.
*Note: The instructions for the sprinkle hand wash
method can be found online at GARBAGE DISPOSAL
www.girlscoutsnorcal.org under “Camping One garbage bag for recyclables
Resources..” One garbage bag for wet garbage
One garbage bag for dry garbage items
Remember to haul trash out of area if no
garbage service is available
Girl Scouts of Northern California 14 Troop Camping Certification September 2014KITCHEN KNIFE SAFETY
Progression Tips to Teach Girls About Using
Kitchen Knives
Kitchen knife safety for girls starts with using
the proper utensils and progression. Many girls An adult should always be present when
today may have never used a kitchen knife. you use a knife
Always hold knife by the handle—never hold
Daisy—plastic serrated knives for spreading it by the blade
peanut butter or cream cheese Never point a knife at a person
Brownie—above skills plus table knives, Always use a cutting board
paring knives, and peelers (with Secure object you are cutting with
supervision) for soft foods (bananas, etc) opposite hand with fingers curled under.
Junior—above skills plus larger kitchen Curling the fingers under ensures they
knives, graters, zesters (with supervision) don’t get cut off!
Older girls—all above skills with supervision Always cut away from yourself
Go slow. Take your time learning how to
Remember a sharp knife is much safer than a use the knife correctly.
dull knife; dull knives lead to accidents. Start Make sure each child cutting has a safety
troop at the level of the girl that has the least area around them
knife experience in the troop. Don’t encourage passing a knife, but if you
must pass it, grasp blade along dull edge
and pass the handle to the other person
Storage and Cleaning of Knives
Knives need to be packed for camping with the
blade covered. Some knives come with covers.
-You can make an easy cover with card
board and duct tape
Knives should be washed separately from dish-
es, pots, and pans so you can avoid being cut
-In younger troops, adults need to wash
and store knives, etc
-Girls in older troops can wash knives with
Supervision
Note: Safe jack knife handling is taught in the
overnight camping training.
Girl Scouts of Northern California 15 Troop Camping Certification September 2014HUG A TREE: SURVIVAL TIPS
Survival Tips for Children 5. Animals are afraid of humans
Published with permission from the National If you hear a noise at night, yell at it! If it is an animal
Association of Search and Rescue it will run away to protect itself. If it is a searcher,
www.nasar.org you will be found.
1. Hug a tree 6. You have hundreds of friends looking for you
Once you know you are lost, hug a tree! One of the Many children who are lost don’t realize that if they
greatest fears many of us have is being alone. will just sit down and stay put, one of the many
Hugging a tree or other stationary object and even searchers will find them. The searchers will be yell-
talking to it can help calm you down and prevent ing your name, but they are not angry. They are just
panic. By staying in one place, you will be found far worried about you and want to find you as quickly
more quickly and won’t be injured in a fall. as possible. Don’t be afraid to let them know where
you are.
2. Always carry a whistle and a trash bag
Whenever you go hiking, you should carry a whistle
on a lanyard around your neck and a trash bag. By
making a hole in the side of the bag for your face
(so you don’t suffocate!) and putting it over your
head, it will keep you dry and warm. The whistle can
be heard from farther away than your voice, even
when you are yelling very loudly. And it takes less
energy to use.
3. Your parents won’t be angry with you
Time and again, children have avoided searchers
because they were ashamed of getting lost and
afraid of punishment. Anyone can become lost,
even adults! So don’t be ashamed. Just admit it,
accept it and take actions to be comfortable while
you wait for the searchers to arrive. Your parents
will be so happy to see you again and to know that
you are safe, so there’s no need to be frightened or
worried about that. And they will be so proud of
you for using your head since it is your best
survival tool.
4. Make yourself big
From a helicopter, people are hard to see when
they are standing up, in a group of trees, or wearing
dark clothing. Find your tree to hug near a small
clearing if possible. Wear a brightly colored jacket
(red and orange are easy to see from far away)
when you go into the woods or the desert. Lie down
and “be large” when the helicopter flies over. If it is
cold and you are rested, make crosses or an “SOS”
using broken twigs, branches, rocks or by dragging
your foot in the dirt.
Girl Scouts of Northern California 16 Troop Camping Certification September 2014ACTIVITY PLANNING TIMELINE
SUGGESTED PLANNING GUIDE FOR A CAMPOUT
OR OTHER ACTIVITY
Let the girls do as much planning as they can. They
can decide when, where, and what budget allows.
Older girls can fill out the forms. Girls can plan the
menus. Girls can do checklists.
Time prior to activity Activity
Decide: When, where, and what is included in your budget.
How much adult help is needed?
4 months
Trip or High-Adventure Approval Form, site reservations (County and State
Parks could be earlier – check on the internet)
3 months Leaders should check site & Camping Trip Checklist
Start planning during troop meetings
Budget – meals, equipment, program supplies, etc.
6-8 weeks Program – campfire, GS’s own, outdoor activities
Skills – learn or review camp skills
Develop troop equipment lists (borrow or buy what is needed)
Personal Camping Equipment Checklists taken home
5 weeks
Secure Drivers and make sure they are registered/approved adults
Menus and number of meals
4 weeks
List cooking equipment needed (Kitchen Patrol Box)
Make a camp schedule
3 weeks Send out permission slips
Check health forms for accuracy and ask parents to look for changes
Collect signed permission slips
Finish menus, determine quantities
2 weeks Make shopping lists, decide whether to shop as group or assign parts of shopping
to each girl
Finish Kaper Chart
Do pack inspection if needed
Last meeting Shop for food
Check Camping Trip Checklist for any last minute items that need doing
Girl Scouts of Northern California 17 Troop Camping Certification September 2014FORMING A PLAN AND MAKING IT SPECIFIC
GETTING THE PLANS ON PAPER MAKING PLANS SPECIFIC
Girls like to see results quickly, so recording their As the time for the outdoor event comes near,
plans and putting down steps to be taken toward plans must be made more specific. A planning
the outdoor event will help them see that their plan session where the leader and girls sit down
is working right away. Here is a simple chart to help together to block out each part of the day can be
translate their many ideas into a workable plan. invaluable; it brings out important items that need
to be discussed and agreed upon ahead of time
Start the first column with the ideas the girls have such as: MEAL TIMES, QUIET TIMES, BED TIMES,
suggested so that they will see clearly what is ACTVITIY TIMES, INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES,
required to carry out their plans. Give the girls and KAPER CHARTS.
the markers and let them fill in the chart.
Filling in the following chart can also serve the
Things we Things we will When we will purpose of putting “time reality” into the plans.
want to do need to know prepare There is never as much time as it seems, but when
Dates of the girls are involved in determining what gets
meetings/ included and what must be left out, they are much
(Girls’ ideas events more willing to accept and live by these decisions.
New skills? If you are a new leader or have not done outdoor
here) Opportunities
Information? program with your troop yet, some plans may
Emphasize to learn
Equipment? seem much too ambitious for your troop – keep it
Girl Planning Practice or
use skills or simple.
equipment
Daily Program Chart
This chart can serve for long-term planning (an
entire troop year if need be) so girls will keep their Time of Day Things to do
goal in mind, or it can be used for short-term plans 3:00 Friday Meet for departure
that are less ambitious. No matter how well your
3:15 Depart
troop plans, the key to ALL successful planning is
FLEXIBILITY. For example, a hike is planned and it 5:00 Arrive at camp
rains. Instead of canceling it, how about a rain hike, 5:15 Set up camp area
an indoor Olympics, or a sketching session?
6:00 Eat sack dinners
7:00 Campfire Program
9:00 Ready for bed
10:00 Lights out
7:00am Saturday Wake up
Start Kapers,
7:15
breakfast, fire, etc.
8:30 Flag Ceremony
Etc. Until camp closes
Girl Scouts of Northern California 18 Troop Camping Certification September 2014CHART FOR PLANNING WITH GIRLS
This is a great chart to give to your girls to let them see what they need to do to
plan for an activity or event. Let the girls fill in the chart and do the planning
work. You can oversee if they are forgetting anything.
Activity or Event Who When What happened
PERMISSION:
From Council
For site use
From parents
TRANSPORTATION:
Drivers
Directions
Timing
FOOD:
Menus
Quantities
Shopping
Storage
FINANCES:
Site fees
Transportation
Food
Materials
EQUIPMENT:
Personal
Troop
Pick-up
Return
SAFETY:
Safety Wise
First Aid Kit
Emergency Con-
tacts
Location of Help
Girl Scouts of Northern California 19 Troop Camping Certification September 2014CHART FOR PLANNING WITH GIRLS CON-
OUTDOOR SKILLS:
PROGRAM:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kaper Charts
Schedules
LEADERSHIP:
Number Needed
Special Consultants
EVALUATION:
To Site Director
To Council Office
Recommendations
For Future
What Girls/Adults
Learned
Girl Scouts of Northern California 20 Troop Camping Certification September 2014CAMPING TRIP CHECKLIST
Dates of Trip
Location
Council Approved Site
Reservations Made on
Fees Paid by Site #
Services Available at Site
Limitations/Restrictions
Nearest Emergency Services:
Law Enforcement
Medical Services
Registered, Volunteer Approved, Girl Scout Adults Attending:
Adult/Girl ratio minimum met
Service Unit Trip or High-Adventure Approval Form
Additional Insurance (if applicable)
TRANSPORTATION
Vehicles needed for people and gear
Registered, Volunteer Approved, Girl Scout Adults Driving
Driver’s Licenses & Insurance Information collected from all drivers (Troop Driver Form)
Car Seats available if needed
Trip Folder* for each vehicle (Referenced from Outings, Short Trips and Overnights training and CRG/VE page 97)
First Aid Kit for each vehicle
Prepaid Phone Card (cell phones don’t always work)
FORMS
For Troop:
Trip or High-Adventure Approval Form
Girl Scouts of Northern California Emergency Card
Service Unit Emergency Contact List
Accident-Injury Report Forms (for each vehicle)
Per Girl:
Permission Slip
Health History Form
Per Adult:
Health History Form
Emergency Contact
Girl Scouts of Northern California 21 Troop Camping Certification September 2014KAPER CHARTS
A kaper is a job or chore that must be done. A You can also have multiple kaper charts for a trip.
kaper chart lists all the jobs available and who is One can deal with specific activities related to
responsible for each one. In other words, a kaper duties or chores for meal preparation and clean up,
chart is a way of dividing the jobs so that each girl and the other can divide up other duties and
has a part. Kapers are an important part of any Girl responsibilities around camp such as flag and
Scout program. They are one way of putting the Scouts’ Own ceremonies, evening campfire,
management responsibility for the troop in the program activities, etc. (Caution: Some girls will
hands of the girls. Through sharing responsibilities not pitch in with unassigned kapers once their
for group living, girls come to understand the assigned kapers are done. Most leaders reserve
meaning of citizenship. the right to assign additional kapers as needed.)
The first step is to decide on the jobs and how to It is also a good idea to have a kaper chart for the
divide them. The girls may have different ideas on adults. The chart could indicate which adults are
how to do this and what’s fair. Listen to them – it assigned to work with the different groups of girls.
could very well be OK! This will ensue that everyone will know exactly what
is expected of them.
Examples of kapers:
Fire builders: Use shovel/rake to remove old
charcoal from fire pit to prepare area for safety.
Tie back hair and fill a metal bucket with water/
shovel to set near fire pit. Build and light fire (or
charcoal) and post at least two fire watchers to
stay with fire at all times until cooks arrive. Put
fire/charcoal out properly when it is no longer
needed.
Camels: Carry water for drinking and washing to
the site when needed.
Big S: Surprise! Do anything that is needed that
isn’t on the kaper chart.
Spic and Span: Clean up site, dispose of garbage.
Sparkle: Girls may sweep and pick up trash around
latrine areas under direct supervisor of an adult.
However, adults must handle any cleaning supplies
and anything that might expose the girls to disease.
Mealtime Kapers and Set Up/Breaking Camp are
defined in greater detail on a separate page.
Girl Scouts of Northern California 22 Troop Camping Certification September 2014KAPER DESCRIPTIONS
Sample Kapers for SETTING UP CAMP Sample Kapers for MEALTIME
• Put up tents and stow personal gear COOKS
• Post camp kaper chart • Prepare, cook food
• Sweep latrine • Keep cooking area cleaned up and cook table
• Organize kitchen area orderly
• Set up hand wash stations • Return unused food to proper place
• Set up dish wash stations • Heat water for hot beverages
• Get water for hand washing and kitchen area • Start hot water for clean up
• Put up a wind bag line (if allowed) • Eat Last
• Hang up garbage bags/recycling bag HOSTESSES
• Put up a line for towels to dry (if allowed) • Choose and arrange eating area
• Locate a place for tools (hammer, rake) • Prepare and serve cold drinks
• Set up fire pit area (bucket of water, shovel/ • Choose a grace for giving thanks
rake, wood stored neatly)
• Make an attractive center piece if there is time
Sample Kapers for BREAKING CAMP and other jobs are done
• Serve food
• Pack gear and roll sleeping bags • Eat Next to Last
• Sweep inside and outside of tents, take down
and roll up tents (make sure you get all stakes CLEANUP/RECYCLERS
and poles) • Set up a bucket or bag for wet garbage (ensure
• Take down wind bag line all dishes are scraped prior to washing - each
person does her/his own plates and utensils)
• Take down towel line
• Wash cooking and serving dishes
• Pack up hand and dish wash stations
• Wash tables/tablecloths
• Pack up kitchen equipment
• Dispose of all garbage appropriately
• Check all fire areas
• Dispose of recycling appropriately
• Make sure camp is free of all papers, garbage
and debris • Straighten eating and cooking area
• Load all items into vehicles • Leave dishwashing area clean/dry
• Leave the place cleaner than when you found it! • Eat First
HOUSE MAINTENANCE
• Check the entire area indoors and outdoors to
make sure all belongings and supplies are
stored appropriately
• Pick up litter indoors and outdoors
• Make sure tents and other areas are clean and
neat
Girl Scouts of Northern California 23 Troop Camping Certification September 2014TAKING PROGRAM TO CAMP
You don’t have to leave Journeys behind when you head outdoors! In fact, getting away from it all on a
hike or camping trip is a great way to get girls immersed in some of the Journey themes of every series.
It’s Your Story—Tell It!
It’s Your Planet—Love it! • Host a Daisy day at camp and help them begin
• Daisies Between Earth and Sky is a great to explore how to take care of animals with activi-
Jouney for the girls to get outside and observe ties from 5 Flowers, 4 Stores, 3 Cheers for Animals.
all that grows at camp. • Brownies are busy looking for clues to help
• Involve the Brownies in water issues when at make the world a better place on their A World of
camp with WOW Wonders of Water Girls, why not have them look for clues at camp.
• Juniors can share an energizing snack during • Juniors doing aMUSE might enjoy a weekend at
a hike, make useful items from the trash, and camp to try out more roles then they ever thought
how do animals use energy according to their possible.
needs • Cadettes doing Media space to think about who
in Get Moving. is responsible for telling all the stories they see
• Cadettes explore the noises people send around them and how they can use their story to
through the air, and then experience the sound help “remake” the forms of media they see around
of silence as a team in the outdoors in Breathe. them.
• Have Seniors checking the soil and preparing • Invite Seniors doing Mission: Sisterhood! To
a meal of locally grown food in Sow What? camp and give them an opportunity to see the sto-
• Ambassadors do the math as they consider ries of sisterhood all around them.
the footprint on the weekend at camp in Justice. • A weekend at camp would give Ambassadors a
great space to begin to think about navigating life’s
It’s Your World—Change it! twists and turns in order to realize their dreams on
• Welcome Daises and their families to camp BLISS.
with the Daisy Flower Garden. Session 4 Take
turns reaching into a paper bag filled with
various nature items and describe want they National Proficiency Badges
feel and what they think the item is. Brownie:
• Brownies have Brownie Quest. How about Snacks - Brownie First Aid - Bugs
offering them the chance to follow a map of a Senses - Hiker
Girl Scout camp or trail.
Junior:
• Juniors working on Agent of Change— Simple Meals - Junior First Aid - Flowers
Session 2 Great Leaders and Great Teams Camper - Animal Habitats
practice of power of team by participating in
some challenge course activity.
• Camp is a great space to engage Cadettes Cadette:
on aMAZE as they will be free from the usual Cadette First Aid - Trees
cliques and routines. Session 3 learn the Tailblazing - Night Owl
difference between a clique and a friendly
circle and determine if they are part of a clique. Senior:
Using a Kaper Chart to separate the clique. Senior First Aid - Sky - Adventurer
• Seniors envision the perfect world for girls in
GIRLtopia. What better place than the “mini-
world” of a weekend at camp. Session 6 What Ambassador:
do leaders sound like. What are the qualities of Ambassador First Aid - Water
a “nice girl” and the qualities of a “leader”?
• Ambassadors Your Voice, Your World.
Practice public speaking where you are free
to express your feelings in the great outdoors.
Girl Scouts of Northern California 24 Troop Camping Certification September 2014BUDGET WORKSHEET
Get your girls involved in this process. The older the girls, the more they can do on this worksheet.
ITEM Cost X # of Days X # of Girls Total
Site Fee
Program
Material
Equipment
Purchase
Equipment Rent-
al
Snacks
Food
Emergency Food
Gas Money
Patches
Badges
Cleaning
Supplies
Cooking Fuel
Prepaid phone
card
First Aid Kit
Girl Scouts of Northern California 25 Troop Camping Certification September 2014PERSONAL CAMPING EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST
REMEMBER:
* Personal equipment often needs to be adapted to the projected weather and site conditions.
* Each and every item should be marked with the Girl Scout’s name.
* Please, no aerosol cans (insect repellent, deodorant, hair spray, etc.)
DAY TRIP:
___ Comfortable walking shoes or boots (closed toe)
___ Socks
___ Long pants
___ Shirts with sleeves
Into Day Pack:
___ Hat for the sun
___ Beanie or stocking cap for cool weather
___ Sweater and/or jacket
___ Bandana
___ Plastic Whistle (for emergency use only)
___ Sunscreen (SPF 15 or better)
___ Insect Repellent
___ Water bottle
___ Lunch (if needed)
___ Medication(s) (GIVEN TO 1ST AIDER, labeled in original container(s) with instructions for use
signed by parent)
OPTIONAL: camera, sunglasses, rain gear, watch
FOR OVERNIGHT ADD:
___ Warm sleeping bag (Any extra blanket & pillow may be rolled inside bag)
___ Waterproof ground cloth (not necessary if sleeping in tent)
___ Insulate foam, sleeping pad, or air mattress
___ Warm pajamas or sweats
___ Warm jacket
___ 1 or 2 complete changes of clothes including underwear and socks
___ Rain gear
___ Toilet articles (soap, toothbrush & paste, comb & brush, towel, glasses/retainer case)
___ Flashlight and extra batteries
___ Bathing Suit/shower shoes/towel (if needed)
___ Unbreakable plate and cup or mess kit
___ Silverware
___ “Windbag” (mesh bag to store eating gear in)
OPTIONAL: book, quiet time activity, small comfort item (stuffed animal), sit upon
DO NOT BRING: Valuables, electronics, jewelry, perfume, scented lotions, anything you would be
heartbroken to lose
* Available on GSNorCal web site www.GirlScoutsNorCal.org under Leader Resource Downloads—
Outdoor Resources
Girl Scouts of Northern California 26 Troop Camping Certification September 2014TROOP CAMPING GEAR CHECKLIST
TROOP CAMPING GEAR – The equipment you need depends on when and where you are going
* Equipment should be adequately marked. Always take as little as comfortably possible.
* This list has been developed to use for an overnight at an established site within easy walking
distance of cars. It should be adjusted to the needs of your group.
DAY TRIP:
____Permission slips for EACH Girl
____Health History for EACH Girl and Adult
____Site Permission Form (if needed)
____Girl Scout Insurance Form
____First Aid Kit (1 per car)
____Emergency Phone Numbers
____Waterproof matches, candle stub
____Map of the area
____Compass (optional)
____Trail snacks
FOR OVERNIGHT ADD:
____Stoves – Propane, charcoal – remember to bring your fuel
____Kitchen Patrol Box (Separate List)
____Rope/Clothespins
____Fire starters
____Drinking water container
____Hand Washing Setup
____Dishwashing setup (3 pans, biodegradable soap, scouring pad/washer, bleach, dishwater strainer)
____Grease can (metal can with re-sealable lid)
____Paper/plastic products (food storage, paper towels, foil, large trash bags)
____Ice Chests (sufficient for food safety)
____Lantern – propane (fuel) or batteries
____Hammer or mallet
____Latrine supplies (1 ply toilet paper)
____Fire Safety Equipment (metal bucket, shovel or rake)
____Tents, tarps, and whisk broom (to clean tents)
____Kaper Charts
____Program Supplies
____Clock or wrist watch
____Maps/Driving Instructions if needed
NICE TO HAVE:
____Folding Table and Folding Chair(s)
____Walkie-Talkies in cars (FOR ADULTS)
____Sit Upons
Girl Scouts of Northern California 27 Troop Camping Certification September 2014SETUP OF CAMP AND TENTS
TYPES OF TENTS PROPER TENT PLACEMENT
Two season tents: Inexpensive, Warm weather Place on durable surface
only, Extremely light weight Place on smooth, level ground
Three season tents: Most popular type of tent, Do NOT trench around tents
Comfortable in spring, summer, and fall, Stands Do not “sweep” ground before pitching tent
up to rain/light snow Make sure there are no dead branches
Four season tent: A must for winter, Heavier overhead
fabric, Extra poles Any guide lines staked away from tent should
A-Frame Tent: Easy to set up, Lots of floor be made “night visible”
space, Not much head room A ground cloth/tarp must be used
Dome Tent: Easier than A-Frame to set up, Ground cloth should not protrude from under
More head room tent
Cabin Tent: Holds more campers, More floor Do not set up tent near fire ring or cooking/
space, More head room, Not as easy to set up eating area
Occupancy ratings on tents are very optimistic Importance of setting up tent prior to camping
- they don’t account for gear trip
Slope
Wind direction
When group camping with other troops/
groups, mark the adult tents with reflective rib-
bon in case of emergency
STAKES/HAMMER FOR TENTS
Always stake at least 4
corners
A-Frame Tent Needed in windy area
Needed for certain types
of tents
SETUP AND BREAKDOWN OF TENTS
Clean tents after use--sweeping or shaking out
dirt (can shake out a small tent prior to
removing poles)
Roll tents to fit back into carry bag
Dome Tent
HAVE GIRLS SET UP TENTS AT A MEETING!
DISCUSS SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS AT A
TROOP MEETING
How many girls in each tent
How to select tent mates in a fair manner
DISCUSS SLEEPING UNDER THE STARS
BEYOND TENTS
Cabin Tent
Girl Scouts of Northern California 28 Troop Camping Certification September 2014SETUP OF CAMP AND TENTS Girl Scouts of Northern California 29 Troop Camping Certification September 2014
WOOD FIRES
FIRE SAFETY: FIRE BUILDING:
Proper site for fire 3 basic elements – fuel, air, and heat
Clear area around established fire ring to Materials need to be DRY
5’ radius NEVER use any type of liquid fuel to start a
Metal bucket filled with water and critter stick fire
Note: Critter stick is a stick that extends Fuel sources for Tinder, Kindling, and Fuel
out of the bucket of water for use by a Types – A-frame, Teepee, Log Cabin
rodent or mouse that might fall into the ALWAYS bring your own fuel
water--they will have a method of escape NEVER collect wood from site
from the bucket
Rake or shovel near by, but not underfoot Girl Scout Training
Minimum overhanging branches Learn to light matches – strike away from
body into water bucket
Proper Dress Learn to use a butane lighter
Tie back hair Build edible fires to understand use of fuels
Secure loose/hanging clothing Practice fire building skills BEFORE going to
No nylon clothing near fire camp
Proper Tending
NEVER leave fire unattended
Only those tending fire need to be close
Only build the fire as big as needed
Build fire for easy extinguishing EXTINGUISHING:
Place wood on fire, DO NOT DROP IT
Sprinkle fire with water to start
Girl Scout Training Stir and break up coals with shovel or rake
Teach girls to STOP, DROP & ROLL Keep sprinkling until the fire is out
Drop flaming marshmallows into the fire, Fire is considered out when no heat is felt
don’t wave them around 1” above coals
Basic first aid for burns
MAKING FIRE STARTERS
Adult activity or extreme adult supervision
with older girls
Melt wax in a water bath for safety
An old coffee can standing upright in a pot of
water works well
Hot wax can be ladled out or poured out by
holding (hot) coffee can with a pair of pliers
You can purchase paraffin wax at the
grocery/hardware store or use old candles
Girl Scouts of Northern California 30 Troop Camping Certification September 2014HOW TO TEACH A SKILL
TIPS ON SHARING OUTDOOR SKILLS WITH GIRLS Let ‘em try
In order to learn a skill, a girl must do it herself.
Children learn by watching, doing, and practicing. Go slowly, especially at the start, and insist on
Adults do too! each girl doing it correctly. Good habits at the
start are important.
Watching: Seeing it done (demonstration) Don’t interfere with the learner unless she has
Doing: With someone to help, trying trouble or makes a mistake.
(practice) Never correct a learner in an unkind manner or
Practicing: Putting to work what has been taught for the entertainment of onlookers.
(transference to a real situation) Encourage each learner by pointing out what
she has done well.
Things to remember when teaching and Encourage each girl to practice until she has
sharing: mastered the skill completely.
Know the skill well.. For example: all the words of Find something well done to praise before you
the song, the exact rules of the game point out an error..
For example: “The verses sound wonderful, but
Have all the necessary materials ready.. For listen again to the ending.”
example: the ropes, sifted sand, compasses, flip
charts, visual aids Give the girls an opportunity to use the newly
learned skills.. There is small satisfaction in
Demonstrate step-by-step, explaining why and knowing how to lay and light a fire if you never
how: cook over one.
For example: “the dry, clean sand is poured this
way around the flower so that every bit of air and Transfer the new skill to a real situation.
moisture…”
Give each girl a chance to practice for herself..
Examples to practice:
Using a saw to cut a log for firewood
Knot tying relay games or square knot circles
Flannel board for outdoor fashion
First aid practice scenarios
Kim’s game for equipment recognition
Edible fire building
Trying different cooking methods for snacks
Use games as fun activities to practice skills
Use wide games with trail signs to move groups
from station to station
Girl Scouts of Northern California 31 Troop Camping Certification September 2014OUTDOOR SKILLS,
PROGRAM, AND RESOURCES
OUTDOOR MANNERS PROPER DRESS
Know how to dress for the outdoors in your
Know and practice good outdoor manners in locality and in relation to expected weather
town and country Outdoor Education, page 32
Brownie Badge Activity Set - Wonders of Remember:
Water, Hiker Dress in layers – add or subtract as needed;
Junior Badge Activity Set -Get Moving, Fabrics, layers, importance of proper hats
Camper and footwear
*Cotton – need layers to keep warm, when
Practice makes perfect, so try: it’s wet – it’s cold
Short Hikes (the real thing) *Fleece – warmer
Charades and dramatization of right and *Wool – will keep you warm even if wet
wrong (skits, puppets, etc) *Proper sleepwear at camp (wool socks
Playing games to help girls learn keep feet warm, wool hat for head)
Remember – Safety and good manners Leave halters, short shorts and sandals at
walk hand-in-hand outdoors home
Wear sturdy shoes and clean socks (both
shoes and socks without holes)
Hats with a brim to shade sun and keep out
cold
Cover up with long pants, jackets and rain
gear
Practice makes perfect so try
Dressing for weather fashion show (right/
wrong) or relay game
Charades and dramatization of right and
wrong attire for specific occasions.
Dip cotton, fleece, wool fabrics in water and
time drying
Girl Scouts of Northern California 32 Troop Camping Certification September 2014OUTDOOR SKILLS CONTINUED
KNOTS FIRES FOR OUTDOOR COOKING
Know how to tie, use, and release a square knot Know how to make, use, and put out a fire for
and a clove hitch outdoor cooking
Practice makes perfect, so try: Practice makes perfect, so try:
Playing the Knot Relay Game Fire building, lighting, and extinguishing con-
Rolling or stuffing sleeping bags and tying tests
them Cooking with different types of fires and fuels
Hanging clothesline Three match game (3 strikes with a match-if
Incorporating knot tying into crafts, games not lit, you’re out)
and contests Have a campfire
KNIVES COOKING
Know how to handle and care for a knife Know how to cook something for yourself, cook
something for the patrol or troop, and clean up
Practice makes perfect, so try: afterwards
Demonstrations and practice of opening, Brownie Legacy badge -Snacks
Snacks (GG2GS )
closing and cleaning a knife Jr. Legacy badge - Simple Meals (GG2GS)
Demonstrate safe use of a knife Outdoor Cooking : Safety Activity Check-
Issuing a “knife license” when skills are points (www.girlscoutsnorcal.org)
learned Remember:
Take indoor skills outside
Plan balanced menus
Clean up the “Girl Scout way” (as you go)
Practice makes perfect, so try:
Progressing from instant soup to more
complex meals
From cooking for one to cooking for a crowd
Girl Scouts of Northern California 33 Troop Camping Certification September 2014OUTDOOR SKILLS CONTINUED
FIRST AID PROTECT THE NATURAL WORLD
Know simple first aid Know how to protect the natural world
Brownie Legacy First Aid badge (GG2GS)
Junior Legacy First Aid badge (GG2GS) Remember
Remember Food manners in the outdoors and the
Take a First Aid class (you or another adult in Golden Rule
the troop who would be going on the cam- “Only you can prevent forest fires”
pout). You MUST have someone with current Enjoy your visit outdoors – treat the outdoors
First Aid/CPR Certification (classes through like you’d treat your grandmother’s house
GS or local providers). (CRG/VE page 92) since you are a guest of Mother
Know first aid for: Nature
Heat exhaustion, heat stroke
Frostbite, cold exposure
Hypothermia
Ticks and insect bites
Sprains, fractures, and altitude sickness
Practice makes perfect, so try:
Takes lots of water breaks when weather is hot Demonstrations and practice
You may wish to invite a first aid instructor to Discussing how best to protect the natural
come to your meeting to talk to the girls world
Getting acquainted with other living things in
Practice makes perfect, so try: the out-of-doors
Assembling a first aid kit, after learning what is Recycle (plastics, cans, paper, etc) after
needed for expected emergences camping
Play “Kim’s Game” with first aid kit Dispose of hazardous items properly
Demonstrate simple first aid procedures (propane canisters) or use Green Key
Propane canisters
Leave No Trace
BE PREPARED FOR OUTDOOR FUN!
Remember that every Girl Scout (adults too)
promised to live by the Girl Scout Law:
I will do my best to be:
Considerate and caring
Respect myself and others
Use resources wisely
Make the world a better place …
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