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'Scout Camping' Quiz
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This quiz is based on the book "Scout Camping" which is the final reference for all scout camping activities.
There are questions from each chapter as shown, but you will have to work out your own answers from the book it self.
Examples are given in italics to get you started.
Chapter 1 - Why Camp?
List 5 types of scout camp
Chapter 2 - Steps to Camp
Put these into the order you would plan a scout camp
| A - Work out the budget |
M - Discuss ideas and agree broad details and cost |
| B - Book the site | |
| C - Plan the menu | |
| D - Tell the DC | |
| E - Book transport | |
| F - Make equipment List | |
| G - Get details of site | |
| H - Carry out pre-camp training | |
| I - First letter to campers and parents | |
| J - Get health forms | |
| K - Plan activities | |
| L - Go to camp | |
| M - Discuss ideas and agree broad details and cost | |
What are the main areas of responsibility in planning a camp?
Chapter 3 - Programming
Give an example daily routine
| 7:30 | Wake up, breakfast, wash, tidy tent |
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Give some examples of Normal Camp Activities
Give some examples of Unusual Camp Activities
Give some examples Relaxing Activities
Give some examples of Adventurous Camp Activities
Give 6 elements from the Country Code
Chapter 4 - Administration
What information do you need from parents before the camp?
| Their phone number during camp |
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Chapter 5 - Budget
What do you have to allow for in a camp budget?
Chapter 6 - Transport
What means of transport can you use to get scouts AND equipment to camp?
Chapter 7 - Types Of Camp
List 5 Different Types of Scout Camp
Chapter 8 - Tents
List good and bad points of these types of tent
| Frame Tent | |
| Ridge (Patrol) Tent | |
| Lightweight Tent | |
How can we look after tents?
| Don't put tents away until they are totally dry |
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Chapter 9 - Lightweight Camping
How can we look after lightweight tents?
| Always make sure the tent is pitched correctly, even if its bad weather. If you don't it might leak or tear. |
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What advice could you give to someone going on a lightweight camp?
| Always cook outside the tent |
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When meals could you take for a lightweight camp?
| Breakfast | Cup of tea, bowl of ready brek, egg sandwich made with crispbread |
| Lunch | |
| Evening Meal | |
Chapter 10 - Site Selection and Layout
How can we find out if we are not allowed to camp at a site with the scouts?
| Look it up on the Internet (www.scoutbase.org.uk) |
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What makes a good camp site?
| Safe drinking water nearby |
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Chapter 11 - The Quartermaster (Equipment)
What equipment does each PATROL need?
What equipment does each TROOP need? (not listed above)
What sort of specialist equipment might you need for the programme?
Chapter 12 - Health and Hygiene
What should a Patrol Leader look out for with scouts on their first camp?
| Are they eating enough cooked food and drink? |
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What should you look out for in a camp kitchen?
| Is it big enough and easy to look after? |
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Chapter 13 - The Quartermaster (Food)
What is the Quartermaster (food) be able to do?
| Be able to store food properly |
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How would you store the following food?
| Dry Food | Stored off the ground. Transferred to a new container or used up once open |
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| Apples | |
What sort of basic food should a patrol keep in its food box?
Chapter 14 - Kitchens and Cooking
What separate parts are there in a camp kitchen?
What basic equipment do you need for cooking in a camp kitchen?
What other basic equipment do you need for a camp kitchen?
What safety precautions should you take with cookers?
| Avoid naked flames, except when you are lighting the cooker |
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Chapter 15 - Food and Menus
What useful tips could you pass on to a new Patrol Leader about food at camp?
| Avoid overuse of frying pans |
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Chapter 16 - Waste Disposal
How would you dispose of the following?
| Cereal Packet? | Burn it |
| Greasy washing up water? | |
| Drip bucket from under a water container? | |
| Plastic bottle? | |
Chapter 17 - Latrines
What types of toilet might you find at scout camp?
Chapter 18 - First Aid tent
How do we need to consider when setting up a first aid tent?
| Be able to stand up erect |
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What would you expect to find in a troop first aid kit?
Chapter 19 - Flag Break and Inspection
What should a camp leader inspect?
| Is each camper happy and rested |
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Chapter 20 - Camp Worship
How and when can we say prayers at camp?
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Unless shown otherwise Copyright Scout Notebook - 2001
http://www.ukonline.net/scoutnotes/
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