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Requirements
Complete the following:
1. Know how to prepare for a one-day expedition to the countryside (e.g. correct clothing, footwear, First Aid kit and food).
2. Take part in two outdoor expeditions or journeys with other Cub Scouts.
3. Under adult supervision build and light a fire or use a stove and then make a hot drink.
4. Find their way along a route of at least one kilometre using one of the following methods:
- compass
- map
- landmarks
- tracking signs.
Notes
If you need help designing alternatives to these requirements for those with special needs please contact the Special Needs Office at Gilwell Park.
Resources
Tracking
Compass
- Scout Skills - Compass, a Scout Section Scoutbase Factsheet
- Compass, a Scouting Resources Factsheet
- Annotated Compass Diagram, a Scouting Resources Factsheet
Fire Lighting
Rucksacks
Ideas
- One of the two required expeditions could be a night hike, during which parts of the Astronomer Badge could be completed.
Related Badges
Programme Zones
Links
Badge Requirements on Cub Website