Places That Would Be Great To Go

Heres a really exciting sounding place with some really great programs for Boy Scouts. Lincoln Caverns could just be the next place we visit.

http://www.lincolncaverns.com/groups/scouts/boyscout/index.html#overnight

Firem'n Chit Quiz

Firem'n Chit Quiz

While a quiz is usually not the best means to test what a scout knows it is the fastest way to test his knowledge. The following quiz can be used to make sure a scout has learned everything he needs to know to earn the Firem'n Chit.
Fire Quiz
True/False(Please write out word)______
1. All flammable vegetation should be al least 3 feet in all directions from a fire.______
2. A jug of water and/or a shovel should be near a fire at all times. ______
3. There can still be a fire if no flame or smoke can be seen. ______
4. Using gasoline or other flammable liquid to help start a fire is alright as long as you don't add more after you have lit a match. ______
5. It is okay to play with burning sticks as long as they are in the fire circle. ______
6. Evidence of fires disappear in only a few days.
Fill-in(Put the correct word on the blanks)
7. In many public parks & camp grounds you may need a __________ to build a fire.
8. Sometimes it is better to use a __________ than a fire.
9. If there is not already a fire circle at a campsite then you can use a __________ or you can remove ___________ when needing to build a fire.
10. Never leave a burning fire or stove __________.
11. Rocks used for a fire circle should be _________ __________ after you are done using a fire.
12. When putting out a fire first __________ the embers then sprinkle __________ on the embers until the fire is out.
13. Always keep a campfire under __________ __________.
Short Answer(Answer the following questions by using complete sentences or phrases)
14. How is it possible to tell if a fire is totally out?
15. If water in not available or is scarce what can be put on a fire to put it out?

Answers: (If you really don't know them)
http://scoutingaround.com/boy-scouts/camping/61-firemn-chit-quiz-answers.html

Lets Build A Water Rocket

It doesn't look like much but it sure looks like it would be great to build and even greater to set off. I think this would be a great Troop project. It would have to be set off outside and everybody would get really wet now that sounds like even more fun. We will have to get together on this one and see what we need and how we can build it. Here is the link to the website so you can check it out and look over the instructions. See what you think.
http://users.bigpond.net.au/mechtoys/waterrocket.html

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Scouting For Adenture TV Show On The Outdoor Channel

‘Scouting for Adventure’ TV show

Boys’ Life magazine has always given you stories about Scout adventures — from backpacking to kayaking and everything in between.

Now, BL is bringing its Scout adventure stories to The Outdoor Channel television network in the new series “Scouting for Adventure — Presented by Boys’ Life.” The six episodes stress key outdoors skills and capture Scouts in action in a variety of locations as they explore the wilderness.

The episodes were filmed at national high adventure bases and Scout camps across the country.

Catch the show on The Outdoor Channel at the following times:

8:30 a.m. Wednesday
6:30 p.m. Wednesday
2:00 p.m. Saturday
All times Eastern

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16 Steps To Building A Campfire

Recently this was shared with me, and I thought it was so funny and yet true, that I just had to pass it on.

1. Split dead limb into fragments and shave one fragment into slivers.
2. Bandage left thumb.
3. Chop other fragments into smaller fragments
4. Bandage left foot.
5. Make structure of slivers (include those embedded in hand)
6. Light Match
7. Light Match
8. Repeat "a Scout is cheerful" and light match.
9. Apply match to slivers, add wood fragments, and blow gently into base of fire.
10. Apply burn ointment to nose.
11. When fire is burning, collect more wood.
12. Upon discovering that fire has gone out while out searching for more wood, soak wood from can labeled "kerosene."
13. Treat face and arms for second-degree burns.
14. Relabel can to read "gasoline."
15. When fire is burning well, add all remaining firewood.
16. When thunder storm has passed, repeat steps.

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