DETAILED ADVENTURE SKILLS STAGES REQUIREMENTS |
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| Stage 1 | I know what kinds of clothes to wear when going out into nature. |
| I know how to prepare food for cooking. | |
| I know what a basic survival kit should contain. | |
| I know how to behave safely around fires | |
| I know how to use hand tools safely | |
| I can build a simple shelter | |
| I have participated in at least two backwoods activities | |
| Stage 2 | I know how to prepare food for cooking |
| I know what a basic survival kit should contain | |
| I know how to behave safely around fires | |
| I know how to use hand tools safely | |
| I can build a simple shelter | |
| I know how cook some food using tin foil instead of pots and pans. | |
| I know the important things to remember when building a simple shelter using plastic sheeting. | |
| I know how to treat simple cuts and scratches in a hygienic way | |
| I know how to set up a fireplace and assist in fire lighting. | |
| I can prepare and cook food properly in backwoods conditions | |
| I know about food hygiene in the outdoors | |
| I can use hand tools correctly | |
| I have attended at least an additional two backwoods activities | |
| Stage 3 | I know how different weather conditions can affect a backwoods activity. |
| I know how to get help when someone is in trouble | |
| I know the main principles of “Leave No Trace” | |
| I can build a shelter for six people | |
| I can use camp tools safely on camp | |
| I know about food storage | |
| I can light a fire using natural tinder, fuzz sticks and matches. | |
| I can make a simple fish hook | |
| I can prepare my own survival kit | |
| I can teach another Scout about preparing a survival kit | |
| I have attended at least an additional three backwoods activities. | |
| Stage 4 | I know what equipment I need to bring with me on a backwoods activity. |
| I know how to set up a tarp bivvy shelter suitable for two people. | |
| I know how to prepare a fire place and light and maintain a fire using minimum resources. | |
| I can make simple containers using natural materials | |
| I know how to treat cuts and minor burns. | |
| I can make camp bread such as twists and scones. | |
| I know about nature and what you are likely to see and experience as part of a backwoods activity | |
| I can find directions by using star constellations and the sun/watch method. | |
| I have attended at least one backwoods based overnight activity. | |
| Stage 5 | I know how to use and care for tools of all kinds safely. |
| I know how to build a backwoods shelter using natural materials and how to return this material to nature. | |
| I know how to cook a variety of foods using different backwoods methods. | |
| I know the safety considerations that are necessary before embarking on any activity or adventure. | |
| I can make a length of cordage using naturally found fibers. | |
| I can light a fire using flint and steel. | |
| I can make myself comfortable on an overnight backwoods adventure using available natural materials. | |
| I can carve a wooden spoon from a piece of wood. | |
| I have attended backwoods based activities lasting at least two nights. | |
| Stage 6 | I know what Team and personal equipment is necessary for a successful backwoods activity. |
| I know all of the elements of the “Leave no Trace” programme. | |
| I can identify edible fruits and berries that are found in nature. | |
| I can prepare the foods I find in nature for cooking | |
| I can find my way using natural direction indicators | |
| I can catch and prepare a fish for cooking | |
| I have led at least one backwoods activity | |
| Stage 7 | I know a number of ways of constructing shelters and bivvys |
| I know the likely hazards that may be present in woodland and open countryside. | |
| I know how to light and maintain a fire using friction methods. | |
| I know how to live in the countryside without disturbing the balance of nature in any way. | |
| I know how to make utensils by carving and by other methods | |
| I can cook a meal without using common utensils | |
| I have led at least one overnight backwoods or survival based activity. | |
| Stage 8 | I know a number of ways of constructing shelters capable of being used for a number of nights. |
| I know how to prepare, cook and store food in backwoods conditions. | |
| I know the different edible foods that can be eaten safely in the wilds. | |
| I hold a first aid certificate (outdoor) or equivalent REC 3. | |
| I know how to make a variety of tools, and useful gadgets to survive in nature over a period of time. | |
| I can live comfortably in a number of different natural situations, with minimal equipment. | |
| I have led at least three backwoods adventures | |
| I have participated in a survival weekend activity | |
| Stage 9 | I have run at least two backwoods skills training sessions for my Scout Group/County. |
| I have participated in a survival activity outside my usual Scouting environment. | |