Worksheet:
Note: When identifying resources, be sure to give credit on the page containing the information, or within the table below.
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Trail Life HandBook (First Printing) |
Trail Life HandBook (Second Printing) |
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Explain how being a good steward and observing the low impact camping method applies to outdoor cooking. |
pp. 139-142: Low Impact Camping
pg. 163:
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pp. 115-118
pg. 139 |
The Trailman's Oath: We will "do our best to.. be a good steward of creation."
As stewards of God's creation, we endeavor to enjoy the land without disturbing or destroying it. We should practice Low-Impact Camping:
Tread lightly! Key Concepts
How to think about and create a low impact fires:
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2. | Demonstrate the following: | |
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IMPORTANT!!! - In the act of demonstrating #2's requirements as well as satisfying #1, trail men are empowered to stop and correct ANY trail man or adult not following the sanitation, washing, etc. practices listed here. |
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a. | Sanitation practices | pg. 168 | pg. 144 |
Video Example of food waste disposal listed in the Trailman's Handbook:
See Also (for the "Bear"-Muda Triange:
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Washing dishes |
Our troop practices two ways of cleaning dishes:
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c. | Personal hygiene | pg. 168 | pg. 144 |
Wash hands before and after meals. Keep everything clean.
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d. | Food storage | pg. 168 | pg. 144 |
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e. | Protecting your food from animals |
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Explain the advantages, disadvantages, and safety for using propane/butane camp stoves, liquid fuel stoves, lightweight stoves, wood fires, and charcoal. |
See "Cooking Flames" pp. 165 - 166 |
See "Cooking Flames" pp. 141-142 |
Requirements are completely satisfied with a trail man's explanation of the three choices found in their Trailman's Handbook.
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4. | Set-up, light, and use a lightweight camp stove. | Complete on a campout with Trail Guide oversight | |||
5. | Cook a one-pot meal over the fire or camp stove. | |
Normal campout meal planning will fulfill this requirement as long as the meal is cooked in a pot, and the trail man cooks it himself. |
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Cook a foil meal on charcoal. |
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Plan or help plan a balanced nutritious menu for a weekend camping trip. |
Recipe ideas: pp. 169 - 178 |
Recipe ideas: pp. 145 - 154 |
Planning a campout meal involves:
Refer to this page for what comprises a balanced meal. Every meal should have something from the following food groups:
Use this worksheet to assist with campout meal planning. It helps ensure that all parts of the meal exist and serves as a record for later sign offs.
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Purchase the food items needed for a weekend camping trip within the budget set by your leader. |
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With a buddy or by yourself, prepare, cook, and clean up the planned meals using any of the following means: Campfire, propane stove, liquid fuel stove, charcoal, Dutch oven, sandwich irons, box oven, or solar cooker oven. |
This requirement will be satisfied if the trail man has led in the planning, preparation, and clean up of his meals for the entire campot. |
Note: No more than 6 meetings are available in the two month training period.
Activities should revolve around the Trail man's need to demo as possible.
Encourage gaming and competition when possible.