Camping Merit Badge

According to the Outdoor Code...

Be _____ in my outdoor manners

• quiet

• loud

• clean

• dirty

According to the Outdoor Code...

Be careful with _____

• wild animals

• snakes

• fire

• trash

According to the Outdoor Code...

Be _____________ in the outdoors.

• careful

• considerate

• conserviative

• crazy

According to the Outdoor Code...

Be __________ minded.

• conservation

• open

• closed

• fashion

Which of the following is NOT a leave no trace principle?

• Plan ahead and prepare

• Pack it in, pack it out

• Respect wildlife

• Leave no trees

According to leave no trace you should

• wing it, because it is more fun

• plan ahead and prepare

• get up close to wildlife

• go snipe hunting

In order to travel and camp on durable surfaces you should in remote areas....

• set your tents up as close together as possible

• keep your campsite in the same spot the entire camping trip

• move camp every day

• hike in a single file line to create a new trail

In order to travel and camp on durable surfaces in high-use areas you should NOT

• set your tent up where vegetation is already absent

• use the existing trails

• spread your tents out as far apart as possible

• use existing camp sites

According to leave no trace to properly dispose of wastewater you should

• dump wastewater directly in the river

• strain food particles from wastewater before dumping

• dump wastewater 20 feet from any water source

• use heavy duty dish soap

According to leave no trace, to dispose of human waste you should

• do your business behind your tent for privacy

• do your business right next to the stream

• dig a hole and do your business

• cover your business with leaves