WorksheetsOAS - Bushcraft Stage 1
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 15mins
Why is it important to stick to trails when outdoors?
So you don't get lost from the group
so you can find another interesting trail
So you don't damage the ecosystem any more than necessary
So leaders can see you
What is the Buddy System?
Two or more people who stick together as a unit, to keep each other safe and help each other.
for when one person gets in trouble, both can get in trouble
So each buddy knows what the other person is doing and where they are
to have someone to chat with
I know when to stop when I get lost in activities
True - I stop straight away, so I dont get lost any further. People may have started to look for me.
False- If I keep moving I will find someone who can help
Maybe - I can find my way back
Please type in your home address without asking mum or dad to show I know where i live in case of an emergency.
What are 3 reasons for having a shelter when sleeping outdoors? (choose as many as you want)
To protect you from rain and wind
So you can strengthen your back carrying extra items in your backpack
To protect you from the sun's heat or the night cold
to be safe from insects and protect your belongings
how do you be safe around a camp fire?
How do you correctly pack away ropes?
Scrunch them all in a bag or box
Hold one end of the rope in your thumb and wrap the rope around your elbow and thumb then finish with a hank
Tie all the ropes together with a reef knot and put it in the bag or box
What do you keep in your dilly bag?
Spoon, fork, knife
Dish washing liquid and sponge (sometimes)
Plate and Bowl
Cup/Mug
Tea Towels
How do you protect your dilly bag from getting dirty?
Put it on the floor inside your tent away from the outside dirt
Hang it up in the designated area in the dining shelter as directed by your Leader
You can leave it under your seat on the floor in the dining shelter
Ask the kitchen staff to store it for you
What have you enjoyed, learnt, or improved upon, by playing a navigational game?
How many times have you striked a match?
Never
Once
More than Once
Every family camping holiday
Have you ever collected sticks for a campfire?
Never
Once
Many times
On every family camping holiday
Where have you participated in a game that required basic navigational skills?
Olivia's Grey Wolf Jungle Compass Trail Resource
North/South/East/West game at the hall
I don't remember playing any navigation based game
I don't remember what it was called
Have you ever made a clothes line on a camp site using a clove hitch?
Yes I have
No I haven't
No I haven't but I have used the clove hitch on other camp gadgets
