CODE HELP • Register • Search • Gallery • Calendar • FAQ • Memberlist • Usergroups • Log in Home Beavers Cubs Scouts Venturers Leaders Hiking Badge          Stittsville Scout Group Forum Index -> Wolf Cub Badges » Green Star View previous topic View next topic Hiking Badge Message  Hiking Badge Know how to take care of your feet for everyday walking, hiking, through washing, toenail clipping, wearing clean, dry socks and having proper fitting shoes. Know how to treat a blister on the foot, insect bites, hypothermia, overheating and discuss the importance of getting adequate rest while hiking. Discuss some safety rules for hiking and trail etiquette such as: staying with the group and using a buddy system keeping to designated trails keeping the group together having enough drinking water and food carrying a first aid kit, whistle and spare clothes Describe what to do if lost. Know some rules for protecting nature when hiking. Go on four hikes of one to two hours long, some of which could be in a conservation area or park, around your camp, around your community, or at night. Prepare a nutritional trail mix to eat and share. Fri Feb 08, 2008 7:31 pm   Here are some resources to help you earn this badge. Feet and Foot care for Hiking http://www.abc-of-hiking.com/foot-care/ http://www.pcta.org/planning/before_trip/health/foot.asp Conquring Blisters http://gorp.away.com/gorp/activity/hiking/skills/blisters.htm Insect Bites http://www.emedicinehealth.com/insect_bites/article_em.htm Hypothermia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypothermia A Kid's Wilderness Survial Guide http://www.equipped.com/kidprimr.htm Hiking Safety Rules http://www.riveroflifefarm.com/hiking/hiking-safety-rules.html Hiking Rules and Trail Etiquette http://www.abc-of-hiking.com/hiking-etiquette/hiking-etiquette.asp Lightweight First Aid Kits for Hiking http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/00039.html What to do if lost http://www.rcmp.ca/ccaps/hug_e.htm Trail Mix Recipes http://hikingbackpacking.suite101.com/article.cfm/trail_mix_recipes Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:05 pm Display posts from previous:  All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year  Oldest FirstNewest First         Stittsville Scout Group Forum Index -> Wolf Cub Badges » Green Star All times are GMT - 5 Hours Page 1 of 1   Jump to:  Select a forum Scout Talk----------------News-- Group NewsEvents-- Event Activities-- Event ReportsParent InformationScouting Resources-- Scouting & How-To Information-- Knots, Knots, and more KnotsTrainingARCHIVES Fun for All----------------Songs-- Gross and Fun Songs-- Mellow Slow Songs-- Songs for Grace-- Action Songs-- Seasonal SongsSkits-- Easy Skits-- Intermediate Level Skits-- Fully Involved SkitsCheers & Chants-- Chants-- Announcements...-- CheersGames-- Wide Spread Out, Lots of Room Games-- Water Games-- Quick and Easy Games-- Team Games-- Obstacle Course Games-- Memory Games-- Fun or Steam Off Games-- Strategy Games-- Races & Relays-- Outdoor Games-- Nature Hunts-- Indoor Games-- Flashlight GamesCrafts-- Easy Crafts-- Intermediate Level Crafts-- Fully Involved CraftsExperiments-- Easy Experiments-- Intermediate Level Experiments-- Fully Involved ExperimentsCool Snacks-- Campfire Snacks-- Hiking Snacks Leaders----------------Leader Resources-- General Information-- Event Planning-- Group Meeting Minutes-- Scouting Location Info-- Program Sharing Ideas-- Leader Pocket Pieces-- Woodbadge1 Program Resources Beavers----------------Beaver Resources-- Colony Jump Start Programs-- GAMSOCS - GAMES-- GAMSOCS - PLAY ACTING-- GAMSOCS - MUSIC-- GAMSOCS - STORY TELLING-- GAMSOCS - OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES-- GAMSOCS - CRAFTS-- GAMSOCS - SPIRITUALITY-- COLONY WB1 TRAINING MATERIAL Cubs----------------Cub Resources-- Pack Jumpstart ProgramsWolf Cub Badges-- Black Star-- Blue Star-- Green Star-- Tawny Star-- Red Star-- Purple Star-- Specialty Badges Scouts----------------Scout Resources-- Chief Scout Voyageur-- Chief Scout Pathfinder-- Chief Scout Outdoor Activities-- Chief Scout Background Material-- Troop Jumpstart Programs-- Year Round Camper-- City of Ottawa Camp Programs-- Magic In Campfires Venturers----------------Venturer Resources You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum You can attach files in this forum You can download files in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group Design by Freestyle XL / Flowers Online.