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Plan a day trip to an uninhabited island, go on two expeditions, light a fire, build a shelter and find your way along a route.

  • Syllabus page 11

What you need to do

  1. Know the preparations required for a one day expedition in an uninhabited island, e.g. costs, correct clothing, footwear, first aid kit and food.
  2. Take part in two Cub Scout expeditions out of doors.
  3. Build and light a fire outdoors and use it to make a hot drink.
  4. Build a simple shelter.
  5. Find your way along a route, using one of the following methods:

    1. Compass
    2. Maps
    3. Tracking signs