Webelos Klondike Trek Stations - Doubleknot

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Webelos Klondike Trek Stations 1.

Event Conditions Preparedness - Maximum 30 points total Each of the boys present themselves at check in and are inspected for proper layering (3 points), headwear (3 points), gloves (2 points), footwear (3 points), rain gear (2 points), water (2 points), lunch & snack (2 points), Webelos Book (2 points) and day pack (1 point) – each boy can earn up to 20 points. The total points of all boys are divided by the total number of boys in the patrol to arrive at the patrol score. The patrol will be awarded 5 points as a group for having a “Patrol Flag” and 5 points for having a “Patrol First Aid Kit”

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Citizenship - Maximum 20 points total + up to 5 points for Scout Spirit!!!!! a. Know the names of some of the key politicians in both Federal and State government – 3 points b. Hands on flag etiquette – 13 points c. Know your rights and duties as a citizen – 4 points

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Outdoorsman - Maximum 20 points total + up to 5 points for Scout Spirit!!!!! a. Know the Outdoor Essentials – 5 points b. Know how to reduce the chance of getting lost and how to stay safer if you do get lost – 4 points c. Know what to do if you think you are lost – 4 points d. Set up a dining fly using materials provided and with only taut line hitches – 7 points

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Fire Building - Maximum 20 points total + up to 5 points for Scout Spirit!!!!! a. Know and explain the fire Tetrahedron – (Info available on the internet) – 4 points i. Oxygen ii. Fuel iii. Heat iv. Chain Reaction b. Know and define the three types of materials that make up Fuel - (All info in Webelos Book) – 6 points i. Tinder ii. Kindling iii. Fuel c. Build a fire lay – can use box, tee-pee or other - we will supply the materials - (All info in Webelos Book & BS Manual) – 10 points (We will not light the fire lay)

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Orienteering – Maximum of 25 Total Points + up to 5 points for Scout Spirit!!!!! Each boy in the “Patrol” will be expected to the following tasks: a. Explain the difference between latitude and longitude and show them on a map. b. Study a blank map of the United States of America. Label your state and the states that share its boundary lines. c. Show how to take a compass bearing and how to follow it. d. Show how to measure distances using a scale on a map legend. e. Make a simple compass with a magnet and pin (they will be supplied). Each “Patrol” member will be awarded 5 points for each successfully completed item. The “Patrol” score for the station will be calculated by adding all of the points awarded to each “Patrol” member and dividing it by total number of members in the “Patrol”. - ADDITIONALLY YOU WILL BE RECEIVING A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION, SO YOU WILL BE AWARDED THE MAP & COMPASS ACADEMICS PIN BY YOUR PACK PROVIDED THE BOY HAS ALREADY RECEIVED THE MAP & COMPASS BELT LOOP.

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First Aid – Maximum of 20 Total Points + up to 5 points for Scout Spirit!!!!! For each task half of the “Patrol” members will play the role of the “victim” and then they will alternate for the remaining tasks. a. Demonstrate the Heimlich Maneuver and tell when it is used – 5 points b. Show how to treat for shock – 5 points c. Show what to do for these “hurry cases” i. Serious bleeding – 5 points ii. Stopped breathing – 5 points Each “Patrol” member will be awarded 5 points for each successfully completed item. The “Patrol” score for the station will be calculated by adding all of the points awarded to each “Patrol” member and dividing it by total number of members in the “Patrol”.

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Knot Tying – Maximum of 20 Total Points + up to 5 points for Scout Spirit!!!!! Make the required knot and describe its use: a. Square knot b. Two Half Hitch c. Bowline d. Sheet Bend Each boy in the “Patrol” will be assigned a number; a hat containing slips of paper will be placed into a hat. Then beginning with the “Patrol” member number 1; a knot will be drawn from the hat and that member will need to tie it. If they are unsuccessful it will pass to the next sequential member of the “Patrol”. This will continue until the th 4 member or until the knot is successfully tied. The next knot drawn from the hat will start with “Patrol” member number 2 and so on. The “Patrol” score for this station will be calculated by adding up the score for each knot (see the table below), plus adding 1 point for successfully describing its use. st

1 Attempt Success = 4 Points nd 2 Attempt Success = 3 Points rd 3 Attempt Success = 2 Points th 4 Attempt Success = 1 Point

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Roving “Claim Jumpers” – Read below for how this works and is scored. Each patrol will be issued 5 Gold Certificates at Station 1. During the course of running the event each Patrol will be attacked by a band of “Claim Jumpers”. The band will attempt to steal the patrol’s Gold Certificates by asking questions about Scouting. The patrol will be asked 5 questions from a list of 20. For each incorrect answer the patrol will lose 1 Gold Certificate. Each patrol can only be attacked once, following their encounter the patrol will be given a pennant to hang from their patrol flag to indicate they have already been attacked. The points awarded for this event will be the number of certificates that the patrol is able to hold on to.

Awards: The best possible Skills Challenge score is 155 points for the Derby Skills Challenge and 30 points for Scout Spirit and 5 points for returning all gold certificates for a total possible score of 190. Awards: Ready to Lead! – 161 points and above Ready for the Outdoors! – 131 to 160 points Ready for Adventure! – 101 to 130 points

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