Sunday, October 14, 2007

Camping, Leave No Trace and Tent Races

The Bear den wanted to share that they were learning about camping safety and Leave No Trace. We learned that when camping/hiking:

1- Always wear closed toe shoes (sneakers are ok, hiking boots are best).

2- Make sure to plan ahead. Make a list so that you know you have everything you need.

3- Stay on the trail when hiking. If you get left behind or lost, sit still and wait.

4- You should always carry a whistle, you can blow it to let others know you need help.

5- Follow the buddy system.

6- Make sure you LEAVE NO TRACE. Everything you bring in must go back out. This includes your trash. Don't take anything you didn't bring.

7- If you bring a pet, you need to scoop their poop and keep them on a leash.

8- Respect others. You're not the only one that uses the parks.

9- HAVE FUN!


For fun, we had tent races and have pictures to show. It encouraged team work and taught us how to set up a small tent.



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