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Description

Assist in pitching, striking, and packing a Patrol tent (Leaders Information)

Resources

One tent per group (number of groups dependant on ability and number of Guides/Leaders
Copy of How to Pitch and How to Strike a Tent
Laminator

Instructions

Aim of Badge
To introduce the skills of camping

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Instructions
• Before you begin to pitch a tent discuss the following:
-Demonstrate how to use a mallet and bang in a tent peg
-Explain angle of pegs
-Discuss where to pitch a tent - make sure there is room all around a tent for guy ropes

• Show Guides how to pitch a tent as a team - talk them through the process and do it with one or two other Leaders.

• Put Guides in groups of six maximum with one adult or Senior Branch member to help each group (if numbers allow).

• Give each group a laminated copy of How to Pitch and Strike a Tent

Tags

• Campers Way Bronze
• camping
• IGG
• interest badge
• outdoors
• pitch a tent
• strike

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