Bushcraft Stage 1
Core
Essential outdoor skills including fire safety, navigation, emergency procedures, and camp setup fundamentals.
Fire Safety
Emergency Procedures
Navigation Games
Knot Tying
Camp Setup
Plan
Learning and preparation activities to build knowledge and understanding.
BC1.01
I know why it is important to stick to trails when outdoors.
The youth member should understand why staying on designated trails is important for environmental protection and safety. This includes minimising environmental impact and reducing the likelihood of getting lost.
Do
Hands-on activities and practical experiences to develop skills.
BC1.06
I can strike a match.
The youth member should demonstrate striking a match after a discussion and demonstration from a more experienced Scout or adult Leader in preparation for lighting a fire.
Review
Reflection and discussion activities to consolidate learning.
BC1.15
I can talk about what I enjoyed, learned or improved upon by playing a navigational game.
The youth member should review the game they played including things such as:
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- What went well?
- What was fun?
- What was not fun?
- What did I learn?
Learning and preparation activities to build knowledge and understanding.
BC1.01 I know why it is important to stick to trails when outdoors.
The youth member should understand why staying on designated trails is important for environmental protection and safety. This includes minimising environmental impact and reducing the likelihood of getting lost.
BC1.02 I know about the "Buddy" system.
The youth member should understand that the Buddy system involves pairing members to ensure nobody wanders off alone and that one of the pair is always in sight of the rest of the group.