I have been doing some work for our unit on the new BSA rank requirements. The Tenderfoot rank still says to spend the night in a tent you helped pitch BUT, the others are changed.
Second Class
1a. Since joining, participate in five separate troop/patrol activities, three of which
include overnight camping. These five activities do not include troop or patrol
meetings. On at least two of the three campouts, spend the night in a tent that
you pitch or other structure that you help erect (such as a lean-to, snow cave,
or tepee). I would add Hammock W/Tarp or stand.
First Class
1a. Since joining, participate in 10 separate troop/patrol activities, six of which
include overnight camping. These 10 activities do not include troop or patrol
meetings. On at least five of the six campouts, spend the night in a tent that
you pitch or other structure that you help erect (such as a lean-to, snow cave,
or tepee) Again, I would add Hammock W/Tarp or Stand.
If a scout erects a TurtleDog or other stand and added a tarp, I would count it. We had our first real cold weather camp of the year last weekend. I was the only one in a hammock this time but I think that is going to change with the interest from the boys and some encouragement. We have many that like the hammock in the warmer weather.
I didn't have frost on my tarp but the tents had a thick layer of snow (frost) on the inside of their walls. Tarps and hammocks can be a better lesson for the boys on how weather effects camping, planning, and avoiding wet gear.
Any other leaders going to take advantage of the new language?
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