The Scout must complete the following:
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Hold the Camper Badge.
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Have worked for at least five days at a permanent District, County, Area or
National Scout campsite, helping the Wardens or Managers to their
satisfaction.
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Explain, and where possible demonstrate, the daily maintenance required for
campsite equipment.
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Explain, and where possible demonstrate, four of the following:
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The importance of having clean toilets, both from a health point of view and
to maintain the image of the site.
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The procedure for unblocking a blocked drain.
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The procedure to prevent burst pipes during the winter and the steps to take
when pipes do burst.
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The need for good drainage and keeping ditches clear.
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Refuse disposal and how this can be set up to separate out the recyclable
materials.
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The need to respect wildlife alongside the needs and requirements of campers,
for example, leaving a strip of long grass around field edges to encourage
insect life, establishment of copses and the planting of new trees.
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The increased use of computers in campsite management.
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Become familiar with an activity run on site and explain the use and
maintenance of equipment used for that activity.
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Demonstrate the ability to use three of the following:
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Hand axe
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Bush or bow saw
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Maul
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Two-man cross-cut saw
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Pruning tool
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Sickle
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Hand tools, such as a hammer and chisel, wood saw and hacksaw.
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Discuss with the assessor developments and improvements they would like to
see on any permanent campsite with which they are familiar.
