Leave No Trace
SCOUT OUTINGS
Aviation
Space
Automobiles
Ships & Naval
Trains
Canoeing
Kayaking
Rafting
Sailing
Windsurfing
State
National
County
Regional
Indoor
Rock
Historic
Local
Rim of the Bay
Skyline
Bay Area Ridge
Tahoe Rim
Pacific Crest
Scuba
Stand Up Paddling
Surfing
Swimming
LEAVE NO TRACE
The principles of Leave No Trace:
http://www.scouting.org/Home/OutdoorProgram/LeaveNoTrace.aspx
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Plan Ahead and Prepare |
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Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces |
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Dispose of Waste Properly |
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Leave What You Find |
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Minimize Campfire Impacts |
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Respect Wildlife |
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Be Considerate of Other Visitors |
Scout
and Venturer Requirements
- Recite and explain the principles of Leave No Trace.
- On three separate camping/backpacking trips demonstrate and practice the principles of Leave No Trace.
- Earn the Camping and Environmental Science merit badges, or do No. 3 under the Scouter requirements.
- Participate in a Leave No Trace related service project.
- Give a 10-minute presentation on a Leave No Trace topic approved by your Scoutmaster.
- Draw a poster or build a model to demonstrate the differences in how we camp or travel in high-use and pristine areas.
Scouter and Venturing Leader Requirements
- Recite and explain the principles of Leave No Trace.
- On three separate camping/backpacking trips demonstrate and practice the principles of Leave No Trace.
- Share with another Scouter or Venturing leader your understanding and knowledge of the Camping and Environmental Science merit badge pamphlets.
- Actively assist (training, advice, and general supervision) a Scout in planning, organizing, and leading a service project related to Leave No Trace.
- Assist a minimum of three Scouts in earning the Leave No Trace Awareness Award.
- Plan and conduct a Leave No Trace awareness for Scouts, Venturers, Scouters, or an interested group outside Scouting.