Scouts love the outdoors and map reading and orienteering have long been a part of the Scouting program. Recently the introduction of Geocaching has brought more like-minded cachers into our sport. This series is dedicated to all scouters past, present, and future.
Finding the caches in this series will require you to get out and enjoy the outdoors. The caches will be Hike and Grabs (H&G). Difficulty ratings vary based on accessibility, bushwhacking, and just plain old geo-sneakiness in hiding. Some of the caches contain codes which are necessary to solve additional caches in the series. Please do not remove the codes from the caches.
Good Luck and have fun.
Special Badges and Certifications are another area of the Boy Scout Unlike ranks and merit badges, there is a great degree of choice in the special badges and certifications program. Boy Scouts may work on special badges and certifications from the time they join a Scout troop until they turn 18 years old. Some certifications are required before participating in other scouting activities.
FIREM’N CHIT. This certification grants a Scout the right to carry matches and build campfires. To earn this certification, the Scout must show his Scout leader, or someone designated by his leader, that he understands his responsibility to do the following: 1) Read and understand fire use and safety rules from the Boy Scout Handbook. 2) Secure necessary permits (regulations vary by locality). 3) Clear all flammable vegetation at least 5 feet in all directions from fire (total 10 feet). 4) Attend to fire at all times. 5) Keep fire-fighting tools (water and/or shovel) readily available. 6) Leave fire when it is cold out. 7) Subscribe to the Outdoor Code and Leave-No-Trace. The Scout's 'Firem'n Rights' can be taken from him if he fails in his responsibility.….
Standard Disclaimer
Dense tree cover may affect your final GPS readings so of course you may have to use your geocaching intuition to find the actual cache. Please rehide the cache securely and conceal it well so it cannot be seen. Have fun! Be Safe!