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Spring Basic Backpacking
Feb 28-29, 2020
Winter Basic Backpacking
TBD, 2020
Desert Basic Backpacking
TBD 2020
Basic Backpacking
Learn the skills you need to take your scouts into the wild with confidence.
The course is organized around three components:
1. Classroom session focused on deep content (Friday evening / Saturday)
2. "In the field" map & compass day hike
3. Overnight backpacking trek with fellow classmates & a HAT Instructor
Syllabus
Adult Leadership
Bear Management
Clothing
Low Impact Camping
Mountain Medicine
Places To Go
Scout's Own
Stoves
Tents
Camps & Parks Guide
Backpacks
Boots
Food Planning
Map & Compass
Physical Conditioning
Putting It All Together
Sleeping Bags
Ten Essentials
Wilderness Survival
HAT Awards
John's Meadow, San Gorgonio Wilderness
Penguin Club
Sponsoring Council
Inland Empire
Award Dimensions
3'' Diameter
Summary
Patch is earned by camping overnight in one of the local Council Camps: Emerson or Helendade. The campout must be in snow and the unit may use tents or erect temporary shelters. NO CABINS.
Map Link (where applicable)
External Reference (where applicable)
Detailed Requirements
PENGUIN CLUB
The patch is available through your local Council Headquarters for any Webelos, Scout, or Scouter who meets the following
Requirements:
Comply with the General Requirements and file a Local Tour Permit two weeks prior to the overnight campout.
Patch is earned by camping overnight in one of the local Council Camps: Emerson or Helendade.
The campout must be in snow and the unit may use tents or erect temporary shelters. NO CABINS.
As a Scout, this patch may be worn on the right pocket of uniform shirt as a temporary patch.
At least one adult should be qualified in Basic First-Aid and carry a first-aid kit.
Itisrecommendedthatatleastoneadulthavetraininginwinter camping prior to the campout.
Notify Camp Ranger as you are entering and leaving camp.
Carry out all of your trash as directed by Camp Staff. Webelos may earn this award at Council Klondikes only.
The boys must also do the preparations NOT the parents. Due to National Policies this award is not available to boys registered as Tigers, Wolves, or Bears.