ADVANCED MERIT: CAMP SAFETY
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1. Complete the following advanced merits:
a. Tool Craft.
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b. Safety.
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c. Fire Craft.
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2. Make a list of the safety precautions that should be considered when selecting
a campsite.
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3. Demonstrate the proper method of washing dishes to avoid illness while camping.
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4. Demonstrate the proper method of disposing of garbage and dishwater.
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5. Explain the importance of properly storing food while camping.
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6. Explain the importance of wearing the proper clothing while camping.
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7. Demonstrate how to dress for camping during hunting season.
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8. During a Royal Rangers outing, properly construct a latrine.
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9. Explain the proper procedure for disposing of human waste.
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10. Explain how food spoils and what can be done to prevent it.
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11. Demonstrate how to properly store fresh vegetables and fruits while camping.
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12. Explain what botulism is and and how to avoid food poisoning from spoiled food.
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13. Make a list of five foods that can become poisonous when spoiled.
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14. Describe what special precautions on should take when preparing and storing
the following foods:
a. Pork.
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b. Potato Salad.
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c. Tuna Fish.
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d. Milk.
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e. Poultry.
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15. Explain how to remain safe while camping during the following weather conditions:
a. Lightning.
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b. Tornado.
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c. Hail.
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d. Heavy Rain.
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