Fulfills Step 1 of GSUSA Cabin Camper badge requirements.
Items Needed:
- Computer or tablet with internet access
- Projector or large screen for group viewing
- Website or page for the chosen camping area
- (Optional) Leave No Trace handout (one per scout)
- (Optional) Paper and pencil for scouts who want to take notes or draw what they learn
Instructions (Total Time: 30 minutes):
- Look Up the Camping Area (10–12 minutes)
- Scouts take turns helping with online research
- The troop explores the camping site’s website together on the big screen
- Search for answers to questions like:
- Is there running water or bathrooms?
- Can we cook inside or outside?
- What are the sleeping arrangements?
- What are the rules or costs?
- Share What You Found (10–12 minutes)
- Scouts talk about new things they learned from the website
- (Optional) Draw something they saw or describe something they’re excited about
- Learn About Leave No Trace (5–6 minutes)
- Scouts read or talk through the Leave No Trace basics
- They learn how to care for nature and be respectful guests at the campsite
The Badge Archive 