The Badge Archive

Fulfills Step 5 of GSUSA Cabin Camper badge requirements.

Items Needed:

• Printed map of the planned campground or hiking area
• Paper and pencil for each scout
• (Optional) Packing Basics by GSUSA (one per scout)
• (Optional) Types of Hikes page on The Badge Archive

Instructions (Total Time: 10 minutes):

1. Choose a Trail Route (5–6 minutes)
   • Scouts look at the campground map and find a trail they’d like to hike
   • As a troop, decide how far the hike will go and where it will start and end
   • Talk briefly about what the trail looks like (flat, hilly, shaded, etc.)
2. Plan What to Bring (3–4 minutes)
   • Scouts list what gear they’ll need for the hike (water, sun protection, sturdy shoes, etc.)
   • Use the Packing Basics handout to help guide choices

Optional Extension (Add 5–10 minutes):

• Visit the Types of Hikes page on The Badge Archive
• Scouts choose what kind of hike they want it to be (e.g., scavenger hunt hike, quiet nature hike, photo hike)
• Add any special items they’ll need based on the type of hike they choose