Scouting, Volume 57, Number 2, February 1969 Page: 4
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TREASURE
Here's a fun activity involving the use of map
and compass that will test the orienteering ability
of any patrol.
Plan to make it the main event of a weekend hike
or camp-out. It is suggested that it be located in an
area adjacent to where your troop has set up camp.
It will take the greater part of a morning or after-
noon to run.
HERE'S HOW IT WORKS
Are a: Select a place with interesting features but
without dangerous hazards (cliffs, busy highways,
etc.). Be sure to get permission from landowners to
cross their land.
Equipment: For each patrol—a Pathfinder com-
pass and a topographic map of the area to be cov-
ered.
Markers: A method for marking each station point
(streamer, sign), with code number on each.
Treasure: Candy bars, peanuts, etc., for the winning
patrol.
SETTING UP THE COURSE
Troop leaders will lay out on a master topo-
graphic map a route about 2 to 3 miles in length.
At certain intervals they will place markers with
code number on each.
Mark the route clearly on the master map and
post it at the starting point.
Issue each patrol a topographic map and compass
and instruct the patrol to copy the route on its own
map from the master map.
Instruct all patrols to follow the route they have
copied from the master map. Tell them that a series
of markers have been placed along the route. Select
prominent landmarks for placing the markers. The
object is to circle the location of the markers on
their map and write code numbers in the circle to
show they were there.
Start patrols at 5-minute intervals. This is not a
speed contest, but a time limit should be set for the
completion of the course.
The winner is the patrol that finds and indicates
correctly the most stations on its map. The reward
is the treasure.
B-4 APRIL
HUNT
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