Trailblazer Awards

Sewing

January 12th, 2009  |  by rangerv  |  published in Trailblazer Awards

Seek the help of a seamstress or home economics teacher when working on the requirements for this award.1. On a piece of plain coloured fabric, make samples of thefollowing hand stitches:(a) Running stitch (b) Hemming stitch(c) Basting stitch (d) Cross stitch.2. Embroider a design on one of the following:(a) A pair of pillow cases (b) [...]

Senior Citizens

January 12th, 2009  |  by rangerv  |  published in Trailblazer Awards

1. With your commander’s help, adopt a senior citizen in your church as a grandmother or grandfather. Or you may adopt both a grandmother and a grandfather.2. Learn about their birthdays, anniversaries, etc., and present them with some special remembrance on these occasions.3. Invite them to attend a special outpost activity, and recognize each adopted [...]

Scuba Diving

January 12th, 2009  |  by rangerv  |  published in Trailblazer Awards

Earn your basic Scuba Diving Certificate from one of thefollowing:1. Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI),2. Federation of Australian Underwater Instructors (FAUI),3. CMAS The World Under Water Federation),4. Australian Professional Dive Centres.

Sailing

January 12th, 2009  |  by rangerv  |  published in Trailblazer Awards

Before being eligible for testing for the Sailing Award, the Rangermust have sailed as Helmsman on a sailing vessel for at least 10 hours total .This may be done over a number of shorter periods and must be attested by a Commander who should personally observe at least one ofthese periods. Upon being satisfied that [...]

Safety

January 12th, 2009  |  by rangerv  |  published in Trailblazer Awards

1. Demonstrate how you would make yourself visible on a night time hike. What precautions would you take on such a hike?2. Make a safety inspection of your-home. List the conditions which may prove dangerous. Talk to your parents about these hazards. Explain what measures were taken to remedy these hazards.3. Plan with your family [...]

Ropecraft (Pioneer Basic + Trailblazer/ranger)

January 12th, 2009  |  by rangerv  |  published in Trailblazer Awards

Pioneer Basic Version1. Explain the history of rope2. Explain 4 kinds of ropes their value and purpose.3. Explain how to care for ropes.4. Learn the clove hitch, reef knot, sheet bend and figure 8 knot.5. Demonstrate your skills in these (a) Short splice (b) Eye splice6. Give three Scripture references in full where ropes or [...]

Rifle Marksmanship (Recommended for Trailblazers/rangers)

January 12th, 2009  |  by rangerv  |  published in Trailblazer Awards

1. Demonstrate your skill at rifle marksmanship and compete in a sharpshooters competition.2. Explain and observe the safety rules for using a rifle on a shooting range or a field.3. Explain and observe the laws of your State concerning use of firearms.4. Give three Scripture references in full to the use of sharpshooting weapons.

Reptile Study

January 12th, 2009  |  by rangerv  |  published in Trailblazer Awards

1. Describe in detail six poisonous snakes and the one poisonous lizard found in Australia. Demonstrate first aid treatment for snakebite.2. Describe the main difference between each of the following:a. Alligators and crocodiles b. Toads and frogs c. Salamanders and lizards d. Snakes and lizards3. List the approximate number of species of reptiles and amphibians [...]

Reading

January 12th, 2009  |  by rangerv  |  published in Trailblazer Awards

1. Read 20 books while doing this award, other than schoolrelated texts:5 books should be Rangers camp craft related,3 biographical,3 fictional, 3 in the area of art-science, 3 religious,3 electives.Write a brief book review of each book. Keep a log of your reading time.2. Visit our local library and learn how to use the catalogue [...]

Puppeteer

January 12th, 2009  |  by rangerv  |  published in Trailblazer Awards

1.Make your own puppet with moveable mouth.2.Write a paragraph on the manipulation of each of thesepuppets:a. Shadow puppets b. Hand and rod puppets c. Marionettepuppetsd. Human arm puppets e. Life-size puppets (e.g., Big Bird puppet on Sesame Street)3. Learn the correct manipulation of a hand puppet, and demonstrate by performing a song with a puppet. [...]