Scouting Activity Ideas

[Paul]

How to wash in the field.

Self hygiene.
Vital in a survival zone and the ability to have a good wash using only a billy can's worth of hot water is a useful skill. Improvised tooth brushes!

Boots and foot care.
How to keep boots waterproof, laces, how boot polish and saddle soap works.
The importance of chosing the correct socks and why they should be carrying loads of socks.
What foot powder, trimming nails, dealing with blisters, appropiate use of gaiters or puttee's.

Survival sewing. Sounds stupid but some grown ups can't sew on a button or even how to use duct tape to temporarily repair a split seam. Don't forget how to thread a needle in no light!