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PATHFINDER AWARD

Citizenship - Pathfinder Award

    • Identify the following flags: the United Nations, World Scout, Canadian Provinces and Territories.
    • With other members of your patrol meet with a member of Local Government or the Legal System. Discuss with this person their responsibilities and the workings of their system.
    • Explain the following to show that you understand how the Government of Canada works: the roles of the Queen, Governor General, and Lieutenant Governors; the general functions or powers of federal, provincial and local governments; the role of civil servants and the role of political parties.
    • Meet with a member of a local service club and discuss their role in the community.
    • Know how to do the following in your community:
      • report damage or need for repairs to roads and bridges
      • report damage to electrical power, sewer mains, water supply systems
      • report a spill of hazardous material
      • obtain a building permit for a house or garage
      • report suspected water contamination to the Local Health Authority.
    • With members of your patrol; visit a historic site and explain its importance in Canada's history,

OR

    • Visit an industrial plant, business or educational centre and during your visit, find out about the types of jobs or careers that are available,

OR

    • Report on the history, growth and present role of one of the following: Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canadian Armed Forces, Supreme Court of Canada.
    • Actively participate in five community projects of which at least two are different from the choices made at the Voyageur level.
    • Communicate and explore local Scouting activities with a Scout from another area or culture. e.g. face to face, letter, fax, ham radio, e-mail...

Leadership- Pathfinder Award

    • Research a local or world leader. Lead a ten minute discussion about this leader, including the leadership role they played, to your patrol or troop.
    • Plan and participate in leading an all day outdoor activity for your patrol. Evaluate the event with your Patrol at the end of the activity.
    • Using a Patrol in Council, plan and conduct a troop camping trip of at least forty-eight hours. A detailed plan will be developed showing the steps necessary to have a successful venture. Evaluate the event with your Patrol at the end of the activity.
    • Teach a basic level skill to a Scout working at the Pioneer or Voyager level skills. At the end of your activity the Scout must successfully demonstrate good knowledge of the subject.
    • Provide a leadership role to another group (Cubs, church, sports etc). Discuss your experience with your Patrol leader and/or Scouter.

Personal Development- Pathfinder Award

Spiritual

    • Understand the role of your religion, spiritual belief and/or church in your life. Discuss your beliefs with the faith leader of your choice. (Religion-in-Life at appropriate level.)
    • Prepare and perform a leading role in a "Scouts Own".

Social

    • Explore the area of social interaction with others. Subjects such as dating, behaviour in public, sexually transmitted diseases, and abusive behaviours could be included.
    • Know and demonstrate good personal grooming habits.
    • Explore at least 2 issues of public health, ie. contagious disease, blood supply, Medicare, AIDS etc.
    • Explore at least 2 issues of public safety and security, (ie. Neighbourhood Watch, Block Parents, swarming, the homeless, public facility safety, safety inspectors, etc.)
    • Research and report on effects of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

Intellectual

    • Review your goals made for the Voyageur level and:
      • evaluate your progress towards goals set in the Voyageur level
      • set new goals based on your progress in the Voyageur level.

Personal Development- Pathfinder Award

Physical

    • Demonstrate knowledge of emergency treatment and First Aid by qualifying at the St. John's "Emergency First Aid" level or the Red Cross "Emergency level",

OR

    • By demonstration, discussion or participation show good knowledge of the following:
      • how to treat Shock and Choking.
      • demonstrate not less than 5 bandaging techniques using triangular bandages. At least one method of stabilizing fractures must be demonstrated.
      • the meaning of First Aid and the management of a case.
      • the types of wounds and dangers of infections.
      • the general rules for treating wounds that are bleeding; fractures; and poisons.
      • how to control bleeding.
      • how to make a stretcher and splints from items found at the site of an accident.
      • how to treat an arm for a cut, burn and scald.
      • C.P.R.

NOTE: Training must be delivered by a qualified instructor.

Outdoor Skills- Pathfinder Award

With members of your patrol and/or Troop, participate in the following outdoor activities and demonstrate advanced skills and abilities. Be able to use equipment with little or no supervision.

  • Camp outdoors for a minimum of six (6) nights, not including those done for the Voyageur Award. Must include at least two 2 night, or one 3 night camps, and one lightweight or mobile camp.
  • Participate in three (3) additional hikes/ trips of at least 6 hours duration each.
    • a) One must include an overnight stay of at least two nights. (these nights may be included in the camps detailed above).
    • b) Another must be in Winter conditions.


NB. For the purpose of this requirement alternate methods may be chosen, i.e. bikes, xcountry skiing, horseback, canoeing, etc. Motorized transportation is not acceptable.

  • Demonstrate the proper care, use and maintenance of equipment including stoves, tents, axes, saws, cooking equipment etc.
  • Plan a menu for two or more scouts for a weekend camp,
    • a) the plan shall have minimum of five (5) meals.
    • b) the plan must include a food and supplies list which includes quantity.
  • Plan a balanced menu for a patrol of Scouts for a weekend camp. The plan shall have minimum of five (5) meals and must include a food and supplies list which includes quantities required.
  • Sleep in a temporary overnight shelter for one or two people that you built.
  • Demonstrate two types of rope lashings and describe their uses.
  • Demonstrate to Pioneer or Voyageur level Scouts the proper care, maintenance and packing of personal camping gear suitable for a 2 day camp (include sleeping bag, pack, clothes, boots, etc.).
  • Identify four (4) wild birds and (4) mammals, indigenous to the area where you live or camp. Keep a list of the sightings you encounter on at least two camps or hikes.
  • Identify four types of trees and shrubs. Be able to recognize them in their natural setting.
  • Identify four types of wild flowers in the area you camp or hike in.
  • Demonstrate proper disposal of cooking residues, grey water and body waste.
  • Plan and lead an Environmental project for your Patrol / Troop.

Demonstrate throughout the Pathfinder Award that you have put into practice your personal Environmental Code. (Voyageur requirement)