Geocaching

Below are the requirements I completed for the Geocaching Badge
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“Plan a geohunt for a youth group with 4+ caches/waypoints, teach the players how to use a GPS unit, and play the game.”

DATE

 

Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards you may encounter while geocaching, and how to prevent, mitigate, and respond to them.

DATE

 
 

Discuss first aid for: cuts, scrapes, snakebite, insects, ticks, poisonous plants, heat/cold, and dehydration.

DATE

 
 

Discuss how to properly plan an activity that uses GPS and that includes the buddy system, weather, route, and attire planned out.

DATE

 
 

Discuss why you should never bury a cache/ proper geocaching etiquette, and the principals of Leave No Trace.

DATE 

 
 

Explain: Waypoint, log, cache, accuracy, difficulty and terrain ratings, attributes, trackable, and 5 not on this list.

DATE

 
 

Explain how GPS works. Using the EDGE method, demonstrate use of a GPS unit. Include waypoints, field functions, and coordinate systems.

DATE

 
 

Demonstrate use of map, compass.

DATE

 
 

Compare/contrast GPS and map skills.

DATE

 
 

Explain the UTM system. Demonstrate use of the UTM and plotting waypoints with it.

DATE

 
 

Find three caches near you and share with your counselor. Complete one of them.

DATE

 
 

Create a Travel Bug® and release it into a public geocache. Keep a log of its movements for 30 days.

DATE – DATE

 
 

Set up and hide a public geocache. Follow its logs for 30 days and have a maintenance plan for 6 months. 

DATE – DATE

 
     
     

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS COMPLETED

In addition to the above, I also researched all the following areas and then completed a verbal presentation/interview to demonstrate my knowledge and understanding for each of them: