An Online Scout Encyclopedia
Insect Bites and Stings Insect bites are, mostly, not severe Sometimes they cause a severe allergic reaction, anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis is life-threatening if not treated on time Sting of bees, wasps, hornets / bite of fire ants, painful Bites of insects, like mosquitoes, cause itching The bite of a black widow spider can be fatal, if…
BURNS AND SCALDS Burns are caused by dry heat, corrosive substances and friction. Scalds are caused by wet heat – hot liquids and vapours. Burns can also be produced by extreme cold, and by radiation, including the sun’s rays. Burns may be related to, or a result of, a more life-threatening situation. Fires may be…
BP’s six (6) exercises I EXERCISE For the Head: Rub the head and face, firmly over several times with the palms and fingers of both hands. Thumb the muscles of the neck and throat. II EXERCISE For the Chest: From upright position bend to the front, arms stretched downwards, with back of the hands together…
Wood Craft Signs The trail should be one which an observant scout can follow easily, but which an ordinary person would not even see! Make the signs on the right hand side of any track you may be following. The signs should be close to the ground or at least no higher than the knee.…
Boxing the compass is the action of naming all thirty-two principal points of the compass in clockwise order. Navigational compass No Compass point Abbreviation True Heading 1. North N 0.00° 2. North by east NbE 11.25° 3. North-northeast NNE 22.50° 4. Northeast by north NEbN 33.75° 5. Northeast NE 45.00° 6. Northeast by east NEbE…
Surya Namaskara also known in English as Sun Salutation (lit. “salute to the sun”) is a common sequence of asanas. Its origins lie in India where its large Hindu population worships Surya, the Hindu solar deity. This sequence of movements and asanas can be practised on varying levels of awareness, ranging from that of physical…
1. Campcraft : Demonstrate- (i) Whipping-other method than by the one done in the Pratham Sopan. (ii) Draw hitch, Fireman’s chair knot, Manharness knot and splicings -eye,back,short. (iii) Pitching,striking and packing a tent or improvise shelter enough for two persons to sleep in. (iv) Make a Trestle and a rope ladder with the help of…
Free Being Me is an Innovative Educational Programme for young Boys and Girls of 5 to 18 years age created by WAGGGS in partnership with Dove Self Esteem Programme Project. This programme is based on the latest research into how to increase young people,s body confidence & self esteem through fun and non formal activities.It…
A Scout shall wear uniform as follows: (i) Shirt : A steel Grey shirt with two patch pockets with shoulder straps with Half or rolled up sleeves, sleeves may be turned down in cold weather. (ii) Shorts or Trousers : Navy blue shorts or trousers shall be worn. But at the time of Rashtrapati Scout…
1. Who is the founder of Scouting / Guiding? Lord Baden Powell of Gilwell. 2. Where was Baden-Powell born? When? In Gilwell, on Feb 22, 1857. 3. What the full name B.P? Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell. 4. Who was B.P’s mother? Daughter of the British Admiral W. T. Sonyth. 5. Who was Joseph Brewer Smith?…
