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Hiking Safety
- Opening Ceremony
- Play Kim's Game with the 10 Essentials
- Discuss the Otter 10 Essentials
- Optional activity: Assemble some simple essentials kits for the kids to take hiking
- Discuss hiking safety
- Staying with the group: don't get ahead of leader or behind the sweep.
- Make sure you can see two leaders.
- Short day hike
- Stop in the middle for a story and snack
- Closing Ceremony
Related Activites:
Items Needed:
- 10 Essentials Items for Kim's Game
- Neckerchief for Kim's Game
- Otter 10 Essentials Handouts
- Optional Items for Otter Hiking Kits
- Book or Friends of the Forest for Story Time
Badge Requirements Covered:
Safety Badge
- Camp and Hiking Safety
Red Helping Paw
- Kim's Game
Blue Activity Paw
- Day Hike