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Announcements for the Ranger Class

Attention Rangers!

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As you know, or should know (assuming you are checking the calendar in the website), our day trip to McKittrick Canyon is coming up. Here is a list of things I prefer you to bring.

  • at least 1 gallon of water to hydrate (you can bring gatorade as well if you prefer)
  • hiking shoes is recommended – if not any shoes that provides traction. NO converse or crocks!!!
  • Sun screen if you want
  • wear layers of clothing with a sweater
thank you
mr. paolo

Rangers Classwork

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Rangers I won’t be there this Sunday October 9, 2011. You are to finish your Baptismal Vows and the following:

How will I keep the Sabbath so it will be a meaningful experience in my relationship with God and impact positively my physical health? Read the following texts: Exodus 31:17, Ezekiel 20:20, Isaiah 58:13, Matthew 12:11 and Matthew 12. (Found on page 3 of health and wellness handout).

Camping Skills IV

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Our Camping Skills weekend is just a little bit over 2 weeks. There are some things that needs to be done before we leave. The following must be done before we leave. When I say “done”, it must be turned in before we leave or there will be some penalties.

  1. Write a 200-word report on the preservation of the wilderness, discussing etiquette, and conservation. Some topics to cover, but should not be limited to; how to behave in the campsite, how to treat others campers in the campsites and campsites in the vicinity, showing respect and cleanliness to the campsite and people within the campsite and campsites in the vicinity.
  2. You are to take part in planning the menu for a camping trip and estimate the cost. It is YOUR responsibility to ask who is our food coordinator.
  3. Along with the food coordinator, you are to prepare a dinner with soup, vegetables, entree, and a drink. (All of which must be cooked)
  4. Purify water by three different methods.
    1. Boiling
    2. Iodine
    3. Chlorine
    4. Filtering
Start your research on some these to be prepared for our camping skills weekend. If you need help on understanding of what is asked of you, feel free to call me, e-mail me @ trinocularmix@gmail.com, or simply message me here on the website.
Thank you! Have a safe week and I’ll see you on our next meeting.
Mr. Paolo

Send Water

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For those of you who were working with knots today (Rangers, Voyagers, & Guides) we need to learn some knots  for the Camporee event Send Water. One of the knots we need to learn is lashing three sticks in order to make a teepee. I recommend watching this video

Lashing Bamboo for Tripod

The first knot is a clove hitch and it was difficult for me, but watch this video if you have a hard time getting the clove hitch.

Clove Hitch Knot

Practice makes perfect. Do not be discouraged if you do not get it right away. Remember if it’s difficult it’s worth learning.

These are not the only knots we will have to learn. But it is very important to learn the club hitch. In order to use a lashing knot you must start with a club hitch. I will be posting more videos as we get closer and closer to camporee.

I know some of you are on spring break. So you will have a lot of extra time on your hands to learn knots. :D