Programs For Every Girl

Can cope with new places without security of parent

Follows instructions and willing to try new ideas

Able to accept and carry out small simple tasks

Able to work with buddy or members of group

Has used kaper charts &has needed skills appropriate for activity

Shows proper behavior:

knows ground rules

can report injuries

Wants to go

Is not afraid to be in the out of doors without security of parents.

Able and willing to work with buddy or small group -- can function as member of group

Maturity and willingness to learn new skills and try new foods.

Able to follow directions and carry out simple tasks.

Doesn't always have to have own way.

Has stamina -- does not tire quickly

Can control body functions.

Can help in simple planning.

Can follow kaper chart

Can dress for outdoor activities

Has satisfactorily followed directions

Has been on a series of day outings.

Is not afraid to be away from home/parents overnight ( and parents are prepared to let daughter go!)

Wants to go.

Is willing to sleep eat, play with all girls, not just with best friends.

Can cope with unknowns:

strange places (including bathrooms)

woods, and night noises

spiders, bugs, worms

Can cope with latrine

Can manage with little or no privacy.

Doesn't always have to have own way; can give in graciously

Can function as a member of a group.

Has stamina; does not tire quickly.

Strong enough to carry own suitcase, bedroll, bucket of water, pot of food, arm-load of wood, etc..

Can plan a simple trip.

Can read and follow a recipe or a kaper chart.

Can use kitchen implements: hand operated can opener, grater, peeler, paring knife.

Can wash dishes, clean up kitchen/cooking area, and store food properly.

Can collect wood, build a fire.

Can clean a latrine.

Has followed orders/instructions previously -- satisfactorily.

Has been on a series of day trips or cookouts.

Has practiced outdoor skills.

Can be in close proximity with others and away from family for an extended period of time.

Is able to endure some discomfort.

Does not rely on having a snug home -- can cope with lightning/thunder, rain, wind, cold, heat, "bugs", night noises.

Is willing to sleep without adult in close proximity.

Is willing to try new foods.

Can carry troop and personal gear a distance.

Has strength and coordination for planned activities: put up tents, use hammer or mallet, saw wood, withstand bad weather.

Handles sharp tools with care.

Can pack and care for personal gear.

Knows about, and can pack an appropriate sleeping system.

Can fill, light and clean a kerosene lantern.

Has practiced skills learned from several cookouts and cabin camping.

Has demonstrated ability to pack and carry a knapsack/duffel bag; roll, tie a sleeping bag or bedroll

She wants to go.

Can live without most comforts of an established campsite.

Is willing to try new foods.

Can cope with weather changes, animals and "unknowns".

Accepts group responsibility and is flexible.

Can manage with little privacy.

Can carry personal and group gear a longer distance.

Can pack and care for personal equipment showing knowledge of sleeping systems for various weather conditions.

Demonstrates cooking skills and use of various fire/stoves.

Can pitch/strike and care for a tent.

Has practiced skills learned from campouts.

Has worked with a buddy and demonstrates shared responsibility.

Can function as a member of a group.