Pathfinder
The Pathfinder Program is Camp Old Indian’s basic skills program. It is for new Scouts who want to work on Scout Rank through First Class requirements.
The program is designed for Scouts who are new to the troop atmosphere, whether they have just crossed over from Cub Scouts, or just joined the troop. This program will teach Scouts the basics of the patrol method while at the same time helping the to understand basic Scouting Skills. From day 1 the participants are divided up into their own patrol where they work together to learn skills, accomplish goals, and win competitions. Each group is lead by one staff member, who will instruct them on Scouting skills from Scout to First Class rank. These skills are taught to the boys; however, we do not sign off on these skills. A list of requirements covered will be provided to the Scoutmaster at the end of the week for the Scoutmaster. We encourage that the Scoutmaster then go back and test their Scouts to ensure that they fully understand the skills they have been taught.
Skills Covered in Pathfinder Program
The skills listed below should be read as follows: the first letter stands for the rank (“Sc”=Scout
“T”=Tenderfoot “S”=Second Class “F”=First Class) and the numbers/ letters after the rank
signify which requirements. These requirements are described in more detail in The Boy Scout
Handbook on pages 438-443
Citizenship Map/Compass
T6-flag display and handling
Sla,b-compass, map, symbols
S4-service project
Fl-direction day and night
F2-orienteering course
Knots and Lashings
Sc6-square Knot
T4a- whipping, fuisng
T4b- two half hitches, taut line hitch
F7a-use of lashings
F7b hitches and lashing
F7c camp gadget
Fire Building
S2d-tinder, kindling, fuel for fire
S2c-knife, ax, saw
Nature
S5-ten wild animals
F6-ten plants
Tll-poisonous plants
Outdoors
T5-safe hiking, if you’re lost
T9- buddy system
Scout Skills
Sc5-Scout sign, salute, handshake
T7 -Scout Oath and Law
T8-patrols
First Aid
T12a-Heimlich maneuver
T12b-first aid skills
S6a-hurry cases
S6b-personal first aid kit
S6c-first aid skills
F8a-rescue use of bowline
F8b-bandages
F8c-carries
F8d-heart attack, CPR
Swimming
S7a-safe swim
S7c-watter rescue
F9a-safety afloat