Part 2 — Answer key

Compare your answers after you have finished Part 1.

1. At an organized summer camp, what does “color war” usually refer to?
   A multi-day team competition
2. A headlamp is often safer than a flashlight at camp because it keeps your hands free.
   True
3. At a camp waterfront, the buddy system means you are responsible for knowing where your buddy is at all times in the swim area.
   True
4. If you get separated from your group in the woods, which item is often the quickest way to get attention without shouting yourself hoarse?
   A whistle
5. How do you know a campfire is truly out before you leave it unattended?
   The ashes are cold to the touch
6. In hot weather, thirst can lag behind your body’s actual need for fluids.
   True
7. A cabin has a wave of sniffles going around. Which habit most directly cuts down the spread of germs?
   Frequent handwashing
8. Rock, gravel, dry grass, and snow are generally considered “durable surfaces” for camping and travel.
   True
9. A sudden rainstorm soaks your campsite, but you need to light a stove with a backup campfire for warmth. What is usually the best “find-it-not-carry-it” tinder in wet woods?
   Dry inner bark from a dead standing tree
10. During a lightning storm, standing under a single isolated tall tree is a safer choice than being in the open.
    False
11. You are about to launch a canoe when you notice a camper’s PFD is buckled but loose. What should you fix first?
    Tighten and adjust so it cannot ride up over the chin
12. You are doing a last sweep of your campsite before heading home. Which “invisible” item is one of the most common pieces of litter people miss?
    Microtrash like twist ties and corners of wrappers
13. At a cabin-based summer camp, a counselor realizes one camper did not arrive back from the archery range with the group. What is the best first move?
    Do an immediate headcount and notify camp leadership per the camp plan
14. For a minor burn from a hot pan, cooling the burn under cool running water for several minutes is a recommended first-aid step.
    True
15. You are choosing a tent spot near a popular lake. Which choice best fits Leave No Trace guidelines?
    On a durable surface well away from the shoreline
16. You see the word “trainingslager” in a camp description. Which expectation best matches that setting?
    A sports-focused training camp with coached practices and conditioning
17. You are setting up a family-style campsite near a river for two nights. Which layout best reduces impact and problems with wildlife?
    Cook and store food away from sleeping areas, and keep waste managed and packed out
18. You hear thunder while campers are in the lake at the waterfront. What should happen right away?
    Get everyone out of the water and to a safer shelter immediately
19. You need to pass a pocketknife to someone at camp. What is the safest way to do it?
    Close it (or sheath it) and pass handle-first
20. After an unexpected cold rain, a camper is shivering and says they feel clumsy. What is an early sign you should take seriously?
    Shivering
21. You are planning a weekend campout in a popular area where fires are sometimes restricted and permits can be required. Which action best fits the Leave No Trace principle “Plan ahead and prepare”?
    Check regulations and conditions before you go, then pack accordingly
22. You arrive at a dispersed campsite on public land with no established fire ring, and you notice the ground is covered in dry needles. Fires are allowed, but conditions are dry. What is the most Leave No Trace aligned choice?
    Skip the fire and use a stove, or use an existing durable fire surface if one exists
23. Your map shows true north, but your compass points to magnetic north. What do you need to account for so your bearings match the map?
    Magnetic declination