Buddy Camper (Daisy badge)

Buddy Camper is a badge earned to Girl Scout Daisies.

Camping is an adventure! You play in nature, eat outside, and sleep under the stars with your family or buddies—your buddies could be the girls in your troop, or other friends.

Purpose: When I’ve earned this badge, I’ll know how to go camping—at a campsite or in a back yard—with my family or friends.

Activity #1: Help plan a camping trip
When you find out you are going on a camping trip, you might have some of these questions:

⚘ Where are we going?

⚘ What we will eat?

⚘ Where will we sleep?

⚘ What will I need to bring on our trip?

⚘ What will I do when we get there?

Find out the answers to your questions and be part of planning your trip. It will make it so much more fun!

CHOICES—DO ONE:

Make a camping kaper chart. At camp, everyone has chores and jobs to do. A kaper chart is a way to keep track of who is doing what. With a parent or another adult, draw a kaper chart with a list of all the things you can do on a camping trip.

OR

Plan a simple meal. Be in charge of planning one dish for your camping trip. With an adult, decide what you want to make. Write out a list of what you’ll need to make it. Find out how to pack the food for your trip. Will any of your items need to be washed and cut, like fruits and vegetables?

Activity #2: Help pack for your trip
“Be prepared” is the Girl Scout motto. This means nding out what you will bring on your camping trip. What will you wear if it rains? How will you make sure you don’t get a sunburn? Will you bring your books or favorite stuffed animal?

CHOICES—DO ONE:

Pack a bag. Ask a family member to help you make a list of what clothes and things you will need for your trip. Collect all the things, and then pack them into a bag. If you’re camping with friends, pack together and make it a race!

OR

Get help from a camping expert or an older Girl Scout. With a family member, go to a sporting goods store and talk to an expert about all the different things you need while camping. You can also ask an older Girl Scout who has done a lot of camping.

Questions you can ask:
 * ⚘  Where do I sleep at a campsite?
 * ⚘  How will I carry water and keep it cool?
 * ⚘  What will I need to wear for cold days? Hot days?
 * ⚘  How are meals made?

Activity #3: Go camping
Now that you’re at the campsite or set up in a backyard, practice a new camp skill or go on a hike!

CHOICES—DO ONE:

Learn to tie a square knot and have a knot-tying contest. Tying a square knot is a lot like tying your shoes. If you can’t tie your shoes, that’s ok! You can still learn to tie a square knot. Then have a contest to see who can tie a square knot the fastest!

OR

Take a hike on a trail. But before you do, make sure you know all the “Safe Camp Rules.” Also learn how to protect nature while you’re on your hike.

Additional Resources
http://www.gsmanitou.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsmanitou/documents/outdoor-badges/Daisy-Buddy-Camper-Digital-Download-2017.pdf