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1. Do the following:


2. Discuss the following with your counselor:

a. Why you should never bury a cache.
b. How to use proper geocaching etiquette when hiding or seeking a cache, and how to properly hide a geocaches.



5. Do the following:

a. Show that you know how to use a map and compass and explain why this is important for geocaching.


7. With your parent’s permission*, go to Geocaching.com. Type in your zip code to locate public geocaches in your area. Share the posted information about three of those geocaches with your counselor. Then, pick one of the three and find the cache.

  • To fulfill this requirement, you will need to set up a free user account with Geocaching.com. Ask your parent for permission and help before you do so.

8. Do ONE of the following:

a. If a Cache to Eagle series exists in your council, visit at least three of the 12 locations. Describe the projects that each cache you visit highlights, and explain how the Cache to Eagle program helps share our Scouting service with the public.
b. Create a Scouting-related travel bug that promotes one of the values of Scouting. "Release" your travel bug into a public geocache and, with your parent’s permission, monitor its progress at www.geocaching.com for 30 days. Keep a log, and share this with your counselor at the end of the 30-day period.
c. Set up and hide a public geocache, following all the www.geocaching.com guidelines. With your parent’s permission, follow the logs online for 30 days and share them with your counselor.


scoutingmagazine.org, revised April 9, 2010 Edition (BSA Supply No. N/A)
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