The Art of Campcraft: Green Merit Tips for Outdoor Living

The Green Camping Merit equips Royal Rangers with essential skills and knowledge to confidently enjoy and respect the outdoors. This merit focuses on , outdoor safety, and basic camping techniques. The merit is a requirement to earn the Gold Medal of Achievement.  Participants will learn to:

• Select and prepare a campsite responsibly.
• Properly set up tents, tarps, and other shelter options for various weather conditions.
• Build and extinguish campfires safely and responsibly.
• Identify and use essential camping tools, including knives, axes, and cooking equipment.
• Recognize and prepare for potential outdoor hazards, such as wildlife encounters and weather changes.
• Understand basic first aid for common camping-related injuries.

Earning the Green Camping Merit challenges Rangers to grow in self-reliance, leadership, and teamwork while fostering an appreciation for God’s creation. The skills gained prepare them for a lifetime of safe and enjoyable outdoor adventures.  We have added a few tips that will allow you as an instructor to better teach your boys this merit.