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HOBBIES

Requirements:
Complete the following:
1. Show a continuing interest in your chosen hobby, interest or activity for two
months.

2. Show your Leader, or other Cub Scouts, how you pursue your hobby, interest or
activity, show what equipment, materials and background information you have
used.

3. Discuss with your Leader how you plan to develop your hobby, interest or skill in
the future.

For adventurous activities:
4. Tell and, if possible, show your Leader the safety rules you need to know for your
activity.

MAP READER

Requirements:
1. Understand the principal signs and symbols used on a 1:50,000 scale Ordnance
Survey map of your locality. Be able to pin-point your home and Scout
Headquarters. Explain how well known local features of your choice are
represented on the map.

2. Make a scale model of an 80 metre (250 ft) hill –showing the contour layers at
regular intervals.

3. Describe what you would see along a 5 kilometre (3 miles) stretch of road set by
the Examiner on any 1:50,000 Ordnance Survey map.

4. Show you can use 6 figure grid references.

5. Know how to use a compass and set a map.

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