Tracking

Tracking is an important part of scouting activity and it involves Cub Scouts leaving signs      

or symbols made from natural material on a trail or course for others to follow.

Here are some common tracking signs:

Picture taken from www.scoutbase.org.uk

Regards

2012 April Hike @ MacRitchie Reservoir

13 April 2012, Friday
Our unit went for a hike at the MacRitchie Reservoir.

A total of 37 cub scouts participated in this hike.

The objective of this hike was to learn about tracking. Tracking is one of the traditional Scouting activities and involves Cub Scouts leaving signs or symbols made from natural material on a trail or course for others to follow.

The cub scouts were then divided into 4 groups.
The first group was led by Mr Chan, who taught them how to lay track signs for the other 3 groups to follow.

Our first track symbol

Cheering along as we walked through the trail

Another track sign on the wooden logmade by small stones

Amused by the monkeys that were sitting in the middle of their paths

Mid-point of the hike

Another track symbol on the bench made by sticks

Taking a break from the hike

Mr Yeong sharing his water supply with the cub scouts

The trip back to the starting point

The last resting station before reaching the ending point

Finally, we reached our ending point.

Map of MacRitchie Trails

At the end of 1.5 hours, we have walked about 3 km. More information about the trail can be found here.

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