Wolf Elective 23 - Let's Go Camping

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Wolf Elective 23 Requirements

1. Participate with your pack on an overnight campout.
2. Explain the basics of how to take care of yourself in the outdoors.
3. Tell what to do if you get lost.
4. Explain the buddy system.
5. Attend day camp in your area.
6. Attend resident camp in your area.
7. Participate with your den at a campfire in front of your pack.
8. With your den or pack or family, participate in a worship service outdoors.

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