by G. S. Ripley
Find the Scoutmaster
Before the Scoutmaster hides he gives each patrol a sealed envelope with directions how to find him. Each envelope contains the description of a different route, each about the same length. These directions contain references to the compass and to nature study, such as trees and flowers. A sample direction is as follows:
"From the southeast corner of the lodge, proceed east 50 paces. From here go 120 paces northeast. From the nearest beech tree go south 30 paces and search for a mullein plant over three feet tall. From there go southeast 100 paces and find a white oak stump. I will be 47 paces south of this point."
The patrol finding the Scoutmaster first is the winner. Of course this is a variation of the treasure hunt idea, but it is just these different presentations that lend variety to the outdoor program.
