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.
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