USSSP: Campout and Camporee Programs - Campsite Judging Forms

Sample Campsite Judging Form

Campsite Inspection

Unit: _____________________________ Campsite:_______________________________

SITE SELECTION AND TENT PLACEMENT (5 points total)

Takes advantage of ground slope, no ditching. Avoids insects, poison ivy, obvious danger from overhead. (5)

SHELTER (10 points total)

Tents properly erected; trim, securely anchored. (5)

Cover for dining facilities properly erected; trim, securely anchored, provides for run-off of rain. (5)

FIRE, FIREWOOD, AND WOOD TOOLS (40 points total)

Fire site a safe distance from tents, etc.; adequately contained. (5 ft. radius cleared around fire) (10)

Adequate fire buckets and/or other fire fighting equipment available. (10)

Firewood protected from rain and dampness. (5)

Firewood quality shows evidence of diligent effort to gather wood, at the campsite, by Scouts, of as good a quality as is reasonably available. (5)

Wood tools sharp and properly stored. (5)

Axe yard specifically located and adequately marked off. (min.1/Troop) (5)

HEALTH AND SAFETY (75 points total)

Proper disposal of garbage. (5)

Food adequately protected from contamination and spoilage. (5)

Dish washing practices result in clean pots, plates, etc. (10)

Cooking equipment stored off ground and clean. (5)

Clean water is available. (5)

Adequate latrine facilities. (min.1/Troop) (10)

Location of adequate first aid kit visible to all. (10)

Campsite is clean and in order. (10)

Personal equipment neat and stored properly. (uniform by patrol) (10)

Ground cloth under bed or tent; bedding is dry, rolled, folded or covered. (5)

CAMP IMPROVEMENTS (20 points total)

U.S. and troop flags properly displayed. (U.S. Flag on the right side of the entrance to a person standing in the entrance facing out of camp.) (10)

Campsite improvements/campcraft. Created basically with natural material and put to practical use to make campsite more comfortable and convenient. Examples are built-up fireplace, utensil rack, pack rack, table, seat, boot scraper, fire bucket holder, tripod, wash basin, pot rack over fire, etc. (10)

PATROL ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION (40 points total)

Evidence of separate patrol sites. (10)

Scout meals prepared by patrols, not by adults. (10)

Patrol menu posted in Patrol site and kept dry. (10)

Patrol duty roster posted in patrol site and kept dry. (10)

CONDUCT (10 points total)

Conduct in keeping with the Scout Oath or Law. (10)

TOTAL POINTS (200)

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