DORSET YOUTH - Test

 

CCY members generally work towards the Youth Test which encourages safe, responsible camping while still enjoying yourself. Passing the test entitles them to attend International Rallies and youngsters of 14 and over to camp alone at Club meets or Youth Rallies, since the test covers everything about camping. The actual youth test is easy-peasy. You need; basic map-reading skills, basic cooking skills, to be able to put up and take down a tent, to walk round a field with your bag containing all your gear and to show that you can camp safely. This can all be learned at the practice weekend.

If you pass, you will have proved you can pack everything you need, select a pitch, erect your tent, prepare healthy meals, read a map and use a compass alongside other vital safety precautions, such as choosing the right equipment for the weather conditions as well as basic first aid.

Members who pass the Youth Test before their 18th birthday are entitled to pay the lower CCY membership rates until their 21st birthday and a Senior Youth rate up to the age of 30.

Aim

The aim of the National Youth Test is to establish the candidate's ability to camp unsupervised, safely and competently at Club sites and meets.

ARRIVAL

The candidate should walk on to the field from the gate, as if they had traveled the full distance in that manner.

All equipment and kit must be packed in or on the rucksack. A small bag may be used to hand carry fresh food for the weekend and this may be used to take refuse away from the site. One hand should be kept free at all times, for opening and shutting gates, etc and in case of a stumble for fall.

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CCY TEST - EQUIPMENT CHECK LIST

DO NOT FORGET YOUR SIGNED MEMBERSHIP CARD.
Without it you will not be allowed to take your test.

The following to be packed into/on one rucksack - The only exception is that you may carry your food in a plastic bag which can then be used for taking your rubbish away.
Tip  ----- line the rucksack with a bin liner to make it more waterproof.

PITCH

  • Tent
  • Pegs + spares
  • Guy lines + spares
  • Groundsheet
  • Mallet
  • Roll mat

COOKING

  • Cooker
  • Fuel or spare canister of gas
  • Matches
  • Windshield
  • Cutlery
  • Plate
  • Dish
  • Pans
  • Cup / Mug
  • Water container – fresh water
  • Tin opener
  • Menu (2 copies – 1 for the tester)
  • Washbowl – (1 ltr. ice cream carton)
  • Food – enough for one person for a weekend. To include fresh meat and vegetables.
  • Salt and pepper (if req’d)
  • Veg peeler and/or sharp knife. Make cardboard scabbard fro your knife.

HYGIENE

  • Soap – ¼  of a bar in poly bag
  • Tooth brush
  • Toothpaste
  • Comb
  • Towel – personal use
  • Tea towel
  • Wash up liquid – screw top pill jar (plastic) – wrapped in poly bag
  • Wash bowl – personal use – (1 ltr. ice cream carton)
  • Toilet paper
  • Pan scrubber

PERSONAL

  • Membership card  - you will not be allowed to take your  test without it
  • Sleeping bag – to save space use a compression sac.
  • Pillow – could be rolled up clothes.
  • Change of clothes.
  • Waterproofs.
  • First aid kit – see Fundamentals of Good Camping page 23 for contents.
  • Fire bucket / container – ( 1 ltr. ice cream carton)
  • Compass
  • Black bin liners – can be used for packing a wet tent in.
  • Plastic shopping bags – for rubbish.
  • Torch and spare batteries

 

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT

Tent, sleeping bag, cooker (gas, petrol, paraffin or methylated spirit.) , food, mallet, roll mat, pan set, plate, dish, cutlery,  compass (preferably the Silva type), first aid kit, menu x 2, matches and Fundamentals of Good Camping. MEMBERSHIP CARD

SOME DO’S AND DON’TS

  • In case the weather is bad, make sure that you have a change of clothing. Dress sensibly for the time of year. Remember --- being cold is not being cool.

The only way to impress the testers with the way you dress, is to dress sensibly.

  • Pack the ruck sac in such a way that the heavier items are close to your spine and near the top. Ensure that there are no pointed or sharp objects left to stick into your back.
  • Heavy objects i.e. your tent should always be fastened to the top of the rucksack. Try to avoid anything banging against your legs.

 

  • Eliminate any clanging noises. Wrap pots /cutlery in bags or your clothing.
  • Keep cooker fuel away from your food and clothes.

 

  • Use correctly marked containers for any liquid fuels. DO NOT USE PLASTIC BOTTLES.
  • Pack your sac in a logical manner.  Workout a priority order in which you need to use your things. Sleeping bags and clothing should not be taken out until you are in your tent.

 

  • Remember to keep your waterproof clothing handy.

 

  • Keep plenty of bags available for wet packs.
  • In order to make it easier to fold your tent you can separate the tent and poles.

 

  • Make sure that your sleeping bag is carried inside your rucksack and preferably wrapped in polythene bag.
  • REMEMBER – The test assumes that you have made your own way to site and that you will be making your own way home. DRESS and ACT accordingly.

 

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