Suspend a Log Activity

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Suspend a Log Activity
This Activity is meant for Boy Scouts. Decide for yourself if it is appropriate for your younger scouts or not.
Required:	one short 2foot log per patrol 5 20' ropes per patrol
Notes:	Good review of First Class knots and uses of each.
The goal is to suspend the log above the ground between 3 trees, using every knot once. Give materials to each patrol and indicate which trees to use. Give 5 minutes to plan without touching materials. Knots to Use: Square Knot Sheet Bend Timber Hitch Clove Hitch Two Half-hitches Taught-line Hitch Reflection afterwards to discuss success, teamwork, and cooperation. Recommended Uses for Knots: Taught-line Hitch - 1st rope to tree Two Half-Hitches - 2nd rope to 2nd tree Clove Hitch - 3rd rope to 3rd tree Square Knot - connect 2nd and 3rd ropes Timber Hitch - around log Sheet bend - connect 3rd rope to log rope. Hang this over the bridge made by 2nd and 3rd ropes and adjust length to keep log off ground. Alternatives to consider: No talking or only patrol leader can talk Use blindfolds on all or all but patrol leader

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Suspend a Log Activity for Boy Scouts