Suspend a Log Activity for Boy Scouts


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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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