Camp Skill – Camp Fire Emergency Plan

Activity Description: Youth practice creating a simple fire safety plan by choosing exits, meeting spots, and ways to contact help.

Items Needed:

None

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 20–30 min):

Make an exit plan. (8–10 min)
- Pretend the meeting space is a cabin. Discuss safe ways to leave a building, such as doors or windows if needed.
- Look for a safe place near the “cabin” where everyone can gather. Agree on a meeting spot such as a nearby tree or signpost.
- Practice a calm and safe exit using the nearest door.
Practice contacting help. (8–10 min)
- Learn how to call 911 in an emergency.
- Practice a pretend call including:
  - Their name
  - Their location
  - The type of emergency
  - If anyone is hurt or needs help
(Optional) Put it all together. (6–7 min)
- Walk through the full fire plan: exit, meet, and contact help.
- Reflect on what they learned and why having a plan keeps people safe.

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Fulfills Step 3 of GSUSA Daisy Buddy Camper badge requirements.
Fulfills Step 4 of GSUSA Brownie Cabin Camper badge requirements.
Fulfills Step 3 of GSUSA Brownie Eco Friend badge requirements.
Fulfills Step 2 of GSUSA Junior Camper badge requirements.
Fulfills Step 1 of GSUSA Junior Eco Camper badge requirements.
Fulfills Step 4 of GSUSA Cadette Primitive Camper badge requirements.
Fulfills Step 4 of GSUSA Cadette Trailblazing badge requirements.
Fulfills Step 1 of GSUSA Cadette Eco Trekker badge requirements.
Fulfills Step 4 of GSUSA Senior Adventure Camper badge requirements.
Fulfills Step 4 of GSUSA Ambassador Survival Camper badge requirements.

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Fulfills Step 1 of Tiger Let’s Camp Tiger requirements.
Fulfills Step 1 of Wolf Let’s Camp Wolf requirements.
Fulfills part of Steps 6 & 7 of Webelos Let’s Camp Webelos requirements.
Fulfills part of Step 6 of Arrow of Light Outdoor Adventurer requirements.

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Updated on January 2, 2026, by:

Tia Kennard

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