The first step towards getting a Scout to take up handiwork is most easily effected
in camp, in the practice of hut-building, tree-felling, bridge-building, improvising
camp utensils, such as pot-hooks and plate-racks, etc., tent-making, mat-weaving
with the camp-loom, and so on. The boys find these tasks to be practical and useful
to their comfort in the camping season.
After making a start on these, they will be the more keen to go in for such
hobbies in the winter evenings, as will bring them Badges in return for proficiency,
and money in return for skillful work. In that way they soon grow into ardent,
energetic workers.
