Pursuits - Codes and ciphers
Time needed
Meeting night.
Cost
None.
Numbers
Unit.
Description
Divide the Unit into an even number of groups. Each group needs to send and receive a coded message.
Location
Outdoors (night or day).
Transport
Dependent on location.
Resources
Torches, mirrors, pens, paper, any book on Morse code, Scouting for Boys by Baden Powell.
Contacts
Department of Defence.
Permission
Dependent on location.
Training
None.
Problems
None.
Precautions
None.
Comments
This is a good, fun activity. Pre-write messages for the groups so as to enhance the outcome of the activity.