Duty roster

A Duty Roster is an essential tool for any scout campout, ensuring that everyone plays an active role in camp life. It assigns responsibilities to each scout, allowing for the smooth running of camp activities such as cooking, cleaning, and other essential tasks. Having a clear Duty Roster helps distribute the workload fairly, fostering teamwork and leadership among scouts.

At Troop 23, the Duty Roster is not just a practical guide but also a reflection of the Scout Oath and Scout Law, emphasizing duty and service to others. Scouts take turns being responsible for various camp duties, allowing them to practice valuable skills. To understand more about the roles and responsibilities during camp, you can visit our Procedures page where we detail how duty assignments help develop leadership and responsibility within our troop.

Example Duty Roster for a Classic Two-Night Trip

Above is an example of a typical Duty Roster for a two-night campout, showing how tasks are divided among scouts for each meal and other necessary camp activities. 

Roles Explained:

• Chef: Responsible for cooking the meal.
• Chef Assistant: Helps the Chef prepare the meal.
• KP Crew: Takes care of kitchen cleanup (KP stands for Kitchen Patrol).
• Water Crew: Ensures water supply is available for cooking, cleaning, and drinking.
• Fire Crew: Manages the campfire and ensures it is maintained safely.
• Camp Cleanup: Responsible for ensuring the camp is clean and organized after each meal.

For more details on the duties and expectations during a camping trip, you can check our Tripmaster and Duty Roster Procedures.