AV 101 OUTDOOR GEAR - 30 Minutes - Ages 8-Adult
Choosing proper equipment for activities in and out of doors. Subjects covered are boot election, proper socks, day camping packs, backpacks, sleeping bags, mattress pad, cooking stoves, rain gear and tents. Good introduction to what is available in outdoor gear. Positive & negative aspects covered for each.
AV 102 DAY HIKING - 30 Minutes - Ages 8-Adult
Explanation of appropriate hiking gear. Takes you on a hike through woods, with discussion of wildflowers and plants, use of maps and compass covered.
AV 103 CAMPING PREPARATION - 30 Minutes - Ages 8-Adult
What to take and how to pack your gear. Choosing for all kinds of weather; packing a first aid kit; emergency items to take; how to protect food from creatures outdoors;
packing camping gear; innovative ideas given to make backpacking fun and enjoyable; types of food to take are all covered in detail. Choosing where to go is also covered.
AV 104 OVERNIGHT CAMPING - 30 Minutes - Ages 8-Adult
Planning a trip overnight into the wilderness. Our campers backpack into site. Importance of proper equipment stressed and choosing the proper site. Cooking and cooking gear covered. Good information and a must before taking a group into a primitive area and especially where carrying a pack.
AV 106 OUTDOOR COOKING - 30 Minutes - Ages 8-Adult
Types of food to pack and methods of cooking covered. Short cut methods to preparing items given. Freeze dry foods covered. Unusual items to cook in are presented. Being innovative makes your trip fun. Planning ahead is stressed. Good recipe ideas given for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Importance of a checklist for food and utensils covered. Excellent information.
AV 107 CANOEING - 30 Minutes - Ages 9-Adult
Deals with basic canoeing and canoe camping. Discusses the parts of a canoe and how to pack it. Shows basic strokes of canoeing. Includes actual canoe trip.
AV 108 PADDLE TO PERFECTION - 55 Minutes - Ages 9-Adult
This video is a very thorough program on canoeing. It goes through all aspects from basic to advanced. Each step is demonstrated and explained well. You can use all or just a part of the program depending on the ability level of your boys or girls. An excellent tool. The Lutheran Pioneer Trading Post has a book by the same name that is a good resource for leaders teaching canoeing.
AV 109 BICYCLE TOURING - 30 Minutes - Ages 8-Adult
Discusses types of touring bikes and proper fit of cycle. Explanation of gear used for touring. Includes short bicycle tour.
AV 110 CAVE EXPLORATION - 25 Minutes - Ages 8-Adult
Exploration of Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. Explains types of equipment necessary to explore caves. Safety rules to follow; how to start spelunking if you have never explored caves before. Excellent and informative. Beautiful formations and information on how caves are formed.
AV 111 ROCK CLIMBING - 30 Minutes - Ages 8-Adult
The adventures of going out and doing rock climbing. Proper equipment and safety precautions are covered.
AV 112 FIRE BUILDING - 58 Minutes - Ages 8-Adult
Covers site selection; gathering materials; how to ignite; how to put out a fire. All covered in full detail. All you ever wanted to know! Too long and involved for younger
kids. Good leader information. I would use in steps with demonstration.
AV 113 BY MAP AND COMPASS - 27 Minutes - Ages 9-Adult
This video explains the basic uses of a map and compass. A boy and his father use a map to locate a new river for fishing by using some of the basic landmarks found on a topographic map. They try to take a shortcut back to their cottage but lose their way without a compass. You then follow them through several hikes with a new Silva compass. There is a good explanation of how a Silva compass should be used. By the end of the film, both father and son are confident in their ability to use a map and compass to find their way through the woods.
AV 114 ARCHERY - 90 Minutes - Ages 9-Adult
Good instruction to the sport of archery. Types of bows are explained and the features of each. Key to having a successful program covered, i.e. stringing a bow, stance
when shooting, placing of arrow, choosing anchor point, release and follow through, protective equipment needed, shooting with a sight and types of targets are covered. Excellent information - a bit long. Would suggest breaking into segments with a chance to practice what has been taught.
AV 115 KNOTS I, II AND III - 10 Minutes each - Ages 8-Adult
Knots I teaches how we use knots (in general) and why they are important. Defines the various types of ropes. Shows two styles of whipping an end. Shows the Square Knot and how to tie it.
Knots II demonstrates how to tie the following knots: Sheet Bend, Sheep Shank, Two Half Hitches, Clove Hitch, Timber Hitch and the Bowline. This program tells where and when to use each of these knots.
Knots III covers four special knots that aren't part of the standard requirements. The Cat's Paw, Fisherman's Knot, Midshipman's Knot and the Packer's Knot are all included.
AV 116 AXE, KNIFE AND FIREBUILDING - 10 Min. each - Ages 8-Adult
The Camper's Axe teaches the basic types of axes. How to use them safely is stressed.
The Camper's Knife shows the types and styles of the popular camper's knife. The parts of a knife are shown. Proper care and sharpening are demonstrated. Knife use and safety is included.
Fire Building covers everything from where to build your fire right on through how to put your fire out when you're finished. Fire safety is stressed.
AV 117 ORIENTEERING--WHAT'S THAT? - 14 Minutes - Ages 8-Adult
If you and your boys or girls know nothing abut orienteering, this filmstrip will fill you in on all the basics. The topics range from why people participate in this sport to how to begin competing. The program is well produced and is excellent for older boys and girls.
AV 118 PLAYING IT SAFE WITH ANIMALS - 12 Minutes - Ages 8-Adult
You might find a small snag in using this program for older boys and girls as the boys in the program are younger than most campers. However, the program still speaks well in training campers the correct treatment of animal and insect bites.
AV 119 CAMP COOKING - 20 Minutes - Ages 8-Adult
This video, made by a Lutheran Pioneer leader from Arizona follows the Lutheran Pioneer Handbook section on outdoor cooking. It demonstrates the skills that are taught to the boys.
AV 120 MAP AND COMPASS KIT - 90 Minutes - Ages 10-Adult
This kit can help you in setting up a compass training session for your boys or girls. A leader's guide, video and training maps are included.
AV 121 FINDING YOUR WAY IN THE WILD - 35 Minutes - Ages 10-Adult
An easy, step-by-step guide to using a map and compass. The video covers reading an accurate bearing on your compass, reading a topo map, measuring distance on a map, plotting a route on a map and other important skills.
AV 122 BACKPACKING MADE EASY - 35 Minutes - Ages 10-Adult
An informative video that covers many aspects of backpacking. Topics include: planning your trip, food and clothing to bring, selecting and packing a backpack, selecting and using a tent, selecting and using a sleeping bag, choosing a campsite, setting a pace, cooking in the wild, safety and care of equipment.
AV 123 HOW TO ENJOY CAMPING FROM YOUR VERY FIRST TRIP -
35 Minutes - Ages 10-Adult
A video for beginning campers. Topics covered include: planning the trip, selecting a campsite, pitching a tent, selection of a tent, selection of a sleeping bag, food, campfire safety and choosing clothing.
AV 124 CAMPING WITH KIDS - 45 Minutes - Ages 10-Adult
This video is especially good for leaders but the kids will also enjoy it. Topics covered include: involving children in the planning and activities of the campout, pacing the day and activities for children and many of the topics covered in AV 123.
AV 125 BACKPACKING IN TENNESSEE - 40 Minutes - Ages 12-Adult
Part of the "Trailside" series hosted by the editor of Backpacker magazine, John Viehman. This program involves a fall backpacking hike in the Great Smokey Mountains National Park. Topics covered include: proper dress, choosing the right backpack, preventing dehydration, selecting a good campsite and setting up your campsite.
AV 126 MOUNTAIN BIKING IN UTAH - 40 Minutes - Ages 12-Adult
Part of the "Trailside" series hosted by the editor of Backpacker magazine, John Viehman. This program takes place in Canyonlands National Park in Utah. It involves an off-road bike trip on gnarly hills and steep switchbacks. Topics include: proper dress, care of your bike, selection of a bike and riding techniques.
AV 127 WINTER CAMPING IN MONTANA - 40 Minutes - Ages 12-Adult
Part of the "Trailside" series hosted by the editor of Backpacker magazine, John Viehman. This program involves a snowshoe, backpack hike in Glacier National Park. Topics covered include: snowshoe techniques, building snow shelter, proper clothing selection and use, safety and equipment selection.
AV 201 STORY OF OLD GLORY - 30 Minutes - Ages 6-9
This film shows various historic scenes tied to the History of the U. S. Flag. The film begins with an ad for Savings Bonds that you may want to skip. It ends with scenes from the Vietnam War. It is a very patriotic film.
AV 202 6/14 A DAY TO REMEMBER - 10 Minutes - Ages 6-9
This film explains the history of Flag Day and gives examples of various Flag Day ceremonies
AV 203 FLAG HISTORY AND RESPECT - 10 Minutes each - Ages 6-9
Flag History takes a look at the flags that flew over the American colonies. The flag of our nation is traced from Betsy Ross' first edition to the present day flag.
Flag Respect shows the boys and girls the proper way to display the flag (in church, on a staff, in a parade, etc.). Explains in detail the correct method of folding a flag.
AV 301 BURNS, SHOCK, BLEEDING AND POISON - 15 Min. each - Ages 8-13
These are top quality productions and feature "stop action" points in the programs where your boys and girls can explain what they would do next. These are options that you can use if you'd like to. The programs all end with a visual quiz that shows your boys and girls a first aid mistake and asks them to point out what the error is. After a pause, the program continues to show both the mistake and the correct technique.
AV 302 RESCUE, FRACTURES, ART. RESPIRATION, REVIEW - 15 Min. each - Ages 8-13
Same as above. The last program (FIRST AID REVIEW QUIZ) is a great review/test program. It covers all the topics in the seven programs and presents the right way and the wrong way to treat the injuries.
AV 303 CPR for BYSTANDERS - 30 Minutes - Ages 10-13
Good clear and simple explanation of how to determine when CPR is needed. Covers the steps to begin CPR. Correct and mistaken methods of CPR is covered. Procedures for calling 911 covered. Infant CPR is covered. as well as the Heimlich maneuver. Symptom of heart attack victim and to administer CPR. Excellent.
AV 304 EMERGENCY LIBRARY - 2 Hours - Ages 10-13
Topics covered: Heart Attack, CPR, Trauma, Severe Bleeding Shock, Broken Bones, Burns, Cold Emergency/Hypothermia, Poisoning, Stroke, Seizures, Heat & Illness, Nosebleeds and Drowning. This is broken down into segments. May be shown in parts.
AV 305 HOW TO SAVE YOUR CHILD OR BABY - 40 Minutes
Step by step instructions including child CPR, the Heimlich maneuver and choking rescue. Developed using American Heart Association guidelines.