http://www.geocities.com/o_sconet/h_usof_colors.html
I think this will help you a little. It breaks it down of what the kids should know. Start witht he basics and work up to the pacing. Maybe this could be a class at your weekly meetings. USing compassing, reading maps, contour lines etc. Then when you go camping everyone will be on the same page. Use the internet for more info