These knot tying games are great to teach kiddos how to tie knots. Use them for Cub Scout den & pack meetings as well as gathering activities.
Outdoor Adventurer
Outdoor Adventurer, an Arrow of Light Required Adventure
The Webelos Den Leader guide says, “In this Arrow of Light adventure, Scouts will go on campouts where they can gain and develop new outdoor skills.”
Read on to discover this adventure’s requirements and fun ways to complete them!
Requirements:
Complete Option A or Option B.
Option A:
- With the help of your den leader or family, plan and participate in a campout.
- On arrival at the campout, with your den and den leader or family, determine where to set up your tent. Demonstrate knowledge of what makes a good tent site and what makes a bad one. Set up your tent without help from an adult.
- Once your tents are set up, discuss with your den or family what actions you should take in the case of the following extreme weather events which could require you to evacuate: a. Severe rainstorm causing flooding b. Severe thunderstorm with lightning or tornadoes c. Fire, earthquake, or other disaster that will require evacuation. Discuss what you have done to minimize as much danger as possible.
- Show how to tie a bowline. Explain when this knot should be used and why. Teach it to another Scout who is not a Webelos Scout.
- Recite the Outdoor Code and the Leave No Trace Principles for Kids from memory. Talk about how you can demonstrate them while you are working on your Arrow of Light. After one outing, list the things you did to follow the Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace.
Option B:
- With the help of your den leader or family, plan and participate in an outdoor activity.
- Discuss with your den or family what actions you should take in the case of the following extreme weather events: a. Severe rainstorm causing flooding b. Severe thunderstorm with lightning or tornadoes c. Fire, earthquake, or other disaster that will require evacuation. Discuss what you have done to minimize as much danger as possible.
- Show how to tie a bowline. Explain when this knot should be used and why. Teach it to another Scout who is not a Webelos Scout.
- Recite the Outdoor Code and the Leave No Trace Principles for Kids from memory. Talk about how you can demonstrate them while you are working on your Arrow of Light. After one outing, list the things you did to follow the Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace.
This fun Cub Scout Outdoor Code printable puzzle is a great way to introduce the Code to younger Scouts and helps the older Scouts memorize it.
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