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Critter Care
Critter Care,
a Bear Elective Adventure
The Bear Den Leader guide says, “Bear Scouts will learn how caring for a pet fosters responsibility and offers a sense of companionship that they can nurture and cherish throughout their lives. This adventure also gives them an opportunity to learn about the many ways animals return the favor and assist people in need.”
Read on to discover this adventure’s requirements and fun ways to complete them!
Requirements:
Complete all of the following.
- Complete one of the following:
A. If you have a pet, make a list of tasks that you did to take care of a pet for two weeks.
B. If you do not have a pet, research one that you would like to have and prepare a report about the care it needs. - Complete one of the following and share with your den, pack, or family:
A. Make a poster or PowerPoint about your pet or a pet you would like to own. Share your presentation with your den, pack, or family.
B. Make a poster or PowerPoint explaining three ways that animals can help people. - Complete at least one of the following and share with your den, pack, or family:
A. Visit with a local veterinarian or an animal shelter caretaker. Find out what types of animals he or she might see on a regular basis and the types of care he or she gives to them.
B. Learn about careers that involve the care of animals. What education, training, and experience are required?
Useful Resources for the Critter Care Adventure
Is your Cub Scout working on the Bear elective adventure, Critter Care? Here you’ll find resources that he can use to fulfill the requirements.