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Floats and Boats

Tiger Floats and BoatsFloats and Boats,
a Tiger Elective Adventure

The Tiger Den Leader guide says, “This adventure will teach Tigers about different types of boats, how to build a boat using recycled materials, and how to stay safe on the water.”

Read on to discover this adventure’s requirements and fun ways to complete them!

Requirements:

Complete Requirements 1-4 plus at least one other.

  1. With your den, say the SCOUT water safety chant.
  2. With your den, talk about why it’s important to have a buddy and then play the buddy game.
  3. Show how to safely help someone who needs assistance in the water, without having to enter the water yourself.
  4. Show how to enter the water safely, blow your breath out under the water, and do a prone glide.
  5.  Identify five different types of boats.
  6. Build a boat from recycled materials, and float it on the water.
  7. Show that you can put on and fasten a life jacket correctly.