When a bear cub is born his mother is a big part of his life. She must take care of him and teach him the things he needs to know to become a healthy and happy adult bear. Just like the bear cub, you have been taken care of by your family and shown many things that you will need to know about life. As you continue to grow into a young man, you will become more and more able to take care of yourself without the help of others. One day you may be the teacher for others as they begin their own adventures.
Rationale for Adventure
Scouts of this age are learning to become more independent. In this adventure Bears will learn how they can take care of themselves and be a help to their family, community, and the environment. Additionally, they will continue to learn about patriotism and loyalty to our country.
Requirements
Complete requirement 1 plus two others from requirements 2-4.
- Learn about our nation’s flag. Display it at home for one month. Say the Pledge of Allegiance and learn its meaning.
- Do at least one of the following:
- Find out about two famous Americans. Share what you learned.
- Find out where places of historical interest are located in or near your community, town, or city. Go and visit one of them with your family or den.
- Do at least two of the following:
- With your school or den, visit a local sherrif’s office, police station, or fire department OR talk with a fire safety officers or law enforcement officer visiting your school or den. Find out what skills the officers use to do their jobs. Ask questions that will help you learn how to stay safe.
- Make a list of emergency numbers and discuss with your family where the list should be kept. Show your family that you know how to call for help in an emergency. Talk with your family about people who could help you if a parent is not available.
- With your family, develop a plan to follow in case of an emergency, and practice the plan at least three times. Your family can determine the emergency, or you can develop several plans.
- Do at least one of the following:
- Do a cleanup project that benefits your community.
- Participate in a patriotic community parade or other civic event that honors our country.
Takeaways for Cub Scouts
- Being a help to family, community, and the environment.
- Doing a Good Turn daily to be helpful to others.
- A Scout is courteous, brave
Historical Requirements
2015 Handbook Requirements
Bear Handbook, page 104
Bear Den Leader Guide, page 85
- Do the following:
- Find out about two famous Americans. Share what you learned.
- Find out where places of historical interest are located in or near your community, town, or city. Go and visit one of them with your family or den.
- Learn about our flag. Display it at home for one month. Say the Pledge of Allegiance and learn its meaning.
- Do the following:
- Visit a local sheriff’s office or police station, or talk with a law enforcement officer visiting your den. During the visit, take turns with your den members asking questions that will help you learn how to stay safe.
- During or after your visit with a law enforcement officer, do at least two of the following:
- Practice one way police gather evidence by taking fingerprints, taking a shoe print, or taking tire track casts.
- Make a list of emergency numbers to post in your home, and keep a copy with you in your backpack or wallet.
- With your family, develop a plan to follow in case of an emergency, and practice the plan at least three times. Your family can determine the emergency, or you can develop several plans.
- Discuss with your parent or another adult you trust any worries you have about your safety or a friend’s safety.
- If you have younger brothers and sisters, make sure they know how to call for help in an emergency.
- Do the following:
- Learn about the energy your family uses and how you can help your family decrease its energy use.
- Do a cleanup project that benefits your community.
