A hobby is something you enjoy doing in your spare time. It allows you to participate in an activity that you find exciting and interesting. You might also learn a new skill from a hobby. There are lots of hobbies you can enjoy, from reading a book to collecting items you are interested in. Both reading and collecting items allow you to learn something new.
You can collect almost anything! You might already have a collection of one of your favorite things at home and do not even realize it could be considered a collection. Your collection could be displayed in plastic sleeves (like patches or baseball cards), in a picture frame, or in an egg crate. However you choose to display your collection is up to you.
Rationale for Adventure
Everywhere we look we see collections. A collection of plants is a garden; a collection of cows is a herd. And any group of objects that are similar and special to you counts as a collection too. That collection says something about you as a person. They demonstrate what you like or find interesting. Collecting items or having a hobby allows you to learn a new skill or develop a better understanding about a certain thing or object. You can also meet new people while enjoying your hobby.
Requirements
Complete the following requirements
- Begin a collection of at least 10 items that all have something in common. Label the items and title your collection.
- Share your collection at a den meeting.
- Complete one of the following and tell your den what you learned:
- Visit a show or museum that displays different collections or models.
- Watch a webcast or other media presentation about collecting or model building.
- Complete one of the following:
- Create an autograph book and get at least 10 autographs. Start with members of your den.
- With your parent’s or guardian’s permission, pick a famous living person, and write him or her a letter. In your letter, ask the person to send you an autographed photo.
Takeaways for Cub Scouts
- Enthusiasm for starting a collection
- Cooperation and showing respect for others
- Completing a task
- Listening skills
- A Scout is courteous
Historical Requirements
2015 Handbook Requirements
Wolf Handbook, page 178
Wolf Den Leader Guide, page 105
- Begin a collection of at least 10 items that all have something in common. Label the items and title your collection.
- Share your collection at a den meeting.
- Visit a show or museum that displays different collections or models.
- Create an autograph book and get at least 10 autographs. Start with members of your den.
- Pick a famous living person, and write him or her a letter. In your letter, ask the person to send you an autographed photo.
- Play a game with your den that involves collecting.