There are heroes all around us. Some don’t even know they are heroes. What do you have to do to be a hero? A hero can be someone who is brave, takes care of people, helps others, and lives the Scout Oath and Law.
Rationale for Adventure
In this adventure, Wolf Scouts will learn about the heroes within their community. By getting to know some real-life heroes and honoring their service, the Wolves will see the importance of living the Scout Oath and Scout Law, and gain an understanding of what makes a hero.
Requirements
Complete the following requirements.
- Talk with your family and den about what it means to you to be a hero. Share the name of someone you believe is a hero. Explain what it is that makes that person a hero.
- Visit a community agency where you will find many heroes. While there, find out what they do. Share what you learned with your den.
- With the help of a family member, interview one of your heroes, and share what you learn with your den. Tell why you think this person is a hero.
- Complete one of the following:
- As a den or family, adopt a hometown serviceman or –woman, and send a care package along with a note thanking them for their service.
- With your family or den, find out about animals that are trained to help others in your community.
- Participate in or create an event that celebrates your hometown hero(es).
Takeaways for Cub Scouts
- Observation skills
- Listening skills
- Following instructions
- Teamwork
- Helping others
- Living the Scout Oath and Scout Law
- A Scout is brave
Historical Requirements
2015 Handbook Requirements
Wolf Handbook, page 256
Wolf Den Leader Guide, page 151
- Talk with your family and den about what it means to you to be a hero. Share the name of someone you believe is a hero. Explain what it is that makes that person a hero.
- Visit a community agency where you will find many heroes. While there, find out what they do. Share what you learned with your den.
- With the help of a family member, interview one of your heroes, and share what you learn with your den. Tell why you think this person is a hero.
- As a den or family, adopt a hometown serviceman or –woman, and send a care package along with a note thanking them for their service.
- With your family or den, find out about animals that are trained to help others in your community.
- Participate in or create an event that celebrates your hometown hero(es).
