Have you ever visited a gym or health club? You can build your own gym in your backyard. If you don’t have room, don’t give up. Your den can build a gym set to use in a pack outdoor-fun day. Here are some ideas. You can find more in Boys’ Life magazine.
(Bear handbook page 250)
18a – Build and use an outdoor gym with at least three
items from this list:
- Balance board
- Trapeze
- Tire walk
- Tire swing
- Tetherball
- Climbing rope
- Running long jump area
18b – Build three outdoor toss games.
18c – Plan an outdoor game or gym day with your den. (This can be a part of a pack activity.) Put your plans on paper.
18d – Hold an open house for your backyard gym.
Related achievements, electives, or other awards
- These activities could be used toward the Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award
- These activities could be used toward the Cub Scout Physical Fitness Belt Loop & Pin
