The spirit of the water tells us that water has magical powers. Water is an important part of our lives. We need water to live, and we use it to have fun. This adventure will help you learn about water safety, how to become a better swimmer, and how to have fun in the water. It will also help you discover ways to conserve water.
Rationale for Adventure
Water, water everywhere – water to drink, water to cook our food, water to clean our bodies and our teeth, and water to play in! In this adventure, Wolf Scouts will learn how to conserve water and keep it clean in their homes and neighborhoods. Then they’ll have a chance to swim together, having fun and practicing aquatics safety. Water conservation, aquatics safety, physical development and fitness, skill development, FUN in the water!
Requirements
Complete the following requirements.
- Demonstrate how the water in your community can become polluted.
- Explain one way that you can help conserve water in your home.
- Explain to your den leader why swimming is good exercise.
- Explain the safety rules that you need to follow before participating in swimming or boating.
- Visit a local pool or public swimming area with your family or den. With qualified supervision, jump into water that is at least chest-high, and swim 25 feet or more.
Takeaways for Cub Scouts
- Water conservation
- Aquatics safety
- Skill development
- Physical fiitnees
- A Scout is loyal, obedient, brave.
Historical Requirements
2015 Handbook Requirements
Wolf Handbook, page 294
Wolf Den Leader Guide, page 171
- Demonstrate how the water in your community can become polluted.
- Explain one way that you can help conserve water in your home.
- Explain to your den leader why swimming is good exercise.
- Explain the safety rules that you need to follow before participating in swimming or boating.
- Show how to do a reaching rescue.
- Visit a local pool or public swimming area with your family or Wolf den. With qualified supervision, jump into water that is at least chest-high, and swim 25 feet or more.
