Webelos Walkabout
Hiking can be great exercise and a fun activity to do with your den or family. It is important to remember that hiking is something you will need to plan for; what you will bring, what you will see, and what to do if there is an emergency. This adventure will give you a chance to plan and be prepared for a hike, go on a hike with your den, and help your community by doing a hiking-related service project.
Rationale for Adventure
Preparation for an outdoor experience and hiking activity.
Requirements
Webelos Adventure: Webelos Walkabout
Do all of these:
- Create a hike plan.
- Assemble a hiking first-aid kit.
- Describe and identify from photos any poisonous plants and dangerous animals and insects you might encounter on your hike.
- Before your hike, plan and prepare a nutritious lunch. Enjoy it on your hike, and clean up afterward.
- Recite the Outdoor Code and the Leave No Trace Principles for Kids from memory. Talk about how you can demonstrate them on your Webelos adventures.
- With your Webelos den or with a family member, hike 3 miles (in the country if possible).
- Complete a service project on or near the hike location.
- Perform one of the following leadership roles during your hike: trail leader, first-aid leader, lunch leader, or service project leader.
