Howling at the Moon

Wolf Adventure: Howling at the MoonHave you ever wondered why wolves howl at the moon? As nocturnal animals, this is when they most likely choose to communicate by howling. Their howls may be a cry to meet up with the pack, a signal to tell their location, or a way for them to tell others where their territory is. During this adventure, you will get a chance to do your own howling, with your den and maybe even with others in the pack. With your howls, you will show you can communicate in different ways with your fellow Wolf Scouts,  create and perform a skit, and help put on a Wolf campfire show.

Rationale for Adventure

This adventure will give the Cub Scouts an opportunity to become comfortable speaking in front of other Cub Scouts and parents. It will also serve as a foundation to organizing a campfire and how/what to perform in a program.

Requirements

Complete the following requirements

  1. Show you can communicate in at least two different ways.
  2. Work with your den or family to create an original skit.
  3. Work together with your den or family to plan, prepare, and rehearse a campfire program to present at a den meeting or pack program.
  4. Perform your role for a den meeting or pack program.

Takeaways for Cub Scouts

Cub Scout Character Compass

  • Working together to share ideas.
  • Bring part of a team
  • Learning to cope with stress, fear, and anxiety
  • Participating in a campfire
  • A Scout is:
    • Helpful: If someone is having difficulty communicating, be helpful by listening carefully and patiently. Remember, not being understood can be frustrating.
    • Cheerful: When you laugh and join in at a campfire, you are showing your Scout spirit.
    • Trustworthy: When you work with your den on a campfire program, be trustworthy by doing what you say you will do. Each Wolf needs to do his part to make the program great.

Historical Requirements

2015 Handbook Requirements

Adventure Location
Wolf Handbook, page 80
Wolf Den Leader Guide, page 53

  1. Show you can communicate in at least two different ways.
  2. Work with your den to create an original skit.
  3. Work together with your den to plan, prepare, and rehearse a campfire program to present to your families at a den meeting.
  4. Practice and perform your role for a pack campfire program.