CUB SCOUT OUTDOOR ACTIVITY AWARD

      Another special 75th anniversary opportunity is the new Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award.  Tiger Cubs, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Scouts who earn the award can wear a special patch on the right pocket flap of the uniform shirt.  (This is the first time in Cub Scouting history that a pocket flap patch for the uniform has been authorized.)

      Boys may earn the award in each rank year if they complete the requirements within the year for which the award is given.  A pocket flap patch is presented the first time the award is earned, and a wolf footprint pin added to the flap each successive time the award is earned.

Leaders should encourage boys to build on skills and experiences from previous years when working on the award for a successive year.

REQUIREMENTS - ALL RANKS:

Attend Cub Scout Day Camp or Cub Scout/Webelos Scout resident camp.

REQUIREMENTS - RANK SPECIFIC:

Tiger Cubs: Complete one requirement in Achievement 5, "Let’s Go Outdoors" (Tiger Cub Handbook) and complete three of the outdoor activities listed below.

Wolf Cub Scouts: Assemble the "Six Essentials for Going Outdoors" (Wolf Handbook, Elective 23b) and discuss their purpose, and complete four of the outdoor activities listed below.

Bear Cub Scouts: Earn the Cub Scout Leave No Trace Award (Bear Handbook, Elective 25h) and compete five of the outdoor activities listed below.

Webelos Scouts: Earn the Outdoorsman Activity Badge (Webelos Handbook); and complete six of the outdoor activities listed below.

1. Participate in a nature hike in your local area. This can be on an organized, marked trail, or just a hike to observe nature in your area.

2. Participate in an outdoor activity such as a picnic or park fun day.

3. Explain the buddy system and tell what to do if lost. Explain the importance of cooperation.

4. Attend a pack overnighter. Be responsible by being prepared for the event.

5. Complete an outdoor service project in your community.

6. Complete a nature/conservation project in your area. This project should involve improving, beautifying, or supporting natural habitats. Discuss how this project helped you to respect nature.

7. Earn the Summertime Pack Award.

8. Participate in a nature observation activity. Describe or illustrate and display your observations at a den or pack meeting.

9. Participate in an outdoor aquatic activity. This can be an organized swim meet or just a den or pack swim.

10. Participate in an outdoor campfire program. Perform in a skit, sing a song, or take part in a ceremony.

11. Participate in an outdoor sporting event.

12. Participate in an outdoor Scout’s Own or other worship service.

13. Explore a local city, county, state, or national park. Discuss with your den how a good citizen obeys the park rules.