Cub and Family is coming up soon!

Camp outs are great fun. Before you go on your Cub and Family camping trip take a few minutes to discuss Wolf Elective 23 B (Explain how to take care of yourself in the outdoors) Wolf Elective 23C (What to do if you think you are lost) and Elective 23D (Explain the buddy system). Wolf Elective 18H pointing out poisonous plants is good one too! Easy Arrow points for your scouts!

While you are at the camp out don't forget to take advantage of Wolf Requirement 2E (How to raise the flag) and Wolf Requirement 2F (Participate in an outdoor flag service). Wolf Elective 23A (Attend a Pack overnighter) and Wolf Elective 23H (Participate in an outdoor worship service if the scout attends).

Keep track of all your activities at camp out. You can also use your camp outs to work on Leave No Trace Principles and complete some of the Leave No Trace Requirements.

Leave No Trace:

• Discuss with your leader the importance of Leave No Trace Frontcountry Guidelines
• On 3 seperate outings, practice frontcountry guidelines of Leave No Trace
• Complete Requirement 7 "Your Living World"
• Participate in a Leave No Trace related service project
• Promise to practice the Leave No Trace frontcountry guidelines by signing the Cub Scout Leave No Trace Pledge
• Draw a poster to illustrate the Leave No Trace frontcountry guidelines and display it at a pack meeting.

Outdoor Activity Award

Here is another super easy award to earn if you are sending your boys to day camp this Summer.

The Outdoor Activity Award has the following qualifications:

• Attend Day Camp (Wolf Elective 23E)
• Complete (Assemble) Wolf Elective 23B Explain the basics of how to take care of yourself in the outdoors.

Next, complete 4 of the following:

• Participate in a nature hike (Leave No Trace)
• Participate in an outdoor activity such as a picnic (Wolf Elective 18A) or park fun day
• Explain the Buddy System and tell what to do if you are lost (Wolf Elective 23C and 23D) and explain the importance of cooperation.
• Attend a pack overnighter (Wolf Elective 23A)
• Complete and outdoor service project in your area.
• Complete a nature/conservation project in your area. (Wildlife Conservation Award)
• Earn the Summertime Pack Award
• Participate in a nature observation activity. Discribe/Illustrate and Display your observations at a den or pack meeting. (Wolf Elective 13A if you choose to watch birds)
• Participate in an outdoor aquatic activity. (Swimming Belt Loop)
• Participate in an outdoor campfire program. Perform in a skit, sing a song or take part in a ceremony. (Wolf Elective 23G)
• Participate in an outdoor sporting event. (there are many outdoor sport beltloops available and also corospond with Wolf Electives 20A-O)
• Particpate in Scout's Own or other worship service. (Wolf Elective 23H)
• Explore a local city, county, state or national park. Discuss with your den how a good citizen obeys the park rules.

As you can see, you are probably doing many of these activities with your boys already, so go ahead and grab the award!