Let’s Camp Bear Bear Adventure
- Adventure name: Let’s Camp Bear
- Rank: Bear
- Type: Elective
- Category:
Overview
Camping is a fun way to spend time with family and friends. Prepare for your campout by gathering what you will bring with you and setting up a tent. Your den leader and parents will help you get ready. Find the best spot to pitch your tent and make it your home for the campout. Prior to any activity, use Scouting America SAFE Checklist to ensure the safety of all those involved.
Requirements
Requirement 1
Review the buddy system and how it works in the outdoors.
Activities:
- Bear Buddies Rule (Indoor, energy 3, supplies 2, prep 1) Cub Scouts review what to do while using the buddy system.
- Standing Bear Buddies (Indoor, energy 3, supplies 1, prep 1) Cub Scouts learn about the buddy system by playing a game.
Requirement 2
Pack your Cub Scout Six Essentials for the campout.
Activities:
- Bear Backpack (Indoor, energy 2, supplies 3, prep 3) Cub Scouts review the Cub Scout Six Essentials.
- Cub Scout Six Essentials Word Search (Indoor, energy 1, supplies 2, prep 2) Cub Scouts review the Cub Scout Essential Six with a word search puzzle.
Requirement 3
In addition to your Cub Scout Six Essentials, show the personal items you need for your campout.
Activities:
- Check It Off The List (Indoor, energy 1, supplies 2, prep 1) Cub Scouts review items needed for a campout.
- Den Approval (Indoor, energy 2, supplies 1, prep 1) Cub Scouts learn about items needed for a campout other than their Cub Scout Six Essentials.
- Musical Gear (Indoor, energy 5, supplies 4, prep 3) Cub Scouts choose extra gear needed for a campout that is not the Cub Scout Six Essentials by playing a game similar to musical chairs.
Requirement 4
Help set up a tent. Determine a good spot for the tent. Explain why you picked the spot.
Activities:
- Pitch It Fast (Indoor, energy 4, supplies 3, prep 3) Cub Scouts practice setting up a tent.
- Tent Set Up (Outdoor, energy 2, supplies 3, prep 2) Cub Scouts practice setting up a tent outside.
Requirement 5
Attend a council or district Cub Scout overnight camp or attend a campout with your pack.
Activities:
- Let’s Camp Bear (Travel, energy 5, supplies 5, prep 5) Cub Scouts will attend an overnight campout with your pack or at a council or district event.
Resources
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