Art Explosion Webelos Adventure
- Adventure name: Art Explosion
- Rank: Webelos
- Type: Elective
- Category:
Overview
Art is a powerful way to capture a moment in time, an idea, or an emotion. It’s a lot of fun, too. You get to work with all sorts of gooey and gloppy materials, and you never have to worry about getting the right answer, because everybody’s art is different. Whether you’re into drawing, painting, sculpture, computer illustration, or photography, you’ll find something to love in this Adventure. Prior to any activity, use Scouting America SAFE Checklist to ensure the safety of all those involved. All participants in official Scouting America activities should become familiar with the Guide to Safe Scouting and applicable program literature or manuals.
Requirements
Requirement 1
Create a piece of art by exploring drawing techniques using pencils.
Activities:
- Art in the Out of Doors (Outdoor, energy 3, supplies 3, prep 2) Cub Scouts can get inspiration by going outside to look at nature, architecture, weather, and wildlife.
- Drawing the Artist (Indoor, energy 2, supplies 3, prep 2) Cub Scouts learn the art of drawing a self-portrait.
- The Style of Art (Indoor, energy 2, supplies 3, prep 3) Cub Scouts draw in a specific artist’s style.
Requirement 2
Using a digital image, explore the effect of filters by changing an image using different editing or in-camera techniques.
Activities:
- Say Cheese (Indoor, energy 2, supplies 2, prep 2) Cub Scouts experiment with digital photography and editing.
Requirement 3
Create a piece of art using paint as your medium.
Activities:
- No Brushes Needed (Indoor, energy 3, supplies 3, prep 3) Cub Scouts explore painting without using traditional paint brushes.
- Watercolor (Indoor, energy 2, supplies 4, prep 2) Cub Scouts make a watercolor painting.
Requirement 4
Create a piece of art combining at least two media.
Activities:
- 3D Sculpture (Indoor, energy 3, supplies 4, prep 2) Cub Scout create a mixed medium 3D sculpture using wood, wire, paint, and beads.
- Mixed Medium Madness game (Indoor, energy 3, supplies 4, prep 2) Cub Scouts will create a completely original work of art with random art mediums and supplies.
Resources
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