Chef’s Knife Webelos Adventure
- Adventure name: Chef’s Knife
- Rank: Webelos
- Type: Elective
- Category:
Overview
The most common use of a knife is in the kitchen. In this Adventure, you will learn the safety rules about using a knife in the kitchen and some basic instructions on how to use a kitchen knife. This Adventure is required in order for you to use any knife during a Cub Scout activity. Even if you earned the Whittling Adventure as a Bear, you must earn the Chef’s Knife Adventure as a Webelos to earn the privilege of using a knife during a Cub Scout activity. Prior to any activity, use Scouting America SAFE Checklist to ensure the safety of all those involved.
Requirements
Requirement 1
Read, understand, and promise to follow the “Cub Scout Knife Safety Rules.”
Activities:
- Knife Safety Rules Crossword (Indoor, energy 1, supplies 2, prep 2) Cub Scouts learn and explain the knife safety rules.
Requirement 2
Demonstrate the knife safety circle.
Activities:
- Webelos Knife Safety Circle (Indoor, energy 3, supplies 1, prep 1) Cub Scouts practice the knife safety circle.
Requirement 3
Demonstrate that you know how to care for and use a kitchen knife safely.
Activities:
- Webelos Kitchen Knife Care and Use (Indoor, energy 3, supplies 5, prep 3) Cub Scouts demonstrate proper care of a kitchen knife.
Requirement 4
Choose the correct cooking knife and demonstrate how to properly slice, dice, and mince.
Activities:
- Make Fruit Salad (Indoor, energy 3, supplies 5, prep 3) Cub Scouts practice their knife skills by making fruit salad.
- Make Salsa (Indoor, energy 3, supplies 5, prep 3) Cub Scouts practice their knife skills by making salsa.
Resources
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