Paws of Skill Wolf Adventure
- Adventure name: Paws of Skill
- Rank: Wolf
- Type: Elective
- Category:
Overview
Sports and active games are great ways to have fun and be healthy. Sports teach you to work with a team, help others, and follow rules. You can use the Scout Oath and the Scout Law as guides when you are playing games and sports. In this Adventure, you’ll be challenged to exercise, play a team sport with your den, and show how to be a good sport. Time to move your powerful paws. Prior to any activity, use Scouting America SAFE Checklist to ensure the safety of all those involved.
Requirements
Requirement 1
With your den, discuss sportsmanship and what it means to be a good sport. Make the connection between sportsmanship and the Scout Oath and the Scout Law.
Activities:
- Playing with Honor (Indoor, energy 1, supplies 1, prep 2) Discuss sportsmanship and the connection to the Scout Oath and Law.
- The Graceful Competitor (Indoor, energy 1, supplies 2, prep 2) Share with den an example of a sports celebrity with good sportsmanship.
Requirement 2
Learn the rules of a team sport that you can play with your den, pack, family, or friends. After learning the rules, play the game for 30 minutes.
Activities:
- Basketball (Outdoor, energy 5, supplies 2, prep 2) Cub Scouts learn about the rules of basketball and play a game.
- Coach and Cubs (Indoor, energy 5, supplies 1, prep 5) Invite a sports coach to your Cub Scout den meeting to teach the rules and basic skills of a sport.
- Kickball (Outdoor, energy 5, supplies 3, prep 2) Cub Scouts learn about the rules of kickball and play a game.
Requirement 3
Visit or watch a team sporting event with your family or den. Look for ways the team works together and share with your family or den.
Activities:
- Scouting in the Stands (Travel, energy 3, supplies 1, prep 3) Attend a sporting event and watch a live game.
- Tuning into Team Spirit (Indoor, energy 1, supplies 2, prep 2) Watch a team sporting event on the television.
Resources
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