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Bowline Knot

Webelos – 4th Grade

Let’s Camp Webelos

Elective

Requirement 5

Bowline Knot

Webelos – 4th Grade

Let’s Camp Webelos

Elective

Requirement 5

Bowline Knot

Snapshot of Activity

Cub Scouts learn how to tie a bowline knot and when it should be used.

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Directions

Before the meeting:

Cut the paracord into three-foot lengths and fuse the ends.
Familiarize yourself with the bowline knot by watching this video on Scout Life, “How to Tie a Bowline Knot.”
Remind Cub Scouts to bring their handbook
Tie a bowline and keep it as an example.

During the meeting:

Give each Cub Scout a piece of paracord and explain that they’re going to learn how to tie a bowline knot.
Describe the use of the bowline.
Have Cub Scouts watch while you demonstrate how to tie the knot.
Tell Cub Scouts to follow along with each step while you demonstrate again.
Ask Cub Scouts to tie the knot by themselves using the diagrams in their Webelos handbook or the worksheet.
After everyone has attempted to tie the knot, discuss when this knot might be used:
- Attach a carabiner to the loop and hang a bag from a tree branch
- Tent guylines
- Anchor around a tree
- Attach two pieces of rope together
- Secure the lid of an item such as a cooler
- Rescue someone and pull them to safety