Before the meeting:
- Identify an area where the den could take a 1-mile walk.
- Print Paths for Everyone worksheet, one for each Cub Scout.
During the meeting:
- Gather the Cub Scouts and assign buddies. Give each buddy group a smart device with the mapping App already open with the area where your den will take their 1-mile walk.
- Explain to Cub Scouts that this is a map of the area that they will take a walk at. Show them the scale of the map. The scale of the map will change when they zoom in and out. The scale is usually in the lower right corner.
- Have Cub Scout buddies identify a one-mile route. Have them share their routes. Review everyone’s route and come together to identify the route that the den will take.
- Discuss how to find the starting point, ask them to highlight the starting point. Have them find several other points along the route, such as bathrooms, water fountains, scenic areas, or other points of interest, and the ending point.
- Have Cub Scouts gather around a table and give each Cub Scout a printed copy of the Paths for Everyone.
- Ask the following questions:
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- Which of these paths is most appropriate for our den?
- Is there anyone in our den who might have a hard time on any of these paths?
- What are some safety concerns for each type of path?
- Do you know if the route we have chosen contains any of these paths?
- What kind of terrain do you think our route should have?
- Does our route have any terrain that is too advanced for our den?
Tip: Possible apps/websites to create a digital map:
