Does My Whistle Work?

Before the meeting: 

1. Remind Cub Scouts and adult partners to bring a whistle.  If you have already completed requirement 1 for Mountain Lion, have them bring their whistle which is part of their Cub Scout Six Essentials.  If you have not completed requirement 1, inform Cub Scouts and adult partners that having a whistle will be part of other Adventures and something they bring with them whenever participating in outdoor activities.  
2. Ensure the location for this activity is in a place where the blowing of whistles will not be a problem.  
3. Prepare a space for Cub Scouts and adult partners to work on the activity in their Lion handbook. 

During the meeting: 

1. Gather the Cub Scouts and adult partners and check to make sure everyone has their whistle. 
2. Ask Cub Scouts why they think it is important to have a whistle with them. 
3. Inform Cub Scouts and adult partners that at times a person may get separated from the group they are with when they are outside.   
4. Inform Cub Scouts and adult partners that if they are ever separated from the group they are with or get lost, there are three things they can do to increase the chances that they will get found. 
   • Stay – Do not go looking or wandering around.  When you get lost or separated your group or parents are likely to start looking for you in the last place, they saw you or at places you have been.  If you stay where you are, chances are they will come back to that place to look for you. 
   • Answer – When you hear your name being called, answer back.   
   • Whistle – Use your whistle.  Blow your whistle with three short blasts.  Do this repeatedly until you are found. 
5. Ask Cub Scouts, how do you know if your whistle works?  Allow for answers. 
6. Now is the time to test your whistle, I want you to blow your whistle with three short blasts and then stop. 
7. Allow Cub Scouts to blow their whistles.  
8. Gather Cub Scouts and adult partners and have them complete the activity on page 11 of the Lion handbook.