Leave No Trace Walk

This outdoor walk can be done in any environment, it may be in an urban, suburban, or rural area.  It may be a local park or neighborhood.  It may be outside of your normal meeting location.  

Before the meeting: 

1. Based on requirement 2 have your route planned and distribute the route to all Cub Scouts, parents, and legal guardians. 
2. Identify an adult who is not going on the trip.  Give a copy of the route you are taking and inform them of your start time and expected end time. 
3. Remind Cub Scouts, parents, and legal guardians that Cub Scouts will need to bring their Cub Scout Six Essentials and to wear appropriate clothes and closed-toe shoes. 
4. Three days before the walk check the weather and if severe weather is in the forecast, reschedule the walk. 
5. If the walk is away from your regular meeting location:
   1. Gather copies of the Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record on each participant (youth and adult)
   2. Review Annual Health and Medical Records for any restrictions that may impact participation
6. The day before the walk remind Cub Scouts, parents, and legal guardians of the date, time, and location of your walk.   

During the meeting: 

1. If the walk is away from your regular meeting location bring copies of the Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record on each participant (youth and adult)
2. Check to see if everyone has their Cub Scout Six Essentials. 
3. Tell everyone the route that will be followed for the walk. 
4. Share any hazards that may be on the path and how to avoid them. 
5. With your den, go on the one-mile walk while practicing the Leave No Trace Principles for Kids. 
6. During the walk complete requirements 5, 7, and 8.  Review how the den is using the principles.