Neighborly Kindness

Before the meeting: 

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
3. Obtain permission from a selected neighbor for yard work activity. 
4. Notify parents or legal guardians of the details of the outing. Remind them to bring a completed Activity Consent Form. Ask them to bring yard work tools if they have them. 

During the meeting: 

1. Bring copies of the Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record on each participant (youth and adult)
2. Gather Cub Scouts and discuss the importance of being a good and kind neighbor. 
3. Talk to Cub Scouts about common yard work tasks and how they can be helpful. 
4. Brief Cub Scouts on the proper use of tools and safety guidelines. 
5. Assign specific tasks to each Cub Scout or group of Cub Scouts. Tasks may include raking leaves, pulling weeds, clipping hedges (with small handheld clippers), or planting flowers. As a reminder, Cub Scouts are not allowed to operate power tools including lawn mowers. 
6. Gather Cub Scouts for a brief reflection on the experience and the impact of their efforts on the neighbor.