Paper Paths

Before the meeting: 

1. Determine a route for a one-mile walk. 
2. Print out a map that includes the area for the walk for each Cub Scout.  Take note of the scale of the map. 
3. Print Paths for Everyone worksheet, one for each Cub Scout. 

During the meeting: 

1. Gather the Cub Scouts and give each Cub Scout a copy of the map that includes the area for the walk 
2. 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.  Using rulers and pencils Cub Scouts identify a one-mile route on the map. 
3. Have Cub Scouts share their routes. Review everyone’s route and come together to identify the route that the den will take. 
4. Discuss how to find the starting point, ask them to highlight the starting point.  Have them find several other points to highlight along the route, such as bathrooms, water fountains, scenic areas, or other points of interest, and the ending point. They should have a highlighted route from beginning to end.  
5. Have Cub Scouts gather around a table and give each Cub Scout a printed copy of the Paths for Everyone. 
6. Ask the following questions: 

• • 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?