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Troop Shakedown

Arrow of Light – 5th Grade
Outdoor Adventurer
Outdoors
Required
Requirement 2
Troop Shakedown
Arrow of Light – 5th Grade
Outdoor Adventurer
Outdoors
Required
Requirement 2
Troop Shakedown

Snapshot of Activity

Cub Scouts attend a Scouting America troop meeting for a camping gear shakedown 

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  • Camping Gear Checklist found in Additional Resources or the Arrow of Light handbook 
  • Pencil, one for each Cub Scout 
  • Each Arrow of Light Scout will need to bring what they would bring on a weekend camping trip including:
    • Scout Basic Essentials 
    • Backpack 
    • Sleeping Gear 
    • Eating Kit 
    • Cleanup Kit 
    • Optional Personal Items 
  • Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record on each participant (youth and adult)

Before the meeting: 

  1. Find a local troop that would be willing to go over camping gear for an upcoming camping trip with the Arrow of Light patrol.  
  2. Notify parents and legal guardians of the location, date, and time of the  meeting. 
  3. The day before confirm with the troop.  
  4. Send a reminder to parents and legal guardians to have their  Arrow of Light Scout must have their camping gear ready to go.
  5. Gather copies of the Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record on each participant (youth and adult)
  6. Review Annual Health and Medical Records for any restrictions that may impact participation
  7. Inform the Scouts BSA activity leader of any restrictions or important medical information on any of the Cub Scouts or adults participating. 
  8.  Remind Arrow of Light Scouts and parents of the Camping Gear Checklist on page 71 of the Arrow of Light Handbook. 

During the meeting: 

  1. Bring copies of the Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record on each participant (youth and adult)
  2. Meet the Cub Scouts at the troop meeting location. Introduce yourself to the Scoutmaster and the Senior Patrol leader. Allow Cub Scouts to introduce themselves. 
  3. Have Scouting America troop members review  each Cub Scout’s camping gear and provide an explanation why each item is important to have. Encourage Cub Scouts to ask questions. 
  4. Cub Scouts should use the Camping Gear Checklist to keep track of anything that should be added and things that can be removed. 

After the meeting: 

  1. Ask Cub Scouts their thoughts. Did they have everything for the campout? How were the members of the troop helpful? 

Additional Resources

Camping Gear Checklist

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Arrow of Light – 5th Grade

IOLS Shakedown

Indoor
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Cub Scouts have a camping gear shakedown with an IOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills) trained leader.

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