Art is a powerful way to capture a moment in time, an idea, or an emotion. It’s a lot of fun, too. You get to work with all sorts of gooey and gloppy materials, and you never have to worry about getting the right answer, because everybody’s art is different. Whether you’re into drawing, painting, sculpture, computer illustration, or photography, you’ll find something to love in this Adventure.
Safety MomentPrior to any activity, use Scouting America SAFE Checklist to ensure the safety of all those involved.
All participants in official Scouting America activities should become familiar with the Guide to Safe Scouting and applicable program literature or manuals.
Be aware of state or local government regulations that supersede Scouting America practices, policies, and guidelines.
To assist in the safe delivery of the program you may find specific safety items that are related to requirements for the Adventure.
Before conducting a craft activity, review the Craft Tips video (2 minutes 34 seconds.)
Before starting this Adventure, review Digital Safety and Online Scouting Activities.
Create a piece of art by exploring drawing techniques using pencils.
Using a digital image, explore the effect of filters by changing an image using different editing or in-camera techniques.
Create a piece of art using paint as your medium.
Create a piece of art combining at least two media.
Create a piece of art by exploring drawing techniques using pencils.
Cub Scouts can get inspiration by going outside to look at nature, architecture, weather, and wildlife.
Cub Scouts learn the art of drawing a self-portrait.
Cub Scouts draw in a specific artist’s style.
Using a digital image, explore the effect of filters by changing an image using different editing or in-camera techniques.
Cub Scouts experiment with digital photography and editing.
Create a piece of art using paint as your medium.
Cub Scouts explore painting without using traditional paint brushes.
Create a piece of art combining at least two media.
Cub Scout create a mixed medium 3D sculpture using wood, wire, paint, and beads.
Cub Scouts will create a completely original work of art with random art mediums and supplies.
Director, Global Security Innovative
Strategies
Bray Barnes is a recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, Silver
Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Learning for Life Distinguished
Service Award. He received the Messengers of Peace Hero award from
the royal family of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and he’s a life member of
the 101st Airborne Association and Vietnam Veterans Association. Barnes
serves as a senior fellow for the Global Federation of Competitiveness
Councils, a nonpartisan network of corporate CEOs, university presidents, and
national laboratory directors. He has also served as a senior executive for the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, leading the first-responder program
and has two U.S. presidential appointments
Managing Member Calje
David Alexander is a Baden-Powell Fellow, Summit Bechtel Reserve philanthropist, and recipient of the Silver Buffalo and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the founder of Caljet, one of the largest independent motor fuels terminals in the U.S. He has served the Arizona Petroleum Marketers Association, Teen Lifeline, and American Heart Association. A triathlete who has completed hundreds of races, Alexander has also mentored the women’s triathlon team at Arizona State University.
President, CEO & Managing Director
Stonetex Oil Corp.
Glenn Adams is a recipient of the Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the former president of the National Eagle Scout Association and established the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award. He has more than 40 years of experience in the oil, gas, and energy fields, including serving as a president, owner, and CEO. Adams has also received multiple service awards from the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers.
