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Snapshot of adventure
Learning to build things that are useful or fun is an important skill. You might grow up to build houses as a career or models as a hobby. Or you might just learn some skills that will help you in everyday life.
Building materials may include wood, cement, plastic, steel, or a combination of all these things. For this Adventure, we will focus on wood. You will learn about hand tools and how to use them safely. You will learn how to choose the right type of wood for a project and follow project instructions. And before you’re finished, you will use your new skills to make two projects from wood.
Safety Moment
Prior 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 starting this Adventure complete the following:
- Review Age Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities before starting a project.
- Cub Scouts are allowed to use common craft tools, such as paintbrushes, scissors, hammers, and screwdrivers.
- Know the proper use of the tools that will be used for the project, by any youth or adult.
During the Adventure
- Give time for proper training on the use of the tools that will be used to complete the project for all youth and adults.
- Provide continuous, qualified adult supervision and discipline during the project.
- Following all manufacturer’s literature and age and skill restrictions shall supersede the recommendations in the publication. If there is a conflict, leaders shall follow the most restrictive guidelines.
Complete the following requirements
Activities to fulfill these requirements are listed below. Choose one activity for each requirement to complete Baloo the Builder.
Requirement 1
Learn about some basic tools and the proper use of each tool. Learn about and understand the need for safety when you work with tools.
Requirement 2
Practice using four of the tools you learned about in requirement 1.
Requirement 3
Choose a project to build.
Requirement 4
Determine the tools and materials needed to build your project in requirement 3.
Requirement 5
Build your project.
Requirement 1
Learn about some basic tools and the proper use of each tool. Learn about and understand the need for safety when you work with tools.
Choose one of the following:
Requirement 2
Practice using four of the tools you learned about in requirement 1.
Choose one of the following:
Bear – 3rd Grade
Indoor
3
3
2
Cub Scouts practice using four different tools.
Requirement 3
Choose a project to build.
Choose one of the following:
Bear – 3rd Grade
Indoor
1
1
1
Cub Scouts determine a project to build that is not in the handbook.
Bear – 3rd Grade
Indoor
1
1
1
Cub Scouts choose a project to build: bat house, candy dispenser, tic-tac-toe board or caddy.
Requirement 4
Determine the tools and materials needed to build your project in requirement 3.
Choose one of the following:
Bear – 3rd Grade
Indoor
2
2
1
Cub Scouts determine tools and materials are needed to build their selected project.
Requirement 5
Build your project.
Choose one of the following:
Bear – 3rd Grade
Indoor
3
4
4
Cub Scouts build a candy dispenser.
Bear – 3rd Grade
Indoor
3
4
4
Cub Scouts build a tic-tac-toe board.
Bear – 3rd Grade
Indoor
3
4
4
Cub Scouts build a caddy for tools or art supplies.
