This Adventure is about America and the powerful symbols that represent the best of our country and how communities come together to help solve problems they are facing. Citizenship in America is about participation. One way to show citizenship is by making an impact locally through nonprofit organizations. Nonprofit organizations are a place for people to give their time, talents, and resources to make a difference in their community. You, too, can make an impact by participating in a service project that makes your community a better place.
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 starting this Adventure complete the following:
During the Adventure
Before starting this Adventure, review Digital Safety and Online Scouting Activities.
Familiarize yourself with the flag of the United States of America including the history, demonstrating how to raise and lower the flag, how to properly fold and display, and the United States etiquette.
Identify 3 symbols that represent the United States. Pick your favorite and make a model, work of art, or other craft that depicts the symbol.
Learn about the mission of any non-profit. Find out how they fund their activities and how volunteers are used to help.
Participate in a service project.
Familiarize yourself with the flag of the United States of America including the history, demonstrating how to raise and lower the flag, how to properly fold and display, and the United States etiquette.
Cub Scouts learn about the flag, how to raise, lower and fold the United States Flag.
Learn about flag etiquette and how to work with a flag while playing a flag trivia game.
Learn about the United States flag and how it’s used from a local patriot.
Identify 3 symbols that represent the United States. Pick your favorite and make a model, work of art, or other craft that depicts the symbol.
Choose one of the following:
Learn about the Statue of Liberty while building a replica.
Using Play-Doh®, create a symbol that represents the United States.
Learn about symbols that represent the United States and create a drawing of your favorite symbol.
Learn about United States symbols and build a model of the White House.
Learn about the mission of any non-profit. Find out how they fund their activities and how volunteers are used to help.
Cub Scouts learn about a nonprofit organization using the internet.
Cub Scouts learn about a nonprofit by visiting the organization.
Participate in a service project.
Cub Scouts participate in a special nation-wide project to create holiday cards for military personnel. Please have letters mailed to the Scouting America National Service Center by November 6, 2026.
With your den, host a used eyeglasses drive to donate to an organization that recycles them for those in need.
Participate in your Council-sponsored Scouting for Food event.
