In the Scout Oath we promise to keep ourselves physically strong. Proper nutrition, staying active with group activities, and personal exercises are key to being physically strong. You are now old enough to also know about your personal Scouting America Health and Medical Record.
Safety MomentPrior to any activity, use Scouting America’s 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:
When cooking and using a knife, the Knife Safety Adventure must be completed first.
For requirement 1, if you choose to make pizza on a campout:
When camping with a Scouting America troop, Arrow of Light scouts abide by Arrow of Light Cub Scout camping rules.
For requirement 3, if choosing to go cycling:
During the Adventure:
Plan a balanced meal that you would eat when camping. Prepare that meal using the gear you would use on a campout.
Examine what it is to be physically fit and how you incorporate this in your life. Track the number of times you are active for 30 minutes or longer over a 14-day period. Share with your patrol or family what you enjoyed and if you feel you are living up to the Scout Oath of being physically strong.
Be active for 30 minutes with your patrol, a younger den, or at least one other person in a way that includes both stretching and moving.
Review your Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record with your parent or legal guardian. Discuss your ability to participate in Arrow of Light patrol and pack activities.
Plan a balanced meal that you would eat when camping. Prepare that meal using the gear you would use on a campout.
Cub Scouts prepare a pizza on a campout.
Cub Scouts prepare a meal for a picnic.
Examine what it is to be physically fit and how you incorporate this in your life. Track the number of times you are active for 30 minutes or longer over a 14-day period. Share with your patrol or family what you enjoyed and if you feel you are living up to the Scout Oath of being physically strong.
Choose one of the following:
Cub Scouts track their physical fitness for 14 days.
Be active for 30 minutes with your patrol, a younger den, or at least one other person in a way that includes both stretching and moving.
Cub Scouts participate in a school or extracurricular sport.
Review your Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record with your parent or legal guardian. Discuss your ability to participate in Arrow of Light patrol and pack activities.
Cub Scouts review their Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Records with their parent or legal guardian.
