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Theme:
Personal Safety
Adventures
Snapshot of Pack Meeting
This Pack Meeting is centered on teaching Cub Scouts how to keep themselves safe. During the Pack Meeting, the video “The Protect Yourself Rules” is shown. There are two versions of the video, one for Kindergarten through Third Grade and one for fourth through sixth grade. Make sure to divide the pack into two groups, one for Lions, Tigers, Wolves, and Bears, and the other Webelos and Arrow of Light.
Requirements for this Adventure are best done with a parent(s) and legal guardians taking an active part. Informing parents ahead of time is key to this Adventure. Give parents the opportunity to preview the video and the option to watch at home with their Cub Scout instead of watching it with the Pack. Watching the video is a requirement.
Here is some information you may want to share with parents about The Protect Yourself Rules. This program was developed by world-leading experts in child abuse prevention and the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center Foundation. The partnership with them and Cub Scouting started in 2019 as a Preview Adventure.
During this time, we asked parents and leaders of Cub Scouting what they thought of it. Over 7,000 parents and leaders responded, and here is what they said:
- 91.8% said their child enjoyed the video.
- 97.9% said their child had a positive or neutral reaction to the video.
- 92.7% of parents said it helped them have a conversation with their child about protecting themselves.
Safety Moment
Prior to any activity, use the 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 Scouting America Youth Protection content.
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Review the Protect Yourself Rules videos.
- The content for Lions, Tigers, Wolves, and Bears is the same. Check the Protect Yourself Rules here.
- The content for Webelos and Arrow of Light is the same. Check the Protect Yourself Rules here.
- Before the meeting, inform parents, legal guardians, and adult partners of the Adventure and content use the samples below as a guide to make your own.
Lion Rank
Tiger Rank
Wolf Rank
Bear Rank
Webelos Rank
Arrow of Light Rank
During the adventure:
There is a chance that a child may disclose a situation that causes suspicion of abuse. If you suspect a child is being abused, contact the local authorities and follow the reporting guidelines found on the Scouting America Youth Protection site.
Before the Meeting
This Personal Safety pack meeting has several requirements that are done at home. It is best to communicate details of at-home activities in a written form with direct links to the online resource. Referred to often, as this will help ensure everyone is well informed and prepared.
The Protect Yourself Rules Video will be shown during the gathering activity. Identify the best way to show the videos to the two groups. The video for Lions, Tigers, Wolves, and Bears is 13 minutes long and the video for Webleos and Arrow of Light is 22 minutes long.
- 30 days before the meeting, confirm access to the meeting location.
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At the Pack committee or parents’ meeting before the Pack Meeting, make assignments using the Pack Meeting planner.
- Purchase supplies, including Adventure loops and pins.
- 7 days before the meeting, send out a meeting reminder
- 3 days before the meeting, send out a second meeting reminder.
- The morning of the meeting, send out a third meeting reminder.
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On the day of the meeting, set up the meeting location.
- Have copies of the Get to Know You Bingo for each Cub Scout and Parent
- Confirm access to The Protect Yourself Rules videos either online or as a download.
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Ability to show the videos to the pack.
- 2 Projectors
- 2 laptops connected to the projector
- 2 screens to project on
- 2 sound systems to connect to the laptop
- Set the room up to have two separate viewing areas
- Set Up Den Meeting Breakouts.
- Set Up Activity Stations.
At Home Requirements
The following requirements are completed at home before the pack meeting.
Bear Rank
Webelos Rank
Gathering Activity
Near the entrance to the meeting location, station a greeter to welcome people as they arrive and provide everyone with a name tag. The gathering activity will be watching The Protect Yourself Rules videos.
Direct Cub Scouts and their parents and legal guardians to the appropriate area for viewing based on their rank.
Watch the Protect Yourself Rules Videos:
Lions, Tigers, Wolves, and Bears
For Webelos and Arrow of Light
Opening Ceremony and Remarks
Opening Remarks
Welcome, Cub Scouts, to our safety-themed pack meeting. Let’s remember that being safe is a big part of being a responsible Cub Scout. Being safe means more than just following rules—it means being aware, caring for others, and always doing our best to keep ourselves and those around us out of harm’s way.
Give directions on den breakouts/den meetings.
Den Break Outs
Dens may meet individually or they may be combined to complete similar or the same requirements.
WOLF SCOUTS – The Wolf Scouts have a requirement regarding the use of playground equipment. If there is not a playground at your meeting location, have the Scouts discuss common playground equipment and rules to follow. If there is a playground at your meeting location allow Scouts to discuss rules and demonstrate the proper use.
Lion Rank
Tiger Rank
Wolf Rank
Bear Rank
Activities and Requirements
Requirement 2
Standing Tall
Requirement 4
Webelos Rank
Activities and Requirements
My Safety
Requirement 3
Requirement 4
Arrow of Light Rank
Activity Stations
Set up 3 activity stations, each station is led by an adult who has been given the resources ahead of time to prepare for the activity or activities. Cub Scouts rotate to each station either by den or mulit-rank dens. Each station has an activity for each Cub Scout rank.
Station 1
Buddy Game Station
Activities and Requirements
Lion Den
Tiger Den
Wolf Den - Req. 3
Bear Den
Webelos Den
AOL Den
Station 2
First Aid Kit Station
Activities and Requirements
Lion Den - Req. 1
Tiger Den - Req. 1
Wolf Den - Req. 1
Bear Den - Req. 1
Webelos Den - Req. 1
AOL Den - Req. 7
AOL Den - Req. 2
Station 3
Mixed Station
Activities and Requirements
Lion Den - Req. 4
Tiger Den - Req. 4
Wolf Den
Bear Den - Req. 4
Webelos Den - Req. 4
AOL Den - Req. 4, Req. 5
Station 4
911 & First Aid Station
Activities and Requirements
Wolf Den
Bear Den
Webelos Den
AOL Den - Req. 6
Fun and Games
Gather everyone and play Cups and Downs.
Presentations and Ceremonies
Use the presentation Safety Adventures Presentation.
Cubmaster Minute and Closing Ceremony
Cubmasters Minute
Cub Scouts in this meeting, we’ve learned a lot about safety. But the most powerful safety tool we have isn’t a helmet or a life jacket. It’s each other. That’s what the buddy system is all about.
So remember, safety isn’t just about what we do; it’s about who we have by our side. With a buddy, we’re never alone, and we can face any challenge together. Let’s keep being good buddies and safe Cub Scouts, looking out for one another no matter where we go.
Good job tonight, Scouts. And remember, have fun and do your best!
