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The Scouting Adventure

The Scouts BSA Uniform
About Joining from Cub Scouts
The REBEL Campout

The Scouting Adventure is a requirement for a Cub Scout to earn their Arrow of Light.  The specific requirements for this adventure are listed below.

Scouting Adventure Requirements

  1. Prepare yourself to join a troop by completing at least a-c below:
    1. Repeat from memory the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout slogan. In your own words, explain their meanings to your den leader, parent, or guardian.
    2. Explain what Scout spirit is. Describe for your den leader, parent, or guardian some ways you have shown Scout spirit by conducting yourself according to the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout slogan.
    3. Give the Scout sign, salute, and handshake. Explain when to use each.
    4. Describe the First Class Scout badge, and tell what each part stands for. Explain the significance of the First Class Scout badge.
    5. Repeat from memory the Pledge of Allegiance. In your own words, explain its meaning
  2. Visit a troop meeting with your parent or guardian and, if possible, with your den members and leaders. After the meeting, do the following:
    1. Describe how the Scouts in the troop provide its leadership.
    2. Describe the four steps of Scout advancement.
    3. Describe ranks in Scouting and how they are earned.
    4. Describe what merit badges are and how they are earned.
  3. Practice the patrol method in your den for one month by doing the following:
    1. Explain the patrol method. Describe the types of patrols that might be part of a  troop.
    2. Hold an election to choose the patrol leader.
    3. Develop a patrol name and emblem (if your den does not already have one), as well as a patrol flag and yell. Explain how a patrol name, emblem, flag, and yell create patrol spirit.
    4. As a patrol, make plans to participate in a troop’s campout or other outdoor activity.
  4. With your Webelos den leader, parent, or guardian, participate in a troop’s campout or other outdoor activity. Use the patrol method while on the outing.
  5. Do the following:
    1. Show how to tie a square knot, two half hitches, and a taut-line hitch. Explain how each knot is used.
    2. Show the proper care of a rope by learning how to whip and fuse the ends of different kinds of rope.
  6. Demonstrate your knowledge of the pocketknife safety rules and the pocketknife pledge. If you have not already done so, earn your Whittling Chip card.

These requirements are very similar to those of the Scouts BSA Scout rank.  Cub Scouts who complete this adventure should be able to quickly earn this rank after joining our Troop.

How our Troop can Help

Our Troop works closely with our Cub Scout Pack to help Scouts complete this adventure 

Attend a Troop 457 Meeting
Our Troop meets weekly on Tuesday nights. Cub Scouts can attend any of our meetings, but we encourage you to connect with one of our leaders first to ensure your Scouts attend a meeting that best represents what they can expect to do in Scouts BSA.
See our Upcoming Events
Attend a Campout
Our annual REBEL Campout is the best way for Cub Scouts
to experience a Troop campout, but Cub Scouts can join
most of our monthly outdoor activities.
Learn about the Rebel Campout
An Evening with Eagles
Our annual Evening with Eagles is an opportunity for our Troop
and Cub Scouts to meet Eagle Scouts, both young and old,
and learn more about their time in Scouting.
Have our Scouts Lead a Meeting
Who better than a Scout to teach you about being a Scout?
Our Scouts will use the EDGE method to help Cub Scouts complete the Scouting Adventure during your Den Meetings.
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Request Help on your Den's Scouting Adventure

Our Troop works closely with Cub Scout Pack 457 to help our Cub Scouts complete this adventure, but we are ready and willing to help any Cub Scout or Cub Scout Den complete this adventure.  Complete the form below if you are not a part of Pack 457 but would like assistance in completing this adventure.  One of our leaders will be in touch soon to see how we can help.

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