Cub Scout Hiking
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- | '''1.''' Hiking Safety Rules | + | '''1.''' Hiking Safety Rules — |
:* Always tell someone where you are going and when you will return. | :* Always tell someone where you are going and when you will return. | ||
:* Never hike alone or at night; always use the buddy system. | :* Never hike alone or at night; always use the buddy system. | ||
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:* Be alert to dangerous animals, insects, and plants. Never touch a wild animal. | :* Be alert to dangerous animals, insects, and plants. Never touch a wild animal. | ||
:* Take 1 pint of water for each hour you will be hiking. Never drink untreated water. | :* Take 1 pint of water for each hour you will be hiking. Never drink untreated water. | ||
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+ | '''2.''' Hiking Gear — Take these outdoor essentials with you on your outdoor adventure. The itmes below may help you avoid emergencies and can make pleasant hike even better: | ||
+ | :* rain gear | ||
+ | :* full water bottle | ||
+ | :* trail food | ||
+ | :* flashlight | ||
+ | :* fanny pack or backpack to carry your times | ||
+ | :* first aid kit – one per group | ||
+ | :* map and compass – one per group | ||
+ | :* watch – one per group to pace your travels and return home when you are expected | ||
===Sports Pin=== | ===Sports Pin=== | ||
+ | '''8.''' Fun Hikes for Different Purposes — | ||
+ | :* '''City Hike.''' Identify different buildings an businesses and talk about their use. Notice the different detais of the building. Carfull follow saftey rules. | ||
+ | :* '''Color Hike'''. Make a list of colors to find when you go hiking. then look for objects of the colors on your list and note what you saw. | ||
+ | :* '''Historical Hike'''. Hike to a historical spot. Know the history before going on the hike. | ||
+ | :* '''Nature Hike'''. While hiking, identify and discus what you see in nature. Demonstrat how you show respect for nature. | ||
+ | :* '''Neighborhood Hike'''. Hike around your negihrohood and identify the homes, parks, schools, places of worship, and other areas of interest that are close to you home. | ||
+ | :* '''Stop-look-and-listen Hike'''. Hike for a specific length of time or for a certain number of steps. Then stop and write down all that you see and hear. Make several stops. | ||
== Related awards == | == Related awards == |
Revision as of 18:39, July 23, 2012

with cross-references for related Cub Scout Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos requirements.
Hiking Belt Loop and Pin | |
![]() Hiking Sports Belt Loop
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Cub Scout Hiking requirements | ![]() | ||
Belt Loop RequirementsComplete these three requirements:
Sports Pin RequirementsEarn the Hiking belt loop, and complete five of the following requirements:
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Notes
Template:Cub Scout Academics and Sports notes
Requirement resources
Template:Cub Scout Academics and Sports Requirement resources
Belt Loop
1. Hiking Safety Rules —
- Always tell someone where you are going and when you will return.
- Never hike alone or at night; always use the buddy system.
- Dress properly for the weather and environment.
- Wear sun and insect protection.
- Take an extra pair of socks in case you need to change.
- Obey traffic signs and signals.
- Avoid hiking along roadways.
- Stay on the trail.
- Be alert to your surroundings.
- Don't litter as you hike.
- Be alert to dangerous animals, insects, and plants. Never touch a wild animal.
- Take 1 pint of water for each hour you will be hiking. Never drink untreated water.
2. Hiking Gear — Take these outdoor essentials with you on your outdoor adventure. The itmes below may help you avoid emergencies and can make pleasant hike even better:
- rain gear
- full water bottle
- trail food
- flashlight
- fanny pack or backpack to carry your times
- first aid kit – one per group
- map and compass – one per group
- watch – one per group to pace your travels and return home when you are expected
Sports Pin
8. Fun Hikes for Different Purposes —
- City Hike. Identify different buildings an businesses and talk about their use. Notice the different detais of the building. Carfull follow saftey rules.
- Color Hike. Make a list of colors to find when you go hiking. then look for objects of the colors on your list and note what you saw.
- Historical Hike. Hike to a historical spot. Know the history before going on the hike.
- Nature Hike. While hiking, identify and discus what you see in nature. Demonstrat how you show respect for nature.
- Neighborhood Hike. Hike around your negihrohood and identify the homes, parks, schools, places of worship, and other areas of interest that are close to you home.
- Stop-look-and-listen Hike. Hike for a specific length of time or for a certain number of steps. Then stop and write down all that you see and hear. Make several stops.
Related awards
See also
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