Outdoorsman

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Webelos Scout Outdoorsman activity badge (pin) resources include the Outdoorsman worksheet
and cross-references for related Cub Scout belt loops & pins and Cub Scout awards.
Outdoorsman is a popular Resident Camp Pin and required for Arrow of Light.  ◄ Prev  -  Next ► 

The Webelos Outdoorsman activity badge helps prepare Webelos Scouts for the Boy Scout Camping merit badge(s).

This Activity Badge is required for the Arrow of Light award.

Webelos Outdoorsman Activity Badge

Outdoor Group

The Webelos Outdoorsman Activity Badge is one of 20 different Activity Badges that can be earned in the Webelos Scout Program. The requirements are typically worked on during den meetings or den activities while the skills are practiced at home, with the help of the Webelos Scout's family. The requirements are either completed with the den or at home with the den leader's approval. Projects are brought to meetings to share with the den and for Webelos Den Leader or Activity Badge Counselor approval.

Outdoorsman requirements

Do two of these: Present yourself to your Webelos den leader, properly dressed, as you would be for an overnight campout. Show the camping gear you will use. Show the right way to pack and carry it. With your family or Webelos den, help plan and take part in an evening outdoor activity that includes a campfire. With your parent or guardian, take part in a Webelos den overnight campout or a family campout. Sleep in a tent that you have helped pitch. With your parent or guardian, camp overnight with a Boy Scout troop. Sleep in a tent that you have helped pitch. And do five of these: During a Webelos den meeting, discuss how to follow the Leave No Trace Frontcountry Guidelines during outdoor activities. Participate in an outdoor conservation project with your Webelos den or a Boy Scout troop. Discuss with your Webelos den leader the rules of outdoor fire safety. Using these rules, show how to build a safe fire and put it out. With your accompanying adult on a campout or outdoor activity, assist in preparing, cooking, and cleanup for one of your den's meals. Tell why it is important for each den member to share in meal preparation and cleanup, and explain the importance of eating together. Discuss with your Webelos den leader the things that you need to take on a hike. Go on one 3-mile hike with your Webelos den or a Boy Scout troop. Demonstrate how to whip and fuse the ends of a rope. Demonstrate setting up a tent or dining fly using two half hitches and a taut-line hitch. Show how to tie a square knot and explain how it is used. Visit a nearby Boy Scout camp with your Webelos den. The official source for the information shown in this article or section is: Webelos Handbook, 2007 Edition (BSA Supply No. 33452) The text of these requirements is locked and can only be edited by an administrator. Please note any errors found in the above requirements on this article's Talk Page.

Notes

A FREE workbook for Outdoorsman is available here! with the maps, charts, links, diagrams, and checklists you need! Or click here to print just the Outdoorsman requirements.

meritbadge.org has PDF and DOC versions of Boy Scout merit badge workbooks, Webelos workbooks, and Cub Scout workbooks.

• The Webelos Program uses the Fast Tracks Den Meeting plans to offer all 20 Webelos Activity Badges in as little as 12 months.
• Details on earning a Cub Scout Sports or Academic pin or belt loop multiple times

Requirement resources

• Outdoorsman Worksheet → Other Webelos Activity Badge Worksheets

1-4 Camping:

• Your handbook is your primary reference. See Outdoor Skills for step-by-step instructions and lesson video links.
• See also: Camping Merit Badge Pamphlet - Hiking Skills - Hydration - Outdoor Gear - Tents - Water Purification - Weather Skills

1. BSA Video: Overnight camping gear TF1.m4v - Outdoor Checklists - Packing a Backpack - Clothing - Outdoor Gear - Footwear - Sleeping Bags - Sleeping Pads
2. Campfire Building - Scout Skits - Scout Songs - Scout Cheers.
3. BSA Video: Help pitch a tent TF2.m4v Also see #1 above and Tent Setup
4. BSA Video: Help pitch a tent TF2.m4v Also see #1 above and Tent Setup
5. Leave No Trace Frontcountry Guidelines
6. Participate In An Outdoor Conservation Project With Your Webelos Den Or A Boy Scout Troop.
7. Campfire Setup - Campfire Types - Campfire Starting - Campfire Safety

• The Boy Scout Handbook is the primary reference. See Campfire Skills for step-by-step instructions and lesson video links.
• See also: Campfire Setup - Campfire Types - Campfire Starting - Campfire Safety - Firem'n Chit - Fire Safety Merit Badge

8. BSA Video: Help cook a meal TF3.m4v -BSA Video: Cook a meal SC2g.m4v - Cooking Skills

• The Boy Scout Handbook is the primary reference. See Cooking Skills for step-by-step instructions and lesson video links.
• See also: Cooking Merit Badge Pamphlet - Food Pyramid - Meal Planning - Recipes - Food Handling - Dutch Oven Cooking

9. BSA Video: Safe hiking TF5.m4v - Hiking Skills 10. BSA Video: Whip a rope TF4a.m4v - Whipping and Fusing rope

• Animated Knots: Basic Scout Knots - Forty Scout knots - Special Knots - Sailing knots - Fishing knots - Folsoms Knots - Animatedknots.com - Great Animations - More Animated Knots - More great Animated Knots - Still more - Knot Videos - Basics Videos - Basics2
• Other Knot Links: Advanced knots - Ropers Knots Page - Climbing Knots - Fishing knots - Knots Index

11. Tent Setup - BSA Video: Knots TF4b.m4v - Two Half Hitches - Taut-Line Hitch - Square Knot
12. Camps will help you locate Boy Scout Camps in your area.

Related awards

Outdoorsman is preparing you for Camping, Cooking, Hiking, and Backpacking Merit Badges.
Outdoorsman # 1 can help prepare you for Tenderfoot # 1 and Camping Merit Badge # 5.
Outdoorsman # 3 & 4 can help prepare you for Tenderfoot # 2 and Camping Merit Badge # 6.
Outdoorsman # 5 can help prepare you for Camping Merit Badge # 2.
Outdoorsman # 6 can help prepare you for Camping Merit Badge # 9c.
Outdoorsman # 7 can help prepare you for Second Class #2d and Camping Merit Badge # 8.
Outdoorsman # 8 can help prepare you for Tenderfoot # 3 and Second Class #2g.
Outdoorsman # 9 can help prepare you for Tenderfoot # 5 and Second Class #1b .
Outdoorsman # 10 can help prepare you for Tenderfoot # 4a.
Outdoorsman # 11 can help prepare you for Scout #6 and Tenderfoot #2 and # 4b.

Outdoor-related awards

• Boy Scout ranks: Tenderfoot - Second Class - First Class
• Boy Scout awards: Firem'n Chit - Totin' Chip - Paul Bunyan Woodsman
• Boy Scout Merit Badges: Astronomy - Backpacking - Camping - Canoeing - Climbing - Cooking - Cycling - Fire Safety - Hiking - Orienteering - Pioneering - Rowing - Weather - Water Sports - Whitewater - Wilderness Survival
• Venturing: Outdoor Bronze Award; Ranger Award electives: Backpacking
• Webelos Activity Badges: Forester - Naturalist - Outdoorsman
• Cub Scout Belt Loops & Pins: Astronomy - Map and Compass - Weather

Ecology-related awards

• Boy Scout Merit Badges: Bird Study - Environmental Science - Fish and Wildlife Management - Forestry - Gardening - Geology - Insect Study - Mammal Study - Nature - Oceanography - Plant Science - Reptile and Amphibian Study - Soil and Water Conservation
• Boy Scout awards: Conservation Good Turn Award - Leave No Trace Award - William T. Hornaday award - World Conservation Award
• Venturing: Ranger Award electives: Ecology - Plants and Wildlife; Awards: Conservation Good Turn Award - Leave No Trace Award - William T. Hornaday award - World Conservation Award
• Webelos Activity Badges: Forester - Naturalist - Outdoorsman
• Cub Scout Belt Loops & Pins: Geology - Weather - Wildlife Conservation
• Cub Scout awards: Conservation Good Turn Award - Leave No Trace Award - World Conservation Award

See also

Webelos Den Leader portal

Camping Checklist

• Boy Scout Camping Merit Badge
• Webelos Webelos Outdoorsman

First Aid Kit

• Boy Scout First Aid Merit Badge
• Webelos Webelos Readyman

Emergency Kit

• Boy Scout Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge

External links

• Webelos Outdoorsman Ideas

Webelos Activity Badges   (Worksheets)

Physical Skills group: Aquanaut | Athlete | Fitness | Sportsman Mental Skills group: Artist | Scholar | Showman | Traveler Community group: Citizen | Communicator | Family Member | Readyman Technology group: Craftsman | Engineer | Handyman | Scientist Outdoor group: Forester | Geologist | Naturalist | Outdoorsman

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