LION'S HONOR (Required) : Family-Led Cub Scout Adventure Plan - LION

Family-Led Cub Scout Adventure Plan – LION
This is a Famvhily-Led Cub Scout Adventure Plan adapted from the Lion Leader Guide for completion at or
from home, led by a parent or other caring adult – and then sharing what you did with the rest of the Den.
LION’S HONOR (required)

RATIONALE FOR ADVENTURE
The animals in the jungle, including the lion, have traditions that they share.
The lion is strong and protects its family.
When the lion talks, the animals of the jungle listen. The Lion Scouts will learn the tradition of
their den and the pack.
TAKEAWAYS
· Introducing the Lions and adult partners
· Learning the Cub Scout sign and its meaning
· Learning the Cub Scout motto and its meaning
· Learning the Cub Scout salute and its meaning
· Singing a new song with your den
CONNECTIONS WITH DESIRED OUTCOMES
· Character development
· Participatory citizenship
· Fitness
· Leadership
NOTES TO PARENT LEADERS – Doing this Den Adventure as a Family
Tips and resources for this Adventure can be found at https://www.southfultonscouting.com/node/4333,
including the Lion Leader Guide plan for a group den meeting (it’s a pretty simple plan with some fun elements
you might like to use). Got Siblings at Home? If they want to participate too, that’s helpful.
This Adventure can be completed mostly at home with the family – but Requirement 4 involves “playing a
game with your den”, so that will involve den interaction, which could be in person or virtual. For this Plan,
we’re going to assume that each family does the game and outing as a family, and then shares video, pictures
and stories with the rest of the den – either because of safety reasons (like physical distancing) or the family
couldn’t make the scheduled outing with the rest of the den.
You can break up the Activities to be standalone sessions, and introduce the Sign, Motto and Salute elements
when you do a game, and then review when you do an outing. Or do game and outing and all in one session.
Adventure Requirements:
Lion Required Adventure: Lion’s Honor
1. Show the Cub Scout sign. Tell what it means.
2. Repeat the Cub Scout motto. Tell what it means.
3. Show the Cub Scout salute. Tell what it means.
4. Show teamwork and good sportsmanship by playing a game with your den.
5. Participate in an outing.
ADVENTURE PLAN
PREPARATION AND MATERIALS NEEDED
 Read the Lion’s Honor adventure in the Lion Handbook.
 Determine where you will conduct the Lion’s Honor outing and what game you will play.
o The outing could be to a Cub Scout Pack event – or any interesting place (like a park or playground).
o You’ll need one dice for the Sign, Motto + Salute Game.
OPENING (doing a simple “Opening Ceremony” sets the tone – “Now We’re Scouting”)
 A simple opening is to recite the Scout Law. Suggestion: Say “The Scout Law is A Scout is trustworthy,
loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.”
 Then say “Now let’s repeat the 12 points of the Scout Law. I’ll say a piece, and you repeat it back:
(Leader goes first) (Scout responds)
A Scout is (... A Scout is)
Trustworthy (... Trustworthy)
Loyal (... Loyal)
Helpful (... Helpful)
Friendly (... Friendly)
Courteous (... Courteous)
Kind (... Kind)
Obedient (... Obedient)
Cheerful (... Cheerful)
Thrifty (... Thrifty)
Brave (... Brave)
Clean (... Clean)
and Reverent (... and Reverent)
TALK TIME (explain what today’s activity is … )

 Introduce the Lion’s Honor adventure by describing the adventure and activities.
ACTIVITIES:
◆Activity 1: Sign, Motto + Salute (Requirements 1: “Show the Cub Scout sign. Tell what it means.”,
2: “Repeat the Cub Scout motto. Tell what it means.” 3: “Show the Cub Scout salute. Tell what it means.”)
Show the Cub Scout sign. Make the sign with your right hand.
Hold your arm straight up.
Tell what it means. The two raised fingers look like the attentive
ears of a wolf, listening carefully.
The Cub Scout sign means everyone should
stop what he or she is doing and pay attention to
the leader.
Repeat the Cub Scout motto. The Cub Scout motto is “Do Your Best.”
A motto is like a slogan. It reminds us of something important.
Tell what it means. “Do Your Best!” is a great motto for life.
Show the Cub Scout salute. Salute with your right hand.
Hold your first two fingers close together.
Tell what it means. Touch your fingertips to your cap.
If you aren’t wearing a cap, touch your right
eyebrow.
We salute the flag to show respect to our
country. Always use the Cub Scout salute when
you are in your Lion uniform, both indoors and
outdoors. If you are not in uniform, salute the
flag by placing your right hand over your heart.
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Lion’s Honor Family-Led Adventure Plan
◆Activity 2: Sign, Motto + Salute Game (Requirement 4: “Show teamwork and good sportsmanship by
playing a game with your den.”) Note: This game could also be played as a Den game, either in person or
over virtual connection – if you’re not playing “live”, see about coordination so that each family plays this.
 This is “Roll of the Dice Review – a Team Game for Parent and Scout”.
 The Scout rolls the dice and either the Scout or the Adult Partner needs to show each other the Sign, Motto
or Salute, as follows:
1, 2 and 3 mean the Scout does what’s below. 4, 5 and 6 mean the Adult does what’s below.
1 = Cub Scout sign. Tell what it means. 4 = Cub Scout sign. Tell what it means.
2 = Cub Scout motto. Tell what it means. 5 = Cub Scout motto. Tell what it means.
3 = Cub Scout salute. Tell what it means. 6 = Cub Scout salute. Tell what it means.
If one of you needs help, have the other one coach you – that’s the Teamwork you’ll need here.
 Adult Partners: Remember the Cub Scout Motto: “Do Your Best!” Don’t get discouraged.
If you’re not playing “live” with the den, be sure to take pictures/video to tell the story to your den.
 Don’t forget extended family like grandparents – they’ll like to see their Scout give the Sign, Motto + Salute.
◆Activity 3: Outing (Requirement 5: “Participate in an outing.”) Note: This outing could also be a Den
outing – if the families take multiple outings, be sure to share with each other some pictures, video and stories.
 Where you go on your outing will dictate what you do – you might make it a new place to explore.
◆Activity 4: (Optional – Do This if You Like It) Sing A Song! Note: This is just for extra fun – do this if you
and your Scout like to sing – if not, don’t. Here’s a Lion Song:
“If You’re A Lion and You Know It” (Sung to the tune of “If You’re Happy and You Know It”)
If you’re a Lion and you know it, show your claws. (All use hands to make claws.)
If you’re a Lion and you know it, show your claws.
If you’re a Lion and you know it, then your claws will surely show it.
If you’re a Lion and you know it, show your claws.
If you’re a Lion and you know it, show you’re strong. (All make a muscle.)
If you’re a Lion and you know it, show you’re strong.
If you’re a Lion and you know it, then your strength will surely show it.
If you’re a Lion and you know it, show you’re strong.
If you’re a Lion and you know it, give a roar. (All give a lion’s roar.)
If you’re a Lion and you know it, give a roar.
If you’re a Lion and you know it, then roaring will surely show it.
If you’re a Lion and you know it, do all three. (All make claws, make a muscle, and give a lion’s roar!)
CLOSING (doing a simple “Closing Ceremony” is a celebration and says, “we’re done!”)
 Congratulate your Scout for a job well done, and confirm that the Adventure Loop will be awarded soon.
 Maybe “Let’s all give a Lion’s Roar”. Both Scout and Adult Partner: “grraaaauuuu!”
AFTER THE ACTIVITY: Clean up as needed. Upon completion of the Lion’s Honor
adventure, your Lion will have earned the adventure loop shown and the sticker from your Lion
Kit. Contact your Den Leader to report completion, so that your Scout can be recognized by
receiving the adventure loop as soon as possible according to your pack’s tradition.
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Lion’s Honor Family-Led Adventure Plan
This is a Family-Led Cub Scout Adventure Plan adapted from the Lion Leader Guide for completion at or
ANIMAL KINGDOM (required)

The animal kingdom encompasses all animals, including the lion. In many stories, the lion, as a
member of the animal kingdom, provides leadership. And as the leader, he must take into
consideration the needs of the other animals. By cooperating with them, he makes the
kingdom a better place to live. The Lion Scout should learn ways to contribute to the pride
(family).
TAKEAWAYS
· Learning about patriotism by using flag ceremonies and the Pledge of Allegiance
· Understanding and practicing stewardship of our resources
· Developing a sense of community awareness and responsibility
· Participating in an activity that demonstrates service to others
· Leadership
including the Lion Leader Guide plan for a group den meeting.
This Adventure can be completed at home with the family. Or you can coordinate with the Den Leader and the
rest of the den for a group visit (or Zoom or call) with a community service person. And it’s good to all do the
same service project to create community among the den families.
You can break up the Activities to be standalone sessions, maybe splitting the service project off.
Lion Required Adventure: Animal Kingdom
1. Learn the role of someone who provides a service to your community.
2. Demonstrate you know what to do in an emergency.
3. Choose two energy saving projects to practice in your home for two weeks.
4. Participate in a Lion den family service project for others.
ADVENTURE PLAN
 Read the Animal Kingdom adventure in the Lion Handbook.
 This has a cleanup project for Requirement 4, but other options exist. Guidelines for a Lion service project:
o The activity should be in a safe environment (not along roadways).
o The project should not last longer than 20 minutes.
o The work should be meaningful.
o The activity should be hands-on and interactive.
o Participants should be dressed appropriately for the activity.
 Bring appropriate gear, like gloves, trash bags, small hand tools, hand sanitizer, drinking water and wear
appropriate clothing and footwear, etc.
 Even if you don’t do the service project at the very same time and place (which can be done with social
distancing if you’re cleaning up a park or playground), it is useful for all families to do the same project.
 Determine what role of “someone who provides a service” you want to learn about for Requirement 1.
o At https://www.southfultonscouting.com/node/4334 there are videos of various community service
people showing you what they do. This plan assumes that this will be done at home with the Scout.
o Note: making arrangements to have a short visit or call with a police officer, a firefighter or a medical
professional (paramedic or EMT) is usually more fun and interesting. A hands-on experience or show-
and-tell type of presentation would be very age appropriate.
 A simple opening is to recite the Scout Oath.
 Suggestion: Say “Let’s repeat the Scout Oath. I’ll say a piece, and you repeat it back:
On my honor (... On my honor)
I will do my best (... I will do my best)
To do my duty (... To do my duty)
to God and my country (... To do my duty)
and to obey the Scout Law; (... and to obey the Scout Law;)
To help other people (... To help other people)
at all times; (... at all times;)
To keep myself (... To keep myself)
physically strong, (... physically strong,)
mentally awake, (... mentally awake,)
and morally straight. (... and morally straight.)

 Introduce the Animal Kingdom adventure by describing the adventure and activities.
ACTIVITIES:
◆Activity 1: Community Servants (Requirement 1: “Learn the role of someone who provides a service to
your community.”)
 Discuss with your Scout what police officers, firefighters, medical professionals (doctors, nurses,
paramedic or EMT), veterans, postal service, or others (sanitation workers, water works personnel) do, and
how they help the community and your family.
o If you like, watch one or more of the videos noted above in “Preparation and Materials Needed”
 Lead a reflection on the point of the Scout Law, “A Scout is helpful.”
o Tie “helpful” back to the community servant(s) you discussed.
◆Activity 2: Emergency Preparedness Game! (Requirement 2: “Demonstrate you know what to do in an

emergency.”)
 Play the “Emergency Preparedness Game”. For each of the scenarios below, “tell an adult” is part of the
response – other steps are in the Adventure Resources page, which you can cut out into “flash cards”.
1) Nosebleed
2) Scraped knee
3) Bug sting
4) Blister on foot
5) I’ve had an accident and bumped my head
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Animal Kingdom Family-Led Adventure Plan
6) Sprained ankle
7) Cut
 For more, use items around the house so your Scout can demonstrate what to do (and so you can
demonstrate to your Scout what to do):
o Adhesive bandages (scraped knee, cut)
o Cloth or bandanna (nosebleed)
o Small plastic bag with ice (bug sting, sprained ankle)
o Cell phone (bug sting, bump on the head, broken arm)
o Soap (scraped knee, cut)
o Moleskin (blister on foot)
◆Activity 3: Save Your Energy (Requirement 3: “Choose two energy saving projects to practice in your
home for two weeks.”)
 Explain two energy saving items to your Scout – maybe turn off the water while they brush their teeth, and
turn off the lights when they leave a room. Maybe adjusting thermostat levels, keeping doors closed.
 Tell the Lions that, just as lions watch over the pride (family of lions), they will be watching over their homes
to help save energy.
◆Activity 4: Service Project (Requirement 4: “Participate in a Lion den family service project for others.”)
Note: This assumes an outside cleanup project at a school, church, park or playground.
 Be sure to get permission from the organization as they may require.
 Conduct the cleanup in a safe manner. Not too long – 20 minutes, plus time for play.
 Take pictures before and after along with pictures of Lion family members doing the service.
o Be sure to share with other Den Families and also with the beneficiary of the project.
 Maybe recite the Scout Law, if you didn’t do that in the “Opening”.
AFTER THE ACTIVITY: Clean up as needed. Upon completion of the Animal Kingdom
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ADVENTURE RESOURCES:
Emergency Preparedness Game – You Can Clip Off as Cards if You Like
Front of Card Back of Card
(Nosebleed)
Nosebleed
Cold wet cloth, pinch nostrils
(Scraped knee)
Scraped knee Wash and apply adhesive
bandage
(Bug sting)
Bug sting
Ice; if an allergy, call for help
(Blister on foot)
Blister on foot
Apply moleskin
(accident and bumped my head)

I’ve had an accident and
Call for help
bumped my head
(Sprained ankle)
Sprained ankle
Ice
(Cut)
Cut Wash and apply adhesive
bandage
(Broken arm)
Broken arm
Call for help
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FUN ON THE RUN (required)

If you see a picture of a lion with a big, full, and bright mane, you know that the lion is both
strong and healthy.
Eating well and getting rest and exercise will help the Lion stay strong and healthy as well.
TAKEAWAYS
· Learning to exercise to keep their body healthy and strong
· Learning about getting the rest needed to stay healthy
· Learning how to make healthy eating choices
· Fitness
This Adventure can be completed mostly at home with the family – but Requirements 2 and 4 involve
interaction with the den, making a snack “for” the den and participating in a field day as a den.
 But either because of safety reasons (like physical distancing) or if a family couldn’t make the scheduled
field day with the rest of the den, those group in-person activities might not be possible for all.
 For this Plan, each family will have their Lion make a snack “for” the den and do the same field day
activities as the rest of the den.
 Then each family will share video, pictures and stories with the rest of the den.
Feel free to involve the whole family!
You can break up the Activities to be standalone sessions, maybe splitting the field day off.
Lion Required Adventure: Fun on the Run
1. Learn and demonstrate three exercises you can do each day.
2. Have Lions make a nutritious snack for the den.
3. Understand the importance of rest.
4. Participate as a den in Jungle Field Day.
ADVENTURE PLAN
 Read the Fun on the Run adventure in the Lion Handbook.
 For the Field Day Activities as outlined, the following equipment:
o A rope or string (30 foot or so) and a beanbag or similar item to balance on your head.
o At least two full cans of soup or the like for “weights”.
 If one of your exercises is jump rope, you know what you need!
 Make modifications for the activities if your Scout has physical limitations or special needs.
 A simple opening is to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

 Introduce the Fun on the Run adventure by describing the adventure and activities.
ACTIVITIES:
◆Activity 1: Warmup Exercises (Requirement 1: “Learn and demonstrate three exercises you can do each
day.”)
 Demonstrate for your Scout several basic exercises, and have your Scout join in after the demonstration.
o Some options include: jumping jacks; leap, hop, skip, jump; jump rope; marching; running.
 OPTION: If your Scout likes to sing, you can sing “Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes”
Head and shoulders, knees and toes – knees and toes,
Head and shoulders, knees and toes – knees and toes,
Eyes and ears and mouth and nose,
Head and shoulders, knees and toes – knees and toes!
(Point to each part of the body when singing about that part. Sing faster each time.)
◆Activity 2: Snack Time! (Requirement 2: “Have Lions make a nutritious snack for the den.”)
 First, everyone participating need to wash their hands.
 Then work with your Scout to help make a nutritious snack, such as trail mix, ants on a log, or lion’s teeth –
ingredients and “how to” are below. Remember to check for allergies!
o Trail Mix: Nuts, hard-shelled chocolate candies, raisins, dried fruit, cereal, granola, mini marshmallows,
chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, etc.
• Mix them up, and put in baggies you can zip up.
o Ants on a Log: Celery sticks, peanut butter or sunflower butter, raisins.
• Put the peanut butter or sunflower butter on the log (celery) and add the ants (raisins).
o Lion’s Teeth: Apple slices, mini marshmallows, peanut butter or sunflower butter.
• Sandwich marshmallows between apple slices; use peanut butter or sunflower butter to “glue” the
sandwich together.
 For snacks that contains sugar, discuss that in moderation, sugar can be an appropriate part of the diet.
 This snack could be used for refreshments now, or at the end of the Adventure, or both.
◆Activity 3: Rest Up! (Requirement 3: “Understand the importance of rest.”)
 Well, you’ve probably had this conversation with your Scout if your Scout ever doesn’t want to go to bed on
time, but if you need more, here’s a way: Say:
o “Don’t you wish the batteries on your video game would last forever? They don’t, so you have to stop
playing to recharge the batteries. After going to school and playing all day, you will need to stop to
recharge your batteries (rest) as well, so you keep yourself healthy and are ready for the next day.
o Animals are the same way. However, not all animals sleep at night like we do. Some animals sleep
during the day and stay awake at night to hunt for food – like raccoons, opossums, and owls.
o Others sleep at night and are active during the day – like birds, dogs, cats … and people! No matter
when they sleep, they need the rest to stay healthy and strong.”
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Fun on the Run Family-Led Adventure Plan
◆Activity 4: Field Day Fun (Requirement 4: “Participate as a den in Jungle Field Day.”)
 This Field Day has four stations from the following list – but you can create others if they are safe for your
Scouts. Activities will be done by both the Scouts and their adult partners will rotate to each station.
o Event 1: Jumping Jacks – Do five jumping jacks.
o Event 2: Crab Walk – Set up start and finish lines. Crab walk from one line to the other.
o Event 3: Balancing – Lay out a rope or line on the ground.
• Each Scout and Adult Partner will walk on the line with a beanbag or similar item on their head.
• Walk forward to the designated line.
• On the way back, walk backward.
o Event 4: Weights – Using full soup cans, have the groups “lift weights.”
• Hold a can in each hand with arms at sides and hands facing forward.
• Bend elbows upward until the cans touch the upper arm. Repeat 10 times.
• Next, hold the cans in each hand and stretch elbows out to sides with upper arms parallel to the
ground.
• Straighten elbow, keeping arm parallel to the floor. Repeat 10 times.
o Event 5: Three-Legged Race – To wrap up the Jungle Field Day, your Lions and adult partner can time
yourself in a three-legged race, or complete against other family members.
 Be sure to take photos and videos, and share those and your stories with your other den families so
everyone can see their Lions in action!
 Maybe recite the Scout Oath, and emphasize the “to keep myself physically strong” part of the Scout Oath
and how the Fun on the Run activities relate to keeping strong.
AFTER THE ACTIVITY: Clean up as needed. Upon completion of the Fun on the Run
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Fun on the Run Family-Led Adventure Plan
KING OF THE JUNGLE (required)

All the animals in the jungle must live side by side as citizens of the jungle. Do you know
what it means to be a good citizen? How can you be a good citizen of your community?
Communities, families, and teams also have leaders. Do you know what it takes to be a
leader? We can tell the lion is different from the other animals because of its bushy mane.
Cub Scout leaders have special symbols that tell you they are the leader. Can you tell which
ones are the leaders?
TAKEAWAYS
· Learning what it means to be a good citizen
· Learning what it means to be a leader
· Learning the parts of a flag ceremony
· Leadership
This Adventure can be completed mostly at home with the family – but Requirement 1 involves interaction with
the den when you participate in a flag ceremony. But either because of safety reasons (like physical
distancing) or if a family couldn’t make the scheduled flag ceremony with the rest of the den, those group in-
person activities might not be possible for all.
For this Plan, if a family can’t make a flag ceremony with the rest of the den, they can attend or conduct one as
a family. Tips below. Then each family will share video, pictures and stories with the rest of the den.
Lion Required Adventure: King of the Jungle
1. Participate in a flag ceremony with your den.
2. Explain what it means to be a good citizen.
3. Explain what it means to be a leader.
ADVENTURE PLAN
 Read the King of the Jungle adventure in the Lion Handbook.
 U.S. Flag, if you do your own flag ceremony, or find a flag ceremony you can watch.
 Cut out the Word/Picture Card attachments below in the Adventure Resources section.
 A simple opening on point for this Adventure is to recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
 Introduce the King of the Jungle adventure by describing the adventure and activities.
ACTIVITIES:
◆Activity 1: Citizen Lion (Requirement 1: “Explain what it means to be a good citizen.”)
 Play the Citizen Lion game. This should last no longer than 10 minutes – but you can do this over more
sessions, if you like, because you might like the lessons that are part of this activity.
o Copy and cut out the Word/Picture Card attachments below in the Adventure Resources section.
o Turn the pictures facedown. Have your Lion turn over a picture and you or the Lion can read the text.
o Have your Lion tell you if the picture is the action of a good citizen or not the action of a good citizen.
o Feel free to discuss why and explore with your Scout.
 Debrief at the conclusion, asking your Lion what they learned about being a good citizen.
◆Activity 2: Follow the Leader (Requirement 2: “Explain what it means to be a leader.”)

 Play Follow the Leader with your family – or just you and your Scout.
 Explain that the leader will lead throughout your area (outside and inside, if possible), doing actions like:
o taking big steps, switching to small steps,
o flapping arms, walking backward,
o skipping, hopping on one foot, crab walk, forward rolls, whatever!
 Switch off being the leader every couple of minutes.
o The game should continue no longer than 10 minutes.
 Then talk about what leaders do: How do leaders help people? What it takes to be a leader?
◆Activity 3: Flag Ceremony (Requirement 1: “Participate in a flag ceremony with your den.”)
 You might be able to attend a Webelos den meeting or a Scouts BSA Troop
meeting to observe a flag ceremony. Or see if your local school, or fire
department, or police department raises and lowers the flag with a ceremony,
and whether you can attend.
o You could also have a simple flag ceremony as a family if you or a
neighbor have a place to post a flag (like a wall mounted bracket
outside).
o You could respectfully march with the flag and post it in the mount
location and say the Pledge of Allegiance.
 If you do your own ceremony, photos and videos, and share those with the other den families.
 Maybe recite the Scout Oath, and emphasize the “to keep myself physically strong” part of the Scout Oath
and how the King of the Jungle activities relate to keeping strong.
AFTER THE ACTIVITY: Clean up as needed. Upon completion of the King of the Jungle
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King of the Jungle Family-Led Adventure Plan
ADVENTURE RESOURCES:
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MOUNTAIN LION (required)

Lions live in the outdoors. It is important for Lion Scouts to understand how to take care of
themselves when in the outdoors and how to be respectful of animals and nature.
In this adventure, they will learn the idea that they should take only pictures and leave only
footprints.
TAKEAWAYS
· Understanding the use of the buddy system on outings
· Learning what a Lion should do if they become separated from the group
· Identifying the six items to take when going outdoors for an activity
· Demonstrating how to be respectful of the natural environment
· Personal fitness
· Outdoor skills and awareness
· Leadership
This Adventure can be completed from home with the whole family. Or coordinate with the Den Leader and
the rest of the den for a group hike if you like. And “hike” for a Lion can be a walk around the neighborhood.
Family hikes can happen repeatedly, so don’t rush to do everything in this plan in one hike – do several hikes.
Lion Required Adventure: Mountain Lion
1. Gather the outdoor items you need to have with you when you go on an outdoor adventure, and
understand how they are used. Also understand and commit to practicing the buddy system.
2. Learn what SAW (Stay, Answer, Whistle) means. Demonstrate what you can do to stay safe if you become
separated from the group when you are outdoors.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of respect for animals and nature when participating in a learning hike.
ADVENTURE PLAN
 Read the Mountain Lion adventure in the Lion Handbook.
 Items for the Pick and Choose game, both:
o The Cub Scout Six Essentials (what you need to pack in your day pack for a safe hike): first-aid kit,
flashlight, filled water bottle, trail food, sun protection, whistle.
o Plus several other miscellaneous items that do not belong in the day pack, such as small hand tools, a
pillow, a big pot, a hair dryer, a TV remote, or other ridiculous items you don’t need while hiking.
 Determine where you will go on your hike – it could be a hike around your neighborhood, in a park, a
nature center, a zoo, or another destination, maybe someplace new.
o It doesn’t need to be very long – make it consistent with the age and physical ability of the group.
o If you hike at a staffed nature center, you can ask staff to talk about “respect for animals and nature”.
 A simple opening is to recite the Scout Oath.
 Suggestion (if still learning): Say “Let’s repeat the Scout Oath. I’ll say a piece, and you repeat it back:
On my honor (... On my honor)
I will do my best (... I will do my best)
To do my duty (... To do my duty)
to God and my country (... To do my duty)
and to obey the Scout Law; (... and to obey the Scout Law;)
To help other people (... To help other people)
at all times; (... at all times;)
To keep myself (... To keep myself)
physically strong, (... physically strong,)
mentally awake, (... mentally awake,)
and morally straight. (... and morally straight.)

 Introduce the Mountain Lion adventure by describing the adventure and activities.
ACTIVITIES:
◆Activity 1: Six Essentials for Safe Hiking (Requirement 1: “Gather the outdoor items you need to have
with you when you go on an outdoor adventure, and understand how they are used. …”)
 Play the “Pick and Choose Game”: The object of the game is for your Lion to consider and discuss with
you which six items are important for them to have when they go on an outdoor adventure:
o Place the Six Essentials as well as several other items that are clearly not essential on a table. These
items will encourage your Lion to think through their choices.
o Have your Scout come to the table and pick out the six items they think they should take with them on
an outdoor activity.
o If they make an incorrect choice, help guide them toward making the correct choice.
o Or you can ask about each item: “Should we take this? (TV remote)” “What about this? (Water
Bottle)” Silly items should get a reaction from your Lion!
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 Show your Scout the Cub Scout Six Essentials and
explain why you’d bring those on a hike.
o First-aid kit (This can be a small personal kit.)
o Flashlight (Always check batteries before
leaving.)
o Water bottle — filled
o Trail food — always check for allergies
o Sun protection—sunscreen of SPF 30 or greater
and a hat
o Whistle — for emergency use only
 You can carry your Six Essentials in a day pack or
fanny pack on your hike
 Tell your Scout that they can assemble their own Six Essentials kit for a hike. (It’s OK if you carry those
items in your day or fanny pack if it’s too heavy for your Lion.)
◆Activity 2: Buddies! (Requirement 1: “… understand and commit to practicing the buddy system.”)
 Present the buddy system by explaining that Scouts of any age should never go anywhere without their
buddies – and your Parent or other caring Adult Partner can be a buddy when you go places.
 We always use the buddy system when we are on any kind of outing.
o This is to help keep us safe.
o You watch out and help your buddy, and your buddy does the same for you.
o You should always be close by your buddy.
o Also point out that more than two buddies can be in a group if the numbers are uneven.
◆Activity 3: S.A.W.: Stay Answer Whistle (Requirement 2: “Learn what SAW (Stay, Answer, Whistle)
means. Demonstrate what you can do to stay safe if you become separated from the group when you are
outdoors.”)
 In the event a Lion is separated from the group during an outing, the Lion needs to know how to stay safe.
Help Lions learn “SAW,” and have them practice so they commit it to memory.
S = STAY put! If you move around, you make it harder for people to find you.
A = If you hear your name being called, ANSWER!
W = Blow your WHISTLE. If you try to use your voice to call for help, you will become hoarse and no one
will be able to hear you. But they can hear your whistle. Blow every so often.
 Once you have explained SAW (Stay Answer Whistle), demonstrate the three SAW principles.
o Then have all of the Lions practice SAW.
o If you are in an outdoor environment, you can have them hide behind trees, etc.
o Be aware that an emergency whistle is very loud and should never be blown near another person or at
full volume when practicing.
◆Activity 4: Hike! (Requirement 3: “Demonstrate an understanding of respect for animals and nature when
participating in a learning hike.”)
 Take a short learning hike. Before leaving on the hike, share the “S” rules:
o Sticks stay on the ground.
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o Stones stay with the sticks.
o Stay on the path.
o Stay with your buddy.
 A learning hike is a themed hike that encourages you to look for certain things. Examples are:
o How many animals or animal homes can you see?
o How many animals can you hear?
o How many items can you locate that would fit on a penny?
o How many colors did you see?
 If you like it, play “Pick Your Spot”. With your Scout, pick a spot to stand in.
o Face away from others and discover something in nature that demonstrates our five senses—something
we hear, something we smell, something we can touch, something we see, something we could taste.
• Be sure to emphasize that Lions will need to imagine the taste as if they were pretending to be
animals; they should never actually taste things they find on a hike because those things could be
dangerous.
o Can the Lions find something for all five items?
o You can share as you discover or share just before you restart the hike.
 At the end of the hike, discuss with your Lion respect for our animal friends and their homes. Remind your
Lion that they don’t like people messing up their rooms at home, and animals deserve the same care.
o Help them discover what it means to have a low impact on the areas we visit:
• we don’t litter,
• we don’t cut or pick flowers,
• we don’t pick up rocks and move them,
• we leave things as we see them without disturbing them, etc.
o Depending on where you decide to hike, this discussion could be led by someone who represents the
area or place you are visiting.
 Maybe recite the Scout Law, if you didn’t do that in the “Opening”.
 Or recite the “Outdoor Code” to your Scout (maybe as a “call and response” after you say a phrase):
As an American, // I will do my best // to Be clean in my outdoor manners, // Be careful with fire, //
Be considerate in the outdoors, // and Be conservation minded.
AFTER THE ACTIVITY: Clean up as needed. Upon completion of the Mountain Lion
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