Arrow of Light Outdoor Adventurer Adventure

Adventure Goal: Expand outdoor skills in anticipation of joining a Scouts BSA troop.

Adventure Requirements:

Complete Option A or Option B.

Option A:

1. With the help of your den leader or family, plan and participate in a campout.
2. On arrival at the campout, with your den and den leader or family, determine where to set up your tent. Demonstrate knowledge of what makes a good tent site and what makes a bad one. Set up your tent without help from an adult.
3. Once your tents are set up, discuss with your den or family what actions you should take in the case of the following extreme weather events:
   1. Severe rainstorm causing flooding
   2. Severe thunderstorm with lightning or tornadoes
   3. Fire, earthquake, or other disaster that will require evacuation. Discuss what you have done to minimize as much danger as possible.
4. Show how to tie a bowline. Explain when this knot should be used and why. Teach it to another Scout who is not a Webelos Scout.
5. Recite the Outdoor Code and the Leave No Trace Principles for Kids from memory. Talk about how you can demonstrate them while you are working on your Arrow of Light. After one outing, list the things you did to follow the Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace.

Option B:

1. With the help of your den leader or family, plan and participate in an outdoor activity.
2. Discuss with your den or family what actions you should take in the case of the following extreme weather events:
   1. Severe rainstorm causing flooding
   2. Severe thunderstorm with lightning or tornadoes
   3. Fire, earthquake, or other disaster that will require evacuation. Discuss what you have done to minimize as much danger as possible.
3. Show how to tie a bowline. Explain when this knot should be used and why. Teach it to another Scout who is not a Webelos Scout.
4. Recite the Outdoor Code and the Leave No Trace Principles for Kids from memory. Talk about how you can demonstrate them while you are working on your Arrow of Light. After one outing, list the things you did to follow the Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace.

Ideas for Adventure Requirements:

1. This Campout Planning Checklist can be used as a guide.
2. Ensure all scouts have set up their tents previous, either at home or a den meeting. Read this page about tent tips.
3. See Emergency Dude for emergency prep and survival information.
4. Coordinate with the other Pack leaders to ensure the campout offers opportunities to all dens. Use this Campfire Planner
5. The most common error when learning the bowline is making the initial loop behind, rather than in front of, the standing end of the rope.
6. Read Responsible Geocaching and Geocaching Guidelines.
7. Visit Leave No Trace Dude for LNT info and teaching aids.

Den Meeting Ideas for Outdoor Adventurer Adventure:

• Help scouts choose some good Scout Recipes for their campout.
• Play Going Camping activity.
• Perform Bear Attack skit.
• When practicing tent set-up, try this Anti-gravity Tent Pole activity.
• Read Letter from Scout Camp.
• Play Bowline Flood Rescue.
• Play Bowline Race.

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