Boat Safety
Fill in the blank with one of the following words:
weight | shore | hang | overload | middle | flotation |
1. Always wear a personal _______________ device.
2. Don't _______________ the boat.
3. Balance the _______________ evenly in the boat.
4. If the boat tips over, _______________ onto it and kick to shore.
5. Step into the _______________ seat when changing seats or getting in.
6. Head for _______________ if bad weather comes.
Do's and Don'ts In and Around Water
Fill in the blank with DO or DON'T for each statement.
1. __________ learn how to swim from a qualified instructor.
2. __________ heck with your buddy to see if he knows how to swim.
3. __________ be a "show off" or bother others.
4. __________ swim with a buddy.
5. __________ dive into water without knowing its depth.
6. __________ get out of the water when you are tired or cold.
7. __________ swim alone.
8. __________ beware of sunburn. Cover up and use sun screen.
9. __________ dive into water without knowing what is under the water's surface.
Scout Rules for a Safe Swim
Number these items in order of importance to you. Start with #1 being the most important.
_____ Know the dangers of water.
_____ Know your abilities and your limitations in water.
_____ Always swim with a buddy.
_____ Know your boat or watercraft.
_____ Get regular physical examinations by your family doctor.
_____ Wait a while after eating to give your food time to digest.
_____ Practice to improve your abilities.
_____ Know and follow all waterfront rules and beach regulations.
_____ Never dive into unknown waters.
_____ Never show off or take a dare.
_____ Never swim underwater for more than a few seconds.
_____ Never drink alcoholic beverages.
ANSWERS:
Boat Safety
Fill in the blank with one of the following words:
weight | shore | hang | overload | middle | flotation |
1. Always wear a personal
flotation
device.
2. Don't
overload
the boat.
3. Balance the
weight
evenly in the boat.
4. If the boat tips over,
hang
onto it and kick to shore.
5. Step into the
middle
seat when changing seats or getting in.
6. Head for
shore
if bad weather comes.
Do's and Don'ts In and Around Water
Fill in the blank with DO or DON'T for each statement.
1. DO learn how to swim from a qualified instructor.
2. DO check with your buddy to see if he knows how to swim.
3. DON'T be a "show off" or bother others.
4. DO swim with a buddy.
5. DON'T dive into water without knowing its depth.
6. DO get out of the water when you are tired or cold.
7. DON'T swim alone.
8. DO beware of sunburn. Cover up and use sunscreen.
9. DON'T dive into water without knowing what is under the water's surface.
Scout Rules for a Safe Swim
Number these items in order of importance to you. Start with #1 being the most important.
There's no "correct" ordering. Have boys share their orderings and discuss WHY they placed things with a greater or lesser importance.
_____ Know the dangers of water.
_____ Know your abilities and your limitations in water.
_____ Always swim with a buddy.
_____ Know your boat or watercraft.
_____ Get regular physical examinations by your family doctor.
_____ Wait a while after eating to give your food time to digest.
_____ Practice to improve your abilities.
_____ Know and follow all waterfront rules and beach regulations.
_____ Never dive into unknown waters.
_____ Never show off or take a dare.
_____ Never swim underwater for more than a few seconds.
_____ Never drink alcoholic beverages.
The Three Basic Rules
Use the following key to decode these three rules:
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
___ ___ ___ ' ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ 4 15 14 20 16 1 14 9 3___ ___ ___ ___ ___ 20 8 9 14 11___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ 19 1 22 5 25 15 21 18 19 20 18 5 14 7 20 8
Safe Swim Spots
Circle the correct answer, True or False, for each statement.
T F | 1. The best place to swim is one that has qualified lifeguards. If there is no supervision, always make sure you go with a buddy... never alone. | |
T F | 2. WEEDS... It's pretty creepy to swim through weeds as they can get tangled in your legs and cause trouble. If you get trapped, don't struggle... take it easy with slow movements to free yourself. | |
T F | 3. AFTER DARK... Don't do it. Supervision is impossible. If you go under you might not be spotted. | |
T F | 4. CURRENT... Sometimes you run into these in rivers. It's best to stay away from them. If you are caught, don't try to swim against it; swim with the flow and diagonally until you reach the shore. |
Rules for a Safe Swim
Match the phrase to the word that completes it:
1. Secure adequate __________ | methods |
2. Teach the Buddy __________ | rules |
3. Maintain __________ discipline | System |
4. Follow pool __________ | qualified |
5. Teach rescue __________ | good |
6. Use a __________ instructor | facilities |
ANSWERS:
The Three Basic Rules
Use the following key to decode these three rules:
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
_D_ _O_ _N_ ' _T_ _P_ _A_ _N_ _I_ _C_ 4 15 14 20 16 1 14 9 3_T_ _H_ _I_ _N_ _K_ 20 8 9 14 11_S_ _A_ _V_ _E_ _Y_ _O_ _U_ _R_ _S_ _T_ _R_ _E_ _N_ _G_ _T_ _H_ 19 1 22 5 25 15 21 18 19 20 18 5 14 7 20 8
Safe Swim Spots
Circle the correct answer, True or False, for each statement.
True | 1. The best place to swim is one that has qualified lifeguards. If there is no supervision, always make sure you go with a buddy... never alone. | |
True | 2. WEEDS... It's pretty creepy to swim through weeds as they can get tangled in your legs and cause trouble. If you get trapped, don't struggle... take it easy with slow movements to free yourself. | |
True | 3. AFTER DARK... Don't do it. Supervision is impossible. If you go under you might not be spotted. | |
True | 4. CURRENT... Sometimes you run into these in rivers. It's best to stay away from them. If you are caught, don't try to swim against it; swim with the flow and diagonally until you reach the shore. |
Rules for a Safe Swim
Match the phrase to the word that completes it:
1. Secure adequate facilities | methods |
2. Teach the Buddy System | rules |
3. Maintain good discipline | System |
4. Follow pool rules | qualified |
5. Teach rescue methods | good |
6. Use a qualified instructor | facilities |
Water Safety
For each statement, circle the correct answer, DO or DON'T.
DO DON'T | 1. Show off in the water. |
DO DON'T | 2. Dive into strange or shallow waters. |
DO DON'T | 3. Go in swimming right after eating. |
DO DON'T | 4. Have your family physician tell you of any problems found in your fitness checkup. |
Swimming & Rescue
Using words from the list below, fill in the correct answer for each description.
Surface Dive | Crawl Stroke | Backstroke | Go |
Sidestroke | Reach | Buddy System | Throw |
__________ | 1. Swimming with a buddy is good common sense because you can help each other if one gets in trouble or help each other to improve swimming skills. | ||
__________ | 2.This stroke begins with floating on your back. | ||
__________ | 3.This stroke is done on either your left side or your right side. | ||
__________ | 4.In this stroke your head changes from facing down to facing to the side so you can take a breath of air. | ||
__________ | 5.This skill involves floating face down, then bending sharply at the waist and aiming toward the bottom. | ||
__________ | 6.Rescue method where you extend something for the victim to grab onto. | ||
__________ | 7.This rescue method involves providing a floating device to the victim. | ||
__________ | 8.This is the last rescue choice where you must get to the victim, preferably in a boat or other form of support. |
Boating Safety
Circle the correct answer(s) for each statement.
- In a rowboat ( 1 OR 2 OR 3 ) people per seat is a safe rule.
- ( Children OR Scouts OR Adults ) should wear a life jacket in a boat 20 feet or shorter.
- If your boat tips over ( swim to shore OR hang onto the boat ).
- Always keep a lookout for ( other boats OR swimmers OR sharks).
Cubmaster: Cub Scouts, Parents, and Leaders, we are here tonight to honor No. of our Webelos Scouts, who are to come before this Pack to be presented with the highest award in the Cub Scout program, the Arrow of Light.
Akela: Akela was the Big Chief of the Webelos tribe; tall, stalwart, straight as an arrow, swift as an antelope, brave as a lion. He was fierce to an enemy but kind to a brother. Many trophies hung in his teepee. His father was the son of the great yellow sun in the sky. His totem was the Arrow of Light.
Cubmaster: Will the following Webelos Scouts please come forward.
(Cubmaster is standing behind the Arrow of Lightboard and boys will be facing him)notes
Cubmaster: The emblem you see before you represents the Arrow of Light. The seven candles represent the rays in the Arrow of Light. These candles also represent the Seven Virtues of Life.
(Cubmaster then lights each of the candles one at a time and says):
1. This candle represents Wisdom
2. This candle represents Courage
3. This candle represents Self-Control
4. This candle represents Justice
5. This candle represents Faith
6. This candle represents Hope
7. This candle represents Love.
Akela: And the largest candle of them all represents the "Spirit of Akela"
(He then lights the candle)
Cubmaster: If you live by the seven great virtues and the "Spirit of Akela" you will become a happy man and a happy man is a successful man.
(At this time the boys turn and face the audience so parents will be facing the audience too)
Will the parents of these Webelos Scouts please come and stand behind your son.
Present the leader with the Arrow of Light to give to the Webelos.
Source: Greater Alabama Council
The Webelos Scouts have more fun if you set up a few of these for each meeting. Set up stations and have the Cubs rotate through them. All these activities can be done for both the Boy Scout Oath (Promise) and the Boy Scout Law (12 Points).
#1: Repetition
Write the Oath/Promise on the poster board and display it every den meeting. Recite it together at each meeting. Let the Cubs recite it from memory if able.
#2: Line up the Lines
Write the Oath/Promise on strips of paper in large letters. Mix up the strips and have a whole den challenge. One by one, a Cub hops to the strips, grabs one and brings it back to the group. The next Cub hops up and gets another strip and brings it back to the group. Hopping is done to give the group time to arrange the strips in order. The group has to agree on how to arrange the strips. When done, they recite the Oath/Promise together.
#3: Line up the Lines Relay
Divide the boys into teams of 3-4 boys. Each team has its own set of strips. Repeat as in "Line up the Lines."
#4: Line up the Lines Contest
Give each Cub Scout a set of strips. Let them race individually to finish correctly.
#5: Pick-up Sticks Game
Write the Promise on craft sticks or paint stir sticks. Let each Cub practice by dropping and reassembling these by himself. Or divide the Cubs into teams, with each team having a set of sticks. One by one, the Cubs go to the table, pick up then drop the sticks on the table and reassemble them. Have an adult tally the score for each team (award 1 point each time the Oath/Promise or Law is assembled correctly).
#6: Picture Craft
Have each boy write the Oath/Promise on craft sticks. Then glue the sticks to cardboard in order. Punch holes in the top of the cardboard and tie a pipe cleaner through these or hot glue a magnet strip to the back.
#7: Roll the Dice Game
This requires one dice. Each boy rolls the dice and depending on what number comes up, he performs one of the requirements of the Bobcat trail. Score points for each boy who does the task correctly. Add some flavor - let a roll of 5 yield an extra roll.
1 = Boy Scout Oath & its meaning
2 = Boy Scout Law & its meaning
3 = Scout motto & slogan
4 = Scout sign/salute/handshake
5 = Scout badge & BS uniform
6 = Tie a square knot
#8: Mystery Bag
Bribe the Cubs with a chance to reach into the "mystery bag," a bag filled with trinkets. At the beginning of the meeting, announce the "secret" Boy Scout requirement. Have the Cubs practice it once. At the end of the meeting, each Cub must perform/recite the requirement to the leader. If successful, he gets to reach into the mystery bag for a prize. Start easy so they succeed but each meeting, make the task more difficult.
The Arrow of Light award is to the Cub scouting, what an Eagle rank is to Boy Scouting. Quite simply, the highest honor a Cub Scout can earn. Better yet, the Arrow of Light is the only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on your son's Boy Scout uniform.
Arrow Of Light Badge Requirements
- Be active in your Webelos patrol for at least six months since completing the fourth grade (or at least six months since becoming 10 years old), and earn the Webelos badge.
- Show your knowledge of the requirements to become a Boy Scout by doing all of these:
- Repeat from memory and explain in your own words the following: In addition, tell how you have practiced the ideal in each of these statements in your everyday life:
- The Scout Oath
- The 12 points of the Scout Law
- Give and explain:
- Boy Scout Sign
- Boy Scout Salute - keep your fingers in the scout sign position
- The Scout Handshake
- Understand the significance of the Scout badge. Know its parts and tell what each stands for.
- Tell how a Boy Scout uniform is different from a Webelos Scout uniform.
- Repeat from memory and explain in your own words the following: In addition, tell how you have practiced the ideal in each of these statements in your everyday life:
- Earn five more Webelos Activity Pins for a total of eight. The Webelos scout has already earned three pins for his Webelos badge. The total of eight pins must include:
- Citizen,
- Fitness,
- Readyman,
- At least three more activity pins, one each from the outdoor, mental skills, and technology groups.
- With your Webelos patrol or den, visit at least one Boy Scout troop meeting, and one Boy Scout-oriented outdoor (Webelos Woods - first-year Webelos) activity.
- Participate in a Webelos overnight campout (Webelos Woods - second-year Webelos) or day hike.
- After you have completed all five of the above requirements, and after a talk with your Webelos leader.
- Visit, with your parent or guardian, a meeting of a Boy Scout Troop you think you might like to join. Talk to their Scoutmaster.
- Then get an "Application to Become a Boy Scout", fill it out, and have your parent or guardian sign it.
- Show the signed Application to your Webelos leader and talk about your interest in becoming a Boy Scout.
- Show your knowledge of the requirements to become a Boy Scout by doing all of these:
COLOR BASICS
PRIMARY COLORS | Black | SECONDARY COLORS |
Blue | ||
____________________ | Green | ____________________ |
Grey | ||
____________________ | Orange | ____________________ |
Purple | ||
____________________ | Red | ____________________ |
White | ||
Yellow |
NEUTRAL COLORS include _______________, _______________, _______________.
THE COLOR WHEEL
Secondary colors are those made by mixing equal amounts of two primary colors. Fill in the boxes with the appropriate secondary colors.
---------- | BLUE | / ---------- / ---------- ---------- | | | | ---------- ---------- / | | / ---------- ---------- | RED | | YELLOW | ---------- ---------- / ---------- / | | ----------
COMPLEMENTARY COLORS
Complementary colors are those that are opposite each other on the color wheel. Write down 3 pairs of complementary colors.
______________________ ______________________ ______________________
Can two primary colors be complementary to each other? _________
Can two secondary colors be complementary to each other? ________
Do you see a pattern? ______________________________________________
1. Print out this page (one per Webelos Scout).
2. (optional) Laminate each sheet.
3. Cut out each shape (can be exact edges or squares or circles)
4. Scotchtape a thread near the top of each image.
5. Lash or tape 2 or 3 drinking straws together to make a "plus sign" (2 straws) or an asterisk (3 straws).
6. Tie the images to the straws, varying the length of thread for each.
7. Tie a yarn to the center of the straws so the mobile can be hung and displayed.
Good Health HabitsCircle the correct answer(s).
- Bathe/shower (every/day OR 1/week) and especially after exercise.
- Wash your hair (1/month OR 2+ times/week).
- Wash hands (before eating OR after using the restroom) and when they're dirty.
- Eat right - (3 OR 4 OR 6) regular meals each day at regular times!
- Eat (just some OR a variety of) food from each of the 4 food groups.
- The average 10 year old should get (6 OR 9 OR 12) hours of sleep each night.
Clean & StrongCircle T for True or F for False.
T F 1. Our bodies "repair" themselves while we sleep. T F 2. Clean clothes aren't necessary after a bath or shower - they are just in the morning. T F 3. Use proper lighting for all activities including reading, TV viewing, and playing. T F 4. Fitness is never just physical - it involves both the mind and body together. T F 5. Stand tall, and walk tall with shoulders back and stomach in. T F 6. It's OK to share drinking cups, washcloths and towels. T F 7. Different foods provide different nutrients, and no one food can sustain us. T F 8. Rushing meals or skipping meals can be harmful to your body.
Basic Food GroupsMatch each food to the appropriate food group.
DAIRY PROTEIN GRAINS VEG & FRUIT banana egg cereal yogurt porkchop apple butter pasta cheese hotdogs corn bread melon nuts crackers ice cream potatoes milk oatmeal steak
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Bend Bridge Crawl Crunch Dash Exercise Hurdles Jump&Reach Kneebends Leap Lift Longjump Pullups Pushups Records Relay Run Situps Squat Stretch Walk Wrestle
Have all of the Webelos Scouts get in a large circle, facing the same direction. Give instructions for the various activities as follows:
- Walk in a circle, and keep walking between these exercises.
- Start hopping.
- Make yourself small as possible and keep walking.
- Make yourself as tall as possible and keep walking. Reach you hands over your head.
- Bend you knees slightly, grasp your ankles, and continue walking.
- Walk as if the heel of one foot and the toes of the other were sore.
- Walk stiff-legged.
- Squat down and jump forward from that position.
- Walk on your hands and one foot with the other foot held high, like a lame dog.
- Walk forward at a rapid pace (don't run) while swinging the arms vigorously.
- Take giant steps.
- Walk forward, raising your knees as high as possible with each step.
- Run, lifting your knees high.
- Walk on your hands and feet.
- Stop and walk backwards.
- Stop!