Bobcat Trail

 


September 12             (Zoo & Animals Theme)

Meeting 1 * – Bobcat Trail


Track 1 – Learn and say the Cub Scout Promise
Track 2 – Say the Law of the Pack
Track 3 – Tell what Webelos means

Track 4 – Show the Cub Scout Sign
Track 5 – Show the Cub Scout handshake
Track 6 – Say the Cub Scout motto
Track 7 – Give the Cub Scout salute

 

Make an Animal Slider

 

Bear Trail Begins

Note:  The Bear trail has various options for completion.  The path defined below is only one option of many, and it can be altered by a Bear and his parents, if they choose an alternate Achievement.  Any achievements completed along this path that are chosen not to be included in the Bear trail will be awarded Arrow Point credit.  The Bear Trail requires (1) God, (3) Country, (4) Family, and (4) Self Achievements.

 

September 19          (Zoo & Animals Theme)

Meeting 2 – Bobcat Trail* & [Country] (5) Sharing your World with Wildlife


Review Bobcat Trail

* Parents – please read page 21 and complete BOBCAT TRAIL Track 8 at home before the September Pack meeting.  This will allow all the members of the den to achieve the rank of Bobcat and receive their rank at the September Pack meeting.

 

Wildlife Conservation Beltloop #1 – Discuss Natural Resources

Wildlife Conservation Beltloop #2 – Make Food Chain Poster

Achievement 5e (& WC Beltloop #3) – Pick an Endangered Species & talk about it.

Achievement 5b – Build a bird feeder

Achievement 5c – Explain what a wildlife conservation officer does

Achievement 5d – Cougar Mountain Zoo plans (optional)

Or Achievement 5a – Research a Bird & make Poster

 

 

September 26          (Zoo & Animals Theme)

Pack Meeting – AWARDS NIGHT

Those that have completed the above requirements will receive the Bobcat badge.  See your den leader or inside the back cover of your Bear book for rank and patch placement.


October 3      (Boats Theme)

Meeting 3 – [Country] (5) Sharing your World with Wildlife & [Self] (21) Build a Model

 

Achievement 5a – Research a Bird & make Poster

Achievement 21g – Resourcefulness Character Connection

Achievement 21f – Hand out Regatta Kits.  Discuss plan to prepare

 

HAND OUT RAINGUTTER REGATTA KITS

 

October 10   (Boats Theme)

Meeting 4 – [Self] (16) Building Muscles & (21) Build a Model

 

Achievement 21c – Rearrange your Room Furniture

Achievement 16a – Stretching exercises

Achievement 16b – Six 2-person Competitions

Achievement 16c - Relays

 

Re-visit Achievement 5a if Bird Poster is required.

Check on Regatta Kit status – if need time to build, bring to next meeting

 

 

October 17   (Boats Theme)

Meeting 5 – [Self] (21) Build a Model & Makeup time

 

Achievement 21f – Regatta boat Workshop


October 24   (Boats Theme)

Pack Meeting – RAINGUTTER REGATTA

Those that have completed the above requirements will receive their bead toward rank advancement as well as segment achievements.  Arrow points are only awarded after completion of the Bear trail.

 

November 7             (Knights Theme)

Meeting 6 – [Country] (3) What Makes America Special

 

Achievement 3a – Tell what makes America special to you

Achievement 3f – Be part of the Color Guard in a Flag Ceremony

Achievement 3j – Citizenship Character

 

Vote for Denner

 

Visit Voting Booth.  Discuss the importance of Voting in America with volunteers.

 

November 14           (Knights Theme)

Meeting 7 – [Country] (4) Tall Tales

 

Achievement 4a – What is Folklore Quiz

 

Make Knights Shields

 

 

November 21           (Knights Theme)

Meeting 8 – [Country] (4) Tall Tales & [Self] (24)

 

Achievement 4b – Locate 5 Folklore stories on a U.S. map

Achievement 4c – Read 2 folklore stores to your den. Which one do you like best?

 

Achievement 24e – Do What is Right

Achievement 24f – Character - Compassion

 

Rehearse Pack Meeting Skit

 

November 28           (Knights Theme)

Cancelled for bad weather…

 

 

December 5             (Cub Stars Theme)

Pack Meeting – AWARDS NIGHT

 

Those that have completed the above requirements will receive their bead toward rank advancement as well as segment achievements.  Arrow points are only awarded after completion of the Bear trail.

 

 

December 12           (Cub Stars Theme)

Meeting 10 – Holiday Decorations

 

Celebrate the Holiday with Decorations

 

DURING THE HOLIDAY BREAK:  With your family, please complete the GOD Achievement either (1) Ways we Worship or (2) Emblems of Faith.    Use the Holiday season to discuss your religious faith.  If you intend to complete Achievement (2), Emblems of Faith, please see your den leader for brochures identifying your specific religious faith requirements.

 


January 9     (Exploring Theme)

Meeting 9 – [Family] (9) Cub Cooking

           

What do Explorers Eat?

Achievement 9b – Make Snacks for the den meeting

Achievement 9d – List junk food

Achievement 9e – Make trail mix     

Achievement 9f – Make a dessert (shaker pudding)

 

 

January 23   (Exploring Theme)

Meeting 11 – [Family] (11) Be Ready & (13) Saving & Spending Well

 

            Achievement 11a – What to do in Home accident

Achievement 11b – What to do in Water accident

Achievement 11c – What to do in School Bus accident

Achievement 11d – What to do in Car accident

Achievement 11e – Plan Family Escape Routes

Achievement 11g – Courage Character Connection

 

What do Explorers Wear?  … Make Vests

 

 

January 30   (Exploring Theme)

Pack Meeting – AWARDS NIGHT

 

Those that have completed the above requirements will receive their rank advancement award as well as segment and arrow point achievements.

 

 

February 6  (Aloha Celebration)

Meeting 12 –  [Self] (22) Tying it all up

                                                                            

Hawaiian Ropes and Twine

Achievement 22a – Whip ends of a rope

Achievement 22b – Tie square knot, bowline, sheet bend, 2 half-hitches, & slip knot

Achievement 22c – Winding & Storing rope

Achievement 22d – Coil/throw rope

Achievement 22e – Rope Trick

 

Blue & Gold Invitations

 

February 13  (Aloha Celebration)

Meeting 13 – [Self] (19) Shavings & Chips & [Family] (13) Saving & Spending Well

                                                                            

Carve a Hawaiian Statue

Achievement 19a – Knife Safety

Achievement 19b – Care of Pocketknife

Achievement 19c – Carve object (Hawaiian Carving Designs for Blue & Gold)

Achievement 19d – Earn the Whittling Chip

Achievement 13a – Plan to go grocery shopping with your family

Achievement 13c – Start 2-week record of spending

 

Blue & Gold Centerpieces

 

February 27  (Aloha Celebration)

 

Blue & Gold Pack Meeting – Dinner & Celebration

 

March 6  (Baloo’s Skies)

Meeting 14 – [Family] (13) Saving & Spending Well

 

Achievement 13a – Follow-up on shopping trip

Achievement 13c – Status 2-week record of spending

Achievement 13d – Shopping for a Car

Achievement 13f – Play Monopoly or Life game

 

March 15 (Baloo’s Skies)

Meeting 15 – [Family] (8) The Past is Exciting & (13) Saving & Spending Well

 

Achievement 8b – Talk to an adult about his Cub Scout days

Achievement 8d – Start the Family Tree (Heritages Belt Loop #2)

Achievement 8g – Respect Character Connection

Heritages Belt Loop #1 – Talk to your family about your ancestors

Heritages Belt Loop #2 – Draw Origin of your Ancestors poster. Share with Den

Achievement 13c – Complete 2-week record of spending

 

End of Bear Trail