1. Cub scOUTING Get those kids outside!
University of Scouting 2015

2. WHY???? It’s More Fun Outdoors! Why Cub Scout Outdoor Activities?
Positive outdoor experiences
Learn about the environment around them
FUN!
WHY????

3. Criteria Cub Scouting program-specific criteria:
The activity is parent/youth or family-oriented.
The activity is conducted with adult supervision
The Cub Scouts are asked to do their best.
The activity is discovery-based.
Advancement occurs as a natural part of a well-planned program, but is not the focus of the camp program
Criteria

4. REMEMBER ALWAYS HAVE TWO-DEEP LEADERSHIP
Two registered adult leaders, or one registered adult leader and a parent of participate one of whom must be 21 yeas of age or older
FOR ALL TRIPS & OUTINGS
REMEMBER

5. OUTDOOR ACTIVITY TIPS Obtain written permission Tour permit needed?
Need to be filled out 4 weeks prior
Plan out the entire activity
Obtain enough adult leaders
Know the site you are visiting
Use the Buddy system
Carry a First Aid Kit
Safe transportation
Leave the site as you found it or in better shape.
Camping – Full agenda need to be completed, must have one Baloo trained adult.
Have a back up plan & location!
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY TIPS

6. Trips Pack Campout * Day trips Counsel Activities *Webelos S.T.E.M
Cub Adventures*
*Webelos
Trips

7. Fishing Derby
Cub Olympics
Summer or Winter
P.A.L.A
Activities

8. P.A.L.A WHAT IS “PALA”? Presidential Active Lifestyle Award
PALA is encourages scouts and families to motivate participants to be physically active on a regular basis.
P.A.L.A

9. HOW DOES THE SCOUTStrong PALA CHALLENGE WORK?
Participants are required:
daily activity goal of 30 minutes a day for adults and 60 minutes a day for kids under 18 for at least five days a week,
Runs for a total of six weeks BUT have eight weeks to complete the program.
Pick an activity(ies) to reach their goal then log it
Over 100 indoor and outdoor activities count toward the daily requirement, including walking, running, aerobics, gardening, and canoeing….
HOW DOES THE SCOUTStrong PALA CHALLENGE WORK?

10. The SCOUTStrong PALA Challenge will help participants:
1. Commit to daily physical activity—and stick with it.
2. Set realistic goals to encourage fitness for a lifetime.
3. Encourage healthy eating.
Go to: /active/index.shtml
WHY DO THE CHALLENGE?

11. Thank you & GET OUTSIDE!!