Cub Scout Wolf Requirements

Wolf Requirements

The Wolf rank is for boys who have completed first grade (or are age 8). To become a Wolf Cub Scout, a boy must pass 12 achievements involving simple physical and mental skills. His parent must approve each achievement by signing his book. The den leader keeps a record of his progress on the Cub Scout Den Advancement Chart, and gives him recognition at a den meeting for passing each milestone.

When a boy has completed the 12 achievements to the satisfaction of his parent, then den leader indicates this on the Den Advancement Report, and turns it in. The Wolf badge is obtained and presented to his parent or guardian at the next pack meeting in an impressive advancement ceremony. The parent, in turn, presents the badge to the boy.

1. Feats of Skill - Do each of a through e and one of f through k: (p 40)

a. Play catch with someone 10 steps away. Play until you can throw and catch.

b. Walk a line back and forth. Do it sideways too. Then walk the edge of a board six steps each way.

c. Do a front roll.

d. Do a back roll.

e. Do a falling forward roll.

f. See how high you can jump.

g. Do the elephant walk, frog leap, and crab walk.

h. Swim as far as you can walk in 15 steps.

i. Using a basketball or playground ball - Bounce pass, baseball pass, do a chest pass.

j. Do a frog stand.

k. Run or jog for 10 minutes or jog in place for 5 minutes.

2. Your Flag - Do the following: (p 48)

a. Give the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. Tell what it means.

b. Lead a flag ceremony in your den.

c. Tell how to respect and take care of the flag. Show three ways to display the flag.

d. Learn about your state flag. Learn how to display your state flag.

e. With the help of another person, fold the flag.

3. Keep Your Body Healthy - Do the following: (p 58)

a. Show that you know and follow the seven rules of health.

b. Tell three ways to stop the spread of a cold.

c. Show what to do for a small cut on your finger.

4. Know Your Home and Community - Do the following: (p 62)

a. Write down the phone numbers you need to have. Put them by your phone. (Police, Fire, Doctor, Mother at work, Father at work, Family friend.)

b. If someone comes to the door and wants to come in - I will _________________.

c. If someone calls on the phone - (write) I will ______________.

d. When I leave our home I will _______________.

e. Talk with others in your home about helping. Agree on the home jobs you will do.

5. Tools For Fixing and Building - Do the following: (p 66)

a. Point out and name eight tools. Do this at home, or go to a hardware store with a grown-up. Tell what each tool does.

b. Show how to use pliers.

c. Use a screwdriver to drive a screw.

d. Show how to use a hammer.

e. Use a pattern or a plan to make a birdhouse, a set of bookends, or something else useful.

6. Start a Collection - Do the following: (p 72)

a. Make a collection of anything you like. Start with 10 things. Put them together in a neat way.

b. Show and explain your collection to another person.

7. Your Living World - Do the following: (p 76)

a. Pick up litter you see. Put it where it belongs. Or recycle it.

b. List 10 ways your neighborhood gets dirty. Don't forget the air and water.

c. Write three ways to make where you live more beautiful. Then do them.

d. With a grown-up, find 3 or 4 stories from newspapers or magazines that tell how people are protecting our living world. Read and discuss them together.

e. Energy is a resource. List three ways you can save energy. Save energy by doing them.

8. Cooking and Eating - Do the following: (p 80)

a. List some foods from each of the four basic food groups.

b. Plan the meals you and your family should have for one day. List things your family should have from the four food groups.

c. Help fix at least one meal for your family. Help set the table, cook the food, and wash the dishes.

d. Fix your own breakfast. Wash and put away the dishes.

e. Help to plan, prepare, and cook an outdoor meal.

9. Be Safe At Home and On The Street- Do the following: (p 84)

a. With a grown-up, check your home for things that may help keep you safe.

b. With a grown-up, check for danger from fire.

c. Practice good rules of street and road safety.

d. Know the rules of bike safety.

10. Family Fun - Do the following: (p 90)

a. Make a game like one of these. Play it with your family. (Eagle Golf, Beanbag Archery.)

b. Plan a walk. Go to a park or wooded area, visit a zoo or museum with your family.

c. Read a book or Boys' Life magazine with your family. Take turns reading aloud.

d. Decide with Akela what you will watch on television or listen to on the radio.

e. Attend a concert, a play, or other live program with your family.

11. Duty to God - Do the following: (p 94)

a. Talk with your folks about what they believe is their duty to God.

b. Give some ideas on how you can show your religious beliefs.

c. Find out how you can help your church, synagogue, or religious fellowship.

12. Making Choices - Do any four of these nine requirements: (p 98)

a. There is an older boy who hangs around Jason's school. He tries to give pills to the children. What would you do if you were Jason?

b. Mel is home alone. The phone rings. When Mel answers, a stranger asks if Mel's mother is home. She is not. Mel is alone. What would you do if you were Mel?

c. Juan is on a walk with his little sister. A car stops and a man asks them to come over to the car. What would you do if you were Juan?

d. Matthew's grandmother gives him money to buy an ice- cream cone. On the way to the store, a bigger boy asks for money and threatens to hit Matthew if he does not give him some money. If you were Matthew what would you do?

e. Chris and his little brother are home alone in the afternoon. A man knocks on the door and says he wants to read the meter. He is not wearing a uniform. What would you do if you were Chris?

f. Sam is home alone. He looks out the window and sees a man trying to break into a neighbor's back door. What would you do if you were Sam?

g. Some kids who go to Bob's school want him to steal candy and gum from a store, which they can share later. Bob knows this is wrong, but he wants to be popular with these kids. What would you do if you were Bob?

h. What would you do if someone came up to you and said your parent was sick and you were to go with him?

i. What would you do if you were in a public restroom and someone tried to touch you?

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