8. While you are a Webelos Scout, earn the Cub Scout Sports belt loop for swimming. Camp Boyhaven 2011 Possible Requirements Completed

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1 Camp Boyhaven 2011 Possible Requirements Completed **It is important to remember as you look through this document that these are requirements POSSIBLE to complete at camp. Although many requirements for awards are build into the program regularly (see all waterfront awards), we are capable of completing these requirements. If you re worried about doing so, talk to the Area Director of the particular area associated with the award, or the Program Director. Happy Camping!** A quanaut - Waterfront Do These: 1. Jump into water over your head. Come to the surface and swim 100 feet, at least half of this using a backstroke. 2. Stay in the water after the swim and float on your back and your front, and demonstrate survival floating. 3. Put on a personal floatation device (PFD) that is the right size for you. Make sure it is properly fastened. Wearing the PFD, jump into water over your head. Show how the PFD keeps your head above water by swimming 25 feet. Get out of the water, remove the PFD, and hang it where it will dry. And Do Three of These: 4. Do a front surface dive and swim under water for four strokes before returning to the surface. 5. Explain the four basic water rescue methods. Demonstrate reaching and throwing rescues. 6. With an adult on board, show that you know how to handle a rowboat. 7. Pass the BSA "Swimmer" test 8. While you are a Webelos Scout, earn the Cub Scout Sports belt loop for swimming A r t Belt Loop/ Pin- Cr af ts B1. Make a list of common materials used to create visual art compositions B2. Demonstrate how six of the following elements of design are used in a drawing: lines, circles, dots, shapes, colors, patterns, textures, space, balance, or perspective. B3. Identify the three primary colors and the three secondary colors that can be made by mixing them. Show how this is done using paints or markers. Use the primary and secondary colors to create a painting. P8. Make a collage using several different materials. P9. Use your artistic skills to create a postage stamp, book cover, or music CD cover. B1. Demonstrate how to focus a simple telescope or binoculars. A s t r onomy Belt Loop/ Pin- Nature/Evening Program B2. Draw a diagram of our solar system - identify the planets and other objects.

2 B3. Explain the following terms: planet, star, solar system, galaxy, the Milky Way, black hole, red giant, white dwarf, comet, meteor, moon, asteroid, star map, and universe. P1. Draw a diagram of a telescope and explain how it works. P2. Explain how to use a star map. P3. Draw and label five constellations. See if you can locate any of them in the sky using a star map. P4. Find the North Star. Explain its importance. P8. Make a poster illustrating the different kinds of stars. Include a diagram showing the life cycle of a star. P9. Learn about some of the early space missions. Tell your den or family about one of them. Athlete- S por t s 2. Explain what it means to be physically and mentally healthy. 3. Explain what you as a Webelos Scout can do to stay physically and mentally healthy. Basketball Belt Loop/ Pin- S por t s B1. Explain the rules of basketball to your leader or adult partner. B2. Spend at least 30 minutes practicing basketball skills. B3. Participate in a basketball game. P2. Demonstrate effective passing using the chest pass, bounce pass, over-the-head pass, and baseball pass. P3. Successfully demonstrate the set shot and jump shot shooting styles. P4. Demonstrate skill in the following dribbling techniques: high dribble, low dribble, turnable dribble, change-of-pace dribble, and combination dribble. P6. Explain and demonstrate 10 official basketball signals. F is hing Belt Loop/ Pin- S por t s B1. Review your local fishing regulations with your leader or adult partner. Explain why they are important, and commit to following them. B2. Demonstrate how to bait a hook properly. B3 Spend at least 30 minutes trying to catch fish. P4. Draw a picture of three different types of fishing reels. Explain how each works. P6. Demonstrate proficiency in casting at a target 30 feet away. P7. Select a species of fish and draw a picture of it, correctly labeling each part and its function. P10. Catch a fish using artificial bait or lures. P11. Practice fishing on five occasions, complying with local fishing regulations and the Outdoor Code. F lag F oot ball Belt Loop/ Pin- S por t s B1. Explain or discuss the simple rules of flag football with your den.

3 B2. Practice running, passing, and catching skills for at least 30 minutes. B3. Play a game of flag football. P1.Layout and properly mark a flag football field at a park or playground. P2. Explain the difference between defense and offense in a flag football game. P3. Describe five different positions a player may play in flag football. Name the position that you prefer to play. P4. During three half-hour sessions, practice the skills of passing, hand-offs, rushing and running. P6. Consider all the people who make it possible to play a game of flag football. List parents, coaches, team members, scorekeepers, referees, groundskeepers, etc. P7. Play in five flag football games without incurring a penalty. P8. Explain and demonstrate at least six football officiating signals. Geology Belt Loop/ Pin- N at ur e B1. Explain to your den or an adult family member what geology means. B2. Collect samples of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Explain how each was formed. B3. Collect samples of three minerals. Explain to your family or den what a mineral is and show and tell about the minerals you collected. P3. Give examples of sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks. P4. Gather several different types of rocks. Compare them and put them in groups according to physical properties such as color, texture, luster, hardness, or crystals. P5. Describe the effects of wind, water, and ice on the landscape. P6. Make pet rocks using rocks, paint, and flue-on eyes. Tell a creative story about your pet rocks. P7. Draw a diagram showing different types of volcanoes or draw a diagram that labels the different parts of a volcano P13. Draw the inside of a cave showing the difference between stalactites and stalagmites. B1. Show how to orient a map. Find three landmarks on the map. Map and Compass Belt Loop/ Pin- S cout S kills B2. Explain how a compass works. B3. Draw a map of your neighborhood. Label the streets and plot the route you take to get to a place that you often visit. P1. Explain to your den or an adult family member what cartography means. P2. Make a poster showing 10 map symbols and their meaning. P5. Explain the difference between latitude and longitude and show them on a map or globe. P6. Draw a compass rose for a map. Label north, south, east, and west. P7. Study a lank map of the USA. Label your state, and the states that share its boundary lines. P8. In the field, show how to take a compass bearing and how to follow it.

4 P9. Show how to measure distances, using a scale on a map legend. P10. Measure your pace. Then layout a simple compass course for your den to try. P11. Using a road map, determine how many miles it is between two major cities or familiar destinations. P12. Explain what the different map colors can mean on a map. Mar bles Belt Loop/ Pin- S por t s B1. Explain the rules of Ringer or another marble game to your leader or adult partner. B2. Spend at least 30 minutes practicing skills to play the game of Ringer or another marble game. B3. Participate in a game of marbles. P2. Explain to an adult what lagging is. Demonstrate how to do it. P3. Demonstrate the following shooting techniques: knuckling down, bowling, and lofting (also called plunking). P4. Explain the correct way of scoring for a game of marbles. P5. Play five complete matches of marbles using standard rules. P8. Explain the rules about shooters. Mus ic Belt Loop/ Pin- E vening Pr ogr am B1. Explain why music is an important part of our culture. B2. Learn a song with at least two verses and sing the verses with your den or to an adult family member. B3. Listen to four different types of music either recorded or live. P2 Teach your den a song. P3. Play a song by yourself or in a group, in unison or in harmony. P4. Create an original melody and/or original words for a song. P6. Attend a live musical performance or concert. P7. Demonstrate conducting patterns for two songs using two different meters while your adult partner or den members sing or play the songs you have selected. P8. take voice or dance lessons or lessons to learn to play an instrument. B1. Explain the rules of soccer to your leader or adult partner. S occer Belt Loop/ Pin- S por t s B2. Spend at least 30 minutes practicing soccer skills. B3. Play a game of soccer. P2. Demonstrate the skills of passing, collecting, shooting, heading, dribbling, and tackling. P3. Demonstrate skill in goal keeping. P4. Accurately lay out a soccer field for a game. P5. Demonstrate five types of fouls and explain why players should avoid them. P6. Demonstrate how to juggle the soccer ball and keep it from touching the ground for 30 seconds. P7. Play at least two games of Soccer Tennis.

5 S of t ball Belt Loop/ Pin- S por t s B1. Explain the rules of softball to your leader or adult partner. B2. Spend at least 30 minutes practicing softball skills. B3. Participate in a softball game. P2. Demonstrate skill in the following throwing techniques: overhand, sidearm, underhand, and the relay throw. P3. Demonstrate skill in the following catching techniques: fielding a ground ball, fielding a pop-up, catching a line drive. P4. Demonstrate correct pitching techniques and practice for three half-hour sessions. P5. Demonstrate correct hitting techniques, including bunting. Practice for three half-hour sessions. P6. Explain the rules of base running and demonstrate skill in the following sliding techniques: the straight-in slide, the hook slide, and the headfirst slide. P7. Learn and demonstrate base coaching signals. P8. Learn about one defensive position (shortstop, catcher, etc.) and practice at the position for three half-hour sessions. S por t s man- S por t s Do These: 1. Show the signals used by officials in one of these sports: football, basketball, baseball, soccer, or hockey. 2. Explain what good sportsmanship means. 3. While you are a Webelos Scout, earn Cub Scout Sports belt loops for two individual sports ( badminton, bicycling, bowling, fishing, golf, gymnastics, ice skating, marbles, physical fitness, roller skating, snow ski and board sports, swimming, table tennis, or tennis). 4. While you are a Webelos Scout, earn Cub Scout Sports belt loops for two team sports ( baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, flag football, or ultimate). B1. Explain the rules of Safe Swim Defense. Emphasize the buddy system. S wimming Belt Loop/ Pin- Waterfront B2. Play a recreational game in the water with your den, pack, or family. B3. While holding a kick board, propel yourself 25 feet using a flutter kick across the shallow end of the swimming area. P1. Practice the breathing motion of the crawl stroke while standing in shallow water. P2. Learn and demonstrate two of the following strokes: crawl, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, or breaststroke. P3. Learn and demonstrate the following floating techniques: prone, facedown float, and backfloat. P4. Using a kickboard, demonstrate three kinds of kicks. P5. Pass the beginner or swimmer swim level test.

6 P6. Visit with a lifeguard ad talk about swimming safety in various situations. Learn about the training a lifeguard needs for his or her job. P7. Learn the order of rescues: Reach, Throw, Row, Go P8. Take swimming lessons. P10. Treat water for 30 seconds. P12. Demonstrate the proper use of a mask and snorkel in a swimming area where your feet can touch the bottom. Do All of These: Readyman- Health Director 1. With your parent, guardian, or Webelos den leader, complete the Courage Character Connection. 1. Know: Define the importance of each courage step: Be strong; Be calm; Be clear; Be careful. Explain how memorizing the courage steps helps you to be ready. 2. Commit: Explain why it is hard to follow the courage steps in an emergency. Tell when you can use the courage steps in other situations (such as standing up to a bully, avoiding fights, being fair, not stealing or cheating when tempted, etc.) 3. Practice: Act out one of the requirements using these courage steps: Be strong; Be calm; Be clear; Be careful. 2. Explain what first aid is. Tell what you should do after an accident. 3. Explain how you can get help quickly if there is an emergency in your home. Make a Help List of people or agencies that can help you if you need it. Post it near a phone or other place with easy access. 4. Demonstrate the Heimlich maneuver and tell when it is used. 5. Show what to do for these "hurry cases": * Serious bleeding * Stopped breathing * Internal poisoning * Heart attack 6. Show how to treat shock. 7. Show first aid for the following: * Cuts and scratches * Burns and scalds * Choking * Blisters on the hand and foot * Tick bites * Bites and stings of insects other than ticks * Poisonous snakebite * Nosebleed * Frostbite

7 * Sunburn 8. Tell what steps must be taken for a safe swim with your Webelos den, pack, family, or other group. Explain the reasons for the buddy system. And Do Two of These: 9. Explain six safety rules you should follow when driving a bicycle. 10. Explain the importance of wearing safety equipment when participating in sports activities (skating, skateboarding, etc.) 11. Make a home fire escape plan for your family. 12. Explain how to use each item in a first aid kit. 13. Tell where accidents are most likely to happen inside and around your home. 14. Explain six safety rules you should remember when riding in a car. Forester- N at ur e Do Five of These: 1. Make a map of the United States. Show the types of forests growing in different parts of the country. Name some kinds of trees that grow in these forests. 2. Draw a picture to show the plant and tree layers of a forest in your area. Label the different layers. (If you don't live in an area that has forests, choose an area that does and draw a picture of that forest.) 3. Identify six forest trees common to the area where you live. Tell how both wildlife and humans use them. (If you don't live in a region that has forests, read about one type of forest and name six of its trees and their uses.) 4. Identify six forest plants (other than trees) that are useful to wildlife. Tell which animals use them and for what purposes. 5. Draw a picture showing: * how water and minerals in the soil help a tree grow * how the tree uses sunlight to help it grow 6. Make a poster showing a tree's growth rings or examine the growth rings of a tree stump. Explain how the rings tell its life history 7. Collect pieces of three kinds of wood used for building houses. Tell what kinds of wood they are and one place each of them might be used 8. Plant 20 forest tree seedlings. Tell how you planted them and what you did to take care of them after planting. 9. Describe both the benefits and the harm wildfires can cause in a forest ecosystem. Tell how you can prevent wildfire. 10. Draw your own urban forestry plan for adding trees to a street, yard, or park near your home. Show what types of trees you would like to see planted. Geologis t - N at ur e Do Five of These

8 2. Rocks and minerals are used in metals, glass, jewelry, road-building products, and fertilizer. Give examples of minerals used in these products. 4. List some of the geologic materials used in building your home. 5. Make a drawing that shows the cause of a volcano, a geyser, or an earthquake. 6. Explain one way in which mountains are formed. 7. Describe what a fossil is. How is it used to tell how old a formation is? Find two examples of fossils in your area. Do These Naturalist- N at ur e 1. With your parent, guardian, or Webelos den leader, complete the Respect Character Connection. 1. Know: Tell what interested you most when completing the requirements for this activity badge. Tell what you learned about how you can show appreciation and respect for wildlife. 2. Commit: Tell things that some people have done that show a lack of respect for wildlife. Name ways that you will show respect for and protect wildlife. 3. Practice: Explain how completing the requirements for this activity badge gives you the opportunity to show respect. And Do Five of These 2. Keep an insect zoo that you have collected. You might have crickets, ants, or grasshoppers. Study them for a while then release them. Share your experience with your Webelos den. 6. Learn about the bird flyways closest to your home. Find out which birds use these flyways. 7. Learn to identify poisonous plants and venomous reptiles found in your area. 8. Watch six wild animals (snakes, turtles, fish, birds, or mammals) in the wild. Describe the kind of place (forest, field, marsh, yard, or park) where you saw them. Tell what they were doing. 9. Give examples of: * A producer, a consumer, and a decomposer in the food chain of an ecosystem * One way humans have changed the balance of nature * How you can help protect the balance of nature 10. Identify a plant, bird, or wild animal that is found only in your area of the country. Tell why it survives only in your area. 11. Learn about aquatic ecosystems and wetlands in your area. Discuss with your Webelos den leader or activity badge counselor the important role aquatic ecosystems and wetlands play in supporting life cycles of wildlife and humans. 12. Look around your neighborhood and identify how litter might be dangerous to the birds and other animals. Clean up the litter. Identify what else you might do to make your neighborhood safer for animals.

9 O ut door s man- S cout S kills Do Two of these: 1. Present yourself to your Webelos den leader, properly dressed, as you would be for an overnight campout. Show the camping gear you will use. Show the right way to pack and carry it. 2. With your family or Webelos den, help plan and take part in an evening outdoor activity that includes a campfire. 3. With your parent or guardian, take part in a Webelos den overnight campout or a family campout. Sleep in a tent that you have helped pitch. And Do Five of these: 5. During a Webelos den meeting, discuss how to follow the Leave No Trace Frontcountry Guidelines during outdoor activities. 6. Participate in an outdoor conservation project with your Webelos den or a Boy Scout troop. 7. Discuss with your Webelos den leader the rules of outdoor fire safety. Using these rules, show how to build a safe fire and put it out. 8. With your accompanying adult on a campout or outdoor activity, assist in preparing, cooking, and cleanup for one of your den's meals. Tell why it is important for each den member to share in meal preparation and cleanup, and explain the importance of eating together. 10. Demonstrate how to whip and fuse the ends of a rope. 11. Demonstrate setting up a tent or dining fly using two half hitches and a taut-line hitch. Show how to tie a square knot and explain how it is used. B1. Explain the rules of ultimate or disc golf to your leader or adult partner. Ultimate Belt Loop/Pin- S por t s B2. Spend at least 30 minutes practicing ultimate or disc golf skills. B3. Participate in a game of ultimate or disc golf. P2. Demonstrate effective pivoting while throwing. Use some of the following throwing styles: backhand pass, sidearm pass, and upside-down pass, and/pr roller throw. P3. Demonstrate skill in the following catching techniques: one=handed, clapping, and sandwich. P4. On three different occasions, practice 30 minutes of ultimate or disc golf. Keep track of your time on a chart. P5. Explain the flight dynamics of the flying disc. Draw a diagram if needed. P6. Accurately lay out an ultimate playing field or diagram three typical disc golf holes. P7. Play five games of ultimate or disc golf. P10. Explain the differences between ultimate and golf discs.