The Wolf Trail

After your Cub Scout has earned his Bobcat badge, he can start along the Wolf Trail. This is a big adventure for a boy, one the Boy Scouts of America hopes all boys will complete. When you have okayed the tracks your boy has filled in for all twelve achievements, he may become a Wolf Cub Scout. How quickly your boy progresses is up to him and you. He should do his best to complete each track; that's a part of the promise he made to become a Bobcat and it is the Cub Scout Motto - Do Your Best. Don't okay a track if you both know that he can do a better job. Move on to something else, then go back and try again. The important thing is to keep him interested by working on the trail with him as often as possible.

To earn the Wolf badge, a Cub Scout must complete 49 tasks out of a possible 62 tasks in the book. If the Cub Scout has not previously earned the Bobcat Badge, it must be earned first. These activities are done primarily at home and are signed off by the parent after the Cub Scout has completed each task. The book is then shown to the Den Leader, who records the progress and signs the book. Once all the required achievements have been completed, your Cub Scout will have earned his Wolf badge, which will be presented to him at the Blue and Gold Banquet.

Achievement 1: Feats of Skill  (p38)

You are growing. You are getting stronger. Try these feats of skill. Test your speed. Test your balance. Test your strength. Complete items a through e and any one of f through k.

a. Play catch with someone ten 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 fifteen steps.

i. Using a basketball or playground ball, do a baseball pass, chest pass, and bounce pass.

j. Do a frog stand.

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

 

Achievement 2: Your Flag  (p 46)

Your flag stands for our country. Learn some ways to honor your flag. Complete all of the following requirements.

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

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

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 the flag of your state or territory and how to display it. http://www.50states.com/flag/ksflag.htm

e. Learn how to raise a U.S. flag properly for an outdoor ceremony

f. Participate in an outdoor flag ceremony.

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

Achievement 3: Keep Your Body Healthy  (p 56)

Be healthy and strong. Learn what to do to be healthy. Keep active to be strong. Complete all of the following requirements.

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

1. Take baths or showers often - once a day if you can. Use soap.
2. Wash your hands before meals and after using the toilet.
3. Brush your teeth before you go to bed and after breakfast. Brush your teeth or rinse your mouth after eating.
4. Drink lots of water (six to eight glasses a day).
5. Eat different kinds of food. Do most of your eating at mealtime. Stay away from too many sweets.
6. Run and play outdoors.
7. Get the sleep you need.

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

1. If you have a cold, stay away from other people.
2. Get lots of rest.
3. Turn your head away from others when you sneeze or cough. Cover your mouth and nose.
4. Wash your hands often, and always wash them after you sneeze.

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

1. Tell a grown-up about the cut.
2. Let the cut bleed a little.
3. Wash it with soap and water.
4. Cover it with a stick-on bandage. For a big cut, get help fast.

Achievement 4: Know Your Home and Community  (p 60)

Sometimes your parents have to be somewhere else, and you must be home without an adult. If you can take care of yourself, no one will worry. You will be safe and happy. Here are some things to do when you are home alone, along with some other things to do to be responsible and helpful in your home.

a. Write down the phone numbers you need to have. Put them by your phone.

• Police 
• Fire 
• Doctor 
• Mother at work, Cell Phone 
• Father at work, Cell Phone 
• Family friend 

b. Tell what to do if someone comes to the door and wants to come in.

 

c. Tell what to do if someone calls on the phone.

 

d. When I leave our home I will ...

• Turn off the lights.
• Close and lock the windows.
• Turn off the water.
• Take care of pets.
• Have my key.
• Lock all of the doors.

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

Achievement 5: Tools for Fixing and Building  (p 64)

You can make something if you know how to use tools. You can fix things that are broken.

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.

1. Plane to smooth wood
2. Hacksaw to cut metal
3. Handsaw for straight cuts in wood
4. File to smooth metal
5. Claw hammer to drive nails and pull them out
6. C-clamp to hold things in place
7. Coping saw for cutting curves in wood
8. Plunger to open clogged drains
9. Awl to punch holes
10. Adjustable Wrench to turn bolts or nuts

b. Show how to use pliers. Slip-joint pliers for small jobs and for large jobs.

 

c. Use a screwdriver to drive a screw.

1. Start a hole in the wood with an awl or a nail.
2. A screw with soap on it is easier to turn.
3. Twist the screw into the hole.
4. Pick the right screwdriver to fit the screw.
5. Turn the screw until the head is in the wood.

d. Show how to use a hammer.

1. Tap a nail to get it started.
2. Lift up the hammer and drop it on the nail. Let the hammer do the work.
3. If you bend the nail, pull it out using the claw end and a block of wood to rest the hammer on.

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

Achievement 6: Start a Collection  (p 70)

You can collect almost anything. Put your collection together so that you can show it to your family, den, and pack.

a. Complete the Character Connection for Positive Attitude.

• Know . Discuss with your family how a cheerful and positive attitude will help you do your best at school and in other areas of your life.
• Commit. Discuss with your family how gathering items for a collection may be difficult. How does a hopeful and cheerful attitude help you to keep looking for more items. Why is a positive attitude important?
• Practice. Practice having a positive attitude while doing the requirements for "Start a Collection."

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

c. Show and explain your collection to another person.

Achievement 7: Your Living World  (p 74)

Our world is the only one we have. Take care of it. There are many ways you can help. This achievement is also part of the World Conservation Award.

a. Complete the Character Connection for Respect.

• Know. Discuss these questions with your family: What things have people done to show a lack of respect to our world? Why is it important to respect our environment and ntural resources? How can you show respect for your environment?
• Commit. Discuss with your family how you feel when you see places in your neighborhood that have lots of litter. Name one thing you can do to help the environment.
• Practice. Practice being respectful while doing the requirements for "Your Living World."

b. Land, air, and water can get dirty. On a sheet of paper, list ways this can happen.

c. It takes a lot of energy to make glass, cans, and paper products. You can help save energy by collecting these items for use again. Write the name of the recycling center closest to you. Find out what items you can save and send to this center.

d. With a grown-up, pick up litter in your neighborhood. Wear gloves to protect your hands against germs and cuts from sharp objects.

e. With a grown-up, find three stories that tell how people are protecting our world. Read and discuss them together.

f. Besides recycling, there are other ways to save energy. List three ways you can save energy, and do them.

Achievement 8: Cooking and Eating  (p 78)

It's fun to be the cook. The cook fixes the meal and might not use a stove. You won't need a stove for sandwiches and salads.

a. Study the Food Guide Pyramid. Name some groups from each of the food groups shown in the pyramid.

b. Plan the meals you and your family should have for one day. List things your family should have from the food groups shown in Food Guide Pyramid. At each meal, you should have foods from at least three 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. With a grown-up, help to plan, prepare, and cook an outdoor meal.

Achievement 9: Be Safe at Home and on the Street  (p 82)

You can be careful and safe and still have fun. It's a lot more fun if you and other people don't get hurt. Let's learn how to be safe at home, and outside too.

a. Complete the Character Connection for Responsibility.

• Know. Discuss these questions with your family: How does being responsible help us be safe? Within the past week, how did you show responsibility?
• Commit. Discuss these questions with your family: What happens when people are not responsible? What things can make you forget to be responsible? What things will help you be more responsible?
• Practice. Practice being responsible while doing the requirements for "Be Safe at Home and on the Street."

b. WITH A GROWN-UP, check your home for things that may help keep you safe.

c. WITH A GROWN-UP, check for danger from fire.

d. Practice good rules of street and road safety.

e. Know the rules of bike safety.

Achievement 10: Family Fun  (p 88)

Here are some things to do that are fun for everyone. There are games to play, places to go, and things to do with your family.

Do requirement a and do TWO of requirements 10b through 10g:

a. Complete the Character Connection for Cooperation.

• Know. Discuss these questions with your family: What is "cooperation"? Why do people need to cooperate when they are doing things together? Name some ways that you can be helpful and cooperate with others.
• Commit. Discuss with your family what makes it hard to cooperate. How do listening, sharing, and persuading help us cooperate?
• Practice. Practice being cooperative while doing the requirements for "Family Fun."

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

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

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

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

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

g. Have a family Board Game night at home with members of your family.

Achievement 11: Duty to God  (p 92)

A Cub Scout promises to do his duty to God. What is your duty to God? How do you do it? Your family can help you learn about God. This will help.

a. Complete the Character Connection for Faith

• Know. What is "faith"? With your family, discuss some people who have shown their faith - who have shown an inner strength based on their trust in a higher power or cause. Discuss the good qualities of these people.
• Commit. Discuss these questions with your family: What problems did these faithful people overcome to follow or practice their beliefs? What challenges might you face in doing your duty to God? Who can help you with these challenges?
• Practice. Practice your faith while doing the requirements for "Duty to God."

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

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

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

Achievement 12: Making Choices  (p 96)

We have to make choices all the time. What to do. Where to go. Who to be with. Doing these requirements with your parent will help you learn how to make the best choices.

Do requirement a and do FOUR of requirements 12b through 12k:

a. Complete the Character Connection for Courage.

• Know. Discuss with your family what "courage" is. Review the requirements and discuss how you might need courage in each one to do what is right.
• Commit. Give some examples of when it is hard to do the right thing.  Discuss with your family times that it might take courage to be honest and kind. Tell about a time in your life when you needed to be brave and courageous to do the right thing.
• Practice. Practice learning about courage while doing the requirements for "Making Choices." With family members, act out the choices you would make for some of the requirements.

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

c. 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?

d. Justin is new to your school. He has braces on his legs and walks with a limp. Some of the kids at school tease him. They want you to tease him, too. What would you do?

e. 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?

f. 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?

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

h. 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?

i. Mr. Palmer is blind. He has a guide dog. One day as he is crossing the street, some kids whistle and call to the dog. They want you and your friends to call the dog too. What would you do?

j. 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?

k. Paul and his little sister are playing outdoors. A very friendly, elderly woman stops and watches the children for a while. Paul doesn't know the woman. She starts to talk to them and offers to take Paul's little sister on a walk around the block. What would you do?