2-Mile Tech Trek

Before the meeting: 

1. Secure enough smart devices so each Cub Scout can have one to complete the activity with.   
2. Charge all devices and have backup chargers for devices. 
3. Check the location of the trek to see if there are any permits or fees required. 
4. Remind Cub Scouts, parents, and legal guardians of the date, time, and location of the trek.  
5. Gather copies of the Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record on each participant (youth and adult)
6. Review Annual Health and Medical Records for any restrictions that may impact participation
7. A trek can be a bike ride, a walk, a hike, or a boating activity.  
   • If planning a bike trek review and become familiar with the elective Adventure Pedal Away.  Complete the on-line training “Hazardous Weather” training module that is part of the Position Specific Training for den leaders my.scouting. If you have already completed den leader, Cubmaster, or pack committee chair training on-line, then you have completed this module.  Review the Bicycle Safety guidelines found on the Scouting America Sports and Activities page.  Conduct an “ABC Quick Check” on the bicycles before riding.  The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center has a checklist for air, brakes, and cranks, chain, and cogs.  
   • If planning a walk or a hike review the Age Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities.  Complete the on-line training “Hazardous Weather” training module that is part of the Position Specific Training for den leaders my.scouting. If you have already completed den leader, Cubmaster, or pack committee chair training on-line, then you have completed this module.  Watch the Weather Related Safety Moment video (1 minute 48 seconds).  Review the Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record for all Cub Scouts and adults going on the walk and check for any safety concerns.  If there is someone in the den, youth, or adults, who carries an EpiPen due to severe allergies make sure that at least one other adult knows how to administer the EpiPen. To learn more, review this Safety Moment on anaphylaxis.  
   • If planning a boating trek supervision by an adult, 21 or older, who is trained in Scouting America Safety Afloat. At least one leader must be trained in first aid which includes CPR. Any swimming done in conjunction with the activity must be within Scouting America Safe Swim Defense standards. Complete the Scouting America Safety Afloat (30 minutes) training on my.scouting. Confirm enough adults who will serve as supervisors during the activity to maintain a ratio of one supervisor to every 5 Cub Scouts.  Have buddy tags for everyone who will be near the water, youth, and adults.  Give an overview and instruction on the points of Safety Afloat before the activity. Provide continuous, qualified adult supervision and discipline during the activity. All participants, both Cub Scouts and adults, must wear a life jacket during boating activities. Review the Life Jackets / Personal Flotation Devices Safety Moment. 

During the meeting: 

1. Bring copies of the Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record on each participant (youth and adult)
2. Gather the Cub Scouts and check that everyone has their Cub Scout Six Essentials and their smart device. 
3. Have everyone open their weather app and have them check the current weather and what the weather will be like for the duration of the trek. 
4. Are there any adjustments that need to be made to the trek based on the weather? 
5. Have Cub Scouts open the map app and make sure their location services are on. 
6. Have Cub Scouts open their step counter app and make sure it is active. 
7. Go on your 2-mile trek. 
8. After the 2-mile trek gather the Cub Scouts and have them check their smart device to see how far they went.