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Wolf – 2nd Grade
Finding Your Way
Elective
Requirement 5

Park Map Journey

Wolf – 2nd Grade
Finding Your Way
Elective
Requirement 5

Park Map Journey

Snapshot of Activity

Practice using a map and compass at a park.

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  • Map of local park, one copy for every two Cub Scouts 
  • Compasses, enough for each Cub Scout 
  • Activity Consent Form 

Before the meeting: 

  1. Locate a local park that has a map and decide on a route.  Many parks have a map online. 
  2. Mark several points on the map where Cub Scouts can safely stop to orient themselves. 
  3. Ensure the walk has all four directions for the Cub Scouts to walk: north, south, east, and west. 
  4. Make copies of the map with the marks. 
  5. Notify Cub Scouts’ parents or legal guardians about the walk location and where to meet. 

During the meeting: 

  1. Tell Cub Scouts that the den is going on a walk using a map and a compass. Explain that you will be “north.”   
  2. Tell Cub Scouts that whenever they get to a point that is marked on their map, everyone will stop, and you will be facing a point north.  
  3. Explain that Cub Scouts will orient themselves using their compass. They can do this by standing still and turning their compass until the north point is facing the same direction as the leader.  
  4. Tell Cub Scouts to call out the direction they’re facing. Ask the other adults on the walk to confirm that their answer is correct. 
  5. Have Cub Scouts practice a couple of times before you start your walk.  
  6. Go on the walk in the selected park. 

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