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Bear – 3rd Grade

Let’s Camp Bear

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Bear – 3rd Grade

Let’s Camp Bear

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Snapshot of adventure

Camping is a fun way to spend time with family and friends. Prepare for your campout by gathering what you will bring with you and setting up a tent. Your den leader and parents will help you get ready. Find the best spot to pitch your tent and make it your home for the campout.

 

Safety MomentSafety Moment

Prior to any activity, use the BSA SAFE Checklist to ensure the safety of all those involved.

All participants in official BSA Scouting activities should become familiar with the Guide to Safe Scouting and applicable program literature or manuals.

Be aware of state or local government regulations that supersede BSA practices, policies, and guidelines.

To assist in the safe delivery of the program you may find specific safety items that are related to requirements for the Adventure.

Review Age Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities before camping.

When camping:

  • Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) training is mandatory for a pack overnighter. At least one registered adult leader who will be present during the overnighter must complete BALOO training. BALOO training consists of an online pre-requisite component in addition to an overnight hand on practical. BSA’s Cub Scout level camping policies will be taught along with the discovery of the necessary tools to help units carry out a successful camping experience.  Check with your local council when the next available BALOO Training will be conducted.
  • 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 Guide to Safe Scouting for camping,
  • If building a campfire, review Behavior Around Campfires.

 

Complete the following requirements

Activities to fulfill these requirements are listed below. Choose one activity for each requirement to complete Let’s Camp Bear.

Requirement 1

Review the buddy system and how it works in the outdoors.

Requirement 2

Pack your Cub Scout Six Essentials for the campout.

Requirement 3

In addition to your Cub Scout Six Essentials, show the personal items you need for your campout.

Requirement 4

Help set up a tent.  Determine a good spot for the tent.  Explain why you picked the spot.

Requirement 5

Attend a council or district Cub Scout overnight camp or attend a campout with your pack.

Requirement 1

Review the buddy system and how it works in the outdoors.

Choose one of the following:
Bear – 3rd Grade

Bear Buddies Rule

Indoor
3
2
1

Cub Scouts review what to do while using the buddy system.

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Bear – 3rd Grade

Standing Bear Buddies

Indoor
3
1
1

Cub Scouts learn about the buddy system by playing a game.

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Requirement 2

Pack your Cub Scout Six Essentials for the campout.

Choose one of the following:
Bear – 3rd Grade

Bear Backpack

Indoor
2
3
3

Cub Scouts review the Cub Scout Six Essentials.

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Bear – 3rd Grade

Cub Scout Six Essentials Word Search

Indoor
1
2
2

Cub Scouts review the Cub Scout Essential Six with a word search puzzle.

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Requirement 3

In addition to your Cub Scout Six Essentials, show the personal items you need for your campout.

Choose one of the following:
Bear – 3rd Grade

Check It Off The List

Indoor
1
2
1

Cub Scouts review items needed for a campout.

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Bear – 3rd Grade

Den Approval

Indoor
2
1
1

Cub Scouts learn about items needed for a campout other than their Cub Scout Six Essentials.

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Bear – 3rd Grade

Musical Gear

Indoor
5
4
3

Cub Scouts choose extra gear needed for a campout that is not the Cub Scout Six Essentials by playing a game similar to musical chairs.

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Requirement 4

Help set up a tent.  Determine a good spot for the tent.  Explain why you picked the spot.

Choose one of the following:
Bear – 3rd Grade

Pitch It Fast

Indoor
4
3
3

Cub Scouts practice setting up a tent.

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Bear – 3rd Grade

Tent Set Up

Outdoor
2
3
2

Cub Scouts practice setting up a tent outside.

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Requirement 5

Attend a council or district Cub Scout overnight camp or attend a campout with your pack.

Choose one of the following:
Bear – 3rd Grade

Let’s Camp Bear

Travel
5
5
5

Cub Scouts will attend an overnight campout with your pack or at a council or district event.

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Bray Barnes

Director, Global Security Innovative
Strategies

Bray Barnes is a recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, Silver
Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Learning for Life Distinguished
Service Award. He received the Messengers of Peace Hero award from
the royal family of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and he’s a life member of
the 101st Airborne Association and Vietnam Veterans Association. Barnes
serves as a senior fellow for the Global Federation of Competitiveness
Councils, a nonpartisan network of corporate CEOs, university presidents, and
national laboratory directors. He has also served as a senior executive for the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, leading the first-responder program
and has two U.S. presidential appointments

David Alexander

Managing Member Calje

David Alexander is a Baden-Powell Fellow, Summit Bechtel Reserve philanthropist, and recipient of the Silver Buffalo and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the founder of Caljet, one of the largest independent motor fuels terminals in the U.S. He has served the Arizona Petroleum Marketers Association, Teen Lifeline, and American Heart Association. A triathlete who has completed hundreds of races, Alexander has also mentored the women’s triathlon team at Arizona State University.

Glenn Adams

President, CEO & Managing Director
Stonetex Oil Corp.

Glenn Adams is a recipient of the Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the former president of the National Eagle Scout Association and established the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award. He has more than 40 years of experience in the oil, gas, and energy fields, including serving as a president, owner, and CEO. Adams has also received multiple service awards from the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers.