What We’re Doing

Starting the Outdoor Adventure for Arrow of Light (5th). We’ll learn the Cub Scout Six Essentials and take a short nature walk, practicing the Buddy System and Leave No Trace.

Requirements Targeted

• Identify and pack the Six Essentials.
• Take a short hike and identify natural vs. man-made items.
• Discuss trail safety and the buddy system.

Materials

• Example Six Essentials kit (water bottle, snack, whistle, first-aid kit, flashlight/headlamp, sun/rain gear).
• Trash bag for a 2-minute LNT cleanup.

Opening (2 min)

Scout Oath. Quick safety briefing (head count, buddy check).

Main Activity (25–30 min)

1. Six Essentials show-and-tell + what each is for.
2. Short hike (15–20 min). Scouts point out 3 natural and 3 man-made things.
3. 2-minute Leave No Trace cleanup before returning.

Second Activity (10 min)

Nature ID card match or knot relay (square knot).

Closing (2 min)

Reflection: “One thing I saw, one thing I learned.”

At-Home Track

Pack your own Six Essentials at home. Take a family walk and identify 3 plants or animals.

Safety Notes

Buddy system, boundaries, weather check, water.