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WEBELOS ACHIEVEMENTS

WEBELOS ACHIEVEMENTS. HOW TO HELP YOUR SCOUTS MAXIMIZE THEIR LEARNING AND PREPARE THEM FOR BOY SCOUTS. TRANSITIONING TO BOY SCOUTS. CHANGE HOW ACHIEVMENTS ARE TAUGHT/REPORTED: USE A DEN CHIEF: HE WILL BECOME THEIR TROOP GUIDE SCOUTS REQUEST SKILL REVIEW BEFORE / AFTER MEETING

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WEBELOS ACHIEVEMENTS

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  1. WEBELOS ACHIEVEMENTS

    HOW TO HELP YOUR SCOUTS MAXIMIZE THEIR LEARNING AND PREPARE THEM FOR BOY SCOUTS
  2. TRANSITIONING TO BOY SCOUTS CHANGE HOW ACHIEVMENTS ARE TAUGHT/REPORTED: USE A DEN CHIEF: HE WILL BECOME THEIR TROOP GUIDE SCOUTS REQUEST SKILL REVIEW BEFORE / AFTER MEETING DO BOY SCOUT LAW / OATH AS OPENINGS/CLOSINGS DON’T PRESENT EVERYTHING: ASSIGN CHAPTERS READINGS & TASKS AS HOMEWORK PROVIDE TOOLS FOR SUCCESS (HANDOUTS/CHARTS) SUPER SCOUT IS EARNED BY BOYS DRIVEN TO LEARN GET BOY SCOUT/ WEBELOS INVOLVED IN TEACHING USE WEBELOS SHOW & DO IN DEN MEETINGS PROMOTE WEBELOS CAMP AND WEBELOREE USE EDGE METHOD WHENEVER POSSIBLE ALTERNATE HANDS-ON ACHIEVEMENTS WITH TALKING
  3. AQUANAUT 1- 3 REQUIRED AND ANY 3 FROM 4 – 8 BEST COMPLETED AT SUMMER CAMP WITH A BSA CERTIFIED LIFEGUARD WEBELOS CAMP: CAMP CUTLER: DEFINITELY CUB RESIDENT CAMP: BABCOCK-HOVEY: LIKELY CUB ADVENTURE CAMP: CAMP CUTLER: LIKELY NEXT BEST IS AT A YMCA OR SCHOOL POOL WITH CERTIFIED LIFEGUARDS AND WILLING TRAINERS SCHEDULE A TIME FOR A DEN MEETING AT THE POOL AND SEND REQUIREMENTS TO THEM
  4. ARTIST 1 AND 2 REQUIRED AND ANY 5 FROM 3 – 11 GREAT HANDS ON ACTIVITIES AND CAN BE DONE IN 1 MONTH. GOOD STARTING ACHIEVEMENT GUEST SPEAKER: PAINTER, ILLISTRATOR, GRAFTIC DESIGNER, CRAFTER OR JEWELRY MAKER PORTFOLIO: SUPPLY 7-10 PAGES OF LARGE CONSTRUCTION PAPER TO ATTACH ARTWORK FROM SCOUTS, SCHOOL, CAMP, OR HOME OUTDOOR PICTURE: EASY OPENING ACTIVITY FOR ONE OF YOUR FIRST DEN MEETINGS IN THE FALL. CRAFT FOAM FRAME AND BRADS TO FINISH SEE CRAFTSMAN REQUIREMENTS
  5. ARTIST #4 EASILY DISCUSSED ANYTIME OR HAVE FUN WITH IT WHILE WORKING WITH CLAY IN #7 5, 6 AND 10 GREAT OPTIONS FOR HOMEWORK #7 CLAY: GREAT AS AN OPENING ACTIVITY: SET TIMER DEN ACTIVITIES #8 COAT HANGERS, STRING, GLUESTICKS/DOTS AND PICTURES #9 CLEAN OUT THE JUNK DRAWERS, ART SUPPLIES IN THE SCOUT CUPBOARD OR HOME, OLD BOY’S LIFE/ SCOUTING MAGAZINES AND BRING TO SHARE: HAVE FUN CREATING AND EXPLAINING ART BELTLOOP: EASY TO COMPLETE
  6. ATHLETE 1 - 5 REQUIRED AND ANY 2 FROM 6 – 10 TALK ABOUT THE CHARACTER CONNECTION, BUT LEAVE THE REST AS A CHOICE FOR SCOUTS TO DO TALK ABOUT HONESTY IN CHARTING RESULTS AS THEY ARE ONLY CHEATING THEMSELVES IF THEY RECORD INCORRECTLY NOT EVERY SCOUT IS AN ATHLETE OR A SCHOLAR AND NOT ALL ACHIEVEMENTS ARE NEEDED TO EARN ARROW OF LIGHT / ONLY NEEDED TO EARN SUPER ACHIEVER
  7. CITIZEN (REQUIRED) 1-8 REQUIRED PLUS 2 FROM 9-17 (USUALLY MORE)PRE PLAN SERVICE PROJECT FOR #8 TIME CONSUMING: EITHER PLAN FOR 2 MONTHS OR CHUNK IT IN WITH OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS. I PREFER ALL AT ONCE AND IS THE SECOND PIN THEY COMPLETE THRU DEN MEETINGS LOTS OF MEMORIZATION: CREAT WAYS TO HELP THEM LEARN IT: GAMES, SONGS, SAYINGS INVITE WEBELOS TO BUDDY OR TRUDDY TO TEACH SEGMENTS FOR LEADERSHIP SKILL DEVELOPMENT
  8. CITIZEN (REQUIRED) GUEST SPEAKERS: INVITE A TOWN OFFICIAL/COMMUNITY LEADER IN TO SPEAK FOR 10-15 MINUTES AND HAVE HIM GO OVER 9, 15, 16, 17 HAND OUT A CHART FOR RECORDING A WEEK OF CHORES AT HOME (DIFFERENT CHART FROM HANDIMAN AND FAMILY MEMBER) POSTER MAKING AS AN OPENING ACTIVITY SCOUTS SHARE LEARNING THORUGH “WEBELOS SHOW AND DO” SET TIMER
  9. COMMUNICATOR DO ANY 7 ACHEIVEMENTS CAN BE DONE INTERMITTENTLY WHILE WORKING OTHER BADGES GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR GUEST SPEAKERS /FIELDTRIPS: GET PACK AND PARENTS INVOLVED. LEARN TO SIGN PROMISE AND DO AS PACK OPENING HAVE SCOUTS TAKE TURNS WRITING FOR PACK NEWSLETTER: DON’T HAVE ONE – START ONE! COMPUTER WORK AT HOME OR SCHOOL: SPEAK TO SCHOOL LIBRARIAN TO HELP FOR #6
  10. CRAFTSMAN SCOUT FAVORITE: DON’T RUSH: BUILD QUALITY: DO ALL MOVE BEYOND BIRDHOUSES AND TOOLBOXES WORK WITH LUMBER COMPANIES FOR 2NDS AND DEFECTS IF POSSIBLE OR DONATE THE CUTTING MAKE THE FRAME FOR ARTIST #3 PICTURE MAKE GIFTS FOR HOLIDAYS OR BLUE AND GOLD CENTERPIECES OUT OF LEATHER, METAL, PLASTIC LET THE BOYS DO THE WORK AND BE PART OF THE DECISION PORCESS OF WHAT TO BUILD OR CREATE
  11. ENGINEER 1 AND 2 REQUIRED AND ANY 4 FROM 3 – 10 GREAT HANDS ON ACTIVITIES GUEST SPEAKER : HANDS ON LEARNING SURVEYOR WITH EQUIPMENT ENGINEER WITH COMPUTER PROGRAMS TO SHARE ARCHITECT WITH BLUE PRINTS ELECTRICIAN WITH WIRES, BATTERIES AND SWITCHES GREAT WEBSITE :DISCOVERENGINEERING.ORG PGHBRIDGES.COM
  12. ENGINEER CREATIVE BUILDING MATERIALS FOR BRIDGES DRY SPAGHETTI NOODLES & MINI MARSHMELLOWS CARDBOARD, CRAFTSTICKS AND GLUE DOTS FOR CATAPULT LARGE PLASTIC CUPS, SPOONS AND RUBBERBANDS ROCHESTER MUSEUM AND SCIENCE CENTER AS DAY PROGRAM FOR ENGINEER OR OVERNIGHT
  13. FAMILY MEMBER 1 - 6 REQUIRED AND ANY 2 FROM 7 – 13. TO BE DONE AS A SCOUT/FAMILY PROJECT: 2 MONTHS GREAT TIME TO START HELPING OUT AROUND HOME MORE AND BEING RESPONSIBLE LEADER: SUPPLY JOB CHART AND BUDGET SHEETS USE: FAMILY LIFE AND PERSONAL MANAGEMENT MERIT BADGE FORMS AVAILABLE ONLINE ENCOURAGE POSTING FORMS ON FRIDGE TO STAY ON SCHEDULE. CAN BE DONE ANYTIME
  14. FITNESS (REQUIRED) 1 REQUIRED AND ANY 6 FROM 2 – 8 GET THE FAMILY INVOLVED: SAFETY NOTEBOOK GIVE THE FAMILIES A NOTEBOOK WITH BLANK PAGES WITH HEADINGS: PERSONAL, HOME, BIKE, SWIM, COMPUTER SECTIONS HAND OUT CHARTS MEAL PLANNING FOR A WEEK MEAL/FOOD RECORDS FOR A WEEK INVITE THE PARENTS TO STAY FOR THESE MEETINGS AND DEMONSTRATE HOW TO TALK ABOUT TOPICS OF SAFETY, DRUGS/ALCOHOL/TOBACCO FREE HANDOUTS AT HEALTH FAIRS/COUNTY FAIRS
  15. FORESTER DO ANY 5 OF THE 10 REQUIREMENTS DO EARLY FALL, LATE SPRING: PAIR WITH NATURALIST GET OUTSIDE: (INCORPORATE LEAVE NO TRACE) TOWN PARKS, CANAL TRAILS, OR GARDENING STORE! DAY PROGRAM AT AREA NATURE CENTERS (SEE LIST) LUMBER OR CABINET STORES FOR WOOD SAMPLES ARBOR DAY SOCIETY OR CORNELL COOPERTIVE EXTENTION FOR TREE SAPLINGS POSTERS & DRAWINGS: WEBELOS SHOW AND DO DO AS OPENING ACTIVITY WEBELOS CAMP: WILL BE COVERED HERE
  16. FORESTER TEACH WAYS TO REMEMBER 6 TREE IDENTIFICATION WHITE PINE: 5 NEEDLE BUNDLE SPELLS WHITE OAK:WHITE: ROUND LOBES: RED: POINTED LOBES MAPLE: CANADA’S FLAG WALNUT: VISUALIZE NUTS/LEAVES IN PAIRS ON STEM SILVER BIRCH: WHITE PAPERY, PEELABLE BARK YELLOW POPLAR: TULIP TREE: 4 POINTED LEAVES 6 FOREST PLANTS BLACKCAPS/WILD RASPBERRIES WILD STRAWBERRY HONEYSUCKLE (DON’T EAT!) FLOWERS:TRILLIUM, MERTENSIA, VIOLET, WILD ROSE, ETC GRAPEVINE VS. VIRGINIA CREEPER VS. POISON IVY WILD ONION/LEEKS
  17. GEOLOGIST DO ANY 5 OF THE 9 REQUIREMENTS GUEST SPEAKER: ROCK SHOP, JEWELRY STORE, LOCAL GEOLOGIST CLUBS, SCIENCE TEACHER COVERED IN 5TH GRADE SCIENCE CLASSES DAY PROGRAMS AT MONTEZUMA, RMSC & HERKIMER DIAMOND MINE (NEED TOUR PERMIT) WEBELOS SHOW AND DO: MOM’S JEWELRY BOX & OTHER HOUSEHOLD ITEMS(WITH PERMISSION) EGG CARTON ROCK COLLECTIONS FROM YARD BUILDING MATERIALS: URBAN HIKE DOWNTOWN
  18. HANDIMAN 1 REQUIRED AND ANY 6 FROM 2 – 17 GREAT HANDS ON ACTIVITIES FOR HOMEWORK HAVE A SUMMER SCOUT SATURDAY TO DO 3 – 8 WITH 3-4 KNOWLEDGEABLE ADULTS TEACHING HOST A PACK CARWASH PROVIDE 2 WEEK CHART FORTASK/CHORE (DIFFERENT LIST FROM FAMILY MEMBER CHORES)
  19. NATURALIST 1 REQUIRED AND ANY 5 FROM 2 – 13 EASILY PAIRED WITH FORESTER AND LEAVE NO TRACE WEBELOS CAMP DAY PROGRAMS AT NATURE CENTERS CUMMINGS, HANSEN, MENDON PONDS, MONTEZUMA, GENESEE COUNTRY, HELMER NATURE CENTERS SENECA PARK ZOO (FUN PACK OVERNIGHT!) VISIT WETLANDS IN YOUR COMMUNITY/AREA CHARTS: BIRD SITINGS FOR 1 WEEK: PROVIDE CHART 6 WILD ANIMAL SITINGS: PROVIDE CHART
  20. NATURALIST 3 VENOMOUS SNAKES IN NY: TIMBER RATTLER MASSASAUGA COPPERHEAD POISONOUS PLANTS (TO THE TOUCH) IN NY: COW PARSNIP GIANT HOGWEED POISON IVY POISON OAK POISON SUMAC STINGING NETTLE WILD PARSNIP
  21. OUTDOORSMAN (REQUIRED) DO 2 OF 1-4 AND 5 OF 5-12: CAMPING FUN! SCHEDULE LATE SPRING OF FIRST YEAR COMPLETE IN A WEEKEND: PARENT/SCOUT OUTING HAVE THE LOCAL TROOP HELP/LET DEN CHIEF LEAD HAVE BOY SCOUTS RUN ACTIVITY STATIONS COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS/INVOLVEMENT USE EDGE METHOD WEBELOS CAN LAY A FIRE, BUT NOT LIGHT IT! LEAVE NO TRACE: TEACH IT, LIVE IT, LEAD BY EXAMPLE CAN INCORPORATE FORESTER AND NATURALIST EASILY
  22. READYMAN (REQUIRED) DO 1 - 8 AND ANY 2 FROM 9 – 15 (AT LEAST) CONTACT AMBULANCE CORP FOR A VISIT (#15) INSTRUCTION ESPECIALLY CPR/CHOKING RESPONSE HAVE DEN CHIEF/TROOP COVER FIRST AID #7, #15 USE THE FLOOR PLAN SCOUTS DREW IN ENGINEER TO DEVELOP/ DRAW FIRE ESCAPE ROUTES AND INCLUDE IN SAFETY NOTEBOOK WITH #3 PHONE LIST COPY DO NOT GUESS AT THESE SKILLS/ BE CONFIDENT OR INVITE A GUEST SPEAKER (NURSE, EMT, OFFICER SCOUTMASTER, FIREFIGHTER / FIRST RESPONDER)
  23. SCHOLAR 1 REQUIRED & ANY 3 FROM 2 – 8, ANY 3 FROM 9-13 TALK ABOUT THE CHARACTER CONNECTION, BUT LEAVE THE REST AS A CHOICE FOR SCOUTS TO DO NOT EVERY SCOUT IS AN ATHLETE OR A SCHOLAR AND NOT ALL ACHIEVEMENTS ARE NEEDED TO EARN ARROW OF LIGHT ONLY OT EARN SUPER ACHIEVER ENCOURAGE HAVING THE TEACHER SIGN OFF 2 & 4 DOESN’T HAVE TO BE A HONORS STUDENT TO COMPLETE, JUST HAVE TO APPLY “BEST” EFFORT
  24. SCIENTIST 1 - 4 REQUIRED AND ANY 5 FROM 3 – 11 LOTS OF FUN HANDS-ON EXPERIMENTS TRY ALL EXPERIMENTS AT HOME BEFORE MEETING: SOME ARE TEMPERMENTAL AND MESSY CONSIDER A SCIENCE SATURDAY: ASK A PARENT TO HOST A GARAGE EVENT IN LATE SPRING HAVE IT AS THE FOCUS OF A WEBELOS CAMPOUT CRAFT STORES HOST ROCKET BUILDING EVENTS AMATUER ASTONOMER TO TEACH BELTLOOP
  25. SHOWMAN DO 1FROM EACH & 6 MORE FROM ANY 1 GROUP MOST SCOUTS IN BAND COMPLETE MUSIC FAST KNOW WHEN SCHOOL PLAYS ARE: #17 DRAMA OPENING ACTIVITY: PAPERBAG PUPPETS DO A PUPPET SHOW FOR ANOTHER DEN (TIGERS) DO A PUPPET SHOW FOR PACK MEETING PRACTICE A FAVORITE SONG INSIDE AT END OF MEETING THEN GO OUTSIDE AND SING FOR PARENTS AT PICK UP
  26. SPORTSMAN DO 1 – 4 REQUIREMENTS HAVE A COACH AS A GUEST SPEAKER DO 1 & 2 HAVE BELTLOOP COPIES AVAILABLE OR WEBSITES USE AS PART OF CAMPING PROGRAM EVENTS INDIVIDUAL SPORTS: ARCHERY AND BB GUN ONLY AVAILABLE AT BSA SPONSORED ACTIVITES/CAMPS MANY TEAM SPORTS ARE COVERED IN PHYS. ED. MUST RE-DO IF EARNED BEFORE WEBELOS: TRUE FOR ALL BELTLOOPS AND PINS
  27. TRAVELER DO ANY 5 REQUIREMENTS GUEST SPEAKER: ARMY/MARINE OR ORIENTEERING CLUB TEACH MAP AND COMPASS BELTLOOP AND SKILLS ASSIGN AS A FAMILY ACTIVITY/ SUMMER ACTIVITY CAN BE COMPLETED IN A FEW HOURS AT HOME CHECK/MAKE CAR FIRST AID KIT DURING READYMAN #3 COULD BE PART OF #12 OF COMMUNICATOR USE SKILLS FROM OUTDOORSMAN #1 TO DO #7 #9: WEBELOS SHOW AND DO PICK UP FREE MAPS WHEN YOU SEE THEM (FAIRS)
  28. CONCLUSION HAVE FUN AND BE EXCITED KNOW BOOK & REQUIREMENTS: LINK WHEN ABLE COVER THE 4 REQUIRED IN THE FIRST 12 MONTHS GET THEM DOING & GET THEM OUTSIDE/CAMPING HAVE THEM WORK AS A PATROL: ROTATE LEADERSHIP GET OTHERS INVOLVED WHEN POSSIBLE ESPECIALLY FROM THE LOCAL BOY SCOUT TROOPS LINK HOW THESE SKILLS APPLY TO BOY SCOUTS REQUIRED MERIT BADGES, SKILLS, RANK ADVANCMENT
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