Required Adventure #1: Baloo the Builder (about tools and safety) complete #1-4

1. Discover which hand tools are the best ones to have in your toolbox. Learn the rules for using these tools safely. Practice with at least four of these tools before beginning a project.

2. Select, plan, and define the materials for the project you will complete in requirement 3.

3. Assemble your materials, and build one useful project and one fun project using wood.

4. Apply a finish to one of your projects.

Required Adventure #2: Bear Claws (about knives and safety) complete #1-3

1. Learn about three common designs of pocketknives.

2. Learn knife safety and earn your Whittling Chip.

3. Carve 2 items using a pocketknife, OR safely perform these tasks:

   • Demonstrate how to cut a piece of rope, twine or fishing line

   • Open a sealed box without damaging the contents

   • Open a can with a can opener tool on a pocket knife

   • Remove and replace the screws on an object with the screw driver tool on a pocket knife

   • Open a letter.

Required Adventure #3: Bear Necessities (about camping and preparation) complete #1-4, others are optional

1. Attend a day camp or overnight campout, or an outdoor activity with your den or pack.

2. Make a list of items you should take along on this activity.

3. Make a list of common supplies/equipment the group should bring, in addition to personal gear.

4. Help set up a tent. Determine a good location and explain why.

5. Tie two half hitches and explain what this knot is used for. (optional)

6. Learn how to read a thermometer and a barometer. Keep track of the temperature and barometric pressure readings and the actual weather at the same time every day for seven days. (optional)

Required Adventure #4: Fur, Feathers and Ferns (about nature and conservation) complete #1 and 3 others

1. While hiking, identify 6 signs that any mammals, birds, insects, reptiles or plants have been there.

2. Visit a zoo, nature center, aviary, wildlife rescue or fish hatchery. Describe what you learned. (optional)

3. Name 1 animal that has become extinct in the last 100 years, and 1 animal that is endangered. Explain what caused their declines. (optional)

4. Observe wildlife from a distance. Describe what you saw. (optional)

5. Examine a plant with a magnifying glass or microscope. Describe something you could not see with the naked eye. (optional)

6. Learn about composting and how vegetable waste can be turned into fertilizer for plants.

7. Plant a vegetable or herb garden. (optional)

Required Adventure #5: Paws for Action (about patriotism and service) complete #1 and 2 others

1. Learn about the U.S. flag and the Pledge of Allegiance. Display the flag at home for 1 month.

2. Learn about 2 famous Americans, OR visit 1 historic site nearby. Share what you learned. (optional)

3. Do 2 of the following:

   • Visit a police station or fire department, or talk with a police officer or fire fighter. Learn what skills they need for their job, and about how you can stay safe.

   • Make a list of emergency numbers with your family and keep in a safe place. Demonstrate how to call for help in an emergency, and who to call if a parent is not available.

   • Make an emergency plan with your family and practice at least three times.

4. Participate in a cleanup project in your community, OR attend a community parade or event honoring our country.

Required Adventure #6: Grin and Bear It (about organization, leadership and teamwork) complete 4 of 5 below

1. Play a challenge game with your den. Take part in a reflection after the game.

2. Working with your den, organize a Cub Scout carnival and lead it at a special event.

3. Help younger Cub Scouts take part in one of the events at the Cub Scout carnival.

4. After the Cub Scout carnival, discuss with the members of your den and your den leader what went well, what could be done better, and how everyone worked together to make the event a success.

5. With your den, develop a thank-you cheer to recognize those who helped organize the carnival.

Elective Adventure #7: Critter Care (about animals and responsibility) complete #1-3

1. Make a list of tasks that you did to care for your pet for 2 weeks, OR research a pet you would like to have, and describe the care it would need.

2. Make a presentation about your pet or a pet you would like to have, OR about 3 ways that animals help people. Share the poster or presentation with your den, pack, or family.

3. Visit a local veterinarian or an animal shelter. Learn about the types of animals there, OR about animal-related careers and the kind of education, training and experience are required.

Elective Adventure #8: Forensics (about investigations and law enforcement) complete #1-4

1. Talk with your family or den about forensics and how it is used to help solve crimes.

2. Take your fingerprints and learn how to analyze them.

3. Learn about chromatography and how it is used in solving crimes. Do an investigation using different types of black, felt-tip markers, OR do an analysis of salt, sugar, baking soda and cornstarch. Share your results with your den.

4. Complete one of the following, and talk about your findings with your den.

   • Visit the police station, learn how officers collect evidence.

   • Learn about the different types of jobs in forensic science. Choose two, and find out what is required to work in those jobs.

   • Learn how animals are used to gather important evidence.

Elective Adventure #9: Super Science (about science and electricity) complete #1-5

1. Make static electricity by rubbing a balloon or a plastic or rubber comb against another material, such as a fleece blanket or wool sweater. Explain what you learned.

2. Conduct one other static electricity investigation. Explain what you learned.

3. Do a sink-or-float investigation. Explain what you learned.

4. Do a color-morphing investigation. Explain what you learned.

5. Do a color-layering investigation. Explain what you learned.