Locust Fork Leader 10 Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 I had read the Scouting Magazine the other day and came across an article about a Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award. It's supposed to be a pocket patch and you can earn it each year as a cub scout moves up in rank. It didn't have the requirements for earning it. Does anyone know these or where I could find them? Also there was a 75th Aniversary patch that was mentioned but not any requirements for it either. Does anyon know about this one? I was thinking that the Outdoors Award would be a great addition to the boys uniforms if they were interested in earning it. The anniversary patch would be a keep sake. Thanks! Tracy Link to post Share on other sites
Cubmaster-Fred 10 Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 Tracy, The 75th Anniversary Award does have requirements but they will be released later this year. The award runs from Jan 05 thru Dec 05. I also was interested in this, wanted toget a head start but all I could find out is the information listed above. As for the Outdoor award I too would be interested to know if anyone else has heard about it. CMF Link to post Share on other sites
Laurie 10 Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 Oh, that is so frustrating! I received info to add the 75th logo to everything, to promote it, and to plan for it for the time frame of Sept 04 through Dec 05. So I did, and I've been none too patiently waiting on info. As for the outdoor award, on an e-mail list a post from Nat'l indicated that the requirements were to be released late in August. So hopefully any day now. Link to post Share on other sites
Locust Fork Leader 10 Posted August 27, 2004 Author Share Posted August 27, 2004 CMF, Thanks for the information. That's so frustrating when they put this article in the Scouting magazine and then tell us to wait a couple of months before they will tell us anything! Well when or if you find something else about these please let me know. Link to post Share on other sites
Locust Fork Leader 10 Posted August 27, 2004 Author Share Posted August 27, 2004 Thanks Laurie! If or when you hear on the Outdoor award please let me know. We've got a camping activity planned for early Sept and thought that if I had the requirements we might get started on them. Tracy Link to post Share on other sites
SWScouter 34 Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 PDF files for the awards can be found for a short time at http://webpages.charter.net/chadc/html/cub_scouting.html Link to post Share on other sites
Locust Fork Leader 10 Posted August 31, 2004 Author Share Posted August 31, 2004 I tried that link but nothing came up for me. Can you email me the requirements? My email is Tegra89@aol.com. I really appreciate it!!! Tracy Link to post Share on other sites
mdutch 10 Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Tiger Cubs, Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts have the opportunity to earn the Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award. Boys may earn the award in each of the program years as long as the requirements are completed each year. The first time the award is earned, the boy will receive the pocket flap award, which is to be worn on the right pocket flap of the uniform shirt. Each successive time the award is earned, a wolf track pin may be added to the flap. Leaders should encourage boys to build on skills and experiences from previous years when working on the award for a successive year. Requirements All Ranks Attend Cub Scout day camp or Cub Scout/ Webelos Scout resident camp. Rank-Specific Tiger Cubs. Complete one requirement in Achievement 5, Lets Go Outdoors (Tiger Cub Handbook) and complete three of the outdoor activities listed below. Wolf Cub Scouts. Assemble the Six Essentials for Going Outdoors (Wolf Handbook, Elective 23b) and discuss their purpose, and complete four of the outdoor activities listed below. Bear Cub Scouts. Earn the Cub Scout Leave No Trace Award (Bear Handbook, Elective 25h) and compete five of the outdoor activities listed below. Webelos Scouts. Earn the Outdoorsman Activity Badge (Webelos Handbook); and complete six of the outdoor activities listed below. Outdoor Activities With your den, pack, or family: 1. Participate in a nature hike in your local area. This can be on an organized, marked trail, or just a hike to observe nature in your area. 2. Participate in an outdoor activity such as a picnic or park fun day. 3. Explain the buddy system and tell what to do if lost. Explain the importance of cooperation. 4. Attend a pack overnighter. Be responsible by being prepared for the event. 5. Complete an outdoor service project in your community. 6. Complete a nature/conservation project in your area. This project should involve improving, beautifying, or supporting natural habitats. Discuss how this project helped you to respect nature. 7. Earn the Summertime Pack Award. 8. Participate in a nature observation activity. Describe or illustrate and display your observations at a den or pack meeting. 9. Participate in an outdoor aquatic activity. This can be an organized swim meet or just a den or pack swim. 10. Participate in an outdoor campfire program. Perform in a skit, sing a song, or take part in a ceremony. 11. Participate in an outdoor sporting event. 12. Participate in an outdoor Scouts Own or other worship service. 13. Explore a local city, county, state, or national park. Discuss with your den how a good citizen obeys the park rules. Link to post Share on other sites
Cubmaster-Fred 10 Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Thanks M, On the Cub Scout activity award could you tell me where you found the information? I also tried the link and it would not load. Council said they would like to know where to get it. CMF Link to post Share on other sites
Twocubdad 665 Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 The link worked for me. Tell your guys at council it is BIN 13-228. I wish I had seen this about four hours earlier. We had our annual planning meeting tonight and would love to have given this to all the DLs. Link to post Share on other sites
Locust Fork Leader 10 Posted September 1, 2004 Author Share Posted September 1, 2004 Thanks I will. Maybe you all need to be the paid personel since everyone at my district acted like I was speaking a foreign language! Tracy Link to post Share on other sites
ScoutNut 147 Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 The info just came out at the Top Hands conference about a week ago. Not every council received the packet there, some are ge Link to post Share on other sites
Rip Van Scouter 10 Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 The new Outdoor Activity Award flap patch sounds great, but it seems there is a possible uniforming conflict. The latest version of the official unform insignia guide and inspection sheet shows the Summertime Pack Award pin mounted on the right pocket flap, just above the button. Can this pin be worn in the same location over the OAA flap patch, or does the Cub forego wearing his pin on the uniform if he elects to earn and wear the OAA patch? Link to post Share on other sites
Torveaux 10 Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 There is a great deal of information on the new badges at this website: http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/advance/cubscout/specialops.html Link to post Share on other sites
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