The Outdoors - Green Star

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PURPOSE

To provide opportunities for Cubs to develop self-confidence and early leadership skills by introducing basic camping and other outdoor pursuits. The Outdoor Activity Area has two goals:

  • To instruct Cubs on how to enjoy the outdoors safely.
  • To introduce Cubs to various outdoor pursuits through age-appropriate activities based on simple skill learning and fun
  • The Outdoor Activity Area is geared for helping 8-10 year old Cubs discover basic outdoor skills in a "learn by doing" environment. The Activity Area comprises the Green Star, Outdoor Activity Badges, the Canadian Camper Award, and the Canadian Heritage Trails Award.

GREEN STAR

The Green Star provides a variety of basic and simple introductory activities for children who have only limited experience with outdoor pursuits like camping, hiking and canoeing. Safety, and being prepared, from two key elements when building Cub self-confidence in outdoor activities. The Green Star deals with first aid kits, how to avoid getting lost, how to dress for the outdoors and other skills. As confidence grows through self-reliance, Cubs will find the outdoors less frightening They will learn leadership skills for helping others.

STAR, BADGES and AWARDS

These badges provide Cubs with a well-rounded, learning experience in outdoor activiites.


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