Cub Scout Archives: Wolf Achievement 9 - Be Safe at Home and on the Street
Wolf Achievement 9 is about being careful and safe while having fun. Find helps for this achievement here.
Wolf Achievement 9 Requirements
Do all of these requirements:
- Complete the Character Connection for Responsibility.
- Know. Discuss these questions with your family: How does being responsible help us be safe? Within the past week, how did you show responsibility?
- Commit. Discuss these questions with your family: What happens when people are not responsible? What things can make you forget to be responsible? What things will help you be more responsible?
- Practice. Practice being responsible while doing the requirements for “Be Safe at Home and on the Street.”
- With an adult, check your home for hazards and know how to make your home safe.
- With an adult, check your home for danger from fire.
- Practice good rules of street and road safety.
- Know the rules of bike safety.
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