Emergency Preparedness BSA Award (Cub Scouts) Helps and Ideas

Cub Scouts learn to “Be Prepared” for emergency situations by working on the Emergency Preparedness BSA award. There are different age appropriate requirements for Tigers, Wolves, Bears, and Webelos. (This award is not available for Lions.) The award is a small pin. Cub Scouts who earn the award at multiple levels can wear multiple pins.

Printable helps for requirements:

Printable requirements for Emergency Preparedness BSA Award (Tiger)

Printable checkoff sheet for Emergency Preparedness BSA Award (Tiger)

Printable note sheet for Emergency Preparedness BSA Award (Tiger)

Printable helps for requirements:

Printable requirements for Emergency Preparedness BSA Award (Wolf)

Printable checkoff sheet for Emergency Preparedness BSA Award (Wolf)

Printable note sheet for Emergency Preparedness BSA Award (Wolf)

Printable helps for requirements:

Printable requirements for Emergency Preparedness BSA Award (Bear)

Printable checkoff sheet for Emergency Preparedness BSA Award (Bear)

Printable note sheet for Emergency Preparedness BSA Award (Bear)

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Printable requirements for Emergency Preparedness BSA Award (Webelos)

Printable checkoff sheet for Emergency Preparedness BSA Award (Webelos)

Printable note sheet for Emergency Preparedness BSA Award (Webelos)

Be prepared to learn more with the related achievements and helps below:

Kims Game with Items for a Home First Aid Kit

Kim’s game is a traditional Scouting game which was introduced by Sir Robert Baden-Powell. It is based on a game describe by Rudyard Kipling. This version of the game helps Scouts learn what should be in a home first aid kit.

Emergency Phone Number List

Emergency preparedness is part of every level of Scouting program. For younger Scouts, that primarily means knowing how to get help.

Fake Wounds for First Aid Demonstrations

If your Webelos or Scouts BSA are working on first aid requirements, you can add in some fun by making a fake wound on a "victim" or two.

How To Treat a Knife Cut

What is the best way to treat a knife cut? This article from Boy's Life magazine explains how to stop the bleeding, clean the cut, and dress the wound.

Fire Drill Time!

Fire drills are encouraged throughout scouting programs, from the Lions to Scouts BSA. Print out a basic plan for conducting a home fire drill.

Other Cub Scout Awards Helps and Documents

In addition to ranks and adventure pins and belt loops, Cub Scouts can earn other awards, including the Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award, Cub Scout Nova and Supernova Awards, the Emergency Preparedness BSA Award, and the Cub Scout World Conservation Award.