First Responder is one of the Webelos Adventure Requirements. For this adventure, Webelos learn some basic first aid and emergency preparedness skills. They learn to respond to situations like choking, shock, bites and stings, cuts, cuts, burns, and more.
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How Many Meetings Does It Take to Complete the First Responder Achievement?
A reader asks a question about how many meetings are required to cover First Responder. See some advice about how much you can put in one meeting.
Requirements for the Webelos First Responder Adventure
Be prepared for this badge with these ideas and resources:
First Aid Baseball Game for Scouts BSA and Webelos
First aid baseball is a fun way to reinforce first aid skills with Webelos.
Kim’s 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. This version teaches Webelos what should be in their first aid kit.
First Aid Demonstration for Cuts
When you are doing first aid instruction, it is best to demonstrate it as much as possible. This simple method will help visual learners.
Fake Wounds for First Aid Demonstrations
You can also add in some fun by making more elaborate fake wounds on a “victim” or two.
BSA Video Resource
How To Treat a Knife Cut
What is the best way to treat a knife cut? This article explains how to stop the bleeding, clean the cut, and dress the wound.
Hospital Tag
Play a first responder themed game. In this game, players pretend they are wounded and go to the hospital to get fixed up.
First Aid for Tick Bites
Scouts like to get outdoors, but in many areas that brings the danger of tick bites. While most tick bites won’t cause more than minor irritation, if treated incorrectly complications can occur.
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