BSA retired this adventure on May 31, 2022. This information remains here for historical purposes.
Beat of the Drum is one of the Bear elective adventures. For the Beat of the Drum adventure, Bears learn about native American culture.
Cub Scouts learn about the history of the First Americans and make a craft related to them, such as a dream catcher or drum. They also attend an event presented by indigenous people or learn about their dances and ceremonies.
Bear Beat of the Drum Adventure
Hubbub – A Native American Dice Game
Picaria – A Native American Game
Pahsahëman – A Native American Field Game
What Is the Order of the Arrow?
Resources for Bear Den Leaders and Parents
Helps and Documents for other Bear Adventures
Other helps for the Bear Beat of the Drum Adventure
Learn and experience more with these related ideas and achievements
Why Opossum Has a Bare Tail
This is a Native American story which scouts of all ages can enjoy. It is also a cautionary tale for young men who like to build huge campfires.
Hubbub – A Native American Dice Game
Hubbub is a traditional Native American dice game. The scoring systems seem to vary from one reference to another, so the system given here is a simplified system.
Picaria – A Native American Game
Picaria is a Native American board game which seems like a cross between tic-tac-toe and checkers. The board is pictured on the right.
Pahsahëman – A Native American Field Game
Pahsahëman is similar to football. It has been played by the Lenape of the American Northeast for many generations.
What Is the Order of the Arrow?
Some of you may have Scouts BSA or Venturers in your families who are in the process of becoming members of the Order of the Arrow.
BSA Video Resource
Tabletop Tipi Model
Scouts who are doing a Native American themed meeting or activity can create a simple tipi model to get the idea of how these versatile dwellings are constructed.
Native American Prayer
This prayer is attributed to Chief Sealth (for whom Seattle is named).
Related Awards
This adventure can be used to fulfill requirements for these STEM awards:
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