Lion King of the Jungle Adventure
Adventure Type: Required
Number of Requirements: 4
Typical Time to Complete: 1–2 meetings, plus a home job and older adult conversation
Parent Involvement: Adult partner helps choose and complete a home job
Preparation Needed: Plan a service project, arrange the older adult conversation
Activity Level: Low to moderate
Indoor or Outdoor: Either, depending on the service project
Special Requirements: Talk with an older adult, participate in a service project
Supplies Snapshot: Paper, crayons or markers, service project supplies
The Lion King of the Jungle Adventure helps Lion Cub Scouts learn what it means to be a good citizen. They begin with the people closest to them by drawing or taking a picture of those they live with.
Next, Lions choose a job they can do to help their family. With their adult partner, they follow through and see how even a small task can make a difference at home.
Lions also talk with an older adult about citizenship and take part in a service project. These experiences help them see that being a good citizen means caring for others and helping their community.
Requirements for the Lion King of the Jungle Adventure
Lion King of the Jungle Adventure Requirements
- Draw a picture or take a photo of the people you live with.
- With your Lion adult partner, choose a job that will help your family. Follow through by doing that job at least once.
- Talk with a grandparent or other older adult about what citizenship means to them.
- Participate in a service project.
Printable requirements for the Lion King of the Jungle Adventure
Checkoff sheet to keep track of your den's progress on the Lion King of the Jungle Adventure
Printable checkoff sheet for the Lion Badge (for den or individual use)
Resources for the Lion King of the Jungle Adventure
Lion King of the Jungle Den Meeting Plan
This Lion den meeting teaches young Scouts about helping others and being good citizens. Lions will start by drawing a picture of their family, then learn about chores they can do at home. A fun game will help them see how simple tasks make a big difference. They will also talk about citizenship and prepare to ask an older adult about what it means to be a good citizen.
For their service project, Lions will make greeting cards for seniors or veterans. They will also work together to make their own snack. The meeting ends with a simple closing that connects to the Scout Law. Lions will leave with new skills, a sense of pride, and the excitement of knowing they can help their families and communities.
More Ways to Complete the Requirements
Requirement 1: People at Home
Draw a picture or take a photo of the people you live with.
Give Lions paper and crayons, and let them draw the people they live with. Invite them to share something they enjoy doing together. Keep the conversation open so every kind of household feels welcome.
Easy option: Make a simple drawing during the den meeting. See My Lion Family.
Requirement 2: Helping at Home
With your Lion adult partner, choose a job that will help your family. Follow through by doing that job at least once.
Help each Lion and adult partner pick a small job the Lion can do on their own or with a little help. Suggest a task that already fits the family’s routine so it is easy to follow through.
Easy option: Have the Lion set the table for one meal.
More resources:
- Lions Can Help Too: Cub Scouts work with adult partners to identify how they can help their family.
Requirement 3: Talking About Citizenship
Talk with a grandparent or other older adult about what citizenship means to them.
Help Lions think of one simple question to ask a grandparent or another older adult, such as “How do you help your community?” Give them time at the next meeting to share what they heard.
Easy option: Ask the question during a short phone call with an older adult.
More ideas:
- Grandparent Visit: Identify a grandparent of one of the Cub Scouts to visit with the den to talk about citizenship.
- Visit From a Veteran: Invite a military veteran to discuss what citizenship means to them.
- Visiting Grandparents: Plan a trip to visit the elderly in a retirement or assisted living facility.
Requirement 4: Serving Others
Participate in a service project.
Choose a project Lions can complete together with their adult partners. Explain who it will help, then give every Lion a hands-on part in the work.
Easy option: Make greeting cards as a den and deliver them to a senior living community.
More resources:
- Age Appropriate Service Projects for Cub Scouts
- Art Supply Drive: Conduct an art supply drive for children in a homeless shelter or transitional housing.
- Book Drive: Conduct a book drive for a children’s hospital.
- Scouting for Food: Participate in your Council-sponsored Scouting for Food event.
Frequently Asked Questions for the Lion King of the Jungle Adventure
What is the Lion King of the Jungle Adventure?
It’s an activity for Lion Cub Scouts to learn about citizenship at home and in their community.
What do Lions do in this adventure?
Lions draw pictures, choose and do jobs at home, talk about citizenship with older adults, and take part in a service project.
Why is talking to older adults important in this adventure?
Talking with older adults lets Lions hear different views on being a good citizen and learn from their experiences.
What kind of service projects can Lions do?
Lions can participate in projects like cleaning up parks, making cards for seniors, helping at food drives, or collecting items for animal shelters.
How can family members help Lions with this adventure?
Family members can help Lions choose and do a job at home, prepare for their talk about citizenship, and participate in the service project together.
What should Lions learn from this adventure?
Lions should learn how to be responsible at home and how to contribute positively to their community.
Roaring into Responsibility
The Lion King of the Jungle Adventure is a special activity for Lion Cub Scouts that focuses on learning about citizenship. Throughout this adventure, Lions engage in various tasks that help them understand their role within the family and the wider community. They start by drawing pictures of their family members, which helps them see the importance of each person in their home.
Lions then choose a household job to assist their family, learning about responsibility and teamwork. They also have conversations with older adults to hear different perspectives on what it means to be a good citizen. These discussions provide valuable insights and connect the young Scouts with their community’s history and values.
The adventure culminates with a service project, which is a practical way for Lions to contribute to their community. By participating in these projects, Lions experience the joy and importance of helping others, reinforcing the lessons of citizenship they’ve learned throughout the adventure.
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