Wolf Council Fire Adventure for 2024

Printable requirements for the Wolf Council Fire Adventure

Check off sheet to keep track of your den’s progress on the Wolf Council Fire Adventure

Wolf Adventures Check Off Sheet

Embodying the Scout Law

Identify three points of the Scout Law that are important to being a good neighbor.  

Requirement 2 of the Wolf Council Fire Adventure encourages Wolf Cub Scouts to identify and reflect on three points of the Scout Law that are particularly important for being a good neighbor. Understanding these values helps Scouts to act responsibly and kindly within their communities.

Learn about the Scout Law here.

• Discussion Circle: Start with a group discussion where each Scout suggests different points of the Scout Law and how they might help someone be a good neighbor. Focus on points like “Kind,” “Courteous,” and “Helpful,” discussing specific examples of how these can be applied in daily interactions.
• Role-Playing Scenarios: Organize role-playing activities that depict various neighborhood situations. Scouts can practice responding using the Scout Law points they’ve identified. For example, role-play scenarios where a neighbor needs help gardening, someone new has moved into the neighborhood, or someone is being bullied.
• Create a Good Neighbor Chart: Have each Scout create a chart or poster that lists the three Scout Law points they chose and illustrate examples of actions they can take in their neighborhood that reflect these points.

Here are some options for fulfilling Wolf Council Fire Adventure requirement 2:

• Scout Law in Song
  • Compose a song about the three points of the Scout Law that are important to being a good neighbor. 
  • Supplies: paper, pencils, eraser
  • indoor, low energy, 1 to 3 days prep
• Scout Skit Showcase
  • Create and perform a skit demonstrating the three points of the Scout Law that are important to being a good neighbor. 
  • Supplies: paper, pencils, eraser, props, costumes
  • indoor, moderate energy, 1 to 3 days prep
• Sketching the Scout Law
  • Draw pictures that demonstrate the three points of the Scout Law that are important to being a good neighbor. 
  • Supplies: paper, pencils, erasers, colored pencils, markers
  • indoor, low energy, 1 to 3 days prep

By focusing on these aspects of the Scout Law, Wolf Cub Scouts learn practical ways to contribute positively to their communities, fostering a sense of responsibility and civic duty. This exercise not only promotes good behavior but also helps Scouts understand the impact of their actions on others around them.

Crafting a Model of a Home

Build a model of your home.

Requirement 3 of the Wolf Council Fire Adventure challenges Wolf Cub Scouts to create a model of their own home. This activity helps Scouts develop spatial awareness and architectural understanding, while also encouraging them to appreciate the place where they live.

• Material Gathering: Start by gathering materials such as cardboard, construction paper, glue, scissors, paint, and markers. Recycled materials like cereal boxes and toilet paper rolls can also be great for crafting various parts of the house.
• Planning and Design: Encourage Scouts to think about the layout of their home as they plan their model. They can draw a simple blueprint first if that helps them visualize their project. Discuss the importance of planning and measuring in building projects.
• Construction Phase: As they build their model, guide them through cutting and assembling the structure. They can add details like windows, doors, and roofs. For more advanced builders, adding elements like a yard or garage can make the model more complex and engaging.
• Decorating: Once the structure is built, Scouts can decorate their model homes. They can use colors and designs that match their actual home or use creative liberty to customize their models.

Here are some options for fulfilling Wolf Council Fire Adventure requirement 3:

• Building My Home with Cardboard
  • Use household items to build a model of your home. 
  • Supplies: cardboard, scissors, markers, colored pencils, crayons, paper, glue
  • indoor, low energy, 1 to 3 days prep
• Building My Home with Toys
  • Use Legos, Lincoln Logs, and Tinker Toys or other building toys to build a model of your home. 
  • Supplies: assorted building toys, paper, pencils
  • indoor, moderate energy, 1 to 3 days prep

Building a model of their home allows Scouts to work on a hands-on project that ties into their personal lives, enhancing both their creative and technical skills. This activity is not only fun but also educational, providing a sense of accomplishment upon completion.

Modeling a Local Landmark

Using the same materials from requirement 3, create a model of a building in your community.

Requirement 4 of the Wolf Council Fire Adventure extends the model-making skills of Wolf Cub Scouts by having them create a model of a building from their community using the same materials they used for their homes. This project encourages Scouts to connect with their community and learn about the architecture and significance of local landmarks.

• Choose a Building: Start by discussing various buildings in the community that the Scouts find interesting or important. This could be a school, library, fire station, or even a local store. Encourage them to think about why these buildings are significant to their community.
• Gather Materials: Use leftover materials from the previous model-building activity, such as cardboard, paint, and glue. This reinforces the importance of resourcefulness and recycling.
• Build and Decorate: As Scouts construct their community building models, guide them to focus on distinctive features that make the buildings recognizable. For instance, if modeling a fire station, they might emphasize red doors or the fire alarm.

Here is an option for fulfilling Wolf Council Fire Adventure requirement 4:

• Community Buildings
  • Build a model of a building in your community. 
  • Supplies: same materials used for requirement 3
  • indoor, low energy, 1 to 3 days prep

Creating a model of a community building helps Scouts appreciate the structures around them and the roles these buildings serve within their town or city. This project not only hones their crafting skills but also deepens their connection to the place they live.

Building a Model Community

Using the models built, create a neighborhood.

Requirement 5 of the Wolf Council Fire Adventure invites Wolf Cub Scouts to assemble a model neighborhood using the individual models of their homes and a local building they created earlier. This activity encourages Scouts to think about how various elements come together to form a cohesive community and the relationships between different community structures.

• Adding Community Features: Encourage Scouts to add other elements that make up a neighborhood, such as roads, streetlights, trees, and parks. They can use additional materials like construction paper, fabric scraps, and natural materials (e.g., twigs for trees) to enhance their models.
• Collaborative Work: Since this is a group project, emphasize teamwork and cooperation as Scouts decide together where each model should be placed within the neighborhood. Discuss how each piece and decision contributes to the overall community.
• Showcase and Share: Once the neighborhood model is complete, have a showcase where Scouts present their model neighborhood to parents, other dens, or the whole pack. They can explain their design choices and what they learned about community planning and cooperation.

Here are some options for fulfilling Wolf Council Fire Adventure requirement 5:

• Building My Neighborhood
  • Using the models that your den built, create a neighborhood. 
  • Supplies: building models from requirements 3 and 4
  • indoor, moderate energy, 1 to 3 days prep

This model neighborhood project for the Council Fire adventure not only taps into the creativity and planning skills of the Wolf Scouts but also helps them understand the dynamics of community living and the importance of each structure within their neighborhood. It’s a practical and visually engaging way to learn about urban planning and civic responsibility.

Service with a Smile

Participate in a service project.  Explain how your volunteering is helpful to your neighborhood. 

Requirement 6 of the Wolf Council Fire Adventure focuses on community service, encouraging Wolf Cub Scouts to participate in a service project that benefits their neighborhood. This requirement teaches Scouts the importance of giving back and helping others, reinforcing the values of citizenship and community involvement.

Some Age-Appropriate Service Projects for Wolf Scouts:

• Park Cleanup: Organize a cleanup day at a local park or playground. Scouts can help pick up trash, rake leaves, and generally tidy up the area. This not only beautifies the space but also makes it safer and more enjoyable for everyone.
• Food Drive: Coordinate a food drive within your pack or community. Scouts can help collect non-perishable food items to donate to a local food bank. This project helps address community needs and teaches Scouts about the importance of helping those who are less fortunate.
• Planting Flowers: Get involved in planting flowers or trees in community spaces like schools, libraries, or retirement homes. This type of project beautifies the community and can also help improve the local environment.
• Making Cards for Healthcare Workers or Residents in Retirement Homes: Scouts can create and deliver thank-you cards or cheerful drawings to local healthcare workers or residents of nearby retirement homes. This small gesture can have a big impact on morale.
• Assisting Animal Shelters: Scouts can collect supplies needed by local animal shelters, such as blankets, toys, and food. They can also make simple pet toys to donate. This introduces them to animal care and the concept of humane treatment.

See more ideas for service projects here.

After participating in the service project, discuss with the Scouts how their efforts have helped the community. Emphasize the direct benefits of their actions, like how cleaning up a park can lead to more families enjoying the area or how donating food helps those in need. Encourage Scouts to reflect on how they felt during the service activity and to think about other ways they might continue to help in the future.

Here are some options for fulfilling Wolf Council Fire Adventure requirement 6:

• Helping our Four-Legged Friends
  • With your den, host a pet food drive to support a local pet shelter.
  • Supplies: boxes, paper, markers, colored pencils, crayons, Activity Consent Form 
  • requires travel, moderate energy, a week or more prep
• Scouting for Food Wolf
  • Participate in your Council-sponsored Scouting for Food event. 
  • Supplies: Activity Consent Form, collection bags, vehicles, maps
  • requires travel, moderate energy, a week or more prep
• Toys for Tots Toy Drive
  • With your pack, organize a toy drive to support ”Toys for Tots” or another organization. 
  • Supplies: paper, markers, colored paper, crayons
  • requires travel, moderate energy, a week or more prep

Participating in community service for the Council Fire adventure not only aids the neighborhood but also instills a sense of pride and responsibility in young Scouts, showing them that even at a young age, they can make a positive difference in the world around them.

Before any activity, check the SAFE Checklist to make sure everyone is safe. Everyone involved in Scouting America activities should know the Guide to Safe Scouting and other relevant guides or books. Also follow any state or local rules that are more strict than Scouting America rules and guidelines.

Before starting a craft activity, watch the Craft Tips video .

Before beginning this Adventure, complete the following:

• Use the Service Project Planning Checklist to organize your den or pack service project.
• Review the SAFE Project Tool Use for service projects. It provides age guidelines for tools and allowed activities.

During the Adventure:

• Allow time to train all youth and adults on the proper use of tools.
• Provide continuous, qualified adult supervision during the project.
• Follow all manufacturer’s instructions and age/skill restrictions. If there is a conflict, follow the most restrictive guidelines.

More information

The Wolf Council Fire Adventure is a journey through civic responsibility designed for Wolf Cub Scouts. This adventure emphasizes understanding and participating in community roles, beginning with learning how to properly care for and present the United States flag. This task instills a sense of national pride and respect, essential qualities for young Scouts.

Scouts then move on to identify traits from the Scout Law that make them good neighbors, such as being kind, courteous, and helpful. This exercise helps Scouts realize the impact their actions have on those around them and promotes a positive community environment.

Building models of their own homes and other significant community buildings allows Scouts to explore and appreciate the structures that make up their daily lives. This activity is not only fun but also enhances their spatial and artistic skills. The project culminates in creating an entire model neighborhood, which helps Scouts visualize how individual homes and buildings link together to form a cohesive community.

The Wolf Council Fire adventure also encourages participation in a service project, teaching Scouts the importance of giving back and contributing to their neighborhoods. This component of the adventure is crucial in helping Scouts understand the tangible benefits of volunteering and the role it plays in community enhancement.