Wolf Cubs Who Care Adventure
Adventure Type: Elective
Number of Requirements: 4
Typical Time to Complete: 1 or 2 meetings
Parent Involvement: Low
Preparation Needed: Low to moderate
Activity Level: Low to moderate
Indoor or Outdoor: Both
Special Requirements: Explore disabilities and accessibility barriers
Supplies Snapshot: Chairs, paper, crayons, blindfolds, gloves, balls, simple activity supplies
The Wolf Cubs Who Care Adventure helps Wolf Cub Scouts learn about disabilities and the barriers some people face in everyday life. Scouts explore physical disabilities, visual disabilities, hearing loss, and challenges with getting around.
Through simple activities and discussions, Scouts learn how people may use different tools, skills, and ways of communicating. They also begin to notice how buildings, sidewalks, activities, and other spaces can be more or less accessible.
This adventure encourages Wolf Scouts to be thoughtful, respectful, and helpful. It gives them practical ways to understand differences and think about how they can help make their den and community more welcoming to everyone.
Requirements for the Wolf Cubs Who Care Adventure
Wolf Cubs Who Care Adventure Requirements
- Explore what it is to have a physical disability.
- Explore what it is to have a visual disability.
- Explore what it is to have a hearing loss.
- Explore barriers to getting around.
Printable requirements for the Wolf Cubs Who Care Adventure
Check off sheet to keep track of your den's progress on the Wolf Cubs Who Care Adventure
Printable checkoff sheet for the Wolf Badge (for den or individual use)
Resources for the Wolf Cubs Who Care Adventure
Requirement 1: Understanding Physical Disabilities
Explore what it is to have a physical disability.
For this requirement, help Scouts understand that a physical disability can affect how a person moves or completes everyday tasks. Keep the discussion simple and respectful, and focus on how tools, adaptations, and accessible spaces can help people participate.
Easy Option: Have Scouts shoot baskets while seated in chairs. It is simple to set up, keeps the group active, and gives Scouts a chance to think about how changing the way an activity is played can make participation possible for more people. See Chair Ball.
More ideas:
- Draw a Picture: Cub Scouts will use tongs to draw a picture of their family.
- Mitten Hands: Cub Scouts wear oversized gloves to complete simple tasks.
Requirement 2: Learning About Visual Disabilities
Explore what it is to have a visual disability.
Help Scouts explore how a visual disability can affect the way someone gathers information and moves through the world. Talk about tools such as canes, Braille, audio information, and service dogs, and remind Scouts that people with visual disabilities develop skills and strategies for doing everyday activities.
Easy Option: Have Scouts draw a picture, cover their eyes, and try to draw it again. Afterward, talk about what was difficult and what other senses or tools might help when sight is limited. See Masked Artist.
More ideas:
- Service Dog Visit: Cub Scouts learn about service dogs.
- Where Is the Ball? Cub Scouts toss a Nerf ball back and forth learning depth perception.
Requirement 3: Exploring Hearing Loss
Explore what it is to have a hearing loss.
For this requirement, help Scouts understand that hearing loss can affect communication in different ways. Show them that people may use sign language, hearing devices, visual cues, lip reading, or other methods to communicate.
Easy Option: Teach Scouts how to sign a simple introduction using American Sign Language. This activity needs little equipment and gives Scouts a practical example of communicating without relying on spoken words. See “Hello, my name is”.
More resources:
- Learn more about American Sign Language.
- Scout Law: Cub Scouts try to speak to their buddy with a mouthful of marshmallows.
- Tele-What? Cub Scouts play “telephone” while ears are covered.
Requirement 4: Recognizing Barriers to Getting Around
Explore barriers to getting around.
Ask Scouts to look closely at their meeting place and notice things that might make getting around harder for someone with a disability. Stairs, narrow spaces, high shelves, uneven surfaces, or blocked paths can lead to a useful discussion about how spaces can be made easier for everyone to use.
Easy Option: Take a short walk around your regular meeting space and ask Scouts to spot features that help or hinder accessibility. This option needs no supplies, requires very little preparation, and connects the requirement directly to a place Scouts already know. See Accessibility Walk Around.
More options:
- Out of Reach: Cub Scouts sit on chairs to explore barriers to getting around.
Frequently Asked Questions for the Wolf Cubs Who Care Adventure
What is a physical disability?
A physical disability affects a person’s ability to move or complete physical tasks. It might include difficulty walking, using stairs, or holding objects.
What does it mean to have a visual impairment?
Having a visual impairment means a person’s ability to see is reduced and can’t be completely fixed by glasses. This can range from not seeing clearly to being totally blind.
What is hearing loss?
Hearing loss means a person has partial or total inability to hear. People with hearing loss might use hearing aids, cochlear implants, or sign language to help with communication.
What are barriers to getting around?
Barriers to getting around can be anything in the environment that makes it difficult for people with disabilities to move freely. This could be stairs without a ramp, narrow doorways, or uneven paths.
What is a hidden disability?
A hidden disability is a condition that isn’t visible to others, such as mental health disorders, learning difficulties, diabetes, or chronic pain. People with hidden disabilities face challenges that may not be immediately obvious.
Compassion in Action
The Wolf Cubs Who Care Adventure is designed to foster empathy and understanding among Wolf Cub Scouts towards people with disabilities. Through this adventure, Scouts explore various types of disabilities, including physical, visual, hearing, and hidden disabilities, which broadens their perspective on the challenges others face and promotes inclusivity.
Scouts begin by learning what it means to live with a physical disability, engaging in activities that simulate mobility challenges. This firsthand experience is eye-opening and teaches them about the importance of accessibility and inclusive design in public spaces.
Next, the Cubs Who Care adventure delves into visual and hearing impairments. Scouts explore these sensory disabilities by participating in simulations that alter their ability to see or hear. These activities help Scouts understand the daily realities of those with sensory impairments and the tools and techniques used to navigate the world.
Additionally, the program covers hidden disabilities, which are not immediately apparent but can impact a person’s life significantly. Scouts learn that just because a disability isn’t visible doesn’t mean it isn’t real, fostering a deeper level of empathy and understanding.
By participating in the Wolf Cubs Who Care Adventure, Scouts gain a better understanding of what it’s like to live with a disability and learn how they can be supportive and kind to everyone, regardless of their abilities. This adventure encourages Scouts to be proactive in making their communities more accessible and inclusive for all.
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