Lion I’ll Do It Myself Adventure
Adventure Type: Elective
Number of Requirements: 3
Typical Time to Complete: 1–2 den meetings, plus home practice
Parent Involvement: Moderate to high
Preparation Needed: Low to moderate
Activity Level: Low to moderate
Indoor or Outdoor: Primarily indoor
Special Requirements: Practice using shoes independently
Supplies Snapshot: Bag, decorating supplies, paper, crayons, shoes
The Lion “I’ll Do It Myself” Adventure helps young Cub Scouts practice doing simple tasks on their own. Lions learn to care for their belongings, follow a personal routine, and build confidence through everyday skills.
During the adventure, Lions make a bag for their Scouting gear and create a personal care checklist. These activities help them stay organized, remember important tasks, and prepare for meetings and outings.
Lions also practice putting on and taking off their shoes without help, then putting them away. Each small success teaches responsibility, patience, and pride in being more independent.
Requirements for the Lion I’ll Do It Myself Adventure
Lion I’ll Do It Myself Adventure Requirements
- Make and use a “lion bag” for personal Scouting gear.
- Construct a personal care checklist.
- Put on your shoes without help. Take them off and put them away.
Printable requirements for the Lion I'll Do It Myself Adventure
Checkoff sheet to keep track of your den's progress on the Lion I'll Do It Myself Adventure
Printable checkoff sheet for the Lion Badge (for den or individual use)
Resources for the Lion I’ll Do It Myself Adventure
Requirement 1: Make a Lion Bag
Make and use a “lion bag” for personal Scouting gear.
Help each Lion create a simple bag for carrying Scouting gear. Keep the project focused on ownership and organization rather than making a perfect craft. Add the Lion’s name and let the Scout choose a few decorations.
Easy Option: Give each Lion a plain cotton drawstring bag to decorate with fabric markers.
More options :
- Decorating My Lion Bag: Decorate reusable shopping bag to make a Lion bag.
- My Lion Bag: Make a Lion bag for your Cub Scout goodies.
Requirement 2: Create a Personal Care Checklist
Construct a personal care checklist.
Help Lions make a short checklist for routines they can do on their own. Choose only a few tasks, such as brushing teeth, getting dressed, or packing a Scouting bag. Pictures or simple drawings work well for children who are still learning to read.
Easy Option: Fold a sheet of paper in half and make a morning list on one side and an evening list on the other. See My Lion Morning and Evening.
More ideas:
- The Doctor Tells Us To: Invite a medical professional or EMS to your den meeting and learn about personal care.
Requirement 3: Practice Taking Care of Shoes
Put on your shoes without help. Take them off and put them away.
Give Lions time to practice putting on their shoes, taking them off, and placing them in the correct spot. Remind adult partners to let the Lion try before stepping in to help. Shoes with simple fasteners are fine for this activity.
Easy Option: Have everyone remove their shoes, place them along a wall, and then practice finding, putting on, and returning their own pair.
More resources:
- Are Those My Shoes? Play a game where everyone takes their shoes off and mixes them in a pile to find and put on their shoes.
- Shoes On or Shoes Off? Adult partners help Cub Scouts put their shoes on.
Frequently Asked Questions for the Lion I’ll Do It Myself Adventure
What is the “I’ll Do It Myself” Adventure?
It’s an activity where Lion Cub Scouts learn to do things by themselves, like managing their gear and taking care of their personal tasks.
What do Lions make in this adventure?
Lions make a “lion bag” to carry their Scouting gear.
Why do Lions need a personal care checklist?
The checklist helps Lions remember to do important daily tasks like brushing teeth and packing their Scout bag.
What is the goal of learning to put on shoes by themselves?
This helps Lions become more independent and teaches them to take care of their things.
Can parents help Lions with these tasks?
Parents should guide Lions but let them do as much as possible by themselves to learn and grow.
What should Lions do with their shoes after taking them off?
They should put them away in their proper place to keep their area tidy.
On My Own
The Lion “I’ll Do It Myself” Adventure encourages Lion Cub Scouts to embrace independence and personal responsibility. This adventure is structured around simple, yet impactful activities that foster a young Scout’s ability to take care of themselves and their belongings.
First, Lions create a “lion bag,” a personalized carrier for their Scouting essentials. This task teaches them about organization and preparation, crucial skills for any Scout. Next, they construct a personal care checklist. This checklist serves as a daily reminder for personal tasks, promoting routine and responsibility.
Another key component of the adventure involves shoes. Lions learn to put on and take off their shoes without help. They also practice the habit of putting their shoes away neatly, reinforcing the importance of keeping their spaces organized. These activities are designed to build confidence and independence, preparing Lions for more challenging tasks as they grow.
Overall, the “I’ll Do It Myself” Adventure is about laying the groundwork for self-reliance and accountability in young Scouts, critical traits that will benefit them throughout their lives in and out of Scouting.
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