Wolf Spirit of the Water Adventure: Cub Scout Helps and Ideas

About Spirit of the Water

While working on the Spirit of the Water adventure, Wolves learn about water pollution and conservation. They also develop swimming and boating skills. Here are a few ideas to help you with this achievement.

Review Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat before doing swimming and boating activities with Cub Scouts. And in general, review the Sweet 16 of BSA Safety.

Once in the water, Sharks and Minnows is a really fun game to play with this age group.

Wolf Elective Adventures: Spirit of the Water

Printable Check Off Sheets and Note Sheets

Download printable requirements for Wolf Elective Adventures: Spirit of the Water (PDF format)

Download printable checkoff sheet for Wolf Elective Adventures: Spirit of the Water (PDF format)

Download printable note sheet for Wolf Elective Adventures: Spirit of the Water (PDF format)

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Sharks and Minnows

Here is a game to go with an aquatic theme. It can be used at your pack pool party or at a meeting focused on swimming skills.

Safety Afloat

Before embarking on a boating activity with your scouts, make sure everyone is aware of the Safety Afloat guidelines.

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