Webelos Stronger, Faster, Higher Adventure

The Webelos Stronger, Faster, Higher Adventure is an important part of the Cub Scouts program. It focuses on teaching young scouts about physical fitness and healthy eating. This adventure encourages Webelos to be active and understand how staying fit helps their bodies. It also shows them the value of good nutrition and how it supports their overall health.

By participating in this adventure, Webelos learn exercises and activities that improve their strength, speed, and flexibility. They also plan and prepare a balanced meal, which helps them understand what types of food their bodies need to stay healthy. These activities are fun and engaging, helping scouts to enjoy learning about fitness and nutrition.

Working on this adventure also helps Webelos to become more responsible for their health. They review their health records with a parent or guardian and talk about how they can safely take part in scout activities. This discussion is crucial as it makes them aware of their physical abilities and any limitations they might have.

Overall, the Stronger, Faster, Higher Adventure offers a comprehensive approach to health and fitness for Webelos. It builds important life skills that they will use beyond their scouting experiences. This adventure not only keeps them active but also informs them about making healthier choices in their daily lives.

Webelos Stronger, Faster, Higher Adventure Requirements

1. With you den or family, plan, cook, and eat a balanced meal.
2. Be active for 30 minutes with your den or at least 1 other person that includes both stretching and moving.
3. Be active for 15 minutes doing personal exercises that include cardio, muscular strength, and flexibility.
4. Do a relaxing activity for 10 minutes.
5. Review  your BSA Annual Health and Medical record with your parent or guardian. Discuss your ability to participate in den and pack activities.

Printable requirements for the Webelos Stronger, Faster, Higher Adventure

Check off sheet to keep track of your den’s progress on the Webelos Stronger, Faster, Higher Adventure

Webelos Adventures Check Off Sheet

Meal Planning and Cooking

With your den or family, plan, cook, and eat a balanced meal.

For the first requirement of the Webelos Stronger, Faster, Higher Adventure, Webelos work together with their den or family to plan, cook, and eat a balanced meal. This activity is designed to teach scouts about nutrition and the importance of eating healthy foods.

See some easy recipes for Cub Scouts here.

Here are some options for fulfilling Webelos Stronger, Faster, Higher Adventure requirement 1:

• Cub Camp Cuisine
  • Cub Scouts prepare a meal on a pack campout. 
  • Supplies: ingredients for chicken fajitas, charcoal grill, charcoal, matches or lighter, chef’s knives, cutting boards, folding table, handwashing station, lemonade, ice
  • requires travel, low energy, a week or more prep
• Culinary Creations
  • Cub Scouts prepare a meal as a den. 
  • Supplies: skillet, large pot, strainer, stove, oven mitts, large spoon, ladle, chef’s knives, cutting boards, handwashing station, large salad bowl, utensils, napkins, drinking glasses, ingredients for spaghetti with meat sauce and salad, lemonade, ice
  • indoor, moderate energy, one week prep
• Family Feast
  • Cub Scouts plan a meal for a family dinner. 
  • Supplies: Family Feast Meal Planner, pencils
  • indoor, low energy, 1 to 2 days prep

Cooking together makes learning about nutrition enjoyable but also help Webelos develop teamwork and cooking skills.

Get Moving

Be active for 30 minutes with your den or at least one other person in a way that includes both stretching and moving.

The second requirement of the Webelos Stronger, Faster, Higher Adventure focuses on being active for 30 minutes, incorporating both stretching and moving. This helps Webelos understand the importance of regular physical activity and introduces them to exercises that can be fun and engaging.

• Scout Says: Play a game similar to “Simon Says” but with a fitness twist. One scout is “Scout” and calls out different physical movements like “Scout says jump” or “Scout says stretch your arms.” Players must only move when they hear “Scout says,” promoting attention to detail while being active.
• Obstacle Course Challenge: Set up a simple obstacle course that includes stations for jumping, crawling, and balancing. Scouts take turns navigating the course, and each round can introduce a new element or modification to keep it challenging and exciting.
• Animal Races: Have scouts pretend to be different animals and race each other while acting out movements that those animals would make. For example, hop like a frog, waddle like a penguin, or gallop like a horse. This not only gets them moving but also sparks creativity.
• Yoga Alphabet: Lead the scouts through a series of yoga poses, each representing a different letter of the alphabet. This encourages both stretching and mindfulness, helping scouts to relax and focus on their body movements.

Here are some options for fulfilling Webelos Stronger, Faster, Higher Adventure requirement 2:

• Frisbee Frenzy
  • Play a game of ultimate frisbee. 
  • Supplies: open field, frisbee, markers for goals
  • outdoor, very high energy, 1 to 2 days prep
• Soccer and Scouting
  • Cub Scouts play a game of soccer. 
  • Supplies: open field, soccer ball, markers for goals
  • outdoor, very high energy, 1 to 2 days prep
• Volleyball Voyage
  • Play a game of volleyball.
  • Supplies: gym court, small volleyball net, volleyball
  • indoor, low energy, 1 to 2 days prep

These activities not only fulfill the requirement of being active but also teach Webelos valuable lessons about teamwork, body awareness, and the benefits of physical fitness.

Energize with Quick Fitness Boosters

Be active for 15 minutes doing personal exercises that boost your heart rate, use your muscles, and work on flexibility.

For the third requirement of the Webelos Stronger, Faster, Higher Adventure, scouts need to be active for 15 minutes with exercises that increase their heart rate, strengthen their muscles, and enhance their flexibility. This activity promotes the development of a personal fitness routine that scouts can continue to use to stay healthy.

• Heart Pumping Circuit: Set up a circuit of fast-paced activities like jumping jacks, burpees, and high knees. Scouts rotate through each station, spending about one minute at each to keep their heart rate up.
• Muscle Madness: Create a mini workout focusing on muscle-building exercises like push-ups, sit-ups, and lunges. Scouts can count their repetitions and try to improve with each round, encouraging personal growth and strength building.
• Flexibility Flow: Lead a short series of stretching exercises that focus on different parts of the body, such as toe touches, arm stretches, and leg bends. This helps improve flexibility and prevents injury during physical activities.
• Dance Party: Put on some energetic music and have a dance-off. Dancing is an excellent way to boost heart rate and use various muscle groups while having fun and being creative with movements.

Here are some options for fulfilling Webelos Stronger, Faster, Higher Adventure requirement 3:

• Climb and Conquer
  • Cub Scouts go climbing. 
  • Supplies: Activity Consent Form 
  • requires travel, very high energy, more than a week prep
• Fit and Fun
  • Invite a professional trainer to your Cub Scout den meeting to lead a 15-minute activity. 
  • Supplies: none
  • indoor, very low energy, more than one week prep
• Scout Fit Challenge
  • Cub Scouts create a short workout to explore different exercises. 
  • Supplies: tennis shoes, water bottles, Scout Fit Challenge worksheet, pencils
  • indoor, very high energy, 1 to 2 days prep

These activities are designed to be short, engaging, and beneficial, making fitness a fun part of the Webelos’ daily routine and encouraging lifelong healthy habits.

Relax and Recharge

Do a relaxing activity for 10 minutes.

The fourth requirement of the Webelos Stronger, Faster, Higher Adventure emphasizes the importance of relaxation and mental well-being. Scouts are encouraged to engage in a calming activity for 10 minutes. This helps them understand how relaxation contributes to overall health and teaches them techniques to manage stress.

• Guided Imagery: Have the scouts sit comfortably and close their eyes. Lead them through a calming narrative, such as walking through a forest or lying on a beach, encouraging them to visualize peaceful scenes and focus on their breathing.
• Mindful Breathing: Teach the scouts to concentrate on their breathing. Show them how to breathe in deeply through their nose, hold for a few seconds, and then exhale slowly through their mouth. This helps reduce stress and calms the mind.
• Gentle Stretching: Lead the scouts in a series of gentle stretches. Focus on slow movements and holding each stretch to help relax the muscles and ease any tension from previous activities.
• Nature Sounds: Play recordings of nature sounds, such as rain, ocean waves, or birds chirping. Allow the scouts to listen and relax, helping them disconnect from any distractions and focus on the soothing sounds of nature.

Here are some options for fulfilling Webelos Stronger, Faster, Higher Adventure requirement 4:

• Book Bliss
  • Cub Scouts read a book. 
  • Supplies: comfy seating area, books
  • indoor, very low energy, minimal prep
• Musical Tranquility
  • Listen to relaxing music to create a calming effect. 
  • Supplies: playlist of relaxing music, speaker
  • indoor, very low energy, 1 to 2 days prep
• Trailblazing Trek
  • Go on a walk with your den.
  • Supplies: Cub Scout Six Essentials, appropriate footwear, area to walk, Activity Consent Form 
  • outdoor, high energy, 1 to 2 days prep

These activities provide a brief but effective way for Webelos to unwind and enjoy a moment of tranquility, promoting a balanced approach to their health and well-being.

Understanding Health and Safety in Scouting

Review your BSA Annual Health and Medical Record with your parent or legal guardian. Discuss your ability to participate in den and pack activities.

The fifth requirement of the Webelos Stronger, Faster, Higher Adventure is all about safety and awareness. Webelos are asked to review their Annual Health and Medical Record with a parent or legal guardian. This helps ensure that scouts and their families are aware of any health conditions that could affect participation in scouting activities. It also encourages open communication about health and safety between the scouts, their families, and scout leaders.

Learn more about the Annual Health and Medical Record

Here is an option for fulfilling Webelos Stronger, Faster, Higher Adventure requirement 5:

• Annual Health and Medical Record Webelos
  • Cub Scouts review their BSA Annual Health and Medical Records with their parent or legal guardian. 
  • Supplies: BSA Annual Health and Medical Record, pens
  • indoor, very low energy, 1 to 2 days prep

These activities not only fulfill the requirement but also enhance the scouts’ understanding of how their health impacts their scouting experience, reinforcing the importance of safety and preparedness.

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.

Cub Scouts must complete the Chef’s Knife Adventure before using a knife.

Review and follow the information on the BSA Annual Health and Medical Record site: BSA Health and Safety

Before starting this Adventure:

• Review the Food Allergies safety moment.
• Check each Cub Scout’s BSA Annual Health and Medical Record for any food allergies or restrictions.
• Ask if any den members, youth or adults, have religious or cultural dietary concerns.
• If someone carries an EpiPen for severe allergies, ensure at least one other adult knows how to use it. Review the Safety Moment on anaphylaxis to learn more.
• Review the Keep Your Food Safe guide for proper food storage and preparation.

If choosing the campout cooking activity “Cub Camp Cuisine” for requirement 1:

• Confirm that a BALOO-trained leader is planning and coordinating the campout.
• Become familiar with the “Let’s Camp” Adventure to understand Cub Scout camping.

If choosing the climbing activity “Climb and Conquer” for requirement 3:

• Check the Age-Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities in the Guide to Safe Scouting to confirm approved climbing activities for Webelos.
• Review and follow the climbing guidelines on the BSA Climb On Safely page.

More information

What is the purpose of the Stronger, Faster, Higher Adventure?

The adventure helps Webelos learn about staying active, eating right, and being healthy. It teaches them important habits for physical fitness and nutrition.

How long does it take to complete the Stronger, Faster, Higher Adventure?

It usually takes a meeting or two to complete all the requirements. Each activity varies in time but typically lasts between 10 to 30 minutes.

Can we complete the requirements for the Stronger, Faster, Higher Adventure in any order?

Yes, you can complete the requirements in any order that works for your den or family.

Do we need any special equipment for the activities for the Stronger, Faster, Higher Adventure?

Most activities require no special equipment. For exercise and cooking, use what you have at home or in your meeting place.

What should we do if a scout has dietary restrictions?

When planning meals, make sure to consider all dietary needs. Choose recipes that are safe for everyone or can be easily modified.

How can we make the exercises safe for all scouts?

Always start with a warm-up to prevent injuries and consider each scout’s physical abilities. Modify activities to ensure everyone can participate safely.

The Stronger, Faster, Higher Adventure is designed for Webelos in the Cub Scouts. This adventure focuses on teaching scouts about the importance of physical fitness and good nutrition. It includes activities that help Webelos understand how exercise and eating right can improve their health and well-being.

During this adventure, Webelos participate in various physical activities. These include cooking a balanced meal with their den or family, engaging in exercises that develop their strength, speed, and flexibility, and taking part in relaxation exercises to learn about the importance of recovery.

The adventure also emphasizes safety and personal health awareness. Webelos review their medical records with a parent or guardian to discuss their ability to safely participate in scout activities. This ensures that both scouts and their leaders are aware of any health considerations that may affect their participation in den and pack activities.

By completing the Stronger, Faster, Higher Adventure, Webelos not only gain physical fitness but also develop a deeper understanding of personal health management. They learn valuable skills that encourage them to lead healthier lives, both in scouting and beyond.