The Lion’s Roar adventure helps young Cub Scouts start thinking about personal safety in everyday situations. This adventure teaches Lions to recognize and react to unsafe situations. It is an important step in building awareness and confidence.
Working on the Lion’s Roar adventure, Lions learn vital safety skills alongside their adult partners. These skills include how to shout for help, run away from danger, and tell a trusted adult if they feel unsafe. This helps them handle scary situations better.
By practicing these skills, Lions also learn how to get help in an emergency. They learn the right ways to cross streets and move through parking lots safely. These are practical skills they can use every day.
Learning these safety measures helps Lions feel more secure. It also teaches them to be cautious and aware of their surroundings. This adventure builds a good foundation for their future activities and daily life.
Requirements for the Lion’s Roar Adventure
Lion’s Roar Adventure Requirements
- With permission from your parent or legal guardian, watch the Protect Yourself Rules video for the Lion rank.
- With your Lion adult partner, demonstrate Shout, Run, Tell as described in the Protect Yourself Rules video.
- With your Lion adult partner, demonstrate how to access emergency services.
- With your Lion adult partner, demonstrate how to safely cross a street or walk in a parking lot.
Printable requirements for the Lion’s Roar Adventure
Checkoff sheet to keep track of your den’s progress on the Lion’s Roar Adventure
Resources for the Lion’s Roar Adventure
Protect Yourself Rules
With permission from your parent or legal guardian, watch the Protect Yourself Rules video for the Lion rank.
For the first requirement of the Lion’s Roar adventure, you can do the following:
Permission: Make sure each Lion has permission from their parent or guardian to watch the video.
Watch: Watch the “Protect Yourself Rules” video together. This video teaches important safety tips. If you cannot stream the video, you can also download it to your device ahead of time.
Discuss: Talk about the video. Ask the Lions what they learned about staying safe. This helps them understand and remember the information.
Here is the snapshot information for fulfilling Lion’ King of the Jungle’s Roar requirement 1:
- Protect Yourself Rules Video Lion
- Watch the Protect Yourself Rules video with your parent or legal guardian.
- Supplies: Parent notification letter, a way to show the video
- Indoor, very low energy, 1 to 3 days prep
Shout, Run, Tell
With your Lion adult partner, demonstrate Shout, Run, Tell as described in the Protect Yourself Rules video.
For requirement 2 of the Lion’s Roar adventure, you can organize a “Shout, Run, and Tell” game. Here’s how to do it:
- Setup: Have the Lion Scouts line up in a single file. Each Lion should stand about 10 yards away from their adult partner.
- Action: When you say “Go,” the first Lion yells a safety phrase like “Help!” or “Don’t Touch Me!” They can choose what they want to shout.
- Run: After shouting, the Lion runs quickly to their adult partner.
- Repeat: Once the first Lion reaches their partner, the next Lion gets their turn. Continue until all Lions have practiced.
Here is an option for fulfilling Lion’ King of the Jungle’s Roar requirement 2:
- Shout, Run, Tell Relay
- Cub Scouts demonstrate their own personal way of shout, run, and tell.
- Supplies: Lion handbook, crayons
- Indoor, high energy, a week or more prep
This activity helps Lions learn to react in unsafe situations by practicing how to shout for attention, run to safety, and tell an adult.
Emergency Services
With your Lion adult partner, demonstrate how to access emergency services.
For requirement 3 of the Lion’s Roar adventure, you’ll help the Lions learn how to get help from emergency services. Here’s how to guide them:
- Explain: Start by explaining what emergency services are (like calling 911). Tell them these services are for real emergencies.
- Demonstrate: Show them how to make an emergency call. Use a pretend phone or a deactivated mobile phone for practice.
- Practice: Let each Lion practice saying their name, explaining that they need help, and giving their location. They should understand not to hang up until told to do so.
Here are some options for fulfilling Lion’ King of the Jungle’s Roar requirement 3:
- Home Security Emergency Services
- At home learn how to contact emergency services using a home alarm or voice-activated devices.
- Supplies: Home alarm system or voice-activated smart device
- Indoor, low energy, minimal prep
- Practice 911 and Five Trusted Adults
- Practice dialing 911.
- Supplies: Lion handbook, crayons, pencils
- Indoor, low energy, minimal prep
This practice helps Lions feel more confident about what to do if they ever need to call for help.
Safe Crossing
With your Lion adult partner, demonstrate how to safely cross a street or walk in a parking lot.
For requirement 4 of the Lion’s Roar adventure, teach the Lions how to safely cross a street or walk in a parking lot. Here’s a simple way to do it:
- Explain: Talk about the importance of being careful near roads and in parking lots. Explain looking both ways and using crosswalks.
- Demonstrate: Show them how to stop back from the curb, look left, right, and then left again to check for cars. Teach them to make eye contact with drivers before crossing.
- Practice: Have the Lions practice with their adult partner. Walk with them to a safe place where they can practice crossing a street or walking in a parking lot.
- Discuss: After practicing, discuss what they did well and what they need to remember each time they cross a street or move through a parking lot.
Here are some options for fulfilling Lion’ King of the Jungle’s Roar requirement 4:
- Green Means Go Red Means Stop
- Play a game of red light, green light to reinforce how to safely cross a street.
- Supplies: Lion handbook, green and red crayons
- Indoor, high energy, minimal prep
- See more about Red Light Green Light
- Make Believe Parking Lot
- Set up a mock crosswalk and parking lot for Cub Scouts to learn about staying safe in these situations.
- Supplies: Sidewalk chalk, bicycles, helmets
- outdoor, moderate energy, 1 week prep
This activity helps Lions learn the safe way to navigate areas with vehicles, building their awareness and safety skills.
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 this Adventure:
- Review the BSA Youth Protection content.
- Watch the Protect Yourself Rules-Lion video.
- This Adventure can be done at home or as a den.
- Before the meeting, inform parents and adult partners about the Adventure and its content.
- Check the “Lion’s Roar 1 Parent Notification” document in the Additional Resources section for Requirement 1.
During the Adventure:
- A child might share something that makes you suspect abuse. If you suspect abuse, follow the reporting guidelines on the BSA Youth Protection site.
Frequently Asked Questions for the Lion’s Roar Adventure
What is the Lion’s Roar adventure?
The Lion’s Roar adventure teaches Lion Cub Scouts how to recognize and avoid danger. They learn safety skills like shouting for help, running away from threats, and telling a trusted adult.
How can parents help with the Lion’s Roar adventure?
Parents can help by watching the Protect Yourself Rules video with their child, practicing the safety skills at home, and discussing personal safety tips.
What should den leaders focus on during this adventure?
Den leaders should focus on teaching and practicing the skills in a safe environment, ensuring each Lion understands and can perform the actions needed to stay safe.
Safety First, Fun Always!
The Lion’s Roar adventure is a key part of the Lion Cub Scout program. It teaches young Scouts about personal safety in a fun and engaging way. Lions learn to recognize potentially dangerous situations and how to respond to them. This adventure is designed to make Lions feel safer and more confident in their daily activities.
During this adventure, Lions watch the “Protect Yourself Rules” video with their parent or guardian’s permission. This video is a cornerstone of the adventure, introducing them to basic safety concepts. Lions learn important phrases to use if they feel threatened and the significance of seeking help from trusted adults.
Another essential skill taught in this adventure is how to access emergency services. Lions practice how to call for help and what information to provide during an emergency. This is crucial for them to know, as it prepares them to act quickly and effectively in real-life situations.
Lastly, Lions practice how to safely cross a street and navigate parking lots with their adult partners. These practical exercises help them understand the importance of being aware of their surroundings. It teaches them to always be cautious and vigilant, which are vital skills for their safety.
The Lion’s Roar adventure not only equips Lions with necessary safety skills but also strengthens the bond between them and their adult partners through shared learning experiences. It lays a strong foundation for their growth and development in the Scouting program.
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