Lion’s Pride Adventure
The Lion’s Pride adventure helps Lions learn about reverence. Reverence is about showing deep respect for something or someone. In this adventure, Lions explore the faith traditions of their own families.
Through the Lion’s Pride Adventure, Lions begin to appreciate and respect the beliefs and traditions of others. They engage in activities that make these traditions more meaningful to them. This helps them understand the importance of faith in their lives and in the lives of those around them.
The adventure also encourages Lions to express their feelings and respect through creative activities. For example, making a card for someone they love teaches them about kindness and appreciation. These activities help them connect with family members and others in their community.
Overall, this adventure supports Lions in developing a respectful and caring attitude. It helps them see the value in different traditions and beliefs. This is an important part of being a good friend and a good community member.
Requirements for the Lion’s Pride Adventure
Lion’s Pride Adventure Requirements
This Adventure may be earned by completing the requirements below OR by completing a Religious Emblem of the Cub Scouts family’s choosing.
- With your parent or legal guardian talk about your family’s faith traditions. Draw a picture of your favorite family’s faith tradition holiday or celebration.
- With your family, attend a religious service OR other gathering that shows how your family expresses Family & Reverence.
- Make a cheerful card or a drawing for someone you love and give it to them.
Printable requirements for the Lion’s Pride Adventure
Checkoff sheet to keep track of your den’s progress on the Lion’s Pride Adventure
Resources for the Lion’s Pride Adventure
Family Faith Traditions
With your parent or legal guardian talk about your family’s faith traditions. Draw a picture of your favorite family’s faith tradition holiday or celebration.
For requirement 1 of the Lion’s Pride Adventure, here are some tips for den leaders:
- Start a Discussion: Encourage each Lion to talk with their parent or guardian about their family’s faith traditions. Ask simple questions like, “What holidays do we celebrate and why?” or “What special things do we do for our faith?”
- Drawing Activity: After the discussion, have the Lions draw a picture of their favorite holiday or celebration related to their faith. Provide paper, crayons, markers, and anything else they might need.
- Share and Learn: Allow time for the Lions to share their drawings and what they talked about with their families. This is a great way for the whole den to learn about different traditions and celebrations.
- Keep it Positive: Make sure the atmosphere is welcoming and positive. Encourage everyone to listen and appreciate the different traditions each family has.
Here is an option for Lion’s Pride requirement 1:
- Lion Holiday Drawing
- Draw and color a favorite faith tradition holiday or celebration.
- Supplies: Lion handbook, crayons
- Indoor, low energy, minimal prep
This activity helps Lions understand and respect their own traditions as well as others’. It’s also a fun way for them to express what they learn through art.
Gathering
With your family, attend a religious service OR other gathering that shows how your family expresses Family & Reverence.
For requirement 2 of the Lion’s Pride Adventure:
- Plan the Visit: Talk to the Lions and their families about attending a religious service or a gathering that shows reverence. This could be a service at a place of worship or a family ritual at home.
- Prepare the Lions: Before attending, help the Lions know what to expect. Explain that people might be praying, singing, or following certain traditions. Tell them about being respectful, like being quiet or listening carefully.
- Attend Together: If possible, organize a group visit. This can make the experience more comfortable for the Lions and their families. It also helps them see and respect how different families show reverence.
- Discuss the Experience: After attending, talk with the Lions about what they saw and felt. Ask questions like, “What did you notice about the service?” or “How do you think people showed respect?”
Here are some options for Lion’s Pride requirement 2:
- Attend a Religious Celebration
- Cub Scouts attend a religious celebration with their family.
- Supplies: None
- Requires travel, low energy, a week or more prep
- Attend a Religious Service
- Attend a religious service with your family.
- Supplies: None
- Requires travel, low energy, a week or more prep
- Family Reverence
- Attend a Veterans Day event with your den.
- Supplies: None
- Requires travel, moderate energy, a week or more prep
This requirement helps Lions understand and respect different ways of expressing reverence. It’s a good way for them to learn about diverse traditions.
Cheerful Greeting
Make a cheerful card or a drawing for someone you love and give it to them.
For requirement 3 of the Lion’s Pride Adventure, here’s some tips:
- Choose a Recipient: Help each Lion think of someone they love and would like to make a card or drawing for. It could be a family member, a friend, or even a community helper.
- Gather Materials: Provide materials like paper, crayons, markers, stickers, and glue. Let the Lions use these to create their card or drawing.
- Encourage Creativity: Encourage the Lions to think about what makes the person they are making the card for special. They could draw something related to a shared memory or something the person likes.
- Write a Message: Help the Lions write a simple, cheerful message in the card. It could be as simple as “I love you” or “Thank you for being awesome”.
- Give the Card: Arrange for a time when they can give their card or drawing to the person. If it’s not possible to give it in person, they could mail it or have a parent help deliver it.
Here is an option for Lion’s Pride requirement 3:
- Lion Note of Kindness
- Make a card of kindness to give to someone special.
- Supplies: Lion handbook, crayons
- Indoor, low energy, minimal prep
This activity helps Lions express their feelings and show appreciation for others. It’s a great way for them to learn about kindness and generosity.
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 doing a craft activity, watch the Craft Tips video (2 minutes 34 seconds).
The BSA includes a religious element in the program, as stated in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. However, the BSA does not promote any specific religion. The BSA policy is that members should get religious guidance from their home and their own religious group.
Frequently Asked Questions for the Lion’s Pride Adventure
What is the Lion’s Pride Adventure?
The Lion’s Pride Adventure is a set of activities that help Lion Cub Scouts learn about respect for faith traditions. They talk, draw, and make crafts related to their family’s beliefs.
Who can participate in this adventure?
Lion Cub Scouts, who are in kindergarten, can participate. They should do the activities with their family and den.
What materials do we need for the drawing activity?
You will need paper, crayons, markers, and anything else that can be used for drawing.
Can we attend any religious service?
Yes, you can attend any service that fits your family’s faith tradition. It can also be any respectful gathering that shows reverence.
What should we write in the cheerful card?
Write something kind and positive. It can be a simple thank you or a note saying how much you love the person.
What if a Scout’s family is not religious?
Families who are not religious can participate by attending a gathering that shows reverence and respect, like a community event.
How can den leaders help Lions with these activities?
Den leaders can organize discussions, provide materials, and help plan visits. They should also encourage sharing and respect among all Scouts.
What do Lions learn from this adventure?
Lions learn about respect, creativity, and expressing love and kindness. They also learn about different faith traditions.
Roaring with Reverence
The Lion’s Pride Adventure is a special journey for Lion Cub Scouts in kindergarten. In this adventure, Lions learn about reverence, which means showing deep respect for beliefs and traditions. They explore the values and beliefs of their own families and others.
The first requirement of the adventure involves talking with their families about faith traditions. Lions learn about the holidays and rituals that are important to their family. They also draw a picture of their favorite celebration or holiday. This helps Lions understand and respect their own family’s traditions.
Next, Lions attend a religious service or another gathering that shows how their family expresses reverence. This could be a service at a place of worship or a family ceremony. The idea is for Lions to see and learn about different ways people show respect and devotion.
The final part of the adventure involves making a cheerful card or drawing for someone they love. This activity teaches Lions about kindness and appreciation. It gives them a chance to express their feelings in a creative way.
The Lion’s Pride Adventure helps young Scouts build respect for their own and others’ beliefs. It also encourages them to express their feelings positively. This adventure is not just about learning; it’s about doing and sharing, which makes it a meaningful experience for the Lions.
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