Bear Standing Tall Adventure
Adventure Type: Required
Number of Requirements: 4
Typical Time to Complete: 2–3 weeks
Typical Number of Meetings: 1-2 meetings
Parent Involvement: High, required for video and digital policy
Preparation Needed: Get parent permission, access video, print worksheet, gather safety gear
Activity Level: Low to moderate
Indoor or Outdoor: Mostly indoor, some outdoor options
Special Requirements: Watch safety video, complete worksheet, create family device policy
Supplies Snapshot: Computer or device, worksheets, pencils, safety gear items
The Bear Standing Tall Adventure helps Scouts learn how to stay safe in different situations. They watch a safety video, complete a personal space activity, and work with their family to set rules for using digital devices.
Scouts also learn about safety gear and how it protects different parts of the body. They practice using this gear for everyday activities.
This adventure gives Scouts simple ways to stay safe at home, online, and during activities. It helps them make good choices and feel more confident.
Requirements for the Bear Standing Tall Adventure
Standing Tall Adventure Requirements
- With permission from your parent or legal guardian, watch the Protect Yourself Rules video for the Bear rank.
- Complete the Personal Space Bubble worksheet that is part of the Protect Yourself Rules resources.
- With your parent or legal guardian, set up a family policy for digital devices.
- Identify common personal safety gear for your head, eyes, mouth, hands, and feet. List how each of these items protect you. Demonstrate the proper use of personal safety gear for an activity.
Printable requirements for the Bear Standing Tall Adventure
Checkoff sheet to keep track of your den's progress on the Bear Standing Tall Adventure
Printable checkoff sheet for the Bear Badge (for den or individual use)
Resources for the Bear Standing Tall Adventure
Bear Standing Tall Den Meeting Plan
The Bear Standing Tall adventure teaches Cub Scouts about personal safety. They learn how to recognize unsafe situations and how to protect themselves. The adventure covers both physical safety and digital safety. Cubs will complete activities that help them understand personal space, safety rules, and the importance of setting boundaries.
Scouts will also learn about safety gear and when to use it. They will identify protective equipment for different parts of the body and practice using it. Another important part of this adventure is creating a family digital device policy. This helps Scouts understand how to use technology safely.
More Ways to Complete the Requirements
Bear Standing Tall Requirement 1: Protect Yourself Rules
With permission from your parent or legal guardian, watch the Protect Yourself Rules video for the Bear rank.
Easy option: Watch the “Protect Yourself Rules” video as a group and ask each Scout to share one thing they learned.
Scouts watch the Protect Yourself Rules video with parent permission. This helps them learn how to stay safe.
Keep it simple by watching the video together and having a short discussion.
Bear Standing Tall Requirement 2: Personal Space Bubble
Complete the Personal Space Bubble worksheet that is part of the Protect Yourself Rules resources.
Easy option: Complete the Personal Bubble worksheet together and talk about one example for each circle.
Scouts complete a worksheet about personal space. They learn how to set boundaries and recognize safe relationships.
Explain the circles and let Scouts fill in names or draw pictures.
Bear Standing Tall Requirement 3: Digital Devices
With your parent or legal guardian, set up a family policy for digital devices.
Easy option: Ask families to create 3 simple rules for device use and share one at the next meeting. See Family Digital Device Policy.
Scouts work with a parent to create a family plan for using digital devices safely.
Keep the plan simple with a few clear rules.
Bear Standing Tall Requirement 4: Personal Safety Gear
Identify common personal safety gear for your head, eyes, mouth, hands, and feet. List how each of these items protect you. Demonstrate the proper use of personal safety gear for an activity.
Easy option: Bring a few safety items and have Scouts try them on and explain what they protect.
Scouts learn about safety gear and how it protects different parts of the body. They practice using it.
Show a few examples and let Scouts try them.
For th, Bear Cub Scouts will learn about safety gear in a fun and active way. They’ll remember how to use it because they practiced it themselves.
Here are some more options:
Frequently Asked Questions for the Bear Standing Tall Adventure
What is the Standing Tall Adventure?
It’s an adventure for Bear Cub Scouts. It teaches them about staying safe.
Why do Bears need to watch a video?
The video helps them learn how to protect themselves from abuse. It’s important for personal safety.
What is a Personal Space Bubble worksheet?
It’s a sheet where Bears write who can come close to them. It teaches them about personal space.
Do Bears need to make a family policy for digital devices for the Bear Standing Tall Adventure?
Yes, they make rules with a parent for using devices safely.
Why do Bears need to learn about safety gear for the Bear Standing Tall Adventure?
To keep safe while doing activities. Gear protects their head, eyes, hands, and feet.
Can Bears do these activities at home?
Yes, parents can help them do most activities at home.
Stay Safe, Stand Tall
The Standing Tall adventure is a path for Bear Cub Scouts to learn about safety. It shows them how to protect themselves in different places. This adventure has a few steps. Each one teaches something valuable about safety.
First, Bears watch a video about how to stay safe. It is called the “Protect Yourself Rules” video. This video gives them tips on what to do if they feel unsafe. It’s like having a safety plan in their heads.
Next, they fill out a worksheet called the Personal Space Bubble. This helps them learn who should be close to them and who should not. It’s like drawing a circle around themselves that only some people can come into.
Then, with a parent, they make rules about using things like tablets and phones. This is their family policy for digital devices. It’s like a rule book for being on the internet safely.
Lastly, Bears learn about gear that keeps them safe. They find out about helmets for heads, goggles for eyes, and other gear. They even get to wear this gear and see how it works. It’s like putting on armor before a knight goes on an adventure.
The Bear Standing Tall adventure teaches them how to look out for dangers and be ready. It’s not just about being safe but also about feeling strong and smart. When they finish, they know more about staying safe. And that’s a big win for any Bear Cub Scout.
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