Pack 323 Wolf Den Leader Playbook — 2026–2027¶

Program Year: September 2026 – May 2027 Pack: Cub Scout Pack 323, Howard County, MD Charter Organization: St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Catholic Church Den: Wolves (2nd Grade / 7–8 year olds)

Dear Den Leader¶

Welcome — and thank you for stepping up for the Wolf den. Second graders are at one of the best ages in Scouting: old enough to follow multi-step instructions and work as a team, young enough to be genuinely delighted by secret codes, trail walks, and building things. You are going to have a great year.

This playbook covers all 18 den meetings for the 2026–2027 school year, running from September through May. If your Scouts attend most meetings, every one of them will earn the Wolf badge of rank well before the May Graduation Pack meeting — with enough buffer built in that a few missed meetings or an incomplete at-home task won't derail anyone.

A few things to know before your first meeting:

Parent attendance is not required at Wolf den meetings. Unlike Lions and Tigers, Wolves do not have a mandatory adult-partner requirement for den meetings. That said, parents are still required at campouts for younger Scouts, and welcoming parents who want to stay and help is always a good idea. The campout section below has more detail.

You don't need to know everything. This document includes step-by-step activity instructions, complete materials lists, and scripted prompts throughout. Read through each meeting plan the week before — not the night before — and you'll have plenty of time to gather what you need. If an activity isn't working mid-meeting, drop it and go to the backup game. No Scout has ever complained about extra free time running around.

Two meetings per month, every time. Den meetings are the 1st and 2nd Wednesdays of each month, 6:30–7:30 PM. The Pack calendar holds these nights for dens. Consistency matters — 7-year-olds thrive on predictability, and parents plan around a regular schedule.

Advancement is tracked in Scoutbook Plus. Log completed requirements at advancements.scouting.org after each meeting, while things are fresh. It takes five minutes per meeting. Don't let requirements pile up until April — you'll be grateful in May when you can tell every parent their Scout is done.

Bobcat must be first. The Bobcat adventure is required before any other adventure can be worked on. Everything in this playbook flows from that. After Bobcat, the sequencing is designed to align with Pack events and the Maryland seasons, but you have flexibility to swap meetings around if something comes up.

What Wolves Need to Earn the Wolf Badge of Rank¶

Wolves must complete 6 required adventures plus any 2 elective adventures (8 adventures total). This plan includes 6 elective adventures — two more than the minimum — giving you swap room if one meeting falls flat or gets cancelled. Special elective adventures (Archery, Slingshot, BB Guns) can count as one of the two electives but must be done at approved events with qualified instructors.

#	Adventure	Type	Meeting
1	Bobcat	Required	Meeting 1
2	Paws on the Path	Required	Meeting 3
3	Safety in Numbers	Required	Meeting 4
4	Council Fire	Required	Meeting 5
5	Running with the Pack	Required	Meeting 6
6	Footsteps	Required	Meeting 10
—	Let's Camp Wolf	Elective ⭐	Meeting 2
—	Race Time Wolf — Part 1 (Design)	Elective ⭐	Meeting 8
—	Race Time Wolf — Part 2 (Build)	Elective ⭐	Meeting 9
—	Code of the Wolf	Elective ⭐	Meeting 11
—	Finding Your Way	Elective ⭐	Meeting 14
—	Champions for Nature Wolf	Elective ⭐	Meeting 15

Rank completion target: All 6 required adventures complete by Meeting 10 (January 13). Elective minimum (2 of 6 planned) reached by Meeting 9 (January 6). Meetings 11–18 provide electives, catch-up, campout prep, retrospective, and celebration.

Year at a Glance¶

#	Date	Adventure	Type	Pack Tie-In
1	Wed Sep 2	Bobcat	Required	— First meeting of the year
2	Wed Sep 9	Let's Camp Wolf	Elective	Fall Family Campout Sep 25–27
3	Wed Oct 7	Paws on the Path	Required	Rocket Launch Pack Meeting Oct 21
4	Wed Oct 14	Safety in Numbers	Required	—
5	Wed Nov 4	Council Fire	Required	Leaf Raking Service Nov 8
6	Wed Nov 11	Running with the Pack	Required	Gratitude Night Pack Meeting Nov 18
7	Wed Dec 2	Paws of Skill	Elective	—
8	Wed Dec 9	Race Time Wolf — Part 1 (Design)	Elective	PWD Car Kit Distribution Dec 16
9	Wed Jan 6	Race Time Wolf — Part 2 (Build)	Elective	STEM Carnival Pack Meeting Jan 20
10	Wed Jan 13	Footsteps	Required	✅ All required adventures done!
11	Wed Feb 3	Code of the Wolf	Elective	Pinewood Derby Feb 17
12	Wed Feb 10	Catch-Up / Flex	—	Pinewood Derby car finishing
13	Wed Mar 3	Catch-Up + Blue & Gold Skit Prep	—	Blue & Gold Banquet Mar 17
14	Wed Mar 10	Finding Your Way	Elective	Spring outdoor focus
15	Wed Apr 7	Champions for Nature Wolf	Elective	Spring nature focus
16	Wed Apr 14	Spring Campout Prep	—	Spring Family Campout Apr 30–May 2
17	Wed May 5	Retrospective + Advancement	—	Graduation Pack Meeting Jun 2
18	Wed May 12	Celebration Meeting	—	Graduation Pack Meeting Jun 2

Den Meeting Format¶

Every den meeting runs 60 minutes, 6:30–7:30 PM at the Waverly Elementary School cafeteria unless noted otherwise. (Most dens meet at the school; the church or another venue is used when the school is unavailable.)

Segment	Duration	Purpose
Pre-Opening / Gathering	5 min	Arriving Scouts have something to do immediately
Opening Ceremony	5 min	Cub Scout sign, Pledge of Allegiance, Scout Oath or Law
Main Activity	30–35 min	Adventure requirement(s) for the evening
Closing	5–7 min	Recap, at-home assignment, announcements
Parent Handoff	3–5 min	Quick word with parents; relay at-home tasks

Den doodle suggestion. Consider building a den doodle at Meeting 1 — a display board where each Scout has a string with colored pony beads representing completed adventures. Wolves love earning beads, and it gives you an easy visual for tracking who has completed what.

Meeting 1 — Bobcat (Required)¶

Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Time: 6:30–7:30 PM Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria Pack tie-in: None — first meeting of the year

Important: Bobcat must be completed before any other adventure can begin. The at-home component — the "How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide" booklet — must be done at home with a parent or guardian. Hand out the booklet tonight and ask parents to complete it with their Scout before Meeting 2.

Materials Checklist¶

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Name tag + draw something you love	Den Leader	Each arriving Scout makes a name tag and draws one thing they love on the back while others arrive
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Introduce the Cub Scout sign and what it means; practice together; lead Pledge of Allegiance
6:40	10 min	Activity 1: Get to Know You Bingo	All	Scouts circulate and find den-mates who match bingo squares
6:50	10 min	Activity 2: Scout Law Clothespins	All	Scouts sort and swap clothespins until each has a complete set of 12 Scout Law points
7:00	8 min	Activity 3: Den Code of Conduct	Den Leader + all	Scouts contribute rules; Den Leader writes on posterboard; everyone signs
7:08	7 min	Activity 4: Sign/Salute/Handshake Relay	All	Two teams race to demonstrate each to the adult at the far end
7:15	5 min	Do Your Best shares	Den Leader	Leader shares first, then Scouts who want to share a "Do Your Best" moment
7:20	5 min	Closing + at-home assignment	Den Leader	Announce Bobcat at-home requirement; hand out Parent's Guide note; preview campout meeting
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Speak with parents about Parent's Guide booklet; the Fall Family Campout

Activity 1: Get to Know You Bingo (10 min)¶

Goal: Scouts learn names and a fun fact about every den-mate before the year really starts.

Setup: Print bingo cards from Scouting America resources (Wolf Bobcat 1 Get to Know You Bingo). Have one per Scout plus a marker or pen. Tables cleared so Scouts can circulate.

Instructions: 1. Hand each Scout a bingo card and pen as they sit down. 2. Tell them: "Each square on this card describes something about a person. Your job is to find someone in the den who matches that square and have them sign it." 3. Scouts move around the room and introduce themselves to find matches. They can only use each person once per card. 4. When someone gets bingo (row, column, or diagonal), they call it out and share one fun fact about someone they met. 5. Keep going until everyone has at least one bingo.

Tip: Get in there yourself — Scouts love when you have to sign their card too.

Activity 2: Scout Law Clothespins (10 min)¶

Goal: Wolves learn all 12 points of the Scout Law through a physical sorting and trading activity.

Setup: Before the meeting, write one point of the Scout Law on each clothespin (12 clothespins per Scout). Mix up each Scout's bag so no bag has a complete set.

Instructions: 1. Give each Scout their bag of clothespins. 2. Tell them: "Each clothespin has one point of the Scout Law on it. Your goal is to trade with everyone in the den until you have all 12 points — one of each." 3. Scouts dump their pins and start trading duplicates. 4. When a Scout thinks they have all 12, they call it out. Help them check. 5. Once all Scouts have a complete set, go around the circle — each Scout reads one pin aloud. See if the den can recite all 12 in order (handbooks open is fine).

Activity 3: Den Code of Conduct (8 min)¶

Goal: Scouts take ownership of their den's behavior expectations by creating the rules themselves.

Setup: Large posterboard on table or wall, markers ready.

Instructions: 1. Ask: "What are some rules that would make our den a great place to be?" 2. Let Scouts contribute ideas. Guide them toward positive statements: "We listen when someone is talking," "We don't put others down," "We try our best." 3. Write each rule on the posterboard in large letters. 4. When you have 4–6 good rules, have every Scout (and you) sign their name at the bottom. 5. Post this in your meeting space for the rest of the year.

Activity 4: Sign/Salute/Handshake Relay (7 min)¶

Goal: Scouts learn and practice the Cub Scout sign, salute, and handshake in a game format.

Setup: Divide den into two teams. Station an adult or helper at the far end of the room.

Instructions: 1. Explain and demonstrate all three: Cub Scout sign (two fingers raised like wolf ears), salute (right hand, flat, to brow), and handshake (left hand, with Scout sign extended). 2. First Scout on each team runs to the adult at the far end. The adult asks them to demonstrate one of the three (rotate which one you ask). 3. If they get it right, they run back and tag the next Scout. If not, they run back to ask their team for help, then return and try again. 4. Continue until all Scouts have had at least one turn.

Advancement Connections¶

Requirement	Completed at this meeting	At-home
Get to know the members of your den	✅ Bingo activity	—
Recite the Scout Oath and Scout Law with your den	✅ Clothespins + closing recitation	—
Create a den Code of Conduct	✅ Posterboard activity	—
Demonstrate Cub Scout sign, salute, and handshake	✅ Relay game	—
Share a "Do Your Best" moment	✅ Closing circle	—
Complete the "How to Protect Your Children" booklet	—	✅ At home with parent/guardian before Meeting 2

At-Home Assignment¶

"Before our next meeting, please sit down with your Scout and complete the 'How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide' booklet together. It's in the front of the Wolf handbook, or I've handed out a note with where to find it. This is a Scouting America requirement for Bobcat and needs to be done at home — it's a great conversation to have. Bring the signed completion page back to the next meeting if you have it, but I'll take your word for it. See you at the next meeting for campout prep!"

Post-Meeting Notes (fill in after)¶

Attendance: ___ Scouts, ___ adults

What worked well:

What to improve:

Follow-up needed:

Meeting 2 — Let's Camp Wolf (Elective ⭐)¶

Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Time: 6:30–7:30 PM Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria Pack tie-in: Fall Family Campout — this meeting is direct prep

Parent's Guide check-in: At the start of this meeting, quietly confirm with each Scout (or their parent) that the Bobcat at-home requirement was completed. No drama — just check and note it in Scoutbook.

Campout reminder: The Fall Family Campout is coming up. This is a Pack event — parents must accompany their Wolf Scout. Medical forms are due at the September Pack meeting if not already submitted. Make sure every family knows the dates tonight.

Materials Checklist¶

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Draw your dream campsite	Den Leader	Paper and crayons; Scouts draw what they want to see at the campout
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony + Bobcat check	Den Leader	Pledge, Scout Oath; quietly confirm at-home Bobcat completion
6:40	8 min	Activity 1: Buddy Calls game	All	Learn the buddy system through animal sound matching
6:48	7 min	Activity 2: Kim's Game (Six Essentials memory)	All	Blanket covering, timed look, recall exercise
6:55	10 min	Activity 3: Packing Relay	Teams	Two teams race to pack a camping backpack correctly
7:05	8 min	Activity 4: Square Knot Practice	All	Rope for everyone; practice tie and untie
7:13	7 min	Closing + campout preview	Den Leader	Hand out packing list; cover campout dates, what to expect
7:20	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Campout logistics, medical forms due at the September Pack meeting

Activity 1: Buddy Calls (8 min)¶

Goal: Scouts understand the buddy system and practice finding their buddy in a fun way.

Setup: Print and cut Buddy Calls cards (Wolf Let's Camp 1 Buddy Calls PDF — one set per pair). Fold and place in a hat or bowl. For 6 Scouts, choose 3 different animals with 2 cards each.

Instructions: 1. Tell Scouts: "The buddy system means two Scouts work together and keep each other safe — especially outdoors. When you have a buddy, you never let them out of your sight." 2. Each Scout draws a card from the bowl without showing it. 3. Without speaking, Scouts make the sound of their animal to find their match. 4. Partners link up. Introduce your buddy to the den. 5. Quick debrief: "Why does having a buddy make you safer?"

Activity 2: Kim's Game — Six Essentials (7 min)¶

Goal: Scouts learn the Cub Scout Six Essentials by seeing, remembering, and identifying them.

Setup: Lay camping items (essentials + non-essentials) on a table, covered with the blanket. Have worksheets and pencils ready.

Instructions: 1. Tell Scouts: "The Six Essentials are the six things you should always have on an outdoor adventure. We're going to play a memory game to help you learn them." 2. Have Scouts stand around the table. Lift the blanket — Scouts have 2 minutes to look and remember everything on the table. 3. Cover the items. Scouts write down everything they remember on their worksheets (3 min). 4. Uncover the table. Go through each item — is it essential or not? Identify the Six Essentials together: water, first aid kit, whistle, flashlight, sun protection, trail food.

Activity 3: Packing Relay (10 min)¶

Goal: Scouts practice packing for a campout under time pressure — active and memorable.

Setup: Two backpacks at one end of the room, two piles of camping gear at the other. Each pile has: water bottle, first aid kit, whistle, flashlight, sunscreen, trail food, sleeping bag (or rolled towel), pillow, change of clothes in a bag, rain jacket.

Instructions: 1. Divide Scouts into two teams. 2. Teams line up at the backpack end. One Scout at a time runs to the gear pile, picks up one item, puts it in the backpack, and runs back to tag the next Scout. They must say why the item is important when they add it. 3. If they can't explain why, they run back for help from their team, then return. 4. The team that packs all gear first (with correct explanations) wins.

Tip: This gets loud and active — great energy for a September evening.

Activity 4: Square Knot Practice (8 min)¶

Goal: Scouts learn their first knot — a skill that will be useful at the campout.

Setup: One rope per Scout. Post or hold up the square knot reference image.

Instructions: 1. Tell Scouts: "A square knot connects two pieces of rope together. It's easy to tie, it holds, and it's easy to untie — which makes it one of the most useful knots there is." 2. Demonstrate slowly: right over left and under, then left over right and under. Repeat the saying: "Right over left, left over right — makes a knot both tidy and tight." 3. Scouts practice on their own rope. Walk around and help pairs where needed. 4. When everyone can tie it, have Scouts demonstrate that they can also untie it by squeezing the knot.

At-home follow-up: Teach the square knot to someone at home before the campout.

Advancement Connections¶

Requirement	Completed at this meeting	At-home
Learn about the buddy system and how it works outdoors	✅ Buddy Calls game	—
Identify the Cub Scout Six Essentials	✅ Kim's Game	—
List personal items needed for a campout	✅ Packing relay	—
Attend a campout with your pack	—	✅ Fall Family Campout

At-Home Assignment¶

"Great work tonight! Before the campout, do two things at home: First, practice the square knot until you can tie and untie it with your eyes closed — it's going to be useful at camp. Second, pack your bag using the checklist I'm handing out. Bring your packed bag to the campout check-in on Friday. And remind your parents — a parent or guardian must come to the campout with you. See you at the campout!"

Post-Meeting Notes (fill in after)¶

Attendance: ___ Scouts, ___ adults

What worked well:

What to improve:

Follow-up needed:

Meeting 3 — Paws on the Path (Required)¶

Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Time: 6:30–7:30 PM Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria exterior / nearby trail or sidewalk Pack tie-in: Rocket Launch Pack Meeting — outdoor energy carries forward

Plan this meeting outdoors. Paws on the Path requires a 30-minute outdoor walk. Check the charter grounds or identify a nearby path (a short loop around the church parking lot counts, or drive to a trail 5 minutes away). Notify parents of the outdoor location a week ahead. Weather backup: if it's raining, do the indoor activities listed below and schedule the walk for a future flex meeting.

Review health records. Check Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Records for all Scouts and confirm any allergy or medical notes before heading outdoors.

Materials Checklist¶

Outdoor Scavenger Hunt card, printed — 1 per Scout (download: Wolf Paws on the Path)
Pencils (1 per Scout — tuck in a pocket or lanyard clip)
"What Cub Scout Essential Am I?" cards, printed and cut (1 set for pre-opening)
Six Essentials for display: water bottle, first aid kit, whistle, flashlight, sun protection, trail food
Rope or string for buddy assignments (or popsicle sticks with names)
At least one compass (to borrow or leader brings)
Hand sanitizer
First aid kit (to bring on walk)
Wolf handbooks (optional — for Outdoor Code reference)

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: "What Essential Am I?" clue card game	Den Leader	Place clue cards on table; Scouts read and guess on arrival
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Pledge, Scout Oath; introduce tonight's focus: outdoor walk
6:40	5 min	Activity 1: Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace	Den Leader	Read together from handbook; Scouts pick one LNT principle to watch for on the walk
6:45	5 min	Activity 2: Buddy selection + gear check	Den Leader	Popsicle stick draw; everyone checks they have pencil and scavenger hunt sheet
6:50	30 min	Activity 3: The walk	All	30-minute walk with scavenger hunt; buddy system enforced
7:20	5 min	Closing: animal debrief + at-home assignment	Den Leader	Each Scout shares one animal they saw or could have seen
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Outdoor Code reinforcement idea for home

Activity 1: Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace (5 min)¶

Goal: Scouts hear the principles before they apply them.

Instructions: 1. Open Wolf handbooks to the Outdoor Code. Read it together — or have a Scout read a sentence at a time. 2. Read the seven Leave No Trace Principles for Kids. 3. Ask each Scout: "Which one principle will you watch for on tonight's walk? Tell me before we go." 4. On the walk, randomly ask Scouts if they've seen a chance to follow their principle.

Activity 2: Buddy Selection (5 min)¶

Goal: Practice the buddy system before going outdoors.

Instructions: 1. Pull popsicle sticks with Scout names written on them — two at a time — to form buddy pairs. 2. Tell pairs: "Your buddy must stay in your sight the whole walk. If you can't see your buddy, you stop and call out." 3. Hand out scavenger hunt sheets and pencils.

Activity 3: The Walk (30 min)¶

Goal: Scouts take a 30-minute outdoor walk and identify four different animals (or potential animals) in their surroundings.

Setup: Identify a route beforehand — even a parking lot perimeter with some grass and trees qualifies. If you can get to a park, even better.

Instructions: 1. Before leaving: "We're going to practice Leave No Trace. Take nothing but photos — or in this case, notes on your sheet. Leave nothing but footprints." 2. Walk with the full group. Enforce buddy system — no Scout more than 10 feet from their buddy. 3. At intervals, stop and have Scouts look around: what animals could live here? Birds, squirrels, insects, neighborhood dogs, worms — all count. 4. Scouts fill in their scavenger hunt cards as you walk. 5. At the halfway point, stop and face north together (use compass if you have one). Ask: "Which direction are we walking now?" 6. Return to the meeting space.

Tip: This doesn't have to be a pristine forest walk. Urban nature absolutely counts — a crow, an earthworm, a spider web, and a neighbor's dog make four animals.

Advancement Connections¶

Requirement	Completed at this meeting	At-home
Identify the Cub Scout Six Essentials	✅ Pre-opening clue game	—
Learn the buddy system and pick a buddy for your walk	✅ Popsicle stick draw + walk	—
Identify appropriate clothes and shoes for an outdoor walk	✅ Pre-walk discussion	—
Learn the Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace Principles	✅ Handbook reading + walk	—
Take a walk outside for at least 30 minutes; describe four animals	✅ Walk + scavenger hunt	—

At-Home Assignment¶

"Tonight we completed Paws on the Path — every Scout who was here tonight is done with that adventure. At home this week, tell someone in your family about the Leave No Trace Principles. Bonus: next time you're outside, point out one animal or sign of an animal to a parent and tell them what it is. Nothing to bring back — great work tonight!"

Post-Meeting Notes (fill in after)¶

Attendance: ___ Scouts, ___ adults

What worked well:

What to improve:

Follow-up needed:

Meeting 4 — Safety in Numbers (Required)¶

Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Time: 6:30–7:30 PM Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria Pack tie-in: None — standalone safety meeting

Parent notification required before this meeting. The Protect Yourself Rules video (Requirement 1) deals with personal safety and safe/unsafe touch. Send a message to all parents via Scoutbook Plus at least one week before this meeting, letting them know the content and giving them the option to have their Scout complete it at home instead of at the den meeting. Attach or link to the parent notification document (Wolf Safety in Numbers 1 Parent Notification PDF).

Video logistics. The Protect Yourself Rules video for Wolf rank is 13 minutes long (Vimeo: vimeo.com/325064564). Confirm you have internet access and a device to play it, or download it ahead of time. Parents who are present watch it with their Scout.

Disclosure protocol. If a Scout discloses something during this meeting that raises concern about abuse, follow Scouting America Safeguarding Youth reporting guidelines immediately. Do not investigate — report. Scouting America Safeguarding Youth hotline: 1-844-SCOUTS1.

Materials Checklist¶

Device + internet (or pre-downloaded video) for Protect Yourself Rules Wolf (13 min)
"Safe Touch Poster" reference, printed — 1 per Scout (download: Wolf Safety in Numbers 2)
Drawing paper (1 sheet per Scout)
Crayons or markers
Neckerchiefs or rope segments for buddy-legged race (1 per buddy pair)
Space to run a buddy relay (outdoors or large room)
Balls for buddy toss (1 per pair)
Parent notification sent in advance via Scoutbook Plus

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Buddy Check game	Den Leader	Scouts are assigned buddies on arrival; practice "Buddy Check!" instantly finding their person
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Pledge, Scout Law; mention tonight is a special safety meeting
6:40	13 min	Activity 1: Protect Yourself Rules video	All	Watch together; parents who are present stay in the room
6:53	7 min	Activity 2: Shout, Run, Tell relay	All	Active practice of what to do if unsafe
7:00	8 min	Activity 3: Safe Touch drawing	All	Each Scout draws examples of safe touches
7:08	7 min	Activity 4: Buddy-Legged Race	All	Buddy system reinforcement through active relay
7:15	5 min	Activity 5: Playground rules discussion	Den Leader	Brief — what makes playground equipment safe to use?
7:20	5 min	Closing + at-home assignment	Den Leader
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Encourage parents to keep the conversation going at home

Activity 1: Protect Yourself Rules Video (13 min)¶

Goal: Scouts (with any parents present) watch the Scouting America-produced personal safety video.

Instructions: 1. Before playing: "This video talks about keeping your body safe. There's no wrong reaction — if something makes you feel like you want to talk to me or your parent, we can do that after." 2. Play the video. Stay attentive — watch Scouts' reactions. 3. After: "Remember: if someone ever makes you feel unsafe, you Shout — Run — Tell. Let's practice."

Activity 2: Shout, Run, Tell Relay (7 min)¶

Goal: Physical practice makes the response instinctive.

Setup: Scouts line up single file, 10 yards from an adult at the far end.

Instructions: 1. One at a time, each Scout shouts something they would say if someone made them feel unsafe — "No!" "Stop!" "Leave me alone!" — then runs to the adult at the far end, then runs back. 2. Each Scout gets to pick their own words. Accept anything assertive. 3. Do this energetically. Loud is good.

Activity 3: Safe Touch Drawing (8 min)¶

Goal: Scouts visualize what safe touch looks like — handshakes, high-fives, hugs from family.

Instructions: 1. Hand out paper and crayons. 2. Tell Scouts: "Draw pictures of safe touches — ways that people show they care about each other when both people are comfortable." 3. Examples to offer if Scouts are stuck: high-five with a friend, hug from a parent, handshake, pat on the shoulder. 4. Scouts share one drawing if they want to.

Activity 4: Buddy-Legged Race (7 min)¶

Goal: Active reinforcement of the buddy system — find your buddy fast, work together.

Setup: Open space, neckerchief or rope segment per pair.

Instructions: 1. Scouts scatter around the room. When you call "Go!" they find their buddy. 2. Pairs tie a neckerchief loosely around their ankles (or hold it between them). 3. Three-legged race to the finish line. 4. Reset and repeat — maybe switch buddies for the second round.

Activity 5: Playground Rules (5 min)¶

Goal: Discuss and demonstrate safe playground behavior — brief, conversational.

Instructions: 1. Ask Scouts to name three pieces of playground equipment and one safety rule for each. 2. Write their answers on the whiteboard or paper. 3. "Good rules keep everyone having fun. Which Scout Law point matches being safe on the playground?" (Accept any reasonable answer — "obedient," "kind," "helpful" all work.)

Advancement Connections¶

Requirement	Completed at this meeting	At-home
Watch the Protect Yourself Rules video (with parent/guardian permission)	✅ Shown at meeting	—
Discuss "safe touch"	✅ Drawing activity	—
Learn the buddy system and demonstrate	✅ Buddy Check + Buddy-Legged Race	—
Review common safety rules; demonstrate proper use of playground equipment	✅ Discussion	—

At-Home Assignment¶

"Tonight we finished Safety in Numbers — another required adventure done. At home this week, have your Scout show you the 'Shout, Run, Tell' response. It's a great one to practice and talk about together. Nothing to bring back to the next meeting."

Post-Meeting Notes (fill in after)¶

Attendance: ___ Scouts, ___ adults

What worked well:

What to improve:

Follow-up needed:

Meeting 5 — Council Fire (Required)¶

Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 Time: 6:30–7:30 PM Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria Pack tie-in: Leaf Raking Service at St. Alphonsus Rodriguez — this meeting introduces the service project requirement and the Scouts participate in Leaf Raking four days later

Council Fire Requirement 6 (service project) is fulfilled by the Leaf Raking event. Make sure every family knows about it tonight — it’s a few days after this meeting. Leaf raking at the charter organization is a Pack event; Wolves attend with their families. Work clothes, gloves, and closed-toe shoes are required.

Requirements 3, 4, and 5 (build models + create a neighborhood) work best as one combined activity. Use Lego-style blocks or cardboard boxes. This meeting is intentionally model-heavy — it's a great indoor November meeting.

Materials Checklist¶

US flag (borrow from Pack, school, or church) — to practice folding
Wolf handbooks (for flag folding reference on page with Scout Law)
Cardboard boxes or shoeboxes (2–3 per Scout — ask families to bring from home)
Tape, glue sticks
Markers, crayons
Construction paper (for doors, windows, landscaping)
Scissors (youth-sized, 1–2 per Scout)
Large floor or table space to assemble the neighborhood
Remind families about Leaf Raking: charter parking lot — work clothes, gloves, closed-toe shoes; ~2 hours

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Scout Law good-neighbor connection	Den Leader	Handbooks open; Scouts find three Scout Law points important for being a good neighbor and write them down
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Pledge, Scout Oath; flag displayed and used tonight
6:40	10 min	Activity 1: Flag care and folding	All	Pairs practice folding the flag; participate in brief ceremony
6:50	20 min	Activity 2: Build a neighborhood	All	Build home model + community building; combine into neighborhood
7:10	5 min	Activity 3: Scout Law neighbor skit (quick)	Small groups	Each group picks one Scout Law point and shows a neighbor situation
7:15	5 min	Leaf Raking preview	Den Leader	Announce the Leaf Raking; what to expect; why service matters
7:20	5 min	Closing + at-home assignment	Den Leader
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Confirm Leaf Raking logistics with parents

Activity 1: Flag Care and Folding (10 min)¶

Goal: Scouts learn the proper way to care for and fold the American flag, and participate in a flag ceremony.

Setup: Have a folded flag ready; a second adult or helper to assist with folding pairs.

Instructions: 1. Explain: "The American flag is a symbol of our country and our values. We treat it with respect — it should never touch the ground, never get wet without care, and when it's folded, only the blue field should show." 2. Buddy up Scouts. Walk them through flag folding: lengthwise in half twice, keeping the blue field out; then triangular folds from the stripe end until only the blue field remains. 3. Have each pair try once with the flag or a practice piece of fabric. 4. Conduct a simple flag ceremony: Scouts stand at attention, Den Leader leads Pledge of Allegiance, flag is displayed for the rest of the meeting.

Activity 2: Build a Neighborhood (20 min)¶

Goal: Scouts build a model of their home, a community building, and combine them into a neighborhood — completing Requirements 3, 4, and 5 in one go.

Setup: Cardboard boxes, tape, markers, and construction paper on tables. Plan this as free-build time.

Instructions: 1. Tell Scouts: "You're each going to build two things: your home, and a building in our community — school, fire station, library, store, or anything else." 2. Scouts sketch a quick plan on paper (1 min), then build (10 min). Two separate models each. 3. At the 10-minute mark: "Now we combine everyone's buildings into a neighborhood on the floor. Where should the houses go? The school? The fire station? You decide." 4. Scouts arrange their models together. Ask: "What makes a neighborhood feel like a community?"

Activity 3: Scout Law Neighbor Skits (5 min)¶

Goal: Quick, fun connection between Scout Law and citizenship.

Instructions: 1. Divide into groups of 2–3 Scouts. 2. Each group picks one Scout Law point and acts out a 30-second scene where a neighbor demonstrates that point. 3. Den guesses which point it was.

Advancement Connections¶

Requirement	Completed at this meeting	At-home
Learn how to properly care for and fold the US flag; participate in a flag ceremony	✅ Flag folding + ceremony	—
Identify 3 points of the Scout Law important to being a good neighbor	✅ Pre-opening + skits	—
Build a model of your home	✅ Neighborhood build	—
Using same materials, build a model of a community building	✅ Neighborhood build	—
Combine models into a neighborhood	✅ Neighborhood build	—
Participate in a service project	—	✅ Leaf Raking

At-Home Assignment¶

"Reminder: this Saturday is the Pack’s Leaf Raking service project at St. Alphonsus Rodriguez church. Work clothes, gloves, and closed-toe shoes — plan for about two hours. This counts as your Council Fire service project requirement. If you can’t make it, talk to me about an alternative. Great building tonight — your neighborhood is impressive!"

Post-Meeting Notes (fill in after)¶

Attendance: ___ Scouts, ___ adults

What worked well:

What to improve:

Follow-up needed:

Meeting 6 — Running with the Pack (Required)¶

Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 Time: 6:30–7:30 PM Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria Pack tie-in: Gratitude Night Pack Meeting — health and physical activity theme carries forward

Veterans Day. This meeting falls on Veterans Day, a federal holiday, and school may be out. Confirm that families are available. Also confirm whether the Veterans Day Parade is happening this evening — the annual plan notes a possible conflict. If a significant portion of the den is in the parade, consider moving this meeting to later in the week.

Food allergy check. Running with the Pack includes food tasting (Requirement 1). Check Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Records for allergies before planning the snack. The suggested foods can be substituted freely.

Materials Checklist¶

Small plates (1 per Scout)
Napkins
3 different colored healthy foods from different groups — examples:
Red: strawberries or apple slices (fruit)
Yellow: banana or corn (fruit/grain)
Orange: cheddar cheese cubes (dairy) or carrots (vegetable)
Green: cucumber slices or avocado (vegetable)
Serving utensils, food storage as appropriate
Space for 30 minutes of active play (outdoors preferred; gym/hall if weather is bad)
Jump ropes (optional)
Circuit Exercise cards, printed and cut (download: Wolf Running with the Pack 4 Circuit Exercises)
Paper cups and water if indoors and hot
"Tooth Experts: How I Brush My Teeth" chart, printed — 1 per Scout (download: Wolf Running with the Pack 2)

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Color-coded food groups quiz	Den Leader	Name a food color — Scouts call out which group it belongs to (fruit, veggie, protein, dairy, grain)
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Pledge, Scout Law; preview active night
6:40	8 min	Activity 1: Tasting Colors	All	Three colored healthy foods; try and discuss
6:48	5 min	Activity 2: Teeth brushing demo	Den Leader	Demonstrate proper technique; hand out brush-your-teeth chart
6:53	25 min	Activity 3: Circuit exercises	All	3 rounds of Scout-chosen exercises; includes stretching, strength, and cardio
7:18	7 min	Closing + relaxation + at-home assignment	Den Leader	5-min quiet/relaxation segment; then assignment
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader

Activity 1: Tasting Colors (8 min)¶

Goal: Scouts sample at least 3 foods from different food groups that are naturally different colors.

Setup: Prepare plates with small samples of 3+ foods in different colors. Confirm no allergies.

Instructions: 1. Give each Scout a plate and napkin. 2. Walk through the food station, letting Scouts take samples. 3. Ask for each item: "What food group is this? What color is it?" 4. Scouts try all three and discuss: "Which one surprised you? Which is your favorite?" 5. Point out: eating a variety of colorful foods naturally gives you many different nutrients.

Activity 2: Teeth Brushing Demo (5 min)¶

Goal: Scouts demonstrate the proper way to brush their teeth.

Instructions: 1. Demonstrate technique: small circles on outer and inner surfaces, short back-and-forth on chewing surfaces, 2 minutes total. 2. Have Scouts "brush" in the air with an imaginary toothbrush while you count for 2 minutes. 3. Hand out the "How I Brush My Teeth" chart — Scouts complete it at home for 7 days.

Activity 3: Circuit Exercises (25 min)¶

Goal: Scouts are active for 30 minutes with stretching, strength, and cardio — fulfilling Requirement 3 and Requirement 4.

Setup: Print and cut Circuit Exercise cards. Set up 5–6 stations in a circle around the room (or outdoors). Each station has one exercise.

Instructions: 1. Have each Scout choose one exercise card to add to the circuit. Each Scout "owns" one station. 2. Begin at their chosen station. Set timer for 1 minute — everyone does their exercise. 3. After 1 minute, everyone rotates to the next station. 4. After completing the full circuit, 2-minute rest (water, catch your breath). 5. Repeat for 3 full circuits. 6. End with a 5-minute quiet/relaxing activity: sit in a circle, read a short Scout Life article aloud, or simply breathe together.

Good exercise options for 2nd graders: Jumping jacks, bear crawls, frog jumps, wall sit, crab walk, arm circles, push-ups, mountain climbers.

Advancement Connections¶

Requirement	Completed at this meeting	At-home
Sample 3 differently colored foods from different food groups	✅ Tasting Colors	—
Demonstrate proper way to brush teeth	✅ Demo + air brush	—
Be active for 30 min with stretching and moving	✅ Circuit exercises	—
Be active for 10 min doing personal exercises	✅ Circuit exercises	—
Do a relaxing activity for 10 min	✅ Closing quiet segment	—
Review Annual Health and Medical Record with parent	—	✅ At home before end of month

At-Home Assignment¶

"Two things to do at home: First, fill out the 'How I Brush My Teeth' chart every day for a week and bring it back next meeting. Second — and this is important — sit down with your parent and look at your Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record together. It's the form you filled out when you joined Scouts. Talk about whether there's anything that could affect your participation in den or Pack activities. This is a requirement we need to check off. If you have any questions about the form, reach out to me."

Post-Meeting Notes (fill in after)¶

Attendance: ___ Scouts, ___ adults

What worked well:

What to improve:

Follow-up needed:

Meeting 7 — Paws of Skill (Elective ⭐)¶

Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2026 Time: 6:30–7:30 PM Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria (outdoors if weather allows) Pack tie-in: None — good high-energy meeting before the December PWD focus

This is the most physically active meeting of December. Use the energy before the quieter, craft-focused Race Time meetings. If you have access to a gym or larger space, use it tonight.

Materials Checklist¶

"Playing with Honor" sheet, printed — 1 per Scout (download: Wolf Paws of Skill 1)
Space for kickball or basketball (parking lot, gym, or outdoor field)
Kickball or playground ball (1)
Baseball bases or cones (4, for kickball)
Scorekeeping system (whiteboard, paper)
Water bottles for all Scouts

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Scout Law sportsmanship match	Den Leader	Scouts write one Scout Law point they think connects to sportsmanship; share and compare
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Pledge, Scout Oath
6:40	10 min	Activity 1: Sportsmanship discussion	Den Leader	Read "Playing with Honor" sheet; Scouts share stories; connect to Scout Law
6:50	30 min	Activity 2: Kickball	All	Full game with adults playing too; no score tracking until second half
7:20	5 min	Closing debrief	Den Leader	What was good sportsmanship tonight? What was hard?
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Next week is the Race Time design meeting — bring pencils and imagination

Activity 1: Sportsmanship Discussion (10 min)¶

Goal: Scouts identify what good sportsmanship looks like and connect it to the Scout Law.

Instructions: 1. Hand out Playing with Honor sheets. 2. Ask Scouts to share a time they saw good sportsmanship in a game — from anyone, including pros. 3. Name a Scout Law point. Ask: "How does being [Trustworthy/Friendly/Cheerful/etc.] make you a better teammate?" Go through 3–4 points. 4. Ask: "What's the hardest part of being a good sport?" Validate honest answers.

Activity 2: Kickball (30 min)¶

Goal: Scouts play a team sport for 30 minutes, practicing the sportsmanship they just discussed.

Setup: Set up a simple kickball diamond. Divide Scouts and any adults present into two teams.

Instructions: 1. Briefly review kickball rules — it's baseball with kicking. 2. Play. Adults participate fully. 3. Actively call out good sportsmanship moments during the game: "I noticed you helped that Scout up — that's Friendly and Kind." 4. At halftime (15 min), switch sides and check in: "How's the sportsmanship going? What can we improve?"

Advancement Connections¶

Requirement	Completed at this meeting	At-home
Discuss sportsmanship and connection to Scout Oath and Law	✅ Discussion + sheet	—
Learn the rules of a team sport and play for 30 minutes	✅ Kickball	—
Visit or watch a sporting event with family or den	—	✅ Optional at-home opportunity

At-Home Assignment¶

"Great game tonight! No homework this week — just enjoy the rest of the week. Reminder: next Wednesday we’re starting our Pinewood Derby car design session. Scouts should think about what kind of car they want to build — what shape, what color, any special features. Look at some pictures online if you want inspiration. See you next week!"

Post-Meeting Notes (fill in after)¶

Attendance: ___ Scouts, ___ adults

What worked well:

What to improve:

Follow-up needed:

Meeting 8 — Race Time Wolf, Part 1: Design (Elective ⭐)¶

Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2026 Time: 6:30–7:30 PM Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria Pack tie-in: PWD Car Kit Distribution Pack Meeting — Scouts design tonight, receive their kit next week

This meeting is Part 1 of Race Time Wolf. Scouts design their Pinewood Derby car tonight and learn the rules and physics of the race. The actual car kits are distributed at the PWD kit-distribution Pack Meeting. Building happens in January.

Bring a sample kit for display. If you have an old Pinewood Derby car kit (unpacked), bring it so Scouts can see what they're working with.

Materials Checklist¶

Blank paper (at least 3 sheets per Scout)
Pencils (1 per Scout)
Colored markers or pencils for decorating car designs
Rulers (1–2 to share)
"Pinewood Rules Scramble" worksheet, printed — 1 per Scout (download: Wolf Race Time Wolf 2 Pinewood Rule Scramble)
"Pinewood Tune-Up" worksheet, printed — 1 per Scout (download: Wolf Race Time Wolf 3 Pinewood Tune Up)
Sample Pinewood Derby car kit for display (if available)
Scouting America Pinewood Derby rules reference (print from scoutlife.org)
Device with QR code access for Tune-Up worksheet

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Fastest car design brainstorm	Den Leader	Scouts sketch their "dream car shape" on scratch paper while others arrive
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Pledge, Scout Oath; brief intro to Pinewood Derby
6:40	8 min	Activity 1: How a Pinewood Derby works	Den Leader	Show sample kit; explain the 5-ounce weight limit, wheel prep, track basics
6:48	8 min	Activity 2: Pinewood Rules Scramble	All	Work together to unscramble the rules
6:56	10 min	Activity 3: Design your car	Each Scout	Official design drawing — top view and side view; name the car
7:06	8 min	Activity 4: Speed science (Tune-Up worksheet)	All	Three ways to make a car go faster; write them down
7:14	6 min	Closing	Den Leader	Preview: the PWD kit-distribution Pack Meeting; preview the Jan build meeting
7:20	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Explain kit distribution; January build meeting logistics

Activity 1: How a Pinewood Derby Works (8 min)¶

Goal: Scouts understand what they're building and why design choices matter.

Instructions: 1. Show the sample kit block. "This block of wood becomes your race car." 2. Explain the rules briefly: maximum weight is 5 ounces; must fit the track width; no motors or springs. 3. "The car gets its energy from gravity — the track slopes down. The heavier the car (up to 5 oz.), the more it tends to go. But weight placement matters too." 4. Ask: "What shapes do you think go faster — wide and flat, or narrow and pointed?" Let Scouts guess; no wrong answers yet.

Activity 2: Pinewood Rules Scramble (8 min)¶

Goal: Scouts learn the official rules by unscrambling key words together.

Instructions: 1. Hand out worksheets. Scouts work in pairs or small groups to unscramble rule-related words. 2. Go over each rule as a group once worksheets are complete.

Activity 3: Design Your Car (10 min)¶

Goal: Each Scout produces an official car design with top view and side view that they'll take to the build session.

Instructions: 1. Give Scouts paper and pencils. "Draw your car from two angles: as if you're looking straight down at the top, and from the side." 2. Label: car name, color scheme, any special markings. 3. Scouts can use rulers to make straight lines. 4. These drawings travel with them to the build session in January — they should take them home and keep them safe.

Activity 4: Speed Science — Tune-Up Worksheet (8 min)¶

Goal: Scouts identify three ways to make their car faster, connecting design decisions to physics.

Instructions: 1. Hand out Tune-Up worksheets. Scouts use the QR code to find speed tips (or read from your screen). 2. Ask each Scout to write down three improvements they could make. 3. Share and compare. Common answers: put weight toward the back, polish the axles, reduce friction.

Advancement Connections¶

Requirement	Completed at this meeting	At-home
Build a Pinewood Derby car (with adult)	—	✅ Meeting 9 and at-home build time
Learn the rules of the race	✅ Scramble worksheet	—
Identify how to increase speed	✅ Tune-Up worksheet	—
Discuss sportsmanship before the race	—	✅ Meeting 11

At-Home Assignment¶

"Keep your car design safe — you'll need it in January. Next Wednesday is our Pack Meeting. Your car kit will be handed out at that meeting. Don't open it until our build session in January — or if you do, just look, don't cut! Between now and then, talk with a parent about what tools you have at home and whether you want to do any of the building at home versus at the den build day. See you at the Pack Meeting!"

Post-Meeting Notes (fill in after)¶

Attendance: ___ Scouts, ___ adults

What worked well:

What to improve:

Follow-up needed:

Meeting 9 — Race Time Wolf, Part 2: Build (Elective ⭐)¶

Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2027 Time: 6:30–7:30 PM Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria Pack tie-in: STEM Carnival Pack Meeting — build energy + STEM theme align

Car kits should have been distributed at the PWD kit-distribution Pack Meeting. If any Scout didn't receive their kit, get them one before tonight.

ADULT TOOL USE ONLY for power tools. Adults use all power tools (band saw, scroll saw, Dremel). Scouts handle sandpaper, paint brushes, markers, and pencils. If any cutting is needed tonight, only adults cut.

This meeting is longer on prep. Set up tables before Scouts arrive with protective covering, tools, and paint stations. Having a co-leader or parent helper tonight is strongly recommended.

Cars need to be race-ready by the Pinewood Derby weigh-in. Some families will do additional work at home — that's encouraged. Tonight gets cars shaped and painted.

Materials Checklist¶

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: decorate name tag for car	Den Leader	Each Scout makes a label for their car station while others arrive
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Pledge, Scout Law; safety reminder: only adults use power tools
6:40	5 min	Tool safety briefing	Den Leader	Review what Scouts may use; what's adult-only; goggles for anyone near cutting
6:45	35 min	Activity: Build session	All	Sand, paint, assemble wheels; adult helper cuts shapes if needed
7:20	5 min	Closing	Den Leader	Remind: cars must be at weigh-in; preview the Sportsmanship meeting (Meeting 11)
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Racing rules reminder; any at-home finishing work

Build Session (35 min)¶

Goal: Scouts get their cars shaped, sanded, and painted. Wheels are attached at the end.

Setup: Cover tables. Set up four zones: (1) shaping/sanding, (2) painting, (3) decorating, (4) assembly. An adult helper runs zone 1 and does any necessary cutting.

Instructions: 1. Scouts bring their design drawings. If cars need cutting, adults do this first — rotate Scouts through the cutting station while others sand pre-cut cars. 2. Sand in order: 120 grit to remove rough edges, 220 grit to smooth, 400 grit for a paint-ready surface. 3. First coat of paint. Light, even strokes. Set aside to dry. 4. While first coats dry, Scouts add decorative markings with markers or a light second color. 5. Final step if time allows: attach wheels with the small nails from the kit using a hammer. Check weight on the scale — goal is just under 5 oz before any added weights.

Tip: Cars that don't get finished tonight go home with the Scout and family for at-home finishing. That's expected and fine.

Advancement Connections¶

Requirement	Completed at this meeting	At-home
Build a Pinewood Derby car with an adult	✅ Build session	✅ Additional finishing at home

At-Home Assignment¶

"Finish your car at home if it's not done — painting, decorating, wheel attachment, and weight check. The car must be at 5 ounces or less. Weigh-in is before the Pinewood Derby Pack Meeting (exact time TBD — watch for Pack communications). Discuss sportsmanship with your family: what does it mean to win well? What does it mean to lose gracefully? We’ll talk about this at our next meeting. See you then!"

Post-Meeting Notes (fill in after)¶

Attendance: ___ Scouts, ___ adults

What worked well:

What to improve:

Follow-up needed:

Meeting 10 — Footsteps (Required)¶

Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2027 Time: 6:30–7:30 PM Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria Pack tie-in: None — reflective, quieter meeting; good post-holiday tone

This is the final required adventure. After tonight, every Wolf Scout who has attended most meetings will have completed all six required adventures. Acknowledge this milestone at the closing.

Footsteps is primarily a home adventure. Requirements 1 (faith traditions discussion + craft) and 2 (attend a religious service) are done at home with family. The den meeting focuses on Requirements 3 (act of kindness) and 4 ("The Boy Who Cried Wolf" fable discussion). The holiday mosaic craft can be done at the meeting to represent Requirement 1.

Faith sensitivity note. This adventure celebrates diverse faith traditions. Scouts may come from many different backgrounds. Keep the discussion open and affirming — there's no single right answer to what a faith tradition looks like. If a Scout's family practices no religion, "family values and reverence" traditions count equally.

Materials Checklist¶

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Draw your family's favorite tradition	Den Leader	Paper and markers; Scouts draw one favorite celebration or family tradition
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Pledge, Scout Oath; acknowledge all six required adventures will be done tonight
6:40	12 min	Activity 1: Holiday mosaic craft	All	Scouts make a mosaic or drawing of their favorite family tradition holiday symbol
6:52	10 min	Activity 2: Kindness Jar	All	Scouts write kind-act ideas on popsicle sticks and decorate a jar
7:02	8 min	Activity 3: The Boy Who Cried Wolf	Den Leader	Read the fable together; discuss why truthfulness matters
7:10	8 min	At-home requirements overview	Den Leader	Explain faith traditions discussion and religious service requirements; answer questions
7:18	7 min	Closing: all required adventures done!	Den Leader	Recognize each Scout by name; preview Code of the Wolf next meeting
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Explain at-home requirements; parent questions

Activity 1: Holiday Mosaic Craft (12 min)¶

Goal: Scouts make a visual representation of a favorite faith tradition or family celebration (Requirement 1 craft component — to be fully completed at home with parent if Scout wants to do a different symbol).

Setup: Construction paper, scissors, glue on tables.

Instructions: 1. Scouts choose a background paper color. 2. They draw a simple symbol of a favorite celebration: a star, a candle, a tree, a moon, a heart, whatever fits their tradition. 3. Scouts cut or tear small pieces of other colored paper and glue them inside the drawn symbol like a mosaic. 4. Display the finished mosaics in the meeting space.

Activity 2: Kindness Jar (10 min)¶

Goal: Scouts make a tangible commitment to acts of kindness — a key component of the "carry out an act of kindness" requirement.

Instructions: 1. Hand each Scout 6 popsicle sticks. "Write one kind act you could do on each stick — for family, neighbors, classmates, or anyone." 2. Examples to offer: write a thank-you card, do a chore without being asked, compliment a friend, share something you love. 3. Scouts decorate their jar, add their sticks, and take it home. 4. At-home practice: pull a stick when you feel like doing something kind.

Activity 3: The Boy Who Cried Wolf (8 min)¶

Goal: Discuss the importance of truthfulness through Aesop's fable.

Instructions: 1. Read "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" from the Wolf handbook (or tell it from memory if you know it). 2. Discuss: "Why did no one believe the boy when the wolf finally came? What should he have done differently?" 3. Ask: "How would this story be different if it happened today — on social media, or in your school?" 4. Connect to the Scout Law: "A Scout is Trustworthy. How does being trustworthy keep you and others safe?"

Advancement Connections¶

Requirement	Completed at this meeting	At-home
Talk with parent about family's faith traditions; identify 3 holidays; make a craft	✅ Mosaic (partial); full discussion at home	✅ Talk with parent
Attend a religious service or gathering	—	✅ At home with family
Carry out an act of kindness	✅ Kindness Jar (commitment made; acts done at home)	✅ Pull a stick and do it
Read "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" and discuss why truthfulness is important	✅ Read aloud + discussion	—

At-Home Assignment¶

"Two things to do at home for Footsteps: First, sit down with a parent and talk about your family's faith traditions — what holidays or celebrations are important to your family, and why. Second, your family should attend a religious service or gathering that shows how your family expresses reverence. This might be something you already do regularly. Once you've done both, let me know and I'll mark Footsteps complete in Scoutbook. And congratulations — tonight, every Scout who attended completes their sixth required adventure. You've all done your best!"

Post-Meeting Notes (fill in after)¶

Attendance: ___ Scouts, ___ adults

What worked well:

What to improve:

Follow-up needed:

Meeting 11 — Code of the Wolf (Elective ⭐)¶

Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2027 Time: 6:30–7:30 PM Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria Pack tie-in: Pinewood Derby Pack Meeting — sportsmanship discussion ties directly to the race

Race Time Wolf Requirement 4 (sportsmanship) is covered at this meeting. This is intentional: the race is a couple of weeks out, so this meeting is the right time to discuss how Wolves will carry themselves during the race. Log both the Code of the Wolf activities AND the Race Time Wolf sportsmanship requirement after tonight.

Materials Checklist¶

Pencils (2 per Scout — needed for the Code Stick activity)
Long thin paper strips, pre-cut to ~¼ inch wide (4–5 strips per Scout; cut from copy paper before the meeting)
Tape (to secure paper to pencils)
"My Good Sportsmanship Rules" worksheet, printed — 1 per Scout (download: Wolf Race Time 4 My Good Sportsmanship Rules)
"Essentials Quest" worksheet, printed — 1 per Scout (download: Wolf Code of the Wolf 2)
Shapes at Home Scavenger Hunt worksheet, printed — 1 per Scout (download: Wolf Code of the Wolf 3)

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Shapes scavenger hunt	Den Leader	Scouts walk around the meeting room and write down objects matching each shape on their worksheet
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Pledge, Scout Oath; preview: codes, patterns, and secret messages tonight
6:40	15 min	Activity 1: Code Stick cipher	All	Make paper-strip coded message; decode a buddy's message
6:55	10 min	Activity 2: Essentials Quest (grid logic game)	Pairs	Battleship-style game using Cub Scout Six Essentials
7:05	10 min	Activity 3: Sportsmanship discussion + worksheet	Den Leader + all	Discuss how Wolves will behave at the Derby; complete My Good Sportsmanship Rules
7:15	5 min	Closing	Den Leader	PWD reminder; confirm car completion
7:20	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader

Activity 1: Code Stick Cipher (15 min)¶

Goal: Scouts create a secret message using an ancient cipher technique and decode a buddy's message.

Setup: Pre-cut paper strips (¼ inch wide, about 12 inches long). Have pencils and tape ready.

Instructions: 1. Give each Scout a strip and two pencils. 2. Tape the top of the strip to one pencil. Wrap the strip tightly around the pencil so each wrap's edge sits right next to the previous one. Tape the bottom. 3. Scouts write a secret message running down the length of the pencil (writing across the wraps). 4. Unwrap the strip — the letters scramble. 5. Add a few random letters in the blank spaces to disguise it further. 6. Pass strips to a buddy. To decode: wrap the strip around a pencil of the same thickness. The message appears.

Note: Works best if all pencils are the same diameter. Test this before the meeting.

Activity 2: Essentials Quest (10 min)¶

Goal: Play a Battleship-style logic game using the Six Essentials — reinforces both coding/logic and Six Essentials knowledge.

Setup: Printed Essentials Quest worksheets, one per Scout.

Instructions: 1. Buddy up Scouts. Each Scout places three items on their grid: Flashlight (3 squares), First Aid Kit (2 squares), Trail Food (1 square). 2. Take turns guessing grid coordinates. "Found" or "Miss." 3. First Scout to locate all three of their buddy's items wins.

Activity 3: Sportsmanship Discussion (10 min)¶

Goal: Wolves decide as a den how they will conduct themselves at the Pinewood Derby in two weeks.

Instructions: 1. Hand out My Good Sportsmanship Rules worksheets. 2. Ask: "The race is in two weeks. What are five rules YOU will follow at the Derby — win or lose?" 3. Scouts write their own five rules. 4. Share and compare. Write the den's agreed-upon rules on the whiteboard. 5. Make a commitment together: "We shake hands with everyone after the race."

Advancement Connections¶

Requirement	Completed at this meeting	At-home
Create a secret code; send a message and receive one back	✅ Code Stick cipher	—
Build and play a game that uses codes or patterns	✅ Essentials Quest	—
Select a single shape; observe where it appears	✅ Pre-opening shapes scavenger hunt	—
Discuss sportsmanship before the race (Race Time Wolf Req. 4)	✅ Sportsmanship worksheet + discussion	—

At-Home Assignment¶

"Pinewood Derby is coming up — make sure your car is ready to go. Weigh-in happens before the race (exact time from the Pack — watch your Scoutbook messages). Remember your five sportsmanship rules: they apply to cheering for others too, not just yourself. Bring your car and your sportsmanship. We’ll see you at our catch-up meeting, and then race day!"

Post-Meeting Notes (fill in after)¶

Attendance: ___ Scouts, ___ adults

What worked well:

What to improve:

Follow-up needed:

Meeting 12 — Catch-Up / Flex¶

Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2027 Time: 6:30–7:30 PM Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria Pack tie-in: Pinewood Derby — car last looks; advancement review

This is a catch-up and review meeting — not an adventure meeting. Its purpose is twofold: (1) complete any partially-done requirements with Scouts who were absent or have outstanding at-home work, and (2) give any Scout whose car isn't finished one more work session.

Before this meeting, review Scoutbook and identify which Scouts are missing anything. Have their handbooks open to the specific requirements that need checking.

Materials Checklist¶

Wolf handbooks (for signing off requirements in the book)
Scoutbook Plus access to log anything completed tonight
PWD car finishing supplies (sandpaper, paint, scale) for any car still in progress
At least one parent helper if doing car finishing
Index cards and pens (for Scouts who are all caught up — free draw activity)

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Quiz each other on Scout Law points	Den Leader	Scouts pair up and quiz each other from handbooks
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Pledge, Scout Oath
6:40	35 min	Catch-up stations	Den Leader	Station 1: requirement sign-offs with Den Leader; Station 2: car finishing; Station 3: free draw/build for Scouts who are complete
7:15	5 min	Pinewood Derby preview	Den Leader	Weigh-in schedule; race day logistics; uniform reminder
7:20	5 min	Closing	Den Leader
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Share advancement status; confirm who is race-ready

Catch-Up Stations (35 min)¶

Station 1 — Requirement Sign-Offs (Den Leader's station) Work one-on-one with each Scout who has an open requirement. Common items to check: - Footsteps: Did they talk with a parent about faith traditions? Did they attend a service? - Running with the Pack: Did they review their Annual Health and Medical Record with a parent? - Any at-home assignment not yet reported back

Station 2 — Car Finishing For any Scout whose car still needs work. Adult helper runs this. Keep it productive but fun.

Station 3 — Free Activity For Scouts who are completely caught up: draw race car designs on index cards; make a trading card for their car; write a good sportsmanship pledge.

Advancement Connections¶

Requirement	Completed at this meeting	At-home
Any previously open requirements	✅ Reviewed and signed off	—

At-Home Assignment¶

"Nothing to do at home this week except make sure your car is ready. Weigh-in is [insert Pack-provided time] before the Pinewood Derby Pack Meeting. Race day — wear your uniform. Bring your sportsmanship rules from last week. We're going to have a great time!"

Post-Meeting Notes (fill in after)¶

Attendance: ___ Scouts, ___ adults

What worked well:

What to improve:

Follow-up needed:

Meeting 13 — Catch-Up + Blue & Gold Skit Prep¶

Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2027 Time: 6:30–7:30 PM Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria Pack tie-in: Blue & Gold Birthday Banquet — den skit practice

Blue & Gold is coming up. Every den is expected to contribute a skit or short performance at the banquet. Use the second half of tonight to plan and practice your den's skit. Keep it short — 2 to 3 minutes max — and fun.

This is also the second catch-up meeting. Use the first half to close out any remaining open requirements from Meetings 1–11.

Materials Checklist¶

Wolf handbooks
Scoutbook Plus access
Blank paper for skit planning
Props from around the meeting space (scarves, name tags, anything fun)

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: What's your skit idea?	Den Leader	Scouts write or draw one skit idea on a slip of paper on arrival
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Pledge, Scout Oath
6:40	20 min	Catch-up: requirement sign-offs	Den Leader	Work through any remaining open items one-on-one
7:00	20 min	Blue & Gold skit planning and rehearsal	All	Vote on an idea; assign roles; rehearse at least twice
7:20	5 min	Closing	Den Leader	Preview Finding Your Way next meeting; outdoor theme
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Blue & Gold logistics; skit preview; uniform reminder

Blue & Gold Skit Planning and Rehearsal (20 min)¶

Goal: The den has a 2–3 minute skit ready to perform at the Blue & Gold banquet.

Instructions: 1. Read out the skit ideas Scouts wrote during pre-opening. Vote on one. 2. Assign roles (everyone gets a part). 3. Run through it once loosely to understand the beats. 4. Run through it once more with full commitment. 5. Decide if you need any props to bring to the banquet.

Good Wolf skit ideas: - "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" — a 2-minute Aesop's fable skit with a modern twist - The Cub Scout "Did you know you had a Wolf in your den?" joke progression - A mock Pinewood Derby broadcast with play-by-play commentary - Any Scouts BSA classic camp skit (Invisible Bench, Dead Dog, etc.)

Advancement Connections¶

Requirement	Completed at this meeting	At-home
Any remaining open requirements	✅ Completed and signed off	—

At-Home Assignment¶

"Blue & Gold is coming up — wear your full uniform. Remember your role in the skit. If you have any props for the skit, bring them. Next meeting we’re doing Finding Your Way — we'll be making maps and learning to use a compass. No supplies to bring, just curiosity."

Post-Meeting Notes (fill in after)¶

Attendance: ___ Scouts, ___ adults

What worked well:

What to improve:

Follow-up needed:

Meeting 14 — Finding Your Way (Elective ⭐)¶

Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2027 Time: 6:30–7:30 PM Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria + parking lot or nearby path for compass walk Pack tie-in: Spring outdoor focus — compass and map skills tie into Spring Campout prep in April

Bring a compass if you have one. Ask parent helpers or the Pack's camping coordinator (Ben Meeks) whether the Pack has compass loaners. You need at least one working compass for the Simon Says / orientation activity. More is better.

Materials Checklist¶

Printed local maps, 1 per Scout (print a screenshot of your neighborhood from Google Maps, zoomed to include the meeting location and surrounding streets; mark the charter building)
Pencils (1 per Scout)
"Make a Compass Rose" printout + 9" paper plates (1 per Scout; download: Wolf Finding Your Way 3)
Crayons or colored pencils
Glue sticks (1 per Scout)
Scissors (1 per Scout)
At least 1 working compass
Signs for N/S/E/W (tape to walls for Simon Says game)
"Campsite Compass" game sheet, printed — 1 per Scout (download: Wolf Finding Your Way 4)

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Find your house on the map	Den Leader	Give out local maps; Scouts try to circle where they live
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Pledge, Scout Oath
6:40	10 min	Activity 1: Compass Rose craft	All	Make a paper plate compass rose; label all four directions
6:50	8 min	Activity 2: Simon Says — directions	All	Use compass to find N/S/E/W; Simon Says game with direction signs
6:58	7 min	Activity 3: Campsite Compass map game	Pairs	Use compass rose on game sheet to answer map questions
7:05	10 min	Activity 4: Draw a map to school	Each Scout	Scouts draw a map from home to school with a legend
7:15	5 min	Closing	Den Leader	Preview Champions for Nature next meeting
7:20	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Spring Campout coming up

Activity 1: Compass Rose Craft (10 min)¶

Goal: Scouts make a personal compass rose and learn that maps traditionally point north.

Instructions: 1. "Maps are almost always drawn with north at the top. The compass rose tells you which direction is which." 2. Hand out printouts and paper plates. Scouts color the compass rose pieces and cut them out. 3. Glue pieces to the paper plate. Using the Wolf handbook as a reference, write N, S, E, W in the correct positions. 4. These go home for reference.

Activity 2: Simon Says — Compass Directions (8 min)¶

Goal: Scouts orient themselves using a real compass — a physical, active learning experience.

Setup: Post N/S/E/W signs on walls of the room. Use the compass to confirm accuracy.

Instructions: 1. Use the compass to confirm which wall is which direction. Scouts help point the compass and confirm. 2. Play Simon Says: "Simon Says — face East!" Scouts turn toward the East wall. 3. Mix in commands without "Simon Says" to catch them. 4. Scouts who face the wrong direction are out — or just keep playing for fun without eliminating anyone.

Activity 3: Campsite Compass Map Game (7 min)¶

Goal: Apply compass rose knowledge to a printed map.

Instructions: 1. Hand out game sheets. "Use the compass rose on the bottom of your sheet to answer the questions about the campsite map." 2. Scouts work in pairs. When done, swap sheets and check each other's answers.

Activity 4: Draw a Map to School (10 min)¶

Goal: Each Scout creates a personalized map with a legend — applying everything learned tonight.

Instructions: 1. "Draw a map from your home to your school. Create symbols for your house and your school. Add at least two landmarks along the way — a store, a park, a library, anything you pass." 2. Put the symbols in a legend box in a corner of the map. 3. Add a simple compass rose to show which way is north. 4. Share maps with the group — find routes that overlap.

Advancement Connections¶

Requirement	Completed at this meeting	At-home
Show where you live on a map	✅ Pre-opening map activity	—
Draw a map for a friend with a key	✅ Draw a map activity	—
Find N/S/E/W and compass rose on a map	✅ Compass Rose craft + Simon Says	—
Find directions using a compass	✅ Simon Says compass activity	—

At-Home Assignment¶

"Take your compass rose home and put it somewhere you'll see it. This week, try using a map app with your parent and identify which direction you're heading when you drive somewhere. Next meeting — that’s after spring break for most of you — we're doing Champions for Nature Wolf. We'll be talking about the environment, renewable resources, and we'll make a composting jar. Great map-reading tonight!"

Post-Meeting Notes (fill in after)¶

Attendance: ___ Scouts, ___ adults

What worked well:

What to improve:

Follow-up needed:

Meeting 15 — Champions for Nature Wolf (Elective ⭐)¶

Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2027 Time: 6:30–7:30 PM Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria Pack tie-in: Spring outdoor and nature focus; Cub Olympics Pack Meeting

Compost jar materials. Ask families a week ahead to bring: a clean 24 oz. glass jar (spaghetti sauce jar works), any of these compost materials from home: banana peel, eggshells, grass clippings, vegetable scraps. You'll provide the dirt, newspaper, and dead leaves.

Materials Checklist¶

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: What is renewable? Sorting guess	Den Leader	Scouts sort 6 objects into renewable vs. non-renewable without being told the definitions
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Pledge, Scout Oath
6:40	8 min	Activity 1: Renewable/Non-Renewable relay	All	Race to sort objects into the correct bins
6:48	5 min	Activity 2: 3 R's discussion	Den Leader	Reduce, Reuse, Recycle — what's the difference? How do Wolves practice each?
6:53	20 min	Activity 3: Compost jar assembly	All	Build a composting jar to take home
7:13	7 min	Closing	Den Leader	Campout prep meeting next week; Spring Campout coming up
7:20	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Explain compost jar care; campout reminder

Activity 1: Renewable/Non-Renewable Relay (8 min)¶

Goal: Scouts learn the distinction between renewable and non-renewable resources through an active sorting race.

Setup: Scatter 12–18 objects around the room. Place labeled bins at the front.

Instructions: 1. Explain: "A renewable resource is something nature can replace — trees grow back, cotton regrows, wind keeps blowing. A non-renewable resource is something that takes millions of years to form — like metal, glass made from sand, or stone." 2. Scouts line up. One at a time, run to grab one object, decide its category, put it in the right bin, and run back. 3. After all objects are placed, review together: any surprises?

Activity 2: 3 R's Discussion (5 min)¶

Goal: Scouts understand the difference between Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.

Instructions: 1. "A Scout is Thrifty — we don't waste. The 3 R's are three ways to be thrifty with resources." 2. Give one example each: Reduce — turn off lights when you leave; Reuse — bring a reusable water bottle; Recycle — put cardboard in the recycling bin. 3. Ask Scouts: "Which one do you think makes the biggest difference? Which is hardest?"

Activity 3: Compost Jar Assembly (20 min)¶

Goal: Scouts build a take-home composting jar — turning food scraps into future soil.

Setup: Set up paper plate stations with all materials. Adults punch holes in lids before Scouts arrive (or do it as a station with adult help).

Instructions: 1. "Compost takes food scraps and turns them into rich soil. Instead of throwing them away, we're giving them a second life." 2. Layer into the jar in order: dirt, shredded newspaper, dead leaves. Spray with water until moist. 3. Add compost materials. Spray again. 4. Put the lid on tightly. Label with Scout's name. 5. At home: put in a sunny spot, add a small amount of water each day, shake/turn every 3–4 days. In about a month, it becomes usable compost for a garden.

Advancement Connections¶

Requirement	Completed at this meeting	At-home
Discover the difference between renewable and non-renewable natural resources	✅ Discussion + relay	—
Discover how water becomes polluted (discussion)	✅ Brief discussion in 3 R's segment	—
Learn about the 3 R's; participate in a recycling/reuse activity	✅ Discussion + compost jar	—

At-Home Assignment¶

"Take your compost jar home and put it in a sunny window. Give it a little water every day and shake it every few days. In about a month you'll start to see the materials break down. You can add more kitchen scraps as you go — banana peels, eggshells, coffee grounds. Next meeting is our Spring Campout prep meeting. The campout is coming up — parents must come. Start thinking about what you want to bring!"

Post-Meeting Notes (fill in after)¶

Attendance: ___ Scouts, ___ adults

What worked well:

What to improve:

Follow-up needed:

Meeting 16 — Spring Campout Prep¶

Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2027 Time: 6:30–7:30 PM Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria Pack tie-in: Spring Family Campout — direct prep; dens perform skits and songs at campfire

Not an adventure meeting. This is logistics and fun prep for the Spring Campout.

Campout reminder: Parents must accompany Wolf Scouts to the campout. Gear checklist, medical forms, and campsite assignment will come from the Pack. This meeting focuses on skit/song prep and gear review.

Materials Checklist¶

Campout packing checklist for Wolves (print a simple one or use the one from Meeting 2)
Blue & Gold skit notes if the den wants to reuse or adapt their skit
Wolf handbooks (for campfire songs reference)
Any props for the campfire skit

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: What are you packing?	Den Leader	Scouts list 5 things they're bringing to the campout
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Pledge, Scout Oath
6:40	10 min	Gear review	Den Leader	Walk through packing checklist; review Leave No Trace for a Pack campout
6:50	5 min	Buddy system and campout safety	Den Leader	Who's your campout buddy? Review SAW: Stay, Answer, Whistle
6:55	20 min	Campfire skit and song practice	All	Finalize skit; learn or review the den's campfire song
7:15	5 min	Closing	Den Leader	Confirm campout attendance; answer last questions
7:20	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Campout logistics, carpooling, arrival time

Gear Review (10 min)¶

Instructions: 1. Hand out or project the packing checklist. 2. Go through each item: "Sleeping bag — thumbs up if you have one. Flashlight — thumbs up. Sunscreen — thumbs up. Closed-toe shoes for hiking — must have." 3. Identify gaps. Scouts who don't have something: "Can a parent help find one before next week? Talk to me tonight if you need help." 4. Review Leave No Trace: pack out all trash; stay on trails; respect wildlife.

Campfire Skit and Song Practice (20 min)¶

Instructions: 1. Decide on the skit (recycle the Blue & Gold one, or choose a new one). Run through twice. 2. Choose a den song to lead at the campfire — a classic like "The Quartermaster's Store," "B-I-N-G-O," or "I've Been Working on the Railroad" with Scouts BSA lyrics. 3. Practice the song until everyone knows it. Volume matters at a campfire.

Advancement Connections¶

No new advancement requirements at this meeting. Attendance at the campout satisfies Let's Camp Wolf Requirement 4 (if not already logged from the Fall Campout).

At-Home Assignment¶

"The campout is this Friday evening through Sunday morning. Your parents must come with you. Pack everything on the checklist. Wear or bring your Class A uniform for the campfire program Saturday night. We'll be doing our skit and song in front of the whole Pack — we're ready! If you have any last-minute questions before Friday, message me through Scoutbook. See you at the campsite!"

Post-Meeting Notes (fill in after)¶

Attendance: ___ Scouts, ___ adults

What worked well:

What to improve:

Follow-up needed:

Meeting 17 — Retrospective + Advancement Review¶

Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2027 Time: 6:30–7:30 PM Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria Pack tie-in: Graduation Pack Meeting — final prep; confirm badge readiness

Before this meeting: Pull up Scoutbook Plus and confirm the advancement status of every Scout in the den. Know who needs what, if anything. The goal tonight is to get everyone to 100% complete.

This is also the final catch-up opportunity. Any Scout with an open requirement should know it before they arrive — reach out to their family the week before.

Materials Checklist¶

Wolf handbooks for each Scout
Scoutbook Plus logged in and ready
Markers + long paper (to make a "Wolf Den Year in Review" poster together)
Snacks if the Den Leader wants to make it celebratory

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Favorite moment of the year	Den Leader	Each Scout writes or draws their favorite den moment of the year
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Pledge, Scout Oath
6:40	20 min	Advancement sign-offs	Den Leader	One-on-one with each Scout; handbook out; close any remaining items
7:00	15 min	Year-in-review poster	All	Scouts contribute favorite moments; make a poster together
7:15	5 min	What's coming up	Den Leader	Graduation Pack Meeting (June); celebration meeting is Meeting 18
7:20	5 min	Closing	Den Leader	Personal note of thanks and recognition for each Scout
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Confirm badge eligibility; graduation ceremony details

Year-in-Review Poster (15 min)¶

Goal: Scouts revisit the year together and create a shared artifact.

Instructions: 1. Lay out a long sheet of paper. Write "Wolf Den 2026–2027" at the top. 2. Go month by month: "What happened in September? October?" Let Scouts shout out memories. 3. Each Scout draws or writes one favorite moment on the poster. 4. Add the adventures completed, drawn as small icons. 5. The poster can go up at the Graduation Pack Meeting if the family wants to display it.

Advancement Connections¶

Requirement	Completed at this meeting	At-home
Any remaining open items	✅ Signed off tonight	—

At-Home Assignment¶

"Next Wednesday is our final den meeting — it's a celebration meeting. Bring your Scout handbook, your uniform, and your favorite snack to share if you want. Graduation is at the June Pack Meeting — that’s where you’ll officially receive your Wolf badge. Wear your Class A uniform. Parents, please plan to attend — this one is special."

Post-Meeting Notes (fill in after)¶

Attendance: ___ Scouts, ___ adults

What worked well:

What to improve:

Follow-up needed:

Meeting 18 — Celebration Meeting¶

Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2027 Time: 6:30–7:30 PM Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria Pack tie-in: Graduation Pack Meeting — one week away; this is the den's own party

Every Scout should be fully done with advancement by tonight. If anyone still has an open item, deal with it in the first 10 minutes, then move entirely to celebration mode.

Invite families to stay. This is a party. Siblings welcome.

Materials Checklist¶

Snacks (potluck — ask each family to bring something)
Wolf handbooks to look through together
Paper + markers for making cards or notes
Den doodle (if built at Meeting 1) — display it one last time
Optional: photos from the year printed or on a tablet/screen slideshow

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Write a note to next year's Wolf	Den Leader	Each Scout writes one piece of advice for a Wolf Scout they've never met
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Pledge, Scout Oath — the last time as Wolves
6:40	10 min	Final advancement check + Scoutbook	Den Leader	Confirm 100%; log anything final
6:50	30 min	Celebration: snacks, slideshow, stories	All	Families mingle; show year-in-review poster; share snacks
7:20	5 min	Closing ceremony	Den Leader	Personal recognition of every Scout by name; preview the Graduation Pack Meeting
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Thank you to parents; Graduation logistics

Closing Ceremony (5 min)¶

Goal: Each Scout hears something specific and personal about their year.

Instructions: Before the meeting, write one sentence about each Scout — something specific they did or showed this year. Not generic praise. "Alex, you were the one who figured out the square knot first and went around teaching everyone else. That's what leadership looks like."

Go around the circle. Each Scout stands. You read your sentence about them. The den applauds.

Advancement Connections¶

No new requirements. All advancement is complete. Log any final items in Scoutbook tonight.

At-Home Assignment¶

"Graduation is coming up at the June Pack Meeting. Wear your full Class A uniform. Parents, please come — your Scout will be crossing the bridge and receiving their Wolf badge. This is the moment you've been working toward all year. I am so proud of every one of you. You did your best — all year long."

Post-Meeting Notes (fill in after)¶

Attendance: ___ Scouts, ___ adults

What worked well:

What to improve:

Follow-up needed:

Appendix A: Adventure Requirements Summary¶

Bobcat (Required)¶

Get to know the members of your den
Recite the Scout Oath and Scout Law with your den and den leader
Create a den Code of Conduct with your den
Demonstrate the Cub Scout sign, salute, and handshake; show how each is used
Share with your den or family a time when you demonstrated the Cub Scout motto "Do Your Best"
At home with parent/guardian: complete the activities in the "How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide" booklet

Let's Camp Wolf (Elective ⭐)¶

Learn about the buddy system and how it works in the outdoors
Identify the Cub Scout Six Essentials; show what you do with each item
In addition to the Six Essentials, list personal items needed for your campout
Attend a council or district Cub Scout overnight camp, or attend a campout with your pack

Paws on the Path (Required)¶

Identify the Cub Scout Six Essentials; show what you do with each item
Learn about the buddy system in the outdoors; pick a buddy for your walk
Identify appropriate clothes and shoes for an outdoor walk; do your best to wear them
Learn about the Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace Principles for Kids
With your den, pack, or family, take a walk outside for at least 30 minutes; describe four different animals (domestic or wild) that you could see on your walk

Safety in Numbers (Required)¶

With permission from your parent or guardian, watch the "Protect Yourself Rules" video for the Wolf rank
Discuss "safe touch" as seen in the Protect Yourself Rules video
Learn about the buddy system and demonstrate how it works
Review common safety rules and demonstrate the proper use of playground equipment

Council Fire (Required)¶

Learn how to properly care for and fold the United States flag; with your den or pack, participate in a flag ceremony
Identify three points of the Scout Law that are important to being a good neighbor
Build a model of your home
Using the same materials from Requirement 3, build a model of a building in your community
Using the models built in Requirements 3 and 4, create a neighborhood
Participate in a service project; explain how your volunteering is helpful to your neighborhood

Running with the Pack (Required)¶

Sample 3 different foods that are naturally 3 different colors (protein, vegetable, fruit, dairy, or grain)
Demonstrate the proper way to brush your teeth
Be active for 30 minutes with your den or at least 1 other person, including stretching and moving
Be active for 10 minutes doing personal exercises
Do a relaxing activity for 10 minutes
Review your Annual Health and Medical Record with your parent or guardian; discuss your ability to participate in den and pack activities

Footsteps (Required)¶

With your parent or guardian, talk about your family's faith traditions; identify three holidays or celebrations; make a craft or work of art of a favorite tradition or celebration
With your family, attend a religious service or other gathering that expresses your family's reverence
Carry out an act of kindness
Listen to or read Aesop's fable "The Boy Who Cried Wolf"; discuss with your den or family why being truthful is important

Note: Footsteps may alternatively be earned by completing a Religious Emblem of the family's choosing.

Race Time Wolf (Elective ⭐)¶

With an adult, build either a Pinewood Derby car or a Raingutter Regatta boat
Learn the rules of the race
Identify how you could increase the speed of your chosen vehicle
Before the race, discuss with your den how you will demonstrate good sportsmanship during the race
Participate in the race (Pack Pinewood Derby)

Paws of Skill (Elective ⭐)¶

With your den, discuss sportsmanship and what it means to be a good sport; make the connection to the Scout Oath and Scout Law
Learn the rules of a team sport that you can play with your den, pack, family, or friends; play the game for 30 minutes
Visit or watch a team sporting event with your family or den; look for ways the team works together and share with your family or den (at-home optional — required for full elective)

Code of the Wolf (Elective ⭐)¶

Create a secret code; send a message to a member of your den or family; have that person send a message back using the same code
Build and play a game that requires the use of codes or patterns
Select a single shape; observe the environment around you; write down where you see that shape and how it is being used
Using a package that contains a number of different colored items, discover the most common color (completed via sorting/counting activity)

Finding Your Way (Elective ⭐)¶

Show where you live on a map
Draw a map for a friend to locate your home or school; create a key for the map
Find the directions north, east, south, and west and the compass rose on a map
Find the directions north, east, south, and west using a compass

Champions for Nature Wolf (Elective ⭐)¶

Discover the difference between renewable and non-renewable natural resources
Discover how a waterway may become polluted (covered in discussion)
Learn about the 3 R's (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle); participate in a related activity (composting)

Appendix B: Materials Master List¶

Every Meeting — Standing Supplies¶

Keep these in your den box; replenish as needed throughout the year.

One-Time Supplies by Meeting¶

Meeting	Key Materials to Gather
M1 — Bobcat	Clothespins (12 per Scout with Scout Law written on them), posterboard, bingo cards (printed)
M2 — Let's Camp Wolf	Blanket for Kim's Game, camping items for table, two backpacks, camping gear sets, rope (1 piece per Scout)
M3 — Paws on the Path	Outdoor Scavenger Hunt cards (printed), compass (borrow if possible), popsicle sticks with Scout names
M4 — Safety in Numbers	Device + internet for video, neckerchiefs or rope for buddy race, balls (1 per pair)
M5 — Council Fire	US flag (borrow from Pack), cardboard boxes (ask families to bring 2–3 each), shoebox option, tape
M6 — Running with the Pack	Healthy foods (3+ colors/groups), paper plates, Circuit Exercise cards (printed), jump ropes optional
M7 — Paws of Skill	Kickball or playground ball, bases or cones, Playing with Honor sheets (printed)
M8 — Race Time Part 1	Blank paper (3+ per Scout), rulers, Pinewood Rules Scramble + Tune-Up worksheets (printed), sample car kit
M9 — Race Time Part 2	Protective table covering, sandpaper (120/220/400 grit), paint, brushes, water jars, hammer, scale, weights
M10 — Footsteps	Tissue or construction paper for mosaic, small jars/containers for kindness jar, large popsicle sticks (6/Scout)
M11 — Code of the Wolf	Pre-cut paper strips (4–5 per Scout, ¼ inch wide), 2 pencils per Scout, tape, Essentials Quest + Sportsmanship worksheets
M12 — Catch-Up	Car finishing supplies (sandpaper, paint, scale), index cards
M13 — Catch-Up + Skit	Blank paper for skit planning; any props found around the room
M14 — Finding Your Way	Printed local maps (1 per Scout), compass rose printout + paper plates, Campsite Compass sheets, 1+ compass
M15 — Champions for Nature	Renewable/non-renewable items (12–18 objects), two labeled bins, glass jars, nail, dirt, newspaper, dead leaves, compost materials, spray bottle
M16 — Campout Prep	Packing checklists, skit props, campfire song reference
M17 — Retrospective	Long paper for year-in-review poster, Scoutbook access
M18 — Celebration	Potluck snacks (families bring), photo display optional

Appendix C: Pack Calendar Tie-Ins¶

Pack Event	Wolf Den Connection	Adventure Requirement Satisfied
Fall Family Campout	Attend as a Pack family campout	Let's Camp Wolf: Req. 4 (attend a campout)
Leaf Raking at St. Alphonsus	Participate in the Pack's service project	Council Fire: Req. 6 (service project)
PWD Car Kit Distribution	Receive car kits; design done at Meeting 8	Race Time Wolf: Req. 1 setup
STEM Carnival Pack Meeting	Build session complete; STEM energy aligns	Race Time Wolf: Req. 1 (building)
Pinewood Derby	Race with completed car	Race Time Wolf: Req. 5 (participate in race)
Blue & Gold Banquet	Den performs skit	Den morale + community
Spring Family Campout	Second campout experience; campfire skit	Reinforces Let's Camp Wolf
Graduation Pack Meeting	Wolf badge crossover ceremony	Year complete

Appendix D: Den Leader Quick Reference¶

Monthly Task Reminders¶

Month	Key Tasks
August (before year starts)	Complete SYT (Safeguarding Youth Training) and Den Leader Training if not done; get Scoutbook Plus access; read this playbook; gather standing supplies
September	Hold Meetings 1 and 2; send Parent's Guide reminder after M1; confirm medical forms before campout; attend the September NPD Roundtable
October	Hold Meetings 3 and 4; send Safety in Numbers parent notification 1 week before M4; log advancements after each meeting
November	Hold Meetings 5 and 6; confirm Leaf Raking attendance with families; check Veterans Day schedule for M6
December	Hold Meetings 7 and 8; remind families about PWD kit at the kit-distribution Pack Meeting; keep the late-December committee meeting on radar (may be cancelled)
January	Hold Meetings 9 and 10; confirm Footsteps at-home requirements with families; check all Scoutbook logs for any gaps
February	Hold Meetings 11 and 12; confirm PWD car readiness; share weigh-in time/location; attend Klondike Derby if interested
March	Hold Meetings 13 and 14; confirm Blue & Gold skit; send reminder about finding-your-way supplies
April	Hold Meetings 15 and 16; confirm Spring Campout attendance; make sure all medical forms are current
May	Hold Meetings 17 and 18; confirm 100% advancement in Scoutbook before the June Graduation; coordinate with Cubmaster on badge presentation

Useful Links¶

Resource	Link
Scoutbook Plus (advancement)	advancements.scouting.org
Scouting America Wolf Adventures	scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/adventures/wolf/
Guide to Safe Scouting	scouting.org/health-and-safety/gss/
Scouting America SAFE Checklist	scouting.org/health-and-safety/safe/
Scouting America Annual Health & Medical Record	scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/
Safeguarding Youth Training (my.scouting.org)	my.scouting.org
NPD Klondike Derby	baltimorescouting.org/nationalpike/program/activities-services/np-klondike/
Pinewood Derby rules	scoutlife.org/hobbies-projects/pinewood-derby/
Baltimore Area Council events	baltimorescouting.org

Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) & Two-Deep Leadership¶

Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) — the renamed and updated successor to Youth Protection Training (YPT) — is required for every registered adult and is a joining requirement. SYT must be renewed every year; if it lapses, you cannot re-register. Complete or renew it at my.scouting.org before the first meeting. Details: scouting.org/training/safeguarding-youth.

Two-deep leadership: every den meeting must have at least two registered adults present (or one registered adult plus a parent/guardian). Never be one-on-one with a Scout. If your co-leader is absent, recruit a parent before the meeting — do not run a meeting solo.