Get to know members of your den.

Recite the Scout Oath and Scout Law with your den and den leader.  

Learn about the Scout Oath. Identify the three points of the Scout Oath. 

With your den create a den Code of Conduct. 

Learn about the denner position and responsibilities. 

Demonstrate the Cub Scout sign, Cub Scout salute and Cub Scout handshake.  Show how each is used. 

Share with your den, or family, a time when you demonstrated the Cub Scout motto “Do Your Best.” Explain why it is important to do your best.

At home, with your parent or legal guardian do the activities in the booklet “How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.” 

Prepare for a 1-mile walk by gathering the Cub Scout Six Essentials and weather-appropriate clothing and shoes.

“Know Before You Go” Identify the location of your walk on a map and confirm your 1-mile route.

“Choose the Right Path” Learn about the path and surrounding area you will be walking on.  

“Trash your Trash” Develop a plan for what you will do with your personal trash or trash you find along the trail. 

“Leave What You Find” Take pictures along your walk or bring a sketch book to draw 5 things that you want to remember on your walk.

“Be Careful with Fire” Determine the fire danger rating along your path.

“Respect Wildlife” From a safe distance, identify as you look up, down, and around you, 6 signs of any mammals, birds, insects, reptiles.

“Be Kind to Other Visitors” Identify what you need to do as a den to be kind to others on the path.

With your den, pack, or family, go on your 1-mile walk while practicing your Leave No Trace Principles for Kids.

Sample food from 3 of the following: protein, vegetables, fruits, dairy, and grains.  

Be active for 30 minutes with your den or at least 1 other person that includes both stretching and moving.

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

Do a relaxing activity for 10 minutes.

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

With your parent or legal guardian talk about your family's faith traditions.   Identify three holidays or celebrations that are part of your family’s faith traditions. Make a craft, work of art, or a food item that is part of your favorite family’s faith tradition holiday or celebration.

With your family, attend a religious service OR other gathering that shows how your family expresses reverence.

Carry out an act of kindness.

With your parent or legal guardian identify a religion or faith that is different from your own.  Determine two things that it has in common with your family’s beliefs. 

Familiarize yourself with the flag of the United States of America including the history, demonstrating how to raise and lower the flag, how to properly fold and display, and the United States flag etiquette.

Identify 3 symbols that represent the United States.  Pick your favorite and make a model, work of art, or other craft that depicts the symbol.  

Learn about the mission of any nonprofit.  Find out how they fund their activities and how volunteers are used to help.   

Participate in a service project.

With permission from your parent or legal guardian, watch the "Protect Yourself Rules" video for the Bear rank. 

Complete the Personal Space Bubble worksheet that is part of the Protect Yourself Rules resources.

With your parent or legal guardian, set up a family policy for digital devices.  

Identify common personal safety gear for your head, eyes, mouth and nose, hands, and feet.  List how each of these items protect you.  Demonstrate the proper use of personal safety gear for an activity.