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Wolf – 2nd Grade

Safety in Numbers

Personal Safety
Required
Wolf – 2nd Grade

Safety in Numbers

Personal Safety
Required

Snapshot of adventure

Your parent(s) are an important part of this Adventure as you will do most of the requirements with them. 

Part of the Scout Law is to be brave.  Knowing what to do when you think you are in danger helps you to be brave.  In this Adventure, you will learn about the ”Protect Yourself Rules” and the things that you can do to keep yourself safe.  

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Prior to any activity, use the Scouting America SAFE Checklist to ensure the safety of all those involved.  

All participants in official Scouting America activities should become familiar with the Guide to Safe Scoutingand applicable program literature or manuals.   

Be aware of state or local government regulations that supersede Scouting America practices, policies, and guidelines.  

To assist in the safe delivery of the program you may find specific safety items that are related to requirements for the Adventure. 

Before starting this Adventure: 

  • Review the  Scouting America Youth Protection content.  
  • Review the Protect Yourself Rules-Wolf video 
  • This Adventure may be completed at home or as a den.  Prior to the meeting inform parents, legal guardians, and adult partners of the Adventure and content.  See the document “Wolf My Safety 1 Parent Notification” found in the Additional Resources section for Requirement 1. 

During the Adventure: 

  • There is a chance that a child may disclose a situation that causes suspicion of abuse.  If you suspect a child is being abused follow the reporting guidelines found on the Scouting America Youth Protection site.  

For requirement 4, follow the posted playground safety rules.  

Complete the following requirements

Activities to fulfill these requirements are listed below. Choose one activity for each requirement to complete Safety in Numbers.

Requirement 1

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

Requirement 2

Discuss “safe touch” as seen in the Protect Yourself Rules video.

Requirement 3

Learn about the buddy system and demonstrate how it works.

Requirement 4

Review common safety rules and demonstrate the proper use of playground equipment.

Requirement 1

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

Choose one of the following:
Wolf – 2nd Grade
Indoor
1
2
2

Watch the Protect Yourself Rules video with your parent or legal guardian. 

Requirement 2

Discuss “safe touch” as seen in the Protect Yourself Rules video.

Choose one of the following:
Wolf – 2nd Grade
Indoor
3
1
1

In this relay, Cub Scouts will practice what they would say to a stranger who is making them feel uncomfortable. 

Wolf – 2nd Grade
Indoor
2
2
2

Create a poster of “safe touches”. 

Requirement 3

Learn about the buddy system and demonstrate how it works.

Choose one of the following:
Wolf – 2nd Grade
Indoor
4
1
1

Learn about the buddy system by playing a buddy check game. 

Wolf – 2nd Grade
Indoor
3
2
2

Play catch with a buddy. 

Wolf – 2nd Grade
Indoor
4
3
2

Using a buddy, participate in a race. 

Requirement 4

Review common safety rules and demonstrate the proper use of playground equipment.

Choose one of the following:
Wolf – 2nd Grade
Travel
4
1
5

Review playground safety rules and have Cub Scouts demonstrate the proper use of playground equipment. 

Bray Barnes

Director, Global Security Innovative
Strategies

Bray Barnes is a recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, Silver
Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Learning for Life Distinguished
Service Award. He received the Messengers of Peace Hero award from
the royal family of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and he’s a life member of
the 101st Airborne Association and Vietnam Veterans Association. Barnes
serves as a senior fellow for the Global Federation of Competitiveness
Councils, a nonpartisan network of corporate CEOs, university presidents, and
national laboratory directors. He has also served as a senior executive for the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, leading the first-responder program
and has two U.S. presidential appointments

David Alexander

Managing Member Calje

David Alexander is a Baden-Powell Fellow, Summit Bechtel Reserve philanthropist, and recipient of the Silver Buffalo and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the founder of Caljet, one of the largest independent motor fuels terminals in the U.S. He has served the Arizona Petroleum Marketers Association, Teen Lifeline, and American Heart Association. A triathlete who has completed hundreds of races, Alexander has also mentored the women’s triathlon team at Arizona State University.

Glenn Adams

President, CEO & Managing Director
Stonetex Oil Corp.

Glenn Adams is a recipient of the Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the former president of the National Eagle Scout Association and established the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award. He has more than 40 years of experience in the oil, gas, and energy fields, including serving as a president, owner, and CEO. Adams has also received multiple service awards from the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers.