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Webelos Core Adventures


Requirements were REVISED effective December 1, 2016.

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There are 5 Core (Required) Adventures in the Webelos program:

  1. Cast Iron Chef
  2. Duty to God and You
  3. First Responder
  4. Stronger, Faster, Higher
  5. Webelos Walkabout
Cast Iron Chef Adventure Pin

Webelos Adventure: Cast Iron Chef

Do all of these: Complete at least Requirements 1 and 2 below.

  1. At an approved time in an outdoor location and using tinder, kindling, and fuel wood, demonstrate how to build a fire; light the fire, unless prohibited by local fire restrictions. After allowing the flames to burn safely, safely extinguish the flames with minimal impact to the fire site.
    Plan a menu for a balanced meal for your den or family. Determine the budget for the meal. If possible, shop for the items on your menu. Stay within your budget.
  2. Set personal nutritional goals. Keep a food journal for one week; review your journal to determine if the goals were met.
    Prepare a balanced meal for your den or family. If possible, use one of these methods for preparation of part of the meal: camp stove, Dutch oven, box oven, solar oven, open campfire, or charcoal grill. Demonstrate an understanding of food safety practices while preparing the meal.
  3. Prepare a balanced meal for your den or family. If possible, use one of these methods for preparation of part of the meal: camp stove, Dutch oven, box oven, solar oven, open campfire, or charcoal grill. Demonstrate an understanding of food safety practices while preparing the meal.
    Use tinder, kindling, and fuel wood to demonstrate how to build a fire in an appropriate outdoor location. If circumstances permit and there is no local restriction on fires, show how to safely light the fire, under the supervision of an adult. After allowing the fire to burn safely, safely extinguish the flames with minimal impact to the fire site.
    4. Prepare a balanced meal for your den or family; utilize one of the methods below for preparation of part of your meal:
    • a. Camp stove
    • b. Dutch oven
    • c. Box oven
    • d. Solar oven
    • e. Open campfire or charcoal
    5. Demonstrate an understanding of food safety practices while preparing the meal.

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Duty to God and You Adventure Pin

Webelos Adventure: Duty to God and You

Do either requirement 1 OR requirement 2. Complete Requirement 1 and at least two others of your choice

  1. Discuss with your parent, guardian, den leader, or other caring adult what it means to do your duty to God. Tell how you do your duty to God in your daily life.
  2. 1. Earn the religious emblem of your faith for Webelos Scouts that is appropriate for your age, if you have not already done so already.
  3. 2. Complete at least three of requirements 2a-2d:
    • a. Help plan, support, or actively participate in a service of worship or reflection. Show reverence during the service.
    • b. Review with your family or den members what you have learned about your duty to God.
    • c. Discuss with your family, family's faith leader, or other trusted adult how planning and participating in a service of worship or reflection helps you live your duty to God.
    • d. List one thing that will bring you closer to doing your duty to God, and practice it for one month. Write down what you will do each day to remind you.
    Discuss with your family, family's faith leader, or other trusted adult how planning and participating in a service of worship or reflection helps you live your duty to God.
  4. List one thing that will bring you closer to doing your duty to God, and practice it for one month. Write down what you will do each day to remind you.

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First Responder Adventure Pin

Webelos Adventure: First Responder

Do all of these: Complete 1 and at least five others.

  1. Explain what first aid is. Tell what you should do after an accident.
  2. Show what to do for the hurry cases of first aid:
    1. Serious bleeding
    2. Heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest
    3. Stopped breathing
    4. Stroke
    5. Poisoning
  3. Show how to help a choking victim.
  4. Show how to treat for shock.
  5. Demonstrate that you know how to treat at least five of the following:
    1. Cuts and scratches
    2. Burns and scalds
    3. Sunburn
    4. Blisters on the hand and or foot
    5. Tick bites
    6. Bites and stings of other insects
    7. Venomous snakebite
    8. Nosebleed
    9. Frostbite
  6. Put together a simple home first-aid kit. Explain what you included and how to use each item correctly.
  7. Create and practice an emergency readiness plan for your home or den meeting place.
  8. Visit with a first responder or health professional.

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Stronger, Faster, Higher Adventure Pin

Webelos Adventure: Stronger, Faster, Higher

Do all of these: Complete Requirements 1-3 and at least one other.

  1. Understand and explain why you should warm up before exercising and cool down afterward. Demonstrate the proper way to warm up and cool down.
  2. Do these activities and record your results:
    1. 20-yard dash
    2. Vertical jump
    3. Lifting a 5-pound weight
    4. Push-ups
    5. Curls
    6. Jumping rope
  3. Make an exercise plan that includes at least three physical activities. Carry out your plan for 30 days, and write down your progress each week.
  4. Try a new sport you have never tried before.
  5. 4. With your den, prepare a fitness course or series of games that includes jumping, avoiding obstacles, weight lifting, and running. Time yourself going through the course, and try to improve your time over a two-week period.
  6. 5. With adult guidance, lead younger Scouts in a fitness game or games as a gathering activity for a pack or den meeting.
    6. Try a new sport you have never tried before.

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Webelos Walkabout Adventure Pin

Webelos Adventure: Webelos Walkabout

Do all of these: Complete Requirements 1-4 and at least one other.

  1. Create Plan a hike plan or outdoor activity
  2. Assemble a hiking first-aid kit suitable for your hike or activity.
    3. Describe and identify from photos any poisonous plants and dangerous animals or insects you might encounter on your hike.

    4. Before your hike, plan and prepare a nutritious lunch. Enjoy it on your hike, and clean up afterward.
  3. 5. Recite the Outdoor Code and the Leave No Trace Principles for Kids from memory. Talk about how you can demonstrate them on your Webelos adventures.
  4. 6. With your Webelos den or with a family member, hike 3 miles (in the country if possible). Before your hike, plan and prepare a nutritious lunch or snack. Enjoy it on your hike, and clean up afterward.
  5. 7. Complete a service project on or near the hike location.
    Describe and identify from photos any poisonous plants and dangerous animals and insects you might encounter on your hike or activity.
  6. 8. Perform one of the following leadership roles during your hike: trail leader, first-aid leader, or lunch or snack leader, or service project leader.

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Sources: Cub Scout Webelos Handbook (#33452 - SKU 620139)
and CUB SCOUT ADVANCEMENT MODIFICATIONS


Page updated on: September 12, 2022



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