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🐺 Wolf Scouts
🐺 Wolf Scouts
(2nd Grade | Ages 7–8)
Wolf Scouts are second graders who are continuing their Cub Scout journey with more hands-on activities, growing independence, and exciting adventures. At this stage, Scouts begin to take more ownership of their learning while still having strong guidance from their leaders and family.
🧭 What Do Wolf Scouts Do?
🧭 What Do Wolf Scouts Do?
Wolf Scouts participate in a variety of adventures designed to help them:
Develop confidence and responsibility
Learn practical life skills
Explore the outdoors and stay active
Understand the importance of community and character
Dens (small groups of Wolf Scouts) meet regularly, and Scouts also take part in Pack meetings and special events like campouts, hikes, Pinewood Derby, and service projects.
🏕️ Sample Wolf Adventures
🏕️ Sample Wolf Adventures
Here are a few examples of fun and meaningful adventures in the Wolf year:
Call of the Wild – learn about camping and outdoor safety
Council Fire – discover ways to give back to the community
Howling at the Moon – build communication skills through skits and storytelling
Running with the Pack – stay healthy with games and physical activity
Duty to God Footsteps – reflect on faith and doing the right thing
Scouts also complete elective adventures based on their interests—like coding, woodworking, hiking, or learning about maps and navigation.
🎖️ Earning the Wolf Rank
🎖️ Earning the Wolf Rank
To earn the Wolf badge, Scouts must:
✅ Complete 6 required adventures
✅ Complete at least 1 elective adventure
✅ Show Scout Spirit by living the Scout Oath and Law
✅ Participate in den and Pack activities
Scouts earn adventure loops for each activity they complete, which they proudly display on their Cub Scout belt.
👨👩👦 Family and Leader Support
👨👩👦 Family and Leader Support
By the Wolf year, Scouts begin to do more on their own, but family involvement is still important. Parents help at home with activities and encourage their Scout's growth, while Den Leaders guide the group through fun, structured meetings.
🌟 Why Be a Wolf Scout?
🌟 Why Be a Wolf Scout?
Wolf Scouts are curious, energetic, and ready for adventure! The Wolf year encourages them to:
Build character and leadership
Make friends and work as a team
Try new things and stay active
Gain confidence through accomplishment
Prepare for the higher Cub Scout ranks ahead
Activity #1.
Activity #1.
1. Community Service Cleanup
1. Community Service Cleanup
Adventure: Council Fire (Duty to Country)
Objective: Teach Scouts about community service and caring for the environment.
Activity:
Scouts work together to clean up a local park, schoolyard, or other safe area.
Begin with a short discussion about citizenship and doing good turns.
After the cleanup, talk about how small actions help the whole community.
Materials Needed:
Trash bags
Gloves
Safety vests (optional)
Scouting Purpose: Promotes responsibility, community involvement, and respect for the environment.
Activity #2.
Activity #2.
2. Fitness Circuit Challenge
2. Fitness Circuit Challenge
Adventure: Running with the Pack
Objective: Build physical fitness and personal goal-setting.
Activity:
Set up a simple circuit with different fitness stations (e.g., jumping jacks, sit-ups, balancing on one foot, short sprints).
Track how many reps each Scout does at each station.
Let them try a second round to “beat their own score” – emphasizing personal improvement, not competition.
Materials Needed:
Cones, signs, or chalk to mark stations
Stopwatch (optional)
Scorecards for tracking
Scouting Purpose: Encourages personal fitness, perseverance, and a healthy lifestyle.
Activity #3.
Activity #3.
3. Build a Simple First Aid Kit
3. Build a Simple First Aid Kit
Adventure: First Responder
Objective: Teach basic first aid and being prepared to help others.
Activity:
Scouts assemble their own small first aid kits using zipper bags or small containers.
Include items like bandages, antiseptic wipes, gauze, and gloves.
Teach them how to use each item and role-play simple scenarios (e.g., treating a scraped knee).
Materials Needed:
Basic first aid supplies (one set per Scout)
Labels or checklists
Toy or role-play props for scenarios
Scouting Purpose: Teaches preparedness, responsibility, and basic safety knowledge.
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