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Aquanaut
Every
Scout is a swimmer! The Aquanaut Activity Badge teaches swimming skills,
water and boat safety, and snorkeling. Aquanaut is in the Physical
Skills group.
Objectives
To
teach safety precautions on, in, or near the water. To increase the
boys' swimming skills and endurance. To introduce WEBELOS to snorkeling.
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Part
of the Mental Skills group, the Artist Activity Badge is an excellent
way for a Scout to express himself and an opportunity for him to try
working in a new art media.
OBJECTIVES
To
allow WEBELOS to experiment with different art media. To give boys a
sense of pride and accomplishment in their work. To familiarize WEBELOS
with the color wheel. To introduce WEBELOS to various supplies.
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Part
of the Physical Skills group. An activity where a boy can really
"Do His Best".
OBJECTIVES
To
encourage pride in growing strong in mind and body. To foster a sense of
personal achievement by developing new skills and interests. To convince
boys that fitness is essential to good health.
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One
of the purposes of Cub Scouting is "Developing habits and attitudes
of good citizenship". A Scout promises to do his duty to his
country. The Citizen Activity Badge helps the WEBELOS understand what a
good citizen is and teaches him the history of our flag. Citizen
Activity Badge is in the Community group.
OBJECTIVES
To
foster citizenship in WEBELOS Scouts. To teach boys to recognize the
qualities of a good citizen. To introduce boys to the structure of the
U.S. government. To familiarize boys with basics of American history. To
convince boys that laws are beneficial. To encourage WEBELOS Scouts to
become community volunteers.
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Part
of the Community group. The activities required for this badge help a
WEBELOS Scout to understand how he and others communicate.
OBJECTIVES
To
learn about various forms of communication problems that other people
may have. To become aware of different ways that people can communicate.
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A
favorite of most boys because it offers the opportunity to use real
tools and feel the satisfaction of making something useful.
OBJECTIVES
To
introduce boys to possible life-long hobbies. To increase boys'
proficiency in the handling of tools. To increase boys' knowledge of
tool terminology and safety. To develop WEBELOS Scouts' creativity.
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Boys
have a natural interest in how things work. The Engineer Activity Badge
gives an introduction to how the big things in our lives work, such as
things that we take for granted in our houses and our communities.
Engineer is in the Technology group.
OBJECTIVES
To
introduce WEBELOS Scouts to a variety of engineering careers. To give
the WEBELOS Scouts some insight into the kinds of problems engineers
solve. Keep in mind that an engineer's job is to apply the laws of
physics and chemistry to solve a variety of problems in construction,
manufacturing, and other areas.
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One
of the purposes of Cub Scouting is "Improving understanding within
the family". Family Member Activity Badge has the WEBELOS working
and planning with his family. Family Member is in the Community group of
badges.
OBJECTIVES
To
help WEBELOS Scouts develop a sense of family responsibility. To help
the boys see how finances affect their families. To help WEBELOS Scouts
gain insight into the running of a household.
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Fitness
is important to everybody. The Fitness Activity Badge teaches what is
necessary to maintain a healthy life-style. Fitness is part of the
Physical Skills group.
OBJECTIVES
To
show WEBELOS how to be strong in body and to make them aware of
substances which will weaken their bodies.
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The
Forester Activity Badge is part of the Outdoor group. The WEBELOS Scouts
will learn how to identify the trees around them, how trees grow, and
how to prevent forest fires.
OBJECTIVES
To
make boys more observant and appreciative of trees. To instill the idea
of conservation in WEBELOS Scouts. To teach boys the value and uses of
trees. To make WEBELOS Scouts aware of devastation due to wildlife.
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Discover
the world of volcanoes and learn why there are earthquakes. Find out
what minerals are used in our everyday lives. Geologist is in the
Outdoor group of Activity Badges.
OBJECTIVES
To
teach boys to recognize common rock specimens. To acquaint boys with
uses of different rocks and minerals. To make boys aware of the earth
and its resources. To introduce boys to earth's devastating forces.
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Scouts
learn how to make minor repairs at home and around the garage. They also
learn how to take care of tools and their proper use. Handyman is part
of the Technology group of Activity Badges.
OBJECTIVES
To
acquaint WEBELOS with odd jobs that they could do to help out around
their homes. To help WEBELOS learn the proper care and storage of tools.
To make WEBELOS aware of the importance of the proper storage of
household chemicals.
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Scouting
and the outdoors go hand-in-hand. The Naturalist Activity Badge makes a
WEBELOS aware of all the living things in the outdoors; it is in the
Outdoor group.
OBJECTIVES
To
increase boys' awareness of animal behavior. To kindle a love of nature.
To teach wildlife conservation. To encourage WEBELOS to visit local
animal preserves. To introduce boys to animal kingdom classifications.
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WEBELOS
Scouts learn the basics of camping and cooking in order to live outdoors
and be comfortable. The Outdoorsman Activity is in the Outdoor group.
OBJECTIVES
To
encourage WEBELOS Scouts to camp with their families. To introduce
WEBELOS to Boy Scout camping. To familiarize boys with fire safety. To
emphasize the "outing" in Scouting.
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The
Boy Scout motto is BE PREPARED. Should someone ask, "Prepared for
what?" - "Prepared for anything'" is the answer. Readyman
Activity Badge prepares the Scout for First Aid hurry cases, teaches how
to get help when needed, and teaches safety. Readyman is in the
Community group.
OBJECTIVES
To
teach WEBELOS Scout simple first aid and emergency first aid for the
"hurry cases". To make WEBELOS Scouts more aware of safety
around the home, bicycle safety, and car safety.
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One
of the Mental Skills group of Activity Badges. The Scholar Activity
Badge experience can help to improve the WEBELOS Scouts' relationship
with their school. It will help the Scout understand why an education is
important. When presented with interest and enthusiasm from the leader,
this badge will not seem like drudged up school work! Help the boys to
learn that there is more to school than just homework.
OBJECTIVES
To
familiarize WEBELOS Scouts with "roots" of a school system. To
convince WEBELOS Scouts that schooling is essential. To introduce
WEBELOS Scouts to careers in education. To teach WEBELOS Scouts the
benefits of a good education.
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Everyone
likes to experiment. The Scientist Activity Badge will teach some of the
basic laws of science and how to prove them through experiment.
Scientist is the Technology group of badges.
OBJECTIVES
To
acquaint WEBELOS with basic laws of physics. To give boys the
opportunity to perform experiments. To introduce boys to atmospheric
science. To teach boys a little about optics. To demonstrate a few
"mysteries" of science.
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The
Showman Activity Badge offers a choice of puppetry, music, or drama. A
WEBELOS can pick the area that suits him best. Showman Activity Badge is
in the Mental Skills group.
OBJECTIVES
To
instill an appreciation of the fine arts. To expose boys to
entertainment professions. To expand the imagination and creativity of
WEBELOS. To increase boys' self-confidence in front of audiences.
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To
be a true Sportsman is more than just playing games. A Sportsman knows
how to conduct himself with good sportsmanship. The Sportsman Activity
Badge is in the Physical Skills group.
OBJECTIVE
To
teach boys good sportsmanship. To introduce boys to a variety of sports.
To familiarize boys with the care and handling of sports equipment. To
emphasize the need for safety in sports.
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The
Traveler Activity Badge explores the preparation involved in taking a
trip. Traveler is in the Mental Skills group of badges.
OBJECTIVES
To
introduce WEBELOS to the excitement of traveling to see new places and
meet new people. To show Scouts some of the practical skills that are
needed to get "there" successfully and efficiently so that
when "there", they can have a rewarding experience. To have
the Scouts practice planning in a fun way.
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