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Collect leaves; observe the differences in look, shape, and feel. Make
leaf prints.
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Make a bird feeder or house; identify
different types of birds that might use it. Talk about how you can help
the birds and how birds help you.
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Discuss the safety rules for walking in a group. Participate in a
skit to show others that you know about these safety rules.
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Learn how to dress for different outdoor activities and weather. Have
a style show demonstrating different ways to be prepared for each season.
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Take a walk and then talk about what you observed during the walk.
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Tell each other what your favorite wild animal is and why. Draw a
picture or make up a story about the animal to share. Or act our
characteristics of your favorite animal for others to guess.
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Learn simple first aid for burns and cuts. Make a troop first aid
kit. Learn what to do if you become lost.
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Learn how to tie a square knot and an overhand knot and know how to
use them. Have a knot tying relay.
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Find out what foods are good to take on a hike. Plan and prepare a
sack lunch or snack for an outdoor meeting.
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Discuss good outdoor manners and list ways you can protect the natural
world.
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Plan and have a cookout in a park or someone's backyard.
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Find out where Camp Whispering Winds is located and mark it on a map.
Learn what activities you can do there during different seasons. Have
someone who knows the camp come to a meeting and tell about the camp or
plan to visit camp as a troop.
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