Scouts

Air

I will explore the environment, nature, research and/or leisure pursuits as they relate to the air.

Adventure Ideas:

• Measure air pollution in your area and develop a plan for reducing that pollution. If possible, present it to the town/city council.
• Create the best kite in the world, and show how it works aerodynamically.

Arts

I will explore what it means to enjoy and contribute to the arts.

Adventure Ideas:

• Learn about and practise writing different fonts.
• Arrange a backstage tour of a live theatre, and learn about the lights, sound, staging and more.
• Attend a book reading by an author.

Canada

I will explore what it means to be a helpful, contributing citizen of Canada.

Adventure Ideas:

• Interview a soldier or Veteran who lives near you, or find out the story of a family member who has been in the Armed Forces.
• Visit a national historic site.
• Find out about First Nations, Metis or Inuit culture and the community’s history in your part of the country.

Community

I will explore what it means to be a helpful, contributing citizen of my community.

Adventure Ideas:

• Spend time getting to know about your community and take your Patrol for a tour.
• Choose a person (or more) in your community who works hard and helps many people, and find a way to show them your appreciation.
• Create a geocaching spot in your community and go on a geocaching adventure.

Earth

I will explore environment, nature, research and/or leisure activities as they relate to the Earth.

Adventure Ideas:

• Discover what natural disasters might happen in your area.
• Explore how compasses work, and attempt to produce your own compass using metal.
• Arrange to ride a tractor or a combine with a local farmer to find out how he or she works the land.

Engineering

I will explore various ways of building, including a variety of designs, materials and construction methods.

Adventure Ideas:

• Create the design for the ultimate backpack. • Borrow the STEM robotics kit from Scout Shop and build and operate a robotic rover.
• Design, either on paper or with a computer, the ultimate vehicle or form of transportation

Hobby

I will explore a new hobby or learn new skills in a hobby I already do.

Adventure Ideas:

• Make a point of taking photos on the next camping trips and hikes.
• Learn to knit or challenge yourself with a project you’ve never tried to knit before.
• Observe and identify as many different species of wild birds as possible.

Home

I will explore what it means to be a helpful contributing member of my home.

Adventure Ideas:

• Build or repair a piece of furniture.
• Compose a decorating plan for a room. Create illustrations and a budget for the project.
• Be the primary caregiver for a pet for at least six months, including veterinary visits.

Science

I will explore and discover in one or more scientific area.

Adventure Ideas:

• Read an old science fiction novel, such as Jules Verne’s From The Earth to the Moon (and/or the sequel, Around the Moon).
• Visit a science centre, aquarium, planetarium or another science-themed public attraction.

• Find at least 20 different live species of insects in their habitat.

Space

I will explore the environment, nature, research and/or leisure activities about Space.

Adventure Ideas:

• Plan a stargazing night with your Patrol.
• Follow a space mission for a month or more and write a story about it.
• Make your own telescope and use it to look at the night sky.

Summer Fitness

I will participate in healthy and active summer fitness.

Adventure Ideas:

• Create a new ball game for your Troop to play.
• Train to participate in a kids’ triathlon. Set yourself goals to prepare to swim, bike and run.
• Learn, or improve, archery skills.

Technology

I will explore what it means to be helpful, careful and responsible as I use technology.

Adventure Ideas:

• Locate five Troops in other parts of Canada that have a homepage and invite them to send a greeting to your Troop.
• Use a computer graphics program to design a logo for your Patrol or Troop.

Water

I will explore leisure pursuits and the natural environment as they relate to water.

Adventure Ideas:

• Learn about the techniques of panning for gold, and give your luck a try in an appropriate and safe location.
• Keep a detailed log about plant and animal life in and around water near you.

Winter Fitness

I will participate in healthy and active winter fitness.

Adventure Ideas:

• Make your own snowshoes from the boughs of old Christmas trees.
• Challenge yourself with a new winter sport.
• Take part in an event organized by a group that knows how to prepare for the risks associated with a polar bear dip.

World

I will explore what it means to be a contributing citizen of the world.

Adventure Ideas:

• Invite someone who’s attended an international jamboree to come and tell you all about it.
• Join a Pen Pal Program with your Troop.
• Check the country of origin of all the food and materials you use in a week in your household. On a map of the world, pin- point all the countries.

All-Around Fitness

I will participate in healthy and active year- round fitness.

Adventure Ideas:

• Take part in a sport or fitness activity that is available to you in every season, and measure your progress.
• Hold a fitness fashion show. What clothes are best for fitness activities in each season?