| The Wolf rank is for boys who have finished first grade (or who are 8 
	years old). To earn the Wolf badge, a boy must pass 12 achievements. His 
	parent or guardian approves each achievement by signing his book.
 After he has earned the Wolf badge, a Wolf Cub Scout can work on the 
	Wolf Electives until he finishes second grade (or 
	turns 9 years old). When he completes 10 elective projects, he earns a Gold 
	Arrow Point to wear under the Wolf badge. For each 10 elective projects 
	after that, he earns a Silver Arrow Point.
 To earn the Wolf rank a Cub Scout must complete 58 tasks out of a 
	possible 74 tasks that are offered in the book.  Note that these 
	activities are primarily done at home and signed off by the parent after the 
	boy has completed each task. The book is then shown to the Den Leader who 
	records the progress and also signs the boy's book.  If the Cub Scout has not previously earned the Bobcat Badge, it must be earned first. 
		
			
				| Achievement 1  Feats of SkillNOTE for Akela: If a physician certifies that 
				a Cub Scout's physical condition for an indeterminable time 
				won't permit him to do three of these requirements, the 
				Cubmaster and pack committee may authorize substitution of any 
				three Arrow Point electives.  
					
					Play catch with someone 10 steps away. 
					Play until you can throw and catch. 
					Walk a line back and forth. Do it 
					sideways too. Then walk the edge of a board six steps each 
					way. 
					Do a front roll. 
					Do a back roll. 
					Do a falling forward roll.  Do one of the following (f, g, h, i, j, k, or 
				l): 
					
					See how high you can jump. 
					Do the elephant walk, frog leap, and crab 
					walk. 
					Using a basic swim stroke, swim 25 feet.
					
					Tread water for 15 seconds or as long as 
					you can. Do your best. 
					Using a basketball or playground ball, do 
					a  Chest pass, Bounce pass, Overhand Pass
					
					Do a frog stand. 
					Run or jog in place for 5 minutes. |  
		
			
				| Achievement 2  Your FlagTo earn the Wolf rank a Cub Scout must 
				complete 58 tasks out of a possible 74 tasks that are offered in 
				the book. If the Cub Scout has not previously earned the Bobcat 
				Badge, it must be earned first. Note that these activities are 
				primarily done at home and signed off by the parent after the 
				boy has completed each task. The book is then shown to the Den 
				Leader who records the progress and also signs the boy's book.
				 
					
					Give the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag 
					of the United States of America. Tell what it means. 
					Lead a flag ceremony in your den. (Ideas 
					shown in book) 
					Tell how to respect and take care of the 
					U.S. flag. Show three ways to display the flag. 
					Learn about the flag of your state or 
					territory and how to display it. 
					Learn how to raise a U.S. flag properly 
					for an outdoor ceremony. 
					Participate in an outdoor flag ceremony.
					
					With the help of another person, fold the 
					U.S. flag.  |  
		
			
				| Achievement 3  Keep Your Body HealthyTo earn the Wolf rank a Cub Scout must 
				complete 58 tasks out of a possible 74 tasks that are offered in 
				the book. If the Cub Scout has not previously earned the Bobcat 
				Badge, it must be earned first. Note that these activities are 
				primarily done at home and signed off by the parent after the 
				boy has completed each task. The book is then shown to the Den 
				Leader who records the progress and also signs the boy's book.
				 
					
					Make a chart and keep track of your 
					health habits for two weeks. 
					Tell four ways to stop the spread of 
					colds. 
					Show what to do for a small cut on your 
					finger.  |  
		
			
				| Achievement 4  Know Your Home and Community
To earn the Wolf rank a Cub Scout must 
				complete 58 tasks out of a possible 74 tasks that are offered in 
				the book. If the Cub Scout has not previously earned the Bobcat 
				Badge, it must be earned first. Note that these activities are 
				primarily done at home and signed off by the parent after the 
				boy has completed each task. The book is then shown to the Den 
				Leader who records the progress and also signs the boy's book.
				 
					
					Make a list of phone numbers you need in 
					case of an emergency. Put a copy of this list by each phone 
					or in a central place in your home. Update it often. (List 
					shown in book) 
					Tell what to do if someone comes to the 
					door and wants to come in. 
					Tell what to do if someone calls on the 
					phone. 
					When you and your family leave home, 
					remember to ... (List shown in book) 
					Talk with your family members. Agree on 
					the household jobs you will be responsible for. Make a list 
					of you r jobs and mark off when you have finished them. Do 
					this for one month. 
					Visit an important place in your 
					community, such as a historic or government location. 
					Explain why it is important.  |  
		
			
				| Achievement 5  Tools for Fixing and 
				BuildingTo earn the Wolf rank a Cub Scout must 
				complete 58 tasks out of a possible 74 tasks that are offered in 
				the book. If the Cub Scout has not previously earned the Bobcat 
				Badge, it must be earned first. Note that these activities are 
				primarily done at home and signed off by the parent after the 
				boy has completed each task. The book is then shown to the Den 
				Leader who records the progress and also signs the boy's book.
				 
					
					Point out and name seven tools. Do this 
					at home, or go to a hardware store with an adult. Tell what 
					each tool does. 
					Show how to use pliers. 
					Identify a Philips head and a standard 
					screw. Then use the right tool to drive and then remove one 
					from a board. 
					Show how to use a hammer. 
					Make a birdhouse, a set of bookends, or 
					something else useful.  |  
		
			
				| Achievement 6  Start a CollectionTo earn the Wolf rank a Cub Scout must 
				complete 58 tasks out of a possible 74 tasks that are offered in 
				the book. If the Cub Scout has not previously earned the Bobcat 
				Badge, it must be earned first. Note that these activities are 
				primarily done at home and signed off by the parent after the 
				boy has completed each task. The book is then shown to the Den 
				Leader who records the progress and also signs the boy's book.
				 
					
					Complete the Character Connection for 
					Positive Attitude Know. Discuss with your family how 
					a cheerful and positive attitude will help you do your best 
					at school and in other areas of your life.  Commit. Discuss with your family 
					how gathering items for a collection may be difficult. How 
					does a hopeful and cheerful attitude help you to keep 
					looking for more items. Why is a positive attitude 
					important? Practice. Practice having a 
					positive attitude while doing the requirements for "Start a 
					Collection." 
					Make a collection of anything you like. 
					Start with 10 things. Put them together in a neat way.  |  
		
			
				| Achievement 7  Your Living WorldTo earn the Wolf rank a Cub Scout must 
				complete 58 tasks out of a possible 74 tasks that are offered in 
				the book. If the Cub Scout has not previously earned the Bobcat 
				Badge, it must be earned first. Note that these activities are 
				primarily done at home and signed off by the parent after the 
				boy has completed each task. The book is then shown to the Den 
				Leader who records the progress and also signs the boy's book.
				 This achievement is also part of the Cub 
				Scout World Conservation Award and Cub Scouting's Leave No Trace 
				Award.  
					
					Complete the Character Connection for 
					Respect. Know. Discuss these questions with your 
					family: What things have people done to show a lack of 
					respect to our world? Why is it important to respect our 
					environment and ntural resources? How can you show respect 
					for your environment? Commit. Discuss with your family how you 
					feel when you see places in your neighborhood that have lots 
					of litter. Name one thing you can do to help the 
					environment. Practice. Practice being respectful while 
					doing the requirements for "Your Living World." 
					Land, air and water can get dirty. 
					Discuss with your family ways this can happen. 
					It takes a lot of energy to make glass, 
					cans, and paper products. You can help save energy by 
					collecting these items for use again. Find out how recycling 
					is done where you live. Find out what items you can recycle.
					
					With an adult, pick up litter in your 
					neighborhood. Wear gloves to protect your hands against 
					germs and cuts from sharp objects. 
					With an adult, find three stories that 
					tell how people are protecting our world. Read and discuss 
					them together. 
					Besides recycling, there are other ways 
					to save energy. List three ways you can save energy, and do 
					them.  |  
		
			
				| Achievement 8  Cooking and EatingTo earn the Wolf rank a Cub Scout must 
				complete 58 tasks out of a possible 74 tasks that are offered in 
				the book. If the Cub Scout has not previously earned the Bobcat 
				Badge, it must be earned first. Note that these activities are 
				primarily done at home and signed off by the parent after the 
				boy has completed each task. The book is then shown to the Den 
				Leader who records the progress and also signs the boy's book.
				 
					
					Study the Food Guide Pyramid. Name some 
					foods from each of the food groups shown in the pyramid.
					
					Plan the meals you and your family should 
					have for one day. List things your family should have from 
					the food groups shown in the Food Group Pyramid. At each 
					meal, you should have foods from at least three food groups.
					
					Help fix at least one meal for your 
					family. Help set the table, cook the food, and wash the 
					dishes. 
					Fix your own breakfast. Wash and put away 
					the dishes. 
					With an adult, help to plan, prepare, and 
					cook an outdoor meal.  |  
		
			
				| Achievement 10  Family FunTo earn the Wolf rank a Cub Scout must 
				complete 58 tasks out of a possible 74 tasks that are offered in 
				the book. If the Cub Scout has not previously earned the Bobcat 
				Badge, it must be earned first. Note that these activities are 
				primarily done at home and signed off by the parent after the 
				boy has completed each task. The book is then shown to the Den 
				Leader who records the progress and also signs the boy's book.
				 Do requirement a and do TWO of requirements 
				10b through 10g: 
					
					Complete the Character Connection for 
					Cooperation. Know. Discuss these questions with your 
					family: What is "cooperation"? Why do people need to 
					cooperate when they are doing things together? Name some 
					ways that you can be helpful and cooperate with others. Commit. Discuss with your family what 
					makes it hard to cooperate. How do listening, sharing, and 
					persuading help us cooperate? Practice. Practice being cooperative 
					while doing the requirements for "Family Fun." 
					Make a game like one of these. Play it 
					with your family. Eagle Golf Beanbag Archery 
					Plan a walk. Go to a park or a wooded 
					area, or visit a zoo or museum with your family. 
					Read a book or Boys' Life magazine with 
					your family. Take turns reading aloud. 
					Decide with Akela. what you will watch on 
					television or listen to on the radio. 
					Attend a concert, a play, or other live 
					program with your family. 
					Have a family Board Game night at home 
					with members of your family.  |  
		
			
				| Achievement 11  Duty to GodTo earn the Wolf rank a Cub Scout must 
				complete 58 tasks out of a possible 74 tasks that are offered in 
				the book. If the Cub Scout has not previously earned the Bobcat 
				Badge, it must be earned first. Note that these activities are 
				primarily done at home and signed off by the parent after the 
				boy has completed each task. The book is then shown to the Den 
				Leader who records the progress and also signs the boy's book.
				 
					
					Complete the Character Connection for 
					Faith Know. What is "faith"? With your 
					family, discuss some people who have shown their faith - who 
					have shown an inner strength based on their trust in a 
					higher power or cause. Discuss the good qualities of these 
					people. Commit. Discuss these questions 
					with your family: What problems did these faithful people 
					overcome to follow or practice their beliefs? What 
					challenges might you face in doing your duty to God? Who can 
					help you with these challenges? Practice. Practice your faith 
					while doing the requirements for "Duty to God." 
					Talk with your family about what they 
					believe is their duty to God. 
					Give two ideas on how you can practice or 
					demonstrate your religious beliefs. Choose one and do it.
					
					Find out how you can help your church, 
					synagogue, mosque, temple, or religious fellowship.  |  
		
			
				| Achievement 12  Making ChoicesTo earn the Wolf rank a Cub Scout must 
				complete 58 tasks out of a possible 74 tasks that are offered in 
				the book. If the Cub Scout has not previously earned the Bobcat 
				Badge, it must be earned first. Note that these activities are 
				primarily done at home and signed off by the parent after the 
				boy has completed each task. The book is then shown to the Den 
				Leader who records the progress and also signs the boy's book.
				 Do requirement A and do FOUR of requirements 
				12b through 12k: 
					
					Complete the Character Connection for 
					Courage. Know. Discuss with your family 
					what "courage" is. Review the requirements and discuss how 
					you might need courage in each one to do what is right. Commit. Give some examples of when 
					it is hard to do the right thing. Discuss with your family 
					times that it might take courage to be honest and kind. Tell 
					about a time in your life when you needed to be brave and 
					courageous to do the right thing. Practice. Practice learning about 
					courage while doing the requirements for "Making Choices." 
					With family members, act out the choices you would make for 
					some of the requirements. 
					There is an older boy who hangs around 
					Jason's school. He tries to give drugs to the children. What 
					would you do if you were Jason? 
					Lee is home alone. The phone rings. When 
					Lee answers, a stranger asks if Lee's mother is home. She is 
					not. Lee is alone. What would you do if you were Lee? 
					Justin is new to your school. He has 
					braces on his legs and walks with a limp. Some of the kids 
					at school tease him. They want you to tease him, too. What 
					would you do? 
					Juan is on a walk with his little sister. 
					A car stops and a man asks them to come over to the car. 
					What would you do if you were Juan? 
					Matthew's grandmother gives him money to 
					buy an ice-cream cone. On the way to the store, a bigger boy 
					asks for money and threatens to hit Matthew if he does not 
					give him some money. If you were Matthew what would you do?
					
					Chris and his little brother are home 
					alone in the afternoon. A woman knocks on the door and says 
					she wants to read the meter. She is not wearing a uniform. 
					What would you do if you were Chris? 
					Sam is home alone. He looks out the 
					window and sees a man trying to break into a neighbor's back 
					door. What would you do if you were Sam? 
					Mr. Palmer is blind. He has a guide dog. 
					One day as he is crossing the street, some kids whistle and 
					call to the dog. They want you and your friends to call the 
					dog, too. What would you do? 
					Some kids who go to Bob's school want him 
					to steal candy and gum from a store, which they can share 
					later. Bob knows this is wrong, but he wants to be popular 
					with these kids. What would you do if you were Bob? 
					Paul and his little sister are playing 
					outdoors. A very friendly, elderly woman stops and watches 
					the children for a while. Paul doesn't know the woman. She 
					starts to talk to them and offers to take Paul's little 
					sister on a walk around the block. What would you do?  |  
		
			
				|   After a Wolf Cub Scout earns 
				his Wolf Badge he may begin earning Arrow Points in the 
				Electives section of his book. He may work on his "Arrow Point 
				Trail" at any time, however he cannot receive Arrow Points until
				after he has earned the Wolf Badge.  |  
 
      GOLD ARROW POINT For the FIRST 10 arrow points completed in the "Electives"
        section of his book, the Wolf Cub earns his GOLD ARROW POINT. 
SILVER ARROW POINTS For EACH 10 arrow points completed (AFTER HE EARNS THE GOLD ARROW
        POINT) the Wolf Cub earns a SILVER ARROW POINT. He may earn any number of SILVER ARROW POINTS, but he may only earn
    ONE GOLD ARROW POINT for the first 10 elective points that he completes. The possible electives are as follows: 
	  
		
			
				| Elective 1 -  Its a Secret
					Use a secret code. 
					
					Write to a friend in invisible "ink" 
					"Write" your name using American Sign 
					Language. People who are deaf use this language. 
					Use 12 American Indian signs to tell a 
					story. |  
			
				
					| Elective 2  Be an Actor
						
						Help to plan and put on a skit with 
						costumes. 
						Make some scenery for a skit. 
						Make sound effects for a skit. 
						Be the announcer for a skit. 
						Make a paper sack mask for a skit |  
			
				
					| Elective 3  Make it Yourself
						
						Make something useful for your home 
						or school. Start with a recipe card holder. 
						Use the ruler on this page (125) to 
						see how far you can stretch your hand. 
						Make and use a bench fork. 
						Make a door stop. 
						Or make something else. |  
			
				
					| Elective 4  Play a Game
						
						Play Pie-tin Washer Toss. 
						Play Marble Sharpshooter. 
						Play Ring Toss. 
						Play Beanbag Toss. 
						Play a game of marbles. 
						Play a wide-area or large group game 
						with your den or pack. |  
			
				
					| Elective 5  Spare Time Fun
						
						Explain safety rules for kite flying.
						
						Make and fly a paper bag kite. 
						Make and fly a two-stick kite. 
						Make and fly a three-stick kite. 
						Make and use a reel for kite string.
						
						Make a model boat with a rubber-band 
						propeller. 
						G-H-I, Make or put together some kind 
						of model boat, airplane, train, or car. |  
			
				
					| Elective 6  Books, Books, Books
						
						Visit a bookstore or go to a public 
						library with an adult. Find out how to get your own 
						library card. Name four kinds of books that interest you 
						(for example, history, science fiction, how-to-books).
						
						Choose a book on a subject you like 
						and read it. With an adult, discuss what you read and 
						what you think about it. 
						Books are important. Show that you 
						know how to take care of them. Open a new book the right 
						way. Make a paper or plastic cover for it or another 
						book. |  
			
				
					| Elective 7  Foot Power
						
						Learn to walk on a pair of stilts.
						
						Make a pair of "puddle jumpers" and 
						walk with them. 
						Make a pair of "foot racers" and use 
						them with a friend.
 |  
			
				
					| Elective 8  Machine Power
						
						Name 10 kinds of trucks, construction 
						machinery, or farm machinery and tell what each is used 
						for. 
						Help an adult do a job using a wheel 
						and axle. 
						Show how to use a pulley. 
						Make and use a windlass |  
			
				
					| Elective 9  Lets Have a Party
						
						Help with a home or den party. 
						B-C, Make a gift or toy like one of 
						these and give it to someone. (examples shown in book) |  
			
				
					| Elective 10  American Indian Lore
						
						Read a book or tell a story about 
						American Indians, past or present. 
						Make a musical instrument American 
						Indians used. 
						Make traditional American Indian 
						clothing. 
						Make a traditional item or instrument 
						that American Indians used to make their lives easier.
						
						Make a model of a traditional 
						American Indian house. 
						Learn 12 American Indian word 
						pictures and write a story with them. |  
			
				
					| Elective 11  Sing-Along
						
						Learn and sing the first and last 
						verses of "America." 
						Learn and sing the first verse of our 
						national anthem. 
						Learn the words and sing three Cub 
						Scout songs. 
						Learn the words and sing the first 
						verse of three other songs, hymns, or prayers. Write the 
						verse of one of the songs you learned in the space below 
						(on page 166). 
						Learn and sing a song that would be 
						sung as a grace before meals. Write the words in the 
						space below (on page 166). 
						Sing a song with your den at a pack 
						meeting. |  
			
				
					| Elective 12  Be an Artist
						
						Make a freehand sketch of a person 
						place, or thing. 
						Tell a story in three steps by 
						drawing three cartoons. 
						Mix yellow and blue paints, mix 
						yellow and red, and mix red and blue. Tell what color 
						you get from each mixture. 
						Help draw, paint, or color some 
						scenery for a skit, play, or puppet show. 
						Make a stencil pattern. 
						Make a poster for a Cub Scout project 
						or a pack meeting.  |  
			
				
					| Elective 13  BirdsThis elective is also part of the World Conservation 
					Award.  
						
						Make a list of all the birds you saw 
						in a week and tell where you saw them (field, forest, 
						marsh, yard, or park). 
						Put out nesting material (short 
						pieces of yarn and string) for birds and tell which 
						birds might use it. 
						Read a book about birds. 
						Point out 10 different kinds of birds 
						(5 may be from pictures). 
						Feed wild birds and tell which birds 
						you fed. 
						Put out a birdhouse and tell which 
						birds use it.  |  
			
				
					| Elective 14  Pets
						
						Take care of a pet. 
						Know what to do when you meet a 
						strange dog. 
						Read a book about a pet and tell 
						about it at a den meeting. 
						Tell what is meant by rabid. Name 
						some animals that can have rabies. Tell what you should 
						do if you see a dog or wild animal that is behaving 
						strangely. Tell what you should do if you find a dead 
						animal. |  
			
				
					| Elective 15  Grow SomethingThis elective is also part of the Cub Scout World 
					Conservation Award  
						
						Plant and raise a box garden. 
						Plant and raise a flower bed. 
						Grow a plant indoors. 
						Plant and raise vegetables. 
						Visit a botanical garden or other 
						agricultural exhibition in your area. |  
			
				
					| Elective 16  Family Alert
						
						Talk with your family about what you 
						will do in an emergency. 
						In case of a bad storm or flood, know 
						where you can get safe food and water in your home. Tell 
						how to purify water. Show one way. Know where and how to 
						shut off water, electricity, gas, or oil. 
						Make a list of your first aid 
						supplies, or make a first aid kit. Know where the first 
						aid things are kept.  |  
			
				
					| Elective 17  Tie it Right
						
						Learn to tie an overhand knot and a 
						square knot. 
						Tie your shoelaces with a square bow 
						knot. 
						Wrap and tie a package so that it is 
						neat and tight. 
						Tie a stack of newspapers the right 
						way. 
						Tie two cords together with an 
						overhand knot. 
						Learn to tie a necktie. 
						Wrap the end of a rope with tape to 
						keep it from unwinding. |  
			
				
					| Elective 18  Outdoor Adventure
						
						Help plan and hold a picnic with your 
						family or den. 
						With an adult, help plan and run a 
						family or den outing. 
						Help plan and lay out a treasure hunt 
						something like this. (Example map shown in book.) 
						Help plan and lay out an obstacle 
						race. Use this idea or make up your own. (Example list 
						shown in book.) 
						Help plan and lay out an adventure 
						trail. 
						Take part in two summertime pack 
						events with your den. 
						Point out poisonous plants. Tell what 
						to do if you accidentally touch one of them. |  
			
				
					| Elective 18  Outdoor Adventure
						
						Help plan and hold a picnic with your 
						family or den. 
						With an adult, help plan and run a 
						family or den outing. 
						Help plan and lay out a treasure hunt 
						something like this. (Example map shown in book.) 
						Help plan and lay out an obstacle 
						race. Use this idea or make up your own. (Example list 
						shown in book.) 
						Help plan and lay out an adventure 
						trail. 
						Take part in two summertime pack 
						events with your den. 
						Point out poisonous plants. Tell what 
						to do if you accidentally touch one of them. |  
			
				
					| Elective 19  FishingThis elective is also part of the Cub Scout World 
					Conservation Award. 
						
						Identify five different kinds of 
						fish. 
						Rig a pole with the right kind of 
						line and hook. Attach a bobber and sinker, if you need 
						them. Then go fishing. 
						Fish with members of your family or 
						an adult. Bait your hook and do your best to catch a 
						fish. 
						Know the rules of safe fishing. 
						Tell about some of the fishing laws 
						where you live. 
						Show how to use a rod and reel.  |  
			
				
					| Elective 20  Sports
						
						Play a game of tennis, table tennis, 
						or badminton. 
						Know boating safety rules. 
						Earn the Cub Scouting shooting sports 
						Archery belt loop. 
						Understand the safety and courtesy 
						code for skiing. Show walking and the kick turn. Do 
						climbing with a side stop or herringbone. Show the 
						snowplow or stem turn, and how to get up from a fall.
						
						Know the safety rules for ice 
						skating. Skate, without falling, as far as you can walk 
						in 50 steps. Come to a stop. Turn from forward to 
						backward. 
						In roller skating, know the safety 
						rules. From a standing start, skate forward as far as 
						you can walk in 50 steps. Come to a stop within 10 
						walking steps. Skate around a corner one way without 
						coasting. Then do the same coming back. Turn from 
						forward to backward. 
						Go bowling. 
						Show how to make a sprint start in 
						track. See how far you can run in 10 seconds. 
						Do a standing long jump. Jump as far 
						as you can. 
						Play a game of flag football. 
						Show how to dribble and kick a soccer 
						ball. Take part in a game. 
						Play a game of baseball or softball.
						
						Show how to shoot, pass, and dribble 
						a basketball. Take part in a game. 
						Earn the Cub Scouting shooting sports 
						BB-gun shooting belt loop. 
						With your den, participate in four 
						outdoor physical fitness-related activities. |  
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