Innehållsförteckning för 2020-21 Boys Life mini-magazine från Scout Life

Riding your bike is a great way to get around. It’s good exercise, it’s faster than walking and, best of all, it’s tons of fun. Falling off your bike? Not so much fun. As a Tiger, you can learn how to ride better, faster and farther, while also learning how to stay safe. You and your friends will talk about things like wearing a helmet, knowing the rules of the road and taking care of your bike. When you’re done with that, you might play a game with your friends, like tag or maybe a relay race. What if it’s too hot or too cold or too rainy to go outside? That’s OK. You’ll just go inside and play a board game — or maybe even a videogame — with…

A first-aid kit can be a lifesaver. Literally. Water can prevent dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke. A flashlight is important for finding your way in the dark. (Make sure it has fresh batteries.) Trail food is good for maintaining your energy. Sun protection might include sunblock, sunglasses, lip balm and a wide-brimmed hat. A whistle is a good way to call for help if you’re lost. Don’t use it for fun! Only in case of emergency. FOR LONGER ADVENTURES IN THE OUTDOORS, ADD THESE TO YOUR GEAR LIST: Extra clothing to match the weather. Multiple layers are better than a single massive jacket, because layered clothing is adaptable to a wider range of temperatures. Rain gear is very important. Being wet from rain might result in hypothermia, a potentially fatal…

THE WORST KIND OF FIRST-AID KIT IS THE ONE THAT NEVER GETS MADE. BE PREPARED WITH AT LEAST THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN YOUR PERSONAL FIRST-AID KIT: Six adhesive bandages Two 3-by-3-inch sterile gauze pads One small roll of adhesive tape One 3-by-6-inch piece of moleskin One small tube of antibiotic ointment One pair of scissors One pair of non-latex disposable gloves One CPR breathing barrier Pencil and paper One small bar of soap or travel-sized bottle of hand sanitizer…

WHAT YOU NEED: Duct tape Ruler Scissors or utility knife SAFETY FIRST: Ask an adult to help with tools you haven’t used before. START STEP 1: Cut four strips of duct tape, each 9 inches long. With the adhesive side up, stick the duct-tape strips to one another in a row, with a ¼" overlap. STEP 2: Make a second sheet. Carefully stick the adhesive sides of the two duct-tape sheets together, lining up the edges. STEP 3: Cut another 9" strip of duct tape. Use a utility knife or scissors to make a small cut in the center of one end of the duct tape. Tear the strip into two straight 1" strips. STEP 4: Fold and adhere the 1" duct-tape strips to the 9" ends of the sheet.…

BASIC EXERCISES TO HELP YOU STAY IN SHAPE. Walk or jog for 30 minutes a day at least three days a week. On other days, work in some jumping jacks, jump rope, and pushups, pullups and situps. Mix up your workouts with swimming, cycling, weights or even full-court basketball. It doesn’t matter which activity you choose. Just get active. WORKOUT TIPS: Don’t forget to warm up and cool down. At the start of your workout, jog in place or do some jumping jacks to get your blood flowing. After your workout, cool down with some gentle stretching. Don’t give up. Working out isn’t supposed to be easy. To get in really good shape, you need to push yourself. Keep going as long as you can while maintaining good form. Get…

Staying healthy is fun. Real lions in the wild stay healthy by eating well and getting plenty of rest and exercise. A Lion Scout can do the same thing! As a Lion, you’ll learn three exercises you can do each day to help you stay healthy. You’ll also learn how eating healthy snacks and getting plenty of rest is good for you. Lions do other fun things, too. At one meeting, you’ll make new friends. At another, you’ll go outside and participate in a field day. You’ll get to meet people who provide a service in your community, like a police officer or firefighter. Then you’ll get to provide a service yourself, maybe by planting a plant or picking up trash. Being a Lion is great. By the end of…

Webelos Scouts are in fourth or fifth grade, and they get to do all kinds of amazing stuff. From first aid to cooking food outdoors to learning the best ways to get exercise, Webelos Sc outs do all the great things in Cub Scouts — plus try some of the activities they’ll enjoy in Scouts BSA. If you like having fun with your friends, then you’re going to have a blast in Cub Scouts!…