Pack 712 Cub Hiking Club
The Pack 712 Hiking Club is a way for scouts and their parents to explore local nature and wildlife. Scouts will learn more about Leave No Trace ethics, outdoorsman skills, our local environment, geology and get some exercise along the way.
Hikes will mainly occur in Metro Parks, State and County County Parks. Other hike locations also welcomed and encouraged. Most hikes will be 2 to 5 miles (depending on terrain and ages). |
So why did your child want to join Scouting? Did they want to explore the outdoors? Learn how to use a map or read a compass? Explore new and exciting locations? If you answered yes, then the Pack 712 Cub Hiking Club is for him.
Program Goal: This program invites your scout and you to be active in the outdoors, while learning more about the environment. He will learn and use the practices of Leave No Trace. He/she may also have an opportunity to learn about and see local wildlife, read a map and use a compass. The program offers you and your scout fun in the outdoors, quality time spent together and exercises too.
Accumulating Miles: Hiking mileage will be awarded for Pack 712, Den, and Council events. Plus, individuals will be credited for family hikes that are not part of a scout activity, but are considered a hike on a marked trail. The idea is to experience and enjoy nature, not just to accumulate miles simply by taking causal neighborhood walks (or walking around at Disney!). Two community hikes are allowed each year. These are community based Pack activities such as a parade or to perform a community service project. Awards & Milestones: As a scout earns miles, they will track them and work toward several awards. When a scout reaches his 5th mile, they will receive a patch and his name will be entered in an end of year drawing for a Scout Store gift certificate or other award. Each additional 5 miles hiked will earn an extra entry into the drawing. Other awards that may be earned include the Little Brave program and Conservation Awards. What to Bring; Scouts and parents should always come prepared with the Outdoor Essentials including the following:
Expectations: Scouts and parents will be reminded of our standard safety rules and guidelines prior to all hikes.
Click HERE for a list of Suggested Hikes in our area.
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How Much Have I Hiked?
Click the "Summary" tab in the Hiking Miles Tracker below to see how many miles your Scout has hiked. Hiking Rules: Hiking shouldn't be about rules, but in order to keep it simple, safe and fun, please note the following:
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