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Hey Cubs - Read this article (Aug./Sept. 2005) about some of the interesting sites other Cubs have found for the Cub Computer Badge. You're sure to find some neat ideas! Here's a second article (March 2007) about more interesting sites Cubs found for the Computer Badge. Do NOT send this page as part of your requirements for the Computer Badge. Read requirement #4b carefully. 

 New Emergency Preparedness badge -click here to read more
 New First Aid badge requirements - click here to read more - En Français

Important Changes
Swimming Programs with the Lifesaving Society and the Red Cross have changed.  The next update of the Cub Handbook will reflect this change. 

 

 

 
Cubs
 
Swimmer Badge
Red Cross
Swim Kids Level 6 / Aqua Quest Level 7
 
Lifesaving Society
Swimmer 4 award
 

Religion in Life

Gardening
Neat tips for gardening with your youth.
NASA for Kids (Black Star A11, Astronomer, Observer)
Links to information on astronomy & space technology as well as the main NASA site.
Star Child (Astronomer)
Astronomy information provided for children at different age levels.  Includes facts, activities, and sound clips.
Recycle City (Recycling)
Explore Recycle City and learn how its citizens recycle, reuse and reduce waste.
Environment Canada (Black Star 6 & 10, World Conservation 5)
Select a topic to get information on a variety of environmental topics including pollution prevention, air & water issues, endangered species, the hydrologic (water) cycle, etc.
Astronomy for Kids
Have a great time exploring the universe we live in!  

Get Knotted!  Animated Knots for Scouts (Green Star 2)
Watch as 15 common knots are tied.
Animated knots for Boating, Climbing, Fishing, Scouting & Aborists. Watch as popular knots are tied using real rope and stop action technology.
How to Use a Compass (Camping 5c)
Tips on using the compass.
Orienteering for the Young (Green Star A8 & B4, Camping 5c)
James Baker provides information on the sport of Orienteering and how to set up courses for different ages and skill levels.  Some information on map reading and basic compass use.
Outdoor Cooking & Recipes (Green Star B2, Cooking, Camping 5b)
More recipes and cooking ideas including lightweight backpacking, dutch oven, alternative methods, etc. from the Netwoods Virtual Campsite.
Wilderness Survival - First Aid & Health (Winter Cubbing 1)
Information on handling a wide variety of medical emergencies in the woods such as fractures, hypothermia, blisters, frostbite, etc.
Camping and Outdoor Activities Section in B.P.&P.
Includes accepted practices and regulations for conducting outdoor activities.


The Idea Box (Tawny Star,Handicraft)
Lots of crafts, games, songs, craft recipes and more.
Craft Finder (Tawny Star,Handicraft)
A searchable database of crafts.
Kite Plans (Tawny Star A5, Handicraft 8)
Links to a number of sites with kite plans from simple to complex.
Campfires (Tawny Star B6 , Entertainer 4,5&10, Musician 3e )
Check out our campfire listings for songs and skits.

Update on Swimmer Badge
The Canadian Red Cross Aquaquest program is changing to the Red Cross Swim Program. The Cub Swimmer Badge refers to Aquaquest Level 7, which is now replaced with Red Cross Swim Level 6. Changes to the Cub Handbook will be made in the next reprint.
Canada Food Guide (Red Star A7)
Health Canada's guide to healthy eating.
I Don't See You Leader Magazine Article gives tips on being seen.
(Bicycle Badge)

Braille:  It's Easier Than You Think (Blue Star A5)
The basic braille alphabet plus links to other braille sites.
Sign Language Dictionaries (Blue Star A5, Disability Awareness 7)
Links to ASL (American Sign Language) dictionaries and ASL & Braille alphabets.
Canada & the World
Government of Canada (Purple Star A1,A2,A3)
Map of Canada and its provinces (including Nunavut).  Check out Canadian Symbols under About Canada for flags, symbols and sound clips of the National Anthem.

A United Nations Meeting
Information about how to hold your own United Nations Meeting. For leaders and youth. (World Citizen Badge, #4)
NASA for Kids (Purple Star A12, Space Exploration)
Information on astronomy & space technology.
Canadian Space Agency (Purple Star A12, Space Exploration)
Information on the Canadian space program & technology.  Includes a section for kids.                                                                                  
Star Child (Purple Star A12, Space Exploration)
Check out 'Space Stuff' for information on space travel, space suits, astronauts & more.  Includes movie clips.
Heroines.ca
Site containing great information on women in Canadian history.


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