Readyman
Primary Faith in God program related requirement: Developing Talents #8

Do all of these: Ideas/Helps:

1. With your parent, guardian, or Webelos den leader, complete the Courage Character Connection.

Know: Define the importance of each courage step: Be strong; Be calm; Be clear; Be careful. Explain how memorizing the courage steps helps you to be ready.

Commit: Explain why it is hard to follow the courage steps in an emergency. Tell when you can use the courage steps in other situations (such as standing up to a bully, avoiding fights, being fair, not stealing or cheating when tempted, etc.)

Practice: Act out one of the requirements using these courage steps: Be strong; Be calm; Be clear; Be careful.

Den Meetings Ideas

Readyman Activities
2. Explain what first aid is. Tell what you should do after an accident.
3. Explain how you can get help quickly if there is an emergency in your home. Make a "help list" of people or agencies that can help you if you need it. Post it near a phone or other place with easy access. Red Cross
FEMA
USFA
SafeKids.com
McGruff.org
USFA'S Kids Page

4. Demonstrate the Heimlich maneuver and tell when it is used.
5. Show what to do for these "hurry cases."
Serious bleeding
Stopped breathing
Internal poisoning
Heart attack
6. Show how to treat shock.
7. Show first aid for the following:
Cuts and scratches
Burns and scalds
Choking
Blisters on the hand and foot
Tick bites 		Bites and stings of insects other than ticks
Poisonous snakebite
Nosebleed
Frostbite
Sunburn
Paramedics Game
8. Tell what steps must be taken for a safe swim with your Webelos den, pack, family, or other group. Explain the reasons for the buddy system.
And do two of these:
9. Explain six safety rules you should follow when driving a bicycle.
10. Explain the importance of wearing safety equipment when participating in sports activities (skating, skateboarding, etc.) Safety - Prevention
11. Make a home fire escape plan for your family.
12. Explain how to use each item in a first aid kit.
13. Tell where accidents are most likely to happen inside and around your home. Top ten
14. Explain six safety rules you should remember when riding in a car. Movie
15. Attend a first aid demonstration at a Boy Scout troop meeting, a Red Cross center, or other community event or place.