Fun Scouting Activities | Scouting On Demand: May
- Visit Build an Ark Animal Rescue in Ellijay. Build an Ark is an interactive farm animal rescue and hospice sanctuary. Feed the animals while you learn their stories. $7/person: https://www.facebook.com/buildanarksanctuary/
- Cast of an animal track: https://www.instructables.com/How-to-Make-a-Plaster-Cast-of-an-Animal-Track/
- Make your own walking stick. All you really have to do is pickup a good stick in the woods; but if you want to jazz it up a little, here are some fun ideas: https://littlepinelearners.com/get-kids-outside-with-these-10-diy-hiking-sticks/
- Find your way among the stars - try stargazing. Great kids resources: https://www.amnh.org/explore/ology/astronomy/a-kid-s-guide-to-stargazing and https://www.atlantaparent.com/stargazing/ - Sky Guide ($3) is a great iPhone app to explore the night sky, as well.
- Go fishing. Here are some great spots: https://www.exploregeorgia.org/things-to-do/list/five-kid-friendly-fishing-trips-for-summer-break
- Go for a nature walk scavenger hunt on your favorite trail: https://scoutermom.com/wp-content/uploads/Outdoor-Scavenger-Hunt.pdf
- Hey, there’s a cardinal in the backyard! I wonder what else is out there? Try birdwatching - https://www.audubon.org/news/easy-ways-get-kids-birding or maybe check out a good book about our local avian friends: on Amazon
- Is this poison ivy or tulip poplar? That’s a great question. The Scouts BSA Handbook has some great info on identifying plants you want to stay away from. If you want to learn more about the leaves that fall here in Georgia, this is a great field guide: on Amazon
- Backyard Cub Scout Tricks - Bark Boat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuNIrLcdayo
Fly a Kite
May is the perfect time for kite flying due to sunny days, nice breezes, and high winds.
This month, Scouting on Demand is focused on helping you build and fly a kite.
Kite building has evolved from a simple 2 stick diamond model to others such as elaborate box kites and many other designs.
For this activity you will be given directions for a simple 2 stick diamond kite made from newspaper, however, feel free to build your own more elaborate creation with your family.