My Adventure In
Joey Scouts
Name:
Joey Scout Mob:
All Joey Scout Leaders wish you lots of fun
as you continue your Scouting Adventure.
The Jungle Story
It was a warm summer night when Tabaqui, the jackal – the mean, sly, mischiefmaker – crept to the cave of Mother and Father Wolf. ‘Shere Kahn, the big one,
has shifted his hunting grounds. He will hunt among these hills,’ he told them.
Father Wolf was upset, because Shere Kahn, the tiger killed cattle and angered
the villagers, bring trouble to the jungle. But as they listened, they heard the angry, snarly whine of the tiger. ‘He is hunting man!’ said Mother Wolf. ‘Listen,
something is coming!’Father Wolf crouched then halted in mid-spring. ‘Man!’
he snapped, ‘a man cub. Look!’ His jaw closed gently over the little boy’s back
and he carried him into the cave and placed him amongst the other cubs. Then a
dark shadow crossed the doorway.
‘The Man Cub is mine, give him to me!’ Shere Kahn’s roar filled the cave. But
Mother Wolf and Father Wolf were not to be ordered around by someone not
from the pack. So Shere Kahn slunk away. ‘I will call him Mowgli (The Frog)’,
said Raksha, the Mother Wolf, ‘because his skin is smooth and without hair like
a frog’s’.
My Adventure In
Joey Scouts
So Mowgli stayed with Raksha and Father Wolf and their own four Cubs. When
they were old enough to run a little, they set off on the night of the full moon,
through the jungle to the Council Circle.
There the wolves looked over the young Cubs so that they would know them if
they met in the jungle.
Then Shere Kahn roared from the trees, ‘What have the Free People to do with a
Man Cub in the Pack?’
Akela, the Pack Leader, reminded the Wolves that if there was an argument
about a Cub, two people would have to speak for him.
So Baloo, the brown bear, stood and said, ‘I will speak for the Man Cub’.
Then a black shadow dropped from the trees. It was the mighty hunter,
Bagheera, the panther. ‘I have a bull, newly killed, to pay for the Man Cub’s
life’, he said. So Mowgli was allowed to stay.
He learned the Laws of the Jungle from old Baloo and how to creep and stalk
and hunt from Bagheera. And so, he was accepted as a member of the Pack.
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Compiled by Sandra Knox
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How Did Cub Scouting Start?
My Adventure in Joey Scouts
Table of Contents
Joey Scout Promise and Law…………………………......1
Joey Scout Uniform – Badge Locations……………...…..2
Adventure Challenge…………………………………......3
Buddy Badge…………………………………………......4
Caring and Sharing…………………………………….....5
Environment Challenge…………………………………..6
Promise Challenge …………………….………………....8
Their Service Our Heritage ………………………...…...10
Other Badges and Attendance at Joey Scout Activities…11
The Journey Continues – Linking to Cubs……………...12
How Cub Scouting Began and Left Handshake………...13
The Jungle Story……………………………………...…14
Once there was a boy who loved to sleep out in a tent with his four brothers on
weekends. They would climb trees; sail boats and they loved to play sports.
When this boy grew up he joined the Army and became a Major General. His
name was Robert Baden-Powell.
He was a great hero in Africa, where he saved the town of Mafeking from an
attack, which lasted 217 days. He had so few soldiers with him that he had to use
boys to help with first aid, carry messages and do other jobs. He was pleased to
see they could be relied on.
When Baden-Powell returned to England he found boys reading the book he had
written to help Army Scouts. So he took some of them on a camp to Brownsea
Island and wrote a book of their own called ‘Scouting for Boys’.
There were lots of boys who wanted to be Scouts, but they were too young. So
Baden-Powell started a new section for them called Wolf Cubs – using ideas he
got from ‘The Jungle Book’.
Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell died many years ago, but each year on his birthday (22 February), we remember how he started Scouting for millions of boys
The Left Handshake
When you shake hands with another Scout, your Leaders, or any member of the
Worldwide Scout Movement, you shake hands with your left hand.
In Africa, warriors once fought with spears, and carried shields in their left hand.
If a warrior met a friend, however, he would not need his shield for protection,
and would have his left hand free. So if a man held out his left hand it showed
that he trusted you and wanted to be friendly.
Lord Baden-Powell met an African Chief who held out his left hand in greeting,
showing he wanted to be friendly. This impressed Baden-Powell and he chose
this special handshake for Scouting.
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The Journey Continues – Linking to Cubs
Cub Scout Link Badge
Completion of this badge prepares the Joey Scout
for advancement to the Cub Scout Pack.
The requirements are:
1
Attend four Cub Scout meetings.
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2
3
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Date
JSL
Sign Off
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During talks with the Cub Scout Leader:
Discuss understanding and acceptance of the
Cub Scout Promise and Law.
Know and understand the salute, Scout sign
and left handshake.
4
Discuss the going up and investiture ceremonies.
5
Discuss being a Cub Scout with future Sixer.
6
Know the names of the Leaders in the Cub
Scout Section.
7
Discuss the Pack visits with the Joey Scout
Leader and Joey Mob.
8
Hear how Scouting began and the first Jungle
Story.
9
Understand the meaning of “good turns” and
how important it is that Cub Scouts do a good
turn.
Date Cub Scout Link Badge Completed
______________________
Date Cub Scout Link Badge Awarded
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Joey Scout Leader Signature
______________________
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The Joey Scout Promise
I promise to do my best
To love my God
And be helpful
The Joey Scout Law
A Joey Scout Cares
A Joey Scout Shares
Theme of Joey Scouts
Help Other People (HOP)
Date Invested:
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Joey Scout Uniform – Badge Locations
Other Badges
Joey Scouts can also earn other badges – JOTA/JOTI, Harmony Day and JOTT.
In addition, some Joey Mobs also have Group specific awards available.
Badge/Award
Description
Date
JSL
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Attendance at Joey Scout Activities
Just like the other sections of Scouting, Joey Scouts is a uniformed section. The
Joey Scout uniform consists of the dark blue shirt with section colour, which is
tan, across the sleeve, yoke and collar.
The other components of the uniform are a blue belt, hat, a scarf (supplied by the
Group at investiture) and a woggle.
Joeys Scouts can have lots of fun at various events throughout their time at Joey
Scouts. Some events may include the Joey Fun Day, as well as Sleepovers, and
Mob Holidays (for Mobs where Leaders have undertaken advanced training in
these areas).
Event
Description
The Joey Scout uniform is available through the South Coast Scout Shop:
[email protected]
PH:
(02) 4274 1193
FAX: (02) 4274 6334
and Snowgum Stores:
http://www.snowgum.com.au
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Date
JSL
Sign Off
Adventure Challenge
Their Service Our Heritage
The Their Service Our Heritage Badge is an annual award that renews on 25th
April each year.
Their Service Our Heritage Requirements
Participate whilst in Joey Scout uniform in any
two of the following activities:
Date
1
Anzac Day Ceremonies
2
Remembrance Day Ceremonies
3
Visit either a State or National War Memorial
4
5
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The Adventure Challenge is designed to broaden each Joey Scout'
s life experience in the wider world. This is achieved through participation in activities to
places not normally visited by your Mob.
The Adventure theme runs in conjunction with the Aims, Principles and Educational Methods of Scouting. It provides an excellent theme for fun and active
Mob programs.
Adventure Challenge Requirements
Outing 1 1
Date
2
Outing 2 –
Visit a local War Memorial
3
Adventure Program –
Visit with a local Veteran
4
Log Sheets for outings and adventure program
completed. Include drawings and/or photos.
5
Joey Scout Leader to forward photos and Mob
article to RCJS.
Date Their Service Our Heritage Completed
______________________
Date Their Service Our Heritage Awarded
______________________
Joey Scout Leader Signature
______________________
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JSL
Sign Off
Date Adventure Challenge Completed
______________________
Date Adventure Challenge Awarded
______________________
Joey Scout Leader Signature
______________________
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Buddy Badge
Promise Challenge
You must be 7 ½ to do this badge. Please see your leader first.
Promise Challenge Requirements Cont.
Date
Complete all three sections.
3
Duty to Self/Others
Joey Scout Mobs can get together, share activities and have great fun. One Mob
visits the other, who then returns the visit. Special activities are held when Mobs
visit. Later, this could progress to sharing an outdoor activity, sleepover or Mob
holiday. You can have a ‘virtual’ Mob buddy scheme by using the Internet.
The Mob who you Buddy with can be any Mob, inside or outside your District.
Mob Buddy Scheme Requirements
Your Mob (Mob A) visits another
1
Mob (Mob B).
2
3
Date
JSL
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Mob B then visits Mob A (These visits can be
for any activity at all, but it’s a good idea to
try to make them special nights. Of course, it
doesn’t matter who visits first, as long as each
Mob visits each other).
Think of a way you can help another person in
your community/area where you live and discuss this with your parents and JS Leader.
Do your best to complete the activity you
have chosen and share with your Mob and
leaders. You might like to take photos or draw
pictures to keep for yourself and share with
others.
Date Promise Challenge Completed
______________________
Date Promise Challenge Awarded
______________________
Joey Scout Leader Signature
______________________
Both Mobs share an outdoor activity, sleepover or Mob holiday. That’s it! (Hopefully
you will continue to be Buddies and enjoy
other occasions together).
Date Mob Buddy Scheme Completed
______________________
Date Mob Buddy Badge Awarded
______________________
Joey Scout Leader Signature
______________________
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JSL
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Promise Challenge
Care and Share Activity
You must be 7 ½ to do this badge. Please see your leader first.
The aim of this challenge is to allow the older Joey Scouts to
gain a greater understanding of the Promise and Law and to
learn about our founder, Lord Baden-Powell (BP), and the
history of Scouting. This challenge will require the Joey
Scout to complete certain elements away from the Mob
meeting.
These will involve research and discussion with their parents and leaders as well
as a presentation to their Mob on completion of the task.
Promise Challenge Requirements
Complete all three sections.
1
B-P/Scouting History
Who was B-P? Joey Scouts have a choice as
to ‘writing’ about or ‘telling’ us about information.
Find out about five interesting things about BP and either write down or tell your Mob.
Some things you might like to ask about –
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Your region may allocate a particular month as Caring and Sharing month. Contact your RCJS for further information.
Each Mob plans and runs programs for one month that focuses on caring and
sharing. As a highlight, a special deed is done for the local community. Badges
and certificates are available for this special activity.
Care and Share Activity Requirements
Care and Share Program 1 1
2
Care and Share Program 2 -
• BP’s job, family, where he lived, what he
did, what he was famous for, date of birth.
3
Care and Share Program 3 -
•
4
Care and Share Program 4 –
5
Special deed for local community -
How many other sections in Scouting are
there? Can you name the other sections?
What is a Jamboree or Cuboree? You might
like to ask Cubs and Scouts for help.
2
Date
This activity may be run by your branch to develop the Joey Scout an understanding of Caring and Sharing and to add the Scouting agenda to the local community. Great publicity opportunities are provided.
Date
JSL
Sign Off
Duty to God
Date Care and Share Activity Completed
______________________
Why do we say a prayer at the Joey Scout
meeting?
Date Care and Share Badge Awarded
______________________
Write a prayer about what it means to ‘love
my God’ and share at your Mob meeting or at
a Scout’s Own.
Joey Scout Leader Signature
______________________
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Environment Challenge
Environment Challenge
Environmental activities are directed at the Mob rather than
the individual Joey Scout. The Project will take the form of
four Challenges to be done by the Mob. Four simple environmental tasks need to be completed which reflect nature
and outdoors.
Care and Share Activity Requirements
Clean up a local park.
1
Visit a Wildlife Area or have a Wildlife Officer visit.
Observe some wildlife at the local park.
Visit a Botanic Garden and find some native
animals and plants.
2
Make a bird feeder and hang it safely in a tree
at home.
Find a tree as tall as yourself. Draw what lives
in it.
Use a PET bottle to make a terrarium or pot
pourri container.
Make a collage of different shaped and sized
leaves.
3
Make a list of animals that have pouches.
Make a list of the birds that visit your garden
or park for one week. List as native or introduced.
Plant some native trees or shrubs at a suitable
venue.
Discuss with the Joey Scouts what you would
do if you found sick, orphaned or injured
wildlife.
4
Make a container and start collecting aluminum cans.
Learn what garbage to recycle. Make containers to recycle household garbage.
Find out where the water in the street goes.
Discuss with the Joey Scouts about the care of
our planet.
Date
JSL
Sign Off
Date Environment Challenge Completed
______________________
Date Environment Challenge Awarded
______________________
Joey Scout Leader Signature
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