====== Caring for your Things ======

  * Opening Ceremony
  * Ice Breaker Game
  * Talk about being responsible for your own things
    * Scouts carry and are responsible for their own packs
  * How to Pack a Backpack
    * Bring a poorly packed backpack (stuff sticking out, everything thrown in a jumble, etc)
    * Can you find the things you need in there?
    * Can the kids help you pack it better?
    * Teach them how to fold a shirt as part of the activity
  * Steam Off Game
  * Story and Snack Time
    * Read a story about helping at home/doing chores
    * Have the kids share ways they help at home or think of more ways they could be helpful at home
  * Play the Message Game
  * Closing Ceremony

===== Related Activites: =====

  * [[activities:index:messagegame|Message Game]]

===== Items Needed: =====

  * Badly packed backpack
  * Otter-size shirts to practice folding
  * [[sections:otters:books|Book]] for story time
  * Phrases to use for the message game

===== Badge Requirements Covered: =====

=== Red Helping Paw ===

  * Learn about caring for your clothes and belongings
  * Find three ways to help at home
  * Play the message game

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