https://wiki.osg-us.org/ 2026-05-30T03:04:34+00:00 https://wiki.osg-us.org/ https://wiki.osg-us.org/_media/wiki/logo.png text/html 2025-11-21T18:53:11+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.osg-us.org/activities/index/birdidcards?rev=1763751191&do=diff Watercolor Bird ID Cards Using a laser printer, print the outlines of local birds onto watercolor paper and cut to index card sizes. Have the kids color them with watercolor pencils, then use wet brushes to finish. The cards can be laminated and added to the text/html 2025-11-26T20:18:19+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.osg-us.org/activities/index/birdwatching?rev=1764188299&do=diff Birdwatching Prior to going birdwatching, you may want to consider having Timberwolves make Bird ID Cards. Bring binoculars and bird ID books. You could also bring paper and have the kids sketch the birds they see. activity:otter activity:timberwolf activity:pathfinder activity:rover ot_badge:green_paw tw_badge:observer pf_badge:birder type:outdoor_activity text/html 2025-11-26T20:18:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.osg-us.org/activities/index/bird_beak_lab?rev=1764188306&do=diff Bird Beak Lab activity:otter activity:timberwolf type:educational text/html 2024-04-17T23:09:49+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.osg-us.org/activities/index/carrot_tops?rev=1713395389&do=diff Regrow Carrot Tops in Water Regrowing a carrot top is an easy and fun introduction to the way plants grow! One thing to be aware of is that you will not get another carrot (the edible root of the carrot plant) from growing it this way, which is important to tell the kids to avoid disappointment. Theoretically, if you grow the plant long enough, you might be able to get seeds that you could then plant and would turn into carrots, but it would take a while! text/html 2024-04-18T19:48:35+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.osg-us.org/activities/index/chipmask?rev=1713469715&do=diff Felt Chipmunk Masks Felt crafts are great for Chipmunks, and they can make these while the Otters are making Otter Masks. You can pre-cut the felt shaped according to the templates below and have the kids glue them together. If you want them to be sturdier, you could also bring a needle and thread to stitch the elastic to the felt. text/html 2025-11-20T22:54:49+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.osg-us.org/activities/index/hiking?rev=1763679289&do=diff Hiking Hiking is one of the core activities for all scout sections, and can make a great meeting all on their own. Different ages will have different levels of stamina. If you have scouts with mobility issues, think about finding accessible trails or modifying the hikes to be doable for all the scouts. text/html 2025-11-20T22:55:10+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.osg-us.org/activities/index/hugatree?rev=1763679310&do=diff Hug-A-Tree and Survive OSG Hug-A-Tree Handout Hug-A-Tree and Survive is an excellent program for teaching kids about what to do if they get lost in the woods. Free course materials are available at SAR Academy, including a video and coloring book. activity:otter activity:timberwolf ot_badge:safety tw_badge:hiker text/html 2025-11-20T22:56:05+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.osg-us.org/activities/index/kimsgame?rev=1763679365&do=diff Kim's Game Here's a pdf explaining how to play Kim's Game. activity:otter activity:timberwolf ot_badge:red_paw tw_badge:observer type:traditional type:game text/html 2025-11-20T22:57:05+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.osg-us.org/activities/index/messagegame?rev=1763679425&do=diff The Message Game This is a variant of telephone with some distance built in. Come up with a message and whisper it to a scout. They have to run across a distance (or do a task) then pass it along to another scout, who has to run across the distance then pass it along to another scout, and so on until the last scout says the message out loud. If you have younger scouts, keep the distance short and the phrase simple. For older scouts, they may be able to remember more complicated phrases or do mo… text/html 2024-04-18T19:32:48+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.osg-us.org/activities/index/night_hike?rev=1713468768&do=diff Night Hike This is a great activity to do around the Winter Solstice, when it gets dark early. You can also do this as an all-section meeting, since the activity is appropriate for a wide variety of ages. Night hikes are also a great activity for campouts. text/html 2024-04-18T19:57:10+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.osg-us.org/activities/index/otteressentials?rev=1713470230&do=diff Otter 10 Essentials Otters love learning about the 10 essentials! You can discuss what they should carry in their packs or even assemble kits as part of a meeting. Materials Needed * Otter 10 Essentials Handout For 10 Essentials Kits * Whistle * Otter Information Cards (if you print these on cardstock or laminate them, they'll last longer in the kids' scout bags) text/html 2024-04-18T19:45:21+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.osg-us.org/activities/index/otterfelt?rev=1713469521&do=diff Felt Otter Buddies & Masks Felt crafts are great to do with Otters. You can pre-cut the felt shaped according to the templates below and have the kids glue them together. This can also be done as a virtual meeting over zoom if you get everyone the materials ahead of time. text/html 2024-04-16T23:05:07+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.osg-us.org/activities/index/otter_pen_pals?rev=1713308707&do=diff Otter Pen Pals You'll want to arrange to swap information with another otter raft so that the kids have specific kids to write to. Materials Needed * Otter Pen Pal Worksheets * Lined Paper (you can also use blank paper or paper that has room to draw at the top with lines below) text/html 2024-03-14T01:30:02+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.osg-us.org/activities/index/start?rev=1710379802&do=diff Activity Index text/html 2025-11-21T19:02:54+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.osg-us.org/activities/index/treeidtag?rev=1763751774&do=diff Tree ID Tag In a wooded area, work with the Timberwolves to identify several types of trees. Then have the leader stand in a designated area and call out trees they can see. All the Timberwolves have to run and touch the type of tree/shrub called out. text/html 2025-11-27T01:12:21+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.osg-us.org/activities/index/twcardring?rev=1764205941&do=diff Timberwolf Card Ring Laminate 3×5 or 4×6 cards and punch a hole in the corner, then add to a binder ring to create a cumulative record of learning. Activities/reference cards that go well with this are: * Leave No Trace Principles * 10 Essentials text/html 2025-11-20T23:00:32+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.osg-us.org/activities/index/wolfmask?rev=1763679632&do=diff Paper Mache Wolf Masks This is a great activity to do with Timberwolves over several meetings or a campout. It takes a couple of hours to cut out all the pieces and assemble the form, then another hour to do the paper mache. Once it dries, you can bring them to another meeting to paint.