Readyman

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Webelos Scout Readyman activity badge (pin) resources include the Readyman worksheet
and cross-references for related Cub Scout belt loops & pins and Cub Scout awards.
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This article is about the Webelos Readyman Activity Badge. All Scouts can also earn the Emergency Preparedness Award. Boy Scouts can earn the Emergency Preparedness merit badge.

The Webelos Readyman activity badge helps prepare Webelos Scouts for the Boy Scout First Aid and Emergency Preparedness merit badge(s).

Webelos Readyman Activity Badge

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The Webelos Readyman Activity Badge is one of 20 different Activity Badges that can be earned in the Webelos Scout Program. The requirements are typically worked on during den meetings or den activities while the skills are practiced at home, with the help of the Webelos Scout's family. The requirements are either completed with the den or at home with the den leader's approval. Projects are brought to meetings to share with the den and for Webelos Den Leader or Activity Badge Counselor approval.

Readyman requirements

Do all of these: 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. Explain what first aid is. Tell what you should do after an accident. 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 in another place with easy access. Demonstrate the Heimlich maneuver and tell when it is used. Show what to do for these "hurry cases": Serious bleeding Stopped breathing Internal poisoning Heart attack Show how to treat shock. 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 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: Explain six safety rules you should follow when "driving" a bicycle. Explain the importance of wearing safety equipment when participating in sports activities (skating, skateboarding, etc.) Make a home fire escape plan for your family. Explain how to use each item in a first aid kit. Tell where accidents are most likely to happen inside and around your home. Explain six safety rules you should remember when riding in a car. Attend a first aid demonstration at a Boy Scout troop meeting, a Red Cross center, or other community event or place. The official source for the information shown in this article or section is: Webelos Handbook, 2007 Edition (BSA Supply No. 33452) The text of these requirements is locked and can only be edited by an administrator. Please note any errors found in the above requirements on this article's Talk Page.

Notes

A FREE workbook for Readyman is available here! with the maps, charts, links, diagrams, and checklists you need! Or click here to print just the Readyman requirements.

meritbadge.org has PDF and DOC versions of Boy Scout merit badge workbooks, Webelos workbooks, and Cub Scout workbooks.

• The Webelos Program uses the Fast Tracks Den Meeting plans to offer all 20 Webelos Activity Badges in as little as 12 months.
• Details on earning a Cub Scout Sports or Academic pin or belt loop multiple times

Requirement resources

• Readyman Worksheet → Other Webelos Activity Badge Worksheets

1. McGruff.org: Bullies - Avoiding fights

KidsHealth.Org: Bullies - Family fights - Being a good Sport - Stealing - Cheating

2. What is first aid? How do you get help after an accident?.
3. Get Help
4. Heimlich maneuver
5.  Serious bleeding  Stopped breathing  Internal poisoning  Heart attack
6. Shock
7.  Cuts and scratches  Burns and scalds  Choking  Blisters  Tick bites  Insect bites and stings  Snakebite  Nosebleed  Frostbite  Sunburn
8. Safe Swim Defense – Buddy System
9. The requirement says that there are 6 bicycle safety rules but the Webelos Scout Handbook, p. 386, says there are 12. The Boy Scouts of America Guide to Safe Scouting says that there are 12 but that they are different. Also see McGruff: Bike Riding
10. Importance of wearing safety equipment: Webelos Scout Handbook, p. 387.
11. The graph paper you need for your home fire escape plan is in the Readyman Worksheet. See the Webelos Scout Handbook, p. 388 and the USFA: Escaping from fire
12. The Webelos Scout Handbook, p. 388 shows 15 items. The BSA states that the personal First Aid Kit has 11 items.
13. American Medical Association: Common Household Accidents - Webelos Scout Handbook, p. 389.
14. Six safety rules when riding in a carWebelos Scout Handbook, p. 390. safety KidsHealth.Org: Car safety.
15. Boy Scout Troop - including finding a troop near you.

General Resources

• KISMIF: Readyman Links
• Bill Smith's Webelos Leader Resources: Readyman
• Webelos Roundtable Packet: Readyman

Related awards

Boy Scout Ranks

• Readyman Requirement 5 can help prepare you for Second Class Rank Requirement 6a.
• Readyman Requirement 5 (Heart Attack) can help prepare you for First Class Rank Requirement 8b.
• Readyman Requirement 6 can help prepare you for Second Class Rank Requirement 6b & 6c.
• Readyman Requirement 7 can help prepare you for Tenderfoot Rank Requirement 12b.
• Readyman Requirement 8 can help prepare you for Second Class Rank Requirement 7a.

Emergency Preparedness Awards Emergency Preparedness-related awards

• Boy Scout Merit Badges: Crime Prevention - Emergency Preparedness - Fire Safety - First Aid - Lifesaving - Public Health - Safety- Traffic Safety
  
• Webelos Activity Badge: Readyman
• Others Links: First Aid Skills - First Aid Kit - Emergency Kit - Safe Swim Defense - Safety Afloat - Guide to Safe Scouting: First Aid
• Venturing: Ranger Award-Emergency Preparedness Requirement

See also

Webelos Den Leader portal

First Aid Links

• Your handbook is your primary reference. See First Aid Skills for step-by-step instructions and lesson video links.
• See also: First Aid Merit Badge Pamphlet - First Aid Kit - Emergency Kit - Guide to Safe Scouting - Physcial

Camping Checklist

• Boy Scout Camping Merit Badge
• Webelos Webelos Outdoorsman

First Aid Kit

• Boy Scout First Aid Merit Badge
• Webelos Webelos Readyman

Emergency Kit

• Boy Scout Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge

External links

• American Heart Association
• American Medical Association
• American Red Cross
• National Safety Council

Webelos Activity Badges   (Worksheets)

Physical Skills group: Aquanaut | Athlete | Fitness | Sportsman Mental Skills group: Artist | Scholar | Showman | Traveler Community group: Citizen | Communicator | Family Member | Readyman Technology group: Craftsman | Engineer | Handyman | Scientist Outdoor group: Forester | Geologist | Naturalist | Outdoorsman

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