Earn your whittling chip card if you have not already done so. Print out enough whittling chip quiz and quiz answer pages for your group. Read, understand, and promise to abide by the knives are not toys guidelines bear handbook, page 150. This guide is appropriate for bears, webelos i and webelos ii scouts. The whittling chip card will have a corner torn from one of the four edges of the card. It seems pretty silly to me to wait until second class on knives when boys have already been using them since being a wolf cub. Demonstrate proper handling, care, and use of the ax, saw and pocket knife 3.
Will the troop require that he has a whittling chip or does that only apply to cub scouts. Whittling chip requirements bear scouts may earn the privilege of carrying a pocketknife to cub scout functions when required and asked to do so. The whittling chip card certifies that a bear or webelos youth has earned the right to carry a pocketknife to designated cub scout functions. The official bsa whittling chip for bear cub scouts and webelos scouts is a wallet card no. Scouts are not permitted to use a knife, campsaw, or ax at a troop function unless they are in possession of their totin chip card. A cub scout experiences few moments more exciting than the day he receives the whittling chip merit badge and the right to carry a pocketknife to specified scout activities.
Hiking stick craftsman project cub scouts love to get their pocketknives out and strip bark from fallen sticks. To establish a blood circle, grasp a closed pocket knife in. Information on these whittling chip requirements can be found in the bear claws adventure of the. Thats frustrating since our bear cub scouts have to earn the whittling chip for the bear claws required adventure the arrows of light who havent earned it yet must do so for their required scouting adventure. Please note, carried pocket knives must comply with the policy of the pack the scout is a member of. Whittling chip ideas for cub scouts plus safety tips. If youve looked for the cub scout whittling chip requirements in the bear handbook or leaders guide, you know they arent there. They can earn their whittling chip and complete the requirements that they need to. The cutting blade is the one you will use most of the time. Attached below are a parent letter describing the course, a copy of safety rules and care tips they can keep, and a parent permission slip. Overview to promote safe use of pocket knives by cub scouts. Information on these whittling chip requirements can be found in the bear claws adventure of the bear handbook. But ive always heard it called something else the blood circle. To promote safe use of pocket knives by cub scouts.
No one may add or subtract from the official requirements found in the cub scout. Its a great opportunity to work on a fun carving project with them, and introduce them to some of the great pride you can get from handmade woodworks. The whittling chip is the license for a cub scout bear or webelos to carry a pocketknife on preapproved packscout functions. When it comes to scouting, any eager cub scout will be itching to get their hands on their whittling chip. For 1st year webelos this isnt a requirement for rank but the training is required to allow your webelos to earn his whittling chip card.
Displays completion of the religious requirements for cub scouts. The objective of this award is to make scouts aware that. The patch is considered a temporary patch and should only be displayed on the uniform sewn centered on the right pocket, or hung in a temporary patch holder from the pocket button. Understanding bsa awards that help teach knife safety. Miscellaneous word search, all about cub scout whittling chip. Make list of equipment the group should bring in addition to their. Demonstrate to a cub scout leader five levels of pocket knife safety. Bsa has set the following requirements for the totin chip. Im sure some people wouldnt use that term with children, but i think it helps them remember to be aware of their surroundings. This may sound counterintuitive for the safety of your fingers, but blunt knives are much more likely to skip across the wood instead of into it, and even dull knives can cut human flesh. The second week is, knife cleaning, carving shapes out of a bar of soap, practice shaving a piece of wood, then finally the test. How to get the award demonstrate to a cub scout leader five levels of pocket knife safety. Sep 01, 2018 the official bsa whittling chip for bear cub scouts and webelos scouts is a wallet card no.
The cub scout whittling chip badge is earned by scouts who are in the bear and webelos program and have met the requirements of the whittling chip. A jackknife is a good tool for campers and fishermen. If the boy does not have the card with him, he will be instructed to turn in it at the next meeting. Troop 165 will teach the requirements as specified by the boy scouts of america. Its a great opportunity to work on a fun carving project with them, and introduce them to some of the great pride you can get. Last week i had the cub scouts all start their whittling chip training for the shaving and chipping achievement. There are specific scout and pack requirements that must be met and upon completion of those requirements the cub scout will earn the whittling chip card. Use the ax, saw, and knife as tools not playthings 4. One of the cub scout whittling chip requirements rules is to make a safety circle before you begin using your knife. This certification will enable the scout the honor of carrying a pocketknife to approved scouting activities. Make list of items to take on activity selected in req.
Whittling chip checklist no one may add or subtract from the official requirements found in the cub scout bear handbook requirements were revised in december 2016. To earn the whittling chip card you will need to read, understand, and promise to abide by the knives are not toys guidelines and the pocketknife pledge. We completed this part of the requirement with a plastic knife to give the boys a chance to learn some. There was an incident and although no one was injured i realized there dont appear to be clear guidelines on what is a minor vs. Whittling chip card us scouting service project inc. Discuss the front and backside of the totin chip card. The following scout has successfully completed the requirements for the whittling chip.
Pocketknife safety what cub scouts need to know cub scout. Read and understand woods tools use and safety rules found in the bs handbook 2. Nov 11, 2011 last week i had the cub scouts all start their whittling chip training for the shaving and chipping achievement. May week 1 home assignment bear earn the whittling chip part. Cub scout whittling chip word search puzzle find these words in this miscellaneous wordsearch blade, close, dull, knife, palm, pocketknife, promise, respect, rules, safetycircle, sharp, sharpen, stone, tool, walk. Pack 787 whittling chip knife handling and the cuts we will use. A reader asks about cutting the corners from a whittling chip card when the owner commits a safety infraction. Earn the whittling chip part of the bear claws adventure. Whittling chip training course for the instructor pack 106 in. Whittling chip award for bear scouts, webelos scouts.
True never carve your initials on anything that does not belong to you. Using knives is a great skill kids gain from 67 ideas camping with kids activities cub scouts. False when someone hands you a knife you say thank you to show good manners. It has 4 parts that you need to teach in order for the studentsboys to get their totin chip. We recently had an issue with some scouts on a camp out where a knife was used improperly. The whittling chip patch is a temporary insignia and if worn on the official uniform shirt, it should be centered on the right pocket, not be placed on a pocket flap. Scouts are not permitted to use a knife, campsaw, or ax at a troop function unless they are. It is important that the scout understands a pocketknife is a tool and not a toy, and how to responsibly handle and use the pocketknife when he is around others. In return for the privilege of carrying a pocketknife to designated cub scout functions, i agree to the following. Before a scout earns his totin chip can he use a pocket knife with the troop he joins. Patches and pins placement cub scout pack 420 spokane. What are the cub scout whittling chip requirements. Dry wood carving dull first aid jackknife multipurpose knife obedient penknife pocketknife safety circle sharp sharpening stone this is a jackknife.
We may have activities that allow the use of a pocketknife and having a whittling chip card is a requirement to participate in such activities. Go slow, never make a big cut of any kind, but work into the cut slowly and gradually. Scouts may earn the right to carry a pocketknife to designated scouting functions by completing requirements for the whittling chip card during a whittling chip course. Depending on level of achievement, award the whittling chip cards and, if you like, patches. The whittling chip patch is considered a temporary patch and, if worn, should be centered on the. Never carve your initials on anything that does not belong to you. Scouts are encouraged to learn safety rules and the proper use of a pocketknife. This plan was developed as a teaching guide for boy leaders who are teaching to totin chip class to a group of boys. For 2nd year webelos this is one of the requirements for the arrow of light scouting adventure. Knives can be a handy tool, but they can also be dangerous. These next few weeks will complete the bear claws adventure and allow your bear to earn his or her whittling chip card.
This is a two week course starting with going over all the rules and safety. One of the items carved for requirements of the bear claws adventure may be used to fulfill whittling chip requirement 3. I know the totin chit covers more than the cub scout whittling chip, but the first post mentioned knives, when knives are covered by the whittling chip. The whittling chip badge generally goes to webelo and bear scouts, but younger scouts may receive it.
The whittling chip patch is a temporary patch, and officially, only one temporary patch can be worn on the uniform at one time. Below youll find the pocketknife safety information that the scouts need to know to earn their whittling chip. Feb 16, 2020 earning your whittling chip is part of the cub scout bear adventure, bear claws, and arrow of light adventure, scouting adventure ideas like hiking sticks, animals, using knives and for kids, boys and girls. Earning the cub scout whittling chip is a rite of passage for bear scouts as they learn pocketknife safety. It gives them the approval to carry pocketknives on designated cub scout activities. The official bsa whittling chip for cub scouts and webelos scouts is a wallet card no. The whittling chip patch is considered a temporary patch and, if worn, should be centered on the right pocket of the cub scout or webelos uniform shirt. See more ideas about cub scouts bear, whittling and cub scouts. These whittling chip requirements are found on the whittling chip certification. Whittling chip training guide, 2017 trainer preparation.
You can learn more by completing the whittling chip requirements for cub scouts or the totin chip requirements for members of scouts bsa. Discuss the responsibility rules on the front and back of the card. Know the safety rules for handling a knife and show, using these rules, that you know how to care for and use your pocketknife safely. Centered, in a diamond shape with bobcat on top, wolf on wearers right, bear on left, tiger on bottom.
Nov 07, 2014 pack 787 whittling chip knife handling and the cuts we will use. The totin chit card is granted to scouts who have demonstrated the proper procedures for handling a knife, campsaw, and ax. It has a hinged blade at only one end and may have one or two blades. This guide will work for oneonone or group trainings. This guide is appropriate for bears, webelos i and webelos ii. If the scout has all four corners removed from his card, he must retake the whittling chip requirements for reissuence of a new card. Bear and webelos scouts may earn the privilege of carrying a pocketknife to cub scout functions when required and asked to do so. The whittling chip is a card that represents the fact that you have received proper training and are ok to bring a pocketknife only to approved events. The whittling chip, which is for cub scouts ask your question i cant track down all the answers, but send your ask the expert questions to me and ill do my best. A sharp knife is safer because it is less likely to slip and cut you. The bear cub scouts need to earn their whittling chip for the bear claws adventure and the arrow of light scouts need it for the scouting adventure. Cub scout whittling chip word search puzzle find these. Public whittling chip cub scout pack 776 summerville.
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