Handyman Activity Badge Outline -- Community Group

The Handyman Activity Badge is recommended to be presented in a one month format, as outlined in the Webelos Program Helps booklet.  This example outline presents the Badge in four weekly meetings.  The goal of this outline is to present material and discuss the material that will allow the Scouts to complete every requirement.  The requirements for the most part must be completed at home.  The exception is if the Den will do a bicycle clinic as described in this outline.
Because so much of this badge must be done at home it is suggested to alert the parents early.  Use a requirements check off sheet such as the one attached to this outline.  Send it to the parents a week before the work begins on this badge, or send it home at the prior Pack meeting.  The work that will be done in the Den, other than theBicycle Clinic, is rather light, so something else could be worked on at the same time.
Use the Webelos book in the meeting.  Have the Scouts read sections from the book.  Use all the resources you have available, such as the Program Helps and the Webelos Den Activities Book.  Make sure you sign off their books each meeting.

Week 1

Requirements to be fulfilled:
Do Six of These:
1.	With proper adult supvision, wash a car.
2.	Help an adult change a tire on a car.
3.	Replace a bulb in the taillight, turn signal, parking light, or headlight on a car.
4.	Show how to check the oil level and tire pressure on a car.

Discussion :
1.	Read the introduction and requirements on pages 195 - 197.  Discuss the requirements and how they will be worked on in and outside the Den.  
2.	Read pages 197 - 201 on taking care of a car.
	You can do some of these requirements as demonstrations using your own car.  Show how to check the oil and tire pressure.  Show how to change a tail light.  You could even be the adult supervision and have the Scouts come to your house one or two each week and wash your car!!

Homework:
1.	Work on your Handyman requirements at home with your parents.  Have them initial the check list.

Week 2

Requirements to be fulfilled:
8.	Replace a light bulb in a fixture or a lamp.
9.	Arrange a storage area for household cleaners and materials that will be safe from small children
10.	Build a sawhorse or stool to be used around your home.
	
Discussion :
1.	Read pages 201 - 204 on Taking Care of Your Bicycle, in preparation for the Bicycle Clinic next week.
	Tell the Scouts what they need to bring with them next week to the Bicycle Clinic.  Make sure that the Scouts and the parents know where the clinic will be held.  Arrange for any special tranasportation needs.
2.	Read 204 - 208 on Handyman Around the House.
	You can think up some demonstrations, like bring a lamp in to show them how to change a light builb.  Talk about storage areas.  Show them a sawhorse, or even build one in the Den meeting.

Homework:
1.	Work on your Handyman requirements at home with your parents.  Have them initial the check list.

Week 3

Requirements to be fulfilled:
5.	Make a repair to a bicycle, such as tightening the chain, fixing a flat tire, or adjusting the saddle or handlebars.
6.	Properly lubricate the chain on a bicycle.
7.	Properly inflate the tires on a bicycle.
	
Discussion :
Bicycle Clinic!
1.	Prepare for the clinic.  Make sure you have drop cloths and a place to set up where you will not get floors dirty and greasy.  Make sure you have hand cleaning supplies on hand.
2.	Everyone shows up with a bicycle.  Show the Scouts what to look for on a bike -- dry chain, loose nuts, loose spokes, etc.  Warn them not to mess with their spokes -- that must be done by someone who knows what theyare doing.
3.	Showt the Scouts how to adjust a chain and lubricate it.  Let each Scout adjust and lubricate their own chains.  
4.	Demonstrate how to fix a flat tire.  Make sure all Scouts see what you are doing. 
5.	Let each Scout properly inflate their tires.  Show them on the tire where it says how much pressure to inflate them to.
6.	Let the Scouts adjust their saddles and handlebars as needed.

Homework:
1.	Work on your Handyman requirements at home with your parents.  Have them initial the check list.

Week 4

Requirements to be fulfilled:
11.	Mow a lawn and properly rake and dispose of the clippings.
12.	Arrange a storage area for hand tools and lawn and garden tools.
13.	Clean and properly store hand tools or lawn and garden tools in their storage area.
	
Discussion :
1.	This is the last week for this badge.  Review the Check Lists.  Sign off the Scouts's books.

Handyman Badge Home Activities Check List

Your Scout is working on the Handyman Activity Badge this month.  The Den is planning a bicycle clinic.  This will cover requirements 5 through 7.  If your Scout will not be able to attend the Bicycle Clinic, then please work on those requirements at home and initial that they are complete on this check list.  
All of the other requirements can be fulfilled at home with parents supervision.  Not all of the requirements listed below need to be completed, but please try to do as many as possible and then intial that the requirement is compete.  Please make sure this Check List remains in your Scout's binder.

1.	With proper adult supervision, wash a car.
This requirement has been completed (parent please intital):  	
2.	Help an adult change a tire on a car.
This requirement has been completed (parent please intital):  	
3.	Replace a bulb in the taillight, turn signal, parking light, or headlight on a car.
This requirement has been completed (parent please intital):  	
4.	Show how to check the oil level and tire pressure on a car.
This requirement has been completed (parent please intital):  	
5.	Make a repair to a bicycle, such as tightening the chain, fixing a flat tire, or adjusting the saddle or handlebars.
This requirement has been completed (parent please intital):  	
6.	Properly lubricate the chain on a bicycle.
This requirement has been completed (parent please intital):  	
7.	Properly inflate the tires on a bicycle.
This requirement has been completed (parent please intital):  	
8.	Replace a light bulb in a fixture or a lamp.
This requirement has been completed (parent please intital):  	
9.	Arrange a storage area for household cleaners and materials that will be safe from small children
This requirement has been completed (parent please intital):  	
10.	Build a sawhorse or stool to be used around your home.
This requirement has been completed (parent please intital):  	
11.	Mow a lawn and properly rake and dispose of the clippings.
This requirement has been completed (parent please intital):  	
12.	Arrange a storage area for hand tools and lawn and garden tools.
This requirement has been completed (parent please intital):  	
13.	Clean and properly store hand tools or lawn and garden tools in their storage area.
This requirement has been completed (parent please intital):  	

Handyman Activity Badge Den Leaders Record
	List Boy's Names

Date:  			
	Month/Year

Requirements
Do Six of These:													
1.	With proper adult supervision, wash a car.													
2.	Help an adult change a tire on a car.													
3.	Replace a bulb in the taillight, turn signal, parking light, or headlight on a car.													
4.	Show how to check the oil level and tire pressure on a car.													
5.	Make a repair to a bicycle, such as tightening the chain, fixing a flat tire, or adjusting the saddle or handlebars.													
6.	Properly lubricate the chain on a bicycle.													
7.	Properly inflate the tires on a bicycle.													
8.	Replace a light bulb in a fixture or a lamp.													
9.	Arrange a storage area for household cleaners and materials that will be safe from small children													
10.	Build a sawhorse or stool to be used around your home.													
11.	Mow a lawn and properly rake and dispose of the clippings.													
12.	Arrange a storage area for hand tools and lawn and garden tools.													
13.	Clean and properly store hand tools or lawn and garden tools in their storage area.													

Date Completed													
Awarded