14 things to do before you turn 14

September 12, 2011 By Clarke Green

In a partnership with Discovery Channel UK the Scouts association published this list of 14 things for young people to do before they are 14:

1. Navigate using a map

2. Climb a tree

3. Make and fly a kite

4. Cook a meal

5. Repair a bike

6. Camp outdoors with your friends

7. Build a den (survival hut?)

8. Put up a tent

9. Ride a sledge (sled)

10. Use a telescope to look at the stars

11. Light a fire safely

12. Learn basic first aid

13. Go on a nature trail

14. Tie a reef knot

What’s your list for fourteen things to do before you’re fourteen?

Tags: Working With Scouts

About Clarke Green

Clarke has worked with thousands of Scouts and Scouters as a director at his local Scout Camp (Camp Horseshoe), and as a Scoutmaster for 30 years. He is the recipient of a number of awards recognizing his service to Scouting, including the B.S.A.’s Silver Beaver, District Award of Merit, and is a Vigil Honor member of Octoraro Lodge 22. He is author of the blog and podcast at Scoutmastercg.com, The Scouting Journey, and Thoughts on Scouting. An avid outdoorsman and amateur actor, he lives in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania with his wife Teddi.

Comments

Eric Larson says

September 12, 2011 at 6:11 pm

In no particular order:

1. Catch, clean and eat a fish
2. Build a ramp and jump your bike off it
3. Patch yourself up afterwards
4. Ace a spelling test
5. Build and launch a model rocket (payload optional)
6. Have ‘the talk’ with your dad (or other suitable, responsible person)
7. Use deodorant regularly
8. Write a poem
9. Shoot the perfect free throw
10. Shower daily
11. Develop a personal relationship with God, Jesus, Allah, or whomever you worship
12. March in a parade
13. Watch the shapes clouds make
14. Help someone just because