Boot & Saddle Objectives

BOOT (1st Grade)

NATURE STUDY (All About Me)
Developing an awareness of the boy as part of God's creation.
CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP AND CITIZENSHIP
Respect for self, others and your leadership.
Simple flag History
Pledge of Allegiance
CAMPING
Giving simple directions to a location
Tying a square knot and simple bow
Cleanliness of picnic or camping site
Equipment to bring and maintain
FIRST AID
Keeping calm and getting adult help
Knowing important telephone numbers and how to use them
Personal hygiene
SAFETY
Bike Safety
Knowing the rules of the road
Pedestrian Safety
Crossing the road
Walking along a road
Home Safety
Knowing what to do and not to do when no adult is around
Calling the police department
Fire Safety
Calling the fire department
Stop, drop and roll
Tool Safety (Dads shop tools. Emphasis placed on non-electrical)
Hammer
Sandpaper
Personal Safety
Strangers
Use of telephone to get help from a neighbor, etc.
Water Safety
When wading, swimming or boating.
SKILLS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
Personal cleanliness
Room and home too
Etiquette and courtesy
Respect for peers, elders and property
I'm in Charge

SADDLE (2nd Grade)

NATURE STUDY (Environmental)
Developing an awareness of God's Creations
Fire awareness in God's Creation
CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP AND CITIZENSHIP
Respect for self, others and your leadership.
(Fostering self esteem within each boy.)
Helping within the unit as a big brother
Flag History and Etiquette
Star Spangled Banner
CAMPING
Giving simple direction to a location
Tying a square knot and a simple bow
Cleanliness of picnic or camping site
Equipment to bring and not bring also maintain
FIRST AID
Keeping calm and getting adult help
Knowing important telephone numbers and how to use them
Personal hygiene for wounds
SAFETY
Bike Safety
Know the rules of the road
Pedestrian Safety
Crossing the road
Walking along a road
Home Safety
Knowing what to do and not to do when no adult is around
Calling the police department
Fire Safety
Calling the fire department
Stop, drop and roll
Tool Safety (Dads shop tools. Emphasis placed on non-electrical)
Screwdriver (hand)
Hand drill (hand)
Coping saw (hand)
Personal Safety
Strangers
Use of the telephone to get help from a neighbor, etc.
Water Safety
Safety when swimming, boating, canoeing or fishing.
LIFE SKILLS
Personal cleanliness
Room and home too
Etiquette and courtesy
Respect for peers, elders and property
I'm in charge
Assist an elderly person or couple from the congregation