Level: Multi-level
Category: Recreation
Mandatory: Extra

AR AH

Stay Safe

  1. Read and discuss Psalm 139:13-14, Jeremiah 29:11, and James 1:18.
  2. Know how to stay safe if you are home alone.
  3. Know how to stay safe when using the internet.
  4. Know how to stay safe if an adult or older child:
    1. asks you to go with them.
    2. wants to give you something.
    3. asks for help or directions.
    4. tries to touch you.
    5. asks you to keep a secret.
  5. Know what to do if you get lost in a public place or when hiking.

Helps

  1. Explain that God loves and cares for each of the children and wants them to be safe.
  2. Search the internet for home safety tips for children. Have the children act out all of the safety tips.
  3. Search the internet for a video about kids' internet safety. Watch and discuss the video.
  4. Practice the above scenarios. Search the internet for people smarts and kid safety for great ideas to help with this activity.
  5. Develop and practice a possible family safety plan for if you're lost. A quick internet search about teaching kids what to do if they get lost will give you additional ideas.

Leader's Note

While teaching this award, it is important to empower your Adventurers. Teach them to be cautious without scaring them. Your Adventurers need to know they are in charge of their own bodies. For more information about teaching these concepts, visit the following web sites:

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