First Aid Test, Orienteering, and Investiture 24 Feb 2024

By Platypus Sixer Evan Li

The Akela Award candidates embarked on their first aid test, while the remaining scouts participated in an orienteering activity. Dr. Koong and Mor (Dr. Ho) oversaw the first aid test, which comprised four components: CPR and AED, triangular bandage application, identification of first aid kit contents, and a multiple-choice test. Candidates arrived early to begin the test, which proved challenging but ultimately rewarding as we celebrated passing it.

Meanwhile, the rest of the pack engaged in the orienteering activity led by alumni. New cubs familiarized themselves with the eight compass points and various trail signs, while older cubs learned how to orient a map using a compass and measure distances accurately.

Following the test and activity, we held an investiture ceremony for the new recruits. Led by their Sixers and Assistant Sixers, they recited the Scout promise and were presented with their scarves.

It was a profoundly significant day, particularly for the new recruits, as they were formally inducted into the cub scouts. With this milestone, they transitioned from being called tenderfoots to fully fledged members of the pack, marking an important step in their journey as scouts.