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week. Aidan wasn’t wild about that idea. We thought of sending a “code word” along with each message and setting the decoder where “A” on the red circle matches the first letter of the code word. Or, come up with your own system! To write a message, find the letter you want on the outside (red) circle and write down the corresponding letter on the middle (blue) circle. To read a message, find the letter on the middle (blue) circle, and write down the corresponding letter from the outside (red) circle. The post on has additional directions for making the decoder into something that can be worn around your neck – kind of fun if you want to add that step! The Thomas Jefferson Cipher Wheel – Here’s an interesting tidbit from history… Thomas Jefferson created a cipher wheel which was used to send encrypted messages in a similar way. The wheel was made from 36 discs on an axle that could be turned to spell out a message. To encrypt the message, the sender would copy down any other row from the cipher wheel other than the intended message (which would appear to be nonsense). The receiver would line up the discs on his (identical) cipher wheel so that they matched the nonsense message and then turn the cipher wheel until they saw a row with the hidden message. Click here to read more about the – it’s quite interesting! You can also purchase a replica (that really works) from . BEAR Bear Adventure: Bear Necessities While working on your Bear badge, camp overnight with your pack. If your chartered organization does not permit Cub Scout camping, you may substitute a family campout or a daylong outdoor activity with your den or pack. Attend a campfire show, and participate by performing a song or skit with your den.
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