Pack Resource Sheet for July

Core Value: Courage

To have courage means to be brave and do what is right regardless of our fears, the difficulties, or the consequences.

Scout Law: Brave

A Scout can face danger although he is afraid. He has the courage to stand for what he thinks is right even if others laugh at him or threaten him.

Supplemental Theme: Under the Sea

The oceans are the last unexplored frontiers on Earth. It takes courage to venture into undiscovered territory. This month, let us take our Cub Scouts under the oceans to explore and do what is right in caring for our last earthly frontier.

Preopening Activity: Under the Sea Nametags

Prepare nametags in the shapes of different creatures and objects found under the sea. As pack members arrive, give them a nametag and tell them to find others with tags that match theirs. Once the groups are formed, they can come up with “den yells” appropriate to their tags.

Example:

Octopus: “Den 8, we're great, 8 legs, den 8!”

Shell: “Do tell, Den Shell! Hard as nails, never fails!”

Sea Horse: “Neigh, neigh! It's Sea Horses on the way!”

Jellyfish: “Jelly, jellly, who's got the jelly? We do! We do! It's in our bellies!”

Opening Ceremony: OCEAN

Personnel/Materials: 6 Cub Scouts. Five of them are holding large cards with letters that spell OCEAN on the front. Lines are printed on the back of each card.

1: O is for Old Glory that we wave with pride.

2: C is for colors we see each night with joy.

3: E is for evenings that give us pleasant thoughts.

4: A is for awareness of the beauties of the see.

5: N is for Neptune, the mythical god of the sea, who rules his kingdom with love.

6: Put it all together, and it spells OCEAN. The oceans border our land and give us much to be thankful for.

Song: The Princess Pat

Tune: Repeat after me song

The Princess Pat--
Lived in a tree--
She sailed across--
The seven seas--
She sailed across--
The Channel Two--
And she took with her--
A rig of bamboo--

CHORUS:
A rig of bamboo--
Now what is that?--
It's something made--
By the Princess Pat--
It's red and gold--
And purple too--
That's why it's called--
A rig of bamboo--

Now the Captain Jack--
Had a mighty fine crew--
He sailed across--
The Channel Two--
But his ship did sink--
And yours will too--
If you don't take--
A rig of bamboo--

[CHORUS]

Now the Princess Pat--
Saved Captain Jack--
She pulled him out--
She brought him back--
She saved his life--
And his crew too--
Do you know how?--
With a rig of bamboo--

[CHORUS]

Advancement Ceremony: Fish Pond

Personnel: Cubmaster, dressed like a fisherman; leader standing behind screen/booth and attaching awards.

Equipment: Screen/booth resembling a carnival type fishing pond; fishing pole

CM: Our advancement fish pond is filled with many kinds of aquatic life. During the past month, we've had sightings of a Salmon Bobcat, Tiger Cub Shark, a great Sea Wolf, the entertaining Bear Porpoise, and the exotic Webelos Stingray. It was reported that even the rare Electric Arrow of Light Eel was spotted! We need some fishermen to try their skills in our advancement pond. (Call first boy) Mom and Dad, please come help your son land the big one. Throw in your line. (Tosses the fishing line over the screen. Leader behind the screen attaches the award to the line and throws it back over.) Oh, you caught a _______________!

(Continue until all advancements have been awarded. If a mistake is made, tell everyone that the fish was too small and you must throw it back)

Cheers:

Deep Sea Diver: “Blubb, blubb, blubb”

Giant Clam Cheer: Bend both arms, one over the other, in front of your face. Quickly open and close your arms like a clamshell, and make a large “Ruuuppp! Ruuuppp!” sound.

Wave Applause: Each row in the group stands in turn, raises their arms over their heads, and sits down- as done at sports events.

Fish Tales Applause: Hold your arms up, hands far apart, and say, “It was THIS big!”

Sailor Cheer: Point, and yell “Land ho!”

Seal of Approval: place arms together from elbows to wrists, then slap hands together while barking like a seal.

Skit: The Fisherman

Scene: a fish market with a customer and a merchant

Customer: I want you to do me a favor.

Merchant: What can I do for you?

Customer: I just got back from a fishing trip.

Merchant: Did you catch anything?

Customer: No, that's the problem. My mom said I wouldn't and I don't want to look bad, since I said I would.

Merchant: Well, how can I help you?

Customer: Let me have six of those medium-sized fish.

Merchant: Want me to wrap them up?

Customer: No, throw them to me, one at a time.

Merchant: Well, I don't understand, but here goes. (He tosses fish to the customer) What was that for?

Customer: Simple, I caught them, didn't I?

Cubmaster's Minute: Anchors

Anchors have a vital purpose in sailing. They hold our boat steady, even in storms, and keep us from drifting. Cub Scouts, all of us need anchors too. The love of our family, values handed down through generations, traditions, stories, and courage. All of these link us to those who have lived before us. Simple things such as our Pledge of Allegiance, our Motto, Oath and Law; These give our Cub Scouts a firm hold and keep them from drifting, even when other people and circumstances would lead them into dangerous waters. The Cub Scout program, as well as the courage they show when trying new things as part of their advancement, helps them grow into men of character. There is a time to feel the wind in our sails, but the wise sailor never casts off without an anchor. Take time this week to think about and talk about those things that anchor you as a family.

Closing Ceremony: Captain of All Scouts

1: Now may the great Captain of all Scouts

2: Who created the seas and all things that live therein

3: And Who gave us dominion over them

4: Be with us till we meet again

Game: Fish in the Sea

All players but one stand behind a line. “It” stands midway between the line and another line thirty feet away. He shouts, “Fish in the ocean, fish in the sea; don't get the notion you'll get by me!” The fish leave their line and try to cross to the opposite line without being tagged. Players who are tagged join “it” and help catch the others.

Game: Fishing

Equipment: Soda straws, paper fish.

Give each player a soda straw. On the floor place 15 paper fish. Fish are caught by suction. See who can catch the most fish. (Fish could be made different and each boy fishes for his kind.)

Project: Paper Plate Aquariums

Materials: two 9” paper plates per boy, small amount of sand, green and blue construction paper, 8” square of clear sandwich wrap per boy, glue and scissors

Cut center out of one plate and glue clear sandwich wrap on inside.

Cut a circle of blue construction paper and glue it inside the other plate. Spread a light coat of glue over a 1” strip at the bottom of the blue circle. Sprinkle sand over the glue, let dry, and shake off excess sand.

Draw several fish or cut out some pictures of fish from a magazine. Glue them above the sand on the blue circle. Use a piece of green paper for seaweed. A few wavy lines made with a dark green marking pen will make the water look as though it's moving.

Staple the plates together or sew them together with colored yarn so you can see the aquarium picture through the clear sandwich wrap.

Cub Grub: Cracker Aquariums

Each boy should work on a paper plate. Place one graham cracker square on the plate. Top with blue-tinted cream cheese, spread evenly over the cracker. Broken pieces of graham crackers or some of the cereal can be crumbled to make “sand” to sprinkle on the bottom quarter of the cracker. Lay approximately five fish-shaped crackers on their sides in the “water.” Dab additional cream cheese on the backs of the fish-shaped crackers, if needed to get them to stick. Put a few cheerios above the fish to look like air bubbles. Attach very thin celery strips for sea grass.

June 2015 Newsletter

Core Value:  Courage

Scout Law:  Brave
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Supplemental Theme:  Under the Sea
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Upcoming Events

Basic Training: 
Old Ephraim District:  Sat, June 13, 8am – 12pm, 940 Three Point Ave, Logan
No other live basic training will be available until September.  In the meantime, here is the latest news from BSA:  The online training for den leaders, Cubmasters, committee chairs and members, and chartered organization representatives has been totally updated with help from volunteers from around the country. The new training will be divided into shorter, more targeted modules so leaders can get the training they need, in the order they want, any time they need it. The new training is organized around the learning needed prior to the first meeting, in the first 30 days, and to be position-specific trained. This new training was developed to be implemented in conjunction with the BSA’s new learning management system. The anticipated timing for launching this new tool is June 30, 2015. Keep an eye on MyScouting Tools (logging in through MyScouting.org ) for more information.

If you have already completed Basic Training, you do not need to retake it.  However, taking the new online training will be useful to get you oriented to the new program.

Akela's Council:  Sept. 11-12, Camp Fife.  Akela's Council is a supplemental training course for all Cub Scout leaders who want to gain a broader insight into the "how" and "why" of the Cub Scout program.  Cost is $65.
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Training Highlight:  It's More Fun Outdoors

Why Cub Scout Outdoor Activities?

When a boy and his family join Cub Scouting, they join an organization that values the fun and excitement of experiencing the outdoors. Each Cub Scout pack is encouraged to provide its youth members with enriching, positive outdoor experiences. Many boys experience their first organized outdoor adventure as a Cub Scout. Good planning using Cub Scouting guidelines should assure a positive experience. A successful outdoor program that meets the goals of the Cub Scout program will ensure that all activities are appropriate for the target age group. Age-Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities and the Guide to Safe Scouting are both available on the BSA Web site.
In addition, apply these Cub Scouting program-specific criteria:

• The activity is parent/youth or family-oriented.
• The activity is conducted with adult supervision.
• The Cub Scouts are asked to do their best.
• The activity is discovery-based.
• Advancement occurs as a natural part of a well-planned program.

Two-Deep Leadership Required

It is the policy of the Boy Scouts of America that trips and outings may never be led by only one adult. Two registered adult leaders, or one registered adult leader and a parent of a participant, one of whom must be 21 years of age or older, are required for all trips and outings. The chartered organization of any Cub Scout pack, Boy Scout troop, Varsity Scout team, or Venturing crew has the responsibility to stress to the committees and leaders of the unit that sufficient adult leadership must be provided on all trips and outings.

Outdoor Activity Tips

• Obtain permission from parents or guardians for activities that are held away from the regular den and pack meeting places.
• File a tour plan if necessary. Check with your local council on its policies regarding field trips in your council.
• Be sure to have enough adult leaders for the activity.
• Check out the site before the activity. Check on reservation procedures, restroom facilities, availability of adequate drinking water, and any potential hazards.
• Use the buddy system. Coach the boys in advance on what to do if they get lost.
• Carry a first aid kit and know how to use it. Be prepared with emergency procedures.
• Arrange adequate and safe transportation.
• Always leave a site in its natural condition.

For additional information on specific activities not covered in this document, refer to Age-Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities and the Guide to Safe Scouting.
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Patch of the Month:  Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award

Cub Scouts can earn the Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award in each of the program years as long as the requirements are completed each year.  The first time the award is earned, the boy will receive the pocket flap award, which is to be worn on the right pocket flap of the uniform shirt.  Each successive time the award is earned, a Wolf Track pin may be added to the flap.  Leaders should encourage the boys to build on skills and experiences from previous years when working on the award for a successive year.
Requirements
All Ranks

• Attend Cub Scout day camp

Additionally, complete the rank specific requirements as follows:

Tiger Scouts

Complete the Backyard Jungle adventure, and complete four of the outdoor activities listed below.

Wolf Scouts

Complete the Paws on the Path adventure, and complete five of the outdoor activities listed below.

Bear Scouts

Complete the Bear Necessities adventure, and complete six of the outdoor activities listed below.

Webelos Scouts

Complete the Webelos Walkabout adventure, and complete seven of the outdoor activities listed below.

Outdoor Activities

These activities must be in addition to any similar activities counted toward rank advancement and can be accomplished as a family, a den, or a pack.

• Participate in a nature hike in your local area.  This can be on an organized, marked trail, or just a hike to observe nature in your area.
• Participate in an outdoor activity such as a picnic or a fun day in a park.
• Explain the buddy system, and tell what to do if lost.  Explain the importance of cooperation.
• Attend a pack overnighter.  Be responsible by being prepared for the event.
• Complete an outdoor service project in your community.
• Complete a nature/conservation project in your area.  This project should involve improving, beautifying, or supporting natural habitats.  Discuss how this project helped you to respect nature. 
• Participate in your pack's earning the Summertime Pack Award.
• Participate in a nature observation activity.  Describe or illustrate and display your observations at a den or pack meeting.
• Participate in an outdoor aquatics activity.  This can be an organized swim meet or just a den, pack, or family swim.
• Participate in an outdoor campfire program.  Perform in a skit, sing a song, or take part in a ceremony.
• Participate in an outdoor sporting event.
• Participate in an outdoor Scouts Own or other worship service.
• Explore a local city, county, state, or national park.  Discuss with your den how a good citizen obeys park rules.
• Invent an outside game, and play it outside with friends for 30 minutes.

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Resource of the Month:  Safe Swim Defense

BSA groups shall use Safe Swim Defense for all swimming activities. Adult leaders supervising a swimming activity must have completed Safe Swim Defense training within the previous two years. Safe Swim Defense standards apply at backyard, hotel, apartment, and public pools; at established waterfront swim areas such as beaches at state parks and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes; and at all temporary swimming areas such as a lake, river, or ocean. Safe Swim Defense does not apply to boating or water activities such as waterskiing or swamped boat drills that are covered by Safety Afloat guidelines (these activities are not approved for Cub Scouts). Safe Swim Defense applies to other nonswimming activities whenever participants enter water over knee deep or when submersion is likely, for example, when fording a stream, seining for bait, or constructing a bridge as a pioneering project. . Because of concerns with hyperventilation, competitive underwater swimming events are not permitted in Scouting.
Safe Swim Defense training may be obtained from the BSA Online Learning Center at www.scouting.org. Confirmation of training is required on tour and activity plans for trips that involve swimming.

Safe Swim Defense training covers the following topics:

• Qualified Supervision
• Personal Health Review
• Safe Area
• Response Personnel (Lifeguards)
• Lookout
• Ability Groups
• Buddy System
• Discipline

If you plan on getting wet this summer, make sure to get trained!

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Scouting Outing:  Get Wet!

Swimming

Before a BSA group may engage in swimming activities of any kind, a minimum of one adult leader must complete Safe Swim Defense training (online at myscouting.org), have a commitment card (No. 34243) with them, and agree to use the eight defenses in this plan. The Safe Swim Defense plan applies to swimming at a beach, private or public pool, wilderness pond, stream, lake, or anywhere Scouts swim.
The following information is specific to Cub Scout swimming activities:

• If the swimming activity is in a public facility where others are using the pool at the same time, and the pool operator provides guard personnel, there may be no need for additional designation of Scout lifeguards and lookout.
• The buddy system is critically important, however, even in a public pool. Remember, even in a crowd, you are alone without protection if no one is attentive to your circumstances.
• The rule that people swim only in water suited to their ability and with others of similar ability applies in a pool environment. Most public pools divide shallow and deep water, and this may be sufficient for defining appropriate swimming areas.
• Aquatics activities for dens often are held in backyards with swimming pools. Safe Swim Defense guidelines must apply. A certified lifeguard, though highly recommended, is not required. A qualified supervisor must be present. It is critical that the swimming activity be supervised by a conscientious adult who knowingly accepts the responsibility for the youth members involved in the activity.

Boating

Before a BSA group may engage in any watercraft activity, adult leaders for such activity must complete Safety Afloat training, have a commitment card, and be dedicated to full compliance with all nine points of Safety Afloat (available at myscouting.org). Through enforcement of these nine measures, most watercraft accidents can be prevented. At least one of the adult leaders must be trained in CPR.
The following information is specific to Cub Scout boating activities:

• Supervision—the ratio of adult supervisors to participants is one to five.
• Skill Proficiency—Canoeing, rowboating, and rafting for Cub Scouts (including Webelos Scouts) is limited to council/district events on flat-water ponds or controlled lake areas free of powerboats and sailboats. Prior to recreational canoeing, Cub Scouts are to be instructed in basic handling skills and practices.
• Planning—Canoeing, rowboating, and rafting do not include "trips" or "expeditions" and are not to be conducted on running water (i.e., rivers or streams); therefore, some procedures are inapplicable. Suitable weather requires clear skies, no appreciable wind, and warm air and water.
• PFDs—All persons engaged in activity on the open water must wear properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices (PFDs).
• Scuba—Youth members in Cub Scouting are not authorized to use scuba in any activity.

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Simon Says Stretch! Preopening Activity

Here are the descriptions for each of the stretches in the Simon Says Stretch! preopening activity listed in the June Pack Resource Sheet.
Kneeling Stretch:  Kneel with both feet pressed together and knees apart.  Arms should be along each side of the body with both palms up.  Bend over slowly as if trying to touch the floor with your forehead.  Hold for 10 seconds, breathing throughout.  Release and repeat.
Shoulder Blades stretch:  Stretch the shoulder blades by standing with arms stretched out, parallel to the ground.  Keep the palms facing backward with thumbs toward the ground.  Move your arms back as it squeezing a ball behind your back.  Continue to breath normally, hold for 10 seconds, and then release and repeat.
Side Stretch:  Cub Scouts stand with legs shoulder-width apart, right hand on the right hip and left hand overhead.  Lean toward the right as if trying to touch your right shoulder with the left hand.  Exhale while leaning over, hold the stretch for 10 seconds, and return to starting position.  Then repeat the exercise, switching sides.
Straddler Stretch:  Sit with both legs apart and extended at both sides.  Both arms should be extended in front with palms on the floor.  Keeping your back straight, lean forward at the hips and bring your hands forward until your chest is as close to the floor as possible without pain.  Exhale and hold the position for 10 seconds.  Then return to the starting position and inhale.
Waist Bend:  Bend at the waist, touch the floor, and hold this position to stretch out your leg muscles.  Be sure the knees are bent a little- no straight-locked knees.
Trunk Bend:  Bend from the waist to the left.  Then stand upright.  Repeat to the right, and then upright again.
Lunge:  Step forward with your right foot.  Holding your back straight, slowly bend your right knee.  Then repeat with the left foot.
 

Pack Resource Sheet for June

Core Value: Perseverance

To show perseverance means to stick with something and not give up, even if it is difficult.

Scout Law: Thrifty

A Scout works to pay his own way and to help others. He saves for the future. He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time and property.

Supplemental Theme: Go For the Gold

Just as athletes of the world strive to do their personal best in international competition, Cub Scouts have the opportunity to do their best in feats of skill and prowess as they “Go for the Gold.” Cub Scouts will learn about exercise and sports, and about good sporsmanship and understanding the rules. They will learn to do their best and persevere!

Preopening Activity: Simon Says Stretch!

Den chiefs lead the boys and families in a game of Simon Says using stretching exercises.

Kneeling Stretch

Shoulder Blades Stretch

Side Stretch

Straddler Stretch

Waist Bend

Trunk Bend

Lunge

See the descriptions for these exercises on the Roundtable blog at elkhorncubs.blogspot.com. For more ideas, visit http://www.livestrong.com/article/336098-good-stretches-for-children/.

Opening Ceremony: America

Materials: Letters spelling AMERICA printed on poster board, flag, and flag stand.

A: A is for Athletes who do their best.

M: M is for Muscle building, putting us to the test.

E: E is for Exercise, building strength and brawn.

R: R is for Running, just look, then we're gone.

I: I is for Individuals who always try to achieve.

C: C is for Courage to do and believe.

A: A is for Active and active we'll be!

All: Proud to live in America, the home of the free!

Song: “Whew!”

Tune: Jingle Bells

Clap your hand. Stamp your feet.

Let's all stand up, please.

Face to the left, face to the right.

Now hands upon your knees.

Sit down now. Stand back up.

Clap your hands, two beats.

Now we'll all wipe our brows

And collapse into our seats.

Advancement Ceremony: Gold Medalists

Materials: Sports equipment as props, awards attached to gold medallions hanging on ribbons (yellow cardstock, juice can lids, etc)

CM: Tonight, we are here to honor the Cub Scouts who have practiced and sweated and deserve recognition for their excellence, their diligence, and their accomplishments. They all went for the gold and won!

We would like to call up our first gold medalist (name), and his coaches- his family. He really hit it this month, and earned his (name of award).

Next, we have gold medalist (name) and his coaches. He was really on the ball this month and is receiving his (award).

Now, here is gold medalist (name) with his coaches. He made a real slam dunk with his (award).

Then, we have gold medalist (name) who really tackled a lot this month with earning (award). Bring your coaches forward, please.

Last, but not the least, we have gold medalist (name) with his coaches. He really kicked into gear this month and scored a goal while earning his (award).

Other suggestions:

His performance was better than par- he hit a hole in one!

He made a big splash in the Cub Scout pool.

He sprinted to the finish line.

He rolled strikes and bowled a perfect game.

He really aced the serve.

Cheers:

Pole Vault Applause: Stand your pointer and middle finger of one hand on the opposite arm (like legs). Have them “run” down your arm toward your wrist, soar into the air, and land as a single clap with both hands.

Iron Man: Flex muscles. Take out iron and ironing board and iron your shirt.

Physical Fitness: While jogging in place, shout, “Huff and puff, huff and puff, exercise is really tough!”

Relay Applause: Have one person in each row or section start this one. They will clap twice and then clap the hand of the person next to them. They continue to clap in unison in this manner until everyone in the room is clapping.

Perseverance Cheer: Everyone says, “We'll never give up, we'll never give up” until stopped by the Cubmaster.

Skit: Go for the Gold

Personnel: 3 Cub Scouts. A straight line, about a yard in length, is drawn in chalk on the stage. Sign that says “Cub Scouting.”

#1 (dragging himself on stage): Boy, am I ever tired! I wish I could get in shape. I'm so weak, I don't know what to do.

#2: I have something that will get you into shape physically and mentally. Take the first step in my program and get into shape by stepping over the line.

(#1 steps over the line and straightens up, flexing his arm muscles dramatically)

#1: Now I feel strong!

#3 (walks in dragging his feet): I'm so bored. I've done everything I can think of and I can't find any more challenges.

#2: I have something that will challenge you and develop you both physically and mentally. Just step over the line!

(#3 steps over the line and then seems bright, alert, and full of energy)

#1: Just what is this program we stepped into that gives us energy and strength, and really challenges us?

#3: It seems like we've found a golden answer.

#2: It's uh... it's uh... It's us! (Holds up a sign that reads “Cub Scouting.”) Cub Scouting! This is where we all find the Gold in our program and our activities.

Cubmaster's Minute: Perseverance Pays Off

Vince Lombardi was a very successful football coach- especially known for coaching the Green Bay Packers during the 1960s. He said, “The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand.” Cub Scouts, doesn't that sound a great deal like perseverance to you? Let us all continue our dedication to persevere through whatever is in front of us and find success at home, at school, at play, and as Cub Scouts.

Closing Ceremony: Sportsmanship

1: I will be a good sport in all I do.

2: I will follow the rules.

3: I will trust my teammates.

4: I will keep my temper.

5: I will keep myself physically fit.

6: I will keep my head up in defeat.

7: I will keep my pride under control in victory.

8: I will play hard and have fun.

9: I will always do my best.

All: We will be good sports in all that we do as we “Go for the Gold!”

Game: Go for the Gold

Materials: Sock (gold colored if possible) filled with sand and tied off at the top

Boys form a circle with a selected boy in the center. The boys toss the “gold” back and forth among them, trying to keep the boy in the center from intercepting it. If he does, the one who threw it last takes his place.

Game: Balloon Badminton

Materials: paper plates; paint stir sticks, stapler, balloons

Staple the plates together and insert the paint stick between them. Staple the paint stick securely in place.

Suggestions for play:

*Blow up a balloon and use the “hitting pads” to keep the balloon afloat.

*Use a net and play like a badminton game.

*Pass a ballon between 2 boys and see which pair can keep it going the longest by using only the hitting pads, no hands.

*Use the hitting pads to aim the balloon toward a target and see who gets the closest.

Note: Cub Scouts should never blow up balloons. Adults blow them up before the den meeting. Boys pop them and then are careful to pick up the pieces when the game is over.

Project: Foil Sports Figures

Materials: aluminum foil, scissors

Cut a rectangular piece of foil in 3

pieces, as shown. Crumple the top

center part into a head, shape the

other top parts into arms. Twist the

bottom 2 pieces into legs. Now you have a foil figure. Shape the figure so that is appears to be engaging in the sport of your choice. Example: kicking a ball, playing baseball, skiing, running.

Activity: Pack Field Day

Have a Pack Field Day as part of your pack's summertime activities! Use “Cub Scout Field Day” in the Cub Scout Leader How-to Book as a resource to plan your pack field day. Decide which activities to do, where to hold it (including an alternate indoor location in case of bad weather), and ways to involve family members. Decide which games can be played as a round robin and which games can be played by the whole group. Your Boy Scout troop is a great resource for game leaders, as well as getting the boys familiar with the older scouts. Don't forget to recognize the players!

Recognition: Physical Fitness Medals

As boys complete activities during the den or pack meeting, a fun way to add recognition is to award medals. Cut round disks from cardboard; write the pack number and the year, or wrap in gold paper. Add a string or ribbon to hang from the boy's neck, and you have a medal.