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.
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