Pack Resource Sheet for December 2015

Scout Law: Reverent

A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.

Theme: Winter Wonderland

As winter comes, it brings with it a wonderland of snow, peace, beauty, and holidays. Many of us come from different backgrounds and celebrate different traditions; each of our traditions gives us an identity, a sense of belonging. When we share our traditions and accept the traditions of others, we expand our circle so that everyone feels that they belong. Whether we celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or none of these, sharing valued traditions and holding true to what they stand for will help us understand others. But no matter who we are or how we celebrate, everyone in Scouting is part of a great organization that has taught us to show reverence for others and their beliefs.

Preopening Activity: Christmas Card Puzzle

Materials: Cut an old Christmas card for each player into irregular pieces to form a puzzle, and put the pieces in an envelope. As each Cub Scout arrives, give him an envelope to see if he can put the card back together on a table top or other surface.

Preopening Activity: Stained Glass Snowflakes

Materials: Basket-style coffee filters, scissors, markers (not waterproof), spray bottle

Each person colors lightly on a coffee filter, then folds the filter in half, then in half 2 more times. Cut the folded filter like you would a snowflake. Open the filter, spray lightly with the spray bottle. The colors will bleed together, looking like stained glass.

Opening Ceremony: December

#1: December is a fun time of the year. It is a time for giving and sharing.

#2: As we gather for the last pack meeting for this year, let us remember the good times.

#3: Let us end this year with new determination to keep the Cub Scout spirit going.

#4; As we begin our program tonight, let us keep in mind the true holiday spirit.

#5: Remember, to give of yourself is more important than any gift you can buy.

CM: Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

Song: Cub Scout Prayer

Tune: O Tannenbaum

Lord, in this evening hour I pry

For strength to do my best each day.

Draw near to me that I may see

The kind of Cub Scout I should be.

In serving others, let me see

That I am only serving Thee.

Bless me, oh Lord, in thy great love,

That I may be a better Cub.

Song: He'll Be Driving Eight Brown Reindeer When He Comes

Tune: She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain

He'll be driving eight brown reindeer when he come.

He'll be driving eight brown reindeer when he comes.

He'll be driving eight brown reindeer,

He'll be driving eight brown reindeer,

He'll be driving eight brown reindeer when he comes.

Other verses

He'll be coming down the chimney when he comes.

He'll be dressed up in a red suit when he comes.

We'll all peek out to see him when he comes.

We'll give him milk and cookies when he comes.

Advancement Ceremony: Unique Snowflakes

Materials: Large paper snowflake, small snowflakes with awards attached.

CM (Holding the large snowflake): This giant snowflake is a symbol of the wonder of

the winter season. No two snowflakes are alike, and each is one of the most beautiful objects formed by nature. In the same way, every Cub Scout is a unique wonder, learning and progressing through life in his own way. Tonight, we have Cub Scouts who are creating their own singular designs in life by traveling further along the Cub Scout trail. (Call boys and parents forward and present with snowflake awards)

Cheers

Eskimo Cheer: Brrrr, brrr!

Christmas Bells: Pretend to hold a bell rope. When you pull on the rope, the left side of the audience says “Ding!” on the down stroke and the right side says “Dong!” on the up stroke.

Winter Cheer: “Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!”

Audience Participation: How to Build a Snowman

Preparation: Pass around index cards in advance, with color, adjective (3), article of clothing, noun (7), number between 1 and 10, body part, vegetable or liquid written on it. Each person writes a word on their card that fits that description and turns it into the CM.

Narrator: First, wait for the perfect snow. Once you have (color), (adjective) snow, you should make sure you’re dressed warmly enough. Make sure to put on your (clothing) and (noun).

Once you get outside, make (#) snowballs and then start rolling.

It’s best to make them different sizes. Make a really big one, a (adjective) one, and a smaller one for the head. Then add two pieces of (noun) for the eyes and three pieces of (noun)for the buttons.

(Noun)will work just fine if you can’t find any coal. Some people like to add a (noun) around the snowman’s (body part). Add a (noun) on top of its head. And don’t forget the (vegetable) nose! When you’re done, you should reward yourself for all your (adjective) work with a big (noun) of steaming (liquid).

Cubmaster's Minute:

“We are all like snowflakes, all unique in our own special way. And just as no two snowflakes are alike, no two people are exactly the same. We show reverence for all those we come in contact with: reverence for one’s beliefs, reverence for one’s belongings, and reverence for one’s privacy. In doing so, we show reverence for ourselves.”

Closing Ceremony:

Have you ever caught a snowflake on a black piece of paper and studied it?  It is so delicate and fragile that it melts almost before you can pick out its unique shape and structure.  And it is unique, because each snowflake forms its own pattern of crystals in a six-sided shape.  No two are exactly alike.  There may be some that are similar, but none are the same.

Each of you created a snowflake tonight.  Look at the variety and differences.  Each of you started out with the same materials, but you created something that is truly unique.
Every person is unique, too.  You may have your Mom's eyes, or your Dad's sense of humor.  You may even be a twin and look so much alike that people have trouble telling you apart.  But you are different in the things you like, the things you think, and the way you live your lives.  You have your own unique contribution to make to the world.  You have your own unique gifts and talents that will benefit you and those around you.  You have your own unique style, laugh, dreams, and strengths.
One snowflake will melt in an instant.  But think of what happens when all those snowflakes are together in one place at one time.  A pile of snow can make a ski jump, block a highway, or collapse a roof.  A mountain of snow can provide water for a town for the whole summer, or carve the sides of a canyon.  A lot of snow can accomplish things one snowflake can't, but it takes all of them working together to be successful.
Let's unite ourselves, each unique individual, and work towards the common goals of citizenship, service, physical and spiritual strength, and brotherhood, and see what a contribution we can make to the world.  Let's stand and repeat the Scout Oath and the Scout Law.

Game: Indoor Snowball Fight

Materials: 30 or more crumpled balls of paper. A line separating the room into 2 halves.

Divide the participants groups, in both halves of the room. Place the “snowballs” (crumpled balls of paper) on the dividing line. At the word “Go!”, the participants grab the balls of paper and throw them to the other side. After 2-5 minutes, say “Stop!” The side with the least amount of “snowballs” wins.

Game: Penguin Shuffle
This is an Indoor race that challenges kids' balancing skills - penguin style.

Materials: Beanbag or Hacky Sack-style footbag
Have children stand side by side with their "eggs" (beanbags or Hacky Sack-style footbags) on top of their feet. Players try to shuffle across the room without dropping their "eggs." The first one to succeed wins.

You can find a bunch of other indoor winter game ideas here: http://www.kidactivities.net/category/seasonal-winter-inside-games.aspx