Scout
Law: Kind
A
Scout treats others as he wants to be treated. He never harms or
kills any living thing without good reason.
Theme:
My Animal Friends
A
Scout knows there is strength in being gently. It is important to be
kind to all creatures, great and small. This month we will explore
ways to be kind to our animal friends.
Preopening
Activity: Animal ID
Materials:
As each Cub Scout arrives, give him half of an animal picture. The
idea is to mix and mingle with the rest of the boys to find the other
half of the picture. One way is to make the sound that animal makes
and listen for someone else doing it.
Opening
Ceremony: The Eagle
Materials:
Pictures of eagles, with lines on the back.
#1:
The eagle is one of the largest and most powerful birds in the
world, with a wingspan of up to 7 feet.
#2:
They look fierce and proud, and gracefully soar high in the air in
search of prey. Because of this, eagles have long been symbols of
freedom and power.
#3:
The United States chose the Bald Eagle as the national bird in 1782.
Our country's insignia and many of our coins have the eagle on them.
#4:
Eagles are very strong. They weigh 8 to 13 pounds and are 30-37
inches long. When the wind is favorable, Golden Eagles have been
known to carry prey weighing as much as they do.
#5:
Eagles have very keen eyesight. Most birds have better eyesight
than humans, but eagles and hawks are said to have the keenest
eyesight of all. They sight their prey while flying thousands of
feet above the ground.
#6:
Eagles have long, broad wings and tails. They can glide long
distances by holding their wings out stiffly.
#7:
The eagle is on many of our historical documents and is often
perched on top of the flagpole. Let us present the flag of the
United States. Will you please join us in saying the Pledge of
Allegiance?
Song:
Be Kind to Your Cub Scouting Friends
Tune:
Stars and Stripes Forever
Be
kind to your Cub Scouting friends,
That's
a pledge from one Scout to another.
Be
kind to your leaders today,
'Cause
for helping they don't get paid.
Be
kind to your neighbors and friends,
'Cause
by caring you follow Scouting's letter. Scouting and friendship are
grand,
And
as we grow, the world will know,
We've
made things better.
Song:
Beaver Call
Beaver
one, beaver all,
Let's
all do the beaver call!
Pfth,
pfth, pfth, pfth,
pfth,
pfth,
pfth,
pfth, pfth, pfth,
pfth,
pfth!
(mime
clawing)
Beaver
two, beaver three,
Let's
all climb the beaver tree!
Pfth,
pfth, pfth, pfth,
pfth,
pfth,
pfth,
pfth, pfth, pfth,
pfth,
pfth!
(mime
climbing a tree)
Beaver
four, beaver five,
Let's
all do the beaver dive!
Pfth,
pfth, pfth, pfth,
pfth,
pfth,
pfth,
pfth, pfth, pfth,
pfth,
pfth!
(mime
diving)
Beaver
six, beaver seven,
Let's
all go to beaver heaven!
Pfth,
pfth, pfth, pfth,
pfth,
pfth,
pfth,
pfth, pfth, pfth,
pfth,
pfth!
(mime
angel wings going to heaven)
Beaver
eight, beaver nine,
Stop!
It's beaver time!
Oooohhh,
break it down.
(dance
beaver dance)
Advancement
Ceremony: Animal Friends
CM:
You know, I think that old saying about a dog being man's best
friend is true. My best friend is my dog.
Asst.
CM: Goldfish are nice!
Wolf
Leader: Not me. My best friends have been Bobcats. But now they
all want to be Wolves.
CM:
Wolves!
Asst.
CM: I said, goldfish are nice.
Wolf
Leader: I have a list of my friends here now. The worked so hard
that now their wish can come true and they will be Wolves.
CM:
Let me see that list. Will the following Cub Scouts and their
parents please step forward? (Calls out list of names)
CM:
Having completed all the requirements and doing your best, I hereby
present to you this patch and card to show you have now become
Wolves. (Presents awards and shakes hands)
CM:
Now Wolves, please present these pins to your parents as a token of
your appreciation for their support in helping you to fulfill your
wish. (Hands pins to the boys, who present pins to their parents)
Bear
Leader: My best friends all want to become Bears.
CM:
Bears!
Asst.
CM: Goldfish are nice.
CM:
(Repeats process for Bears.)
Webelos
Leader: My best friends all want to become Webelos Scouts.
CM:
Webelos? What kind of an animal is a Webelos?
Webelos
Leader: A wild one!
Asst.
CM: I still think goldfish are nice.
CM:
(Repeats process for Webelos Scouts)
CM:
In conclusion, our assistant Cubmaster hereby receives the Friend of
the Goldfish Award! (hands him a bag of goldfish crackers)
Asst.
CM: My favorite!
Cheers
Bear
Applause: Growl like a bear and
turn one half turn. Repeat the growl, turning one half turn each
time until you come full circle.
Elephant
Applause: Use your arm as a
trunk. Wave it in front of your face and say, “Peanuts!”
Moose
Cheer: Put your thumbs in your
ears and wiggle your fingers.
Seal
of Approval: Put your arms out
in front of you, keeping the straight. Clap your hands together like
a seal moving his flippers and say, “Arf, arf, arf!”
Monkey
Cheer: Scratch your sides while
“oohing” like a monkey.
Beaver
Applause: “Cut a tree” by
tapping your front teeth together, and “slap your tail” by
slapping a palm against your thigh. Then yell, “Timber!”
Skit:
Invisible Dog
#1:
(dragging a leash behind him) Come on boy, let's go.
#2:
What are you doing?
#1:
I'm taking my dog for a walk.
#3:
I don't see any dog. You're just dragging a leash along.
#1:
That's because it's an invisible dog.
#2:
Invisible dog?
#1:
My mom says I can have a real dog if I learn to be responsible and
take care of it. I have to feed him, and walk him and just be his
friend. It I do that, then my folks will take him to the vet and get
all his shots.
#3:
So you're just practicing on a pretend dog at first?
#1:
I am now. The pretend elephant was just WAY too much work!
Cubmaster
Minute: If a Dog Can
With
all the wonderful skills dogs can learn, there is one thing they
cannot do. Dogs cannot see colors. As a matter of fact, monkeys and
apes are the only animals that can see colors.
Do
you ever feel like you cannot do something because you are too small,
too clumsy or too young? Well next time you do, remember the dog and
how he can retrieve objects, guide the blind, and track lost people
all without being able to distinguish colors.
Closing
Ceremony: A Scout if KIND
Narrator:
– The point of the Scout Law, KIND, was our focus this past month.
So let’s review.
#1:
(holding up clock) KINDness is the right choice no matter what time
of day or night it is.
#2:
(holding up calendar) And it doesn’t matter what month it is –
always be KIND!
#3:
(holding up globe, or map) It also doesn’t matter where you are –
KINDness can be practiced across the world!
#4:
(holding up Elephant) Dr. Seuss’ story about Horton Hears a Who
shows that it doesn’t matter what size you are - You can be KIND
and compassionate!
#5:
(holding up a picture of Scouts of all ranks) No matter what rank you
are in Scouts, always remember that a Scout is KIND!
Narrator:
So when you leave here tonight, please remember...
All:
A Scout is KIND!
Project:
Easy Turtle Racers
Materials:
egg carton, permanent markers, marbles, scissors
Cut
the cups from the egg carton and use markers to color them so they
resemble turtles. Place a marble under each cup. Start your race at
the top of a paved incline or wooden ramp and race them down the
hill. Try to predict which turtle will win the race.
Cub
Grub: Bird Poop
Ingredients:
5 cups of your favorite crunchy cereal 2 cups of skinny
pretzels (if long, break them in half) 3 cups of rice crisp
cereal 1 bag of white chocolate chips 2½ cups of mini
marshmallows
Directions:
1. Mix all the dry ingredients in a large bowl. 2. Melt the white
chocolate in the microwave for about 1 minute. 3. Pour the melted
chocolate over the dry ingredients and spread on wax paper to cool.
4. When your masterpiece is cool, break into chunks that look like
icky bird poop.
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