Pack Resource Sheet June 2016

Scout Law: Obedient

A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and pack. He obeys the laws of his community and country.

Theme: It's a Hit

It is easy to forget the importance of being honest when you are playing a game and you really want to win. However, a Cub Scout is a person who always follows the rules. This month we reinforce how important it is to be obedient—especially when playing ball with friends.

Preopening Activity: Which Sport Am I?

Materials: markers, labels with the name of a sport

As participants arrive, stick a label with a sport written on it on their back, without letting them see the name of the sport. Participants walk around and show their label to others, asking questions to help them guess the sport. The questions must be answerable with “yes” or “no.” When players guess their sport correctly, they take their label off and put it on their arm. Once most of the players have done this, they go around the room shouting things related to their sport. As an example, for basketball the person would shout out “hoop,” “dribble,” etc. They listen for someone else shouting similar words; the goal is to find all the others whose sport is the same.

Opening Ceremony: My Favorite Sport

The boys are dressed in appropriate sports outfits, holding props or posters that represent each sport with their lines written on the back in large print.

1: Baseball is the game for me- mitts and gum and batting tees.

2: Soccer to me is really neat- shin guards, goals and wearing my cleats.

3: Swimming is my priority- backstroke, butterfly, and swimming the free.

4: Football is a game renowned- kickoffs, field goals, and touchdowns.

5: Now basketball most definitely has it- dribbling, guarding, and sinking that basket.

6: Volleyball is what I like- serving, rotating, and doing the spike.

7: Tennis is a game for all- serving, faults, and very close calls.

8: Golfing on the course is fun- especially a stroke that's a hole-in-one.

All: These games have 2 things about which we can brag- good sportsmanship and our pledge to the flag.

1: Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

Song: I Like Sports

Tune: Alouette

Base-a ball-a, I like base-a ball-a.

Base-a ball-a, it's so much fun to play.

First you hit the ball so hard,

Then you run around the yard.

Ball so hard, round the yard,

O-o-o-h-h-h-h!

Base-a ball-a, I like base-a ball-a.

Base-a ball-a, it's so much fun to play.

Volley ball-a, I like volley ball-a.

Volley ball-a, it's so much fun to play.

Hit the ball across the net,

If you served, a point you get.

Cross the net, point you get.

Ball so hard, round the yard.

O-o-o-h-h-h-h!

Volley ball-a, I like volley ball-a.

Volley ball-a, it's so much fun to play.

After singing these two verses, challenge the dens to create verses for additional sports. Perhaps they could include some of the rules for each sport.

Advancement Ceremony: Play Ball

Materials: pitcher's mound, home plate, balls with award attached

CM stands at a “pitcher's mound” and says, “Cub Scouts, many of you have worked hard this month to earn your first Cub Scout rank, the Bobcat badge.”

When all Bobcat badges are presented, follow with additional rank advancement. A committee member dressed in black and white gear to look like an umpire calls up the first boy, places him at “home plate” and steps back. The committee member shouts out, “Play ball!” The CM then tosses the ball to the Cub Scout and runs forward to congratulate him with the Cub Scout handshake. CM will then return to the pitcher's mound and continue through the ranks.

Cheers:

Baseball Cheer: Pretend to throw a ball up and pretend to hit it with the bat. After you hit the ball, shout, “Home Run!”

Baseball Cheer: “Hey, batter-batter-batter!”

Golf Cheer: Yell, “Fore!” and pretend to swing a golf club. Place hand above eyes to follow where the ball went.

Relay Applause: Start at one end of each row or section. The leader claps the hand of the person next to him and so on.

Bowling Cheer: Pretend to hold a ball, start swing while taking 3 steps, roll ball down the land, and wait for a count of five. Jump and cheer for a strike. Yell, “Strike!”

Pole Vault Applause: Stand 2 fingers of one hand on your arm like legs. Have them run down the arm to the wrist and then leap into the air. As you bring your hand down, clap loudly.

Skit: Young Athlete's Bill of Rights

A Cub Scout “runner” jogs in, carrying the Cub Scout Games “torch,” and hands it to the CM.

CM: Before the sports activities get underway, I would like to share with you the “Young Athlete's Bill of Rights.” This bill of rights was created to ensure that all Cub Scout athletes have a positive experience while learning new skills and doing their best in some of our nation's favorite sports activities.

The CM then hands the torch to Cub #1. After each line is spoken, the torch is handed to the next boy. Cub #10 hands it back to the CM.

1: I have the right to participate in sports.

2: I have the right to participate at my own ability.

3: I have the right to qualified adult leadership.

4: I have the right to a safe and healthy environment.

5: I have the right to share in leadership and decision-making.

6: I have the right to play as a child, not as an adult.

7: I have the right to proper preparation.

8: I have the right to equal opportunity to strive for success.

9: I have the right to be treated with dignity.

10: I have the right to have fun.

CM: Let the games begin! Hand the torch back to the Cub Scout runner.

Cubmaster Minute: Sports

Cub Scouts, we have all watched you at the pack meeting. You have shown sportsmanship, you have shown friendship to your fellow Scouts, you have demonstrated obedience to the rules and requests provided by your leaders. You are truly living the Scout Law. Please join with me and repeat the Scout Law as we say good night.

Closing Ceremony: Olympic Athlete

Just as all sports played in the great outdoors are a challenge to each individual competitor, so also the Cub Scout trail is a challenge to each individual Scout. Professional athletes and Olympic competitors don't just become great overnight. It takes years of practice and dedication to achieve success. This is also true in Cub Scouting.

A boy who joins the pack does not immediately earn the Tiger, Wolf, Bear, or Webelos badge. He joins the pack to grow and be challenged. He must earn the ranks as he grows. The challenges become more difficult as each boy grows older, but through dedication and hard work he will reach the top, just like Olympic champions. Let us vow tonight, as we leave this place, to always do our best- in sports, in work, in school, in life!

Game: Line 'Em Up

Materials: Ball to toss, or if outside, water balloons

Divide the group into 2 teams of equal ability. Line up each team parallel to the other, with each player standing 2 feet from the player beside him. A player on one side tosses a ball to the matching player on the other side, who then tosses it to the next player in line on the first side. Continue until a player misses. That player retires from the game, and the game continues.

For an added challenge, when one round is complete, both teams move back one step and start the game again.

Project: “You Can Count On Me” Medals

Make cardstock circle or juice can “medals” by attaching a ribbon lanyard. Participants decorate their medals. Challenge them to “earn” their medals during the week by being obedient or helpful and wear them to the next den or pack meeting.