Pack Resource Sheet July 2016

Scout Law: Loyal

A Scout tells the truth and keeps his promises. People can depend on him.

Theme: Scout Salute

A Scout is true to his family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and nation. Cub Scouts can show their loyalty by participating in several activities such as honoring the American flag, creating a pack banner, and hearing about loyalty from a guest speaker or demonstrating loyalty to a team through a pack game.

Preopening Activity: Loyalty Synonyms

Hide slips of paper with synonyms for loyal/loyalty throughout the room. Give participants a numbered list as they arrive and invite them to find and write down all the synonyms they find. Some synonyms are: devoted, steadfast, trustworthy, patriotic, ardent, staunch, dutiful, allegiant, attached, believing, constant, firm, resolute, steady, trusty, unfailing, unswerving, unwavering.

Opening Ceremony: We Salute You

Preparation: 6 Cub Scouts, picture illustrating each part, with lines on back.

#1: Some who we salute are obvious, local heroes like a police officer who risk their life to protect us from violence or the fireman who pulls people out of burning buildings.

#2: Others that we salute are the ambulance drivers, paramedics, doctors, and nurses who save lives every day.

#3: Some people around us seem like regular people, but we salute them because they were soldiers in the military and served our country to keep us free.

#4: A hero is someone who does the right thing even when they are afraid of failure. They do it because it should be done. And we salute them.

#5: Some who should be saluted are harder to spot, but they are still there. These include blood donors, teachers who spend their time and energy helping kids, and kids who say “No” to drugs.

#6: Heroes are all around us. Please join in saluting all the heroes of our country by saying with me the Pledge of Allegiance.

Opening Ceremony: I Made a Promise

#1: I made a promise... I said that whatever I did I would do the best I could.

#2: I made a promise... to serve my God and my country the best I could.

#3: I made a promise... to help other people at all times the best I could.

#4: I made a promise... to obey the Scout Oath and Law the best I could.

#5: I have done my best, and I will do my best because I am the best... I am a Cub Scout.

#6: Will everyone now join us in repeating the Scout Oath.

Song: America! That's My Home!

Tune: Battle Hymn of the Republic

Mine eyes have seen the beauty of this country where I live.

They have seen the generosity so many freely give.

There is not a better country in the world than where I live.

America! That's my home!

(Chorus)

Glory, glory, I'm American.

Never a better place that I have been.

Glory, glory, I'm American.

America! That's my home!

The freedoms that we share help to make us who we are.

I can live my dreams at home or be free to travel far.

I can set my sights upon the very farthest shining star.

'Cause America! That's my home!

(Chorus)

Advancement Ceremony: Salute to Our Heroes

Preparation: “Medals of Honor” made from construction paper or juice can lids and attached to loops of ribbon to be hung around the Cub Scouts' necks. Label the medals “HERO.”

CM: We salute our heroes. They are people who are not afraid to do what they believe is right. They are people who want to make things better for others. They are usually prepared and trained to do the job. And they will do their best even if they are afraid because it is important to them to do what is right.

The following Scouts are the heroes that we salute today. They have chosen to work hard and prepare themselves in life by learning Cub Scouting ideals. They are learning to be independent and successful, and happen to have a lot of fun along the way.

Please join me in congratulating the heroes who have earned their Bobcat rank. (Call out names of new Bobcats and their parents, present rank awards, and place medals around the boys' necks. Continue in a similar manner for each additional rank.)

Advancement Ceremony: Freedom Symbols

Materials: Awards attached to models or posters of the Statue of Liberty, the US flag (not an actual flag), the Declaration of Independence, Liberty Bell, Bald Eagle

CM: There are many symbols that have special meaning to American citizens. Tonight I would like to tell you a little about some of the symbols as we honor the boys who are advancing along the Cub Scout trail.

The Statue of Liberty stands in New York Harbor welcoming people to our country. The inscription at the base of this statue reads in part, “I lift my lamp beside the golden door.” There is a golden door in Cub Scouting, and it is open to all boys. By walking through that door, each boy has an opportunity to learn about citizenship and to grow in character and fitness. The boys who receive the Bobcat badge tonight have just entered that door. (Call boys and parents forward and present awards)

Another symbol of our freedom is the American flag. It has been with our country from the beginning and stands for the past, the present, and the future of our country. The boys who have earned the Tiger badge are starting in Cub Scouting from the beginning. If they continue to advance, they will be the past, present, and future of Cub Scouting in our pack. (Call boys and parents forward and present awards)

The Declaration of Independence is one of many documents that established freedom in America. It was signed on July 4, 1776. The Wolf Cub Scouts are showing their independence and learning many new skills. (Call boys and parents forward and present awards)

One of the most beloved of our freedom symbols is the Liberty Bell. The Liberty Bell was rung in July 1776 calling the people of Philadelphia to the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. It is inscribed with these words: “Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land.” With their goodwill, the Bear Cub Scouts proclaim the spirit of Cub Scouting. (Call boys and parents forward and present awards)

I have one last symbol of freedom to talk about, the American eagle. The Bald Eagle was chosen as the emblem of our country because of its long life, great strength, and majestic looks. It represents a country that offers to its people freedom and opportunity. Our Webelos Scouts are soon to be Boy Scouts. They are the future of Scouting. They have the opportunity to continue a long life in Scouting, and they may aspire to advance in Scouting, to grow in strength and knowledge, and one day to receive the Eagle Scout Award. (Call boys and parents forward and present awards)

Congratulations! I am proud of each of you and your accomplishments. Continue to work hard as Cub Scouts and as citizens of our great country.

Cheers

Heart & Soul Applause: Pat one hand on your heart and the other on the soul of your shoe.

Constitution Cheer: “We the people, APPROVE!”

George Washington Cheer: “I cannot tell a lie; that was great!”

Superhero Cheer: “Up, up, and away!”

Fireworks Cheer: Look up, make a whistling noise and say, “Ooooh, Ahhh, Ooooh!”

Sparkler Cheer: Wave your sparkler around until it gets too close to your hand. Dance around and yell, “Ooo, eee, ohhhh, OUCH!”

Skit: Fireworks

#1 (stands looking up into the sky): Oooh, ahhh!

#2 (walks up to #1, looks up): What are you looking at?

#1: Fireworks! Want to watch with me?

#2: Yeah

#1 & 2 (looking up): Oooh, ahhh!

#3 (walks up to #1 & 2, looks up): What are you looking at?

#2: Fireworks! Want to watch with us?

#1, 2, &3 (looking up): Oooh, ahhh!

(Repeat with as many boys as you'd like)

Final boy (walking up to group): What are you all looking at?

All: Fireworks!

Final boy: Those aren't fireworks. They're fireflies!

#1: Oh! I just thought the fireworks were really far away! (walks off)

Cubmaster's Minute: Our Flag

Our flag stands for freedom and equality. It is the banner of a people who are still willing to lay down their lives in defense of right, justice, and freedom. It is the emblem by which we proclaim to the world that this is “the land of the free and the home of the brave.”

Our flag is an emblem of true patriotism- the patriotism of men and women who have lived and died, not for themselves, but for their country.

When we look at our flag- its stars and stripes, its vivid red, white, and blue- and read its story and hear its message, when we contemplate what our flag means and what it stands for, and when we consider the sacrifices made and the lives given so that our flag could still be flying over us today, we are quietly reminded to cherish, to protect, and to defend it.

Closing Ceremony: I Will Use

#1: This is my country. I will use my eyes to see the beauty of this land.

#2: I will use my ears to hear its sounds.

#3: I will use my mind to think of what I can do to make it more beautiful.

#4: I will use my hands to serve and care for it.

#5: And with all my heart, I will honor it.

#6: Please stand for the retrieving of the colors.

Cub Grub: Cub Salute Snack

Ingredients: graham crackers, white icing, blue sprinkles, red rope licorice, white chocolate chips

Frost graham crackers with white icing. Sprinkle blue sprinkles in a square in one corner. Place white chocolate chips in the blue square. Cut red licorice into thin strips and short pieces, place to create “stripes” in white icing to resemble flag.

Activity: Patriotic Caroling and Pack Parade

Instead of Christmas songs, take your den or pack caroling patriotic songs. Better yet, hold a pack parade. Participants can dress up in patriotic colors and march down the street singing patriotic songs, carrying flags and other symbols of America.

Game: Stars Relay

Place a bunch of paper stars, spread out, on one table. Place an empty bowl at the other end of the room. Divide players into teams and give each player a straw. Players suck up a star using their straw, run to the bowl, and deposit the star, then run back and tag the next player.