Pack Resource Sheet July 2017

Scout Law: Trustworthy

A Scout tells the truth. As the athletes of the world strive to do their personal best in international competition, Cub Scouts have the opportunity to “Let the Games Begin” by doing their best in feats of skill and sport. Remember that not only is it important to do your best when you play a sport, but it is also important to be trustworthy when following the rules of the game. Winning at all costs is not part of a Scout's code of conduct.

Theme: Let the Games Begin

As the athletes of the world strive to do their best in local, national, or international competition, Cub Scouts have the opportunity to Let the Games Begin by doing their best in feats of skill and prowess. This month Cub Scouts learn about exercise and sports and put that knowledge to use by playing a sport they haven't played before. Remember, it is not only important to do your best when you play a sport, but also to understand the rules of being a good sport no matter the outcome of the game.

Gathering Activity: Olympic Torches

Materials: toilet paper/paper towel tubes or gray card stock; red, yellow, and orange tissue paper

Give each boy 1 tube or a piece of card stock (roll it the long way to create a tube and tape it) and 1 sheet each of red, yellow, and orange tissue paper. Stuff the tissue paper in one end of the tube to create the “flames”.

Opening Ceremony: All Star Flag Team

Materials: Long piece of paper for the boys to “burst” through.

CM: Let me introduce you to some of the members of our all-star team! They are part of our all-star team because of their attitude and determination, and because they practice the Cub Scout motto- Do Your Best.

(Boys come bursting through the paper banner as they are introduced, then line up by the flag)

CM: Please repeat the Pledge of Allegiance with our all-star team!

Song: Cub Olympics

Tune: Home on the Range

By: Shanae Ames

Oh, give me a bow,

Or a boat I can row,

Or a ball to hit over the net.

I'll surf or I'll swim,

Lift the weights at the gym.

I'll take any sport I can get.

Chorus:

At the Cub Olympics

There are so many sports I can choose.

I will do my best,

Put myself to the test.

And I'll cheer if I win or I lose.

Advancement Ceremony: The Athlete

Props: CM can select any sport and use appropriate equipment as props throughout the ceremony.

CM: The first thing an athlete learns is the basic rules of his chosen sport. When a Cub first enters the Pack, he learns the Bobcat Trail, which gives him the first knowledge he must know to move up the Cub Scout path.

Will the following boys and their parents please come forward? (Present the Bobcat awards to parents to present to their sons. Lead cheer.)

When a boy has learned the basic rules of his game, he then begins to practice the skills needed to play. He becomes familiar with the sports equipment. Our Wolves have worked on adventures as they continue to develop their Cub Scout skills. Will the following boys please come forward? (repeat)

The athlete is now ready to concentrate on improving his athletic skills. Our Bears are like the athlete who increases his knowledge to become more proficient in his game. Will the following boys and their parents please come forward? (repeat)

Once the rules have been well learned and the skills have been mastered, the athlete is now ready to advance to a higher level of sill, which involves the mental strategy used to fine tune their playing skills. Both physical and mental skills are part of the learning experience of the boys in the Webelos rank. Will the following boys and their parents please come forward? (repeat)

As our ceremony concludes, we recognize the progress our Cubs have made this past month. The dedicated athlete recognizes the many accomplishments he made this past month and the many abilities he has developed within himself. He has learned the basic rules and he is dedicated to the practices that develop his ability. The mature athlete has become confident in his ability to play the game, and becomes a leader who shares his knowledge and skills with other on his team. All these traits belong to the boys in our Pack as we see them progress from month to month and year to year. We are proud of these boys and the leaders who guide them along the Cub Scout Trail.

Cheers

Olympics Cheer: Join hands, raise them over head and shout, “Go for the Gold!”

Pole Vault Cheer: Stand two fingers of one hand on other arm like legs. Have them run down the arm to the wrist and then leap into the air. As the hand come down, CLAP!

Iron Man: Flex muscles. Take out iron and ironing board and iron your shirt.

Go Team Cheer: Stand and yell, “Go team!”

Olympic Motto Cheer: “Citius, Altius, Fortius!”

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.

Skit: One Step at a Time

Note: Add extra sports as needed.

#1: When I grow up, I'm going to be the world's greatest broad jumper and jump like this... (jumps about 1 foot and falls down)

Den Chief (helping him up): Well, you have to remember to take it one step at a time.

#2: When I grow up, I'm going to be high jumper and win a gold medal like this... (jumps and falls flat)

Den Chief (helping him up): But you have to remember to take it one step at a time.

#3: When I grow up, I'm going to be a world famous baseball player and hit home runs like this... (swings and falls)

Den Chief (helping him up): Fine, fine, but remember to take it one step at a time.

#4: When I grow up, I'm going to be the world's greatest slam dunker... (dribbles imaginary basketball and slam dunks it, falling)

Den Chief (helping him up): Sure, sure, but remember to take it one step at a time.

#5: Say, what are you going to be when you grow up?

Den Chief: Why I'm going to be the greatest marathon runner that ever lived! (turns and starts to jog away but trips and falls)

#5: One step at a time! (helps Den Chief up, all exit)

Cubmaster's Minute: Sports

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 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 the Olympic champions. Let us vow tonight as we leave this place to always do our best- in sports, in work, in school, in life!

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!

Good Sport Code

As a group, repeat each rule:

1. Obey the rules.
2. Never brag when you win.
3. Don't quit when you're losing.
4. Take turns.
5. Help others enjoy the game.

Give each boy a copy of the Good Sport Code and encourage them to live by it.

Activity: Mini Indoor Olympics

*Javelin: Use straws or pool noodles

*Shot Put: Use a cotton ball

*Discus: Use a paper plate

*Low Low Hurdles: Pile up a few books and have runners sprint back and forth 10 times, jumping the hurdle each time while someone times them. Or, have them crawl under chairs, while timing the event.

*High Jump: Tack a yardstick to a wall. See who can make the highest mark with chalk.

*Standing Long Jump: Use a yardstick to measure distance jumped.

*Broad Jump Relay: Divide the group into teams. The first member of the team jumps as far as he can from a starting line. Place a ruler in front of his toes. The next player on the team stands behind the ruler and jumps as far as he can. The jump continues until each team member has had a turn. Which team goes the farthest? Scramble teams and try again.

*25 Yard Dash: Mark off 25 yards (or other distance). All teams will do a crawling relay. The first member of each team crawls to a designated point then crawls back to the team. The next member does the same, and so on until all team members finish. Record times for each team.

*Marathon: Olympians run for 26 miles. Run yours for 26 yards. Divide each team into 2 groups, 26 yards apart. Give each team a baton. On signal, first boy races to other line and hands off the baton to 2^nd boy. He races back to first line, then hands off baton to next boy. Continue until all boys have raced.

*Flyswatter Tennis: Center line is a row of chairs. Use flyswatters for the rackets and balloons for the balls.

Cub Grub: Edible Olympic Torch

Give each scout a sugar cone filled with lemon, orange or raspberry sherbet. Have them sprinkle their cone with yellow, orange and red sugar sprinkles.