Pack Resource Sheet January 2018- Jobs, Jobs, Jobs

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Shanae

Scout Law: Helpful

There are many ways that people can be helpful. One way is by volunteering time to help others. Cub Scouts, Scout leaders, and coaches are examples of volunteers. Another way people help is by doing jobs that provide a service. This month we celebrate those who help out in their homes, schools, and communities.

Theme: Jobs, Jobs, Jobs

Gathering Activity: What is My Occupation?

Materials: cards with one occupation written on each, duct tape

As people arrive, tape one card on each person's back. They do not know what their card says. They must circulate and ask questions that can be answered “yes” or “no.” They may ask each person only one question. (In small groups, a second round of questions might be asked)

Opening Ceremony: Growing Up in America

Materials: Large cards with the letters to spell out AMERICA on one side and scripts on the other.

CM: It's great to grow up in America, where you are free to make choices for your future and to do something helpful.

#1: A is for astronaut. When I grow up, I would like to explore outer space and share my adventures with others.

#2: M is for military. When I grow up, I would like to join the United States armed forces to serve my country.

#3: E is for engineer. When I grow up, I would like to design and build new things that can ease the lives of those with disabilities.

#4: R is for reporter. When I grow up, I would like to report uplifting events around the world, and help all people understand each other better.

#5: I is for IT specialist. When I grow up, I would like to be a computer expert and help people with the latest technological gadgets.

#6: C is for cardiologist. When I grow up, I would like to be a heart doctor and help people become healthier.

#7: A is for artist. When I grow up, I would like to create music and art to help lift the spirits of people everywhere.

CM: Our Cub Scouts here tonight will be the leaders of tomorrow. I think our future is in good hands. We thank all those in the past and present, who have fought to keep America free, so that these boys have the freedom to choose their future. (Continue with the Pledge of Allegiance)

Opening Ceremony

Materials: US flag with wooden pole with eagle on top.

#1: A woodworker made this flagpole.

#2: An artist made the eagle on its top.

#3: A seamstress sewed the flag.

#4: Citizens give it meaning.

#5: Please join us in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

Song: When I Grow Up

Tune: Bingo

When I grow up, what will I be?

A sailor on the high sea,

Astronaut, teacher,

Carpenter, preacher,

Fireman, zoo keeper,

Or a Cub Scout leader!

When I grow up, what will I be?

A naturalist who studies trees,

Physician, lawyer,

Musician, actor,

Scientist, soldier,

Or a Cub Scout leader!

Advancement Ceremony: Cub Scout Career

Preparation: Make an over-sized business card for each recipient. Print the Cub Scout's name centered on the card with the rank award or adventure printed beneath the name. Add details with the den and pack number, council name, city, state, etc. Arrange a variety of occupational hats on the table to hold the business cards and awards.

CM: Tonight we honor our Cub Scouts who have been advancing in their Cub Scout careers. (CM calls up a boy, and if he is advancing in rank, his parents. He briefly describes the adventures completed.) You have worked hard and have grown in knowledge and skills. I am pleased to present to you a business card with your new rank/skills. (He presents the card to the boy, or the boys parents to present to the boy). Congratulations!

Skit: The Fortune Teller

Setting: at least 5 Scouts. You can add lines for a larger den. One Scout (Cub #1) should be dressed as a fortune teller with a magic ball or reading palms.

Scene: Scouts are sitting in a circle on the floor. Each will have a turn to visit with the fortune teller. 

Cub #1: Why have you come to visit me today? 

Cub #2: We want to know what we’re going to be when we grow up.

Cub #1: Let me check my crystal ball!

Cub #3: What do you see?

Cub #1: I see that you (pointing to Cub #2) are going to be a doctor when you grow up.

Cub #2: Wow – I love taking care of people.

Cub #4: What else do you see?

Cub #1: I see that you (pointing to Cub #3) are going to be a scientist when you grow up.

Cub #3: That’s great – I wondered why I got that chemistry set for my birthday.

Cub #5: Do you see anything for him (pointing to Cub #4) or me?

Cub #1: Yes I do! You (pointing to Cub #4) are going to be a teacher.

Cub #4: Super – that’s just what I wanted to hear! 

Cub #5: What about me? What do you see for me?

Cub #1 (peering very closely at the crystal ball): Oh! You will be very popular when you grow up – you will be a Cubmaster!

Cubmaster's Minute: Do Your Best

We had fun tonight imagining what the future holds for each of our Scouts. Cub Scouts, keep dreaming and reaching! Remember that whatever you do in the future, you will succeed when you always Do Your Best.

Closing Ceremony: CAREER

Materials: Large cards with the letters that spell out CAREER on one side and scripts on the other.

#1: C is for character development and citizenship. May I grow strong in character and good citizenship, and be relied upon for my honesty and service to others.

#2: A is for attitude. May I grow strong in body, mind, and spirit, and remember to keep a positive attitude and persevere in reaching my goals.

#3: R is for religious faith. May I grow strong in practicing my faith.

#4: E is for education. May I grow stronger in knowledge and wisdom, and become resourceful and responsible.

#5: E is for ethics. May I grow strong moral principles, and have the courage to live by them.

#6: R is for respect. May I grow strong in my respect for myself and others, and act with cooperation and compassion.

CM: Always remember to keep the values of Cub Scouting in whatever career path you may choose when you grown up.

Activity: What Will I Be?

At tables around the room, parents and staff round-robin stations featuring their careers. Den members travel from station to station to learn about the careers of pack family members or guests.

Game: Job Shopping

The Cubs sit in a circle. One Cub goes outside the room; while he is away the others decide what he should be when he comes back. If they decide on a policeman, for example, they call him back and he has to ask each Cub in turn what he has to buy for himself. One will say black boots, another a whistle, another a flashlight and so on. When he guesses his job, or has asked 10 questions, a new person goes out of the room.

Pack Resource Sheet February 2018- Abracadabra

Scout Law: Cheerful

A Scout looks for the bright side of things. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy.

Theme: Abracadabra

Cub Scouts love to amaze and to be amazed. Discover the magic this month as your pack dazzles the audience and spreads cheer by sharing magic tricks.

Gathering Activity: Magic Scavenger Hunt

Create a list of magic theme items, and hide them around the meeting room. Provide a list for participants to mark off as they find the items. Examples of items: magician's hat, wand, white rabbit, scarf, cape, crystal ball, deck of cards.

(You can find a list on elkhorncubs.blogspot.com, January 2018.)

Opening Ceremony: Magic of America

#1: It's great to be an American, this is greatly known, and the beauty of this land has a magic all its own.

#2: The magic of America does not come from a magic spell. It comes from you and me, who love it so well.

#3: The wave of a magic wand did not buy us liberty. Great men and women died, so we might all live free.

#4: So let us all now pledge to always do our part, for the magic of America lies deep within our hearts. Please join us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Song: Bring Back My Bunny to Me

Tune: My Bonnie

My hat is right here on the table,

My wand is here as you can see.

With magic I'm quick and I'm able,

But where could my white rabbit be?

Bring back, bring back,

Oh bring back my bunny to me, to me.

Bring back, bring back,

Oh bring back my bunny to me.

Song:  Pack Competition

Tune: “When the Saints Go Marching In”

All:

Oh, when the Pack begins to sing;

Oh, when the Pack begins to sing;

I just can’t tell who sings the loudest;

When the Pack begins to sing!

Wolf Den:

Oh, when the Wolves begin to sing;

Oh, when the Wolves begin to sing;

We’re gonna try to howl the loudest;

When the Wolves begin to sing (howl!)

Bear Den:

Oh, when the Bears begin to sing;

Oh, when the Bears begin to sing;

We’re gonna try to growl the loudest;

When the Bears begin to sing (growl!)

Webelos Den:

Oh, when the Webelos begin to sing;

Oh, when the Webelos begin to sing;

We’re gonna try to hoot the loudest;

When the Webelos begin to sing (“WooHoo!”)

Leaders & Parents:

Oh, when the Leaders join with the Pack;

Oh, when the Leaders join with the Pack;

We will all be singing the Proudest;

Oh, when the Leaders join with the Pack. (“Yes!”)

All:

Oh when the Pack sings all together;

Oh, when the Pack sings all together;

That’s when we sound most CHEERFUL,

When the Pack sings all together! (“Heh!” w/Hi-5)

Advancement Ceremony: Magic Transformation

There's no magic in what we are about to do next. It's time for recognizing the Cub Scouts whose hard work and skills have earned them the right to advance along the Scouting Trail. No hidden cards, no disappearing balls or coins, no magically appearing scarves are involved in advancement. It's strictly a matter of knowing what you have to do and doing it - with the help of adult leaders, den chiefs, and families, it's true. But the bottom line is that a boy has to do the work by himself. Well, perhaps there is a bit of magic in that after all - because by fulfilling the Bobcat, Wolf and Bear tracks, a boy transforms himself before our very eyes. And during his year in the Webelos program, a Cub Scout enters a period of accelerated growth and development - often earning an activity pin a month as his hunger for knowledge blossoms. So maybe Magic is what we're recognizing tonight - the best kind of magic. Recognizing young men who have discovered the magic of transforming themselves one step at a time toward their ideals of knowledge, strength, and good citizenship.

Advancement Ceremony: Color-Changing Ceremony

Supplies: Yellow and blue food coloring, Pitcher of water, 4 clear plastic glasses, Liquid bleach

Setup: Four clear glasses: one empty, one with a drop of yellow food coloring, one with a drop of blue food coloring, one with 1/4 teaspoon of liquid bleach. Be sure the audience does not see the preparation or the bottom of the glasses during the ceremony. Set the glasses away from the audience and the participants.

Effect: Water changes color from clear to yellow to green to blue as the liquid is poured from glass to glass.

CUBMASTER (CM): Water from a spring at a nearby Scout camp has the special properties of changing into different colors as a Cub Scout advances rank along the Cub Scout trail. (Water is poured from the pitcher into the first glass.)

CM: This first glass represents the Bobcat, it is clear and pure at heart." (Call forth the Bobcats and parents to receive the Bobcat award) Lead Cheer!

CM: From the Bobcat, the Cub Scout becomes a Wolf. (Pour water from first glass into second.) This glass is yellow, and symbolizes the spirit of Cub Scouts, which is present in all Wolf Cubs. (Call forth the Wolf Cubs and parents to receive the Wolf award)

CM: From the Wolf, the Cub Scout becomes a Bear. (Pour water from second glass into the third.) This glass is green, and symbolizes the earth, which all Bear Cub Scouts learn about and discover.(Call forth the Bear Cub Scouts and parents to receive the Bear award)

CM: The Bear Cub Scout then becomes a Webelos. (Pour water from third glass into the fourth.) This glass is blue, and represents the sky which is limitless, like many of the adventures the Webelos will encounter." (Call forth the Webelos and parents to receive the Webelos award)

Secret to the Effect: First glass is empty so water is clear when poured into the first glass. Water turns yellow when added to the glass with the drop of yellow food coloring. Yellow water turns green when added to the glass with a drop of blue food coloring. Green water turns blue when added to the glass with the liquid bleach - the bleach removes the yellow color from the green color, leaving the water blue. Rehearse the ceremony at least once.

Cheers

Alakazam Cheer: Point your index finger up and say “A-la'ka” (then point at the person getting the applause) “ZAM!”

Magician's Bow: Extend arms to your sides, say “Ta-da!” and take a deep bow.

Disappearing Rabbit Cheer: Hold hands to the side of your head like bunny ears and shout, “Poof! Poof! Poof!”

Magic Yell: Pretend to reach up your sleeve. Pull your hand out and shout, “ShaZamm!”

Skit: Magic Water

Materials: Three pint-sized jars of water with lids prepared ahead of time.

Lid preparation: On the inside of each lid, put five drops of one color of food coloring (red, blue, and yellow). Let them dry completely.

CM: Here we see three ordinary jars of water. But I add the magic word: “Do!” And look what happens. (Shake first jar and water turns red as food coloring on lid is moistened). Now I say another magic word: “Your!” (Shake jar and it turns blue). Now, I add another magic word: “Best!” (Shake third jar and it turns yellow).

“Do Your Best” is Cub Scout magic!

Audience Participation: Magic Ad Lib

Materials: 3x5 cards that the leader prepares ahead of time by writing the number and type of word on the card (see list below).

Ask boys to write on the card the kind of word needed. Collect them from the boys, shuffle, and pass out cards again. Read the story as boys read what is on their card that corresponds to each number in the story.

CM: There once was a magician named (1). He had a lot of great magic (2) and could perform magic very (3). One of his (4) tricks was to take a (5) from a (6) and then it would (7) away. This month we will talk about magic just like our friend (8).

1. name
2. plural noun
3. adverb (descriptive word that ends in -ly)
4. adjective (descriptive word)
5. noun
6. noun
7. verb
8. name

Cubmaster's Minute: The Real Magic of Cub Scouts

We've had a lot of fun tonight with amazing feats of Cub Scout magic. But the real magic of Cub Scouting is not in the silly stunts, the clever tricks, or the surprising feats. The real magic is in the friendships that are formed, the abilities and talents that are developed and nurtured, and the respect for people, country, and God that is learned as boys move together through the Cub Scout program. That's the real magic of Cub Scouting. Now it's your turn to do a magic trick... make our refreshments disappear!

Closing Ceremony: Everyday Magic

Personnel and equipment: 8 Cub Scouts, top hat, magic wand, props from a simple magic trick or a sign reading “Trick”, signs reading “Do Your Best,” “Do Your Duty,” “To God and Country,” “Help Other People,” “Obey the Scout Law”

#1: You don't need a fancy top hat (points to hat) or a magic wand (waves wand)

#2: Or lots of tricks (shows trick props or “Trick” sign) to do some magic every day.

#3: Just remember to do your best (display sign)

#4: Do your duty (display sign)

#5: To God and country (display sign)

#6: To help other people (display sign)

#7: Obey the Scout Law (display sign)

#8: And you'll spread magic all along the way!

Activity: Magic Bean Hunt

Have a treasure hunt where the players solve a series of cleverly cryptic clues to find a stash of magic beans.

Materials: Plastic container full of jelly beans

Before the week you plan to play this game, choose four to six hiding spots around the room or meeting area (the last spot is where you hide the treasure). Write clues that lead to each location that require the boys to do something different each time. Ideas:

*Use a white crayon to write on a white piece of paper. Boys use a colored marker to reveal the clue.

*Print the clue backwards. Boys use a mirror or hold it up to a light to read through the paper.

*Make a cod and leave a decoder ring with it.

*Write a riddle that boys have to solve.

*Make a letter jumble.

January 2018 Newsletter

Scout Law:  Cheerful

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Theme:  Abracadabra

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Elkhorn District Roundtable Blog:  elkhorncubs.blogspot.com

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LDS Scouting Handbook: https://www.lds.org/bc/content/shared/english/young-men/35814_scout-handbook_eng.pdf?lang=eng

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Upcoming Events

Basic Training

Elkhorn:  Saturday, January 13, 8-11 am, 110 S Main, Millville.

Old Juniper:  Thursday, February 22, 6:30 pm, Hyde Park Stake Center (42 W 200 S, Hyde Park).  Thursday, April 12, 6:30 pm, LDS building (79 E 200 S, Smithfield).

Scouting for Food:  March 12-16.  Bags will be available at the _____ Roundtable.  

Cub Swim Day:  Friday, April 20-Saturday, April 21, Mountain Crest High School Pool.  Each session is 1 1/2 hours long.  Friday's sessions are at 6 and 7pm, Saturday sessions at 1, 2, 3, and 4 pm.  Register at trappertrails.org/EH-csd.  Cost is $2.50 per Cub.

Cub Bike Rodeo:  Saturday, May 5, Fort Buenaventura, Ogden.  Come and practice your biking skills with an obstacle course and ride on the Centennial Trail.  Registration will be from 7:30- 8, event will be from 8-12.  Cost:  $5 per Cub or Cub age family member (a late fee of $2 will be applied on the 23rd of April).  Sign up as a Den, Pack or Family.  There will be activities for everyone, with a special competition for Cubs.  Be prepared to ride at least 5 miles.

10 Commandments Hike:  Saturday, May 12.  Scouts from around the Council will hike to 10 different faith communities to learn how the 10 Commandments are practiced in their lives and faiths, and see how they parallel the values found in the Scout Oath and Law. 

Scout-O-Rama:  Please note that this event has been moved to September 7-8.

Leave No Trace Trainer Course:  Friday, March 23- Saturday, March 24, 6pm-6pm, Fruit Heights.  Cost is $35 ($40 a week before the course), covering 3 meals, and materials.  Register online at trappertrails.org/outdoorethics.  Open to any Scouter, 14 years and older.  Fun-filled training qualifying Leave No Trace educators.  Training will give you confidence as you teach Cubs and Scouts the Leave No Trace principles and outdoor skills.  (Additional opportunities will be May 4-5, Camp Fife and October 26-27, Ogden Scout Office)

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Training Highlight:  The Aims and Methods of Scouting

The Scouting program has three specific objectives, commonly referred to as the Aims of Scouting.  They are character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness.  The way in which we accomplish these aims are referred to as the Methods of Scouting.  These are:  Ideals, Patrols, Outdoor Programs, Advancement, Association with Adults, Personal Growth, Leadership Development, and Uniform.

Which of the above methods is the most important?  The answer is all of them.  Sometimes we focus on one or more methods in particular, especially Advancement.  However, each of these methods is equally important in fulfilling the Aims of Scouting, leading to a well-rounded, prepared individual.

How can we achieve these Aims?  Here are a few ideas:

*Regularly reciting the Scout Oath and Scout Law can help internalize the ideals that contribute to developing positive character traits.

*Camping and other outdoor activities can help to develop participatory citizenship.

*Practicing leadership among one's peers helps to develop citizenship skills.

*The physical fitness elements of the advancement program set the foundation for developing lifelong fitness habits.

When you're planning den and pack meetings, ask yourself

*"How does our unit program work toward achieving the aims of Scouting?"

*"How does our unit use the methods of Scouting to help achieve the aims of Scouting?"

*"What importance does our unit place on striving toward achieving those aims?"

The Journey to Excellence program can be an important tool in helping our units to actively use the aims and methods of Scouting as we plan and engage with the boys we work with.

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Resource Highlight:  Cub Scout Magic

If you want to make your pack meeting as magical as possible, then this is the resource for you.  This book contains tricks for aspiring magicians of all ages- including the Cubmaster.  And who knows?  The next master magician just may be in your pack!

Contains more than 200 stunts, tricks and puzzles.  Softbound edition.  $10.99.

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Award Highlight:  Journey to Excellence

Journey to Excellence, or JTE, began in January 2011 as a replacement to the Quality Unit Award.  JTE uses a predetermined, nationally established minimum level of expected unit performance.  A balanced approach and key performance indicators measure outcomes from our programs, not just process, with increased emphasis on the youth experience in the units. 

JTE is designed to help your unit deploy a great program.  JTE assesses key elements of unit success such as:  Advancement, Outdoor Activities, Service projects, Training, Pack and Den Meetings, and Fitness (there are a total of 13 objectives).  The goal is to see improvement in your unit over many years, with improvements each year in the key areas where your scores were not at the top level.  Each year the forms are updated, and the minimum expectations at each level also increase, in line with expectations for continuous improvement.

JTE is more than a scorecard for the award.  It serves many functions in your unit.  A forward-thinking leader might use it as:  a framework for planning; a method for evaluating your unit; an assessment of how you're doing compared with other units; a guide to identifying areas where you might execute your unit program better; an early warning of potential problem areas; a benchmark for ideas and tips from other good units in your district.  Review the JTE form for the upcoming program year at a unit committee meeting.  Use it to help set goals for the program year ahead.  Mark those goals complete as you progress through the year.  At year end, your JTE form will be complete, and it will reflect the progress you made during the year.  Tracking your progress enables your unit to plan for success by building on your strengths and improving your weaknesses until you are consistently achieving the Gold award level.

BSA Journey to Excellence website:  www.scouting.org/Awards/JourneyToExcellence.aspx  Check this website for instructions on how to use the program, and how to submit service hours.