Pack Resource Sheet February 2019

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: Animal Friends

A Scout knows there is strength in being gentle. 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.

Gathering 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 of that animal and listen for someone else doing the same sound.

Opening Ceremony: Man's Best Friend

Arrangement: Each Cub Scout holds a picture of the animal he is talking about. If desired, other animals can be added or substituted to make the ceremony more personal.

Cubmaster: When you hear the term “man’s best friend,” you think of dogs. Tonight we’d like to tell you about some other of man’s best friends.

#1: A cat can be a friend. My cat likes to curl up on my lap and purr. He likes to swat at his toy mouse and chase after a piece of string that I pull. #2: A fish can be a friend. You might think that all a fish can do is swim around in his tank, but my fish makes me smile when he makes funny faces.

#3: A rabbit can be a friend. I like to watch my rabbit wrinkle up his nose, munch on carrots and hop around.

#4: Some of our animal friends are out of the ordinary. You could have a pet that is a slithery snake, or a little white mouse, or a high-hopping frog.

#5: Of course, we can’t forget our friends the dogs. My dog is my friend because he loves to run and play with me. We both love to dig in the dirt and snooze in the shade. I always know he is happy to see me when he wags his tail.

Cubmaster: Tonight, we will celebrate all kinds of pets. Let the festivities begin!

Song: Be Kind to Your Cub Scouting Friends

Tune: Stars & 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.

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!

Award Ideas

*Attach awards to small stuffed animals, with the scout's name on the collar.

*Create animal track trails, assigning each Scout to a different animal. Have them follow the trail to their award.

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: The 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.

Game: Pet Charades

Materials: Strips of paper with a type of pet written on them.

Divide scouts into 2 teams. One Scout selects a strip of paper. He then acts like the pet on the paper for his team to try to guess. If his team is unable to guess within a set amount of time, the other team tries.

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.