Pack Resource Sheet October 2018

Scout Law: Loyal

A Scout is true to his family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and nation.

Theme: Scout Salute

Cub Scouts will show their loyalty during this meeting 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 we salute are the ambulance drivers, para-medics, 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,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, 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, 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, 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,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)

Last boy (joining group): What are you all looking at?

All: Fireworks!

Last 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.

Pack Resource Sheet September 2018

Scout Law: Trustworthy

A Scout tells the truth. He is honest, and he keeps his promises. People can depend on him.

Theme: A-Maze-ing Games

Remember that not only is it important to do your best when you play a game, 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.

Gathering Activity: Find Your Puzzle

Materials: a few different pictures, glued to card stock, and cut into puzzle shapes.

Cut each picture into 6-8 pieces. As people arrive, give each person a puzzle piece. Explain that they are to go around the room and assemble the puzzles. When their puzzle is complete, encourage participants to get to know each other.

Opening Ceremony: A-Maze-Ing Games

Materials: Banner with 13 squares drawn in a horizontal row. 13 cards with words spelled vertically: DISPLAY, MOTTO, ADVANCEMENT, CITIZENS, WELCOME, FAMILIES, DENS, BADGES, SONGS, PACK, CUBMASTER, FRIENDS, CUBSCOUTS. Tape to hold cards in place. Use a different color for the underlined letters. Place the banner on a wall. As Cub Scouts read their lines, they place their cards vertically so at the end the 13 squares spell “AMAZEING GAMES.”

#1 & 2: WELCOME to our PACK meeting.

#3 & 4: We are so glad our FAMILIES and FRIENDS are here tonight.

#5 & 6: All the DENS and our CUBMASTER are ready to start.

#7: We are going to have SONGS, games, and all kinds of fun.

#8 & 9: We will also have ADVANCEMENT ceremonies and BADGES will be awarded.

#10: Please make sure to visit our DISPLAY tables for we did our best.

#11: “Do Your Best” - That's our MOTTO.

#12 & 13: So CUB SCOUTS will grow into good CITIZENS.

All: AMAZEING GAMES is our theme tonight!

Song: Play, Play, Play Some Games

Tune: Row, Row, Row Your Boat

Play, play, play some games

Play until we're done

Puzzles, riddles, mazes too

Let's all have some fun.

Learn, learn, learn new games

Akela help us there

We will follow all the rules

And learn to play them fair!

Song: The Games We Play

Tune: Clementine

There's Monopoly, and Chutes & Ladders,

Even board games with a twist.

But the games that are the most fun,

Are the games we can't resist.

We make them up and then we tell our friends,

Sometimes running, sometimes chase.

By using our imaginations

These cool games you can't replace.

Once we get started, we could play all day

Except for when we stop to eat,

We have fun with all the games we play,

but boy, at night, what sore, sore feet!

So let's get started with another game,

Tell me what you like to do.

Then we'll figure out just how to play,

And a new game will soon debut.

Advancement Ceremony: Board Game

Materials: On a large sheet of paper, draw a simple board game track with a few ladders. Write name of awards in an appropriate space. Write each recipient's name on colored paper shaped like a game piece and attach it with a piece of tape on the space indicating his current rank. Make game cards and separate them according to the rank.

(CM calls up a recipient and his family. The boy draws a game card and moves his piece to his new square. Proceed until all Scouts have moved their pieces.)

CM: You have reached your new rank (or adventure) not because of the lucky draw of your game card, but through hard work and help from your families and leaders. We are all proud of you. Congratulations!

Examples of game cards:

*Completed the Bobcat Trail. Move ahead 8 spaces.

*Succeeded in completing 6 Adventures. Move ahead to Wolf.

*Finished the requirements for the Bear Necessities Adventure. Climb the ladder.

Award Ideas:

*Attach awards to large puzzle shapes.

*Attach awards to sponge balls, and throw to recipients.

*Attach awards to large dice, and roll them to recipients.

*Have recipients walk through a maze drawn or taped on the floor to get to their award.

Cheers

Tic-tac-toe: Tic-tac-toe, Cub Scouts go!

Clue: It was the Cubmaster, at the pack meeting, with a cheer!

Checkers: King me!

Chess: Check mate!

Maze: You're a-maze-ing!

Audience Participation: Family Game Night

Divide audience into 6 groups. Assign each group one of the words listed below. When a group's item is mentioned in the story, the assigned group should shout the designated saying.

Game(s): Let's play!

Family: We have fun together!

Homemade: I made it myself!

Skill: More points for me!

Active: My turn!

Ride/Riding: Zoom, zoom!

Chase/Chasing: Try to catch me!

If you ask the Link family what their favorite family activity is, they will certainly tell you; family game night. That's when they have the most fun together.

The Link family takes their game night very seriously. Everyone in the family gets to suggest their favorite games. Choosing games to play on game night is an important decision and this is how that decision is made.

Each person in the family chooses two games they would like to play. Dad usually suggests a homemade game like Box Hockey or the Putting game. Mom's favorite games are usually games of skill. She might suggest darts or ping pong. Sally likes active games like Red Light, Green Light and Potato Race. Mitch likes everyone to play games while riding on their bicycles. He chooses games like Hitting the Target or Snail Race. And little Charlie's favorite games are chase games like Body Tag or Catch the Dragon's Tail.

Dad writes each family member's game suggestion on strips of paper. This adds up to 10 strips of paper with game ideas. There are always two homemade games from Dad, two games of skill from Mom, two active games from Sally, two riding games from Mitch, and two chasing games from little Charlie. Dad puts all the suggestions in a hat. Every family game night, they take time to play four games. Tonight, little Charlie picks out four strips of paper.

The first strip reads Hitting the Target. This is a riding game, so Mitch is happy, but since it is also an active game, Sally is happy too. And it is a game of skill, so Mom is excited about this choice. The second strip reads Body Tag. This is a chasing game, so little Charlie is ready to run.. But it is also an active game, so Sally is on her toes too. The third strip of paper reads the Putting game. This is a homemade game from Dad, so he is all prepared with the supplies he has made. But it is also a game of skill, so Mom likes this game too. The fourth strip has Potato Race written on it. That is Sally's suggestion for an active game, but it is also a riding game, so Mitch is very excited to play. And Dad says it is also a homemade game, so he gets another favorite too.

There seems to be something for every member of the Link family to like about each of these game suggestions! Each person likes each game for a different reason. But no matter which game is chosen, the one thing that all the Links agree on is that because it is their family night, they choose to play together, and that is the best choice of all.

Cubmaster's Minute: A Maze of Possibilities

As leaders and parents, we often feel we are navigating a “maze” of possibilities- and hazards. By following the ideals of Scouting, and helping our boys learn to be good citizens, loyal friends, active learners and healthy young men, and by providing uplifting and fun Scouting activities and supporting each boy in his chosen goals, we can help our sons navigate through the possibilities and avoid the hazards all around them. As we leave tonight, let us commit to helping each of our scouts become young men of good character- to navigate the “maze” successfully.

Cubmaster's Minute: Honest Play

This month you have had fun playing games and solving puzzles in your den meetings, with your families, and here tonight. Each game and puzzle has rules, and you played by those rules. Playing by the rules is important because that means you are being honest. An honest person is a person worthy of trust. If you are not honest and don't play by the rules, you may win the game, but would that be fair for others? It's much more fun to have friends who trust you.

Closing Ceremony: The Games of Life

Materials: Box lids from Clue, Chutes & Ladders, Candy Land, Trouble, Sorry, and Life (or pictures of games)

#1 (holding Clue lid): Cub Scouting has given us many a clue as to what to expect as we go through life.

#2 (holding Chutes & Ladders lid): We learn there will be many ups and downs.

#3 (holding Candy Land lid): And not everything will be sweet and easy as we go through life.

#4 (holding Trouble lid): We learn how to overcome troubles in life.

#5 (holding Sorry lid): And how to apologize and say I'm sorry.

#6 (holding Life lid): Yes, Cub Scouting teaches us all about life!

Note: All ranks have the opportunity to work toward the Cub Scout Outdoor Activity award by creating an outside game and playing it outside with friends for 30 minutes. Provide several pieces of game equipment (frisbees, hoops, cones, ball, etc.) and give boys 10 minutes to design a game for the den or pack to play.

Game: Red-Yellow-Black

See Baloo's Bugle, December 2008 issue, page 28, for the details for this life-sized maze. You can draw the maze using colored chalk in the parking lot, or lay it out using colored duct tape or crepe paper.

Cub Grub: Edible Maze

Ingredients: Graham cracker for each boy, frosting, plastic knives, toothpicks, various candies

Directions: Each boy frosts his graham cracker. Then he “lays out” a maze by drawing with a toothpick on the frosting. Candies such as M&M's can be used to show the pathway through the maze.

Pack Resource Sheet August 2018

Scout Law: Clean

Everything we do impacts the world around us. When a Scout is clean, he is choosing to make sure that the legacy he leaves is a positive one. He makes moral choices and through an active lifestyle he keeps his body healthy. He also is conscious of the impact that he can have on nature and the responsibility he has to keep the world clean for those who come behind him.

Theme: Destination Parks

We are blessed with an abundance of natural parks. Walking, hiking, and exploring nature helps a Scout to keep his body and mind fit and clean. Any green area around your home can provide the opportunity to put the outing in Scouting.

Gathering Activity: Nature Trail

Make a “nature trail” though the den meeting area (inside or outside) by placing nature items around, such as plaster animal tracks, pictures of birds, flowers and insects, beaver-gnawed branches, etc. Number each specimen. Each person is given a pencil and paper and moves along the “trail” writing the identification number for each specimen on the paper. Most correct answers wins.

Opening Ceremony: Four Directions

Materials: 4 Cubs, each with a poster with a large letter for his direction on it. On the back, the following is written for each boy to read.

CM: Finding our way to our destination is aided by the use of a compass, which shows the four directions- north, south, east, and west.

#1 (“E”): I represent the East. From me comes the sun each day, giving light to all living things to help them be strong and healthy.

#2 (“S”): I represent the South. From me comes heat and rain, so all living things have warmth and water to drink.

#3 (“N”): I represent the North. From me comes cold and snow, so all living things can experience coolness and the beauty of winter.

#4 (“W”): I represent the West. To me, the sun comes at the end of each day, giving the world darkness so all living things can rest.

CM: We gather from all directions, joined together by the Scout Oath. Will everyone please stand, and recite the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the Scout Oath.

Song: Take Me Out to the Forest

Tune: Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Take me out to the forest.

Let me hike in the wild.

Show me a skunk and a few bear tracks.

I won't care if I never come back!

But it's look, look, look at your compass.

If it rains, then it pours.

And it's ouch, slap, sting and you're bit

In the great outdoors!

Advancement Ceremony: Cub Hike

On a large sheet of butcher paper, draw a Scouting trail. Mark the trail with a sign for Bobcats, then move down the trail with a sign for Wolf, Bear, Webelos and Arrow of Light. Add animal tracks for Bobcat, Wolf, and Bear, W's for Webelos and Arrows for Arrow of Light. Decorate your trail with sketches of trees, bushes, and rocks. Add photos of boys from this month's outdoor den activities, if desired. Attach awards to cutouts of boots or large paper footprints, and place the cutouts at the appropriate places on the trail. Call boys up and present awards as you move along the trail.

Award Ideas

Tin Foil Dinners: Wrap up awards like tin foil dinners. Display around a fake log campfire in front of audience.

Cheers

Clean Air Applause: Take in as much air as you can through your nose, hold it, then exhale and say, “Ahhhh!”

Hiking Applause: Have group stand and stomp their feet and swing their arms as if hiking, saying, “Stomp, stomp, stomp! Keep on going!”

Owl Cheer: We give a hoot, hoot, hoot!

Bigfoot Applause: Hold one foot up off the floor (like the Big Hand Applause)

Hiking Map Applause: Have audience get out a pretend map, unfold it, look up and down several times and say, “It's that way!” (Everyone points a different direction)

Mosquito Applause: With one hand slap yourself on the neck, arms, and legs, while saying, “Ooo, aah, ahh!”

Audience Participation: Sounds of the Forest

BOBCAT: meow SCOUT: On my honor!

WOLF: howl HUMAN: Great campsite!

BEAR: growl

Creatures from all over the land gathered together to talk about the best way to protect the lands in which they lived. The BEAR said: “We large creatures watch the forests for fires and warn all creatures when we see danger. BEARS are good at that, but we can't get the HUMANS to be careful.” The WOLF and BOBCAT agreed. The BOBCAT spoke next. “We love to play in the tall grasses, but the HUMANS are building things where we used to play.” The BEAR and WOLF looked sadly at the BOBCAT. The WOLF stood tall. “We need to teach the HUMANS not to drop their garbage and leave it around our homes.” The BEAR and BOBCAT agreed. The SCOUT stood up. “I am HUMAN. I am a SCOUT. In our pack we learn how to protect the forest and the grasslands and all nature. We can help you by following the Outdoor Code.”

“Hooray!” said the BEAR, BOBCAT, and WOLF. “SCOUT, you are welcome in our lands!”

Skit: Hike Safely

Materials: safety whistle, neckerchief

#1: Oh! Oh! Where is everybody? We must be lost! What do we do now?

#2: We should stay in one place. We can wait by this tree. Someone will find us!

#3: We should blow our safety whistle! (blows whistle)

#4: Let's use my neckerchief as a signal! (takes off neckerchief and waves it around)

# 5, 6, 7 (running in): We heard your whistle and saw your signal! We found you! Let's get back to camp. (everyone walks off)

Cubmaster's Minute: Set Your Course

When you hike, always stay on the trail so you don't get lost. But there is another trail that Cub Scouts should be sure to stay on; the character trail. Your character is being formed right now, by what you do and by what you don't do. Others will try to influence your actions sometimes in ways that may steer you off course. Set your own course. Make up your mind that you will always live by the Scout Oath and Law. Then follow through with it, forever climbing the character trail.

Closing Ceremony: Outdoor Code

CM: As an American, I will do my best to be clean in my outdoor manners.

#1: I will treat the outdoors as a heritage to be improved for our greater enjoyment. I will keep my trash out of America's waters, fields, woods, roadways, and parks.

CM: Be careful with fire.

#2: I will prevent wildfire. I will build a small fire in a safe place and be sure it is out before I leave.

CM: Be considerate in the outdoors.

#3: I will treat public and private property with respect. I will remember that use of the outdoors is a privilege I can lose by abuse.

CM: Be conservation minded.

#4: I will learn how to practice good conservation of soil, waters, forests, minerals, grasslands, and wildlife, and I will urge others to do the same. I will use sportsmanlike methods in my outdoor activities.

Game: Changing Winds

Use a compass to establish the four main directions in your meeting area. Have all boys stand facing one player who is the “wind.” The wind tells the direction he is blowing by saying, “The wind blows... south.” All players must face south. If a player is already facing that direction and moves, he is out. The wind may confuse the game by facing any direction he chooses. Players turning the wrong direction are out. The winner is the last player still in the game.

Game: Outdoor Essentials

Materials: empty backpack, trail food, flashlight, first aid kit, water, whistle, (sunscreen, hat, jacket)

The CM and assistant CM play a tossing game: The CM holds up an object, then tosses it to the ACM. As he does so, the ACM puts it into the empty backpack, and talks about why the object is an important part of the 6 essentials for hiking and camping. Continue through all the items.

Next, have the boys try to remember the items that went into the backpack and write those down.

Cub Grub: Campfire Goodies

Materials: Graham crackers (to build fire on), jelly beans (rocks), pretzel sticks (logs), candy corn (fire), can of frosting (to hold it all together)

This is a fun way to teach the boys fire safety and different ways to build a fire. Have the boys make their “campfires” and then eat them.

Pack Resource Sheet June 2018

Scout Law: Obedient

A Scout is obedient. A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and pack. He obeys the laws of his community and country. If he thinks these rules and laws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobeying them.

Theme: Wheel Into Summer

Summer is a great time to get outside and hop on your wheels. Bikes, skateboards, scooters, and roller blades give us the freedom to move about. However, with that freedom comes the responsibility to use our wheels safely and follow the rules. Consider having a bike rodeo as part of your pack meeting.

Gathering Activity: Bike License Plate

Materials: Aluminum pie plates, scissors, old magazines, pen/pencil, permanent markers, ice pick/awl, twine

Cut a 3”x5” piece of aluminum from the pie plate. Place it on an old magazine, so there is some “give” underneath it when pressed upon. Using a pen or pencil, press the name onto the aluminum. Use the markers to color the plate. Punch a hole in both of the top corners with the ice pick or awl. Cut a piece of twine to about 12”. Attach the license plate to the bike by threading the twine through the holes and knotting the ends. Cut off any excess twine. Ride with pride!

Opening Ceremony: Wheels

Materials: Cards with corresponding pictures on one side, lines to speak on the other.

#1: “W” is for “Wheeling” Into Summer as you know. And using wheels in safety is what we want to show.

#2: “H” will stand for Helmet- which everyone must wear. It keeps your brain protected- you need to have a care.

#3: “E” reminds us you are Eager- but don't forget to see, you have on all the right gear- whatever it might be, to give the right protection to your shin, your hands, your knee.

#4: The second “E” reminds you that Everyone must know, how to ride upon their wheels- so practice before you go!

#5: “L” must stand for Learning- be sure to learn the rules, before you go out riding, you to have the tools!

#6: “S” stands for Safety, and a happy Summer too- to play and ride in Safety is the best thing you can do!

CM: Looks like these boys are ready for a Safe Summer- we hope this will be a safe summer for this country as well. Please join us in saluting the symbol of our country, our Flag.

Song: Cub Bike Rodeo

Tune: Jingle Bells

Hopping on my bike, with my helmet on,

Down the street I go, peddling fast not slow.

Waving to my friends, grab your bikes, let's go!

Peddle on to have some fun at our bike rodeo!

Chorus:

Cubs on bikes, Cubs on bikes, riding is such fun.

With helmets on for safety, it's fun for everyone.

Cubs on bikes, Cubs on bikes, riding is such fun.

Join the Cub bike rodeo, it's for everyone!

Advancement Ceremony: Bicycle Safety

Materials: Pictures or props to represent each step

CM: Bike riding is a staple of childhood, a rite of passage into the world of motion, and the freedom of being able to go where you want to. As a bike rider, you must follow certain rules to truly enjoy your adventurous trail safely. And the first basic rule is to have a helmet, and wear it properly (Show helmet or picture). It's like that in Scouting too. The Bobcat must learn the basics of Scouting, and show that he knows how to salute, give the Cub Handshake and say the Scout Oath and Law. Tonight we want to recognize (boy's name) for completing the requirements to earn his Bobcat rank. Please come forward with your parents. Don't ever forget to wear your helmet on the rest of the Scouting trail!

CM: As you travel along on your bike, you need to follow the rules to keep out of trouble and be safe. Bike riders are to follow the same rules as car drivers- when you see this sign (hold up One Way sign) you need to go the right way. In Scouting, the Bobcat also has only one way to go- towards earning the Wolf rank. By completing the Wolf Adventures, (name of boy) has traveled farther along the Scouting trail. Please come forward with your parents. Remember to keep heading in the right direction and follow the rules of the Scouting trail!

CM: (hold up Stop sign) As you continue on the Scouting trail, you have stopped to develop your abilities and learn some new skills on the path to the Bear rank.

CM: (hold up Railroad Crossing sign) As you travel the Scouting trail as a Webelos, you are learning the skills to get you ready to cross over the tracks to the Boy Scout program.

CM: (hold up Keep Right sign) Now that you have earned the Arrow of Light, be sure to keep right by always following the 12 points of the Scout Law.

Other Advancement Ideas

*Use a drawing of a bicycle with the parts labeled – relate the parts to the steps in earning various awards and advancements.

*Use a bike tool kit with its very special tools to the special steps on the Scout trail and have each piece relate to advancements, awards, or to being prepared to continue on the Scouting Trail.

*Use a bike that is the wrong height for a Cub Scout – As you adjust the seat and handlebars, you can relate that to the way the Scouting program is age and skill based, step-by-step according to ability. Just as the seat height needs to be right, the Tiger Cub program is based on a boy and his adult partner. (If using for Advancement, call up Tiger Cubs or Bobcats at this time) At the same time, you would be reinforcing the need for each boy to have a bike that is adjusted to be safe for him. Other parts that could be “tested” and adjusted would be the brakes, a low tire, and lubricating the bike. (Make sure that the person doing the adjusting knows how to do it, and has rehearsed the various steps)

Cheers

Hand signals cheer: Make a hand signal (left turn, right turn, stop). Audience yells out what the signal stands for.

Wheel Cheer: “That was wheely good!”

Squeaky Wheel Applause: Hold out your arm, bent at the elbow. Make a motion like a wheel going around, and say “squeak, squeak, squeak.”

Flat Tire Cheer: “Pump, pump, pump!”

Skit: The Hill

Set up: Two cubs on a tandem bike (or carrying a cardboard cut-out/picture of a two-seater), wearing helmets.

#1: Look at that hill! (both pretend to bike up the hill, huffing and puffing)

#1: (at the top of the hill) That was a tough hill, but we made it!

#2: Yeah! Luckily, I had my hand on the brake. Otherwise, we would have rolled all the way down!

Closing Ceremony:

Set up: Seven Cubs, either with real bikes, one real bike, or just pretending to do the motions they talk about. A chart showing the parts of a Bike – that need oiling or greasing.

CM: We’re watching some Cub Scouts who have just had a wonderful day out on the bike trail. Let’s see if they remember some important things….

#1: What a FUN ride! Now that we’ve finished our bike ride, we better make sure our bikes will be ready to go the next time we go out.

#2: That was a muddy trail – so I’m going to wash off and rinse my bike and wipe it dry.

#3: I noticed my tire is a little low. I’m going to put some air in now, so I’ll be ready to roll!

#4: It’s been a month since I oiled my bike – I’ll use this chart to remember where I need to put the oil. I have to be careful not to get oil on the rubber parts – oil will destroy those!

#5: (Pointing to the chart) What about these circled parts? What does that mean?

#6: Oh, I know what those are – once a year, those parts need to be greased – my Dad marks the calendar on my birthday, since I got my bike then.

#7: Well, my bike is in great shape – but I better remember to put my lock on.

#8: Don’t forget to put your helmet and gear away – we might go riding Saturday!

ALL: It’s the perfect end of a day of biking!

CM: Well, it looks like these boys have learned all about their bikes – let’s all remember to follow the rules and take care of our equipment, so we can always follow the Cub Scout Motto:

ALL: Do Your Best!

Thanksgiving Run-ons

1: What did baby corn say to mama corn?

2: Where's popcorn? 

1: Why did they let the turkey join the band?

2: Because he had the drumsticks 

1: Which side of the turkey has the most feathers?

2: The outside 

1: What do you call a running turkey?

2: Fast food. 

1: What do you get if you divide the circumference of a pumpkin by its diameter?

2: Pumpkin pi. 

Pack Resource Sheet September 2017

Scout Law: Courteous

A Scout is polite to everyone and knows good manners.

Theme: How the West Was Fun

With summer ending, it’s time to saddle up the horses, round up your Cub Scouts, and prepare for lots of fun.

Gathering Activity: Rope the Bronco/Steer

Materials: stuffed animal horse or cow, hula hoop

Place the horse or cow at a distance from a starting line. Scout tries to “rope” the bronco/steer by throwing the hula hoop over the animal.

Opening Ceremony: Cowboy Best

The audience softly hums “Home on the Range” as the Cub Scouts tell their “story” as they walk to the front of the room.

#1: Out on the trail in the Old West,

A cowboy tried to do his best.

#2: With not much more than his horse could carry,

He had a job to do out on the prairie.

#3: He used what he had to get the work done,

Driving the cattle on the long run.

#4: “Round 'em up, move 'em out!” was his cry,

As he rode along under the big blue sky.

#5: Like the cowboys of the olden day,

We do our best as we work and play.

Song: I'm a Little Cowboy

Tune: I'm a Little Teapot

I'm a little cowboy, here is my hat.

Here are my spurs, and here are my chaps.

When I get myself up, I work all day;

Get on my horse and ride away.

Song: Fun on the Range

Tune: Home on the Range

Oh give me a home where the Webelos roam

And the wolves and the Bears like to play,

Where seldom is heard, a discouraging word

And the Bobcats wrestle all day.

Home, home, on the range

Where the Den Leaders smell kind of strange. Where seldom is heard, a discouraging word,

And the Pack is at home on the range.

Advancement Ceremony: Wagon Master

Setting: CM is dressed as a Wagon Master, another adult dressed as Old Fur Trader with saddle bags. Wagon Master is at front of room (decorate a table as a wagon). Need small rock painted gold, 3 red feathers, plastic claw, arrow point, any belt loops or pins earned for each boy.

WM: There are several members of our wagon train here tonight who have worked hard since we last met, and have earned awards for their efforts. I sent an order to the trading post last week and it should be here by now. I don't know what happened, but they haven't arrived. I fear we will have to wait until next month. I am very sorry!

Fur Trader (looking wild, hurries in carrying saddle bags): Is this the meeting of Cub Pack _____?

WM: Yes, it is. Who are you?

FT: I'm the rider from the trading post.

WM: I'm certainly glad to see you!

FT: Well, I hope you're ready to trade.

WM: I have 1 gold nugget for ____, who has earned his Bobcat Rank.

WM: I have 3 red feathers for ____, who has earned his Wolf Rank. (If Adventure Loops have been earned, “trade” those as well)

(Continue with claw for Bears and arrow point for Webelos)

WM: Thanks for getting here on time with all of our awards. The boys really appreciate it!

FT: My pleasure. Now I gotta get going. So long!

Cheers

Covered Wagon Cheer: Divide group into 2 groups. One group shouts “Westward,” the other group shouts “Ho!”

Cattle Drive Cheer: Make a circle with arm above head and say, “Head 'em up!” Point in front of you and say, “Move 'em out!”

Bandana Applause: Throw a bandana into the air. Audience cheers, applauds or says “yippee” until the bandana hits the floor.

Square Dancer Applause: link elbows with your neighbor and say, “Swing your partner round and round” while twirling around each other.

Horse Applause: Make sound of a galloping horse by slapping hands against your thighs.

Cowboy Cheer: Raise hand in air, as if waving a hat, and say, “yippee!”

Pony Express Applause: Stand up, gallop in place and say, “The mail must go through!”

Stampede Applause: Yell “BANG”, have group stomp their feet and yell “Stampede!”

Run-ons

#1 What's the matter Chuck?

#2 I'm a lonesome cowboy.

#1 Why are you so lonesome?

#2 All the other guys are playing astronauts.

Skit: Kettle for Sale

Setting: A roadside with a large sign, “Kettle for Sale” displayed so the audience can see it easily. Tourists drive up in a car.

1^st Tourist: Here's aplace where we can buy a kettle. Let's find out about it.

2^nd Tourist: Here comes the rancher now. Hello sir, what kind of kettle is it you have for sale?

Rancher: Ain't got no kettle.

3^rd Tourist: Oh, then it's cattle you have for sale?

Rancher: Nope! It's a buffalo. Just didn't know how to spell it!

Cubmaster's Minute: To Show the Way for Others

Wanted: Men, and women or children for important assignment in unknown territories. Will be required to reach destination relying only on the skills, knowledge and faith you now have. Can expect to face unfamiliar situations for which no precedent exists. Primary objective: to show the way for strangers who will follow; hence, must be capable of setting clear guidelines so others of perhaps lesser ability can make the journey later. Reliability is essential, along with a strong sense of commitment to a cause beyond yourself.

The position, of course, is that of pioneer. Though we may never answer an ad like that in a newspaper, we can be trail blazers just as surely as those pioneers were.

Another meaning to the word “pioneer” is “one who leads out or leads the way.” The pioneers were not superhuman beings, but ordinary people just like us who led the way, set the example, and overcame great obstacles to achieve a dream. They stood up for what they believed, and helped create the way of life we now enjoy. We, too, can stand up for what is right, and lead others by our example to do good, to strengthen our neighborhoods, towns, and country. Let us always remember that the heritage of the pioneers is a part of all of us.

Closing Ceremony: Good Night Cowboys

Setting: a simulated campfire

#1: Cowboys 'round the campfire do meet,

Cub Scouts, too, the evening to greet.

#2: A song, a story, an heroic tale

Of some mighty feat along the trail.

#3: A quiet moment there they find,

asking, “Have I always done what's kind?”

#4: When day is done and the fire burns low,

We count our blessings as the embers glow.

Closing Ceremony: A Cowboy's Philosophy

#1 We, the cowboys of the western plains are bound by our desire to live free.

#2 We must, therefore, show respect for our fellow man,

#3 Respect for his beliefs,

#4 Respect for his belongings,

#5 Respect for his privacy,

#6 Respect for the ground he walks on and the air he breathes.

#7 In doing so, we show respect for ourselves.

Game: Bronco Tag Game

At least 10 players are needed for this game. Divide the players into groups of three with the one remaining as the chaser. The groups of three form “broncos”; one player is the “head” and the other two line up behind the “head” holding onto the player in front of him at the waist; they are the “tails”. After the broncos start running, the chaser must try to join one of them by getting hold of the waist of the “tail” player. If the chaser successfully joins the bronco, the head becomes the chaser and the next player in line becomes the new head. This game has no real winners or losers. The object is to simply avoid the chaser.

Activity: Churning Butter

Give each cub a small baby food jar full of heavy cream (add a little salt) which they can shake until butter forms. Spread on crackers, biscuits or bread for a treat.