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!

Pack Resource Sheet June 2016

Scout Law: Obedient

A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and pack. He obeys the laws of his community and country.

Theme: It's a Hit

It is easy to forget the importance of being honest when you are playing a game and you really want to win. However, a Cub Scout is a person who always follows the rules. This month we reinforce how important it is to be obedient—especially when playing ball with friends.

Preopening Activity: Which Sport Am I?

Materials: markers, labels with the name of a sport

As participants arrive, stick a label with a sport written on it on their back, without letting them see the name of the sport. Participants walk around and show their label to others, asking questions to help them guess the sport. The questions must be answerable with “yes” or “no.” When players guess their sport correctly, they take their label off and put it on their arm. Once most of the players have done this, they go around the room shouting things related to their sport. As an example, for basketball the person would shout out “hoop,” “dribble,” etc. They listen for someone else shouting similar words; the goal is to find all the others whose sport is the same.

Opening Ceremony: My Favorite Sport

The boys are dressed in appropriate sports outfits, holding props or posters that represent each sport with their lines written on the back in large print.

1: Baseball is the game for me- mitts and gum and batting tees.

2: Soccer to me is really neat- shin guards, goals and wearing my cleats.

3: Swimming is my priority- backstroke, butterfly, and swimming the free.

4: Football is a game renowned- kickoffs, field goals, and touchdowns.

5: Now basketball most definitely has it- dribbling, guarding, and sinking that basket.

6: Volleyball is what I like- serving, rotating, and doing the spike.

7: Tennis is a game for all- serving, faults, and very close calls.

8: Golfing on the course is fun- especially a stroke that's a hole-in-one.

All: These games have 2 things about which we can brag- good sportsmanship and our pledge to the flag.

1: Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

Song: I Like Sports

Tune: Alouette

Base-a ball-a, I like base-a ball-a.

Base-a ball-a, it's so much fun to play.

First you hit the ball so hard,

Then you run around the yard.

Ball so hard, round the yard,

O-o-o-h-h-h-h!

Base-a ball-a, I like base-a ball-a.

Base-a ball-a, it's so much fun to play.

Volley ball-a, I like volley ball-a.

Volley ball-a, it's so much fun to play.

Hit the ball across the net,

If you served, a point you get.

Cross the net, point you get.

Ball so hard, round the yard.

O-o-o-h-h-h-h!

Volley ball-a, I like volley ball-a.

Volley ball-a, it's so much fun to play.

After singing these two verses, challenge the dens to create verses for additional sports. Perhaps they could include some of the rules for each sport.

Advancement Ceremony: Play Ball

Materials: pitcher's mound, home plate, balls with award attached

CM stands at a “pitcher's mound” and says, “Cub Scouts, many of you have worked hard this month to earn your first Cub Scout rank, the Bobcat badge.”

When all Bobcat badges are presented, follow with additional rank advancement. A committee member dressed in black and white gear to look like an umpire calls up the first boy, places him at “home plate” and steps back. The committee member shouts out, “Play ball!” The CM then tosses the ball to the Cub Scout and runs forward to congratulate him with the Cub Scout handshake. CM will then return to the pitcher's mound and continue through the ranks.

Cheers:

Baseball Cheer: Pretend to throw a ball up and pretend to hit it with the bat. After you hit the ball, shout, “Home Run!”

Baseball Cheer: “Hey, batter-batter-batter!”

Golf Cheer: Yell, “Fore!” and pretend to swing a golf club. Place hand above eyes to follow where the ball went.

Relay Applause: Start at one end of each row or section. The leader claps the hand of the person next to him and so on.

Bowling Cheer: Pretend to hold a ball, start swing while taking 3 steps, roll ball down the land, and wait for a count of five. Jump and cheer for a strike. Yell, “Strike!”

Pole Vault Applause: Stand 2 fingers of one hand on your arm like legs. Have them run down the arm to the wrist and then leap into the air. As you bring your hand down, clap loudly.

Skit: Young Athlete's Bill of Rights

A Cub Scout “runner” jogs in, carrying the Cub Scout Games “torch,” and hands it to the CM.

CM: Before the sports activities get underway, I would like to share with you the “Young Athlete's Bill of Rights.” This bill of rights was created to ensure that all Cub Scout athletes have a positive experience while learning new skills and doing their best in some of our nation's favorite sports activities.

The CM then hands the torch to Cub #1. After each line is spoken, the torch is handed to the next boy. Cub #10 hands it back to the CM.

1: I have the right to participate in sports.

2: I have the right to participate at my own ability.

3: I have the right to qualified adult leadership.

4: I have the right to a safe and healthy environment.

5: I have the right to share in leadership and decision-making.

6: I have the right to play as a child, not as an adult.

7: I have the right to proper preparation.

8: I have the right to equal opportunity to strive for success.

9: I have the right to be treated with dignity.

10: I have the right to have fun.

CM: Let the games begin! Hand the torch back to the Cub Scout runner.

Cubmaster Minute: Sports

Cub Scouts, we have all watched you at the pack meeting. You have shown sportsmanship, you have shown friendship to your fellow Scouts, you have demonstrated obedience to the rules and requests provided by your leaders. You are truly living the Scout Law. Please join with me and repeat the Scout Law as we say good night.

Closing Ceremony: Olympic Athlete

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

Game: Line 'Em Up

Materials: Ball to toss, or if outside, water balloons

Divide the group into 2 teams of equal ability. Line up each team parallel to the other, with each player standing 2 feet from the player beside him. A player on one side tosses a ball to the matching player on the other side, who then tosses it to the next player in line on the first side. Continue until a player misses. That player retires from the game, and the game continues.

For an added challenge, when one round is complete, both teams move back one step and start the game again.

Project: “You Can Count On Me” Medals

Make cardstock circle or juice can “medals” by attaching a ribbon lanyard. Participants decorate their medals. Challenge them to “earn” their medals during the week by being obedient or helpful and wear them to the next den or pack meeting.