Pack Resource Sheet January 2019

Theme:  Cubs in Shining Armor
The Pack Resource Sheet for this theme is already available!  Please check out the Pack Resource Sheet for November 2016 on this blog for lots of great Cubs in Shining Armor ideas!

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 July 2018

Scout Law: Brave

Theme: Home of the Brave

A Scout can face danger (or new things) although he is afraid. He has the courage to stand for what he thinks is right even if others laugh at him or threaten him. For a Cub Scout, his home is his community: his neighborhood, his school, and his place of worship. Acts of bravery come in all shapes and sizes, just like Cub Scouts.

Gathering Activity: Patriotic Puzzles

Place the pieces of a puzzle of the US, the flag, or other patriotic symbol on a large table. Have the participants gather to work on it as they arrive.

Gathering Activity: I Love America Stars

Materials: Blue posterboard, white paper stars, red markers, tape or glue

As participants arrive, have them write down something they love about America on a star, then glue or tape it to the blue poster.

Opening Ceremony: Here's to the Flag

#1: Here's to the red of it.

There's not a thread of it,

No, not a shred of it,

In all the spread of it,

From foot to head,

But heroes bled for it,

Faced steel and lead for it,

Precious blood shed for it,

Bathing it red!

#2: Here's to the blue of it.

Beauteous view of it,

Heavenly hue of it,

Star-spangled dew of it,

Constant and true;

States stand supreme for it,

Liberty's beam for it

Brightens the blue!

#3: Here's to the white of it.

Thrilled by the sight of it,

Who knows the right of it?

But feels the might of it,

Through day and night.

Womanhood's care of it

Made manhood dare for it.

Purity's prayer for it

Keeps it so white!

#4: Here's to the whole of it.

Stars, stripes and pole of it,

Body and soul of it,

Oh, the roll and wave of it,

Sun shining through.

Heart's in accord for it,

Swear by the sword for it,

Thanking the Lord for it,

Red, white, and blue!

Please rise and join us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Song: You're a Grand Ole Flag

You're a grand old flag,

You're a high flying flag

And forever in peace may you wave.

You're the emblem of

The land I love.

The home of the free and the brave.

Ev'ry heart beats true 'neath the Red, White and Blue, Where there's never a boast or brag.

Should auld acquaintance be forgot,

Keep your eye on the grand old flag.

Advancement Ceremony: Freedom Symbols

Materials: Awards attached to models or posters of the Statue of Liberty, Declaration of Independence, Liberty Bell, and 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 receiving awards.

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 the boys and their parents forward. Present their 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 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

Constitution Cheer: Shout “We, the people, approve!”

Cub Scouts America Cheer: “A-M-E-R-I-C-A, Cub Scouts, Cub Scouts, USA!”

George Washington Cheer: “I cannot tell a lie; that was great!”

Liberty Bell Cheer: Divide the audience in half. When you point at each side, side 1 says “Ding”, side 2 says “Dong”. When you point at both sides together, say, “Let freedom ring!”

Skit:

A Cub Scout stands looking up into the sky..

Cub #1: “Oooh, Ahhhh!”

Cub #2: (Walks up to Cub #1, follows his lead and looks up) “What are you looking at?”

Cub #1: “Fireworks! Want to watch with me?”

Cub #2: “Yeah!”

Cub #1 and #2: “Oooooh, Ahhhh!”

Cub #3: (Walks up to Cub #1 and #2, looks up) “What are you looking at!”

Cub #2 “Fireworks! Want to watch with me?” Cub#3: “Yeah!”

Cubs #1, #2, #3: “Ooooh, Ahhhh!”

Cub #4: (Walks up to Cub #1, #2, #3, and looks up) “What are you looking at?”

Cub #3: “Fireworks! Want to watch with me?”

Cub #4: “Yeah!” (Repeat till only one Cub remains) Last Cub: (Walks up to group) “What are you all looking at?”

All: “Fireworks!”

Last Cub: “Those aren’t fireworks – they’re fireflies!”

Cub #1 “Oh - I just thought the fireworks were really far away!” (Walks off)

Cubmaster's Minute:

Sometimes we're afraid to try something because it is new and unfamiliar. Sometimes we're afraid to try because we don't want to fail. Whatever the reason, you'll never know if it is something you'll succeed in or something you're good at unless you take that first step and try. Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919, 26^th President of the U.S.A.) said, “Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat.”

Closing Ceremony: I Believe in America

#1: I believe in America!

#2: I believe in this great land where freedom and opportunity are more than just words.

#3: I believe that we, as a nation, place our basic trust and hope in God.

#4: I believe that, despite any challenges, we as Americans will continue to be a strong and law-abiding country.

#5: I believe that as a nation we have our faults, but I also believe we are trying to overcome them.

#6: I believe in America!

Activity: Symbols of Freedom Obstacle Course

Materials: rope, foil, wooden box or step stool, stick or stickhorse, sport cones, bell with string, large ball, chairs, pen, large sheet of paper

Set up an obstacle course with the following activities:

*Soar Like an Eagle: Walk on a line or rope on the ground with arms spread like an eagle.

*Statue of Liberty: Shape a “torch” from foil, step up on a wooden box or step stool, and pose like the statue.

*Paul Revere's Ride: Ride a stick horse or stick and run a course marked by sport cones.

*Liberty Bell: Ring a bell suspended at a short distance by throwing a large ball.

*Declaration of Independence: Go over a few hurdles (rope between chairs), pick up a pen, run to a large sheet of paper hung on the wall, and sign your name.

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. 

2017-2018 Pack Meeting Plans Chart

Here is the chart of pack meeting themes for the upcoming year.

Pack Meeting Plans 2017-2018

Month	Theme	Scout Law
September 2017	How the West Was Fun	Courteous
October 2017	A-Camping We Will Go	Thrifty
November 2017	Cubs Give Thanks	Reverent
December 2017	Paying It Forward	Kind
January 2018	Jobs, Jobs, Jobs	Helpful
February 2018	Abracadabra	Cheerful
March 2018	Cub Scout Investigators	Trustworthy
April 2018	Cubs in the Future	Loyal
May 2018	Treasure Hunters	Friendly
June 2018	Wheel Into Summer	Obedient
July 2018	Home of the Brave	Brave
August 2018	Destination Parks	Clean

Pack Resource Sheet April 2017

Scout Law: Thrifty

A Scout protects and conserves natural resources. Scouts explore the science of energy through solar, electrical, wind, and even “Cub Scout” power. They will also discover how this energy is used in everyday life. They will explore different ways to conserve energy and protect the world we live in.

Theme: Power Up

Cub Scouts will spend a power-packed month exploring the science of different forms of energy that we use in our daily lives. They will investigate how this energy is used and consider how to conserve it. A den might visit a local power plant. The boys can also power up by being physically fit!

Gathering Activity: Power Pinwheels

Materials: 6”x6” square of paper for each person, brad, penny, straw, hole punch, scissors, pencil

*Draw diagonal lines from corner to corner of your paper.

*Using the penny, trace a circle in the center.

*Cut the diagonal lines to the edge of the circle in the center.

*Close to the outer edge of the paper and just barely to the right of each cut, punch a hole in the pinwheel. Also, punch one hole in the center.

*Write one word (WATER, SOLAR, WIND, CUB SCOUT) along each of the cut lines on the opposite side of the traced circle.

*Punch a hole through the top of the straw using a hole punch.

*Fold each corner, without creasing, to the center on the side with the traced circle and fasten together with the brad.

*Push the brad through the hole in the top of the straw and loosely fasten the brad.

*Hold it in the wind or blow on it to make it spin.

Opening Ceremony: Cub Power

Personnel: Den of Cub Scouts with props named in ceremony, Cubmaster (CM)

CM: Our theme for the month is Power Up! There are different types of power we use every day of our lives.

There is SOLAR POWER (Cub #1 walks in with big sunglasses, shining a flashlight on his own face).

ELECTRICAL POWER (Cub #2 walks on with extension cord).

There is even WIND POWER (Cub #3 walks on blowing on a pinwheel).

But there is one source of power that is untapped- CUB SCOUT POWER! (Whole den runs in)

Please rise and join us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Song: We’ve Got That Power

Tune: “I’ve Got That Cub Scout Spirit”

We’ve got that solar power, giving us heat, Growing the plants, so we can eat.

We’ve got that solar power giving us heat,

giving us heat today.

We’ve got that wind power, blowing on in,

Flying our kites, high in the wind.

We’ve got that wind power, blowing on in,

Blowing on in today.

We’ve got that water power, rushing right through, Turning the wheels, making power for you.

We’ve got that water power, rushing right through, rushing right through today.

We’ve got that Cub Scout power, deep in our hearts,

We never rest, doing our best.

We’ve got that Cub Scout power deep in our hearts,

Deep in our hearts to stay.

Advancement Ceremony: Supercharged

Materials: Cut outs of energy sources with awards attached

CM: Tonight we have Cub Scouts who have really turned on the power and completed the requirements for their advancements. They are so powered up, I'd say they are supercharged!

We would like to call up our first supercharged group (also call up parents if earned rand advancement). These boys put out all their effort and earned the Bobcat badge. These Bobcats are like the sun in solar energy; they give our pack warmth and light.

These next supercharged Cub Scouts have worked with great force to earn the Wolf Badge (or name of Adventure). They are like the wind in wind energy. They give our pack a blast of fresh air.

Let's call another group of supercharged Cub Scouts. They worked energetically to earn the Bear Badge (or name of Adventure). These boys are like the water in hydropower. They keep our pack rolling along.

Last but not least, these supercharged boys have achieved their powerful goal by earning the Webelos Badge (or name of Adventure). They are like the steam in geothermal power. They keep our pack going at full speed.

Solar, wind, hydro, geothermal- these are all renewable energies. These boys are going to keep the pack supplied with power for a long time to come. Congratulations, supercharged Cub Scouts!

Cheers

Lightning Bolt: Divide into two groups. The first group yells, “ZIP!” The other group yells, “ZAP!” Then everyone yells together, “BOOM!” Repeat twice.

Electricity Applause: Place both index fingers together and say “Zip, zap, zop!”

Electricity Applause 2: “That was electric!”

Fire Applause: Hold hands out in front of you as if in front of a campfire. Sigh and say, “I feel warm all over.”

Light Bulb Applause: Pretend you are screwing in a light bulb. Say “Bright, bright, bright!”

Audience Participation: Franklin Discovers Electricity

Divide audience into four parts. Assign each part a word and a response. Instruct them they are to say the response whenever they hear the word. Practice as you make assignments.

FRANKLIN: “A Penny Saved!”

LIGHTNING: “Zap-Zap-Zap”

EXPERIMENT: “Try it! Try it! Try it!”

ELECTRICITY: “Shocking!”

It was the 1740’s when Ben FRANKLIN started working with ELECTRICITY. He conducted many different EXPERIMENTS to try to understand more about it. His most famous EXPERIMENT being his kite flying one in Jun of 1752. FRANKLIN believed that LIGHTNING was a flow of ELECTRICITY taking place in nature. To test his hypothesis, he tied a metal key to a child’s kite and flew the kite during a thunderstorm. The key became charged with ELECTRICITY, and FRANKLIN had proof that LIGHTNING is really a string of ELECTRICITY. His kite EXPERIMENT and his others helped him develop many of the words and terms that we still use today when dealing with ELECTRICITY: charge, discharge, conductor, minus, plus, electrician, electric shock, and others. FRANKLIN'S numerous EXPERIMENTS with LIGHTNING led to his invention of the LIGHTNING rod. The LIGHTNING rod is used to protect buildings and ships from getting struck by LIGHTNING. Benjamin FRANKLIN was a huge contributor to the field of ELECTRICITY. He is said to be the first man to discover anything spectacular about ELECTRICITY, and he is well known by people everywhere for that. Unlike some other inventors in ELECTRICITY, FRANKLIN did not spend his entire life working with it. He invented many other things that had nothing to do with ELECTRICITY, such as bifocals, the FRANKLIN Stove, and the odometer. In 1831, he founded what is considered as the first public library. He wrote Poor Richard’s Almanac, which was published from 1732 to 1757. He also established the first fire department, and a police force. FRANKLIN was also a huge political power in colonial America. Benjamin FRANKLIN died at age 84 on April 17, 1790. He will forever be remembered for his contributions to ELECTRICITY and the rest of the world.

Skit: Light Bulb

Equipment: one shovel for each cub scout

(Most of the boys have their shovels and are pretending to work hard digging. One boy stands still with his arms raised. One boy is the Boss)

Boss (to boy with raised arms): “Why aren't you working?”

Boy: “I'm a light bulb!”

(Boss walks away, then comes back)

Boss: “Why aren't you working?”

Boy: “I'm a light bulb!”

Boss: “If you don't start working I'll fire you!”

(Boss walks away, then comes back)

Boss: “You're fired!”

(Boy drops arms and walks away. Other boys drop shovels and follow him.)

Boss (to all): “Where are you going?”

Group: “We can't work in the dark!”

Cubmaster's Minute: Positive Power

Elizabeth Dole said, “We have learned that power is a positive force if it is used for positive purposes.” As Scouts, let us use our power to do our duty to God and our Country, to obey the Scout Law, to help other people at all times and to keep ourselves physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.

Closing Ceremony: Power Circle

Set up: All stand in a circle and join hands.

CM: Just as in all powerful things, there is power in all of us. If we all join together, our power increases and our boys will reap the benefits. That is the power of Scouting!

Game: Wind Power Competition

This game may be played in teams or individual: each team or Scout is given a balloon. To play, set a base such as a book or rock on the ground. Each Scout in turn blows up a balloon and releases it from the base to shoot squealing into the air. The distance each balloon travels is measured to see which went the greatest distance and possibly which one landed the closest to the base. 

American Flag and Flag Etiquette handout

The Flag of the United States of America

THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

After the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, Americans realized they needed a national flag to take the place of all the individual banners carried by the various regiments—a flag that would symbolize the newly created union of states. Finally, on June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress adopted the following brief resolution: “RESOLVED, that the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white: That the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.” 

Captain Samuel C. Reid, U.S. Navy, who commanded the General Armstrong during the War of 1812, suggested to Congress that the stripes be fixed at 13 to represent the original colonies and that a star be added to the blue field for every state coming into the union. Congress passed this into law on July 4, 1818; one star for each new state would be added to the flag on the next Fourth of July following the state’s admission. 

DISPLAYING THE FLAG 

When the national flag is displayed flat, either horizontally or vertically, on a wall or in a window, the union (blue field) should be at the top and to the observer’s left when facing the flag. When displayed from a staff projecting from a windowsill, balcony, or the front of a building, the union (blue field) should be at the staff’s peak (unless the flag is at half-staff). When displayed on a stage or platform, the national flag should be to the speaker’s right. Any other flag is on the speaker’s left. When suspended, the flag should be vertical with the union to the north over an east–west street, and to the east over a north–south street. The flag should be hoisted out union (blue field) first. Flag decals and stickers may be correctly displayed on the inside of motor vehicle side windows. 

FLAG CARE 

Be sure flags are dry before storing them. Colors affixed to staffs should be carefully furled, placed in a flag case or boot, or wrapped in plastic—and then stored upright, preferably in a cool, dry, dark place. Iron-on patches make rips and holes easy to repair. They can be bought in fabric departments in colors and various materials to match the flag. Follow the directions on the fabric package. Outdoor flags should be correctly folded and sealed in plastic bags that are moisture- and bug-proof. Store in a safe, cool, and dry place. 

WEARING THE FLAG 

• A flag patch may be attached to such uniforms as those of athletes, firefighters, police officers, and members of patriotic organizations. The national flag should not be used as a costume or athletic uniform.

• Flag lapel pins should be worn on the left lapel near the heart. 

• Reproductions of the national flag in any medium such as jewelry, pins, buttons, or printed materials must show the union (blue field) on the top and to the observer’s left when facing the flag. 

FLYING THE FLAG AT HALF-STAFF 

When flown at half-staff, the flag is hoisted to the peak for an instant, then lowered to the half-staff position (half the distance from the top to the bottom of the staff). Before the flag is lowered for the day, it is raised again to the top, then lowered. 

If your flag is on an outrigger flagpole or mounted on a wall and cannot be flown at half-staff, it is appropriate to drape a purple and black mourning ribbon across the flag. 

The flag is flown at half-staff all day on the following days: 

• December 7—Pearl Harbor Day 

• May 15—Peace Officers Memorial Day 

• July 27—Korean War Veterans Armistice Day 

On Memorial Day, the flag is flown at half-staff only until noon. Then it is raised to the top to be flown until sunset. 

The U.S. president may also order that the flag be flown at half-staff following the death of someone important to the government, or a state governor. State governors can declare that the flag be flown at half-staff in their state when a former governor of that state dies. 

FLAG HOLIDAYS 

You are encouraged to fly the flag on the following holidays: 

New Year's Day	Inauguration Day	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Presidents Day	Easter Sunday	Patriots Day
National Day of Prayer	Mother's Day	Armed Forces Day
Memorial Day (half-staff until noon)	Flag Day	Father's Day
Independence Day	Labor Day	Constitution Day
Columbus Day	Navy Day	Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day	Christmas Day	Election days

DESTROYING WORNOUT FLAGS 

When the national flag is worn beyond repair, burn it thoroughly and completely on a modest but blazing fire. This should be done in a simple manner with dignity and respect. Be sure the flag is reduced to ashes unrecognizable as a former flag. 

CUB SCOUT FLAG CEREMONY PROTOCOL 

*Flag Bearer(s):  Cub Scouts who carry the flag(s)—one flag per boy. Hold the staff at a slight angle in front of the body. The bearer of the United States flag marches at the front right of the column (if marching in single file). A flag bearer stands silent and at attention throughout the ceremony and does not say the Pledge of Allegiance nor sing the national anthem. 

*Color guard: These Cub Scouts guard the honor of the flag and watch to see that the flag does not touch the ground. They stand behind the flag bearer, or to each side if in a line of more than one flag. Two per flag is traditional, but any number may be used. They stand silent and at attention throughout the ceremony and do not say the Pledge of Allegiance nor sing the national anthem.

*Color guard commander (or Caller): This designated Cub Scout “calls out” the parts of the ceremony. He stands in front and to one side of audience.

*Flag placement: The United States flag is placed to the speaker’s right when on the stage (or to the audience’s left). The second flag (if used) is placed on the opposite side. 

SUGGESTED COLOR GUARD COMMANDER SCRIPT— OPENING CEREMONY 

• Color guard, attention! Will the audience please rise? 

• Hand salute! (Cub Scout salute if in uniform, hand on heart if not in uniform.) 

• Color guard, advance! (Wait for color guard to reach the front and face the audience.) 

• Everyone, please join me in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Recite the pledge together.) 

• Two! (This is the signal that everyone may put their hands down.)

• Cub Scout sign! (All raise their right hands, making the Cub Scout sign.) 

• Cub Scouts, please join me in saying the Scout Oath. (Recite the Oath together)

• Two! 

• Color guard, post the colors! Color guard, dismissed. The audience may be seated.

 COLOR GUARD COMMANDER SCRIPT— CLOSING CEREMONY 

• Will the audience please rise? 

• Color guard, advance. 

• Color guard, retrieve the colors.* 

• Audience, salute. (Wait until flags leave the area)  Two.

• Color Guard dismissed.  Audience dismissed.

* Note that the word is “retrieve,” not “retire.” 

HOW TO FOLD A FLAG 

• Fold the flag in half lengthwise. 

• Fold in half lengthwise again, being careful that the blue field is on the outside. 

• As one person holds the flag by the blue field, another makes a triangular fold in the opposite end and continues to make triangular folds until the entire flag is in a triangle. 

• Tuck the loose edge of the flag into the pocket formed by the folds so that only the blue field and white stars are visible.