Pack Resource Sheet July 2016

Scout Law: Loyal

A Scout tells the truth and keeps his promises. People can depend on him.

Theme: Scout Salute

A Scout is true to his family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and nation. Cub Scouts can show their loyalty 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 that we salute are the ambulance drivers, paramedics, 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 and 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 and 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 and 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 and 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 and 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)

Final boy (walking up to group): What are you all looking at?

All: Fireworks!

Final 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 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.

May 2016 Newsletter

Scout Law:  Obedient

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Theme:  It's a Hit

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Roundtable Blog:  elkhorncubs.blogspot.com

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

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Upcoming Events

Basic Training

Old Ephraim District:  Sat, June 18, 8 am - 1 pm, 940 Three Point Ave, Logan.

Annual Roundtable BBQ and Outdoor Skills Event

Make sure you mark your calendar for Roundtable on July 13, 2016!  This will be our 4th Annual Roundtable BBQ and 2nd Outdoor Skills event.  Roundtable will be held at the pavilion at the church at 360 E 450 N in Millville at 6:30 pm (please note that this is earlier than regular Roundtable).  Come ready to eat dinner and learn some important outdoor skills to help you in your dens!  Some of the skills being covered are:  tents, outdoor cooking, plant and animal ID, pocket knife skills and knot tying.

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Training Highlight:  Summer Safety

Summer is a time for day camp, picnics, hiking, swimming, and playing games outside.  It is also a time for bumps, bruises, scrapes, sunburn, and bug bites.  With a little preparation, you can be prepared for anything summer has in store.

When headed out for a day of summer adventure, always remember to bring along your Cub Scout Six Essentials:

• Filled water bottle- to prevent dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke.
• First-aid Kit- a lifesaver, literally.
• Flashlight- for finding your way in the dark.
• Sun protection- includes sunblock, sunglasses, lip balm, a wide-brimmed hat, and sun-protective clothing.
• Trail food- food for maintaining your energy.
• Whistle- to signal for help, if needed.

While some of these seem a bit "over the top" for a trip to the local pool, you might be surprised by what comes in handy.

Sun protection cannot be stressed enough.  Wear a hat and plenty of sunscreen.  Most of us do not wear enough sunscreen or reapply it as often as we should, especially after our skin is exposed to water or sweat.  Directions on most sunscreen bottles recommend that you reapply every two hours and after swimming- so be sure to bring along a big bottle.

In some parts of the country, insect repellent is a must.  Nothing can ruin a day outside faster than being "eaten alive" by mosquitoes or other pests.

Speaking of eating, don't forget to pack your lunch in a safe manner.  An ice chest or ice packs in your bag are two of the best ways to prevent spoilage and food poisoning.  It is also a good idea to have a separate ice chest for drinks, so you don't open the one with the food in it as often.  Remember that food that has been out for two hours is not safe to eat, and if it's over 90 degrees, food that has been out for one hour needs to be thrown away.

Finally, before you head out for fun in the great outdoors, don't forget to update your Weather Hazards Training.  This training needs to be retaken every two years.  You can find this training online at my.scouting. org.

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Resource of the Month:  Cub Scout How-to Book

Full of activities, illustrations, and how-to advice, this soft-cover book is an indispensable resource for both new and veteran Cub Scout leaders.  Purchase it at the Scout Shop for $9.99.

Some of the topics covered include:

• Games (Den, Pack, Ball, Bicycle, Circle, Quiet, etc.)
• Crafts (wood, leather, recyclables, musical instruments, etc.)
• Skits and Costumes (writing, scenery, costumes, etc.)
• Puppets
• Songs, Stunts, and Stories
• Tricks and Puzzles
• Nature and Outdoor Activities
• Special Pack Activities
• Prizes and Special Awards
• Den Doodles

This is a great resource, and should be included in the pack library.

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Patch of the Month:  SCOUTStrong PALA Award and Healthy Unit Award

SCOUTStrong PALA Challenge

WHAT IS “PALA”? 

• PALA stands for the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award, a program of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition (PCFSN). 
• PALA is designed to motivate participants to be physically active on a regular basis by allowing them to participate in activities they enjoy, as well as improving their eating habits. Earning a PALA is definitely doable by anyone at any fitness level. 

What is the SCOUTStrong™ PALA challenge? 

In 2011, the Boy Scouts of America aligned with the PCFSN with the shared goal of together promoting good health for America’s youth. The SCOUTStrong™ PALA Challenge, a Scout-specific PALA challenge, is one of the results of this alliance. Who Can Participate in the SCOUTStrong™ PALA Challenge? This challenge is for anyone, from students to seniors, but it’s geared towards everyone associated with Scouting.

How Does the SCOUTStrong™ PALA Challenge Work? 

• To earn the SCOUTStrong™ PALA Challenge award, a participant is required to meet a daily activity goal of 30 minutes per day for adults and 60 minutes a day for kids under 18 for at least five days a week, for a total of six weeks. Participants can take up to eight weeks to complete the program. 
• The participants pick their activities and strive to reach their goals, logging their physical activity along the way. 
• More than 100 indoor and outdoor activities count toward the daily requirement, including walking, running, aerobics, gardening, and canoeing, as long as major muscle groups are engaged at a moderate to vigorous activity level. 
• Also, each week the participants will focus on a healthy eating goal. Each week participants should add a new goal while continuing with their previous goals. 

• Make ½ your plate fruits and vegetables. 
• Choose lean sources of protein. 
• Consume more whole grains. 
• Consume less salt. 
• Choose low- or no-fat dairy. 
• Eat more seafood. 
• Drink water instead of sugary drinks. 
• Eat smaller portions. 

Starting the SCOUTStrong™ PALA Challenge will help participants: 

• Commit to daily physical activity—and stick with it. 
• Commit to making healthier food choices—one goal at a time. 
• Set realistic goals to encourage fitness and healthy eating habits for a lifetime. 
• Track their progress with either a paper Personal Activity Log (PDF) or by accessing the Online Activity Tracker after creating an individual account.

You can find more information, as well as download tracking forms and certificates, at http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BSAFit/ScoutStrong.aspx.

Participants who complete the challenge can print a certificate and purchase a patch at the Scout Shop for $2.49 each.  

Healthy Unit Award

Personal fitness is one of the aims of Scouting. To show a commitment to this value and earn the SCOUTStrong Healthy Unit Award, follow three healthy practices at all meetings and gatherings:

• Snack smart: Serve fruits or vegetables, when you have snacks (three meetings).
• Drink right: Make water the main beverage (six meetings).
• Move more: Include 15 minutes of fun physical activity (nine meetings).

Scouts can earn the SCOUTStrong Healthy Unit Award with their den, pack, troop, or crew.

Record progress toward the award using the Healthy Unit Award tracker:

• Tiger 
• Wolf 
• Bear 
• Webelos
• Boy Scout 

Achievements for each rank that match the Healthy Unit Award activities are listed on each tracker for Cub Scouts. If you are a pack leader tracking progress toward the award, use the Boy Scout version of the tracker.

Resources to bring healthy practices to Scout meetings (you can download these resources at http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BSAFit/fitfuelfun/healthy_unit.aspx):

• Snack Smart: Tips and ideas for healthy snacks 
• Snack Smart: Letter for snack volunteers 
• Drink Right: Sugar Detectives (extra activity listed on the tracker) 
• Move More: Ideas for Active Games 
  

Once your unit has earned the award, you can print a certificate and purchase patches at the Scout Shop for $2.49 each.

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Theme-related Adventures

*Tiger Backyard Jungle

     5:  With your adult partner, go on a walk...

*Tiger Games Tigers Play:  The 5 parts of this Adventure cover games, being active, and nutritious snacks.

*Tiger Tigers in the Wild

     2:  Go for a short hike...

*Tiger Earning Your Stripes

     5:  Play a game.

*Tiger Good Knights

     4:  Think of one physical challenge that could be part of an obstacle course.  Then help your den design a Tiger knight obstacle course.  With your adult partner, participate in the course.

*Tiger Rolling Tigers

     6:  With your den or family, go on a bicycle hike wearing your safety equipment.

*Tiger Tiger-iffic!

     6:  Play a team game with your den.

*Tiger Tiger Tag:  playing games and good sportsmanship

*Tiger Tiger Tales

     5:  Play a game from the past.

*Wolf Paws on the Path

     6:  Go on a 1-mile hike...

*Wolf Running With the Pack:  physical fitness activities and healthy eating.

*Wolf Code of the Wolf

     3c:  Have each member in your den shoot a basketball...

*Wolf Cubs Who Care

     2b:  Learn about a sport that has been adapted so that people in wheelchairs or with some other physical disability can play, and tell your den about it.

*Wolf Paws of Skill:  physical fitness and teams.

*Bear Grin and Bear It

     1:  Play a challenge game or initiative game with members of your den.

*Webelos/AoL Stronger, Faster, Higher: physical fitness, games and sports.

*Webelos Aware and Care

     7c:  Attend a disabilities event such as a Special Olympics competition, an adaptive sports event...

*Webelos/AoL Sportsman:  sports and sportsmanship.

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Scouting Outing:  Outdoor Pack Meetings

June, July and August are perfect opportunities to take your pack meetings outdoors.  Here are a few ideas to make pack meeting extra fun this summer:

• Campfire:  every den has a requirement to participate in a campfire program.  Gather your pack around the campfire and enjoy some s'mores while being entertained by the dens.
• Service Project:  Get outdoors and do some service- a great combination!  Include the whole pack and their families.  Pick up some litter, plant some trees and flowers, get rid of invasive species, clean up a trail.
• Nature Ramble:  take the pack for a short hike.
• Fishing Derby:  1st or 2nd dam is a great place to hold pack meeting.  Invite families to bring fishing poles and a picnic (make sure you have enough licensed adults).
• Stargazing:  Hold pack meeting a little later.  Learn about stars and constellations, then take turns looking at planets and nebulas through a telescope.  Have electronic devices on hand with stargazing apps.
• Beach Party/Water Carnival:  hold pack meeting at 1st dam or Hyrum dam (check out the BSA water safety policies first!).  Or, set up some kiddie pools and play some water games.
• Pack Picnic:  Play games, eat great food!
• Field Day:  relay games and events like the 3-legged race.
• Fitness Day:  similar to Field Day, but events are aimed more toward developing and testing physical skills, such as marathons and track events.

Pack Resource Sheet for May 2016

Scout Law: Kind

A Scout treats others as he wants to be treated. He never harms or kills any living thing without good reason.

Theme: My Animal Friends

A Scout knows there is strength in being gently. It is important to be kind to all creatures, great and small. This month we will explore ways to be kind to our animal friends.

Preopening Activity: Animal ID

Materials: As each Cub Scout arrives, give him half of an animal picture. The idea is to mix and mingle with the rest of the boys to find the other half of the picture. One way is to make the sound that animal makes and listen for someone else doing it.

Opening Ceremony: The Eagle

Materials: Pictures of eagles, with lines on the back.

#1: The eagle is one of the largest and most powerful birds in the world, with a wingspan of up to 7 feet.

#2: They look fierce and proud, and gracefully soar high in the air in search of prey. Because of this, eagles have long been symbols of freedom and power.

#3: The United States chose the Bald Eagle as the national bird in 1782. Our country's insignia and many of our coins have the eagle on them.

#4: Eagles are very strong. They weigh 8 to 13 pounds and are 30-37 inches long. When the wind is favorable, Golden Eagles have been known to carry prey weighing as much as they do.

#5: Eagles have very keen eyesight. Most birds have better eyesight than humans, but eagles and hawks are said to have the keenest eyesight of all. They sight their prey while flying thousands of feet above the ground.

#6: Eagles have long, broad wings and tails. They can glide long distances by holding their wings out stiffly.

#7: The eagle is on many of our historical documents and is often perched on top of the flagpole. Let us present the flag of the United States. Will you please join us in saying the Pledge of Allegiance?

Song: Be Kind to Your Cub Scouting Friends

Tune: Stars and Stripes Forever

Be kind to your Cub Scouting friends,

That's a pledge from one Scout to another.

Be kind to your leaders today,

'Cause for helping they don't get paid.

Be kind to your neighbors and friends,

'Cause by caring you follow Scouting's letter. Scouting and friendship are grand,

And as we grow, the world will know,

We've made things better.

Song: Beaver Call

Beaver one, beaver all,

Let's all do the beaver call!

Pfth, pfth, pfth, pfth,

pfth, pfth,

pfth, pfth, pfth, pfth,

pfth, pfth!

(mime clawing)

Beaver two, beaver three,

Let's all climb the beaver tree!

Pfth, pfth, pfth, pfth,

pfth, pfth,

pfth, pfth, pfth, pfth,

pfth, pfth!

(mime climbing a tree)

Beaver four, beaver five,

Let's all do the beaver dive!

Pfth, pfth, pfth, pfth,

pfth, pfth,

pfth, pfth, pfth, pfth,

pfth, pfth!

(mime diving)

Beaver six, beaver seven,

Let's all go to beaver heaven!

Pfth, pfth, pfth, pfth,

pfth, pfth,

pfth, pfth, pfth, pfth,

pfth, pfth!

(mime angel wings going to heaven)

Beaver eight, beaver nine,

Stop! It's beaver time!

Oooohhh, break it down.

(dance beaver dance)

Advancement Ceremony: Animal Friends

CM: You know, I think that old saying about a dog being man's best friend is true. My best friend is my dog.

Asst. CM: Goldfish are nice!

Wolf Leader: Not me. My best friends have been Bobcats. But now they all want to be Wolves.

CM: Wolves!

Asst. CM: I said, goldfish are nice.

Wolf Leader: I have a list of my friends here now. The worked so hard that now their wish can come true and they will be Wolves.

CM: Let me see that list. Will the following Cub Scouts and their parents please step forward? (Calls out list of names)

CM: Having completed all the requirements and doing your best, I hereby present to you this patch and card to show you have now become Wolves. (Presents awards and shakes hands)

CM: Now Wolves, please present these pins to your parents as a token of your appreciation for their support in helping you to fulfill your wish. (Hands pins to the boys, who present pins to their parents)

Bear Leader: My best friends all want to become Bears.

CM: Bears!

Asst. CM: Goldfish are nice.

CM: (Repeats process for Bears.)

Webelos Leader: My best friends all want to become Webelos Scouts.

CM: Webelos? What kind of an animal is a Webelos?

Webelos Leader: A wild one!

Asst. CM: I still think goldfish are nice.

CM: (Repeats process for Webelos Scouts)

CM: In conclusion, our assistant Cubmaster hereby receives the Friend of the Goldfish Award! (hands him a bag of goldfish crackers)

Asst. CM: My favorite!

Cheers

Bear Applause: Growl like a bear and turn one half turn. Repeat the growl, turning one half turn each time until you come full circle.

Elephant Applause: Use your arm as a trunk. Wave it in front of your face and say, “Peanuts!”

Moose Cheer: Put your thumbs in your ears and wiggle your fingers.

Seal of Approval: Put your arms out in front of you, keeping the straight. Clap your hands together like a seal moving his flippers and say, “Arf, arf, arf!”

Monkey Cheer: Scratch your sides while “oohing” like a monkey.

Beaver Applause: “Cut a tree” by tapping your front teeth together, and “slap your tail” by slapping a palm against your thigh. Then yell, “Timber!”

Skit: Invisible Dog

#1: (dragging a leash behind him) Come on boy, let's go.

#2: What are you doing?

#1: I'm taking my dog for a walk.

#3: I don't see any dog. You're just dragging a leash along.

#1: That's because it's an invisible dog.

#2: Invisible dog?

#1: My mom says I can have a real dog if I learn to be responsible and take care of it. I have to feed him, and walk him and just be his friend. It I do that, then my folks will take him to the vet and get all his shots.

#3: So you're just practicing on a pretend dog at first?

#1: I am now. The pretend elephant was just WAY too much work!

Cubmaster Minute: If a Dog Can

With all the wonderful skills dogs can learn, there is one thing they cannot do. Dogs cannot see colors. As a matter of fact, monkeys and apes are the only animals that can see colors.

Do you ever feel like you cannot do something because you are too small, too clumsy or too young? Well next time you do, remember the dog and how he can retrieve objects, guide the blind, and track lost people all without being able to distinguish colors.

Closing Ceremony: A Scout if KIND

Narrator: – The point of the Scout Law, KIND, was our focus this past month. So let’s review.

#1: (holding up clock) KINDness is the right choice no matter what time of day or night it is.

#2: (holding up calendar) And it doesn’t matter what month it is – always be KIND!

#3: (holding up globe, or map) It also doesn’t matter where you are – KINDness can be practiced across the world!

#4: (holding up Elephant) Dr. Seuss’ story about Horton Hears a Who shows that it doesn’t matter what size you are - You can be KIND and compassionate!

#5: (holding up a picture of Scouts of all ranks) No matter what rank you are in Scouts, always remember that a Scout is KIND!

Narrator: So when you leave here tonight, please remember...

All: A Scout is KIND!

Project: Easy Turtle Racers

Materials: egg carton, permanent markers, marbles, scissors

Cut the cups from the egg carton and use markers to color them so they resemble turtles. Place a marble under each cup. Start your race at the top of a paved incline or wooden ramp and race them down the hill. Try to predict which turtle will win the race.

Cub Grub: Bird Poop

Ingredients:  5 cups of your favorite crunchy cereal  2 cups of skinny pretzels (if long, break them in half)  3 cups of rice crisp cereal  1 bag of white chocolate chips  2½ cups of mini marshmallows

Directions: 1. Mix all the dry ingredients in a large bowl. 2. Melt the white chocolate in the microwave for about 1 minute. 3. Pour the melted chocolate over the dry ingredients and spread on wax paper to cool. 4. When your masterpiece is cool, break into chunks that look like icky bird poop.