Dinosaur Theme Run-ons

Cub #1: Hey, I saw some T-Rex tracks about a mile East.

Cub #2: Great! Which way is West?

Cub #1: What do you call a dinosaur from Texas?

Cub #2: Tyrannosaurus Tex!

Cub #1: What do you get when you cross a dinosaur and fireworks?

Cub #2: Dino-Mite!

Cub #1: Why didn’t dinosaurs like to drive cars?

Cub #2: Because of all the Tyrannosaurus Wrecks!

Cub #1: What was the fastest dinosaur called?

Cub #2: The Pronto – Saurus

Cub #1: What do you do with a green dinosaur?

Cub #2: Wait till it ripens.

Cub#1: What do you call a dinosaur that’s a noisy sleeper?

Cub#2: An Apato – SNORUS!

Cub#1: How do dinosaurs pass their exams?

Cub#2: With EXTINCTION!

Cub#1: What kind of dinosaurs like Hip-Hop music?

Cub#2: Raptors!

Scout 1: You should never pull on a dinosaur’s tail.

Scout 2: Why not?

Scout 1: Because to the dinosaur it’s just a tail, but to you it could be the end.

Scout 1: What dinosaur knows more synonyms than any other?

Scout 2: A Thesaurus. 

Pack Resource Sheet June 2017

The Pack Meeting Plan for June 2017 found on scouting.org features snakes.  Here's another take on the Roaming Reptile Alert theme; Dinosaurs!

Scout Law: Brave

Theme: Roaming Reptile Alert

Gathering Activity: My Pet Dinosaur

Materials: paper, pencil, markers

Each participant designs their own dinosaur. Have them include facts, such as the environment where it is found, the food it eats, the noise it makes, etc. (Note: this will pass off Wolf Elective Digging in the Past 2)

Opening Ceremony:

Setting: Cub Scouts hold signs with names of dinosaurs on them, and lines on the back.

CM: Tonight we are going way back in time to the age of dinosaurs. Since they spent most of their time eating, we thought you should meet some of them and hear what they liked to eat.

#1: I am an Apatosaurus and I eat plants. I love salad bars.

#2: I am an Iguanodon and I dig in the ground to find food. I wash my hands after every meal.

#3: I am a Protoceratops and I'm a grazer. Cows copied my eating habits.

#4: I am a Hypsilophodon and I love to eat fruit. My mom never had to tell me to eat five fruits a day.

#5: I ma a Tyrannosaurus and I eat other dinosaurs. (The other dinosaurs move away from him)

#6: I am a Cubosaurus and my favorite food is pack meeting snacks!

CM: Now that we've been introduced, let the pack meeting begin by pledging allegiance to the flag!

Song: Paleontologist Song

Tune: My Darling Clementine

In a canyon, in a cavern,

Looking for a dinosaur,

With a brand new pick and shovel

I will go and dig some more.

Chorus

O my dino, O my dino

You're no longer on the earth,

Extinction was your downfall

Many years before my birth.

I’ll find a triceratops, or a stegosaur,

Or a T-rex dinosaur.

You can see them in the museum

High upon the second floor.

Chorus

I found a leg bone, and an arm bone

So where’s that neck bone gone?

Now I’m chasing my dog Rover

As he drags it across the lawn.

Advancement Ceremony: Dinosaur Hunt

Setting – badges to be awarded, paleontologist’s hammers, chisels, and magnifiers

Scene – The Cubmaster (CM) and Assistant CM (CA) walk through the pack while conversing.

CM: I’m going on a dinosaur hunt.

CA: For big dinosaurs?

CM: No, not in size, but big in ideals.

CA: Can I go along?

CM: Yes, but you may have to help with their parents.

CA: O.K., but are they dangerous?

CM: No, but they are smart. They have taught their Cub Scouts many things.

CA: There’s one now. And there’s another. (Continue until all Scouts receiving awards and their parents are identified. The leaders escort the Cub Scouts and their parents to the front. They speak briefly about the Scouts’ accomplishments in earning advancement, giving credit to the parents for helping. The badges are given to the parents to present to their sons.)

Cheers

Dinosaur Cheer. Roar, Hiss, Roar, Hiss Pterodactyl Cheer. Flap your arms and say, “Honk! Honk! Honk!”

Fred Flintstone Cheer. Shake hands over your head and yell “Yabba-dabba-do!”

Tyrannosaurus Rex Applause: Pull arms up with 2 fingers curled like claws, then stomp loudly on each foot and growl loudly. Repeat three times. Oviraptor Applause: Grab large make-believe egg between hands, move feet quickly up and down as if running away, and shout “Yum, Yum!”

Paleontologist Applause: Pick up your pretend brush and pick, lean over and “pick” at a pretend bone, brush off the dirt and shout “Hooray – It’s a new dinosaur!”

Volcano Applause: Twirl your hands while making a rumbling sound, then throw up your hands and shout “Brrrrrrrmmmmm!”

Paleontologist Cheer: Can you dig it? Dig it! Dig it!

Audience Participation: Going on a Dinosaur Hunt

Have the audience repeat the words and motions Going on a dinosaur hunt. (Slap thighs)

And I’m not afraid. (Point to self)

There’s a tall mountain. (Look with hand over eyes)

Can’t go under it. (Move hand down)

Can’t go around it. (Move hand around)

Guess I’ll go over it. (Reach hands as if climbing)

There’s a river. (Hands over eyes)

Can’t go over it. (Move hand up)

Can’t go under it. (Move hand down)

Can’t go around it. (Move hand around)

Guess I’ll swim across it. (Move arms as if swimming)

There’s some tall grass. (Hands over eyes)

Can’t go over it. (Move hand up)

Can’t go under it. (Move hand down)

Can’t go around it. (Move hand around)

Guess I’ll go through it (Rub hands together to create rustling sound as if going through grass)

There’s a cave! (Hands over eyes)

Can’t go over it. (Move hand up)

Can’t go under it. (Move hand down)

Can’t go around it. (Move hand around)

Guess I’ll go in it (Extend arms in front as if walking in dark and feeling your way)

It’s dark and spooky in here (Shake)

It’s cold in here! (Wrap arms around self and shiver)

I feel some scales (Pretend to rub something)

I feel some big teeth! (Pretend to touch something) OH! It’s a Dinosaur! (Scream)

Repeat motions from before but a lot faster because you are running away from the dinosaur!! Run out of the cave (Extend arms in front as if running in dark and feeling your way)

Go through the grass (Rub hands together to create rustling sound as if going through grass) Swim across the river (Move arms as if swimming) Climb the mountain (Reach hands as if climbing) Run home (Slap thighs)

Open the door (Move hands as if opening door) Jump into bed (Cover head with arms as if hiding under a blanket)

I went on a dinosaur hunt (Point to self)

And I wasn’t afraid! (Point to self, again)

Cubmaster's Minute: Our Legacy

Dinosaurs lived but a short time in the history of the earth, but because of their bones we have a legacy, or record, that shows us how they lived and what they did. We, also, are only on the earth for a short time. What we do with our days and how we spend our time will determine how others will remember us and our lives. If we are unkind to others, if we are dishonest or don’t try, that is how we will be remembered. However, if we are kind to others, obedient to leaders, and always ‘do our best’, then we will be remembered as someone everyone wanted to call ‘friend’. Let your legacy be something you can be proud of.

Closing Ceremony: The Tale of the Large Dinosaur

Materials: Picture depicting each body part, with lines written on the back

#1: I am the head of a large dinosaur. I make sure the dinosaur knows what it needs to do to survive among the other dinosaurs.

#2: I am the jaws of the dinosaur. My teeth catch and chew up my meals.

#3: I am the neck of the dinosaur. I make sure the dinosaur can reach high enough to get all the leaves on the tree.

#4: I am the body of the dinosaur. I am bigger than the body of any animal that roams the earth today.

#5: I am the legs of the dinosaur. I support my huge body and make sure the dinosaur can run fast enough to catch dinner or to keep from being dinner.

#6: I am the tail of the dinosaur. Now you have heard the tale of the large dinosaur. And this is the tail end of the meeting, so it's time to go! Good night!

May 2017 Newsletter

Scout Law:  Brave

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Theme:  Roaming Reptile Alert

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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:  Saturday, June 17, 8 am - 12 pm, 940 Three Pt Ave, Logan.

10 Commandments Hike:   Saturday, May 13. Trapper Trails Council is holding its 6th Annual Ten Commandments Hike in the Ogden area. Scouts from around the Council will hike or bike to 10 different faith communities to learn how the 10 Commandments are practiced in their lives and faiths, and see how they parallel the values found in the Scout Oath and Law. 

Cubs will check in at 7:00am Saturday morning at Marshall White Center, 222 28th St, Ogden.​

For more information call David Knowles at 801-745-0075 or email at dknowles3@me.com

Price is $5 per person for this event.

Cub STEM Activity Days:  May 27, Camp Fife.  Registration begins at 9 am.  Cost is $25 per scout (Adults free), lunch provided.  Participants will experience a day of dynamic adventures with hands-on experiments.  Adventure zones include: robots, solar van, levers & pulleys, gravity, rockets, bb guns, and geocaching.

Wood Badge for 2017 There are 6 courses being offered to adult leaders. Please see trappertrails.org for details.  Courses will be held in April, June, September and October. There is scholarship money available for some. ** The Family Encompass course is being offered July 3-8th. This camp offers Wood Badge for adults, NYLT for the youth and activities for all others in the family. It is being held at Camp Bartlett. **

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Tour and Activity Plan is no longer required as of April 1, 2017.  Please see http://www.scouting.org/Home/HealthandSafety/TourPlanFAQ.aspx for a FAQ to answer any questions you have.

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Training Highlight:  Campfire Etiquette

Campfires are fun and a wonderful part of camping tradition.  It is a chance for the Cub Scout to learn and experience public speaking, acting, being part of a group, and using their imagination to create skits, songs, and jokes.  It is also a chance for them to understand that kindness is important when developing material, and that bullying and hazing are not to be tolerated.

We will divide this topic into two subjects; campfire program material, and campfire safety.

Campfire Program Material

The content of our campfire program should be fun and entertaining, and everyone should remember to keep the campfire kind at all times.  It is important that everyone remains respectful to the "on stage" acts.  There should be no talking while a performance is going on.  Flashlights should not be shined into the eyes of those on the stage.  Enthusiastic clapping and cheering are always welcome, as is joining in during audience participation.

*What Campfires ARE

     -A way to develop leadership skills in youth.

     -A way to highlight ans showcase the events of the day.

     -A time to unwind, relax, and enjoy nature and each other.

     -A chance to "deliver the promise" of Scouting.

*What Campfires are NOT

     -A chance for frustrated adult comedians and musicians to perform for a captive audience, or an opportunity for adults to showcase their individual talents.

     -A chance for discipline to be meted out.

     -A good place for unit announcements.

     -A spectator sport.

Planning a campfire is a fun activity, but does require a little preparation as well as cooperation from the group.  As you arrange different skits, songs, stories, etc., try to place them in an order that will follow the flames of your campfire.  When the flames are high, energy is high- action songs and loud stunts get everyone into the mood.  As the fire dies down, so does the tone:  Move to more quiet, reflective songs, a good story, and a Cubmaster's Minute to close the evening.  There should be no reason for adding firewood- let the fire die to embers, and follow the flames with the pace and tone of your program.

The ideal campfire is 45-60 minutes long.  Plan your program well, do it, then send the Cub Scouts off with their memories.

Now let's discuss the content of the campfire material:

*Use BSA materials that are approved by the national office.  Be careful with material found on the internet; not all of it is appropriate.

*Approve all material beforehand, even if you are familiar with the skit or song.  Take time to listen to the entire number, making sure it has not been changed.  

*We must strive to make sure that all have fun, but never at another's expense.  Scouting is governed by the Scout Oath and Law where everyone should feel physically and emotionally secure.  Everything we do with our Scouts should be positive and meaningful.  Activities should build self-esteem, be age-appropriate, and should not offend participants or the audience.  Some things that can make an activity inappropriate or unacceptable are:

     -Name-calling, put-downs, or hazing

     -References to undergarments, nudity, or bodily functions

     -Cross-gender impersonation that is in any way derogatory, rude, insulting, or lewd.  (This is not to suggest that boys cannot dress for and play female roles when needed in a skit or play, as long as good taste prevails.)

     -Derogatory references to or stereotyping of ethnic or cultural backgrounds, economic situations, or disabilities.

     -Sensitive social issues such as alcohol, drugs, gangs, guns, suicide, etc.

     -Wasteful, ill-mannered, or improper use of food or water.

     -"Inside jokes" that exclude some of those present.

     -Cultural exclusion- emphasis on the culture or faith of part of the group while ignoring that of the rest of the group.

     -Changing lyrics to patriotic songs ("America," "America the Beautiful," "God Bless America," "The Star-Spangled Banner"), or to hymns and other spiritual songs.

     *If someone presents an inappropriate song or skit, the emcee should step forward, thank the performers, and call up the next group.  An explanation can be given later about why they were escorted off the stage.  Do not humiliate or criticize anyone in front of the group.

Campfire Safety

Campfires can be very dangerous if safety rules are not followed.  Below are some tips to ensure that this favorite camping tradition is safe and fun for all.

     *Clear the area of any dry leaves and sticks, and make sure that vehicles, clothing, camping gear, and other flammable items are placed at a considerable distance from the fire.

     *Check the weather forecast.  Even a small amount of wind can blow burning debris or sparks onto a flammable surface or YOU.

     *Never cut live trees or branches for the fire.

     *Only wood should be placed in the campfire pit area.  Never put in:

         -Containers that have had chemicals in them 

         -Items with glass

         -Aerosol cans

         -Aluminum cans 

     *Establish a campfire safety circle around the fire.  The recommended distance from the edge of the fire is 4 feet to establish a clear boundary for the Scouts.  Adults only may enter into the circle to tend to the fire.

     *Circle the campfire pit area with rocks.

     *Do not sit on the fire ring or on the rocks around the campfire.

     *Keep a bucket of water and a fire extinguisher nearby in case of emergencies.

     *Never leave the campfire unattended.  

     *Stack extra wood upwind and away from the fire.

     *Never use flammable liquids to ignite a campfire.

     *After lighting the campfire, do not discard the match until cold, and discard it into the fire.

     *Once the fire is lit, keep it small, using three to four logs, and never rush to use additional logs that might fuel a larger fire than intended or is necessary.

     *When placing the large pieces of wood on the fire, point them inward and use another piece of wood to shift them to their desired spot.

     *Extinguish the campfire with water by completely drowning all coals and embers, not just the red ones.  To make sure they are out, keep pouring water, stir the ashes, then pour water and stir the ashes again.  Do not bury coals and embers, this can keep them hot.

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Resource Highlight:  Superior Campfires

A successful campfire can be the highlight of any Scouting adventure. The pamphlet is an excellent guide to fast-paced campfires sure to get everyone involved. Includes skits, cheers, introductions, riddles, and Scouting legends. This 47-page book can be used as an excellent starting point for a new Scoutmaster or as a source for new ideas for the experienced leaders.  $5.99 at the Scout Shop, or $3.95 Kindle edition.

Pair this book with the Campfire Program Planner for an organized, fun event for Pack Meeting!  You can find the planner here:  http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/33696.pdf

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Award Highlight:  National Summertime Pack Award

The National Summertime Pack Award is given to packs that conduct at least one activity in each of the summer months, June, July and August.  It is intended to encourage packs to have a year-round program.

The award has three components–pack, den and individual.

Pack Award

For a pack to earn the award, they simply need to hold at least one pack event or activity in each of the three months–June, July and August.  That’s it.  There is no attendance requirement to earn the pack award.

Activities can be as simple or as elaborate as you want.  They could be just for fun or could benefit your community.  The point is to do something as a pack to keep the boys involved in Scouting over the summer break.

Packs are awarded a certificate and a ribbon for their den flags.

Den Award

If 50% or more of the members of a den attend all three events, that den will receive a den participation ribbon.

Individual Awards

Cub Scouts who attend all three of the pack’s summer events earn the National Summertime Pack Award pin.  They can earn one each summer.  The color on the pin varies depending on rank.

• Tiger – Orange
• Wolf – Red
• Bear – Green
• Webelos – Blue

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Theme-related Adventures

Wolf

Call of the Wild 1B:  visit a nature park or zoo to see the reptiles

Paws on the Path 6:  Name 2 reptiles in our area

Digging in the Past:  all about dinosaurs

Bear

Bear Claws 3A:  Carve a snake, turtle, or dinosaur.

Bear Necessities 1B:  visit a nature park or zoo to see the reptiles

Fur, Feathers, and Ferns 1-4:  Look for reptiles/amphibians, observe them, which ones are extinct or endangered.

Critter Care:  pet reptile/amphibian

Webelos/Arrow of Light

I'm sorry, I don't have the updated reqs for Webelos/AoL yet!

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Scouting Outing:  

*Zootah at Willow Park (https://willowparkzoo.wixsite.com/home)

Hours are M-H 2-5pm and F-Sat 11am-5pm.  Cost is 12 yr + $4, 2-11 yr $3.  They have 10 reptiles/amphibians, as well as birds and mammals.

*Stokes Nature Center:  (http://logannature.org/)  Hours are W-Sat, 10 am- 4 pm.

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Web Highlight

Check out these links for reptiles/amphibians found in Utah!

*Utah Dept. of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife Resources.  Find a list of all reptiles/amphibians found in Utah, along with pictures and info. http://dwrcdc.nr.utah.gov/rsgis2/search/SearchSelection.asp?Group=REPTILIA&Species=VERT

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Journey to Excellence

#6 Outdoor Activities:  Take the den to Zootah at Willow Park or the Stokes Nature Center to see the snakes and turtles.  Hide "dinosaur bones" or toy dinosaurs in a sand box and have a dino dig.

#8 Service Project:  Have a pack clean up day to improve wildlife habitat.  Remove invasive species, such as Dyer's Woad, and clean up trash.  Build and put up birdhouses or bird feeders.

CLEAN LNT Closing Ceremony

Several people asked for the Closing Ceremony presented at the April Roundtable.  Lynn has graciously provided it for us!

Closing Activity (5 people)
Cub Scout Roundtable, Elk Horn District
Lynn Keisker, 4-12-17


C—“A Scout cares for the land. He is also courteous to both people
and things in our world. A CAN of Soda takes 80-200 years to decompose.
The Outdoor Code for a scout is real.”



L—“A Scout leaves no trash behind. He is loyal to the Scout oath, law, and outdoor code. Even a sock of natural fibers left behind on the ground would take 1 to 5 years to decompose.



E—“A Scout encourages others to help as well. He is ethical by choice, and sets a good example for others. Every forgotten water bottle takes 450 years to decompose.



A—“A Scout appreciates healthy foods grown by our farmers. His stays mentally awake when hiking and camping. He is aware that a granola or
nut bar wrapper takes 2 to 6 years to decompose.



N—“Now, a Scout asks you to prepare for a closing prayer – to remember the beauty around us provided by our Creator, with reverence for ethical principles, and gratitude for our world. May we be clean, careful, considerate, and conservation-minded.”

Pack Resource Sheet May 2017

Scout Law: Clean

A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He helps keep his home and community clean.

Theme: A Picnic with Pizzazz

Cub Scouts love being outside, but what they like more is eating outside. Help the boys plan simple, nutritious meals and snacks that they can prepare and consume outdoors. We can emphasize healthier choices, thus reinforcing our commitment to care for our bodies. Follow the Leave No Trace guidelines to keep our community clean.

Gathering Activity: Outdoor Games

Have several outdoor game areas set up, such as bocce/lawn bowling, ladder ball, croquet, horseshoes, ring toss, etc. Or set up an obstacle course for participants to try as they arrive.

Gathering Activity: Nature Scavenger Hunt

Give each participant a list of items to find. Make sure you have already verified that you can find those items at your location. Some ideas are: leaf, spider, butterfly, bee, ant, flower, round stone, piece of trash, bird, etc.

Opening Ceremony: A Piece of the Sun

Materials: large picture of a sun, cut into 4 quarters, with lines on the back

#1: Here I hold a piece of the sun

It keeps us warm most days..

Especially when we play outside

We appreciate its rays.

#2: Here I hold a piece of the sun

It reminds me of summer break.

We swim, we bike, we run, and laugh

And picnic by the lake.

#3: Here I hold a piece of the sun

It reminds me of Scouting, too.

A bright year we can see before us

Because of all we will get to do!

#4: Here I hold a piece of the sun

Glad to finish this art.

We look forward to learning Scouting's ideals

And holding them close to our heart.

CM: Will you please rise and join us in the Pledge of Allegiance?

Song: Picnic Basket

Tune: Oh When the Saints Go Marching In

Oh, when the ants go marching by,

Oh, when the ants go marching by,

You'd better guard your picnic basket

Before they take your piece of pie.

And when they take your piece of pie

You will turn to mom and cry:

“Oh, I should have watched my picnic basket

So the ants wouldn't take my pie!”

And so you see, little guy,

You need to guard your basket; here's why:

So when the ants come marching on by,

They can't take your piece of pie!

Song: Take Me Out for a Picnic

Tune: Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Take me out for a picnic

Let's go play in the park.

Grill up some hotdogs and hamburgers please

Covered with ketchup and mustard and cheese.

Let's all sit on the blanket

Don't mind the ants and the flies!

For it's one, two, three times as fun

When we eat outside!

By Shanae Ames

Advancement Ceremony: Picnic Basket

Materials: Large picnic basket with the belt loops and pins attached to picnic items as follows: Bobcat- napkins, Wolf- paper plate, Bear- paper cup, Webelos/Arrow of Light- plastic utensils

CM: Today we have had a great pack picnic. It is now time to recognize several Cub Scouts for the work they have done since our last meeting. I believe something important was left in the the picnic basket for each of them. (Call boys and parents forward by rank)

We have here all the important things we need for a picnic meal. These boys and their families are the important part of this pack. All we need now is the food to make our picnic complete. The Cub Scout program that the leaders provide is the “food” that enables these boys to grow and thrive. Please help me congratulate those we recognize today by joining me in a cheer.

Cheers

Yummy food cheer: Rub your stomach and say, “Mmmmm, it was sooo good!”

Watermelon Cheer: Hold a big slice of watermelon in your hands. Eat it from one end to the other. Blow out the seeds.

Mosquito Applause: Use hands to slap yourself all over.

Foil Dinner Cheer: Yell “Raw, raw, raw!”

Hamburger Applause: Make a hamburger patty by clapping hands, turning left on top, then right, etc.

Skit: The Ants

Props: paper sacks

Setting: Skit opens with boys standing together in a backyard. Cardboard cutout trees and bushes could be used.

#1: Gee, there's nothing to do.

#2: Yeah, I know.

#3: Hey, let's have a backyard picnic!

All: Yeah!

#1: I'll bring potato chips.

#2: I'll bring hot dogs.

#3: I'll bring buns.

#4: I'll bring something special!

(All walk offstage and come back carrying sacks)

#1: Here are the chips.

#2: Here are the hot dogs.

#3: Here are the buns.

#4: (looks in bag, then drops it) Oh no!!

#1: What's wrong?

#4: I brought the ants!

Cubmaster's Minute: Sunshine

Today we've had some fun in the amazing sunshine. It's almost as amazing as our Cub Scouts. They are just as intense and just as glowing as our sun because of the ideals they share and the achievements they earn. The Aims of Scouting- character, citizenship, and fitness- shine brightly in our Cub Scouts, and we encourage them to work hard and have fun as they continually discover new ways to make their light shine.

Closing Ceremony: Outdoor Code

Materials: Poster of the Outdoor Code. The CM will point to each line for the Pack to say together, then a scout will step forward and explain the meaning.

CM: At our picnic today we have practiced the outdoor code. Let's repeat it together as a reminder.

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

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

Pack: Be careful with fire.

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

Pack: Be considerate of the outdoors.

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

Pack: And be conservation-minded.

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

Pack Family Picnic

*Welcome families to the picnic

*Explain the menu and who will be serving (great opportunity for boys to pass off outdoor cooking adventures)

*Set up a hand-washing station with soap-on-a-rope and encourage use

*Serve picnic food

*Demo a skill learned in Cub Scouting such as tying a knot, safely using a pocket knife, presenting the Leave No Trace guidelines or Outdoor Code

*Make s'mores for dessert

April 2017 Newsletter

Scout Law:  Clean

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Theme:  A Picnic with Pizzazz

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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:  Saturday, April 15, 8 am to 12 pm, 940 Three Pt Ave, Logan.

Old Juniper District:  Thursday, April 27, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, 1850 N 400 E, North Logan.

BALOO and OWLS Training:  

BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation):  Friday, May 5, 5pm - 10 pm, Providence South Stake Center (360 E 450 N, Millville).  Cost is $8 before April 29, $12 after or at the door.  Will cover cracker barrel and materials.  This training is for Tiger, Wolf and Bear leaders.  Learn the basics of the Cub Scout outdoor program, including fires, outdoor cooking, first aid, nature, pocket knives, etc.  Bring a pocket knife with you.

OWLS (Outdoor Webelos Leader Skills):  Saturday, May 6, 9 am - 3 pm, Providence South Stake Center (360 E 450 N, Millville).  Cost is $15 before April 29th, covers lunch and materials.  Cost is $20 after April 29th, with no lunch.  This training is geared to Webelos leaders.  Bring a pocket knife with you.

Cub STEM Activity Days:  April 15 or May 27, Camp Fife.  Registration begins at 9 am.  Cost is $25 per scout (Adults free), lunch provided.  Participants will experience a day of dynamic adventures with hands-on experiments.  Adventure zones include: robots, solar van, levers & pulleys, gravity, rockets, bb guns, and geocaching.

Scout-O-Rama:  Saturday, April 29, Weber County Fairgrounds (1000 N 1200 W, Ogden).  Check-in begins at 8 am, Flag Ceremony at 9 am, activities run from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.  Activities include:  climbing wall, BB and archery, bounce house, fishing, pinewood derby challenge (bring your own car), fun run for the whole family at 10 am, various booths and vendors.  Cost is $15 per family, includes at patch for scout-age youth.  You can attend as a family or a pack.  Register your pack at trappertrails.org.

Wood Badge for 2017 There are 6 courses being offered to adult leaders. Please see trappertrails.org for details.  Courses will be held in April, June, September and October. There is scholarship money available for some. ** The Family Encompass course is being offered July 3-8th. This camp offers Wood Badge for adults, NYLT for the youth and activities for all others in the family. It is being held at Camp Bartlett. **

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Tour and Activity Plan is no longer required as of April 1, 2017.  Please see http://www.scouting.org/Home/HealthandSafety/TourPlanFAQ.aspx for a FAQ to answer any questions you have.

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Training Highlight:  Cub Scout Cooking

Cooking is a very important life skill.  If we begin with the basics at an early age, we can foster a sense of pride and accomplishment, as well as foster healthy habits that will serve our Scouts throughout their life's journey.  It is important that Cub Scout cooking be taught as an age-appropriate activity, and that cleanliness and hygiene be included in the teaching.  Teaching Cub Scouts to cook helps them learn about nutrition and how to select healthy foods.  Taking the time to cook together promotes self-confidence as Scouts accomplish tasks and each boy contributes to the activity.  Cooking supports teamwork, creativity, and an introduction to basic planning skills.

Cooking with Cub Scouts creates fun experiences they can look back on as they grow older.  It's also a great time to teach them about STEM components of cooking and even the geographical origins of some recipes.

All adventure requirements related to cooking encourage Cub Scouts to get involved in planning the cooking project.  Wolves and Bears help plan a meal and shop for the items on the list, then gather the ingredients, utensils, and pots and pans when it comes time to cook.  Webelos do all of the above and learn about budgeting so they can help when purchasing the items.

Helpful tips when cooking with Cub Scouts:

*Keep recipes age-appropriate.

*Be prepared for a mess!

*Enforce safety rules and good hygiene

     -Make sure Scouts wash their hands before, during, and after the cooking process

     -Have them help keep food prep surfaces clean

     -Use cold water to wash veggies and fruit before using

     -A Bear or Webelos must request permission before working with a knife.  Knife safety rules are to be reinforced.

     -Reinforce that Cub Scouts of any age should ask permission to cook and be supervised accordingly

     -Closed-toe shoes should be worn to protect feet from falling items or hot liquid spills

     -Wear oven mitts when using an oven or microwave and when handling hot dishes

     -When cleaning up, wash all cooking utensils, dishes, bowls, pots, and pans in hot, soapy water.

*When cooking outdoors, follow Leave No Trace principles.

*Make cooking FUN!

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Resource Highlight:  Cub Grub Cookbook

The Cub Grub Cookbook is a Woodbadge project by Kymmer Crookston, who spent several years cooking at Cub camps and with her den.  In 70 pages it covers Den & Pack Treats, Outdoor Cooking Fun, Holiday Treats, and Outdoor Cooking Methods.  (Note:  This cookbook was compiled before the new Cub Scout program, so the requirements listed in the book are from the old program.  The recipes, however, are good any time.)

You can find the cookbook online as a pdf at http://balboaoaks.bsa-la.org/download/blog/Cub%20Grub%20Cookbook.pdf

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Award Highlight:  Outdoor Activity Award

All Cub Scouts have the opportunity to earn the Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award. Boys may earn the award in each of the program years as long as the requirements are completed each year. The first time the award is earned, the boy will receive the pocket flap award, which is to be worn on the right pocket flap of the uniform shirt. Each successive time the award is earned, a wolf track pin may be added to the flap. Leaders should encourage boys to build on skills and experiences from previous years when working on the award for a successive year.

Requirements:

All Ranks

Attend Cub Scout day camp or Cub Scout/Webelos Scout resident camp, and do the following

Wolf: Complete the Paws on the Path adventure from the Wolf Handbook, and complete five of the outdoor activities listed below.

Bear: Complete the Bear Necessities adventure from the Bear Handbook, and complete six of the outdoor activities listed below

Webelos: Complete the Webelos Walkabout adventure from the Webelos Handbook, and complete seven of the outdoor activities listed below.

Outdoor Activities

These activities must be in addition to any similar activities counted for rank advancement, and can be accomplished as a family, den, or pack.

• Participate in a nature hike in your local area. This can be on an organized, marked trail or just a hike to observe nature in your area.
• Participate in an outdoor activity such as a picnic or park fun day.
• Explain the buddy system and tell what to do if lost. Explain the importance of cooperation.
• Attend a pack overnighter. Be responsible by being prepared for the event.
• Complete an outdoor service project in your community.
• Complete a nature/conservation project in your area. This project should involve improving, beautifying, or supporting natural habitats. Discuss how this project helped you to respect nature.
• Earn the Summertime Pack Award.
• Participate in a nature observation activity. Describe or illustrate and display your observations at a den or pack meeting.
• Participate in an outdoor aquatics activity. This can be an organized swim meet or just a den, pack, or family swim.
• Participate in an outdoor campfire program. Perform in a skit, sing a song, or take part in a ceremony.
• Participate in an outdoor sporting event.
• Participate in an outdoor interfaith or other worship service.
• Explore a local city, county, state, or national park. Discuss with your den how a good citizen obeys the park rules.
• Invent an outside game and play it outside with friends for 30 minutes.

    

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Theme-related Adventures

Wolf

*Call of the Wild 1B:  Attend an outdoor activity (picnic!) with your den or pack.

*Running With the Pack 6:  Demonstrate what it means to eat a balanced diet by helping to plan a healthy menu for a meal for your den or family.  Make a shopping list of the food used to prepare the meal.

*Air of the Wolf 2D:  Make a kite using household materials.  Explain the rules for safely flying kites.  Fly your kite.

*Finding Your Way 1B:  Draw a map to the local park where you can have a picnic!

Bear

*Bear Necessities 1B:  Attend an outdoor activity (picnic!) with your den or pack.

*Bear Picnic Basket 5:  Plan, cook, and serve an outdoor meal.

Webelos/Arrow of Light

*Cast Iron Chef 2:  Use an outdoor cooking method to plan and prepare a meal for your den or family.

*Webelos Walkabout 1:  Plan a hike or outdoor activity (picnic!)

*Outdoorsman (formerly Camper) Option B 1:  Plan and participate in an outdoor activity (picnic!)

*Art Explosion 3A:  Draw or paint an original picture outdoors, using the art materials of your choice.

     3H:  Take at least 10 photos or your family, pet or scenery.

*Castaway 1A:  On an outdoor activity with your den or family, cook 2 different recipes that don't require pots or pans.

*Project Family 6A:  Hold a family meeting to plan an exciting family activity, such as a picnic!

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Scouting Outing:  Local Parks

Take your den or pack on a walk or picnic this month at your local park!  (If you have info for a park not listed, please email the info to me at cachescrappers@gmail.com so I can add it to the list.)

River Heights

     *River Heights City Park and Ryan's Place Park:  500 S 600 E

Providence

     *Von Baer Park:  350 E Center

     *Cattle Corral Park:  100 E 200 S

     *Braegger Park:  300 E 300 S

     *Alma Leonhardt Park:  310 W 250 N

     *Brookside Park:  450 N 100 E or 38 E Spring Creek Pkwy

     *Zollinger Park:  61 N 200 W

     *Meadow Ridge Park:  251 S 325 W

     *Hampshire Park:  285 W 575 S

Millville

     *Millville City (South) Park:  500 E 300 S

     *Millville City (North) Park:  400 N 100 E

Nibley

     *Clear Creek Park:  750 W 2280 S

     *Heritage Park:  850 W 2450 S

     *Elkhorn Park:  750 W 2600 S

     *Old City Park:  300 W 3200 S

     *Park:  1370 S 2600 S

     *Sunrise Meadows Open Space:  2451 Meadow Lane

     *Nibley Gardens:  2942 S 1200 W

     *Shadowbrook Park:  625 W 3200 S

     *Mountainview Park:  1579 W 3045 S

Hyrum

     *AJ Park:  up Blacksmith Fork Canyon

     *City Square Park:  83 W Main

     *East Park:  725 E Main

     *Salt Hollow:  350 W 100 N

     *Wapiti Bluff Estate Park:   Wapiti Loop

     *Pride Park:  490 Glenwood Dr

Paradise

     *Paradise Town Park:  8990 S Hwy 165

     *Paradise City Park:  130 W 9000 S

     *Paradise City Park:  200 W 9000 S

Wellsville

     *Wellsville Dam Park:  500 S 100 E

     *Equestrian Park:  300 W 300 S

     *School Park:  100 E 200 S

     *City Square Park:  100 S 100 E

     *Darley Park:  100 N 100 E

     *Black Willow Park:  100 E 300 N

Mendon

     *Mendon Park:  95 N Main

     *Pioneer Park:  200 W 100 N

     *Mendon Neighborhood Park:  600 N 220 E

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Journey to Excellence

"Scouting's Journey to Excellence" is the BSA's council performance recognition program designed to encourage and reward success and measure the performance of our units, districts, and councils. It is meant to encourage excellence in providing a quality program at all levels of the BSA.  You can download a scorecard and find additional info at http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Awards/JourneyToExcellence.aspx.

#6 Outdoor Activities  Each pack should conduct 3-5 outdoor activities each year.  A pack picnic is a great opportunity to help fulfill this requirement!

#8 Service Projects  Each pack should complete 2-4 service projects each year.  Conduct a service project as part of your pack picnic.