A Webelos Den Becomes A Boy Scout Troop
This ceremony can be held at a pack meeting when the entire membership of a Webelos den is being organized into a Boy Scout troop.PERSONNEL Cubmaster, Webelos den leader who is becoming the new Scoutmaster, Scouting coordinator, Webelos Scouts and their parents, head of the chartered organization.EQUIPMENT Boy Scout ...
AOL Cub Scout Safari Advancement
We're headed out on a Cub Scout Safari. Look, over there is a boa constrictor. Watch out, everyone! Listen to the monkeys. Aren't they loud? Wait! What's that roar? If we get really quiet, maybe we can spot some tigers. Look, here they come!This month our Tiger Cubs have ...
Broken Arrow Ceremony
Props: An arrow, two council fires.Personnel: Akela dressed as Indian chief standing by first council fire.Scout Master standing by second council fire.Akela: Will ________ and his parents please come forward and take their place of honor at the council fire. Tonight ______ has achieved two high honors. He will ...
1000 Smiles
PERSONNEL: 8 CubsEQUIPMENT: Happy face signs with words written on the back.CUB 1: I think there were 1,000 smiles here tonight but did you know,CUB 2: A smile cost nothing,CUB 3: But creates much,CUB 4: It happens in a flash, but the memory sometimes lasts foreverCUB 5: It cannot ...
1000 Smiles
Have Cub Scouts make signs and carry them out as the vegetable are announced.Narrator: First plant five rows of peas.1. Preparedness 2. Promptness 3. Perseverance 4. Politeness 5. PraiseThen, plant five rows of lettuce:1. Let us be Faithful 2. Let us be Unselfish 3. Let us be Loyal 4. ...
2030 Closing
DENNER #1: (lights candle) What did it feel like, astronaut, as you flew into outer space? Did you mind being cooped up in such a tiny place?DENNER #2: (lights candle) Did the stars have points? Did the clouds race by? Did they bump into you as you sailed?DENNER 3: ...
A Boy
He is a person who is going to carry on what you have started.He is to sit right where you are sitting and attend, when you are gone, to those things you think are so important.You may adopt all the policies you please, but how they will be carried ...
A Closing Ceremony for Fathers
Personnel: 7 Cubs, 3 Fathers Equipment: Game, Jackknife, book or pet, fishing pole1ST Cub: "What shall you give to one small boy? A glamorous game (holds up game), a tinseled toy," 2nd Cub: "A Barlow knife (holds up jackknife), a puzzle pack, a train that runs on curving tracks?" 3rd ...
A Crop of Smiles
Once upon a time, two brothers left the farm to move to a city to look for work. Just outside of the city, the first brother met an old man and asked him, “What are the people like in this city?” The Old man ...
A Cub Scout Greeting
This is a good opening for a month when you have lots of New Cub Scouts. Cub # 1: Come one, come all, come join our pack. It’s so much fun, we keep coming back. Cub # 2: We play some games and get together, No matter what kind of ...
A Cub Scout Pocket
A piece of tagboard is cut in the shape of a pocket and covered with blue felt, including a pocket flap and button. The badges which are attached are available at the Scout office (#4648 ), or could easily be made out of cardboard. They are attached with masking tape. ...
A Cub Scout Pocket Opening
A piece of tag board is cut in the shape of a pocket and covered with blue felt, including a pocket flap and button. The badges which are attached are available at the Scout office (#4648 ), or could easily be made out of cardboard. They are attached with masking ...
A Cub Scout Prayer
Oh Lord, that I will do my bestI come to thee in prayer.Help me to help others every dayAnd teach me to be square.To honor Mother, Fatherand obey the Cub Laws, too.And this I ask, that I may bea loyal Cub Scout true. ...
A Cub Scouts Thanksgiving Prayer
O, Heavenly Father, we ask for your blessingFor loved ones and friends that are near.We thank you for food and for love and for lifeAnd the spirit of Scouting that's here.We thank you for leaders who care about boys,Who give us their time - that's better than toys!We thank ...
A Day Of
The arch is the sun rising at daybreak, starting another week in scouting.THE FIRST DAY - Is Sunday, a day of worship and development of the boy's spiritual life.THE SECOND DAY - is Monday, a day for improving understanding within the family.THE THIRD DAY - is Tuesday a day of ...
A Den Leader Farewell And An Induction
PERSONNEL Cubmaster; Cub Scout; all den leaders, including the retiring den leader and the new den leader with spouse; pack committee chairman.EQUIPMENT Gift for retiring den leader, den leader badge, den leader job description card, the current issue of Scouting magazine with Cub Scout Program Helps, copy of Cub ...
A Diamond In The Rough
A diamond in the rough is a diamond sure enough,And before it ever sparkled it was made of diamond stuff.But someone had to find it or it never would be found,And someone had to grind it our it never would be ground.But it's found, and when it's ground And ...
A Family Is
A FAMILY IS people giving and receiving love.A FAMILY IS people getting angry, but still loving each other.A FAMILY IS people loving the differences about each other.A FAMILY IS people talking and listening to each other.A FAMILY IS people caring about what happens to each other and letting it show.A ...
A Flag Is
MATERIALS: A large American flag held by Scout, A small piece of light cloth on a stick held by Scout.LEADER: (points to small cloth on stick) A flag is much more than just a light cloth floating in the breeze.A flag is an sovereign symbol of a nation's unity, ...
A Friend Flag Ceremony
Cub # 1: Many of us have heard the old saying, "A friend in need is a friend indeed.Cub # 2: "Our country is often the friend who helps us in need. Immigrants coming to America find helpful neighbors and useful programs to make their move easier.Cub # 3: As ...
A Good Sport
You hear a lot of talk about being a good sport, but just what does it mean? A good sport learns the rules so he will not break them. He competes with all his heart, striving to outclass his competitors. If he wins, he doesn't act smug but instead ...
A Good Thing Said About Newspapers
Gutenberg invented the movable type printing process. Reducing the "time to press" that documents had to endure. The Wolf, Bear, and Webelos books that you have are made from this method of print. Ideas and information can be given to many people at the same time.Imagine having to write ...
A Guiding Star Closing
PERSONNEL: Akela; 8 Cub ScoutsEQUIPMENT: Small campfire; blue paper or cardboard three feet square, with cutouts for stars in BigDipper and the North Star; 8 small or pen-type flashlights, one for each Cub Scout.ARRANGEMENT: Akela and 8 Cub Scouts stand near the campfire with the figure of the Big ...
A Heap Of Care And Patience
It takes a heap of working with a boy to make a man.A heap of care and patience, and you’ve got to understandThat he won’t be any better than you were as a lad,Unless a spark is kindled to show him what is bad.He looks to you for guidance, ...
A Is For America
EQUIPMENT: American Flag, Pack Flag, stands, letter cards for spelling out AmericaSETTING: Color guard brings in colors as in usual flag ceremony, but before the colors re posted each Cub Scout holds up his letter and recites his line. (Letters could be tacked up on a line or board as ...
A Little Extra Recognition
SETTING: Cubmaster reads to the appropriate standing group:Let's take a few minutes nowTo recognize the workers in our pack.The leaders and the boys,Who has caught the slack?Let's stand on our feet,All the Cubs who made advancement tonight.And also their parents,Who has helped them do it right?Now all those Cubs,Who ...
A Naturalist Is
No matter where you live, there is a world of undiscovered secrets of nature still waiting to be explored.A naturalist is a student of natural history which includes the many things found in nature, such as plants and animals. This month, our dens have (briefly review some of the ...
A Nature Minute
Personnel: Cubmaster or Den LeaderI am part of Nature.I am part of everything that lives.I am bound together with all living things in the air, in land, and in water.My life depends upon Nature, upon its balance, upon its resources, and upon the continuity of both.To destroy them is ...
A Picture Of Our Past
SETTING: Flag is staffed on a stage behind a closed curtain. If this arrangement is not possible, the opening may be done in a darkened room with the spotlight on the flag coming on at the appropriate time.CUBMASTER: It is a picture of our past, and there is something ...
A Pledge
(make copies for everyone to read and follow along.)Cub Scouts: (Stand and read together) "As future citizens, we will do our best to be prepared in body and will, in spirit and skill. We accept our obligation to God and will show by our actions that we are willing ...
A Poem for Closing
Let's be quiet as we go In earnest thought of what we owe To those who all about us make The Scouting movement, let us take.With gratitude for what they bestow, And for the men who long ago Started this movement we help grow, Lest we their vision should ...
A Position Of Leadership
EQUIPMENT: Each Cub Scout who will be in the Den of the new leader should have a card with his name, birthdate, address and phone number, and parent’s names. Attached to this card is a string with a slip knot in the loose end. Also needed is a Cub ...
A Present For Remembrance
Equipment: One candle for each person, a cake, small wrapped presents with a letter on the back of each one so that when they are all put together they will spell APPRECIATE (one present will have two Ps on it) PERSONNEL: Nine boysOn cue, each boy will speak his ...
A Spark Of Genius
Each Cub is holding a large cardboard light bulb painted yellow with cardboard rays fastened around the edge or use yellow pipe cleaners for rays. The light bulbs are made that when the bottom is folded up and the light bulb is turned over it turns into a sun coming ...
A Talk About Our Flag
I have often stopped to look at our Flag rippling in the breeze from a flagstaff atop a tall building and marveled at its beauty, with its 13 stripes of Red and it's Stars of a field of Blue.I often wondered why these colors were chosen, and I find that ...
A Tree is a Good Scout
Personnel: 6 Cubs and a narrator Equipment: Each Cub hold a picture or drawing of a tree with his section of text on the back.Cub 1: Did you ever pause to think about how helpful a tree is? Cub 2: It provides a nesting place for birds, shade from ...
A Tribute To Teachers
PERSONNEL: CubmasterEQUIPMENT: Certificate of appreciation from the boys for all teachers present.CUBMASTER: The day will come when you Cub Scouts will recall with laughter and pride the many activities and the amusing incidents that happened at school. Then, more than now, you will appreciate your teachers.When you were a ...
ACHIEVE
Use seven pieces of cut poster board with the letters to spell the word "ACHIEVE". Have Cubs stand in correct order to spell the word and read the following:A - Advancement - along the Cubbing trailC - Commitment - to always do your bestH - Home - where it ...
ABC XYZ
PERSONNEL: Narrator, 6 Cub ScoutsEQUIPMENT: Large card with appropriate letter on frontSETTING: Each Cub Scout holds large card. Narrator and boys stand in a line in front of audience.NARRATOR: To study is to learn about our environment and how we can protect and preserve it now and forthe future.A ...
About Our Flag
This ceremony can get your whole den involved in helping if you have two boys hold the flag and six other Cubs read their lines and do what it tells them to do.MATERIALS NEEDED: Bag of red paper. Bag of blue paper Bag of white paper A tube of glitter. ...
ACE CM Minute revised
In ancient Rome 'as', spelled A S, was a pound weight. In the markets, goods sold by merchants that weighed an 'as' were considered good for selling. Latin influenced the French language. When 'as' became a French word it no longer had anything to do with a pound, it ...
Acting Parts In Life
CUBMASTER: Fellows, our lives are made up of many different acts or parts. As young boys, you act the part of a Webelos or a Cub. In school, you act the part of a student. At home, you act the part of a son. Whatever part you act, do what ...
Actors In The Pack
MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Cubbing is a family affair. The boy can not join a Pack without a parent helping. Tonight we are all one Pack, where not only the Cubs show us what they can do but: CUB: All cubs like to act. Some of us act up, and ...
Adios
Boys hold cards spelling "ADIOS" which is Spanish for goodbye. Each boy read one of the parts and after the last one is read, all boys shout "Adios." A - We came together and had our fun. It seems as though we'd just begun. ...
Adios Amigos
PERSONNEL: 6 Cub Scouts.EQUIPMENT: Fake campfire, a candle for each Cub, a spirit candle.SETTING: Have the Cubs arrange themselves in a horseshoe around a campfire; lights are low. EachCub has a candle. Cub 1 lights his candle from the spirit candle.CUB 1: May you brand your biggest calf crop. May ...
Adult Leadership Stars
PROPS: Large gold stars with a hole in the center; large enough for each boy to poke his head through.Star frame around the face.Each boy, in turn, repeats the following speech:"My star represents our Mr. & Mrs.__________".When all have done this, then all repeat in unison:"On behalf of all ...
Advance CM Minute
For Parents:A boy does what he knows. He is what he does, and what he is going to be, he is becoming.For Scouts:Life never stands still. If you do not advance, it will leave you behind. In Cub Scouting, you have many opportunities to learn, and to advance as you ...
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THE SCOUTING LADDER Equipment: Ladder with cards with keywords on each rung facing toward the audience and a pointer. As each boy reads his part have him point to the keyword on the ladder with the pointer, the pass it to the next boy. The narrator could be a pack ...
Advancement Ceremony
Props: Cubmaster dressed in a work smock wearing a carpenter's tool belt. Awards and mother's pins are taped to pieces of wood scraps that are hidden in his tool belt. Be sure to emphasize the "puns" though out the ceremony.Cubmaster: Tonight, we have some boys who "saw" the opportunity ...
Advise For Whittlers
CUB SCOUT #1: For some years Boy's Life published a regular feature called "Slide of the Month", written and illustrated by Ben Hunt, a noted carver. Here are some of what Ben Hunt had to say about whittling slides.CUB SCOUT #2: Almost any good sharp pocketknife will serve as ...
Aim For The Stars
The words "Aim for the Stars" have important meaning to Cub Scouts. There have been many before us who have set their sites and lived their lives by Aiming for the Stars. And while they may not have made it on the first try, ...
Aim for the Stars 2
The words, "Aim for the Stars" have an important meaning to Cub Scouts. Think of Thomas Edison who tried and failed hundreds of times before he perfected the electric light bulb. He never quit trying. A Cub Scout, who tries to do his best and keeps trying, is preparing himself ...
Akela And Bagherra The Panther Gather The Pack
Form dens at four corners of the room or area. Akela (Cubmaster) and Bagherra the Panther (Assistant Cubmaster or Den Leader) face each other across the area.AKELA: Look well, O wolves, look well!!BAGHEERA: Tis quiet in the jungle, And time for the pack to meet. Come wolves of every ...
Akela And The Cub Scout Trail
CHARACTERS: Akela, Indian Brave, Cub Bobcat, Wolves. Add a boy any place, dividing dialogue.In smaller dens, Wolves one, two, and three and last can be combined.COSTUMES: Uniforms, Indian headdress, headband made of colored paper. Wolf and Bear masks or ears and noses, designed so boys can be heard.PROPS: Indian ...
Akela Arrow Of Light Ceremony
Setting: Scout leader dressed in Indian outfit as Akela, standing or sitting by a ceremonial fire.Akela: I am Akela, Chief of the Webelos tribe. My mother was Kind Eyes. My father was the son of the sun in the sky. His name ... Arrow of Light, who now lives with ...
Akela Bobcat Induction
CHARACTERS: Akela (Cubmaster) and 2 Chiefs (Webelos leaders or committeemen)PROPS: Small campfire with light hook-up. Akela wears a war bonnet & wraps himself in a red blanket. Two Chiefs wear 1 or 2 feathers headdresses & scout leaders uniforms. Chiefs carry tom-toms or Indian rattles.SCENE: Campfire set up in ...
Akela The Cubmaster
PERSONNEL: Committee chairmanEQUIPMENT: Table with appropriate recognitionSETTING: The committee chairman is in front of the room facing the audienceCOMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: Cub Scouts are taught that Akela means a good leader. They are instructed to honor Akela by listening to him and following him.Our Akela is our Cubmaster and much ...
Akela Of The Great Mountain
PERSONNEL: Akela (Cubmaster in Native American costume), Assistant Cubmaster, Tiger candidates and their parents.EQUIPMENT: Tiger Cub Neckerchiefs Tiger Belt Totems (Instant Recognition Kit) Arrow of Light candle log (or board) ARRANGEMENT: The ceremony begins with the beating of the ceremonial drum by the Asst. Cubmaster. Akela approaches the campfire from the center aisle so ...
Akelas Arrow
A tradition in a pack started many years ago. It is to present our graduating Arrow of Light recipients a real arrow with color (use plastic tape) bands for each of their ranks obtained while in Cub Scouts. This is to remember their Cub Scout years. The following ceremony ...
Akelas Arrow Of Light
PERSONNEL Cubmaster, narrator, boys, parents, two people to work the room lights and spotlight, drummer.EQUIPMENT Webelos prop stand, Arrow of Light with a stand, The Official Boy Scout Handbook, Boy Scout Eagle badge poster, council fire, spotlight, drum.Cubmaster: Tonight we have the special privilege of witnessing the presentation of ...
Akelas Council
Akela (in Indian costume) calls inductees, parents forward."Welcome to you, candidates who wish to be inducted in Pack ___. Your presence here signifies to me, Chief Akela, that you are sincere in your desire to join this pack. this is your first time to come before me. You may ask, ...
Akelas Life Story
Equipment: Ceremony board or log with three small candles and one large candle; tom-tom, artificial campfire.Setting: Akela enters and walks behind the fire. Akela gives the Cub Scout sign and tom-tom beating stops.Narrator: Akela was the big chief of the Webelos tribe; tall, stalwart, straight as an arrow, swift ...
Akelas Life Story
EQUIPMENT: Ceremony board or log with three small candles and one large candle; tom-tom; artificial campfire.SETTING: Akela enters and walks behind the fire. Akela gives the Cub Scout sign and tom-tom beating stops.NARRATOR: Akela was the big chief of the Webelos tribe; tall, stalwart, straight as an arrow, swift ...
Akelas Life Story Advancement Ceremony
Equipment: Ceremony board or log with 3 small candles and one large candle; tom-tom; artificial campfire. Setting: With the tom-tom beating, Akela enters and walks behind the fire. Akela gives the Cub Scout sign and the tom-tom stops. Narrator: Akela was the big chief of the Webelos tribe; tall, stalwart, ...
Akelas Scales
Personnel: Cubmaster, Den Chief, Den Leader, Bobcat candidates, and parentsEquipment: Ceremonial Board consisting of the arrow with three candles on a balance, Bobcat pins, and advancement certificatesCubmaster: Will the candidates and their parents please come forward and face the pack. (They do so) You boys and your parents have come ...
Akelas Test
PEOPLE REQUIRED: 1) Akela (Cubmaster), 2) Baloo (Asst. Cubmaster)PROPS: 1) Simple scenery to place behind Akela, 2) Campfire, 3) Low sounding drum, 4) Badges (with tape affixed to the card the badge is on)(The lights are turned off, the fire is lit and steady low drumming begins. Akela and ...
Akelas Tree Tiger Patch Ceremony
Cubmaster: Would all Tiger Cubs and their parents please come forward?Many years ago in the village of akela there grew a mighty oak. She, who is Mother Earth, had given the tree to Akela’s grandfather. Akela, the wisest wolf, cherished this tree and held council beneath Its outstretched branches. The ...
Alaska Is Different
CUB #1: Alaska is different in a climate than (your state name), different in the food produced, and offers different ways of life. CUB #2: The beauty of Alaska is captured in silent snow and the glorious Northern Lights. CUB #3: One thing (Your state ...
Alaska Of Old
This ceremony can be modified to use any number of Cubs, depending upon the size of the den. Have each boy write one or more of the terms listed below on a poster and explain what they mean.NARRATOR: This month we have studied about Alaska of old and would ...
Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein has been quoted as having said "The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose curiosity." With our theme this month, we have ...
All One Boy Closing
Den Leader: We will try to show you the many sides to the boy we so proudly call our son, but remember, these are all one boy. 1st Cub: I’m the one full of dirt, so very sure that soap and water will hurt. ...
All Scout Blue and Gold Banquet Recognition Ceremony
Setting - Cub Master as Chief Akela (Native clothing is a good idea)CM: "As the century was ending, Chief Akela was worried about his people. His Pack was surrounded by others who did not have the same ideals or teach their children the same values. He wondered if his ...
All Scout Blue and Gold Banquet Recognition Ceremony
Setting - Cub Master as Chief Akela (Native clothing is a good idea)CM: "As the century was ending, Chief Akela was worried about his people. His Pack was surrounded by others who did not have the same ideals or teach their children the same values. He wondered if his ...
Allegiance To The Outdoors
SETTING: After presenting flags and Pledge of Allegiance, Den lines up across front of room.NARRATIVE: We are coming up on the time of the year when we start using the outdoors more and more whether we are hiking the trails of America or just going to the park. Each ...
Always Do Your Best
Prepare four cue cards, one for each Scout, with the following text on the back and the key word in large letters on the front. After reading each card, the Scout should hold his card up for everyone to see the key word.Cub Scout #1: Key Word- "Always"When training a ...
America
Personnel: 7 Cub Scouts, Denner or Leader and 2 color guards for flag on stag or at the front.Equipment: U.S. Flag, pack flag, stands. A-M-E-R-I-C-A should be cut from cardboard or painted on cards (some red, some white, and some blue.)Setting: As each Cub Scout recites his line , his ...
America Is
CUB #1: America is the sound of fireworks on the Fourth of July.CUB #2: America is the smell of freshly mown lawns on a cool summer night.CUB #3: America is the red-orange hue of the desert sunset.CUB #4: America is the sound of school children at recess.CUB #5: America ...
America The Beautiful
CUBMASTER: This evening we have shared our respect for our great country. We have seen some of the glory that is the United States. The most fitting end to our meeting is to sing "America the Beautiful". In this great song we sing of ...
America The Greatest Country In The World
DEN LEADER: The Cub Scout promises to do his duty to his country. We would like to review for you some of the things that are different but that make it the greatest country in the world.1ST CUB: We call it the United States, and we're bound together by ...
American Folklore Heroes
CUB #1: All of our American Folklore heroes were hard-working people, You won't find a shirker in the bunch.CUB #2: Campfire stories about them tell us so.CUB #3: All were Americans trying to improve this young country of ours.CUB #4: As we leave here tonight, let us keep those ...
American Heroes
CUB #1: American Folklore is more than just heroes real and make believe.CUB #2: It is how the early settlers made clothing.CUB #3: How they trapped for food.CUB #4: How they worked.CUB #5: How they played.CUB #6: Folklore is about America.CUB #7: Let us do an American thing;CUB #8: ...
American Indian We Thank Thee
PROPS: Artificial campfire, tom-tom, rattle for medicine man, small American flag.THE SETTING: Three Indian braves and a medicine man are seated around the fire; Indian Chief is standing; boy in Cub Scout uniform is off stage.INDIAN CHIEF: (Raising arms outstretched toward the sky.) "Oh Great Father in the sky, ...
American Indian Opening
CAST: Cubmaster (leader), 4 Cubs in Indian costumes carrying artificial torches.CM: (Dressed as an Indian Chief) Let the North Wind enter.(One of the boys enters carrying a torch. He stands by the campfire and says his line. Others do likewise as they are called in.)North Wind: The North Wind that ...
American Pioneers They Have Refused To Give Up
PERSONNEL: Narrator and 6 Cub ScoutsNARRATOR: American pioneers have been men with curious minds, strong purpose, courage, determination and a proud, fierce loyalty. Through every hardship, they have refused to give up.CUB #1: In 1607 same 100 men and several venturesome boys stepped ashore at Jamestown and founded the ...
American Spirit
I am an American. I have come from the four corners of the earth... in flight from the old and the ruined and the oppressive. I have come to the Golden Door... in search of Freedom..I am an American. I am many different things... but in these differences there ...
Americas Answer
America needs men with a concern for the common good -- men who have the understanding and insight to help solve her problems and those of the changing world around us. she needs citizens of integrity who value their great heritage and who are determined to pass on to ...
An Eagle Closing
There are 48 kinds of eagles in the world. Only the Bald Eagle and the Golden Eagle breed in the United States Many Bald Eagles have been killed by hunters and trappers. There are now only about 15,000 left in the United States. Many ...
An Indian Prayer Closing
“Great Spirit, whose teepee is the sky and whose hunting ground is the earth, Mighty and fearful are you called. Ruler over storms, over men and birds and beasts, Have your way over all -- Over earthways as over skyways. Find us this day our meat and corn, That ...
Ancient Greeks Viewed Athletes
Cub 1: Ancient Greeks viewed an athlete as a person of great beauty, a symbol of truth.Cub 2: The training he received was rigorous and strictly disciplined.Cub 3: There was no time allowed for idleness.Cub 4: We charge you as Cub Scouts to keep yourselves strong in mind, body ...
Anniversary Closing
EQUIPMENT: Candelabra with three candles; one larger candle. PERSONNEL: Cubmaster and all present and former Cub Scouts. CUBMASTER: Tonight we have had a lot of fun at the ____th birthday of Cub Scouting and the ______ birthday of our own pack. As Cub Scouts ...
Another Blue Gold Closing
Have a small birthday candle at each Cub Scout table setting and have a larger candle on all tables. At the proper time, the Cubmaster announces that each Webelos Scout should come forward and receive a lighted candle to take to his table. After ...
Another Chapter Of Our Scouting Tales
Place a chair and a small table in front of the group. Turn the lights out. Have the Cubmaster light a candle, walk across to the table, and light an oil lamp or another candle: "Let us close this evening by placing a bookmark in another chapter of our ...
Appreciation Bouquet
Use this skit to help you say thank you to your leaders. PERSONNEL Narrator, 11 Cub Scouts, and person to be honored.EQUIPMENT Large cards, each printed with a letter of the word A-P-P-R-E-C-I-A-T-I-O-N paper or plastic flowers and a background, or real flowers and a vase or basket.If paper ...
Archeologist Expedition
Materials: Table topped with a 3 or 4 inch tall box about 18 inches square (filled with sand or sawdust) Plastic eggs filled with the awards and buried in sand Archeologist costumes for 2 leaders (pith helmets, hammers, etc) 1 plastic dinosaur(As all of the eggs are in the same ...
Archway To Boy Scouting
This is a graduation ceremony with a musical touch.PERSONNEL Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmaster, Webelos den leader, denner, den chief, parents of graduates, Scoutmaster, patrol leader, graduating Webelos Scouts.EQUIPMENT Rustic archway, as shown; artificial campfire; United States flag, pack flag, troop flag; graduation certificates; Boy Scout neckerchiefs.ARRANGEMENT Set up the rustic archway ...
Around The Campfire
Tradition amongst the Indians produced distinct craft styles in each tribe. In the early days, climate, available materials, and the events of daily life, such as hunting and planting corn, influenced everything the Indians did.Each decorative element in Indian art has a specific meaning. Color and design express a ...
Arrow Of Light Advancement
Using All RanksPERSONNEL Cubmaster; Bobcat, Wolf, and Bear Cub Scouts; Webelos badge and Arrow of Light Award candidates and their parents.EQUIPMENT A large reproduction of each of the five badges of rank fastened to standards or held by each boy; Webelos badges, Arrow of Light Awards, certificates; safety pins.ARRANGEMENT Arrow ...
Arrow Of Light And Graduation Ceremony
NOTE: Ideally, this ceremony should be performed in an outdoor campfire setting; for example, at a pack picnic. This allows for a more natural feel as well as for the use of torches, firepots, and other "special effects". If an indoor setting is preferred by the pack, candles should be ...
Arrow Of Light Ceremony
Equipment: Drum or drum beat, rank ladder or rank candlesPersonnel: Cubmaster, 5 Cub Scouts (who have earned the rank they are representing), 1 Boy Scout, Scoutmaster(drum beats 3 times)Cubmaster:I, Akela, have heard the drums speak. I call ____ to stand next to the rank totem with his parents and den ...
Arrow Of Light Considerations
The Purpose of Ceremonies:1. Promote the self-esteem of the participating boys.2. Reward the boys for "doing their best".3. Pique the interest of the younger boys and keep them motivated.4. Promote the thrill of Cub Scouting among the boys.5. Promote the interest and support of the parents.6. Show the boys ...
Arrow Of Light Council
PROPS: INDIAN drum, Indian costumes, arrows, and Arrow of Light symbol/candle holder.PERSONNEL: Cubmaster and 4 others in costume (either adult leaders or Den Chiefs)(Drum beats slowly in background, Den Leaders light candles and lights are dimmed - - drum stops.)CUBMASTER: Today we are gathered to witness the presentation of ...
Arrow Of Light Plaque
Cut a piece of 3/4 inch thick wood to a 24"x 6" rectangle. Route the edges. Trace the sun pattern and transfer onto the plaque placing the center ray just left of the center of the plaque. The top of the rays should be even with the routered edge on ...
Arrow Of Light Native American Style
PERSONNEL Akela (Cubmaster), Webelos den leader, light switch operator, tom-tom beater, Arrow of Light Award candidates, and their parents.EQUIPMENT Large symbol of the Arrow of Light Award made from 1-1/4" dowel painted gold and dusted with glitter; a simple candle board containing a blue, a white, and a yellow ...
Arrow Presentation
An Arrow of Light Incentive CeremonySometimes it is appropriate to provide incentives to Webelos to get the Arrow of light. This ceremony at the Blue and Gold may be appropriate for your unit.Staging: Lights dimmed, ceremonial fire (not lighted). Cubmaster dressed as a Chief, one scouter as Indian drummer, ...
As Future Citizens
PERSONNEL: Cub ScoutsEQUIPMENT: Copy of statement below for each Cub Scout or have statement printed on large sign or film slide for everyone to see and read.CUB SCOUT: All Cub Scouts stand and read together... "As future citizens, we will do our best to be prepared in body and ...
As The Wood Is Shaped
As the wood is shaped, assembled sanded, finished, and adorned with the final details of a finely finished piece of furniture, so our Cub Scouts grow through experiencing the many traits Cub Scouting has to offer. And soon, almost before we know it, the ...
Assistant Denner Ceremony
As above, select an assistant denner. The den leader den chief can then read the following ceremony.Cub Scout [name] has been chosen to be our assistant denner. His duty will be to help [denner's name] as we all take part in our meeting adventure.Cub Scout [name], do you accept ...
B Is For Birds
NARRATOR: The Great Master who made us all, gave humans other creatures to be here on earth with us. Besides the creatures in the seas and the animals walking the land, we have the creatures with wings.CUB #1: (with large sign with a "B" and several pictures of beautiful ...
BUGS
Setup: Make large cards to spell out BUGS.B-stands for best. A Cub Scout promises to do his bestU-stands for understands. A Cub Scout understands his duty to God and his Country.G -stands for goodwill. A Cub Scout gives goodwill.S- stands for spirits, the Cub Scout spirit.The letters on the ...
Back To Nature
PERSONNEL: Cubmaster EQUIPMENT: Nature pictures. Slides of nature. Film strip of nature. Pictures of endangered wildlife, badges for boys. ARRANGEMENT: Cubmaster in front of the audience. CUBMASTER: Nature is a beautiful thing, something we have enjoyed for many, many years. What would life be ...
Backyard Adventure
SETTING: Boys looking Around and noticing what's around them.1ST BOY: What's that up there in the sky - a dragon or a cloud?2ND BOY: I've never seen a bug like this before, have you?3RD BOY: I wonder what kind of tree that is? Do you know how to tell?4TH ...
Backyard Picnic
Cast: 7 Cub Scouts dressed in picnic clothes or outdoor clothes Cub#1: You've seen our picnic tonight in fun it did not lack. Cub#2: Because in teamwork we were not slack. Cub #3: To get each family involved, Cub Scouting has a knack. Cub#4: ...
BadenPowell
Baden-Powell had a vision which he made come true, So that we enjoy Scouting and have fun while we do. He wasn't an American But he's famous to us, He has earned in America our admiration and trust. May the spirit of Scouting be ...
BadenPowell Had A Vision
The following closing could be done by a Den of boys standing up front and reciting together the first eight lines or have one of them as narrator, take a few steps forward and say: Baden Powell had a vision, That he made come ...
Badges Of Cloth
PROPS: Six cards with one letter of the word BADGES on each card, the explanation for each letter on the reverse side.B stands for badges to be given today. What is a badge? A scrap of colored material is not nearly so important as the job that was done ...
Balloon Pop Promise
PERSONNEL: 7 Cub Scouts.EQUIPMENT: 7 balloons to be popped, part of the Cub Scout Promise on a note inside each.CUB 1: Pop balloon and read: I (name) PROMISECUB 2: Pop balloon and read: To do my BestCUB 3: Pop balloon and read: To do my Duty to GodCUB 4: ...
Balloon Welcome Advancement
Equipment: 2 identical balloons with strings attached; one filled with helium and one blown up by mouth, awards and or certificatesPersonnel: Cubmaster, new cubs, and parentsSet-Up: Cubmaster has balloons secured so that no one knows one balloon is filled with helium. When he is ready to begin the ceremony, ...
Basic Opening Ceremony
PERSONNEL: Cub Scout Den EQUIPMENT: US Flag, Pack Flag US Flag and Pack flag on opposite ends of the stage with Cub Scouts lined up, between them, facing audience. NARRATOR: (all boys turn slightly to face the Pack flag) "Here stands the flag which ...
Be A Happy Clown
A den of Cub Scouts come onto the stage dressed as clowns. One has a large sad mouth painted on.Others have large smiling mouths painted on or half of the boys with sad faces and a half with happy ones. Another way this could be done, if not dressed as ...
Be More Than
This month's theme has been "Our Gifts and Talents." It has given us a chance to take stock of what we have and who we are. As we leave tonight, let's also think about what we should do and who we should be. We'll ...
Be Thankful
PERSONNEL: Two Cub Scouts or two leaders.CUB #1: Oh boy, Thanksgiving is coming! Turkey, stuffing and lots of pumpkin pie. Boy, am I going to pig out!CUB #2: Is that all Thanksgiving means to you?CUB #1: Sure, what does it mean to you?CUB #2: Eating a big dinner is ...
Bear Necessities
By Barb Stephens The Numbers Game Use the following numbers to fill in the blanks for each statement. Each number listed is used once. 1 2 4 4 8 10 12 24 114 There are _____ steps in the Bobcat Trail (include Parent Guide). _____ fingers are used in the Cub Scout salute and sign. You must complete _____ achievements to the ...
Beautiful America
A America abounds in beautiful sights; M Making it beautiful is one of our rights. E Each of us is proud of our U.S.A. R Rolling hills and lakes in which we can play. I Instead of littering and spoiling our land C Crusade to keep America beautiful and grand, ...
Bedtime Story
Make a large, over-sized birthday book from poster board. Cut the poster board in half crosswise and punch holes along one side. String together with colorful yarn.Draw a birthday cake on the front cover. Page one starts out "Once upon a time..."The last page says, "The End."In the middle ...
Beginning Of the Year
PROPS: Cubmaster (CM), Assistant CM (CA), 6 Cub Scouts in uniform; enter the stage, one by one, saying their parts. All remain on stage to sing with the audience at the end. Cub #1: Another year is starting and we'd like to welcome you. And tell you what our purpose ...
Big Top Closing
Ringmaster: We were happy to have met you, but must leave you now, and so we bid you all farewell and take our final bow. On evening Under the Big Top has come to an end, but through Cub Scouting we are making many a new friend. So as our ...
Bird Watchers
NARRATOR: (Lines up all the Cubs who have pictures of birds, facing the audience.) Tonight our theme was "Bird Watchers". It is our duty as Cubs, as parents, as Americans, to appreciate the beauty in birds. Let us conduct ourselves so that we may pass on the beauty of ...
Birds A Part Of Nature
Birds are a very important part of nature, without them we would be overrun with insects, and we would surely miss watching them in flight and listening to them sing. To remind us of how important birds and nature are let's all repeat the outdoor code together, (have code ...
Birthday Celebration
The Cub Scout whose birthday is being celebrated stands at a table with other Cub Scouts. The denner carries in a birthday cake with lighted candles and places the cake in front of the honored Cub Scout. The den sings 'Happy Birthday.' The Cub Scout makes a wish and blows ...
Blast Off To Fun
Prepare eight sections of cardboard cut to represent a rocket ship (i.e., have one section pointed like the nose cone of a rocket; perhaps have two extra sections shaped like rocket fins). Paint them, if desired, and put large letters on each section spellingBLASTOFF As the narrator reads, Cub ...
Block Of Wood
EQUIPMENT: A long table with a cloth covering the top and front and side, A block of wood, A variety of wood working tools, A piece of wood carved and finishedCM: You see this block of wood (holds up the block of wood, uncarved) which is much like a ...
Blood And Tears
CUBMASTER: Have you ever thought of the blood and tears that have been shed for our nation throughout the years? We have won all our wars, but we have not yet learned to conquer our fears and hates. No. it hasn't been easy to keep our land free. Now the ...
Blood And Tears 2
CUBMASTER: Have you ever thought of the blood and tears that have been shed for our nation throughout the years? We have won all our wars, but we have not yet learned to conquer our fears and hates. No. it hasn't been easy to keep our land free. Now ...
Blue Gold Anniversary Closing
EQUIPMENT: Candelabra with three candles; one larger candle. PERSONNEL: Cubmaster and all present and former Cub Scouts. CUBMASTER: Tonight we have had a lot of fun at the ____th birthday of Cub Scouting and the ______ birthday of our own pack. As Cub Scouts and leaders, we are following ...
Blue Gold Anniversary Closing
EQUIPMENT: Candelabra with three candles; one larger candle.PERSONNEL: Cubmaster and all present and former Cub Scouts.CUBMASTER: Tonight we have had a lot of fun at the ____th birthday of Cub Scouting and the ______ birthday of our own pack. As Cub Scouts and leaders, we are following a trail ...
Blue Gold Banquet Additional Tips
Plan early - remember, if you "fail to plan" then you "plan to fail" Reserve the meeting room well in advance Ask a few Boy Scouts to help serve and clean up Ask parents and guests to RSVP so you can plan food and seating accordingly Use all the resources (people, donations, equipment, etc.) ...
Blue Gold Banquet Decorating
SIZE Think big! 2-4 feet across for shapes and objects Simplified shapes Outline them in dark color to give a better definition THEME Repeat object around the room Coordinate the entry, hall, and room Use items related to the program theme COLOR Use bright colors Use bold colors for contrast Use a scheme of 2-3 colors LETTERING Use a style to match the ...
Blue Gold Banquet Program Planning
Displays Opening Ceremony Invocation Dinner - Points to Remember method of serving isn't important keep the cost reasonable serve food that's generally accepted by all families be sure the food is served hot simple table decorations can/should be used get everyone served as quickly as possible Welcome & Introductions Cubmaster or Comm Chairperson should make introductions (appropriate but brief) Greeting from Institutional ...
Blue Gold Banquet Theme Ideas
Snoopy Dog houses, Peanuts' characters, stuffed dogs, dog biscuits/bowlsCircus Tent/canopy, balloons, cotton candy, popcorn, three rings, parade, aerial wire, clowns, juggling, wagonsMonopoly Chance cards, jail, play money, houses/hotels, properties, pawnsDalmatians Dogs, leashes, fire hydrant, classic car, spotsBaseball Positions, ball/bats, bases, diamond, stadium, scoreboard, pennantsFootball Goalposts, pom-poms, yard markers, helmets, ballsOlympics ...
Blue Gold Banquet Arrow Of Light 1
SETTING: Blue and Gold Banquet A large Arrow of Light (2ft by 5 ft - made out of wood) is on a table in front of the audience. The Awards Chairman, Cubmaster and Webelos Leader(s) are on either side of the table.CUBMASTER: Ladies and gentlemen, tonight we gather on ...
Blue Gold Banquet Arrow Of Light 2
This is an involved Ceremony for a February Blue and Gold Banquet. Only the Webelos are receiving any awards tonight. The rest of the pack will receive their awards at the regular March Pack Meeting. It is our Pack's way to say good bye to our second year Webelos, ...
Blue Gold Boy Power
Have a small birthday candle at each Cub Scout table setting and have larger candles on all tables. At the proper time, the Cubmaster announces that each Webelos Scout should come forward and receive a lighted candle to take to his table. After he reaches his table all other ...
Blue Gold Candle Closing
Have a small birthday candle at each Cub Scout table setting and have larger candle on all tables. At the proper time, the Cubmaster announce that each Webelos Scout should come forward and receive a lighted candle to take to his table. After he reaches his table all other ...
Blue Gold Candle Closing
Have a small birthday candle at each Cub Scout table setting and have a larger candle on all tables. At the proper time, the Cubmaster announces that each Webelos Scout should come forward and receive a lighted candle to take to his table. After he reaches his table all ...
Blue Gold Cub Cake Closing
1 Cup enthusiasm 2 Cups of fun and laughter 1 Cup hunger 3 Cups excitement 1 Tablespoon spirit 1/2 teaspoon pride 1 teaspoon bluing Sprinkle of gold dustMix thoroughly. Mold into shape. Bake with tender loving care for 3 - 5 years, until gold 'n' blue. Makes a dozen ...
Blue Gold Cub Cake Closing
1 Cup enthusiasm 2 Cups fun and laughter 1 Cup hunger 3 Cups excitement 1 Tablespoon spirit 1/2 teaspoon pride 1 teaspoon bluing Sprinkle of gold dustMix thoroughly. Mold into shape. Bake with tender loving care for 3 - 5 years, until gold 'n' blue. Makes a dozen Cub ...
Blue Gold Dinner Closing
Setting: Have a single large candle at each Blue & Gold Banquet table, with a leader to light it. Extinguish the house lights and light table candles.Cubmaster: Cub Scouting is part of family life in more than 60 countries around the world. In all these countries, on an evening ...
Blue Gold Dinner Closing
Setting: Have a single large candle at each Blue & Gold Banquet table, with a leader to light it. Extinguish the house lights and light table candles.Cubmaster: Cub Scouting is part of family life in more than 60 countries around the world. In all these countries, on an evening such ...
Blue Gold Indian Opening Ceremony
Arrangement: All participants should be dressed in Indian costumes. A tom-tom is beaten slowly during the ceremony. One person can represent the Medicine Man with a peace pipe, a rattle, and some “magic dust”, which he periodically throws into the artificial campfire while muttering something unintelligible. Cub Scouts in ...
Blue Gold Welcome
PERSONNEL: 8 Cub ScoutsEQUIPMENT: NoneSETTING: Boys up frontCUB #1: We'd truly like to welcome you, to our banquet of gold and blue.CUB #2: The food is great, the program grand, and everyone lent a hand.CUB #3: We're having a party, to celebrate Cub Scouting's birthday.CUB #4: And we give our ...
Blue And Gold
Print large block letters with permanent markers on 8"X10" sheets of white poster board, one letter to a sheet -- the word "BLUE" in blue, "AND" in black, and "GOLD" in red. Add silver stars to the letters. Printing script on back of each card cuts memorizations to a ...
Blue And Gold
Needed: 1 large blue candle, 3 gold candles, 1 small candle for each adult, Small squares of construction paper to catch the wax.Personnel: Three key people of the Pack (Cubmaster, Committee Chairman, Den Leader Coach, and Den Leaders.Cubmaster: "Today a lot of people put a great deal of effort into ...
Blue And Gold
PROPS: 4 blue or gold candles in a holder on the table; one candle for each boy in the den; one taller white candle in the middle on the table.LEADER: As we turn out the lights I want you to think about the darkness. (Pause, lights out) Now, I'm ...
Blue And Gold
Print large block letters with permanent markers on 8" X10" sheets of white poster board, one letter to a sheet -- the word "BLUE" in blue, "AND" in black, and "GOLD" in red. Add silver stars to the letters. Printing script on the back of each card cuts memorizations ...
Blue And Gold 2
Needed: 1 large blue candle, 3 gold candles, 1 small candle for each adult, Small squares of construction paper to catch the wax.Personnel: Three key people of the Pack (Cubmaster, Committee Chairman, Den Leader Coach, and Den Leaders.Cubmaster: "Today a lot of people put a great deal of effort ...
Blue And Gold Cubs
EQUIPMENT: 4 candles (2 blue and 2 gold), candle holders, __ U.S. Flag. 5 Webelos Scouts or Den Chiefs, 4 cards (each bearing one letter of the word Cubs.)Place candles in the candle holders on the table with a lettered card behind each one. At the proper time, the ...
Blue And Gold Cubs Thought
Tonight the birthday of CubbingWe are here to celebrate.This great movements been going,Fifty great years to date.So let us now join togetherAnd pledge ourselves anew,To always strive for the thingsSignified by the Gold and Blue.You may strive for Truth and SpiritualityIn the warm light under the sky above,As you bring ...
Blue and Gold Flag Ceremony
Narrator: I represent the spirit of Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of Boy Scouting. I am also the spirit of Scouting past and present. Here is our future…Cub Scouts of America. 1st Cub: (carrying a Bible) In the Cub Scout Promise, we say "I promise to do my duty, to ...
Blue and Gold Flag Ceremony
Narrator: I represent the spirit of Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of Boy Scouting. I am also the spirit of Scouting past and present. Here is our future…Cub Scouts of America.1st Cub: (carrying a Bible) In the Cub Scout Promise, we say "I promise to do my duty, to God" ...
Blue And Gold Letters
Print large block letters on 8x10 sheets of white cardboard. The word "BLUE" in blue color and in back, "GOLD" in gold or red. These may be enhanced by adding silver stars to the letters. Printing script on back of cards cuts memorization to a minimum.B is for Boys-Bobcats, Wolves, ...
Blue And Gold The Scouting Way
Eight boys in uniform line up holding large cards which are blank on one side. The first four cards are blue the other four are gold. As the boys speak their lines, they turn over the cards to reveal letters spelling BLUE & GOLD. The letters on the blue ...
Blue and Gold Welcome Opening
Personnel: Eight Cub Scouts say each lineCub 1: We'd truly like to welcome you.To our banquet of gold and blueCub 2:The food is great, the program grandAnd everyone lent a handCub 3: We’re having a party to celebrateThe Cub Scout birthdayCub 4: And we give our thanks to all those ...
Blue and Gold Welcome Opening
Eight Cub Scouts say each line Cub 1: We'd truly like to welcome you.To our banquet of gold and blue Cub 2: The food is great, the program grandAnd everyone lent a hand Cub 3: We’re having a party to celebrateThe Cub Scout birthday Cub 4: And we give our ...
Blue And Gold With 12 Parents
PEOPLE: Assistant Cubmaster, 12 parents (6 ladies, 6 men)EQUIPMENT: 6 Blue 12" candles, 6 Gold 12" candles, 1 candle holder for l2 candles, 12 3x5 cardsEach of the six male parents is given a blue candle and a 3x5 card with one point of the Scout Law written on ...
Boatswains Pipe
Pipe the flag aboard by having someone make a whistle like a boatswain's pipe. It gives a long, drawn-out tone, stating in a high key and dropping to a lower pitch half-way through. A Webelos color guard then marches in with the U.S. and pack flags and posts them. One ...
Bobcat Advancement Ceremony Cub Scout Spirit
Cubmaster: Will the following Boys please come up to the front? Without the Cub Scout spirit, the world is a very dark place. This candle stands for the Spirit of Scouting. There are many benefits to be gained from belonging to Cub Scouting. You will learn a great deal, ...
Bobcat And The Individual Flame
EQUIPMENT: A blue candle for each boy, one multi-colored candle on a log holderCUBMASTER: Cub Scouting is an organization that is very special and unique. It is one in which many parents devote their time and talents to provide a program that will aid and guide their son's growth. ...
Bobcat Box
ITEMS REQUIRED:1) Large cardboard box covered with paper or sheet2) Bobcat eyes (marbles)3) Fur type cloth.The boys are told that a bobcat has been captured and has been placed in the box. As new Bobcats, they must reach into the box and get a Bobcat eye or a piece ...
Bobcat Campfire Induction Ceremony
EQUIPMENT: Artificial campfire; stick for each Cub Scout to receive a badge; Bobcat patches, straight pins.PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, new Bobcats, and their parents.The Cubmaster calls forward the Bobcats and their parents and asks them to form a semicircle behind the fire, with parents behind boys.CUBMASTER: Cub Scouts, you have learned ...
Bobcat Ceremony Goals
Equipment: Log to hold 8 candles (one tall one), Bobcat badges Cubmaster: (Light tall single candle) Before you are candles arranged to represent your goals in Cub Scouting. The lighted candle represents the Spirit of Scouting. This spirit is always bright in your Leaders, your fellow Cub Scouts, your ...
Bobcat Drumbeat Ceremony
Log fire with red light, Teepee, Indian blanket, Indian headdress for Cubmaster and Assistant, Flashlight, Drums for Webelos boys.Before the meeting, all awards are placed in envelopes with the boy's name and given to the committeemen in the teepee. With all lights out except log fire, the Webelos Den ...
Bobcat Eyes
List of Materials Needed:1) BOBCAT EYES for all Bobcats (Marbles)2) Large Pot3) Dry ice (2 pounds)4) Plastic bugs, snakes, rope, and other items for the pot.Put all the STUFF in the pot which will have hot water in it. Add the dry ice just prior to starting the ceremony. ...
Bobcat Family Welcome
Have a rustic candle holder with one candle for each incoming Bobcat. A separate candle represents the spirit of Cub Scouting. Call forward Bobcat candidates and their parents, and ask them to all join hands behind the ceremonial table. Extinguish room lights.CUBMASTER: (lighting separate candle) This candle represents the ...
Bobcat Hunting For Cub Scouts
BOYS NEEDED: New Cub Scouts who have just completed Bobcat.Leaders Needed: Cubmaster (Akela) in an appropriate Indian costume, Asst. Cubmaster, parents, and new Bobcats.EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Cub Scout totem board with candles placed in proper places and lit.Artificial campfire if possible, American Flag, Pack Flag & stands, Den Flags. Appropriate Indian ...
Bobcat Induction
Personnel: Cubmaster, Den Leader, and Den Chief, Bobcat candidates, and parentsEquipment: AwardsSetting: Cubmaster calls the Den leader forward.Cubmaster: Do we have any boys who desire to join our pack?Den Leader: (comes forward) Akela, I have a boy who has shown his desire to join our pack.Cubmaster: How has he ...
Bobcat Induction Boys Life Puzzle
PERSONNEL Cubmaster, Bobcat candidates, parents, families.EQUIPMENT Covered cardboard, tape, Boys' Life covers, scissors, Bobcat badges. (Have one large piece of cardboard and one magazine cover for each Bobcat family inducted.)ARRANGEMENT Cubmaster calls the Bobcat Cub Scout and his family to the front. As he welcomes them to the pack, ...
Bobcat Induction Indian Theme
STAGING: All new Bobcat parents are called out just after the opening to tell them what is going to happen and to see if there are any new additions. All new Cub Scouts who have not been through the ceremony are escorted out - to keep the mystery of ...
Bobcat Induction The Fire Of Akela
PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Committee Chairman, Bobcat candidates, and parentsEQUIPMENT: NoneSETTING: The boys are brought in tied to a long rope with short leather thongs. The room should be dark except for the campfire.CUBMASTER: Before you burn the fire of Akela. The light of the fire is like the teaching of Akela, ...
Bobcat Induction Who Knocks
Drummer calls the tribe to the council.Tribe (all dens) form a circle on the floor. The Den Chiefs (or den leaders if necessary) take the new Bobcats outside.Den Chief then gives two double knocks, followed by three slower dignified knocks.Cubmaster: "Who knocks?""Candidates who seek admission to our tribe".Cubmaster: "Shall ...
Bobcat Induction Ceremony 1
Equipment: Bobcat investiture board with candles.Personnel: Cubmaster, Bobcat candidate, Parents.Cubmaster: The top three candles on our ceremony board represent the Cub Scout Promise. This is a promise which binds all Cub Scouts together in a common goal. It is through this promise that we are guided and directed.I light ...
Bobcat Induction Ceremony 2
Personnel: Cubmaster, Den Leader, new Bobcat, and parents.Cubmaster: Do we have any boys who desire to join our pack?Den Leader: (Comes forward) Akela, I have a boy who has shown his desire to join our pack.Cubmaster: How has he shown his desire?Den Leader: He has studied the Bobcat requirements and ...
Bobcat Induction Ceremony 66 Years Ago
Materials: Bobcat badge and cardParticipants: Cubmaster, New Bobcat, and parentsCubmaster: A young boy stood in front of a group of people. It was his first Cub Scout Pack Meeting over 66 years ago. He lifted his right arm and held 2 fingers in the air to give the Cub Scout ...
Bobcat Induction Ceremony AchievementCooperation
Personnel: Bobcat candidate, parents, CubmasterEquipment: 1x6 board, 2 nails, 2 strings 18" long, 2 metal washers1. Drive a nail into each end of the board, slightly off-center.With 1/4" left protruding. Print ACHIEVEMENT on one side of the board and PARENT COOPERATION on the other. Tie a washer to one end ...
Bobcat Induction Ceremony Fire Of Friendship
Equipment: A short piece of stick for each boy, a ceremonial fireWill all new Cub Scouts and new Leaders please come forward and form a semicircle behind our campfire? You have come here tonight seeking admission to the friendship and fun of Cub Scouting. You have learned the things ...
Bobcat Induction Ceremony Scout Spirit Key
Equipment: Oversized key cut out and painted gold, written on it is "Scout Spirit and an old key on a string.CM: We have with us tonight someone who has just joined the Cub Scout program. Will and his parents please come forward?The Cub Scout program will face you with ...
Bobcat Induction Ceremony The Light of Scouting
Personnel: Cubmaster, a Den Chief, Bobcat candidate, and his parents.Equipment: A Cub Scout ceremonial board; small candles for the board; one tall candle, the spirit of Cub Scouting; small candles for the Bobcat candidate and his parents; Bobcat badge and certificate; and Cub Scout neckerchief.Arrangement: All candles on the ...
Bobcat Induction With Achievement Board
EQUIPMENT: 1" X 6" board, 2 nails, 2 strings 18" long, 2 metal washers.ARRANGEMENT: Drive a finishing nail into each end of the board, slightly off-center, with 1/4" left protruding. Print ACHIEVEMENT on one side of the board and PARENT COOPERATION on the other. Tie a washer to one ...
Bobcat Induction With Council Fire
EQUIPMENT: Council fire.PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Bobcat candidates, parents.CUBMASTER: To the North Wind......which gives us endurance.To the East Wind.....which brings us morning light.To the South Wind.....with its warm breath of summer.To the West Wind.....from the land of tall mountains and great plains which bring us rain, also the land of Akela's ...
Bobcat Induction With Parent
The new Bobcats line up, their parents standing behind them. The Bobcats give the Cub Scout sign and recite together the Promise and the Law of the Pack! The Cubmaster says it with them but first reminds them to speak loudly.Then he asks all the Bobcat parents to give the ...
Bobcat Induction The Promise That Binds
EQUIPMENT: Bobcat investiture board with candles.PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Bobcat candidates, parents.CUBMASTER: The top three candles on our ceremony board represent the Cub Scout promise. This is a promise which binds all Cub Scouts together in a common goal. It is through this promise that we are guided and directed.I light the ...
Bobcat InductionBoys Life Puzzle
Equipment: For each Bobcat family to be inducted, have a full-size cartoon page from Boys' Life, an 8-by-10-inch piece of cardboard, scissors, tape, and Bobcat badge.Personnel: Cubmaster, new Bobcats and their families, including parents, brothers, and sisters, grandparents.The Cubmaster calls the new Bobcats and their families forward. He hands each ...
Bobcat Investiture
Equipment: Bobcat investiture board with candles.Personnel: Cubmaster, Bobcat candidate, Parents.Cubmaster: The top three candles on our ceremony board represent the Cub Scout Promise. This is a promise which binds all Cub Scouts together in a common goal. It is through this promise that we are guided and directed.I light the ...
Bobcat Three Candle Balance Ceremony
EQUIPMENT: Balance candle board, white, blue, and gold candles, Bobcat badges.PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, den chief, or assistant CubmasterWe are happy tonight to welcome (number) new Bobcats and their families into Pack No._______.As I call your names, please come forward and stand next to our awards table.And now (Cubs' names), I would ...
BobcatWildcat Advancement Ceremony
The Bobcat is a small wildcat, about 3 feet long or shorter. The Bobcat is hard to find, especially during the hours of 3 to 5 pm when it is time to take out the trash, cut the grass, or take a bath. It hides behind trees, under beds, or ...
Boys And Their Pockets
Preparation: You will need each boy to have one of the following in his pockets: a frog (plastic, unless you are brave), dirt, marbles, rocks, and a small flag. Have boys practice their parts ahead of time.Cub Master or den leader: Have you ever wondered what boys keep in ...
Braided Yarn
Cubmaster holds up two four-foot lengths of yarn, one blue, and one gold. He explains that the blue represents boys, the gold, parents.CUBMASTER: By itself, neither of these strands is very strong. I think a couple of strong Cub Scouts could break either one. (Call forward two Cub Scouts ...
Branding Of The Tiger Cubs
EQUIPMENT: Fake council fire, 1/4" dowel rod cut in two (one per boy plus one), 1 Bobcat stamp, Blue cloth or paper for fake water, Certificate, pin, patch, Tiger make-up or mask, 1 Arrowhead per boy, 3 feathers per boy - red, yellow, and blue, fake stepping stones for ...
Breaking Bread Together
Sharing a meal together is one of our greatest traditions. In most religions, the meal plays an important part in celebrating the faith. As Americans, we celebrate our bounty and our graces with the Thanksgiving meal. And yet, as important as breaking bread together is to us, there are ...
Bridge To Boy Scouting
This impressive ceremony for Webelos Scouts can be used indoors or outdoors. Advancement recognition ceremonies for the lower ranks may precede it.PERSONNEL Webelos den leader (Akela), Scoutmaster, den chief as a torchbearer, Boy Scouts from the troop, graduating Webelos Scout and his parents, senior patrol leader.EQUIPMENT A rustic bridge ...
Bridging Webelos To Scouts 1
PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Webelos leader, Den Chief, Scoutmaster, Boy Scout candidates, and their parents.EQUIPMENT: American flag, pack flag, troop flag, a bridge, troop neckerchief for each candidate SETTING: The bridge is placed in the center of the room, pack flag is to the left of the bridge, the American flag ...
Bright Ideas Closing
A single light bulb is illuminated in the front of the darkened room.The Cubmaster speaks: this light bulb is pretty commonplace to people these days. But it is a fitting symbol for our theme, "Genius Night," because of how it represents Bight Ideas. It's inventor, Thomas Edison, was recognized ...
Bring Back One Of Natures Secrets
EQUIPMENT: Acorn; pine needles; feather.PERSONNEL: 4 Cub Scouts; Cubmaster dresses as Akela.AKELA (to 4 Cub Scouts): To test your manhood, I send each of you out into the earth's vast high country to bring back one of nature's secrets.(Cub Scouts exit and return.)AKELA (to CUB #1): What secret have you ...
BSA Birthday
Pack flag is placed in center of stage. Ten Cub Scouts in uniform come onstage in turn, stand near the flag and recite one of the lines below. Upon finishing, each Cub Scout salutes the flag and retires to rear of stage where a horseshoe is formed.1st. - May I ...
Buckskin Pioneers
Card Ceremonies: Place the letter on a card and the verse on the back of the card so the boy can read it aloud. Have the boys hold the cards up high and speak loudly.BUCKSKINB is for boys, the most important part of all.U is for the uniform we ...
Buffalo Blood Tiger Cub Induction Ceremony
EQUIPMENT: Buffalo Blood (tomato juice) rifle (starter pistol or cap gun, cup, Tiger Cub T-Shirt.PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmaster, Tiger Group Leader.CUBMASTER: Tonight we have a young man who has reached the age of Tiger Cubs. Will (Read names) please come forward.In our Pack, we ask all Tiger Cub candidates ...
Bug Closing
Personnel: 8 Cub ScoutsEquipment: Each with a poster of a bug1st Cub There was a little bug who had the blues, And he cried because he had no shoes. 2nd Cub: He walked around with six bare feet, and hid them when other bugs he would meet.3rd Cub: Such ...
Bugs Things Closing
You can learn a lot about life by watching insects. Have you ever taken the time to watch a colony of ants? They are always busy, working together, doing what needs to be done without complaining. The Greek writer Aesop told a story about the ants and the grasshopper. All ...
Bugs And Things
EQUIPMENT: Have Cub Scouts, dressed as the different ‘bugs’, come out, one at a time.NARRATOR: To open our pack meeting tonight, Den___ has been working on the theme this month"Bug and Things" and brought their collection of "bugs" to share with us.Let’s begin with the:"BEDBUG" (boy dressed in P.J.’s) who ...
Bugs Bugs Bugs
1ST CUB: There are flies, and fleas, ticks and chiggers. 2ND CUB: There are mosquitoes and ants, and scorpions. CUB CUB: There are spiders, crickets, and cockroaches and more. 4TH CUB: And they are all creatures of this great earth. 5TH CUB: Believe it ...
Building A Better World
1ST Take a B for brotherhood Boosting for each others good.2ND Take an E for every land to share in earth's riches everywhere.3RD Take a T for trustfulness trusting more, and fearing less.4TH Take a T for teamwork, to joining hands to put things through.5TH Take an E for ...
Building A Cub Scout
EQUIPMENT: Seven Cub Scouts with the tools they mention; a copy of the ceremonyCUB #1 "AWL" Cub Scouts should remember the Cub Scout motto, "Do Your Best." This means at home, school or play, Cubs always do their best.CUB #2 Cub Scouting "CHISELS" out a well-rounded program for boys ...
Building A Healthy Attitude
ARRANGEMENTS: Seven boys come on stage carrying various kinds of muscle building equipment. They use the equipment and in turn speak the lines below. CUB #1: To keep your body strong and healthy, is more valuable than being wealthy. CUB #2: When you are ...
Burning Of Scarf
PERSONNEL: Narrator, drummer,' Akela Cubmaster , Webelos Leader, Brave Webelos Scout, Parents.EQUIPMENT: Magic solution actually 60% and 40% acetone, drum, candle of truth, Webelos scarf with the emblem removed, FIRE EXTINGUISHER.ARRANGEMENTS: The emblem must be removed off the scarf that you intend to burn. You can not use a ...
Bye Now
Props: signs with inscriptions belowPersonnel: 8 Cub ScoutsSetting: 7 Cub Scouts line up with a plain side of the card towards the audience. Each Cub turns his card over so the audience can read it as he speaks his line.Cub #1: "Bye now"Cub #2: "It's time to go."Cub #3: "Glad ...
CALIFORNIA
C is for the community of Cub Scouting A is for Akela who leads us on the Cub Scouting trail L is for loyalty to country and family I is for ideals, the people we admire and imitate F is for fun at our ...
CHARACTER
C - There is another kind, of course, that is even more important than that which was told to you in the opening of the pack meeting.H - That is the CHARACTER course.A - Your character is being formed right now.R - By what you do and what you ...
CHRISTMAS
Preparation: 9 Cubs enter each with a card with the appropriate letter on it. C - is for Christ, whose birthday we observe H - is for Happiness to those we serve R - is for Reverence and a prayer from above I - ...
CHRISTMAS 1
Have 9 packages wrapped as gifts with the letter on one side and the words to speak written on the back. In order, boys hold up box and read the words.C - is for Christmas, for candles and canes, for cookies and candies, and good cheer that reigns.H - is ...
CHRISTMAS 2
Make a large card for each letter. Write verse on the back of each letter. Cub will read verse spellingTHE FIRST CHRISTMAS:C - is for the carols the angels did singH - is for Heaven, from whence came our KingR - is for the rapture unfolded that nightI - is ...
CIRCUS
PERSONNEL: Six Leaders dressed as clowns carrying balloons, each with a letter in CIRCUS on it. C - Come and watch what we have in store. I - Including fantastic acts never seen before. R - Roaring lions may fill you with fright. C ...
CITIZEN
C - is for Cub Scouts and good ones we strive to be.I - is for the interest my leaders show in me.T - is for trying our best to always do.I - is for including parents in Cub Scouting, too.Z - is for zeal for doing, which Scouting does ...
CLOWN
PERSONNEL: Five Cub Scouts enter, dressed as clowns, holding posters with large letters and sayings on back.C - C is for Cub Scouts - Cub Scouts like to laugh and to have fun.L - L is for Leaders - Leaders are there to show, teach and to help.O - ...
COLLECTIONS
PERSONNEL: 11 Cubs and Den Leader or Den Chief. EQUIPMENT: Cards with letters spelling out C O L L E C T I O N S NARRATOR: We would like to tell you what we collect from Scouting. C: is for COURTESY. A Scout ...
COMPUTER Cubs
Have the boys make up letter cards (that people in the back of the room can see when the Cubs hold them up on stage) for the word computer. Have them draw pictures on the cards that represent (to them) what they are saying.1. "C" stands for Cubs, we're gathered ...
COMPUTER 1
Arrangement: 8 (Cub Scouts, each with a large letter printed on a card)C: Communication not confinedO: Operating and on-lineM: Memory to store awayP: Programs that we learn and playU: Utilities to keep us straightT: Terminals to match and mateE: Entering much informationR: Resource for many functions NARRATOR: In looking far ...
COMPUTER 1
Supplies:8 Cub Scouts with signs with the letter on the front and the saying on the back.C is for Cub Scouts Where we all learnO is for Outdoors That we take care of and don't bumM is for Men Which we are training to be.P is for Parents Who ...
COMPUTER 3
PERSONNEL:8 Cubs and a narrator.EQUIPMENT:Large cards with a letter and corresponding text for each Cub spelling out the word COMPUTER . C - Communication not confined O - Operating and on-line M - Memory to store away P - Programs that we learn and play U - Utilities to ...
COMPUTER AND CUB SCOUTING
C is for Computer and Cub ScoutingO is for Output of future citizensM is for Memory of fun we'll keep for yearsP is for Program that's outstandingU is for User Friendly--Yes, we have fun in Cub ScoutingT is for Task we gladly doE is for Environment that is idealR ...
CUB SCOUT
Setting: 8 Cub Scouts hold cards with the letters spelling 'Cub Scout' and repeat the following lines. 1ST CUB: C is for comradeship - we learn to get along. 2ND CUB: U is for unity - together we are strong. 3RD CUB: B is ...
CUBS
Personnel: 4 CubsEquipment: Prepare posters that reflect the messages presented with the letters C U B S on them.Setting: The boys stand in front of the Pack and recite their lines:C stands for “Cut Back”. Reduce the amount of trash and waste you make.U stands for "Use". Use things again ...
CUBS 2
Make up large cards with C, U, B, and S on them for the boys to hold up high. On the backs of the cards have the following lines (or lines that you make up) for them to read. Cub # 1: C stands for Caring. Cub Scouts care about ...
CUBS New Family Induction
Materials: Wolf, Bear, Webelos, and Boy Scout handbooks: two blue and two yellow candles; 4 Sign cards, spelling out the word CUBS, Bobcat badges; Membership certificates.Participants: Cubmaster, Committee Chairman, 4 Cubs, new Bobcats with their parentsCubmaster invites the new Cub Scouts and their parents to come forward.Cubmaster: Friends, we welcome ...
Campfire
As the darkness creeps into our circle of light,Embers that glow and sighDraw our friendship circle closer,Whisper memories that will not die;God's magic danced in our fire's flames,And fills the gathering nightWith mystery and a wondrous peace,That bids safe sleep till morning's light. Source: Illowa Council ...
Campfire Ceremony
May this fire touch us with the magic of its mystery; May we see in its dance the ever-changing beauty of the world; May this fire be good medicine Where fellowship, adventure, and fun sit side by side; May this fire tonight remain forever ...
Campfire Closing
Wood and water, wind and tree,Wisdom, strength, and courtesy,Scouting favor go with thee. ...
Campfire Closing
Wood and water, wind and tree,Wisdom, strength, and courtesy,Scouting favor go with thee. ...
Campfire Closing 2
(Give each person a sprig of dried cedar, pine, juniper, etc. If using an artificial campfire indoors, use toothpicks.)Cubmaster: The light from hundreds of campfires around the world has brightened the Cub Scout spirit for many years. Tonight, we have enjoyed the warmth and cheerfulness of our campfire as ...
Campfire Lighting With The Cub Scout Spirit
Enter the Cubmaster with lit candle or torch. Others are gathered around unlit campfire.WEBELOS: Who are you?CUBMASTER: I am the Spirit of Scouting.WEBELOS: Why do you come?CUBMASTER: To give light to those who need it.WEBELOS: Will you give light to us?CUBMASTER: If you are prepared to serve God and ...
Campfire Opening
(Audience is seated and all lights are turned off. Campfire is ready to light from each corner.)First Person: (Enters campfire area with candle in hand and stands in front of campfire facing audience. Lights candle with lighter and says...) "This is the light Scouting. It radiates enthusiasm. As light brings ...
Campfire Opening
(Audience is seated and all lights are turned off. Campfire is ready to light from each corner.)First Person: (Enters campfire area with a candle in hand and stands in front of campfire facing the audience. Lights candle with lighter and says...) "This is the light Scouting. It radiates enthusiasm. As ...
Campfire Opening
Four Cubs, Webelos or Scouters required, facing the points of the compass with tinder and lighted candles or paper. NORTH: SOUTH: EAST: WEST: I bring to this fire tinder from the north and remind all of a Cub Scout’s first duty: Duty to God - to be reverent towards God, ...
Campfire Opening Ceremony
Personnel: Narrator and 7 Cub Scouts (each with hi part written on a card or memorized) Equipment: Real or artificial campfire, seven candles Cubmaster: Welcome to the Cub Scout campfire. Akela is amont us. Let us draw from this campfire all its vibrance and ...
Campfire Opening Ceremony
Personnel: Narrator and 7 Cub Scouts (each with hi part written on a card or memorized)Equipment: Real or artificial campfire, seven candlesCubmaster: Welcome to the Cub Scout campfire. Akela is among us. Let us draw from this campfire all its vibrance and warmth, the secrets of Cub Scouting, and ...
Can You Imagine
Use a mirror (the kind with a handle) Put a neckerchief around the handle and a Cub Scout hat on the top.Try not to obscure the view too much. Call all of the Cub Scouts forward to look at themselves in the mirror. After they have all had a ...
Canada Our Neighbor
PROPS: 6 Cards/poster board with one letter of the word CANADA on each, explanation of the letter on the back. Cards or poster board may be decorated with scenes from Canada. C is for the Calgary Stampede, rodeo in the prairie provinces -- home ...
Candle Opening
(Dim or turn off room lights except for an electric candle or flashlight) "This is the season of lights and stars, when days are short and nights are long with beautiful stars. Lord Baden Powell, the founder of Scouting, once said this to his ...
Candlelight
NARRATOR: (Lights out) To a Cub Scout it looks very black when there is no Leader, no Den, no Pack. Wait, here's a leader - a Cubmaster!CUBMASTER: (Lights a candle)NARRATOR: But the job is more than one person can handle. He needs a Den Leader and Committeemen also, be ...
Candlelight Ceremony
Props needed: Arrow of Light Ceremonial Board cut out as a Large Arrow of Light, 4 red candles, 3 white candles, Webelos Award(s) and Certificate(s), and several straight pins.Personnel needed: Akela (in costume) and 2 Webelos Scouts (1st Webelos Scout lights the 4 red candles as he says the names ...
Candlelight For A Cub Scout
PERSONNEL: Narrator, four adult leaders. EQUIPMENT: Four large candles and muffin cups, enough 2 to 3 inch birthday candles for each adult in the audience to have one; flashlight. ARRANGEMENT: All lights are out. All leaders stand behind the Narrator. NARRATOR: To a Cub ...
Candlelight Is A Sign Of Welcome
PERSONNEL: Akela, four Scouts. EQUIPMENT: Six candles, log or ceremony board. AKELA: Candlelight is a sign of welcome, warmth, love and joy. All over the world people use lighted candles for cerebrating special occasions. On this special occasion, we too, will use candlelight. Let ...
Captain Of All Scouts
Now may the great Captain of all ScoutsWho created the seas and all things that live thereinAnd Who gave us dominion over themBe with us till we meet again. ...
Carols Cookies And The Christ Child
EQUIPMENT: This ceremony can be done with lettered cards, candles or objects. Each Cub responsible for reciting the meaning of one letter in the word "Christmas". C - Carols, Cookies and the Christ Child. H - Hurrying, Holly and Happiness. R - Ribbons, Raisins ...
Cars Cars Cars
ARRANGEMENT: Narrator reads the lines below while 6 Cub Scouts, one by one, come on stage, carrying cardboard models of the cars they represent... or large posters showing pictures of the cars. NARRATOR: The favorite transportation in America, we feel, is Henry ford's invention, ...
Caveman Opening
CUB #l : The early caveman used fire to protect himself from wild beasts and to warm his body. CLTB #2: In ancient times the Phoenicians used fire on mountain tops or high pillars as beacons for their ships. CUB #3: The American Indian used fire to hollow logs for ...
Cents and Sense
Tonight we’ve focused on dollars and sense—not cents as in pennies, and nickels, and dimes—but sense as in common sense—sense, as insensibility and sensitivity. Let’s think about that for a moment.We are all charged with the job of being good stewards—caretakers of what we are given. But let’s not ...
Ceremonial Fire
Setting: Scout leader dressed in Indian outfit as Akela, standing or sitting by a ceremonial fire.Participants: Akela, Cubmaster, Webelos Leader.Note: If trophy skins are being presented, involve parents to help with awards. Insert the presentation at **.The final and highest rank of Cub Scouting is the Arrow of Light. ...
Ceremonies Flag Opening Light Up Your Life
ARRANGEMENT: A single light bulb is illuminated in the from of a darkened room.CUBMASTER: This light bulb is a pretty commonplace thing to people these days. But it's a fitting symbol for our Pack's Genius Night because of what it represents. Its inventor, Thomas Edison, was recognized as a ...
Ceremony For Installing A New Cubmaster
The candidate is asked to stand in the front of the room. Committee members form a half-circle in front of him but broken in the center to give the audience a full view. Each committee member presents him with a ribbon to look like a diploma. As these are ...
Charles Babbage
SUPPLIES: Flashlights, music, microphone SCENE: Turn off the lights and have a few Cub Scouts shining the flashlights around the room like search lights. Start the music. Have it start loud then soften when you begin to speak. The music can be a theme ...
Chartered Organizations ThankYou
This recognition ceremony may be used to thank any one or all of the pack leaders. By changing the emblems and comments, the ladder may be used in an advancement or graduation ceremony. PERSONNEL Chartered organization representative; head of the chartered organization; pack committee chairman; pack committee members; den leaders; ...
Cheerful Attitude Closing Thought
"Did you ever notice how pleasant it is to be around people who have a cheerful attitude? On the other hand, we sometimes avoid a person who is grumpy and looks on the dark side of things. Sometimes we can't avoid being sad or unhappy when things go wrong, but ...
Chief Akelas Bobcat Ceremony
PERSONNEL Akela (Cubmaster in Native American costume), Assistant Cubmaster, Den Leader(s), 6 Webelos Scouts, Bobcat candidates, and their parents.EQUIPMENT Advancement ladder Blank coup sticks for the new Bobcats Arrow of Light candelabra Script concealed on the shelf behind it Bobcat badges for advancing Cubs ARRANGEMENT The ceremony begins with the beating of the ceremonial drum ...
CHRISTMAS Closing
Arrangement.: Nine Cub Scouts come on stage, one by one; each carrying a large cardboard letter. As he speaks his lines, he holds up his letter, which ultimately spells out the word Christmas.C - C is for candles, we burn on Christmas night To gladden weary travelers with their ...
Christmas Closing 2
1st Boy: Our Pack Meeting is over2nd Boy: It is time to say goodnight3rd Boy: We trust our efforts please you,4th Boy: As your presence gave us delight.5th Boy: We take down our program and close it6th Boy: There is nothing further to say7th Boy: But to all a ...
Christmas Flag
Personnel-6 Cub Scouts Equipment-taped music, American Flag Setting-play "Joy to the World" softly in the background as Cub Scouts recite lines. Cub 1-I pledge Allegiance, at this joyous time of year. Cub 2-To the flag, a symbol of unity as Christ is a ...
Christmas In The Life Of Our Flag
(Flag is spotlighted) Many people associate me with sunshine and the Fourth of July. I'd like to tell you about some of my more important days. Christmas Day is not usually thought of as patriotic--but YOU be the judge. My very first Christmas, I ...
Christmas In The Manger
PROPS: Cards or construction paper signs with single letters, large enough to be seen from the back of the room, spelling out the word C H R I S T M A S.PERSONNEL: 9 Cub Scouts, one for each letter in the word CHRISTMAS.CUB #1 - C was the child ...
Christmas Objects
CHARACTERS: 6 Boys ARRANGEMENT: Each boy comes on stage holding the object he's speaking about, or, he can use a poster with the appropriate picture on it. He can read his lines, or they can be read by a narrator. CUB #1: THE CHRISTMAS ...
Christmas Season
CUB SCOUT #1: Will everyone stand and say the Law of the Pack. The Cub Scout follows Akela. The Cub Scout helps the pack go. The Pack helps the Cub Scout grow. The Cub Scout gives goodwill.' CUB SCOUT #2: The gifts that we ...
Christmas Spelling
ARRANGEMENT: Nine Cub Scouts come on stage, one by one. Each carrying a large cardboard letter. As he speaks his lines, he holds up his letter, each ultimately spells out the word Christmas.C - C is for candles, we burn on Christmas night.To gladden weary travelers with their light ...
Circus Advancement Ceremony
Staging: Cubmaster and one or more Den Leaders dressed as clowns. Do the short clown skit to lead off this ceremony. Clown #1: Being a clown is lots of fun.- You make people laugh with you and at you. -It does not take a lot of skill, only a good ...
Circus Flag Ceremony Opening
The Pack Meeting is set up and run like a world-class circus. The Cubmaster is attired as Ringmaster, all Cub Scouts are in costumes Ringmaster: Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, welcome to our show "Under the Big Top!" Let's greet our circus performers ...
Circus Opening
The Pack Meeting is set up and run like a world class circus. The Cubmaster is attired as Ringmaster, all Cub Scouts are in costumes. Ringmaster: Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, welcome to our show “Under the Big Top!” Let’s greet our circus performers as they make their grand ...
Circus Theme
The circus is our theme for this month; we think it is a dilly; Both circuses and little boys can sometimes be quite silly. Den leaders find it natural to do this kind of show. They run a three-ring circus every single week, you ...
Citizens
PERSONNEL: 8 Cubs, LeaderEQUIPMENT: Individual cards containing each of the eight letters.ARRANGEMENT: Each Cub recites his line, he holds his card chest high.C - is for the country.I - is for being involved.T - is for treasuring the great traditions of our land.I - is for ideals of freedom.Z - ...
Close Your Eyes Opening
Close your eyes and follow me, As I describe what my mind can see. A purple dragon blowing bubbles, Spotted zebras playing doubles. A strange new world where skies are green, An ocean city where mermaids can be seen. An uncluttered mind is a wonderful gift, Use it often for ...
Closing Prayer from Apollo
Have the pack form a large brotherhood circle (arms over each other's shoulders) and then read the prayer that was broadcast from outer space by Frank Borman from the Apollo in March of 1968.Have the pack form a large brotherhood circle (arms over each other's shoulders) and then read ...
Closing I Can
PERSONNEL:4 CubsSETTING: Cubs stand at the front of the roomCUB 1:Everyone cannot be brilliant,everyone cannot be smart,I may not be a whiz at computers,but I can build a neat go-cart.CUB 2:I can dam a stream with boulders.I can climb a tree to the top.I can run for blocks and ...
Closing for Den Chief and Six Cub Scouts
Den Chief: What you are is God's gift to you. What you make of yourself is your gift to God. Make it a good gift.Cub #1: Work while you work.Cub #2: Pray while you pray.Cub #3: One thing at a time, that is the way.Cub #4: All that you ...
Closing Graduation
When using this closing, care must be taken that the Webelos Scouts are helped to make the transition into Boy Scouting.PERSONNEL Cubmaster; graduating Webelos Scouts and their parents; color guard; all boys in the pack.EQUIPMENT Colors; graduation certificates.Cubmaster: Our closing this evening will be, very special. Webelos Scouts, please stand ...
Closing Smile
Preparation: Make and hold up a sign with the word “SMILE†written on it. Narrator or Cubmaster: A smile costs nothing—but creates much. It happens in a flash, but the memory sometimes lasts forever. It cannot be bought, borrowed, or stolen, but it is ...
Clues Closing
1 - We look in the sky each morning for clues about the weather to tell us what to wear. 2 - We look at our friends' faces and bodies to find clues about how they are feeling. 3 - And we also look very carefully at the stew served ...
Coach Rededication
PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, committee chairman, or the retiring coachEQUIPMENT: Five candles in holders, the back two being higher than the front three, appropriate "coach" patch, tableSETTING: The presenter is in front of the room facing the audienceNARRATOR: Will ____ please come forward. Before you are five candles. The top two, ...
Coming Together
Form a circle around the derby track.CUBMASTER: Coming together is a beginning. (Now cross arms and hold the hands of people beside you.)"Keeping together is progress. Working together is success." This is a quote from the famous car maker. Henry Ford.All of the dens come together to form the ...
Commentary on the Pledge of Allegiance
As a schoolboy, one of Red Skelton's teachers explained the words and meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance to his class. Skelton later wrote down, and eventually recorded, his recollection of this lecture. It is followed by an observation of his own. I Me; an individual; a committee of one. ...
Committee Chairman Induction
PERSONNEL Presenter and committee chairman.EQUIPMENT Gavel for new committee chairman, candles, table.ARRANGEMENT A head table with lighted candles will add to the atmosphere. One candle in front is unlit. The unit commissioner, Cubmaster, or chartered organization representative can perform the induction.Narrator: What is leadership? It is a process by ...
Committee Recognition
Personnel: Cubmaster, Unit Commissioner, or the chartered organization representative could act as narratorEquipment: Table with appropriate recognition for eachSetting: The narrator is in front of the room facing the audienceNarrator: By now most of your know the den leaders and Cubmaster of our pack, but there is a very special ...
Communications 1
Make traffic signs from poster board or colored construction paper and on the back of each one is printed one or two letters (depending on the number of Cubs) from "COMMUNICATIONS". After all the boys have come on stage have them turn signs around ...
Communications 2
BOY 1: Communications reach us by means of hearing, seeing, and sometimes by means of tasting, smelling, and touching. BOY 2: We communicate by talking, writing, signaling, gesturing, singing, drawing, and even dancing. BOY 3: Man has developed such devices as radio, television, telephone, ...
Compass Opening
Personnel: Akela; Operator of the spotlight; tom-tom beater; a Cub Scout; and an Explorer Scout (all scouts in uniform) Cub Scout or adult dressed as Indian. Equipment: Indian tom-tom, spotlight, large cardboard compass board painted blue in the east; gold in the south; silver ...
Computer Closing
The theme for this month has focused on the computer. In these days, we can't imagine what life would be like without them. Computers are wonderful! But let's not forget they are only tools and they need good programming to be useful. Also, we need to know how to ...
Computer Closing Thought
The computer has changed our lives in more ways than we now know. It has opened up many new and exciting possibilities for all of us. It is in this way that the computer is like Cub Scouting. Cub Scouting allows boys to experience many new and exciting things, too. ...
Computer Dictionary
DEN CHIEF: This month Cub Scouts in Den ____ have been leaning about computers. And they would like toshare what they learned. C COMPUTER A computer is a machine that uses electricity and helps people work with different types of information. O OUTPUT Output ...
Computer Games Must Come To An End
CUBMASTER OR CUB SCOUT: Like all good computer games must come to an end, so this meeting must end. Your score for the night is 100--that's 100% for being a Scout and doing your best. Just as you must exit or complete a program before turning off your computer, ...
Congratulations To All Us Winners
CUBMASTER: At the conclusion of our pinewood derby night, I would like to say that we were all winners here tonight. Dad has more respect for his son whether he was a humble winner or a graceful loser. Mom was proud of her son whether she gave him a ...
Conservation
This is a recognition ceremony idea. Have those Cub Scouts who are eligible to receive awards come forward with their parents. Then have a forester or conservation officer present the awards. Following the presentation, a pack leader may describe a conservation project completed for the chartered organization or community.The ...
Conserve
Using eight Cub Scouts holding cutouts of cars made from poster board and painted in different bright colors. As each boy speaks his line, the car is turned over to show the-large letter printed on the back of each one to spell out the word: CONSERVE.C - Cars and ...
Conserving Our Natural Resources
Personnel: Seven CubsProps: Seven candles in a candleholder, (a half log with 7 holes drilled in it would fit the theme) a lighter or matches and a candle for the Cubs to use to light the candles in the candleholder.Scene: The CM or DL lights the “lighter candle”. The Cubs ...
Constellations
Thoughts to be read by one of the leaders: For thousands of years, people have gazed at the night sky with wonder and awe. As they studied the patterns of the stars, the early sky watchers drew imaginary lines from star to star, outlining ...
Counsel Your Sons Closing
As you go back to your home, I would like to ask the parents to keep these thoughts in mind. Counsel your sons that they may have eyes to behold the red and purple sunsets; that they may have sharp ears to hear the voice of the Great Spirit. Guide ...
Cowboys Philosophy
Personnel: 5 Cub Scouts Setting: Boys upfront Cub 1: We, the cowboys of the western plains are bound by our desire to live free. Cub 2: We must, therefore, show respect for our fellow man. Cub 3: Respect for his beliefs, Respect for his ...
Crossing The Bridge
PERSONNEL Webelos den leader, Scoutmaster, a Boy Scout, graduating Webelos Scout and his parents.EQUIPMENT A rustic bridge; two spotlights, one directed on each end of the bridge; Boy Scout neckerchief.ARRANGEMENT Place the bridge on the stage or in front of the pack meeting room. The Webelos den leader, with ...
Crossing The Bridge Ceremony
Read by the CubmasterA BRIDGE is a structure carrying a pathway or roadway over a depression. It is a means of connection or transition from one side to another. During the years you and your son have been in Cub Scouting, we have had numerous opportunities to work together along ...
Crossing the Bridge Ceremony Read by the Cubmaster
A BRIDGE is a structure carrying a pathway or roadway over a depression. It is a means of connection or transition from one side to another. During the years you and your son have been in Cub Scouting, we have had numerous opportunities to work together along the trail. ...
Crossover The Final Steps
ARRANGEMENT: Darkened room, Red light is on the bridge, which is centered between American and Pack flags. Assembled on stage to the left of the bridge are the parents and Webelos Leader, on the opposite end of the bridge is the Scoutmaster.CUBMASTER: Tonight we mark a great occasion, ... ...
Crossover Ceremony
The O/A Ceremonies advisor was the Cubmaster for the Pack. The logistics of the event may seem a bit daunting but the ceremony worked very well.Props: 4 canoes PFDs for everyone going into the canoesHints: Make sure that you comply with the Safety Afloat requirements for qualified lifeguards. Perform this during the day The four ...
Crossover To Scouts
Setting: A bridge is in the center stage. One side of the bridge is represented as the Cub Scout side and the other side as the Boy Scout side. You can use your imagination on how to symbolize each side so it is apparent which side is which. The ...
Cub Brothers Den Closing
(Props: Large blue candle and large gold candle; denner and assistant denner)DENNER: "For our closing today would you all please form a living circle around the table? (Denner and assistant should be at the head of the table inside the circle.) As you join hands you see before you ...
Cub Grub
Equipment: Signs with letters spelling CUB GRUB and dialogue for each letter taped to the back of the signPersonnel: Seven Cub Scouts to hold and read signsC is for the character- one of the main ingredients of the Cub Scout recipe.U is for understanding our world and others - ...
Cub Magic
PERSONNEL: 8 Cub ScoutsEQUIPMENT: Eight Cards spelling C-U-B-M-A-G-I-C.Setting: Cubs stand in line holding cards to turn over before reading their part.CUB #1: C - is for comradeship, we learn to get along.CUB #2: U - is for unity, together we are strong.CUB #3: B - is for boys, wild and ...
Cub Round Up
PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, 4 Cubs 2nd Cub with his Dad CUBMASTER: I have come here this evening with some members of our Pack to tell you about Scouting but there must have been a mix-up because none of my Cubs showed up and I would....... ...
Cub Scout Benediction
And now may the GreatMaster of all Cub ScoutsGuide and guard our footstepsToday, tomorrow,And for the tomorrows to come. ...
Cub Scout Bird Watchers
PERSONNEL: Bobcat, Wolf, Bear, Webelos Scout, Arrow of Light recipient, Cubmaster or Den Leader. EQUIPMENT: Large poster with the picture of a hummingbird, a sparrow, a robin, a hawk, and an eagle. Parts may be read from the back of each. ARRANGEMENT: Cubs are off stage and enter one ...
Cub Scout Bird Watchers 2
PERSONNEL: Bobcat, Wolf, Bear, Webelos Scout, Arrow of Light recipient, Cubmaster or Den Leader.EQUIPMENT: Large poster with the picture of a hummingbird, a sparrow, a robin, a hawk, and an eagle. Parts may be read from back of each.ARRANGEMENT: Cubs are off stage and enter one at a time ...
Cub Scout Campfire
EQUIPMENT: Real or artificial campfire, seven candles. PERSONNEL: Narrator and seven Cub Scouts (each with his part written on a slip of paper). NARRATOR: Welcome to the Cub Scout campfire. Akela is among us. Let us draw from this campfire with all its vibrance ...
Cub Scout Fire Detectives
CUB #l: Our den leader made us detectives, Although we don't wear gold shields. CUB #2: We snoop for things that start fires, In houses and forests and fields. CUB #3: So watch where you store those old, And be careful with gasoline. CUB ...
Cub Scout Garden
As a leader reads the narration, five Cub Scouts enter in turn, carrying posters showing peas, lettuce, squash, turnips, and garden tools. NARRATOR: Here is how to plant one of those thriving, productive Cub Scout gardens that every parent wants his son to grow ...
Cub Scout Garden of Thoughts
Personnel: 7 Cubs dressed in farmer’s hats, shirts, levis, etc., with garden tools. Also need large cut-outs of vegetables as indicated.Cub 1: We’re Cub Scout farmers who’ve come your way to share with you, our garden of thoughts for the day.Cub 2: (holds up carrot) Take care at all ...
Cub Scout Graduation
Cubmaster: Tonight we have an important occasion, the recognition of (names of boys graduating) who are continuing along the Scouting trail. Will (names) and their parents please come forward. When you joined our pack you stood in front here and with the other members, repeated the Cub Scout Promise, and ...
Cub Scout Handyman
PREPARATION: Have the boys in the den come early. Wrap them in bandages, slings, around their heads, etc. Make sure at least one boy has bandages on all ten fingers! Do the beginning just like a regular posting of the colors. Make SURE the ...
Cub Scout Indian Prayer
For that solemn moment towards the end of Den or Pack meeting, try this Cub Scout Indian Prayer:Morning Star wake us, filled with joy.To new days of growing to a man from a boy.Sun, with your power, give us light.That we can tell wrong and do what is right.South ...
Cub Scout Magic
NARRATOR: Tonight some of our Cubs will tell you about the Magic We call Cub Scouting. CUB SCOUT #1-- M is for Memories Cub Scouting will hopefully help you and your son build memories that you can share in the years to come. CUB ...
Cub Scout Native American Prayer
For that solemn moment towards the end of Den or Pack meeting, try this Cub Scout Native American Prayer: Morning Star wake us, filled with joy. To new days of growing to a man from a boy.Sun, with your power, give us light. That we can tell wrong and ...
Cub Scout Olympics
The physical fitness games open with a grand march into the arena, with each den carrying its den flag. When all are in place, have a solitary runner bearing the "flame" arrive and pass it to the Cubmaster. He calls for the Cub Scout ...
Cub Scout Safari Closing
Cubmaster (returning to jeep):We made it through our Cub Scout Safari. The road was a little bumpy along the way. So be careful on your way home. You never know what wild animals lurk around. You may have a Tiger or Wolf in your car. Or a Bobcat or ...
Cub Scout Seedling
STAGING: Cardboard trees and bushes in background. CUBMASTER: Do you see that tree in my backyard. My first den & I planted that tree as a seedling the first year my oldest joined Cub Scouts. Look at it now! We did it as a conservation project to show how we ...
Cub Scout Spirit Closing
Arrangement. Head table holds candelabra with three candles and one larger candle in a separate holder.NARRATOR: Tonight we have had a lot of fun at the (number) birthday party of Cub Scouting and the (number) birthday of our own pack. As Cub Scouts and leaders, we are following the trail ...
Cub Scout Spirit Closing
Arrangement. The Head table holds candelabra with three candles and one larger candle in a separate holder.NARRATOR: Tonight we have had a lot of fun at the (number) birthday party of Cub Scouting and the (number) birthday of our own pack. As Cub Scouts and leaders, we are following ...
Cub Scout Spirit Opening
Preparation: Set up four candles and lights. Cubmaster: As Scouts and leaders, we are following a trail blazed by millions of boys, men, and women. All of them have had that Scouting spirit, which the flame of this light rep resents (lights first candle.) Cub Scout 1: What is Cub ...
Cub Scout Thanksgiving
T Stands for the Time our den leaders gladly give;H Stands for Help from our parents.A Stands for America, where we are all free to live;N Stands for Nature, where we always learn something new;K Stands for Kindness of Cub Scout friends;S Stands for Songs in which we raise our ...
Cub Scout Thanksgiving
O' Heavenly Father, we ask for your blessing For loved ones and friends that are near.We thank you for food and for love and for life And the spirit of scouting that's here.We thank you for leaders who care about boys, Who give us their time...that's better than toys.We thank ...
Cub Scouting Is A Beginning
SETUP: The Cubmaster presents the pack flag and asks each den to send one boy to the front. The boys grasp the flagstaff with their left hands and make the Cub Scout sign with their right hands. CUBMASTER: Cub Scouts are asked to be ...
Cub Scouting Is A Challenge
Tonight we pay special tribute to (#) Webelos Scouts who have earned their Arrow of Light award.I light the first candle to represent the Cub Scout and his parents, all three working together. The parents guiding the Scout along the trail.The second candle symbolizes the leadership provided by others to ...
Cub Scouts
PERSONNEL Cubmaster, four Cub Scouts, four den chiefs or den leaders, assistant Cubmaster, Bobcat candidates, and parents.EQUIPMENT Four cards: three bearing one letter each of the word C-U-B and one with the complete word SCOUTS; Bobcat badges; safety pins. (A candle or flashlight could be lighted with each letter for ...
Cub Scouts Are Opening
Setting: 8 Cub Scouts hold cards with the letters spelling 'Cub Scout' on the front and their part in LARGE letters on the back. They say their lines in turn. Cub # 1: C is for comradeship - we learn to get along. Cub # 2: U is for unity ...
Cub Scouts Have Their Own Guiding Stars
We have had lots of fun with water at this activity. As we've played in the water, we can also think about the sailors who sail on the water. How do they do it, and not get lost? How did the big ships of long ago, sail across the ...
Cub Scouts Means
Align Fonts /* Aligning the fonts */ p { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; } strong { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; } Arrangements: 8 Cub Scouts hold cards spelling out CUB SCOUT and read the lines written on the back of the cards. Cub # 1: C – is for Cheerful Cub Scouts. ...
Cub Scouts Stand For
PERSONNEL: Eight Cub ScoutsEQUIPMENT: Eight cards upon which are large letters to spell "CUB SCOUT"ARRANGEMENT: Cub Scouts stand in front of audience. Each boy gives meaning of his letter in order.C - is for Comradeships; we learn to get along.U - is for Unity; together we ace strong.B - is ...
Cub Scouts Pledge To Himself Opening
Arrangement: Pack flag is placed in center of stage. Ten Cub Scouts in uniform, in turn, come on stage, stand near the pack flag and recite one of the statements below. Upon finishing, each Cub Scout salutes the Pack and retires to rear of stage, where a horseshoe is formed. ...
CubOMatic
Build an "electric" Cub-O-Matic machine into which Tiger Cubs entered, were "cooked", and then exited as a Cub (yellow neckerchief on).To make this machine, obtain a large cardboard (appliance) box. It can be open at the top and bottom but may need to be reinforced with small boards to ...
Cubbing Is A Business Too
Cubbing is a business, too. The business of dealing with that squirming, jumping, eager, active, unpredictable, stubborn, inquisitive, laughing, quarreling, wrestling, fighting, dirty smelly loveably, small edition of manhood known as a boy. He has are affinity for whooping cough, measles, mumps, chickenpox, freckles, and missing teeth.He is a ...
Cubmaster Induction New Chief of Webelos Tribe
PERSONNEL Narrator, new Cubmaster, Cub Scouts.EQUIPMENT Indian blanket and headdress.ARRANGEMENT The narrator and new Cubmaster stand at the front of the room in front of the Cub Scouts.Narrator: [Name], you have been chosen to be the new chief of the Webelos tribe. Will you be loyal to the trust ...
Cubmaster Induction Old Chief Akela
Equipment: Indian headdress for Old Chief Akela, artificial campfire, Indian blanket.Arrangements: Committee Chairman and the new Cubmaster stand beside the fire. Former Cubmaster as Old Chief Akela is out of sight.Chairman: We expect a visit from "Old Chief Akela." (A knock is heard and the Old Chief Akela enters).Old Chief: ...
Cubmaster Recognition What Is Best For The Boys
Personnel: Committee chairman Equipment: Table with appropriate recognition Setting: The committee chairman is in front of the room facing the audience CC: Cub Scouts are taught that Akela means a good leader. They are instructed to honor Akela by listening to him and following him. Our Akela is our ...
Cubs Building Character
1ST CUB: (carrying hammer) In Cub Scouts we learn to build character. 2ND CUB: (carrying plank) It is not what the boy does to the wood, but rather what the wood does for the boy. 3RD CUB: (carrying a plane) Through Cub Scouting we ...
Cubs With Talents Around The World
4 Cubs in uniform, and the Cubmaster or Den Leader SETTING: A flashlight for each Cub, Room lights are dimmed. Each Cub is in a corner of the room with flashlights on. They walk to the front as they say their parts and form a ...
Custom Coasters
Personalize your drink coasters with this excellent themed craft. Your kids can customize them for special occasions like New Year, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and more. What you'll need: Graphics software (Avery Kids Printertainment works well) Color printer duplicate checker Avery Kids #03111 Square Stickers Photos, ...
Customs Of Countries
Our opening tonight is made up of facts and legends from several countries such as Greece, Holland, Scandinavia, and the United States. The legends about St. Nicholas have spread to many countries. He takes many forms and his day is December 6, which is ...
Days End
1st CUB: Often when the day is done and in my bed, I lay, (put palms together, place hands to cheek.. and tilt head to the side as if asleep).2nd CUB: I ask myself a question, did I do my best today? (Make a big question mark in the ...
December Opening
PERSONNEL: 5 Cub Scouts and Cubmaster EQUIPMENT: 5 Index cards with a script written on each, US Flag, and Pack Flag. Flags are already in the front and each Cub Scout enters from the side one at a time and reads his script. 1st ...
Declaration of Dependence
Cubmaster: I am part of Nature. I am part of everything that lives. I am bound together with all living things in the air, in the land, in water. My life depends upon Nature, upon its balance, upon its resources, and upon the continuity of both. To destroy them is ...
Declaration Of Dependence On Nature
Personnel: Seven CubsProps: Lit candles from opening.Scene: Lower or turn out room lights. Each Cub says his line then blows out a candle.Cub #1: I am part of nature.Cub #2: I have an effect on everything that lives.Cub #3: I am bound together with all living things in the air, ...
Den Candle
Boys are seated in a semi-circle around the den ceremonial board.Den leader begins by reminding the boys that we use a candle to symbolize Akela, the good leader.She then lights a candle.DEN LEADER: Boys of Den ____, this light means we will follow a good leader. It even means ...
Den Ceremony For New Bobcat
PERSONNEL Den leader, new Bobcat Cub Scout, denner, assistant denner, three Cub Scouts.EQUIPMENT U.S. flag, den flag, three candles, or flashlights.ARRANGEMENT The den leader introduces the new Bobcat Cub Scout to the other Cub Scouts of the den. The denner and assistant denner step forward with the U.S. flag ...
Den Chief Appreciation
PERSONNEL Cubmaster, den chiefs.EQUIPMENT Appreciation certificate for each den chief.Two 4-foot lengths of the blue and gold cord can be used to dramatize the den chief's induction. See "Den Chief Recognition."Cubmaster: Cub Scouting is different than Boy Scouting. Like Boy Scouting, it has its games, crafts, advancements, and goodwill ...
Den Chief Cords
Personnel: Akela (Cubmaster), a Cub Scout, the new Den Chief, an older Den Chief or Den Leader, and the new Den Chief's Den LeaderEquipment: Two 4-foot lengths of rope made of yarn, one blue, one yellow, a table, a Den Chief's handbook, and a scroll.Arrangement: On Akela's right stands a ...
Den Chief Induction
PERSONNEL Cubmaster, den chief, den leader. EQUIPMENT Den chief shoulder cord and patch. Cubmaster: Cub Scouts and friends of Pack [number], we wish to recognize a new leader who will serve as a den chief in one of our dens. (Calls forward the new den chief and his den leader.) ...
Den Chief RePledge
MATERIALS: Appreciation certificate for each Den ChiefCUBMASTER: Cub Scouting is different than Boy Scouting. Like Boy Scouting, it has its games, crafts, advancements, and goodwill projects. The difference is in the type of activities that boys 7-10 years old like to do. The person who knows these activities best ...
Den Chief Recognition Blue Gold Totem
After a new den chief has been appointed and inducted (in his troop), this ceremony may be used to recognize him in the pack.PERSONNEL Akela (Cubmaster), a Cub Scout, new den chief, an older den chief, den leader.EQUIPMENT Two 4-foot lengths of cord: one blue, one yellow, table, copy of ...
Den Chief Service Award
Personnel: Cubmaster, den chief receiving the award, Scoutmasters den leader, and Cub Scouts from den chief's den, Assistant Cubmaster.Equipment: Service award cord.Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, den leaders, and Cub Scouts are arranged in a semicircle with the den chief in its center in front of the room. The Assistant Cubmaster narrates.Assistant ...
Den Chief Service Award Ceremony
PERSONNEL Cubmaster, den chief receiving the award, Scoutmaster, den leaders, and Cub Scouts from den chiefs den, assistant Cubmaster.EQUIPMENT Service award cord.ARRANGEMENT The Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, den leaders, and Cub Scouts are arranged in a semicircle with the den chief in its center in front of the room. The assistant Cubmaster ...
Den Chief The Meaning Of The Cords
PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Cub Scout, new Den Chiefs, and their den leaders.EQUIPMENT: Two 4-foot lengths of rope made of yarn - one blue, one Yellow, copy of Den Chiefs Handbook, Den Chiefs cords, and patches.Arrangement: Table with two candles (gold and blue) and the Den Chiefs Handbook. Cub Scout with a ...
Den Chief Welcome To The Pack
PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, den/Webelos leaders, new Den ChiefsEQUIPMENT: Den Chief cord and Den Chief book for each new Den Chief, tableSETTING: Cubmaster and appropriate den/Webelos leaders in front of the room facing audience, table with cords and books behind him.CUBMASTER: We have some new leaders here tonight whom we want to ...
Den Doodles 2
Many dens use den doodles as an incentive for advancement. It is the most fun when the boys help make the doodle. Decide on a theme that fits your particular den. Doodles can be table models or standing models. You may want to call on some adults to help ...
Den Leader Pack Committee Induction
CHIEF: Oh Great Spirit, this is Akela, the Chief of the Pack. Let your spirit join us at the ceremonial fire tonight. Oh Great Spirit, we are thankful for your guidance and help over the many moons. Our young braves have accomplished much. They give our pack much honor. But ...
Den Leader Two Types Of Homes
MATERIALS: Appreciation certificate for each den leader and Webelos den leader CUBMASTER: There is something which parents sometimes overlook when they consider the possibility of serving as den and pack leaders. There are two very different types of homes. In one type, everything will always be just so. The ...
Den Leader Appreciation Ceremony Have You Thanked Them Today
Have you hugged your kids today? This is a question you see on bumper stickers and hear on television commercials promoting good mental health. Fortunately, most of us do not let a day go by without giving our kids at least one good hug. In fact, if you would ...
Den Leader AppreciationRetiring
The purpose of this ceremony is to thank the retiring den leader for her service. This can be done in a dignified ceremony that will be remembered for a long time.PERSONNEL Chairman of the pack committee, Cubmaster, retiring den leader, Cub Scout.EQUIPMENT Den leader appreciation certificate, 'thanks" pin, wall ...
Den Leader Induction 4 Candles
PERSONNEL Cubmaster, narrator, new den leader.EQUIPMENT Candle or penlight, ceremonial board with four candles, spotlight or large flashlight, den leader badge, Cub Scout Leader Book, den flag.ARRANGEMENT At a pack meeting, the lights are turned out, and the spotlight is on the ceremonial board.Narrator: Will [name], our new den leader, ...
Den Leader Induction And Parents Welcome
PERSONNEL Cubmaster, retiring den leader, incoming den leader, den chief, den members, and den parents (one to act as spokesperson).EQUIPMENT Den leader job description card, den leader badge.Cubmaster: At this time I would like to have the parents of the Cub Scouts in Den [number] come forward as I ...
Den Leader Induction Ceremony 1
ARRANGEMENT: Committee Chairman and Cubmaster stand behind the table in front of the room. On the table is a lighted candle and a Den Leader's Book.COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: The den leader occupies a unique and essential place in Cub Scouting.He/she fills a particular need for boys of Cub Scouting age and ...
Den Leader Induction Ceremony 2
PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Narrator, New Den Leader.EQUIPMENT: Candle or penlight, ceremonial board with four candles, spotlight or large flashlight, Den Leader badge, Cub Scout Leader Book, den flag.ARRANGEMENT: At a Pack meeting, the lights are turned out, and the spotlight is on the ceremonial board.NARRATOR: Will [name], our New Den Leader, ...
Den Leader Installation Will You Promise To
PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, committee chairman, den leaders.EQUIPMENT: Candles, copies of the Cub Scout Leader Book, table.ARRANGEMENT: The Committee Chairman and Cubmaster stand behind the table. On the table is a lighted candle and a copy of the Cub Scout Leader Book for each new leader.Chairman: The den leader occupies a ...
Den Leader Recognition Two Different Types Of Homes
Materials: Appreciation certificate for each den leader and Webelos Den LeaderCubmaster: There is something that parents sometimes overlook when they consider the possibility of serving as den and pack leaders. There are two very different types of homes. In one type, everything will always be just so. The furniture ...
DenWebelos Leader Gift Of Time
Personnel: Cubmaster or committee chairman to act as a narrator Equipment: Table with recognitions Setting: The narrator is in front of the room facing the audienceNarrator: Den/Webelos leaders are not very special people. They're really just like you and me. Oh, just like the rest of us, some may ...
DenWebelos Leader Induction
PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, new Den/Webelos leaders, their Den Chiefs, their Den, Den Parents, and their representativeEQUIPMENT: Badge of office for each new leaderSetting: As indicated in the scriptCUBMASTER: At this time I would like to have the Cub Scouts, Den Chief, and parents of den _____ to come forward and ...
Denner And Assistant Denner Ceremony
Select a denner in your usual manner (such as election, alphabetical orders, or drawing). After the boy is selected, use the following ceremony, which should be read by the den leader or den chief.Cub Scout (name) has been chosen to represent Den (number) as we walk together through the ...
Denner Ceremony
Select a denner in your usual manner (such as election, alphabetical order, or drawing). After the boy is selected, use the following ceremony, which should be given by the den leader or den chief.Cub Scout [name] has been chosen to represent Den [number] as we walk together through the doorway ...
Denner Installation 1
This ceremony should be held at a den meeting, as soon as the denner is elected. The assistant denner could be installed at the same time.PERSONNEL Den leader, den chief, denner.EQUIPMENT Table, den diary (if desired), white candle in holder, denner shoulder cord.ARRANGEMENT The den leader or den chief can ...
Denner Installation 2
This ceremony should be held at a den meeting, as soon as the denner is elected.Cub Scout [name], do you accept this as your responsibility?(Cub Scout answers:) I do.Then we present to you this cord as your key to open the doorway for our next adventures. ...
Denner Installation 3
Personnel: Den leader (DL), Den Chief (DC) Equipment: Table, large candle, matches Setting: The den leader or the Den Chief leads the new Denner to a table with the large candle. DC: (Name of the boy) has been selected Denner of Den (number). It is your job to call roll ...
Denner Installation With The Spirit Of Cub Scouting
This ceremony should be held as soon as a new denner and/or assistant denner is chosen.EQUIPMENT: Table, candle, denner, and assistant denner cords.Den Leader: (Lights the candle) Will ______ and _____ please come forward.On the table in front of you stands the candle representing the Spirit of Cub Scouting. ...
Derby Time
D - Dads and sons this month have had some fun. E - Everyone working to make their Pinewood derby car run. R - Races will be held right here tonight. B - Boys and dads hoping they built their cars right. Y - ...
Detective Closing
"Detective" enters the room and addresses the audience.This was a difficult case to solve, but the clues are all around you. And I am proud to admit that the case is solved. Once you see these clues, you will understand. The first clue was several boys and adults dressed ...
Detective Opening Ceremony
Personnel: Six Cub Scouts, Cubmaster, Equipment: Magnifying glass for each Cub, marblesSet up: Cubs walk in bent over looking through magnifying glasses at the floor. They make their way to the front of the room and line up. Each Cub then repeats his lines. Cubmaster is outside of the room.Cub ...
Did You Know
Did you know that millions of boys and men have been part of the Boy Scout movement since its beginning In 1916? Many of you dads were Scouts (let's see your hands), and today your sons are Cub Scouts. What a vast force to be working each day at ...
Dinner Closing
EQUIPMENT: Have a large single candle on each Blue and Gold banquet table, with a leader prepared to light it. Extinguish the house lights and ask leaders to light their candies.PERSONAL: Cubmaster, other leaders, Cub ScoutsCUBMASTER: Cub Scouting is part of family life in many countries around the world. ...
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. CA: I'm going on a dinosaur hunt. CM: For big dinosaurs? CA: No, not in size, but big in ideals. CM: Can I go along? CA: ...
Dinosaurs
Have each boy hold up a picture of the dinosaur as they say their parts. Parts can be written on the back of their picture. For bigger dens, add more dinosaurs. For smaller dens, recruit other cubs to help. Cub # 1: An ANKYLOSAURUS could swing it's massive club tail ...
Dinosaurs Once Ruled the Earth Opening
Use printouts from online or drawings done by the boys to illustrate each part, the boy's part can be written on the back of the picture CM: Dinosaurs once ruled the earth, when it was very new. They hatched from eggs, and in their day, had many things to do. ...
Discover America
Setting: 4 uniformed Cub Scouts, carrying suitable props (such as a megaphone, nightcap, church model, and a star) speak the following lines: 1st Boy: You can say anything that you want to say, whoever you may be. Some things cost a lot of money, ...
Discover The Sunken Ship
ARRANGEMENTS: Make the stern of a ship out of cardboard with the U.S. flag flying. The boys dressed in swim fins, make-believe scuba gear, and masks "swim" down the aisle and "discover" the sunken ship. When all have gathered by the flag, the leader ...
Do More
(Leader lights candle) Cub 1 This candle represents the spirit of Cub Scouting the world over. It bums to represent the friendship and fun we can have. Cub 2 But there is more than we can do to further the world brotherhood of Scouting. ...
Do Your Best
D-Doing for others in need O-One country, allegiance, and creed Y-Yes, a response that we give O-Oath, that we pledge to live U-Under, one flag we all stand R-Ready, to defend our great land B-Beauty, we see it each day E-Eagerness, we all should display S-Service, and love toward others ...
Do Your Best 1
Boys with key words hold up cards saying "DO YOUR BEST"CUB 1: DO unto others as they should do to you.CUB 2: That's called the Golden Rule.CUB 3: YOU'RE all Cub Scouts of Gold and Blue,CUB 4: The Pack Law is your special tool,CUB 5: the BEST way we know ...
Do Your Best 2
Boys with key words hold up cards saying "DO" "YOUR" "BEST". 1st Cub: DO unto others as they should do to you.2nd Cub: That's called the Golden Rule3rd Cub: YOU'RE all Cubs Scouts of gold and blue.4th Cub: The Pack Law is your special tool5th Cub: the BEST way ...
Do Your Best modified
Boys with key words hold up cards saying "Do Your Best"1st Cub: Do unto others as they should do unto you.2nd Cub: That's called the Golden Rule.3rd Cub: You're all Cub Scouts of Gold and Blue,4th Cub: The Pack Law is your special tool,5th Cub: Best way we know ...
Do Your Best Opening
Den Ldr: Today, in our country, there are over 6 million boys and adults in Scouting, from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts and Explorers, working towards the same goal and that is working to “do their best,” “to help other people” and to “respect God and County.” Cub #1: We ...
Do Your Best Future
Narrator: Whatever we want to be in the future, keep in mind:1st Cub: “D” stands for a doctor. I’ll try to help sick people. 2nd Cub: “O” stands for an operator. I want to operate a big crane.3rd Cub: “Y” stands for youth. When I grow up I want ...
Do Your Best Holiday Closing
Arrangement: Boys with key words hold up cards saying: Do Your Best.Cub 1: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.Cub 2: That's called the Golden Rule.Cub3: You're all Cub Scouts of Gold and BlueCub 4: The Pack Lay is your special tool.Cub 5: The best ...
Doctors Prescription
PERSONNEL: 8 Cubs and a narratorEQUIPMENT: Cubs dressed as doctorsNARRATOR: I present to you Cub Scouts and parents, the eight best doctors in the world. Give heed to their words.DOCTOR 1: I am Doctor Rest. I cure you when you are tired.DOCTOR 2: l am Doctor Exercise. I make you ...
Does Not Compute
Scene: A group of Cub Scouts is looking at a robot and talking. CUB SCOUT 1: What a cool robot! We sure have had fun this month learning about computers. CUB SCOUT 2: Yeah. It's too bad that every boy in the first through ...
Dog Rules
Personnel: 10 Cubs and NarratorSetting: Cub stands in a line holding large cards with the rules on the back and pictures of dogs on the front.Narrator: Dogs are an important part of our lives but as with any member of the family there are rules to be followed. Here are ...
Dog Skills Closing Ceremony
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 ...
Doing Things For Others
Most of us are happiest when we are doing things for others. Think for a moment of a time when you were helpful to someone. Chances are it made you feel pretty good. Of course, we feel best when we do something for others without being found out. When ...
Doing Your Best Spelled Out
D - DOING, for others in need. O - ONE, country allegiance and creed. Y - YES, a response that we give. O - OATH, that we pledge as we live. U - UNDER, one flag we all stand. R - READY, to defend ...
Dollars Opening Ceremonies
Cubs hold up large pieces of paper with the letters “D-O-L-L-A-R-S” on them and say. D –is for dollars, they help us to learn. O –is for dough, the paper we earn. L -is for “listen”, the advice we can then hear. L -is ...
Dont Give Up
To be good at anything, you have to believe that you can do it, and then practice it until you can.There's no easy way to become an expert. You just have to keep at it, over and over. There will be times you'll think you just can't make it. ...
Dont Give Up The Ship
1st CUB: In the U. S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland is a Naval Museum. 2nd CUB: It has an interesting historic display of flags and standards which are preserved. 3rd CUB: One of the most famous is the original "Don't Give Up The ...
Double Circle Opening
1. Have all present stand in a double circle with Cub Scouts and other boys on the inside and parents and visitors on the outside. 2. Focus a spotlight on the American Flag held in the center of the circle. 3. Say the "Pledge of Allegiance" 4. Then Sing “God ...
Down Through The Ages
Down through the ages, symbols have been important to man. First, he used special-shaped clubs to recognize men or friendly tribes. later, colored skins were hung from poles and special insignia were painted on them. The color white, which is the total absence of ...
EXERCISE
PERSONNEL: 8 Cub Scouts EQUIPMENT: A cardboard letter for each boy - E X E R C I S E SETTING: Each boy holding letter E - This is our first secret word for tonight. Your body is like a machine. X - It ...
Each Day
Each day is a new beginning. Another chance to learn more about ourselves. To care more about others. To laugh more than we did. To accomplish more than we thought we could. To be more than we were before. ...
Eagle Feather
Equipment: "Eagle" Feather, Arrow of Light Light box, Drum, Akela Costume.Webelos Leader: Tonight we have our Arrow of Light presentation. The Arrow of Light is the highest award a Cub Scout can achieve and is the only Cub Scout award that can be worn on the Boy Scout uniform. Will ...
Earth Pledge
I pledge allegiance to the Earth and all life. To protect and defend the environment of which I am part. I pledge to faithfully preserve, conserve, and recycle, and to respect all life, and to help in any way to maintain the beautiful balance of nature. I promise this, the ...
Eskimo Dog Sled Opening
Cubmaster arrives on a dog sled in cold weather gear yelling "mush" at the dogs. Stops at the front and removes coat so he doesn't get to warm. Introduces den of "Eskimos" who have thawed the flag by the fire and will present the ...
Essence Of LifeLong Memories
Our campfire grows dim. Our songs and our laughter have joined the smoke of our fire to forever drift with the winds.HEAR the gentle breeze in the trees, echoing the Sounds of campfires past.FEEL the fresh evening breeze and the cool moist grand of our woodland.SMELL the lingering smoke ...
Eureka Ive Found It
PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT: A sourdough prospector with floppy hat and gold pan, a merchant with a long-sleeved white shirt and sleeve garters, a blacksmith with black apron and hammer, teamster with a horsewhip, saloon keeper with wipe rag and root beer bottles, Cub Scout ...
Everyone Is Essential Closing
Arrangements: Three broomsticks, staves, PVC pipes, etc., a large rubber band. A Cub Scout, his parent, and the Cubmaster each hold one stick.Cubmaster: "Our pack program has three elements, each of which is essential for its success. First, of course, is the boy (Scout brings Stick forward). This stick ...
Except In July And August
Our Pack, it meets regular and boy, we have fun except in July and August.And many a contest our den has won except in July and August.We do our achievements and pay up our dues and building we do whenever we chose.A little hot weather doesn't give us the ...
Experimenting In The Kitchen
Cub 1 - We've been experimenting in the kitchen. Cub 2 - We've experimented with food. Besides learning, we got to eat our experiments. Cub 3 - But we didn't eat everything though. Sometimes stuff in the kitchen is poisonous. Cub 4 - We ...
Explain Words Of Promise
PERSONNEL: Leader may be Cubmaster, Den Leader, or Den Chief, and Cub Scouts. LEADER: Will all Cub Scouts please stand, give the Cub Scout sign and repeat the correct phrase of the Cub Scout Promise each time I pause in reading. LEADER: I, (name) ...
Explore Your Neighborhood
CUBMASTER: In those times of gas shortages and economic problems, our neighborhood has become more important to us than ever before. We've all heard stories from our grandparents about the good old days when people sat in their yards and visited and got to know each other better. There ...
Exploring Alaska Theme
(Den leader uses as an introduction to a theme) Many years ago, the part of the world we now know as Alaska was a vast frontier. There were very few people there - only the Eskimos. As Americans became restless with everyday life, a ...
Extend Thy Hand
During a hike in the woods, a troop of Boy Scouts came across an abandoned section of railroad track. Each, in turn, tried walking the rails but eventually lost his balance and tumbled off.Suddenly, two of the boys, after considerable whispering, offered to bet they could both walk the ...
FAMILY
F - Family is important. A - A family may have 12 people, 3 or only 2. M - Making time for each other strengthens a family. I - It matters not who is in the family or where they live. L - Love ...
FIESTA
ARRANGEMENT: Six Cubs each with one letter of the word Fiesta.CUB #1: F - is for fun from far away lands.CUB #2: I - is for incredible. It's going to be great.CUB #3: E - is for excitement. We can hardly wait.CUB #4: S - is for Scouting to help ...
FLAG
PROPS: Four uniformed Cub Scouts hold cards spelling F-L-A-G and read the following parts: CUB F: F Stands for Freedom, on land or on the sea; for America is the land for me. CUB L: L stands for Liberty and for love of America. ...
FUTURE
F - F is for the frontier, our final frontier is space.U - U is for understanding, by understanding the past we can plan for the future.T - T if for together, we must learn to live together on this earth.U - U is for the universe, our universe ...
Face The Flag My Son
The following item may be used for an opening flag ceremony for troop meetings, courts of honor, PTA meetings, or any flag ceremony where it would be appropriate. It is a modification of John Wayne's "Face the Flag My Son".FACE THE FLAGFace the flag of stars and bars Of red ...
Family And The Toy Dart
EQUIPMENT: A target with a drawing of a boy on it, a toy dart, and a table. The dart rests on the table about 10 feet from the target.CUBMASTER: (Calls the parents and boys forward where they stand behind the table facing the audience). You have indicated your desire to ...
Family Circle Bobcat Induction
Personnel: Cubmaster, Bobcat Candidate, and Parents, all Cub Scouts and Parents.Equipment: Imitation council fire, Bobcat pins, certificates.Arrangement: Bobcat candidates and Parents to be inducted are placed within a circle of Cub Scouts and parents. The Cubmaster. Standing at the side faces them over the fire.Cubmaster: You have come tonight ...
Family Inductions With Cub Voices
PERSONNEL: Cubmaster Pack Committee Chairman, leaders as "Voices".EQUIPMENT: Two blue candles, two yellow candles, four cards spelling C-U-B-S.ARRANGEMENT: Call new boys forward with their parents.CUBMASTER: (lighting all four candles) These candles are Cub Scouting's colors, blue and gold, and they represent the fun and adventure we hope you will ...
Family Talents
PERSONNEL: 6 Cub ScoutsCUB 1: We may not be able to sing and dance, To ride a horse, or throw a lance, But there are some things we do real good, And without each other there's no way we could.CUB 2: Dad coaches soccer and I play on the team, ...
Family Thanksgiving
ARRANGEMENT: Cub Scouts cant' cards spelling THANKSGIVING. DEN LEADER: We all have a lot to thank our families for. The boys in Den ____ have these things to say to their families. Thanks for your Trust Thanks for your Help Thanks for your Affection ...
Famous Pioneer Closing
Cubmaster: "We've heard of many famous men - men with curious minds, strong purposes, courage, determination, stick-to-itiveness, and a proud, fierce loyalty for their country. For you as Cub Scouts, America is still a land of expanding opportunity. It could well be that someday, one of you will become a ...
Farmers Garden Of Thoughts
Personnel: Seven Cub Scouts with straw hats., garden tools, and large cut-outs of vegetables as indicated.CUB #1 - We're Cub Scout farmers who've come your way to share with you, our garden of thoughts for the day.CUB #2 - (Holds up carrot) Take care at all times, remembering to ...
Feed The Fire
(Everyone should be given a small twig (toothpicks) prior to the ceremony. The sound of a tom-tom is heard. Akela the Indian Chief is sitting at a campfire. Medicine Man enters slowly and majestically carrying a peace pipe and stands beside the fire. He raises his hand in the ...
Fellowship Around Campfires
SETTING: This can be done around an electric council fire if you have an indoor meeting. Don't have an electric campfire? Use a few logs to make a fire-lay and have each boy add a cardboard "flame" to the fire as he reads his part.CUB #!: The early cave men ...
Fiesta Advancement
PERSONNEL: Cubmaster (Ideally dressed in sombrero with shawl over shoulder) EQUIPMENT: Pinata filled with awards CUBMASTER: In following our theme for this month which is Fiesta, tonight I would like to honor those Cub Scout senors who have completed requirements for various awards over the past month. Would senors (Call ...
Fiesta Advancement
PROPS: Piñata open at the top or container decorated to look like a piñata. Awards are placed inside the piñata. CUBMASTER: A piñata is lots of fun--fun to make and fun to break. Lots of hard work goes into making it and lots of hard work goes into breaking it. ...
Fiesta Pinata Ceremony Advancement Ceremony
(You’ll need a piñata, with the awards pinned or taped to it.) Tonight, we are enjoying a real fiesta. Everyone is having fun, but there is a more serious not to the festivities. Tonight, we also come here to honor some of the boys in our pack. These boys have ...
Fire Detectives
CUBMASTER: Cub Scouts, all during our meeting the candle representing the spirit of Cub Scouting has continued to burn. Now we'll blow it out, reminding ourselves that a flame must never be left burning when no one is around. But let us keep the light of Cub Scouting burning ...
Fire Prevention
Room lights are turned out. Cubmaster lights a single candle at the front of the room and says: "Cub Scouts, this candle represents the spirit of Cub Scouting, lighting our way through life. But the flame also represents danger. This month we have learned ...
First Americans
ARRANGEMENTS: U.S. flag is posted on stage. Four Cub Scouts in Indian costume say the following lines, with another boy acting as narrator.NARRATOR: We, the first American call your attention to this flag - the symbol of our country's beginning. Let us go back to a time before our flag ...
Fit For Life
PERSONNEL: 5 Cubs CUB 1: One of the goals of Cub Scouting is physical fitness, and we've been paying special attention to it this month. CUB 2: It's fun to test yourself against standards to see how fit you are and to compete against ...
Flag Ceremony Color Guards Speak
STAGING: Den Chief (or other speaker). Flag bearers for American Flags and pack flag two color Guards for each flag. ARRANGEMENT: Flags are advanced in usual manner. SPEAKER: Color guard, secure the colors. Guard of the left, why do we salute our flag? LEFT ...
Flag Ceremony With Parent Promise
PERSONNEL: Flag bearers for the American and Pack flags; color guard for flags; speaker. If there is an uneven amount of color guard, the American has precedence and should have the most guards. EQUIPMENT: American and Pack flags, flag stands. ARRANGEMENT: Stands in place ...
Flag Closing
We watch the flag as it passes by A flash of color against the sky; Its fifty stars are a dazzling white As those few that shone by the dawn's first light.The brave, bright red that will never fade By the blood of men's sacrifice was made. The white, ...
Flag Scout Oath And Arrow Of Light
EQUIPMENT: 3 Candles in a holder with the Arrow of Light symbol, 1 red, 1 white, & 1 blueWEBELOS LEADER: Have you noticed the strong bond between our flag and the Scout Oath? Let me show you. (Light white candle in the center)One of the colors on our flag ...
Folk Tales
This idea could provide closing ceremonies for the whole month, and help the boys pass their American Folklore achievement.The Den Leader could provide for the boys to choose stories from or she could copy certain stories and let each boy choose one to take home and prepare for the ...
Folklore Characters
PERSONNEL: 5 Cubs and 2 Den LeadersEQUIPMENT: Costumes for Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed, Pecos Bill, Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett, Charlie Parkhurst, and Molly BrownCUB 1: I'm Paul Bunyan, the lumberman who leveled a forest in one swing of my ax. My constant companion was Babe the Blue Ox.CUB 2: I'm ...
Follow The Promise
PERSONNEL: Cubmaster or Den LeaderCUBMASTER: Would you like to ride in a starship or a planet hopper, to walk on the moon or float through space, or be a part of a space station crew? These may be some things we will be doing someday. We can’t be sure, but ...
Food For Thought
NARRATOR: Years ago, doctors conducted a study in an orphanage that monitored the health of the children and compared that against the food, physical care, and attention (love) they received. What the doctors found was that, while food is absolutely necessary to survive, people ...
Footprints on the Moon
As the curtain opens a den of Cub Scouts dressed as astronauts are lined up across the stage. There are large astronaut footprints cut out of black paper and taped on to the stage floor. These footprints lead from off stage to the center ...
Footsteps Into Cubbing
Organizer brings first Tiger Cub and Partner to just in front of 1st paw print.ORGANIZER - This past year you have spent in Tiger Cubs with your adult partner learning about yourself, your partner, and the world around you. Now you are ready to enlarge that world even more ...
For Blue and Gold
Print large block letters with permanent markers on 8"x10" sheets of white poster board, one letter to a sheet--the word--"BLUE" in blue, "AND" in black, and "GOLD" in red. Add silver stars to the letters. Print the script on the back of each card to reduce memorization.B is for Boys--Bobcats, ...
Four Freedoms
SETTING: Each of four uniformed Cub Scouts holds a corner of a U.S. flag in one hand and a candle in the other. The flag is tilted so the audience can see it. The narrator stands behind the flag with his head and shoulders ...
Four Winds
Oh, Winds of the South, blow upon us tonight. Come to us, Spirit of Akela, Help us to do our best At everything we do.Oh, Winds of the West, warm winds Blow upon us tonight. Come to us, Spirit of the Wolf Help us to do our duty to ...
Four Winds Bring
EQUIPMENT: Artificial campfire. Stick for each one in the ceremony. ARRANGEMENT: All boys dressed in Indian costume, (and families, if they wish to participate), carrying a stick to add to the campfire. Lights dimmed. All participants divide into four groups, each in a corner ...
Freedom CM Closing
Boys, I want to tell you a story that has meaning. When I was a boy I had three turtles. They had a beautiful terrarium with rather low sides. They had everything they needed except one thing . . . FREEDOM. Every chance they had, they would climb out.People ...
Freedom Opening
Personnel: Narrator and 6 or more Cub Scouts.Equipment: American flag, tape player, recording (such as America the Beautiful or This is My Country), Pack flag. Arrangement: The color guards advance the flags in the normal manner while the patriotic tape is playing. They come to the front and stand at ...
Freedom From Tyrants Demands
F: For people of all other lands the Statue of Liberty stands, with a flaming torch held high against America's sky, promising freedom from tyrant's demands.R: O'er the land of the free, flying high. Old Glory waves in the sky. Thirteen stripes and fifty stars, this banner is ours. To ...
Freedom Is
STAGING: After flags are advanced in the usual manner and the Pledge of Allegiance is repeated, a Cub Scout reads the following: Freedom is a breath of air, Pine-scented or salty like the sea; Freedom is a field new plowed With furrows of democracy. ...
Freedom Symbols
PROPS NEEDED: 7 large cards. On one side of each card draw one letter of the word "FREEDOM", so that the cards when lined up in order, spell out, the word. On the reverse side, have a picture of each item described in the verses to be said in unison ...
Friendship Circle
Set-Up: Each Cub has a 3-foot section of rope joined with a square knot to that of the boy on his left. The Ceremony: The boys form a circle Then they tie the knots Then the boys hold the rope with their left hands and pull back to form a ...
Friendship Logs Ashes Ceremony
This ceremony may be part of a Day Camp Fire. It is done in two parts, the opening with the friendship logs and closing with the ashes. Each unit will have decorated a log with items from nature to represent their feelings about Cub Scouts, Day Camp, dreams for ...
From Cubs Into Scouts
FIRST CUB SCOUT: I'm a little Bobcat As you can plainly see I've learned my Law and Promise So a full-fledged Cub I'd be. SECOND CUB SCOUT: Now I am a Wolf Cub With a gold arrow too, Soon I'll have a silver one ...
From Sea To Shining Sea
We are fortunate to live in this beautiful land of America. We have been blessed with freedoms that others can only dream of. There are great diversities from sea to shining sea. We have mountains and valleys, plains and rivers, and a great mix of landscapes. We have a ...
From Sea To Shining Sea Closing
BOOM!! SIZZLE!! Oooh! Aaah! Don’t you just love a good fireworks display on the Fourth of July? The colors are so beautiful, lighting up the night sky. But did you ever stop to think how boring it would be if all the fireworks were exactly the same? You’d have to ...
From Your Neighborhood
(Five Cub Scouts come on stage in turn and recite one verse)NEWSPAPER BOY: I am your paperboy I deliver the news Freedom of press Has different views.POSTMAN: I am the postman I deliver with a dash That Boy's Life issue That's really a smash.SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD: Safety is my job ...
Frozen Cub Cheer
Wrap your arms around yourself, and say, “BRRRRR!†...
Fun In The Sun
The founder said, "The Wolf Cub Pack is designed to be a junior branch of the Scout movement in order to meet the eagerness of a large number of small boys who want to be Scouts and who are yet too young." It is important that Wolf Cub leaders ...
Fun On Wheels
PERSONNEL: Cub ScoutsEQUIPMENT: A picture of a bicycle, car, trainSETTING: Boys holding pictures as they recite or read lines.CUB #1: I have fun riding my bicycle.CUB #2: I always enjoy traveling in the car.CUB #3: Trains are my thing.CUB #4: As you can see, there are many ways to ...
Future Of Our World
EQUIPMENT: Three signs with Bobcat, Wolf, and Bear printed on each respectively. The narrator holds each sign up as he tells what the future will look like. NARRATOR: In the year 2030 A.D., Cub Scouts will be 100 years old. You Tigers will be ...
GENIUS
PERSONNEL: 1 narrator and 6 boys, each of the boys should hold either the article they are describing or a picture of it.NARRATOR: This month we learned about inventions, of which there are quite a few; We'd like to share some of what we learned about tonight with you:CUB #1: ...
GIVES
EQUIPMENT: 5 Cub Scouts with 5 large cards each with a letter forming the word G I V E S with sayings written on the back.ARRANGEMENT: Each Cub holds his card and says the following:G - Stands for Giving. It's always good to give.I - Stands for Intentions. May ...
GIVES Goodwill
This skit can be incorporated into many ceremonies. It is especially suitable for use during the time that your community is participating in a United Way campaign or an independent finance drive for Scouting's sustaining membership enrollment (SME).PERSONNEL Five Cub Scouts.EQUIPMENT Five large cards, each printed with a letter ...
GOODWILL
PERSONNEL: - 8 Cub ScoutsEQUIPMENT: 8 Signs with the letters G O O D W I L L on them.ARRANGEMENT: The Cub Scouts enter one at a time, holding up a sign with a letter on it. Each speaks his line and the next Cub Scout enters. When the final ...
GREAT SCOUTING
Great time to look up people who were old Cub and Boy Scouts. Find out if they have some old uniforms. You can also look them up in old Scout books. Have skits that show some of the events in Scouting. Cubs enter carrying ...
Garbage In Garbage Out
Cub Master minute: With all the information we receive today, it is possible to get a lot of "garbage in".We need to be careful that we are not taking in so much garbage that we give "garbage out". We need to watch that we don’t stop up our systems ...
Genius At Being A Boy Closing
1st Cub: Everyone cannot be brilliant, everyone cannot be smart. I may not be a genius, but I can build a neat go-cart.2nd Cub: I can dam a stream with boulders, I can climb trees to the top. I can run for blocks and blocks and never even stop.3rd Cub: ...
Genius Opening Ceremony
Props: 6 poster boards with the letters G-E-N-U-I-S and the words each boy is to read on the back.Cub #1" G Great, GrandCub #2: E Exciting, Educated, ExplorerCub #3: N New, NeatCub #4: I Interesting, IntelligentCub #5: U Unusual, UniqueCub #6: S Super Sensational, Smart ...
Genius Opening or Closing Ceremony
Props: Boys holding lettered signs to spell G-E-N-I-U-SCub #1: G Gutenberg invented moveable types of printing presses so that more people could have books to read.Cub #2: E Edison gave us the light bulb, the phonograph, storage batteries, and many other things that we regard as necessities today.Cub #3: N ...
George Washington And BadenPowell Share Birthdays
February is the month that Abraham Lincoln was born. February 12th is his birthday. February is also the birthday of George Washington, the Father of our country, and Lord Baden-Powell, the Father of Scouting — both born on February 22nd. With all that we ...
Getting To Know Others
CUBMASTER: In those times of gas shortages and economic problems, our neighborhood has become more important to us than ever before. We've all heard stories from our grandparents about the good old days when people sat in their yards and visited and got to know each other better. There ...
Gifts
Why not pick something from this list of Christmas gifts which are NOT advertised n television?Give your parents the words, "I love you."Give your children a full day of your time.Give an ear to someone who needs a listener.Give a hand to someone less strong.Give an old friend a ...
Gifts And Talents
We each have several gifts and talents. Each day we have the ability to improve our talents and develop new ones. Cub Scouting gives us the opportunities to try new areas and learn new skills.(Call the boy up.)_______ has improved his skills in many areas by earning the pins. ...
Gifts Which Are Not Advertised On Television
PERSONNEL: Cubmaster or Den LeaderCUBMASTER: Why not pick something from this list of Christmas gifts which are not advertised on television?Give your parents the words "I love You".Give your children a full day of your time.Give an ear to someone who needs a listener.Give a hand to someone less ...
Give a Hoot Dont Pollute
Equipment: Flashlights, fan, American Flag, and cards or 7 small pieces of cardboard. On the first 6, the letters, N,A,T,U,R,E, and on the last, Give A Hoot, Do Not Pollute! If you have access to music, Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA”, “America ...
Give The Flame To Others
Cubmaster stands in front, with eight or 10 Cub Scouts in a semicircle behind him. Each holds a candle. CUBMASTER: For our theme this month, we have been helping others and giving goodwill. I hope you have found that when you help others and ...
Giving Thanks
CUB #1: In 1621, after the first harvest was completed by the Plymouth colonists, Governor James Bradford proclaimed a day of thanksgiving and prayer.CUB #2: During the American Revolution, a yearly day of national thanksgiving was suggested by the Continental Congress. In 1817, New York State adopted Thanksgiving Day ...
Glow Of Scouting
PERSONNEL: Each Cub Scout has a candle (or battery-powered candle) and lights it as he speaks.CUB #1 - This is my Scouting light. It is my enthusiasm. As light brings out the sparkle in diamonds, enthusiasm brings out the sparkle in Scouting.CUB #2 - This is my Scouting light. It ...
Goals Realized In Scouting
Cub Scouts keep themselves strong and personally fit, both for their own sake, and so they can become useful citizens of our great country. Keeping fit allows us to help the people around us. If our country is to remain strong, its citizens must also be strong in mind, ...
God Bless America
ARRANGEMENTS: American Flag posted, after the regular presentation of colors. House lights are dimmed, and flag is spot lighted. Narrator reads the following after the Pledge of Allegiance has been recited. NARRATOR: "God Bless America" is a prayer that is in every heart. While the statesmen of the world are ...
God Gives Us the World
Leader: The founder of Scouting, Lord Baden-Powell, once said, "God has given us a world to live in that is full of beauties and wonders and He has given us not only eyes to see them but minds to understand them if we only have the sense to look at ...
Gold In One Of The Cub Scout Colors
Gold is one of the Cub Scout colors, the color of warm sunlight, good cheer and happiness Gold is Golden opportunity the program provides for the boys and families Gold is Golden Rule we practice--Treat others as you would have them treat you Gold is Golden Age of childhood ...
Gold In Yourself
Gold prospectors dug for gold in the hills. They may or may not have found gold in "them thar hills" no matter how hard they worked. But there's another kind of gold that you will always find with hard work. That's gold in yourself--kindness, love, understanding, and consideration. Just ...
Gold Mining Was Hard Work
Gold mining was very hard work. Miners just didn't go to the hill and dig up gold. Very often they spent days or weeks with little result. They worked from dawn to dusk, six or even seven days a week.For hours at a time, they waded in cold, snow-fed ...
Gold Rush In Cub Scouting
G is for a gathering of friends and familiesO is for outstanding objectives of the programL is for learning that lasts your lifetime.D is for dreams that will come true with diligent work.R is for responsibility to do what is rightU is for the understanding of others we developS is ...
Gold Rush Party Good Night
CUB #1: Thank you for coming to our Gold Rush partyCUB #2: Aren't you glad that you weren't tardy?CUB #3: We've played some games and had great fun.CUB #4: Gold was found by everyone.CUB #5: We've advanced in rank and received our awardsCUB #6: From Bobcat to Webelos--our golden ...
Golden Rule
(Show an ordinary ruler) What do I have here? Right, it's a ruler. Some people call it a rule. This one isn't golden but it does remind me of the Golden Rule. Do you know what the Golden Rule is?"Do unto others as you would have them do unto ...
Golden Rule Opening
CUBMASTER: This is the season of lights. It is a time when the days are shorter and the nights are long. But somehow, things are brighter. Shopping centers are bright with Christmas light. Thousands of homes have single candles to light the way for the Christ Child. Other thousands have ...
Good Deeds Closing Ceremony
Personnel: 6 Cub Scouts Equipment: Stars of different sizes for the boys to hold Cub #1: Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting, said to Scouts everywhere: Cub #2: “I often think when the sun goes down, the world is hidden by a big ...
Good Deeds Of Old
CUBMASTER: Tonight we have enjoyed recalling the days of old when brave men went forth doing good deeds. They carried their banners high, proud to show who they were. Tonight we would like one member from each den to come forward. (Either with the den flag or use the ...
Good Den Leaders Know
EQUIPMENT: Den leader patch and Asst Den Leader patchWe have two parents here with us this evening who have agreed to become leaders.Will _______ and ______ please come upfront. (Pause)I would like to read you something before you receive your badge of office.You can be a Den Leader and enjoy ...
Good Health
PERSONNEL: 5 Cub ScoutsEQUIPMENT: Barbells with letters on each end to spell GOOD HEALTHSETTING: Boys holding barbellsCUB #1: Eating the right foods is really important if our bodies are to be strong and healthy.CUB #2: Proper dental care will help us keep our teeth all our lives. Brush and floss ...
Good Night And Good Scouting
Den Leaders all have candles lighted.CUBMASTER: As we close tonight and the candles go out, our spirit does not go out, but is inside us burning even brighter as we do our Good Turn daily and just grow in the spirit of Scouting. (The Leaders are blowing out their ...
Good Night Friends
Put candles on three of the four corners of a table. A different Cub lights each candle and REPEATS part of the Cub Scout Promise. Akela or Den Chief stands at the fourth corner. He says the last part of the Promise and closes the meeting by saying "GOODNIGHT ...
Good Turn CM Minute
Most of us are happiest when we are doing something for others. Think for a moment of a time when you were helpful to someone. Chances are, it made you feel pretty good. Of course, we feel best when we do something for others without being found out. When we ...
Good Will Opening
Setting: Eight uniformed Cub Scouts line up across front of room holding large cards with letters to spell out G-O-O-D-W-I-L-L. Each boy shows his card is he speaks. G - Greetings we bring now to everyone. O - On this special night of holiday fun. O - Once again it's ...
GoodConduct Candle
Using a good-conduct candle is a method often used by den leaders as an incentive for good behavior. As the candle is lighted for each den meeting, the den leader can say a few words related to the theme of the month, such as:During the holiday season, we see ...
Goodwill Closing Ceremony
Set-Up: 8 Cub Scouts each with a sign with one of the letters on the front. The words are written on the back in large print. Boys say their parts in turn. G - Good Cub Scouts are friends to all. O - On their honor to obey the pack ...
Goodwill Enlightens the World
Setting: Place a world globe on a table. Place candles around the globe, one for each rank to be given out. Dim the room lights. Assistant Cubmaster holds a lighted candle. Cubmaster: We read in the newspaper every day about wars. Television shows us daily pictures of bombings and destruction ...
Goodwill Opening
And the angel said, “Peace on earth, goodwill toward men.” Cub Scouts give goodwill by being thoughtful and kind, and by doing Good Turns. In this holiday season, may our good will shine as brightly as the star in the East, so that other people will follow our example. Please ...
Graduation From Pack To Troop
The whole ceremony, as presented here, has been made informal, with the idea that those taking part will use their own words. This merely suggests what packs can work up for themselves.PERSONNEL Cubmaster, denner, den chief, Scoutmaster, patrol leader, Webelos Scout, and his parents.EQUIPMENT Electric campfire, graduation certificate.ARRANGEMENT The lights ...
Graduation Into Boy Scouts
Tonight we honor ______ Webelos, who will be crossing a very important bridge along the scouting trail. This is a bridge of decision and fulfillment, and we the adult leaders can only hope that crossing this bridge leads to the fulfillment of all those hopes and dreams a boy ...
Graduation Of A Webelos Scout
PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Senior Patrol Leader, Webelos leader, Webelos Scout and family, 2 Bobcats, 2 Wolves, 2 Bears, and 2 WebelosEQUIPMENT: Troop scarfARRANGEMENT: The 8 Cubs are lined up in 2 rows of 4 facing each other in order to form a bridge for the graduation. There needs to ...
Great Events Of Scouting
CUBMASTER: On the 25th of July in 1907, Lord Baden-Powell took 22 boys with him to Brownsea Island, off England's southern coast. This was the world's first Scout camp. That little camp was the foundation of the tremendous worldwide Scouting movement. The Boy Scouts ...
Great Master We Give Thanks
Boys in an inner circle, hands across the chest. Adults in an outer circle behind the boys, hands across the chest.1st Den: For all the food that the Great Master provides for us - we give thanks.2nd Den: For all the beauty that the Great Master surrounds us, we ...
Great Will Be Your Responsibility
There is a special group of parents here that the boys and parents of Cub Scout Pack _____ wish to honor at this time. These people are the Den Leaders, Webelos Den Leaders, and Pack Committee Members.Will they come forward and form a line facing the rest of the pack?These ...
Greetings
PROPS: Make a banner with the word GREETINGS and artwork that fits the theme. Have as many Cub Scouts as needed hold and recite the lines. Have the audience act out the action that is read. CM: Tonight as we welcome you, we need you to remember the Law of ...
Greetings To Everyone
ARRANGEMENT: This ceremony is introduced by the den chief (the leader if no den chief), who explains that the audience is to respond by doing as the boys say. The boys hold up cards that spell out the word G-R-E-E-T-I- N-G-S. Each exposes his card as he speaks his ...
Growing Carrots
EQUIPMENT: A package of carrot seeds and a few carrots with tops CUB 1 - Inside this package of seeds are tiny carrot seeds. They don't look like much because they are tiny and fragile. CUB 2 - But if we plant them in ...
Guide Us In Every Way
Our Leader, guide us in every way.Keep us happy through the day.God, who fills our night with light,Guard us all throughout the night. ...
Guiding Star
Personnel: Akela, 8 Cub Scouts Equipment: Small campfire; blue paper or cardboard, three-foot square, with cutouts for stars in the Big Dipper and the North Star; 8 small or pen-type flashlights, one for each Cub Scout. Arrangement: Akela and 8 Cub Scouts stand near the campfire with the figure ...
HALLOWEEN
Arrangements; Large card with the letters H A L L O W E E N.Nine cubs each have one line and they should be holding a sign with one letter. After they all say their "lines" they all say "HAPPY HALLOWEEN"H = HalloweenA = AwesomeL = LaughableL = LovableO = ...
Halloween Comes Once A Year
SCENE: To enhance the Halloween atmosphere, turn out the lights, and have a candlelight processional for the color guard unit.PERSONNEL: Use more than just a few Cubs, use most of the Pack to create lots of light.PROPS: If candles are not feasible because of carpeting or whatever, use a ...
Halloween GoodBye
PERSONNEL: 8 Cub ScoutsCUB 1: Thank you for coming to our Halloween party.CUB 2: Aren't you glad that you weren't tardy?CUB 3: We've played some games and had some fun.CUB 4: We didn't play tricks on anyone.CUB 5: We've advanced in rank and received our awards.CUB 6: From Bobcat ...
Halloween Stew Closing Ceremony
The Den Leader "witches" are standing at their cauldron. One of them recites:We've put a lot into this stew, And we came out with a pretty good brew. The parents have had a chance to learn The ranks attained and badges earned. Everyone will return a month from now ...
Halloween Witches
PROPS: Black paper mache witches' kettle; colored and white spotlights! A long stick for a ladle; two or more witches costumes; a sheet for Cubmaster; ingredients for witches' brew listed below.ARRANGEMENT: Colored spotlight is on Den Leader witches as one witch stirs the pot and the other witches add ingredients ...
Halloween Witches Brew
The Den leader witches are back at their pot of brew. One of them recites:We've put a lot into this stew,And we came out with a pretty good brew.The parents have had a chance to learn,The ranks attained and badges earned.Everyone will return a month from now,To attend our ...
Hanukkah The Temple Is Asleep
SCENE: As you extinguish the Hanukkah candles, read the following poem:The Temple is asleep.The lamp burns bright;Judan, the LeaderHas started the light.The sun shines by dayAnd dark is the night;But always and alwaysThe lamp burns bright. ...
Happy Trails
Personnel: 4 Cubs and a narratorNarrator: Our pioneer forefathers found and followed many trails. The Native Americans explored the country first. European settlers followed. With each new person came new experiences and new challenges.Cub 1: Our trail is the Cubbing trail!Cub 2: Our experience is the fun and adventure ...
Hard Work Flag Ceremony
Equipment: American FlagCub #1: When we think of the American Cowboy, we think of long, hard-working days. Cub #2: Americans built our country with hard work. Cub #3: In Cub Scouts, we learn about the importance of work and service. Cub #4: All workers contribute to the good of ...
Have You Hugged Your Kids Today
Have you hugged your kids today? This is a question you see on bumper stickers and hear on television commercials promoting good mental health. Fortunately, most of us do not let a day go by without giving our kids at least one good hug. In fact, if you would ...
Heading To Your Homes
SETTING: Boys in the den line up in a diamond formation, one boy kneels holding an "S" sign, one boy stands behind him holding an "N" sign, boys holding "E" and "W" sit at either side. Each boy speaks his piece in turn.NARRATIVE:N - The time has come to ...
Helpful to Others
Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting said this to Scouts everywhere:"I think that when the sun goes down, the world is hidden by a big blanket from the light of heaven, but the stars are little holes pierced in that blanket by those who have done good deeds in ...
Here Is Our Future
NARRATOR: I represent the Spirit of Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of Boy Scouting. I am also the Spirit of Scouting Past and Present. Here is our future---Cub Scouts of America.1ST BOY: In the Cub Scout Promise, we say, "I promise to do my duty to God", and religious activities are ...
Here Soon
PERSONNEL: The CubmasterThanksgiving will be here pretty soon. It is a great time of the year. It opens the door to the holiday season. Think about that turkey dinner, the football games, visits with friends and family. Just about everybody likes Thanksgiving. This year let's think a bit about ...
Heres To The Red Of It
ARRANGEMENT: American Flag is posted on the stage. Four Cub Scouts in uniform have speaking parts. 1ST CUB: Here's to the Red of it - not a thread of it, Thrilled by the sight of it, In all the spread of it, But feels ...
High Country USA
Make a triangle out of poster board that is three feet tall and decorate it like a mountain. Cut it into six sections. Label the backs of each section with the script below. The boys will reassemble the mountain while they are saying their lines.CUB #1: We do our best.CUB ...
His Path Is Fully Lit
PERSONNEL: Webelos Leader or Cubmaster, Scouts, parents.EQUIPMENT: Arrow of Light Ceremonial board.ARRANGEMENTS: The room is in darkness. The leader introduces Webelos Scout(s) who are receiving Arrow Of Light and explains they have met the requirements to receive the highest award in Cub Scouting.LEADER: The purpose of Cub Scouting is ...
His Pocket
Make a poster strip of each of the Arrow of Light requirements. Make a large pocket and sew it onto a sheet for your props.We have a lot of uses for pockets. They are great to put things in. We can pull things back out of our pockets and ...
Holiday Lights Closing Thought
This is the season of lights. It is a time when the days are shorter so the nights are longer, yet somehow things are brighter. Stores and homes are bright with holiday lights. Thousands of homes have a single light to show the way for the Christ child, others have ...
Holiday Magic Scramble
PREPARATION: Two dens and a Den Chief can participate together in this skit. A poster board for each letter of the words "Holiday Magic" is needed. After the letters are written, let the boys decorate their posters as desired. Boys enter the stage carrying ...
Holiday Pledge Of Allegiance
Set Up: A narrator to say the lines of the Pledge of Allegiance and 6 Cub Scouts to say the accompanying lines. Someone to play music. While this ceremony is being done, background music (such as "Joy to the World".) plays softly. Narrator: I pledge Allegiance 1st. Cub: At this ...
Holiday Spirit
Personnel: 5 CubsProps: Log candle holder with 3 candles (12") multipurpose lighterCub 1: The theme for this month is "Let's Celebrate!" and we have been busy getting ready for the Holiday season. This month there are three major holidays celebrated by a different Religion or Culture, Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa.Cub ...
Holidays Around The World
CUB l: In India and Thailand, they celebrate the Festival of Lights, With little lamps or lotus boats that float into the night. [Boy carries a Lotus Boat of foil]CUB 2: In Sweden, too, they honor Santa Lucia, Queen of Light The oldest girl will wear a crown with candles ...
Honeybees
There is one insect that is known for its hard work and great contribution to the world, the Honeybee. Honeybees live in large groups. Each of the honeybees has its own job which benefits the entire hive. There are queens and drones responsible for laying eggs.Some gather nectar and pollen. ...
Honoring Our Flag
Personnel: 15 Cub Scouts, American flag bearer, Cubmaster Equipment: American Flag, 7 red crepe paper streamers, 6 white crepe paper streamers, blue crepe paper rectangle, white cardboard five-pointed star. (Seven Cub Scouts, each carrying a red crepe paper streamer, march in single file onto stage. In turn, each boy displays ...
Honoring Our Flag
PERSONNEL: 16 Cub Scouts, American Flag bearer, LeaderEQUIPMENT: American Flag, 7 red crepe paper streamers, 6 white crepe paper streamers, blue crepe paper rectangle, white cardboard five-pointed star.(7 Cub Scouts, each carrying a red crepe paper streamer march in single file onto the stage. In turn, each boy displays his ...
Honoring The Flag
PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, two Cub Scouts who know the proper way to fold the U.S. flag.EQUIPMENT: U.S. flag.CUBMASTER: Today, and at most of our pack meetings, we post the U.S. flag when we begin and leave it standing until the meeting is over. Why do we do that? I think ...
Horizons Closing
Personnel: Cubmaster or Den LeaderCubmaster: We often speak of horizons, .not one, but plural, horizons. Did it ever occur to you that there is more than one? When you have worked and planned to reach your horizon, you stop to rest and look up to see before you still ...
How Big Is Your Jar
Here's an interesting science fair experiment I read about. The student took a baby food jar, a peanut butter jar, a gallon jar, & a big five-gallon bucket and filled each one with the dirt. Then he planted a bean seed in each and tried to raise it. Well, ...
How To Dress A Cub Scout
To make sure all of our Cub Scouts get off on the right foot, we are going to give you a hand with information about your uniform, so you can go ahead in Scouting! Wherever you go - even to dance, you would not ...
How We Use Computers
Cub #1: We live in a time in which computers are changing the way we organize our daily lives. We have computers in our schools, homes, places of work, and vehicles. Cub #2: They are a tool to help us work more efficiently. We ...
I Am
PERSONNEL: Chief Akela, Lord Baden Powell, Indian Braves: Lone Indian Brave, Cub Scouting Colors, Four Winds, Ideals of Cub Scouting, Ships of Scouting, Seven Virtues of Life; Cub Scouts: one each Wolf, Bear, 1st & 2nd year Webelos; Adult Leaders: Den Leader, Cubmaster, CommitteeMember & Parents...MATERIALS: 7 wax candle ...
I Am Americas Heritage
SETTING: Room is darkened, Pack flag and an American flag are spotlighted. Patriotic background music is played. NARRATOR: There it is. It's still flying. It has been a long night and as the dawn appears and the smoke clears, it is fluttering in the ...
I Am An American
ARRANGEMENT: Flags are presented in the usual manner. 12 uniformed Cub Scouts have speaking parts.1ST CUB: My country gives each one of us the opportunity to advance according to his ambition. Education is for all. I am an American.2ND CUB: My country means love of freedom, faith in democracy, justice, ...
I Am More Than Your Flag
I was born on June 14, 1777. I am more than just cloth shaped into a design. I am the refuge of the world's oppressed people. I am the silent sentinel of freedom. I am the emblem of the greatest sovereign nation on earth. ...
I Am Old Glory
I am old glory. For more than nine score years I have been the banner of hope and freedom for generation after generations of Americans. Born amid the first flames of America's for freedom. I am the symbol of a country that has grown ...
I Am The Flag
By Lawrence M. Jones I am a composite being of all the people of America. I am the Union if you are united. I am one and indivisible if you are undivided. I am as strong as the weakest link. I am an emblem ...
I Am The World
NARRATOR: I am the world - Some call me mother nature. I am the mountains and the valleys and the land and the seas. All living things exist in me from the birds of the air to the fish in the waters. You see ...
I Am The World
NARRATOR: I am the world - Some call me mother nature. I am the mountains and the valleys and the land and the seas. All living things exist in me from the birds of the air to the fish in the waters. You see me in the beauty of the ...
I Am Your Flag
Look at me. I am your flag. I am your childhood for I met you there. You carried me in you first parade..remember...the stars I bore were no brighter than those reflected in your eyes. I grew up with you. I am as familiar ...
I As a Leader of the Pack
(Cubmaster ask all leaders to come forward, calling each one by name and giving Pack position. Ask each one to give Cub Scout Sign and repeat the following in phrases.)I, as a leader of Pack ____ promise to work in harmony with other members of the committee at all ...
I Asked Myself A Question
I asked myself a question today: What does it mean to be an American? There were several answers ... and they all were good. Being an American, means I have a multitude of freedoms:Freedom to think and say what I think;Freedom to worship;Freedom to move about;Freedom to try, and ...
I Believe In
ARRANGEMENT: A den of Cub Scouts advance flags in the usual manner. After the pledge of allegiance is given and flags are posted, the boys stand at attention in a straight line on stage. Each recites his part in turn.CUB #1: I believe in America!CUB #2: I believe in this ...
I Challenge Each Of You
PERSONNEL: The unit commissioner, Cubmaster, committee chairman, or the chartered organization representative can perform this ceremony.EQUIPMENT: NoneSETTING: All new pack leaders should be in front of the room.NARRATOR: Cub Scouting is a program of the Boy Scouts of America for parents, leaders, and institutions to use with boys 7, ...
I Dub Thee Sir Bobcat
EQUIPMENT: Wooden sword, candelabra with three candles, badges to be awarded, the golden paper crown for King Arthur (the Cubmaster), matches.PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, den chief to light candles, advancing Cub Scouts and parents.SETUP: King Arthur calls advancing Cub Scouts and their parents into the round table circle. Group them in ...
I Found An Arrowhead
(Show an Arrowhead) 1. O'er fields of new turned sod, communing with my God, tramped along, and in a furrow bed I found an arrowhead, chiseled from stone. 2. Then fancy fled on wings, back to primeval things, Seeking the light--what warrior drew the ...
I Have Meaning To Boy Scouts
ARRANGEMENT: Colors are advanced in a normal manner. The audience is standing, facing the flag, Flag is spotlighted by a flashlight with house lights dimmed. VOICE: I am your flag. I have a special meaning to the Boy Scouts of America because your Scout ...
I Know The Uniform
To end this evening, I'd like to tell you a story. A crowded bus stopped to pick up a bent old woman.With great difficulty, she struggled up the steps of the bus with a large basket of freshly-washed laundry."You'll have to put your laundry in the rear of the ...
I Like
PERSONNEL: Six Cub Scouts or adults.PROPS: Each Cub Scouts needs to carry a symbol of the holiday he talks about.PREPARATION: Print each speaker's lines on a card. They will be prepared to read in case they don't want to memorize the lines.CUB 1: I like holidays full of good cheer.I ...
I Made A Promise
Five boys are needed for this ceremony. Each should have his part printed on a small card he can conceal in his hand or have the part memorized. Cub #1: I made a promise... I said that whatever I did I would do the best I could. Cub #2: I ...
I Made A Promise Opening
Cub #1: I made a promise. I said that whatever I did, I would do the best I could.Cub #2: I made a promise to serve my God and my country the best I could.Cub #3: I made a promise to help other people the best I could.Cub #4: ...
I Promise
(One boy steps forward and recites each line of the Cub Scout Promise. Another boy recites the accompanying verse)I promise: An assurance I make, a pledge to do right. I keep it before me, a bright shining light.To do my best: I promise to try, then folks will believe in ...
I Promise Closing
(One boy steps forward and recites each line of the Cub Scout Promise. Another boy recites the accompanying verse) I promise: An assurance I make, a pledge to do right. I keep it before me, a bright shining light. To do my best: I promise to try, then folks will ...
I Salute You
CUBMASTER: Tonight I have the honor of presenting the Arrow of Light to one of our Webelos Scouts. Would (name) and his parents please come forward to receive this award, a Webelos Scout must have passed the following requirements: Been active in the Webelos den for 6 months, have ...
I Stand For Christmas
Nine boys stand in a line et the back of the room. Each holds a large letter that spells out Christmas.Each steps forward in turn and shows his letter and recites his lines.C - I stand for carols and Christmas cheer.H - I stand for holly that's hanging here (points ...
I Stood Beside The Flag Today
by Louise Pinkerton Fritz I stood beside the flag today And watched it gently wave; I saw amidst the stars and stripes America, the great... A land to which the masses turn, A land that still is free, A country that still has been ...
I Think Astronauts
CUBMASTER: Think about America’s astronauts.CUB 1: I think astronauts need to know a lot, so I will do my best at school.CUB 2: I think astronauts must work hard, so I will listen to my parents and do my best at home.CUB 3: I think astronauts have to cooperate well ...
I Went To The County Fair
ARRANGEMENT: 6 Cub Scouts in uniform, enter stage one by one, carrying various items such as balloons, cotton candy, popcorn, etc. recite their lines.1st CUB: I went to the County Fair, I saw exhibits there.2nd CUB: The grandest prize, was won by some guys who raised horses - the biggest ...
I Will Use
Cub Scout 1: This my country. I will use my eyes to see the beauty of this land.Cub Scout 2: I will use my ears to hear its sounds.Cub Scout 3: I will use my mind to think about what I can do to make it more beautiful.Cub Scout ...
I As A Leader Of The Pack
(Cubmaster ask all leaders to come forward, calling each one by name and giving Pack position. Ask each one to give cub Scout Sign and repeat the following in phrases.I as a leader of Pack ____ promise to work in harmony with other members of the committee at all ...
INDEPENDANCE
I - means 'I". I want to do my best to be a good American citizen.N - stands for Nation. The birth of a new nation "under God, with liberty and justice for all."D - stands for the Declaration of Independence, the impressive statement proclaiming the freedom of the United ...
Ideals
(Cubs hold up cards with slogans)Cub#1: DO YOUR BEST in everything you do on life's way.Cub#2: ALWAYS BE FRIENDLY to brighten other people's day.Cub#3: GIVE AWAY YOUR SMILES for 'tis rewarding indeed.Cub#4: BE PREPARED to help others in their daily need.Cub#5: BE HONEST AND SINCERE towards others you meet.Cub#6: BE ...
Ideas Come From Ourselves
STAGING: Narrator, eight Cub Scouts with props. Cub pantomime as their portion of the script is read. CUB 1: (Enters with a light bulb over his head ) Any kind of project begins with an idea. It can come from a book, a magazine, ...
Imagine
PREPARATION-6 signs with a big question mark on the front Need 6 boys Boy l-Imagine what the world would be like without Cub Scouts. Boy 2-Imagine what the world would be like without gravity. Boy 3-Imagine what life would be like in the future. ...
Imagine Closing
Use a mirror (the kind with a handle) Put a neckerchief around the handle and a Cub Scout hat on the top. Try not to obscure the view too much. Call all Cub Scouts forward to look at themselves in the mirror. After they have all had a look, have ...
Immediate Recognition Wolf Beads
As a Cub Scout completes achievements for Wolf or Bear, the den leader should make sure that a simple recognition ceremony is held in the den meeting. Use the Cub Scout Immediate Recognition Kit, No. 1804, which contains enough materials for a den of Cub Scouts for two years. ...
In Fair Competition
CUBMASTER: We promise that we will take part in our games, in fair competition; respecting the rules that govern them and with the desire to take part in the true spirit of sportsmanship for the honor of our dens and for the glory of ...
In The Year 2030
LEADER: Tonight we are going to embark on a journey into the future. The year is 2030AD and Cub Scouting is still going strong: Picture in your mind the possible changes that may have come about. CUB #1: (Wolf) We hold our den meetings ...
Indian Arrow Of Light Ceremony
PERSONNEL: Medicine-man, Akela, AidEQUIPMENT: Bells, Council fireARRANGEMENT: Lights out, Council fire lit.MEDICINE-MAN: (Walks up to the fire, raises arms, and calls out to Akela to come forth.)Ha a a a a a ah h h h; Ha a a a a ah h h h; Ha a a a ...
Indian Ceremony
This is really more of an outline or a complete meeting with the opening and closing based on authentic Indian rituals. It should be held out of doors with a real fire but it could be done indoors with an artificial one or the opening could be changed. If done ...
Indian Ceremony For Tiger Cub Graduation
MATERIALS: Council fires, Bobcat Sign, Practice tip arrows, Indian costumes, and Bridge.(The Tribal Chief and braves are sitting around the fire. All are quiet as he rises.)CHIEF: Tonight we gather to honor our young braves and test them before they are welcomed into our pack. Let us call forward: (calls ...
Indian Closing
Ask everyone to stand. The Cubmaster gives the words and demonstrates the signs used in the ceremony. Then everyone joins in.May the Spirit of Scouting.....(Boy Scout sign)And the Light of Akela..........(Cub Scout sign)Be with you and me.............(Point index finger)Until our paths....................(Both arms out to sides)Cross................................(Arms crossed)Again................................(Cub sign on the ...
Indian Cub Scout Spirit Bobcat Ceremony
People Required: Akela (Cubmaster) Baloo (Asst. Cubmaster) Props: Campfire Badges (with tape affixed to the card the badge is on) Akela: The spirit of Cub Scouting burns here as it does in the hearts of Cub Scouts everywhere. The Cub Scout spirit is like our campfire. We must add ...
Indian Moccasin Prayer
Great Spirit, grant that I may not criticize my neighbor until I have walked a mile in his moccasins. ...
Indian Pack Opening
This calls for 5 Cubs with speaking parts and one narrator. All except the narrator should be in Indian dress. Narrator: As we all go about our busy lives, rushing from one place to another, today let us think back about five hundred years ...
Indian Prayer
Oh, Great Spirit, whose voice I hear in the winds and whose breath gives life to all the world. Hear me.I come before you, one of your many children. I am weak and small. I need your strength and wisdom. Let me walk in the beauty and make my ...
Indian Prayer Oh Great Spirit
Oh, Great Spirit, whose voice I hear in the winds and whose breath gives life to all the world; hear me.I come before you, one of your many children. I am weak and small. I need your strength and wisdom.Let me walk in beauty and make my eyes ever ...
Indian Runners With Cub Colors
SETTING: Cubmaster dressed as Indian Chief stands by an artificially lit campfire. CUBMASTER: Great Spirit, what is the meaning of Blue and Gold? 1ST INDIAN RUNNER: (A Cub dressed as Indian brave runs in carrying a jar of blue-colored water) Great Chieftain, the blue ...
Indian Sign Benediction
"May the Great Spirit (point to sky) who has been with you in the past (point back over shoulder) and who will be with you in the future (point forward) bring (hands together in shape of cup) you (point to someone else) great joy." (Group does benediction together again ...
Indian Sign Language
Have Den Chief gave each Cub an Indian name and teach him how to say it in Indian Sign Language.For the closing, the boys sit in a circle around the "Campfire". Then they take turns telling their name and showing how they are said in sign language. Then the ...
Indian Version Of The TwentyThird Psalm
The Great Father above a shepherd chief is. I am His and with Him, I want not. He throws out to me a rope and the name of the rope is love, and He draws me to where the grass is green and the water not dangerous; and I ...
Indonesia Taiwan Japan Cub Scout Promise
In Indonesia a Cub Scout says: "I promise to do my best to do my duty to God and the Republic of Indonesia, to follow the family rules, and to do Good Turns every day." In Taiwan, a Cub Scout says: "I'll obey my ...
Induction Of A New Cubmaster 1
PERSONNEL: Leader, Akela, new Cubmaster, spotlight operator.EQUIPMENT: Spotlight, chair, table, beaded bag, Indian headdress, Indian blanket, four candles.ARRANGEMENT: The lights are darkened on the stage except for the spotlight, which is focused on Akela's face or head with as small a beam as possible. The leader and the new ...
Induction Of A New Cubmaster 2
PERSONNEL Leader, Akela, new Cubmaster, spotlight operator.EQUIPMENT Spotlight, chair, table, beaded bag, Indian headdress, Indian blanket, four candles.ARRANGEMENT The lights are darkened on the stage except for the spotlight, which is focused on Akela's face or head with as small a beam as possible. The leader and the new ...
Induction Of New Families 2 Candles
PERSONNEL Cubmaster (or committee chairman, advancement chairman, etc.), Bobcat candidates, and parents.EQUIPMENT A table, a balanced board with a candle on each end, Bobcat badges.Cubmaster: (Addressing audience.) We are happy to welcome all the families with their sons who are here to our pack. (The Cubmaster calls the names of ...
Induction Of Tiger Cub Coordinator
Will (name? please come forward. At this point, either the Cubmaster or a pack leader presents the Tiger Cub Coordinator with scrolls of paper like diplomas.Each scroll has one word on it: Enthusiasm, Knowledge, Responsibility, and Tiger Cub Promise.I present you with ENTHUSIASM - enthusiasm to SEARCH out new ...
Installing A New Denner And Asst Denner
ARRANGEMENT: Three candles are on the table, one large and two small ones.The Den Leader lights the large one and says, "This light is our guiding light. It shows us the way to follow the Cub Scout Promise, the Law of the Pack, and the Motto.The entire den repeats the ...
International Campfire Ideas
(Canadian)Near the waters, near the reedbeds Near the wigwam, O my brothers, We will light our evening campfire, Light the red flower of the forest, That her leaves and petals rising Call us to our friendly council.(Italian)O Drummer, summon the Legions; Send the call o'er valley and hill For ...
Interpretation Of The Cub Scout Promise
Props: Each Cub Scout holding a sign with his part of the Cub Scout Promise on it.I, _________ PROMISE A promise is a solemn vow, where your good reputation is at stake.TO DO MY BEST Your best is giving all you’ve got when you have something to do... and ...
Investment Closing
Cub 1: We would like to thank you for spending the evening with us.Cub 2: The time you spend with us is time well spent.Cub 3: You show us your value or program.Cub 4: Through your action, you set the example.Cub 5: The return on your investment will be ...
It Doesnt Take A Detective
It doesn't take a detective to figure out a thing or two.Why do we get a tear in the eye, when we see the red, white, and blue?Why do we get a lump in our throat, when we stand and sing, "Oh Say can you see?"And why are people ...
It Has To Start Somewhere
When you repeat the Cub Scout Promise, the words "Do My Best" are often lost among other important words. Let's stop for a minute and really consider these words. "BEST" describes actions and effort well above our usual performance. You are the only person who can possibly know whether ...
It Is Our Familys Belief
ARRANGEMENT: Eight boys, each boy reads a line - colors are posted and Pledge of Allegiance is recited.CUB #1: It is our family's beliefCUB #2: And one for which we prayCUB #3: That Thanksgiving becomes a lifestyleCUB #4: And not just a day.CUB #5: We're thankful for our family,CUB #6: ...
Its Up to You
Personnel: 5 Cub Scouts Cub 1: God gave you this day To do just what you would, You can throw it away; Or do some good, Cub 2: You can make someone happy; Or make someone sad. What have you done With the ...
Its A Beautiful Tree
PREPARATION: Each boy is asked in advance to bring an ornament for the pack Christmas tree. Later these ornaments will be donated to a needy family. Ornaments are placed on the tree as the boys arrive. Cubmaster asks everyone to be seated. Suddenly an ...
Its Just A Piece Of Cloth
ARRANGEMENT: Using two or more flashlights as spotlights -- focus on the flag with the lights out, and read: That is all it is - just a piece of cloth. But when a little breeze comes along, it stirs and comes to life and ...
Its Up To You
Cubmaster asks all Leaders to come forward, calling each one by name and giving Pack positions.Cubmaster asks each one to give the Cub Scout Sign and repeat the following in phrases.I as a leader of Pack ____ promise to work in harmony with other members of the committee at ...
JUNGLE
PERSONNEL: Six Cub Scouts EQUIPMENT: Paint one block letter of the word J-U-N-G-L-E on each of six cardboard squares. On the reverse side print the recitation for each scout. J - stands for jump -- if you see a python, you'd better jump! U ...
Jimmy
He's just eight years oldHe's made of the following ingredients:Noise, energy, imagination, curiosity, and hunger.He's the "cute little fellow down the street",That "spoiled imp next door," or"My son,"... depending on who you are.He's something to be kept fed, clothed, healthy,happy and, out of trouble.But..................He's something else, too..........He's tomorrow.He's the ...
John Paul Jones And His Flag
LEADER: A great deal of interesting history is connected with the naval career of John Paul Jones, who can aptly be called the most daring sea-rover in the annuals of the American Navy. His devotion to the Flag under which he so valiantly fought ...
Johnny Appleseed And The Star
The ceremony may be read by several boys or adults. Cubmaster says the last paragraph.Johnny Appleseed was a pioneer, one of the very best. He didn't look much like one. He was small and not very strong. He wore a tin pot for a hat and a coffee sack ...
Join The Club
(Sing to the tune of the Mickey Mouse Club)If you want to join a clubThat's fun for you and me.C-U-B S-C-O-U-T-I-N-GTigers, Wolves, and Bears are thereAs well as Webelos.C-U-B S-C-O-U-T-I-N-GCub Scouting, Cub Scouting,Forever let us hold our Cub signs highHigh, High, HighCome along and join the funAnd bring your ...
Join Us At The Circus
NEEDED: Five Cub Scouts dressed as clowns.CUB 1: Round and round the elephants plod, the monkeys swing on a shining pod.CUB 2: Bespangled ponies cavort and prance, Roly-poly bears do a clumsy dance.CUB 3: A peddler lifts up his voice to sell, Fresh roasted peanuts in the shell.CUB 4: ...
Joined Together
Personnel: 6 Cubs and Den Chief or Leader Setting: Cubs hold large cardboard cutouts as they read their lines off the back of the cutouts or, large posters with the lines printed on the back.Cub 1: (Holding train engine) When engineering a project, keep on the right track, This way ...
Jungle Book
Personnel: Cubmaster, person offstage to shout part of Bandar-log, Bageera and others (it is much more effective if they cannot be seen by anyone) Cub Scout Boys can be the Monkey People.Cubmaster: You know that our lives today are much like the jungle that Mowgli lived in. Oh, we ...
Jungle Book Ceremony
PERSONNEL: Akela, the leader of the wolf pack (the Cubmaster), Shere Khan, the evil tigerEQUIPMENT: A candle log (with enough holes for each boy) Candles (one per boy) A camp-stove lighter (one that makes a flame, not just a spark) ARRANGEMENT: Call all boys in the pack into a semi-circle on the floor with ...
Jungle Book Ceremony For Accepting New Cubs 1
PEOPLE REQUIRED: 1) Akela, the leader of the wolf pack (the Cubmaster), 2) Shere Khan, the evil tigerPROPS: 1) Can of Sterno (the Sterno may be placed in a mock campfire so that the can is not visible), 2) Candles for each boy, 3) Matches to light SternoHINTS:Because Shere ...
Jungle Book Ceremony For Accepting New Cubs 2
PEOPLE REQUIRED: 1 ) Akela, the leader of the wolf pack (the Cubmaster) 2) Shere Khan, the evil tiger PROPS: 1) Can of Sterno (the Sterno may be placed in a mock campfire so that the can is not visible) 2) Candles for each boy 3) Matches to light ...
Jungle Book Ceremony For Advancing To Boy Scouts
By Edward A. HaluskaPEOPLE REQUIRED: 1 ) Akela, the leader of the wolf pack (the Cubmaster) 2) Scoutmaster and Boy Scouts from the patrol(s) that will be accepting the Cubs Scouts Props: 1 ) Bridge (a small symbolic one is adequate) 2) New Boy Scout bandannas 3) Suitable recorded ...
Jungle Book Ceremony for Advancing to Scouts
People required: Akela, the leader of the wolf pack (the Cubmaster) Scoutmaster and Boy Scouts from the patrol(s) that will be accepting the Cubs. Props: Bridge (a small symbolic one is adequate) New Boy Scout bandannas Suitable recorded music and tape player Hints: It is very common for the Boy Scouts to be responsible for the ...
Jungle Book Ceremony For Crossing Into Boy Scouts
People required: 1) Akela, the leader of the wolf pack (the Cubmaster) 2) Scoutmaster and Boy Scouts from the patrol(s) that will be accepting the Cubs.PROPS: 1) Bridge (a small symbolic one is adequate) 2) New Boy Scout bandannas 3) Suitable recorded music and tape playerHINTS:1) It is very ...
Jungle Closing
You have wandered through the Jungle and your eyes have been opened to see many wonderful things. Now you go forward on your journey into the greater land of Scouting, and Akela and the pack speed you on your way with a cheery call of 'good hunting." You will ...
Jungle Closing Ceremony
Equipment: None necessary Personnel: Akela (Cubmaster)AKELA: Now our Cub Scout safari is ending. Let's say goodnight with a verse from Rudyard Kipling, who wrote The Jungle Book and gave me my name of Akela: "Wood and water, wind and tree, Wisdom, strength, and courtesy, Jungle favor go with thee! Goodnight, pack." ...
Jungle Opening Ceremony
Equipment: Moon - as shown Personnel: Akela (Cubmaster), Bagheera (an adult leader), all boys in the pack. Arrangement: Each den is in a corner of the room. Akela stands at the front. Bagheera is in the center of the room. Dim the room lights and light the "moon."AKELA: Look well, O wolves, ...
Jurassic Pack Opening
Each boy comes out holding a letter, with his part written in LARGE letters on the reverse. At the end, the boys will be spelling out Jurassic Pack. If you have fewer boys, have them come out and add the letters to the wall or a display one by one. ...
Just Imagine Closing Ceremony
1 - Rudyard Kipling, the famous English author, who wrote the story of the Jungle Book, wrote a little poem. It begins like this: I keep six honest serving-men (They taught me all I knew)_; Their names are What and Why and When And How and Where and Who. 2 ...
Just Like The Rest Of Us
Den Leaders are not very special people. They're really just like you and me. Oh, just like the rest of us, some may have some special little talents. One may be a whiz at racquetball and another may bake the best bread, but for the most part, Den Leaders ...
Kansas Celebrates Its Birthday
Since the state of Kansas celebrates its' birthday in January, you may want to have your den do the following opening at the pack meeting:PERSONNEL: 7 Cub ScoutsCub #1: "I was born on January 29th, 1861 and the entry, into the union is by birth-certificate. I am many things to ...
Keep Your Body Strong And Healthy
ARRANGEMENTS: 7 boys come on stage, carrying various kinds of muscle-building equipment. They use the equipment, and in turn, speak these lines: Cub Scout #1: Keep your body strong and healthy. A better goal than being wealthy. Cub Scout #2: When you're fit, you ...
Keeping Healthy
CUB #1: To keep your body strong and healthy is more important than being wealthy. CUB #2: When you are fit you feel so good and try to do the things you should. CUB #3: Keeping healthy and strong allows us to lend a ...
Kitchen Chemistry
We've all seen a pot of water boiling on the stove. We've seen the water vapor (which many of us mistakenly call steam) rising above the pan. If we allow the process to continue, we see that eventually there's no more water left. The H20, in its gaseous state, ...
Knights of the Roundtable Ceremonies
Announcer: Hear ye! Hear ye! The Kingdom of Cub Scouting requests your presence before the Royalty of the Land! (Royal trumpet sounds) Prepare for the entrance of the Knights.(Let boys carry homemade shields and cardboard swords. Carry flags for the dens. Play march music)Knights! Hold your swords at attention while ...
Knights Of The Roundtable Opening 2
CUBMASTER: (Dressed to resemble King Arthur)Welcome, Knights of the Roundtable. Just as the Knights of old had their code of conduct, so the young Knights of Cub Scouting have their code, the Cub Scout Promise. A Cub Scout promises to do his best.CUB 1: (Lights candle) To do his duty ...
Knocks And Scratches
(Have the boys on stage wearing cardboard feet that have scratches, cuts, band-aids, etc. on them.)NARRATOR: Our Shape Up meeting has come to an end.We now have a message to leave with you, dear friend.Our many achievements in life make feet tired and weary.But if there was nothing to ...
Leader Appreciation First Second Third
(Have four candles and light each individually)Scouting is made up of many things, people and ideas. Tonight we are going to take a few minutes to reflect on some of the more pertinent aspects of Scouting.FIRST - Scouting is a program. As depicted by our first candle it ...
Leader Appreciation Scroll Of Appreciation
PERSONNEL Cubmaster, den chief, leader to be honored.EQUIPMENT A scroll of appreciation signed by all Cub Scouts.Cubmaster: Tonight we are going to have a ceremony for a member of our pack who so often has helped with ceremonies for others. (Or use statement appropriate to the leader's contribution to ...
Leader Appreciation Ceremony
MATERIALS: 4 CandlesScouting is made up of many things, people, and ideas. Tonight we are going to take a few minutes to reflect on some of the more pertinent aspects of Scouting.First - Scouting is a program. As depicted by our first candle it is a program dedicated to ...
Leader Induction Its Up To You
Cubmaster asks all Leaders to come forward, calling each one by name and giving Pack positions. Cubmaster asks each one to give the Cub Scout Sign and repeat the following in phrases.I, as a leader in Pack ___, promise to work in harmony with other members of the committee ...
Leader Induction Ceremony Alert Ears Of A Wolf
Props: 5 candles, candle board with two holes in the top and three holes in the bottomCommittee Chairperson: Before you is a ceremony board that has five candles in it. The top two, like the alert ears of a Wolf, represent the two upright fingers of the Cub Scout ...
Leader Reaffirmation
On my honor, as a leader of youth, I reaffirmThat I will do my best to do my duty to God and to my country.That I will be a model for the younger and less experienced as they grow in wisdom and ability, That I will strive to deserve ...
Leader Recognition My Star
Equipment: Large gold stars with a hole in the center; large enough for each boy to poke his head through. Star is a frame around the face.(Each boy, in turn, repeats the following speech) “My star represents our ______, Mr./Ms. _____ and his/her assistants _______ (When all have done ...
Leader Recognition at Camp
Here is a very "special" thank you card given to a den leader who was "retiring" because of a new baby. An actual candy bar was pasted onto the poster board where you see the word bolded in the letter below. We were surprised to find out there were so ...
Leader Recognition One Candle Closing
In this Blue and Gold ceremony, leaders are recognized and hopefully, new leaders are recruited.Items needed:1) Large blue candle2) Two large yellow candles3) Four medium yellow candles4) Eight medium white candlesThis ceremony can be a very impressive ceremony. The ceremony should be done by a member of the Committee or ...
Leadership Appreciation Ceremony
Materials needed: Four candlesScouting is made up of many things, people, and ideas. Tonight we are going to take a few minutes to reflect on some of the more pertinent aspects of Scouting.First - Scouting is a program. As depicted by our first candle it is one of the many ...
Leadership Closing
Setting: 6 candles, a flashlight, and 7 adults. Room darkened. All leaders stand with narrator.Narrator: To a Cub Scout it looks so very black, when there is no leader, no den, or pack. Wait, here is a leader with a lighted candle. (First leader lights candle.) But the job ...
Learning How To Cook
Preparations for ceremony besides giant pot and some cardboard vegetables: boys in chefs hats and aprons. Boy 1: We would like to welcome you tonight. Boy 2: We are learning to be healthy and light. Boy 3: Stew is what we are learning how ...
Leaves On The Tree Limb Advancement
Props: A several-branched tree limb (bare) set in a can of plaster or sand. Green construction paper leaves (as many as there are boys receiving awards.) CUBMASTER: This tree is a symbol of the natural beauty of our land. It also provides oxygen to our air and is a buffer ...
Leaving Cub Scouting Forever
EQUIPMENT: Signs with each insignia on it (Bobcat, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, and Arrow of Light). A bridge to walk over. PEOPLE: Cubmaster, 3 or 4 assistants, Boy Scout Troop Leader. CUBMASTER: Most awards here are fun, goofy, or crazy. Not this one, this is ...
Legend Of The Thunderbird Leader
EQUIPMENT: Thunderbird shield made of poster board and decorated with feathers.CUBMASTER: Will (read names of new leaders) please come forward? (They do.) Thunderbird has visited us here tonight and left an important message. You must understand that he has great powers, including the power to cause lightning and rain. ...
Leif Eriksson
Personnel: Cubmaster dressed as Leif Eriksson comes out. Props: American flag LEIF ERIKSSON: I am Leif Eriksson, son of Eric the Red and a mighty Viking. In 999 A.D. I went to King Olaf of Norway who commissioned me to spread Christianity to Greenland. ...
Let Us Be Thankful
The United States has much to be proud of. One of the many things we can be proud of is the fact that America was first on the moon where Old Glory was placed as evidence of this eventful day. This indeed is something ...
Lets Be Old Fashioned
Let's be old-fashioned. There are those in this country today who belittle patriotism and call it "old-fashioned" to wave the American Flag. They are the same people who don't stand when the Star-Spangled Banner is played or do not remove their hats or salute when the flag passes by them.We ...
Lets Make A Deal
Do you remember the "Let’s Make a Deal!" TV program from years ago? MC Monty Hall would approach audience members who were dressed up in outrageous costumes and ask them if they would be willing to trade part of their costume for the special prize behind the curtain/the box/in his ...
Life On Other Planets
Form the pack in a large circle. Cubmaster says:"We've had lots of fun this month imagining what life may be like on other planets. We've looked into the night sky and enjoyed its beauty. Some of you may have learned, too, that the North Star, Polaris, is fixed overhead ...
Life On Other Planets March In
Have all dens leave the hall in preparation for a grand march in. Den members are all in space type costumes (e.g. space creatures, planets, stars...) When ready, Cub Scout dens parade in the March of the Space Creatures. The music suggested is any ...
Light The Way
CUBMASTER: This is the season of lights. It is a time when the days are shorter and nights longer. Shopping centers are bright with Christmas lights. Thousands of homes have single candles to light the way for the Christ Child. Other thousands have candles ...
Lighting Of The Spirit Of Scouting Flame
EQUIPMENT: A fire ring of if outdoors a real fire CUBMASTER: The pioneer used fire to forge rims for his wagon wheels. The silhouette of the village blacksmith against his fire was a common sight in early America. Fire is the universal symbol of ...
Like An Acorn
When you first see an acorn, it may seem quite small and insignificant. Who could guess the great potential lying inside its small shell? A cub scout is like an acorn. Although he may appear to be small, he has the potential of greatness within him. As an acorn ...
Like His Dad
Well, what are you going to be, my boy,When you've reached your manhood years?A doctor or lawyer or actor whoGives laughter or gives tears?But he shook his head as he repliedIn a serious way, he had,I don't think I'd care to be any of them,I want to be like ...
Lincoln
ARRANGEMENT: Five Cub Scouts repeat lines of the poem below. If they are uninformed, a large Lincoln silhouette can be used as a backdrop on the stage. Or the boys can all be dressed in Lincoln costumes.1ST CUB: Lincoln was a long man. He liked the out of doors.He ...
Listen Communication
(Six Cub Scouts line up each holding a card with a letter on it.)CUBMASTER: We will close our pack meeting tonight by giving you the secret to successful communication.L - Let's all take a minute before we hurry on our way.I - If you remember this message, it can help ...
Litter Bug or Tidy Bug
PERSONNEL: 2 Cubs EQUIPMENT: Two paper sack costumes, one Litter Bug, and one Tidy Bug. SETTING: The other Cubs in the Den could be used as a color guard. Or you might dress all of the den, half as Litter Bugs and half as ...
Look For The Best CM Minute
Detectives are trained to look for things that the average person might notice. They need to practice the skills they learn. They are always noticing the smallest details.We can be detectives, too. We can start noticing the little things about people. The good things about them. The longer you ...
Look Forward
This holiday season is a time for focusing more on good cheer and serving others. We reach beyond ourselves and give to others. As we are heading into a new year, we look forward to new beginnings, setting new goals, and moving on to new adventures.Tonight we have a ...
Louis Ginsburgh Quote
Before we give Thanks for our closing tonight on Thanksgiving Day, May I take this time to thank a person who has given almost <# of> years to Scouting and years to this pack as - (office name) would you please stand. As Louis Ginsburgh said:Love that is hoarded, ...
Love Is
Doing something for others even when you don't have the time.Making others happy when you would rather be alone.Not being irritable when others get in your way or interrupt you.Being kind and patient regardless of the circumstances.Looking for ways to make others happy no matter who they are.Honest and ...
Ludwig Von Beethoven
CUBMASTER: Ludwig von Beethoven was a great composer. Music was his life. So, when he found he was going deaf, it seemed so cruel a fate to him that he nearly ended his life.But an inner voice told him that the Lord knows what he does. He began to ...
MUSCLES
ARRANGEMENT: Seven Cub Scouts line up across the stage holding cardboard barbells and fastened to the center of each one so it will show to the audience, is a large letter. The letters spell out the word M - Muscles can make you big ...
Magic Candle
PROPS: One Magic candle - Drill 1/4" holes every 2 inches down opposite sides of a white candle.Place scraps of blue and gold crayons in the holes. Melt paraffin and whip with an eggbeater. Cover the candle with the whipped paraffin to give the candle a rough decoration.1ST CUB: ...
Magic Candle Opening
(On the head table are arranged magic candles which should be lighted as the ceremony begins) Narrator: Our candle stands tall, straight, and white. It burns and gives forth an inspiring light. As its light shines forth, you will see our colors blue and ...
Magic Flag Ceremony
MATERIALS: Dry ice (1 lb.), Water, American flag, Plastic bowl, Large pot, Bottles Food coloring, Wooden Spoon, Milk/shoe polish, Six Cub Scouts INSTRUCTIONS: Fill disposable bottles 3/4 full of water. Color red, white, and blue with food coloring and milk (or shoe polish). Place ...
Magic Of The World
As parents, we want to show our sons the wonders of the world. In the eyes of a child, there are not just eight wonders of the world but eight million. We want him to be able to look at the stars, sunrise, sunset, and feel their beauty.We want ...
Make It A Good Gift
SCENE: Den Leader and 6 Cubs in a line in front of the room.DEN LEADER: Everyone will be gifted with the ability to be a computer whiz, but remember these words and you will make a good gift. What you are is God’s gift to you. What you make ...
Makers Of The Flag
This opening has been adopted for the use of 10 cubs. It can easily be fitted to any number. (The language may be too difficult for all but the best readers)CUB #1: I am not the flag; not at all, I am but its shadow. I am whatever you make ...
Making That Leap
We have all heard the words of Neil Armstrong as he stepped on the surface of the Moon for the first time, "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." What is remarkable about these words is that even when performing an incredible personal achievement, he also ...
Many Sides Opening
Den Leader: We will try to show you the many sides to little boys we proudly call son, but remember, these are all one boy. 1st Cub: I'm the one who lives in his dreams, always off on a cloud, at least that's how it seems! 2nd Cub: I'm the ...
Many Things That Go
ARRANGEMENT: Cub Scouts line up with posters as indicated and read their parts. DEN CHIEF: Wheels, wings, and rudders make many things go. And for the month of (name of month), it is our theme you know. CUB #1: (Wheels) Henry Ford was an ...
Mardi Gras
NARRATOR: Festival time is upon us with the Mardi Gras which means "Fat Tuesday" in French. This is the time when parades and parties and costumes were in style for a day (sometimes a week) after a hard winter and before the more serious ...
Mardi Gras Welcome
SETTING: 7 cubs hold large colored cardboard cut-outs of balloons which have the lettersWELCOME on the back.W - Cub 1: Welcome to each and every one.E - Cub 2: We're going to have lots of fun.L - Cub 3: Let's not, officially open our meeting.C - Cub 4: We give ...
May I Closing
Cub 1: May I grow in character and ability as I grow in size.Cub 2: May I be honest with myself and others in what I do and say.Cub 3: May I learn and practice my religion.Cub 4: May I always honor my parents, my elders, and my leaders.Cub ...
Meaning Of HAPPY
Five boys holding five cards with letters on them. Each boy takes a turn holding up a card and reading verse off the back.H - H is for holidays that come this time of the season.A - A is for appreciation. We appreciate the giving.P - P is for peace ...
Meaning Of Our Flag
MATERIALS: 1 piece of construction paper in red, blue and white 1 piece of white paper cut to be a star, 1 flag, 5 ScoutsEach Scout uses one of the items above. Write the words each should say on the back of their items.LEADER: Today, as we leave, let's all ...
Means Of Transportation
EQUIPMENT: Cardboard props of different modes of transportation, have you boys make these at den meetings - a horse, wagon, car, train, plane, boat, and spaceship. Have each boy hold his prop and talk about it. Keep them in order of appearance in history. ...
Means of Transportation
Personnel: 7 CubsEquipment: Cardboard props of different modes of transportation, have you boys make these at den meetings - a horse, wagon, car, train, plane, boat, and spaceship.Setting: Have each boy hold his prop and talk about it. Keep them in order of appearance in history.Horse: The horse was the ...
Memorable Arrow Of Light Ceremony
by Rick ClementsPEOPLE REQUIRED:1) Cubmaster2) Asst. Cubmaster (Asst. CM)3) Den Leader and Asst. Den Leader (DL/ADL)PROPS:1) One 3 foot length of rope for each Cub Scout2) Arrow of Light Awards (with tape affixed to the card the badge is on)(The Cubmaster, Asst. CM, Den Leader and Asst. Den Leader ...
Merry Cubbing Christmas
C is for CUBBERS, cheerful, and bright.H is for HELPFUL, healthy and rightR is for RESOURCES, they try to save.I is for IDEALS, they like to wave.S is for SCARF, of yellow and blue.T . is for TYING, they learn to do.M is for MAGIC, of which they all ...
Mine Is The Voice
PROPS: Silhouettes of Washington, Lincoln, Baden-Powell; backlighted shadow screen; American flag; offstage microphone. PERSONNEL: 3 adult voices; 2 or more Cub Scouts (Room dimly lighted, shadow screen brightens to reveal the shadow of George Washington) VOICE #1: Mine is the voice of George Washington. ...
Miscellaneous Den Openings
Form den in a horseshoe formation. Have a boy present colors at the open end. In turn, boys step forward, give Cub Scout salute, and step back. End ceremony with Pledge of Allegiance.Form den in line and ask a boy to hold the U.S. flag. Have another boy lead the ...
More Den Closings
1) Den Chief retires U.S. flag while boys salute. Den Chief says, "Do Your Best," and the boys respond by shouting "We'll do our best!"2) Form den in a circle. Den Chief leads in the Law of the Pack.3) Form the den into a circle. Den Chief passes the ...
More Than Two Hundred Years Ago
SETTING: Den Chief and 6 Cubs Scouts in uniform, carrying small American flags, line up on stage and each speaks his part.DEN CHIEF: More than two hundred years ago, God gave us a great nation; A land of wealth and bounty, choice among His creation. We must protect its ...
Morning Star Indian Prayer
Morning star; wake us, filled with joy to new days of growing to a man from a boy.Sun; with your power, give us light that we can tell wrong and do what's right.South Wind; we ask in your gentle way blow us the willingness to obey.North Wind; we ask, live ...
Mother Nature
CAST: Leader (Mother Nature), 5 CubsMother Nature: Everything living and properly cared for grows. It needs warmth, water, and care, and protection. Cub Scouts grow. What do they need?Cub#1: He needs food to grow.Cub#2: He needs a home for shelter.Cub#3: He needs a man to be his friend.Cub#4: He needs ...
Mountain Trail
Personnel: 4 CubsCub 1: The mountain trail is a steep trail, rocky rough and bare.All: But most trails are steep trails that get you anywhere.Cub 2:The mountain trail is a hard trail with pitfalls left and right.All: But most trails are hard that reach a beckoningCub 3: So over the ...
Mountaineers
EQUIPMENT: Each group or boy should carry a sign with the name of the mountain. The ears of each mountain should be as follows:Green Mountaineers - huge green paper ears attached to a persons real earsRock Mountaineers - small rocks tied on strings and hung over the ears- large white ...
Mountains Of America
EQUIPMENT: Pictures of mountains or a drawing of a mountain with a winding trail NARRATOR: Mountain climbing is a very popular - challenging sport in various places in the United States. The goal of a mountain climber is the same as that of a Cub Scout — To make ...
Muscles And Physical Skills
NARRATOR: During this month our Cubs have been working on their muscles and physical skills. CUB #1: My strength comes from my parents and my ancestors. CUB #2: My strength comes from the exercises and work I do. CUB #3: My strength comes from ...
My Backyard
Cub 1: My backyard is a wondrous place I can stake a claim for a thinking space.Cub 2: I can pitch a tent and sleep in the rain, Or listen to the whistle of a faraway train.Cub 3: I can throw a ball to Mother of Dad, Or just ...
My Choice
Props: 8 Cub Scouts hold cards on which have been printed the letters "M Y C H O I C E". In turn, each Cub steps forward, raises his card, and speaks his lines. "M" - If I could choose what I could be, ...
My Creed
My creed is to love justice, to long for the right, to love mercy, to pity the unfortunate and assist the weak, to forget wrongs and remember benefits--to love the truth, to be sincere, to utter honest words, to love liberty, towage relentless war against slavery in all its ...
My Cub Scouting Light
EQUIPMENT: 3 candlesPERSONNEL: Narrator (an older Cub Scout) and two assistant Cub Scouts.This is my Scouting Light ...it is all I know and it is all I can do. If I pass this knowledge on to another (lights 1st assistant's candle with his) what you will have is a ...
My Design
ARRANGEMENT: the American Flag is already displayed on stage. EQUIPMENT: American Flag, Replica of Alaskan Flag CUB #1: (holding replica of Alaskan Flag) I represent the Flag of Alaska. My design resulted from a public school contest conducted by the American Legion. I was ...
My Flag
PROPS: 3 candles, 1 red, 1 white, 1 blue. American Flag. The room is in darkness CUB 1: (Lights red candle) The red of my flag is the life-blood of brave men ready to die or worthily live for this, our Country. CUB 2: ...
My Pocket
My pocket is a special placeThat's full of all neat things,What Mom once called old junkTo me's like diamond rings.I gather things as I walk homeIn case they're gone tomorrow'Cause you'll never know just whenSomeone has a need to borrow.The things that go in my ol' pocketSay more than words ...
My Pocketknife
CUBMASTER: Cub Scouts, I hold in my hand a pocketknife. This is a valuable tool because it can be used for many useful things. It is a dependable tool as long as the blade is kept sharp and free from rust, and the working parts are in good condition. ...
NATURE 1
For an outdoor ceremony paint each letter on a cardboard square and staple it to a wooden stake. Line up the stakes in the ground around the campfire circle. Speakers stand behind the letters. CUB #1: N - Stands for your name. Be proud ...
NATURE 2
N - is for nothing so beautiful as a forest in summer. A - is for animals that are free to run and play. T - is for tall pine trees that try to touch the sky. U - is for life under the ...
NEIGHBORS
PROPS: Cards with the letter "NEIGHBORS" written on the front and description of the word on the back for the Cubs to read.NARRATOR: What are the qualities you can find in your neighborhood? We will spell them out for you.N - Nice. A neighborhood is made up of nice people.E ...
National Treasures
Of all the National Treasures in our country, some of the most important are our families and friends. They are what make life fun. Our Pack is a great treasure also. Remember this as we leave and go back to our homes. Please stand as we retire our colors. Colorguard ...
Native American Den Meeting Opening
This may be read by the Den Leader or a single Scout, or you can write each line on a separate card to be read by several boys. "Today in our den meeting we honor the Native Americans who dwelt in this land before ...
Native American Flag Ceremony
Setting: U.S. Flag is posted on stage. Four cubs in Indian costume, if possible, say the following lines, with another boy to act as narrator.Narrator: We, the first Americans, call your attention to this flag—the symbol of our country’s beginning. Let us go back to a time before our ...
Native American Theme Bobcat Ceremony
PEOPLE REQUIRED: Akela (Cubmaster), Baloo (Asst. Cubmaster)PROPS: Campfire, Badges (with tape affixed to the card the badge is on)AKELA: The spirit of Cub Scouting burns here as it does in the hearts of Cub Scouts everywhere. The Cub Scout spirit is like our campfire. We must add wood to ...
Nature And The Good Visitor
COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: Our pack meeting tonight brought us all together to think about nature.We can enjoy the great outdoors but we must think of others who will follow us. Wherever you go in the great wide world of nature, try to be a "good" visitor who will leave the ...
Nature And The Good Visitor
COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: Our pack meeting tonight brought us all together to think about nature. We can enjoy the great outdoors but we must think of others who will follow us. Wherever you go in the great wide world of nature, try to be a "good" visitor who will leave the ...
Nature and the Good Visitor Closing
Committee Chairman: Our Pack meeting tonight brought us all together to think about nature. We can enjoy the great outdoors but we think of others who will follow us. Wherever you go in the great wide world of nature, try to be a "good" visitor who will leave the ...
Nature Closing
Wood and water, wind and tree,Wisdom, strength, and courtesy,Scouting favor goes with thee. ...
Nature Is Everywhere All The Time
It is exciting to learn about animals, birds and insects, flowers, and trees, rocks, soil, weather, water, and stars!Nature is everywhere all the time---in cities, in the woods and fields, in the winter, spring, summer, and fall.Nature is not confined by time and place--- it is everywhere.But where to ...
Nature Is Gods Handiwork
MATERIALS: 6 Cub Scouts 6 pieces of paper with a letter of NATURE printed on it Each Cub Scout holds up his letter and reads the following (glue to the back of letter card) N - N stands for naturalist - All of us ...
Nautical Theme Leader Recognition
PERSONNEL: Master of ceremonies (institutional representative or a parent) and leaders (crew members) to be recognized.EQUIPMENT: Cardboard cutout of a ship with stand, Cardboard chain links, anchor, and block.Arrangement: The Master of Ceremonies begins the ceremony by introducing the guests. As the people take their places, record music such ...
Neil Armstrong Quote Graduation Ceremony
Equipment: Stage. "Crossover Bridge" (stairs or anything similar which will convey the image desired), Graduation Certificates, Scout neckerchiefs.Cubmaster: On July 20, 1969, an American did something that men throughout history have wanted to do. On that date, Neil Armstrong stood on the surface of the moon. His first words ...
New Bobcat Entering Den With Drums
Cubs beat drum around a campfire or candle. Denner: Akela, there is one who wants to enter. Den Leader: Does he know the law? Denner: Yes, (drums begin beating faster) Den Leader: Does he know the promise? Denner: Yes, (drums begin beating faster) Den Leader: Let us give the sign ...
New Bobcat Family Induction Multicolored candle
PERSONNEL Cubmaster, Bobcat candidates, and parents.EQUIPMENT A blue candle for each boy matches for the parents, a candle log with a multicolored (blue, gold, and white) candle in the center, Bobcat badges, safety pins, and a table.ARRANGEMENT Place the candle log (unlighted), badges, and pins on the table.Cubmaster: Cub Scouting ...
New Cubmaster And Old Akela
PROPS: Indian headdress, artificial campfire, Indian blanket.PERSONNEL: Committee chairman and new Cubmaster stand beside the campfire. Former Cubmaster (as old Chief Akela) is out of sight.CHAIRMAN: We are expecting a visit from old Chief Akela of the tribe of the Webelos. (A knock is heard and old Chief Akela enters).OLD ...
New Leader Three Secret Letters FHG
EQUIPMENT: 5 candles, candle board with 2 holes in the top and 3 holes in the bottom.COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN:Before you is a ceremony board that has five candles on it. The top two, like the alert ears of a Wolf, represent the two upright fingers of the Cub Scout sign. ...
New Pack Leaders Welcome
Personnel: Cubmaster, Committee Chairman or Den/Webelos CoachEquipment: Kentucky Fried Chicken box containing a rib, thigh, breast, and a wing. Setting: Call forward all who you wish to welcome.It's not easy being the BEST. You start out by doing that thing until you do it better than anyone else. Here in ...
No Knights About Today
EQUIPMENT: NonePERSONNEL: Eight Cub Scouts in costume. In turn, each recites one line of this verse.If I had been a knight of yore,I would have opened up the door.For queens and ladies to pass through:I would have been trustworthy, true.I would have ridden giant steeds,Accomplishing noteworthy deeds!Today there are ...
No Matter Where You Live
"No matter where you live, there is a world of undiscovered secrets of nature still waiting to be explored. A naturalist is a student of natural history which includes the many things found in nature, such as plants and animals. There are many more interesting activities to help your ...
Novembers Most Important Holiday
Form Cub Scouts and leaders in a large circle with parents and other children behind their Cub Scout. A leader stands in the center and asks all to bow their heads in personal prayer, and after pausing for a moment says, "Let us all pause now after a night of ...
Now It Is Time For Us To Go
SETTING: Have one boy read each line, and when they are done you can retire the colors for the meeting.CUB #1: Now it's time for us to go.CUB #2: Taking with us a friendly glow.CUB #3: From joining together in teamwork.CUB #4: Our responsibilities never to shirk.CUB #5: May ...
Now That The Holidays Are Over
CUBMASTER: Well now that the holidays are over and our lives are getting back into their regular routine, let's take just a moment to think about life in America. Do you Cub Scouts realize how lucky we are to be able to have enough ...
NSEW Closing
North, South, East or West: Remember as you leave this pack meeting to keep your scouting spirit strong and live by the motto: Do your Best! ...
OUR FLAG
PROPS: Have one boy come out carrying the American Flag. Then have seven boys come out carrying a card with one of the letters that spell out "OUR FLAG" and then have each of the boys tell what his letter stands for. O Only ...
OUTDOORS
ARRANGEMENTS: 8 Cub Scouts and Den Leader, each Cub holds up a poster board sign with one of the letters O-U-T-D-O-O-R-S on it. 1ST CUB: O - Observing animals! 2ND CUB: U - Underwater games! 3RD CUB: T - Tracks and trails! 4TH CUB: ...
Octopus
PERSONNEL: Cub Scouts EQUIPMENT: Poster with an octopus the boy has drawn SETTING: The boys form a line in front of the audience. CUB #1: In tying knots, I am the champ. With bowline or clove hitch, when my eight arms get in the ...
Oh Akela Of The Bobcat
CHARACTERS: Akela, Tiger Cub LeaderEQUIPMENT: Bridge, Rank Cards, Candleholder with white, blue, gold, and orange candles, Bobcat Badges, Pack Flag, Tiger Cub Flag, a small table, and two drums.ARRANGEMENT: Bridge set in the center of the room, with the small table to the left of the bridge.The candle holder ...
Ohio State Motto
Have two scrolls ready - one with the Cub Scout Motto and one with the State Motto. Make scrolls with shelf paper or tape typing paper together. Roll from both ends to the center. It will take two boys to hold and unroll the ends of the scroll.LEADER: A ...
Old Glory Red As A Sunset
(Cubmaster reads or it can be split up with a den reading several lines each.) Over the housetops, Old Glory is flying. Red as a sunset, white as a cloud, blue as the midnight where little stars crowd. Upon the flagpole, Old Glory is ...
Old Glorys Past And Present
PERSONNEL: Narrator, George Washington, Captain Sam Reid (Naval Capt.), Henry Ward Beecher (Minister), Pres. Woodrow Wilson, 11 other Cub Scouts EQUIPMENT: Several flags. They can be posters made by the boys (copied from the genuine flag), flags are sewn for the occasion, or ...
Olympic Oath
SPEAKER: I imagine most of us have watched the Olympic Games on television. It's really great seeing the World's greatest athletes competing, isn't it? Did you know that these athletes take an oath before they begin competition? Let me read the oath: "We promise ...
One Hundred Lights
(Give each person a sprig of dried cedar, pine, juniper, etc. If using an artificial campfire indoors, use toothpicks.Cubmaster: The light from hundreds of campfires around the world has brightened the Cub Scout Spirit for many years. Tonight, we have enjoyed the warmth and cheerfulness of our campfires as ...
One Hundred Lights
(Give each person a sprig of dried cedar, pine, juniper, etc. If using an artificial campfire indoors, use toothpicks.Cubmaster: The light from hundreds of campfires around the world has brightened the Cub Scout Spirit for many years. Tonight, we have enjoyed the warmth and cheerfulness of our campfires as ...
One Hundred Scouts
ARRANGEMENT: The following should be read by a few adults.Of anyone hundred boys who become Scouts, it must be confessed that thirty will drop out in their first year. Perhaps this may be regarded as a failure, but in later life, all of these will remember that they had ...
One Nation Under God
Francis Bellamy visited President Benjamin Harrison in Washington DC. to ask him to endorse the idea of a flag over every school and the teaching of patriotism in all schools. On June 21, 1892, President Harrison signed the proclamation which read: Let the National ...
One Step At A Time
CHARACTERS: "Senior" Scout (Den Chief, Denner, Webelos), Junior ScoutsCUB 1: When I grow up I'm going to be the world's greatest broad jumper and jump like this (Jumps about 1 foot and falls down).SENIOR: Well, you'll have to remember to take it one step at a time, one step at ...
Only Men Can Make
ARRANGEMENT: Flags are advanced in the usual manner. Audience repeats the Pledge ofAllegiance. Flags are posted. Patriotic background music is played while the Narrator reads the following:"Not gold, but only men can make,A nation great and strong.Men who for truth and honor's sake,Stand fast and suffer long.Brave men who work ...
Opening and Closing Combination Ceremony
Equipment: Candlestick with one large candlePersonnel: Cubmaster.For the opening:CUBMASTER (lighting the candle): We often use candles in our pack meeting ceremonies. When we use only one, what does that candle represent? That's right - the spirit of Cub Scouting.The spirit of Cub Scouting is summed up in our Cub Scout ...
Opening Ceremony I
Props: Box wrapped with holiday paper and tied with a bow. In the box is a menorah, a small Christmas tree, invitation, Kwanzaa candelabra, Instant Recognition patch and beads, small wrapped gift, small felt stocking, and card saying "Do Your Best." Cubmaster: (Opens box and looks inside.) December is one ...
Opening Our Eyes
PERSONNEL: 6 Cub Scouts, looking around the stage. CUB #1 - What's that up in the sky - a dragon, a plane, a cloud? CUB #2 - I've seen lots of bugs, but never one like this, have you? CUB #3 - That's a ...
OPENING CLOSING AND FLAG CEREMONIES 21 0406
OPENING CEREMONY—“UNPLEASANT MODERN TIME DINOSAURS” CM: As we meet some dinosaurs, ask yourself—do any of these resemble me? 1. Show a picture of STEGOSAURUS. This is STINGY STEGO. He’s big and greedy. He thinks he should always be first in line, first to eat, first to do everything. He acts ...
Opening Seven Seas
Preparation: Have seven Cub Scouts stand with candles or flashlights behind the narrator. Narrator or Cubmaster: The seven lights you see here represent the seven seas and the seven continents from which our ancestors came to this great land. Our Statue of Liberty has seven spikes coming from her crown ...
Order Of The Arrow Four Winds Crossover
ARRANGEMENT: Allowat, Kitchkinet, and the Four winds stand ready at the back. If outdoors, torchbearers should lead the way to the clearing. Indoors, a storyteller can set the appropriate mood before the ceremonialists enter. Kitchkinet enters the clearing and taps the Cubmaster/MC on the shoulder three times. The Cubmaster/MC ...
Other Lands
NARRATOR: This month the dens have been learning about other countries. They have played games and made crafts from different lands. They have learned other customs and found out about Scouting in other countries. Please stand as Den ______ brings in the flags from ...
Our American Heritage
Personnel: 8 Cub Scouts Equipment: Small American flags, cue cards Arrangement: Cub Scouts in uniform stand in a straight line with each holding a small American flag. Cub #1: I am the symbol of the living America, the badge of its greatness, the emblem of its destiny. Cub #2: I ...
Our Candle Stands Tall
ARRANGEMENTS: On the head table are arranged magic candles which should be lighted as the ceremony begins. NARRATOR: Our candle stands tall, straight, and white. It burns and gives forth an inspiring light. As its light shines forth, you will see our colors blue and ...
Our Country
PREPARATIONS: A small flag or a picture of our flag, picture of Statue of liberty, picture of mills or factories, scene from Texas, picture of Alaska, Hawaiian scene, map or picture of USA, recorded background music of your choice, 7 Cub Scouts. The Cub ...
Our Country Is Different In Many Ways
DEN LEADER: The Cub Scout promises to do his duty to his country. Our country is different in many ways from other countries. We would like to review for you some of the things that are different but that makes it the greatest country ...
Our Family
PERSONNEL: 4 Cub ScoutsEQUIPMENT: American FlagSETTING: Cubs standing around the flag.CUB #1: Our families have fun by being involved in all the Cub Scout activities, like coming to pack meetings.CUB #2: Our families have fun by helping our Cub Scouts with achievements, to advance in rank.CUB #3: Our families have ...
Our Flag And Us
EQUIPMENT: American Flag; spotlight, piece of cloth with loose threads to be pulled.ARRANGEMENT: 5 Cub Scouts in horseshoe formation (open toward the audience) with Cubmaster, Narrator, and Flag in the center. House lights out. Spotlight on Flag.NARRATOR: Today as we gather, let's all keep in mind our flag and the ...
Our Flag Flew
Tonight when you look at the flag during the Pledge, just imagine where all it has been. It rode with the men on horses in the Revolutionary War and hung over General Washington's headquarters. It flew on wagon trains as they crossed the vast ...
Our Gifts And Talents
Do you like to put together jigsaw puzzles? Some families find a lot of pleasure putting together a big jigsaw puzzle on a cold autumn night, with cups of steaming hot cocoa and fresh cookies nearby. The most important thing about a jigsaw puzzle is that all of the puzzle ...
Our Heritage Of Freedom
PERSONNEL: Narrator and 6 or more Cub Scouts EQUIPMENT: American Flag, record player, recording such as "America the Beautiful" or "This is My Country", Pack flag. ARRANGEMENT: The color guards advance the flags in the normal manner while the patriotic record is playing. They ...
Our National Flag
(This is very effective if lights are out, with only a spotlight shining on the flag as someone reads the following.) I am your flag, an eternal symbol of loyalty, courage, and strength; for I am strong with pride. I fly high in the ...
Our Pack Committee
PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, unit commissioner, or the chartered organization representative could act as narratorEQUIPMENT: Table with appropriate recognition for eachSETTING: The narrator is in front of the room facing the audienceNARRATOR: By now most of your know the den leaders and Cubmaster of our pack, but there is a very ...
Out In Space
Setting: Four Cub Scouts are standing on stage looking up to the sky. CUB 1: What's out in space? CUB 2: Mostly lots and lots of space, but also billions and jillions of stars, galaxies and solar systems, planets, and moons, blazing comets and ...
Outdoor Adventure
CUB #1: America and Cub Scouting are just one big outdoor adventure. CUB #2: This is my country. I will use my eyes to see the beauty of this land. CUB #3: I will use my mind to think about what I can do ...
Outdoor Closing
Let's remember the food we've shared, The games we've played, the songs we've sung, Let's remember all of these things.Let's remember the skits we've played, The hikes we've hiked, the problems we've shared, Let's remember all of these things.Let's remember the games we've played, The friends we've made, the ...
Outdoor Closing
Let's remember the food we've shared, The games we've played, the songs we've sung, Let's remember all of these things.Let's remember the skits we've played, The hikes we've hiked, the problems we've shared, Let's remember all of these things.Let's remember the games we've played, The friends we've made, the ...
Outdoor Code Closing
Leader: As a citizen of the United States, I will do my best to be clean in my outdoor manners.Pack: I will treat the outdoors as a heritage to be improved for our greater enjoyment. I will keep trash and garbage out of my country's waters, fields, woods, and ...
Outdoor Code Opening Ceremony for a Den
Before taking your den on an outing, use this repeat-after-me method and explanation of the Outdoor Code; it can be a valuable tool in helping the boys understand what is expected of them. Den Leader: As an American, I will do my best to ...
Outdoor Festival
As the dew dries on the ground; the birds start their morning songs; the animal's scout for their morning meals; the trees sway with the breezes of nature; the waters reflect the morning sun; while the sun is rising and leaves are falling. Please ...
Outdoor Opening
Personnel: Cubmaster or Den LeaderAs the dew dries on the ground, The birds start their morning song, The animals scout for their morning meals, The trees sway with the breezes of nature, The waters reflect the morning sun. While the dew is rising and the leaves are falling, Please ...
PICNIC
Seven Cubs stand facing the audience with the first 6 Cub Scouts holding white paper plates which have the word PICNIC spelled on them with red and blue felt markers or tempera paint. The seventh Cub will lead the audience in the Pledge of ...
PIONEER
1st CUB: P is for Pioneers who helped explore the Rocky Mountains. 2nd CUB: I is for independence in the way they explore new and exciting places. 3rd CUB: O is for the great outdoors. 4th CUB: N is for the never-ending struggle that ...
POCKETS
EQUIPMENT: 7 lettered cards spelling P O C K E T S1st Cub: P Pockets are a wonderful thing. Inside them you may find most anything.2nd Cub: O Open a pocket and you may find the start of a great collection.3rd Cub: C Collections are important for a boy4th ...
Pack Ceremonies Den Leader Induction
Setting: Committee Chairman and Cubmaster stand behind a table in front of the room. On the table are a lighted candle and a copy of the Den Leader's Book or Webelos Den Leader's Book for each person.Chairman: The Den Leader occupies a unique and essential place in Cub Scouting. Den ...
Pack Leader Toast
PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, committee chairman, unit commissioner, or chartered organization representative could act as narratorEQUIPMENT: Toast-painted Styrofoam; Knot-rope tied in a knot; Ruler-a ruler; for-large number 4; lettuce-green crepe paper rose; Glad-box of Glad Bags; Stick-a stick; Pledge-can of Pledge Wax; hand-audience stands and applauds; a table to hold props.SETTING: ...
Pack Meeting Closing
A narrator hides behind the stage to do all the speaking. One Cub Scout dials a payphone or a large cardboard cutout phone and holds the receiver up as if for the audience to hear. Seven other Cub Scouts hold up large traffic signs at appropriate times as the narrator ...
Pack Pack Pack
Begin with Cub Scouts in dens. Baloo enters from the center of the hall and calls: Listen, O Cubs of the jungle To these words of old Baloo, On your left paw (Cubs turn to face left) Turn to follow The trails laid down ...
Paint Us A Masterpiece
NARRATOR:-We are honored to have as our guests a group of famous artists who are going to combine their efforts and talents to paint us a great masterpiece.As they are introduced. They will tell you what their contributions will be.Artist 1: I will paint for you the tradition and charm ...
Painted Bobcat Ceremony
CHARACTERS: AKELA - Cubmaster, BALOO - Assistant Cubmaster, DRUMMER - a Cub ScoutMATERIALS: Blue, yellow, white, red, and green tempera paints, Bobcat badges and certificates, safety pins. Parent’s pins.(DRUMMER begins slow, rhythmic beat).AKELA: Tonight our Pack has some Scouts who have worked hard since joining Cub Scouts. Will the ...
Painted Bobcat With Totems
PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmaster or Den Leader, Bobcats, and parents.EQUIPMENT: Face Paint colors -- Blue & Yellow, Bobcat pin & Patch, Prepared Belt totem -A leather belt totem with the Cub Scout logo stamped in the middle with your Pack numerals stamped above the logo. There are 5 holes ...
Pair Of Binoculars
PERSONNEL: Cubmaster and denners. The denners remain in the audience with their respective dens.EQUIPMENT: A pair of binoculars A flashlight for each denner.SETTING: Dim the lights in the auditorium. Cubmaster on stage.CUBMASTER: Did you know that you can look through either end of a pair of binoculars? (Look through ...
Parade Of Stars
Den Leader will read as boys wave stars and later the boys will help lead the audience in song.In closing tonight I'd like to remind you that we have learned about some other countries and their customs, St. Nicholas, and the Yule log. Now I'd like to tell you ...
Parent Rededication
Personnel: Cubmaster (CM), parents of boys advancing Setting: As parents present the emblem of the new rank to their sons the Cubmaster may ask them to repeat this promise.CM: Parents, will you please give the Cub Scout sign and repeat after me:We will continue To do our best To ...
Parents Pack Cooperation Tripod
PERSONNEL: Bobcat candidates and parents. Cubmaster.EQUIPMENT: Three straight tree branches or poles - four to five feet long, a three-foot length of heavy cord; Bobcat badges and cards.CUBMASTER: (Calls forward. Bobcat candidates and their parents.)Before you receive your Bobcat badges and registration certificates, I will ask you to repeat with ...
Parents Promise
As a parent of a Cub Scout, I will do my best to help my son live up to the Cub Scout Promise and obey the Law of the Pack. I will work with my son on his achievements and projects. I will attend ...
Parents Promise
PERSONNEL Cubmaster, Bobcat candidates, parents.EQUIPMENT Bobcat badges and safety pins.ARRANGEMENT The candidates line up, facing the audience, their parents standing behind them. The boys give the Cub Scout sign and recite together the Cub Scout Promise and Law of the Pack. The Cubmaster leads the ceremony in a loud voice ...
Parvuli Dei And Light Of Christ Scouting Award
The following service was done for the Scouts earning the Catholic religious emblems Parvuli Dei and The Light of Christ. If this ceremony can be of help to others in preparing a service for their scouts please feel free to use or make adaptations to suit their needs.INTRODUCTION AND GREETINGThis ...
Pass The Bead Den Ceremony
PERSONNEL: Cub Scouts and Den LeaderEQUIPMENT: Instant Recognition BeadsARRANGEMENT: Everyone stands in a circle, the Cub receiving the beads stands to the left of the Den Leader.The Den Leader gives the bead to the Cub Scout on her right who passes it along to the boy standing on his ...
Pass The Torch Cub Scout Promise
PERSONNEL: Three Den Chiefs in Indian Costume, Cubmaster holding a lighted torch. CUBMASTER: "We will light our council fire with this torch which represents the spirit of Cub Scouting and a Cub Scout's promise to do his best." (Passes torch to the first Den ...
Passports To Other Lands Closing
When people travel to foreign countries, they have to ask their governments to issue them what’s called a passport. A passport is a little booklet with your name and picture in it, along with several blank pages on which foreign border officials stamp the seal of their country when you ...
Patriotic Ceremony
CAST: Cubmaster or Den Leader, six cubs Cubmaster: I asked myself a question today: "What does it mean to be an American?" There were several good answers, and they were all good. Being an American means I have a multitude of freedoms. Cub#1: Freedom ...
Patriotic Closing
Boys are holding up cards with flags of different countries. Boys are wearing costumes from other countries. As each card is turned around, the word America is spelled out.Narrator: Here is a recipe that we all should live by--Cub 1: 1 cup of friendly words Cub 2: 2 heaping ...
Patriotic Closing 1
This closing thought can be read by Cubmaster or another pack leader.What can we learn from the past?What lesson will last?.Faith in God, the honor of the country,To these truths, we hold fast.Our forefathers made us free;Stood for truth and liberty;Made inventions and ImprovementsAnd legacies for all to see.As ...
Patriotic Flag Ceremony
PERSONNEL: Four scouts. EQUIPMENT: A red candle, a white candle, a blue candle, a flag. ARRANGEMENT: Flag in front of the room. Two boys standing on either side of the flag. SCOUT 1: (Lighting red candle) The red of my flag is the lifeblood ...
Patriotic Opening
Equipment: American flag. One red, one white and one blue candle in holders.Personnel: 4 Cub Scouts, Den Chief. Staging: After flags are advanced in usual manner, and before they are posted, the 4 Cub Scouts recite these lines:Den Chief: Practically from the beginning of time, man has used symbols to ...
Patriotic Opening
Equipment: the American flag. One red, one white, and one blue candle in holders. Personnel: 4 Cub Scouts, Den Chief. Staging: After flags are advanced in the usual manner, and before they are posted, the 4 Cub Scouts recite these lines: Den Chief: Practically ...
Patriotic Opening 1
PERSONNEL: Narrator and 6 or more Cub Scouts.EQUIPMENT: American flag, tape player, recording (such as America the Beautiful or This is My Country), Pack flag.ARRANGEMENT: The color guards advance the flags in the normal manner while the patriotic tape is playing.They come to the front and stand at attention, facing ...
Patriotic Squares
CUBMASTER: Square! Another of the good old words has gone the way of love, modesty, and patriotism. Something to be snickered over or out-right laughed at. Why it used to be that there was no higher compliment you could pay a man than to ...
Peace Pipe Closing
The peace pipe as used in this ceremony is wooden, painted in bright colors, and decorated with feathers. It is not smoked. Chief may wear a headdress.CHIEF: (Cubmaster) (Steps forward, holding peace pipe in both hands, arms straight in front of him.)To our Father, the Great Spirit (holds pipe ...
Pebbles
Personnel: Cubmaster, Cub Scouts (enough to make a circle around the pool)Equipment: Small wading pool filled with water, 1 Pool candle meant for floating (purchase at a pool supply store)Setting: Make a circle around the wading poolCubmaster: Have you ever taken pebbles and thrown them in a quiet stream ...
Pennies Opening Ceremony
Make cardboard pennies (18- 20” in diameter). Spray with copper colored paint, trace Lincoln silhouette on black paper and glue onto pennies. Tape verse on back of each penny. Narrator: Pennies in my pocket remind me of Abraham Lincoln. Maybe they can help me remember some things about him. Penny ...
Perception Of Time
CUBMASTER: We have talked this evening about what life will be like in the future. Let’s take a few minutes for the present time. A person’s perception of time keeps shifting. As the very old can tell you, time goes more swiftly the longer you live. An old man ...
Piercing Stars Baden Powell Closing
NARRATOR: Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting, said: "I often think that when the sun goes down, the world is hidden by a big blanket from the light of heaven, but the stars are little holes pierced in that blanket by those who have done good deeds in this world. ...
Pinewood Closing
Form a circle around the derby trackCubmaster: "Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success" This is a quote from the famous carmaker, Henry Ford. All of the dens come together to form the beginning of our pack. Keeping together at our monthly pack ...
Pinewood Derby
P - a Pinewood Derby is fun for all. But the whole family must answer the call. I - I entered the competition to win or lose, or whatever my doom. N - Neatly I painted my car with dad's expert help, but I ...
Pinewood Derby Opening
Announcer: Our opening ceremony tonight is to show you the use of the colored flags in auto racing! Colored flags are similar to those used to show their color meaning in an actual race. The checkered flag is made from a white crepe paper ...
Pinewood Derby Opening 2
Have Cubs with each letter on posterboard with their part written on the back P A Pinewood Derby is fun for all, But the whole family must answer the call. I I will enter the competition real soon To win or lose ...
Pinewood Derby Opening 3
Cubmaster: If you take a moment tonight to contemplate these cars, you will realize that an awful lot of painstaking work went into each one. There is much creativity and ingenuity represented here. I don't know, but I imagine that each car was designed to be the fastest. Of course, ...
Pirate Advancement Ceremony
Cubmaster is dressed as a pirate (in pirate hat, etc.). A 2x10 foot plank is placed on the floor. Cubmaster stands at one end of the plank and explains to the Cubs the meaning of “walking the plank” in pirate days. Cubmaster: But tonight, Cub Scouts who have earned another ...
Pirate Theme
The boys form a large circle around the Admiral (Cubmaster) with their parents behind them. Turn out the lights and light a single candle. The Admiral says, "Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts, this candle represents the spirit of Cub Scouting, which we talk about in the Cub Scout Promise ...
Pirates Till Next We Meet
ARRANGEMENT: 8 boys dressed in pirate costumes speak the line below.PIRATE #1: Captain Woods Rogers' the name. I'm the scourge of the Spanish Main.PIRATE #2: When they speak of Sir Francis Drake, the good people quiver and quake.PIRATE #3: Sir Henry Morgan, I be, I'm the terror of every ...
Pocket Closing
Have Cubmaster pull out what is in his pockets and explain why he carries it and how he is prepared for emergencies with it.Cubmaster: Everything a boy puts in his pockets is important to him, just as he and his family are important to our pack. We have to ...
Pocketknife
Cub Scouts, I hold in my hand a pocketknife. This is a valuable tool because it can be used for many useful things. It is a dependable tool as long as the blade is kept sharp and free from rust, and the working parts are in good condition. But ...
Pockets
Personnel: 7 CubsEquipment: Cards with letters spelling out P O C K E T S and pictures of collections.P: is for POSTAGE stamps, something people have collected for many years.O: is OLD-FASHIONED, what some call antiques.C: is for CARDS, baseball, football, basketball, or hockey. There are so many kinds ...
Pockets Advancement
Young boys and pockets I don't think they can be separated. Pockets hold the treasures of life times, a yoyo, a shooter and four aggies, a few baseball cards, and a Canadian penny. When a boy walks home from school anything of interest goes in a pocket, stones, pinecones, nails, ...
Pockets Advancement 2
This is a pocket - a very plain pocket - not very interesting, and it could belong to anyone. But wait, let's give this pocket to a Cub Scout. (Narrator places Bobcat badge on pocket.) Our pocket is turning into something with meaning. It represents a sense of belonging and ...
Pockets Are For Collections
PERSONNEL: 7 CubsEQUIPMENT: Cards with letters spelling out P O C K E T S and pictures of collections.P: is for POSTAGE STAMPS, something people have collected for many years.O: is OLD-FASHIONED, what some call antiques.C: is for CARDS, baseball, football, basketball or hockey. There are so many kinds ...
Pockets Closing Thought
Many people of all ages have discovered the fun of collecting things. Whether you collect rocks or stamps or model cars, it’s exciting to be on the watch for a new item to add to your collection and to see that collection grow. Some collections, such as rare sports cards, ...
Pouch Ceremony for Arrow of Light
"In addition to the Arrow of Light Award, you will also receive a special pouch your Akelas made for you with three items in it.The first item is a pinch of soil to remind you from where you have come, it is the earth that supports all life. It is ...
Power Of Scouting
Props: Large cardboard cutouts or drawings of sources of energy/power against the back wallCubmaster and boys form a circle. Cubmaster: (pointing to props). Just like all of these things, there is power in us all. If we all join together (have everyone in the circle join hands) our power ...
Presentation of Religions Emblems and Awards
Presentation of religious emblems or awards should be made by the church, temple, synagogue, mosque, or other religious body at a religious service or observance. It is especially appropriate to have presentations made during Scouting Week; e.g. Scout Sunday, Scout Sabbath, a day of particular religious significance, or on a ...
Presentation Of Tiger Cub Belt Totem
CUBMASTER: Some members of our pack have begun following the trail of the tiger. In the wild, the tiger cub is inquisitive and adventurous but remains within the lair with its parents for some time before venturing out on its own. The tiger cub's parents have the responsibility of ...
Presentation Of Tiger Cub Pin
PROPS: A large piece of cardboard with a picture of a Tiger Cub, cut-out Jig-saw style. (Be sure the pieces equal the number of awards and anticipated parents.)CUBMASTER: This evening we have several boys who have completed the puzzle of achievements so they may advance in rank. Will _____ ...
Prisoner Of War Flag Ceremony
Equipment: American Flag mounted to a blanket. Personnel: 2 Scouts to hold flag, and a readerReader: On a summer day in a prison camp during World War II, the prisoners were just completing a talent show when, without any announcement, two soldiers stood up in front of the group holding ...
Promise Closing
(Cubmaster, den leader, parent, and Scout are standing in a semi-circle behind candle tree which has 4 blue candles and 1 white candle burning.)CUBMASTER: We have all promised to do our best on the trail with Akela The Cub Scout has promised to follow Akela, helping other people and giving ...
Quick Three Candle Ceremony
Cubmaster: I now ask that all Tiger Cubs and their adult partner please come forward and stand before the Pack.For the past few months, you and your family have explored all sorts of new and exciting things and places. You have taken each part of the Tiger Cub motto, Search, ...
Recipe For A Wonderful Day
1 cup of friendly words1 dash of gentle humor2 heaping cups understanding1 pinch spice of life2 cups milk of human kindness1 drop of warm personality3 heaping Tbls time and patienceMeasure words carefully. Add cups of understanding to the milk of human kindness. Sift together three times to make a ...
Recipe for Freedom Opening
Cast: Narrator, 10 CubsProps: 1 large kettle, 1 American flag, 1 large wooden spoon, 1 table or tripod, strips of red, white & blue crepe paper.Curtains opens: The narrator stands behind a kettle, stirring with a wooden spoon. An American flag is concealed inside the kettle. For more effect, put ...
Recognition Ceremony for Adult Leaders
Personnel: Cubmaster or Committee Chairman Equipment: "Thank You "Certificates/small token gifts Tonight we would like to recognize some adults who have given their time and effort so that our boy's program could be stronger. (Introduce those to be recognized and describe their contribution).I would like to read a poem ...
Recognition Ceremony For Trained Leaders
Materials: large pine bough, a bucket of dirt, mylar patches, attendance cards (#3767) or trifold progress cards, straight pins.Objective: to demonstrate an inspirational "Advancement Ceremony"Akela: Old Wolves, you were charged with teaching these Cubs in the ways you have been taught. Has this been done?Old Wolves: Aye, old lone ...
Recognizing The Change In Leadership
The seven-team members from the opening ceremony stand in front with flashlights held waist-high. All other lights are out.COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: Tonight signifies the celebration of our past year in helping our pack grow. Before you stand the seven representative team members who contributed, each in their own way, to ...
Recruiting Adults
The Cubmaster is the center of the skit. He or she goes to center stage while another adult "runs the show." This adult begins by introducing the Cubmaster and explaining the important role he/she plays. This is emphasized by handling over a dozen eggs—fragile, young charges. Then the fun begins. ...
Religious Emblem Presentation Ceremonies
One way for each of us to do our duty to God is to go to our own house of worship, whether it be a church, Synagogue, or Temple. We must remember to thank God for everything that we have, such as friends, our family, our health, and the world ...
Repair A Cub Scout
Props: Hammer with “Do My Best” sign on it Screwdriver with “Do My Duty” sign on it Pliers with “to God and Country” sign on it Saw with “Help Other People” sign on it Block plane with “Law of the Pack” sign on itSetting: Cub Scout is on stage. He ...
Robin Hood And The Forest
PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, a leader, Bobcats and parentsEQUIPMENT: Robin Hood costume for Cubmaster, a bow, an arrow, and a red feather. Plus one red feather for each Bobcat. A tree branch set in a plaster base with paper leaves with the candidate's names printed on them.ARRANGEMENT: The Cubmaster, in costume, ...
Rodeo Closing
Cubmaster: (show two strands of cord in different colors like blue and yellow.) By itself, neither of these strands is very strong. I think a couple of strong Cub Scouts could break either one. (Call forward two Cub Scouts and ask them to wind cord into a single rope.) Together ...
Rodeo Competition
CUBMASTER: Rodeos started with cowboys competing in their everyday work to see who was the best at a particular job. Later, prizes were gathered to make it more interesting. It has now grown into a huge national sport, and some of the contestants are still working as cowboys. They ...
Rodeo Opening
Dens are waiting outside the room. The boys are in western costume. Each den carries its flag. The color guard is in uniform.Cubmaster: Good evening rodeo fans. Welcome to the Cub Scout Rodeo. Like any rodeo, we have thrills and chills, feats of daring, and best of all, we ...
Rodeo Trail Opening
R is for Rodeo, a place where people challenge themselves O is for Old Glory to whom we pledge our allegiance D is for Doing our Best, the Cub Scout way E is for the Energy that we always have O is for Old ...
Roots
The giant sequoias in California have a lesson to teach us. The sequoia tree's roots just barely grow below the surface of the ground. You may think that’s impossible. If a tree's roots don't grow deep into the earth, won't it fall over in the wind? Not so, for ...
Rope Closing
Equipment: 2 strands of cord in different colorsCubmaster: (show two strands of cord in different colors like blue and yellow.) By itself, neither of these strands is very strong. I think a couple of strong Cub Scouts could break either one. (Call forward two Cub Scouts and ask them ...
SOSs
Many messages are sent and received every day. But there is one that is a challenge to each of you. In times past, the message was simply “S-O-S.” Today, it comes in many forms, but it still means the same thing—always be willing to reach out and help someone else. ...
Save It For Us
The next time you’re outside, pause a moment to look at the old trees. They have sheltered countless generations of wildlife and have withstood years of extreme weather and the abuses of man. They’ve seen children playing at their roots and climbing in their branches. They’ve heard the conversations ...
Say Thank You In Other Languages
In Vietnamese, It's "Cam on new"In Korean, It's "Kamsahamnida"In Japanese, It's "Arigato"In Chinese, It's "Xiexie"In English, It's "Thank you"Thank you for coming tonight. Goodnight everyone! ...
Scout Uniforms Reputation
To end this evening, I’d like to tell you a story. A crowded bus stopped to pick up a bent old woman. With great difficulty, she struggled up the steps with a large basket of freshly washed laundry. “You’ll have to put your basket ...
Scouting Around The World
(Maybe adapted for opening, closing, or advancement ceremony.)EQUIPMENT: Globe of the world.CUBMASTER: (Pointing toward your location in the United States) This evening we are holding our Blue and Gold banquet here. But did you know that all over this world (spin the globe) Cub Scouts just like us are ...
Scouting Around The World
Arrangement. A world globe sets on the head table.NARRATOR: (Pointing to the United States on a globe): This evening we are holding our blue and gold banquet here. But did you know that all over this world (spins globe) Cub Scouts just like us are taking part in Scouting activities ...
Scouting Is Opening
Cub 1: As we prepare to join together in a banquet to celebrate the birthday of Scouting, it is important to remember why we chose to join the Scouting movement. Cub 2: Scouting is a program for young men and boys which is much bigger than just the people who ...
Scouting Is Lighting Up The World
SETTING: World globe on head table, candles around the globe (one for each rank). The room darkened but for one lit candle held by the Assistant Cubmaster.CUBMASTER: We read about wars every day in the papers. Country against country in all parts of the world. TV shows us daily ...
Scouting IsOpening
Cub 1: As we prepare to join together in a banquet to celebrate the birthday of Scouting, it is important to remember why we chose to join the Scouting movement. Cub 2: Scouting is a program for young men and boys which is much ...
Scouting Spirit
Personnel: 6 Cubs, with strong voices; and one in charge of lightsEquipment: 8 small candles, 1 large candle, in holders and matchesSetting: Lights dim with Scouting spirit candlelit Speakers come forward one at a time, light the small candles from the Scouting spirit candle and read After all small ...
Scoutings Birthday
Cubmaster: This month we celebrate Scouting's (formula is CURRENT YEAR minus 1930) birthday in the United States. Everywhere Scouts are taking time to listen to the story of Scouting and to rededicate themselves to the aims and purposes of our movement. Scouting was started in England by Lt. General ...
Sea Adventure Opening
S - is for SCOUTING, a well-rounded activity. E - is for EACH Cub Scout doing his best all the time. A - is for AWARENESS of our duty to God and Country. A - is for ALL people working together. D - is ...
Seaside Opening
Personnel: Cub Scouts Equipment: A beach bucket and shovel with empty squirt guns for each Cub and Den Leader Set-Up: The Cubs come in and line up carrying their buckets and shovels. The squirt guns are inside the buckets out of view of the ...
Secret Message Recognition
For each Cub Scout to be recognized, prepare a sheet of paper with a "Secret Message" on it, by writing on it in milk or lemon juice (as shown in the Wolf Cub Scout book). When the paper is held carefully over a heat source such as a light bulb, ...
See The Forest For The Trees
The Giant Sequoia trees that grow in the California Sierra Nevada Mountains are the largest living things on earth. They are also the oldest, some of them as much as 2,000 years old. What is the secret to their great age? One of their secrets is their strong, yet soft, ...
Setting The Example
Adult or Den Chief: What Indian boys learned was very important. It prepared them to take care of themselves and their families. They grew up to be responsible, contributing members of their communities. Everything they needed to know they could observe being done by adults around them. They learned ...
Seven Great Virtues
Prop: "Cub-a-labra" with 7 candles, preferably using the 7 rays of the AOL as candleholders.Tonight we gather to honor (# of Scouts receiving the award) Webelos Scouts that have earned the highest award in Cub Scouting: The Arrow of Light. These Scouts have worked very hard over the last ...
Seven Virtues Using Colors
Love (Yellow) Love of family, home, fellowman, God, and country.Justice (Blue) To be fair in everything we doWisdom (Purple) Not in knowing everything, but in how we use what we know.Faith (White) Faith is our belief in God.Self Control (Brown) Knowing when to stop, or even when not to start.Courage ...
Shere Khan Advancement Ceremony
Equipment: Large name cards identifying the character; badges to be awarded. Personnel: Akela (Cubmaster), Father Wolf, Mother Wolf, man-cubs (boys receiving awards), and their parents.Akela: Our scene is the cave of Father Wolf and Mother Wolf. They have just settled down for the night with their man-cubs. Shere Khan, the tiger, ...
Shere KhanWolf Advancement
PERSONNEL Father Wolf, Mother Wolf, 'Shere Khan' man cubs, parents, Akela, Cubmaster.EQUIPMENT Large name cards to identify characters, Wolf badges.Akela: Our scene starts in the cave of Mother Wolf and Father Wolf. Mother Wolf, Father Wolf, and the man cubs have just settled down for the evening. Shere Khan, the ...
Shield And Wooden Swords
SETTING: Cubmaster and cubs are dressed as knights and carry shields and wooden swords. Cubs form a circle around Cubmaster, holding shields in front of them and facing out.CUBMASTER: We, the knights of the roundtable, are bound in a circle of steel. Let this steel wall remind us to keep ...
Sign Language Closing
Ask everyone to stand. Cubmaster gives the words and demonstrated the signs used in the ceremony. Then everyone joins in. Boy Scout Sign May the spirit of Scouting Cub Scout Sign and the light of Akela Point finger be with you and me Both arms out. until our paths Arms ...
Signs Of America
EQUIPMENT: Small flag, Wolf Badge, Webelos Handbook, and lighted candle on table Cub Scouts, these four things have been significant of Cub Scouting since it began in 1930. The badge is a symbol of Cub Scouting all over America. There are many books that are important to Cub Scouts.The ...
Simple Bead Presentation In A Den
Cub Scout (name) has opened his doorway to the advancement and begun a journey down life's long road of many adventures. We of Den ___ are proud to present this bead of advancement to _____. May he wear it with the pride of Scouting as he continues on to his ...
Simple Den Closings
SETTING:The room is in darkness. Flags are still in place at the front of the room from the opening ceremony. At the front is a table with one lighted candle representing the light of Scouting. In front of this candle, one each, red, white, and blue, unlighted. Behind the lighted ...
Six Million Scouts
So we end this evening by celebrating our Gifts and Talents. But before we go, let us take in this thought…Today in our country there are over six million boys and adults in Scouting. That's a good thing to know, a good thing to think about when we start ...
Snowflake Closing Ceremony
Have Cub Scouts and family members cut out snowflakes when they enter the pack meeting, and put their names on them. (Six-sided snowflakes can be made by folding a square sheet of paper in half, and then into thirds.) Tape or fasten to a wall, curtain, blackboard, or window.Have ...
Some Dogs Are So DogGone Cheerful
Have you ever stopped to wonder why some dogs are so dog-gone cheerful? It's kind of pleasant, isn't it, to be around a happy dog? On the other hand, we usually try to steer clear of dogs who appear to be kind of grumpy. That's the way it is ...
Somebody Else Recruiting For Leaders
During the meeting have distributed to all adults small birthday type candlesGroup of Scouts to one side - (They will repeat the Cub Scout Promise later)Boy with a lit candle and parents come forward to Cubmaster.LEADER: (name), I see you enjoyed your first pack meeting tonight. You carry with ...
Something Worthwhile
CUBMASTER: Every Cub Scout should accomplish something worthwhile every day.Each day’s accomplishments should be a little better than the last. Stand by a window with your room dark and look out into the night. Ask yourself the simple question: "Have I done my best today?" Then each day, vow ...
Something Worthwhile 2
Every Cub Scout should accomplish something worthwhile every day. And each day's accomplishments should be a little better than the previous day. Tonight, stand at your window and look out into the darkness of night, and ask yourself, "Have I done my best today?" Then each day, promise to ...
Space Shuttle
PROPS: Large cardboard box made to look like the space shuttle; projector and film. Chairs for each Cub in the skit. The chairs are placed behind the shuttle with the astronauts sitting in the chairs.COSTUMES: Den Chief dressed to look like ground control. All other Cubs dressed as astronauts.DEN ...
Space The New Frontier
In the movie “Toy Story,” an action figure named Buzz Lightyear became a hero. But at the beginning of the movie, Buzz did not act much like a hero. He acted more like a show-off, always thinking he was better than all the other toys because he could fly. It ...
Spark Of Genius
The following closing ceremony can be done very effectively by a den if the boys practice so they can speak their parts clearly. The lines can be written on a small card to help the boy's memory. Eight Cub Scouts line up on stage holding large cardboard light bulbs painted ...
Special Award Ideas nonadvancment
Recognition is something that is always important in scouting. The boys work hard earning rank and achievements, while adults work hard to provide the program. The Blue and Gold provide a great opportunity to provide recognition to those adults who are working with the pack.Added A Spark: 4th of July ...
Special Effects Hawaiian
PERSONNEL Master of ceremonies, conch shell blower (optional), six Cub Scouts, someone to operate a tape player.EQUIPMENT Tropical plants, tiki torches (improvised imitations for indoors); headdress and lei for the master of ceremonies; a shell or flower lei for each adult participant; conch shell; Hawaiian music and tape player; cards ...
Special Recognition
Boys love to be recognized. With special recognition being given in a natural manner and at frequent intervals, Cub Scouts will not be tempted to seek recognition in less desirable ways.Special ceremonies in the den are less formal than those used in pack meetings. Den ceremonies rarely require anyone ...
Spirit
America has always been known for her diversity in the landscape. We have towering mountains and low land swamps, dry deserts, and lush river valleys. With each of these environments come a unique group of wildlife that has adapted itself to that landscape. The American spirit is very much one ...
Spirit Of Akela
Props: Ceremony board or log with three small candles or light sticks, and one large candle, tom-tom, artificial council fireSetting: Tom-tom beats, Akela enters and walks behind the fire, Akela gives Cub Scout sign and tom-tom beating stops.Narrator: “Akela was the big chief of the Webelos tribe; tall, stalwart, ...
Spirit of Akela Ceremony
The den(s) gather at stage right. Across the front of the room are standard issue poster pictures of Bobcat, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos badges (large enough to be seen). Each was attached to a pole in a flag stand about five feet from the ground. Below the poster an arm ...
Spirit Of Scouting
Cubmaster:(Light a candle or use one if it is already lit.) Throughout this meeting this evening this candle, which represents the Spirit of Scouting has burned (if lit) OR I light this candle to represent the Spirit of Scouting. Look steadily at the flame for a moment. (Pause) Now ...
Splish Splash
PERSONNEL: 6 Cub ScoutsCUB 1: We've had plenty of fun in the water today but as we leave let's take a moment to remember how precious this resource is in our state.CUB 2: We play in the water, we bathe in it and we drink it.CUB 3: We eat ...
Spotlight On The Boy
The US Flag and a pack flag are carried to the front by the color guards. They face the audience. The lights are turned down and a Cub Scout stands in between the flags. A spotlight is turned on the setting. A good reader, reads the verse below.He's just eight ...
Spotlight On The Boy
The US Flag and a pack flag are carried to the front by the color guards. They face the audience. The lights are turned down and a Cub Scout stands in between the flags. A spotlight is turned on the setting. A good reader reads the verse below.He's just ...
Star Wars
Cub Scouts have large cards spelling out STAR WARS. As each one steps forward, he holds up his card and says his line:S stands for seek. Seek the mysteries of the future.T stands for Top. Top the obstacles of youth.A stands for Advance. Advance in the Cub Scouting program.R ...
Starfish CM Minute
"I'm throwing these starfish back into the ocean. You see, it's low tide right now and all of these starfish have been washed up onto the shore. If I don't throw them back into the sea, they'll die up here from lack of oxygen.""I understand," my friend replied, "but ...
Stars War Closing
Cub Scouts have large cards spelling out STAR WARS. As each one steps forward, he holds up his card and says his line:S stands for seek. Seek the mysteries of the future. T stands for Top. Top the obstacles of youth. A stands for Advance. Advance in the Cub Scouting ...
Stop The Presses Closing Ceremony
Narrator: Stop those presses. Some of the stories we've been hearing for years aren't quite right. Did you know…? 1 - An apple did not fall on Newton's head, he saw one fall from the corner of his eye. 2 - In old England, coins were saved in "pygg" banks ...
Stop the Presses Opening
Personnel: Five Cubs Equipment: A rolled newspaper for each boy Set-Up: The Cub Scouts run onto stage. As each Cub Scout repeats his part, he opens the paper to "read". All Cubs: Extra! Extra! Let us read to you all about it! 1st Cub: ...
Story Of Cub Scout Colors
Arrangement. As the curtain opens, three boys dressed in Indian costume are seated around an artificial campfire. One wears a chief's headdress; the other two are braves. Hanging on a tripod over the fire is a kettle that has a small can of dry ice and a blue and gold ...
Straight Arrow Ceremony
Akela - I have summoned you before the council tonight to pay honor to one of our Webelos Scouts. Will ____ please bring his parents before Akela. We honor ______tonight with the highest award in Cub Scouting - the Arrow of Light.This arrow represents the Arrow of Light. Its shaft ...
Strength In Unity
This ceremony can be used just before returning the colors or by itself to emphasize patriotism.PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Cub Scout color guard, and bearer.EQUIPMENT: A single wooden match and a bundle of five wooden matches, US flag.ARRANGEMENT: Advance the flag to a prominent place beside the Cubmaster. As he speaks ...
String Over The Den Leaders Fingers
EQUIPMENT: Each Cub Scout who will be in the den of the new leader should have a card with his name, birthdate, address and phone number, and parent's names. Attached to this card is a string with a slip knot in the loose end. Also needed is a Cub ...
Strong For America
PERSONNEL: 8 Cub Scouts.EQUIPMENT: Signs to hold up showing the different types of fitness. Speeches can be written on the back of the signs.ARRANGEMENT: Cub Scouts line up on stage and one at a time hold up their sign and read their lines.CUB #1: When we talk about a Cub ...
Summer Closing
S - is for summer, which is already here U - is for Us boys who need scouting all year. M - is for the many outings which Cub Scouting does bring M - is for more fun, cause that's our thing E - is for every parent who ...
Take Time
Take time to worship--it is the highway of reverence that cleanses and restores the soulTake time to work--it is the price of successTake time to think--it is the source of powerTake time to read-- it is the source of wisdomTake time to help and enjoy friends--this is the source ...
Taps
Have den form a living circle and sing "Taps"Day is done, Gone the sun, From the lake, From the hills, From the sky;All is well, safely rest, God is nigh.Fading light, Dims the sight, And a star, Gems the sky, Gleaming bright;From afar, drawing nigh, Falls the night. ...
Thank You Ceremony
Let the Cub Scouts prepare eight large cards, each with a large letter painted on it to match the initial letter of each verse. As each verse is recited by a Cub, the proper letter is displayed so that at the end of the eight verses, the words "Thank ...
Thank You Closing
Let the Cub Scouts prepare eight large placards, each with a large letter painted on it to match the initial letter of each verse. As each verse is recited by a Cub, the proper letters are displayed so that at the end of the eight verses, the words "Thank ...
Thank You Parents
Personnel: 8 Cub Scouts Equipment: Large poster divided into 8, when put together has a heart on it with the words THANK YOU in it. Setting: Each boy has a piece of the heart. After all lines have been read, the first four stand in a line and hold ...
Thank You To All Unit Leaders 1
PERSONNEL: Scouting coordinator, head of chartered organizations pack committee chairman, pack committee members, den leaders, Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmaster, Webelos den leader, Scoutmaster, Den Chiefs and Webelos scouts for escorting each leader to be recognized, operators for lights.EQUIPMENT: Ladder with proper emblems, table, two candles, flashlight, certificates of appreciation, or ...
Thank You to All Unit Leaders 2
Personnel: Scouting coordinator, head of chartered organizations pack committee chairman, pack committee members, den leaders, Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmaster, Webelos Den Leader, Scoutmaster, Den Chiefs and Webelos Scouts for escorting each leader to be recognized, operators for lights.Equipment: Ladder with proper emblems; table; two candles; flashlight; and certificates of appreciation, "Thanks" ...
Thankful
Personnel: Den Chief and 6 Cub ScoutsDen Chief: We have a lot to be thankful for at this time of year. We work and for this, we see all the good things that come of it. Let us all share something good with each other at this time. Cub ...
Thanks for Coming
Personnel: 6 Cub Scouts Equipment: 6 cards spelling out the word THANKSCub 1: We hope you liked our show tonight. Cub 2: We tried real hard to do things right. Cub 3: It's easy to do good, you see, Cub 4: When you have the help of your family. ...
Thanksgiving Closing
Personnel: Cubmaster"Thanksgiving will be here pretty soon. It is a great time of the year. It opens the door to the holiday season. Think about that turkey dinner, the football games, visits with friends and family. Just about everybody likes Thanksgiving. This year let's think a bit about what ...
Thanksgiving Closing Thought
This Thanksgiving as you bow your head to express your gratitude for your personal blessings, remember to give thanks for the one you share with over 160 million people - the blessing of living in America. Nowhere else in the world are your personal rights so well guarded and your ...
Thanksgiving Opening
Cast; 8 Cub Scouts (with signs), Den ChiefDC: As thanksgiving comes around, we'll tell all of you here things that Cub Scouts are thankful for all through the year.Cub#1: T - We're thankful for the TEAMWORK, for TRAILS, and TRIPS, and TERRIFIC Den Leaders.Cub#2: H - We're thankful for good ...
Thanksgiving Poem Closing
I would give thanks for many things On this Thanksgiving Day. Thanks for all the blessings Life brings each day along the way. I would give thanks for life and health, For home, for food, and you, All that I count my greatest wealth - Family and friendship true. I ...
Thats What It Means to Be an American
Setting: 4 uniformed Cub Scouts, carrying suitable props (such as a megaphone, nightcap, church model, and a star) speak the following lines.Cub #1: You can say anything you want to say, whoever you may be. Some things cost a lot of money, but speech is free.All: That’s what it ...
The Antique Map
While browsing in an Antique Store, a beautiful Map of the World caught the eye of a young father. He purchased the map and all the way home wondered as to where it would most enhance his den. Upon arrival at home, he laid the map on the dining ...
The AOL Charge
In Boy Scouts, when they have an Eagle Court of Honor, a charge or challenge is made to the new Eagle Scout. Tonight, I want to offer such a challenge to each of you. You have now achieved the highest rank in Cub Scouts. I challenge each of you to ...
The Beginnings Of
PROPS: Egg, a cup of flour, a package of seeds, a 13-star American flag.CUBMASTER: (Calls up Cub Scouts to be advanced and his parent(s). He picks up each symbol and explains in his own words how each is the beginning of something very special. The egg of a chicken, ...
The Birth of a Flag
Materials: One large container (such as a box, wash pot, etc.) One roll each of one or two-inch red, white, and blue crepe paper. Eight to ten stars or disks constructed of aluminum foil or a similar material One large spike or similar object ...
The Blue And Gold
Arrangement. Eight, Cub Scouts speak their lines and place the following cards on a large blue flannel board: "Truth, Faith, Loyalty, Sunlight, Good Cheer, Happiness, and a cutout golden sun"FIRST CUB SCOUT. Back in the good old days, school colors gave people a feeling of school pride and loyalty. ...
The Bobcat Campfire Induction
Equipment: Artificial campfire as shown here, a stick for each Cub Scout who will receive the Bobcat badge; Bobcat badges, and straight pins.Personnel: Cubmaster, new Bobcats, and their parents.The Cubmaster calls forward the Bobcats and asks them to form a semicircle behind the fire; parents are behind their sons.CUBMASTER: Cub ...
The Boy Scout Trail Graduation
Invite Scoutmaster or other leaders of troops your Webelos are joining. Have a rustic bridge or archway to Scouting. Ask Scoutmasters to stand at the far end of the bridge or archway. Cub Master and Webelos den leaders stand on the near side.CUBMASTER: Boys, for the last time I'm ...
The Campaign Speech
PROPS: This can be as simple or as fancy as desired. The setting is at a campaign speech for city major.CHARACTERS: The Cubmaster will need to have three men help with the awards.CUBMASTER: Ladies and gentlemen, we have come here tonight to hear our three candidates for mayor express ...
The Candles Of Friends
EQUIPMENT: 13 yellow taper candles (drip guards are optional but help a lot), 1 larger column candle (1" by 6" or larger) in a candle holder. The larger candle should be center stage on a small table with 13 Cub Scouts, each with a yellow taper, in a ...
The Cat in the Hat Bobcat Ceremony
The boys did not know. They did not have a clue. They were missing the fun. But the Cubmaster knew.The Cubmaster knew that the boys would have fun. They could laugh, they could learn. They could sing, they could run."The trouble with boys is", the Cubmaster saw, "they don't ...
The Change Box
EQUIPMENT: Multiple refrigerator boxes with one side of the box cut out on each The boxes are then connected with the first box and the last box having two sides cut out, forming a tunnel.PERSONNEL: Adult volunteers can be put in the box to make sharing and funny noises, ...
The Computer World Is Changing
While the world is changing by leaps and bounds, let's not get too caught up in the change to leave behind the positive values of the past and present. Here's a reminder of the kinds of values that Cub Scouts hold dear.C - Courtesy. Being polite, like holding the door ...
The Cub Scout Computer Ceremony
Make a computer from a cardboard box. Have a slot in the screen so that cardboard sheets with Cub Scout rank stickers pasted on can be displayed on the screen.Equipment: Cardboard computer with changeable rank cards for the screen.Personnel:Cubmaster, boys receiving advancement awards and their parents. Place the awards behind ...
The Cub Scout Machine
This ceremony can be done with a cardboard facsimile of a machine, a box, or even a sheet. What is important is that the Tigers enter the MACHINE as Tigers and come out the other end as Cub Scouts.Props: One Cub Scout Machine. A Wolf scarf/Cub Scout shirt for ...
The Cub Scout Wheel
PERSONNEL: 1 Cub Scout, 1 Parent, 1 Leader, 1 Pack Committee Member, 1 Person from the community, 1 person from Sponsoring Org., Cubmaster, Narrator.EQUIPMENT: Wheel with 7 candle holders on it.ARRANGEMENT: All persons mentioned above stand behind wheel holding an unlit candle. As their part is read they light their ...
The Cub Scouts Are Coming
Cast: 4 or more Cub ScoutsOne Cub Scout at a time trots from the back of the room to the front shouting, "The Cub Scouts are coming! The Cub Scouts are coming!" Then two boys enter carrying the United States flag and lead the pledge. ...
The Cub Scouts Are Coming
Cast: 4 or more Cub ScoutsOne Cub Scout at a time trots from the back of the room to the front shouting, "The Cub Scouts are coming! The Cub Scouts are coming!" Then two boys enter carrying the United States flag and lead the pledge. ...
The Cubmasters Pocket
Have Cub Master pull out what is in his pockets and explain why he carries it and how he is prepared for emergencies with it.CUBMASTER: Everything a boy puts in his pockets is important to him, just as he and his family are important to our pack. We have ...
The Dance Of Akela
SETTING: Lights low, fake fire with red bulb, tepee, drum.(Cubmaster does Cub Scout sign for silence.)CUBMASTER: Hear now the tale of the tribe of Webelos and their great chieftain, Akela.ASST. CM: Many many moons ago, a small boy sat outside his tepee watching the stars in the sky, and ...
The Day The USA Was Made
Once a long time ago, before you were born,God set out to make a new land, one early morn.He thought and thought for half a day.Then said, "I know what I'll do. I'll make the U.S.A."First He used a glacier-like a giant broomAnd swept the Midwest till it was ...
The Den Chief Cords Recognition
PERSONNEL: Akela (Cubmaster), a Cub Scout, the new Den Chief, an older Den Chief or Den Leader, and the new Den Chief's Den Leader.EQUIPMENT: Two 4-foot lengths of rope made of yarn; one blue, one yellow, a table; a Den Chief's handbook; and a scroll.ARRANGEMENT: On Akela's right stands ...
The Den Leaders Light
Den leaders with lit candles, and a leader to hand out candles to boys.We are here tonight, Cub Scouts and Parents, to honor these Cubs and Webelos Scouts, who have advanced along the Cub Scout trail since we last met as a Pack. As the Cub travels along this ...
The Disgusted Firemen
Make some "to do" about lighting a large candle at the pack meeting. It burns all the way through your meeting. When it's time to close, have boys imitating a fire brigade come running in and circle the room toward the candle. One or two boys make siren noises, ...
The Double Circle
PERSONNEL: Entire pack - Cub Scouts, parents, and visitors.EQUIPMENT: United States flag, four spotlights or four large flashlightsARRANGEMENT: Have all present stand in a double circle, with Cub Scouts and other boys on the inside, and parents and visitors on the outside. Focus spotlights or flashlights on the flag ...
The FiftySix Men
CUBMASTER: As we come to the end of our pack meeting, I would ask that you stop for a moment and think with me about the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence over 200 years ago.Five were captured or imprisoned in the war that followed. Nine died ...
The Final Rank
EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Arrow of Light badges with a safety pin, a picture of or wooden symbol of the Arrow of Light, one piece of rope about 3 feet long for each boy receiving the Arrow of Light rank, Career Arrows (directions found in the Staging Den and Pack Ceremony ...
The First American Warship
CUBMASTER: The colonial Navy was born in 1632 when the English Colonists of Massachusetts built the first American warship, the 30 long ton Blessing of the Bay. They used it to fight pirates off the Atlantic Coast. By the late 1700s, the colonists have built hundreds of ships including ...
The Flag On The Moon
CUBMASTER: The Pledge of Allegiance is always a good way to begin or end a Pack meeting or activity. If it is at night and you forgot to bring your flag, remember there is a U.S. flag standing on the moon, planted there by a former Boy Scout. It ...
The Fourth Bead Den Ceremony
Cub Scouts who have completed 12 achievements and earned the Wolf or Bear rank receive their badges at a pack ceremony. But it's a good idea to recognize them in the Den too, with a simple ceremony as soon as they finish the 12th achievement.PERSONNEL: Den Leader, advancing Cub ...
The Fourth Bead A Den Ceremony
Personnel: Den Leader, advancing Cub Scout Equipment: Bead from Immediate Recognition Kit Den Leader: Today (Name) gets his fourth bead for passing three more achievements for Wolf (or Bear) rank. Do you know what that means? It means that he has finished all 12 achievements for Wolf (or Bear). At ...
The Gift Of Goodwill
Arrangement: A group of 8 Cub Scouts are gathered around Christmas gifts. Each boy is wrapping a gift, Den Chief enters.Den Chief: Hey guys, let me see what each one of you is wrapping.Cub 1: Gloves for my Dad.Cub 2: An owl plaque for my Mom.Cub 3: Oreo cookies for ...
The Golden Rule
The golden rule, treating other people as you would like to be treated...Easy to do except for those that are not like us the mentally or physically handicapped. We laugh, point, and turn the other way. But wait! Have you ever heard a person say "I can't see without ...
The Greatest Show
CUBMASTER: Ladies and gentlemen, you have just witnessed the greatest of all shows in the world today. the Circus is for children of all ages, from eight to eighty. For your pleasure, we have presented the most wonderful and remarkable living animals, daring feats of skill and intelligence, a ...
The Gypsy Pack
MATERIALS: Have an artificial fire if indoors and a tripod over the top. Tripod: 3 long sticks (or PVC pipe painted brown) at least 5 feet long, tied near the top with a rope. Use a kettle or a plastic ice cream container painted silver. Place awards in it. ...
The High Country
Why are there Mountains for you and mePlaced here and there across our country?For hiking - Leaders climb and youth just runThe scent of pine, wildlife, cool weather, and funAwait all who will do their bestViews forever from North and South, East and West.Mountains make outings special, too.God made ...
The Indispensable Den Leader
PROPS: Lighted candle on a table, copy of leader book for each person. Den Leader or Webelos Leader badges.PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Den Leader Coach, new Den Leaders, Committee Chairman.CUBMASTER: Tonight, we want to welcome our new Den Leaders. Would (name) Den Leader Coach, bring our new Den Leaders forward and ...
The Keel
SETTING: This may be read by a Cub Scout or leader just before the retrieving of the colors.NARRATOR: One of the most important discoveries of the Vikings, was the invention of the "keel." A keel is a long narrow piece of wood, attached to the underside of a ship. ...
The Large White Candle
EQUIPMENT: Cubmaster or Webelos Leader, narrator, Arrow of Light cut-out, one each of white, black, red, blue, and green dinner candles. Seven birthday size white candles.TURN OUT THE LIGHTS AND LIGHT THE LARGE WHITE CANDLE.CM or WL: (Standing behind the table) Will Webelos (name) and his parents please come forward.NARRATOR: ...
The Last Closing Ceremony Of The Year
STAGING: House lights are dimmed. Four posters with the four Cub Scouts ranks, eight candles (two by each poster).CUBMASTER: This last ceremony of 19__ is a fine time to reconfirm our beliefs in ourselves and the Scouting program. (Lights two candles by the Bobcat poster) Will all Bobcat Cub ...
The Law Of The Pack
THE CUB SCOUT FOLLOWS AKELAWho is Akela? In Cub Scouting Akela means "good leader". My mother, father, teacher, Den Leader, Cubmaster, and other people who have shown that they are the kind of people who are able and willing to help, are Akela. I follow Akela.THE CUB SCOUT HELPS ...
The Life Story Of Akela
Tonight we are recognizing Webelos Scouts from our pack who have earned the Arrow of Light Award--the highest honor in Cub Scouting.We all know that the Cub Scout advancement plan follows the life story of Akela, an Indian brave of the mythical Webelos tribe. As we follow the Cub ...
The Light Of Day Has Left Us
The light of day has left us. Our campfire burns low. A good day of Scouting done, we can sit back and consider our rewards. The whole of nature surrounds us: towering trees, running water, green grass, hills and valleys, the animals of the fields and forest, the stars, ...
The Lights Of A Hundred Campfires
(Give each person a sprig of dried cedar, pine, juniper, etc. If using an artificial campfire indoors, use toothpicks. )CUBMASTER: The light from hundreds of campfires around the world has brightened the Cub Scout Spirit for many years. Tonight, we have enjoyed the warmth and cheerfulness of our campfires ...
The Little Bug Who Had The Blues
MATERIALS: Cut Scouts could make bug posters to hold up with the words written on the back.1ST CUB: There was a little bug who had the blues, And cried because he had no shoes.2ND CUB: He walked around with six bare feet, And hid them when other bugs he ...
The Little Chap Who Follows
CUBMASTER: This poem I'm going to read, is a great reminder to myself, Scout leaders, parents, and all adults that what we do and how we do it, oftentimes greatly influences our children. Give this some thought as you go home tonight.A careful man I want to be. A ...
The Many Sides Of A Cub Scout
DEN LEADER: We will try to show you the many sides to the little boys we so proudly call son, but remember, these are all one boy.1st CUB: I'm the one all full of dirt, so very sure that soap & water will hurt.2ND CUB: I'm the one who ...
The Metronome
EQUIPMENT: A metronome, a microphone Setting: The metronome is placed near the microphone so that the sound will be amplified. The narrator speaks into the microphone off stage. NARRATOR: (As metronome begins ticking) Oh, no. Don't turn around. There aren't any actors here...just a ...
The Milepost
PERSONNEL Cubmaster, Webelos den chief, graduating Webelos Scout and his parents, Scoutmaster, and two Scout aides.EQUIPMENT Troop neckerchief for graduate.Cubmaster: (Addressing audience.) Cub Scouting is part of the great Scouting movement.In the final months of his Webelos Scouting experience, a boy learns the requirements for the Boy Scout badge. He ...
The Naturalist
The Cubmaster, dressed as a bird watcher or naturalist, is on the search for anything suspicious and discovers a nest with eggs in it hatching. In the nest are different colored eggs for each advancement with awards inside the eggs. As the Cubmaster opens the eggs he exclaims "A ...
The Outdoor Closing
Let's remember the food we've shared, The games we've played, the songs we've sung, Let's remember all of these things. Let's remember the skits we've played, The hikes we've hiked, the problems we've shared, Let's remember all of these things. Let's remember the games ...
The Outdoor Code Opening
PERSONNEL: Poster with the Outdoor Code on it. Have parents repeat the outdoor code. Explain it's meaning. PACK: As an American, I will do my best to be clean in my outdoor manners. CUBMASTER: I will treat the outdoors as a heritage to be improved for our greater enjoyment. I ...
The Pack Pays Tribute
Materials needed are blue and yellow paints, Arrow of Light Badge, certificates, and parent’s pins.CUBMASTER: Tonight we recognize certain of our Webelos Scouts who have achieved the highest rank in Cub Scouting, the Arrow of Light. Will the following Webelos Scouts and their parents please step forward (call each ...
The Path Of A New Challenge Tiger Cub Graduation To Wolf Den
EQUIPMENT: 8 pieces of construction paper. cut into paw Prints Graduation certificate, pin, and patch Wolf Book, 7 candles in holders 1 white (tall), 3 orange, 3 black Rope, string or crepe paper to make bridge or use neck bridgeARRANGEMENTS: The white candle (taller than the rest) is centered ...
The Penetrating Light
PERSONNEL: Cub Scouts, Den LeaderEQUIPMENT: A Cub Scout badge, a Wolf book, and a candle on a tableARRANGEMENT: Cubs stand in front of table Den Leader: These three things have been significant in Cub Scouting since it began in 1930. this badge is a symbol of Cub Scouting all ...
The Picture Of The Wolf
PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, advancing Cub Scouts and their parentsEQUIPMENT: Large Cutout or drawing of Wolf Cub Scout Badge, stand, or easel, a single candle holder with a blue candle, Wolf Cub Scout Badge, certificate, straight pins. (Ceremony may be adapted for Bear Achievement)CUBMASTER: Since our last Pack meeting one of ...
The Pledge Of The Tribe
CUBMASTER: Braves of the tribe of Akela, our council fire is lit, but the time grows late. Let all braves stand now and raise their right hands toward the Great Spirit in the sky. Now let us give the pledge of our tribe of Akela - the Cub Scout ...
The Pursuit Of The Arrow Of Light
Since Webelos is a 2-year program, our 4th graders are not actually graduating to a new rank. That does not, however, diminish the importance of the transition they are making here tonight. These Scouts have worked hard throughout the year, and have earned their Webelos Badge. They are now ...
The Rabbi The Soap Maker
A Rabbi and a soap maker were walking along and the soap maker questioned the Rabbi by asking, "What good is religion? There's been a religion for a long time, but people are still bad to each other" The Rabbi was silent until they saw a boy who was dirty ...
The Recruiter
Equipment: Candleholder and one large white candle, Recruiter Strip.Personnel: Cubmaster or Assistant Cubmaster. (NOTE: Parents do not have to come forward)Cubmaster: The white candle you see on our awards table stands for the Spirit of Scouting. This spirit is kept alive by our Cub Scouts, in doing their many ...
The Rings Of A Tree
Cub Master needs a large slice of tree.CUB MASTER: Look at the rings on this piece of tree. You can tell the age of the tree by the number of rings. You can also tell how much water the tree received each year by how far apart the rings ...
The Rope Circle
MATERIALS: A 2-3 foot length of rope or heavy cord for each Cub Scout.CUBMASTER: We have seen tonight that we are all geniuses in our own right.It makes you mighty proud, doesn't it? We should all be proud of our accomplishments and abilities.We should never forget, though, that we ...
The Sassafras Tree
THE CUBMASTER SPEAKS: __________names of boy (s), you are now taking the big step from Cub Scouting to Boy Scouting. There is a saying among Boy Scouts that SCOUTING IS OUTING.You will have many opportunities to get out into the woods and observe nature. I hope you will start ...
The Scout Benediction
Form brotherhood circle with arms around each other's shoulders and repeat Scout benediction: "And now, may the great Master of all Scouts be with us till we meet again." ...
The Scouter
PERSONNEL: Cubmaster or Committee ChairmanEQUIPMENT: "Thank you" certificates or small token gifts.SPEAKER: Tonight we would like to recognize some adults who have given their time and effort so that our boys' program could be stronger.(Introduce those to be recognized and give their contribution.)I would like to read a poem ...
The Scoutmasters Benediction
For your closing, you may want to borrow this traditional Boy Scout closing, which has an Indian flavor.The boys stand at attention, with their right hands in the "un-uniformed salute" position, that is, with the elbow bent and the right arm straight across the chest, the right hand over ...
The Sky Has No Limit Closing
Cub Scouts, it wasn’t long ago that we heard some people say: “The sky is the limit.” That meant that a man could make anything of himself that he wanted ... at least on earth. Well, that limit is now off. There is almost no limit to what you ...
The Sky Is The Limit
Cub Scouts, it wasn't long ago that we heard some people say: "The sky is the limit." That meant that a man could make anything of himself that he wanted... at least on earth. Well, that limit is now off. There is almost no limit to what you can ...
The Spirit Lives
By: G.K. SammyThe Spirit lives, there is no doubt, Within the heart of every Scout,The hope lives on, the dreams survive, The Scouting spirit is alive!In England, many years ago, There lived a man who sought to sowThe seeds of the brotherhood of man, And there the spirit first ...
The Sportsman Prayer
Live in peace and harmony with nature be not in conflict with her, for her beauty and her pleasures are many. Poison not her waters, for they are the home of our fishes and the drink of our game, as well as ourselves.Poison not her atmosphere, for it is ...
The Sunburst
Begin by dimming the lights. The curtain opens and standing in a circle of lit candles is a costumed Indian Chief (talk to your OA Chapter). He begins by raising his arms and yelling:"SILENCE! Many moons ago as the white man started to encroach on land once owned by ...
The Test Of A Zulu Boy
PERSONNEL Cubmaster, Bobcat candidates, and their parents.EQUIPMENT White adhesive tape, Bobcat badges, safety pins.ARRANGEMENT The Cubmaster brings boys and their parents forward.Cubmaster: [Boys' names] have successfully completed the test for Bobcat. Before we present them with the badge of the Bobcat, let me tell you all a story of long ...
The Thankful Bug
CUB SCOUT 1: There was a little bug who had the blues, And cried because he had no shoes.CUB SCOUT 2: He walked around with six bare feet, And hid them when another bug he'd meet.CUB SCOUT 3: Such a small, sad bug, always was he, Until one day ...
The Tiger Cub Investiture
The purpose of an investiture ceremony is to welcome the Teams into Tiger Cubbing. It helps the new members feel part of the larger organization of the Boy Scouts of America.OpeningDen carries the flag inPledge of AllegianceWelcomeIntroduction of LeadersLight candles - Spirit of Scouting & 3 for Tiger Cub ...
The Trail To Cub Scouting
PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Tiger Coordinator, Wolf Scout, Bear Scout, First Year Webelos Scout, Second Year Webelos Scout, Tigers and parentsEQUIPMENT: The parent with each Tiger Cub should have a Wolf neckerchief and slide. The pack should have the Tiger Graduation patch and certificate for each Tiger Cub. Three candles on left - two ...
The USS Wolf
CREW: Captain, Cubmaster, Tiger First Mate, Tiger leaders, Wolf First Mate, Wolf Den Leaders, Bear First Mate, Bear Den Leaders, Webelos First Mate, Webelos Den Leaders.(Tiger Cub Den, parents, and Den Leader are gathered on the right side of the stage)CAPTAIN: (blows "Whistle") Tiger Cub First Mate, is your ...
The Unknown Bobcat Ceremony
EQUIPMENT Electric campfire (or a real one if you're outside)SETTING The campfire is lit, the room is dark other than the campfire. The Cubmaster sits at the campfire. Hopefully, the campfire is bright enough to read the ceremony. A microphone can be placed in/near the electric campfire so that the ...
The Unknown Bugle Boy
There's a battlefield at Gettysburgwhere swords and sabers rust.And brothers who were flesh and bloodare scattered in the dust.But every night at Gettysburgwhen everything is still.They say a golden bugle blowson Cemetery Hill.Who was the unknown bugle boyat Gettysburg that day.And was he wearing Yankee blueor wearing Southern gray?Why ...
The USA
This poem might be read by the Cubmaster as the closing for a program or banquet, in which there have been characterizations of various famous Americans.So we march into the presentAnd it's always rather pleasantTo speculate on what the years ahead of us will see,For our words and thoughts ...
The Web Of Life
This month the boys have been studying about the animals in the world we live in. They have discovered that all things in nature are related to each other. You cannot affect one element of nature - the air, plants, Earth, water, or animals - without affecting something else. They ...
The Yardstick Closing
The importance of the ages 7 - 11, the Cub Scout years. You will need a standard yardstick with colored marks at the 3", 5" 9" and 11" distances from one end. These correspond to the ages of 7, 11, 18, 22. Look at ...
These Seven Yellow Bands
EQUIPMENT: Cubmaster dressed as Akela Indian Chief. A blue arrow shaft with 7 yellow bands or strips around it.AKELA: I have summoned before the pack tonight to pay honor to one of our Webelos Scouts. Will Webelos Scout (name) please bring his parents before Akela. We honor tonight with ...
Things That Grow
Personnel: 1 Cub ScoutSetting: Boy comes forward on signal and reads the script.Cub Scout: The theme this month was ‘Down on the Farm’, I too, am a thing that grows. I need nourishment and love, and attention to grow. But most of all to grow. I need my sleep. ...
Think About This
Our country, the United States of America, is one of the greatest countries to ever exist. It’s greatness lies in the strength of its citizens—you and me. Think about this: The greatest road system in the world is the US road system. It provides ...
This Apple Is The Whole World
*This ceremony involves the use of a pocketknife, so an adult should handle this.PROPS: Apple, Pocketknife, TableCUBMASTER: Earth Day comes in April and it reminds us to be careful with our home planet. There is also an old song about April showers bring May flowers. Together, these remind me ...
This Badge Of Red
EQUIPMENT: RED cloth, and American Flag and Wolf BadgesCUBMASTER: There are symbols of citizenship everywhere we look in church, school, hospitals, and courts. But, there is a more significant symbol that we all see -- Old Glory (hold up the flag). But the flag itself is not just a ...
This Is Cub Scouting
PERSONNEL: Six Cub Scouts parents, CubmasterEQUIPMENT: Candle holder made from cedar post or other wood, three blue and yellow candles, table.ARRANGEMENT: Lights out, Cubmaster with six candles, three blue and three yellow, on a table. The six parents each light a candle and give their part of the ceremony.PARENT ...
This Is Cub Scouting
PERSONNEL Cubmaster, six parents.EQUIPMENT A log board with six candles, a table.ARRANGEMENT The room lights are out. A candleholder with six candles, three blue and three yellow, is ' on a table. The six parents each light a candle and present their part of the ceremony.1st Parent: Some people think ...
This Is My Country
BOY 1: This is my country. I will use my eyes to see the beauty of this land.BOY 2: I will use my ears to hear its sounds.BOY 3: I will use my mind to think about what I can do to make it more beautiful.BOY 4: I will ...
This Is The End
PROPS: Large signs with inscriptions belowPERSONNEL: 8 Cub ScoutsSETTING: 7 Cub Scouts line up with a plain side of the card towards the audience. Each Cub turns his card over so the audience can read it as he speaks his line.CUB #1: Bye nowCUB #2: It's time to go.CUB #3: ...
This Moment
I may never see tomorrow; there's no written guarantee, And things that happened yesterday belong to history.I cannot predict the future, and I cannot change the past, I have just the present moment; I must treat it as my last.I must use this moment wisely for it soon will ...
This Set Of Wings
PERSONNEL: 6 Cub ScoutsEQUIPMENT: One set of large cardboard wingsSETTING: Boys holding wings facing the audienceCUB #1: Tonight we have visited many different places and met some very important people.CUB #2: Our whole trip was made possible by this set of wings.CUB #3: To some of us these wings ...
Thoughts for Life
Do your best in everything you do on life's wayAlways be friendly to brighten another's dayGive away your smiles for it is rewarding indeedBe prepared to help others, for goodness - not for greedBe honest and sincere toward others that you meetBe loyal and true - a most commendable ...
Thoughts For Your Whole Life Through
ARRANGEMENT: Cub Scouts hold up cards with slogans as they read their lines.1st CUB: Do Your Best - in everything you do on life's way.2nd Cub: Always Be Friendly - to brighten others' day.3rd CUB: Give Away Your Smiles - for it is rewarding indeed.4th CUB: Be Prepared - ...
Thousands Of Cub Scouts Before You
MATERIALS: Bobcat badge and cardPARTICIPANTS: Cubmaster, New Bobcat, and parentsCUBMASTER: A young boy stood in front of a group of people. It was his first Cub Scout Pack Meeting over 66 years ago. He lifted his right arm and held 2 fingers in the air to give the Cub ...
Three Important Things Closing
To the sailor, three things were essential - a compass, a sextant, and a flag to tell which way the wind blew. To Cub Scouts, these three things are important - (show items) a badge, a handbook, and a candle. The badge tells who you are and where you are ...
Three Key Chains
By Pete MurrayJust recently we felt we had three ladies who needed special recognition for services rendered to the Pack. Well, I thought I was in charge of getting them, and my Committee Chair thought she was, and we both still forgot till the day before the Pack meeting. ...
Three Leg Tripod
EQUIPMENT: A tripod, A triangle of wood with three legs not attached.PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, advancing Wolf and Bear Cubs and their parents.CUBMASTER: (name) come forward and screw this leg into the triangle block of the tripod. This leg represents the boys of our Pack. (name) (another boy) come forward and ...
Three Special Guests
CAST: Cubmaster, 3 Leaders dressed like Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and Woodstock.NOTE: Your visitors can be a variety of personalities; ET and friends, Santa’s elves, the Chrismoose, etc.CUBMASTER: I am pleased to announce that we have some very special guests this evening to help present our advancement awards. We have ...
Through The Fire A Crossover To Boy Scouts
SETUP: Two small fires burning with a path through them. Cubmaster and members to cross stand on one side while the scoutmaster stands on the other side of the fires.SPEAKER: (name) Fire has two sides to its nature. On one side it provides light to see by and, heat ...
Tiger Cub Blanket Crossover
MATERIALS: Table with (non-burning) candles; matches; blanket ready. Neckerchiefs, Tiger patches, Mothers pins.CUBMASTER: Tells pack that this is the Tiger Cub GraduationCUBMASTER: Calls tiger cubs and adult partners to come forward and face the table.CUBMASTER: Tiger cub coach, would you continue.TIGER COACH: For the past few months you and ...
Tiger Cub Graduation One Small Step
Cubmaster On July 10, 1969, an American did something which people throughout history have wanted to do. On that date, Neil Armstrong stood on the surface of the moon. His first words were, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Armstrong was able to be ...
Tiger Cub Graduation Three Candle Ceremony
>EQUIPMENT: Table with (non-burning) candles, Fire Starter (blanket ready), Tiger patches, Mothers pins ARRANGEMENT: (Call all boys in the pack into a semi-circle on the floor with the Webelos first. Tigers will stand behind candle table facing ring of boys. Parents stand behind them.)>CUBMASTER: It is time for our ...
Tiger Cub Graduation Ceremony SearchDiscoverShare
Tigers are lined up at the back of the room with Tiger Cub Coach.Coach: "Mr. Cubmaster, I have (#) Tiger Cubs who have completed the Search, Discover, and Share program and are now ready to be inducted into the pack.Cubmaster: "We are now ready to receive them." The Coach calls ...
Tiger Cub Graduation Patch
PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Den Leaders, and the boys of the new Den.PROPS: Each boy in the den is to have a tom-tom.CUBMASTER: Would the Webelos Scouts bring the parents and Bobcat candidate(s) forward?During the past year in the Tiger Cub program, you have prepared for today. Remember the Motto:"Search, Discover, ...
Tiger Cub Graduation With Scarf
EQUIPMENT: Four candles with holders. Cub scarves and slides on a table in front of the room.PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Tiger Cub Organizer, Den Leaders.CUBMASTER: Will (names) please come forward with their parents. Search Discover Share has been the motto of this Tiger Cub group for the past few months exploring many ...
Tiger Cub Scouting Trail Crossover
PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Tiger Cub CoachPROPS: Crossover Bridge, Cub Scout neckerchiefs.CUBMASTER: _____, as Tiger Cub Coach, would you please assemble the Tiger Cubs and their parents on the far side of the bridge?TIGER CUB COACH: (Addressing the Tiger Cubs and their parents) For the past several months, you have met ...
Tiger Cub Welcome To The Pack And Scouting
MATERIALS: Blue Candle, Yellow Candle, Orange Candle, and a small candle for each Tiger Cub member.PARTICIPANTS: Cubmaster, Tiger Cub Group Organizer, Tiger Cub Group.CUBMASTER: Many years ago, Akela decided that the young boys of his nation should learn of the many great traditions shared by his Tribe. He called ...
Tiger Cubs You And Your Partner
MATERIALS: Four large candles, set with three in front and one raised and behind. Done in a darkened room.CUBMASTER: (Calls boys and adults forward.) For the past few months, you and your family have explored all sorts of new and exciting things and places. You have taken each part ...
Tiger Graduation Colors of Tiger Cubs
CM: Tonight, we honor Tiger Cubs. Will our Tiger Cub coach, _______, come up to introduce them, please. (introduce boys and have parents come forward also)TC Coach: We want to have you join our pack. White is for the purity of living. Blue is for strength and courage to face ...
Tiger Paws Into Cubbing
EQUIPMENT: 3 big paper Tiger Cub paws (large enough for the boys to stand on) One paw will be labeled SEARCH, one DISCOVER, and the last SHARE, 1 American flag, 1 pack flag, Tiger Cub patchesPERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Tiger Cub OrganizerTCO: For the past few months you and your family have ...
Tiger Stripes
EQUIPMENT: Eyebrow pencilCUBMASTER: When a boy becomes a Tiger Cub, he starts on an upward trail. I say upward because, as he grows older, he advances upward in Scouting.Tonight, we have Tiger Cubs who join us on this trail. Will the following boys and their parents come forward? (read ...
TigerWebelos Ceremony
Personnel: Cubmaster, Webelos, Tiger Cubs, Parents, Akela, and Den LeaderProps: Table with candles for each boy with their names in front of candlesCubmaster: Tonight we have the pleasure of welcoming new Cub Scouts into the pack. Parents and graduating Tiger Cubs, would you please be escorted forward by our Webelos.Assistant ...
Time
CUB #1: We have talked this evening about the world of computers. In our busy world today, even with the help of computers, one of the most important needs we have is that of time.CUB #2: Our perception of time keeps changing. The older you are, the quicker time ...
Tired Dog Sled
Cubmaster rides sled to the front for last time, tired from all that work, announces the end of deliveries for the day, that the dogs are tired and hungry. Thanks to all "Eskimos" and others for enduring the cold and snow to get there, announces den to retire the colors ...
To The Sailor
To the sailor, three things were essential - a compass, a sextant, and a flag to tell which way the wind blew. To Cub Scouts, these three things are important -- (show) a Wolf badge, a handbook, and a candle. The badge tells who you are and where you ...
Together Into One Flame Wolf Ceremony
EQUIPMENT:1. White candles for each cub2. Paper circles to place at bottom of the candle to catch wax3. MatchesPERSONNEL:1. Cubmaster2. Den leaders and Assistant Cubmaster.3. Wolf candidatesRequest wolfs to come forwardASSISTANT CUBMASTER- give each cub a white candle.(dim lights at this time)CUBMASTER:- The candle may stand for many things. ...
Togetherness
Summer is a good time for the family to do many things together and enjoy the beauty about them. A family that shares a lot of experiences is one that will always be a "together" family, even in later years when you are miles apart. Think about it! There's no ...
TomTom Benediction
Form a group into a large circle and do the friendship dance, everyone faces in and holds arms around neighbor's shoulders or waist while doing a slow side step dance to a one, two-beat of the tom-tom.Close by repeating this benediction. "May the Good Spirit be with you till ...
Tomorrows World
Tonight I would like to tell you a story about a boy, his father, and the paper. The boy's father is sitting in his easy chair after a hard day's work, with his feet propped up enjoying reading the evening's paper.The boy, who we shall call Johnny, enters the ...
Tonight We Honor
1) Use den chiefs to escort boys and parents to the stage.2) Light the main candle on the table.3) Hand out candles to each boy when they reach center stage.4) Light boy's candle when given an award.NARRATOR: Tonight we honor the Webelos Scouts that have completed the requirements for ...
Top Of The Mountain
CUBMASTER: Tonight we have the honor of crossing over young men from Den(#) into Boy Scouting. Before they complete their last act in Cub Scouting by crossing over the bridge into boy Scouting, let me take a moment to tell you a story about the Cub Scout trail.Afar in ...
Totem Pole Calling the Role Indian Style
At the first of the month, each den is issued a box or round carton that is to be decorated in some fashion to denote their den - designs, faces, feathers, bells, etc. Be sure to include the den number. This will take some ...
Totem Pole Crossing
EQUIPMENT: Cub Scout totem pole (a 5 foot 2X4 anchored in a base, with large reproductions of Cub Scout rank emblems tacked to the front of it in ascending order with Arrow of Light at the top), Boy Scout totem pole (Same as Cub, only with Boy Scout ranks ...
Touch
There are times when a man gropes for words and nothing seems to come. We get a little flustered taking tests, reciting poetry, thanking our leaders, etc. But, if we take our time the words for all those things soon come just as these words will come to help complete ...
Toughen Up
There are several things we can do to toughen up our bodies. We can lift weights, do aerobics, walk, run, swim, and get involved in team sports. Tonight we have someone who has toughened up, not only physically, but mentally, spiritually, and morally by building good character.Would ______ please ...
Traditions Closing Thought
Each of us has some traditions that are only practiced by our own families. Let’s remember to enjoy those traditions and our families at this time of year. Remember it is better to give than to get. See if you can find the joy in giving this year! ...
Trail To Arrow Of Light
Personnel required: Akela (Cubmaster) Baloo (Assistant Cubmaster) One Webelos Scout One Bear Scout One Wolf Scout Props: Oregon Trail scenery Badges (with tape affixed to the card the badge is on)(Before the ceremony, Baloo explains to the Bobcats that when indicated, each will walk to the line of Scouts and Cubmaster and shake each person's hand. Akela ...
Train Tickets Advancement Ceremony
Prior to pack meeting, issue train tickets to boys who will receive Wolf and Bear badges and Arrow Points. Indicate on tickets the boy's name and the car he will be traveling on, (Wolf, Bear, etc.). Use large cardboard cutouts representing various cars of the train. Cubmaster acts as conductor. ...
Training Of A Den Leader
PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, den leader being honoredEQUIPMENT: Pack position emblem for the den leaderARRANGEMENT: In front of a pack meetingCUBMASTER: Tonight, we want to recognize (name) (calls forward the den leader). (Name) has just completed training as a den leader. Den leaders are an indispensable part of our pack. It ...
Training Recognition
Personnel: Cubmaster, den leader being honored Equipment: Pack position emblem for the den leader Arrangement: In front of a pack meetingCubmaster: Tonight, we want to recognize (name) (calls forward the den leader). (Name) has just completed training as a den leader. Den leaders are an indispensable part of our ...
Tree Advancement Ceremony
A three-foot high tree limb with several branches, set as if it were a tree in a can of mortar; green paper leaves (make with thin wire frame and with wire stem sticking out) with Cub Scouts’ names and awards; badges and arrow points. Cubmaster, Webelos Den Leaders, advancing Cub ...
Trueness Of The Path
EQUIPMENT: Arrow of Light symbol, 7 - 1" candles and matches, 2 candles with protectors for boys, Arrow of Light Badges and/or pins.Place symbol on the table and light candles. Lower lights in the room.WEBELOS LEADER: Tonight we honor (name) with the presentation of his/their Arrow of Light Award(s). ...
Trustworthy Loyal Helpful Den Chief Recognition
Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful - Helpful, this is the 3rd point of the Scout Law. It means a Scout is concerned about other people. He does things willingly for other people without pay or reward. That is giving of yourself to others and back to Scouting.Tonight, we honor a Scout ...
Turkey Opening
Have a card with each letter on it. As boys hold their card have them say the following: T - is for the Thanks we give at this special time of year. U - is for the Uniting of families from both far and ...
Turn Back The Clock
Tonight we have for you a special edition of This is Your Life. We would like to Turn Back the Clock on one of our Webelos. could you come forward with your parents as we go back in time?" Have parents tell a story and show pictures of the ...
Turn On The Power
What is the most powerful thing you can think of? Is it a locomotive that can pull a hundred railroad cars? Or is it a mighty rocket with giant engines that roar and belch fire? Is it a nuclear energy plant with enough power to light up a whole city? ...
Twig Ceremony
Equipment: A single twig and a bundle of twigs; American Flag Begin by posting the colors at the head of the group and follow with this statement: "Scouters, I hold in my hand several twigs. You can see that one twig alone is easy ...
Undiscovered Secrets
No matter where you live, there is a world of undiscovered secrets of nature waiting to be explored. Farmers and naturalists are students of nature. During this month, Pack __ has studied farms and farming life and learned more about the nature of our world.A naturalist stands like Columbus ...
Universal Fellowship
PERSONNEL:NarratorCub #1- carries flag representing East (Germany) Cub #2 - carries flag representing South (Mexico) Cub #3 - carries flag representing West (Japan) Cub #4 - carries flag representing North (Canada) Cub #5 - carries flag representing the USA Cub #6 - carries flag representing Cubs (Pack flag)Narrator: The Universal ...
Unusual Gifts
PERSONNEL: 8 Cubs (May be divided into more or fewer parts depending upon the number of Cubs in the Den.)EQUIPMENT: 3 large, brightly colored envelopes SETTING: Cubs come on stage with coats and hats on, chattering. Each steps forward to say their line; emphasis on the BOLD word.CUB 1: We’ve ...
Use This Strength Wisely
All Cubs and Webelos form a circle. With the right sleeve rolled up, have boys place their right foot into the circle and raise their right arms to show their muscles.CUBMASTER: May the Great Master who gives us our bodies and our strength give us the wisdom to use ...
Viking Hunters
PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, and any other pack committee memberEQUIPMENT: 2 Viking hunter costumesSETTING: The two leaders walk through the pack while talking.CUBMASTER: I'm going on a (bear or wolf) hunt.COMMITTEE MEMBER: For a big (bear or wolf)?CUBMASTER: No, not in size, but big in ideals.COMMITTEE MEMBER: Can I go along?CUBMASTER: ...
Vikings Were Very Much Like Cub Scouts
CUB #1: Vikings were very much like Cub Scouts. They were fierce and brave, but they were also very loyal and generous.CUB #2: If Viking boys had a promise; it would be something like this...CUB #3: I promise to do my best...CUB #4: To do my duty to our ...
WATER
Setting: Five Cub Scouts, each holding a poster board with one letter on the front and their line written on the back. Cub #1: W is for wet and wild. Cub #2: A is for always around in winter. Cub #3: T is for ...
Walk Through The Woods
When you walk through the woods, I want you to see, The floating gold of a bumblebee Rivers of sunlight, pools of shade Toadstools sleeping in a mossy jade. A cobweb net with a catch of dew. Treetop cones against an azure blue. Dancing flowers, bright green flies Birds ...
Water Closing
Cub 1: Well, we sure had fun getting you wet.Cub 2: We had the best time ever yet.Cub 3: Thanks for helping in our little party,Cub 4: And joining us asCub 5: The water fun was, oh, so grand,Cub 6: But now we change from sea to landCub 7: ...
Water Fun
Have the boys make signs with the letters spelling WATER FUN. Write the appropriate verse on the back of each letter. At the proper time, the boys come forward, standing in order, and read each verse.W - We've had fun with water here.A - And we hope that you ...
Water Fun College 101
Cubmaster: Enter pack meeting room in a long laboratory coat over slacks that are easy to remove, holding a clipboard, and carrying a briefcase. (Wearing socks and slip-on shoes, the Cubmaster has on Beach clothes under the lab coat.) Cubmaster: Welcome to our Water ...
Water Fun College 101
CUBMASTER resumes position in front of the pack meeting audience, rubs his plastic water pistol fondly before setting it down, lays down his beach towel after wiping away the same imaginary drops of water.CUBMASTER: Well we've come to the end of another deliciously delightful pack meeting. In planning a ...
Water Safety Opening
This opening is for use if you are having your pack event at a swimming facility. Have all the boys stand around the edge of the shallow end of the pool or the side of the beach. On signal, they are to jump or ...
We Are America Today
CUBMASTER:We are America today! As we look down the road Americans have traveled, we see that many of their dreams have come true. We see the towns they have built, the bridges they have crossed, the mountains they have climbed. We feel the hardships they endured. We see places ...
We Need
PERSONNEL: Leader, 10 Cub ScoutsLEADER: We, the Cub Scouts, need you.CUB 1: (Enter with a sign that spells S_PPORT.)We cannot spell SUPPORT without you.CUB 2: (Enter with a sign that spells OPPORT_NITY.)We cannot spell OPPORTUNITY without you.CUB 3: (Enter with a sign that spells _NITY.)We cannot spell UNITY without ...
Wear That Uniform
A uniform is like a smile.When wearing it your right in style.Don't put it on for special timesFor saving it is just a crimeA funny smile is not a shame,And neither is a patch or a stain.So wear that smile and uniformFor that is how a Cub is formed. ...
Weather or Not Advancement Ceremony
Equipment: Badges to be awarded. Personnel: Cubmaster, Webelos den leaders, boys earning badges, and their parents.Call forward boys who have earned badges and their parents.CUBMASTER:Cub Scouts, there is an old song called "Cub Scouting We Will Go," which is sung to the tune of "Jingle Bells." It goes like this(read or ...
Webelos Arrow Of Light Arrow Of Light Cutout
PERSONNEL Webelos den leader, Arrow of Light candidate, and his parents, light switch operator.EQUIPMENT Arrow of Light cutout with electric light, Arrow of Light Award and certificate, safety pin.ARRANGEMENT The Arrow of Light cutout draws attention to center stage. It is made by cutting out the Arrow of Light from ...
WEBELOS to Boy Scouts Bridging Ceremony
Props - 4 - 5 to 6 foot 4 X 4's for foundation or 2 X 6's notched to interlock5 - 4 foot 2x10's - one plain, one yellow, one blue, one green, one redAll words are spoken by the same person - Narrator, emcee, Cubmaster, whoeverWEBELOS leader, will ...
Webelos Arrow Of Light Candle Lighting
PERSONNEL: Akela, Arrow of Light Award Candidate and parents, two Webelos Scouts.EQUIPMENT: Arrow of Light Ceremonial Board, four red candles, three White candles, Arrow of Light Award Certificate, straight pins.ARRANGEMENT: Akela and two Webelos Scouts stand at the left of candles, Candidate, and parents at right.1ST. WEBELOS: (lights four ...
Webelos Crossover Yellow Brick Road
EQUIPMENT: A paper pathway cut from yellow paper; four small tables; one yellow, one blue, one white, and one red candle in candlesticks for each graduating Webelos den.PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Webelos den leader, assistant and den chief, Scoutmaster and senior patrol leader of troop receiving the graduates; graduating Webelos and ...
Webelos Crossover By Mark E Kissel
PERSONNEL: Chief (1 ) Medicine Man (1) Guides (4) GUARDs (3) Drummer (1) Eagle (1) Crossover Helpers (2)Four (4) Guides are to lead the Webelos down the designated path and into the ceremony area. No talking is permitted by the guided or Webelos unless necessary. The lead guide will ...
Webelos Crossover The Rustic Bridge
EQUIPMENT: Rustic bridge.CUBMASTER: Cub Scouting is the younger brother part of the great Scout movement, where boys are grouped together in a den. During the last part of Cub Scouting, a boy learns the requirements for the Arrow of Light award. Then when he reaches the proper age, he graduates ...
Webelos Graduation Teachings Of His Tribal Elders
The Cubmaster enters at the beat of the tom-tom, in Indian attire. He raises his hand for silence.When a mighty chief of an Indian nation had a task of honor to perform, he always wore his finest feathers and attire. I find myself rewarded with this very task tonight--for ...
Webelos Graduation We Are Prepared
Invite Scoutmasters or other representatives of the troops your Webelos Scouts are joining. Using poles driven into the ground and rope, make the winding trail, with the Bobcat, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos, Arrow of Light, and Boy Scout emblems on top of the poles.Have troop representatives at the far ...
Webelos Graduation Feathers
PROPS: one blue, yellow, and red feather for each boyCUBMASTER: Through your Webelos activities you have had many opportunities to experience the outdoors, including activities such as Day Camp, camping with your Webelos den, and with Boy Scouts. You now know the OUTING is the essence of Scouting.Now as ...
Webelos Graduation The Changing Of The Shirt
This ceremony in which Webelos Scouts are graduated from the Pack to Boy Scout Troops, involves the whole Pack, including adult leaders. First, call forward the graduating Webelos Scouts and their parents. Next, form two lines (facing each other) as follows: nearest the graduates, pack committee members; then Cub ...
Webelos Outdoor AOL And Bridging
PERSONNEL Akela (Cubmaster), Webelos Den Leader, Scoutmaster and Boy Scouts, graduating Webelos Scouts and their parents, tom-tom beaters.EQUIPMENT Scout assembled a field bridge, tom-toms, candles for each boy, AOL candleholder, campfire, wooden target arrows.ARRANGEMENT We do our bridging at our spring campout. With the Boy Scouts supervising the construction ...
Webelos Scout Is Faithful To His Cub Scout Promise
PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Webelos leaderEQUIPMENT: Ceremonial prop that holds four candles: WHITE-spirit of Scouting; BLUE-spirit of Cub Scouting; YELLOW-Arrow of Light rank; GREEN-Boy Scouting, awards to be presented.SETTING: At the opening of the ceremony only the WHITE candle is lighted. Use it to light the blue and yellow candles as ...
Webelos to Scout Troop
Props: U.S. flag, Pack flag, Webelos Den flag, bridge, troop neckerchief, and red spotlight.Personnel: Cubmaster, Webelos Scout and his parents, Webelos Den Leader, Scoutmaster, Denner, and light switch operator.(In a dimly lit room, the red spotlight is on the bridge, which is centered between the U.S. and Pack flags. ...
Welcome
Equipment: 7 large colored cardboard cutouts of balloons that have the letters W-E-L-C-O-M-E on them. Set-Up: Boys hold balloons with letters away from the audience. As each boy says his lines, he turns over his balloon to reveal the letter. Cub # 1: Welcome to each and every one. Cub ...
Welcome Back
Eight Cub Scouts stand side by side. In turn, each steps forward and recites his assigned verse. You may to be sure each boy has a big card with an appropriate picture for his verse on the front and his part in LARGE letters on the back. Cub # 1: ...
Welcome New Tiger And Family
PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Tiger Cubs, and their adult partners.EQUIPMENT: Fake fire, a stick for each boy, awards (if any) ARRANGEMENT: (Lights dimmed)Cubmaster: Will everyone please stand?(Call new boys and their parents forward.)Will the pack recite the Cub Scout Promise:Cub Scout Promise I ________, promise to do my best, To do my duty, ...
Welcome New Leader
Den Leader Coach: The Cub Scout sign means something more to those who are leaders; the two upright fingers mean to obey and to be fair.The three folded fingers stand for three secret letters in our law, F-H-G.These letters mean follows-helps-gives. They also mean fair-happy-game.And finally, they can remind ...
Well Be Loyal Scouts
PERSONNEL Cubmaster, Webelos den leader, Webelos den chief, Arrow of Light Award candidates and their parents, and the pack. EQUIPMENT Arrow of Light Awards, advancement certificates, and safety pins. Cubmaster: Tonight we are assembled to honor those Webelos Scouts who have earned the ...
What Did It Feel Like Astronaut
(To be read by a Cub Scout)What did it feel like, astronaut, as you flew into outer space?Did you mind being so cooped up in such a tiny place?Did the stars have points? Did the clouds race by?Did they bump into you as you sailed by?Did you fall like a ...
What Do You Do At Holiday Time
In the November-December issue of Scouting magazine, there is a story about a Webelos Scout named Daniel Simon of Pack 381, Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Daniel earned a $750 gift certificate, and instead of spending the money on himself, he filled seven shopping carts with toys for other children who might ...
What Does It Mean To Be An American
I asked myself a question today; "What does it mean to be an American?" There were several answers…and they were all good. Being an American means I have a multitude of freedom:Freedom to think and say what I think… Freedom to worship… Freedom to move about… Freedom to try, ...
What Is A Cub Scout
Equipment: At his turn each Cub Scout holds up a card with his part written on the front (PROMISE, LAW OF THE PACK, MOTTO, SIGN, etc.) and his lines on the back. Cub #1: I have a promise. It has three parts and Cub Scouts all over the nation are ...
What Is Life
Personnel: Cubmaster or narrator Arrangement: Darkened room, campfire if available Equipment: FlashlightCM: What is life? It is the flash of a firefly in the night. It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime. It is the little shadow, which runs across the grass and loses itself in ...
What Will I Be Advancement Ceremony
Each of the Cub Scouts receiving an award or recognition will have it placed in a different type of container that represents a type of person that they could grow up to be. A Doctor: First aid kit A Pilot: Paper airplane A Postman: Large envelope A Carpenter: Toolbox A Grocery Store Manager: Grocery ...
What You Put In CM Minute
Recently I heard a story of a family on vacation. They were traveling by car on a grand tour across the country. At one point, they stopped at a scenic overlook, which stood at the edge of a steep-walled canyon. Some people at the overlook were having fun, yelling into ...
When God Made The Oyster
PERSONNEL: 3 CubsEQUIPMENT: The narrator and 2 Cub Scouts hold each poster with a script written on the back of the poster. One poster with a picture of an oyster and the other poster with a picture of an eagle.CUB 1: When God made the oyster, he guaranteed him ...
When I Grow Up
In the popular movie “Big,” actor Tom Hanks plays the part of Josh, a boy who gets catapulted into the future after making a wish at a carnival. That night, Josh went to bed as a boy but he woke up the next morning as a full-grown man! At first, ...
Which One Of These Are You CM Minute
One of the most important things about people is what they eat. Every culture in the world has different kinds of food. To some people, raw fish is a delicacy. Others love to snack on snails. Still, other people consume insects such as locusts and ants, and they enjoy every ...
White Eagle Crossover Ceremony
by Peter Van HoutenPARTICIPANTS: Akela, Scoutmaster, SPL, White Eagle, tom-tom drummer, candidates, and Boy Scouts (one for each crossover candidate)SETUP: Council fire (simulated or real), Crossover bridge or arch, Indian costume, tom-tom, peace pipe, and twig for each crossover Candidate.[The lights are turned down, if indoors]AKELA: [Akela calls for ...
Who Else
Have all the Cub Scouts and Webelos line up at the front of the room with a spotlight and the adults reading the following parts from the back of the room.ASST. CUBMASTER: Boys, are the nicest things that ever happened to me... those arrogant, self-assured, little men-children who assume ...
Why Do We Have Ranks
EQUIPMENT: Candle under Wolf on ceremony board or poster.(Call candidates and parents forward)Why do we have ranks? Why don't you receive your Wolf badge just because you are seven years old? The reason is that if we did it that way, we would be telling you a lie. We ...
Why I Love Her
{{sq_ad_content}} (By John Wayne) You ask me why I love her? Well, give me time and I'll explain. Have you seen a Kansas sunset or an Arizona rain? Have you drifted on ...
Wildlife Pledge
(Provide copies of the Wildlife Pledge below to each person in the audience, and ask them to repeat it together.)I pledge to use my eyes to see the beauty of all the outdoors.I pledge to train my mind to learn the importance of nature.I pledge to use my hands ...
Winter Camping Tips
TRICK & TIPS FOR WINTER CAMPING Keep at least one water bottle in the sleeping bag, if it will fit and not leak. If you can’t, put it under your bag at the knees. All other water bottles that don’t fit under your knees could be put in some of your ...
Witches Opening
Take one dark night, without a star; Add one thin cat, as black as tar, Turn on a wind, to shriek and moan, Stir in ghost, with a wail and groan.Stuff three pumpkins with witches' bane, Top with a slice of the moon on the wane; Flavor with bats, and ...
Witchs Closing
We've put a lot into this stew; And we came out with a very good brew.The parents have had a chance to learn, The ranks attained and badges earned.Everyone will return a month from now, To attend our meeting and find out howEach boy has fared, advancements made; For on ...
Within My Power
I am not a very important man, as importance is commonly rated. I do not have great wealth, control a big business, or occupy a position of great honor or authority.Yet, I may someday mold destiny. For it is within my power to become the most important man in ...
Witness Their Accomplishments
(This ceremony can be performed either at a council fire or at a pack meeting. The Master of Ceremonies is in the center with the Arrow of Light Props.The Master of Ceremonies begins: Will Webelos Scouts (Names each Scout) and their parents come forward. (Form to each side of ...
Witnessing The Presentation
Today, we have the special privilege of witnessing the presentation of the highest award in Cub Scouting, the Arrow of Light. The Arrow of Light is a major achievement in the life of a Cub Scout. It is recognized as such by Boy Scouts of America and is one ...
Wolf Advancement Ceremony
Arrangements: Tom-tom, artificial fire, Cubmaster dressed as AkelaASST. CUBMASTER: The Cub Scout plan of advancement follows Akela's life story. Some of our Cub Scouts are following in Akela footsteps tonight.CUBMASTER: When Akela was little, he was taken on short trips into the forest among the great streams and tree. ...
Wolf Advancement Ceremony 2
The setting is a pack council at Council Rock. The Wolf Den Leader petitions the council to admit the cubs to the Clan of the Wolf. The council consists of pack leaders (other den leaders, coaches, and committee members who are hopefully in uniform). The purpose of the ceremony ...
Wolf And Bear Ceremony With Achievement Chart
EQUIPMENT: Balance board and candles, awards to be presented, achievement charts.PERSONNEL: Cubmaster and/or assistant Cubmaster, Den ChiefsThere are five ranks in Cub Scouting. Upon entering the pack a boy first becomes a Bobcat and then may start to earn his Wolf badge. When he is in the third grade ...
Wolf and Bear Trail Advancement Ceremony
If your father were an Indian Chief and your mother were an Indian squaw, you would learn all the secrets of the great forest by going into it yourself. You would have to follow the tracks of the Wolf and Bear to learn their habits.On the trail, you would ...
Wolf Ceremony
This ceremony begins with the beating of the ceremonial drum by the Cubmaster. Akela approaches the campfire from the center aisle so that all present can see his regalia.Akela: Why do you sound the ceremonial drum?CM: Because we have boys who seek the fun of Cub Scouting.Akela: Have these ...
Wolf Ceremony Animal Spirits
PEOPLE REQUIRED: 1) Akela (Cubmaster) 2) Baloo (Asst. Cubmaster) 3) Den LeaderPROPS: 1) Campfire 2) Forest Scenery(The lights are turned off, the fire is lit and the drum starts. Akela and Baloo walk toward the front. When they reach the front, Akela gives the Cub Scout sign, and the ...
Wolf Simple
You stand here with your mom and dad to receive the Wolf badge. Several months ago you came before us as a Bobcat candidate. At that time you promised to live according to the Cub Scout Promise and the Law of the Pack. On your honor as a Cub ...
WolfParent Advancement
PERSONNEL Cubmaster or advancement committee member, advancing Cub Scout and parent(s).EQUIPMENT A large cutout or drawing of the Wolf Cub Scout badge; a stand or easel; a single candleholder with one blue candle; Wolf Cub Scout badge and certificate; safety pin. (This ceremony may be adapted for Bear presentation).Cubmaster: ...
Wolfs Or Bears Teeth Ceremony
PROPS: Set of plastic vampire teeth from a novelty shop or costume shopCUBMASTER: Would (boy's name) and his parents please come forward?" (Hand each Scout the teeth and ask him to put them in his mouth) Even though these teeth are only plastic, they resemble the teeth of the ...
Wonderful Fiesta
CUBMASTER: Tonight, we've had a wonderful fiesta. Fireworks are part of many fiestas. Fireworks also help us to remember our flag.Fireworks remind us of a time when our country was at war and Francis Scott Key waited through the night watching the "rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in ...
World Take My Son By The Hand
World, my son is growing up. He is starting on great adventures that will include wars, tragedy, and sorrow.To live his life in the world he has to live in will require faith and love, and courage.So, world, I wish you would sort of take him by his young ...
Years End
ARRANGEMENTS: House lights are dimmed. Ceremony board or a log containing 7 small candles and 1 tall candle representing the Spirit of Scouting.CUBMASTER: (Lights candles) This last ceremony for 20__ is one of re-dedication. Tonight 4 candles represent the Cub Scout Ranks--Bobcat, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos. Will all Bobcat ...
You Have Now Completed Your Journey
PEOPLE REQUIRED: 1 ) Cubmaster, 2) Asst. Cubmaster (Asst. CM), 3) Den Leader and Asst. Den Leader (DL/ADL)PROPS: 1 ) One 3 foot length of rope for each Cub Scout, 2) Arrow of Light Awards (with tape affixed to the card the badge is on)ARRANGEMENT: (The Cubmaster, Asst. CM, ...
Your Family
EQUIPMENT: 15 to 20 child's building blocks.CUBMASTER: (Begins to build a pyramid with the blocks) No, Cub Scouts, I'm not really losing my mind. I'm building something that has a lesson for all of us.There! Let's say this pyramid stands for our country. If this is the whole country, ...
Your Journey To Manhood
This Arrow of Light ceremony has a more up-to-date flare to it. It would be more effective if it were used in an outdoor (summer) pack meeting. Try to find a neighbor or an Order of the Arrow team who is fairly proficient in archery, to assist you. Have ...
Your Own Pack Patch
Get everyone's input and design a pack patch. Order them in quantity. Parents earn these patches (mostly for their Scouts) by completing their pack job. Every family should have a job. Pack and den leaders, committee members, event chairs, and lots of other jobs like telephone chair. Have multiple chairs ...
Your Personal Blessings
This Thanksgiving as you bow your head to express your gratitude for your personal blessings, remember to give thanks for the one you share with over 160 million people – the blessing of living in America. Nowhere else in the world are your personal rights so well guarded and ...
Youre Not Getting Older Youre Getting Better
There used to be a TV commercial that said, "You're not getting older, you're getting better." That's the way it is with Cub Scouting. It's getting better all the time. Cub Scouting is improved and updated to keep pace with a changing world and to make it relevant to ...