cub scout program module

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PROGRAM

MODULE


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How to use this guide

This guide was created as a resource for packs where traditional dens are just not possible eitherdue to a lack of leadership (afterschool programs) or a lack of youth (rural and small packs).

Afterschool Programs: The activities in this book are designed to be run by one program facilita-tor and one helper working with up to 20 youth. Since field trips are usually not available it is under-stood that not all requirements can be completed for a scout to complete his yearly advancement.The goal of our afterschool programs is to create lasting Scouting impressions and provide youth theopportunity to join traditional packs if they are interested. Please work with your supervisor to se-

cure the necessary supplies needed for each weeks program. Always ask if materials need to bepurchased before doing so. In most cases the Bay-Lakes Council has a stock of supplies designatedfor afterschool programming available for use when given enough notice.

All boys that participate on a regular basis should earn their Bobcat badge at the end of the first se-mester. Once most of the boys have achieved this award hold an awards ceremony using the after-school awards ceremony guide. Consider inviting parents to attend if in a position to do so.

Traditional Programs: Smaller packs that do not have enough scouts to break into age specificdens will most likely have a better experience if they meet as a group. Each week requirements willbe completed for each grade level and indicated at the end of the lesson. In most cases, for a scout

to complete an achievement they will need to do additional requirements at home. At the end ofeach meeting share with the group the requirements covered in the meeting. It is then the responsi-bility of each adult partner to work with their scout to complete the requirements that need to bedone at home.

To complete each years program it is also required that the scouts participate in field trips or gosee its. The recommended that these go see its be completed in the following order:After Week 3: Visit a Library, Museum, Old Farm, or Historical BuildingAfter Week 5: Visit the Fire Department or Police DepartmentAfter Week 7: Take a hikeAfter Week 8: Attend a Sporting event

After Week 9: Visit a Television or Radio Station or Newspaper OfficeAfter Week 12: Pinewood DerbyAfter Week 15: Attend a Concert, Play, or other Live Entertainment EventAfter Week 17: Visit a Nature Center or Zoo

If the weeks are completed in order 1st graders will complete the Tiger badge after week 9, 2ndgraders will complete the Wolf badge after week 13, and 3rd graders will complete the Bear badgeafter week 18. 4th and 5th graders will need to do significant work outside the meetings to com-plete the Webelos badge, but many requirements will be introduced during meetings.


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Scouting Emphasis

Contents

Weekly Opening 5

Week 1 Introduction to Cub Scouts 6-10

Week 2 Respect 11-13

Week 3 Geography 14-19

Week 4 Citizenship 20-24

Week 5 Safety 25-31

Week 6 Staying Healthy 32-40

Week 7Nature 41-43

Week 8 Feats of Skill 44-46

Week 9 Positive Attitude 47-49

Week 10 First Aid 50-54

Week 11 Emergency 55-60

Week 12 Tools 61-66

Inside this issue:


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Week 13 Cooperation 67-71

Week 14 Courage 72-75

Week 15 Leadership 76-84

Week 16 Money 85-88

Week 17 Parachute Men 89-91

Week 18 Knots 92-96

Week 19 Athletics 97-103

Week 20 Athletics 103-105

Week 21 Showmanship 106-110

Week 22 Music 111-113

Week 23 Paper Airplanes 114-132

Week 24 Make up Week 133-135

Week 25 Maps and Compass 136-141

Week 26 Make up week 142-143

Week 27 Water Rockets 144-145

Week 28 Games 146-148

Appendix 164-181

Week 29 Awards (traditional programs) 156-163

Week 29 Awards (afterschool programs) 149-155

Inside this issue:

Scouting Emphasis

Contents


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Opening: Lead the boys in the Pledge of Allegiance and Cub Scout Promise (utilize the posters

to help). Have them hold the flag so all can see it. Have the Cub Scouts place their right hand over

their hearts since they are not in uniform. Teach them the Cub Scout salute. As the Scout leader

in uniform, you will do the salute.

Pledge of AllegianceI pledge allegiance to the flag

Of the United States ofAmerica

And to the republic for which itstands

One nation, under God,Indivisible

With liberty and justice for all.

Cub Scout PromiseI, (say your name) promise

To do my best

To do my duty

To God, and my country,

To help other people, and

To obey the Law of the Pack.

Cub Scout Sign:

Have the Scouts make theCub Scout sign with the righthand. The first two fingersform a V shape. The rightarm is held straight up in theair. The two fingersstand for help oth-ers and obey.Make this sign whensaying the Promise orLaw of the Pack.

Week: 1 - 30 Date: Weekly

Opening Pledge, Oath, Handshake

Cub Scout HandshakeThe Cub Scout handshake is

made with the right hand,like an ordinary handshake.

However, extend the firsttwo fingers, as in making the

Cub Scout sign, along theinside of the other Scouts

wrist.

Law of the Pack

The Cub Scout follows Akela

(A-KAY-LA)

The Cub Scout helps the pack go.

The pack helps the Cub Scoutgrow.

The Cub Scout gives good will.

Cub Scout Salute: Make the

Cub Scout salute with the righthand. Hold your fingers as you do

for the Cub Scout sign. Keep the

first two fingers together. Touch

the tips of your fingers to your cap.

If you are not wearing

a cap, touch your right

eyebrow.

Law of the Pack MeaningAkela: pronounced Ah-KAY-la.

Akela means a good leader. Akela can be a Scout leader, a teacher, or aParent. The Cub Scout does things with his Pack. The Pack does fun thingsfor the Cub Scout. The Cub Scout helps others with a smile.


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Opening: People Bingo

Create a bingo sheet with statements and phrases on the sheet that may apply to the Scouts. For

example, on e space says Has a pet cat, Is left handed, eats Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches.

This encourages the Scout to get to know each other.

Special Notes:

Find fun facts & trivia about Scouting. List any celebrities/athletes that participated in Cub Scouts.

Ask the scouts about to give their thoughts on the purposes of scouting.

Ask scouts to give examples of how the 12 core values; What do the core values mean to them?

Engage the scout in a conversation about what they would like to learn in 8 weeks.

Before Meeting: Arrange room and gather supplies as neededLay out the attendance sheet with pencil/pen.

Required Materials: Copies of summer bingo sheets, medium-sized ball

Discussion: CommunicationTalk about the importance of communication amongst the scouts.Explain why it is important to have good communication with each other.

Discussion:Ask: What is communication? (How we talk and write to each other . Is what youre saying clear?) What is body language? ( The way we stand or position ourselves. Do you slouch when youre stand-

ing?- Do you yawn when people are talking? )

Do your best is the Cub Scout motto. What do you think of when you think of Cub Scouting? (Uniforms, seeing them do flag cere-

monies for special events, going camping, making campfires, tying knots, using scout knives,taking field trips)

Which of these activities should be for older scouts? (Making campfires, using scout knives.)

Week : 1 Date:

Theme for this meeting: Intro to Cub Scouts!!

BeforeMeeting

Open

ing

Discussion


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Discussion

Activity

Activity

Activity

Fun Activity: Tell it like it isnt

Have the boys form a line. Whisper a message to the first boy in line (Such as Scouting is Fun) Hemust then whisper it to the next boy and so on. The boy at the end of the line must say what he

heard out loud. See how close it was to the original sentence. Take turns and play a few moretimes.

Ask the boys what made this game easy or hard to play. Explain to them that cooperation also in-volves being able to communicate with one another.

Materials needed: None

Fun Activity: Movers and Shakers

Divide boys into groups of 3 5. Set the can/ball on the floor. Have each group stand around their

can/ball. Explain to the boys that they will have to pick up their can/ball and transport it to a desig-nated area. Each boy in the group has to touch the can/ball at all times but may only use one finger!Remind the boys that this is not a contest between each group. The object is to work as a team tocomplete the quest. Afterward ask the following questions:Was this activity easy at first? What did you learn after your first attempt? If one person did not put theirfinger on it did it make a difference? When you work together, thats called cooperation. Can you think ofother ways we can cooperate in Scouting?

Materials needed: 1 empty, bottle, can or ball per group

Fun Activity: Concentration

The Den Leader will have a list of simple words (such as house, heart, bat, door, or cat) and throwthe rubber ball to a scout, while shouting out a word. The scout must concentrate and spell theword backwards. The words chosen for this activity should be challenging and fun.The point of the game is to concentrate, not spell backwards.

Materials needed: 1 rubber ball or softball

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Closing

&Debrief

Debrief3-2-1 Ask the Scouts to name 3 things they learned, 2 questions they have, and 1 thing they likedabout the meeting. Pick and choose the responses that you would like to discuss.

Doing a Good TurnAsk the scouts to think of one chore they can do with their adult partner before the next meeting.

Ask them to report on what they did at the next meeting.

Closing:Scouts will count 1-2-3, at 3, they should clap and shout Scouts!

Belt Loops:

Other:

Post-Meet Follow-up and Check-list:1. Collect supplies2. Double Check the attendance list3. Get your attendance list signed

by someone at your location

Reminders:1. Ask the kids to bring in old coloring books and stickers for thescrapbooks2. Ask the site coordinator if they have cones in the gym you canuse.

3.

Notes:1.

2.

3.

Bobcat: 1-8 Tiger 1f, 4d Wolf Bear: Com-plete 1ab athome

Webelos:


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Cub Scouting's 12 Core Values

1. Citizenship:

Contributing service and showing responsibility to local, state, and national communities.

2. Compassion:Being kind and considerate, and showing concern for the well-being of others.

3. Cooperation:

Being helpful and working together with others toward a common goal.

4. Courage:Being brave and doing what is right regardless of our fears, the difficulties, or the consequenc-

es.

5. Faith:

Having inner strength and confidence based on our trust in God.

6. Health and Fitness:

Being personally committed to keeping our minds and bodies clean and fit.

7. Honesty:

Telling the truth and being worthy of trust.

8. Perseverance:

Sticking with something and not giving up, even if it is difficult.

9. Positive Attitude:

Being cheerful and setting our minds to look for and find the best in all situations.

10. Resourcefulness:

Using human and other resources to their fullest.

11. Respect:

Showing regard for the worth of something or someone.

12. Responsibility:

Fulfilling our duty to God, country, other people, and ourselves.


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Went

Camping

Left the

state ofWisconsin

Went to

the Library

Read more

than 10books

Went on

vacation

PlayedBasketball

Went tothe State

or CountyFair

WentFishing

Went outof the

country

Cookeddinner

Went to amuseum

Playedsports

FreeSpace!

Went to awedding

Tooksummerschool

Went to

the zoo

Went out

of town

Rode a

horse

Attended a

summercamp

Made

somethinginteresting

VolunteeredWent to anamusement

park

Went tothe beach

Wentswimming

Played vid-eo games

SUMMER BINGO


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Opening:

Truth, Truth & a Lie: Give the group some time to write down two things about themselves that

are true, and one thing that is a lie. Each group member will then share these facts about them-

selves and the rest of the group has to figure out which fact is actually a lie.

Before Meeting:

When playing truth, truth & a lie, encourage the youth to be respectful of the other scouts

thoughts and pay attention.

Materials Need: paper, pens, cardstock, scissors, glue-sticks, magazines, markers, blindfolds,

cones (ask the school if they have some).

Week : 2 Date:

Theme for this meeting: Respect

BeforeMeeting

Opening

Ask the Scouts

Ask the scouts what respect means to them. Ask for examples.Ask the scouts for examples of how they have been respectful or disrespectful in the past week.

Discuss why acting respectful is important.Ask the scouts to give characteristics of people who are respectful. Ask them if this type of person

would make a good friend.

Ask each scout to give the scout beside them a compliment. Ask the scouts how getting a compliment

makes them feel.

Make a list of things people say who are respectful. Here are a few: please. Thank you. I ap-

preciate that. May I hold the door? Pardon me. Im sorry I offended you.

What would you do if an adult was disrespectful to you? Suppose the grown-up yelled at you for

something you didnt do. What do you say? What do you do?

Suppose your invited to your friends home for a family dinner. What are some ways you could show

respect and courtesy when you first arrive? At their table? When you leave?

Imagine that you are at a restaurant ordering food. What are some ways you could show respect to

your waiter? What would you say if your order gets messed up?

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iscussion-RESPECT


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Materials needed: 3-prong folders, 3-hole punch, colored paper or construction paper, markers/

crayons, stickers or coloring books, tape, glue

Activity

Family Scrapbook

Let scouts create their own family scrapbooks, Let them decorate the cover with stickers, cut-outs,or their own drawings. Fasten the paper into the book. On the first page ask the scouts to writeMy family, and then have them draw a picture of their family. Ask scouts to discuss with their

adult partner other things they can include in the scrapbook.

Fun Activity: Land Mines

Place "mines" -- objects such as cones or bowling pins -- small distances apart, in a random fashion.Divide the scouts into pairs. In each pair, one person is blindfolded and left on one side of the minefield, and the other person -- the "guide" -- is at the other end and cannot enter the field. The activ-ity consists of the "guide" calling out instructions to the blindfolded person to help her walk acrossthe field, avoiding the "mines." On successful completion, the pair swaps roles, with the blindfolded

person now becoming the "guide.

" This activity creates trust and respect for the judgment of the guide."

Materials needed: Cones or bowling pins and blindfolds

Activity

Fun Activity: Table Soccer

Have an equal number of boys on each side of the table and give each a straw. Place the Ping-Pongball in the center and on the command of Go, the boys use the straw to blow the ball off theother side of the table while protecting their side. Scoring: the team that blows the ball off the oth-er side of the table receives two points for each goal shot. At the end of the predetermined time(20-25 mins), the team with the most points wins. This game requires cooperation of the members

on each side.

Materials needed: table, 1 plastic straw per boy, 1 Ping-Pong ball (per table)

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Debrief :3-2-1 Ask the Scouts to name 3 things they learned, 2 questions they have, and 1 thing they likedabout the meeting. Pick and choose the responses that you would like to discuss.

S.C.O.U.T.SAsk the Scouts to create an anagram using the weeks theme. For the initial week try the wordScout. Super Cool Outstanding Unique Talent. You can choose a word of the day for each meet-ing. Try this exercise for the older scouts (Wolf, Bear & Webelos).

Closing:Clap on ThreeScouts will count 1-2-3, at 3, they should clap and shout Scouts!

Post-Meet Follow-up and Check-list:1. Collect supplies2. Double Check the attendance list3. Get your attendance list signed by

someone at your location

Belt Loops:

Other:

Bobcat: 1-8 Tiger: 1d, 4f Wolf: 7a Bear: 8a-g Webelos:

Notes1.

2.

3.

Reminders

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Special Notes:

Required Materials: Maps, Blank Paper, and writing utensils, any materials needed for openinggame


Discussion:Today were going to learn about map reading and each of you will get to make your own map as

well.

Why do you think it is important to know how to read a map?

What other ways do people find their way besides using maps?

What types of maps have you used?

Opening: Choose one of the following games (instructions at the end of the lesson). If time re-mains at the end choose another game to play.

Ciupy (Poland) - A 6-Level game, developing hand-eye coordination with the use of small pebbles

Dominoes (Italy) - Match game using ceramic (or paper) dominoes

Ampe (Ghana) - Game designed to improve coordination and agility.

Chigora Danda (Zimbabwe) - Simplified form of double-dutch using poles in creating a rhythm forjumping in and out.

Ram, Ram, Rip (Malaysia) - Scouts compete in pairs trying snatch the others fingers

Foot Game (Indonesia) - Using toes/rock or just shoes, see which scout can launch the farthest

Week : 3 Date:

Theme for this meeting: Geography

Beforethemeeting

Opening

Discussion


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Activity

Activity

Materials needed: blank paper, writing utensilsFun Activity: Make a map

This activity requires a lot of detail. You may want to draw a sample map together as a group andlet the boys work in pairs for their own maps. Older boys may be able to complete this task ontheir own.Ask the boys to draw a map of their neighborhood, or the area around your meeting location.Have them include the following things:

A map key or legend of map symbols

Label street names

Plot a route you take to get to a place you often visit Show natural (rivers, lakes) and manmade (bridges) features

Materials needed: A large map of you city (usually can find on at a local gas station)

Fun Activity: Map reading

Review the legend symbols with the boys, as well as cardinal directions (North, South, East, andWest). Pick out areas the boys in each particular area would be familiar with and have them locatethings on their maps such as: schools, streets, rivers, etc. If you have multiple maps divide the boysinto groups and ask each group to find specific things.


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fandClosing

Debrief:3-2-1 Ask the Scouts to name 3 things they learned, 2 questions they have, and 1 thing they likedabout the meeting. Pick and choose the responses that you would like to discuss.

S.C.O.U.T.SAsk the Scouts to create an anagram using the weeks theme. For the initial week try the wordScout. Super Cool Outstanding Unique Talent. Try this exercise for the older scouts (Wolf,Bear & Webelos).


Reminders:1.

2.

3.

Post-Meet Follow-up and Check-list:

1. Collect supplies2. Double Check the attendance list3. Get your attendance list signed by


Belt Loops: Map and Compass 1,2, Geography 1

Other:

Notes:1.

2.

3.

Bobcat:1-8

Tiger:2f

Wolf: Bear: Webelos:Travelers 1, 9


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International Games

Ciupy- Poland

EquipmentThe equipment for this game is only 5 small round stones that if you put them in the palm of your hand the stones

should easily fit.

PlayersThe number of players for this game is 2 or more.

Basic RulesThere are 6 levels. The only way to win is to complete all 6 levels. When someone fails on a level he passes the stonesand the next player starts his turn. When the player fails and gets his turn back he must start from the beginning of the

level. He or she failed on.

AdviceWhen playing, play on a flat surface. When choosing amount of players choose no more than 4 per group because the

people may get bored waiting for their turn. When playing with more players than 3 you might might want to start twogames of Ciupy. You may find your five round rocks on the beach or even in your backyard.

ow to playLevelSpread the stones by putting them in your hand and let them roll down just like when using a dice. You pick 1 and onlyone stone, you throw it in the air and when it is in the air you try to pick up one stone. Once you have it you must beprepared for the stone in the air because you must catch it with the other stone in your hand. Once you catch the

stone, put it aside. Repeat this with each stone. If you do not mess up any time, then you have finished level one.

Level 2Roll the stones just like in level 1, and pick a stone to throw up in the air. Once it is thrown you must quickly pick up 2stones from the ground and catch the stone that you threw up. Put the 2 stones aside and repeat with the two other

pair.

Level 3Very similar to level 1 and 2. The only difference: first time pick up one stone. Second time pick up 3.

Level 4Keep all 5 stones in your hand. Throw one - put the other 4 on the ground and catch the stone that you threw. Throw

your stone again - pick up all 4.

Don't forget to catch the one that is in the air.

Level 5This level is very hard. You are throwing all 5 stones at once.

Turn quickly your hand so at a least few of the stones land on the top of your hand. Then drop the stones between

your fingers except one. Throw this stone - pick up all 4 stones and catch the stone that was thrown in the air . Uff!

Level 6Similar to level 1 but instead of putting aside the picked up stones, keep them in the palm of your hand while throwing

and catching the others.


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Dominoes - Italy

Number of Players

Two or more people.

Equipment

Oblong Blocks called Dominoes or Pieces.

How to Play

1. Put the dominoes face down on the floor and shuffle them.

2. Each player picks eighteen dominoes and starts by placing one in the middle of the floor.

3. The face of each piece is divided into two squares each square has some dots on it. You have to keep adding on more domi-

noes. For example if one domino piece has six dots on one side you add another piece to it that has six dots.

4. You keep going till one of the players is out of dominoes, that player is the winner.

5. If you don't have a piece that you can add on then you have to take two more dominoes pieces.

Another way to play

Once one player has put down all their pieces everybody else counts the amount of dots on their remaining Dominoes, then you

add all the dots together "Each dot is worth on point," then you give all the points to the winner, you keep playing more roundsuntil one player has 500 points.

Ampe - Ghana

Number of Players

10-12 children

Recommended ages

8-12

Origin

This game comes from Ghana. It is a game that helps with coordination and agility. (Great for P.E.)

How to Play

1. Choose one player to be the leader, and the others stand in a semicircle, with the leader facing the player at either end of the

group.

2. The leader and the player both clap hands. Then they jump in place at the same time. Then they jump and thrust one foot for-

ward.

3. If the two have put the same foot forward, the leader is out and the player takes her place. If they have thrust a different feet

forward, the leader moves to the next player and the same routine begins.

A point is scored every time the leader is successful. Every player takes a turn as a leader. The one who scores the most points

wins.


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Chigora Danda - ZimbabweOrigin

This game was attributed to Zimbabwe, but it's thought it may have originally come from India because in one of the country's lan-guages danda means "pole" or a "long stick" and there is a game there called Guli Danda. However, the rhythmic tapping and the

clapping of Chigoro Danda is African.

How to Play

1. The players alternate so that three play each game.2. Place two of the poles (4 to 5 feet long) on the ground parallel to each other, 4 feet apart. The third pole is laid across the

middle of the poles. Two players sit at each end of the cross bar, and the third is in the middle, straddling and the cross pole.

3. The two seated players lift the cross pole up and down, tapping the parallel poles. The surrounding players clap, and a rhythm

is established. Start very slowly.

4. The third player hops off.

5. The raising and a lowering of the clapping and hopping increase in speed. The game ends when the third player fails to hop on

the cross pole.

The players rotate so everyone has a turn hopping and manipulating the cross pole. Someone can time how long the third playerstays in each game, but probably more useful to have each player keep count. (An adult supervisor can help make sure the game

doesn't become fast-paced enough to cause an injury.)

Ram, Ram, Rip - MalaysiaNumber of Players

2 players

How to Play

1. 1 player holds out hand, palm up.

2. The other player places his/her index fingers in hand.

Say Ram, Ram, Rip together, and the player with outstretched hand tries to snatch index finger of the other player.

Foot Game - IndonesiaNumber of Players

2 or more; individuals; informal Activity: contest; balance; strength

How to Play

Each player selects a smooth stone, one around which he or she can curl his or her toes. A starting line

is drawn and one by one the players throw the stones from between the toes, as far as possible. The losing

player has to carry the winning player piggyback from the starting line to the winning stone.


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Special Notes

Materials: 4-5 Pictures of local or state historical landmarks, U.S. Flag, paper, writing utensils

Ask the boys:Ask the scouts what the job of a policeman is. Ask them how the police help the community.Ask the scouts to tell you about two things they can do that will help law enforcement agencies?Get the facts if you see a crime being committed or some dangerous activity.

Tell an adult or call the police. Get the facts: Where is it happening? Whats happening? Who is doing it?

Describe the people and their clothes?

Did you get the license plate number?Dont put yourself in danger! Get all the information you can and then tell an adult or call the police!

Always make sure homes and cars are locked.

Opening: Do an internet search and print off pictures of local landmarks with historical signifi-cance. Ask the scouts to identify each picture and then discuss with them the importance of thelandmark. (Wikipedia.org is a great source of pictures of local historical places)

See Appendix for alternative Opening Activities

Week : 4 Date:

Theme for this meeting: Citizenship

BeforetheMeeting

Opening

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Discussion

Discussion

What are some of your rights as a citizen of the United States of America? Worship where you like Say what you think (Freedom of speech) Join other people at peaceful meetings (the right to assemble) Own property and choose where to live Got to a good school Vote (at age 18 or older) Have a trial by jury Keep people from searching your home- unless they have a special paper called a warrant, is-

sued by a judge.

What are some of your duties as a citizen?-Obey laws-Respect the rights and property of others-Keep informed on what is going on around you-Help change things that are not good-When you are an adult you should:

-Vote

-Pay taxes-Serve on a jury

How can you show respect for the rights of others?Understand that although others are different than you they do have the same rights

How can you be a good citizen and influence others to be good citizens?-Respect the rights of others-Know what your government is doing

-Show respect for the flag-Learn the Star-Spangled Banner

-Know your rights and duties

-Obey the law-Be fair and honest with everyone

-Make your community, state, or nation better-Do your best

Good Citizens also help to save our natural resources.

What can good citizens do to save our natural resources?Pick up litter and clear trash out of a lake or streamTake part in a block clean up campaignPlant trees. Trees provide shelter and food for birds and animals. Trees also take in carbondioxide and give off oxygen making the air purerSave water and energy at home. Fix leaks and dont use more water than necessary whenyou shower and brush our teeth.


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Discussion

Discussion

Ask each boy to name three people that he knows who is a good citizen and what makes them agood Citizen.

Ask the scouts if they know the names of the president and vice president of the Unit-ed States

Ask the scouts if they know the name of the governor of Wisconsin and the mayor ofyour local town

Ask the boys to name some special days when the U.S. flag should always be flown.New Years Day, January 1 Flag Day, June 14Inauguration Day, January 20 Fathers Day, Third Sunday in June(After a presidential election) Independence Day, July 4Martin Luther King Day, 3rd Monday in Jan. Labor Day, first Monday in Sept.Presidents Day, 3rd Monday in February Constitution Day, September 17Mothers Day, second Sunday in May Veterans Day, November 11Armed Forces Day, May 20 Thanksgiving Day, fourth Thursday in Nov.

Memorial Day(half-staff until noon, full-staffTo sunset), last Monday in May

Talk about when to salute the American Flag:If you are in uniform, give the Cub Scout Salute:

When the U.S. flag is being hoisted or lowered When the U.S. flag passes by or you pass the U.S. flag. In a parade, salute just before the

U.S. flag passes and hold it until it has gone by. When you recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

If you are not in uniform, greet the U.S. flag by placing your right hand over your heart. Take off

your hat or cap, if you are wearing one.

Talk about retiring Worn-Out FlagsWhen the U.S. flag is worn and tattered beyond repair it should be burnt thoroughly and complete-ly on a modest, but blazing fire. This should be done in a simple manner with dignity and respect. Besure the flag is reduced to ashes unrecognizable as a former flag.


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Activity

Activity

Materials needed: US flag

Fun Activity: Flag folding

It takes at least two people to properly fold the U. S. flag. The flag is folded in a special way untilonly the blue field and the stars are showing. Remember, never let the flag touch the ground, floor,or water. Follow these steps to properly fold the U.S. flag:

1. Hold the flag parallel to the ground.2. Fold the flag in half lengthwise, then in half lengthwise again.

Make sure the blue starred area is on the outside.1. Begin making triangular folds starting with the striped end.2. Continue folding until only the blue field is showing.Tuck in the loose end of the flag into the folded portion.

Materials needed: done at home (or as a group if enough time is remaining)

Fun Activity: Write about America

Id like each of you to write about what you think makes America Special and bring it next week forus to talk about. If you are not sure what to write about, ask your family for ideas on what theything makes American Special.


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Belt Loops:

Other:

Debrief

3-2-1 Ask the Scouts to name 3 things they learned, 2 questions they have, and 1 thing they likedabout the meeting. Pick and choose the responses that you would like to discuss.

S.C.O.U.T.SAsk the Scouts to create an anagram using the weeks theme. For the initial week try the wordScout. Super Cool Outstanding Unique Talent. You can choose a word of the day for eachmeeting. Try this exercise for the older scouts (Wolf, Bear & Webelos).


Reminders:1.

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Program Notes:1.

2.

3.

Bobcat:1-8

Tiger:2d

Wolf:2a-g

Bear: 3a-j Webelos: 6Citizen1ab, 2-5,7,9,13


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Special Notes & Required Materials

Materials: paper or roll of pennies, copies of fire escape plan, copies of help list card, copies offingerprint card, 2-3 neckerchiefs

Discussion:ASK: Why is it important to be trustworthy and honest and how can you do your best to be honest whenyou are doing the activities in Cub Scouting?

Activity: Emergency Readiness

Ask the following questions to your pack and discuss their responses:What is responsibility?How does being responsible help us to be safe?

Within the past week, how did you show responsibility?What happens when people are not responsible?What things can make you forget to be responsible?What things help you become more responsible?

Today we are going to talk about being responsible in case of an emergency or an accident occursin your home. What would you do in the following situations?

What do you do before you leave your house?Turn off all the lights, and make sure all doors and windows are locked.

What do you do if you are at the mall with your parents and you get lost?Ask a security guard or store clerk for help. Do not wander the mall by yourself.

There is a water accident: A boat overturns and you are in it!Dont Panic! Grab onto the boat and stay with it. DO NOT try to swim ashore. Make sure everyone else

you were boating with does the same. Wait for help to arrive.

Opening: Bring paper to make paper footballs or a roll of pennies for Penny Hockey (Search theweb for instruction on either, both are very basic games)

See Appendix for addl Opening Activities

Week : 5 Date:

Theme for this meeting: Safety!

Discussion

BeforetheMeeting

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Discussion

Discussion

A family member needs help because theirclothes have caught on fire:Stop them from panicking and running!

Running will make the flames spread.Force them to the floor and roll them over to smother the

flames. Wrap them in a rug, or blanket. If you cant catch

them, tell them to STOP, DROP, and ROLL.Have them cover their face so the flames dont burn them.

There is a school bus/car accidentIf there is a bus accident, follow the directions from the busdriver. Stay calm and use the emergency exits. Move to the

side of the road away from traffic. If there is a car accident,

remember to be calm and do what the adult driver tells you todo. All passengers should get out of the car and away fromtraffic.

ASK: Where do you think most accidents happen in your home?The Kitchen, the stairs, and bathrooms are where the most accidents happen.

Do you know the rules of bike and street safety?

Always wear a helmetObey all traffic laws (stop at stop signs, give signals for turns, avoid busy streets)

Observe local laws

Drive with traffic, not against it

Watch out for hazards (potholes, drain gates)

Dong carry passengers on your bike

Never hitch a ride (trailing) Ride a safe bike

ASK: Where do you think most accidents happen in your home?The Kitchen, the stairs, and bathrooms are where the most accidents happen.

Do you know the rules of bike and street safety?

Always wear a helmetObey all traffic laws (stop at stop signs, give signals for

turns, avoid busy streets)

Observe local laws

Drive with traffic, not against it Watch out for hazards (potholes, drain gates)

Dong carry passengers on your bike

Never hitch a ride (trailing)

Ride a safe bike


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Activity

Activ

ity

Materials needed: 1 fire escape plan sheet per boy

Fun Activity: Fire Escape Plan

Encourage the boys to check their home for fire hazards and practice a fire drill with their family. Theycan share the results of their drill at the next meeting. Using the Family Escape Plan practice sheet,

have the boys design an escape route for their meeting place or home to use in case of a fire. Using a

red marker, have the boys draw flames in different areas of their escape plan. Ask the boys to explainwhat they would do depending on where the flames are on their route. Review that fire plan that is al-

ready on the wall of your meeting place.

Materials needed: 1 help list card for each boy

Fun Activity: Help list cards

Explain that it is important to always be prepared incase of an emergency. Tell them they need to

know how to get help incase something goes wrong and they are home alone. Pass a red help list outto each boy and have him fill in the phone numbers that he knows. Tell them to take their help lists

home and have their parents help them fill out the rest. Encourage the boys to post their help list near a

phone in their home. (Magnets can be added to cards so they can be posted on the refrigerator)

Fun Activity: Fingerprint cards

Police look for fingerprints at the scene of a crime so that when they arrest someone they can comparethat persons prints against the ones found at the crime scene. If the prints match it proves the personwas there, because everyone has different finger prints. Have the boys make fingerprints in the appro-

priate boxes. Ask them to compare their prints. What differences do they see? They need to press

straight down on the paper so they do not smear their prints. Be sure to have them wash their handsafterward.

Materials needed: 1 fingerprint card per boy, ink pads

Activity

Fun Activity: Pressure Pad Relay

Teams line up in relay formation with one scout acting as victim and sitting in front of his team 30 feet

away. The first scout on each team runs to the victim, asks what is wrong, and applies his neckerchieffolded into a pressure pad where indicated. When the judge sees that the pad is correct, he calls out

"Cured!". The scout removes the pad and becomes the next bleeding victim. The previous victim runs

back to touch the next member of his team and the new rescuer puts on the neckerchef/.This continuesuntil all on the team have been victim and rescuer.

Materials needed: 2-3 neckerchiefs


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Belt Loops:

Other:

Debrief


S.C.O.U.T.SAsk the Scouts to create an anagram using the weeks theme. For the initial week try the word

Scout. Super Cool Outstanding Unique Talent. You can choose a word of the day for eachmeeting. Try this exercise for the older scouts (Wolf, Bear & Webelos).


Reminders:1.

2.

3.



Notes:1.

2.

3.

Bobcat:1-8

Tiger:3fa, 3fb

Wolf:4a-e, 9a-e

Bear:7a-f, 11a-e, g14a-g

Webelos:Readyman11, 13


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Cub Scouts Are Prepared!Important Numbers

Personal

Home #: Parent Work:

Parent Cell: Relative:

Relative: Relative:

Friend: Friend:

Babysitter: School:

Day Care: Other:

Emergency

Doctor: Emergency: 911

Fire Department: Pet Emergency:

Hospital: Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222

Dentist: Pharmacy:

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Right HAND

Thumb Index Finger Middle Finger Ring Finger

Name:_____________________________________ Pack#_________________________LEFT HAND

Right HAND

Thumb Index Finger Middle Finger Ring Finger

Name:_____________________________________ Pack #_________________________LEFT HAND


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Opening:

Ask the scouts to run laps or in run in place for 2 minutes. Teach the Scouts check their pulse rate.Ask the Scouts to press the first two fingers of one hand over the radial artery in the opposite

wrist. The radial artery is located under the depression just below the base of your wrist.

Sit quietly and move your fingers until you can feel the pulse of your blood. Using a watch or clock

with a second hand, count the number of beats in 10 seconds. Multiply by 6. Now you know the

number of beats per minute.


Use the Food Guide Pyramid as a reference tool.

Go to http://kidshealth.org or www. foodpyramid.com to the find an updated version of the FoodPyramid.

For additional information on healthy eating & living visit: www.choosemyplate.gov

Materials Needed: copies of food pyramid worksheet, writing materials, markers/crayons, note-

cards, tape, foods with nutritional labels


Week : 6 Date:

Theme for this meeting: Staying Healthy

BeforeMeeting

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Discussion

Lets talk about having good health habits.

What does fitness mean?Being healthy and in good physical and mental shape.To be fit you must take care of your body including good hygiene, eating well,exercising, and avoiding drugs.

Ask the scouts the questions below:Why is it important to be healthy, clean, and fit?When is it difficult for you to stick with good health habits?

Where can you go to be with others who encourage you to be healthy, clean and fit?

The heart is an important muscle that sends blood all around your body. It works

like a pump by receiving blood from the body and pumping it to your lungs, and

then receiving blood from your lungs and pumping it out to the body. When you

run around a lot your heart beats faster because your body needs more oxygen-

filled blood. You can check your pulse by pressing on the side of your neck or in-

side your wrist just below your thumb.

What are the bad effects of smoking or chewing tobacco?It causes lung cancer, heart disease, and other ailments. It reduces a persons ability to breathedeeply. Athletes who smoke cannot play as hard or as long as those who dont. Smoke may irritatethe eyes, making them red and sore. Smoke stains teeth and fingers. Chewing tobacco is as danger-ous as smoking. Tobacco can damage the delicate tissues of your mouth. It causes diseases andstains your teeth.

How could alcohol affect you?Alcohol slows down the brain and body. It destroys balance. It may make a person see double or

even pass out. Alcohol makes some people do bad things they would never consider doing whenthey are sober. Drunk drivers are responsible for thousands of deaths every year.

What are four reasons you should not use alcohol?

What could drugs do to your body?Drugs make people drowsy or make people feel awake, active. Sometimes people cannot relax; soit is hard to know what is real and what is not. Overdoses can kill a person.

How could they affect your ability to think clearly?Some drugs are prescribed to you by doctors to ease pain or relieve symptoms of disease, but pre-

scription drugs are dangerous if they are misused. You should never take a prescription drug unlessit is prescribed for you by a doctor. All other drugs are dangerous for you-whether they have beenlegally prescribed for someone else or sold illegally on the street.

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Materials needed: 1 worksheet per boy, writing materials, markers or crayons

Activity Summary: Food Guide Pyramid

Tell the boys that by using the pyramid as a guide, they can

plan a balanced diet that includes protein, vitamins, miner-

als, carbohydrates and fiber.

Have the boys write or draw pictures of what goes into each

section of the food guide pyramid. This pyramid is very dif-

ferent from the old one that many of us are used to because ithas added exercise. It also has a section for oils. Make sure

to explain to boys that oils are not a food group but you do

need some oils for good health. Some examples of oils in-clude: oil from fish, nuts, and liquid oils such as corn, soy-

bean, and canola oil.

Discuss the difference between healthy snacks and junk food. On the back of your poster board (oron the chalk board) have the boys help you list types of food that fit into the categories Healthy

and Junk foods.

Discussion

How to plan meals:

To be successful in planning meals you must know about the food guide pyramid, and serving sizes.

*Encourage the boys to do the following things at home with their families: prepare your own

breakfast or family meal. Ask the scouts to track their meal for a week to help them see if they

can identify healthy eating habits.

After completing the food pyramid activity discuss with the scouts the elements of a properlyplanned meal. Use the discussion guide at the end of the lesson plan for reference. For a visual, bring

in some common food items and show the scouts the nutritional label (cereal, candy bar, etc.)

Activity

Fun Activity: Human Taco

Stick labeled note card (with taco ingredient) on the back of everyones shirt. (i.e. the word meatprinted on a note card) Have each player mingle around asking yes/no questions to find out the ta-co ingredient that is on their back. Explain the correct order of ingredients in a Human Taco: shell,meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, salsa and then give the start command, Im hungry! Lets eat! Eachindividual must find out which ingredient they are and then find enough to form a complete Human

Taco.

After the activity ask the scouts to identify which food category each ingredient should go in.

Materials needed: 1 pack of notecards, tape & markers

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Debrief


S.C.O.U.T.SAsk the Scouts to create an anagram using the weeks theme. For the initial week try the wordScout. Super Cool Outstanding Unique Talent. You can choose a word of the day for each

meeting. Try this exercise for the older scouts (Wolf, Bear & Webelos).




Belt Loops: Fitness 1,2,3

Other:

Bobcat:1-8

Tiger:3d

Wolf:8a-e

Bear:9a-g

Webelos:

Reminders1.

2.

3.

Notes1.

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Special Notes and Required Materials: Remember Trash Bags, old nylons/pantyhose, saw

dust, grass seed, rubber bands (1 per boy), permanent markers, Styrofoam or plastic plates (1 per

boy)


What things have people done to show a lack of respect to our world?(litter, pollute, etc)

Why is it important to respect our environment and natural resources?(Our world is the only one we have; if we destroy it we are destroying our home)

How can you show respect for your environment?(Pick up trash, dont pollute, recycle, conserve energy)

How do you feel when you see places in your neighborhood that have lots of litter?

What are some ways that land, air, and water can get dirty?(Littering, air pollution, etc)

Besides recycling there are other ways to save energy, can you think of any?(Dont litter, turn off lights to conserve energy, conserve water, car pool, walk, or ride bikes soyou arent using as much gas, run your heat/air conditioner minimally, etc)

Ask your family tonight what kind of energy your family uses (solar, wind, propane, gasoline, diesel, electrici-ty, wood, etc.)

Today we are going to clean up around our meeting location and use some recycledmaterials to make a craft.

Week : 7 Date:

Theme for this meeting: Nature

Beforethemeeting

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Discussion

Materials needed: trash bags

Fun Activity: Clean up

Take a walk outside and pick up litter around the building where the meeting is held. Caution boysnot to pick up sharp or dangerous objects with their hands.

While on your walk keep your Scouts together and have them make observations about the weath-er outside. Also, have them collect as many different leaves as they can find and bring them inside.

Activity

Materials needed: pine cones, paper plates, butter knife, smooth peanut butter, birdseed, yarn,scissors

Fun Activity: Pinecone bird feeders

Cut a long length of yarn or ribbon to hang the bird feeder. Tie the ribbon in a knot around thepine cone near the top. Use the knife to get a large clump of peanut butter on the paper plate. Usethe knife to spread peanut butter inside the pine cone and around the edges. Sprinkle the birdseedover the pine cone. Roll the pine cone in the birdseed that is on the plate. You might want to bringsome quart sized sandwich bags to put the finished pine cones in for the kids to take home.

Activity

Fun Activity: Keeper and Poacher

The wood, is formed by the Cubs falling in, in a circle, holding hands. They each represent a tree.The Poacher is a Cub who is sent out of the room. The Keeper is one of the Cubs in the circle,whom the leader chooses. A cap is placed on the floor, in the centre of the circle. When thepoacher is called into the room, he may enter the wood through any of the gaps (i.e. under thearms of the Cubs), but he must go out by the gap he came in by. He does not, of course, knowwhich Cub is the keeper. His object is to pick up the cap and get out of the wood before the keep-er can touch him. The keeper can only touch him while the cap is in his hand. The keepers objectis not to give away his identity till the moment comes to pounce. If the poacher escapes, he can bea poacher again so on, till he is caught. If he is caught he comes back to the circle; the keeper be-comes a poacher; and a new keeper is chosen by the Leader. Between every entry of the poacherthe wood should move round, and so alter the position of the gaps. A new keeper is chosen for

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Reminders:1.

2.

3.



Notes:1.

2.

3.

Belt Loops:

Other:

Bobcat:1-8

Tiger: 5fd Wolf:7b-f

Bear:6b, e, g

Webelos:Craftsman 2p


S.C.O.U.T.SAsk the Scouts to create an anagram using the weeks theme. For the initial week try the wordScout. SuperCool Outstanding Unique Talent. Try this exercise for the older scouts (Wolf, Bear& Webelos).



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Special Notes and Required Materials:This is a good week to go outside or run your meeting in a gym.


Fun Activity: 2 person contests

Have the boys find a partner and try the following two- person contests

Seated Back-To-Back Push. Sit back-to-back. Fold your arms across your chest. Usingyour feet on the floor, try to push your friend over a line. Dont push orbutt with your head!

Foot Push: Sit facing your friend. Have the soles of yourfeet touch with your knees bent. Try to push your friend

out of a circle or over a line. Feet must always be touching feet. Push on the floorwith your hands.

Elbow Wrestle. Lie on your stomach, facing your friend (who is lying on hisstomach). Place your right elbow on the floor and claspyour friends right hand. Try to force his hand to thefloor at the command Go. Elbows must not leave thefloor. Try it with left hands.

One-Person Push Over Line. Face your opponent.Grasp his shoulders. On the word Go, try to push him

across the line. Your goal line is 10 feet in front of you;your opponents is 10 feet behind you. Only pushing is permitted.

One-Person Pull Over Line. Face your friend 3 feet away from him. Grasp his wrists and try topull him across the goal line 10 feet behind you. Only pulling is allowed

One-Legged Hand Wrestle. Hold your left ankle with your left hand. Take your friends righthand. On the word Go, try to get him to let go of his foot or lose his balance.

Week : 8 Date:

Theme for this meeting: Feats of Skill

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Activity

Materials needed: Soft ball/beanbag or a ball from wadded paper, masking tape, carpeted area orgrass would be best for front rolls and back rolls. Lots of open space! These activities may bedone outside or in a gym area

Fun Activity: Feats of Skill

We use the skill of Courage all the time! We are going to do a Cub Scout activity call the Feats ofSkill. Think about courage and how you might use it when we do the different events. (Theseevents can be done as one large group or in small stations).

Relay RacesDivide the boys into two teams and have each team form a line next to each other. Stand about 30yards away from each team. When you say Go the first person in each line must run to whereyou are, turn around, and run back to the end of their team line and sit down. When person #1 re-turns to their team line, person #2 may begin. A team wins when the entire team has had a turn,and returned to their line in the sitting position. Play this game 5 more times ( if time allows) usingthe crab walk, kangaroo walk, elephant walk, gorilla walk, and frog leap.

Running Crab Walk KangarooWalk

GorillaWalk

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Reminders:1.

2.

3.



Notes:1.

2.

3.

Belt Loops:

Other:

Bobcat:1-8

Tiger: Wolf: 1a-l Bear:16a-c

Webelos:



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Materials: Note cards, writing utensils, extra rocks, permanent markers, wiggly eyes, newspaper

to cover tables, colored yarn, glue sticks, blank holiday cards


Discussion:What does having a positive attitude mean to you?

Is having a positive attitude important? Why or why not?Have each boy tell about a collection he has at home such as cards or rocks. Give everyone the op-portunity to speak then ask them:Have you had any difficulties in obtaining items for your collections?How did you overcome those difficulties?

Does being hopeful and cheerful help you to keep looking for items for your collections?

Week : 9 Date:

Theme for this meeting: Positive Attitude

Opening: Positive NotesGive each Scout 2-3 notecards. They should write down 3 items: 2 positive things about that theyenjoy doing with family or friends. For example: I like watching movies with my Dad, I enjoy gro-cery shopping with my Grandma or I love going bowling with David and his family. Scouts shouldwrite 1 thing they admire or like about their fellow Scout.Encourage the Scouts to share what theyve written down, to reinforce their positive attitudes.

Opening

Discussion

BeforetheMeeting

Types of Collections:

For traditional packs with 2nd graders this is a great week to get them started on creating a collec-tion. Discuss what are things that some people collect. If you collect things (baseball cards, rocks,etc.) consider bringing in part of your collection to share with the scouts. Ask the 2nd graders tobring in their collection for next week to show the group or if they dont currently collect anythingdiscuss it with their parents and start a collection. When they have collected 10 things ask them tobring it to a meeting to share. Suggest that they could collect rocks and that the pet rock you willbe making today could be the first item in their collection.


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Activity

Materials needed: Baseball sized rocks or smaller, permanent markers, newspapers to cover thetables, glue sticks, wiggly eyes, colored yarn (for hair)

Fun Activity: Pet Rock

Explain to the boys that they will be making pet rocks. Hopefully each boy brought a rock to deco-rate. If not, give them an extra that you have collected to decorate into some sort of animal. Havethem give each animal a name. They may glue wiggly eyes onto their rocks and draw on them withpermanent markers.

Activ

ity

Fun Activity: Holiday Mail for Heroes

Each year the Red Cross collects cards between October and early December and then distributesthem at military installations, veterans hospitals, and other locations. Please use the following

guidelines when having the scouts make cards:

Ensure that all cards are signed.

Use generic salutations such as Dear Service Member. Cards addressed to specific individualscan not be delivered through this program.

Only cards are being accepted. Do not send or include letters.

Do not include email or home addresses on the cards: the program is not meant to foster penpal relationships.

Do not include inserts of any kind, including photos: these items will be removed during the re-viewing process.

Please refrain from choosing cards with glitter or using loose glitter as it can aggravate healthissues of ill and injured warriors.

If you are mailing a large quantity of cards, please bundle them and place them in large mailingenvelopes or flat rate postal shipping boxes. Each card does not need its own envelope, as en-velopes will be removed from all cards before distribution.

Please check http://www.redcross.org/support/get-involved/holiday-mail-for-heroes to verify thatthe above guidelines are still current.

All holiday greetings should be addressed and sent to:

Holiday Mail for HeroesP.O. Box 5456Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456

The deadline for having cards to the P.O. Box is usually the first Friday in December.Holiday cards received after this date cannot be guaranteed delivery.

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Closing

Debrief


S.C.O.U.T.SAsk the Scouts to create an anagram using the weeks theme. For the initial week try the word

Scout. Super Cool Outstanding Unique Talent. You can choose a word of the day for eachmeeting. Try this exercise for the older scouts (Wolf, Bear & Webelos).


Reminders:

1.

2.

3.



Belt Loops:

Other:

Notes:1.

2.

3.

Bobcat:1-8

Tiger: Wolf:2a,5e,6a-c

Bear:18a-g

Webelos:Craftsman 3p


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Special Notes & Required MaterialsBring a First Aid Kit if possible to program

Materials: Home first aid kit, health habit chart copies, snack-size zip loc bags, band aids, alcohol

wipes, small gauze pads, antibiotic cream samples (if available)


Opening:Bring in Operation (Board Game), fun way to interact with a surgical method of first-aid, plusscouts will highly enjoy it.

For Addl Opening Activities see the appendix.

What is first aid?The first help given to a person with an injury or illness

How do you treat cuts and scratches? Wash with soap and water Apply antiseptic cream to prevent infection Cover with a bandage. (For big cuts, get help fast from an adult.) Keep the wound clean until it heals. Replace the bandage daily.

If it is a BIG cut or scratch call 911

How do you treat burns?First aid depends on the type and degree of the burn 1st degree. The skin is red, from touching something hot or a sunburn. Apply cold water untilthe burn stops. Keep clean.

2nd

degree. Blisters form on the skin. Protect the blisters from breaking with a soft bandage

wrapped loosely. DO NOT apply cream or spray. Seek medical attention.

3rd

degree. The skin is charred or burned away. The victim may feel no pain. DO NOT try to re-move clothing. Cover with a clean bed sheet. Seek immediate medical attention at a hospital.

Week : 10 Date:

Theme for this meeting: First Aid

BeforetheMeeting

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Discussion

Activity

How do you treat nosebleeds? Usually will stop in a few minutes. Take precautions to make sure you do not get blood on you wear latex gloves. Have the victim lean forward so the blood does not run down their throat.

Have the victim pinch their nose shut for several minutes.

Have the victim wipe up any blood with a wet clothe after the bleeding stops.

How do you treat bee or wasp stings?Before treating, make sure you are not in danger of being stung.

DO NOT squeeze the stinger. Scrape away the bee or wasp stinger with something other than your finger. Apply ice to reduce the swelling.

If the victim has trouble breathing or breaks out in spots, call 911.

How do you treat spider bites? Watch for redness and swelling. Victims may vomit, sweat a lot, and have cramps.

Treat for shock and take the victim to a hospital quickly.

What is frostbite and how do you treat it? Frostbite is the freezing of skin and flesh. This can happen when you do not cover your skin in

extremely cold weather. Move the victim to a warm area. DO NOT rub frostbitten skin as it can do more damage. Remove gloves. Place frostbitten hands under your armpits to get them warm. Frostbitten toes should be placed against someones stomach. Encourage the victim to move their fingers and toes.

Hold frostbitten areas under warm (NOT hot) water.

Seek medical treatment.

What his chocking and what do you do for someone who is chocking? Choking is having a foreign object (like food or gum) stuck in the throat. The victim is unable to

get it out. The universal sign for choking is the victim grabbing his or her throat in a choking symbol. If the person can speak, cough, or breathe they are not in choking danger. If they cannot, help them dislodge the object, perform the Heimlich maneuver. Make a fist withone hand, place it just above the victims belly button, grab the fist with your other hand (See dia-

gram). Make four quick squeezes inward and upward to force air out of the lungs and pushing out

the foreign object. Repeat this process until the object is cleared.If the victim is too large for you to wrap your arms around, have them lie on the floor face up. Place

your hands on the victims stomach just above the belly button. Make four quick thrusts upward.

WARNING! Because of the

possibility of injury, do not ac-

tually perform the thrust

part of the Heimlich maneuver

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Discussion

How do we stay healthy?

Eat well balanced meals.

Drink lots of water: 6 8 glasses of water a day.

Bathe or shower every day with soap.

Brush your teeth before you go to bed and after meals.

Wash your hands before eating and after using the toilet.

Run, play, and exercise outdoors. Wear sunscreen to protect yourself from skin cancer.

Sleep 8 10 hours each night. Take naps if you are tired.

How can we stop the spread of colds at home or school?

Stay away from other people as much as possible.

Get lots of rest.

Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.

Wash your hands often, especially after you sneeze

Materials needed: 1 health habit chart per boy

Activity: Health Habit Chart

Give each boy a copy of the Health Habit Chart and ask them to take it home and record healthhabits for two weeks. Ask them to bring their charts back in two weeks to share.A

ctivity

Activity

Fun Activity First Aid Kit

Show the boys a standard first aid kit and ask:When might you need a first aid kit?Where are some good places to keep one?

Pull the items out of the kit one at a time and discuss the uses of each item. Have the boys brain-storm times when you might need those items.

Let each scout assemble their own first aid kit from the materials available. Discuss what the mate-rials in the kit can be used for.

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My Two Week Health Habit Chart

Write down the number of times (or make tally marks) that you complete the following habits each day. Please returnto your Scout leader when you are finished!

Week 1

Habit Mon. Tues. Wed. Thur. Fri. Sat. Sun.# of times youbathe or shower

# of times youwash your hands

# of times youbrush your teeth

# of times youdrink water

# of times youplay outdoors orexercise

# of hours yousleep

Habit Mon. Tues. Wed. Thur. Fri. Sat. Sun.# of times youbathe or shower

# of times youwash your hands

# of times youbrush your teeth

# of times youdrink water

# of times you

play outdoors orexercise

# of hours yousleep

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Special Notes:

First Aid Activity requires the Condition (Nosebleed, etc.) and Action (Tilt Head Forward) cards

located at end of lesson.

Materials: bean bag or small ball for hot potato, First Aid Match-up game cards, blankets

After an opening activity or free time outside, bring Scouts together for a small con-versation and Q&A about emergency preparedness.

Discussion: We are going to continue talking about first aid this week. If there is an emergencyand you have to help someone you need to remember the four courage steps:

Be Strong, Be Calm, Be Clear, and Be Careful

Ask the boys the following questions; give everyone a chance to respond:

Why do you think it might be hard to follow these steps in an emergency?When could you use these steps in other situations than an emergency?Standing up to a bully, avoiding fights, being fair, not stealing or cheating when tempted

If you had an emergency situation who would you call for help?911, parents, friendly neighbor, etc.

After talking about the next few questions have the boys act out what they would dousing the courage steps: Be strong, be calm, be clear, be careful.

Opening: To begin the day have your kids play Hot Potato, allowing them an first-hand experiencewith awareness and reflexes. Have incentive for winning (e.g. picking a 2nd opening activity)

Additional opening activities in appendix

Week : 11 Date:

Theme for this meeting: Emergency!

BeforetheMeeting

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Discussion

Discussion

Do you know what a hurry case is?

Hurry cases are medical situations where unless you act fast and give the correct first aid, the victimcould die within minutes.

The four hurry cases are: Breathing stopped. Bleeding in spurts. PoisoningHeart attack

What do you know about rescue breathing? FIRST Call for help or have someone else call for help. If possible, use a CPR barrier device when performing rescue breathing. Lie the victim down on his / her back. Lift the chin with one hand, push the forehead back with the other. Pinch the nose closed. Seal your mouth over the victims mouth (or mouth & nose of a child). Blow air into the victims lungs. Look to make sure the chest rises. Remove your mouth and take a deep breath. Prepare to give another breath to the victim.

Count to five for an adult. Count to three for a child.

If the victims chest does not rise, the airway may be blocked. Tilt the head to one side. With your fin-

ger, feel in the victims mouth for a foreign object. If you find one, remove it.

Continue rescue breathing until help arrives.

What do you do to help someone who is bleeding severely? If you see blood spurting out of a wound, it must be stopped immediately. Avoid direct contact, use latex gloves. Grab the wound with your gloved hand andPRESS HARD! Raise the wound above heart level to help slow the bleeding.

As soon as you are able, grab a bandage or other clothe, place it over the wound andPRESS HARD!If direct pressure does not stop the bleeding, apply pressure to one of the pressure points in the arm or leg.

PRESS HARD!

What do you do when you think someone has drunk poison? Children are especially likely to drink or eat poisons because they dont know better. Keep all household cleaners, medicines, and lawn chemicals out of reach of children. If a child does swallow poison, call 911 or the Poison Control Center immediately. Tell them what thepoison is. Save the container. Follow their directions.

What do you know about heart attacks?

Heart attacks are the number one cause of death in America. Usually occur in older people. Symptoms:

Pain or pressure in the chest, left shoulder or arm, and neck lasting several minutes.

Sweating when it is not hot.

Shortness of breath.

Feeling weak.

Feeling like throwing up.If you think someone is having a heart attack, call 911 immediately.


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Discussion

Activity Materials needed: First Aid Match-up game cards

Fun Activity: First Aid Game

Have the following conditions listed on cards: cuts & scratches, burns & scalds, choking, blisters,insect bites, nosebleed, and sunburn. Divide the Scouts into two teams. Place the condition cardsin one stack and the action cards in another. The Scouts match up the conditions with the appro-

priate action cards. One boy selects a condition card and then decides which action is correct. Ifhe gets it correct, his team receives 2 points. If he does not get it correct, another may answer andearn the points. Teams with the most points win. REMEMBER: They are ALL winners!

What do you know about heart shock?

Shock can occur when someone has been in an accident, lost a lot of blood, or other great stress.

Victim feels weak, is pale, cold and clammy, may shiver or vomit.

Treatment: Have victim lie down. Raise the feet higher than the head (unless there may be injury to head, back, or other areas)

If it is cool, cover with a blanket to keep warm. If it is hot, do not cover.Seek medical help quickly.

Fun Activity: Firemans Drag

Create a starting line and a finish line. Form two teams, give each one a blanket. One person lies

on the blanket. When the teams hear a whistle blown, each team must drag their body to the fin-ish line. The team that crosses the finish line first is the winner.

Materials needed: Blankets

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BusinessItems

Belt Loops:

Other:

Reminders:1.

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Program Notes:1.

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Bobcat:1-8

Tiger: Wolf: Bear: Webelos:Readyman1,3,5,6,8

Debrief


S.C.O.U.T.SAsk the Scouts to create an anagram using the weeks theme. For the initial week try the wordScout. Super Cool Outstanding Unique Talent. You can choose a word of the day for eachmeeting. Try this exercise for the older scouts(Wolf, Bear & Webelos).


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COLDSCUTS &

SCRATCHES

BURNS CHOKING

SNAKE BITESBEE / WASP

STINGS

SPIDER BITES FROSTBITE

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1. Wash hands often

2. Cover nose when sneezing3. Lots of rest

1. Wash with soap and water2. Apply antiseptic cream to prevent infection3. Cover with a bandage. (For big cuts, get help fast f

an adult.)4. Keep the wound clean until it heals. Replace the b

age daily.5.

6. Blisters form on the skin.

7. Protect the blisters from breaking with a soft bandagewrapped loosely.

8. DO NOT apply cream or spray.

9. Seek medical attention.

1. Have the victim lean forward so the blood does not ru

down their throat.2. Have the victim pinch their nose shut for several

minutes.3. Have the victim wipe up any blood with a wet clothe

after the bleeding stops.

1. If the person can speak, cough, or breathe they are not in

danger.2. If they cannot, perform the Heimlich maneuver. Make a

fist with one hand, place it just above the victims belly but-ton, grab the fist with your other hand. Make four quicksqueezes inward and upward to force air out of the lungs and

pushing out the foreign object. Repeat his process until theobject is cleared.

1. If you must wait for medical attention, have the persolie down with the bitten area lower than their heart to

reduce the spread of poison.2. Treat for shock.3. DO NOT make any cuts around the bite.

4. DO NOT apply ice to the wound.

1. DO NOT squeeze the stinger.

2. Scrape away the stinger with something other than yourfinger.

3. Apply ice to reduce the swelling.4. If the victim has trouble breathing or breaks out in spots,call 911.

1. Watch for redness and swelling.2. Victims may vomit, sweat a lot, and have cramps.

3. Treat for shock and take the victim to a hospital quic

1. Move the victim to a warm area.2. DO NOT rub the skin as it can do more damage.

3. Remove gloves. Place cold hands and toes againstwarmer skin under your armpits or stomach.

4. Encourage the victim to move their fingers and toes.5. Hold damaged areas under warm (NOT hot) water.6. Seek medical treatment.

1. Have victim lie down.2. Raise the feet higher than the head (unless there may

injury to head, back, or other areas)3. If it is cool, cover with a blanket to keep warm. If it

hot, do not cover.

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Special Notes: Ask your supervisor for help in securing enough sets of tools.

Required Materials : hammer, Phillips head screw driver, flat head screw driver, pliers, nails,screws, block of scrap wood, tool match up cards


Today we are going to learn about using tools

Tool Safety from page 199 of the Webelos Handbook:

Whether you are working with wood, leather, plastic, or some other material, you will need cer-tain tools. Handle each on as if it could hurt you-because it could!

Can you name some tools that cut? What do you know about using them and taking care of them?Saws, knifes, and shears

They should be kept sharp. If you let them get dull, you might have to use a lot of force to makethem work and you can slip and cut your hand while working on your project.

Keep your hands away from saw teeth and knife blades because they are sharp!

With an adult, practice using these tools until you know how to handle them well.

Protect your tools because they can be expensive. When youre not using them put them away sothey dont cause accidents.

Today we are going to practice using three types of tools: hammer, screwdriver, and pliers.

What are some ways to safely handle these tools?

Watch where you swing the hammerInstruct people to stand back if you are using a tool

Hold them properlyDo not play with them

Week : 12 Date:

Theme for this meeting: Tools

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Materials needed: hammer, Phillips head screw driver, flat head screw driver, pliers, nails, screws,blocks of scrap wood

Fun Activity:

It is easier show boys how to use each individual tool as a large group and then break them up intosmaller groups to practice using each tool.

ScrewdriversShow the boys the difference between flat head and Phillips head screw-drivers. Let them attempt to use one to put a screw in a piece of woodand take it out. Talk to boys about how using a power drill makes it a loteasier but using a screw driver is safer and cheaper buy.

HammerShow the boys how to use a hammer. Let them drive a nail into a piece of wood and practice pull-ing it out. It is important for boys to practice this because they will need to know how to use ahammer for their pinewood derby cars.

Activity

PliersShow each boy how to use a pair of pliers. Let them practice trying to pick up small objects with

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ctivity

Materials needed: Tool match up cards, printed on card stock and cut out (at least 3-4 sets)

Fun Activity: Tool Match-up Cards

Distribute the Tool Match up cards and have the boys try to match up the pictures of tools withthe description of what they are used for.

SAWVICE

SCREWDRIVERPHILLIPS HEAD

SCREWDRIVERFLAT HEAD

NAILS AND SCREWS

PLIERS

HAMMERC-CLAMP

WRENCH

Fun Activity: Finger JoustingScouts face each other and clasp their right hands as if to arm wrestle, but with the index finger ex-tended. The index finger is the lance used to stab the opponent.

On go the scouts attempt to be the first to touch the others body anyplace except for the headand right arm with his index finger. First one to do so receives a point. Matches are played untilone scout earns three points.

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Reminders:1.

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Notes:1.

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Belt Loops:

Other:

Bobcat:1-8

Tiger: Wolf:5a-e

Bear: 20a-c Webelos:


S.C.O.U.T.SAsk the Scouts to create an anagram using the weeks theme. For the initial week try the wordScout. Super Cool Outstanding Unique Talent. Try this exercise for the older scouts (Wolf,Bear & Webelos).




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Back to Back :

Make teams of two to three people each. Each group is to sit down on the floor with their backs to

each other, elbows linked, and then stand up without unlinking arms. Once a team successfully

stands up, they are to find another threesome that was also successful and form a larger group to-

gether, sit back to back, and attempt to stand up as six all together. The groups should continue

joining together into larger and larger groups until the entire group is back to back and working

together to stand up as one big team.


Choose 1-2 additional cooperation games from the list at the end of the lesson plan to have as a

back-up in case the planned material is completed quicker than expected.

Materials Needed: A rubber chicken, knotted towel, or t-shirt; hula-hoop, any additional materi-

als needed for extra games.


Week : 13 Date:

Theme for this meeting: Cooperation

BeforeMeeting

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Discussion

Discussion:

What is cooperation?Working together towards a common goal.

Why do people need to cooperate when they are doing things together?People are happier when they cooperate.

Name some ways that you can be helpful and cooperate with others.Examples: Open doors, be polite, take out the trash, answer questions honestly.

What makes it hard to cooperate?Not understanding or agreeing with the goal or the project.

How do listening, sharing, and persuading help us cooperate?We get to understand why other people think the way they do. We m

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