your role as a cub scout leader · • as a role model, demonstrate the positive traits of...

Your Role as a Cub Scout LeaderRefer to the Advancement and Leadership chapters of the Cub Scout Leader Book for more details. Training for all positions is

available in your local district. Your local Cub Scout roundtable will provide theme-related monthly activities to assist you in your role.

Tiger Cub Den LeaDerWith the host Tiger Cub and adult partner, prepare and run each den meeting and …

• IntroducetheTigerCubsandtheirfamiliestoCubScoutingusingtheTigerCubHandbook.

• EncourageboystocompleterequirementsfortheirBobcatbadgeandTigerCubbadge.

• OrganizeGoSeeIts.• AttendthepackmeetingswiththeTigerCubden.• Helpthedenprepareacontributiontothepackmeeting.• ProvideimmediaterecognitiontoallTigerCubs.• HelpyourTigerCubsmakethetransitionintoaWolfCubScoutden.

Cub SCouT Den LeaDer (WoLf anD bear)Prepare and run the den meetings and …

• HelpallboystoearntheirBobcatbadge,followedbytheirbadgeofrank.

• Signbooksandrecordadvancementweekly.• Provideimmediaterecognitionforboyswho

completeachievements.• Helpthedenprepareacontributiontothepackmeeting.• Encourageboystocontinueadvancementopportunitiesathome.• ProvideopportunitiesforCharacterConnectiondiscussionsinthe

denmeeting.• Overseeandplanforoutings.• Transitionthedenintothenextlevel.

WebeLoS Den LeaDerPrepare and run the den meetings and …

• UsetheWebelosLeaderGuide,asyourprimaryresource.

• Helptheboyscompleteactivitybadges.• Helpthedenprepareacontributiontothe

packmeeting.• LeadboysincompletionoftherequirementsfortheWebelosbadge

andthecompasspointsemblem.• ProvidedencampingopportunitiesfortheWebelosScouts.• Workfifth-gradeor10-year-oldWebelosScoutswithaScoutmaster

toprovidejointdenandtroopcampingopportunities.• HelpboystocompletetheArrowofLightAward.• Exploretroopsinyourareaforsecond-yearboystojoin.• TransitiontheboysintotheBoyScouttroopsoftheirchoosing.

PaCk CommiTTee ChairCall and run the monthly pack leaders’ meetings and …

• Overseethepack’sfinancesandmaintainrecords.

• Overseeawardpresentationsforboys.• Coordinatespecialactivities(pinewood

derby,raingutterregatta,spacederby,blueandgoldbanquet,etc.).

• Completetherecharteringofthepackeachyear.

CubmaSTerorganize and oversee the pack meeting and other pack activities and …

• Providefun,active,andfastpacedpackmeetings.

• Ensurethatawardsarepresentedinafunandfestivewaytoallboys.

• Involveparentsinallthemeetingsandactivities.

• Asarolemodel,demonstratethepositivetraitsofleadership.• DeliveramonthlyCubmasterminutetohelpboysunderstandthe

valuesassociatedwiththemonthlythemeaswellasCubScouting’spositivevaluesemphasis.

PaCk TrainerConduct orientation of new families and pack leaders and…

• EncouragedenandpackleaderstoattendCubScoutLeaderBasicTraining,whichincludesNewLeaderEssentialsandCubScoutLeaderSpecificTraining.

• HelpwithUnitLeadershipEnhancementsduringpackleaders’meetings.

• EncouragepackleaderstoattendongoingtrainingsuchasYouthProtectionTraining,roundtable,powwow,BALOO,OutdoorLeaderSkillsforWebelosLeaders,andWoodBadge.

• Remaincurrentwithtrainingmaterialandprogramupdates.• Keeptrackofpacktrainingrecords.• EncouragedenchiefstoattendDenChiefTraining.

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ThismonthCubScoutssalutetheheroeswhohelpkeepussafe.Canonlyadultsbeheroes?No.Heroesareoftenordinarykidswhodosomethingoutof theordinary.Adencandecidewhatmakesaheroandwho theheroesoftomorrowmightbebylookingatpeopletheboysknowtoday.Learnaboutheroesinyourowncommunity.LearnaboutthosewhohaveearnedBSAHeroismAwards.HaveyourCubScoutsinvitetheirhometownheroestoadenorpackmeeting.Yourdencanbecome“silentheroes”by

performingservice forotherswithoutseeking recognition.Visitafirestation, veterans’hospital(Veteran’sDayisthismonth),orpolicestationandgivea“CubScoutsalute”fortheirheroism.WorkonaGoodTurnforAmericaprojectandtheCitizenshipbeltloopandpin.

Pack Planning

ThepackmeetingthismonthsalutesCubScoutsandtheirfamilies.Boyswilltellabouttheirhero.Whydidtheychoosetheperson?Whatdidthispersondothatmakesthemahero?

Appointthefollowingcommittees:

Decorations Committee. Decoratetheroomwithpicturesofheroes.ThesewillbeusedintheHeroMatch-Upgatheringactivity(page17).

Welcoming Committee.Makewelcomesignsandheronametags.

Program Committee.Determinetheorderoftheboys’presentations.

refreshments Committee.Purchaseingredientsforherosandwiches.Don’tforgetplatesandnapkins.

Some of the purposes of Cub Scouting developed through this month’s theme include:

good Citizenship.CubScoutsseefirsthandwhatitmeanstobeagoodcitizenastheyevaluatewhotheirheroesare.

friendly Service.Boyswillhaveopportuni-tiestoexpresstheirgratitudetothepeoplearounduswhohappilyserveuseveryday.

This theme is designed to promote char-acter development by emphasizing these core values:

respect.CubScoutswillrespecttheirheroeswhentheyseethemmakegoodchoices.

responsibility.HeroesandCubScoutshavearesponsibilitytobegoodexamples.

WebelosActivityBadges: Craftsman/readyman

aboutheroes.Tonighttheyaregoingtotellusalittlebitabouttheirheroes.Ihaveahero,too.Itis(name).”Tellaboutwhoyourheroisandwhythispersonisyourhero.

SongThesongleaderleadsthegroupin“CubScoutHeroes”(page17).

Den DemonstrationsEachden iscalledupon to tellabout theherotheyhave selected.Boys should tellwhy theychosethisperson,whatheorshehasdonethatis special, andhow thisperson isagood rolemodel. (In small packs, each boy may be ableto tell about his personal hero.) Dens shouldinformtheprogramcommitteeoftheirselectedheroinadvancesothatduplicatedheroesmaybeplacedappropriatelyintheprogram.

gaTheringThewelcomingcommitteegreetsfamiliesatthedoor.Haveeachpersonwritehisorhernameonaname tag.DirectCubScouts to theareadesignatedfordisplayingdenprojects.ExplaintheHeroMatch-Upgatheringactivity(page17).

main ParT of The meeTingopeningConducttheWhatDoWeHaveinThisBox?open-ing ceremony (page 17). Or choose an alternateceremony from Cub Scout Ceremonies for Dens and Packs.

PrayerA preselected Cub Scout comes forward andgivestheOurHeroesprayer(page17).

Welcome and introductionsTheCubmasterwelcomeseveryone.Besuretowelcomeanyspecialvisitorstothepackmeeting.“This month, Cub Scouts have been talking

Pack Meeting

before The meeTingAll committeesarriveearly to set up their sec-tionof themeetingarea.Thedecorationscom-mitteedecoratesthemeetingroomwithseveralpictures of heroes (number the pictures). Theprogramcommitteepreparesa listofquotesordescriptionsforthepicturesused.Makeenoughcopiesforeveryoneinthepack.Ensurethereisa U.S. flag for the opening ceremony. Help layouttheawards.BringsuppliesfortheForeheadSqueezeRelay(Cub Scout Leader How-To Book).Therefreshmentscommitteepreparesanareatomakeherosandwiches(page18)attheendofthepackmeeting.Besuretohavegarbagecans.

InvitefamilieswhoarenotinvolvedinScoutingtoparticipateinyourpack’sGoodTurnforAmericaproject.HelpthemtoseethatservicetoothersisanintegralpartofScouting.Attheconclusionoftheproject,pinaHeroMedal(page17)oneachguestwhoassisted.

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NOVEMBER 2009 Cub Scout Salute

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Cubmaster Corner

makethedayeasierforthosearoundthem.Bydoingyourbesteverydayathomeandatschool,youmakethelivesofyourfamilyandteacherseasier.Tonightwewouldliketorecognizethiskindofheroism.

A den leader calls the entire den forward. The Cubmaster presents awards earned. The den leader announces that (name of Cub Scout) has earned the Everyday Hero medal for (relate a good deed). When the entire den has received awards and medals, the next den leader comes to the front and calls forward the next den.

CUBMASTER:Asyoucansee,wearesurroundedby young men who know how to do the rightthing.Ihopethateachofyoustrivestobeaheroeveryday.

Prop: hero medal

Supplies:Paper,cardboard,wideribbon,largesafetypin

Cutastaroutofpaper.Tracethestaroncardboard;cutitout.Decoratewithmarkersandstickers;write“Hero”onthestar.Foldawideribboninhalfandgluetheendstothebackofthestar.Slipalargesafetypinthroughthefoldintheribbon.

gameSheroMaterials: Buttons (five per Cub Scout) andtarget(pieceofpaperwithcirclesdrawnonit;eachcirclehastheletterH,E,R,orO)

CUBMASTER:Inthisbox,wehave…(removes flag from box) theflagof theUnitedStatesofAmerica.Pleasestand.Let’sallgiveaCubScoutsalutetoourflag.PleasejoinmeandrepeatthePledgeofAllegiance.

Prayer: our heroeSWe are thankful for the people who serve usandhelpuseveryday.Andwethankyouforourfamilieswhoareourheroes.Helpustodoourbesttobeahero,too.Amen.

SongSong: Cub Scout heroesTune:“AreYouSleeping?”

CubScoutheroes,CubScoutheroes,Everywhere,everywhere.Doctors,soldiers,brothers,Firefighters,mothers—Theyarebrave,theyarebrave.

CubScoutheroes,CubScoutheroes,Salutethemnow,salutethemnow.Alwayshelpingothers,Anditisnobother—Scoutsalute,Scoutsalute.

aDvanCemenT Ceremony: everyDay heroeSPersonnel:Cubmaster,denleaders

Equipment:HandmadeEverydayHeromedals

Preparation:Cut3-inchcirclesfromcardboard.Cover with aluminum foil. With permanentmarker, write “Hero” on each medal. Punch ahole in the top and attach a length of ribbonoryarntoputaroundboys’necks.Denleadersgatherinformationaboutagooddeedeachboyhasdone.

CUBMASTER: You can be a hero every day.Heroes are people who work for others, who

announcementsAnnounce the upcoming pack Good Turn forAmerica project. Announce the date, time,and location for next month’s Works of Artpackmeeting.

Cubmaster’s minuteUsetheCubmaster’sMinute:CubScoutSalute(page18).

ClosingAdenpresentstheThankYouclosingceremony(page18).

gamePlay the Forehead Squeeze Relay (Cub Scout Leader How-To Book).Explainthatheroesoftenactalone,butattimesneedhelpandcoopera-tion.ThisgamewillshowCubScoutsthatcoop-erationwillgetthemfar.

recognitionConduct the Everyday Heroes advancementceremony(page17)orselectadifferentrecog-nitionceremonyfromCub Scout Ceremonies for Dens and Packs.

Ceremonies, Games, Songs, Stunts

gaThering aCTiviTy: hero maTCh-uPGiveeachpersonapencilandalistofquotesbyordescriptionsoftheheroespictured.Participantsmatchthequotesordescriptionstothepicturesonthewall.Hereareideastogetyoustarted:

Picture Quote/Description1.Abraham

LincolnPresidentwhofreedtheslaves

2.MartinLutherKing,Jr.

“Ihaveadream.”

3.NeilArmstrong

“That’sonesmallstepforaman,onegiantleapformankind.”

4 LanceArmstrong

AcancersurvivorwhoholdsseveralTourdeFrancetitles

5.TigerWoods Shota48onanine-holegolfcourseattheageof3

oPening Ceremony: WhaT Do We have in ThiS box?Personnel:Cubmaster,twoCubScouts

Equipment:Box,foldedU.S.flag

CUBMASTER(holds box so everyone can see it; opens lid and looks inside):Whatdowehaveinthisbox?(Passes box to Cub Scout 1)

CUBSCOUT1:WehaveHISTORY in this box.Wehavethesearchforanewhome.Wehaveexpeditions inthewilderness.Wehaveavoy-agetothemoon.(Passes box to Cub Scout 2)

CUBSCOUT2:WehavePEOPLEinthisbox.Wehave George Washington. We have AbrahamLincoln.Wehaveyouandme.(Passes box back to Cubmaster)

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Showing appreciation

The leaders and parents who have supportedthe pack deserve special recognition for theirservice. People are more likely to continue toserveiftheyfeelliketheirhelpisappreciated.A simple token to show appreciation goes alongway.Seepage18fortheNeckerchiefArchappreciationceremonyandthank-youawards.

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aPPreCiaTion Ceremony: neCkerChief arChThis is a good way to recognize the important adult assistance that has “made the pack go” to this point in the program year.

Boys remove their neckerchiefs, then form alinefacingeachotherandholdtheneckerchiefswiththeirrighthands.Onsignal,theyhandthelooseendof theneckerchief to theboy facingthem. All neckerchiefs are raised to form aneckerchief arch. Have the Cubmaster, denleaders, and pack committee members walkunder the arch. The committee chair presentseachpersonwithanaward.

first aid award(adhesive bandage)—Forthepersongivingyouaidwhenyouneedit

fire hat award (small fire hat)—For thepersonwhocametoyourrescue

megaphone award (small megaphone)— Forthepersonwhoissoft-spokenbutgetsthejobdoneandnevershouts

The rope award (piece of rope)—For thepersonwhoalwaystiesupthelooseends

key to Success award (key)—Forthepersonwhowaskeytomakingithappen

heartfelt Thanks award (large heart cut from felt)

Thanks a million award (million dollars in play money)

marbelous Job award(bag of marbles)

Shining example award(small flashlight)

ALL: Togetherwestand, A“thankyou”weshare. Wemeanitsincerely, Wereallydocare. Thelessonswe’relearning, Thecharacteryoumold— WeCubScoutssay“thankyou” Asourfuturesunfold.

SkiT: The unknoWn heroCUBSCOUT1:Iheartheunknownheroiscoming!Haveyouseenthisperson?

CUBSCOUT2:No.IsourheroasstrongasPaulBunyan?

CUBSCOUT3:OrJohnHenry?

CUBSCOUT4:IsourheroascourageousasCaseyJones?

CUBSCOUT5:CanourheroleadlikeDanielBoone?

CUBSCOUT6:Ourheroisbetterthanallthoseheroesputtogether!

ALL:Here’sourhero!(Cubmaster enters and grins and flexes his or her muscles.)

aPPLauSeSChampion Cheer.Tothecountoffour,dothefollowing: stomp, stomp, clap, pause. To thebeat,say:“We-eedo,we-eedo,thankyou!”

Drummer applause.Patthetopsofyourlegsslowly,thenfasterandfaster.

hero applause. Give yourself a big hug andsay,“Myhero!”

refreShmenTS: hero SanDWiCheSIngredients:Hoagierollsorsmallrolls,assortedcold cuts, sliced cheeses, lettuce, tomatoes,pickles,mustard,mayonnaise

Encourageeveryonetowashtheirhandsbeforemakingasandwich.

If using hoagie rolls, cut in half lengthwise.Spreadeachcuthalfwithmustardandmayon-naise.Placeotheringredientsonthebottomhalfofbread.Placetopofbreadonsandwich.Cutintoindividualslices.Theadvantagetothismethodisthatsandwichescouldbemadeinadvance.

Ifusingsmallrolls,leteveryonemakehisorherownsandwich.Theadvantagetothismethodisthatpeoplecanmakesandwichestotheirliking.

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Place the paper on the floor. The Cub Scoutstands upright over the paper and drops hisbuttons from waist height. The object of thegame is to get one button in an H circle, oneinanEcircle,oneinanRcircle,andoneinanOcircle.

Who’s the Leader?This is a good game for a small pack or a den. Larger packs might break into groups to play.

ChooseadenchieforresponsibleCubScouttobe“It.”Send“It”outoftheroom.Formacircleandchoosealeaderwhoremainsintheperim-eter of the circle and initiates various actionsforeveryonetomimic.Actionsmaybeclappinghands or rubbing nose, scratching an elbow,etc.When“It”comes in,allof theboysmakethemotions indicatedby the leader.Theyonlychangewhen the leader changeshismotions.“It”standsinthemiddleofthecircleandtriestofigureoutwhotheleaderis.Whenhespotshim,thentheleaderbecomes“It.”

CubmaSTer’S minuTe: Cub SCouT SaLuTeCubScoutfamilies,Isaluteyou.IsaluteyouforyourbeliefintheCubScoutandBoyScoutpro-gramandhowitinstillsvaluesinouryouth.Isa-luteyouforyourdedicationtoyoursonandyourfamily.IsaluteyouforallthatyouaredoingtohelpourpackdelivertheCubScoutprogramoffunandactivitiestoyourfamilyandtoothers.

CubScouts,Isaluteyou.Isaluteyouforallthehardworkyoudoinyourschool.Isaluteyouforthepartyouplayinyourfamily.Isaluteyouforalwaysdoingyourbest.(Give Cub Scout salute.)

CLoSing Ceremony: Thank youEquipment:CardsspellingT-H-A-N-K Y-O-Uwitheachboy’sspeakingpartwrittenontheback

CUBSCOUT1:Tstandsforteachers.CUBSCOUT2:Hisforhelpful.CUBSCOUT3:Aisforappreciation.CUBSCOUT4:Nisfornoble.CUBSCOUT5:Kisforknowledge.CUBSCOUT6:Yisforyouth.CUBSCOUT7:Oisforopportunity.CUBSCOUT8:Uisforunderstanding.

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Looking AheAdBegin planning now for the blue and gold ban-quet that will be held in February. The theme is Happy Birthday, BSA. Select a committee to begin preparations for this event. Have the com-mittee verify the date, time, and location. The Webelos-to-Scout transition should be in place and arrangements completed for the Boy Scout troop to participate in a meaningful ceremony.

PAck TrAiner highLighTReview the training opportunities for all lead-ers and any district or council events, including Cub Scout leader roundtable. Does your district or council have a Cub Scout leader pow wow or University of Scouting? Get the details; find out when this training event will be held.

VeTerAn’s dAy ceLebrATionVeteran’s Day is November 11. The pack may want to honor local veterans by hosting a celebration. Invite local veterans, an historical organization, or a patriotic organization to liven up your celebration. They might provide period-uniformed flag bearers, fife-and-drum corps, or other marching units. They may also provide speakers with unique military experiences. The celebration might include a moment of silence, musical program, and poster contests. Find more information about organizing a Veteran’s Day celebration at www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday.

bsA resources highLighTBoys’ Life magazine. Each issue of Boys’ Life features a “Scouts in Action” article. These true stories of heroism are written in comic-book style. The subjects come from the BSA National Court of Honor. “Scouts in Action” is also available on-line as an audio re-creation. Go to www.boyslife.org to listen to a story of a heroic Scout.

PAck LeAders’ PLAnning MeeTingPack leaders meet a week or two before the No-vember pack meeting to check final details and prepare for December’s meeting.

What are the dens’ plans for the pack meet-•ing? Each den can select a hero and have each den member say one sentence about their hero. Boys could dress up like their hero, do a skit, or present a puppet show. Or is the pack going to invite one or more guest speakers who can share personal stories of heroism? Check with your local council to see whether someone who has earned a BSA Heroism Award could be a guest speaker. Be sure to tell your guests how much time they have. Check for any needs such as a microphone.

December’s theme is Works of Art. If your pack •meeting is usually held toward the end of the month, the pack committee might consider moving to an earlier date. If the date is changed, remember to send a reminder to families.

Discuss the pack’s plans for a Good Turn. Plan •something special to share the holiday spirit.

The pack trainer conducts Unit Leadership •Enhancement No. 12, Planning Special Events, or another Unit Leadership Enhancement that best meets your pack’s current needs. See the Cub Scout Leader Book for suggested topics. Select a topic for next month.

November Pack Program Page: Cub Scout Salute

AcAdeMics And sPorTs ProgrAMcub scout Academicscitizenship. As citizens of the United States of America, we all have a responsibility to serve our country. Cub Scouts will learn ways to be better citizens while earning the Citizenship belt loop and pin.

heritages. Cub Scouts may be surprised to dis-cover they have family heroes as they research their ancestors. Working on the Heritages belt loop and pin will be an inspiring activity for the whole family.

cub scout sportsPhysical Fitness. We don’t know when some-one will need our help. Completing the require-ments for the Physical Fitness belt loop and pin will help boys be physically prepared to help.

did you know?bsA heroism Award

National awards for lifesaving and meritorious action are made only for outstanding and unusual acts that demonstrate unusual hero-ism, skill, or bravery and reflect Scouting ideals. “Heroism” is defined as conduct exhibiting courage, daring, skill, and self-sacrifice. “Skill” is defined as the ability to use one’s knowledge effectively in execution or

performance. Special attention is given to skills earned in Scouting. For more information, contact your local council.

good Turn For AMericABe involved in a Veteran’s Day celebration. Help place flags at local areas that plan a celebra-tion for Veteran’s Day or to recognize gravesites of veterans.

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Get special 100th Anniversary Program Helps at

www.Scouting.org/100years

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Decemberisatimeofcelebrationandgiving.Involvefriendsindoinggooddeedsandcreatingholidaymagicthroughart.CubScoutscancreateholidaydecorations,gifts,andcards.Puttheirartworkondisplayinnursinghomes,churches,schools,orhomes,thepackingmeeting,orthecharteredorganiza-tion.AsaGoodTurnforAmerica,makecardsandornamentstosharewithalocalretirementcommunity,children’shospital,orcommunitycenter.Boyscandiscoverdifferentformsofart,writepoems,attendamusicalorperformance-

artshow,orvisitanartmuseum.Worksofartcanbecomegiftsforfamilymembers.Inconjunctionwiththeseprojects,workontheAcademicsbeltlooporpininArtorMusic.

Pack Planning

ThepackmeetingforDecember isagoodwaytobringfamiliestogether to learnabouthelpingothersanddoinggooddeeds.Althoughpeoplehavedifferentideasaboutwhatis“good”art,theyallwillagreethatpositiveresultshappenwhenboysarecreative.

Appointthefollowingcommitteestohelpwiththemeeting:

Decorations Committee.Displaytheworkoffamousandlocalartistsaroundthemeetingarea.Createawarmandinvitingroomfortheholidays,givingpackmemberstheopportunitytolearnhowpeoplecelebrateindifferentwaysatthistimeofyear.Bringoutthediversityinyourpack!

Program Committee.Makesureall the itemsnecessaryforopening,closing,andadvancementceremoniesareintheroomandreadytogo.

good Turn Committee.SetuptableswithactivitiestoengagetheCubScouts:tableswithsuppliestomakecards,ornaments,decorations,orgifts; tables forcarolingsign-ups; tables forcollectingfooddonations.

refreshments Committee.PurchaseingredientsforCookieArt(page23).Setuprefreshmentsareasothatallpackmemberscanparticipate.


Spiritual growth.Boyswillunderstandthattalentsaregiftstobetreasured.

family understanding.CubScoutsandfamilieswillenjoyworkingtogethertocre-ateworksofartandsharethemwithothers.

This theme is designed to promote character development by emphasizing these core values:

faith.CubScoutswillexploreaspecialpartoftheirfaithwhentheygiveofthemselves.

Positive attitude.Boyswillhavegoodattitudesastheyexpresstheirtalentsinpositiveways,earnrecognition,andseetheeffecttheyhaveonothers.

WebelosActivityBadges: Craftsman/Scientist

icebreakerAsktheaudiencetheSpeakinginColorquestions(page21).

Welcome and introductionsTheCubmasterwearsaberet,asmock,andabadgethatsays“Art”andholdsapainter’spal-ette. “Let me introduce myself. I’m Art. Somepeoplemakealivingthroughtheirart.Foroth-ers,art isahobby.OurCubScoutshavebeenlearningaboutandmakingtheirownworksofartthismonth.Tonightwewillenjoytheworkofthegreatartistsinourpack!”

SongThe song leader leads a holiday song or oneselectedfromtheCub Scout Songbook.

gaTheringGreeterswelcome theCubScout familiesandshowthemwhere toplace theircontributions.DirectCubScoutsandsiblingstotheGoodTurnareatocreate items.Directadults to theLet’sGetAcquaintedactivity(page21).

main ParT of The meeTingopeningConduct the Colors of Art opening ceremony(page 21) or select a different ceremony fromCub Scout Ceremonies for Dens and Packs.

PrayerA preselected Cub Scout gives the Good Turnprayer(page21).Inviteallpackmemberstojoininprayeraccordingtotheircustom.

Pack Meeting

before The meeTingAll committees arrive early to set up theirsectionsof themeetingarea. Thedecorationscommittee arranges tables for each den’sexhibit. The Good Turn committee will requirealargeamountofspace:Havetablesavailablefor Cub Scouts and siblings to make cards tosharewithothers.IfcollectingforaGoodTurnproject,setupaspecialareaforitemdrop-off.TherefreshmentscommitteesetsuptablesandarrangesacleanareaforcreatingCookieArt.

CubScoutscreatehandmadeworks-of-artinvitationstogivetonon-Scoutingfriends,invitingthemtotheDecemberpackmeeting.Allowgueststoparticipateinmakingholidayprojects,theninvitetheirfamiliesalongforyourpack’sholidayvisit.

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DECEMBER 2009 Works of Art

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Cubmaster Corner

2. IfsomeoneinyourdenisSEEINGRED,itmeans

A. Heiswearingsunglasses. B. Heisvisitinganeyedoctor. C. Heisangry.3. IfthecharacterinastoryinBoys’ Lifehasa

YELLOWSTREAK,itmeans A. Hecolorshishair. B. Heisanartist. C. Heisnotverybrave.4. IfyourbrotherisFEELINGBLUE,itmeans A. Heisfrightened. B. Heisveryserious. C. Heissad.5. IfthedenchiefisWEARINGROSE-COLORED

GLASSES,itmeans A. Heiswatchinga3-Dmovie. B. Hehaslotsofenergy. C. Heisoptimistic.6. IfyourfriendsaysheisGREENWITHENVY,

itmeans A. Heisoutofbreath. B. Heisjealous. C. Heisseasick.7. Ifyourdoctorsaysyou’reINTHEPINK,itmeans A. Youareverywarm. B. Youareveryhealthy. C. Youshouldgetmoreexercise.8. IfyourteachersaystodayisaRED-LETTER

DAY,itmeans A. Reportcardswillbesenthome. B. TodayisSaturday. C. Thisisaveryimportantday.

At the topof thesheet, include these instruc-tions:“Let’sgetacquainted!Findpeopleinthepackwhofiteachofthefollowingdescriptions.Introduce yourself and have each person signthelinenexttothephrasethatfits.Besuretohaveadifferentnameoneachlineandhaveapersonsignonlyonce.”

oPening Ceremony: CoLorS of arTEquipment:U.S.flag

LEADER:Colorsarearounduseverywhere.Wesee colors in the works of art we have heretonight. We also see colors in our Americanflag. Our flag has three: red, white, and blue.AswecelebratetheartistryofourCubScoutstonight, let us also celebrate the artistry ofthe founders of our country for the dynamiccolors of our flag. Please repeat with me thePledgeofAllegiance.

Prayer: gooD TurnLet us be thankful for the things that we areblessedwithandareabletosharewithothers.Letus remember todoaGoodTurneverydayandhelpotherswheneverpossible.Amen.

iCebreaker: SPeaking in CoLorSee if you know the meaning of these colorful phrases:

1. IfyourdenleadersaysyouhaveaGREENTHUMB,itmeans

A. Youarelucky. B. Youcangrowplantsverywell. C. Youneedmoney.

object,andeveryboyinthepackwillgetone.TheCubmasterrepliesthatitcan’tbethatpower-ful.After theirexchange,announce the themeforJanuary—PowerUp!—anddistributepine-wood derby cars to all boys. Announce themeetingdetails (date, time, location,weigh-intime,etc.).HighlightpackplansfortheupcomingmeetingandallGoodTurnopportunities.

Cubmaster’s minuteUse the Cubmaster’s Minute: Helping Others(page22).

ClosingBoyspresenttheDoYourBestclosingceremony(page22).OrchooseadifferentceremonyfromCub Scout Ceremonies for Dens and Packs.

Den DemonstrationsDens are invited to share information abouttheir activities this month. Dens may sing asong, perform a skit, show den projects com-pleted,orshare information fromtheir trips inthecommunityorGoodTurns.

gamePlayGlove-ClothespinRelay(page22).

recognitionUse the Works of Art advancement ceremony(page22)oranotherofthesuggestedadvance-mentceremonies.

announcementsThe committee chair or another adult comesrunning into the meeting with a box. He orsheexplains that inside thebox isapowerful


CeremonieS, gameS, SongS, STunTSactivity: good Turn gatheringHavefourorfivetablesorstationssetupwithactivitiesfortheCubScoutsandsiblingstodowhile everyone is arriving. Set up the tables/stationssothatthosewhoarrivelatecanworkonsomethingafterthemeetingends.Stationsmight include card making, ornament making,holiday decorations, gifts, etc. Make sure thematerialsneededforeachprojectareonhand.Have samples of the completed projects forCubScoutstosee.Haveatableforsign-upsforcarolingorforvisitingnursinghomestodeliverthefinishedcrafts.

gaThering aCTiviTy: LeT’S geT aCQuainTeDUsing the Family Talent Survey Sheet found intheCub Scout Leader Book,createasheetwith10to15(ormore,dependingonthesizeofyourpack) phrases or descriptions that fit parentsin thepack, suchas“someonewho isapoliceofficer,”“someonewhoworksintransportation,”“someonewhowasaCubScoutasachild,”or“someonewhoisanEagleScout.”Leaveaspacenext to each description for the appropriateparenttosignhisorhername.Thepurposeistogeteveryonetomeetandlearnabouteachother.Duringthepackmeeting,theCubmastercanasktheparentstotellwhattheylearnedandaboutwhomtheylearnedit.It’sexcitingfortheboystohavetheirparentsspotlighted.

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Community outreach

This month’s many Good Turn options help thepackpresentthehistoricallybest-knownsideofScoutingtothecommunity.Withthe100thAnni-versaryoftheBoyScoutsofAmericajustaroundthe corner, use this opportunity to solidify thepack’srelationshipwithyourcommunitybyshow-casingtheGoodTurnspracticedbyCubScouts.

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gameSThink fastDividetheboys intogroups.Askthefollowingquestionsandscoreonepointforthegroupthatgivesacorrectanswerfirst.

1.Whatletterisabeverage?(T)

2.Whatletterisabird?(J)

3.Whatletterisavegetable?(P)

4.Whatletterisabodyofwater?(C)

5.Whatletterisafemalesheep?(U)

6.Whatletterisaninsect?(B)

7.Whatletterisaquestion?(Y)

glove-Clothespin relayEquipment:Foreachteam,apairoflargecanvasworkgloves,ajarwithalid,andfiveclothespins

This relay is foreveryone in the family.Dividethe group into equal teams. In front of eachteam,placeapairoflargecanvasworkglovesandajarwithalidonit.Putfiveclothespinsinthejar.Onsignal,thefirstplayerineachteamrunstothecollection,putsonthegloves,emp-ties the jar, picksup thepins,puts thembackinto the jar, screws on the lid, lays down thegloves,andrunsbacktotagthenextplayer.

CubmaSTer’S minuTe: heLPing oTherSThis is a time of year when we can do gooddeedsandhelpothers.Wecanshareourworksof art to brighten the lives of those who maybelessfortunateornotfeelingwell.Duringthistimeofgivingandsharing,doyourbesttohelpothersandcontinuetodosoinallthemonthsthatfollow.

CLoSing Ceremony: Do your beSTPersonnel: Seven Cub Scouts onstage, threeholdingsigns:DO,YOUR,BEST

CUBSCOUT1:DOuntoothersas they shoulddountoyou.

CUBSCOUT2:That’scalledtheGoldenRule.

CUBSCOUT3:CubScoutsofgoldandblue…

CUB SCOUT 4: The Law of the Pack is YOURspecialtool.

CUB SCOUT 5: The BEST way we know tocelebratetheseason…

CUBSCOUT6:Isingivingyourbesttoothers.

CUBSCOUT7:Andnowwewishyou,forthatreason…

ALL:Ahappyholidayseason!

(Call those receiving the Bear badge.) Likeartistswholearnhowtopreparetheirpaintsandsupplies, these Bear Cub Scouts have learnedhowtopreparefordifferentsituations.

(Call those receiving the Webelos badge.)Likean artist who learns about different kinds ofartistic styles, these Webelos Scouts haveearnedmanyactivitybadgestoreachtheirgoal:theirWebelosbadge.

(Call those receiving the Arrow of Light Award.)Thehighestrank inCubScouting istheArrowof Light Award, which represents a wealth ofknowledge and experiences gained by CubScouts in our pack. What’s the highest recog-nitionforanartist?Perhapshavingtheirworksdisplayedinamuseum.ForourCubScouts,theArrowofLightAwardiswornontheiruniformand then transfers to the Boy Scout uniform.That’sareallyimportantworkofart!

Join me in congratulating all our Cub Scoutswhohaveadvancedthismonth.

Paint your advancementThe Cubmaster wearsa beret and painter’ssmock and stands byaneasel.Usingwater-colors, the Cubmasterpaints a diamond in

eachcoloronposterpaper,explainsthesignificanceof the color (light blue—Bobcat; orange—Tiger Cub; red—Wolf; aqua—Bear; dark blue—Webelos; bright yellow—Arrow of Light Award),andsharesafewthingstheboyshaveaccomplishedinearningtheirawards.

artist PaletteCreate a palette shape with blotches of color(usingconstructionpaper)representingeachoftheranks.TheCubmasterpullsoffeachcolorinsequenceandawardsthecorrespondingranktotheboys.Besuretoinvolvetheparentsintheceremonybyhanding them thebadges,whichtheythenawardtotheirboys.

framedEquipment:Largepictureframes

Callupboyswhoarereceivingawards,oneata time.Haveeachboyholdapicture frame infront of his face. The Cubmaster says thingslike: “Isn’t this a fine picture we have here?”;“Notice the fine detail”; “This picture is trulyone-of-a-kind”;“Thispictureispriceless.”

SkiT: Looking for ChriSTmaSAs the narrator reads the story, Cub Scouts arrive with the items named and stand onstage.

NARRATOR:Onceuponatime,therewasadenofCubScouts.TheboysdecidedtogooutandfindChristmasandbringitbacktotheirden.

ThefirstCubScoutthoughthehadfoundChrist-masandcamebackwithaChristmas tree.

ThesecondCubScoutthoughthehadfoundChrist-masandcamebackwithagiftforhisfamily.

ThethirdCubScoutthoughthehadfoundChrist-masandcamebackwithastocking.

The fourth Cub Scout came back to the densinging a carol.

ThefifthCubScoutthoughthe,too,hadfoundChristmas;hebroughtbacksomesnow.

ThesixthCubScoutwassurehehadfoundChrist-mas;hecamebacktothedenwithSanta Claus.

The seventh Cub Scout searched a long time,but he couldn’t find anything that he thoughtwasChristmas.Sohecamebacktothedenwithnothing.Buthisheartwasfullofloveandgood-will,sohetrulyhadbroughtbackChristmas.

Let us enjoy that Christmas spirit of love andgoodwill all year-round. Christmas greetingsfromDen___!

aDvanCemenT CeremonieSWorks of artMaterials:LargecopyofaNormanRockwellorJosephCsatari painting, placedat the front oftheroom

CUBMASTER:Boys,thisisaveryspecialpaint-ingby(artist).Theartistworkedformanydaysormonthstocreatethis.It’sarealaccomplish-ment. We have boys in our pack who havebeenworkingonmajoraccomplishmentsthem-selves—theiradvancements.

(Call forward those who have earned their Bobcat badge.)Likeanartistwholearnsaboutcolorsandshades,theseboyslearnedmanyofthebasicsofCubScouting.

(Call forward those receiving their Tiger Cub badge.)Likeanartistwhoworkswithamodel,theseTigerCubshaveworkedwiththeiradultpartnertoearntheirTigerCubbadge.

(Call those receiving the Wolf badge.) Like anartist who learns about using the right tools,theseWolfCubScoutshavelearnedabouttoolsforfixingandbuilding,amongmanyotherthings.

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refreShmenTS: Cookie arTIngredients: Holiday-shaped sugar cookies,frosting,sprinkles,assortedcandies

Packmemberscreatetheirownworksofartastheydecoratesugarcookies.

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December Pack Program Page: Works of Art

aCaDemiCS anD SPorTS ProgramCub Scout academicsart. Encourage boys to explore their artisticabilitiesusingvariousmedia.Astheboyslearnaboutworksofart,encouragethemtoearntheArtbeltloopandpin.

music. This is a good month to earn theMusic belt loop and pin. The holiday seasonwouldn’t be the same without music, animportantartform.

Cub Scout Sportsice Skating. Ice skating is a fun way to getmovingandtogetsomemuch-neededexerciseinthewinter.HowaboutearningtheIceSkatingbeltloopandpin?

DiD you knoW?your District executiveYour district executive may be the person yourecognize from the monthly Cub Scout leaderroundtable, the one who provides the fliersthat you distribute for recruitment events. Thisindividual is your paid professional. He or shehasattendedtrainingeventstoidentifythebestresources available to help you in your Scout-ingactivitiesandneeds.The“DE”alsoprovidesa link to community groups and the charteredorganization.Thenexttimeyouseeyourdistrictexecutive,say“thankyou”forbeingyourpartner.Thebestinterestofboysisyourcommongoal.

gooD Turn for ameriCaThepackmeetingwillgiveboys,siblings,andfamiliestheopportunitytohelpprovideawarmgreetingorgifttomanyindividuals.Deliverthecards, ornaments, gifts, and food donationsfromthepackmeetinggatheringactivitytothehomesorsheltersthatthepackchose.Boyscanthen sing carols to the recipients and help tomakeahappyholidayforall.

bSa reSourCeS highLighTPack record book (no. 33819).Thisbookwillbeahelptopacktreasurersandallwhoarecon-cernedwithrecordkeepingforthepack.AlongwithaconcernforfollowingBSAguidelinesandpolicies,attentiontothedetailsofreceiptkeep-ing,accuraterecords,andconscientiouscontrolofpackfinanceswillhelpprovideasolidpackprogramforCubScoutfamilies.

PaCk LeaDerS’ PLanning meeTingPack leaders meet a week or two before theDecember pack meeting to check final detailsandprepareforJanuary’smeeting.

Outline the den contributions to the pack•meeting.Leadersreportwhattheirboyswilldosodeneffortswon’tbeduplicated.

Nextmonth’sthemeisPowerUp!Januaryis•thepinewoodderbymonth.Besuretheneed-edcommitteesandvolunteersareinplace.Ifanypositionneedsfilling,explainthatjobatthepackmeetingandinviteapackmembertofillthevoid.

Theblueandgoldbanquetcommitteereports•ontheplansforthisimportantevent.

The pack trainer conducts Unit Leadership•Enhancement No. 1, Advancement. Explainthat advancement for boys is more thanbadges;itisaccomplishment.Counselleaderswho have boys who are not advancing andreach general agreement on numbers ofadvancements that will likely be completedby the blue and gold banquet in February.Chooseatopicfornextmonth.

Looking aheaD The 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts ofAmericahappens inFebruary.Verifyyour localcouncil’splansforthisoccasion.Planthepack’sparticipation.

For Webelos Scouts who are close to earningtheArrowofLightAward,besureopportunitiesareavailablefortheseboystocompletespecificrequirements.

PaCk Trainer highLighTSEnsure that all the leaders have completedtraining for their current position. Prepare apacktrainingrecordsheetthatnotesthedatesaleadercompletesFastStart,Position-SpecificLeader Training, pow wow or University ofScouting,YouthProtectiontraining,BALOOand/orOutdoor LeaderSkills forWebelosLeaders,WoodBadge, and trainer development confer-ence.EncourageallleaderstoattendyourlocalCubScoutleaderroundtable.Invitealeadertoattendwithyouandshowthemthevalueinthismonthly activity. Have dates, times, and loca-tionsoflocaldistricttrainingopportunities.

WorLD frienDShiP funDBrieflyexplain thepurposeof theBSA’sWorldFriendship Fund and distribute copies of theWorld Friendship Fund brochure (No. 22-159).Encourage the leaders to conduct a collectionfor the fund at the December pack meeting.Formoreinformation,contacttheInternationalDepartment at the BSA national office, 1325WestWalnutHillLane,P.O.Box152079,Irving,Texas75015-2079.



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WebelosActivityBadge: Scientist


family understanding.CubScoutsandtheirfamiliesdevelopcommunicationsskillsastheyworktogetherontheirpinewoodderbycars.

Sportsmanship.Withthecompetitiveenvironmentofapinewoodderby,boysshouldstrivetodemonstrategoodsportsmanshipatalltimes.

This theme is designed to promote character development by emphasizing these core values:

responsibility. CubScoutslearnthateveryoneshouldshareintheresponsibilityofconservingenergy.

Compassion.Theboyswilllearncompas-sionforallthepinewoodderbyparticipants,winnersandlosersalike.

Boys explore the science of energy through solar, electrical, and windpower and how this energy is used in everyday life. They can exploredifferentwaystoconserveenergyandprotecttheworldwelivein.WorkontheScienceorWeatherbeltloopandpin.Boyscaninvitefriendstojoinin the pinewood derby and discover the power behind those little cars.Whattypesofthingsarepoweredupbytheflipofaswitch?Afieldtriptothelocalwaterworksorpowerplantmightbepartoftheden’smonthly

plan.Finishthemonthwitharealpower-packedpackmeeting.TheboyscanpowerupbybeingphysicallyfitandworkingonthePhysicalFitnessbeltloopandpin.

Pack Planning

TheJanuarypackmeetingfeaturesthepinewoodderby,ahighlightoftheprogramyearformostpacks.Thepackleaderswillwanttomakesurethederbyiswellrunandalltheboysandparentshave a good time. This month’s pack meeting emphasizes individual workmanship and parentalinvolvementinencouragingindividualachievement.

Appointthefollowingcommittees:

Decorations Committee.Decoratetheroomwithracingpennantsandcheckeredflags.

Welcoming Committee.Welcomefamiliesanddirectthemtothederbycarregistrationarea.

Pinewood Derby Committee. Running the pinewood derby involves track setup, registration,judges,timekeepers,andscorers.

awards Committee.Ensurethatallrankadvancementsandotherawardshavebeenpickedupandarereadytobepresented.

refreshments Committee.PurchaseormakePowerBars(page26).

PrayerA preselected Cub Scout gives the Power Upprayer(page25).

icebreakerDotheZip!Zap!activity(page25).

Welcome and introductionsTheCubmasterwelcomeseveryonetothepackmeeting. Introduce and thank those who arehelpingwiththedifferentpartsofthepinewoodderby race.Now, let’sget started.Gentlemen,preparetostartyourengines!

SongThe pack song leader leads “Pinewood DerbyTime”(page25).

gaTheringAsparentsarrive, direct them to theweigh-intablesforthederbycarsandtothedentableswhere den projects are displayed. After boyshave registered their cars, have them do theSpell an Energy Word gathering activity (page25).Judgesbegintheirworkduringthegather-ingperiod.Everyboyisawinner.Besuretogiveeveryboyanawardforparticipating.

main ParT of The meeTingopeningApreselecteddenperformsthePowerofScout-ing opening ceremony (page 25). Or choose adifferentceremonyfromCub Scout Ceremonies for Dens and Packs.

Pack Meeting

before The meeTingCommitteememberswhoarehelpingsetupthepinewoodderbytrackshouldarrivewellinad-vance. Tables are needed for weighing in andinspectingthederbycars,andfororganizingtheeventduringthederby.Additionaltableswillbeneeded for the dens to display their projects.Hangplentyofbannersandracingposters.Ropeoffanareanearthetrackforcarstobeplacedoncetheyhavebeencheckedinandregistered.The refreshmentscommitteepreparesanareatoservePowerBars(page26).

ThepinewoodderbywouldbeagreattimetoinvitenewboystojoinScoutingandjoininthefunthathappensthismonth.Setupadisplayofderbycarsinalocallibrarywithjoininginformationavailable.

Membership Moment

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JANUARY 2010 Power Up!

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Cubmaster Corner

Weallwilldoourbest.Weallwilldoourbest.That’swhatCubScoutsalwaysdo:Itputsustothetest.

We’rehavinglotsoffun.Thepinewoodraceisrun.Nowweallwillcelebrate,’Causederbytimeisdone!

aDvanCemenT Ceremony: raCeTraCkPersonnel:Cubmaster,denchief

Equipment: Racetrack with cutouts of racingcars; green, blue, white, and black-and-whitecheckeredflags

CUBMASTER: Tonight we will honor our race-car drivers who have advanced in their CubScoutrank.Anannouncerstartsaracebytell-ingthedrivers:“Gentlemen,startyourengines.”We have several boys who have started theirengines and earned the Bobcat rank. Will theboyswhohaveearnedtheirBobcatrankpleasecome forward? (Den chief places cars on the track representing each boy who has earned the Bobcat badge.)

Thefirststepinanyraceistoestablishaquali-fying time. Tonight we have some new TigerCubswhohavequalifiedasdriversontheCubScouttrack.ThoseboyswhohavequalifiedasTigerCubs,pleasecomeforward.(Place cars on the track representing each boy who has earned the Tiger Cub badge.)

Prayer: PoWer uPApreselectedCubScoutcomesforward.Afteraskingthepackmemberstoprepareforprayer,he shares these words: “Dear God, thank youthatweareallheretoenjoyeachotherandthepinewoodderby tonight.Helpus tobekind toeveryoneandrememberthattherealpoweriswhenwedoourbest.Amen.”

iCebreaker: ZiP! ZaP!Formacirclewiththeleaderinthecenter.Whenthe leaderpoints tosomeoneandsays,“Zip!”theplayermustgivethenameofthepersononhis/her rightbefore the leadercounts to10. Ifthe leader says, “Zap!” theplayermustnamethepersononhis/herleft.Whenanyonegivesthewrongnameorcannotanswerquickly,theplaymovestothenextplayerwhocananswer.

Song: PineWooD Derby TimeTune:“FarmerintheDell”

It’spinewoodderbytime.It’spinewoodderbytime.Goodformeandgoodforyou,It’spinewoodderbytime.

Thepinewoodcarsarehere.Thepinewoodcarsarehere.Momanddadandgrandma,too,Willrootformeandyou.

Thetrackismightyfast.Thetrackismightyfast.Somearefirstandsomearenot,Andoneitwillbelast.

announcementsHighlight items from the pack newsletter.Briefly remind families about upcoming datesordeadlinesandreferthepackmemberstotheinformationinthenewsletter.Amemberoftheblueandgoldcommitteegoesoverthebanquetdetails: date, time, place, and banquet/diningproceduresdecidedupon.

Cubmaster’s minuteThe Cubmaster shares You Have the Power(page26).

ClosingUse The Elements of Scouting (page 26) orchooseadifferent closing ceremony fromCub Scout Ceremonies for Dens and Packs.

Den DemonstrationsDens demonstrate the Power Up! projects oractivitiestheyhavebroughttoshare.

Pinewood DerbyStarttheracingofthepinewoodderbycarsonthepresettrack.Throughoutthederby,empha-sizethateveryoneisawinner.Runtheraceinapredeterminedorderandpromptly recognizethewinners.

gamePlayElectricSqueeze(page26).

recognitionConduct the Racetrack advancement ceremony(page26)orselectadifferentrecognitionceremonyfromCub Scout Ceremonies for Dens and Packs.


gaThering aCTiviTy: SPeLL an energy WorDUnscrambletheletterstospellenergywords.

1. DIWN WIND2. NSU SUN3. LOI OIL4. TERCIELYITC ELECTRICITY5. GEYRNE ENERGY6. LOSRA SOLAR7. TNARLAUSGA NATURALGAS8. OEPWR POWER

oPening Ceremony: PoWer of SCouTingNARRATOR:Ourthemeforthemonthis“PowerUp!” We use different types of power eachday of our lives. There is solar power (a Cub Scout walks through carrying a cardboard sun).There is electrical power (a Cub Scout carries an extension cord and another one carries an electrical gadget).Thereiswindpower(several Cub Scouts blow on pinwheels or sway like they are blowing in the wind).Butthereisoneothersourceofpowerthatisoftenuntapped,andthatis … (entire den runs to the front and yells):“CUBSCOUTPOWER!”

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Parent Pins

Show your pride in your son’s advancement inCubScoutswithaparentpintomatchhisearnedrank. Boys receive their rank recognition in theformofaclothbadge,andparentsarepresentedaparentpinduringtheadvancementceremony.Afterafewyears,eachparentwillhaveaccumu-latedacollection.Parentscanwearthepinsonaparents-prideribbon.Thisspecialribbonallowsparents to keep adding rank-advancement pinrecognitions,beginningwithBobcat.It’safamilymemorythatstartstodayandcontinuesthroughthehighestBoyScoutrankpossible.

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CLoSing Ceremony: The eLemenTS of SCouTingAhead of time, prepare a picture (large enoughtobeeasilyseen)withaboyononesideandamanontheother.Makestripsofpaperwithone“element”perstripand tapeoradhesiveon theback.Beginbyshowingthepictureoftheboyandsaying,“IttakesalltheelementsofScouting…”Thenlistthefollowingelementsasyouattacheachtothepictureuntiltheboy’simageiscovered:

FUNFIELDTRIPSCITIZENSHIPLEARNINGTOFOLLOWDIRECTIONSOUTDOOREXPERIENCESPRIDEINUNIFORMPHYSICALFITNESSMEMBERSHIPINAGROUPMORALFITNESSPARENTALSUPPORTSOCIALDEVELOPMENTADULTLEADERSHIP

Say: “It takes all the elements of Scouting toturn a boy into a responsible adult.” Turn thepicture, covered with the elements, aroundso that the picture of the man is now seen.Then say: “Thank youall for your support andparticipation in our Scouting program. As wecelebrate the 100th Anniversary of the BoyScoutsofAmericanextmonth,wehavemanythingstobegratefulfor.Thankyouforyourcon-tinuedsupportofourpack.”

aPPLauSeSPower up applause. Start in a crouchedpositionandslowlymovetoastandingposition.While moving upright, shout “Power!” Whenreachinga standingposition, shout “Up!”andthenjumpintotheair.

Light bulb applause.Pretendyouarescrew-inginalightbulb.Say“bright,bright,bright.”

refreShmenTS: PoWer barSIngredients:¾cupbutter, 1⁄3 cupbrownsugar,1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ cup all-purposeflour,5cupsunsweetenedgranola

Meltbutterinpan.Addbrownsugar,vanilla,andflour;mixwell.Stiringranola.Spoonintogreased9-inchsquarebakingdishandpressflat.Bakeat375degreesforabout15to20minutesuntiltopisgoldenbrown.Letcool,andcutintobars.

Tounfreezeafrozenplayer,anotherplayermust“complete the circuit” by touching him. Thenthatplayerisfreetorunagain.

CLoSing: PoWer of iDeaLSThe Cubmaster introduces the den to performthisclosingandemphasizesthatthereisgreatpowerinthingsotherthanelectricityorwater:thereisgreatpowerinpeople.CubScoutsholdupcardswithslogansastheyreadtheirlines.

CUBSCOUT1:Do your bestineverythingyoudoonlife’sway.

CUBSCOUT2:always be friendlytobrightenanother’sday.

CUBSCOUT3:give away your smiles,foritisrewardingindeed.

CUBSCOUT4:be prepared tohelpothers intheirdailyneed.

CUBSCOUT5:be honest and sinceretowardothersyoumeet.

CUB SCOUT 6: be loyal and true, a mostcommendablefeat.

CUB SCOUT 7: Count your blessings, beingthankfuleachdayforlife’swonderfulopportuni-tiesthatcomeyourway.

CUBSCOUT8:good night toeachandeveryoneofyou.Maythesethoughtsstaywithyou,yourwholelifethrough.

CubmaSTer’S minuTe: you have The PoWerCubScouts,youhavelearnedaboutpowerthismonth. You also need to remember that youhavethepower.

Youhave thepower.Youare the futureofourcommunity,ofourstate,ofourcountry.

Youhavethepower.Youarethefutureteachers,youarethefuturedoctors,youarethefuturesenators.

Youhavethepower.Youwillbuildthehomesofthefuture.Youwillbuildtheworldofthefuture.

As we close our meeting tonight, let’s recom-mitourselvestolivebytheCubScoutmotto:Do Your Best.Nowlet’salljointogetherandrepeattheCubScoutPromise(repeat).

CubScouts,rememberaswemoveintothenexthundredyearsofScoutinginAmerica,youhavethepower.

The green flag symbolizes those drivers whohavequalifiedforaWolfCubScoutpositiononour advancement track. (Have boys come for-ward, and place cars as above.)

Ablueflaginformsthedriversthatfastercarsare approaching and the drivers should allowthosecarstopass.TheboyswhoarereceivingtheirBearbadgesaredrivingfast,sowatchoutforthem! (Have boys come forward, and place cars on the track.)

Thewhiteflagiswavedwhenonlyonelapisleft.TheboyswhoarereceivingtheWebelosbadge,please come forward.Congratulations!Youareonyourlastlap!(Place cars on the track.)

The checkered flag announces the end of therace. It shows that thedriverhas reached thegoal.Willthefollowingboyscomeforwardforour highest track award, the Arrow of Light.(Place cars on the track.)

VictoryLane,alsoknownasthewinner’scircle,isthespotoneachracetrack’sinfieldwheretherace winner parks the winning car and enjoyshis victory celebration. Let’s cheer the boys inourpackwhohaveallmadeittoVictoryLane!

aDvanCemenT Ceremony: Derby CarSHaveextrapinewoodderbycars incolors thatcorrelate to theCubScout ranks (light blue—Bobcat,orange—TigerCub,red—Wolf,aqua—Bear, dark blue—Webelos, yellow—Arrow ofLight).Attachtherankcardsandadvancementbadges to each corresponding car. To pres-ent: The Cubmaster holds up each derby car,describesthecolor,andtakestheadvancementbadgesandcardsoffthecar.

gameSelectric SqueezeCubScoutsholdhands inacircle,with“It” inthe center. One player starts the “shock” bysqueezing the hand of one of the Cub Scoutsnexttohim.Thatplayerpassesiton.Theshockmaymoveineitherdirection.“It”watchestheplayers’ faces and hands, trying to spot theshock’s location. When he guesses correctly,theplayercaughtbecomes“It.”

electricity rescue TagThisisamodifiedfreeze-taggame.WhenaCubScoutistaggedby“It,”hemustfreezeinplace.“It” tries to tag and freeze all of the players.

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Looking aheaDFebruaryandMarcharefilledwithceremonies.Many boys are reaching their advancementgoals, and Webelos Scouts earn the Arrow ofLight Award and cross over into Boy Scouting.Reviewneedsforceremonialpropstocreatethebestmemories foryourCubScouts.Thesemaybeprops that yourpackowns,or youmaybor-rowfromanotherpack.VerifywithWebelosdenleadersthatallactivitiesneedingtobedonewithlocalBoyScouttroopshavebeencompleted.

PaCk Trainer highLighTSReviewupcomingtrainingopportunities.Reviewtheprogressofeachleadertowardcompletingthe requirements (including tenure, training,andactivities)forhisorheradultleaderrecog-nition award. Advise individuals who need tocompletespecificactivities.FindoutwhenthenextBALOOtrainingwillbeoffered.Ensurethatthe leader giving leadership to the next packovernightoutinghascompletedorhasplanstocompletethistraining.

Derby TimeThepinewoodderby, raingutter regatta, rocketderby,andmorearespecialeventsinCubScout-ing.Familiesmayfeelpressureinthecompeti-tionofpreparingthebestcarpossible.Remindparents that this is a project for each boy tocomplete with parental assistance if needed.Boys should prepare their entry with the CubScoutmottoinmind:Do Your Best.

bSa reSourCeS highLighTCub Scout Leader roundtable.Onceamonth,your local district has a place for you to meetother leaders,findoutabouttrainingopportuni-ties,seethenextmonth’sCubScoutprograminaction,andhaveafuneveninglearningfromandsharingwithotheradultsinterestedinpresentinganeffectiveCubScoutingprogramforboys.Checkyour local district calendar or call your councilservicecenterforthedate,time,andlocationofyourdistrictCubScoutleaderroundtable.

PaCk LeaDerS’ PLanning meeTingThepackleadersmeetoneortwoweeksbeforethepackmeeting tocheckfinaldetails for thepinewoodderby (January)andprogressonthebanquet(February).

Theleadersorganizederbyjudges,timekeepers,•scorers, and others from among the packparents. Secure awards in advance. CheckScoutshopsor localcouncilservicecentersforderbytrophies,medals,andribbons.TheCub Scout Leader How-To Book section onspecial pack activities provides a helpfulchecklistsonodetailisoverlooked.

Theblueandgoldbanquetcommitteereports•onsiteconfirmationandfood-serviceplans.Invitations for special guests, the charteredorganization representative, and schoolofficialsfortheschoolsthatservethepack’syouthshouldbesentseveralweeksaheadoftheevent.

Conduct the Unit Leadership Enhancement•thatbestmeets yourpack’sneeds.See theCub Scout Leader Bookfordetailedoutlines.Chooseatopicfornextmonth.

January Pack Program Page: Power Up!

aCaDemiCS anD SPorTS ProgramCub Scout academicsScience.Boyshaveanopportunitytousethescientific method when they earn the Sciencebelt loop. They will enjoy making an electricmotorandusingsimplemachinesastheyearntheSciencepin.

Weather.Boyswilllearnhowweatheraffectsour everyday livesand the importanceof con-servingresources.ThisisagoodtimeforboystoearntheWeatherbeltloopandpin.

Cub Scout Sportsvolleyball.Didyouknowoneofthepositionsinvolleyballistheoutsidehitter(alsoknownasthepowerhitter)?Boyswillhavefunlearningtoplaythegame,andtheywillbeabletoearntheVolleyballbeltloopandpin.

DiD you knoW?unit CommissionersA unit commissioner is a volunteer Scouterwhoworkswiththepacktohelpitsuccessfullydeliver a quality program. He or she can helpwithuniforminspections,assistwiththepack’sannualcharterrenewal,andhelpthepackearntheCentennialQualityUnitAward.Thispersoncanalsooffersuggestionsforsolvingproblems.A unit commissioner is a friend. Pack leadersshouldgettoknowhimorher.Ifyourpackdoesnothaveaunitcommissioner,talktoyourdis-trictexecutive,thedistrictcommissioner,orthedistrictchairaboutgettingone.

gooD Turn for ameriCaInmuchoftheUnitedStates,Januaryiscolder—often much colder—than other months. To helppeople in need, boys can coordinate a warm-clothingdrive.Collectallsizesofcoats,mittens,gloves,scarves,andheadgear.Donatetoa localclothingbankororganizationthatserveshomelessindividualsanddistributesthesetypesofitems.

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Tiger Cub Den meeTingSEach Tiger Cub and his adult partner should attend all meetings as a team. Dens may meet in the evening or on weekends.



When firST Week SeConD Week ThirD Week fourTh Week

TheTigerCubdenleadersharesleadershipwithaTigerCubadultpartner.Thisteamshouldreviewplansbeforeeachmeetingandchecktheequipmentneeded.

before The meeTing STarTS

HaveaU.S.flagandmaterialsforFlagNeckerchiefSlides.

HaveaU.S.flag;havebeadsandmaterialsforBeadedKeyRings.

CalltheGoSeeItdestinationtoconfirmarrangements,times,fees,etc.

Hostteamwritesathank-younotetothedestinationoflastweek’sGoSeeIt.

Denleadermaycollectdues.Denleaderchecksboys’booksforcompletedadvancementrequirementsandrecordsthemonDenAdvancementChart.

Boysrecordownadvancementondendoodle,ifdenhasone.

gaThering StartthemeetingoutdoorsandplaytheCubScoutSalutegame.

PlayHotPotato(Cub Scout Leader How-To Book).

TakeaGoSeeIttoapolicestation(Achievement 2G)

OR

TakeaGoSeeIttoafirestation (Achievement 2G).

Attheendofthetrip,leadareflectingdiscussionwithboysandadultpartnersabouttheirouting.

ATigerCubImmediateRecognitionbeadmaybepresentedforparticipationandcompletionofAchievement 2G.

ParticipateinthemonthlypackmeetingbysharingtheTigerCubsongandwearingtheFlagneckerchiefslides.Alsoshareinformationabouttheden’sGoSeeIt.

TigerCubsandadultpartnerssignthethank-younote.

oPening ConducttheSaluteAllopeningceremony.

SaythePledgeofAllegianceandconductaflagceremony(Achievement 2D).

Share DenleaderexplainstheCubScoutSalutethemeandhowthedenwillpracticecitizenshipskills.

PlaytheHerogame.LeadtheCharacterConnectionforRespect.

DiSCover Makeaflagneckerchiefslide. Makeabeadedkeyringinred,white,andblue.

SearCh Decideonadestinationforthismonth’sGoSeeIt.

FinalizeplansfortheGoSeeItnextweek.DiscussexpectationsforappropriatebehaviorfromtheTigerCubs.

CLoSing BoysformacircleandsaytheCubScoutPromise.

Sing“I’veGotThatTigerCubSpirit” (Elective 6).

Thisweek’ssharedleadershipteamreviewsthemeeting.ThedenleadershouldmeetbrieflywiththeTigerCubandadultpartnerwhowillshareleadershipatthenextdenmeeting.

afTer The meeTing

DenleaderfileslocaltourpermitwithlocalcouncilservicecenterforGoSeeItouting.

TalktotheTigerCubteaminchargeofthenextmonth.Offerresourcesorideasasneeded.

DenleaderfillsoutDenAdvancementReportforthepackleaders’meeting.

Denleadermailsthank-younote.

ADULTPARTNERRECORDSADVANCEMENTACTIVITIESDONEDURINGTHEDENMEETINGSINTHETIGERCUB’SHANDBOOK.

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advancement possibilities highlighted this month: Achievements 2D, 2G; Electives 6, 35

Whatisahero?Whocanbeahero?Anyonecanbeahero,andCubScoutscanexplorethisaspectoftheworldaroundthem.Salutingtheflag,theiradultpartner,andeachotherwillgivetheboyspracticeinshowingrespectforothers.AspecialoutingtoapoliceorfirestationwillbringTigerCubsface-to-facewithheroesintheircommunity.Inthefuture,oneoftheseboysmayelecttopursuethedreamofbeingafirefighterorpoliceofficer.Heroesalsovalueandshowrespectfortheircountry.TigerCubslearnthattheflagrepresentsourcountry,andtheylearntheimportanceofrespectingtheflag.MakingaFlagNeckerchiefSlideorBeadedKeyringhelpsbringthataspectoftheCubScoutinghomeforeachboyintheden.

oPening Ceremony: SaLuTe aLL

(Achievement 2D)

Equipment:U.S.flag

AdultpartnersmarchinalineandformastraightlineinfrontoftheU.S.flag.TigerCubsfollowinastraightline,andthenformtheirlineacrossfromthelineofadults.Startatoneend:TheTigerCubsalutes his adult partner and then the flag. Theadultpartnersaluteshimback.Thenextboyinlinerepeats the action. When all boys have salutedtheir adult partners, the den leader announces:“Our Cub Scout Salute is just beginning. PleasejoinmeinsalutingourflagandourcountryaswesaythePledgeofAllegiancetogether.”

gameShero gameMaterials: Box; cards with titles of variousoccupations

Put occupation cards in the box. Each boyreaches into theboxandpicksout a card.Hethentellsthegroupwhyhethinksthatpersonis a hero. Suggested occupations: police offi-cer,firefighter,doctor,soldier,teacher,crossingguard,nurse,environmentalofficer

Cub Scout Salute(Elective 35)

Outdoors,setuptwoparallel lineswith8feetofopenspacebetween.OneboyisSteveScoutandstandsinthecenteroftheplayingarea(inthe open area between the lines). All otherslineupnexttoeachotherononeoftheparallellines.Theobjectofthegameistocrosstotheoppositelinewithoutbeingtagged.

To start the game, Steve Scout gives the CubScout salute to the line of boys; they saluteback.ThenSteveScoutasks,“What’stheCubScout motto?” Boys in line answer, “Do YourBest,” and immediately run across the openspacetotheotherside.SteveScouttriestotag

theboysas theycross.Thosewhoare taggedarenowalsoSteveScouts.

Inthenextround,allofthetaggedTigerCubstagtheremainingplayersastheyrunacrosstheopenarea.ThelastonetaggedbecomesSteveScoutforthenextgame.

fLag neCkerChief SLiDeMaterials:Foreachboy,usetwopaperflagsontoothpicks (soldat party supply stores); 1-inchlengthof½-inchPVCpipe

GluethetwoU.S.flagscrossingeachotherontheoutsideofthePVC-pipeslidering.

CharaCTer ConneCTion: reSPeCTLEADER: Tiger Cubs, we just played the Herogame.Howdoyoufeelabouttheseheroes?Doyou have respect for them and what they do?Do you know what “respect” means? How doyoushowrespectforpeoplelikeyourparents,yourteacher,oryourchurchleader?Let’sthinkof ways we can practice showing respect forotherpeople.

Song: Cub SCouT heroeSTune:“YankeeDoodle”

Wehavelearnedofmanyheroes,

Wearegoingtoshoutit:

CubScoutswanttobelikethem,

Anddon’tyoueverdoubtit!

HeroesandtheCubScouts,too,

Bothpromisetheywillliveright.

Whentheydothethingstheyshould,

They’llhelptomakethedaybright.

beaDeD key ringMaterials:Foreachboy:31blue,29white,and38redbeads;2yardssatincording;onelanyardhook

ThisisagoodactivityfortheTigerCubandhisadult partner to do together. As shown in thepattern,foldthecordinginhalfandruntheloopthrough the bottom of the lanyard hook. Tie aknot. Arrange each row of beads as shown.Bringeachendofthecordingthroughtherowofbeads(goinfromtheleftandoutontheright,andviceversa).Continue througheach rowofbeads. Tie off when you reach the end of theflagpattern.Attheendofthetrailinglengthofcording, add the last three beads and tie off,bringing the end in through the last bead andbackout.

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Havered,blue,andyellowpaintsforColorMixing.HavepaperandmarkersforModernArtPortraits.HaveU.S.flag.

HaveU.S.flag.PreparecardsfortheColorGameandtheStatueMakergame.PreparecoathangersforWorkofArtMobile.





gaThering TigerCubsandpartnersplayModernArtPortraits.

PlaytheColorGame.Gatherthetoysorclothingfromtheboysfortheirchosendrive(Elective 11). TakeaGoSeeIttoamuseum

(Achievement 1G)

OR

TakeaGoSeeIttoalibrary(Achievement 1G).


ATigerCubImmediateRecognitionbeadmaybepresentedforparticipationandcompletionofAchievement 1GandforAchievement 1FifTigerCubandpartnerdidachoretogetherathome.

ParticipateinthemonthlypackmeetingbysharingpaintingsTigerCubspaintedandinformationabouttheden’sGoSeeIt.

Boysmayalsochoosetotellabouttheirtoyorclothingdriveorsingasong.


oPening GatheraroundtheflagforthePledgeofAllegiance;saytheCubScoutmotto.

Singaholidaysongortwo.TigerCubsselectthesongstheywouldliketosing.

Share TigerCubssharehowtheirfamiliescelebratethewinterholidays (Elective 1).

TigerCubsandpartnerssharephotosanditemstheybroughtfromhome.

DiSCover DotheColorMixingactivityandpaintapicture.Play“TellItLikeItIsn’t”(Achievement 4D).

MakeWorkofArtMobile(Elective 5).PlayStatueMaker.

SearCh DiscusstheGoSeeIttoanartmuseumorotherlocationwhereworksofartmaybeviewed.Makeplansforatoyorclothingdrive;collectitemsatnextmeeting(Elective 11).RemindfamiliestobringtothenextmeetingitemsorpicturesforWorkofArtMobile.

Discussthecodeofconductthatboyswillneedtofollowduringthemuseumvisitnextweek.Shareallinformationonlocation,costs,time,drivingdirections,etc.RemindTigerCubstodoachorewithafamilymemberathome(Achievement 1F).

CLoSing Sing“DoYourBest.” DotheLivingCircleclosing.ShouttheCubScoutmotto.


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TalktoTigerCubteaminchargeofthenextmonth.Offerresourcesorideasasneeded.




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advancement possibilities highlighted this month: Achievements 1F, 1G, 4D; Electives 1, 5, 11, 15

WhatbetterwaytocelebratethegivingandcaringofthisholidayseasonthanbycollectingtoysorclothingtosharewithotherswhoarenotasfortunateastheboysinthisTigerCubden?Explaintoboysthatthisisarealworkofart—theircaringandgenerositytowardothers.TiethisactivityinwiththeGoSeeItanddropoffthedonationsatyourpreselectedcharitywhileenroutetothemuseum,ifpossible.Duringthesecondweek,theTigerCubswillbeaskedtosingaholidaysong.

CoLor mixing(Elective 15)

Materials: Red, blue, and yellow paint(optionallywhite);paperplatesorsmallbowls;paintbrushes;toothpicks;paper

Giveeachboyapaperplatetouseasapalette.Start by squirting approximately ½ teaspoonof the threeprimary colors (red, blue, yellow).Suggest that boys move a dot of the paint tothesideandmixwithanotherdotofpaintofadifferentcolor.Sharethenameoftheresultingcolor(red+blue=purple;red+yellow=orange;yellow+blue=green;etc.).Explainthattheseare called secondary colors. Continue until allsecondarycolorsarecreated.Toaddcreativity,addwhitepaintandwatchasboysdiscoverthatred+white=pink,etc.

Aftermixingcolors,giveeachboyalargepieceofpaperandapaintbrush.Boyspaintapictureusingthecolorstheyhavecreated.

gameSColor gameMaterials:Foreachboy,prepareasetofcardswith the primary colors—one red card, oneyellow,oneblue.

Boysplacecardsinfrontofthem,faceup.Theden leader says one of the secondary colors(e.g.,green)andtheboysliftupthetwocardswiththetwocolorsthatareusedtomakethatcolor.Next,thedenleadermaysay“red,”andtheboysliftupthecardwiththecolorred.Thiscouldalsobedoneasateamgamewiththefirstboyinlinegivingtheresponse.

Statue makerMaterials: Cards describing possible statueposes such as “Tiger About to Leap,” “TigerRoaring,”or“TigerSnarling”

Each Tiger Cub team chooses a card. The boypositionstheadultpartnerintotheposeonthecard;thedentriestoguesswhatitis.

five DotsMaterials:Paperandmarkers

Give each Tiger Cub a piece of paper and tellhimtoplacefivedotsonitwhereverhewants.He then gives the paper to his adult partner,whotriestomakeadrawingofapersonwiththeheadatonedot,thehandsattwodots,andthefeetatthetworemainingdots.Next,trytheactivityinreverse—theadultpartnerdrawsthefirstfivedots.Followbytryingtheactivitywithdifferentsubjects(house,cat,car,etc.).

moDern arT PorTraiTSMaterials:Copypaper,markers

Fold paper in half lengthwise. Boy draws halfa face on one side—one eye, half a nose,andhalfamouth,endingonthefold.Turnthepaperover.Adultpartnerdrawshalfafaceontheotherside,tryingtomatchnose,mouth,andeye with the half-face on unseen boy’s side.UnfoldthepapertoseeaPicasso-likeportrait.

Work of arT mobiLe(Elective 5)

Materials: Wire coat hanger, pliers, thread,tape, family pictures or items or drawings ofitems symbolizing Tiger Cub’s family, coloredpapercutintovariousgeometricshapes

Adult partners use plierstoopenupandstraightenacoathanger,thentwistinto the desired shapesuchasaspiral,acircle,oraline.Boysgluefamilypictures or items ontocolored paper shapes,thenattachtheshapestothe mobile with tape,thread, or clear fishing

line. The hook at the top lets the mobile hangfromahardwarehookintheceiling.

Hint: If using thread, secure to the wire withsmallpiecesofcleartapesothethreadsdon’tslidedownthelengthofthehanger.

Song: Do your beSTTune: “JingleBells”

Doyourbest,doyourbest,

Ineverythingyoudo.

KeepthePromiseandtheLaw;

BeaCubScouttrue.

Doyourbest,doyourbest,

BealoyalScout.

DoyourdutytoyourGod

Andhelpyourcountryout.

SkiT: DraWingEquipment:Drawingpadonaneasel

Setup: One boy is drawing on the pad. Otherboyscomeinoneatatimeandwatchandmakecomments.

TIGERCUB1:Whatareyoudoing?

TIGERCUB2:Drawing.


TIGERCUB2:Drawing.


TIGERCUB2:Drawing.

(ContinuewitheachTigerCubhavingapart.)

LASTTIGERCUB:Whatareyoudrawing?

TIGERCUB2:Acrowdofonlookers!

CLoSing: Living CirCLeTiger Cubs and adult partners form a closecircle,placinglefthandsintothecenterofthecircle.Eachthumbinthecircleispointedtotheright,andeachpersongraspsthethumbofthepersononhis or her left. The right handgoesstraightup in theCubScoutsalute.Shout theCubScoutmotto.

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Collectfoodpicturesfromnewspapersandmagazines.HavepropsforPSAskit.

GathermaterialsneededforthePhysicalFitnessChallengeactivities,MyPyramidkites,andsnackitems.HaveU.S.flag.





gaThering CutoutpicturesfortheMyPyramidposter.

DothePhysicalFitnessChallengeactivities.

TakeaGoSeeIttoseeagame (Achievement 3G)

OR

TakeaGoSeeIttoasportingevent.


ATigerCubImmediateRecognitionbeadmaybepresentedforparticipationandcompletionofAchievement 3G.

ParticipateinthemonthlypackmeetingbysharingtheMyPyramidpublicserviceannouncementandkites,andinformationabouttheden’sGoSeeIt.


oPening RecitethePledgeofAllegianceandtheCubScoutPromise.

TigerCubspracticethepublicserviceannouncement(PSA)thattheywrotelastweek(Elective 20).

Share IntroducetheMyPyramidconceptandusethefoodstobemixedforsnackstodemonstratesomefoodsinthedifferentgroups.MaketheMyPyramidposter (Achievement 3D).

TigerCubstalkaboutwhattheyateforbreakfastandlunchtoday.Theyshouldtrytotellwhatfoodgroupsthefoodstheyatewerein.Talkaboutwhatphysicalactivitytheydidtoday.

DiSCover CreatetheMyPyramidposterandenjoywithmilk.Whileeating,helptheTigerCubswriteapublicserviceannouncement(Elective 20).Assignpartsandpractice.

MakeandflyMyPyramidinsidekites.

SearCh TalkaboutaGoSeeIttoagameorsportingevent.

FinalizeplansfortheGoSeeItandlearntherulesofthegameorsport.

CLoSing SaytheLawofthePack.ThensaytheCubScoutmottothreetimes.Eachtime,getlouderandendwith“Iwilldomybest.”

ClosethemeetingwithTigerCubsshouting,“TigerCubsdotheirbest.”Addaroar!


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TalktoTigerCubteaminchargeofthenextmonth.Offerresourcesorideasasneeded.




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advancement possibilities highlighted this month: Achievements 3D, 3G; Elective 20 (when boys create an original skit)

TigerCubswillexplorehoweatingthecorrectfoodsandgettingenoughphysicalactivitywillhelpthemtopowerup.Theboyswilllearnwhattypesoffoodstheyshouldeatandhowmuchactivitytheyneed.Theywillparticipateinfunphysicalactivitiesandmakeakitetheycanflyindoors!Thismonth,TigerCubswillalsolearntherulesofasportandhavetheopportunitytoobserveseriousathletescompeteinthesport.Youcanbesurethatthoseseriousathleteseatrightandgetplentyofphysicalactivity.NowtheTigerCubswillknowhowthey,too,canpreparetobefitandreadyforsportsorforlife’schallenges—andhavefundoingit.

PhySiCaL fiTneSS ChaLLengeMaterials:Instructioncardandequipmentneed-edforeachchosenactivity

Choose three or four physical fitness activitiesfromtheCub Scout Leader How-To Bookorfromtheactivitiesgivenhere.Setupseparatestationsforeachactivity;havetheinstructioncardandallthenecessaryequipmentfor threeor fourTigerCubs to do the activity at each station. Travelfromstationtostationinasingledirection;e.g.,clockwiseorcounterclockwise.

Stick Twist.TigerCubholdsabroomhandleorstickinbothhands,palmsdown,horizontallyinfrontofhimself.Helowersthestick,stillhori-zontal,andstepsoverit.Withoutlettinggo,hemovesthestickuphisback,overhishead,andbacktotheoriginalposition.He’llhavetotwisthisarmsabittocompletethecircuit.

greet the Toe.TigerCubtriestotouchhisforeheadwithhisrighttoewhilestandingonhisleftfoot.

Seal Walk.Fromlyingwiththeirbelliesonthefloor,theTigerCubsgetupontheirhandsandtoes, with all their weight on their hands andtoesandtheirbacksstraight.Theynowneedtomovearoundthefloorinthisposition.Theycanfollowacourseorjustmovetothenextstationinthismanner.

myPyramiD PoSTer(Achievement 3D)

Materials: Pictures, models, or samples of foodsfromthedifferentfoodgroups;copyofMyPyramidfromaWebsitesuchaswww.mypyramid.gov/kids

FollowdirectionsintheTigerCubHandbookforAchievement3Dandmakeaposter.

myPyramiD SnaCk mix(Achievement 3D)

Ingredients: Whole-grain cereals; freeze-driedpeas(availableatorientalfoodstoresorwherebackpackingsuppliesaresold);driedfruitssuchas raisins, apricots, pineapple, or cranberries;peanutsorsoynuts

Using MyPyramid as a guide, review the foodgroupthateachingredientbelongsto.Pointoutthenumberofservingsrecommended.Asfoodisintroduced,addittoalargeplasticbag.(Noteanyallergiesandprovidealternativesifneces-sary.) When everything has been added, mixwell.Addarepresentativeofthemilkgroup—drinkmilkwithyoursnack.

PubLiC ServiCe announCemenT SkiTMaterials: Ball, MyPyramid poster, pieces offruitandvegetables,emptymilkcarton

Sample PSA skit:

NARRATOR:Do youwantmoreenergy to run,play, and keep up with your friends or maybeeven beat them? (Some boys run through,throwingaballbackandforth.)

NARRATOR:DidyouknowthattheU.S.Depart-mentofAgriculturehasputtogetheraprogramtohelpyoudojustthat?(TigerCubslooksurprisedandpretend toaskeachotherabout it as theywalkbythenarrator.)

NARRATOR:MyPyramidgivesyouguidelinestonotonlyhelpyoueatbetterbutalsobemoreactivesoyouwillbehealthier,havemoreenergy,andcandomoreScouting! (Tiger Cubs walk in with a poster of MyPyramid, sample fruits and vegetables, whole-grain items, a milk carton, and a fish or other meat.)

NARRATOR:ThispublicserviceannouncementisbroughttoyoubytheTigerCubdenofPack____.(TigerCubswaveataudience.)

TIGER CUBS (shout out together): We learnedallthisinTigerCubdenmeetings!

NARRATOR:Nowgooutthereandeatwellandgetplentyofexercise.Seeyouatthenextpackevent!(Everyonewalksoffwaving.)

myPyramiD kiTeMaterials: Pictures representing food groups,8½-by-11-inchpieceofcardstock,crayons,twostraws, tape, hole punch, kite string (3 feet),strips of tissue paper (18 inches long), glue

Tiger Cubs color a MyPyramid onto a piece ofcardstock(whichwillbecometheoutsideofthekite). Fold the cardstock in half, with the blanksideinside.Layastrawinthefold,thenasecondstrawatitsendsotheyformonelargesupportstraw.Creaseonesideofthepaperaroundthestrawandtapeinplace.Thissecuresandfirmsthekite’scentralridge.

Punchahole3inchesfromthetopendandnextto the centerfold line. Tie kite string throughthehole;reinforcewithtape.Tapetissue-paperstreamerstothebottomofthekite.Gluecutoutpicturesontheappropriatefoodareas.

To fly:Walkfast,run,orspinthekiteoveryourheadinalargecircle.

game: PoWer of a minuTeEquipment: Clockor stopwatch to countdownoneminute

Theleaderhastheclockorwatch.Playersstandinaline.Telltheplayerstheyaretoguesswhenexactlyoneminutehaselapsed.Theleadernotesthe start of the clock, which is visible only tohimorher.Aseachplayerthinksoneminutehaspassed,hesitsdown.Continueuntilallplayersthinkoneminutehaselapsed.Thewinneristheonewhoguessedclosesttooneminute.

Be sure to give safety alerts before spinning kites indoors. Boys could take turns so only one is spinning at a time.

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20 WOLF CUB SCOUTS Program Helps – November 2009


WoLf Cub Den meeTingSDens may meet after school, in the evening, or on weekends. Review theme pages before planning den meetings.


Denleader,denchief,anddennerreviewplansbeforeeachmeetingandcheckequipmentneeded.


HaveaU.S.flag.GatherropefortheSquareKnotRace.

Haveaflashlight,pietin,andwashers.Gathermaterialsneededfortheflagposter.

Callthedestinationofyouroutingtoconfirmarrange-ments,times,fees,etc.

Dennerwritesthank-youtolastweek’sdestination.HaveingredientsforGrahamCrackerFlags.

Denleadercollectsdues.

gaThering DenchiefshowsboyshowtoraiseaU.S.flagforanoutdoorceremony(Achievement 2e).

Collectpermissionslips.PlayPie-TinWasherToss(Elective 4a).

Collectpermissionslips. Boyssignthank-younoteorcard.

MakeGrahamCrackerFlags.

oPening FormasemicirclearoundtheU.S.flag.DennerleadsboysinthePledgeofAllegiance(Achievement 2a).

Formthedeninasquareformation.Assignedboysleadaflagceremony Achievement 2b).

Singthefirstverseof“TheStar-SpangledBanner”(Elective 11b).

Denleaderchecksboys’handbooksforcompletedachievementsandelectivesandrecordsthemonDenAdvancementChart.Boysrecordownadvancementondendoodle,ifdenhasone.

buSineSS iTemS

LeadadiscussionofthemeaningandhistoryofthePledgeofAllegiance.BoyscanfollowintheirWolf Handbook(Achievement 2a).

DiscusstheCubScoutSalutethemeandwhatitmeanstobeahero.

ReviewtherequirementsfortheBSAHeroismAward(PackProgramPage,19NOV).

Practiceshowinghowtofoldtheflagproperlyfortheden’spackmeetingcontribution.

Visitanimportantcommunitylocation,suchasthelocalpolicestation,firestation,orveterans’hospital(Achievement 4f)

OR

Placesmallflagsattheveter-ans’nationalcemeteryinyourcommunity;participateinaVeteran’sDayparade;orinvitealocalveteranorherofromyourcommunitytovisitwiththeboysattheirdenmeeting.

Attheendofthetrip,leadareflectingdiscussionwithboysabouttheirouting.

PracticeoncemorehowthedenwillgiveademonstrationatthepackmeetingofhowtoproperlyfoldtheU.S.flag.

aCTiviTy LearnhowtofoldtheU.S.flagcorrectly(Achievement 2g).

PlaytheSquareKnotRacegame(Elective 17a).

MakeFive-PointedStarsandcombinetomakeaflagposter.

DenchiefleadstheboysintheSaluteRacegame.

Pickuplitterinyourlocalarea(Achievement 7d).

CLoSing Havetheboysstandinacircle.AskthemtopasstheCubScouthandshakearoundthecircle.Aseachboyleaves,havehimgivetheCubScoutsalutetothedenleader.

SendhomepermissionslipsforoutingonTHIRDWEEK.

Turnoffthelights,shineaflashlightontheU.S.flag,andsingthefirstverseof“America”(Elective 11a).

DelivertheDenLeader’sMinute:OurFlag.

Askboystoobserveamomentofreverence,andthenquietlyleavethemeetingplace.

Dennersupervisesputtingawayequipment.Denleader,denchief,anddennerreviewthemeetingandcheckdetailsforthenextmeeting.

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DenleaderfileslocaltourpermitwithcouncilservicecenterforoutingplannedforTHIRDWEEK.

Denleaderfillsoutadvance-mentreportforthepackleaders’meeting.


ENCOURAGEFAMILIESTORECORDADVANCEMENTACTIVITIESDONEDURINGTHEDENMEETINGSINTHECUBSCOUT’SHANDBOOK.

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Advancement possibilities highlighted this month: Achievements 2a, 2b, 2e, 2g, 4f, 7d; Electives 4, 11a, 11b, 17a

This month Cub Scouts will learn more about their country’s flag and how to display it properly. Assign different boys den-meeting opportunities to present the opening and closing flag ceremonies and demonstrate their skills. As boys talk about heroes and what it takes to be a hero, encourage them to find out more about the different kinds of work that people do, for all individuals have the ability to be heroes to others. Perhaps the den will do a service project this month for your community or neighborhood, such as helping an elderly neighbor with leaf raking or yard cleanup, joining a planting conservation project, or making a difference with a litter cleanup project. Your Cub Scouts will be someone’s hero.

Encourage Cub Scout families to work on additional achievements and electives that support this theme, such as:

• Achievement 12, Making Choices: Families can discuss any of the different exercises.

• Achievement 9b, Keep Safe at Home: Heroes keep people safe. Keeping safe at home is a good thing for everyone to practice.

• Elective 16a, Family Alert: Families can evaluate the ways to keep safe by being prepared for what to do in an emergency.

GAmE: SquArE Knot rACE(Elective 17a)

Materials: One 3-foot length of rope per boy

Have the den chief teach the boys how to tie a square knot. Then have them form a circle, and give each boy a 3-foot length of rope. Each ties his rope with a square knot to the rope of the boy on his right. When all knots are tied, the leader calls the names of two boys in the circle. They untie their rope, race around the outside of the circle carrying the rope, and retie the knots back at their place. The first to finish with both knots tied correctly wins the round. Continue the game until all boys have raced.

SAlutE rACE

Form two teams. Give the boys a few minutes to practice their salutes, then have one team line up in front of the den leader and one in front of the den chief. On signal, the first player on each team runs to his leader, snaps to attention, and salutes. If the salute is correct, the leader calls out “Right!” If it isn’t correct, the leader calls “Wrong!” After saluting, the boy runs back to tag the next boy on his team, who repeats the action. The first team to make 10 correct salutes wins.

YAnKEE DooDlE HAnDiCApMaterials: Crackers

The den leader first makes sure all boys can whistle “Yankee Doodle.” To play: Form teams. On signal, the first boy on each team runs to a leader and is given a cracker. He eats the cracker and whistles one verse of “Yankee Doodle.” Then he runs back to touch off the next boy, and so on. The first team finished wins.

VEtErAn’S tHAnK-YouSend a thank-you card or holiday well-wishes to military service members. Send signed cards to:

Red Cross Holiday Mail Call P.O. Box 5456 Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456

Your local VFW or American Legion chapter may have other suggestions for how Cub Scouts can make a difference with a kind act.

FlAG poStEr WitH FiVE-pointED StArSMaterials: Thin paper cut into 4-inch squares, large poster board, markers

Step 1: Fold 4-inch squares of very thin paper as shown.

Step 2. Fold corner A and crease.

Step 3. Fold corner B to touch A and crease.

Step 4. Fold corner C over other folds and crease.

Step 5. With scissors, snip across folds on dotted line.

Step 6. Unfold small triangle, and you have a five-pointed star.

When you have made enough stars, place them on a sheet of poster board and color a blue back-ground. Add red stripes to create a U.S. flag.

SnACK: GrAHAm CrACKEr FlAGSIngredients: Graham crackers, white frosting, red and blue food coloring, craft sticks, small paper cups

Give each boy three paper cups with a table-spoon of frosting in each. Drop food coloring into two of the cups (one red, one blue), leaving one with white frosting. Give each boy a stick and have him mix the food coloring into the frosting. Using the colored and white frostings, boys design a U.S. flag on a graham cracker. Eat and enjoy.

DEn lEADEr’S minutE: our FlAGForm a circle. The den leader shares this thought: “We’ve spent this month learning about our flag and what it means. The flag is a symbol of our country. Let’s join together in saluting our flag as each of you leaves our circle.” Each boy steps out of the circle, and with the step salutes the flag, then exits the meeting room.

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Preparewoodandsuppliesforbookends;havehammerandsafetygogglesforeachboy(Achievements 5d–e). Haveextranailsandwoodpieces.

Havepaperandmarkersfordrawing.Havesuppliesforfinishingthebookendsstartedlastweek.


Dennerwritesthank-youtolastweek’sdestination.

HavecopiesofthecurrentFoodGuidePyramidavailableforboys.HavesuppliesforMosaicMagicTreats.


gaThering Denchiefshowsthecorrectwaytouseahammer(Achievement 5d).Boyspracticedrivingnailsintowood.

Collectpermissionslips.

Makeadrawing(Elective 12a).

Collectpermissionslips. Boyssignthank-younoteorcard.Assistantdenleaderleadsarole-playwithboysforAchievement 4c.

oPening Dennerleadstheflagcer-emonyintheden(Achievement 2b).

Learnandsing“TheStar-SpangledBanner”(Elective 11b).

ThedenformsaLivingCircle.DennerleadstheCubScoutPromise.


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Discusstheimportanceofartandhowitaffectspeople’slives.Howdodifferenttypesofmusicandartmakeyoufeel?Haveafewexamplesoffamousarttoshow.

Discusspreparationsforthepackmeetingthismonth.

Discussdifferenttypesofart:painting,sculpture,mosaic,design.

Takeafieldtriptoalocalartmuseum,collegeartgallery,orcommercialartgallery.


ExplainthatthedenwillleadtheArtConsequencesgameforthepackatthepackmeet-ing.Bringplentyofpaperandpencils.

aCTiviTy Withabuddy,makebookends (Achievement 5e).

Giveboyspaperandmarkers,crayons,orpainttomakeadrawingfortheirbookends.

Finishandpaintthebookends.

PlayArtConsequences(CubScoutLeaderHow-ToBook).

ReviewtheFoodGuidePyramidforAchievement 8a.

CreateMosaicMagicTreats.Dennersaysagrace.(UsetheCubScoutSongbookforsuggestions.)

CLoSing Haveeachboysharehisdraw-ingandtellwhowillreceivethebookends.DenleadercloseswithacommentpraisingthecreativityandcaringoftheCubScoutsintheden.


Takeoneminuteofcompletesilenceasatimeforeachboytoreflectonwhatfaithmeanstohim.Thisisapersonaltime;thereisnoneedtoshare.

SaytheLawofthePack.

RemindboystosharewiththeirresponsibleadultswhattheyhavedoneforAchievement 4c.


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VerifythatnooneisallergictothesnackingredientsforFOURTHWEEK.




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advancement possibilities highlighted this month: Achievements 2b, 4a, 4c, 4f, 5d, 5e, 8a; Electives 11b, 12a

VanGogh?Rembrandt?Klimt?WhoknowswhatmemberofthisWolfCubScoutdenisabuddingartist.Givetheboysachancetofindoutbyencour-agingthemtocreatedifferentworksofart.Elective12aprovidesplentyofopportunitiestounleashthatinnerRenoir.Locallibrariesoftenhavequalitycopiesoffamousworksofart.Bringsomeinandspreadthemaroundyourdenmeetingplace.Boyswillprepareaworkofarttoadornthebookendstheymake.Perhapsthesewillbeagiftforsomeonespecial;maybethey’llbeusedathometoholdthemaker’sCubScouthandbook.

additional achievements and electives that support this theme:

• Achievement 5a,ToolsforFixingandBuilding:Withanadult,visitalocalhardwarestore.Lookatandnameseventools.Playthe“ISpy”game:togivehintsabouttheobject“spied,”describeitsfeatures(blackrubberhandle,longsilvercuttingedge,etc.).

• Achievement 5c,ToolsforFixingandBuilding:Helpanadultorganizethescrewsinacontainerortoolbox.LearnthedifferencebetweenaPhillipsheadandastandardscrew.Practicedrivingascrewandremovingit.

• Elective12b,BeAnArtist:Makeaholidaystorycard.Tellaholidaystorybydrawingthreecartoonsonfoldedcardstock.

bookenDS(Achievements 5d, 5e)

Materials:Sandpaper,nails(atleast1½incheslong), glue, artwork such as a paper drawing,paints;woodpiecesforeachboy,from1-inch-thickwood:

Two5-by-8-inchpieces(sides)

Two5-by-5-inchpieces(bottoms)

Two3-by-3-inchpieces(decorativeinsertsforholdingartwork)

Week 1: Sandallpiecesofwood.Boysnailtheside (longer)piece to thebottompiece from theback.

Week 2:Glueartworktothe3-by-3-inchinsert.Gluethe insert intothecorner.The insertmayfirstbepainted,thentheartworkattachedwhentheprojectiscompletelydry.

key hoLDer(Achievement 5e)

Materials: For each boy, a 3-by-8-by-¾-inchpiece of wood, paint or stain, paintbrushes,1-inchruler,onepicturehangerwithteeth,twosmallnails,hammer,fivecuphooks

Week 1:Sandwoodpiece.Writeyournameonthebackwithpencil.Stainorpaintthewood.

Week 2:Centerapicturehangerontheback1inchdownfromthetop;securewithtwosmallnails. Turn over and place cup hooks approxi-mately1½inchesapartdownthecenter.

emergenCy Phone LiST(Achievement 4a)

Materials: 6-by-8-inch piece of white paper,pieceofcoloredcardstockorposterboard,glue

On white paper glued to colored cardstock,makealistofthephonenumbersneededinanemergency.Placetheemergencyphone listbythephoneathomeorhangitonabulletinboardcloseto thephone.Haveboysaddtheirhomephonenumbertothelistincaseit’sneededbyaguestorbabysitter.

PhoTo JournaL(Achievement 4f)

Materials:Photos,cardstock,holepunch,glue,lacing(ribbon,yarn,orleather)

Take pictures of important places you visit inyour community. Choose the pictures that youwanttouseinyourjournal.Makesureyouhaveenoughpagesofcardstockforallyourphotos.Punch holes in the cardstock for lacing; makesuretheholesmatchupinyourpages.Putglueonthebackofyourpicturesandplacetheminyour journal inthesequenceyouhavechosen.After the glue dries, lace the pages together.Enjoyandsharewithyourden.

CoLor-CoDe-iT fooD(Achievement 8b)

Materials:Paper,pencil,crayons

Planthemealsyouandyourfamilyshouldhaveforoneday.Makeacolorcode foreachof thetypesoffoodandputthecodeonthetopofyour

mealplan.Forexample,youcouldusegreenforvegetables.UseyourcolorcodetocheckthatyouhavefoodsforeachofyourmealsfromatleastthreefoodgroupsontheFoodGuidePyramid.

game: CoLor reLayMaterials: Inexpensive paper plates, colors ormarkers,scissors,twolargepapersacks

Preparation: Make two sets of primary andsecondarycolorwheels fromElective12c.Cutintopieslices.

Into each paper bag, put one set of primary-colorpieslicesandonesetofsecondary-colorslices.Setuptheplayingarea,placingbags10to15feetfromthestart/finishline.

Form two relay teams. Beginning at the start/finish line,eachplayer travels tohis team’sbag,grabs one color slice, and returns to the lineto touch off the next boy. Boys can do the crabcrawloranklegrab,or theymay run,dependingon each boy’s ability. They could set up apatternofdifferentwaystogettothefinishline,alternatingwhichboydoeswhat,accordingtoskilllevel.Theteamthatassemblesitstwocompletecolorwheelsthefastestwins.

SnaCk: moSaiC magiC TreaTSIngredients:½-inchprecutsquaresofdifferenttypesofcheese,meat,fruit,etc.,withatooth-pickineach

Give each boy a paper plate and about 12different choices of foods “on a stick.” Eachboyarrangesthefooditemsonhisplateintoadesign, shape, or mosaic of color (keepingtoothpicks inserted). Boys show the mosaicstheyhavecreated.Eatandenjoy.

Nail through

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Havematerialsforhealthhabitscharts(Achievement 3a).

MakecopiesoftheScientificMethodwordfind.GatherobjectstorecycleforRecyclingWhereYouLive.


Dennerwritesthank-youtolastweek’sdestination.HavematerialsforButtonToy.


gaThering Denchiefsetsupadenrecyclingcenterandshowsboyshowtosortitems.

Collectpermissionslips.Assistantdenleaderanddenchiefteachthesong,“I’veGotThatCubScoutSpirit”(Elective 11c).

Collectpermissionslips. Boyssignthank-younoteorcard.

Doafinalcheckofrecyclableitemsbroughttothemeetingthismonth.

oPening Dennerleadsaflagceremony(Achievement 2b).

Boysformastraightlinefacingthedenleader.SaytheCubScoutPromise.

GatherboystogetherandaskwhattheCubScoutmottois.Theyrespond:“DoYourBest.”


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DiscussthePowerUp!themeandtheimportanceofgoodhealthhabits.Discusshowmuchsleepboysget.

ReviewtheSciencebeltlooprequirements1and2(scientificmethod).

Visitarecyclingplantorcenter

OR

Visitapowerplant,boardofpublicutilities,orwaterpurificationplant.

Boysandadultscanpickuplitter(Achievement 7d).


Leadadiscussionofwhatitmeanstodoyourbest.

Practicethesongfromtwoweeksagotoshareatthepackmeeting.

aCTiviTy Makehealthhabitscharts.

Dothe“blast-off”activityfromtheWolfHandbook(Achievement 1f).Boyscanmeasurehowhightheycanjump.

Discusswaystosaveenergy.Listthreewaysyoucansaveenergy,andchallengeboystodothem(Achievement 7c).

LeaderdiscusseshowtorecyclefromtheRecyclingWhereYouLiveactivity.Encour-ageboystorecyclematerialsbroughttothemeeting.

DivideboysintoteamsanddotheScientificMethodWordFind.

Boysreportbacktothedenaboutthewaystheysavedenergy(Achievement 7f).

CreateButtonToys.Boyscancomparetheamountoftimethateachoftheirbuttonswillspinbasedonhowtightlywoundtheirstringbecomes.Seewhocanmaketheirbuttonspinthelongest.

CLoSing Sendhomeanoteoutliningpinewoodderby®carconstructionandwhenthepackmeetingracewillbe.


Sing“I’veGotThatCubScoutSpirit” (Cub Scout Songbook).

Boysformalinefacingthedenleader.Dennerstartsachantof“One,two,three.”On“three,”allboysshout:“Powerup!”


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CallyourdestinationtoseeifthereisascientistonstaffwhowouldtalkwiththeCubScoutsontheirfieldtripnextweek.




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advancement possibilities highlighted this month: Achievements 1f, 2b, 3a, 7c, 7d, 7f; Elective 11c

Powerup!CubScoutswillhaveanopportunitytolearnaboutenergyintheirworld.Ittakesenergytoturnonalightandtokeeptherefrigeratorcold,andittakesenergyforeachofustodothethingswedo.Boysmaylearnaboutelectricity,waterpower,orrecycling,dependingontheirouting.Thismonththeboyswillcharttheirhealthhabitsandlearntheimportanceofgoodhabits.TheymayalsolearnaboutthemethodsofscienceastheyworkontheSciencebeltloop.Throughoutthemonth,theyareencouragedtobringrecyclablematerialstothedenmeeting.

encourage Cub Scout families to work on additional achievements and electives that support this theme, such as:

• Achievement 11a,DutytoGod:Manypeoplefindinnerstrengthbasedontheirtrustinahigherpower.Boyscanexploretheirfamilyfaiththismonth.

• Achievement 12g,MakingChoices:Representativesofpowercompaniesandutilitiesalwayshaveidentification.ThisscenarioisagoodonetodiscusswithCubScouts.

• Elective 5g, Spare-TimeFun:Finishanyworkthatneedstobecompletedforyourpinewoodderbycar.Thewheelsaregenerallythelastitemsplacedonthecar.Tip:Becarefultonotbreakthegroovesfortheaxles.

heaLTh habiTS CharT(Achievement 3a)

Materials: Cardstock or poster board, straightedgeorruler,copypaper,markers

Drawchartoncopypaper.Setup thechart fortwoweeksofkeepingtrack.

Day Sleep bathe/Wash exercise brush

Sun

mon

Tues

(etc.)

game: reCyCLeMaterials: Recyclable plastic bottles, safetycones,recyclingbin

Use only plastic bottles for this game.Set up an obstacle course (with safetycones, chairs, or other objects) for twoteams. The boys must zig and zag aroundthe obstacles to get the plastic to therecyclingbin.Changeobstaclesandsetupthecourse so boys of the same athletic abilitiesgo against one another or each team is bal-anced. Make sure the playing area is free ofsharpobjects.

SCienTifiC meThoD WorD finDReproducetheword-searchpuzzleshown.Divideboys into teams. The first team finding all thewords(up,down,forward,diagonal)wins.exPerimenT, PoWer, PurPoSe, SCienCe, hyPoTheSiS, LaboraTory, maTeriaLS, moTor, DaTa, meThoD, ConCLuSion, CoLLeCT

h n o i S u L C n o C

i y r o T a r o b a L

e x P e r i m e n T e

C b u o C f g o k P T

n n r a T a D L o L C

e L P m r h o W P u e

i r o T o m e W T J L

C i S h S r P S e r L

S m e T h o D T i C o

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PiCk iT uP(Achievement 7d)

Materials: Gloves,heavy-dutygarbagebags

Foradenserviceproject,youcanpickuptrashoutside your chartered organization or adopta park to clean up. Check with the appropri-ate authorities before you plan this activity.Buddy the boys in pairs with two adults.Review the Guide to Safe Scouting (www.scouting.org/HealthandSafety/Resources/Guidetosafescouting).Haverefreshmentsafterthe work is completed. Be sure to havehand-washingcapabilityavailable.

reCyCLing Where you Live(Achievement 7c)

Materials: Three or four cardboard boxes,permanentmarkers

Findoutwhatisrecycledinyourcommunity.Setupadenrecyclingcenteratyourmeetings.Lettheboysknowwhattheyneedtobring,andthattheyneedtorinseanddryallcontainersbeforebringingthem.Showboyshowtosortandwhatmarkingstolookforontheobjects.Showthemitemsandleadadiscussiononwhatkindsgo inwhich re-cyclingbins(e.g.,paperandcardboard,aluminumcans, plastics). Show the recycle symbol on thebottomofitemsandexplainwhatitmeans.

buTTon ToyMaterials:Largebutton(orwoodendisk)withtwoholes,paintormarkers,36to40inchesofstring

Usingpaintormarkers,decoratethebuttonordisk.Threadstringthroughbothholesinthebutton.Knot the ends of the stringtogether. Hold the ends of thestringwithbothhands,withthebutton in the center. Place thebutton against your body or atable and roll it along until the

stringiswoundtightly.Thenalternatepullingyourhandsapartandrelaxingthembacktogether.Thebuttonwillmakeagreatnoiseandwillspin,firstoneway,thentheother.

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bear Cub Den meeTingSDens may meet after school, in the evening, or on weekends. Review theme pages before planning den meetings.

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When firST Week SeConD Week ThirD Week fourTh WeekDenleader,denchief,anddennerreviewplansbeforeeachmeetingandcheckequipmentneeded.


PrepareandmakecopiesoftheLearntheMeaningofthePledgeofAllegianceactivity.

Bringmagazines,newspa-pers,andlibrarybooksforthefamousAmericansactivity(Achievement 3b).



Havepaperformakingpaperhats.

Denleadercollectsdues.gaThering DotheLearnthe

MeaningofthePledgeofAllegianceactivity.


DiscussAchievement 11d,whattodoinacaraccident.


Boyssignthank-younoteorcard.

DenchiefandassistantdenleaderhelpboystowritewhatmakesAmericaspecialtothem(Achievement 3a).

oPening Dennerleadsaflagceremony(Achievement 3f).

Formasemicircle.DennerleadstheCubScoutPromise.

ConducttheSteppingForwardforYourFlagopening.


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Explainthatthemonth’sthemeisCubScoutSalute.Askboyswhattheythinkthatmightmean.ExplainthatinthreeweekstheywillbewritingaboutwhatmakesAmericaspecialtothem(Achievement 3a),andthattheirwritingswillbesharedatthepackmeeting.

BoyslookatthebooksandmagazinesthedenleaderprovidesandfindinformationabouttwofamousAmericans.Theyshouldbepreparedtotellaboutthethingsthosepeopledo(ordid)toimproveourwayoflife(Achievement 3b). Participateinaneighborhood

cleanupprojectAchievement 6g).Anadditionalfieldtripmightbetoaveteran’smemorialinyourcommunity.


PracticehowtheboyswillsharetheirwritingsaboutAmericaatthepackmeeting.

Haveboyssharetheirexperienceintellingsomeonetheyhavedoneagoodjob(Achievement 24d).

aCTiviTy PrepareFruitSkewerTreats.

PlaytheSmartSalutegame.

Askboysiftheycanthinkofanyheroesintheircommunity.Askiffirefightersareheroes.

PlaytheFirefightersRelay.

Makepaperhats.

CLoSing Haveboystellonepersonthattheydidagoodjobtoday(Achievement 24d). Denleaderchallengesboystotellanotherpersonduringtheweekthattheydidagoodjob.PreparetoshareduringtheFOURTHWEEK’sdenmeeting.SendhomepermissionslipsforoutingonTHIRDWEEK.

Observeamomentofsilence,rememberingalltheveteranswhohavesacrificedtokeepAmericafreeandsafe.

RecitetheLawofthePack.


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Lay out the fruit and marshmallows in ared-white-and-blue pattern and skewer theindividualitemsorslices.

reSPonSe To Car aCCiDenT SCenario(Achievement 11b)

Assistantdenleader,parent,ordenchiefleadsarole-playactivityaboutwhatboysshoulddoinacaraccident.Youmightbringtoycars,drawatypicalintersectiononpaper,andshowvariousscenariosforrole-playing.

hoW To foLD a PaPer haT

Start with a sheet of newspaper. Fold theuppercornersdowntomakea triangleshape,approximately2 inchesabove the loweredge.Thentaketheloweredgeandfoldonesideupabovethefoldedtriangleshape.Turnthepaperoverandfoldtheothersideupabovethefoldedtriangleshape.Opentorevealahat.

Den LeaDer’S minuTeCub Scouts, we have explored what it is tobeahero.Didyouknowthatyouareheroes?Everytimeyouhelpothers,everytimeyoushowkindnesstoothersinyourclassorchurch,everytimeyoushowyourCubScoutspiritanddoyourbest,youshowwhataherois.Isaluteyouall.

When the firefighter and the rescued personreachsafety,therescuedboybecomesthefire-fighterandracestorescueanotherteammem-berfromtheoppositeendoftheplayingarea.

oPening Ceremony: STePPing forWarD for your fLagFormastraightlineinfrontoftheU.S.flag.Boyssay the Pledge of Allegiance. Then, starting atthebeginningoftheline,eachboystepsforward,salutestheflag,andstepsbackintoline.

Cub Scout Ceremonies for Dens and Packscontainsmanyflag ceremonies that will helpleadersbuildgreat,memorablepatrioticceremonies.

Learn The meaning of The PLeDge of aLLegianCeDirections: Circlethewordthatmeansthesameasthewordontheleft.

PLEDGE Polish Family PromiseALLEGIANCE Puppy Loyalty GardenNATION Country Cereal BuildingINDIVISIBLE United Paint Can’tbeseenLIBERTY Market Lesson FreedomJUSTICE Promise Simple FairnessREPUBLIC Bank County Formof

governmentCITIZEN Suit State PersonFLAG Banner Rule Pole

SnaCk: fruiT SkeWer TreaTSIngredients: Assortedfruitssuchasblueberries,large blackberries, or other dark (bluish) fruit;strawberriesor cherries;bananaslicesor largechunks of pineapple; large (not miniature)marshmallows;woodenskewers

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advancement possibilities highlighted this month: Achievements 3a, 3b, 3f, 6g, 11d, 24d

Asaluteshowsrespect.Asaluteisawaytogiveattentiontoanother.AsaluteisagoodthingforaCubScouttolearnandpractice.Asboysex-ploretheideaofheroesaroundthem,theobviousfocusmaybeoncitizenship.Boyswillprepareforthepackmeeting,wheretheywillsharetheirthoughtsonAmerica.Ifcertainboysareuncomfortableaboutgettingupandsharing,thedenleadercouldshareoutloudsomeoftheirwritings.Leaderswillwantallboystoparticipateintheirownway.


Achievement 3c• ,WhatMakesAmericaSpecial?Exploringolderhomesnearwhereboyslivemayrevealthathistoricheroesoccupiedthesehomes.

Achievement 22d,• TyingItAllUp:Boyscanlearnhowtocoilaropeandtossitwithaccuracy.

Elective 19,• Swimming:Learningthebasicskillofswimmingwillbeanachievementwithlifelongbenefits.

gameSmatch the heroesObtain 16 photos or prints of men or women.Tenofthemmustbefamousfromthepresentorthepast.Sixcanbeanybody;theyaredecoys.Foreachfamoushero,writeashortdescriptivephrase. Examples: “The father of our country”(Washington); “The inventor of a practicalelectriclight”(Edison);“Themotherofthecivilrightsmovement”(RosaParks).Boyslineupinrelay fashion, facing a board with the photosmounted.Theleaderreadsadescriptivephrase,andthefirstboyineachteamracestotheboardtotouchthecorrectpicture.Scoreonepointforthefirsttotouchcorrectly.Continuethroughthe10heroes.

Smart SaluteBoys sit in a circle. The leader should havehis or her legs crossed. To play, give the CubScoutsaluteandtelleveryonethathemustsa-lute his neighbor the same way you do. Thenobserveeachboy’ssaluteandsay“yes”or“no.”The trick? The boys must also have their legscrossed.Havetheassistantdenleaderinonthetrick. Continue, giving hints and exaggeratingthecrossingoflegsifneededuntilaCubScoutsolvesthemysteryoftheSmartSalute.

firefighter’s relayFormrelayteams.Onepersonfromeachteamstands on the opposite side of the playingarea—heisthefirefighter.Onthestartsignal—“FIRE! FIRE!”—the firefighter from each teamrunsacross theplayingarea to savehis teammembers from a burning building. He takesonepersonbythewristorhandandrunswithhim to the original position. (If desired, makethe route an obstacle course, requiring boysto “crawlbeneath the smoke” for adistance.)

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When firST Week SeConD Week ThirD Week fourTh WeekDenleader,denchief,anddennerreviewplansbeforeeachmeetingandcheckequipmentneeded.


Callalocalretirementhomeorchildren’shospitaltoscheduleatimeforyourdentocomeChristmascaroling.

HavesuppliesforJingleBellBraceletsandArtistPaletteneckerchiefslides.

Havepaper,markers,andpensforcreatingholidaycards.HaveU.S.flagandornament-makingsupplies.



Haveasetofhorseshoesandsetuptheplayingareaoutside.HaveU.S.flag.

Denleadercollectsdues.gaThering MakeJingleBellBraceletsto

takecarolingduringTHIRDWEEKactivity.

Assigneachboyan“artistname”forthemonth,suchasRogerRenoir,MarkMonet,DanielDonatello.


Practicesingingtheholidaysongsthedenwillsharewhencarolingduringtheouting.

MakeHolidayOrnaments.


Speakwithboysabouttheconditionstheymayseeinthehospitalorretirementhome.Encouragethemtospeakclearlyandfranklywiththepatientsorresidents.

Boyssignthank-younoteorcard.

Playhorseshoes(Achievement 15a).

oPening Boysanswerrollcallwiththeirartistname.Singaholidaysong.

DenchiefleadstheboysintheCubScoutPromiseandtheLawofthePack.

PerformaflagceremonyandsaythePledgeofAllegiance (Achievement 3f).


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DiscusstheWorksofArtthemeandtheplansforthemeetingsthismonth.

Electadennerandassistantdennerforthemonth (Achievement 24b).

ExplaintheWorksofArtthemeandtalkaboutnextweek’scaroling.

Visitalocalretirementhomeorchildren’shospitalandgocaroling.


Discussthepackmeetingplansandpracticesingingthesongsthedenwilllead.

aCTiviTy DoAchievement 16a,fitnessstretching.PlaySnowballTag.

MakeArtistPaletteneckerchiefslides.

Createholidaycardstohandoutnextweekatthechildren’shospitalorretire-menthome.

PlaytheWhoIsMissing?game.

PlaytheColorsgame.Ifweatherpermits,takethisgameoutdoors.

CLoSing CubScoutsshoutouttheirdenyell.


FormaLivingCircleandsaytheCubScoutmotto.

DenlinesupbeforetheU.S.flag.Boysobserveamomentofsilence.Wisheachother“HappyNewYear”asboysleave.Saygood-byeusingtheir“artistname.”


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Verifywiththeoutingdestinationthetimeofarrival,location,anddurationallowedforyourvisit.




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hoLiDay ornamenTS(Elective 9a)

Materials:Cone-shapeddrinkingcups,construc-tionpaper,cottonballsorwhitefur,beads,etc.

Several different ornaments can be made fromthesecups.A,B,andCareornamentsforthetip-topofChristmastrees.Aismadefromtwocups,fringedandcurled,thenpaintedredandgold.Bisanangelwithstiffpaperarms,wings,andcandle;sheisgoldand white. C is a red Santa with cotton-fur trim-mings.DandEarecandybasketsbrightlycoloredanddecoratedwithbeads.

dolastyearwhenthesnowwassodeep?”TheScoutrepeatstheprocess,creatinghisownstoryandhisownstretch.Thisrepeatsuntileverypar-ticipanthasanopportunitytotellhisversionofthestoryanddohisstretch.

gameSSnowball Tag(Achievement 15b)

Materials:Threetofivesoftplayballs;or,inareaswithsnow,playoutdoorswiththerealthing.

Formtwoteams.Onsignal,boysstarttothrowtheballstotheotherside.Theobjectistohitaplayerwith theball; thenthatplayer joins theteamthethrowerbelongsto.Ifaboycatchesaballintheair,theplayerwhothrewitmustjointheoppositeteam.Theonlyballsthatcountarethosehittingbelowthewaist.

Who is missing?Boysformacircleandcommencetowalkaroundin a circle. On the leader’s signal, all playerscovertheireyeswiththeircapsortheirhands.The leader touches one boy on the shoulder;thatboyleavestheroomasquicklyandquietlyas possible while the others continue to walkwith their eyes closed. When the leader calls“Stop,”theboysstopwalkinganduncovertheireyes.Thefirstonetoshoutoutthenameofthemissingboyisthewinner.

ColorsThe den leader sits in the middle of the circle,points to a player, and calls out a color; e.g.,“red.” Before the leader can count aloud to10, theCubScoutmustnameanobject that isred (tomato, fireengine, etc.). The sameobjectcannotberepeated.Ifaplayerfailstothinkofanobjectbeforethe leaderhascountedto10,thetwoswitchplaces.Continuewithothercolors.

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JingLe beLL braCeLeTSMaterials:Chenillestems,jinglebells

Boysfeedtheendofachenillestemthroughtheclasp at the top of a bell and twist the stem tosecure.Thentwistthelengthofthestemaroundthewristtomakeaneasymusicalinstrument.EachCubScoutshouldmakeatleastonebracelet.Boysmaywearandusethemwhentheygocaroling.

arTiST PaLeTTe neCkerChief SLiDeMaterials:Paletteshapecut from¼-inch-thickwood, drilled with a thumb hole; sandpaper;paints; toothpicks; low-temperature glue gun;½-inchpieceof½-inchPVCpipe

Boyssandalledgesofthewoodwithsandpaper.Tocreateaminiaturepaintbrush,paintthetipofatoothpickblack(thebristles)andpainttheoppositeendblack(thehandle)witha¼-inchringofwhiteseparating them. Add spots of different paintcolorstothepalette.Gluethedriedminiaturepaint-brushestothetopofthepalette.GluealengthofPVCpipetothebacktomaketheslidering.

fiTneSS STreTChing(Achievement 16a)

Have the boys stand in a circle with enoughroom to stretch. The leader starts by doing astretch and telling a story that goes with it.For example: “Last year when the snow wasso deep, I bent over to make a snowball.”Everyonestretchestowardtheirfeet.TheleaderthenaskstheScouttotheright,“Whatdidyou

advancement possibilities highlighted this month: Achievements 3f, 15a, 15b, 16a (partial), 24b; Elective 9a

Whatfunwheneachboyhasanartisttoidentifywithandlearnabout!TheNationalGalleryofArt(www.nga.gov)hasanindexofartistsfromAtoZ.There’sanameforeveryboy.Startthemonthwithafunneckerchiefslidetoremindtheweareroftheimportanceofartineveryone’slife.CubScoutswilldoaGoodTurnthismonth,visitingalocalretirementcenterorchildren’shospitalandsharingholidaysongs.Endthemonthatthepackmeeting,singingthosesongsonemoretimewiththewholepackjoiningin.Thisisagreatwaytocloseout2009.


Achievement 9c,• What’sCooking?Formanyfamilies,cookingtogetherisanartform.

Achievement 12b,• FamilyOutdoorAdventures.Hikescanbefunincoolerweather.Yourlocalcommunitymayhaveholidaylightdisplaystoenjoy.

Elective 9a,• Art:Findafavoriteoutdoorlocationanddraworpaintit.CubScoutscancomparethewaytheirfavoriteplaceslookinwintertothewaytheylookduringotherseasons.

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Serve as a Denner(Achievement 24b)

Thedennerandassistantdennersareelectedpositions in theden, responsible for helpingthe den chief and den leaders in meetings.They might help with setup and cleanup,leadopeningandclosingceremonies,orhaveotherspecialduties.Thedennerwearsagolddouble-strandshouldercordonhisleftshoul-der;theassistantdennerwearsagoldsingle-strandshouldercord.

Therearedifferentwaystosharethisleader-shipposition.Somedenswillrequirethatelec-tionsareheldwithonlythoseboyswhohavenotheldthepositionbeingeligible.Encourageeveryboytohaveameaningfulopportunitytoserveasthedenner.

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GatherequipmentforgameandMakingElectricityactivity,havesuppliesforpopcorntreats,andhaveU.S.flag.

Havetable-tennisballsforBlowBallgame,librarybookswithpicturesofwindfarms,andmaterialsforPowerPullgame.HaveU.S.flag.

Callthedestinationofyouroutingtoconfirmarrangements,times,fees,etc.


Havepaperandenvelopesforwritingcardsandsuppliestomakewindsocks.

Denleadercollectsdues.gaThering PlayPerpetualMotion

game(CubScoutLeaderHow-ToBook).


PlayBlowBall(CubScoutLeaderHow-ToBook).


Boyswriteathank-younoteorcard.Thismightbetotheplacevisitedlastweek,toaparenthelper,ortoanotherpersonsuchasateacherorclergymemberwhohashelpedaCubScout (Achievement 17e).

oPening GatherinfrontoftheflagandrecitethePledgeofAllegiance.

Conductaflagceremony(Achievement 3f).

DennerleadsthedenintheLawofthePack.


buSineSS iTemS

TalkaboutwhenandhowelectricitywasdiscoveredandthatourthemethismonthisPowerUp!Askboyswhatweuseelectricityfor.Inviteboystoplanforagametoleadduringthenextfewmeetings.

Talkaboutwindpower.Showpicturesofwindfarms.

Giveboystimetoleadagamefortheden(Achievement 15c).

Visitthelocalelectriccompany,windfarm,solarelectricfacility,orlighthouse.


Discussthepackmeetingplansforthismonth.Forthepinewoodderby,remindboysofthestartingtimesandcheck-inrules.

Playcharades(Achievement 17b).

aCTiviTy DotheMakingElectricityactivity.

HavePowerfulPartypopcorntreats.

EachboymakesaPowerPullgamepiece.Playthegame.

MakeWindSocks(CubScoutLeaderHow-ToBook).

PlaytheNameThatPowergame.

CLoSing Denformsacircleandre-peatstheCubScoutPromise.


Dennergatherseveryonetogetherandalljoinintoshoutthedenyell.

DotheCubScoutPowerclosing.


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relatedtopowerthatbeginswiththelastletterof thewordat theendof thesentence.Thus,Boy1says“power”andBoy2mustsayawordstartingwithR,suchas“run.”Thethirdboywillsay a word starting with N, such as “nuclearplant.” If a player is unable to supplyaword,the play passes to the next player. The gamecontinuesuntilnowordscanbefound.

Find ideas for games for theBear Cub Scouts to present(Achievement 15c)intheCub Scout Leader How-To Book.

CLoSing: Cub SCouT PoWerBoys join together and chant, “Cub Scout—Power Up!” While chanting, clap five times,then stomp five times. The five-beat cadencegoesoneandtwoandthree-four-five.

Den LeaDer noTeMany boys likely will finish their Bear badgerequirements this month in time for presenta-tionoftheawardattheblueandgoldbanquetnextmonth.Checkwith individualboys toseewhethertheywillneedtohaveadditionaltimesetasideforthesharingactivitiesthatarere-quiredforspecificachievements.UseyourCubScout Advancement wall chart to provide aquickreferencetothestatusofeachboy.

paper bag. Add taco seasoning and peanuts(beawareofanyallergies).Addtheremainingpoppedcorn.Foldoverthetopofthebag.Shakewellandserve.

Powerful Party fun PopcornIngredients:2cupsminiaturemarshmallows,½cupmeltedbutter,3quartspoppedpopcorn,one3-ouncepackagefruit-flavoredgelatin

Combine marshmallows and butter. Pour overpoppedcornandmixwell.Sprinklegelatinalloverandtosstomix.

gameSPower PullMaterials:Emptydisposablecup,pieceofstring3feetlong,wadofpaper(orothersmallobjectthatiseasytotieastringaround)

Oneplayergetsthecupandtheothergetsthestringandpaperball.Putthepaperball inthemiddleofatabletop,betweenthetwoplayers.Thecuppersontriestotrapthepaperballun-derthecupbeforetheotherplayercanpulltheballoff theedgeof the table to safety.Whenthe ball has been trapped five times, playersswitchplacesandstartanewround.Catchingthestringdoesn’tcount.Theballmustbeunderthecuptobetrapped.

Next: Try the game on the floor with boys ontheirknees.Pullthestringandball“tosafety”outoftheplayingareabetweenthetwoboys.

CharaDeS(Achievement 17b)

Writedowndifferentsourcesofpowerforboystouseintheircharadespantomimes.

name That PowerBoys sit in a circle. The denner starts thegamebysaying,“Iknowsomethingthattakespower.” The next boy must name something

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making eLeCTriCiTyMaterials: Playing card (not plastic), sheet ofcopier paper, comb, piece of tissue paper orcleansingtissue

Byrubbingtwounlikeobjectstogether,youcanproduce a type of electricity known as staticelectricity.Itwillnotshockorhurtyou.Dothesefourexperimentstolearnsomeofthewaysthatstaticelectricityisproduced.

1. Rubaplayingcard rapidlybackand forthonawoolsweaterorjacket.Pressthecardagainstthewall.Ifthewallpaperisnottooslickoroily,thecardwillstick.

2. Rub a piece of copier paper quickly backand forth on the wall. If conditions areright,thepaperwillsticktothewall.

3. Comb your hair briskly with a dry comb.Holdthecombclosetoyourhairandseehow the static electricity draws the endsofthehairtothecomb.Ifyourhairiswetoroily,thisexperimentwillnotwork.

4. Brisklycombyourhairwithadrycombandtouchittoasmallpieceoftissue.Asthecombliftsthetissuefromthetable,watchasthetissueclingsto thecombfromthestaticelectricitythatwasformed.

SnaCkSPowerful Party Spicy PopcornIngredients:1cuppopcornkernels,½cupvegetableoil,one1-ouncepackagetacoseasoningmix,one12-ouncejarunsalteddry-roastedpeanuts

In a large pot, warm the vegetable oil overmedium-high heat for a minute or two. Addthe popcorn kernels. Cover and cook, shakingthepotuntilthekernelsstoppopping.Removefromheatandpourhalfthepopcornintoalarge

advancement possibilities highlighted this month: Achievements 3f, 15c, 17b, 17e

Powerisintheairaroundus,whetherstaticelectricityorwindpower,orcreatedbyususingchemicalsandtools.Boyscanexploredifferenttypesofpowerthattheyhavetheabilitytocontrol.CubScoutswillcreateonetypeofelectricityandharnessanother.BoyswillbefinishinguptheirachievementsthismonthfortheBearbadge,andtimeisplannedforthemtopresentthenecessaryitemsoractivitiestotheden.DenleadersanddenchiefswillbeabighelpinmakingsuretheBearCubScoutsaresuccessfulintheirpresentations.

encourageCubScoutfamiliestoworkonadditionalachievementsandelectivesthatsupportthistheme,suchas:

Achievement 16, • BuildingMuscles:Stretchingexercisesanddifferent physicalmovementshelpboys see thepower that comes frombeingphysicallyfit.Elective 2,• Weather:Thepowerofweatherelementsisanothertypeofpowertoexplore.Boyscanlearnhowtoreadathermometer,agoodlife-skilltohave.Elective 4,• Electricity:Boyscanexplorehowelectricalconnectionsworkbycreatingadoorbellandmoreathome.

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