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Pages 1-to-7 Calculator GameThis is a "join in anytime" game the boys can play as they arrive. Here's how it's played. The boys sit around in a circle. One person is given a calculator to start. He pun ... A Corny GameMix this list all up and give copies to everyone as they arrive. Instructions should be printed on the paper": "Corn was the most important food the Indians gave us. Circ ... A Visit From Saint NicholasProvide sets of four cards. On each card, write one of the first four lines of the famous Christmas poem:'Twas the night before Christmas when all through the houseNot a creature was stirring ... A What?Arrange players in a circle. Have two different object to pass around, such as a fork and a spoon.Hand fork to player on the right andYou say: This is a Beagle.The receiver says: A what?You s ... A Yummy PuzzlerThe contents of a man's pockets are displayed. Players must deduce his age profession, and interest in recent activities.1. Greasy digits ____________________2.& ... Age Old SecretAsk someone to write down the number of the month he was born (January=1, February=2, tec.) . Tell him to double it, add 5, multiply by 50 add his age, subtract 250. Have him read hi ... Ahoy, DinghyWhen it comes to boating, how much do you know? Are you lost at sea, or are you so smart you've got nothing but smooth sailing ahead? Take our quiz and find out. Circle the ans ... Amazing NumbersYou will need a calculator for this:Take the number of the month you were born,multiply by 4,add 13,multiply by 25, subtract 200,add the day of the month on which you were born,multiply by 2, subtract ... American ABC’sGive everyone a blank sheet of paper and see how many American people, places, and things they can list from A to Z. ... American CitiesAmerican Cities: Each of sentences below describes an American city. Can you identify them?1. Head of a business plus 2,000 pounds.2. A span over water plus a harbor.3. Tan color plus A ... Animal CollectivesSee how well you know your animals. What is the correct terms for groups of the following animals? 1. A gaggle of ... Animal HuntHide tiny rubber or plastic jungle animals in your jungle (meeting area). Or you could you use animal crackers. Divide the boys into groups and have one Cub be the safari guide. ... Animals and Their BabiesEquipment: Copies of the gameDirections: Match the animal with its baby. (Answers are in parentheses)1. Hen2. Seal3. ... Astronaut EggsScientists spend a lot of time making an astronaut's journey safe. For the pre-opening activity have the Cubs pack an egg so that it can survive a ten foot drop onto a hard surface.Put the ... Astronaut TrainingHave beanbags, jump ropes and rubber balls available for Cub astronauts to "train" as they gather.Set up stations for the boys to use with short direction cards (such as jump rope five ... Autograph ContestProvide each guest with paper and pencil and tell him to get the autographs of as many other people as possible. The person who gets the most autographs earns a Big Round of Applause. ... Banquet QuizHow much do you know about Cub Scouting? Can you answer the following questions?1 Cub Scouting is ____ years old this month.2 Scouting is ____ years old month.3 _____________is the foun ... Big Foot GameCast a print of the cub's bare foot in plaster of paris. Have parents guess which is their cub's print. ... Brainbuster #1The four Patrol Leaders from 1st Gilwell Scout Troop are out on a night hike. They have to catch a train that leaves in 17 minutes from the other side of the river and there is only one bridge w ... Brainbuster #2If Picasso is worth 28And Monet is worth 22How much is Raphael worthSolution: 34. Take the numerical value of each letter (i.e. a is letter 1, z is letter 26), then add the numbers to o ... Bridge Building 101Materials: 20 full pages of newspaper. One roll of adhesive tape.Make several teams using the parents and boys. The object is to make a bridge as strong as possible. The bridge mu ... Bug MatchHave someone cut out a bunch of different insect pictures and mount them on paper to hang around the Pack Meeting room. (Make sure you know the names of the different bugs.) Label th ... California Gold RushHand out sheets of paper with the words "California Gold Rush" at the top and tell everyone to see how many words they can get from the letters. Make sure you have some kind of gold nu ... Card MatchHave half of the cards with the names of famous athletes and half of the card with the sport for which they are noted. Hand out the cards as the people walk in and have them find the perso ... Chocolate MathThis only takes 30 seconds. Work this out as you read.1. First of all, pick the number of times a week that you would like to have chocolate. (Try for more than once but less than 10)2. Multi ... Christmas Greeting MatchupBelow are holiday greetings from 6 different countries. See if you can match each greeting with the country it comes from. Work with your parents. 1. ... Christmas ToysPin on the back of each player (adults make good players in this game), the name of some toy. Use the names of toys such as electric train, doll, teddy bear, etc. Each player tries t ... Covered Wagon Inventory ListWork in groups of three boys. Tell them they are getting ready for a trip across the Plains and need to equip their covered wagons. Give them a piece of paper and have them list item ... Cowboy Word FindHow many words of two or more letters can you make from the words, "Cowboys rode long and hard on the rodeo trail"? ... Detective Deciphering Aremac Giessuid credode Tah ... Dress MePreparation: This is a great icebreaker for a den or pack meeting and it can be played just about anywhere. It is best played with at least 4 players and the only equipment needed is a big ... Eight on a NeckerchiefPlace a Cub Scout neckerchief (I would cut scrap fabric to size in place of an actual neckerchief). All eight-den members have to stand on this neckerchief. This is accomplished by 3 ... Exercise StationsMake sure everyone knows ahead of time that there will be an opportunity to do a little bit of physical exercise before the Pack Meeting so they can dress appropriately. Then, identify som ... Famous ScoutsThese are all famous scouts. Do you know them?* Indicates the Scout was an Eagle Scout 1. Neil Armstrong* A. President of the Unit ... Find Someone Who...Have them sign their name on the blank.1. Plays an instrument _________________________________2. Knows what a whole note is ___________________________3. Knows what a ½ note is _______________ ... Flag PiecesDraw/locate a sufficient number of pictures of different flags and cut them into 2 or 3 pieces to accommodate the number of people you have attending a den or pack meeting. Mix and distribu ... Flea MarketSet up the room and have the boys bring things they want to sell and have a flea market. ... ForestWrite the letters F-O-R-E-S-T down the left-hand side of a page and give out copies of it with the instructions to find people whose first names begin with the different letters. See how m ... Gathering SnowballsAs the families gather, present each with a nametag, on which you have left room to write a number. The set-up for this game is a table on which you have placed cotton balls (be sure to ha ... Gathering of the SchoolsGive each person a cut-out fish. Print the name of the fish on each one so that you have about 8 or 10 bass, swordfish, tuna, catfish, trout, flounder, squid or rockfish. Mix the cutouts ... Go ForthGive everyone a pencil and paper when they arrive. Tell them to “Go forth” and get acquainted with 20 people, to ask them their names, and to write them on their paper. W ... Group PuzzlesCut pictures (magazine illustrations, advertising pictures, postcards, etc.) into a number of pieces. Pass these out as people arrive and ask everyone to complete his puzzle, thereby formi ... Guess the SpicesAs we study the Gateway to the Orient, we can recall the influence that the Orient had on Europeans, and even American development. In the 13th century, Marco Polo made his journey to the ... Guessing GameEquipment: 5 small coins or buttons for each personEach person is given 5 small coins or buttons and places them in their pocket. Divide into pairs and stand facing each other. Then eac ... GymkhanaHave different stations set up outside for the pardners to test out their “riding” skills. These might include barrel racing, ribbon racing with a pardner, keyhole racing, etc. ... Hey, Where's the Rest of Me!Make or find pictures of jungle animals. Cut them in half. Mix them up. Don't hand out the halves too far ahead of the start of the game.. On signal, each person has to find th ... Hidden Geography PuzzleU.S. cities and states are hidden in each sentence below:Find and underline them as shown:Example: I asked you not to bang or yell.1. I met my sister, Carol in Africa2. To connect, I cut w ... Historical ObjectsDistribute copies to all guests and see how many persons they can identify by the following clues. 1 A rainbow a. George Washin ... Horse of A Different ColorHave pictures of different horse breeds tacked (pun intended!) around the room. Give out papers with the names of the different horses and clues that would help to identify the different b ... How Many?Fill a clear container filled with red, green and white jellybeans, holiday M&Ms, counting as you fill. Everyone makes a guess on a slip a paper (be sure they include their first and l ... How Much Does It CostCut out pictures of different items of interest to the Cub Scouts and have these mounted around the room. Using your greatest diligence (searching high and lo) try to come up with real, advertis ... If I Could Be. . . Imagine being a tennis shoe, a backpack, or a jet ski: Using pictures from newspapers or magazines, have each scout select one picture of an inanimate object and write or tell a story from ... Indian Pre-Opening GameAs each Cub Scout arrives with his family, he is given a bag with the following items:2 face paints6 Paper Feathers1 Paper Head Band1 Newspaper section (for vest or shirt)Time given: 5 minutesThe C ... Just One Word TrickYou'll really have them at a loss for words with this one! Cut out the following letters from magazine or newspaper headlines (or draw black letters on paper and cut them out,)J N ... KilroyThis is a get acquainted game. The first person (the leader) hands a small object to the person to his left and says "My name is Arthur and this is Kilroy." That second person passes the o ... Learning the Meaning of the Pledge of AllegianceCircle the word which means the same as the word on the left. PLEDGE Polish Family ... Lines of Work QuizIdentify the person who you think made the following remarks about their line of work:1. It has its ups and downs. _____2. I get a bang out of it! _____ ... Married WordsProvide cards which have been written one word of common pairs such as "Jack" and "Jill," "ham" and "egg," etc. Have as many cards as needed. ... Match1. Data2. Input3. Process4. Output5. Internet6.&nb ... Matching Game 1. Paul Bunyan a. spread the news the British are coming 2. Blackbeard ... Meet Mister XAs people arrive, explain that there is a mysterious Mister X in the room. Tell them to introduce themselves to everyone asking, "Are you Mister X?" (He is to answer in the ... Mixed-up Folktales1. BOMY KIDC2. SECOP LIBL3. GIB OTOF4. ROZOR5. NOEL NEARRG6. ATHAWAHI7. GINK HAMEMAMEAK8. BAE NILNOLC9. MOT YESRAW10. LUPA YABUNU11.LEANID NOBOE12. YESCA SNOJEAnswers: 1. Moby Dick, 2. Pecos Bill, Big ... Modern World Wonders1-The Channel Tunnel2-The Clock Tower (Big Ben)3- The CN Tower4-Eiffel Tower5-The Empire State Building6-The Gateway Arch7-The Golden Gate Bridge8-The High Dam9-Hoover Dam10-Itaipu Dam11-Mount Rushmor ... Moon Rock TossEach Cub will need five small stones, each with the same color marked on them. Use several colors of markers. It's all right to have duplications in the colors. Distribute ... Name BingoEach Boy has a sheet of paper marked off in a grid (six across, six down). The boys then go around to other guests and ask them to sign a square. At a designated time, everyone stops ... Name That StateHere's a multiple-choice test of how well you know where some of the National Parks are in the United States.Our country is blessed with some of the most wonderful places on earth. Many of them ... Name That TreeThis is a wooded outdoor activity, but if you're stuck inside or away from the trees, improvise by having leaf and limb samples for folks to use. Select as many different kinds of trees as ... NoodlegramsIn a saucer place a tablespoonful or more of uncooked noodles. Each person must try to compose a ten word message out of the alphabet noodles. This could be done in couples or singly ... Olympic Torch RelayPlayers line up in relay formation. The leader of each team holds a Ping-Pong ball balanced on top of a roll of newspaper. On signal, he runs to goal line and back to his team, passi ... Oriental ProverbsPick the right (missing) word/s in the proverb."He who will not economize will have to & ... Outer Space QuizUsing the wonderful world of the Internet or old (but expendable!) magazines, cut out space photos, letter each one with a sequential letter, and hang them around the meeting room. As peopl ... Outside Talent PracticeSet up some stations outside (or downstairs or somewhere where the rough-housing won't disturb things) that the boys can "do." Here are some ideas for stations:Balance the broom ver ... Person Scavenger HuntProvide each Cub Scout or family with the following list. They are to collect signatures of individuals who meet the description. The boy or family finished first or who collects the ... Planets Quiz1. How many planets are there? (9)2. Which planet is nearest the sun? (Mercury)3. ... Plus and MinusPlus and Minus Add and subtract the letters as shown' then rearrange the letters to form a list of gifts you might find under the Christmas tree.1. shook &n ... Quick Test Of IntelligenceA quick test of intelligence. Don't cheat! Because if you did, the test would be no fun. I promise, there are no tricks to the test. Read this sentence:FINISHED FILES ARE THE RESULT OF ... RefuelingBuy a bottle of soft drink for each boy in your den. Open them and pour contents into a large metal pitcher. Rinse out the bottles and let dry.Set up a "re-fueling" station in ... Scrambled Sea Critters 1. RTTUO 2. SABS 3. PUGPY ... Sink The ShipHave a large bowl full of water set on a table in the room. In the bowl place a small plastic boat. If you don't have a boat, a Styrofoam bowl or other suitable container can be used ... Smelling KimEquipment: A collection of dried foodstuffs which have a distinctive smell, e.g., coffee; tea; sage; rosemary; etc. and each in an identical container or in a small square of muslin tied with co ... Smile TossSeat the boys in a circle. Warn them to maintain a serious expression. Someone stands in the center of the circle and smiles, then wipes the smile from his face and tosses the smile ... Spell It OutEquipment: Pencil and PaperDirections: 1. Give the Cubs a phrase made up of two or three words.2. From that phrase, the Cubs must co ... Spell PocketOn a sheet of paper, spell out the word ‘pocket’. Using these letters, have everyone list items that you find in a pocket.Example:P: paper, ping pong balls, pencils, etc.O: old ca ... State AlphabetHow's the Pack's Geography? Here's a handout that tests everyone's knowledge of state names—from an alphabetic perspective. Make sure you give this to "groups" (like ... State FactsCopy the map of the United States so that you have one for each Cub Scout or one for each person at the pack meeting. People should write the name of each state and it’s capital in t ... Story BoxUse already-made boxes or boxes that Cubs have made themselves., let their imaginations go! A Storytelling Box can also be done individually or as a group. It is a special box into w ... String MazeYou will need for each player (or Team): A different colored ball of sting or yarn A pencil A prizePreparation: Tie the prize to the end of the string. Hide the prize somewhere in ... Thanksgiving Match-Up1. One action done in the morning2. Poultry in the Hay3. Jack-o-lantern dessert4. A springtime blossom5. Used by the percussion section of a band6. An automobile and 60's music7. Day of the week that ... The Lucky Seven ShakeAs one of the early numbers of a Den-family picnic, get everybody into the spirit of the occasion by conducting this game. Secretly provide one of the number with a liberal collection of c ... TransportationSlips of paper are marked with one of the following words: CAR, TUGBOAT, JETPLANE, TRAIN, BICYCLE BELL, or HELICOPTER. Each person is given a slip of paper as they arrive at the pack meeti ... What Do You Do? Directions: Find people who are doing or have done any of these careers and have them sign on the line. If someone has done more than one career have them sign in a second space. Lim ... What Fish Is This?Equipment: Copies of the gameDirections: A fishy quiz. Tell me what kind of fish I am. (Answers are in parentheses)1. A prolonged crier?2. ... What If. . .?The following are story ideas you can use during a quiet time in your den meeting. Let each scout pick one these ideas (you can add a few of your own), give him a few minutes and let him f ... What Tree Am I?For a fun pre-opening activity, prepare as many "tags" as you will have people for the meeting. On each tag write a tree type. (Make them common names.) Obviously, repeats ... What's In It?For this pre-opening game, put a half-dozen or more small items in a cloth bag of bean bag size. Items might include marbles, a pen, quarter, key comb, lipstick tube, and paper clip. As ... Which Country’s CoinsGather coins from different countries and place them on display, labeled with unique identifiers. Then list out on sheets of paper the different countries represented. Have folks match the coins ... Who Am I?Cut famous actors’ pictures from magazines and when the boys come into the room, pin one on their back. Make sure the boy doesn’t see whose picture is on his back. He the ... Who Am I? #2Have a topic pre-selected such as PARTY. Come up with about 20 related items associated with that topic, example: horn, party hat, favor, balloon, candy, cake, punch, ice cream, music, gam ... Who Am I? #3Make up a "Who Am I" card for each scout. This card has the name of someone who is famous or well-known in some field of communication -- past presidents, politicians, actors, radio pe ... Who Am I? #4Take a pile of 3x5 cards and write down a name of a person or character on each card. These names can be seasonal (Winter: Cupid, Jack Frost, New Year’s Baby, Old Man Time, etc.) or follow ... Who Collects What1. Rock Hound & ... Who Is It?Give everyone a 3x5 card. Have them all write down 4 things about themselves that no one else in the room should know. Have them put their name on the top of the card for future reference. ... Yes or NoAnnounce that no one is to say “yes” or “no”. Then give half of the group 10 peanuts and the rest 10 beans. Allow every one a specified time in which to collect cou ... Checker RelayScouts race up and down the hall in relay fashion, with a pile of 6 checkers balanced on the back of one hand. They are not allowed to steady the pile with the other hand. The only time they can touch ... Clodhopper RaceA series of pieces of paper are placed in a circle after a team member is blindfolded. The team member must step on each piece of paper following directions from teammates. They cannot touch him or mo ... Count to TenAll players stand on one line except one player who is it. "It" stands with his back to the other players on a goal line about 30 to 35 feet from the starting line. "It" counts to ten as fast and as c ... Tissue Paper RelayGive each player a drinking straw. Divide the den into two teams. Give the first player on each team a square of tissue paper. On signal, he tries to lift the tissue paper off the ta ... Presents PantomimeEach boy thinks of a present he would like to give a make-believe friend (or a real friend) and then decides how to act out movements for his chosen present. (For example, if he chose a dog, he could ... Banana Split & SlideEveryone remembers their very first slip and slide out in the yard on a hot summer day. Here's a variation.
Get approximately 50 feet of plastic tarp and items that would be found on a banana split ... Disposable Camera RallyThis is a crazy scavenger hunt where each team has a disposable camera and a vehicle to get around town in (I recommend adult drivers). Give them a list of items, worth different points, to get a pict ... Baseball Strike ZoneRequired: Plywood painted baseball game board, Fun Gripper Baseballs
For serious ball throwers you can have something set up for them but for those little ones you might want to set up a game for t ... The Dreidel GamePlace several dreidels around the room for groups to play with. Give each
person 10 or 20 “tokens” (pennies, candies, etc). Each player puts a token
in the center “pot” when he joins the gam ... Kwanza KinaraA Kinara includes 3 red, 3 green and 1 black candle.
Give each person a colored paper candle.
They must form a group creating a completed Kinara.
When a group is formed have them write their
name ... SpotlightProvide a list of items boys
have to find that someone else
fits.
Examples:
Born outside the state of Utah
Who can roll their tongue
Who has green eyes
Who can say 10 words in another lan ... State ABC'sUsing maps and atlases, have the Scouts and familiesfind one geographical location for each letter ofthe alphabet. Examples: Arizona, Blue Lake (Utah),Columbia River, Denver, etc. ... Grand 'New Flag'Provide boys with crayons and paper so everyone candesign a NEW American Flag. Have them explain thesymbolism behind their new flag. ... America PuzzleCut out large versions of the letters in America. Cut the letters into pieces creating a puzzle andplace in a bag. Give each boy or group a letter and have them put their letters together. Then asa wh ... Flag Folding RelayPractice folding and unfolding a flag, relay style. Person 1 & 2 unfold the flag, 2 & 3 fold it, 3 &4 unfold, etc. As people join put them at the back of the line. Boys who are done can he ... Time CapsuleHave each boy bring something for a time capsule to be opened in 5, 10, or more years. Havethe boy briefly write down why it’s special. You could do this over a few weeks assigning eachboy a week or ... Baby Face Match-UpObtain pictures of either the participants or famous people when they were younger. Have participantsmatch up the baby picture with the name of the grown-up person & ... Watch A Seed GrowPlant a lima bean seed against the side of a clear cup. Place it in a warmplace and watch it grow over the next few weeks. ... What Am I?Place the name of an occupation on the back of each person as they enter.They should ask yes or no questions of the others to discover what they are.Alternative: Use plant names. ... Tree TagOne person is “It” and tries to tag another. Players are only “safe” when they are touching a tree.Players can only stay safe for 10 seconds, then they have to leave and go to ... Arbor Day TreasuresFind tree names hidden in the sentences:1. The ranger’s map led us safely through the woods.2. Will owls hoot in daylight?3. Its fun to hike and tramp in every direction.4. Forest rangers wear w ... Create A ForestCut out tree parts (trunk, branch, leaves, fruit, nest, etc). Give each boy an envelope containing 5(or number of your choice) of the same item (I.e. trunks) as he arrives. Each boy is to trade theiri ... My BodyLet the boys take turns outlining each other’s body on butcher paper. Then let them fill them in.They can either draw in the parts of the body (organs, bones, etc.) or drawn themselves (clothes, ... Coffee Ground FossilsWhat you need:1 cup of used coffee grounds1/2 cup of cold coffee1 cup of flour1/2 cup of saltSmall dinosaur figurinesStir ingredients until well mixed. Knead the dough together. Mold dough arounda din ... Yummy FossilsGive each boy a chocolate chip cookie and a toothpick. Tell them they need to get the chocolate chips outwithout breaking them. ... Excavation SitesIn a wading pool (or in several smaller shallow pans) hide items in sand/dirt that are normally found in theground at an excavation site. Give each person a list of items they need to find and a paint ... Take Nothing but PicturesDivide off into pairs as people arrive. One person is the photographer andone is the camera. The photographer selects a scene that he would like totake a “picture” of and directs (gently) ... Footprint CastsHave pans set up with sand. Let the boys step into the sand and carefully remove their foot.Pour Plaster of Paris over the footprint until covered and over flowed a bit. By the end of themeeting the c ... Stained Glassed LeavesPlace leaves on a piece of wax paper. Lay another piece of wax paper over top of the leaves.Place in brown paper bag, and iron paper together. Punch holes and thread string to hang. & ... Sand PaintingFill baby food jars with different colors of sand, making layers. To color your own sand fillpaper cups half full of sand. Add water to completely cover sand. Add food coloring for desiredcolor. Stir ... Driveway Or Parking Lot BaseballDraw a simple baseball field (not just diamond) on the ground with chalk. Mark different colored circlesin various areas of the field. Each color would indicate a type of hit: single, double, triple, ... Soccer BowlSet up 10 cans in the grass. Players kick a soccer ball at the cans to try and knock as many down as theycan from 20 feet away. ... Outdoor CheckersUse chalk to mark out a large checkerboard and use colored plasticplates for the checkers. As boys arrive they can join a side and work as ateam to win the game. &nb ... Ability AwarenessProvide a wheel chair, blindfolds, crutches and arm slings to debilitatethe boys. Provide obstacles for them to accomplish in their new state ofbeing. ... TableTop HockeyCut a plastic berry container or something similar, in half vertically. Invert one half of the containerand set it at one end of a table. Cubs can line up at the opposite end and try to score by flick ... Squirt Tic Tac ToeProvide the boys with water squirters (bathtub toys). Mark out tic-tac-toe boards on the sidewalk.The boys mark their “X” or “O” using the water squirter. Better hurry! Wait to ... Reflection MazeUsing mirrors, have the boys reflect light to hit a target in a dark place or shady location. Tomake it trickier, have them use multiple mirrors (one per boy) to make it go in multiple directionsbefor ... Beach BingoCreate cards with items the boys might find if they went to the beach. Use fish crackers, Swedishfish or seashells as markers. ... Shadow TagA twist on the traditional game. To tag a person out you must step in their shadow. This can betricky, depending on the time of day you play. Set a 2 minute limit for being it to keep varietyup. ... Leaf Sun PrintsMake amazing white on blue prints with your favorite leaves. Just place leaves,ferns, flowers, shells, or whatever you choose, onphotosensitive paper and place it in the sun. Removethe objects after a ... Marble Shoot OutUsing masking tape, create a design on the floor/sidewalk. Boys then try to shoot their marblesinto the shape. How many marbles can they get to stay inside? ... Whatcha Got?Provide a list of items a boy might have in his pocket to each participant. Try to find someonewith that in their pocket. Examples: marble, coin, paper clip, trading card, ball, gum, candy,pencil, etc ... Two by TwoPlace the name of an animal on the back of each boy. Boys have toask questions to identify what they are, then find another with thesame animal. &n ... Jungle Obstacle CourseSet up an obstacle course (backyard gym) with the jungle theme. Ideas include:Quicksand: set a blanket across a section to leap overPoisonous vines: tape a towel in a doorway to crawl underBat cave: b ... Animal ScrambleGive the boys a list of animal names that have been scrambled.aeffgir (giraffe)adelopr (leopard)ilno (lion)aeegllz (gazelle)ekmnoy (monkey)hnopty (python)egirt (tiger)aeehlnpt (elephant)aber (bear)ace ... Hero Match - UpHeroes do many different things for us. Match-up the hero with what they have done to help others
___ Clara Barton
___ Martin Luther King Jr.
___ Benjamin Franklin
___ George Washington
___ Geo ... Who's a Scout?Let the boys guess which notable person is a Scout. Note: All listed below were Scouts.
Henry “Hank” Aaron (Baseball Player)
Neil Armstrong (First Man on Moon)
Philo t. Farnsworth (TV ... My Family TreeBefore den meeting, gather up as many old magazines and catalogs as possible, the more
variety the better. Have each boy then go through the magazines
and cut out pictures that remind them of their ... Nutscar racesCars are fast,and beautiful. Have the Cub Scoutsand family members create their owncars from walnut half shells. Addingbutton wheels, tin foil bumpersand any other car decorations theycan think of. Ho ... Down and Dirty Demolition Derbyeveryone in the room stands up.The game leader starts the race by sayingon your mark, get-set, go. All players thenbegin to move around the room. As playersapproach each other a single game of rock,pa ... Chinese DragonKung hei fat choy! (traditionalChinese New Year greeting). Celebrate your blue and gold withthe Chinese New Year. Make copies of the dragon on bright cardstock. Cutout the pattern and string the piece ... Pile it Higher and Deeperdivide players into groups of 5-6.Provide several large garbagesacks filled with clean recyclables.(cereal boxes, milk cartons,cans, corrugated cardboard, etc.)Only items from the sacks maybe used. A ... Smilefrom litter toglitter…and a smile. Recyclingis a great habit to start, one thatwill make the boys and the earthhappy. This game challenges tothe boys to be happy in a differentway. Two teams li ... Leaf HuntDivide the group into teams of 5-6people. Give each team thintyping paper and crayons andhave them make rubbings ofall the leaves they can find inthe immediate area. Awardprizes for the most leaves fo ... Thanksgiving treeCopy the leaf pattern ontogreen cardstock, as each person enters the room give thema few leaves to write why they are thankful we live in sucha beautiful place, the things they like to do in nature, o ... Three StepGroup Size: 5 or more. Equipment: A large enclosed area, and 3 soft balls (nerfor foam balls work best). Goal: To eliminate all the other players, by hitting them below thewaist with the balls. Play: ... Jumping roperope skillsare fun for everyone while promotingthe value of physical activityand teamwork. This is a groupversion of jumping rope to try.A fairly long, substantial rope isturned by two people, one at ... |
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