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We're headed out on a Cub Scout Safari. Look, over there is a boa constrictor. Watch out everyone! Listen to the monkeys. Aren't they loud? Wait! What's that roar? If we get really quiet, maybe we can spot some tigers. ...

Broken Arrow Ceremony

Props: An arrow, two council fires.Personnel: Akela dressed as Indian chief standing by first council fire.Scout Master standing by second council fire.Akela: Will ________ and his parents please come forward and take their place of honor at the council fire. ...

Cub Scout Family Graduation

This ceremony can be held indoors or outdoors, in uniform or in Indian costume.PERSONNEL: Webelos Den Leader, graduating Webelos Scout and his parents, Scoutmaster, Patrol Leader, five Cub Scouts to hold posters, Den Leaders, Pack Committee Members.EQUIPMENT: Small posters of ...

1000 Smiles

PERSONNEL: 8 CubsEQUIPMENT: Happy face signs with words written on the back.CUB 1: I think there were 1,000 smiles here tonight, but did you know,CUB 2: A smile cost nothing,CUB 3: But creates much,CUB 4: It happens in a flash, ...

1000 Smiles

Have Cub Scouts make signs and carry them out as the vegetable are announced.Narrator: First plant five rows of peas.1. Preparedness 2. Promptness 3. Perseverance 4. Politeness 5. PraiseThen, plant five rows of lettuce:1. Let us be Faithful 2. Let ...

2030 Closing

DENNER #1: (lights candle) What did it feel like, astronaut, as you flew into outer space? Did you mind being cooped up in such a tiny place?DENNER #2: (lights candle) Did the stars have points? Did the clouds race by? ...

A Boy

He is a person who is going to carry on what you have started.He is to sit right where you are sitting, and attend, when you are gone, to those things you think are so important.You may adopt all the ...

A Closing Ceremony for Fathers

Personnel: 7 Cubs, 3 Fathers Equipment: Game, Jackknife, book or pet, fishing pole1ST Cub: "What shall you give to one small boy? A glamorous game (holds up game), a tinseled toy," 2nd Cub: "A barlow knife (holds up jackknife), a ...

A Creed

This is an impressive closing for the Blue and Gold Banquet or any other type of dinner.PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Cub Scout poem reader, person to turn off lights.EQUIPMENT: Candles, one on each den's table.ARRANGEMENT: On each den's table a single lighted ...

A Creed Closing

This is an impressive closing for the Blue and Gold Banquet or any other type of dinner.Personnel: Cubmaster, Cub Scout poem reader, person to turn off lightsEquipment: Candles, one on each den's tableArrangement: On each den's table a single lighted ...

A Crop of Smiles

Once upon a time, two brothers left the farm to move to a city to look for work. Just outside of the city, the first brother met an old man and asked him, “What are the people like in this ...

A Cub Scout Greeting

This is a good opening for a month when you have lots of New Cub Scouts. Cub # 1: Come one, come all, come join our pack. It’s so much fun, we keep coming back. Cub # 2: We play ...

A Cub Scout Pledge To Himself Closing

Arrangement: Pack flag is placed in center of stage. Ten Cubs in uniform, in turn, come on stage, stand near the Pack flag and recite one of the statements below. Upon finishing, each Scout salutes the Pack flag and retires ...

A Cub Scout Pocket

A piece of tagboard is cut in the shape of a pocket and covered with blue felt, including a pocket flap and button. The badges which are attached are available at the Scout office (#4648 ), or could easily be ...

A Cub Scout Pocket Opening

A piece of tag board is cut in the shape of a pocket and covered with blue felt, including a pocket flap and button. The badges which are attached are available at the Scout office (#4648 ), or could easily ...

A Cub Scout Prayer

Oh Lord, that I will do my bestI come to the in prayer.Help me help other every dayAnd teach me to be square.To honor Mother, Fatherand obey the Cub Laws, too.And this I ask, that I may bea loyal Cub ...

A Cub Scouts Thanksgiving Prayer

O, Heavenly Father, we ask for your blessingFor loved ones and friends that are near.We thank you for food and for love and for lifeAnd the spirit of Scouting that's here.We thank you for leaders who care about boys,Who give ...

A Day Of

The arch is the sun rising at daybreak, starting another week in scouting.THE FIRST DAY - Is Sunday, a day of worship and development of the boys spiritual life.THE SECOND DAY - is Monday, a day for improving understanding within ...

A Den Leader Farewell And An Induction

PERSONNEL Cubmaster; Cub Scout; all den leaders, including the retiring den leader and the new den leader with spouse; pack committee chairman. EQUIPMENT Gift for retiring den leader, den leader badge, den leader job description card, current issue of Scouting ...

A Diamond In The Rough

A diamond in the rough is a diamond sure enough,And before it ever sparkled it was made of diamond stuff.But someone had to find it or it never would be found,And someone had to grind it our it never would ...

A Family Is

A FAMILY IS people giving and receiving love.A FAMILY IS people getting angry, but still loving each other.A FAMILY IS people loving the differences about each other.A FAMILY IS people talking and listening to each other.A FAMILY IS people caring ...

A Flag Is

MATERIALS: A large American flag held by Scout, A small piece of light cloth on a stick held by Scout.LEADER: (points to small cloth on stick) A flag is much more than just a light cloth floating in the breeze.A ...

A Friend Flag Ceremony

Cub # 1: Many of us have heard the old saying, "A friend in need is a friend indeed.Cub # 2: "Our country is often the friend who helps us in need. Immigrants coming to America find helpful neighbors and ...

A Good Sport

You hear a lot of talk about being a good sport, but just what does it mean? A good sport learns the rules so he will not break them. He competes with all his heart, striving to outclass his competitors. ...

A Good Thing Said About Newspapers

Gutenberg invented the movable type printing process. Reducing the "time to press" that documents had to endure. The Wolf, Bear, and Webelos books that you have are made from this method of print. Ideas and information can be given to ...

A Heap Of Care And Patience

It takes a heap of working with a boy to make a man.A heap of care and patience, and you’ve got to understandThat he won’t be any better than you were as a lad,Unless a spark is kindled to show ...

A Is For America

EQUIPMENT: American Flag, Pack Flag, stands, letter cards for spelling out AmericaSETTING: Color guard brings in colors as in usual flag ceremony, but before the colors re posted each Cub Scout holds up his letter and recites his line. (Letters ...

A Leaders Resolution

I shall study my boys so that I may understand them.I shall like my boys so that I can help them.I shall learn -- for they have much to teach me.I shall laugh -- for youth grows comfortable with laughter.I ...

A Naturalist Is

No matter where you live, there is a world of undiscovered secrets of nature still waiting to be explored.A naturalist is a student of natural history which includes the many things found in nature, such as plants and animals. This ...

A Nature Minute

Personnel: Cubmaster or Den LeaderI am part of Nature. I am part of everything that lives. I am bound together with all living things in air, in land, in water. My life depends upon Nature, upon its balance, upon its ...

A Picture Of Our Past

SETTING: Flag is staffed on a stage behind a closed curtain. If this arrangement is not possible, the opening may be done in a darkened room with the spotlight on the flag coming on at the appropriate time.CUBMASTER: It is ...

A Pledge

(make copies for everyone to read and follow along.)Cub Scouts: (Stand and read together) "As future citizens, we will do our best to be prepared in body and will, in spirit and skill. We accept our obligation to God and ...

A Poem for Closing

Let's be quiet as we go In earnest thought of what we owe To those who all about us make The Scouting movement, let us take.With gratitude what they bestow, And for the men who long ago Started this movement ...

A Position Of Leadership

EQUIPMENT: Each Cub Scout who will be in the Den of the new leader should have a card with his name, birthdate, address and phone number and parent’s names. Attached to this card is a string with a slip knot ...

A Spark Of Genius

Each Cub is holding a large cardboard light bulb painted yellow with cardboard rays fastened around the edge or use yellow pipe cleaners for rays. The light bulbs are made that that when the bottom is folded up and ...

A Talk About Our Flag

I have often stopped to look at our Flag rippling in the breeze from a flag staff atop a tall building and marveled at it's beauty, with it's 13 stripes of Red and it's Stars of a field of Blue.I ...

A Tree is a Good Scout

Personnel: 6 Cubs and a narrator Equipment: Each Cub hold a picture or drawing of a tree with his section of text on the back.Cub 1: Did you ever pause to think about how helpful a tree is? Cub 2: ...

A Tribute To Teachers

PERSONNEL: CubmasterEQUIPMENT: Certificate of appreciation from the boys for all teachers present.CUBMASTER: The day will come when you Cub Scouts will recall with laughter and pride the many activities and the amusing incidents that happened at school. Then, more than ...

ACHIEVE

Use seven pieces of cut poster board with the letters to spell the word "ACHIEVE". Have Cubs stand in correct order to spell the word and read the following:A - Advancement - along the Cubbing trailC - Commitment - to ...

ABC XYZ

PERSONNEL: Narrator, 6 Cub ScoutsEQUIPMENT: Large card with appropriate letter on frontSETTING: Each Cub Scout holds large card. Narrator and boys stand in a line in front of audience.NARRATOR: To study is to learn about our environment and how we ...

About Our Flag

This ceremony can get your whole den involved in helping if you have two boys hold the flag and six other Cubs read their lines and do what it tells them to do.MATERIALS NEEDED: Bag of red paper. Bag of ...

ACE CM Minute revised

In ancient Rome 'as', spelled A S, was a pound weight. In the markets, goods sold by merchants that weighed an 'as' were considered good for selling. Latin influenced the French language. When 'as' became a French word it no ...

Achievement

Setting: Each boy walks on in turn holding a card with a letter on it, says his part and then stands in line.A - is for Always do your bestM - is for Makes the pack go!E - is for ...

Acting Parts In Life

CUBMASTER: Fellows, our lives are made up of many different acts or parts. As young boys, you act the part of a Webelos, or a Cub. In school you act the part of a student. At home you act the ...

Actors In The Pack

MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Cubbing is a family affair. The boy can not join a Pack without a parent helping. Tonight we are all one Pack, where not only the Cubs show us what they can do but: CUB: All cubs ...

Adios

Boys hold cards spelling "ADIOS" which is Spanish for good bye. Each boy read one of the parts and after the last one is read, all boys shout "Adios."A - We came together and had our fun. It seems as ...

Adios Amigos

PERSONNEL: 6 Cub Scouts.EQUIPMENT: Fake campfire, candle for each Cub, a spirit candle.SETTING: Have the Cubs arrange themselves in a horseshoe around a campfire; lights are low. EachCub has a candle. Cub 1 lights his candle from the spirit candle.CUB ...

Adult Leadership Stars

PROPS: Large gold stars with a hole in center; large enough for each boy to poke his head through.Star is frame around face.Each boy, in turn, repeats the following speech:"My star represents our Mr. & Mrs.__________".When all have done this, ...

Advance CM Minute

For Parents:A boy does what he knows. He is what he does, and what he is going to be, he is becoming.For Scouts:Life never stands still. If you do not advance, it will leave you behind. In Cub Scouting, you ...

Advancement Ceremony

Props: Cubmaster dressed in a work smock wearing a carpenter's tool belt. Awards and mother's pins are taped to pieces of wood scraps that are hidden in his tool belt. Be sure to emphasize the "puns" though out the ceremony. ...

Advise For Whittlers

CUB SCOUT #1: For some years Boy's Life published a regular feature called "Slide of the Month", written and illustrated by Ben Hunt, a noted carver. Here are some of what Ben Hunt had to say about whittling slides.CUB SCOUT ...

Aim For The Stars

The words "Aim for the Stars" have important meaning to Cub Scouts. There have been many before us who have set their sites and lived their lives by Aiming for the Stars. And while they may not have made it ...

Aim for the Stars 2

The words, "Aim for the Stars" have an important meaning to Cub Scouts. Think of Thomas Edison who tried and failed hundreds of times before he perfected the electric light bulb. He never quit trying. A Cub Scout, who tries ...

Akela And Bagherra The Panther Gather The Pack

Form dens at four corners of the room or area. Akela (Cubmaster) and Bagherra the Panther (Assistant Cubmaster or Den Leader) face each other across the area.AKELA: Look well, O wolves, look well!!BAGHEERA: Tis quiet in the jungle, And time ...

Akela Arrow Of Light Ceremony

Setting: Scout leader dressed in Indian outfit as Akela, standing or sitting by a ceremonial fire.Akela: I am Akela, Chief of the Webelos tribe. My mother was Kind Eyes. My father was the son of the sun in the sky. ...

Akela The Cubmaster

PERSONNEL: Committee chairmanEQUIPMENT: Table with appropriate recognitionSETTING: The committee chairman is in front of room facing the audienceCOMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: Cub Scouts are taught that Akela means a good leader. They are instructed to honor Akela by listening to him and ...

Akela Of The Great Mountain

PERSONNEL: Akela (Cubmaster in Native American costume), Assistant Cubmaster, Tiger candidates and their parents.EQUIPMENT: Tiger Cub Neckerchiefs Tiger Belt Totems (Instant Recognition Kit) Arrow of Light candle log (or board) ARRANGEMENT: The ceremony begins with the beating of the ceremonial ...

Akelas Arrow

A tradition in a pack started many years ago. It is to present our graduating Arrow of Light recipients a real arrow with color (use plastic tape) bands for each of their ranks obtained while in Cub Scouts. This is ...

Akelas Arrow Of Light

PERSONNEL Cubmaster, narrator, boys, parents, two people to work the room lights and spotlight, drummer.EQUIPMENT Webelos prop stand, Arrow of Light with stand, The Official Boy Scout Handbook, Boy Scout Eagle badge poster, council fire, spotlight, drum.Cubmaster: Tonight we have ...

Akelas Council

Akela (in Indian costume) calls inductees, parents forward."Welcome to you, candidates who wish to be inducted in Pack ___. Your presence here signifies to me, Chief Akela, that you are sincere in your desire to join this pack. this is ...

Akelas Life Story

Equipment: Ceremony board or log with three small candles and one large candle; tom-tom, artificial camp fire.Setting: Akela enters and walks behind the fire. Akela gives the Cub Scout sign and tom-tom beating stops.Narrator: Akela was the big chief of ...

Akelas Life Story

EQUIPMENT: Ceremony board or log with three small candles and one large candle; tom-tom; artificial camp fire.SETTING: Akela enters and walks behind the fire. Akela gives the Cub Scout sign and tom-tom beating stops.NARRATOR: Akela was the big chief of ...

Akelas Scales

Personnel: Cubmaster, Den Chief, Den Leader, Bobcat candidates and parentsEquipment: Ceremonial Board consisting of arrow with three candles on a balance, Bobcat pins and advancement certificatesCubmaster: Will the candidates and their parents please come forward and face the pack. (They ...

Akelas Tree Tiger Patch Ceremony

Cubmaster: Would all Tiger Cubs and their parents please come forward?Many years ago in the village of akela there grew a mighty oak. She, who is Mother Earth, had given the tree to Akela’s grandfather. Akela, the wisest wolf, cherished ...

Akelas Life Story Advancement Ceremony

Equipment: Ceremony board or log with 3 small candles and one large candle; tom-tom; artificial campfire. Setting: With the tom-tom beating, Akela enters and walks behind the fire. Akela gives the Cub Scout sign and the tom-tom stops. Narrator: Akela ...

Alaska Is Different

CUB #1: Alaska is different in climate that (your state name), different in the food produced, and offers different ways of life.CUB #2: The beauty of Alaska is captured in silent snow and the glorious Northern Lights.CUB #3: One thing ...

Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein has been quoted as having said "The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery everyday. Never lose ...

All One Boy Closing

Den Leader: We will try to show you the many sides to the boy we so proudly call our son, but remember, these are all one boy.1st Cub: I’m the one full of dirt, so very sure that soap and ...

All Scout Blue and Gold Banquet Recognition Ceremony

Setting - Cub Master as Chief Akela (Native clothing is a good idea) CM: "As the century was ending, Chief Akela was worried about his people. His Pack was surrounded by others who did not have the same ideals or ...

All Scout Blue and Gold Banquet Recognition Ceremony

Allegiance To The Outdoors

SETTING: After presenting flags and Pledge of Allegiance, Den lines up across front of room.NARRATIVE: We are coming up on the time of the year when we start using the outdoors more and more whether we are hiking the trails ...

Always Do Your Best

Prepare four cue cards, one for each Scout, with the following text on the back and the key word in large letters on the front. After reading each card, the Scout should hold his card up for everyone to see ...

America

Personnel: 7 Cub Scouts, Denner or Leader and 2 color guards for flag on stag or at the front.Equipment: U.S. Flag, pack flag, stands. A-M-E-R-I-C-A should be cut from cardboard or painted on cards (some red, some white, and some ...

America Is

CUB #1: America is the sound of fireworks on the Fourth of July.CUB #2: America is the smell of freshly mown lawns on a cool summer night.CUB #3: America is the red-orange hue of the desert sunset.CUB #4: America is ...

America The Beautiful

CUBMASTER: This evening we have shared our respect for our great country. We have seen some of the glory that is the United States. The most fitting end to our meeting is to sing "America the Beautiful".In this great song ...

America The Greatest Country In The World

DEN LEADER: The Cub Scout promises to do his duty to his country. We would like to review for you some of the things that are different but that make it the greatest country in the world.1ST CUB: We call ...

American Creed

EQUIPMENT: A red candle, white candle, blue candle.ARRANGEMENT: Room is dark except for the three candles.PERSONNEL: Four Scouts.SCOUT 1. As I put out this white candle representing purity, may we be ever mindful of this obligation that a Scout is ...

American Folklore Heroes

CUB #1: All of our American Folklore heroes were hard working people, You won't find a shirker in the bunch.CUB #2: Campfire stories about them tell us so.CUB #3: All were Americans trying to improve this young country of ours.CUB ...

American Heroes

CUB #1: American Folklore is more than just heroes real and make believe.CUB #2: It is how the early settlers made clothing.CUB #3: How they trapped for food.CUB #4: How they worked.CUB #5: How they played.CUB #6: Folklore is about ...

American Indian We Thank Thee

PROPS: Artificial campfire, tom-tom, rattle for medicine man, small American flag.THE SETTING: Three Indian braves and a medicine man are seated around the fire; Indian Chief is standing; boy in Cub Scout uniform is off stage.INDIAN CHIEF: (Raising arms outstretched ...

American Indian Opening

CAST: Cubmaster (leader), 4 Cubs in Indian costumes carrying artificial torches.CM: (Dressed as an Indian Chief) Let the North Wind enter.(One of the boys enters carrying a torch. He stands by the campfire and says his line. Others do likewise ...

American Pioneers They Have Refused To Give Up

PERSONNEL: Narrator and 6 Cub ScoutsNARRATOR: American pioneers have been men with curious minds, strong purpose, courage, determination and a proud, fierce loyalty. Through every hardship, they have refused to give up.CUB #1: In 1607 same 100 men and several ...

American Spirit

I am an American. I have come from the four corners of the earth... in flight from the old and the ruined and the oppressive. I have come to the Golden Door... in search of Freedom..I am an American. I ...

Americanism

Personnel: 11 CubsEquipment: Card with part on the back and large capitol letters on front to spell out Americanism.A is for Advantages We have so many more; Because we are American Let us give thanks therefore.M Is For Majority Decision ...

Americas Answer

America needs men with a concern for the common good -- men who have the understanding and insight to help solve her problems and those of the changing world around us. she needs citizens of integrity who value their great ...

An Eagle Closing

There are 48 kinds of eagles in the world. Only the Bald Eagle and the Golden Eagle breed in the United StatesMany Bald Eagles have been killed by hunters and trappers. There are now only about 15,000 left in the ...

An Indian Prayer Closing

“Great Spirit, whose teepee is the sky and whose hunting ground is the earth, Mighty and fearful are you called. Ruler over storms, over men and birds and beasts, Have your way over all -- Over earthways as over skyways. ...

Ancient Greeks Viewed Athletes

Cub 1: Ancient Greeks viewed an athlete as a person of great beauty, a symbol of truth.Cub 2: The training he received was rigorous and strictly disciplined.Cub 3: There was no time allowed for idleness.Cub 4: We charge you as ...

Anniversary Closing

EQUIPMENT: Candelabra with three candles; one larger candle.PERSONNEL: Cubmaster and all present and former Cub Scouts.CUBMASTER: Tonight we have had a lot of fun at the ____th birthday of Cub Scouting and the ______ birthday of our own pack. As ...

Another Blue Gold Closing

Have a small birthday candle at each Cub Scout table setting and have larger candle on all tables. At the proper time, the Cubmaster announce that each Webelos Scout should come forward and receive a lighted candle to take to ...

Another Chapter Of Our Scouting Tales

Place a chair and a small table in front of the group. Turn the lights out. Have the Cubmaster light a candle, walk across to the table and light an oil lamp or another candle: "Let us close this evening ...

Archeologist Expedition

Materials: Table topped with a 3 or 4 inch tall box about 18 inches square (filled with sand or sawdust) Plastic eggs filled with the awards and buried in sand Archeologist costumes for 2 leaders (pith helmets ...

Archway To Boy Scouting

This is a graduation ceremony with a musical touch.PERSONNEL Cubmaster, assistant Cubmaster, Webelos den leader, denner, den chief, parents of graduates, Scoutmaster, patrol leader, graduating Webelos Scouts.EQUIPMENT Rustic archway, as shown; artificial campfire; United States flag, pack flag, troop flag; ...

Arrow Of Light Advancement

Using All RanksPERSONNEL Cubmaster; Bobcat, Wolf, and Bear Cub Scouts; Webelos badge and Arrow of Light Award candidates and their parents.EQUIPMENT A large reproduction of each of the five badges of rank, fastened to standards or held by each boy; ...

Arrow Of Light And Graduation Ceremony

NOTE: Ideally, this ceremony should be performed in an outdoor campfire setting; for example, at a pack picnic. This allows for a more natural feel as well as for the use of torches, firepots, and other "special effects". If an ...

Arrow Of Light Ceremony

Equipment: Drum or drum beat, rank ladder or rank candlesPersonnel: Cubmaster, 5 Cub Scouts (who have earned the rank they are representing), 1 Boy Scout, Scoutmaster(drum beats 3 times)Cubmaster:I, Akela, have heard the drums speak. I call ____ to stand ...

Arrow of Light Ceremony 2

Cubmaster: The Arrow of Light is important. It's the only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on the Boy Scout uniform. But, more important than the badge itself is what you have learned, the work you have done to ...

Arrow of Light Ceremony 3

Cubmaster: Cub Scouts, Parents and Leaders, we are here tonight to honor No. of our Webelos Scouts, who are to come before this Pack to be presented with the highest award in the Cub Scout program, the Arrow of Light. ...

Arrow Of Light Plaque

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Arrow Of Light Native American Style

PERSONNEL Akela (Cubmaster), Webelos den leader, light switch operator, tom-tom beater, Arrow of Light Award candidates and their parents.EQUIPMENT Large symbol of the Arrow of Light Award made from 1-1/4" dowel painted gold and dusted with glitter; a simple candle ...

Arrow Presentation

An Arrow of Light Incentive CeremonySometimes it is appropriate to provide incentives to Webelos to get the Arrow of light. This ceremony at the Blue and Gold may be appropriate for your unit.Staging: Lights dimmed, ceremonial fire (not lighted). Cubmaster ...

As Future Citizens

PERSONNEL: Cub ScoutsEQUIPMENT: Copy of statement below for each Cub Scout or have statement printed on large sign or film slide for everyone to see and read.CUB SCOUT: All Cub Scouts stand and read together... "As future citizens, we will ...

As The Wood Is Shaped

As the wood is shaped, assembled sanded, finished, and adorned with the final details of a fine finished piece of furniture, so our Cub Scouts grow through experiencing the many traits Cub Scouting has to offer. And soon, almost before ...

Assistant Denner Ceremony

As above, select an assistant denner. The den leader den chief can then read the following ceremony.Cub Scout [name] has been chosen to be our assistant denner. His duty will be to help [denner's name] as we all take part ...

B Is For Birds

NARRATOR: The Great Master who made us all, gave humans other creatures to be here on earth with us. Besides the creatures in the seas and the animals walking the land, we have the creatures with wings.CUB #1: (with large ...

BUGS

Setup: Make large cards to spell out BUGS.B-stands for best. A Cub Scout promises to do his bestU-stands for understands. A Cub Scout understands his duty to God and his Country.G -stands for goodwill. A Cub Scout gives goodwill.S- stands ...

BUGS AND THINGS

PERSONNEL: Leader and 10 boys.EQUIPMENT: Paint one block letter of words B-U-G-S & T-H-I-N-G-S (including "and" sign) on each of eleven cardboard squares. On reverse side print recitation.B - is for beavers who work very hard,U - is for us, ...

Back To Nature

PERSONNEL: CubmasterEQUIPMENT: Nature pictures. Slides of nature. Film strip of nature. Pictures of endangered wildlife, badges for boys.ARRANGEMENT: Cubmaster in front of audience.CUBMASTER: Nature is a beautiful thing, something we have enjoyed for many, many years. What would life be ...

Backyard Adventure

SETTING: Boys looking Around and noticing what's around them.1ST BOY: What's that up there in the sky - a dragon or a cloud?2ND BOY: I've never seen a bug like this before, have you?3RD BOY: I wonder what kind of ...

Backyard Picnic

Cast: 7 Cub Scouts dressed in picnic clothes or outdoor clothesCub#1: You've seen our picnic tonight in fun it did not lack.Cub#2: Because in teamwork we were not slack.Cub #3: To get each family involved, Cub Scouting has a knack.Cub#4: ...

BadenPowell

Baden-Powell had a vision which he made come true, So that we enjoy Scouting and have fun while we do.He wasn't an American But he's famous to us, He has earned in America our admiration and trust.May the spirit of ...

BadenPowell Had A Vision

The following closing could be done by a Den of boys standing up front and reciting together the first eight lines or have one of them as narrator, take a few steps forward and say:Baden Powell had a vision, That ...

Badges Of Cloth

PROPS: Six cards with one letter of the word BADGES on each card, the explanation for each letter on the reverse side.B stands for badges to be given today. What is a badge? A scrap of colored material is not ...

Balloon Pop Promise

PERSONNEL: 7 Cub Scouts.EQUIPMENT: 7 balloons to be popped, part of the Cub Scout Promise on a note inside each.CUB 1: Pop balloon and read: I (name) PROMISECUB 2: Pop balloon and read: To do my BestCUB 3: Pop balloon ...

Balloon Welcome Advancement

Equipment: 2 identical balloons with strings attached; one filled with helium and one blown up by mouth, awards and or certificatesPersonnel: Cubmaster, new cubs and parentsSet-Up: Cubmaster has balloons secured so that no one knows one balloon is filled with ...

Basic Opening Ceremony

PERSONNEL: Cub Scout DenEQUIPMENT: US Flag, Pack FlagUS Flag and Pack flag on opposite ends of the stage with Cub Scouts lined up, between them, facing audience.NARRATOR: (all boys turn slightly to face the Pack flag) "Here stands the flag ...

Be A Happy Clown

A den of Cub Scouts come onto stage dressed as clowns. One has a large sad mouth painted on.Others have large smiling mouths painted on or half of the boys with sad faces and half with happy ones. Another way ...

Be More Than

This month's theme has been "Our Gifts and Talents." It has given us a chance to take stock in what we have and who we are. As we leave tonight, let's also think about what we should do and who ...

Be Thankful

PERSONNEL: Two Cub Scouts or two leaders.CUB #1: Oh boy, Thanksgiving is coming! Turkey, stuffing and lots of pumpkin pie. Boy, am I going to pig out!CUB #2: Is that all Thanksgiving means to you?CUB #1: Sure, what does it ...

Bear Necessities

By Barb Stephens The Numbers Game Use the following numbers to fill in the blanks for each statement. Each number listed is used once. 1 2 4 4 8 10 12 24 114 There are _____ steps in the Bobcat Trail (include Parent Guide). _____ fingers are used in the Cub Scout ...

Beautiful America

A America abounds in beautiful sights; M Making it beautiful is one of our rights. E Each of us is proud of our U.S.A. R Rolling hills and lakes in which we can play. I Instead of littering and spoiling ...

Bedtime Story

Make a large, over-sized birthday book from poster board. Cut the poster board in half crosswise and punch holes along one side. String together with colorful yarn.Draw a birthday cake on the front cover. Page one starts out "Once upon ...

Beginning Of the Year

PROPS: Cubmaster (CM), Assistant CM (CA), 6 Cub Scouts in uniform; they enter stage, one by one, saying their parts. All remain on stage to sing with audience at end. Cub #1: Another year is starting and we'd like to ...

Big Top Closing

Ringmaster: We were happy to have met you, but must leave you now, and so we bid you all farewell and take our final bow. On evening Under the Big Top has come to an end, but through Cub Scouting ...

Bird Watchers

NARRATOR: (Lines up all the Cubs who have pictures of birds, facing the audience.) Tonight our theme was "Bird Watchers". It is our duty as Cubs, as parents, as Americans, to appreciate the beauty in birds. Let us conduct ourselves ...

Birds A Part Of Nature

Birds are a very important part of nature, without them we would be over run with insects, and we would surely miss watching them in flight and listening to them sing. To remind us of how important birds and nature ...

Birthday Celebration

The Cub Scout whose birthday is being celebrated stands at a table with other Cub Scouts. The denner carries in a birthday cake with lighted candles and places the cake in front of the honored Cub Scout. The den sings ...

Blast Off To Fun

Prepare eight sections of cardboard cut to represent a rocket ship (i.e., have one section pointed like the nose cone of a rocket; perhaps have two extra sections shaped like rocket fins). Paint them, if desired, and put large letters ...

Block Of Wood

EQUIPMENT: A long table with a cloth covering the top and front and side, A block of wood, A variety of wood working tools, A piece of wood carved and finishedCM: You see this block of wood (holds up the ...

Blood And Tears

CUBMASTER: Have you ever thought of the blood and tears that have been shed for our nation throughout the years? We have won all our wars, but we have not yet learned to conquer our fears and hates. No. it ...

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Blue Gold Anniversary Closing

EQUIPMENT: Candelabra with three candles; one larger candle. PERSONNEL: Cubmaster and all present and former Cub Scouts. CUBMASTER: Tonight we have had a lot of fun at the ____th birthday of Cub Scouting and the ______ birthday of our own ...

Blue Gold Anniversary Closing

EQUIPMENT: Candelabra with three candles; one larger candle. PERSONNEL: Cubmaster and all present and former Cub Scouts. CUBMASTER: Tonight we have had a lot of fun at the ____th birthday of Cub Scouting and the ______ birthday of our own ...

Blue Gold Banquet Additional Tips

Plan early - remember, if you "fail to plan" then you "plan to fail" Reserve the meeting room well in advance Ask a few Boy Scouts to help serve and clean up Ask parents and guests ...

Blue Gold Banquet Decorating

SIZE Think big! 2-4 feet across for shapes and objects Simplified shapes Outline them in dark color to give better definition THEME Repeat object around the room Coordinate the entry, hall, and room Use items related ...

Blue Gold Banquet Program Planning

Displays Opening Ceremony Invocation Dinner - Points to Remember method of serving isn't important keep the cost reasonable serve food that's generally accepted by all families be sure ...

Blue Gold Banquet Theme Ideas

Snoopy Dog houses, Peanuts' characters, stuffed dogs, dog biscuits/bowlsCircus Tent/canopy, balloons, cotton candy, popcorn, three rings, parade, aerial wire, clowns, juggling, wagonsMonopoly Chance cards, jail, play money, houses/hotels, properties, pawnsDalmatians Dogs, leashes, fire hydrant, classic car, spotsBaseball Positions, ball/bats, bases, ...

Blue Gold Boy Power

Have a small birthday candle at each Cub Scout table setting and have larger candles on all tables. Atthe proper time, the Cubmaster announces that each Webelos Scout should come forward and receive a lighted candle to take to his ...

Blue Gold Candle Closing

Blue Gold Cub Cake Closing

1 Cup enthusiasm 2 Cups fun and laughter 1 Cup hunger 3 Cups excitement 1 Tablespoon spirit 1/2 teaspoon pride 1 teaspoon bluing Sprinkle of gold dustMix thoroughly. Mold into shape. Bake with tender loving care for 3 - 5 ...

Blue Gold Cub Cake Closing

Blue Gold Dinner Closing

Setting: Have a single large candle at each Blue & Gold Banquet table, with a leader to light it. Extinguish the house lights and light table candles.Cubmaster: Cub Scouting is part of family life in more than 60 countries around ...

Blue Gold Dinner Closing

Blue Gold Welcome

PERSONNEL: 8 Cub ScoutsEQUIPMENT: NoneSETTING: Boys up frontCUB #1: We'd truly like to welcome you, to our banquet of gold and blue.CUB #2: The food is great, the program grand, and everyone lent a hand.CUB #3: We're having a party, ...

Blue And Gold

Print large block letters with permanent markers on 8"X10" sheets of white poster board, one letter to a sheet -- the word "BLUE" in blue, "AND" in black, and "GOLD" in red. Add silver stars to the letters. Printing script ...

Blue And Gold

Needed: 1 large blue candle, 3 gold candles, 1 small candle for each adult, Small squares of construction paper to catch wax.Personnel: Three key people of the Pack (Cubmaster, Committee Chairman, Den Leader Coach, and Den Leaders.Cubmaster: "Today a lot ...

Blue And Gold

PROPS: 4 blue or gold candles in holder on table; one candle for each boy in den; one taller white candle in the middle on the table.LEADER: As we turn out the lights I want you to think about the ...

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Blue And Gold Cubs

EQUIPMENT: 4 candles (2 blue and 2 gold), candle holders, __ U.S. Flag. 5 Webelos Scouts or Den Chiefs, 4 cards (each bearing one letter of the word Cubs.)Place candles in the candle holders on the table with a lettered ...

Blue And Gold Cubs Thought

Tonight the birthday of CubbingWe are here to celebrate.This great movements been going,Fifty great years to date.So let us now join togetherAnd pledge ourselves anew,To always strive for the thingsSignified by the Gold and Blue.You may strive for Truth and ...

Blue and Gold Flag Ceremony

Narrator: I represent the spirit of Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of Boy Scouting. I am also the spirit of Scouting past and present. Here is our future…Cub Scouts of America. 1st Cub: (carrying a Bible) In the Cub Scout ...

Blue and Gold Flag Ceremony

Blue And Gold Letters

Print large block letters on 8x10 sheets of white cardboard. The word "BLUE" in blue color and in back, "GOLD" in gold or red. These may be enhanced by adding silver stars to the letters. Printing script on back of ...

Blue And Gold The Scouting Way

Eight boys in uniform line up holding large cards which are blank on one side. The first four cards are blue the other four are gold. As the boys speak their lines, they turn over the cards to reveal letters ...

Blue and Gold Welcome Opening

Personnel: Eight Cub Scouts say each line Cub 1: We'd truly like to welcome you. To our banquet of gold and blue Cub 2: The food is great, the program grand And everyone lent a hand Cub 3: We’re having ...

Blue and Gold Welcome Opening

Blue And Gold With 12 Parents

PEOPLE: Assistant Cubmaster, 12 parents (6 ladies, 6 men)EQUIPMENT: 6 Blue 12" candles, 6 Gold 12" candles, 1 candle holder for l2 candles, 12 3x5 cardsEach of the six male parents is given a blue candle and a 3x5 card ...

Boatswains Pipe

Pipe the flag aboard by having someone make a whistle like a boatswain's pipe. It gives a long, drawn-out tone, stating in a high key and dropping to a lower pitch half-way through. A Webelos color guard then marches in ...

Bobcat And The Individual Flame

EQUIPMENT: A blue candle for each boy, one multi colored candle on log holderCUBMASTER: Cub Scouting is an organization that is very special and unique. It is one in which many parents devote their time and talents to provide a ...

Bobcat Box

ITEMS REQUIRED:1) Large cardboard box covered with paper or sheet2) Bobcat eyes (marbles)3) Fur type cloth.The boys are told that a bobcat has been captured and has been placed in the box. As new Bobcats they must reach into the ...

Bobcat Campfire Induction Ceremony

EQUIPMENT: Artificial campfire; stick for each Cub Scout to receive a badge; Bobcat patches, straight pins.PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, new Bobcats and their parents.The Cubmaster calls forward the Bobcats and their parents and asks them to form a semicircle behind the fire, ...

Bobcat Ceremony Goals

Equipment: Log to hold 8 candles (one tall one), Bobcat badges Cubmaster: (Light tall single candle) Before you are candles arranged to represent your goals in Cub Scouting. The lighted candle represents the Spirit of Scouting. This spirit is always ...

Bobcat Drumbeat Ceremony

Log fire with red light, Teepee, Indian blanket, Indian headdress for Cubmaster and Assistant, Flashlight, Drums for Webelos boys.Before meeting, all awards are placed in envelopes with the boy's name and given to the committeemen in teepee. With all lights ...

Bobcat Eyes

List of Materials Needed:1) BOBCAT EYES for all Bobcats (Marbles)2) Large Pot3) Dry ice (2 pounds)4) Plastic bugs, snakes, rope and other items for the pot.Put all the STUFF in the pot which will have hot water in it. Add ...

Bobcat Family Welcome

Have a rustic candle holder with one candle for each incoming Bobcat. A separate candle represents the spirit of Cub Scouting. Call forward Bobcat candidates and their parents, and ask them to all join hands behind the ceremonial table. Extinguish ...

Bobcat Hunting For Cub Scouts

BOYS NEEDED: New Cub Scouts who have just completed Bobcat.Leaders Needed: Cubmaster (Akela) in appropriate Indian costume, Asst. Cubmaster, parents and new Bobcats.EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Cub Scout totem board with candles placed in proper places and lit.Artificial camp fire if possible, ...

Bobcat Induction Boys Life Puzzle

PERSONNEL Cubmaster, Bobcat candidates, parents, families.EQUIPMENT Covered cardboard, tape, Boys' Life covers, scissors, Bobcat badges. (Have one large piece of cardboard and one magazine cover for each Bobcat family inducted.)ARRANGEMENT Cubmaster calls the Bobcat Cub Scout and his family to ...

Bobcat Induction The Fire Of Akela

PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Committee Chairman, Bobcat candidates and parentsEQUIPMENT: NoneSETTING: The boys are brought in tied to a long rope with short leather thongs. Room should be dark except for campfire.CUBMASTER: Before you burns the fire of Akela. The light of ...

Bobcat Induction Ceremony 1

Equipment: Bobcat investiture board with candles.Personnel: Cubmaster, Bobcat candidate, Parents. Cubmaster: The top three candles on our ceremony board represent the Cub Scout Promise. This is a promise which binds all Cub Scouts together in a common goal. It is ...

Bobcat Induction Ceremony 2

Personnel: Cubmaster, Den Leader, new Bobcat and parents.Cubmaster: Do we have any boys who desire to join our pack?Den Leader: (Comes forward) Akela, I have a boy who has shown his desire to join our pack. Cubmaster: How has he ...

Bobcat Induction Ceremony 66 Years Ago

Materials: Bobcat badge and cardParticipants: Cubmaster, New Bobcat and parentsCubmaster: A young boy stood in front of a group of people. It was his first Cub Scout Pack Meeting over 66 years ago. He lifted his right arm and held ...

Bobcat Induction Ceremony AchievementCooperation

Personnel : Bobcat candidate, parents, CubmasterEquipment: 1x6 board, 2 nails, 2 strings 18" long, 2 metal washers1. Drive a nail into each end of the board, slightly off center.With 1/4" left protruding. Print ACHIEVEMENT on one side of board and ...

Bobcat Induction Ceremony Fire Of Friendship

Equipment: A short piece of stick for each boy, ceremonial fireWill all new Cub Scouts and new Leaders please come forward and form a semicircle behind our campfire? You have come here tonight seeking admission to the friendship and fun ...

Bobcat Induction Ceremony Scout Spirit Key

Equipment: Oversized key cut out and painted gold, written on it is "Scout Spirit, and an old key on a string.CM: We have with us tonight someone who has just joined the Cub Scout program. Will and his parents please ...

Bobcat Induction Ceremony The Light of Scouting

Personnel: Cubmaster, a Den Chief, Bobcat candidate, and his parents.Equipment: A Cub Scout ceremonial board; small candles for the board; one tall candle, the spirit of Cub Scouting; small candles for the Bobcat candidate and his parents; Bobcat badge and ...

Bobcat Induction With Achievement Board

EQUIPMENT: 1" X 6" board, 2 nails, 2 strings 18" long, 2 metal washers.ARRANGEMENT: Drive a finishing nail into each end of the board, slightly off center, with 1/4" left protruding. Print ACHIEVEMENT on one side of board and PARENT ...

Bobcat Induction With Parent

The new Bobcats line up, their parents standing behind them. The Bobcats give the Cub Scout sign and recite together the Promise and the Law of the Pack! The Cubmaster says it with them but first reminds them to speak ...

Bobcat Induction The Promise That Binds

EQUIPMENT: Bobcat investure board with candles.PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Bobcat candidates, parents.CUBMASTER: The top three candles on our ceremony board represent the Cub Scout promise. This is a promise which binds all Cub Scouts together in a common goal. It is through ...

Bobcat InductionBoys Life Puzzle

Equipment: For each Bobcat family to be inducted, have a full-size cartoon page form Boys' Life, an 8-by-10-inch pice of cardboard, scissors, tape, and Bobcat badge.Personnel: Cubmaster, new Bobcats and their families, including parents, brothers and sisters, grandparents.The Cubmaster calls ...

Bobcat Investiture

Equipment: Bobcat investiture board with candles.Personnel: Cubmaster, Bobcat candidate, Parents.Cubmaster: The top three candles on our ceremony board represent the Cub Scout Promise. This is a promise which binds all Cub Scouts together in a common goal. It is through ...

Bobcat Pin To Mom

(Each Scout who is wearing his Bobcat pin right-sight up because he has completed 6 good deeds forhis mother will participate in this ceremony. The lights are dimmed and each boy will enter the room insilence holding a lit candle ...

Bobcat Three Candle Balance Ceremony

EQUIPMENT: Balance candle board, white, blue and gold candles, Bobcat badges.PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, den chief or assistant CubmasterWe are happy tonight to welcome (number) new Bobcats and their families into Pack No._______.As I call your names, please come forward and stand ...

BobcatWildcat Advancement Ceremony

The Bobcat is a small wildcat, about 3 feet long or shorter. The Bobcat is hard to find, especially during the hours of 3 to 5 pm when it is time to take out the trash, cut the grass, or ...

Bobcats Searching For The Joys Of Scouting

PERSONNEL: Akela (Cubmaster); Assistant Cubmaster; Bobcat candidates and parents.EQUIPMENT: Webelos candle board with Arrow and seven candles on arc and one candle in front as Spirit of Cub Scouting, Bobcat pin.Bobcat candidates are out of room with Assistant Cubmaster. They ...

Boys And Their Pockets

Preparation: You will need each boy to have one of the following in his pockets: a frog (plastic, unless you are brave), dirt, marbles, rocks, and a small flag. Have boys practice their parts ahead of time.Cub Master or den ...

Braided Yarn

Cubmaster holds up two four-foot lengths of yarn, one blue, and one gold. He explains that the blue represents boys, the gold, parents.CUBMASTER: By itself, neither of these strands is very strong. I think a couple of strong Cub Scouts ...

Branding Of The Tiger Cubs

EQUIPMENT: Fake council fire, 1/4" dowel rod cut in two (one per boy plus one), 1 Bobcat stamp, Blue cloth or paper for fake water, Certificate, pin, patch, Tiger make-up or mask, 1 Arrow head per boy, 3 feathers per ...

Breaking Bread Together

Sharing a meal together is one of our greatest traditions. In most religions, the meal plays an important part in celebrating the faith. As Americans, we celebrate our bounty and our graces with the Thanksgiving meal. And yet, as important ...

Bridge To Scouting

PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmaster, Cubs advancing and their parentsEQUIPMENT: 2 doors with a bridge between, candles, Wolf , Bear, Webelos, and Arrow of Light posters.CUBMASTER: You see before you two doors. One representing Cub Scouting and the other Boy Scouting. ...

Bridging Ceremony From Colonial Virginia Council

A darkened room, a single candle burning on a table. The Webelos Scouts (their parents behind them) are lined up near the Scoutmaster who is standing beside the flame.SM: "The flame you see before you represents the Flame of Knowledge. ...

Bridging Webelos to Scouts

Personnel: Cubmaster, Webelos Leader, Den Chief, Scoutmaster, Boy Scout Candidates and their parents.Equipment: American flag, pack flag, troop flag, a bridge, troop neckerchief for each CandidateSetting: The bridge is placed in the front of the room, spanning left to right. ...

Bridging Webelos To Scouts 1

PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Webelos leader, Den Chief, Scoutmaster, Boy Scout candidates and their parents.EQUIPMENT: American flag, pack flag, troop flag, a bridge, troop neckerchief for each candidate SETTING: The bridge is place in center of room, pack flag is to the ...

Bright Ideas Closing

A single light bulb is illuminated in the front of the darkened room.The Cubmaster speaks: this light bulb is pretty commonplace to people these days. But it is a fitting symbol for our theme, "Genius Night," because of how it ...

Bring Back One Of Natures Secrets

EQUIPMENT: Acorn; pine needles; feather.PERSONNEL: 4 Cub Scouts; Cubmaster dresses as Akela.AKELA (to 4 Cub Scouts): To test your manhood, I send each of you out into the earth's vast high country to bring back one of nature's secrets.(Cub Scouts ...

Broken Arrow

EQUIPMENT: An Arrow for each boy, two council fires, awardsSETTING: Cubmaster at first fire, boy scouts at second. A ward is attached to arrow.AKELA: Will (Read names) and their parents please come forward and take their place of honor at ...

BSA Birthday

Pack flag is placed in center of stage. Ten Cub Scouts in uniform come onstage in turn, stand near the flag and recite one of the lines below. Upon finishing, each Cub Scout salutes the flag and retires to rear ...

Buffalo Blood Tiger Cub Induction Ceremony

EQUIPMENT: Buffalo Blood (tomato juice) rifle (starter pistol or cap gun, cup, Tiger Cub T-Shirt.PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmaster, Tiger Group Leader.CUBMASTER: Tonight we have a young man who has reached the age of Tiger Cubs. Will (Read Names) please come ...

Bug Closing

Personnel: 8 Cub Scouts Equipment: Each with a poster of a bug1st Cub: There was a little bug who had the blues, And he cried because he had no shoes.2nd Cub: He walked around with six bare feet, and hid ...

Bugs Things Closing

You can learn a lot about life by watching insects. Have you ever taken time to watch a colony of ants? They are always busy, working together, doing what needs to be done without complaining. The Greek writer Aesop told ...

Bugs And Things

EQUIPMENT: Have Cub Scouts, dressed as the different ‘bugs’, come out, one at a time.NARRATOR: To open our pack meeting tonight, Den___ has been working on the theme this month"Bug and Things" and brought their collection of "bugs" to share ...

Bugs Bugs Bugs

1ST CUB: There are flies, and fleas, ticks and chiggers.2ND CUB: There are mosquitoes and ants, and scorpions.CUB CUB: There are spiders, crickets, and cockroaches and more.4TH CUB: And they are all creatures of this great earth.5TH CUB: Believe it ...

Building A Better World

1ST Take a B for brotherhood Boosting for each others good.2ND Take an E for every land to share in earth's riches everywhere.3RD Take a T for trustfulness trusting more, and fearing less.4TH Take a T for teamwork, to joining ...

Building A Cub Scout

EQUIPMENT: Seven Cub Scouts with the tools they mention; a copy of the ceremonyCUB #1 "AWL" Cub Scouts should remember the Cub Scout motto, "Do Your Best." This means at home, school or play, Cubs always do their best.CUB #2 ...

Building A Healthy Attitude

ARRANGEMENTS: Seven boys come on stage carrying various kinds of muscle building equipment. They use the equipment and in turn speak the lines below.CUB #1: To keep your body strong and healthy, is more valuable than being wealthy.CUB #2: When ...

Bye Now

Props: signs with inscriptions belowPersonnel: 8 Cub ScoutsSetting: 7 Cub Scouts line up with plain side of card towards audience. Each Cub turns his card over so the audience can read it as he speaks his line.Cub #1: "Bye now"Cub ...

CALIFORNIA

C is for the community of Cub ScoutingA is for Akela who leads us on the Cub Scouting trailL is for loyalty to country and familyI is for ideals, the people we admire and imitateF is for fun at our ...

CHARACTER

C - There is another kind of course that is even more important than that which was told to you in the opening of the pack meeting.H - That is the CHARACTER course.A - Your character is being formed right ...

CHRISTMAS

Preparation: 9 Cubs enter each with a card with the appropriate letter on them.C - is for Christ, who birthday we observe H - is for Happiness to those we serve R - is for Reverence and a prayer from ...

CHRISTMAS 1

Have 9 packages wrapped as gifts with the letter on one side and the words to speak written on the back. In order, boys hold up box and read the words.C - is for Christmas, for candles and canes, for ...

CHRISTMAS 2

Make a large card for each letter. Write verse on the back of each letter. Cub will read verse spellingTHE FIRST CHRISTMAS:C - is for the carols the angels did singH - is for Heaven, from whence came our KingR ...

CHRISTMAS 3

Make a large car for each letter on the front side and write a verse for each letter on the backside.Cubs will read their verse and turn their card around to spell out CHRISTMASThe first Christmas:C - is for the ...

CIRCUS

PERSONNEL: Six Leaders dressed as clowns carrying balloons, each with a letter in CIRCUS on it.C - Come and watch what we have in store.I - Including fantastic acts never seen before.R - Roaring lions may fill you with fright.C ...

CITIZEN

C - is for Cub Scouts and good ones we strive to be.I - is for the interest my leaders show in me.T - is for trying our best to always do.I - is for including parents in Cub Scouting, ...

CLOWN

PERSONNEL: Five Cub Scouts enter, dressed as clowns, holding posters with large letters and sayings on back.C - C is for Cub Scouts - Cub Scouts like to laugh and to have fun.L - L is for Leaders - Leaders ...

COLLECTIONS

PERSONNEL: 11 Cubs and Den Leader or Den Chief.EQUIPMENT: Cards with letters spelling out C O L L E C T I O N S NARRATOR: We would like to tell you what we collect from Scouting. C: is for ...

COMPUTER Cubs

Have the boys make up letter cards (that people in the back of the room can see when the Cubs hold them up on stage) for the word computer. Have them draw pictures on the cards that represent (to them) ...

COMPUTER 1

Arrangement: 8 (Cub Scouts, each with a large letter printed on a card)C: Communication not confinedO: Operating and on-lineM: Memory to store awayP: Programs that we learn and playU: Utilities to keep us straightT: Terminals to match and mateE: Entering ...

COMPUTER 1

Supplies:8 Cub Scouts with signs with the letter on the front and the saying on the back. C is for Cub Scouts Where we all learn O is for Outdoors That we take care of and don't bum M is ...

COMPUTER 3

PERSONNEL:8 Cubs and a narrator.EQUIPMENT:Large cards with a letter and corresponding text for each Cub spelling out the word COMPUTER . C - Communication not confined O - Operating and on-line M - Memory to store away P - Programs ...

COMPUTER AND CUB SCOUTING

C is for Computer and Cub ScoutingO is for Output of future citizensM is for Memory of fun we'll keep for yearsP is for Program that's outstandingU is for User Friendly--Yes, we have fun in Cub ScoutingT is for Task ...

CUB SCOUT

Setting: 8 Cub Scouts hold cards with the letters spelling 'Cub Scout' and repeat the following lines.1ST CUB: C is for comradeship - we learn to get along.2ND CUB: U is for unity - together we are strong.3RD CUB: B ...

CUBS

Personnel: 4 CubsEquipment: Prepare posters that reflect the messages presented with the letters C U B S on them.Setting: The boys stand in front of the Pack and recite their lines:C stands for “Cut Back”. Reduce the amount of trash ...

CUBS 2

Make up large cards with C, U, B, and S on them for the boys to hold up high. On the backs of the cards have the following lines (or lines that you make up) for them to read. Cub ...

CUBS New Family Induction

Materials: Wolf, Bear, Webelos, and Boy Scout handbooks: two blue and two yellow candles; 4 Sign cards, spelling out the word CUBS, Bobcat badges; Membership certificates.Participants: Cubmaster, Committee Chairman, 4 Cubs, new Bobcats with their parentsCubmaster invites the new Cub ...

CUBSCOUT 1

Personnel: Den Leader and 8 Cub Scouts.Equipment: Large cardboard rocket ship - divide into 8 parts plus a fuse.Sayings written on back of each.Den Leader: The Cub Scouts of Den ___ drew up plans for a rocket so they could ...

Campfire

As darkness creeps into our circle of light,Embers that glow and sighDraw our friendship circle closer,Whisper memories that will not die;God's magic danced in our fire's flames,And fills the gathering nightWith mystery and a wondrous peace,That bids safe sleep till ...

Campfire Ceremony

May this fire touch us with the magic of its mystery;May we see in its dance the ever-changing beauty of the world; May this fire be good medicineWhere fellowship, adventure, and fun sit side by side;May this fire tonight remain ...

Campfire Closing

Wood and water, wind and tree,Wisdom, strength, and courtesy,Scouting favor go with thee. ...

Campfire Closing

Wood and water, wind and tree,Wisdom, strength, and courtesy,Scouting favor go with thee. ...

Campfire Closing 2

(Give each person a sprig of dried cedar, pine, juniper, etc. If using an artificial campfire indoors, use toothpicks.)Cubmaster: The light from hundreds of campfires around the world have brightened the Cub Scout spirit for many years. Tonight, we have ...

Campfire Opening

(Audience is seated and all lights are turned off. Campfire is ready to light from each corner.)First Person: (Enters campfire area with candle in hand and stands in front of campfire facing audience. Lights candle with lighter and says...) "This ...

Campfire Opening

Four Cubs, Webelos or Scouters required, facing the points of the compass with tinder and lighted candles or paper. NORTH: SOUTH: EAST: WEST: I bring to this fire tinder from the north and remind all of a Cub Scout’s first ...

Campfire Opening Ceremony

Personnel: Narrator and 7 Cub Scouts (each with hi part written on a card or memorized)Equipment: Real or artificial campfire, seven candlesCubmaster: Welcome to the Cub Scout campfire. Akela is amont us. Let us draw from this campfire all its ...

Campfire Opening Ceremony

Can You Imagine

Use a mirror (the kind with a handle) Put a neckerchief around handle and a Cub Scout hat on the top.Try not to obscure the view too much. Call all of the Cub Scouts forward to look at themselves in ...

Canada Our Neighbor

PROPS: 6 Cards/poster board with one letter of the word CANADA on each, explanation of the letter on the back. Cards or poster board may be decorated with scenes from Canada.C is for the Calgary Stampede, rodeo in the prairie ...

Candle Opening

(Dim or turn off room lights except for an electric candle or flashlight)"This is the season of lights and stars, when days are short and nights are long with beautiful stars.Lord Baden Powell, the founder of Scouting, once said this ...

Candlelight Ceremony

Props needed: Arrow of Light Ceremonial Board cut out as a Large Arrow of Light, 4 red candles, 3 white candles, Webelos Award(s) and Certificate(s), and several straight pins.Personnel needed: Akela (in costume) and 2 Webelos Scouts (1st Webelos Scout ...

Candlelight For A Cub Scout

PERSONNEL: Narrator, four adult leaders.EQUIPMENT: Four large candles and muffin cups, enough 2 to 3 inch birthday candles for each adult in the audience to have one; flashlight.ARRANGEMENT: All lights are out. All leaders stand behind the Narrator.NARRATOR: To a ...

Candlelight Is A Sign Of Welcome

PERSONNEL: Akela, four Scouts.EQUIPMENT: Six candles, log or ceremony board.AKELA: Candlelight is a sign of welcome, warmth, love and joy. All over the world people use lighted candles for cerebrating special occasions. On this special occasion, we too, will use ...

Captain Of All Scouts

Now may the great Captain of all ScoutsWho created the seas and all things that live thereinAnd Who gave us dominion over themBe with us till we meet again. ...

Carols Cookies And The Christ Child

EQUIPMENT: This ceremony can be done with lettered cards, candles or objects. Each Cub responsible for reciting the meaning of one letter in the word "Christmas".C - Carols, Cookies and the Christ Child.H - Hurrying, Holly and Happiness.R - Ribbons, ...

Cars Cars Cars

ARRANGEMENT: Narrator reads the lines below while 6 Cub Scouts, one by one, come on stage, carrying cardboard models of the cars they represent... or large posters showing pictures of the cars.NARRATOR: The favorite transportation in America, we feel, is ...

Caveman Opening

CUB #l : The early caveman used fire to protect himself from wild beasts and to warm his body. CLTB #2: In ancient times the Phoenicians used fire on mountain tops or high pillars as beacons for their ships. CUB ...

Cents and Sense

Tonight we’ve focused on dollars and sense—not cents as in pennies, and nickels, and dimes—but sense as in common sense—sense, as in sensibility and sensitivity. Let’s think about that for a moment.We are all charged with the job of being ...

Ceremonies Flag Opening Light Up Your Life

ARRANGEMENT: A single light bulb is illuminated in the from of a darkened room.CUBMASTER: This light bulb is a pretty commonplace thing to people these days. But it's a fitting symbol for our Pack's Genius Night because of what it ...

Ceremonies Flag Opening Mountaineers

EQUIPMENT: Each group or boy should carry a sign with the name of the mountain. The ears of each mountain should be as follows: Green Mountaineers - huge green paper ears attached to a persons real ears Rock Mountaineers - ...

Ceremony For Installing A New Cubmaster

The candidate is asked to stand in the front of the room. Committee members form a half-circle in front of him, but broken in the center to give the audience a full view. Each committee member presents him with a ...

Charles Babbage

SUPPLIES: Flashlights, music, microphoneSCENE: Turn off the lights and have a few Cub Scouts shining the flashlights around the room like search lights. Start the music. Have it start loud then soften when you begin to speak. The music can ...

Chartered Organizations ThankYou

This recognition ceremony may be used to thank any one or all of the pack leaders. By changing the emblems and comments, the ladder may be used in an advancement or graduation ceremony. PERSONNEL Chartered organization representative; head of chartered ...

Cheerful Attitude Closing Thought

"Did you ever notice how pleasant it is to be around people who have a cheerful attitude? On the other hand, we sometimes avoid a person who is grumpy and looks on the dark side of things. Sometimes we can't ...

CHRISTMAS Closing

Arrangement.: Nine Cub Scouts come onstage, one by one; each carrying a large cardboard letter. As he speaks his lines, he holds up his letter, which ultimately spells out the word Christmas.C - C is for candles, we burn of ...

Christmas Closing 2

1st Boy: Our Pack Meeting is over2nd Boy: It is time to say goodnight3rd Boy: We trust our efforts please you,4th Boy: As your presence gave us delight.5th Boy: We take down our program and close it6th Boy: There is ...

Christmas Flag

Personnel-6 Cub ScoutsEquipment-taped music, American FlagSetting-play "Joy to the World" softly in the background as Cub Scouts recite lines. Cub 1-I pledge Allegiance, at this joyous time of year.Cub 2-To the flag, a symbol of unity as Christ is a ...

Christmas In The Life Of Our Flag

(Flag is spotlighted)Many people associate me with sunshine and the Fourth of July. I'd like to tell you about some of my more important days. Christmas Day is not usually thought of as patriotic--but YOU be the judge. My very ...

Christmas In The Manger

PROPS: Cards or construction paper signs with single letters, large enough to be seen from the back of the room, spelling out the word C H R I S T M A S .PERSONNEL: 9 Cub Scouts, one for each ...

Christmas Objects

CHARACTERS: 6 BoysARRANGEMENT: Each boy comes on stage holding the object he's speaking about, or, he can use a poster with the appropriate picture on it. He can read his lines, or they can be read by a narrator.CUB #1: ...

Christmas Opening Ceremony

Nine people hold large cards spelling out "C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S" with the script on the back.C is for Caring - the Caring for others during the Holidays and all year 'round.H is for Helping - helping others is part of the Cub ...

Christmas Season

CUB SCOUT #1: Will everyone stand and say the Law of the Pack.The Cub Scout follows Akela.The Cub Scout helps the pack go.The Pack helps the Cub Scout grow.The Cub Scout gives goodwill.'CUB SCOUT #2: The gifts that we will ...

Circus Advancement Ceremony

Staging: Cubmaster and one or more Den Leaders dressed as clowns. Do the short clown skit to lead off this ceremony. Clown #1: Being a clown is lots of fun.- You make people laugh with you and at you. -It ...

Circus Flag Ceremony Opening

The Pack Meeting is set up and run like a world class circus. The Cubmaster is attired as Ringmaster, all Cub Scouts are in costumesRingmaster: Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, welcome to our show "Under the Big Top!" Let's ...

Circus Opening

The Pack Meeting is set up and run like a world class circus. The Cubmaster is attired as Ringmaster, all Cub Scouts are in costumes. Ringmaster: Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, welcome to our show “Under the Big Top!” ...

Circus Theme

The circus is our theme for this month; we think it is a dilly;Both circuses and little boys can sometimes be quite silly.Den leaders find it a natural to do this kind of show.They run a three-ring circus every single ...

Citizens

PERSONNEL: 8 Cubs, LeaderEQUIPMENT: Individual cards containing each of the eight letters.ARRANGEMENT: Each Cub recites his line, he holds his card chest high.C - is for country.I - is for being involved.T - is for treasuring the great traditions of ...

Close Your Eyes Opening

Close your eyes and follow me, As I describe what my mind can see. A purple dragon blowing bubbles, Spotted zebras playing doubles. A strange new world where skies are green, An ocean city where mermaids can be seen. An ...

Closing Prayer from Apollo

Have the pack form a large brotherhood circle (arms over each other's shoulders) and then read the prayer that was broadcast from outer space by Frank Borman from the Apollo in March of 1968.Have the pack form a large brotherhood ...

Closing for Den Chief and Six Cub Scouts

Den Chief: What you are is God's gift to you. What you make of yourself is your gift to God. Make it a good gift.Cub #1: Work while you work.Cub #2: Pray while you pray.Cub #3: One thing at a ...

Closing Graduation

When using this closing, care must be taken that the Webelos Scouts are helped to make the transition into Boy Scouting.PERSONNEL Cubmaster; graduating Webelos Scouts and their parents; color guard; all boys in the pack.EQUIPMENT Colors; graduation certificates.Cubmaster: Our closing ...

Closing Smile

Preparation: Make and hold up a sign with the word “SMILE” written on it. Narrator or Cubmaster: A smile costs nothing—but creates much. It happens in a flash, but the memory sometimes lasts forever. It cannot be bought, borrowed, or ...

Clues Closing

1 - We look in the sky each morning for clues about the weather to tell us what to wear. 2 - We look at our friends' faces and bodies to find clues about how they are feeling. 3 - ...

Coach Rededication

PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, committee chairman or the retiring coachEQUIPMENT: Five candles in holders, the back two being higher than the front three, appropriate "coach" patch, tableSETTING: The presenter is in front of the room facing the audienceNARRATOR: Will ____ please come ...

Colored Water Opening

PERSONNEL NEEDED: Narrator (Cubmaster) and four Cub Scouts.PREPARATION: 4 quart size fruit jars are needed. The underside of the fruit jar lid should have 5 drops of cake coloring placed or, the lid and dried onto the lid ahead of ...

Coming Together

Form a circle around the derby track.CUBMASTER: Coming together is a beginning. (Now cross arms and hold the hands of people beside you.)"Keeping together is progress. Working together is success." This is a quote from the famous car maker. Henry ...

Commentary on the Pledge of Allegiance

As a schoolboy, one of Red Skelton's teachers explained the words and meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance to his class. Skelton later wrote down, and eventually recorded, his recollection of this lecture. It is followed by an observation of ...

Committee Chairman Induction

PERSONNEL Presenter and committee chairman. EQUIPMENT Gavel for new committee chairman, candles, table. ARRANGEMENT A head table with lighted candles will add to the atmosphere. One candle in front is unlit. The unit commissioner, Cubmaster, or chartered organization representative can ...

Committee Recognition

Personnel: Cubmaster, Unit Commissioner, or the chartered organization representative could act as narratorEquipment: Table with appropriate recognition for eachSetting: Narrator is in front of the room facing audienceNarrator: By now most of your know the den leaders and Cubmaster of ...

Communications 1

Make traffic signs from poster board or colored construction paper and on the back of each one is printed one or two letters (depending on number of Cubs) from "COMMUNICATIONS". After all the boys have come on stage have them ...

Communications 2

BOY 1: Communications reach us by means of hearing, seeing and sometimes by means of tasting, smelling and touching.BOY 2: We communicate by talking, writing, signaling, gesturing, singing, drawing and even by dancing.BOY 3: Man has developed such devices as ...

Compass Opening

Personnel: Akela; Operator of spotlight; tom-tom beater; a Cub Scout; and an Explorer Scout (all scouts in uniform) Cub Scout or adult dressed as Indian.Equipment: Indian tom-tom, spotlight, large cardboard compass board painted blue in east; gold in south; silver ...

Computer Closing

The theme for this month has focused on the computer. In these days, we can't imagine what life would be like without them. Computers are wonderful! But let's not forget they are only tools and they need good programming to ...

Computer Closing Thought

The computer has changed our lives in more ways than we now know. It has opened up many new and exciting possibilities for all of us. It is in this way that the computer is like Cub Scouting. Cub Scouting ...

Computer Games Must Come To An End

CUBMASTER OR CUB SCOUT: As all good computer games must come to an end, so this meeting must end. Your score for the night is 100--that's 100% for being a Scout and doing your best. Just as you must exit ...

Computers Need Discipline Too

CAST: Two Cub Scouts and Den LeaderSCENE: One Cub is working at a computer while the other Cub is off to the side working on some piece of equipment.Cub #1: Oh no! Not again!Cub #2: What’s wrong?Cub #1: It crashed! ...

Congratulations To All Us Winners

CUBMASTER: At the conclusion of our pinewood derby night, I would like to say that we were all winners here tonight. Dad has more respect for his son whether he was a humble winner or a graceful loser. Mom was ...

Conservation

This is a recognition ceremony idea. Have those Cub Scouts who are eligible to receive awards come forward with their parents. Then have a forester or conservation officer present the awards. Following the presentation, a pack leader may describe a ...

Conserve

Using eight Cub Scouts holding cutouts of cars made from poster board and painted in different bright colors. As each boy speaks his line, the car is turned over to show the-large letter printed on back of each one to ...

Conserving Our Natural Resources

Personnel: Seven CubsProps: Seven candles in a candleholder, (a half log with 7 holes drilled in it would fit the theme) a lighter or matches and a candle for the Cubs to use to light the candles in the candleholder.Scene: ...

Constellations

Thoughts to be read by one of the leaders:For thousands of years, people have gazed at the night sky with wonder and awe. As they studied the patterns of the stars, the early sky watchers drew imaginary lines from star ...

Counsel Your Sons Closing

As you go back to your homes, I would like to ask the parents keep these thoughts in mind. Counsel your sons that they may have eyes to behold the red and purple sunsets; that they may have sharp ears ...

Cowboys Philosophy

Personnel: 5 Cub ScoutsSetting: Boys up frontCub 1: We, the cowboys of the western plains are bound by our desire to live free.Cub 2: We must, therefore, show respect for our fellow man.Cub 3: Respect for his beliefs, Respect for ...

Crossing The Bridge

PERSONNEL Webelos den leader, Scoutmaster, a Boy Scout, graduating Webelos Scout and his parents.EQUIPMENT A rustic bridge; two spotlights, one directed on each end of the bridge; Boy Scout neckerchief.ARRANGEMENT Place the bridge on the stage or in front of ...

Crossing The Bridge Ceremony

Read by the CubmasterA BRIDGE is a structure carrying a pathway or roadway over a depression. It is a means of connection or transition from one side to another. During the years you and your son have been in Cub ...

Crossing The Bridge To Boy Scouting

PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Webelos Leader, Scoutmaster. Boy Scouts, graduating Webelos and their parents.EQUIPMENT: Bridge, spotlights for each end of bridge, gifts.ARRANGEMENT: The Cubmaster, Webelos Den Leader, remaining Webelos, graduating Webelos and their parents stand at one end of the bridge. At ...

Crossover The Final Steps

ARRANGEMENT: Darkened room, Red light is on bridge, which is centered between American and Pack flags. Assembled on stage to the left of the bridge are the parents and Webelos Leader, on the opposite end of the bridge is the ...

Crossover Ceremony

The O/A Ceremonies advisor was the Cubmaster for the Pack. The logistics of the event may seem a bit daunting but the ceremony worked very well. Props: 4 canoes ...

Cub Brothers Den Closing

(Props: Large blue candle and large gold candle; denner and assistant denner)DENNER: "For our closing today would you all please form a living circle around the table? (Denner and assistant should be at head of table inside the circle.) As ...

Cub Grub

Equipment: Signs with letters spelling CUB GRUB and dialogue for each letter taped to back of signPersonnel: Seven Cub Scouts to hold and read signs C is for character- one of the main ingredients of the Cub Scout recipe. U ...

Cub Grub Special Recipe

I need some assistants to help me with a special recipe tonight. could you please come up with your parents to help me with this recipe? Read off the following ingredients and have your assistants place them in a big ...

Cub Magic

PERSONNEL: 8 Cub ScoutsEQUIPMENT: Eight Cards spelling C-U-B-M-A-G-I-C.Setting: Cubs stand in line holding cards to turn over before reading their part.CUB #1: C - is for comradeship, we learn to get along.CUB #2: U - is for unity, together we ...

Cub Scout Benediction

And now may the GreatMaster of all Cub ScoutsGuide and guard our footstepsToday, tomorrow,And for the tomorrows to come. ...

Cub Scout Bird Watchers

PERSONNEL: Bobcat, Wolf, Bear, Webelos Scout, Arrow of Light recipient, Cubmaster or Den Leader. EQUIPMENT: Large poster with the picture of a hummingbird, a sparrow, a robin, a hawk, and an eagle. Parts may be read from back of each. ...

Cub Scout Bird Watchers 2

PERSONNEL: Bobcat, Wolf, Bear, Webelos Scout, Arrow of Light recipient, Cubmaster or Den Leader.EQUIPMENT: Large poster with the picture of a hummingbird, a sparrow, a robin, a hawk, and an eagle. Parts may be read from back of each.ARRANGEMENT: Cubs ...

Cub Scout Campfire

EQUIPMENT: Real or artificial campfire, seven candles.PERSONNEL: Narrator and seven Cub Scouts (each with his part written on a slip of paper).NARRATOR: Welcome to the Cub Scout campfire. Akela is among us. Let us draw from this campfire with all ...

Cub Scout Corral

NARRATOR: (Dressed in Cowboy clothes: I'm the rootinest-tootinest shootinest-hombre you ever did see.And I'm here to tell you about the biggest event of our times. We're about to open one of the wooliest rodeos you tinhorns ever did see. Hang ...

Cub Scout Family Graduation

This ceremony can be held indoors or outdoors, in uniform or in Indian costume.PERSONNEL Webelos den leader, graduating Webelos Scout and his parents, Scoutmaster, patrol leader, five Cub Scouts to hold posters, den leaders, pack committee members.EQUIPMENT Small posters of ...

Cub Scout Fire Detectives

CUB #l: Our den leader made us detectives, Although we don't wear gold shields.CUB #2: We snoop for things that start fires, In houses and forests and fields.CUB #3: So watch where you store those old, And be careful with ...

Cub Scout Garden

As a leader reads the narration, five Cub Scouts enter in turn, carrying posters showing peas, lettuce, squash, turnips, and garden tools.NARRATOR: Here is how to plant one of those thriving, productive Cub Scout gardens that every parent wants his ...

Cub Scout Garden of Thoughts

Personnel: 7 Cubs dressed in farmer’s hats, shirts, levis, etc., with garden tools. Also need large cut-outs of vegetables as indicated.Cub 1: We’re Cub Scout farmers who’ve come your way to share with you, our garden of thoughts for the ...

Cub Scout Graduation

Cubmaster: Tonight we have an important occasion, the recognition of (names of boys graduating) who are continuing along the Scouting trail. Will (names) and their parents please come forward. When you joined our pack you stood in front here and ...

Cub Scout Handyman

PREPARATION: Have the boys in the den come early. Wrap them in bandages, slings, around their heads, etc. Make sure at least one boy has bandages on all ten fingers!Do the beginning just like a regular posting of the colors. ...

Cub Scout Magic

NARRATOR: Tonight some of our Cubs will tell you about the Magic We call Cub Scouting.CUB SCOUT #1-- M is for Memories Cub Scouting will hopefully help you and your son build memories that you can share in the years ...

Cub Scout Native American Prayer

For that solemn moment towards the end of Den or Pack meeting, try this Cub Scout Native American Prayer: Morning Star wake us, filled with joy. To new days of growing to man from boy.Sun, with your power, give us ...

Cub Scout Olympics

The physical fitness games open with a grand march into the arena, with each den carrying its den flag.When all are in place, have a solitary runner bearing the "flame" arrive and pass it to the cubmaster. He calls for ...

Cub Scout Safari Closing

Cubmaster (returning to jeep):We made it through our Cub Scout Safari. The road was a little bumpy along the way. So be careful on your way home. You never know what wild animals lurk around. You may have a Tiger ...

Cub Scout Seedling

STAGING: Cardboard trees and bushes in background. CUBMASTER: Do you see that tree in my backyard. My first den & I planted that tree as a seedling the first year my oldest joined Cub Scouts. Look at it now! We ...

Cub Scout Spirit Closing

Arrangement. Head table holds candelabra with three candles and one larger candle in separate holder.NARRATOR: Tonight we have had a lot of fun at the (number) birthday party of Cub Scouting and the (number) birthday of our own pack. As ...

Cub Scout Spirit Closing

Cub Scout Spirit Opening

Preparation: Set up four candles and lights. Cubmaster: As Scouts and leaders, we are following a trail blazed by millions of boys, men, and women. All of them have had that Scouting spirit, which the flame of this light rep ...

Cub Scout Thanksgiving

T Stands for the Time our den leaders gladly give;H Stands for the Help from our parents.A Stands for America, where we are all free to live;N Stands for Nature, where we always learn something new;K Stands for Kindness of ...

Cub Scout Thanksgiving

O' Heavenly Father, we ask for your blessing For loved ones and friends that are near.We thank you for food and for love and for life And the spirit of scouting that's here.We thank you for leaders who care about ...

Cub Scouting Is A Beginning

SETUP: The Cubmaster presents the pack flag and asks each den to send one boy to the front. The boys grasp the flagstaff with their left hands and make the Cub Scout sign with their right hands.CUBMASTER: Cub Scouts are ...

Cub Scouting Is A Challenge

Tonight we pay special tribute to (#) Webelos Scouts who have earned their Arrow of Light award.I light the first candle to represent the Cub Scout and his parents, all three working together. The parents guiding the Scout along the ...

Cub Scouts

PERSONNEL Cubmaster, four Cub Scouts, four den chiefs or den leaders, assistant Cubmaster, Bobcat candidates and parents.EQUIPMENT Four cards: three bearing one letter each of the word C-U-B and one with the complete word SCOUTS; Bobcat badges; safety pins. (A ...

Cub Scouts Are Opening

Setting: 8 Cub Scouts hold cards with the letters spelling 'Cub Scout' on the front and their part in LARGE letters on the back. They say their lines in turn. Cub # 1: C is for comradeship - we learn ...

Cub Scouts Have Their Own Guiding Stars

We have had lots of fun with water at this activity. As we've played in the water, we can also think about the sailors who sail on the water. How do they do it, and not get lost? How did ...

Cub Scouts Means

Arrangements: 8 Cub Scouts hold cards spelling out CUB SCOUT and read the lines written on the back of the cards. Cub # 1: C – is for Cheerful Cub Scouts. Giving Goodwill means we are cheerful as we ...

Cub Scouts Stand For

PERSONNEL: Eight Cub ScoutsEQUIPMENT: Eight cards upon which are large letters to spell "CUB SCOUT"ARRANGEMENT: Cub Scouts stand in front of audience. Each boy gives meaning of his letter in order.C - is for Comradeships; we learn to get along.U ...

Cub Scouts Pledge To Himself Opening

Arrangement: Pack flag is placed in center of stage. Ten Cub Scouts in uniform, in turn, come on stage, stand near the pack flag and recite one of the statements below. Upon finishing, each Cub Scout salutes the Pack and ...

CubOMatic

Build an "electric" Cub-O-Matic machine into which Tiger Cubs entered, were "cooked", and then exited as a Cub (yellow neckerchief on).To make this machine, obtain a large cardboard (appliance) box. It can be open at the top and bottom, but ...

Cubbing Is A Business Too

Cubbing is a business, too. The business of dealing with that squirming, jumping, eager, active, unpredictable, stubborn, inquisitive, laughing, quarreling, wrestling, fighting, dirty smelly loveably, small edition of manhood known as a boy. He has are affinity for whooping cough, ...

Cubmaster Induction New Chief of Webelos Tribe

PERSONNEL Narrator, new Cubmaster, Cub Scouts.EQUIPMENT Indian blanket and headdress.ARRANGEMENT The narrator and new Cubmaster stand at the front of the room in front of the Cub Scouts.Narrator: [Name], you have been chosen to be the new chief of the ...

Cubmaster Induction Old Chief Akela

Equipment: Indian headdress for Old Chief Akela, artificial campfire, Indian blanket.Arrangements: Committee Chairman and the new Cubmaster stand beside the fire. Former Cubmaster as Old Chief Akela is out of sight.Chairman: We expect a visit from "Old Chief Akela." (A ...

Cubmaster Recognition What Is Best For The Boys

Personnel: Committee chairman Equipment: Table with appropriate recognition Setting: The committee chairman is in front of room facing the audience CC: Cub Scouts are taught that Akela means a good leader. They are instructed to honor Akela by listening to ...

Cubs Building Character

1ST CUB: (carrying hammer) In Cub Scouts we learn to build character.2ND CUB: (carrying plank) It is not what the boy does to the wood, but rather what the wood does for the boy.3RD CUB: (carrying a plane) Through Cub ...

Cubs With Talents Around The World

4 Cubs in uniform, and the Cubmster or Den LeaderSETTING: A flashlight for each Cub, Room lights are dimmed. Each Cub is in a corner of the room with flashlights on. They walk to the front as they say their ...

Customs Of Countries

Our opening tonight is made up of facts and legends from several countries such as Greece, Holland, Scandinavia, and the United States.The legends about St. Nicholas have spread to many countries. He takes many forms and his day is December ...

Daisy Daisy

Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do I'm half crazy, oh for the love of you It won't be a stylish marriage I can't afford a carriage But you'll look sweet, upon the seat Of a bicycle made for two ...

Days End

1st CUB: Often when day is done and in my bed I lay, (put palms together, place hands to cheek.. and tilt head to side as if asleep).2nd CUB: I ask myself a question, did I do my best today? ...

December Opening

PERSONNEL: 5 Cub Scouts and Cubmaster EQUIPMENT: 5 Index cards with script written on each, US Flag and Pack Flag. Flags are already in the front and each Cub Scout enters from the side one at a time and reads ...

Declaration of Dependence

Cubmaster: I am part of Nature. I am part of everything that lives. I am bound together with all living things in air, in land, in water. My life depends upon Nature, upon its balance, upon its resources and upon ...

Declaration Of Dependence On Nature

Personnel: Seven CubsProps: Lit candles from opening.Scene: Lower or turn out room lights. Each Cub says his line then blows out a candle.Cub #1: I am part of nature.Cub #2: I have an affect on everything that lives.Cub #3: I ...

Den Candle

Boys are seated in a semi-circle around the den ceremonial board.Den leader begins by reminding the boys that we use a candle to symbolize Akela, the good leader.She then lights a candle.DEN LEADER: Boys of Den ____, this light means ...

Den Ceremony For New Bobcat

PERSONNEL Den leader, new Bobcat Cub Scout, denner, assistant denner, three Cub Scouts.EQUIPMENT U.S. flag, den flag, three candles or flashlights.ARRANGEMENT The den leader introduces the new Bobcat Cub Scout to the other Cub Scouts of the den. The denner ...

Den Chief Appreciation

PERSONNEL Cubmaster, den chiefs. EQUIPMENT Appreciation certificate for each den chief. Two 4-foot lengths of blue and gold cord can be used to dramatize the den chief's induction. See "Den Chief Recognition." Cubmaster: Cub Scouting is different than Boy Scouting. ...

Den Chief Cords

Personnel: Akela (Cubmaster), a Cub Scout, the new Den Chief, an older Den Chief or Den Leader, and the new Den Chief's Den LeaderEquipment: Two 4-foot lengths of rope made of yarn, one blue, one yellow, a table, a Den ...

Den Chief Induction

PERSONNEL Cubmaster, den chief, den leader. EQUIPMENT Den chief shoulder cord and patch. Cubmaster: Cub Scouts and friends of Pack [number], we wish to recognize a new leader who will serve as a den chief in one of our dens. ...

Den Chief Recognition Blue Gold Totem

After a new den chief has been appointed and inducted (in his troop), this ceremony may be used to recognize him in the pack.PERSONNEL Akela (Cubmaster), a Cub Scout, new den chief, an older den chief, den leader.EQUIPMENT Two 4-foot ...

Den Chief Service Award

Personnel: Cubmaster, den chief receiving award, Scoutmasters den leader, and Cub Scouts from den chief's den, Assistant Cubmaster.Equipment: Service award cord.Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, den leaders, and Cub Scouts are arranged in a semicircle with the den chief in its center in ...

Den Chief Service Award Ceremony

PERSONNEL Cubmaster, den chief receiving award, Scoutmaster, den leaders, and Cub Scouts from den chiefs den, assistant Cubmaster.EQUIPMENT Service award cord.ARRANGEMENT The Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, den leaders, and Cub Scouts are arranged in a semicircle with the den chief in its ...

Den Chief The Meaning Of The Cords

PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Cub Scout, new Den Chiefs and their den leaders.EQUIPMENT: Two 4-foot lengths of rope made of yarn - one blue, one Yellow, copy of Den Chiefs Handbook, Den Chiefs cords and patches.Arrangement: Table with two candles (gold and ...

Den Chief Welcome To The Pack

PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, den/Webelos leaders, new Den ChiefsEQUIPMENT: Den Chief cord and Den Chief book for each new Den Chief, tableSETTING: Cubmaster and appropriate den/Webelos leaders in front of room facing audience, table with cords and books behind him.CUBMASTER: We have ...

Den Doodles 2

Many dens use den doodles as an incentive for advancement. It is the most fun when the boys help make the doodle. Decide on a theme that fits your particular den. Doodles can be table models or standing models. You ...

Den Leader Pack Committee Induction

CHIEF: Oh Great Spirit, this is Akela, the Chief of the Pack. Let your spirit join us at the ceremonial fire tonight. Oh Great Spirit, we are thankful for your guidance and help over the many moons. Our young braves ...

Den Leader Two Types Of Homes

MATERIALS: Appreciation certificate for each den leader and Webelos den leader CUBMASTER: There is something which parents sometimes overlook when they consider the possibility of serving as den and pack leaders. There are two very different types of homes. In ...

Den Leader Appreciation Ceremony Have You Thanked Them Today

Have you hugged your kids today? This is a question you see on bumper stickers and hear on television commercials promoting good mental health. Fortunately, most of us do not let a day go by without giving your kids at ...

Den Leader AppreciationRetiring

The purpose of this ceremony is to thank the retiring den leader for her service. This can be done in a dignified ceremony that will be remembered for a long time. PERSONNEL Chairman of pack committee, Cubmaster, retiring den leader, ...

Den Leader Induction 4 Candles

PERSONNEL Cubmaster, narrator, new den leader.EQUIPMENT Candle or penlight, ceremonial board with four candles, spotlight or large flashlight, den leader badge, Cub Scout Leader Book, den flag.ARRANGEMENT At a pack meeting, the lights are turned out, and the spotlight is ...

Den Leader Induction And Parents Welcome

PERSONNEL Cubmaster, retiring den leader, incoming den leader, den chief, den members and den parents (one to act as spokesperson). EQUIPMENT Den leader job description card, den leader badge. Cubmaster: At this time I would like to have the parents ...

Den Leader Induction Ceremony 2

PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Narrator, New Den Leader.EQUIPMENT: Candle or penlight, ceremonial board with four candles, spotlight or large flashlight, Den Leader badge, Cub Scout Leader Book, den flag.ARRANGEMENT: At a Pack meeting, the lights are turned out, and the spotlight is ...

Den Leader Installation Will You Promise To

PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, committee chairman, den leaders.EQUIPMENT: Candles, copies of the Cub Scout Leader Book, table.ARRANGEMENT: The Committee Chairman and Cubmaster stand behind the table. On the table is a lighted candle and a copy of the Cub Scout Leader Book ...

Den Leader Recognition Two Different Types Of Homes

Materials: Appreciation certificate for each den leader and Webelos Den LeaderCubmaster: There is something which parents sometimes overlook when they consider the possibility of serving as den and pack leaders. There are two very different types of homes. In one ...

DenWebelos Leader Gift Of Time

Personnel: Cubmaster or committee chairman to act as a narrator Equipment: Table with recognitions Setting: Narrator is in front of the room facing audienceNarrator: Den/Webelos leaders are not very special people. They're really just like you and me. Oh, just ...

DenWebelos Leader Induction

PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, new Den/Webelos leaders, their Den Chiefs, their Den, Den Parents and their representativeEQUIPMENT: Badge of office for each new leaderSetting: As indicated in scriptCUBMASTER: At this time I would like to have the Cub Scouts, Den Chief, and ...

Denner And Assistant Denner Ceremony

Select a denner in your usual manner (such as election, alphabetical orders or drawing). After the boy is selected, use the following ceremony, which should be read by the den leader or den chief.Cub Scout (name) has been chosen to ...

Denner Ceremony

Select a denner in your usual manner (such as election, alphabetical order, or drawing). After the boy is selected, use the following ceremony, which should be given by the den leader or den chief.Cub Scout [name] has been chosen to ...

Denner Installation 1

This ceremony should be held at a den meeting, as soon as the denner is elected. The assistant denner could be installed at the same time.PERSONNEL Den leader, den chief, denner.EQUIPMENT Table, den diary (if desired), white candle in holder, ...

Denner Installation 2

This ceremony should be held at a den meeting, as soon as the denner is elected.Cub Scout [name], do you accept this as your responsibility?(Cub Scout answers:) I do.Then we present to you this cord as your key to open ...

Denner Installation 3

Personnel: Den leader (DL), Den Chief (DC) Equipment: Table, large candle, matches Setting: The den leader or the Den Chief leads the new Denner to a table with the large candle. DC: (Name of boy) has been selected Denner of ...

Denner Installation With The Spirit Of Cub Scouting

This ceremony should be held as soon as a new denner and/or assistant denner is chosen.EQUIPMENT: Table, candle, denner and assistant denner cords.Den Leader: (Lights the candle) Will ______ and _____ please come forward.On the table in front of you ...

Derby Time

D - Dads and sons this month have had some fun.E - Everyone working to make their Pinewood derby car run.R - Races will be held right here tonight.B - Boys and dads hoping they built their cars right.Y - ...

Detective Closing

"Detective" enters room and addresses the audience.This was a difficult case to solve, but the clues are all around you. And I am proud to admit that the case is solved. Once you see these clues, you will understand. The ...

Detective Opening Ceremony

Personnel: Six Cub Scouts, Cubmaster, Equipment: Magnifying glass for each Cub, marblesSet up: Cubs walk in bent over looking through magnifying glasses at the floor. They make their way to the front of the room and line up. Each Cub ...

Did You Know

Did you know that millions of boys and men have been part of the Boy Scout movement since its beginning In 1916? Many of you dads were Scouts (let's see your hands), and today your sons are Cub Scouts. What ...

Dinner Closing

EQUIPMENT: Have a large single candle on each Blue and Gold banquet table, with a leader prepared to light it. Extinguish the house lights and ask leader to light their candies.PERSONAL: Cubmaster, other leaders, Cub ScoutsCUBMASTER: Cub Scouting is part ...

Dinosaur Hunt

Setting: Badges to be awarded, paleontologist's hammers, chisels, and magnifiers Scene: The Cubmaster (CM) and Assistant CM (CA) walk through the pack while conversing. CA: I'm going on a dinosaur hunt. CM: For big dinosaurs? CA: ...

Dinosaurs

Have each boy hold up a picture of the dinosaur as they say their parts. Parts can be written on the back of their picture. For bigger dens, add more dinosaurs. For smaller dens, recruit other cubs to help. ...

Dinosaurs Once Ruled the Earth Opening

Use printouts from online or drawings done by the boys to illustrate each part, the boy's part can be written on the back of the picture CM: Dinosaurs once ruled the earth, when it was very new. They hatched ...

Discover America

Setting: 4 uniformed Cub Scouts, carrying suitable props (such as a megaphone, nightcap, church model, and a star) speak the following lines:1st Boy: You can say anything that you want to say, whoever you may be. Some things cost a ...

Discover The Sunken Ship

ARRANGEMENTS: Make the stern of a ship out of cardboard with the U.S. flag flying. The boys dressed in swim fins, make believe scuba gear, and masks "swim" down the aisle and "discover" the sunken ship. When all have gathered ...

Do More

(Leader lights candle)Cub 1 This candle represents the spirit of Cub Scouting the world over. It bums to represent the friendship and fun we can have.Cub 2 But there is more than we can do to further the world brotherhood ...

Do Your Best

D-Doing for others in need O-One country, allegiance, and creed Y-Yes, a response that we give O-Oath, that we pledge to live U-Under, one flag we all stand R-Ready, to defend our great land B-Beauty, we see it each day ...

Do Your Best 1

Boys with key words hold up cards saying "DO YOUR BEST"CUB 1: DO unto others as they should do to you.CUB 2: That's called the Golden Rule.CUB 3: YOU'RE all Cub Scouts of Gold and Blue,CUB 4: The Pack Law ...

Do Your Best 2

Boys with key words hold up cards saying "DO" "YOUR" "BEST". 1st Cub: DO unto others as they should do to you.2nd Cub: That's called the Golden Rule3rd Cub: YOU'RE all Cubs Scouts of gold and blue.4th Cub: The Pack ...

Do Your Best modified

Boys with key words hold up cards saying "Do Your Best"1st Cub: Do unto others as they should do unto you.2nd Cub: That's called the Golden Rule.3rd Cub: You're all Cub Scouts of Gold and Blue,4th Cub: The Pack Law ...

Do Your Best Opening

Den Ldr: Today, in our country, there are over 6 million boys and adults in Scouting, from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts and Explorers, working towards the same goal and that is working to “do their best,” “to help other ...

Do Your Best Future

Narrator: Whatever we want to be in the future, keep in mind:1st Cub: “D” stands for doctor. I’ll try to help sick people. 2nd Cub: “O” stands for operator. I want to operate a big crane.3rd Cub: “Y” stands for ...

Do Your Best Holiday Closing

Arrangement: Boys with key words hold up cards saying: Do Your Best.Cub 1: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.Cub 2: That's called the Golden Rule.Cub3: You're all Cub Scouts of Gold and BlueCub 4: The ...

Doctors Prescription

PERSONNEL: 8 Cubs and a narratorEQUIPMENT: Cubs dressed as doctorsNARRATOR: I present to you Cub Scouts and parents, the eight best doctors in the world. Give heed to their words.DOCTOR 1: I am Doctor Rest. I cure you when you ...

Does Not Compute

Scene: A group of Cub Scouts is looking at a robot and talking.CUB SCOUT 1: What a cool robot! We sure have had fun this month learning about computers.CUB SCOUT 2: Yeah. It's too bad that every boy in the ...

Dog Rules

Personnel: 10 Cubs and NarratorSetting : Cub stand in a line holding large cards with the rules on the back and pictures of dogs on the front.Narrator: Dogs are a important part of our lives but as with any member ...

Dog Skills Closing Ceremony

With all the wonderful skills dogs can learn, there is one thing they cannot do. Dogs cannot see colors. As a matter of fact, monkeys and apes are the only animals that can see colors.Do you ever feel like you ...

Doing Things For Others

Most of us are happiest when we are doing things for others. Think for a moment of a time when you were helpful to someone. Chances are it made you feel pretty good. Of course, we feel best when we ...

Doing Your Best Spelled Out

D - DOING, for others in need.O - ONE, country allegiance and creed.Y - YES, a response that we give.O - OATH, that we pledge as we live.U - UNDER, one flag we all stand.R - READY, to defend our ...

Dollars Opening Ceremonies

Cubs hold up large pieces of paper with the letters “D-O-L-L-A-R-S” on them and say.D –is for dollars, they help us to learn.O –is for dough, the paper we earn.L -is for “listen”, advice we can then hear.L -is for ...

Dont Give Up

To be good at any thing, you have to believe that you can do it, and then practice it until you can.There's no easy way to become an expert. You just have to keep at it, over and over. There ...

Dont Give Up The Ship

1st CUB: In the U. S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland is a Naval Museum.2nd CUB: It has an interesting historic display of flags and standards which are preserved.3rd CUB: One of the most famous is the original "Don't Give ...

Double Circle Opening

1. Have all present stand in a double circle with Cub Scouts and other boys on the inside and parents and visitors on the outside. 2. Focus a spotlight on the American Flag held in the center of the circle. ...

Down Through The Ages

Down through the ages, symbols have been important to man. First he used special shaped clubs to recognize men or friendly tribes. later, colored skins were hung from poles and special insignia were painted on them.The color white, which is ...

EXERCISE

PERSONNEL: 8 Cub ScoutsEQUIPMENT: A cardboard letter for each boy - E X E R C I S ESETTING: Each boy holding letterE - This is our first secret word for tonight. Your body is like a machine.X - It ...

Each Day

Each day is a new beginning. Another chance to learn more about ourselves. To care more about others. To laugh more than we did. To accomplish more then we thought we could. To be more then we were before. ...

Eagle Feather

Equipment: "Eagle" Feather, Arrow of Light Light box, Drum, Akela Costume.Webelos Leader: Tonight we have our Arrow of Light presentation. The Arrow of Light is the highest award a Cub Scout can achieve and is the only Cub Scout award ...

Earth Pledge

I pledge allegiance to the Earth and all life. To protect and defend the environment of which It am part. I pledge to faithfully preserve, conserve, and recycle, and to respect all life and to help in any way to ...

Eskimo Dog Sled Opening

Cubmaster arrives on dog sled in cold weather gear yelling "mush" at the dogs. Stops at front and removes coat so he doesn't get to warm. Introduces den of "Eskimos" who have thawed the flag by the fire and will ...

Essence Of LifeLong Memories

Our campfire grows dim. Our songs and our laughter have joined the smoke of our fire to forever drift with the winds.HEAR the gentle breeze in the trees, echoing the Sounds of campfires past.FEEL the fresh evening breeze and the ...

Eureka Ive Found It

PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT: Sourdough prospector with floppy hat and gold pan, merchant with long-sleeved white shirt and sleeve garters, blacksmith with black apron and hammer, teamster with horse whip, saloon keeper with wipe rag and root beer bottles, Cub Scout ...

Everyone Is Essential Closing

Arrangements: Three broomsticks, staves, PVC pipes, etc., large rubber band. A Cub Scout, his parent, and the Cubmaster each hold one stick.Cubmaster: "Our pack program has three elements, each of which are essential for its success. First, of course is ...

Experimenting In The Kitchen

Cub 1 - We've been experimenting in the kitchen.Cub 2 - We've experimented with food. Besides learning, we got to eat our experiments.Cub 3 - But we didn't eat everything though. Sometimes stuff in the kitchen is poisonous.Cub 4 - ...

Explore Your Neighborhood

CUBMASTER: In those times of gas shortages and economic problems, our neighborhood has become more important to us than ever before. We've all heard stories from our grandparents about the good old days when people sat in their yards and ...

Exploring Alaska Theme

(Den leader uses as introduction to theme) Many years ago, the part of the world that we now know as Alaska was a vast frontier. There were very few people there - only the Eskimos. As Americans became restless with ...

Extend Thy Hand

During a hike in the woods, a troop of Boy Scouts came across an abandoned section of railroad track. Each, in turn, tried walking the rails but eventually lost his balance and tumbled off.Suddenly, two of the boys, after considerable ...

FAMILIES

PERSONNEL: 8 Cub ScoutsEQUIPMENT: Boys each holding a letter -spelling out FAMILIES - with their lines written on back..F: Folks, we are here to welcome you.A: Advantages, we have so many.M: Mom and Dad, we're glad you are here.I: Imagine ...

FAMILY

F - Family is important.A - A family may have 12 people, 3 or only 2.M - Making time for each other strengthens a family.I - It matters not who is in the family or where they live.L - Love ...

FIESTA

ARRANGEMENT: Six Cubs each with one letter of the word Fiesta.CUB #1: F - is for fun from far away lands.CUB #2: I - is for incredible. It's going to be great.CUB #3: E - is for excitement. We can't ...

FLAG

PROPS: Four uniformed Cub Scouts hold cards spelling F-L-A-G and read the following parts:CUB F: F Stands for Freedom, on land or on sea; for America is the land for me.CUB L: L stands for Liberty and for love of ...

FUTURE

F - F is for frontier, our final frontier is space.U - U is for understanding, by understanding the past we can plan for the future.T - T if for together, we must learn to live together on this earth.U ...

Face The Flag My Son

The following item may be used for an opening flag ceremony for troop meetings, courts of honor, PTA meetings, or any flag ceremony where it would be appropriate. It is a modification of John Wayne's "Face the Flag My Son".FACE ...

Family And The Toy Dart

EQUIPMENT: A target with a drawing of a boy on it, toy dart and a table. The dart rests on the table about 10 feet from the target.CUBMASTER: (Calls the parents and boys forward where they stand behind the table ...

Family Circle Bobcat Induction

Personnel: Cubmaster, Bobcat Candidate and Parents, all Cub Scouts and Parents.Equipment: Imitation council fire, Bobcat pins, certificates.Arrangement: Bobcat candidates and Parents to be inducted are placed within circle of Cub Scouts and parents. The Cubmaster. Standing at side faces them ...

Family Inductions With Cub Voices

PERSONNEL: Cubmaster Pack Committee Chairman, leaders as "Voices".EQUIPMENT: Two blue candles, two yellow candles, four cards spelling C-U-B-S.ARRANGEMENT: Call new boys forward with their parents.CUBMASTER: (lighting all four candles) These candles are Cub Scouting's colors, blue and gold, and they ...

Family Talents

PERSONNEL: 6 Cub ScoutsCUB 1: We may not be able to sing and dance, To ride a horse, or throw a lance, But there are some things we do real good, And without each other there's no way we could.CUB ...

Famous Pioneer Closing

Cubmaster: "We've heard of many famous men - men with curious minds, strong purposes, courage, determination, stick-to-itiveness and a proud, fierce loyalty for their country. For you as Cub Scouts, America is still a land of expanding opportunity. It could ...

Farmers Garden Of Thoughts

Personnel: Seven Cub Scouts with straw hats., garden tools and large cut-outs of vegetables as indicated.CUB #1 - We're Cub Scout farmers who've come your way to share with you, our garden of thoughts for the day.CUB #2 - (Holds ...

Feed The Fire

(Everyone should be given a small twig (toothpicks) prior to the ceremony. The sound of a tom tom is heard. Akela the Indian Chief is sitting at a campfire. Medicine Man enters slowly and majestically carrying a peace pipe and ...

Fellowship Around Campfires

SETTING: This can be done around an electric council fire if you have an indoor meeting. Don't have an electric campfire? Use a few logs to make a fire-lay and have each boy add a cardboard "flame" to the fire ...

Fiesta Advancement

PERSONNEL: Cubmaster (Ideally dressed in sombrero with shawl over shoulder) EQUIPMENT: Pinata filled with awards CUBMASTER: In following our theme for this month which is Fiesta, tonight I would like to honor those Cub Scout senors who have completed requirements ...

Fiesta Advancement

PROPS: Piñata open at the top or container decorated to look like a piñata. Awards are placed inside the piñata. CUBMASTER: A piñata is lots of fun--fun to make and fun to break. Lots of hard work goes into making ...

Fiesta Pinata Ceremony Advancement Ceremony

(You’ll need a piñata, with the awards pinned or taped to it.) Tonight, we are enjoying a real fiesta. Everyone is having fun, but there is a more serious not to the festivities. Tonight, we also come here to honor ...

Fire Detectives

CUBMASTER: Cub Scouts, all during our meeting the candle representing the spirit of Cub Scouting has continued to burn. Now we'll blow it out, reminding ourselves that a flame must never be left burning when now one is around. But ...

Fire Prevention

Room lights are turned out.Cubmaster lights a single candle at the front of the room and says: "Cub Scouts, this candle represents the spirit of Cub Scouting, lighting our way through life. But the flame also represents danger. This month ...

First Americans

ARRANGEMENTS: U.S. flag is posted on stage. Four Cub Scouts in Indian costume say the following lines, with another boy acting as narrator.NARRATOR: We, the first American call your attention to this flag - the symbol of our country's beginning. ...

First But Not The Last

CUB #1 - Scouts and NASA go hand in hand. How? both are concerned about our future and both will be part of the future.CUB #2 - The Rendezvous in space of Gemini 6 and 7 might be called the ...

Fit For Life

PERSONNEL: 5 CubsCUB 1: One of the goals of Cub Scouting is physical fitness, and we've been paying special attention to it this month.CUB 2: It's fun to test yourself against standards to see how fit you are and to ...

Flag Closing

We watch the flag as it passes by A flash of color against the sky; Its fifty stars are a dazzling white As those few that shone by the dawn's first light.The brave, bright red that will never fade By ...

Flag Recipe

EQUIPMENT: 6 Cub Scouts, 1 cup blue crepe paper bits, Stars (glitter), American flag, 1 cup red crepe paper bits, 1 cup white crepe paper bits, Large pot, spotlight (optional).ARRANGEMENT: Cub Scouts form semi-circle around large pot. American flag is ...

Flag Retirement Ceremony 1

SETTING: This is a very solemn ceremony that should be held at the end of an outdoor pack activity so that the members of the pack will leave thinking about what our flag really stands for.PREPARATION: 1 Flag - worn, ...

Flag Scout Oath And Arrow Of Light

EQUIPMENT: 3 Candles in a holder with the Arrow of Light symbol, 1 red, 1 white, & 1 blueWEBELOS LEADER: Have you noticed the strong bond between our flag and the Scout Oath? Let me show you. (Light White candle ...

Folk Tales

This idea could provide closing ceremonies for the whole month, and help the boys pass their American Folklore achievement.The Den Leader could provide for the boys to choose stories from or she could copy certain stories and let each boy ...

Folklore Characters

PERSONNEL: 5 Cubs and 2 Den LeadersEQUIPMENT: Costumes for Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed, Pecos Bill, Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett, Charlie Parkhurst, and Molly BrownCUB 1: I'm Paul Bunyan, the lumberman who leveled a forest in one swing of my ax. ...

Follow The Promise

PERSONNEL: Cubmaster or Den LeaderCUBMASTER: Would you like to ride in a star ship or a planet hopper, to walk on the moon or float through space, or be a part of a space station crew? These may be some ...

Food For Thought

NARRATOR: Years ago, doctors conducted a study in an orphanage that monitored the health of the children and compared that against the food, physical care, and attention (love) they received. What the doctors found was that, while food is absolutely ...

Footprints on the Moon

As curtain opens a den of Cub Scouts dressed as astronauts are lined up across the stage. There are large astronaut footprints cut out of black paper and taped on to stage floor. These footprints lead from off stage to ...

For Blue and Gold

Print large block letters with permanent markers on 8"x10" sheets of white poster board, one letter to a sheet--the word--"BLUE" in blue, "AND" in black, and "GOLD" in red. Add silver stars to the letters. Print the script on back ...

Four Freedoms

SETTING: Each of four uniformed Cub Scouts holds a corner of a U.S. flag in one hand and a candle in the other. The flag is tilted so the audience can see it. The narrator stands behind the flag with ...

Four Winds

Oh, Winds of the South, blow upon us tonight. Come to us, Spirit of Akela, Help us to do our best At everything we do.Oh, Winds of the West, warm winds Blow upon us tonight. Come to us, Spirit of ...

Four Winds

PERSONNEL The Four Winds (four Cub Scouts), each with a candle; graduating Webelos Scouts and their parents; light switch operator; Scoutmaster; Cubmaster; Webelos den leader.EQUIPMENT Four candles, Boy Scout neckerchiefs, graduation certificates, gifts (optional).ARRANGEMENT Graduating Webelos Scouts and their parents ...

Four Winds Bring

EQUIPMENT: Artificial campfire. Stick for each one in ceremony.ARRANGEMENT: All boys dressed in Indian costume, (and families, if they wish to participate), carrying a stick to add to the campfire. Lights dimmed. All participants divide into four groups, each in ...

Freedom

Personnel: Narrator and 6 or more Cub Scouts.Equipment: American flag, tape player, recording (such as America the Beautiful or This is My Country), Pack flag. Arrangement: The color guards advance the flags in the normal manner while the patriotic tape ...

Freedom CM Closing

Boys, I want to tell you a story that has a meaning. When I was a boy I had three turtles. They had a beautiful terrarium with rather low sides. They had everything they needed except one thing . . ...

Freedom Opening

Freedom From Tyrants Demands

F: For people of all other lands the Statue of Liberty stands, with a flaming torch held high against America's sky, promising freedom from tyrant's demands.R: O'er the land of the free, flying high. Old Glory waves in the sky. ...

Freedom Is

STAGING: After flags are advanced in usual manner and Pledge of Allegiance is repeated, a Cub Scout reads the following:Freedom is a breath of air, Pine-scented or salty like the sea; Freedom is a field new plowed With furrows of ...

Freedom Symbols

PROPS NEEDED: 7 large cards. On one side of each card draw one letter of the word "FREEDOM", so that the cards when lined up in order, spell out, the word. On the reverse side, have a picture of each ...

Friendship Circle

Set Up: Each Cub has a 3 foot section of rope joined with a square knot to that of the boy on his left. The Ceremony: The boys form a circle Then they tie the knots Then the boys hold ...

Friendship Logs Ashes Ceremony

This ceremony may be part of a Day Camp Fire. It is done in two parts, the opening with the friendship logs and closing with the ashes. Each unit will have decorated a log with items from nature to represent ...

From Akela To Scoutmaster

PERSONNEL Akela (Cubmaster), Webelos den leader, Scoutmaster, Webelos den chief, denner, patrol leader, graduating Webelos Scout and his parents, tom-tom beater, light switch operator, curtain opener.EQUIPMENT Artificial campfire, tom-tom, Indian costume for Akela, curtain.ARRANGEMENT The lights dim, the curtain opens, ...

From Cubs Into Scouts

FIRST CUB SCOUT: I'm a little Bobcat As you can plainly see I've learned my Law and Promise So a full--fledged Cub I'd be.SECOND CUB SCOUT: Now I am a Wolf Cub With a gold arrow too, Soon I'll have ...

From Sea To Shining Sea

We are fortunate to live in this beautiful land of America. We have been blessed with freedoms that others can only dream of. There are great diversities from sea to shining sea. We have mountains and valleys, plains and rivers, ...

From Sea To Shining Sea Closing

BOOM!! SIZZLE!! Oooh! Aaah! Don’t you just love a good fireworks display on the Fourth of July? The colors are so beautiful, lighting up the night sky. But did you ...

From The Trees

Preparation make signs with the different parts of a tree such as roots, trunk, leaves, nuts, and fruits.The Roots from some trees are used to make herbal teas.From the stumps of trees come charcoal, tar oil, and wood tar.Logs are ...

From Your Neighborhood

(Five Cub Scouts come on stage in turn and recite one verse)NEWSPAPER BOY: I am you paper boy I deliver the news Freedom of press Has different views.POSTMAN: I am the postman I deliver with dash That Boy's Life issue ...

Frozen Cub Cheer

Wrap your arms around yourself, and say, “BRRRRR!” ...

Fun On Wheels

PERSONNEL: Cub ScoutsEQUIPMENT: A picture of a bicycle, car, trainSETTING: Boys holding pictures as they recite or read lines.CUB #1: I have fun riding my bicycle.CUB #2: I always enjoy traveling in the car.CUB #3: Trains are my thing.CUB #4: ...

GENIUS

PERSONNEL: 1 narrator and 6 boys, each of the boys should hold either the article they are describing, or a picture of it.NARRATOR: This month we learned about inventions, of which there are quite a few; We'd like to share ...

GIVES

EQUIPMENT: 5 Cub Scouts with 5 large cards each with a letter forming the word G I V E S with sayings written on back.ARRANGEMENT: Each Cub holds his card and says the following:G - Stands for Giving. It's always ...

GIVES Goodwill

This skit can be incorporated into many ceremonies. It is especially suitable for use during the time that your community is participating in a United Way campaign or an independent finance drive for Scouting's sustaining membership enrollment (SME).PERSONNEL Five Cub ...

GOODWILL

Eight Cub Scouts line up across stage holding large cards with letters to spell out G-O-O-D-W-I-L-L. Each boy exposes his card as he speaks:G - Greetings we bring now to everyone.O - On this special night of Christmas fun,O - ...

GOODWILL

PERSONNEL: - 8 Cub ScoutsEQUIPMENT: 8 Signs with the letters G O O D W I L L on them.ARRANGEMENT: The Cub Scouts enter one at a time, holding up sign with a letter on it. Each speaks his line ...

Garbage In Garbage Out

Cub Master minute: With all the information we receive today, it is possible to get a lot of "garbage in".We need to be careful that we are not taking in so much garbage that we give "garbage out". We need ...

Genius At Being A Boy Closing

1st Cub: Everyone cannot be brilliant, everyone cannot be smart. I may not be a genius, but I can build a neat go-cart.2nd Cub: I can dam a stream with boulders, I can climb trees to the top. I can ...

Genius Night

5 boys with graduation hats on and numbers 1-5 on shirts, a couple of judges and an MC.MC: To begin the pack meeting today, a panel of judges will decide who the real genius is among these boys. Tell us ...

Genius Night 2

PERSONNEL: 7 Cubs - 6 Holding cards with pictures of the inventions.DEN CHIEF: This months theme is "Invention Convention" But we've something to tell you about inventors.CUB 1: Gutenburg invented the moveable type for printing so that now we can ...

Genius Night With Graduation Hats

5 boys with graduation hats on and numbers 1-5 on shirts, a couple of judges, M.C.M.C. : To begin the pack meeting today, a panel of judges will decide who the real genius is among these boys. Tell us why ...

Genius Opening Ceremony

Props: 6 poster boards with the letters G-E-N-U-I-S and the words each boy is to read on the back.Cub #1" G Great, GrandCub #2: E Exciting, Educated, ExplorerCub #3: N New, NeatCub #4: I Interesting, IntelligentCub #5: U Unusual, UniqueCub ...

Genius Opening or Closing Ceremony

Props: Boys holding lettered signs to spell G-E-N-I-U-SCub #1: G Gutenberg invented moveable types of printing presses so that more people could have books to read.Cub #2: E Edison gave us the light bulb, the phonograph, storage batteries and many ...

George Washington And BadenPowell Share Birthdays

February is the month that Abraham Lincoln was born. February 12th is his birthday. February is also the birthday of George Washington, the Father of our country and Lord Baden-Powell, the Father of Scouting — both born on February 22nd. ...

Get Into Shape

PERSONNEL: 3 Cub ScoutsEQUIPMENT: 1 Cub is dressed neatly in athletic clothes, the other two dressed sloppily, looking tired, bored.CUB 1: (Drags on stage, looking tired, bored, and meets sharp, clean CUB 2) Boy, am I tired. I wish I ...

Getting To Know Others

Gifts

Why not pick something from this list of Christmas gifts which are NOT advertised n television?Give your parents the words, "I love you."Give your children a full day of your time.Give an ear to someone who needs a listener.Give a ...

Gifts And Talents

We each have several gifts and talents. Each day we have the ability to improve our talents and develop new ones. Cub Scouting gives us the opportunities to try new areas and learn new skills.(Call the boy up.)_______ has improved ...

Gifts Which Are Not Advertised On Television

PERSONNEL: Cubmaster or Den LeaderCUBMASTER: Why not pick something from this list of Christmas gifts which are not advertised on television?Give your parents the words "I love You".Give your children a full day of your time.Give an ear to someone ...

Give a Hoot Dont Pollute

Equipment: Flashlights, fan, American Flag, and cards or 7 small pieces of cardboard. On the first 6, the letters, N,A,T,U,R,E and on the last, Give A Hoot, Do Not Pollute! If you have access to music, Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless ...

Give The Flame To Others

Cubmaster stands in front, with eight or 10 Cub Scouts in a semicircle behind him. Each holds a candle.CUBMASTER: For our theme this month, we have been helping others and giving good will. I hope you have found that when ...

Giving Thanks

CUB #1: In 1621, after the first harvest was completed by the Plymouth colonists, Governor James Bradford proclaimed a day of thanksgiving and prayer.CUB #2: During the American Revolution, a yearly day of national thanksgiving was suggested by the Continental ...

Glow Of Scouting

PERSONNEL: Each Cub Scout has a candle (or battery powered candle) and lights it as he speaks.CUB #1 - This is my Scouting light. It is my enthusiasm. As light brings out the sparkle in diamonds, enthusiasm brings out the ...

Goals Realized In Scouting

Cub Scouts keep themselves strong and personally fit, both for their own sake, and so they can become useful citizens of our great country. Keeping fit allows us to help the people around us. If our country is to remain ...

God Bless America

ARRANGEMENTS: American Flag posted, after the regular presentation of colors. House lights are dimmed, and flag is spot lighted. Narrator reads the following after the Pledge of Allegiance has been recited. NARRATOR: "God Bless America" is a prayer that is ...

God Gives Us the World

Leader: The founder of Scouting, Lord Baden-Powell, once said, "God has given us a world to live in that is full of beauties and wonders and He has given us not only eyes to see them but minds to understand ...

Gods Handiwork

PERSONNEL: Cub ScoutsEQUIPMENT: Each boy holding a nature sceneSETTING: Boys lined up in front of audience.CUB #1: We've learned a lot about taking care of this wondrous planet of ours.CUB #2 We will protect and clean up the air, so ...

Gold In One Of The Cub Scout Colors

Gold is one of the Cub Scout colors, color of warm sunlight, good cheer and happiness Gold is Golden opportunity the program provides for the boys and families Gold is Golden Rule we practice--Treat others as you would have them ...

Gold In Yourself

Gold prospectors dug for gold in the hills. They may or may not have found gold in "them thar hills" no matter how hard they worked. But there's another kind of gold that you will always find with hard work. ...

Gold Mining Was Hard Work

Gold mining was a very hard work. Miners just didn't go to the hill and dig up gold. Very often they spent days or weeks with little result. They worked from dawn to dusk, six or even seven days a ...

Gold Rush

PREPARATION: 8 large posters with a letter on the front of each; boys can have their lines written on the back of each card.G - G is for all the good that Cub Scouts do.O - O is for one ...

Gold Rush In Cub Scouting

G is for gathering of friends and familiesO is for outstanding objectives of the programL is for learning that lasts your lifetime.D is for dreams that will come true with diligent work.R is for responsibility to do what is rightU ...

Gold Rush Party Good Night

CUB #1: Thank you for coming to our Gold Rush partyCUB #2: Aren't you glad that you weren't tardy?CUB #3: We've played some games and had great fun.CUB #4: Gold was found by everyone.CUB #5: We've advanced in rank and ...

Golden Rule

(Show an ordinary ruler) What do I have here? Right, it's a ruler. Some people call it a rule. This one isn't golden but it does remind me of the Golden Rule. Do you know what the Golden Rule is?"Do ...

Golden Rule Opening

CUBMASTER: This is the season of lights. It is a time when the days are shorter and the nights are long. But somehow, things are brighter. Shopping centers are bright with Christmas light. Thousands of homes have single candles to ...

Good Deeds Closing Ceremony

Personnel: 6 Cub ScoutsEquipment: Stars of different sizes for the boys to holdCub #1: Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting, said to Scouts everywhere:Cub #2: “I often think when the sun goes down, the world is hidden by a big ...

Good Deeds Of Old

CUBMASTER: Tonight we have enjoyed recalling the days of old when brave men went forth doing good deeds. They carried their banners high, proud to show who they were. Tonight we would like one member from each den to come ...

Good Den Leaders Know

EQUIPMENT: Den leader patch and Asst Den Leader patchWe have two parents here with us this evening who have agreed to become leaders.Will _______ and ______ please come up front. (Pause)I would like to read you something before you receive ...

Good Health

PERSONNEL: 5 Cub ScoutsEQUIPMENT: Barbells with letters on each end to spell GOOD HEALTHSETTING: Boys holding barbellsCUB #1: Eating the right foods is really important if our bodies are to be strong and healthy.CUB #2: Proper dental care will help ...

Good Night And Good Scouting

Den Leaders all have candles lighted.CUBMASTER: As we close tonight and the candles go out, our spirit does not go out, but is inside us burning even brighter as we do our Good Turn daily and just grow in the ...

Good Night Friends

Put candles on three of the four corners of a table. A different Cub lights each candle and REPEATS part of the Cub Scout Promise. Akela or Den Chief stands at the fourth corner. He says the last part of ...

Good Turn CM Minute

Most of us are happiest when we are doing something for others. Think for a moment of a time when you were helpful to someone. Chances are, it made you feel pretty good. Of course, we feel best when we ...

Good Will Opening

Setting: Eight uniformed Cub Scouts line up across front of room holding large cards with letters to spell out G-O-O-D-W-I-L-L. Each boy shows his card is he speaks. G - Greetings we bring now to everyone. O - On this ...

GoodConduct Candle

Using a good-conduct candle is a method often used by den leaders as an incentive for good behavior. As the candle is lighted for each den meeting, the den leader can say a few words related to the theme of ...

Goodwill Closing Ceremony

Set Up: 8 Cub Scouts each with a sign with one of the letters on front. The words are written on the back in large print. Boys say their parts in turn. G - Good Cub Scouts are friends to ...

Goodwill Enlightens the World

Setting: Place a world globe on a table. Place candles around the globe, one for each rank to be given out. Dim the room lights. Assistant Cubmaster holds a lighted candle. Cubmaster: We read in the newspaper every day about ...

Goodwill Opening

And the angel said, “Peace on earth, goodwill toward men.” Cub Scouts give goodwill by being thoughtful and kind, and by doing Good Turns. In this holiday season, may our good will shine as brightly as the star in the ...

Graduation From Pack To Troop

The whole ceremony, as presented here, has been made informal, with the idea that those taking part will use their own words. This merely suggests what packs can work up for themselves.PERSONNEL Cubmaster, denner, den chief, Scoutmaster, patrol leader, Webelos ...

Graduation Of A Webelos Scout

PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Senior Patrol Leader, Webelos leader, Webelos Scout and family, 2 Bobcats, 2 Wolves, 2 Bears and 2 WebelosEQUIPMENT: Troop scarfARRANGEMENT: The 8 Cubs are lined up in 2 rows of 4 facing each other in order to ...

Great Events Of Scouting

CUBMASTER: On the 25th of July in 1907, Lord Baden-Powell took 22 boys with him to Brownsea Island, off England's southern coast. This was the world's first Scout camp. That little camp was the foundation of the tremendous world-wide Scouting ...

Great Master We Give Thanks

Boys in an inner circle, hands across chest. Adults in an outer circle behind the boys, hands across chest.1st Den: For all the food that the Great Master provides for us - we give thanks.2nd Den: For all the beauty ...

Great Movement

Tonight the Birthday of Cub ScoutingWe are here to celebrate.This great movement's been going,_______ years to date.So let us all now join togetherAnd pledge ourselves anew,To always strive for the thingsSignified by the Gold and Blue.May you strive for Truth ...

Great Will Be Your Responsibility

There is a special group of parents here that the boys and parents of Cub Scout Pack _____ wish to honor at this time. These people are the Den Leaders, Webelos Den Leaders, and Pack Committee Members.Will they come forward ...

Greetings

PROPS: Make a banner with the word GREETINGS and artwork that fits the theme. Have as many Cub Scouts as needed hold and recite the lines. Have the audience act out the action that is read. CM: Tonight as we ...

Growing Carrots

EQUIPMENT: A package of carrot seeds and a few carrots with topsCUB 1 - Inside this package of seeds are tiny carrot seeds. They don't look like much because they are tiny and fragile.CUB 2 - But if we plant ...

Guide Us In Every Way

Our Leader, guide us in every way.Keep us happy through the day.God, who fills our night with light,Guard us all throughout the night. ...

Guiding Star

Personnel: Akela, 8 Cub Scouts Equipment: Small campfire; blue paper or cardboard, three foot square, with cutouts for stars in Big Dipper and the North Star; 8 small or pen-type flashlights, one for each Cub Scout. Arrangement: Akela and 8 ...

HALLOWEEN

Arrangements; Large card with the letters H A L L O W E E N.Nine cubs each have one line and they should be holding a sign with one letter. After they all say their "lines" they all say "HAPPY ...

Halloween Comes Once A Year

SCENE: To enhance the Halloween atmosphere, turn out the lights and have a candlelight processional for the color guard unit.PERSONNEL: Use more than just a few Cubs, use most of the Pack to create lost of light.PROPS: If candles are ...

Halloween GoodBye

PERSONNEL: 8 Cub ScoutsCUB 1: Thank you for coming to our Halloween party.CUB 2: Aren't you glad that you weren't tardy?CUB 3: We've played some games and had some fun.CUB 4: We didn't play tricks on anyone.CUB 5: We've advanced ...

Halloween Helpers

CUBMASTER: "Halloween is coming," said the Spirit of October. "Who will help to make the people frolicsome instead of sober?"(Each Cub Scout holds up the appropriate construction-paper "creature" as he reads his part.)CUB #1: "I will," said a big black ...

Halloween Stew Closing Ceremony

The Den Leader "witches" are standing at their cauldron. One of them recites:We've put a lot into this stew, And we came out with a pretty good brew. The parents have had a chance to learn The ranks attained and ...

Halloween Witches

PROPS: Black paper mache witches' kettle; colored and white spotlights! A long stick for a ladle; two or more witches costumes; a sheet for Cubmaster; ingredients for witches' brew listed below.ARRANGEMENT: Colored spotlight is on Den Leader witches as one ...

Halloween Witches Brew

The Den leader witches are back at their pot of brew. One of them recites:We've put a lot into this stew,And we came out with a pretty good brew.The parents have had a chance to learn,The ranks attained and badges ...

Hanukkah

Cubs with candles and letters recite the following:H - Stands for Hannah, courageous and true, Who would not yield, so her sons they slew.A - Stands for Antiochus, Syrian King, Who tried from Judea, Greek worship to bring.N - Stands ...

Hanukkah The Temple Is Asleep

SCENE: As you extinguish the Hanukkah candles, read the following poem:The Temple is asleep.The lamp burns bright;Judan, the LeaderHas started the light.The sun shines by dayAnd dark is the night;But always and alwaysThe lamp burns bright. ...

Happy Holiday

ARRANGEMENT: Cub Scouts come on stage one at a time carrying appropriate props and line up facing audience as narrator reads the following poem.First boy comes on carrying a wreath with sign across it saying Seasons Greetings.Season's Greetings to everyone, ...

Happy Smiles Will Come Your Way

ARRANGEMENTS: 8 Cubs, each holding up a sign with a letter on it. Letters on signs spell out "HOLIDAYS". Boy in turn reads the sentence pertaining to his letter. (Sentence can be taped or printed on back of sign.)1st Cub: ...

Happy Trails

Personnel: 4 Cubs and a narratorNarrator: Our pioneer forefathers found and followed many trails. The Native Americans explored the country first. European settlers followed. With each new person came new experiences and new challenges.Cub 1: Our trail is the Cubbing ...

Hard Work Flag Ceremony

Equipment: American FlagCub #1: When we think of the American Cowboy, we think of long, hard working days. Cub #2: Americans built our country with hard work. Cub #3: In Cub Scouts we learn about the importance of work and ...

Have You Hugged Your Kids Today

Heading To Your Homes

SETTING: Boys in the den line up in a diamond formation, one boy kneels holding a "S" sign, one boy stands behind him holding a "N" sign, boys holding "E" and "W" sit at either side. Each boy speaks his ...

Hello Remember Me

Some people call me Old Glory, others call me the Star Spangled Banner, but what ever they call me, I am your Flag, the Flag of the United States of America. Something has been bothering me, so I thought I ...

Helpful to Others

Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting said this to Scouts everywhere:"I think that when the sun goes down, the world is hidden by a big blanket from the light of heaven, but the stars are little holes pierced in that ...

Here Is Our Future

NARRATOR: I represent the Spirit of Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of Boy Scouting. I am also the Spirit of Scouting Past and Present. Here is our future---Cub Scouts of America.1ST BOY: In the Cub Scout Promise, we say, "I promise ...

Here Soon

PERSONNEL: The CubmasterThanksgiving will be here pretty soon. It is a great time of the year. It opens the door to the holiday season. Think about that turkey dinner, the football games, visits with friends and family. Just about everybody ...

Heres To The Red Of It

ARRANGEMENT: American Flag is posted on the stage. Four Cub Scouts in uniform have speaking parts.1ST CUB: Here's to the Red of it - not a thread of it, Thrilled by the sight of it, In all the spread of ...

High Country USA

Make a triangle out of poster board that is three feet tall and decorate it like a mountain. Cut it into six sections. Label the backs of each section with the script below. The boys will reassemble the mountain while ...

His Path Is Fully Lit

PERSONNEL: Webelos Leader or Cubmaster, Scouts, parents.EQUIPMENT: Arrow of Light Ceremonial board.ARRANGEMENTS: Room is in darkness. Leader introduces Webelos Scout(s) who are receiving Arrow Of Light, and explains they have met the requirements to receive the highest award in Cub ...

His Pocket

Make a poster strip of each of the Arrow of Light requirements. Make a large pocket and sew it onto a sheet for your props.We have a lot of uses for pockets. They are great to put things in. We ...

Holiday Lights Closing Thought

This is the season of lights. It is a time when the days are shorter so the nights are longer, yet somehow things are brighter. Stores and homes are bright with holiday lights. Thousands of homes have a single light ...

Holiday Magic Scramble

PREPARATION: Two dens and a Den Chief can participate together on this skit. A poster board for each letter of the words "Holiday Magic" is needed. After the letters are written, let the boys decorate their posters as desired.Boys enter ...

Holiday Pledge Of Allegiance

Set Up: A narrator to say the lines of the Pledge of Allegiance and 6 Cub Scouts to say the accompanying lines. Someone to play music. While this ceremony is being done, background music (such as "Joy to the World".) ...

Holiday Spirit

Personnel: 5 CubsProps: Log candle holder with 3 candles (12") multipurpose lighterCub 1: The theme for this month is "Let's Celebrate!" and we have been busy getting ready for the Holiday season. This month there are three major holidays celebrated ...

Holidays Around The World

CUB l: In India and Thailand, they celebrate the Festival of Lights, With little lamps or lotus boats that float into the night. [Boy carries a Lotus Boat of foil]CUB 2: In Sweden, too, they honor Santa Lucia, Queen of ...

Honeybees

There is one insect who is known for its hard work and great contribution to the world, the Honeybee. Honeybees live in large groups. Each of the honeybees has its own job which benefits the entire hive. There are queens ...

Honoring Our Flag

Personnel: 15 Cub Scouts, American flag bearer, Cubmaster Equipment: American Flag, 7 red crepe paper streamers, 6 white crepe paper streamers, blue crepe paper rectangle, white cardboard five-pointed star. (Seven Cub Scouts, each carrying a red crepe paper streamer, march ...

Honoring Our Flag

PERSONNEL: 16 Cub Scouts, American Flag bearer, LeaderEQUIPMENT: American Flag, 7 red crepe paper streamers, 6 white crepe paper streamers, blue crepe paper rectangle, white cardboard five-pointed star.(7 Cub Scouts, each carrying a red crepe paper streamer march in single ...

Honoring The Flag

PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, two Cub Scouts who know proper way to fold U.S. flag.EQUIPMENT: U.S. flag.CUBMASTER: Today, and at most of our pack meetings, we post the U.S. flag when we begin and leave it standing until the meeting is over. ...

Horizons Closing

Personnel: Cubmaster or Den LeaderCubmaster: We often speak of horizons, .not one, but plural, horizons. Did it ever occur to you that there are more than one? When you have worked and planned to reach your horizon, you stop to ...

How Big Is Your Jar

Here's an interesting science fair experiment I read about. The student took a baby food jar, a peanut butter jar, a gallon jar, & a big five-gallon bucket and filled each one with dirt. Then he planted a bean seed ...

How To Dress A Cub Scout

To make sure all of our Cub Scouts get off on the right foot, we are going to give you an hand with information about your uniform, so you can go ahead in Scouting! Wherever you go - even to ...

How We Use Computers

Cub #1: We live in a time in which computers are changing the way we organize our daily lives. We have computers in our schools, homes, places of work, and vehicles.Cub #2: They are a tool to help us work ...

I Am Americas Heritage

SETTING: Room is darkened, Pack flag and American flag are spotlighted. Patriotic background music is played.NARRATOR: There it is. It's still flying. It has been a long night and as the dawn appears and the smoke clears, it is fluttering ...

I Am An American

ARRANGEMENT: Flags are presented in the usual manner. 12 uniformed Cub Scouts have speaking parts.1ST CUB: My country gives each one of us the opportunity to advance according to his ambition. Education is for all. I am an American.2ND CUB: ...

I Am Old Glory

I am old glory. For more than nine score years I have been the banner of hope and freedom for generation after generations of Americans. Born amid the first flames of America's for freedom. I am the symbol of a ...

I Am The World

NARRATOR: I am the world - Some call me mother nature. I am the mountains and the valleys and the land and the seas. All living things exist in me from the birds of the air to the fish in ...

I Am The World

NARRATOR: I am the world - Some call me mother nature. I am the mountains and the valleys and the land and the seas. All living things exist in me from the birds of the air to the fish in ...

I As a Leader of the Pack

(Cubmaster ask all leaders to come forward, calling each one by name and giving Pack position. Ask each one to give Cub Scout Sign and repeat the following in phrases.)I, as a leader of Pack ____ promise to work in ...

I Asked Myself A Question

I asked myself a question today: What does it mean to be an American? There were several answers ... and they all were good. Being an American, means I have a multitude of freedoms:Freedom to think and say what I ...

I Believe In

ARRANGEMENT: A den of Cub Scouts advance flags in usual manner. After pledge of allegiance is given and flags are posted, the boys stand at attention in a straight line on stage. Each recites his part in turn.CUB #1: I ...

I Challenge Each Of You

PERSONNEL: The unit commissioner, Cubmaster, committee chairman, or the chartered organization representative can perform this ceremony.EQUIPMENT: NoneSETTING: All new pack leaders should be in front of the room of the room.NARRATOR: Cub Scouting is a program of the Boy Scouts ...

I Dub Thee Sir Bobcat

EQUIPMENT: Wooden sword, candelabra with three candles, badges to be awarded, golden paper crown for King Arthur (the Cubmaster), matches.PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, den chief to light candles, advancing Cub Scouts and parents.SETUP: King Arthur calls advancing Cub Scouts and their parents ...

I Have Meaning To Boy Scouts

ARRANGEMENT: Colors are advanced in normal manner. Audience is standing, facing the flag, Flag is spotlighted by a flashlight with house lights dimmed.VOICE: I am your flag. I have a special meaning to the Boy Scouts of America, because your ...

I Know The Uniform

To end this evening, I'd like to tell you a story. A crowded bus stopped to pick up a bent old woman.With great difficulty she struggled up the steps of the bus with a large basket of freshly-washed laundry."You'll have ...

I Like

PERSONNEL: Six Cub Scouts or adults.PROPS: Each Cub Scouts needs to carry a symbol of the holiday he talks about.PREPARATION: Print each speaker's lines on a card. They will be prepared to read in case they don't want to memorize ...

I Made A Promise

Five boys are needed for this ceremony. Each should have his part printed on a small card he can conceal in his hand or have the part memorized. Cub #1: I made a promise... I said that whatever I did ...

I Made A Promise Opening

Cub #1: I made a promise. I said that whatever I did, I would do the best I could.Cub #2: I made a promise to serve my God and my country the best I could.Cub #3: I made a promise ...

I Promise

(One boy steps forward and recites each line of the Cub Scout Promise. Another boy recites the accompanying verse)I promise: An assurance I make, a pledge to do right. I keep it before me, a bright shining light.To do my ...

I Promise Closing

(One boy steps forward and recites each line of the Cub Scout Promise. Another boy recites the accompanying verse) I promise: An assurance I make, a pledge to do right. I keep it before me, a bright shining light. To ...

I Salute You

CUBMASTER: Tonight I have the honor of presenting the Arrow of Light to one of our Webelos Scouts. Would (name) and his parents please come forward to receive this award, a Webelos Scout must have passed the following requirements: Been ...

I Stand For Christmas

Nine boys stand in a line et the back of the room. Each holds a large letter that spells out Christmas.Each steps forward in turn and shows his letter and recites his lines.C - I stand for carols and Christmas ...

I Think Astronauts

CUBMASTER: Think about America’s astronauts.CUB 1: I think astronauts need to know a lot, so I will do my best at school.CUB 2: I think astronauts must work hard, so I will listen to my parents and do my best ...

I Went To The County Fair

ARRANGEMENT: 6 Cub Scouts in uniform, enter stage one by one, carrying various items such as balloons, cotton candy, popcorn, etc. recite their lines.1st CUB: I went to the County Fair, I saw exhibits there.2nd CUB: The grandest prize, was ...

I Will Use

Cub Scout 1: This my country. I will use my eyes to see the beauty of this land.Cub Scout 2: I will use my ears to hear its sounds.Cub Scout 3: I will use my mind to think what I ...

I As A Leader Of The Pack

(Cubmaster ask all leaders to come forward, calling each one by name and giving Pack position. Ask each one to give cub Scout Sign and repeat the following in phrases.I as a leader of Pack ____ promise to work in ...

INDEPENDANCE

I - means 'I". I want to do my best to be a good American citizen.N - stands for Nation. The birth of a new nation "under God, with liberty and justice for all."D - stands for the Declaration of ...

Ideals

(Cubs hold up cards with slogans)Cub#1: DO YOUR BEST in everything you do on life's way.Cub#2: ALWAYS BE FRIENDLY to brighten other people's day.Cub#3: GIVE AWAY YOUR SMILES for 'tis rewarding indeed.Cub#4: BE PREPARED to help others in their daily ...

Imagination

SETTING: Have each boy hold a card with one letter per card. Write on the back of the card what the boy needs to say. When the boys come up to the front, have them hold their cards down and ...

Imagine

PREPARATION-6 signs with a big question mark on the frontNeed 6 boysBoy l-Imagine what the world would be like without Cub Scouts.Boy 2-Imagine what the world would be like without gravity.Boy 3-Imagine what life would be in the future.Boy 4-Imagine ...

Imagine Closing

Use a mirror (the kind with a handle) Put a neckerchief around handle and a Cub Scout hat on the top. Try not to obscure the view too much. Call all Cub Scouts forward to look at themselves in the ...

Immediate Recognition Wolf Beads

As a Cub Scout completes achievements for Wolf or Bear, the den leader should make sure that a simple recognition ceremony is held in the den meeting. Use the Cub Scout Immediate Recognition Kit, No. 1804, which contains enough materials ...

In Fair Competition

CUBMASTER: We promise that we will take part in our games, in fair competition; respecting the rules that govern them and with the desire to take part in the true spirit of sportsmanship for honor to our dens and for ...

In The Year 2030

LEADER: Tonight we are going to embark on a journey into the future. The year is 2030AD and Cub Scouting is still going strong: Picture in your mind the possible changes that may have come about.CUB #1: (Wolf) We hold ...

Indian Ceremony

This is really more of an outline or a complete meeting with the opening and closing based on authentic Indian ritual. It should be held out of doors with a real rife but it could be done indoors with an ...

Indian Closing

Ask everyone to stand. The Cubmaster gives the words and demonstrates the signs used in the ceremony. Then everyone joins in.May the Spirit of Scouting.....(Boy Scout sign)And the Light of Akela..........(Cub Scout sign)Be with you and me.............(Point index finger)Until our ...

Indian Moccasin Prayer

Great Spirit, Grant that I may not criticize my neighbor until I have walked a mile in his moccasins. ...

Indian Pack Opening

This calls for 5 Cubs with speaking parts and one narrator. All except the narrator should be in Indian dress.Narrator: As we all go about our busy lives, rushing from one place to another, today let us think back about ...

Indian Prayer

Oh, Great Spirit, whose voice I hear in the winds and whose breath fives life to all the world. Hear me.I come before you, one of you r many children. I am weak and small. I need you r strength ...

Indian Prayer Oh Great Spirit

Oh, Great Spirit, whose voice I here in the winds and whose breath gives life to all the world; hear me.I come before you, one of your many children. I am weak and small. I need your strength and wisdom.Let ...

Indian Runners With Cub Colors

SETTING: Cubmaster dressed as Indian Chief stands by an artificially lit campfire.CUBMASTER: Great Spirit, what is the meaning of Blue and Gold?1ST INDIAN RUNNER: (A Cub dressed as Indian brave runs in carrying a jar of blue colored water)Great Chieftain, ...

Indian Sign Benediction

"May the Great Spirit (point to sky) who has been with you in the past (point back over shoulder) and who will be with you in the future (point forward) bring (hands together in shape of cup) you (point to ...

Indian Sign Language

Have Den Chief gave each Cub an Indian name and teach him how to say it in Indian Sign Language.For the closing, the boys sit in a circle around the "Campfire". Then they take turns telling their name and showing ...

Indian Version Of The TwentyThird Psalm

The Great Father above a shepherd chief is. I am His and with Him I want not. He throws out to me a rope and the name of the rope is love, and He draws me to where the grass ...

Indonesia Taiwan Japan Cub Scout Promise

In Indonesia a Cub Scout says: "I promise to do my best to do my duty to God and the Republic of Indonesia, to follow the family rules, and to do Good Turns everyday."In Taiwan a Cub Scout says: "I'll ...

Induction Of New Families 2 Candles

PERSONNEL Cubmaster (or committee chairman, advancement chairman, etc.), Bobcat candidates and parents.EQUIPMENT A table, a balanced board with a candle on each end, Bobcat badges.Cubmaster: (Addressing audience.) We are happy to welcome all the families with their sons who are ...

Induction Of Tiger Cub Coordinator

Will (name? please come forward. At this point either the Cubmaster or a pack leader presents the Tiger Cub Coordinator with scrolls of paper like diplomas.Each scroll has one word on it: Enthusiasm, Knowledge, Responsibility, and Tiger Cub Promise.I present ...

Installing A New Denner And Asst Denner

ARRANGEMENT: Three candles are on table, one large and two small ones.The Den Leader lights the large one and says, "This light is our guiding light. It shows us the way to follow the Cub Scout Promise, the Law of ...

International Campfire Ideas

(Canadian)Near the waters, near the reedbeds Near the wigwam, O my brothers, We will light our evening campfire, Light the red flower of the forest, That her leaves and petals rising Call us to our friendly council.(Italian)O Drummer, summon the ...

Interpretation Of The Cub Scout Promise

Props: Each Cub Scout holding a sign with his part of the Cub Scout Promise on it. I, _________ PROMISE A promise is a solemn vow, where your good reputation is at stake. TO DO MY BEST Your best is ...

Investment Closing

Cub 1: We would like to thank you for spending the evening with us.Cub 2: The time you spend with us is time well spent.Cub 3: You show us you value or program.Cub 4: Through your action you set the ...

It Doesnt Take A Detective

It doesn't take a detective to figure out a thing or two.Why do we get a tear in the eye, when we see the red, white and blue?Why do we get a lump in our throat, when we stand and ...

It Has To Start Somewhere

When you repeat the Cub Scout Promise, the words "Do My Best" are often lost among other important words. Let's stop for a minute and really consider these words. "BEST" describes actions and effort well above our usual performance. You ...

It Is Our Familys Belief

ARRANGEMENT: Eight boys, each boy reads a line - colors are posted and Pledge of Allegiance is recited.CUB #1: It is our family's beliefCUB #2: And one for which we prayCUB #3: That Thanksgiving become a lifestyleCUB #4: And not ...

Its Up to You

Personnel: 5 Cub ScoutsCub 1: God gave you this day To do just what you would, You can throw it away; Or do some good,Cub 2: You can make someone happy; Or make someone sad. What have you done With ...

Its A Beautiful Tree

PREPARATION: Each boy is asked in advance to bring an ornament for the pack Christmas tree. Later these ornaments will be donated to a needy family. Ornaments are placed on the tree as the boys arrive.Cubmaster asks everyone to be ...

Its Just A Piece Of Cloth

ARRANGEMENT: Using two or more flashlights as spotlights -- focus on the flag with the lights out, and read:That is all it is - just a piece of cloth. But when a little breeze comes along, it stirs and comes ...

JUNGLE

PERSONNEL: Six Cub ScoutsEQUIPMENT: Paint one block letter of word J-U-N-G-L-E on each of six cardboard squares. On reverse side print the recitation for each scout.J - stands for jump -- if you see a python, you'd better jump!U - ...

John Paul Jones And His Flag

LEADER: A great deal of interesting history is connected with the navel career of John Paul Jones, who can aptly be called the most daring sea-rover in the annuals of the American Navy. His devotion to the Flag under which ...

Johnny Appleseed And The Star

The ceremony may be read by several boys or adults. Cubmaster says the last paragraph.Johnny Appleseed was a pioneer, one of the very best. He didn't look much like one. He was small and not very strong. He wore a ...

Join Us At The Circus

NEEDED: Five Cub Scouts dressed as clowns.CUB 1: Round and round the elephants plod, the monkeys swing on a shining pod.CUB 2: Bespangled ponies cavort and prance, Roly poly bears do a clumsy dance.CUB 3: A peddler lifts up his ...

Joined Together

Personnel: 6 Cubs and Den Chief or Leader Setting: Cubs hold large cardboard cutouts as they read their lines off the back of the cutouts or, large posters with the lines printed on the back.Cub 1: (Holding train engine) When ...

Jungle Book Ceremony

PERSONNEL: Akela, the leader of the wolf pack (the Cubmaster), Shere Khan, the evil tigerEQUIPMENT: A candle log (with enough holes for each boy) Candles (one per boy) A camp-stove lighter (one that makes a flame, not just a spark) ...

Jungle Book Ceremony for Advancing to Scouts

People required: Akela, the leader of the wolf pack (the Cubmaster) Scoutmaster and Boy Scouts from the patrol(s) that will be accepting the Cubs. Props: Bridge (a small symbolic one is adequate) New Boy Scout bandannas Suitable recorded music and ...

Jungle Closing

You have wandered through the Jungle and your eyes have been opened to see many wonderful things. Now you go forward on your journey into the greater land of Scouting, and Akela and the pack speed you on your way ...

Jungle Closing Ceremony

Equipment: None necessary Personnel: Akela (Cubmaster)AKELA: Now our Cub Scout safari is ending. Let's say goodnight with a verse from Rudyard Kipling, who wrote The Jungle Book and gave me my name of Akela: "Wood and ...

Jungle Opening Ceremony

Equipment: Moon - as shown Personnel: Akela (Cubmaster), Bagheera (an adult leader), all boys in the pack. Arrangement: Each den is in a corner of the room. Akela stands at the front. Bagheera is in the ...

Jurassic Pack Opening

Each boy comes out holding a letter, with his part written in LARGE letters on the reverse. At the end, the boys will be spelling out Jurassic Pack. If you have fewer boys, have them come out and add the ...

Just Imagine Closing Ceremony

1 - Rudyard Kipling, the famous English author, who wrote the story of the Jungle Book, wrote a little poem. It begins like this: I keep six honest serving-men (They taught me all I knew)_; Their names are What and ...

Just Like The Rest Of Us

Den Leaders are not very special people. They're really just like you and I. Oh, just like the rest of us, some may have some special little talents. One may be a whiz at racquet ball and another may bake ...

Kansas Celebrates Its Birthday

Since the state of Kansas celebrates its' birthday in January, you may want to have your den do the following opening at the pack meeting:PERSONNEL: 7 Cub ScoutsCub #1: "I was born on January 29th, 1861 and the entry, into ...

Keep Your Body Strong And Healthy

ARRANGEMENTS: 7 boys come on stage, carrying various kinds of muscle building equipment.They use the equipment, and in turn, speak these lines:Cub Scout #1: Keep your body strong and healthy. A better goal than being wealthy.Cub Scout #2: When you're ...

Keeping Healthy

CUB #1: To keep your body strong and healthy is more important than being wealthy.CUB #2: When you are fit you feel so good and try to do the things you should.CUB #3: Keeping healthy and strong allows us to ...

Kitchen Chemistry

We've all seen a pot of water boiling on the stove. We've seen the water vapor (which many of us mistakenly call steam) rising above the pan. If we allow the process to continue, we see that eventually there's no ...

Knights Of The Roundtable

Have a Grand March of all the Knights. If possible use marching and trumpet music. While knights are marching round the narrator reads:NARRATOR: Such was the spirit of those Knights of old who lived by a simple but majestic code ...

Knights of the Roundtable Ceremonies

Announcer: Hear ye! Hear ye! The Kingdom of Cub Scouting requests your presence before the Royalty of the Land! (Royal trumpet sounds) Prepare for the entrance of the Knights.(Let boys carry homemade shields and cardboard swords. Carry flags for the ...

Knights Of The Roundtable Opening 2

CUBMASTER: (Dressed to resemble King Arthur)Welcome, Knights of the Roundtable. Just as the Knights of old had their code of conduct, so the young Knights of Cub Scouting have their code, the Cub Scout Promise. A Cub Scout promises to ...

Knocks And Scratches

(Have the boys on stage wearing cardboard feet which have scratches, cuts, band-aids, etc. on them.)NARRATOR: Our Shape Up meeting has come to an end.We now have a message to leave with you, dear friend.Our many achievements in life make ...

LIBERTY

PERSONNEL: Narrator and seven Cub ScoutsEQUIPMENT: Seven large cards, each with a letter to form the word LIBERTYNARRATOR: The word "LIBERTY" is held so dear. Each letter is a symbol of this nation held together by love, not fear. Man ...

Land Of Make Believe

ARRANGEMENT: Any number of boys can be used. All wear costumes. They come on stage, one at a time, and speak their lines. Adjust the lines below to fit your number of boys and their type costumes.NARRATOR: Won't you come ...

Leader Appreciation First Second Third

(Have four candles and light each individually)Scouting is made up of many things, people and ideas. Tonight we are going to take a few minutes to reflect on some of the more pertinent aspects of Scouting.FIRST - Scouting is ...

Leader Appreciation Scroll Of Appreciation

PERSONNEL Cubmaster, den chief, leader to be honored.EQUIPMENT A scroll of appreciation signed by all Cub Scouts.Cubmaster: Tonight we are going to have a ceremony for a member of our pack who so often has helped with ceremonies for others. ...

Leader Appreciation Ceremony

MATERIALS: 4 CandlesScouting is made up of many things, people, and ideas. Tonight we are going to take a few minutes to reflect on some of the more pertinent aspects of Scouting.First - Scouting is a program. As depicted by ...

Leader Induction Ceremony Alert Ears Of A Wolf

Props: 5 candles, candle board with two holes in top and three holes in bottomCommittee Chairperson: Before you is a ceremony board that has five candles in it. The top two, like the alert ears of a Wolf, represent the ...

Leader Reaffirmation

On my honor, as a leader of youth, I reaffirmThat I will do my best to do my duty to God and to my country.That I will be a model for the younger and less experienced as they grow in ...

Leader Recognition My Star

Equipment: Large gold stars with a hole in center; large enough for each boy to poke his head through. Star is frame around face.(Each boy, in turn, repeats the following speech) “My star represents our ______, Mr./Ms. _____ and his/her ...

Leader Recognition at Camp

Here is a very "special" thank you card given to a den leader who was "retiring" because of a new baby. An actual candy bar was pasted onto the poster board where you see the word bolded in the letter ...

Leader Recognition One Candle Closing

In this Blue and Gold ceremony, leaders are recognized and hopefully new leaders are recruited.Items needed:1) Large blue candle2) Two large yellow candles3) Four medium yellow candles4) Eight medium white candlesThis ceremony can be a very impressive ceremony. The ceremony ...

Leadership Appreciation Ceremony

Materials needed: Four candlesScouting is made up of many things, people, and ideas. Tonight we are going to take a few minutes to reflect on some of the more pertinent aspects of Scouting.First - Scouting is a program. As depicted ...

Leadership Candles

EQUIPMENT: One large candle, five smaller candles.PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, assistant to snuff out candles.SETUP: Light all candles and extinguish room lights.CUBMASTER: Cub Scouting is growing all around the country.Why do boys join? To have fun, of course.But Cub Scouting is more ...

Leadership Closing

Setting: 6 candles, a flashlight, and 7 adults. Room darkened. All leaders stand with narrator.Narrator: To a Cub Scout it looks so very black, when there is no leader, no den, or pack. Wait, here is a leader with a ...

Learning How To Cook

Preparations for ceremony besides giant pot and some cardboard vegetables: boys in chefs hats and aprons.Boy 1: We would like to welcome you tonight.Boy 2: We are learning to be healthy and light.Boy 3: Stew is what we are learning ...

Leaves On The Tree Limb Advancement

Props: A several-branched tree limb (bare) set in a can of plaster or sand. Green construction paper leaves (as many as there are boys receiving awards.) CUBMASTER: This tree is a symbol of the natural beauty of our land. It ...

Legend Of The Thunderbird Leader

EQUIPMENT: Thunderbird shield made of posterboard and decorated with feathers. CUBMASTER: Will (read names of new leaders) please come forward? (They do.) Thunderbird has visited us here tonight and left an important message. You must ...

Leif Eriksson

Personnel: Cubmaster dressed as Leif Eriksson comes out.Props: American flagLEIF ERIKSSON: I am Leif Eriksson, son of Eric the Red and a mighty Viking. In 999 A.D. I went to King Olaf of Norway who commissioned me to spread Christianity ...

Let Us Be Thankful

The United States has much to be proud of. One of the many things we can be proud of is the fact that America was first on the moon where Old Glory was placed as evidence of this eventful day. ...

Lets Be Old Fashioned

Let's be old-fashioned. There are those in this country today who belittle patriotism and call it "old-fashioned" to wave the American Flag. They are the same people who don't stand when the Star Spangled Banner is played or do not ...

Lets Make A Deal

Do you remember the "Let’s Make a Deal!" TV program from years ago? MC Monty Hall would approach audience members who were dressed up in outrageous costumes and ask them if they would be willing to trade part of their ...

Lets Remember

Let's remember the food we've shared,The games we've played, the songs we've sung,Let's remember all of these things.Let's remember the skits we've played,The hikes we've hiked, the problems we've shared,Let's remember all of these things.Let's remember the games we've played,The ...

Liberty Closing

Personnel: Narrator and seven Cub Scouts.Equipment: Seven large card , each with a letter to form the word Liberty.Setting: In order, each Cub Scout steps forward turning his card so that the letter maybe seen by the audience and recites ...

Life On Other Planets

Form the pack in a large circle. Cubmaster says:"We've had lots of fun this month imagining what life may be like on other planets. We've looked into the night sky and enjoyed its beauty. Some of you may have learned, ...

Life On Other Planets March In

Have all dens leave hall in preparation for a grand march in. Den members are all in space type costumes (e.g. space creatures, planets, stars...) When ready, Cub Scout dens parade in the March of the Space Creatures. Music suggested ...

Light The Way

CUBMASTER: This is the season of lights. It is a time when the days are shorter and nights longer.Shopping centers are bright with Christmas lights.Thousands of homes have single candles to light the way for the Christ Child. Other thousands ...

Lighting Of The Spirit Of Scouting Flame

EQUIPMENT: A fire ring of if outdoors a real fireCUBMASTER: The pioneer used fire to forge rims for his wagon wheels. The silhouette of the village blacksmith against his fire was a common sight in early America. Fire is the ...

Like An Acorn

When you first see an acorn, it may seem quite small and insignificant. Who could guess the great potential lying inside its small shell? A cub scout is like an acorn. Although he may appear to be small, he has ...

Listen Communication

(Six Cub Scouts line up each holding a card with a letter on it.)CUBMASTER: We will close our pack meeting tonight by giving you the secret to successful communication.L - Let's all take a minute before we hurry on our ...

Look At The Arrow

EQUIPMENT: Arrow and candleTonight we honor Webelos Scout ___________________ in achieving the Arrow of Light rank.Will ___________________ please come forward with his parents.The Arrow of Light rank is the highest rank that can be achieved in Cub Scouting. The arrow ...

Look For The Best CM Minute

Detectives are trained to look for things that the average person might notice. They need to practice the skills they learn. They are always noticing the smallest details. We can be detectives, too. We can start noticing the little things ...

Look Forward

This holiday season is a time for focusing more on good cheer, and serving others. We reach beyond ourselves and give to others. As we are heading into a new year, we look forward to new beginnings, setting new goals, ...

Louis Ginsburgh Quote

Before we give Thanks for our closing tonight on Thanksgiving Day, May I take this time to Thank a person who has given almost <# of> years to Scouting and years to this pack as - (office name) would you ...

Love Is

Doing something for others even when you don't have the time.Making others happy when you would rather be alone.Not being irritable when others get in your way or interrupt you.Being kind and patient regardless of the circumstances.Looking for ways to ...

Ludwig Von Beethoven

CUBMASTER: Ludwig von Beethoven was a great composer. Music was his life. So, when he found he was going deaf, it seemed so cruel a fate to him that he nearly ended his life.But an inner voice told him that ...

MOSQUITO

PERSONNEL: Cubmaster or Den Leader and 8 CubsEQUIPMENT: 8 large cards. One for each of the letters of the word Mosquito. M - is for the memories we will share tonight, and the memories of our time at camp. O ...

MUSCLES

ARRANGEMENT: Seven Cub Scouts line up across stage holding cardboard barbells and fastened to center of each one so it will show to audience, is a large letter. The letters spell out the wordM - Muscles can make you big ...

Magic Candle

PROPS: One Magic candle - Drill 1/4" holes every 2 inches down opposite sides of a white candle.Place scraps of blue and gold crayon in the holes. Melt paraffin and whip with eggbeater. Cover the candle with the whipped paraffin ...

Magic Candle Opening

(On head table are arranged magic candles which should be lighted as ceremony begins)Narrator: Our candle stands tall, straight and white. It burns and gives forth inspiring light. As its light shines forth, you will see our colors blue and ...

Magic Flag Ceremony

MATERIALS: Dry ice (1 lb.), Water, American flag, Plastic bowl, Large pot, Bottles Food coloring, Wooden Spoon, Milk/shoe polish, Six Cub ScoutsINSTRUCTIONS: Fill disposable bottles 3/4 full of water. Color red, white and blue with food coloring and milk (or ...

Magic Of The World

As parents, we want to show our sons the wonders of the world. In the eyes of a child, there are not just eight wonders of the world but eight million. We want him to be able to look at ...

Make It A Good Gift

SCENE: Den Leader and 6 Cubs in a line in front of the room.DEN LEADER: Everyone will be gifted with the ability to be a computer whiz, but remember these words and you will make a good gift. What you ...

Makers Of The Flag

This opening has been adopted for the use of 10 cubs. It can easily be fitted to any number. (The language may be to difficult for all but the best readers)CUB #1: I am not the flag; not at all, ...

Making Magic

PERSONNEL: Cub Master, Bobcat, Wolf, Bear, Webelos.EQUIPMENT: Magic rings, a sack, black and white scarves, hold-up signs for each speaker.CUBMASTER: "Color guard advance the colors."1ST CUB: "I am a Bobcat. I know the magic of Scouting, 'Do Your Best'."2ND CUB: ...

Making That Leap

We have all heard the words of Neil Armstrong as he stepped on the surface of the Moon for the first time, "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." What is remarkable about these words is that ...

Many Sides Opening

Den Leader: We will try to show you the many sides to little boys we proudly call son, but remember, these are all one boy. 1st Cub: I'm the one who lives in his dreams, always off on a cloud, ...

Many Things That Go

ARRANGEMENT: Cub Scouts line up with posters as indicated and read their parts.DEN CHIEF: Wheels, wings and rudders make many things go. And for the month of (name of month), it is our theme you know.CUB #1: (Wheels) Henry Ford ...

Mardi Gras

NARRATOR: Festival time is upon us with the Mardi Gras which means "Fat Tuesday" in French. This is the time when parades and parties and costumes were in style for a day (sometimes a week) after a hard winter and ...

Mardi Gras Welcome

SETTING: 7 cubs hold large colored cardboard cut-outs of balloons which have the lettersWELCOME on the back.W - Cub 1: Welcome to each and every one.E - Cub 2: We're going to have lots of fun.L - Cub 3: Let's ...

May I Closing

Cub 1: May I grow in character and ability as I grow in size.Cub 2: May I be honest with myself and others in what I do and say.Cub 3: May I learn and practice my religion.Cub 4: May I ...

Meaning Of HAPPY

Five boys holding five cards with letters on them. Each boy takes turn holding up card and reading verse off the back.H - H is for holidays that come this time of season.A - A is for appreciation. We appreciate ...

Meaning Of Our Flag

MATERIALS: 1 piece of construction paper in red, blue and white 1 piece of white paper cut to be a star, 1 flag, 5 ScoutsEach Scout uses one of the items above. Write the words each should say on the ...

Means Of Transportation

EQUIPMENT: Cardboard props of different modes of transportation, have you boys make these at den meetings - a horse, wagon, car, train, plane, boat and spaceship.Have each boy hold his prop and talk about it. Keep them in order of ...

Means of Transportation

Personnel: 7 CubsEquipment: Cardboard props of different modes of transportation, have you boys make these at den meetings - a horse, wagon, car, train, plane, boat and spaceship.Setting: Have each boy hold his prop and talk about it. Keep them ...

Meeting With The Clans

You will need council fire, shields (Wolf clan and Bear clan). spears (may eliminate use of spears), awards.Participants are Akela (Cubmaster) and Clan Leaders (adults).AKELA: We meet at this council fire to honor the members of this tribe who have ...

Merry Cubbing Christmas

C is for CUBBERS, cheerful and bright.H is for HELPFUL, healthy and rightR is for RESOURCES, they try to save.I is for IDEALS, they like to wave.S is for SCARF, of yellow and blue.T . is for TYING, they learn ...

Mine Is The Voice

PROPS: Silhouettes of Washington, Lincoln, Baden-Powell; back lighted shadow screen; American flag; offstage microphone.PERSONNEL: 3 adult voices; 2 or more Cub Scouts(Room dimly lighted, shadow screen brightens to reveal shadow of George Washington)VOICE #1: Mine is the voice of George ...

Miscellaneous Den Openings

Form den in horseshoe formation. Have a boy present colors at open end. In turn, boys step forward, give Cub Scout salute, and step back. End ceremony with Pledge of Allegiance.Form den in line and ask a boy to hold ...

More Den Closings

1) Den Chief retires U.S. flag while boys salute. Den Chief says, "Do your Best," and the boys respond by shouting "We'll do our best!"2) Form den in circle. Den Chief leads in the Law of the Pack.3) Form den ...

Morning Star Indian Prayer

Morning star; wake us, filled with joy to new days of growing to man from boy.Sun; with your power, give us light that we can tell wrong and do what's right.South Wind; we ask in your gentle way blow us ...

Mother Nature

CAST: Leader (Mother Nature), 5 CubsMother Nature: Everything living and properly cared for grows. It needs warmth, water, and care and protection. Cub Scouts grow. What do they need?Cub#1: He needs food to grow.Cub#2: He needs a home for shelter.Cub#3: ...

Mountain Trail

Personnel: 4 CubsCub 1: The mountain trail is a steep trail, rocky rough and bare.All: But most trails are steep trails that get you anywhere.Cub 2: The mountain trail is a hard trail with pitfalls left and right.All: But most ...

Mountains Of America

EQUIPMENT: Pictures of mountains or a drawing of a mountain with a winding trail NARRATOR: Mountain climbing is a very popular - challenging sport in various places in the United States. The goal of a mountain climber is the same ...

Muscles And Physical Skills

NARRATOR: During this month our Cubs have been working on their muscles and physical skills.CUB #1: My strength comes form my parents and my ancestors.CUB #2: My strength comes form the exercises and work I do.CUB #3: My strength comes ...

My Backyard

Cub 1: My backyard is a wondrous place I can stake a claim for a thinking space. Cub 2: I can pitch a tent and sleep in the rain, Or listen to the whistle of a far away train. Cub ...

My Choice

Props: 8 Cub Scouts hold cards on which have been printed the letters "M Y C H O I C E". In turn, each Cub steps forward, raises his card and speaks his lines."M" - If I could choose what ...

My Creed

My creed is to love justice, to long for the right, to love mercy, to pity the unfortunate and assist the weak, to forget wrongs and remember benefits--to love the truth, to be sincere, to utter honest words, to love ...

My Cub Scouting Light

EQUIPMENT: 3 candlesPERSONNEL: Narrator (an older Cub Scout) and two assistant Cub Scouts.This is my Scouting Light ...it is all I know and it is all I can do. If I pass this knowledge on to another (lights 1st assistant's ...

My Design

ARRANGEMENT: the American Flag is already displayed on stage.EQUIPMENT: American Flag, Replica of Alaskan FlagCUB #1: (holding replica of Alaskan Flag) I represent the Flag of Alaska. My design resulted from a public school contest conducted by the American Legion. ...

My Favorite Sport

SETTING: 8 Cub Scouts, dressed in appropriate sports outfits.CUB #1: Baseball is the game for me, mitts and gum and batting tees.CUB #2: Soccer to me is really neat, shin guards, goals and wearing my cleats.CUB #3: Swimming always brings ...

My Flag

PROPS: 3 candles, 1 red, 1 white, 1 blue. American Flag. Room is in darknessCUB 1: (Lights red candle) The red of my flag is the life-blood of brave men ready to die or worthily live for this, our Country.CUB ...

My Pocket

My pocket is a special placeThat's full of all neat things,What Mom once called old junkTo me's like diamond rings.I gather things as I walk homeIn case they're gone tomorrow'Cause you'll never know just whenSomeone has a need to borrow.The ...

My Pocketknife

CUBMASTER: Cub Scouts, I hold in my hand a pocketknife. This is a valuable tool because it can be used for may useful things. It is a dependable tool as long as the blade is kept sharp and free from ...

Myself

King Rex (Cubmaster): Cub Scouts, our Mardi Gras is over. We’ve had lots of fun tonight - and we’ll have lots more in the month’s ahead. We should not hide ourselves behind a mask or costume - we need to ...

NATURE 1

For an outdoor ceremony paint each letter on a card board square and staple it to a wooden stake. Line up the stakes in the ground around the campfire circle. Speakers stand behind the letters.CUB #1: N - Stands for ...

NATURE 2

N - is for nothing so beautiful as a forest in summer.A - is for animals that are free to run and play.T - is for tall pine trees that try to touch the sky.U - is for life under ...

NEIGHBORS

PROPS: Cards with the letter "NEIGHBORS" written on the front and description of the word on the back for the Cubs to read.NARRATOR: What are the qualities you can find in your neighborhood? We will spell them out for you.N ...

National Treasures

Of all the National Treasures in our country, some of the most important are our families and friends. They are what make life fun. Our Pack is a great treasure also. Remember this as we leave and go back to ...

Native American Den Meeting Opening

This may be read by the Den Leader or a single Scout, or you can write each line on a separate card to be read by several boys."Today in our den meeting we honor the Native Americans who dwelt in ...

Native American Flag Ceremony

Setting: U.S. Flag is posted on stage. Four cubs in Indian costume, if possible, say the following lines, with another boy to act as narrator.Narrator: We, the first Americans, call your attention to this flag—the symbol of our country’s beginning. ...

Nature And The Good Visitor

COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: Our pack meeting tonight brought us all together to think about nature.We can enjoy the great outdoors but we must think of others who will follow us. Wherever you go in the great wide world of nature, try ...

Nature And The Good Visitor

COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: Our pack meeting tonight brought us all together to think about nature. We can enjoy the great outdoors but we must think of others who will follow us. Wherever you go in the great wide world of nature, ...

Nature and the Good Visitor Closing

Committee Chairman: Our Pack meeting tonight brought us all together to think about nature. We can enjoy the great outdoors but we think of others who will follow us. Wherever you go in the great wide world of nature, try ...

Nature Closing

Wood and water, wind and tree,Wisdom, strength, and courtesy,Scouting favor go with thee. ...

Nature Is Everywhere All The Time

It is exciting to learn about animals, birds and insects, flowers, and trees, rocks, soil, weather, water and stars!Nature is everywhere all the time---in cities, in the woods and fields, in the winter, spring, summer and fall.Nature is not confined ...

Nature Is Gods Handiwork

MATERIALS: 6 Cub Scouts 6 pieces of paper with a letter of NATURE printed in itEach Cub Scout holds up his letter and read the following (glue to back of letter card)N - N stands for naturalist - All of ...

Nautical Theme Leader Recognition

PERSONNEL: Master of ceremonies (institutional representative or a parent) and leaders (crew members) to be recognized.EQUIPMENT: Cardboard cutout of a ship with stand, Cardboard chain links, anchor and block.Arrangement: Master of Ceremonies begins the ceremony by introducing the guests. As ...

Neil Armstrong Quote Graduation Ceremony

Equipment: Stage. "Crossover Bridge" (stairs or anything similar which will convey the image desired), Graduation Certificates, Scout neckerchiefs.Cubmaster: On July 20, 1969, an American did something which men throughout history have wanted to do. On that date, Neil Armstrong stood ...

New Bobcat Entering Den With Drums

Cubs beat drum around a campfire or candle. Denner: Akela, there is one who wants to enter. Den Leader: Does he know the law? Denner: Yes, (drums begin beating faster) Den Leader: Does he know the promise? Denner: Yes, (drums ...

New Bobcat Family Induction Multicolored candle

PERSONNEL Cubmaster, Bobcat candidates and parents.EQUIPMENT A blue candle for each boy, matches for the parents, a candle log with a multicolored (blue, gold, and white) candle in the center, Bobcat badges, safety pins, and a table.ARRANGEMENT Place the candle ...

New Cubmaster And Old Akela

PROPS: Indian headdress, artificial campfire, Indian blanket.PERSONNEL: Committee chairman and new Cubmaster stand beside campfire. Former Cubmaster (as old Chief Akela) is out of sight.CHAIRMAN: We are expecting a visit from old Chief Akela of the tribe of the Webelos. ...

New Leader Three Secret Letters FHG

EQUIPMENT: 5 candles, candle board with 2 holes in top and 3 holes in the bottom.COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN:Before you is a ceremony board that has five candles on it. The top two, like the alert ears of a Wolf, represent the ...

New Pack Leaders Welcome

Personnel: Cubmaster, Committee Chairman or Den/Webelos CoachEquipment: Kentucky Fried Chicken box containing a rib, thigh, breast and a wing.Setting: Call forward all who you wish to welcome.Narrator: It's not easy being the BEST. You start out by doing that thing ...

No Knights About Today

EQUIPMENT: NonePERSONNEL: Eight Cub Scouts in costume. In turn each recites one line of this verse.If I had been a knight of yore,I would have opened up the door.For queens and ladies to pass through:I would have been trustworthy, true.I ...

No Matter Where You Live

"No matter where you live, there is a world of undiscovered secrets of nature still waiting to be explored. A naturalist is a student of natural history which includes the many things found in nature, such as plants and animals. ...

Novembers Most Important Holiday

Form Cub Scouts and leaders in a large circle with parents and other children behind their Cub Scout. A leader stands in the center and asks all to bow their heads in personal prayer, and after pausing for a moment ...

Now It Is Time For Us To Go

SETTING: Have one boy read each line, and when they are done you can retire the colors for the meeting.CUB #1: Now it's time for us to go.CUB #2: Taking with us a friendly glow.CUB #3: From joining together in ...

Now That The Holidays Are Over

CUBMASTER: Well now that the holidays are over and our lives are getting back into their regular routine, let's take just a moment to think about life in America.Do you Cub Scouts realize how lucky we are to be able ...

NSEW Closing

North, South, East or West: Remember as you leave this pack meeting to keep your scouting spirit strong and live by the motto: Do your Best! ...

OUR FLAG

PROPS: Have one boy come out carrying the American Flag. Then have seven boys come out carrying a card with one of the letters that spell out "OUR FLAG" and then have each of the boys tell what his letter ...

OUTDOORS

ARRANGEMENTS: 8 Cub Scouts and Den Leader, each Cub holds up a poster board sign with one of the letters O-U-T-D-O-O-R-S on it.1ST CUB: O - Observing animals!2ND CUB: U - Underwater games!3RD CUB: T - Tracks and trails!4TH CUB: ...

Octopus

PERSONNEL: Cub ScoutsEQUIPMENT: Poster with an octopus the boy has drawnSETTING: The boys form a line in front of audience.CUB #1: In tying knots, I am the champ. With bowline or clove hitch, when my eight arms get in the ...

Oh Akela Of The Bobcat

CHARACTERS: Akela, Tiger Cub LeaderEQUIPMENT: Bridge, Rank Cards, Candle holder with white, blue, gold and orange candles, Bobcat Badges, Pack Flag, Tiger Cub Flag, a small table and two drums.ARRANGEMENT: Bridge set in the center of the room, with the ...

Ohio State Motto

Have two scrolls ready - one with the Cub Scout Motto and one with the State Motto. Make scrolls with shelf paper or tape typing paper together. Roll from both ends to the center. It will take two boys to ...

Old Glory Red As A Sunset

(Cubmaster reads or it can be split up with a den reading several lines each.)Over the house tops Old Glory is flying. Red as a sunset, white as a cloud, blue as the midnight where little stars crowd.Up on the ...

Olympic Oath

SPEAKER: I imagine most of us have watched the Olympic Games on television. It's really great seeing the World's greatest athletes competing isn't it? Did you know that these athletes take an oath before they begin competition? Let me read ...

One Hundred Lights

(Give each person a sprig of dried cedar, pine, juniper, etc. If using an artificial campfire indoors, use toothpicks.Cubmaster: The light from hundreds of campfires around the world have brightened the Cub Scout Spirit for many years. Tonight, we have ...

One Hundred Lights

One Hundred Scouts

ARRANGEMENT: The following should be read by a few adults.Of any one hundred boys who become Scouts, it must be confessed that thirty will drop out in their first year. Perhaps this may be regarded as a failure, but in ...

One Nation Under God

Francis Bellamy visited President Benjamin Harrison in Washington DC. to ask him to endorse the idea of a flag over every school and the teaching of patriotism in all schools. On June 21, 1892, President Harrison signed the proclamation which ...

One Step At A Time

CHARACTERS: "Senior" Scout (Den Chief, Denner, Webelos), Junior ScoutsCUB 1: When I grow up I'm going to be the world's greatest broad jumper and jump like this (Jumps about 1 foot and falls down).SENIOR: Well, you'll have to remember to ...

Only Men Can Make

ARRANGEMENT: Flags are advanced in usual manner. Audience repeats Pledge ofAllegiance. Flags are posted. Patriotic background music is played while Narrator reads the following:"Not gold, but only men can make,A nation great and strong.Men who for truth and honor's sake,Stand ...

Opening and Closing Combination Ceremony

Equipment: Candlestick with one large candlePersonnel: Cubmaster.For the opening:CUBMASTER (lighting the candle): We often use candles in our pack meeting ceremonies. When we use only one, what does that candle represent? That's right - the spirit of Cub Scouting.The spirit ...

Opening Ceremony I

Props: Box wrapped with holiday paper and tied with a bow. In the box are a menorah, small Christmas tree, invitation, Kwanzaa candelabra, Instant Recognition patch and beads, small wrapped gift, small felt stocking, and card saying "Do Your Best." ...

Opening Our Eyes

PERSONNEL: 6 Cub Scouts, looking around the stage.CUB #1 - What's that up in the sky - a dragon, a plane, a cloud?CUB #2 - I've seen lots of bugs, but never one like this, have you?CUB #3 - That's ...

Opening Seven Seas

Preparation: Have seven Cub Scouts stand with candles or flashlights behind the narrator. Narrator or Cubmaster: The seven lights you see here represent the seven seas and the seven continents from which our ancestors came to this great land. Our ...

Our American Heritage

Personnel: 8 Cub Scouts Equipment: Small American flags, cue cards Arrangement: Cub Scouts in uniform stand in a straight line with each holding a small American flag. Cub #1: I am the symbol of the living America, the badge of ...

Our Candle Stands Tall

ARRANGEMENTS: On head table are arranged magic candles which should be lighted as ceremony begins.NARRATOR: Our candle stands tall, straight and white. It burns and gives forth inspiring light. As its light shines forth, you will see our colors blue ...

Our Country

PREPARATIONS: A small flag or a picture of our flag, picture of Statue of liberty, picture of mills or factories, scene from Texas, picture of Alaska, Hawaiian scene, map or picture of USA, recorded background music of your choice, 7 ...

Our Country Is Different In Many Ways

DEN LEADER: The Cub Scout promises to do his duty to his country. Our country is different in many ways from other countries. We would like to review for you some of the things that are different but that make ...

Our Family

PERSONNEL: 4 Cub ScoutsEQUIPMENT: American FlagSETTING: Cubs standing around flag.CUB #1: Our families have fun by being involved in all the Cub Scout activities, like coming to pack meetings.CUB #2: Our families have fun by helping our Cub Scouts with ...

Our Flag

Today, as we gather, let's all keep in mind,Our flag and the meaning therein we can find,The red is for blood of Americans so true,Who gladly would give up their lives for you.The white is for purity, of both thought ...

Our Flag And Us

EQUIPMENT: American Flag; spotlight, piece of cloth with loose threads to be pulled.ARRANGEMENT: 5 Cub Scouts in horseshoe formation (open toward audience) with Cubmaster, Narrator, and Flag in center. House lights out. Spotlight on Flag.NARRATOR: Today as we gather, let's ...

Our Flag Flew

Tonight when you look at the flag during the Pledge, just imagine where all it has been.It rode with the men on horses in the Revolutionary War, and hung over General Washington's headquarters.It flew on wagon trains as they crossed ...

Our Gifts And Talents

Do you like to put together jigsaw puzzles? Some families find a lot of pleasure putting together a big jigsaw puzzle on a cold autumn night, with cups of steaming hot cocoa and fresh cookies nearby. The most important thing ...

Our Heritage Of Freedom

PERSONNEL: Narrator and 6 or more Cub ScoutsEQUIPMENT: American Flag, record player, recording such as "America the Beautiful" or "This is My Country", Pack flag.ARRANGEMENT: The color guards advance the flags in the normal manner while the patriotic record is ...

Our Lives

Can you say today in partingWith the day that's slipping fastThat you've helped a single personOf the many you have passed?Did you waste the day, or lose it,Was it well, or poorly spent?Did you leave a trail of kindnessOr a ...

Our National Flag

(This is very effective if lights are out, with only a spotlight shining on the flag as someone reads the following.)I am your flag, an eternal symbol of loyalty, courage and strength; for I am strong with pride. I fly ...

Our Pack Committee

PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, unit commissioner, or the chartered organization representative could act as narratorEQUIPMENT: Table with appropriate recognition for eachSETTING: Narrator is in front of the room facing audienceNARRATOR: By now most of your know the den leaders and Cubmaster of ...

Out In Space

Setting: Four Cub Scouts are standing on stage looking up to the sky.CUB 1: What's out in space?CUB 2: Mostly lots and lots of space, but also billions and jillions of stars, galaxies and solar systems, planets, and moons, blazing ...

Outdoor Adventure

CUB #1: America and Cub Scouting are just one big outdoor adventure.CUB #2: This is my country. I will use my eyes to see the beauty of this land.CUB #3: I will use my mind to think what I can ...

Outdoor Closing

Let's remember the food we've shared, The games we've played, the songs we've sung, Let's remember all of these things.Let's remember the skits we've played, The hikes we've hiked, the problems we've shared, Let's remember all of these things.Let's remember ...

Outdoor Closing

Let's remember the food we've shared, The games we've played, the songs we've sung, Let's remember all of these things.Let's remember the skits we've played, The hikes we've hiked, the problems we've shared, Let's remember all of these things.Let's remember ...

Outdoor Closing Ceremony

Personnel: Leader in uniform, song leader, Pack Equipment: U.S. Flag, a copy of the Outdoor code and the song, "God Bless America", for everyone to read and sing from. Setting: The leader emphasizes the importance of the right attitude toward ...

Outdoor Code Closing

Leader: As a citizen of the United States, I will do my best to be clean in my outdoor manners.Pack: I will treat the outdoors as a heritage to be improved for our greater enjoyment. I will keep trash and ...

Outdoor Code Opening Ceremony for a Den

Before taking your den on an outing, use this repeat-after-me method and explanation of the Outdoor Code; it can be a valuable tool in helping the boys understand what is expected of them.Den Leader: As an American, I will do ...

Outdoor Festival

As the dew dries on the ground; the birds start their morning songs; the animals scout for their morning meals; the trees sway with the breezes of nature; the waters reflect the morning sun; while the sun is rising and ...

Outdoor Opening

Personnel: Cubmaster or Den LeaderAs the dew dries on the ground, The birds start their morning song, The animals scout for their morning meals, The trees sway with the breezes of nature, The waters reflect the morning sun. While the ...

PICNIC

Seven Cubs stand facing the audience with the first 6 Cub Scouts holding white paper plates which have the word PICNIC spelled on them with red and blue felt markers or tempera paint. Seventh Cub will lead audience in Pledge ...

PIONEER

1st CUB: P is for Pioneers who helped explore the Rocky Mountains.2nd CUB: I is for the independence in the way they explore new and exciting places.3rd CUB: O is for the great outdoors.4th CUB: N is for the never ...

POCKETS

EQUIPMENT: 7 lettered cards spelling P O C K E T S1st Cub: P Pockets are a wonderful thing. Inside them you may find most anything.2nd Cub: O Open a pocket and you may find the start of a great ...

Pack Ceremonies Den Leader Induction

Setting: Committee Chairman and Cubmaster stand behind table in front of room. On table are a lighted candle and a copy of the Den Leader's Book or Webelos Den Leader's Book for each person.Chairman: The Den Leader occupies a unique ...

Pack Leader Toast

PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, committee chairman, unit commissioner or chartered organization representative could act as narratorEQUIPMENT: Toast-painted Styrofoam; Knot-rope tied in a knot; Ruler-a ruler; for-large number 4; lettuce-green crepe paper rose; Glad-box of Glad Bags; Stick-a stick; Pledge-can of Pledge Wax; ...

Pack Meeting Closing

A narrator hides behind the stage to do all the speaking. One Cub Scout dials a play phone or a large cardboard cutout phone and hold the receiver up as if for audience to hear. Seven other Cub Scouts hold ...

Pack Pack Pack

Begin with Cub Scouts in dens. Baloo enters from the center of the hall and calls:Listen, O Cubs of the jungle To these words of old Baloo, On your left paw (Cubs turn to face left) Turn to follow The ...

Paint Us A Masterpiece

NARRATOR:-We are honored to have as our guests a group of famous artists who are going to combine their efforts and talents to paint us a great masterpiece.As they are introduced. They will tell you what their contributions will be.Artist ...

Pair Of Binoculars

PERSONNEL: Cubmaster and denners. The denners remain in the audience with their respective dens.EQUIPMENT: A pair of binoculars A flashlight for each denner.SETTING: Dim the lights in the auditorium. Cubmaster on stage.CUBMASTER: Did you know that you can look through ...

Parade Of Stars

Den Leader will read as boys wave stars and later the boys will help lead audience in song.In closing tonight I'd like to remind you that we have learned about some other countries and their customs, St. Nicholas, and the ...

Parent Rededication

Personnel: Cubmaster (CM), parents of boys advancing Setting: As parents present the emblem of the new rank to their sons the Cubmaster may ask them to repeat this promise.CM: Parents, will you please give the Cub Scout sign and repeat ...

Parents Pack Cooperation Tripod

PERSONNEL: Bobcat candidates and parents. Cubmaster.EQUIPMENT: Three straight tree branches or poles - four to five feet long, a three foot length of heavy cord; Bobcat badges and cards.CUBMASTER: (Calls forward. Bobcat candidates and their parents.)Before you receive your Bobcat ...

Parents Promise

As a parent of a Cub Scout, I will do my best to help my son live up to the Cub Scout Promise and obey the Law of the Pack. I will work with my son on his achievements and ...

Parents Promise

PERSONNEL Cubmaster, Bobcat candidates, parents.EQUIPMENT Bobcat badges and safety pins.ARRANGEMENT The candidates line up, facing the audience, their parents standing behind them. The boys give the Cub Scout sign and recite together the Cub Scout Promise and Law of the ...

Pass The Bead Den Ceremony

PERSONNEL: Cub Scouts and Den LeaderEQUIPMENT: Instant Recognition BeadsARRANGEMENT: Everyone stands in a circle, the Cub receiving the beads stands to left of the Den Leader.The Den Leader gives the bead to the Cub Scout on her right who passes ...

Pass The Torch Cub Scout Promise

PERSONNEL: Three Den Chiefs in Indian Costume, Cubmaster holding lighted torch.CUBMASTER: "We will light our council fire with this torch which represents the spirit of Cub Scouting and a Cub Scout's promise to do his best." (Passes torch to the ...

Passport Leader Recognition

A leader's "thank you ceremony" in February at the Blue and Gold Banquet is a nice "mid-term" shot in the arm for leaders, who at this point are starting to get tired and may be wondering if anyone realizes all ...

Passports To Other Lands Closing

When people travel to foreign countries, they have to ask their governments to issue them what’s called a passport. A passport is a little booklet with your name and picture in it, along with several blank pages on which foreign ...

Past Present Future

PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Webelos Leader, Webelos Den Chief, Patrol Leader, Scoutmaster, Parents and Webelos Scouts.PROPS: Light up Arrow Of Light, Bridge and 2 spot lights, Light up Scout badge. Troop slide and neckerchief, Graduation Certificate.ARRANGEMENT: Call Scoutmaster and Patrol Leader up ...

Patriotic Ceremony

CAST: Cubmaster or Den Leader, six cubsCubmaster: I asked myself a question today: "What does it mean to be an American?" There were several good answers, and they were all good. Being an American means I have a multitude of ...

Patriotic Closing

Boys are holding up card with flags of different countries. Boys are wearing costumes from other countries. As each card is turned around, the word America is spelled out.Narrator: Here is a recipe that we all should live by--Cub 1: ...

Patriotic Flag Ceremony

PERSONNEL: Four scouts.EQUIPMENT: A red candle, a white candle, a blue candle, a flag.ARRANGEMENT: Flag in front of the room. Two boys standing on either side of the flag.SCOUT 1: (Lighting red candle) The red of my flag is the ...

Patriotic Opening

Equipment: American flag. One red, one white and one blue candle in holders.Personnel: 4 Cub Scouts, Den Chief. Staging: After flags are advanced in usual manner, and before they are posted, the 4 Cub Scouts recite these lines:Den Chief: Practically ...

Patriotic Opening

Patriotic Opening 1

PERSONNEL: Narrator and 6 or more Cub Scouts.EQUIPMENT: American flag, tape player, recording (such as America the Beautiful or This is My Country), Pack flag.ARRANGEMENT: The color guards advance the flags in the normal manner while the patriotic tape is ...

Patriotic Squares

CUBMASTER:Square! Another of the good old words has gone the way of love, modesty and patriotism. Something to be snickered over or out-right laughed at. Why, it used to be that there was no higher compliment you could pay a ...

Peace Pipe Closing

The peace pipe as used in this ceremony is wooden, painted in bright colors and decorated with feathers. It is not smoked. Chief may wear headdress.CHIEF: (Cubmaster) (Steps forward, holding peace pipe in both hands, arms straight in front of ...

Pebbles

Personnel: Cubmaster, Cub Scouts (enough to make a circle around the pool)Equipment: Small wading pool filled with water, 1 Pool candle meant for floating (purchase at a pool supply store)Setting: Make a circle around the wading poolCubmaster: Have you ever ...

Pennies Opening Ceremony

Make cardboard pennies (18- 20” in diameter). Spray with copper colored paint, trace Lincoln silhouette on black paper and glue onto pennies. Tape verse on back of each penny. Narrator: Pennies in my pocket remind me of Abraham Lincoln. Maybe ...

Perception Of Time

CUBMASTER: We have talked this evening about what life will be like in the future. Let’s take a few minutes for the present time. A person’s perception of time keeps shifting. As the very old can tell you, time goes ...

Piercing Stars Baden Powell Closing

NARRATOR: Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting, said: "I often think that when the sun goes down, the world is hidden by a big blanket from the light of heaven, but the stars are little holes pierced in that blanket ...

Pinewood Closing

Form a circle around a the derby trackCubmaster: "Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success" This is a quote from the famous carmaker, Henry Ford. All of the dens come together to form the ...

Pinewood Derby

P - a Pinewood Derby is fun for all. But the whole family must answer the call.I - I entered the competition to win or lose, or whatever my doom.N - Neatly I painted my car with dad's expert help, ...

Pinewood Derby Opening

Announcer: Our opening ceremony tonight is to show you the use of the colored flags in auto racing!Colored flags similar to those used to show their color meaning in an actual race. Checkered flag is made from white crepe paper ...

Pinewood Derby Opening 2

Have Cubs with each letter on posterboard with their part written on backP A Pinewood Derby is fun for all, But the whole family must answer the call. I I will enter the competition real soon To win or lose ...

Pinewood Derby Opening 3

Cubmaster: If you take a moment tonight to contemplate these cars, you will realize that an awful lot of painstaking work went into each one. There is much creativity and ingenuity represented here. I don't know, but I imagine that ...

Pirate Advancement Ceremony

Cubmaster is dressed as a pirate (in pirate hat, etc.). A 2x10 foot plank is placed on the floor. Cubmaster stands at one end of the plank and explains to the Cubs the meaning of “walking the plank” in pirate ...

Pirate Theme

The boys form a large circle around the Admiral (Cubmaster) with their parents behind them. Turn out the lights and light a single candle. The Admiral says, "Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts, this candle represents the spirit of Cub Scouting, ...

Pirates Till Next We Meet

ARRANGEMENT: 8 boys dressed in pirate costumes speak the line below.PIRATE #1: Captain Woods Rogers' the name. I'm the scourge of the Spanish Main.PIRATE #2: When they speak of Sir Francis Drake, the good people quiver and quake.PIRATE #3: Sir ...

Pocket Closing

Have Cubmaster pull out what is in his pockets and explain why he carries it and how he is prepared for emergencies with it.Cubmaster: Everything a boy puts in his pockets is important to him, just as he and his ...

Pocketknife

Cub Scouts, I hold in my hand a pocketknife. This is a valuable tool because it can be used for many useful things. It is a dependable tool as long as the blade is kept sharp and free from rust, ...

Pockets

Personnel: 7 CubsEquipment: Cards with letters spelling out P O C K E T S and pictures of collections.P: is for POSTAGE stamps, something people have collected for many years.O: is OLD-FASHIONED, what some call antiques.C: is for CARDS, baseball, ...

Pockets Advancement

Young boys and pockets I don't think they can be separated. Pockets hold the treasures of life times, a yoyo, a shooter and four aggies, a few baseball cards, and a Canadian penny. When a boy walks home from school ...

Pockets Advancement 2

This is a pocket - a very plain pocket - not very interesting, and it could belong to anyone. But wait, let's give this pocket to a Cub Scout. (Narrator places Bobcat badge on pocket.) Our pocket is turning into ...

Pockets Are For Collections

PERSONNEL: 7 CubsEQUIPMENT: Cards with letters spelling out P O C K E T S and pictures of collections. P: is for POSTAGE STAMPS, something people have collected for many years. O :is OLD-FASHIONED, what some call antiques. C: is ...

Pockets Closing Thought

Many people of all ages have discovered the fun of collecting things. Whether you collect rocks or stamps or model cars, it’s exciting to be on the watch for a new item to add to your collection and to see ...

Pouch Ceremony for Arrow of Light

"In addition to the Arrow of Light Award, you will also receive a special pouch your Akelas made for you with three items in it. The first item is a pinch of soil to remind you from where you have ...

Power Of Scouting

Props: Large cardboard cutouts or drawings of sources of energy/power against back wallCubmaster and boys form a circle. Cubmaster: (pointing to props). Just like all of these things, there is power in us all. If we all join together (have ...

Presentation of Religions Emblems and Awards

Presentation of religious emblems or awards should be made by the church, temple, synagogue, mosque, or other religious body at a religious service or observance. It is especially appropriate to have presentations made during Scouting Week; e.g. Scout Sunday, Scout ...

Presentation Of Tiger Cub Belt Totem

CUBMASTER: Some members of our pack have begun following the trail of the tiger. In the wild, the tiger cub is inquisitive and adventurous, but remains within the lair with its parents for some time before venturing out on its ...

Presentation Of Tiger Cub Pin

PROPS: A large piece of cardboard with picture of a Tiger Cub, cut out Jig-saw style. (Be sure the pieces equal the number of awards and anticipated parents.)CUBMASTER: This evening we have several boys who have completed the puzzle of ...

Prisoner Of War Flag Ceremony

Equipment: American Flag mounted to a blanket. Personnel: 2 Scouts to hold flag, and a readerReader: On a summer day in a prison camp during World War II, the prisoners were just completing a talent show when, without any announcement, ...

Promise Closing

(Cubmaster, den leader, parent ,and Scout are standing in semi-circle behind candle tree which has 4 blue candles and 1 white candle burning.)CUBMASTER: We have all promised to do our best on the trail with Akela The Cub Scout has ...

Purposes Of Cub Scouting

This is a good ceremony to be performed by the Webelos Den, with the Webelos Leader acting as narrator.ARRANGEMENT: 9 boys holding large cards lettered with these words - INFLUENCING, DEVELOPING, ENCOURAGING, IMPROVING, STRENGTHENING, FOSTERING, SHOWING, PROVIDING, PREPARING. At the ...

Quick Three Candle Ceremony

Cubmaster: I now ask that all Tiger Cubs and their adult partner please come forward and stand before the Pack.For the past few months you and your family have explored all sorts of new and exciting things and places. You ...

Recipe For A Wonderful Day

1 cup of friendly words1 dash of gentle humor2 heaping cups understanding1 pinch spice of life2 cups milk of human kindness1 drop of warm personality3 heaping Tbls time and patienceMeasure words carefully. Add cups of understanding to milk of human ...

Recipe for Freedom Opening

Cast: Narrator, 10 CubsProps: 1 large kettle, 1 American flag, 1 large wooden spoon, 1 table or tripod, strips of red, white & blue crepe paper.Curtains opens: Narrator stands behind a kettle, stirring with a wooden spoon. An American flag ...

Recognition Ceremony for Adult Leaders

Personnel: Cubmaster or Committee Chairman Equipment: "Thank You "Certificates/small token gifts Speaker: Tonight we would like to recognize some adults who have given their time and effort so that our boy's program could be stronger. (Introduce those to be recognized ...

Recognition Ceremony For Trained Leaders

Materials: large pine bough, bucket of dirt, mylar patches, attendance cards (#3767) or trifold progress cards, straight pins.Objective: to demonstrate an inspirational "Advancement Ceremony"Akela: Old Wolves, you were charged with teaching these Cubs in the ways you have been taught. ...

Recognizing The Change In Leadership

The seven team members from the opening ceremony stand in front with flashlights held waist high. All other lights are out.COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: Tonight signifies the celebration of our past year in helping our pack grow. Before you stand the seven ...

Recruiting Adults

The Cubmaster is the center of the skit. He or she goes to center stage while another adult "runs the show." This adult begins by introducing the Cubmaster and explaining the important role he/she plays. This is emphasized by handling ...

Religious Emblem Presentation Ceremonies

One way for each of us to do our duty to God is to go to our own house of worship, whether it be a church, Synagogue or Temple. We must remember to thank God for everything that we have, ...

Repair A Cub Scout

Props: Hammer with “Do My Best” sign on it Screwdriver with “”Do My Duty” sign on it Pliers with “to God and Country” sign on it Saw with “Help Other People” sign on it Block plane with “Law of the ...

Robin Hood And The Forest

PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, a leader, Bobcats and parentsEQUIPMENT: Robin Hood costume for Cubmaster, a bow, an arrow, and a red feather. Plus one red feather for each Bobcat. A tree branch set in a plaster base with paper leaves with the ...

Rodeo Closing

Cubmaster: (show two strands of cord in different colors like blue and yellow.) By itself, neither of these strands is very strong. I think a couple of strong Cub Scouts could break either one. (Call forward two Cub Scouts and ...

Rodeo Competition

CUBMASTER: Rodeos started with cowboys competing in their everyday work to see who was the best at a particular job. Later, prizes were gathered to make it more interesting. It has now grown into a huge national sport, and some ...

Rodeo Opening

Dens are waiting outside the room. The boys are in western costume. Each den carries its flag. The color guard are in uniform.Cubmaster: Good evening rodeo fans. Welcome to the Cub Scout Rodeo. Like any rodeo, we have thrills and ...

Rodeo Trail Opening

R is for Rodeo, a place where people challenge themselves O is for Old Glory to whom we pledge our allegiance D is for Doing our Best, the Cub Scout way E is for the Energy that we always have ...

Roots

The giant sequoias in California have a lesson to teach us. The sequoia tree's roots just barely grow below the surface of the ground. You may think that’s impossible. If a tree's roots don't grow deep into the earth, won't ...

Rope Closing

Equipment: 2 strands of cord in different colorsCubmaster: (show two strands of cord in different colors like blue and yellow.) By itself, neither of these strands is very strong. I think a couple of strong Cub Scouts could break either ...

SOSs

Many messages are sent and received every day. But there is one that is a challenge to each of you. In times past, the message was simply “S-O-S.” Today, it comes in many forms, but it still means the same ...

Save It For Us

The next time you’re outside, pause a moment to look at the old trees. They have sheltered countless generations of wildlife and have withstood years of extreme weather and the abuses of man. They’ve seen children playing at their roots ...

Say Thank You In Other Languages

In Vietnamese It's "Cam on new"In Korean It's "Kamsahamnida"In Japanese It's "Arigato"In Chinese It's "Xiexie"In English It's "Thank you"Thank you for coming tonight. Goodnight everyone! ...

Scout Uniforms Reputation

To end this evening, I’d like to tell you a story.A crowded bus stopped to pick up a bent old woman. With great difficulty she struggled up the steps with a large basket of freshly washed laundry. “You’ll have to ...

Scouting Around The World

(May be adapted for opening, closing, or advancement ceremony.)EQUIPMENT: Globe of the world.CUBMASTER: (Pointing toward your location in the United States) This evening we are holding our Blue and Gold banquet here. But did you know that all over this ...

Scouting Around The World

Arrangement. A world globe sets on the head table.NARRATOR: (Pointing to United States on globe): This evening we are holding our blue and gold banquet here. But did you know that all over this world (spins globe) Cub Scouts just ...

Scouting Is Opening

Cub 1: As we prepare to join together in a banquet to celebrate the birthday of Scouting, it is important to remember why we chose to join the Scouting movement. Cub 2: Scouting is a program for young men and ...

Scouting Is Lighting Up The World

SETTING: World globe on head table, candles around the globe (one for each rank). Room darkened but for one lit candle held by the Assistant Cubmaster.CUBMASTER: We read about wars every day in the papers. Country against country in all ...

Scouting Is Opening

Scouting Spirit

Personnel: 6 Cubs, with strong voices; and one in charge of lightsEquipment: 8 small candles, 1 large candle, in holders and matchesSetting: Lights dim with Scouting spirit candle lit Speakers come forward one at a time, light the small candles ...

Scoutings Birthday

Cubmaster: This month we celebrate Scouting's (formula is CURRENT YEAR minus 1930) birthday in the United States. Everywhere Scouts are taking time to listen to the story of Scouting and to rededicate themselves to the aims and purposes of our ...

Sea Adventure Opening

S - is for SCOUTING, a well rounded activity. E - is for EACH Cub Scout doing his best all the time. A - is for AWARENESS of our duty to God and Country.A - is for ALL people working ...

Seaside Opening

Personnel: Cub ScoutsEquipment: A beach bucket and shovel with empty squirt guns for each Cub and Den LeaderSet Up: The Cubs come in and line up carrying their buckets and shovels. The squirt guns are inside the buckets out of ...

Secret Message Recognition

For each Cub Scout to be recognized, prepare a sheet of paper with a "Secret Message" on it, by writing on it in milk or lemon juice (as shown in the Wolf Cub Scout book). When the paper is held ...

See The Forest For The Trees

The Giant Sequoia trees that grow in the California Sierra Nevada Mountains are the largest living things on earth. They are also the oldest, some of them as much as 2,000 years old. What is the secret to their great ...

Setting The Example

Adult or Den Chief: What Indian boys learned was very important. It prepared them to take care of themselves and their families. They grew up to be responsible, contributing members of their communities. Everything they needed to know they could ...

Seven Great Virtues

Prop: "Cub-a-labra" with 7 candles, preferably using the 7 rays of the AOL as candleholders.Tonight we gather to honor (# of Scouts receiving award) Webelos Scouts that have earned the highest award in Cub Scouting: The Arrow of Light. These ...

Seven Virtues Using Colors

Love (Yellow) Love of family, home, fellowman, God and country.Justice (Blue) To be fair in everything we doWisdom (Purple) Not in knowing everything, but in how we use what we know.Faith (White) Faith is our belief in God.Self Control (Brown) ...

Seven Virtues Ceremony

Setting: Consider dressing as Akela or as an Eagle Scout. Have a Arrow of Light arrow to present to each boy.The Arrow of Light symbol is made up of an arrow which points the way to a good life and ...

Shere Khan Advancement Ceremony

Equipment: Large name cards identifying the character; badges to be awarded. Personnel: Akela (Cubmaster),Father Wolf, Mother Wolf, man-cubs (boys receiving awards) and their parents.Akela: Our scene is the cave of Father Wolf and Mother Wolf. They ...

Shere KhanWolf Advancement

PERSONNEL Father Wolf, Mother Wolf, 'Shere Khan' man cubs, parents, Akela, Cubmaster.EQUIPMENT Large name cards to identify characters, Wolf badges.Akela: Our scene starts in the cave of Mother Wolf and Father Wolf. Mother Wolf, Father Wolf, and the man cubs ...

Shield And Wooden Swords

SETTING: Cubmaster and cubs are dressed as knights and carry shields and wooden swords. Cubs form a circle around Cubmaster, holding shields in front of them and facing out.CUBMASTER: We, the knights of the roundtable, are bound in a circle ...

Sign Language Closing

Ask everyone to stand. Cubmaster gives the words and demonstrated the signs used in the ceremony. Then everyone joins in. Boy Scout Sign May the spirit of Scouting Cub Scout Sign and the light of Akela Point finger be with ...

Signs Of America

EQUIPMENT: Small flag, Wolf Badge, Webelos Handbook and lighted candle on table Cub Scouts, these four things have been significant of Cub Scouting since it began in 1930. The badge is a symbol of Cub Scouting all over America. There ...

Simple Bead Presentation In A Den

Cub Scout (name) has opened his doorway to advancement and begun a journey down life's long road of many adventures. We of Den ___ are proud to present this bead of advancement to _____. May he wear it with the ...

Six Million Scouts

So we end this evening of celebrating our Gifts and Talents. But before we go, let us take in this thought…Today in our country there are over six million boys and adults in Scouting. That's a good thing to know, ...

Snowflake Closing Ceremony

Have Cub Scouts and family members cut out snowflakes when they enter the pack meeting, and put their names on them. (Six sided snowflakes can be made by folding a square sheet of paper in half, and then into thirds.) ...

Some Dogs Are So DogGone Cheerful

Have you ever stopped to wonder why some dogs are so dog-gone cheerful. It's kind of pleasant, isn't it, to be around a happy dog? On the other hand, we usually try to steer clear of dogs who appear to ...

Something Worthwhile

CUBMASTER: Every Cub Scout should accomplish something worthwhile every day.Each day’s accomplishments should be a little better than the last. Stand by a window with your room dark and look out into the night. Ask yourself the simple question: "Have ...

Something Worthwhile 2

Every Cub Scout should accomplish something worthwhile every day. And each day's accomplishments should be a little better than the previous day. Tonight, stand at your window and look out into the darkness of night, and ask yourself, "Have I ...

Space Shuttle

PROPS: Large cardboard box made to look like the space shuttle; projector and film. Chairs for each Cub in skit. The chairs are placed behind the shuttle with the astronauts sitting in the chairs.COSTUMES: Den Chief dressed to look like ...

Space The New Frontier

In the movie “Toy Story,” an action figure named Buzz Lightyear became a hero. But at the beginning of the movie, Buzz did not act much like a hero. He acted more like a show-off, always thinking he was better ...

Spark Of Genius

The following closing ceremony can be done very effectively by a den if the boys practice so they can speak their parts clearly. The lines can be written on a small card to help the boy's memory. Eight Cub Scouts ...

Special Award Ideas nonadvancment

Recognition is something that is always important in scouting. The boys work hard earning rank and achievements, while adults work hard to provide the program. The Blue and Gold provides a great opportunity to provide recognition's to those adults who ...

Special Effects Hawaiian

PERSONNEL Master of ceremonies, conch shell blower (optional), six Cub Scouts, someone to operate a tape player.EQUIPMENT Tropical plants, tiki torches (improvised imitations for indoors); headdress and lei for the master of ceremonies; a shell or flower lei for each ...

Special Recognition

Boys love to be recognized. With special recognition being given in a natural manner and at frequent intervals, Cub Scouts will not be tempted to seek recognition in less desirable ways.Special ceremonies in the den are less formal than those ...

Spirit

America has always been known for her diversity in landscape. We have towering mountains and low land swamps, dry deserts and lush river valleys. With each of these environments come a unique group of wild life that has adapted itself ...

Spirit Of Akela

Props: Ceremony board or log with three small candles or light sticks, an one large candle, tom-tom, artificial council fireSetting: Tom-tom beats, Akela enters and walks behind the fire, Akela gives Cub Scout sign and tom-tom beating stops.Narrator: “Akela was ...

Spirit of Akela Ceremony

The den(s) gather at stage right. Across the front of the room are standard issue poster pictures of Bobcat, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos badges (large enough to be seen). Each was attached to a pole in a flag stand about ...

Spirit Of Scouting

Cubmaster:(Light a candle or use one if it is already lit.) Throughout this meeting this evening this candle, which represents the Spirit of Scouting has burned (if lit) OR I light this candle to represent the Spirit of Scouting. Look ...

Splish Splash

PERSONNEL: 6 Cub ScoutsCUB 1: We've had plenty of fun in the water today but as we leave let's take a moment to remember how precious this resource is in our state.CUB 2: We play in water, we bathe in ...

Spotlight On The Boy

The US Flag and a pack flag are carried to the front by the color guards. They face the audience. The lights are turned down and a Cub Scout stands in between the flags. A spotlight is turned on the ...

Spotlight On The Boy

Star Wars

Cub Scouts have large cards spelling out STAR WARS. As each one steps forward, he holds up his card and says his line:S stands for seek. Seek the mysteries of the future.T stands for Top. Top the obstacles of youth.A ...

Starfish CM Minute

"I'm throwing these starfish back into the ocean. You see, it's low tide right now and all of these starfish have been washed up onto the shore. If I don't throw them back into the sea, they'll die up here ...

Stars War Closing

Stop The Presses Closing Ceremony

Narrator: Stop those presses. Some of the stories we've been hearing for years aren't quite right. Did you know…? 1 - An apple did not fall on Newton's head, he saw one fall from the corner of his eye. 2 ...

Stop the Presses Opening

Personnel: Five Cubs Equipment: A rolled newspaper for each boy Set Up: The Cub Scouts run onto stage. As each Cub Scout repeats his part, he opens the paper to "read". All Cubs: Extra! Extra! Let us read to you ...

Story Of Cub Scout Colors

Arrangement. As curtain opens, three boys dressed in Indian costume are seated around artificial campfire. One wears a chief's headdress; the other two are braves. Hanging on a tripod over the fire is a kettle which has a small can ...

Straight Arrow Ceremony

Akela - I have summoned you before the council tonight to pay honor to one of our Webelos Scouts. Will ____ please bring his parents before Akela. We honor ______tonight with the highest award in Cub Scoutsing - the Arrow ...

Street Sign Closing Thought

Strength In Unity

This ceremony can be used just before returning the colors or by itself to emphasize patriotism.PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Cub Scout color guard and bearer.EQUIPMENT: A single wooden match and a bundle of five wooden matches, US flag.ARRANGEMENT: Advance the flag to ...

String Over The Den Leaders Fingers

EQUIPMENT: Each Cub Scout who will be in the den of the new leader should have a card with is name, birthdate, address and phone number and parent's names. Attached to this card is a string with a slip knot ...

Strong For America

PERSONNEL: 8 Cub Scouts.EQUIPMENT: Signs to hold up showing the different types of fitness. Speeches can be written on the back of the signs.ARRANGEMENT: Cub Scouts line up on stage and one at a time hold up their sign and ...

Summer Closing

S - is for summer, which is already here U - is for Us boys who need scouting all year. M - is for the many outings which Cub Scouting does bring M - is for more fun, cause that's ...

Take Time

Take time to worship--it is the highway of reverence which cleanses and restores the soulTake time to work--it is the price of successTake time to think--it is the source of powerTake time to read-- it is the source of wisdomTake ...

Taps

Have den form a living circle and sing "Taps"Day is done, Gone the sun, From the lake, From the hills, From the sky;All is well, safely rest, God is nigh.Fading light, Dims the sight, And a star, Gems the sky, ...

Thank You Closing

Let the Cub Scouts prepare eight large placards, each with a large letter painted on it to match the initial letter of each verse. As each verse is recited by a Cub, the proper lettis is displayed so that at ...

Thank You Mom

Remember the day your son came home, a smile was on his face. He couldn't hold still and talked so fast, it seemed he was at a race. "Guess what mom, in school today, the Cubmaster gave a show." "He ...

Thank You Parents

Personnel: 8 Cub Scouts Equipment: Large poster divided into 8, when put together has a heart on it with the words THANK YOU in it. Setting: Each boy has a piece of the heart. After all lines have been read, ...

Thank You To All Unit Leaders 1

PERSONNEL: Scouting coordinator, head of chartered organizations pack committee chairman, pack committee members, den leaders, Cubmaster, assistant Cubmaster, Webelos den leader, Scout master, Den Chiefs and Webelos scouts for escorting each leader to be recognized, operators for lights.EQUIPMENT: Ladder with ...

Thank You to All Unit Leaders 2

Personnel: Scouting coordinator, head of chartered organizations pack committee chairman, pack committee members, den leaders, Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmaster, Webelos Den Leader, Scoutmaster, Den Chiefs and Webelos Scouts for escorting each leader to be recognized, operators for lights.Equipment: Ladder with proper ...

Thankful

Personnel: Den Chief and 6 Cub ScoutsDen Chief: We have a lot to be thankful for at this time of year. We work and for this we see all the good things that come of it. Let us all share ...

Thanks for Coming

Personnel: 6 Cub Scouts Equipment: 6 cards spelling out the word THANKSCub 1: We hope you liked our show tonight. Cub 2: We tried real hard to do things right. Cub 3: It's easy to do good, you see, Cub ...

Thanksgiving Closing

Personnel: Cubmaster"Thanksgiving will be here pretty soon. It is a great time of the year. It opens the door to the holiday season. Think about that turkey dinner, the football games, visits with friends and family. Just about everybody likes ...

Thanksgiving Closing Thought

This Thanksgiving as you bow your head to express your gratitude for your personal blessings, remember to give thanks for the one you share with over 160 million people - the blessing of living in America. No where else in ...

Thanksgiving Opening

Cast; 8 Cub Scouts (with signs), Den ChiefDC: As thanksgiving comes around, we'll tell all of you here things that Cub Scouts are thankful for all through the year.Cub#1: T - We're thankful for the TEAMWORK, for TRAILS, and TRIPS, ...

Thanksgiving Poem Closing

I would give thanks for many things On this Thanksgiving Day. Thanks for all the blessings Life brings each day along the way. I would give thanks for life and health, For home, for food, and you, All that I ...

Thats What It Means to Be an American

Setting: 4 uniformed Cub Scouts, carrying suitable props (such as a megaphone, nightcap, church model, and a star) speak the following lines.Cub #1: You can say anything you want to say, whoever you may be. Some things cost a lot ...

The Activities In The Webelos Den

PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Webelos leader, ScoutmasterEQUIPMENT: Pack totem, table, pack graduation certificate for each candidateSETTING: After candidates and their parents have been called forward the house lights are turned off, pack totem is on table.CUBMASTER: When you boys joined Cub Scouting, ...

The Antique Map

While browsing in an Antique Store, a beautiful Map of the World caught the eye of a young father. He purchased the map and all the way home wondered as to where it would most enhance his den. Upon arrival ...

The AOL Charge

In Boy Scouts, when they have an Eagle Court of Honor, a charge or challenge is made to the new Eagle Scout. Tonight, I want to offer such a challenge to each of you. You have now achieved the highest ...

The Arrow And Sun Are Symbols

Medicine Man and the extras enter in single file with Medicine Man in the center. When center stage is reached, all pause and face the audience. (Optionally, Indians enter to a drum beat.)MEDICINE MAN: We are gathered here tonight to ...

The Beginnings Of

PROPS: Egg, cup of flour, package of seeds, 13 – star American flag.CUBMASTER: (Calls up Cub Scouts to be advanced and his parent(s). He picks up each symbol and explains in his own words how each is the beginning of ...

The Birth of a Flag

Materials: One large container (such as a box, wash pot, etc.) One roll each of one or two inch read, white, and blue crepe paper. Eight to ten stars or disks constructed of aluminum foil or a similar material One ...

The Blue And Gold

Arrangement. Eight, Cub Scouts speak their lines and place the following cards on a large blue flannel board: "Truth, Faith, Loyalty, Sunlight, Good Cheer, Happiness, and a cutout golden sun"FIRST CUB SCOUT. Back in the good old days, school colors ...

The Bobcat Campfire Induction

Equipment: Artificial campfire as shown here, a stick for each Cub Scout who will receive the Bobcat badge; Bobcat badges and straight pins.Personnel: Cubmaster, new Bobcats and their parents.The Cubmaster calls forward the Bobcats and asks them to form a ...

The Boy Scout Trail Graduation

Invite Scoutmaster or other leaders of troops your Webelos are joining. Have a rustic bridge or archway to Scouting. Ask Scoutmasters to stand at far end of bridge or archway. Cub master and Webelos den leaders stand on near side.CUBMASTER: ...

The Campaign Speech

PROPS: This can be as simple or as fancy as desired. The setting is at a campaign speech for city major.CHARACTERS: The Cubmaster will need to have three men help with the awards.CUBMASTER: Ladies and gentlemen, we have come here ...

The Change Box

EQUIPMENT: Multiple refrigerator boxes with one side of the box cut out on each The boxes are then connected with the first box and the last box having two sides cut out, forming a tunnel.PERSONNEL: Adult volunteer can be put ...

The Computer World Is Changing

While the world is changing by leaps and bounds, let's not get too caught up in the change to leave behind the positive values of the past and present. Here's a reminder of the kinds of values that Cub Scouts ...

The Cub Scout Computer Ceremony

Make a computer from a cardboard box. Have a slot in the screen so that cardboard sheets with Cub Scout rank stickers pasted on can be displayed on the screen.Equipment: Cardboard computer with changeable rank cards for screen.Personnel: Cubmaster, boys ...

The Cub Scout Handyman

PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Asst. Cubmaster, Cub Scouts and Parents.EQUIPMENT: Tool chest with large samples of the tools to be used during the ceremony. Badges of each rank that the Cub Scouts have earned and Mother's pins. Each award is attached to ...

The Cub Scout Trail

Personnel: Cub, Cubmaster and Den Chief.Equipment: Teepee or tent, 2 large boxes to make store and mountain, 5 cardboard signs that read Bobcat Store, Wolf Tunnel, Bear Mountain, Webelos Bridge, and Rugged Road.Setting: A simulated trail with the teepee standing ...

The Cub Scout Wheel

PERSONNEL: 1 Cub Scout, 1 Parent, 1 Leader, 1 Pack Committee Member, 1 Person from community, 1 person from Sponsoring Org., Cubmaster, Narrator.EQUIPMENT: Wheel with 7 candle holders on it.ARRANGEMENT: All persons mentioned above stand behind wheel holding an unlit ...

The Cub Scouts Are Coming

Cast: 4 or more Cub ScoutsOne Cub Scout at a time trots from the back of the room to the front shouting, "The Cub Scouts are coming! The Cub Scouts are coming!" Then two boys enter carrying the United States ...

The Cub Scouts Are Coming

The Cubmasters Pocket

Have Cub Master pull out what is in his pockets and explain why he carries it and how he is prepared for emergencies with it.CUBMASTER: Everything a boy puts in his pockets is important to him, just as he and ...

The Dance Of Akela

SETTING: Lights low, fake fire with red bulb, tepee, drum.(Cubmaster does Cub Scout sign for silence.)CUBMASTER: Hear now the tale of the tribe of Webelos and their great chieftain, Akela.ASST. CM: Many many moons ago, a small boy sat outside ...

The Den Chief Cords Recognition

PERSONNEL: Akela (Cubmaster), a Cub Scout, the new Den Chief, an older Den Chief or Den Leader, and the new Den Chief's Den Leader.EQUIPMENT: Two 4-foot lengths of rope made of yarn; one blue, one yellow, a table; a Den ...

The Den Leaders Light

Den leaders with lit candles, and a leader to hand out candles to boys.We are here tonight, Cub Scouts and Parents, to honor these Cubs and Webelos Scouts, who have advanced along the Cub Scout trail since we last met ...

The Disgusted Firemen

Make some "to do" about lighting a large candle at the pack meeting. It burns all the way through your meeting. When it's time to close, have boys imitating a fire brigade come running in and circle the room toward ...

The Double Circle

PERSONNEL: Entire pack - Cub Scouts, parents, and visitors.EQUIPMENT: United States flag, four spotlights or four large flashlightsARRANGEMENT: Have all present stand in a double circle, with Cub Scouts and other boys on the inside, and parents and visitors on ...

The FiftySix Men

CUBMASTER: As we come to the end of our pack meeting, I would ask that you stop for a moment and think with me about the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence over 200 years ago.Five were captured ...

The Final Rank

EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Arrow of Light badges with a safety pin, a picture of or wooden symbol of the Arrow of Light, one piece of rope about 3 feet long for each boy receiving the Arrow of Light rank, Career Arrows ...

The First American Warship

CUBMASTER: The colonial Navy was born in 1632 when the English Colonists of Massachusetts built the first American warship, the 30 long ton Blessing of the Bay. They used it to fight pirates off the Atlantic Coast. By the late ...

The Flag On The Moon

CUBMASTER: The Pledge of Allegiance is always a good way to begin or end a Pack meeting or activity. If it is at night and you forgot to bring your flag, remember there is a U.S. flag standing on the ...

The Fourth Bead Den Ceremony

Cub Scouts who have completed 12 achievements and earned the Wolf or Bear rank, receive their badges at a pack ceremony. But it's a good idea to recognize them in the Den too, with a simple ceremony as soon as ...

The Fourth Bead A Den Ceremony

Personnel: Den Leader, advancing Cub Scout Equipment: Bead from Immediate Recognition Kit Den Leader: Today (Name) gets his fourth bead for passing three more achievements for Wolf (or Bear) rank. Do you know what that means? It means that he ...

The Gift Of Goodwill

Arrangement: A group of 8 Cub Scouts are gathered around Christmas gifts. Each boy is wrapping a gift, Den Chief enters.Den Chief: Hey guys, let me see what each one of you is wrapping.Cub 1: Gloves for my Dad.Cub 2: ...

The Golden Rule

The golden rule, treating other people as you would like to be treated....Easy to do except for those that are not like us the mentally or physically handicapped. We laugh, point, and turn the other way. But wait! Have you ...

The Greatest Show

CUBMASTER: Ladies and gentlemen, you have just witnessed the greatest of all shows in the world today. the Circus is for children of all ages, for eight to eighty. For your pleasure, we have presented the most wonderful and remarkable ...

The Gypsy Pack

MATERIALS: Have an artificial fire if indoors and a tripod over the top. Tripod: 3 long sticks (or PVC pipe painted brown) at least 5 feet long, tied near the top with a rope. Use a kettle or a plastic ...

The High Country

Why are there Mountains for you and mePlaced here and there across our country?For hiking - Leaders climb and youth just runThe scent of pine, wildlife, cool weather and funAwait all who will do their bestViews forever from North and ...

The Indispensable Den Leader

PROPS: Lighted candle on table, copy of leader book for each person. Den Leader or Webelos Leader badges.PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Den Leader Coach, new Den Leaders, Committee Chairman.CUBMASTER: Tonight, we want to welcome our new Den Leaders. Would (name) Den Leader ...

The Keel

SETTING: This may be read by a Cub Scout or leader just before the retrieving of the colors.NARRATOR: One of the most important discoveries of the Vikings, was the invention of the "keel." A keel is a long narrow piece ...

The Large White Candle

EQUIPMENT: Cubmaster or Webelos Leader, narrator, Arrow of Light cut-out, one each of white, black, red, blue, and green dinner candles. Seven birthday size white candles.TURN OUT THE LIGHTS AND LIGHT THE LARGE WHITE CANDLE.CM or WL: (Standing behind the ...

The Last Closing Ceremony Of The Year

STAGING: House lights are dimmed. Four posters with the four Cub Scouts ranks, eight candles (two by each poster).CUBMASTER: This last ceremony of 19__ is a fine time to reconfirm our beliefs in ourselves and the Scouting program. (Lights two ...

The Law Of The Pack

THE CUB SCOUT FOLLOWS AKELAWho is Akela? In Cub Scouting Akela means "good leader". My mother, father, teacher, Den Leader, Cubmaster, and other people who have shown that they are the kind of people who are able and willing to ...

The Light Of Day Has Left Us

The light of day has left us. Our campfire burns low. A good day of Scouting done, we can sit back and consider our rewards. The whole of nature surrounds us: towering trees, running water, green grass, hills and valleys, ...

The Lights Of A Hundred Campfires

(Give each person a sprig of dried cedar, pine, juniper, etc. If using an artificial campfire indoors, use toothpicks. )CUBMASTER: The light from hundreds of campfires around the world have brightened the Cub Scout Spirit for many years. Tonight, we ...

The Little Bug Who Had The Blues

MATERIALS: Cut Scouts could make bug posters to hold up with the words written on the back.1ST CUB: There was a little bug who had the blues, And cried because he had no shoes.2ND CUB: He walked around with six ...

The Little Chap Who Follows

CUBMASTER: This poem I'm going to read, is a great reminder to myself, Scout leaders, parents, and all adults that what we do and how we do it, often times greatly influences our children. Give this some thought as you ...

The Many Sides Of A Cub Scout

DEN LEADER: We will try to show you the many sides to the little boys we so proudly call son, but remember, these are all one boy.1st CUB: I'm the one all full of dirt, so very sure that soap ...

The Mark Of The Wolf

Akela: Our scene starts in the cave of mother wolf and father wolf. Mother wolf, father wolf, and the man cub have just settled down for the evening. Shere Khan the tiger, lurks outside. Suddenly the moonlight is blocked by ...

The Metronome

EQUIPMENT: A metronome, a microphoneSetting: The metronome is placed near the microphone so that the sound will be amplified. The narrator speaks into the microphone off stage.NARRATOR: (As metronome begins ticking) Oh, no. Don't turn around. There aren't any actors ...

The Milepost

PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Webelos Den Chief, graduating Webelos Scout and his parents, Scoutmaster, and two Scout aides.EQUIPMENT: Troop neckerchief for graduate.CUBMASTER: (Addressing audience.) Cub Scouting is part of the great Scouting movement. In the final months of his Webelos Scouting experience, ...

The Milepost

PERSONNEL Cubmaster, Webelos den chief, graduating Webelos Scout and his parents, Scoutmaster, and two Scout aides.EQUIPMENT Troop neckerchief for graduate.Cubmaster: (Addressing audience.) Cub Scouting is part of the great Scouting movement.In the final months of his Webelos Scouting experience, a ...

The Naturalist

The Cubmaster, dressed as a bird watcher or naturalist, is on the search for anything suspicious and discovers a nest with eggs in it hatching. In the nest are different colored eggs for each advancement with awards inside the eggs. ...

The Outdoor Closing

Let's remember the food we've shared, The games we've played, the songs we've sung, Let's remember all of these things.Let's remember the skits we've played, The hikes we've hiked, the problems we've shared, Let's remember all of these things.Let's remember ...

The Outdoor Code Opening

PERSONNEL: Poster with the Outdoor Code on it. Have parents repeat the outdoor code. Explain it's meaning. PACK: As an American, I will do my best to be clean in my outdoor manners. CUBMASTER: I will treat the outdoors as ...

The Pack Pays Tribute

Materials needed are blue and yellow paints, Arrow of Light Badge, certificates and parent’s pins.CUBMASTER: Tonight we recognize certain of our Webelos Scouts who have achieved the highest rank in Cub Scouting, the Arrow of Light. Will the following Webelos ...

The Path Of A New Challenge Tiger Cub Graduation To Wolf Den

EQUIPMENT: 8 pieces of construction paper. cut into paw Prints Graduation certificate, pin, and patch Wolf Book, 7 candles in holders 1 white (tall), 3 orange, 3 black Rope, string or crepe paper to make bridge or use neck bridgeARRANGEMENTS: ...

The Penetrating Light

PERSONNEL: Cub Scouts, Den LeaderEQUIPMENT: A Cub Scout badge, a Wolf book, and a candle on a tableARRANGEMENT: Cubs stand in front of table Den Leader: These three things have been significant in Cub Scouting since it began in 1930. ...

The Picture Of The Wolf

PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, advancing Cub Scouts and their parentsEQUIPMENT: Large Cutout or drawing of Wolf Cub Scout Badge, stand, or easel, single candle holder with a blue candle, Wolf Cub Scout Badge, certificate, straight pins. (Ceremony may be adapted for Bear ...

The Pledge Of The Tribe

CUBMASTER: Braves of the tribe of Akela, our council fire is lit, but the time grows late. Let all braves stand now and raise their right hands toward the Great Spirit in the sky. Now let us give the pledge ...

The Rabbi The Soap Maker

A Rabbi and a soap maker were walking along and the soap maker questioned the Rabbi by asking, "What good is religion? There's been religion for a long time, but people are still bad to each other" The Rabbi was ...

The Recruiter

Equipment: Candle holder and one large white candle, Recruiter Strip.Personnel: Cubmaster or Assistant Cubmaster. (NOTE: Parents do not have to come forward)Cubmaster: The white candle you see on our awards table stands for the Spirit of Scouting. This spirit is ...

The Rings Of A Tree

Cub Master needs a large slice of tree.CUB MASTER: Look at the rings on this piece of tree. You can tell the age of the tree by the number of rings. You can also tell how much water the tree ...

The Rope Circle

MATERIALS: A 2-3 foot length of rope or heavy cord for each Cub Scout.CUBMASTER: We have seen tonight that we are all geniuses in our own right.It makes you mighty proud, doesn't it? We should all be proud of our ...

The Sassafras Tree

THE CUBMASTER SPEAKS: __________names of boy (s), you are now taking the big step from Cub Scouting to Boy Scouting. There is a saying among Boy Scouts that SCOUTING IS OUTING.You will have many opportunities to get out into the ...

The Scout Benediction

Form brotherhood circle with arms around each other's shoulders and repeat Scout benediction: "And now, may the great Master of all Scouts be with us till we meet again." ...

The Scoutmasters Benediction

For your closing, you may want to borrow this traditional Boy Scout closing, which has an Indian flavor.The boys stand at attention, with their right hands in the "un-uniformed salute" position, that is, with the elbow bent and the right ...

The Six Ships Of Scouting

Personnel: Six Cub ScoutsEquipment: Large cardboard cutouts of ships, on which have been printed the following words: SCHOLAR-SHIP, FELLOW-SHIP, SPORTSMAN-SHIP, WORKMAN-SHIP, STATESMAN-SHIP, and FRIEND-SHIP.Arrangement: The Cub Scouts hold their ships and repeat their lines (which are written on the backs ...

The Sky Has No Limit Closing

Cub Scouts, it wasn’t long ago that we heard some people say: “The sky is the limit.” That meant that a man could make anything of himself that he wanted ... at least on earth. Well, that limit is now ...

The Sky Is The Limit

Cub Scouts, it wasn't long ago that we heard some people say: "The sky is the limit." That meant that a man could make anything of himself that he wanted... at least on earth. Well, that limit is now off. ...

The Spirit of Scouting

Personnel: Arrow of Light Award Candidates and their Parent, Webelos Den Leader, Committee Member and Den Chiefs.Equipment: Ceremonial board, about 18 inches square, with four candles: blue-spirit of Cub Scouting, white-spirit of scouting, yellow-Arrow of Light rank, green-Scout, Arrow of ...

The Spirit Of Scouting

PERSONNEL Arrow of Light Award candidates and their parents, Webelos den leader (or committee member in charge of this pack advancement ceremony).EQUIPMENT Ceremonial board, about 18" square, with four candles: blue - spirit of Cub Scouting, white - spirit of ...

The Sportsman Prayer

Live in peace and harmony with nature be not in conflict with her, for her beauty and her pleasures are many. Poison not her waters, for they are the home of our fishes and the drink of our game, as ...

The Sunburst

Begin by dimming the lights. Curtain opens and standing in a circle of lit candles is a costumed Indian Chief (talk to your OA Chapter). He begins by raising his arms and yelling:"SILENCE! Many moons ago as the white man ...

The Test Of A Zulu Boy

PERSONNEL Cubmaster, Bobcat candidates and their parents.EQUIPMENT White adhesive tape, Bobcat badges, safety pins.ARRANGEMENT The Cubmaster brings boys and their parents forward.Cubmaster: [Boys' names] have successfully completed the test for Bobcat. Before we present them with the badge of the ...

The Thankful Bug

CUB SCOUT 1: There was a little bug who had the blues, And cried because he had no shoes.CUB SCOUT 2: He walked around with six bare feet, And hid them when another bug he'd meet.CUB SCOUT 3: Such a ...

The Twin Archers

PERSONNEL Akela, medicine man; two archers (Cub Scouts); Arrow of Light candidates and their parents.EQUIPMENT An archery target, 3 to 4 feet in diameter; a candelabra with five lighted candles representing the ranks of Cub Scouting; bow and arrows for ...

The USS Wolf

CREW: Captain, Cubmaster, Tiger First Mate, Tiger leaders, Wolf First Mate, Wolf Den Leaders, Bear First Mate, Bear Den Leaders, Webelos First Mate, Webelos Den Leaders.(Tiger Cub Den, parents, and Den Leader are gathered on the right side of the ...

The Unknown Bobcat Ceremony

EQUIPMENT Electric campfire (or real one if you're outside)SETTING Campfire is lit, the room is dark other than the campfire. The Cubmaster sits at the campfire. Hopefully the campfire is bright enough to read the ceremony. A microphone can be ...

The Web Of Life

This month the boys have been studying about the animals in the world we live in. They have discovered that all things in nature are related to each other. You cannot affect one element of nature - the air, plants, ...

The Yardstick Closing

The importance of the ages 7 - 11, the Cub Scout years. You will need a standard yardstick with colored marks at the 3", 5" 9" and 11" distances from one end. These correspond to the ages of 7, 11, ...

These Are Gifts The Cub Scouts Give

PERSONNEL: Leader and 8 CubsEQUIPMENT: Gift-wrapped box or pieces of gift-decorated construction paper with Cubs’ lines written on its. Individual candles or flashlights.SETTING: The Den of Cubs line up across the front of the room with their leader on their ...

These Seven Virtues

PERSONNEL: Arrow of Light candidates and parents, Cubmaster, Den Leaders, Committee personnel, Den Chiefs (as required).EQUIPMENT: Arrow of Light prop, seven candles in holders plus seven on the prop (or use electrical Christmas candles and turn bulb just enough to ...

These Seven Yellow Bands

EQUIPMENT: Cubmaster dressed as Akela Indian Chief. A blue arrow shaft with 7 yellow bands or strips around it.AKELA: I have summoned before the pack tonight to pay honor to one of our Webelos Scouts. Will Webelos Scout (name) please ...

Things That Grow

Personnel: 1 Cub ScoutSetting: Boy comes forward on signal and reads script.Cub Scout: The theme this month was ‘Down on the Farm’, I too, am a thing that grows. I need nourishment, and love, and attention to grow. But most ...

Think About This

Our country, the United States of America, is one of the greatest countries to ever exist. It’s greatness lies in the strength of its citizens—you and me.Think about this: The greatest road system in the world is the US road ...

This Apple Is The Whole World

*This ceremony involves the use of a pocketknife, so an adult should handle this.PROPS: Apple, Pocketknife, TableCUBMASTER: Earth Day comes in April and it reminds us to be careful with our home planet. There is also an old song about ...

This Badge Of Red

EQUIPMENT: RED cloth, and American Flag and Wolf BadgesCUBMASTER: There are symbols of citizenship everywhere we look in church, school, hospitals and in courts. But, there is a more significant symbol that we all see -- Old Glory (hold up ...

This Is Cub Scouting

PERSONNEL: Six Cub Scouts parents, CubmasterEQUIPMENT: Candle holder made from cedar post or other wood, three blue and yellow candles, table.ARRANGEMENT: Lights out, Cubmaster with six candles, three blue and three yellow , on a table. The six parents each ...

This Is Cub Scouting

PERSONNEL Cubmaster, six parents.EQUIPMENT A log board with six candles, a table.ARRANGEMENT The room lights are out. A candleholder with six candles, three blue and three yellow, is ' on a table. The six parents each light a candle and ...

This Is My Country

BOY 1: This is my country. I will use my eyes to see the beauty of this land.BOY 2: I will use my ears to hear its sounds.BOY 3: I will use my mind to think what I can do ...

This Is The End

PROPS: Large signs with inscriptions belowPERSONNEL: 8 Cub ScoutsSETTING: 7 Cub Scouts line up with plain side of card towards audience. Each Cub turns his card over so the audience can read it as he speaks his line.CUB #1: Bye ...

This Is The Season Of Lights

SETTING: Room is darkened, each participant lights candle with each purposeNARRATOR: This is the season of lights. It is a time when days are shorter and nights are long. But somehow the world seems brighter during the Hanukkah and Christmas ...

This Moment

I may never see tomorrow; there's no written guarantee, And things that happened yesterday belong to history.I cannot predict the future, and I cannot change the past, I have just the present moment; I must treat it as my last.I ...

This Set Of Wings

PERSONNEL: 6 Cub ScoutsEQUIPMENT: One set of large cardboard wingsSETTING: Boys holding wings facing audienceCUB #1: Tonight we have visited many different places and met some very important people.CUB #2: Our whole trip was made possible by this set of ...

Thoughts for Life

Do your best in everything you do on life's way Always be friendly to brighten another's day Give away your smiles for it is rewarding indeedBe prepared to help others, for goodness - not for greedBe honest and sincere toward ...

Thoughts For Your Whole Life Through

ARRANGEMENT: Cub Scouts hold up cards with slogans as they read their lines.1st CUB: Do Your Best - in everything you do on life's way.2nd Cub: Always Be Friendly - to brighten others' day.3rd CUB: Give Away Your Smiles - ...

Three Important Things Closing

To the sailor, three things were essential - a compass, a sextant, and a flag to tell which way the wind blew. To Cub Scouts, these three things are important - (show items) a badge, a handbook, and a candle. ...

Three Key Chains

By Pete MurrayJust recently we felt we had three ladies who needed special recognition for services rendered to the Pack. Well, I thought I was in charge of getting them, and my Committee Chair thought she was, and we both ...

Three Leg Tripod

EQUIPMENT: A tripod, A triangle of wood with three legs not attached.PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, advancing Wolf and Bear Cubs and their parents.CUBMASTER: (name) come forward and screw this leg into the triangle block of the tripod. This leg represents the boys ...

Three Special Guests

CAST: Cubmaster, 3 Leaders dressed as Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and Woodstock.NOTE: Your visitors can be a variety of personalities; ET and friends, Santa’s elves, the Chrismoose, etc.CUBMASTER: I am pleased to announce that we have some very special guests this ...

Through The Fire A Crossover To Boy Scouts

SETUP: Two small fires burning with a path through them. Cubmaster and members to cross stand on one side while the scoutmaster stands on the other side of the fires.SPEAKER: (name) Fire has two sides to its nature. On one ...

Tiger Cub Graduation One Small Step

Cubmaster On July 10, 1969, an American did something which people throughout history have wanted to do. On that date, Neil Armstrong stood on the surface of the moon. His fist words were, "That's one small step for man, one ...

Tiger Cub Graduation Ceremony SearchDiscoverShare

Tigers are lined up at the back of the room with Tiger Cub Coach.Coach: "Mr. Cubmaster, I have (#) Tiger Cubs who have completed the Search, Discover, and Share program and are now ready to be inducted into the pack.Cubmaster: ...

Tiger Cub Graduation Patch

PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Den Leaders, and the boys of the new Den.PROPS:Each boy in the den is to have a tom-tom.CUBMASTER: Would the Webelos Scouts bring the parents and Bobcat candidate(s) forward?During the past year in the Tiger Cub program, you ...

Tiger Cub Scouting Trail Crossover

PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Tiger Cub CoachPROPS: Crossover Bridge, Cub Scout neckerchiefs.CUBMASTER: _____, as Tiger Cub Coach, would you please assemble the Tiger Cubs and their parents on the far side of the bridge?TIGER CUB COACH: (Addressing the Tiger Cubs and their ...

Tiger Cubs You And Your Partner

MATERIALS: Four large candles, set with three in front and one raised and behind. Done in darkened room.CUBMASTER: (Calls boys and adults forward.) For the past few months you and your family have explored all sorts of new and exciting ...

Tiger Graduation Colors of Tiger Cubs

CM: Tonight, we honor Tiger Cubs. Will our Tiger Cub coach, _______, come up to introduce them, please. (introduce boys and have parents come forward also)TC Coach: We want to have you join our pack. White is for the purity ...

Tiger Paws Into Cubbing

EQUIPMENT: 3 big paper Tiger Cub paws (large enough for the boys to stand on) One paw will be labeled SEARCH, one DISCOVER, and the last SHARE, 1 American flag, 1 pack flag, Tiger Cub patchesPERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Tiger Cub OrganizerTCO: ...

Tiger Stripes

EQUIPMENT: Eyebrow pencilCUBMASTER: When a boy becomes a Tiger Cub, he starts on an upward trail. I say upward because, as he grows older, he advances upward in Scouting.Tonight, we have Tiger Cubs who joins us on this trail. Will ...

Tiger Track

This ceremony is designed to welcome new Tiger Cubs and/or groups into Tiger Cubs. It also introduces them to the Tiger Cub Promise.EQUIPMENT: The Tiger Track ceremony prop can be made from wood. Paint a simple Tiger paw on it ...

Time

CUB #1: We have talked this evening about the world of computers. In our busy world today, even with the help of computers, one of the most important needs we have is that of time.CUB #2: Our perception of time ...

Tired Dog Sled

Cubmaster rides sled to front for last time, tired from all that work, announces the end of deliveries for the day, that the dogs are tired and hungry. Thanks all "Eskimos" and others for enduring the cold and snow to ...

To The Sailor

To the sailor, three things were essential - a compass, a sextant, and a flag to tell which way the wind blew. To Cub Scouts, these three things are important -- (show) a Wolf badge, a handbook, and a candle. ...

Togetherness

Summer is a good time for the family to do many thing together and enjoy the beauty about them. A family that shares a lot of experiences is one that will always be a "together" family, even in later years ...

TomTom Benediction

Form group into a large circle and do the friendship dance, everyone faces in and holds arms around neighbor's shoulders or waist while doing a slow side step dance to a one, two beat of the tom-tom.Close by repeating this ...

Tomorrows World

Tonight I would like to tell you a story about a boy, his father and the paper. The boy's father is sitting in his easy chair after a hard day's work, with his feet propped up enjoying reading the evening's ...

Tonight We Honor

1) Use den chiefs to escort boys and parents to stage.2) Light main candle on table.3) Hand out candles to each boy when they reach center stage.4) Light boys candle when given award.NARRATOR: Tonight we honor the Webelos Scouts that ...

Tools Of Cub Scouting

Needed: Cubmaster, cardboard box with TOOLS on side, nine boys holding cardboard cutouts of hand tools, with parts written on back and nine purposes of Cub Scouting on front (Citizenship, Spiritual Growth, Sportsman, Family Understanding, Getting Along, Personal Achievement, Helpfulness, ...

Top Of The Mountain

CUBMASTER: Tonight we have the honor of crossing over young men from Den(#) into Boy Scouting. Before they complete their last act in Cub Scouting by crossing over the bridge into boy Scouting, let me take a moment to tell ...

Totem Pole Calling the Role Indian Style

At the first of the month each den is issued a box or round carton that is to be decorated in some fashion to denote their den - designs, faces, feathers, bells, etc. Be sure to include the den number. ...

Touch

There are times when a man gropes for words and nothing seems to come. We get a little flustered taking tests, reciting poetry, thanking our leaders, etc. But, if we take our time the words for all those things soon ...

Toughen Up

There are several things we can do to toughen up our bodies. We can lift weights, do aerobics, walk, run, swim, and get involved in team sports. Tonight we have someone who has toughened up, not only physically, but mentally, ...

Traditions Closing Thought

Each of us have some traditions that are only practiced by our own families. Let’s remember to enjoy those traditions and our families at this time of year. Remember it is better to give than to get. See if you ...

Train Tickets Advancement Ceremony

Prior to pack meeting, issue train tickets to boys who will receive Wolf and Bear badges and Arrow Points. Indicate on tickets the boy's name and the car he will be traveling on, (Wolf, Bear, etc.). Use large cardboard cutouts ...

Training Of A Den Leader

PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, den leader being honoredEQUIPMENT: Pack position emblem for den leaderARRANGEMENT: In front of a pack meetingCUBMASTER: Tonight, we want to recognize (name) (calls forward the den leader). (Name) has just completed training as a den leader. Den leaders ...

Training Recognition

Personnel: Cubmaster, den leader being honored Equipment: Pack position emblem for den leader Arrangement: In front of a pack meetingCubmaster: Tonight, we want to recognize (name) (calls forward the den leader). (Name) has just completed training as a den leader. ...

Tree Advancement Ceremony

A three-foot high tree limb with several branches, set as if it were a tree in a can of mortar; green paper leaves (make with thin wire frame and with wire stem sticking out) with Cub Scouts’ names and awards; ...

Troop Crossover

CUBMASTER: Our accomplishments are never made without help. And significant in (boy's name) growth has been the help he has received from his parents. I thank you for the help you have given your son and your cooperation with his ...

True Like The Arrow

AKELA: Who are these people that have come to our council fire?ASSISTANT: I bring Cub Scouts and their families and a tribe of Webelos seeking their Arrow of Light.AKELA: I welcome my brothers and their families in Scouting to our ...

Trueness Of The Path

EQUIPMENT: Arrow of Light symbol, 7 - 1" candles and matches, 2 candles with protectors for boys, Arrow of Light Badges and/or pins.Place symbol on table and light candles. Lower lights in room.WEBELOS LEADER: Tonight we honor (name) with the ...

Trustworthy Loyal Helpful Den Chief Recognition

Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful - Helpful, this is the 3rd point of the Scout Law. It means a Scout is concerned about other people. He does things willingly for other people without pay or reward. That is giving of yourself to ...

Turkey Opening

Have a card with each letter on it. As boys hold their card have them say the following:T - is for the Thanks we give at this special time of year.U - is for Uniting of families from both far ...

Turn Back The Clock

Tonight we have for you a special edition of This is Your Life. We would like to Turn Back the Clock on one of our Webelos. could you come forward with your parents as we go back in time?" Have ...

Turn On The Power

What is the most powerful thing you can think of? Is it a locomotive that can pull a hundred railroad cars? Or is it a mighty rocket with giant engines that roar and belch fire? Is it a nuclear energy ...

Twig Ceremony

Equipment: A single twig and a bundle of twigs; American FlagBegin by posting the colors at the head of the group and follow with this statement: "Scouters, I hold in my hand several twigs. You can see that one twig ...

Undiscovered Secrets

No matter where you live, there is a world of undiscovered secrets of nature waiting to be explored. Farmers and naturalists are students of nature. During this month, Pack __ has studied farms and farming life and learned more about ...

Universal Fellowship

PERSONNEL:NarratorCub #1- carries flag representing East (Germany) Cub #2 - carries flag representing South (Mexico) Cub #3 - carries flag representing West (Japan) Cub #4 - carries flag representing North (Canada) Cub #5 - carries flag representing USA Cub #6 ...

Unusual Gifts

PERSONNEL: 8 Cubs (May be divided into more or less parts depending upon number of Cubs in the Den.)EQUIPMENT: 3 large, brightly colored envelopes SETTING: Cubs come on stage with coats and hats on, chattering. Each steps forward to say ...

Use This Strength Wisely

All Cubs and Webelos form a circle. With right sleeve rolled up, have boys place right foot into the circle and raise their right arms to show their muscles.CUBMASTER: May the Great Master who gives us our bodies and our ...

Vikings Were Very Much Like Cub Scouts

CUB #1: Vikings were very much like Cub Scouts. They were fierce and brave, but they were also very loyal and generous.CUB #2: If Viking boys had a promise; it would be something like this..CUB #3: I promise to do ...

WATER

Setting: Five Cub Scouts, each holding a posterboard with one letter on the front and their line written on the back.Cub #1: W is for wet and wild.Cub #2: A is for always around in winter.Cub #3: T is for ...

Walk Through The Woods

When you walk through the woods, I want you to see, The floating gold of a bumblebee Rivers of sunlight, pools of shade Toadstools sleeping in a mossy jade. A cobweb net with a catch of dew. Treetop cones against ...

Water Closing

Cub 1: Well, we sure had fun getting you wet.Cub 2: We had the best time ever yet.Cub 3: Thanks for helping in our little party,Cub 4: And joining us asCub 5: The water fun was, oh, so grand,Cub 6: ...

Water Fun

Have the boys make signs with the letters spelling WATER FUN. Write the appropriate verse on the back of each letter. At the proper time the boys come forward, standing in order, and read each verse.W - We've had fun ...

Water Fun College 101

Cubmaster: Enter pack meeting room in a long laboratory coat over slacks that are easy to remove, holding a clipboard, and carrying a briefcase. (Wearing socks and slip on shoes, the Cubmaster has on Beach clothes under the lab coat.)Cubmaster: ...

Water Fun College 101

CUBMASTER resumes position in front of the pack meeting audience, rubs his plastic water pistol fondly before setting it down, lays down his beach towel after wiping away same imaginary drops of water.CUBMASTER: Well we've come to the end of ...

Water Safety Opening

This opening is for use if you are having your pack event at a swimming facility. Have all the boys stand around the edge of the shallow end of the pool or the side of the beach. On signal, they ...

We Are America Today

CUBMASTER:We are America today! As we look down the road Americans have traveled, we see that many of their dreams have come true. We see the towns they have built, the bridges they have crossed, the mountains they have climbed. ...

Wear That Uniform

A uniform is like a smile.When wearing it your right in style.Don't put it on for special timesFor saving it is just a crimeA funny smile is not a shame,And neither is a patch or a stain.So wear that smile ...

Weather or Not Advancement Ceremony

Equipment: Badges to be awarded. Personnel: Cubmaster, Webelos den leaders, boys earning badges and their parents.Call forward boys who have earned badges and their parents.CUBMASTER: Cub Scouts, there is an old song called "Cub Scouting We ...

Webelos Arrow Of Light Arrow Of Light Cutout

PERSONNEL Webelos den leader, Arrow of Light candidate and his parents, light switch operator.EQUIPMENT Arrow of Light cutout with electric light, Arrow of Light Award and certificate, safety pin.ARRANGEMENT The Arrow of Light cutout draws attention to center stage. It ...

Webelos Arrow Of Light Candle Lighting

PERSONNEL: Akela, Arrow of Light Award Candidate and parents, two Webelos Scouts.EQUIPMENT: Arrow of Light Ceremonial Board, four red candles, three White candles, Arrow of Light Award Certificate, straight pins.ARRANGEMENT: Akela and two Webelos Scouts stand at left of candles, ...

Webelos Crossover Yellow Brick Road

EQUIPMENT: A paper pathway cut from yellow paper; four small tables; one yellow, one blue, one white, and one red candle in candlesticks for each graduating Webelos den.PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Webelos den leader, assistant and den chief, Scoutmaster and senior patrol ...

Webelos Crossover The Rustic Bridge

EQUIPMENT: Rustic bridge.CUBMASTER: Cub Scouting is the younger brother part of the great Scout movement, where boys are grouped together in den. During the last part of Cub Scouting, a boy learns the requirements for the Arrow of Light award. ...

Webelos Graduation

PERSONNEL Cubmaster, Webelos Scout and his parents, Webelos den leader, Scoutmaster, denner, light switch operator.EQUIPMENT US. flag, pack flag, Webelos den flag; bridge; troop neckerchief;. red spotlight.ARRANGEMENT In a dimly lit room the red spotlight is on the bridge, which ...

Webelos Graduation Teachings Of His Tribal Elders

The Cubmaster enters at the beat of the tom tom, in Indian attire. He raises his hand for silence.When a mighty chief of an Indian nation had a task of honor to perform, he always wore his finest feathers and ...

Webelos Graduation We Are Prepared

Invite Scoutmasters or other representatives of the troops your Webelos Scouts are joining. Using poles driven into the ground and rope, make the winding trail, with the Bobcat, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos, Arrow of Light, and Boy Scout emblems on ...

Webelos Graduation Ceremony 1

SETTING: Lights out. Artificial council fire is lighted. Cubmaster, Webelos leader, Webelos Scouts to be graduated, and Scout troop leaders (Scoutmaster and/or senior patrol leader) stand in front of fire. Akela enters in Indian costume and takes his place of ...

Webelos Graduation Feathers

PROPS: one blue, yellow, and red feather for each boyCUBMASTER: Through your Webelos activities you have had many opportunities to experience the outdoors, including activities such as Day Camp, camping with your Webelos den and with Boy Scouts. You now ...

Webelos Graduation To Scouts

PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Webelos Leader, Scoutmaster, SPL, Graduating Webelos and their parents.CUBMASTER: Tonight, our Pack has an important event to observe... the recognition of who is (are) continuing on the Scouting Trail. Will Webelos Scout(s) and his (their) parents please come ...

Webelos Graduation The Changing Of The Shirt

This ceremony in which Webelos Scouts are graduated from the Pack to Boy Scout Troops, involves the whole Pack, including adult leaders. First, call forward the graduating Webelos Scouts and their parents. Next, form two lines (facing each other) as ...

Webelos to Scout Troop

Props: U.S. flag, Pack flag, Webelos Den flag, bridge, troop neckerchief, and red spotlight.Personnel: Cubmaster, Webelos Scout and his parents, Webelos Den Leader, Scoutmaster, Denner, and light switch operator.(In a dimly lit room, the red spotlight is on the bridge, ...

Welcome

Equipment: 7 large colored cardboard cutouts of balloons which have the letters W-E-L-C-O-M-E on them. Set Up: Boys hold balloons with letters away from audience. As each boy says his lines, he turns over his balloon to reveal the letter. ...

Welcome Back

Eight Cub Scouts stand side by side. In turn each steps forward and recites his assigned verse. You may to be sure each boy has a big card with an appropriate picture for his verse on front and his part ...

Welcome New Leader

Den Leader Coach: The Cub Scout sign means something more to those who are leaders; the two upright fingers mean to obey and to be fair.The three folded fingers stand for three secret letters in our law, F-H-G.These letters mean: ...

Well Be Loyal Scouts

PERSONNEL Cubmaster, Webelos den leader, Webelos den chief, Arrow of Light Award candidates and their parents, and the pack.EQUIPMENT Arrow of Light Awards, advancement certificates, and safety pins. Cubmaster: Tonight we are assembled to honor those Webelos Scouts who have ...

What Did It Feel Like Astronaut

(To be read by a Cub Scout)What did it feel like, astronaut, as you flew into outer space?Did you mind being so cooped up in such a tiny place?Did the stars have points? Did the clouds race by?Did they bump ...

What Do You Do At Holiday Time

In the November-December issue of Scouting magazine, there is a story about a Webelos Scout named Daniel Simon of Pack 381, Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Daniel earned a $750 gift certificate, and instead of spending the money on himself, he filled ...

What Does It Mean To Be An American

I asked myself a question today; "What does it mean to be an American?" There were several answers…and they were all good. Being an American means I have a multitude of freedom:Freedom to think and say what I think… Freedom ...

What Is A Cub Scout

Equipment: At his turn each Cub Scout holds up a card with his part written on the front (PROMISE, LAW OF THE PACK, MOTTO, SIGN, etc.) and his lines on the back. Cub #1: I have a promise. It has ...

What Is Life

Personnel: Cubmaster or narrator Arrangement: Darkened room, campfire if available Equipment: FlashlightCM: What is life? It is the flash of a firefly in the night. It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime. It is the little shadow, ...

What Will I Be Advancement Ceremony

Each of the Cub Scout receiving an award or recognition will have it placed in a different type of container that represents a type of person that they could grow up to be. A Doctor: First aid kit A Pilot: ...

What You Put In CM Minute

Recently I heard a story of a family on vacation. They were traveling by car on a grand tour across the country. At one point, they stopped at a scenic overlook, which stood at the edge of a steep-walled canyon. ...

When God Made The Oyster

PERSONNEL: 3 CubsEQUIPMENT: Narrator and 2 Cub Scouts hold each poster with script written on the back of the poster. One poster with a picture of oyster and the other poster with a picture of an eagle.CUB 1: When God ...

When I Grow Up

In the popular movie “Big,” actor Tom Hanks plays the part of Josh, a boy who gets catapulted into the future after making a wish at a carnival. That night, Josh went to bed as a boy but he woke ...

Which One Of These Are You CM Minute

One of the most important things about people is what they eat. Every culture in the world has different kinds of food. To some people, raw fish is a delicacy. Others love to snack on snails. Still other people consume ...

Who Else

Have all the Cub Scouts and Webelos line up at the front of the room with a spotlight and the adults reading the following parts from the back of the room.ASST. CUBMASTER: Boys, are the nicest things that ever happened ...

Why Do We Have Ranks

EQUIPMENT: Candle under Wolf on ceremony board or poster.(Call candidates and parents forward)Why do we have ranks? Why don't you receive your Wolf badge just because you are seven years old? The reason is because if we did it that ...

Why I Love Her

(By John Wayne) You ask me why I love her? Well, give me time and I'll explain. Have you seen a Kansas sunset or an Arizona rain? Have you drifted on a bayou down Louisiana way? Have you watched the ...

Wildlife Pledge

(Provide copies of the Wildlife Pledge below to each person in audience, and ask them to repeat it together.)I pledge to use my eyes to see the beauty of all outdoors.I pledge to train my mind to learn the importance ...

Winter Camping Tips

TRICK & TIPS FOR WINTER CAMPING Keep at least one water bottle in the sleeping bag, if it will fit and not leak. If you can’t, put it under your bag at the knees. All other water bottles that don’t ...

Witches Opening

Take one dark night, without a star; Add one thin cat, as black as tar, Turn on a wind, to shriek and moan, Stir in ghost, with wail and groan.Stuff three pumpkins with witches' bane, Top with a slice of ...

Witchs Closing

We've put a lot into this stew; And we came out with a very good brew.The parents have had a chance to learn, The ranks attained and badges earned.Everyone will return a month from now, To attend our meeting and ...

Within My Power

I am not a very important man, as importance is commonly rated. I do not have great wealth, control a big business, or occupy a position of great honor or authority.Yet, I may someday mold destiny. For it is within ...

Wolf Advancement Ceremony

Arrangements: Tom-tom, artificial fire, Cubmaster dressed as AkelaASST. CUBMASTER: The Cub Scout plan of advancement follows Akela's life story. Some of our Cub Scouts are following in Akela footsteps tonight.CUBMASTER: When Akela was little, he was taken on short trips ...

Wolf And Bear Ceremony With Achievement Chart

EQUIPMENT: Balance board and candles, awards to be presented, achievement charts.PERSONNEL: Cubmaster and/or assistant Cubmaster, Den ChiefsThere are five ranks in Cub Scouting. Upon entering the pack a boy first becomes a Bobcat, and then may start to earn his ...

Wolf and Bear Trail Advancement Ceremony

If your father were an Indian Chief and your mother were an Indian squaw, you would learn all the secrets of the great forest by going into it yourself. You would have to follow the tracks of the Wolf and ...

Wolf Ceremony

This ceremony begins with the beating of the ceremonial drum by the Cubmaster. Akela approaches the campfire from the center aisle, so that all present can see his regalia.Akela: Why do you sound the ceremonial drum?CM: Because we have boys ...

Wolf Ceremony Animal Spirits

PEOPLE REQUIRED: 1) Akela (Cubmaster) 2) Baloo (Asst. Cubmaster) 3) Den LeaderPROPS: 1) Campfire 2) Forest Scenery(The lights are turned off, the fire is lit and the drum starts. Akela and Baloo walk toward the front. When they reach the ...

Wolf Simple

You stand here with your mom and dad to receive the Wolf badge. Several months ago you came before us as a Bobcat candidate. At that time you promised to live according to the Cub Scout Promise and the Law ...

WolfParent Advancement

PERSONNEL Cubmaster or advancement committee member, advancing Cub Scout and parent(s).EQUIPMENT A large cutout or drawing of the Wolf Cub Scout badge; a stand or easel; a single candleholder with one blue candle; Wolf Cub Scout badge and certificate; safety ...

Wolfs Or Bears Teeth Ceremony

PROPS: Set of plastic vampire teeth from a novelty shop or costume shopCUBMASTER: Would (boy's name) and his parents please come forward?" (Hand each Scout the teeth and ask him to put them in his mouth) Even though these teeth ...

Wonderful Fiesta

CUBMASTER: Tonight, we've had a wonderful fiesta. Fireworks are part of many fiestas. Fireworks also help us to remember our flag.Fireworks remind us of a time when our country was at war and Francis Scott Key waited through the night ...

World Peace

Personnel: 8 CubsSetting: The Cubs are dressed in white. Each Cub carries a card of stiff sky-blue paper tacked to a wand. On the card is pasted a dove with outspread wings cut from white paper.All: Oh, may the dove ...

Years End

ARRANGEMENTS: House lights are dimmed. Ceremony board or log containing 7 small candles and 1 tall candle representing the Spirit of Scouting.CUBMASTER: (Lights candles) This last ceremony for 20__ is one of re-dedication. Tonight 4 candles represent the Cub Scout ...

Your Family

EQUIPMENT: 15 to 20 child's building blocks.CUBMASTER: (Begins to build a pyramid with the blocks) No, Cub Scouts, I'm not really losing my mind. I'm building something that has a lesson for all of us.There! Let's say this pyramid stands ...

Your Journey To Manhood

This Arrow of Light ceremony has a more up to date flare to it. It would be more effective if it were used in an outdoor (summer) pack meting. Try to find a neighbor or an Order of the Arrow ...

Your Own Pack Patch

Get everyone's input and design a pack patch. Order them in quantity. Parents earn these patches (mostly for their Scouts) by completing their pack job. Every family should have a job. Pack and den leaders, committee members, event chairs and ...

Your Personal Blessings

This Thanksgiving as you bow your head to express your gratitude for your personal blessings, remember to give thanks for the one you share with over 160 million people – the blessing of living in America. No where else in ...

Youre Not Getting Older Youre Getting Better

There used to be a TV commercial that said, "You're not getting older, you're getting better." That's the way it is with Cub Scouting. It's getting better all the time. Cub Scouting is improved and updated to keep pace with ...

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