Props: Cubmaster dressed in a work smock wearing a carpenter's tool belt. Awards and mother's pins are taped to pieces of wood scraps that are hidden in his tool belt. Be sure to emphasize the "puns" though out the ceremony.
Cubmaster: Tonight, we have some boys who "saw" the opportunity to "nail down" some advancements. At times these boys had to keep "hammering" on some of the tougher requirements, but, they kept on "drilling", "curving" and "sanding" and finally "cut" through. We "wood" like to honor them tonight.
Will Cub Scout please come forward with his parents? has "chiseled" through the requirements for the Wolf badge. (Cubmaster takes the Wolf award from his tool belt and holds it up.) We "wood" like to have his parents present him this award. (Cubmaster hands the award to the parents who present the boy the award.) "wood" you please pin the mother's pin on your mother.
Other "puns" which could be used when making presentations include: "filed", "planed", "sharpened", "glued", "cut", "painted" or any other tool related name or adjective.
The Meaning of the Wolf Paw
Supplies: A large pad of paper and marker or a blackboard and chalk. Draw each part of a
wolf toe print as you tell about each part.
The first toe of the Wolf paw represents what you
have learned about caring for others and doing things
to help them.
The second toe of the Wolf paw represents what you
have learned about your home, community and
country, as well as your religious beliefs.
The third toe of the Wolf paw stands for the skills you have gained in handling tools, tying
things, using books and collecting things.
The fourth toe of the Wolf paw represents your new appreciation for conservation, as well as
safety in home and traffic.
The pad of the Wolf paw represents your growth as a Cub Scout and the increased responsibility
you are now capable of handling.
Remember the meaning of the wolf’s paw as you move along the upward trail of Scouting.
THE BEAR TRAIL
When you think about a bear, what words come to your mind? (Let
the boys tell some things they think about bears.) There are many
things we can learn from bears. They are POWERFUL, STRONG,
and CLEVER and protect their FAMILIES (put up keywords).
You can be like a bear.
You can build a POWERFUL body by eating a variety of healthful
foods, getting plenty of exercises, getting enough sleep, and playing
safely.
You can be STRONG in standing for the right and saying “no” to things that would be harmful
to you, such as drugs and tobacco.
You can be CLEVER by studying hard in school, reading good books, and watching only
wholesome shows on TV.
You can help make your FAMILY strong by listening to your parents, helping cheerfully with
household chores, and sharing with your brothers and sisters.
As you follow the Bear Trail, remember to be powerful, strong, and clever and care for your
family.
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.
Akela: Akela was the Big Chief of the Webelos tribe; tall, stalwart, straight as an arrow, swift as an antelope, brave as a lion. He was fierce to an enemy but kind to a brother. Many trophies hung in his teepee. His father was the son of the great yellow sun in the sky. His totem was the Arrow of Light.
Cubmaster: Will the following Webelos Scouts please come forward.
(Cubmaster is standing behind the Arrow of Lightboard and boys will be facing him)notes
Cubmaster: The emblem you see before you represents the Arrow of Light. The seven candles represent the rays in the Arrow of Light. These candles also represent the Seven Virtues of Life.
(Cubmaster then lights each of the candles one at a time and says):
1. This candle represents Wisdom
2. This candle represents Courage
3. This candle represents Self-Control
4. This candle represents Justice
5. This candle represents Faith
6. This candle represents Hope
7. This candle represents Love.
Akela: And the largest candle of them all represents the "Spirit of Akela"
(He then lights the candle)
Cubmaster: If you live by the seven great virtues and the "Spirit of Akela" you will become a happy man and a happy man is a successful man.
(At this time the boys turn and face the audience so parents will be facing the audience too)
Will the parents of these Webelos Scouts please come and stand behind your son.
Present the leader with the Arrow of Light to give to the Webelos.
Source: Greater Alabama Council
As a Cub Scout completes achievements for Wolf or Bear, the den leader should make sure that a simple recognition ceremony is held in the den meeting. Use the Cub Scout Immediate Recognition Kit, No. 1804, which contains enough materials for a den of Cub Scouts for two years. This is a motivational device used to encourage each boy to complete the rank for his age.
Use a brief ceremony related to the monthly theme, or the one below:
Den Leader - We would like to tell you the story behind these wonderful beads. The custom of awarding beads started in the ancient tribe of Webelos. They were given to braves who did their best to help the tribe and others.
Den Chief - Many moons ago, when the animal world was ruled by wolves and bears, the braves of the Webelos tribe feared these strong beasts.
Den Leader - But some braves named (names of boys being recognized), still untried, decided that the best way to live without fear was to learn to understand the creatures of the forest.
Den Chief - So they went, disguised as animals, to live with the wolves and bears. The animals accepted them and all their brothers and called them "cub", just as if the braves were their own. This was according to the Law of the Pack.
Den Leader - For their bravery and friendliness to the beasts, they were given a leather thong with colored beads on it. It signified that he knew the ways of the tribe and did his best at everything without worrying if someone else did better. This is the law which the tribe borrowed from the animals and had the "cubs" learn.
(Ask den to form Living Circle and repeat Law of Pack.)
Den Chief - For doing your best in completing three achievements toward your (Wolf) (Bear) badge, I award you (names) this thong and this bead. May you always obey the Law of the Pack.
You will need council fire, shields (Wolf clan and Bear clan). spears (may eliminate the 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 passed their tests of skill and knowledge since last we gathered. Warrior of the Wolf Clan, read the names of those braves who have met the requirements to join the Wolf Clan.
WOLF CLAN: I hold the shield and spear of the Wolf Clan. The following braves have met the challenges we set for them. (Read Names.)
AKELA: Will these Cub Scouts and their parents (guardians) please approach the council fire. (Cub Scouts and adults come forward.) Warrior, read the challenges these braves have completed. (Read) I ask the Den Leaders, have your braves met their tests?
DEN LEADERS: (Remaining seated, respond by shaking a rattle or beating a drum.)
AKELA: The sign of the Wolf Clan will be presented to you with honor. Wear it with pride.
WOLF CLAN: (Gives award to parents to present to the boy, along with any arrow points that may have been earned.)
AKELA: (Announces the names of the boys who are receiving arrow points in addition to the badge.)
For awarding the Bear badges, repeat ceremony substituting the Bear Clan in place of the Wolf Clan.
Use Bear shield and spear.
PERSONNEL: Cub Scouts and Den Leader
EQUIPMENT: Instant Recognition Beads
ARRANGEMENT: Everyone stands in a circle, the Cub receiving the beads stands to the left of the Den Leader.
The Den Leader gives the bead to the Cub Scout on her right who passes it along to the boy standing on his right. Pass the bead from boy to boy until the recipient is holding the bead.
DEN LEADER: What do you have in your hand, (name)?
CUB SCOUT: A yellow Wolf (or red Bear) achievement bead.
DEN LEADER: Why are you getting the bead?
CUB SCOUT: (Explains the three achievements he has completed. )
EVERYONE: Hip, Hip, Hooray (name)
This ceremony will inspire the other Cub Scouts at a time when they would be most receptive to the ideas as to how to complete the same achievements for themselves.)
For each Cub Scout to be recognized, prepare a sheet of paper with a "Secret Message" on it, by writing on it in milk or lemon juice (as shown in the Wolf Cub Scout book). When the paper is held carefully over a heat source such as a light bulb, the message will appear:
Examples: Great job, Brian! Now aim for Bear.
Congratulations, Chris, you have earned your Bobcat.
Go for the Arrow of Light, Michael!
PERSONNEL
Father Wolf, Mother Wolf, 'Shere Khan' man cubs, parents, Akela, Cubmaster.
EQUIPMENT
Large name cards to identify characters, Wolf badges.
Akela: Our scene starts in the cave of Mother Wolf and Father Wolf. Mother Wolf, Father Wolf, and the man cubs have just settled down for the evening. Shere Khan, the tiger, lurks outside. Suddenly the moonlight is blocked by the great head and shoulders of Shere Khan.
Father Wolf: What does Shere Khan want?
Shere Khan: The man cubs. Give them to me.
Father Wolf: The wolves take orders only from Akela, the head of the wolf pack. The man cubs are ours.
Shere Khan: The man cubs are mine-give them to me.
Mother Wolf: The man cubs are ours. They shall not be harmed. They shall live happily, to run and hunt with the pack.
Shere Khan: We will see what the pack will say about this.
Father Wolf: Shere Khan is right. What will the pack say?
Akela: Our scene now shifts to the pack meeting.
Shere Khan: Akela, the man cubs are mine. Give them to me.
Akela: These man cubs have shown themselves worthy of the Wolf rank in our pack. They have learned how to handle tools and how to display the flag; they know how to be healthy and safe. They have learned to serve in the community and to conserve energy. They are physically active and like to read and care for books. They have fun with their families and have collected useful and beautiful things. They obey our country's laws and worship God. The members of the pack want them to have the mark of the Wolf.
(The Cubmaster asks the parents to join their sons. He presents the Wolf badges to the parents, thanking them for working(The Cubmaster asks the parents to join their sons. He presents the Wolf badges to the parents, thanking them for working through these achievements with their Cub Scout sons. The parents then present the badges to their sons.)
Source: Blackhawk Council
Cub Scout (name) has opened his doorway to the advancement and begun a journey down life's long road of many adventures. We of Den ___ are proud to present this bead of advancement to _____. May he wear it with the pride of Scouting as he continues on to his next adventure. (Present the bead and ask the Cub Scout to give the Cub Scout motto.)
PROPS: This can be as simple or as fancy as desired. The setting is at a campaign speech for city major.
CHARACTERS: The Cubmaster will need to have three men help with the awards.
CUBMASTER: Ladies and gentlemen, we have come here tonight to hear our three candidates for mayor express their views. (introduce Mr. Wolf, Mr. Bear, and Mayor Scout.)
MR. WOLF: I would like to talk to the young people about our fair city, to say we need to improve on our quality of life. We have Cub Scouts present who have earned awards for a job well done. Would these Cubs please come forward and receive their awards. (Call out boys` names that are getting their Wolf and arrow points. The Cubmaster can assist in handing out these awards.)
MR. BEAR: I would like to address the middle-aged group of our fair city. You have been working for some time and have achieved much. I would like to ask you to accept a token of my appreciation and award you the Bear award. (Call out the boys' names who have earned their Bear and arrow points. The Cubmaster helps hand out awards.)
MAYOR SCOUT: I would like to talk to the old-timers of this our golden town. You have each given unselfishly of yourselves and for your loyal support all these years I have a special award that is called the Webelos. Webelos stands for We'll Be Loyal Scouts and I know I'll have your loyal support in the upcoming election.
(Call the boys forward and give them their awards.)
CUBMASTER: As a sponsor for these campaign speeches I would like to add my many thanks for jobs well done and we'll see you at the polls.
Cub Scouts who have completed 12 achievements and earned the Wolf or Bear rank receive their badges at a pack ceremony. But it's a good idea to recognize them in the Den too, with a simple ceremony as soon as they finish the 12th achievement.
PERSONNEL: Den Leader, advancing Cub Scout.
EQUIPMENT: Bead from Immediate Recognition Kit.
DEN LEADER: Today (Name of Cub) gets his fourth bead for passing three more achievements for Wolf (or bear) rank. Do you know what that means? It means that he has finished all 12 achievements for Wolf (or Bear). At our next Pack meeting, he'll get his new badge I think that's great! He'll wear his new Wolf (or Bear) badge on his left shirt pocket.
(attach a bead to the thong of Progress Toward Ranks patch).
Keep working on advancement, (Name the Cub). That's the way you'll have the most fun in our Den and Pack. Let's see you other Cubs keep advancing, too. Congratulations!