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.
Personalize your drink coasters with this excellent themed craft. Your kids can customize them for special occasions like New Year, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and more.
What you'll need:
How to make it:
- Open the graphics software and choose Avery Kids #03111 Square Stickers as the format.
- Design the coaster to match the celebration that you are having.
- Add photos to the coasters if you would like a personalized coaster for each guest.
- Print out the stickers, and let dry.
- Peel off stickers, and apply them to cardboard.
- Cut around stickers.
- Apply Con-Tact paper on the top and the bottom of the coasters. Be sure to leave enough Con-Tact paper around the coaster to seal it from spills.
- Set out and enjoy the compliments.
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.
“OTHER PLANETâ€
FLAG CEREMONY
Cubmaster is in astronaut gear, den
chiefs/den leaders dressed as aliens. The
Cubmaster is trying to put the flag on this
new planet. The aliens are curious about
what he is doing and ask him lots of
questions. What is that? What is he
doing with it? Where he is from? All
questions lead to the fact that he is
putting the flag on this planet to claim it
for the USA and Cub Scout Pack ____.
The last remark would be, “I hereby
claim this planet for the USA and Packnotes
____. Please join me in the pledge.
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   “WHAT WILL WE HAVE
IN THE FUTURE?â€
Could be Gathering or opening.
Ask everyone to think of something that will
change in the future and tell about it
(something that will be different in the next
40 years). For instance, will we all have a
cellular phone number assigned to us at birth
that we will keep our whole lives? What
about worldwide money? Will we eliminate
the electric cord so all appliances will be
cordless? Will your property be enclosed in
a clear bubble so it will be like summer all
year? What do you think the future will be
like?
CUBMASTER MINUTE--“TIDBITSâ€
• Living on Earth is expensive, but it does include a free
trip around the sun every year
• How long a minute is depends on what side of the
bathroom door you're on.
• Birthdays are good for you; the more you have-- the
longer you live.
• Happiness comes through doors you didn't even know
you left open.
Ever notice that the people who are late are often much
jollier than the people who have to wait for them?
• Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once.
• A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.
• We could learn a lot from crayons: some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, some
have weird names, and all are different colors, but they all exist very nicely in the same
box.
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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.)
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!
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 of our Pack. (name) (another boy) come forward and screw this second leg into the triangle. This leg represents Cub Scouting. Ask him whether the device will stand. Of course, it will
not. (name) (third boy) Will you screw in the third leg into the triangle. This leg represents the parents.
Will our tripod stand now? (of course, it will.)
CUBMASTER: To advance in Cub Scouting, and to have all the fun you can in our pack, you must have your parent's help and guidance. You can't do it alone, and Cub Scouting can't do it with only you.
It takes your parents too. So it's a great pleasure to ask your parents to pin on your new badges.
Webelos Leader may use the tripod stand to hold the activity badges he awards to the Webelos Scouts
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 representing various cars of the train. Cubmaster acts as conductor. With den leaders carrying the car cutouts, the train proceeds around the room and stops at each den, where the Cubmaster exchanges the appropriate award for the ticket. The Cub receiving the Award boards the train by getting in line behind the appropriate car. Webelos Scouts who are joining the Webelos den stop, where they get off. (Or have them board the train and be taken to the front of the room and then Cubmaster presents the awards.
THE TICKET LOOKS LIKE THIS:
CUB RAILROAD
PASSENGER: NAME OF BOY
CAR: NAME OF AWARD BEING RECEIVED
POINT OF DEPARTURE: DEN #
DESTINATION: RANK
FARE: (EITHER 12 ACHIEVEMENTS OR 10 ELECTIVES)
PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, and any other pack committee member
EQUIPMENT: 2 Viking hunter costumes
SETTING: The two leaders walk through the pack while talking.
CUBMASTER: I'm going on a (bear or wolf) hunt.
COMMITTEE MEMBER: For a big (bear or wolf)?
CUBMASTER: No, not in size, but big in ideals.
COMMITTEE MEMBER: Can I go along?
CUBMASTER: Yes, but I am looking for a Cub, and you may have to help me with his parents.
COMMITTEE MEMBER: OK, but are they dangerous?
CUBMASTER: No, but they are smart.
COMMITTEE MEMBER: Why is that?
CUBMASTER: Well, you see, they have taught the Cub many things.
COMMITTEE MEMBER: Oh, you mean they are wise.
CUBMASTER: Yes. (Quietly) I think I see him. Yes, that's him. I'll get the Cub, you get his parents.
(They escort the boys and parents forward.)
COMMITTEE MEMBER: Wait a minute. These aren't wild animals!
CUBMASTER: I never said I was going after wild animals. This is (name), and he has completed twelve very exciting achievements.
COMMITTEE MEMBER: Congratulations, (name). I see you have done a fine job.
CUBMASTER: Yes, he has done a fine job indeed, but he had help at home from his family. Before we give out this badge, I would like to say thanks to his family for helping him grow.
COMMITTEE MEMBER: Are these his parents?
CUBMASTER: Yes.
COMMITTEE MEMBER: Fellow parents, would you present your son with his (wolf or bear) badge.
CUBMASTER: You are all indeed like a (wolf or bear). You have shown yourself to be keen of eye and spirit. Go forth and continue to grow.