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ContentsWelcome to Cub Scouting! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Let’s Get Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

The Essentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Program Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

More About Den Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Cub Scouts All: First Month’s Pack Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Cub Scouts All: Tiger Cub Den Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Cub Scouts All: Wolf Cub Scout Den Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Cub Scouts All: Bear Cub Scout Den Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Communicator Activity Badge: Webelos Den Meeting Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Exploring Your Neighborhood: Second Month’s Pack Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Explore Your Neighborhood: Tiger Cub Den Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Explore Your Neighborhood: Wolf Cub Scout Den Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Explore Your Neighborhood: Bear Cub Scout Den Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Citizen Activity Badge (1): Webelos Den Meeting Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Cub Scout Circus: Third Month’s Pack Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Cub Scout Circus: Tiger Cub Den Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Cub Scout Circus: Wolf Cub Scout Den Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Cub Scout Circus: Bear Cub Scout Den Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Citizen Activity Badge (2): Webelos Den Meeting Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Supplemental Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

The Pack’s First Three Months

A Cub Scout Leader’s Guide for Starting a New Pack

This booklet will help you get your new or reorganizedCub Scout pack off to a great start. First impressionsare important—and especially in Cub Scouting. If thefirst few meetings are fun—for you and for the CubScouts—everyone will want to come back for more.And with a good start and everyone feeling enthusias-tic, future meetings will get easier and easier.

Equally important to a good start is Cub Scout leadertraining. If you haven’t already, take a look at the CubScout Leader Fast Start videotape (No. AV-01V022) foryour volunteer duty before your first meeting. Fast

Start will complement this book by providing you withan idea of what Cub Scouting is all about and whathappens at meetings. You’ll also want to find out aboutCub Scout Leader Basic Training, which will give youmore insight into the wonderful world of Cub Scout-ing. Leader Specific Training consists of two compo-nents—New Leader Essentials, which is completed byall leaders, followed by position-specific training,based on your leadership position in the pack.

Take advantage of these and other training opportuni-ties as soon as possible!

Welcome to Cub Scouting!

Let’s Get Started

THE ESSENTIALSMany Cub Scouting resources are available to helpmake your volunteer role easier and more enjoyable.These may be in printed or video form or in the formof personal support. You’ll find out more about themwhen you attend training.

In the meantime, here are a couple of essential itemsthat you will want to buy or borrow as soon as you can.You’ll need them to plan meetings beyond these firstthree months.

Cub Scout Leader BookJust as boys have handbooks in Cub Scouting, so doesthe leader. The Cub Scout Leader Book is packed with

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information about Cub Scouting that you will findhelpful, informative, and interesting. The time you takenow to look through it will pay off in the future.

Cub Scout Leader How-To BookThe Cub Scout Leader How-To Book is packed withgames, crafts, stunts, and other ideas for your meetingsand activities.

Cub Scout Program HelpsCub Scout Program Helps is especially helpful for TigerCub, Wolf, and Bear den leaders, as well as pack lead-ers. It offers meeting plans based on monthly themesfor every week and every month of the year. After youcomplete The Pack’s First Three Months, Cub Scout Pro-gram Helps will continue offering a quality program.Soon, you’ll begin receiving Program Helps as part ofScouting magazine.

Webelos Leader GuideThe Webelos Leader Guide offers meeting plans andprojects for each of the 20 Webelos activity badges.Plans are provided so that every Webelos Scout, nomatter when he joins a den, will have an opportunityto earn the Arrow of Light Award.

Boys’ HandbooksThe boys and their families use their handbooks tolearn more about Cub Scouting and to help boys earnCub Scout advancement awards. First-grade boys (or 7-year-olds) use the Tiger Cub Handbook; second-gradeboys (or 8-year-olds) use the Wolf Handbook; third-graders (or 9-year-olds) use the Bear Handbook; andfourth- or fifth-graders (or 10-year-olds) use the Webe-los Handbook.

PROGRAM PLANNINGAs with most things, planning is a key ingredient to thesuccess of Cub Scouting. Cub Scouting helps makeplanning easier by providing monthly themes aroundwhich you can plan your meetings.

Successful packs have an annual plan, and you willwant to establish that plan after you get your packgoing. For now, here are some steps toward yourmonthly plan.

RoundtableThe roundtable is a monthly gathering of Cub Scoutleaders from all over your area. They meet to shareideas, successes, and program possibilities related to thenext month’s Cub Scout theme as well as informationabout upcoming events in your area. Find out about theroundtable, and be sure that at least one representativeof your pack is there to pick up information and ideas.Of course, it’s best if all leaders attend so that they cangather and exchange as many materials, resources, andideas as possible in preparation for the …

Monthly Pack Leaders’ MeetingAll pack leaders are encouraged to get together once amonth to discuss and coordinate plans for upcomingpack meetings and activities. The pack leaders’ meetingis usually held one or two weeks before the pack meet-ing so that final details can be checked and plans can bemade for next month’s pack meeting. Also, plans andthemes are developed for the …

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Weekly Den MeetingsDens are groups of six to eight boys that meet eachweek, usually for about an hour at a school, church,leader’s home, or other convenient place. Den meet-ings are led by a den leader and assistant den leader.Tiger Cub dens use Tiger Cub adult partners for sharedleadership. At the weekly den meetings the Tiger Cubs,Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts participate in a vari-ety of age-appropriate activities. They also plan andpractice for their part in the …

Monthly Pack MeetingOnce a month all of the Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, Webe-los Scouts, and their families gather for a pack meeting.Pack meetings have three main purposes: to recognizethe achievements of the boys, to show off the things theboys have done at den meetings, and to provide fun forthe entire family.

Each pack meeting should have a theme around whichall the activities are organized. For your first threemonths we have provided the themes “Cub Scouts All,”“Exploring Your Neighborhood,” and “Cub Scout Cir-cus.” After that, you can use your Cub Scout ProgramHelps for theme ideas. Webelos Scout dens may workon Communicator and Fitness activity badges.

Be careful not to waste valuable fun time at pack meet-ings by making lots of announcements and speechesthat boys don’t want to hear and adults won’t remem-ber. Many successful packs distribute a pack newsletteror information flier with the details of upcoming activ-ities and meetings. Since growing numbers of peoplehave access to the Internet, consider using e-mail toshare information with your pack families.

Try to keep your pack meetings to an hour and “send’em home while they’re still having fun!”

Sounds like a lot of work and time, but keep in mindthat if meetings are well-planned, they will be short,fun-filled, and worth every minute.

MORE ABOUT DEN MEETINGS

Tiger Cub Den MeetingsTiger Cub den meetings have eight parts.

BEFORE THE MEETING

The purpose of this part of the meeting is to give theden leader and host adult partner time to make prepa-rations, gather supplies, set out the U.S. flag and den

flag, and take care of any last-minute details before theboys and their adult partners arrive.

GATHERING

Now is the time for an activity or game that keeps theboys interested and busy while everybody else arrives.

OPENING

Begin the program year with the den reciting the CubScout Promise or Tiger Cub motto. Later in the year,vary the opening with the Pledge of Allegiance or a song.As the Tiger Cubs get closer to becoming Cub Scouts,they might practice the Law of the Pack in unison.

SHARE

Let each boy share some of the things that he has donewith his adult partner since the last den meeting.

DISCOVER

Conduct the activity that the den leader and host TigerCub–adult partner team have planned, such as a GoSee It, project, or game that the den can do together.

SEARCH

Leaders will talk about the plans for the Go See It andthe next den meeting. Give the date, time, place, andany other important information for the next denmeeting.

CLOSING

During the early part of the year, close the meeting withthe Cub Scout Promise or Tiger Cub motto. Later in theyear, use your own closing or the Law of the Pack.

AFTER THE MEETING

The den leader and host adult partner review theevents of the meeting and finalize plans for the nextmeeting and the upcoming pack meeting.

Cub Scout Den MeetingsCub Scout den meetings have seven parts.

BEFORE THE MEETING STARTS

Before each den meeting the den leadership team has achance to make final preparations. This can take placethe night before, or just before, the meeting. Make surethat you have everything you need and that the meet-ing room is completely ready before the Cub Scoutsand families arrive.

Remember what we said about first impressions?

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WHILE CUB SCOUTS GATHER

It is important for active, excited Cub Scouts to havesomething worthwhile to do as soon as they arrive. Itcould be a trick, a puzzle, or a simple game. This is agood time to let the boys have fun but still accomplishseveral “business” details, such as taking attendance, col-lecting dues, and recording achievements or electives.

OPENING

A formal opening is important because it lets the boysknow that the meeting has started. A good openingmay also provide a chance to help meet the “citizen-ship” part of Scouting’s aims, or to set the stage for themonth’s theme. The opening period may also be agood time for an occasional uniform inspection.

BUSINESS ITEMS

Right after the opening is the time to discuss den busi-ness. Usually, during the first meeting of the theme,business items would include pack and den meetingtheme ideas, plans for the den’s part in the upcomingpack meeting, and plans for special den activities.Later, it could be a time for denner elections, creating aden yell or cheer, or playing a game.

This may also be an appropriate time to check advance-ment and record progress if you couldn’t do it earlier.But remember to keep this part of the meeting short!

ACTIVITIES

Games, tricks, puzzles, and challenging handicrafts aregreat ways for boys to use their energy and to accom-plish learning goals such as teamwork, sportsmanship,personal fitness, and “doing your best.” Often, boys cantake home projects they started at den meetings to fin-ish with their families.

Now might also be the time when the den practices itspart for the pack meeting. Remember, when planningyour part in the pack meeting, try to get everyoneinvolved—especially parents and other family members.

CLOSING

A good den meeting closing can provide time for a CubScout to reflect, be recognized for achievement, ormaybe even learn a new skill, such as folding the U.S.flag. Closings can be solemn, patriotic, inspirational, orfun. It’s a good idea to invite the parents who are arriv-ing to pick up their sons and the parents who helpedwith the meeting to join the den for the closing.

AFTER THE MEETING

Den leadership should evaluate the meeting and reviewplans for the next meeting and upcoming projects.

The relative quiet of the closing portion of the meetingis a good time to remind Cub Scouts of upcoming packand den activities. Keep in mind that you are dealingwith second- and third-graders, so the remindersshould also be in written form for their parents.

AFTER THE MEETING

Immediately after the den meeting is the time to sitdown with the den chief and assistant leaders to evalu-ate the meeting, talk about the next meeting, andupdate records while things are still fresh in your mind.

Notice that there was no specific mention of advance-ment other than record keeping. In Cub Scouting,most advancement occurs at home with the parentsand family. The den meeting can accomplish an occa-sional advancement activity. The Wolf Handbook andBear Handbook are each filled with more than 200pages of quality family time ideas that can be done athome. Don’t “steal” this opportunity from the boys’families. Boys get their daily fill of structured book-work at school, so den meetings should be fun, withsome learning on the side.

Webelos Den MeetingsWebelos dens are similar in many ways to Cub Scoutdens, so read the section above on Cub Scout denmeetings. There are a few differences, however. Webe-los Scouts are older and are looking for something dif-ferent. Boys now complete advancement requirementsprimarily during the den meetings rather than athome. These are the parts of a Webelos den meeting:

BEFORE THE MEETING STARTS

Make sure that you have everything ready and that themeeting room is prepared before the Webelos Scoutsarrive.

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GATHERING

As is the case with Cub Scouts, arriving Webelos Scoutsshould have something to do right away. Tricks, games,puzzles, or practicing the Boy Scout joining require-ments should keep them busy.

OPENING

In addition to getting the meeting off to a formal start,the opening can be another good time to practice theScout Oath and Law. After the ceremony, roll call, uni-form inspection, or dues collection may be appropriate.

ACTIVITY BADGE FUN

Activity badge fun is the heart of the meeting. This is atime for instruction, practice, games, and contestsrelated to the activity badge the boys are working on.Consider asking an adult who has knowledge or skillrelated to your activity badge to help out as an activitybadge counselor.

PREPARATION

This is when you can practice for your den’s part in thepack meeting and/or for upcoming projects or activities.

CLOSING

Take this time for announcements and for a formalend to your meeting. A good closing can get somestrong messages out to your Webelos Scouts about theaims of Scouting—citizenship training, characterbuilding, and personal fitness.

ter or a designated pack committee mem-ber will then prepare the pack’s Advance-ment Report (No. 34404); also see the CubScout Leader Book so that awards can beobtained from the local council servicecenter. (This may have to be done earlier ifordering awards by mail.)

Review the pack meeting agenda and besure that assignments such as room setup,gathering activity, ceremony materials, andgame leadership are covered. If possible,decide which announcements should be ina pack newsletter for distribution at thepack meeting. Consider including infor-mation such as calendar items and packbudget reports (see the Cub Scout LeaderBook for information about budgets).

Review plans for next month’s meetingsand make assignments. Review trainingopportunities within your district orcouncil. Review district or council activi-ties in which your pack may participate—such as council-organized family campingor district outdoor fun events.

THE PACK MEETINGPreopening. Set up the room so that boysof each den sit together with their familymembers. Have a welcoming committee at

the door and provide name tags if desired.Set up den displays of things that the CubScouts have made during the month.

Opening. The committee chair introducesthe Cubmaster. The Cubmaster asks den-ners to come forward and lead the pack inthe Pledge of Allegiance.

Introductions. The Cubmaster introducespack leaders, and if the pack is small enough,family members introduce themselves.

Den Yells. Ask each den, in turn, to give itsden yell.

Song. Sing “The Cub Scout Went Over theMountain.”

Tiger Cub Induction Ceremony. The Cub-master calls eligible Tiger Cubs and theiradult partners forward and performs theTiger Cub Belt Totem Induction Ceremony.

Bobcat Inductions. Call out each new Bob-cat’s name and invite him and his family for-ward. Use the Standing Together ceremony.

Recognitions. The Cubmaster presents theCommunicator activity badge to eligibleWebelos Scouts.

Game. Everyone (parents too!) plays Bal-loon Burst Relay, or choose another gamefrom the Cub Scout Leader How-To Book.

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Cub Scouts All: FIRST MONTH’S PACK MEETING

No matter what grade a boy is in when hechooses to join Cub Scouting, he needs toearn an award during this first month as hestarts along the Scouting trail. First-gradeboys will begin their adventure in Scoutingby earning the Tiger Cub belt totem. Boysin all other grades will complete the Bob-cat requirements, which include learningthe fundamentals of Cub Scouting. Keepin mind that all Cub Scouts should dothese requirements with their parents athome. The den meeting plans will includepracticing the requirements at meetings,but parents should still approve their com-pletion in the boys’ books.

PLANNING THE

PACK MEETINGSince this is your first month, you willwant to have a first pack leaders’ meetingto plan for this month’s den meetings. Takea look at the den and pack meeting planson the following pages, and make sure thateveryone is comfortable and that assign-ments are made for the pack meeting.

If you haven’t already, this might be a goodtime to watch The New Cubmaster portionof the Fast Start video for a look at a packmeeting …

Remember to give every den, includingthe Tiger Cub den, something to do at thepack meeting. Involve everyone, includingparents.

You will also want to review next month’smeeting plans.

THE SECOND PACK

LEADERS’ MEETINGHold a second pack leaders’ meeting one ortwo weeks before the pack meeting so youcan be sure that all final details are covered.You can find pack meeting planning infor-mation in the Cub Scout Leader Book.

Cub Scout and Webelos den leadersshould report any Bobcat badges the boyshave earned. Tiger Cub den leaders alsoreport on Tiger Cub belt totems to be pre-sented at the pack meeting. The Cubmas-

Closing. Ask all Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts,and Webelos Scouts to come forward andform a straight line across the front of theroom. The Cubmaster asks the boys toraise their hands in the Cub Scout sign andrepeat the Law of the Pack. The Cubmastercongratulates the Cub Scouts and parentsand closes the meeting.

After the Meeting. Register the boys andparents who want to join the pack. Serverefreshments if desired. Be sure the meet-ing room is “in better shape than youfound it”—and then congratulate yourselfon a successful first month in the wonder-ful world of Cub Scouting!

Webelos Activity BadgePresentationWebelos Scouts need to be recognized forcompletion of the Communicator activitybadge. Activity badges could be presentedattached to a cutout shape of a computer,telephone, or small cardboard model of amegaphone.

CUBMASTER: Through their pack meet-ing demonstration, our Webelos Scoutshave shown us that they have learnedmuch this month about the skill of com-municating. We look forward to hearingfrom them each month at our pack meet-ings about the many other new skills theywill learn as they prepare to become BoyScouts.

Leader Induction CeremonyYour pack might want to formally welcomeits new leadership. Invite your unit commis-sioner or chartered organization representa-tive to conduct the following short ceremony:

NARRATOR: It takes many different peo-ple with lots of different talents workingtogether to make a Cub Scout pack go. Willthe following people please come forward?(Call the names of all registered leaders.)These people have accepted the challengeand responsibility of working with theboys and parents of this pack to achievethe purposes of Cub Scouting.

Do you accept the challenges and respon-sibilities of your new position? (Pause forresponse.) Will you attend Basic LeaderTraining, pow wow, and Cub Scout round-tables so that the knowledge you find there

Tiger Cub Belt Totem Induction CeremonyWelcome new Tiger Cubs and adult part-ners to their first pack meeting of the yearby presenting boys with their Tiger Cubbelt totem.

CUBMASTER: When you become a TigerCub, you are just beginning a trail that willlead you through Cub Scouting and intoBoy Scouting. One of your first tasks is tolearn the Tiger Cub motto, the Cub Scoutsign, and the Cub Scout salute. The TigerCub belt totem is a symbol of the first partof that trail, the Tiger Cub trail, one that youwill walk with your adult partner during thecoming year as you Search, Discover, andShare the world around you. Tonight, I pres-ent to each of you with this totem to hang onyour belt. You will use it to display recogni-tion for all the things that you will learn inTiger Cubs this year with your adult partner.Please repeat the Tiger Cub motto with me(all say together): Search, Discover, Share.Welcome to the adventure of Tiger Cubs!

Cubmaster leads the pack in a Tiger Spelldown:

Give me a T … (audience yells T!)Give me an I … (I!)Give me a G … (G!)Give me an E … (E!)Give me an R … (R!)What’s it spell? … (Tigers!)What’s it spell? … (Tigers!)What do they say? … (R-R-O-A-R!)

can help make this pack meet the purposesof Cub Scouting? (Pause for response.)

Let’s all pledge to work with these leadersin achieving these goals. Let’s all stand,make the Cub Scout sign, and say the CubScout Promise together.

Bobcat Induction Ceremony: Standing TogetherMaterials: Three straight tree branches orpoles about 4 feet long, a 3-foot cord orrope, Bobcat badges and pins

Personnel: The Cubmaster, Bobcats, andtheir parents

CUBMASTER: Cub Scouts, do you seethese three branches? They represent boys,parents, and Cub Scout leaders. (Lash twobranches together.) What happens if I letthese go? Right, they fall. (Add the thirdbranch to the lashing.) What happensnow? The tripod stands.

Our pack is just like the tripod. To bestrong, the pack needs parents and goodleaders as well as Cub Scouts. May all ofus—boys, parents, and leaders—remem-ber this as we recognize our new Bobcatsand their parents. (Give the Bobcat badgesto the parents to present to their sons.)

Balloon Burst RelayMaterials: One inflated balloon per partic-ipant and one chair per den

Divide den members and their familiesinto equal den teams. Give each teammember an inflated balloon. On a signal,the first member of each team runs to achair about 20 feet away and sits on theballoon until it bursts. He/she then runsback to the starting line and tags the nextperson, who does the same. The game con-tinues until all the balloons are burst.

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No matter what grade a boy is in when hechooses to join Cub Scouting, he needs toearn an award during this first month as hestarts along the Scouting trail. First-gradeboys will begin their adventure in Scoutingby earning the Tiger Cub belt totem. Boysin all other grades will complete the Bob-cat requirements, which include learningthe fundamentals of Cub Scouting. Keep inmind that all Cub Scouts should do theserequirements with their parents at home.The den meeting plans will include prac-ticing the requirements at meetings, butparents should still approve their comple-tion in the boys’ books.

Song: “The Cub Scout WentOver the Mountain”Tune: “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow”The Tiger went over the mountain,The Tiger went over the mountain,The Tiger went over the mountain to see

what he could see.But all that he could see, but all that he

could see was … The other side of the mountain,The other side of the mountain,The other side of the mountain was all

that he could see.(Repeat with Bobcat, Wolf, Bear, and

Webelos.)

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FIRST WEEK SECOND WEEK THIRD WEEK FOURTH WEEK

OPENING

BEFORE THE MEETINGSTARTS

Each Tiger Cub and adult partner should attend all meetings as a team.Dens may meet in the evenings or on weekends.

Cub Scouts All: Tiger Cub Den Meetings

Prepare puzzles for PuzzleGathering; have U.S. flag andpaper and other supplies forscrapbooks.

Prepare copies of Tiger CubWhirlybird; have U.S. flag.

Host team writes thank-younote to the destination of lastweek’s Go See It.

SHARE

GATHERING

Den leader may collect dues. Den leader checks boys’ books for completed advancement requirements and records them on Den Advancement Chart. Boys record own advancement on den doodle, if den has one.

WHEN

The Tiger Cub den leader shares leadership with a Tiger Cub adult partner.This team should review plans before each meeting and check the equipment needed.

AFTER THEMEETING

CHECK WITH YOUR CUBMASTER FOR ROUNDTABLE DATES AND OTHER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES.

This week’s shared leadership team reviews the meeting.The den leader should meet briefly with the Tiger Cub and adult partner who will share leadership at the next den meeting.

Tiger Cubs do puzzles as theyarrive. When they finish, havethem swap with someone elseand do another puzzle.

Boys make Tiger Cub Whirly-birds.

Take a Go See It trip to a TV station, radio station,

or newspaper office (Achievement 4G).

At the end of the trip,lead a reflecting discussion

with boys and partners about their outing.

Tiger Cubs and adult partnerssign than-you note.

Participate in the monthlypack meeting with a puppet

show, song, or skit.

Set up a den display table to exhibit Tiger Cub

scrapbooks, Tiger pennants,or other craft items made

this month; or display photosfrom your Go See It.

Teach new Tiger Cubs the CubScout salute. Recite the Pledgeof Allegiance in repeat-after-me fashion.

Recite the Pledge of Allegiance.Teach new Tiger Cubs the CubScout sign. Say the Cub ScoutPromise in repeat-after-mefashion.

Each boy introduces his adultpartner, explains their rela-tionship, and tells about some-thing fun that they like to dotogether.

Each boy tells what his favoritecolor is and why he likes it best.

DISCOVER Make Tiger Tales Scrapbooks(Achievement 1D). Tell boysthat they have just completedtheir first achievement towardthe Tiger Cub badge. Give abrief overview of the advance-ment plan.

Make Tiger Pennants. PlayShere Khan—The Tiger Game.Tell boys about the pack meet-ing and what to expect. Decideon a den yell (or somethingelse, such as a song) to share atthe pack meeting.

SEARCH Plan a Go See It to fulfillAchievement 4G.

Finalize plans for next week’sGo See It.

CLOSING Teach the Cub Scout sign. Saythe Cub Scout Promise inrepeat-after-me fashion.

Recite the Tiger Cub motto. Asthey leave, each boy gives theCub Scout salute to the denleader.

Den leader files local tour per-mit with council service centerfor outing.

Den leader fills out denadvancement report for thepack leaders’ meeting. Denleader mails thank-you note.

Tiger Cub WhirlybirdMake copies of the whirlybird and let theTiger Cubs work on them until everyonehas arrived.

1. Decorate your whirlybird with lots ofcolors.

2. Cut along all dotted lines.

3. Fold backward along line E.

Tiger Cub den meetings are attended by the boy and his adult partner. The Tiger Cub Handbook has sugges-tions for all Tiger Cub activities. You’ll also find additional program information in Cub Scout Program Helps.The chart on the opposite page outlines sample Tiger Cub meetings for this month. During this first month,every Tiger Cub should try to earn the Tiger Cub belt totem by learning the Cub Scout sign, the Cub Scoutsalute, and the Tiger Cub motto.

Tiger Cub Den Meetings—First Month

Puzzle GatheringHave a simple puzzle for each Tiger Cub toput together. This could be as simple as apicture of the Tiger Cub logo glued tocardstock, cut apart, and placed in an enve-lope. Try to make one for each Tiger Cub.While the boys are putting the puzzlestogether, check with Tiger Cub adult part-ners for the correct spelling of names andcorrect addresses and telephone numbers.

Tiger Cub Motto SongTune: “Frère Jacques”We are Tiger Cubs, we are Tiger Cubs,Here’s our den, here’s our den.Search, discover, share,

4. Fold flaps up along lines A and B.

5. Fold the flap up along line C and the flapback along line D.

6. Hold your whirlybird up high in the airand let it drop. It will whirl and twirl asit falls.

C D

Tiger Tales ScrapbooksExplain to boys that they can use theirscrapbooks to keep thoughts and memen-tos of their Tiger Cub activities, includingpictures taken at pack events. Make indi-vidual scrapbooks from prepunched typ-ing paper placed in either an orangethree-prong folder or covered with orangeconstruction paper. Boys can then deco-rate their scrapbooks however they want.They may have their adult partners letterthe scrapbook for them. Have plenty oftiger stickers, crayons, markers, and otherdecorations for Tiger Cubs to use.

Search, discover, share,We’ll have fun, we’ll have fun.

Self-PortraitGive each boy a crayon and a paper baglarge enough to go over his head. Boys putthe bags over their heads and then follow-ing the den leader’s directions and by trac-ing on the bag, they draw their left andright eyes, left and right ears, and left andright eyebrows onto the bag. When eachartist finishes and takes off his bag, he willhave a self-portrait!

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A B

Tiger PennantsMaterials: Sheets of orange craft foam,markers, feathers, hole puncher, glue, pipecleaners, 24-inch sticks

Cut craft foam on the diagonal to maketwo pennants out of each sheet. Boys usemarkers to draw tiger paws or tiger faceson both sides of the pennant. (Have sam-ple paws and faces for boys to look at.)Glue a couple of buff, orange, and brownfeathers onto the pennant. Make threeholes along the short side with a holepuncher. Attach the pennant with pipe

cleaners to a 24-inch stick found in yourbackyard (a stick is more rustic-lookingthan a dowel, and it’s cheaper, too!).

Shere Khan—The Tiger GameOne Tiger Cub plays Shere Khan, the tiger.The other players line up against a wall.Shere Khan stands in the middle of theplay area. The object of the game is to crossto the opposite side without being tagged.To start the game, Shere Khan shouts,“Who’s afraid of Shere Khan?” The othersanswer, “No one,” and immediately runacross the open space toward the oppositeside. All Tiger Cubs and adult partnerswho get tagged help Shere Khan tag theremaining players. The last one caughtbecomes Shere Khan for the next round.

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Review the meeting plans, setup a den record book forattendance and dues, and setup the meeting room. Havewashers and pie tins, craftsticks for the Promise Puzzle,U.S. flag, Conduct Candle, andmaterials for recording theDen Code of Conduct.

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OPENING


Dens may meet after school, in the evenings, or on a weekend.Review theme pages before planning den meetings.

Cub Scouts All: Wolf Cub Scout Den Meetings

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Den leader, den chief, and denner review plans before each meeting and check equipment needed.

AFTER THEMEETING


ACTIVITY

CLOSING

For more program ideas, read Boys’ Life and Scouting magazines and Cub Scout Program Helps.

OPENING


Review the meeting plans,gather materials and denrecords, and set up the meetingroom. Have supplies for Balloon Badminton MemoryGame.

Review the meeting plans,gather materials and denrecords, and set up the meetingroom. Have pans, nails, andhammer for Fleur-de-LisDesigns; prepare cans for Blueand Gold Stack.

Review the meeting plans,gather materials and denrecords, and set up the meet-ing room. Have balls for Catchand Throw, board for Feats ofSkill, supplies for Cub ScoutMemories Can.

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Collect dues, record attendance, and check boys’ books for completed achievements and electives.

AFTER THEMEETING


Boys play a game of Pie-TinWasher Toss (Elective 4a).

Boys practice elephant walk,crab walk, and frog leap(Achievement 1g).

Boys practice a front roll, backroll, and falling forward roll(Achievements 1c, 1d, and 1e).

Boys walk a line back and forth, and do it sideways, too,then walk the edge of a boardsix steps each way (Achieve-ment 1b).

Explain the Cub Scout sign.Boys give the sign and say theCub Scout Promise. Show theCub Scout salute and repeatthe Pledge of Allegiance. Intro-duce den leaders and denmembers.

Boys stand in a semicircle, givethe Cub Scout sign, and repeatthe Law of the Pack.

Discuss and establish a dencode of conduct. Explain andlight the Conduct Candle,lighting it again each weekduring the Opening.

Talk about achievements andelectives. Recognize birthdaysor other special days or events.Tell boys about the pack meet-ing; start work on a den yell.

ACTIVITY Play Salute Relay. Make CubScout Promise Puzzles.

Practice the Cub Scout hand-shake. Make badminton rac-quets and play BalloonBadminton Memory Game.

CLOSING Remind boys of the upcomingmeeting and to work on theirBobcat requirements at home.Form a Living Circle, theneveryone says “We’ll Do OurBest!” Then blow out the Con-duct Candle.

After reminders, boys form aline and repeat the Cub ScoutPromise. Then blow out theConduct Candle.

Put away equipment, putrecords in order, review themeeting with your leadershipteam, assign duties for nextweek.




Recite the Law of the Pack.During roll call, each boy stepsforward and salutes as his nameis called.

Denner leads the Cub ScoutPromise.

Boys sit in a circle as you tellthem the meaning of the CubScout motto. Then boys standand sing “America.” Blow outthe Conduct Candle.

Talk about the theme for nextmonth. Assistant denner leadsin giving the Cub Scout sign,and then all say the mottotogether. Blow out the Con-duct Candle.

Play Blue and Gold Stack. MakeFleur-de-Lis Designs.

Review the meaning of Webe-los and the Arrow of LightAward. Play Catch and Throw.Make Cub Scout MemoriesCans.

Elect the denner and assistantdenner by secret ballot. Thenhelp the boys create their denyell.

Recognize boys in uniform.Practice the den yell.


Salute Relay Divide the den into two teams. Give theboys a few minutes to practice theirsalutes, and then have one team line up infront of the den leader and one in front ofthe assistant den leader or den chief. Eachof the two leaders holds 10 small slips ofpaper in his/her hand. On a signal, the firstplayer on each team runs to his leader,snaps to attention, and salutes. If the saluteis correct, the leader hands him a slip ofpaper; if the salute is incorrect, the leadersays, “Try again next time.” After salutingeither correctly or incorrectly, the boyturns back to tag the next boy on his team,who repeats the action. The first team tomake 10 correct salutes wins.

The objectives for this month’s den meetings are to give every boy the opportunity to earn his first award, theBobcat badge; to complete den organization, get acquainted, and elect boy leaders; and to give leaders and boysan idea of how den meetings are conducted. The chart on the opposite page outlines four sample Cub Scoutden meetings for the month. Cub Scout Program Helps provides similar charts for each month of the year.

Wolf Cub Scout Den Meetings—First Month

Den Code of ConductBoys will respond to and respect rules ifthey have a part in setting them. Beforeyour first den meeting, think about someof the rules that you would like to haveyour den follow at meetings. Have a largepiece of paper or poster board and a mark-ing pen ready for the meeting.

During the business part of your first denmeeting, introduce the idea of a den codeof conduct by asking, “What are some ofthe things we should do to make our denmeetings more enjoyable for everybody?”Have boys agree on their rules of behavior.Keep the rules simple, clear, and positive.Post the list at all of your den meetings.Review the list with the boys every once ina while.

Ask, “What should happen if someonebreaks a part of the code?” and let the boysdiscuss this. One possibility is that the firsttime, a boy is warned, and the second time,he must phone home and have someonepick him up immediately. (Let parentsknow if you do this, and ask them to haveprovisions for someone to pick up theirson if necessary.) Share the Code of Con-duct with the parents of your Cub Scouts.

Some dens also use a Conduct Candle asan incentive for good behavior. See belowfor details on how to use this strategy.

Blue and Gold StackMaterials: Cans or boxes painted blue andgold, one per boy

Divide the den into two teams. The firstboy in each team runs to the opposite endof the room in relay fashion and sets hiscan down on a mark. He returns and tagsthe next boy, who runs to stack his can ontop of the first. If the stack falls, he mustrestack the cans. The winning team is thefirst team that completes the stack and hasall members standing at attention.

Catch and ThrowAchievement 1a

Divide the den into two teams, each in astraight single-file line. Station the“starter” or pitcher about 35 feet from histeam. On a signal, each starter throws hisball to the first player on his team. Thatplayer catches it, throws it back, and thenruns to the back of the line. If he misses theball, he throws it back to the starter andthey try again. The next player thenreceives a throw from the starter, and soon. Make up your own rules, whether thewinning team is the one with the mostcatches in a complete round or the firstteam back in the original order.

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Cub Scout Memories CanBoys can make MemoriesCans to store their CubScout handbook, necker-chief slides, patches theyearn, small den projects,and other memorabiliafrom their Cub Scoutyears. Use a large can with lid (detergent orextra large coffee can). Decorate with self-sticking paper or construction paper, CubScout symbols or stickers, the den or packnumber, and the boy’s name.

Fleur-de-Lis DesignsEnlarge the pattern shown as needed. Tapeto the center of an aluminum pie pan,orange juice lid, or other lightweight metalobject. Place a piece ofscrap lumber underthe pan. Then use ahammer andsmall nails totin-punch thedesign. Glueribbon on theback for a hanger.

Cub Scout Promise PuzzlePaint seven craft sticks yellow. With a bluefine-point marker, each boy (using his ownname) writes the Cub Scout Promise on thesticks as shown. As a method of learning theCub Scout Promise, boys can mix the sticksup and put them back in proper order.Once boys learn the Promise, they can gluethe sticks to a piece of tag board to make awall plaque and add a ribbon for hanging.

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Review the meeting plans, setup a den record book forattendance and dues, and setup the meeting room. HaveU.S. flag, supplies for Advance-ment Neckerchief Slides andBox Golf (Elective 18), Con-duct Candle, and dice for CubScout Dice.


OPENING



Cub Scouts All: Bear Cub Scout Den Meetings

Review the meeting plans,gather materials and denrecords, and set up the meetingroom. Have supplies for Balloon Badminton MemoryGame.

Review the meeting plans,gather materials and denrecords, and set up the meetingroom. Have a cord or rope; pre-pare modeling dough forPromise Sculptures.

Review the meeting plans,gather materials and denrecords, and set up the meet-ing room. Have boxes andclothespins for Blue and GoldPass; prepare cards for the Lawof the Pack Puzzle.

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AFTER THEMEETING


Play Box Golf. Play Charades (Achievement17b).

Give each boy a cord or ropeabout 3 feet long for the over-hand knot trick (Achievement22e).

As boys arrive, they start agame of Blue and Gold Pass.


Boys stand in a semicircle, givethe Cub Scout sign, and repeatthe Law of the Pack.

Discuss and establish a dencode of conduct. Explain andlight the Conduct Candle,lighting it again each weekduring the Opening.

Talk about achievements andelectives. Recognize birthdaysor other special days or events.Tell the boys about the packmeeting and work on a denyell.

ACTIVITY Make Advancement Necker-chief Slides. Play Cub ScoutDice.

Practice the Cub Scout hand-shake. Make equipment for andthen play Balloon BadmintonMemory Game.

CLOSING Remind boys of the upcomingmeeting and to work on theirBobcat requirements at home.Form a Living Circle; theneveryone says, “We’ll Do OurBest!” Then blow out the Con-duct Candle.

After reminders, boys form aline and repeat the Cub ScoutPromise. Then blow out theConduct Candle.





Recite the Law of the Pack.During roll call, each boy stepsforward and salutes as his nameis called.

Denner leads the Law of thePack.

Boys sit in a circle as you tellthem the meaning of the CubScout motto. Then boys standand sing “America.” Blow outthe Conduct Candle.

Talk about the theme for nextmonth. Assistant denner leadsin giving the Cub Scout sign,and then all say the mottotogether. Blow out the Con-duct Candle.

Discuss the meaning of theCub Scout Promise and Law ofthe Pack. Boys make PromiseSculptures.

Review the meaning of Webe-los and the Arrow of LightAward. Play Law of the PackPuzzle. Practice the den yell.

Elect the denner and assistantdenner by secret ballot. Askboys to demonstrate their denyell.

Recognize boys in uniform.


The objectives for this month’s den meetings are to give every boy the opportunity to earn his first award, theBobcat badge; to complete den organization, get acquainted, and elect boy leaders; and to give leaders and boysan idea of how den meetings are conducted. The chart on the opposite page outlines four sample Cub Scoutden meetings for the month. Cub Scout Program Helps provides similar charts for each month of the year.

Bear Cub Scout Den Meetings—First Month

Den Code of ConductBoys will respond to and respect rules ifthey have a part in setting them. See belowfor information on establishing a writtencode of conduct for your den.

Conduct CandleSome dens use a Conduct Candle as anincentive for good behavior. Light a talltapered candle at the start of the den meet-ing during the Opening. It stays lit untilthere is a behavior problem or until theend of the meeting. Tell boys that when thecandle burns to the end, they can celebratewith a special den party, treat, or field trip.Choose a candle that will burn down inseveral hours so that the boys can celebratetheir success.

Balloon Badminton Memory Game

Each boy makes his own racquet by tapingand gluing a flat stick between two paperplates. The “birdie” is a partially inflatedballoon. Boys bat the birdie back and forthwith a partner. Each time the birdie is bat-ted, the boys take a turn saying the nextword of the Cub Scout Promise. Try tokeep the balloon aloft through the entirerecitation. Change partners and practicesaying the Law of the Pack.

Flat stickor ruler

Glue together twopaper plates.

Tape

Blue and Gold PassMaterials: 12 clothespins painted gold, 12clothespins painted blue, two empty bagsor boxes

Divide boys into two teams. Boys stand ina line, holding the hands of teammates oneither side. Place a pile of clothespins atone end of the line and an empty bag at theother end of the line. On a signal, the firstboy on each team picks up a clothespinfrom his pile. Boys must pass the clothes-pins down the line without letting go ofhands. The last boy drops the pin into theempty bag. If a clothespin drops to theground, players must pick it up withoutletting go of hands.

Law of the Pack PuzzleWrite one word of the Law of the Pack onan index card; place the cards in a papersack. Prepare a second sack of index cards.Divide the den into two teams. On a signal,teams remove the cards from the sacks andput the words in the correct order. The firstteam correctly completing the sequence ofwords wins.

Advancement Neckerchief SlidesUse small Cub Scout rankinsignia stickers (which canbe ordered from the SupplyDivision). Attach the stickerto a piece of PVC pipe or to a2-inch square of scrap woodwith a leather loop glued onthe back.

Promise SculpturesElective 9aDiscuss the meaning of the Cub ScoutPromise. Have each boy use modelingdough (below) to mold an object that rep-resents what the Promise means to him.Have him share the meaning with thegroup.

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Modeling Dough: Combine 2 C. flour and1 C. salt in a bowl. Gradually add 1 C.water, mixing thoroughly. Gather the mix-ture into a ball and knead on a clean sur-face until smooth. Air-dry sculptures, orbake at 300�F for about 30 minutes (timewill vary depending on the thickness of thesculpture). For added pizzazz, add foodcoloring to the dough before mixing. Or,knead in glitter or cinnamon, vanilla, orpeppermint flavorings.

Cub Scout DiceMake dice from large pieces of foam rub-ber or blocks of wood. Paint or draw wordspertaining to the awards of Cub Scouting(Tiger Cub, Bobcat, Wolf, Bear, Webelos,Arrow of Light) on the six sides of the dice.Divide boys into two teams. Each teamtakes turns rolling one die (boys take turnsrolling), trying to match the words on top.If they match, each team gets 2 points. Ifnot, the team rolling the “higher” level ofCub Scouting gets 1 point. Play until oneteam reaches a predetermined score.

Living Circle Closing

Cub Scouts and leaders form a circle withtheir left arms pointing inward like thespokes of a wheel. With left palms downand thumbs extended, each person holdsthe thumb of the person to his/her left—thus making a complete Living Circle.Then each person holds their right handhigh in the Cub Scout sign. Boys mightrepeat the Cub Scout Promise or the CubScout motto.

GATHERING(Keep earlyarrivals busy.)

Play Hear, Hear. Make and play Balloon Bad-minton Memory Game.

Play Blind Bell.

Den meeting cleanup under the supervision of the denner.

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Have U.S. flag, Conduct Can-dle, equipment for Blind Bell.


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Communicator Activity Badge: Webelos Den Meeting Plans

Have U.S. flag and materials forBalloon Badminton MemoryGame and secret code activity.

Have materials for Blind Belland selected picture languageactivity.

Collect permission slips.

ACTIVITYBADGE FUN(instruction,practice, games,and contestsrelated to Webelos skills)

WHEN

Sign boys’ books for activity badge requirements completed.

AFTER THEMEETING


Den members form a horse-shoe. Den chief or den leaderleads the Pledge of Allegiance.

Discuss and establish a dencode of conduct. Explain andlight the Conduct Candle, light-ing it again each week duringthe Opening. Explain activitybadges and the advancementprocess. Discuss different meth-ods of communication (Com-municator Requirement 4).Work on a den yell.

Boys give three-minute talks asassigned last week (Requirement2). Play the Body LanguageGame (Webelos Handbook).Invent a den code and sendmessages (Requirement 5) usingthe Computer Code or SecretCode Wheel. Elect denner andassistant denner.

PREPARATION(making propsand equipment;getting ready forfuture specialevents)

Announce the Cub Scouttheme and tell how the Webe-los den will be involved at thepack meeting. Ask boys tochoose a subject for a three-minute talk, half to be givennext week, half the followingweek.

Discuss possibilities for anddecide on a field trip for thefourth week.

CLOSING Explain the meaning of Webe-los. Boys stand in circle andsay the Cub Scout mottotogether. Then blow out theConduct Candle.

Assign two boys to prepare andconduct the opening ceremonynext week using sign languageor a secret code. Repeat the Lawof the Pack, and blow out theConduct Candle.

Complete and file a local tourpermit with your council serv-ice center.

The Webelos den leader fillsout the Den AdvancementReport for the pack leaders’meeting.

Assigned boys conduct openingceremony by sign language orsecret code. (If code is used,everyone will need a key.)

Tell plans for next week’s fieldtrip. Den members form a cir-cle. Den chief gives the dennerthe Cub Scout handshake, andthe denner passes it around thecircle. Blow out the ConductCandle.

Plan and prepare the packmeeting demonstration, per-haps leading the Cub ScoutPromise in sign language. Giveout permission slips for nextweek’s field trip.

Invent a sign language or pic-ture language (Requirement 3).Boys complete three-minutetalks. Recognize boys in uni-form.

VISIT A PUBLIC LIBRARYOR THE NEWSROOM OF A

TV OR RADIO STATION(Requirement 6 or 7).

If possible, ask about careers in communications

(Requirement 16).

For more information, read Boys’ Life and Scouting magazines and attend district roundtable.

Brief business period: Roll call, dues, uniform inspection.

Welcome to Webelos (WE’ll BE LOyal Scouts) Scouting! As a new Webelos den leader, you and your WebelosScouts are probably eager to get started on the activity badges in the Webelos Scout Book; however, if most orall of the boys are new to Cub Scouting, they will first need to earn the Bobcat rank. The meetings outlinedhere are designed to get the den organized, to help all the boys become Bobcats, and to help them earn theCommunicator activity badge.

Look over the material under Den Code of Conduct, Conduct Candle, and Gathering Activities. We’ll be usingthese in the Webelos den meetings, too.

ACTIVITY BADGESEach month the Webelos den program will feature one of 20 activity badges. For the first month, we’ll workon the Communicator activity badge. Then during the second and third months, we’ll work on Showman,which is a two-month activity badge. Keep in mind that these badges are designed for fourth- and fifth-graders and there are lots of resources to help you. Take advantage of them, and if you aren’t careful, youmight even have some fun and learn something, too!

When you start using the Webelos Leader Guide, you’ll find a pattern involved in earning the activity badgesthat leads toward the Webelos badge and the Arrow of Light Award. Keep this pattern in mind when you planso that your Webelos Scouts don’t miss an activity badge that they need.

WEBELOS-TO-SCOUT TRANSITIONIf your Webelos Scouts are in the fifth grade (or are 10 years old), it is not too early to contact a Boy Scouttroop and begin the process of preparing your Webelos Scouts to become Boy Scouts. Your Cub Scout LeaderBook and Webelos Leader Guide can help you with ideas.

You need to be careful, however, regardless of how old the boys are. Those leaders who were Boy Scouts them-selves tend to do too many Boy Scout–oriented activities too early. Keep the ages and abilities of your Webe-los Scouts in mind, and keep them looking forward to the excitement of Boy Scouting. Prepare them tobecome Boy Scouts when the time comes, but don’t make them Boy Scouts too early.

Webelos Den Meetings—First Month

Gathering ActivitiesBlind Bell. This game has one Runner andall the other players are Chasers. TheChasers are all blindfolded, but the Runneris not. He carries a bell that he must keepringing continuously. The blindfoldedChasers try to tag the Runner. The onewho succeeds trades places with him.

Hear, Hear. This is a game of identifyingsounds. The Webelos den leader or denchief produces the sounds from behind ascreen or in another room while the Webe-los Scouts listen. As each sound is pro-duced, ask the boys to write down whatthey think it is. Try some of these sounds:• Sandpaper rubbed on glass• Deck of cards dropped on a table• Eggbeater whipping cream• Table tennis ball bouncing on a bare floor• Glass cutter cutting glass

• Knife slicing bread• Paper bag bursting

Computer CodeType a message to a friend on a computerusing a designated symbol font, such asWingdings. When you change your mes-sage back to the regular font, you’ll be ableto read it.

In Wingdings:

In a regular font: Meeting Tonight at 7:00

Secret Code Wheel Photocopy and enlarge the illustratedwheels. Paste both wheels on light card-board and cut them out. Place the keywheel on the alphabet wheel and fastenwith a brass paper fastener through the

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centers. Use to encode and decode mes-sages in which each number stands for aletter. The receiver must have the samekind of wheel as the sender. To encode, thesender keeps his wheel in one position forthe entire message. He tells the receiverhow to position his wheel by writing, forexample, “B-20,” which tells the receiver toposition B next to 20 before decoding.

THE PACK MEETINGPreopening. Set up the room so boys ofeach den sit together with their familymembers. Have a welcoming committee atthe door and provide name tags if desired.Set up den displays of things that the CubScouts have made during the month, aswell as their den doodles.

As boys enter, give each a handful of driedbeans to play Slip of the Tongue: Each boytries to win beans from the others by get-ting them to say either “yes” or “no” toquestions. A player who says “yes “ or “no”must give up one bean to the questioner.

Opening. Have a Webelos Scout colorguard march in with the U.S. flag and thepack flag, post the colors, and lead thePledge of Allegiance.

Introductions. The Cubmaster welcomesboys and parents, paying special attentionto nonmembers.

Applause Stunt. Find out who collectedthe most beans in the gathering activity. Intheir honor, perform a Round of Applause(audience claps while moving hands in alarge circular motion).

Song. Cubmaster leads the pack in singing“Point With Pride.”

Cub Scout Den Reports. Have each denreport on its hike or field trip. WebelosScouts perform a puppet show they havepracticed while working on the Showmanactivity badge.

Game. Play Forty Ways to Get There: Linedens up in teams, relay fashion. In thisrelay, each competitor must travel “aroundthe neighborhood” (to the opposite side ofthe room and back) in a different way. Thefirst might run, the next hop, the next skip,the next run backward, etc. None maytravel in a way already used by a teammate.The first team finished wins.

Bobcat Inductions. Call out each newBobcat’s name and invite him and his fam-ily forward. Use the Bobcat CandlelightInduction described below to presentbadges.

Recognitions. The Cubmaster presents theShowman activity badge to eligible Webe-los Scouts, as well as Tiger Cub belt totemsto eligible Tiger Cubs.

Closing. Ask boys and parents who wantto join the pack but have not yet registeredto stay after the meeting. Announce thedate, time, and place of next month’s packmeeting. The pack forms a large LivingCircle with parents and visitors behind the

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Exploring Your Neighborhood:Second Month’s Pack Meeting

Cub Scouts are at an age when they areeager to experience the world beyondhome, church, and school. For your sec-ond month of Cub Scouting, “ExploringYour Neighborhood” will give boys achance to investigate their town or com-munity, with guidance from adults. Densmight take a field trip in the neighbor-hood or community and perhaps under-take a service project.

This theme is designed to achieve CubScouting’s purposes of good citizenship,family understanding, respectful relation-ships, and fun and adventure.

THE PACK LEADERS’MEETINGThe pack leaders’ meeting should be heldabout a week to 10 days before the packmeeting so that you can be sure that allfinal details are covered. See the Cub ScoutLeader Book for planning information.

Cub Scout and Webelos den leaders shouldreport to the pack committee any Bobcatbadges the boys have earned (this may haveto be done earlier if ordering awards bymail) so they may be obtained from thelocal council service center (use the PackAdvancement Report). Tiger Cub den lead-ers also report on any Tiger Cub belttotems to be presented at the pack meeting.

Review the pack meeting agenda and besure that assignments such as room setup,gathering activity materials, and game andsong leadership are covered. If possible,decide which announcements should be ina pack newsletter for distribution at thepack meeting. Consider including infor-mation such as calendar items and packbudget reports (see the Cub Scout LeaderBook for information about budgets).

Review plans for next month’s meetingsand make assignments.

Review training opportunities within yourdistrict or council.

Review district or council activities inwhich your pack may participate, such ascouncil-organized family camping or dis-trict outdoor fun events.

Cub Scouts. All join in saying the CubScout motto.

After the Meeting. Register the boys andparents who want to join the pack. Serverefreshments if desired. Make sure themeeting room is “in better shape than youfound it”—and then congratulate yourselfon a successful second month in the won-derful world of Cub Scouting!

Presentation of Tiger Cub Belt TotemCUBMASTER: We have some members ofthe pack here tonight who have begun fol-lowing the trail of the Tiger. In the wild,the tiger cub is inquisitive and adventurousbut remains safe in the lair with adults forsome time before venturing out on itsown. The adult tigers are responsible forlooking after the cub, teaching it to huntand take care of itself in the jungle.

You boys are embarking on a great newjourney with your adult partner, who islooking after you like the adult tiger. Yourmotto tells us what you will be doing. Doyou remember the Tiger Cub motto?Repeat it with me: Search, Discover, Share.

Search means that you will search for newactivities, new adventures, and new ways ofbeing together—just like the inquisitivetiger cub.

Discover means that you will enjoy the funof discovering new things together—likethe adventurous tiger cub.

Share means that you will share all of thethings you have done together with youradult partners and the other members ofyour Tiger Cub den. You will growtogether, become better friends, and pre-pare yourselves for the Cub Scout trail.

Now that you have learned the Tigermotto, the Cub Scout sign, and the CubScout salute, you are ready to wear theTiger Cub belt totem. Each time you com-plete an achievement on the way to theTiger Cub badge, you will add a bead toyour belt totem. (Present the belt totems.)

Please join me in congratulating these boysby giving them the Tiger Paws Cheer. (Say“Tigers are paw-some!” while raising openpawlike hands into the air when saying“paw-some.”)

Bobcat Candlelight Induction Ceremony

Materials: Split-log candleholder (shown);a blue, a yellow, and a white candle (thewhite one should be taller than the othertwo); Bobcat badges

Personnel: The Cubmaster, Bobcat candi-dates and their parents

CUBMASTER: Tonight we are happy towelcome our new Bobcat Cub Scouts andtheir parents to our pack. Will they pleasecome forward?

This tall white candle represents CubScouting and all it stands for. (Lights thewhite candle.) The blue candle stands forour Cub Scouts. (Lights the blue candlewith the white candle.)

The candleholder looks a little unbal-anced, doesn’t it, with just the one candleunlit at the end? In the same way, CubScouting is unbalanced if parents don’t dotheir part. In fact, Cub Scouting and ourpack couldn’t exist without parents doingtheir part in the program. So let’s light ourparents’ candle. (Lights the yellow candlewith the white candle.) That’s much bet-ter, isn’t it? In fact, it’s a beautiful picture.

In the same way, our pack presents a beau-tiful picture when boys and parents jointogether for fun and learning in CubScouting.

Will all of the parents in our pack, pleaserise and join the new Cub Scout parents inrepeating after me: “We promise to helpour sons / earn their Cub Scout badges. /We will be faithful in attending pack meet-ings / and will do everything we can / as wehelp our sons to do their best.” Thank you.You may take your seats.

Now, parents of our new Bobcats, pleasepin your son’s badge on his uniform. (Theydo so.) Welcome to our pack, both boysand parents! Will all Cub Scouts heretonight rise, make the Cub Scout sign, andjoin us in repeating the Cub Scout Promise.

Webelos Showman Activity BadgePreparation: Cut a piece of constructionpaper in a shape that relates to the Show-man area, such as a musical note, a mask,or perhaps a reproduction of a theaterticket.

CUBMASTER: This month our WebelosScouts have been working on their Show-man activity badges. Will the followingboys please come forward to receive theirawards? (Call boys’ names.)

These boys have chosen to focus on thearea of [puppetry, music, or drama] inworking on this activity badge. We lookforward to this group continuing to sharetheir talents with us throughout the com-ing year.

Please join me in congratulating these boysby giving them a Round of Applause. (Clapwhile moving the hands in a circular, clock-wise motion.)

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Song: “Point With Pride”Tune: “Yankee Doodle”Our country is so beautiful With views beyond compare,So let us always stash our trash,And show her that we care.Come on, Scouts, let’s do our part,And clean our countryside,And all around our neighborhoodWe can point with pride.

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OPENING



Explore Your Neighborhood: Tiger Cub Den Meetings

Have copies of the TrafficLight Maze, a U.S. flag, photosof local landmarks, and sup-plies for Homemade Map.

Have a U.S. flag and suppliesfor Leaf Rubbings (Achievement5D).


SHARE

GATHERING


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AFTER THEMEETING



Tiger Cubs work on TrafficLight Maze.

Play Imitate.

TAKE A GO SEE IT TRIP TO A POLICE OR

FIRE STATION (Achievement 2G).



Tiger Cubs and adult partnerssign thank-you note.

PARTICIPATE IN THE MONTHLY PACK

MEETING WITH A CHEER,SONG, OR SKIT.

Set up a den display table to exhibit maps, leaf rubbings,

or other craft items made this month; or display

photos from your Go See It.

Recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Recite the Pledge of Allegiance,followed by the Tiger Cubmotto.

Ask Tiger Cubs to tell aboutan interesting place in theirtown that they have visitedwith their family.

Ask Tiger Cubs to tell aboutsomething they might see on a walk around their neighbor-hood.

DISCOVER Show photographs from yourcommunity. See how many theboys can identify. Boys make aHomemade Map of their com-munity.

Show different types of leavesfound on neighborhood trees.Boys make leaf rubbings.

SEARCH Plan a Go See It activity to ful-fill Achievement 2G.


CLOSING Recite the Tiger Cub motto. Recite the Cub Scout Promisein repeat-after-me fashion.



Partner-Calling ContestIn this contest, blindfolded adult partnersrace to find their Tiger Cubs, who are call-ing to them from across a designated dis-tance. Blindfold adult partners and linethem up side by side. After the adults areblindfolded, the boys line up side by sideacross an open expanse. At a signal, theboys start calling for their partners. Who-ever touches his own Tiger Cub first wins.

turn, blindfold each boy, turn him arounda couple of times, and point him towardthe map. The boy who gets his star closestto the location of your town wins.

Tiger Totem Bead PresentationAfter a boy completes an achievementtoward the Tiger Cub badge, remember toaward appropriate colored beads duringthe den meetings:

• A white bead for a completed familyactivity

• An orange bead for a completed denactivity

• A black bead for a completed Go See It

Do this at a special time each week, such asbefore the opening or closing ceremony, aspart of a ceremony that boys can anticipate

The Tiger Cub SongTune: “This Old Man”Come and join, everyone,Tiger Cubs have lots of fun‘Cause we like to search, discover, and

share—Tiger Cubs go everywhere.At the park, beach, or zooTiger Cubs will be there, too,‘Cause we like to search, discover, and

share—Tiger Cubs go everywhere.Our neighborhood, we’ll explore,Having fun and so much more‘Cause we like to search, discover, and

share—Tiger Cubs go everywhere.

Go See It Ideas

As boys complete work on Tiger Cub achievements, they receive beads for their belt totems in the den meet-ings. All Tiger Cub den activities are attended by the boy and his adult partner. Additional suggestions forTiger Cub activities are included in Cub Scout Program Helps and the Tiger Cub Handbook.

Tiger Cub Den Meetings—Second Month

ImitateLet the Tiger Cubs try to imitate creaturesthat they have seen in their neighborhood.Can they sit as still as a bird? Hold theirhands like a squirrel holds its paws wheneating a nut? Hop like a grasshopper? Buzzlike a bee? Crawl like a worm? Allow boysto suggest additional animals to imitate.

each week.

Tiger Paw RaceMaterials: Individually wrapped pieces ofcandy or bubble gum, bags, men’s largegardening gloves

Divide the Tiger Cubs and adult partnersinto two teams. For each team, put thecandy or bubble gum and one pair ofmen’s gloves in a bag. Give the first personon each team a bag. He or she removes thegloves from the bag, puts them on, picks

•Historic place in the community• Nature center or zoo• Radio or TV station• Newspaper newsroom

Homemade MapHave a map of your community availablefor each Tiger Cub and adult partner team.Provide stickers or cutout shapes for TigerCubs to attach to the map to identifyplaces familiar to them, such as friends’homes, playgrounds, parks, schools, stores,churches, the library, or other places theyvisit with their family. Ask them to con-tinue to mark the map at home during theweek after they go somewhere with theirfamily.

Pin Your Town on the MapMaterials: State or local map, star cutoutsand double-sided tape or large star stickers

This game is played like “Pin the Tail onthe Donkey.” Attach the map to the wall ata convenient height for the boys. Each boygets a star and writes his name on it. In

out a piece of candy, opens it, puts it in hisor her mouth, puts the wrapper in the bag,removes the gloves, puts them back in thebag, and gives the bag to the next person. Ifsomeone drops a wrapper on the ground,the person must retrieve it with the gloveson and place it in the bag. The first team tofinish wins.

• Post office• Police station• Fire station• Bank• Restaurant• Grocery store• Museum• Library

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Have supplies for Marble Rolland Spatter Prints.


OPENING



Explore Your Neighborhood: Wolf Cub Scout Den Meetings

Have materials for a den doodleand Litter Luggers; have a U.S.flag.

Secure additional parental helpand go over details for the hike.

Have materials for a den doodle,Litter Art, and Litter SweepRelay; make copies of the Traffic Light Maze for each boy; have a U.S. flag.

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Play Marble Roll. Play Shopping for Neighbors. Collect permission slips. Boys complete Traffic LightMazes.

Boys answer roll by calling outthe name of a street in theirneighborhood.

Assigned boys conduct flag cer-emony (Achievement 2b).

Discuss “Explore Your Neigh-borhood” theme and tell plansfor the pack meeting. Discussideas for a den hike or fieldtrip for the third den meetingand decide on one.

Discuss den plans for the packmeeting.

ACTIVITY Explain den doodles and haveboys decide on a design. Showleaves from different trees inthe neighborhood. Make Spat-ter Prints.

Begin work on a den doodle.Draw a large map of yourneighborhood on a large sheetof newsprint or cardboard. Useit to plan a den hike for nextweek. Make Litter Luggers ifyou wish to collect litter onyour hike next week.

CLOSING Assign boys to conduct theopening flag ceremony nextweek. Sing “America” (Elective11a).

Give out permission slips to bereturned next week. Assignboys to conduct the openingflag ceremony in two weeks.Boys stand in a line and repeatthe Law of the Pack.

Submit a local tour permit toyour council service center.

Den leader fills out the DenAdvancement Report for thepack leaders’ meeting.

Assigned boys conduct flagceremony (Achievement 2b).

Boys stand in a circle andname something they arethankful for about their neigh-borhood. Say the Cub Scoutmotto.

Complete the den doodle. PlayLitter Sweep Relay. Make LitterArt objects to display at thepack meeting.

Check the den’s preparationfor the pack meeting. Discusswhat boys learned on the hikeor field trip. Write thank-younotes if necessary.


TAKE A HIKE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD.

Denner supervises putting away the equipment.The den leadership reviews the meeting and checks details for the next meeting.

Neighborhood HikesHere are some ideas for special hikesaround the neighborhood. Some are justfor fun; others will heighten the boys’awareness of their surroundings:

Come-to-Your Senses Hike. Every fewminutes, stop and ask the den to look, lis-ten, smell, and feel things. Touch the barkof trees. Sniff the air for new smells. Listenfor sounds you’ve never noticed.

A Wonder-full Hike. Every few minutes,stop and ask the boys in turn to tell themost wonderful thing he has seen since thelast stop.

Big Game Hunt. Make a list of animals,insects, and birds you might see on theway. After a few blocks, see how many theboys have actually spotted.

String Along. Take a 3-foot length of stringalong on your hike. Every now and then,make a circle on the ground with thestring. See how many different things youcan find in the circle. Now stretch thestring in a straight line. How many differ-ent things does it touch? Do this in differ-ent areas, such as a park, playground, orvacant lot.

This month Wolf Cub Scouts learn more about the world around them and see their neighborhood from anew perspective during a den hike. Cub Scouts can experience the meaning of goodwill on the hike as theypick up litter as a service project along the way. When doing a litter pickup, give each boy protective glovesand remind them not to pick up sharp objects but to ask an adult for help.

Wolf Cub Scout Den Meetings—Second Month

Traffic Light MazeTry to get from the red lightstarting point to the greenlight finish.

Litter LuggerMake sacks to collect litteron your den hike. Decoratethe outside of a papershopping bag that has han-dles. Line the bag with aplastic garbage bag.

Shopping for NeighborsPlayers sit in a circle. One player,“It,” is sentout of the room. The other players thendecide on a person in the neighborhood

that he should be when he comes back(police officer, school principal, grocerystore clerk, doctor, etc.). When “It” returns,he asks each player in the circle what heshould buy for himself. Each player musttell him one thing he would need for hisjob. (Example: A police officer would needa whistle, holster, siren, uniform, etc.).When “It” has questioned each person inthe circle, he tries to guess who he is.

Litter Sweep RelayDivide the den into two teams and giveeach team a broom. Place a small amountof litter in front of each team—paperscraps, cans,fast food drinkcups, etc. On asignal, the firstboy on eachteam sweepsthe trash to aturning pointand back; thenthe next boytakes over. Con-tinue until allboys have sweptthe trash backto the start.

Marble Roll

Place an empty breakfast cereal box on thefloor in the center of the room. Each of thefour narrow edges should have a 2-by-3⁄4-inches hole cut out. Give each Cub Scoutthree marbles and tell him to try rollingthem into the box from the edges of theroom. The box could be decorated as a

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school, fire station, or one of your neigh-borhood buildings.

Spatter Print

Spatter Prints can be made with leaves col-lected on your den hike.

Materials: An object such as a leaf or acutout design, construction paper, an 8-by-10-inch piece of stiff metal screen, anold toothbrush, straight pins, paint

1. Spread newspapers over your workingarea.

2. Place the object on construction paperand secure it with the pins.

3. Dip the toothbrush in paint and shake ituntil it is almost dry. Hold the screenabout 6 inches above the constructionpaper. Brush across the screen with thetoothbrush (being careful not to spatteryourself!).

4. When the paint has dried, remove theobject from the construction paper.

Suggestion: Try white shoe polish or painton colored construction paper.

Screen

Litter ArtCollect an assortment of items from therecycle bin (or litter boys collected in theirLitter Luggers). Let boys glue the objectstogether to create an unusual sculpture.

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Have materials for Relief Map;make copies of Our TownMaze.


OPENING



Explore Your Neighborhood: Bear Cub Scout Den Meetings

Have materials for a den doodleand Relief Map; have a U.S.flag.

Have materials for a den doo-dle and Relief Map, newspaperfor Whose Hat Is This?, and aU.S. flag.

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Boys work on Our TownMaze.

Den chief leads boys in physicalfitness stretching exercises(Achievement 16a).

Collect permission slips. Make newspaper hats.

Sing “America.” Assigned boys lead opening flagceremony.

Discuss the “Explore YourNeighborhood” theme and tellplans for the pack meeting.Consider ideas for a commu-nity service project or field tripand decide which one to do.

Tell plans for next week’s out-ing. Make assignments for theflag ceremony during thefourth week.

ACTIVITY Explain den doodles; boysdecide on a design. Draw plansand begin work on a ReliefMap. Play Going on a Trip:The leader starts with thephrase, “I’m going on a tripand I’m taking an Apple.” Thenext boy repeats the phraseand adds an object that beginswith the letter B. The third boyrepeats and adds an objectwith the letter C, and so onthrough the alphabet.

Continue work on the ReliefMap. Begin work on a den doodle.

CLOSING Assign boys to lead the open-ing flag ceremony next week.Boys make a Living Circle andrepeat the NeighborhoodCode.

Distribute permission slips forboys to return next week. Boysstand in line and recite the Lawof the Pack.

Submit a local tour permit toyour council service center.


Assigned boys lead openingflag ceremony.

Boys stand in a circle andrecite the Cub Scout Promise.

Complete work on the dendoodle and Relief Map. PlayWho’s Hat Is This?

TAKE A FIELD TRIP TO A HISTORICAL SITE

(Achievement 3d) OR THE POLICE STATION

(Achievement 7b), OR PERFORM A COMMUNITY

SERVICE PROJECT.

(Service projects may include litter cleanup,

helping at a food bank,collecting items for a

clothing bank, or helping out at a “soup kitchen.”)

Discuss what boys learned onlast week’s outing. Writethank-you notes (Achievement18e). Check the den’s prepara-tions for the pack meeting.


Denner supervises putting away the equipment.The den leadership team review the meeting and checks details for the next meeting.

Neighborhood in a Bottle

As an alternative to a large den map, boyscan create their own individual neighbor-hood scenes in a bottle.

Materials: Two-liter clear plastic soda bot-tle, small boxes, craft sticks, plastic or silkgreenery, corrugated cardboard, construc-tion paper, paint

Remove any label from the bottle and cut along oval opening on the side of the bottle.For the base, cut a piece of cardboard thatis larger than the oval cutout. Decoratesmall boxes and use greenery and craftsticks to create a miniature scene. Items

During this second month for the “Explore Your Neighborhood” theme, Bear Cub Scouts will learn moreabout their neighborhoods and visit a place that serves the people of their community. Or, they also mightperform some community service that will benefit their neighborhoods.

Bear Cub Scout Den Meetings—Second Month

Den Doodles

A den doodle is a clever way to recordboys’ advancement progress, as well as acolorful decoration for the den meetingplace. Let boys choose a design. No twoden doodles are alike. Each is unique andhas the den’s number, a place for boys’names, and a cord or thong for recordingeach boy’s progress. Den doodles can betable or floor models and can be madefrom cardboard, wood, or other materials.Spools, bottle caps, colored beads, andshells are a few of the common objectsused as symbols of progress. Take the dendoodle to pack meetings to show off theden’s progress.

should be close enough together that thebottle opening will fit over them.
Relief Map
For a den display at the pack meeting,make a relief map of your town, neighbor-hood, or community. Make the base froma sheet of plywood and the terrain frompapier-mâché. Make buildings from boxesor bits of cardboard and use sponges fortrees. Construct bridges from toothpicks.Paint on water, streets, soil, etc.

Papier-mâché: Mix together 1⁄2 C. water and1⁄2 C. flour; stir until smooth. Tear newspa-per into strips about 1 by 4 inches; dip

Relief Map

Pieces of sponges can be used for trees.

Bridges are constructedwith toothpicks.

Mountains and hills can be made of paper onwood framework. Paint on

water, streets, soil, etc.

strips into paste. Place strips onto theboard, overlapping each other, to form theterrain and other features. Paint when dry.

Our Town Maze

Can you find your way from Start to Finishthrough all five locations in order? At eachnumber, go through it and then out theother side.

Start

Finish

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Whose Hat Is This?

People in your neighborhood wear lots ofdifferent hats. Cub Scouts make paper hats(see illustration; tape flaps so the hat staystogether). Provide markers for each boy todecorate his hat to represent someone inyour community. Decorations might indi-cate someone’s profession, hobbies, orother individual characteristics. Whencomplete, each boy guesses whose hat issymbolized by each boy’s creation. A gameof charades (Achievement 17b) could alsobe included in this guessing game.

Neighborhood CodeBoys form a circle, give the Cub Scout sign,and repeat:

I, [name], will do my best to

Be proud of my neighborhood by helpingothers and by knowing the good thingsabout my street and my community. I willmake my neighborhood a good place tolive.

Be helpful in making my street attractiveby setting a good example and keeping mysidewalk and grounds clean. I will not lit-ter and will keep garbage and trash cov-ered.

Be considerate of others by not damagingpublic or private property. I will tell otherswhy it is wrong to harm other people’sthings.

Be a good neighbor by being friendly andhelpful to my neighbors. I will respect oth-ers even though they may be different fromme and my family.


Play Look Sharp (Cub ScoutLeader How-To Book).

Boys practice folding or hoist-ing U.S. flag, as learned lastweek.

Play Smile (Cub Scout LeaderHow-To Book).


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Have a U.S. flag, a copy of YourFlag (No. 33188), and note-books for Citizen Logbooks.


OPENING


Citizen Activity Badge (1): Webelos Den Meeting Plans

Have a U.S. flag and a copy ofthe Flag Quiz.

Have a U.S. flag and materialsfor making citizen posters



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Denner leads Cub ScoutPromise, followed by ScoutOath in repeat-after-me fashion.

Assigned boys conduct flag ceremony.

Demonstrate and practice U.S.flag ceremonies. Discuss flaghistory and how to respect theflag (Citizen Requirements 3and 4); use the Webelos Hand-book and Your Flag asresources. Give each boy anotebook to decorate. Havehim keep a Citizen Logbook ofprojects and activities he com-pletes for this activity badge,including jobs he does aroundthe house (for Citizenship beltloop, Requirement 8).

Give the Flag Quiz. Discuss themeaning of the Pledge of Alle-giance and the history of ournational anthem (Requirements5 and 6).


Announce the Cub Scouttheme and tell how the Webe-los den will be involved at thepack meeting. Begin planningfield trip.

If designated time has passed,conduct an election to choose anew denner. Discuss why secretballoting is used in a democ-racy like ours.

CLOSING Assign pairs of boys to planand conduct opening and clos-ing ceremonies for the nexttwo weeks. Denner leads ScoutLaw.

Assigned boys retire colors andfold flag. Ask boys to observemoment of reverence.


Assigned boys conduct flag cer-emony. Sing “Yankee Doodle”(Cub Scout Songbook).

Assigned boys retire colors andfold flag. Ask boys to observemoment of reverence.

Tell plans for next week’s fieldtrip. Discuss den plans for packmeeting participation.

Discuss examples of good citi-zenship (Requirements 12 and13). Have boys focus on char-acteristics of good citizenshipthat they see in each other. Fol-low with a reflecting discussion.Have each boy begin a postershowing how he can be a goodcitizen. (for Citizenship beltloop, Requirement 8); these maybe completed at home.

FIELD TRIP:VISIT A COMMUNITY

LEADER OR GOVERNMENT OFFICE.



Remind boys to bring“Wanted” posters to packmeeting for display.

This month the Webelos den will begin work on Citizen activity badge, which is required to earn the Webe-los badge. It is recommended that this activity badge be worked on over a two-month period. Completion ofthe Citizen activity badge includes earning the Citzenship belt loop, a part of the Cub Scout Academics andSports program.

As you start your second month, there are a couple more important things to keep in mind: your den leader-ship team and training.

THE DEN LEADERSHIP TEAMJust as a sports team has a coaching staff, a Webelos den has a leadership team that makes it successful. Thisteam consists of the Webelos den leader, the assistant Webelos den leader, the den chief, the denner, and theparents of the Webelos Scouts.

One of the best ways that parents can help is to serve as activity badge counselors. As you look at the activ-ity badges that you will be doing in the next few months, try to find parents who have an interest in that areaand ask them to help. Use the Parent and Family Talent Survey (Cub Scout Leader Book) to identify potentialresources among your boys’ parents.

TRAININGHopefully, you have already attended Cub Scout Leader Basic Training, and you might be thinking about yourfirst Webelos den campout. Before you go, find out when Webelos Leader Outdoor Training will be offered.This training will help you with the methods and skills that will make your Webelos Scout camping trips safe,unique, and successful.

Webelos Den Meetings—Second Month

Webelos CitizenLogbookHave eachWe b e l o sScout keepa logbookas he workson the Citizen activity badge. For an effec-tive display at the pack meeting, ask boys todecorate the covers. Inside, they mightinclude pictures of U.S. heroes and photos ofthe den’s Good Turn project, as well as listsand reports required for the activity badge.

Flag QuizThis quiz will help boys learn some of thehistory of our flag. After they have had anopportunity to discuss and study the ques-tions and their answers, ask them the ques-tions and let them answer either orally orin writing.• The flags of which five countries flew

over our country before it became theUnited States of America? (Spain,France, Holland, Sweden, and England)

• What was the English flag of the thirteencolonies called? (the Queen Anne flag)

• When the colonists decided on a flag oftheir own, what did they call it? (theGrand Union flag)

• How did the Grand Union flag differfrom the Queen Anne flag? (It had 13stripes each of red and white.)

• What was the name of the flag madeafter the Declaration of Independence?(Old Glory)

• How did Old Glory differ from theGrand Union flag? (The union was bluewith 13 white stars instead of the crossesof St. George and St. Andrew.)

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• What was the largest number of stripesthe U.S. flag had during the War of 1812?Why? (It had 15 stripes each of red andwhite, because two more states wereadded.)

• Why was the flag changed back to 13stripes each of red and white? (Becauseit began to lose its symmetry andbeauty.)

Other questions to ask boys:• How do you show respect

— When the U.S. flag is being hoistedand lowered?

— When the flag passes in a parade?— When you pass the flag?— When the national anthem is sung or

played?• What are some of the laws protecting

our flag?• What should be done with worn-out

flags?

Citizenship Belt LoopComplete these three requirements:

1. Develop a list of jobs you can do aroundthe home. Chart yourprogress for one week.

2. Make a poster showingthe things that you cando to be a good citizen.

3. Participate in a family,den, or school service project.

Well, you made it through the first twomonths! This third month’s theme is oneof the most popular in Cub Scouting—“Cub Scout Circus.” Everyone loves a cir-cus, and this circus is especially funbecause everyone gets in on the act!

The “Cub Scout Circus” theme is designedto achieve Cub Scouting’s purposes of• Improving understanding within the

family• Strengthening the ability to get along

with other boys and to respect otherpeople

• Providing fun and exciting new thingsto do

If some of your Cub Scouts or WebelosScouts have not finished their Bobcatrequirements, or Tiger Cubs have notearned their Tiger Cub belt totem, be sureto encourage them to finish this month.The Webelos Scouts will be starting theirCraftsman activity badges. Plan to attendyour district roundtable and other trainingopportunities. Even if the first two monthsseemed easy, training will make futuremonths even easier and more fun!

PLANNING THE

PACK MEETINGIdeally, at last month’s pack leaders’ meet-ing you made the preliminary plans forthis month, and each den knows its part inthe circus. At this month’s meeting you canconfirm the final details and talk aboutnext month.

Depending on the time of the year and theweather, you might want to have your cir-cus outdoors, but an indoor circus is great,too! Provide plenty of “stage” space for cir-cus acts and a big parade of all performers.

Be sure to plan the circus layout and deco-rate the room with balloons, pennants, etc.Consider how to blend the Webelos densinto the circus. One possibility would befor them to build props for the circus. Asimple, inexpensive refreshment such aspopcorn is perfect!

Once you have this pack meeting planned,look at next month’s theme in Cub Scout

Program Helps and make assignments.

Review training opportunities within yourdistrict or council.

Review district or council activities inwhich your pack may participate—such ascouncil-organized family camping or dis-trict outdoor fun events.

THE PACK MEETING:PACK CIRCUSMembers of the arrangements committeeshould arrive early to set up the room orarea to look like a circus. You might be ableto find circus music at a music store, yourlocal library, or on the Internet.

Preopening. As families arrive, send themto the sideshow and “concession stand” forpopcorn.

Opening. The circus performers leave themain room to form a parade. Led by theRingmaster (Cubmaster), they parade intothe room and take their places. An honorguard follows with the U.S. flag and leadsthe Pledge of Allegiance.

Song. The Ringmaster leads the audiencein “The Circus Comes to Town.”

Den Acts. In turn, dens perform theirscheduled acts. Introduce each act withflowery “theatrical” language (“death-defy-ing,” “the one and only,” “brought here atgreat expense,” etc.).

Recognitions. The Ringmaster recognizesany new Bobcats in the pack. Present anyTiger Cub belt totems.

Give the Handkerchief Applause in honorof those receiving awards: The Ringmastertosses a handkerchief in the air. The crowdcheers until it hits the ground. Repeat itseveral times. Vary the speed at which thehandkerchief is tossed, even pretending totoss it to fool the audience into clapping.

Closing. Distribute the newsletter and/orremind everyone of upcoming events. TheRingmaster forms the circus parade again,and the performers march out.

Concession Stand. For refreshments afterthe pack meeting, provide free snacks withfunds from the pack treasury, or sell soda,hot dogs, popcorn, and/or peanuts.

Cleanup. Supervise Cub Scouts in cleaningup after the circus.

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Cub Scout Circus: THIRD MONTH’S PACK MEETING

Wires

Crepe paper pennants

Glue on designs.

Screw eyes

Ice creamcontainer

Broomstick

Weighted with bricksor cinder blocks

Cardboardboxes

PACK 156Family Circus

Gathering ActivitiesLook Sharp. Divide the group into twoteams that stand in lines facing each other.Boys have one minute to observe theirpartners on the opposite team. On a signal,they turn their backs to each other, andeach player makes three changes in hisattire. He may undo a button, alter theposition of an activity badge, exchangeneckerchief slides with a neighbor, etc. Atthe next signal, all turn to face their part-ners again and try to determine whatchanges have been made.

Smile. Two teams line up facing each otherabout 10 feet apart. One team is Heads; theother is Tails. Flip a coin and call it. If“heads” comes up, the Heads team laughsand smiles while the Tails team tries tokeep a sober face. Any player who laughs atthe wrong time switches teams. Then flipthe coin again.

Costume Ideas• You can find clown makeup (especially

around Halloween) in many stores, butmakeup base and other makeup alsowork well.

• Colored construction paper or poster-board can be handy for making a Ringmaster’s top hat, tuxedo tails, mega-phone, mustache, and black boots.

• Use table tennis or foam balls colored redand slit open to make clown’s noses. Awhite swim cap or stocking cap can serveas a clown’s bald head. Old clothes anddads’ big shoes complete the costume.

Bobcat CeremonySet a table at the front of the room. Placethree candles on the table, light them, anddarken the room. As the pack committeechair calls out each boy’s name, the CubScout and his parents step forward. Thechair gives the parent the Bobcat badge topin on his son’s uniform. As each CubScout receives his badge, he and his parentmove to one side of the table until all newBobcats are recognized. At that point, theCubmaster asks the den to give the CubScout Promise.

Show the “Parent Guide” in the beginningof the Wolf Cub Scout Book as you tell par-ents that this is a book for them to use tohelp their son and family get the most outof Cub Scouting. The “Parent Guide”explains what Cub Scouting is all aboutand tells parents how to go about intro-ducing their sons to the advancement proj-ects in their books. Encourage parents tostart working with their sons on theseadvancement projects.

Tiger Cub Totem CeremonyCUBMASTER: It’s been a fun-filled monthat the circus for our Tiger Cubs thismonth. They have lived the adventure ofthe Tiger Cub motto as they:

• Searched the big top for the perfect cir-cus act to perform for us tonight,

• Discovered the skills required to be partof a circus team, and

• Shared the fun and adventure of Scout-ing with their adult partners.

Will the following Tiger Cubs please comeforward with their adult partners to receivetheir Tiger Cub belt totem? (Present belttotems.)

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Cardboardmustache

Top hat or partyhat covered withblack paper

Bright bow tie or scarf

Real boots orblack paperleggings

Cut tails fromcardboard. Paintjacket color and paste on.

Rickrack trim

Cut shoulder boardsfrom cardboard.Fringe with crepepaper. Baste to jacket.

Paint black.

Cardboard boxesand broomstick

Cut numbers from whitepaper and glue on.

24 inches ofgarden hose

Attach small sign.

Heavy wireinside of hosebent at ends

Song: “The Circus Comesto Town”Tune: “When Johnny Comes MarchingHome”The Cub Scout Circus comes to town,Hurrah, hurrah!The elephants, monkey, and the clown,Hurrah, hurrah!The big brass band, the merry-go-round,The midway acts with lots of sound!And we’ll all be there whenThe circus comes to town!

A Circus TripAn Audience Participation Story

Divide the audience into four groups.Assign one of the following parts to eachgroup. As you read the story, each sectionperforms the appropriate action whentheir word is read:

Lions—“Grrrrrrr”Elephants—Swing and swayClowns—“Ha ha ha!”Circus—All noises at one time

I went to the CIRCUS one bright andsunny day.

And watched the LION trainer show thelions how to play.

The ELEPHANTS were really grand aseach one stepped up on a stand.

The CLOWNS were being jolly as theLIONS roared so loudly.

So when the CIRCUS comes to town, youreally should go down.

The CLOWNS with funny hats, they makeall the people laugh.

But the ELEPHANT that sings is the bestthing in the ring.

You really ought to go—it’s one fantasticshow!

There are many acts to see at the CIR-CUS, yes indeed!

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OPENING



Cub Scout Circus: Tiger Cub Den Meetings

Have pie plate and marbles forPie Plate Contest, constructionpaper and other supplies forClown Hats.

Have paper plates, paint sticks,crayons, or markers for ClownBadminton.


SHARE

GATHERING


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Tiger Cubs and adult partnersplay Pie Plate Contest.

Using markers or crayons, TigerCubs decorate paper plateswith clown faces. Tiger Cubsand adult partners sign thank-you note.

TAKE A GO-SEE-IT TRIP TO A LOCAL LIBRARY,

MUSEUM, OR HISTORICALSITE (Achievement 1G).



PARTICIPATE IN THE MONTHLY PACK

MEETING WITH A CHEER, SONG, OR SKIT.

Set up a den display table to exhibit craft items made

this month or photos from your Go See It.

Recite the Cub Scout Promise,followed by the Pledge ofAllegiance.

Tiger Cubs and adult partnersstand in a semicircle and recitethe Pledge of Allegiance.

Tiger Cubs share a favorite cir-cus act that they have seen atthe circus, on television, or ina movie or that they have readabout.

Tiger Cubs share a favoritemovie or TV show that theyhave seen with their family.

DISCOVER Tiger Cubs make a clown hatto wear at the pack meeting.

Make badminton racquets bydecorating paper plates andplay Clown Badminton. Prac-tice the Clown Song or a skit toperform at the pack meeting.

SEARCH Plan a Go See It to fulfillAchievement 1G.


CLOSING Recite the Tiger Cub motto. Recite the Cub Scout Promisein repeat-after-me fashion.



knees. He/she races to the end of the linewithout dropping it. He/she then hands itto the last person in line, who places itbetween the knees and runs to the front ofthe line.

Circus PantomimeSince Tiger Cubs may still be shy on stage, acircus pantomime may be just the solutionfor your den’s pack meeting performance.

Characters: Any number of costumed cir-

A circus brings visions of adventure and fun to the imagination of all boys. This month, Tiger Cub dens willprepare an act for the pack meeting circus and make costumes for the circus parade. If a circus isn’t in yourtown during this time of year, the Go See It could include a trip to a local museum or historic site to see howboys of other eras lived and played (Achievement 1G).

Tiger Cub Den Meetings—Third Month

Pie Plate ContestAdult partners try to balance a pie plate onhis or her head while Tiger Cubs try toplace three marbles in it. No handsallowed!

cus performers such as those listed below

Setting: Circus ring. As the curtain opens,the performers are onstage doing acts asindicated below. The Ringmaster can holdup signs announcing acts.

Clowns: Walking in baggy pants and bigfloppy shoes, making sad or happy faces,doing tricks such as somersaults, gettingfeet stuck in a bucket, etc.

Lion Tamer: Cracking a whip, walkingaround holding a chair, training lions tojump through hoops and to jump onstools.

Acrobats: Doing somersaults, cartwheels,and balancing acts.

Tight-Rope Walker: Pretend walking ahigh wire, one foot at a time, using an

Clown Hat

Form a paper cone from a 12-by-18-inchpiece of construction paper. Tape it to fit aboy’s head. Decorate with markers, glitter,and stickers. Wrap a 30-inch piece of yarnaround a ruler as shown. Slip it off theruler and tie the loops together withanother piece of yarn. Cut through theloops at the other end to form a pompom.Staple it to the hat.

Clown Song Tune: “I’m a Little Teapot”I’m a little clown who likes to laugh.Here is my smile and here is my hat.I can do a trick, as you will see,I can make you happy as can be.

At the end of the song, the den leader pointsto a boy to do a trick. Repeat until each boyhas had a turn.

Knock-Kneed RaceLine up two teams of Tiger Cubs and adultpartners in single file. The first personplaces an inflated balloon between his/her

umbrella for balance.

Strong Man: Bending iron bars (a rubberhose), lifting weights labeled “500 lb.”(made from balloons). Then a small child

Clown Badminton

Each boy gets two paper plates and designsa clown’s face on the bottom of each. Theydo not have to be the same. To make thehandle of the racquets, use paint stirrers ora ruler and tape it to the back of one of theplates. Secure the other plate in place bystapling both together. Blow up a balloonand draw a clown’s face on it. In a largearea, set up a badminton net or string upsome rope between two chairs or trees.Boys hit the “clown” back and forth overthe net.

Clowning AroundDivide Tiger Cubs and adult partners intotwo teams. One side will try to make oneanother smile or laugh by making faces,doing tricks, or making funny sounds. Nowords may be spoken, but the clowns maybark, grunt, whistle, hum, or make othernoises. When a player is caught smiling, hemoves across the room and becomes one ofthe clowns to try and to get his former team-mates to smile. The last one to smile wins.

removes the weights with ease.

Jugglers: Pantomime juggling three balls,then add more balls one at a time until thehands are moving very fast. Juggle backand forth with another juggler.

Snake Charmer: Pantomime playing aflute and making a snake come out of abasket. The snake charmer leans from sideto side to indicate the weaving motion ofthe snake.

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Gather bags and items forGrab Bag, have materials forclown hats and Tight RopeWalk, U.S. flag.


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Cub Scout Circus: Wolf Cub Scout Den Meetings

Have materials for den circusacts and Clown Hat Pitch.

Have rope for Magic KnotTrick, balls for Juggler Relay,materials for invitations andden circus acts.

Have materials for BeanbagToss (Elective 4d) and den cir-cus acts; have U.S. flag.

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Boys play Tight Rope Walk. Boys play Clown Hat Pitch. Boys try Magic Knot Trick. Have a box for boys to draw orpaint a clown face on forBeanbag Toss.

Form the den in a horseshoeformation. The assistant den-ner presents the U.S. flag andleads the Pledge of Allegiance(Achievement 2b).

Denner leads the den yell.

Discuss the “Cub Scout Circus” theme and tell plansfor the pack circus. Discuss possibilities for den circus acts and decide on one ormore to present.

If appropriate, discuss theimportance of den dues.

ACTIVITY Play Grab Bag. Make clownhats from construction papercones.

Play Lion in the Cage. Rehearsethe den circus acts and work oncostumes and props.

CLOSING Form a Living Circle and teachthe Scout benediction: “Nowmay the great Scoutmaster ofall Scouts be with us until wemeet again.”

Assign a boy to prepare andconduct the opening flag cere-mony for next week. Form aLiving Circle. Remind Scouts ofthe Cub Scout motto, “Do YourBest.” Ask them to keep it inmind in all that they do atschool and home.


Assigned boy leads a flag cere-mony (Achievement 2b).

Assigned boy leads a flag cere-mony (Achievement 2b).

Form a Living Circle. Do theden yell. Remind boys to giveinvitations to their familymembers.

Form a Living Circle. The den-ner leads the Law of the Pack.Remind the Cub Scouts ofpack meeting details.

Play Juggler Relay. Rehearse theden circus acts and work oncostumes and props.

Play Beanbag Toss. Make finalpreparations and hold a dressrehearsal for the den circusacts.

Boys make invitations to thepack circus for their familymembers.

Write the Cubmaster’s intro-ductions for the den’s circusact.


Denner supervises putting away the equipment.The den leadership reviews the meeting and checks details for the next meeting.

Dens can look forward to a busy month preparing for the pack circus. Plan for two or three den acts and per-haps some sideshow attractions. Let the boys choose the den’s acts. A few ideas are given below.

Wolf Cub Scout Den Meetings—Third Month

Magic Knot TrickElective 17aThe den leader provides several pieces ofrope or cord about 3 feet long. The denchief or helper asks the den if there is any-one who can tie an overhand knot in themiddle of the cord without letting go ofeither end. He lets the Cub Scouts try it,and then he shows them the trick: First hefolds his arms over his chest, then he leansover and picks up each end of the cordwithout unfolding his arms. As he straight-ens up, he unfolds his arms, still holdingthe ends of the cord—and, presto, there’sthe overhand knot!

Be a ClownElective 2aCostumes. Clowns can be funny- or sad-faced. They can wear big floppy hats, tinypainted hats, straw hats, or even anupturned flower pot hat. The clown canwear a big jacket or shirt and a wide tie cut

Clown Hat PitchPlace two clown hats (may be made fromrolled up construction paper) on the floor,open side up. Divide the den into twoteams. Each boy gets five peanuts in theshell. From a distance of about 10 feet,each boy in turn tries to toss his peanutsinto the hat that belongs to his team.

from cardboard. Make a paper neck ruffle,if desired. Clowns can wear oversizedpants held up by a rope belt or suspenders.A pair of swim fins makes good clownshoes, or wear a large pair of tennis shoeswith paper stuffed in them.

Makeup. For aclassic clownface, apply whitebase (equal partsliquid cleansingcream and sifted

Tight Rope WalkDivide the den into two teams. Lay out two20-foot ropes on the ground, with a chaircentered in the middle of each rope. Linethe teams up at one end of the ropes. Thefirst boy on each team starts by picking upa 6-foot stick to use as a balancing pole andthen walking along the rope. When he getsto the chair, he must climb over it, con-tinue to the other end, and then walk backto where he started. The game continueswith each boy having a turn.

confectioner’ssugar mixedwell) all over theface from thehairline to theneck. Use brightred lipstick to paint cheeks, lips, and otherfeatures. Use a black eyebrow pencil tooutline the mouth’s shape. Use a pair of

Lion in the CageBoys hold hands to form a ring around the“lion” that is standing in the center. Thelion tries to break through without duck-ing under players’ arms. If he escapes, theplayers chase him. Whoever catches himbecomes the next lion.

Juggler RelayEach team gets a ball or orange. The firstplayers take one large step, toss the ballinto the air, and catch it with the oppositehand. Players continue taking steps andtossing in the same manner. When theyreach the designated mark, they run backto the next players, who repeat the process.

Grab BagThis game helps give boys ideas for cos-tumes for the den’s circus act. Fill a largepillowcase or bag with an assortment ofold clothing items (hats, shirts, belts,pants, shoes, etc.). Cub Scouts stand in acircle; give the bag to one of them. On asignal, he passes the bag to the player onhis left and he to the next, and so onaround the circle. As the bag is beingpassed around, the leader blows a whistle.Whoever has the bag in his hand when thewhistle sounds must reach inside, take outan article of clothing, and put it on. Playcontinues until all clothing is being worn.

cutoff pantyhose to cover your head, ifdesired. Attach yarn for a wig.

Circus ActsElective 2aHere are some suggestions for den circusacts; you might be able to think of others.

Sideshow. Strong man (balloon musclesand weights, “iron” bar made from apainted garden hose; also see Strong LittleClown, snake charmer, etc.

Feats of Skill High Wire Act. Have two orthree Cub Scouts walk or roll along a ropestretched on the ground, using somerequirements from Achievement 1, CubScout Wolf HandBook.

Almost-Human Pyramid. Several clownsperform the Feats of Skill High Wire Act,but one fails at every trick. He is sad and theother ones look disgusted. The act’s climaxis a human pyramid, with three clowns ontheir hands and knees. The clumsy clown issupposed to climb to the top, but he stum-bles, slips, and falls. “Got an idea!” he calls,and runs to the sideline. He picks up a doll,runs back, and perches it atop the pyramid.

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Then he calls, “Ladies and gentlemen, thealmost human pyramid!”

Water Chase. A clown chases another onewith a “water” bucket (filled with paperscraps) and ends up throwing the bucket’scontents into the audience.

High Dive. A clown trying to get thecourage to dive from a ladder into a smallpan of water, climbs down, sticks his toeinto the water, and says it is too cold, andleaves.

Strong Little Clown. A couple of largeclowns struggle with a strong man’s “500-pound weight” (two balloons attached to adowel). A small clown comes over, picks upthe weight, and runs offstage.

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Have string and balloons forClown Volleyball, U.S. flag.


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Cub Scout Circus: Bear Cub Scout Den Meetings

Have coins for Triangle Turn-about Puzzle (Elective 13) andmaterials for Circus Sharp-shooters and den circus acts.

Have materials for invitations,den circus acts, and Dunk theClown.

Have materials for den circusacts, U.S. flag.

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Demonstrate and practiceString the Washers (Elective13). Encourage boys to try it athome.

Demonstrate and let the boyspractice the Triangle TurnaboutPuzzle. Encourage them to tryit at home.

Demonstrate and let the boyspractice the Magic Dollar trick(Elective 13). Encourage themto try it at home.

Demonstrate and let the boyspractice the Amazing Hand-kerchief trick (Elective 13).Encourage them to try it athome.

Form den members in ahorseshoe formation. Theassistant denner presents theU.S. flag and leads the Pledgeof Allegiance.

Denner leads the den yell.

Discuss the “Cub Scout Circus” theme and tell plansfor the pack circus. Discusspossibilities for den circus actsand decide on one or more topresent.

If appropriate, discuss theimportance of den dues.

ACTIVITY Play Clown Volleyball. Play Circus Sharpshooters.Rehearse the den circus actsand work on costumes andprops.

CLOSING Form a Living Circle and teachthe Scout benediction: “Nowmay the great Master of allScouts be with us until wemeet again.”

Assign a boy to prepare andconduct the opening flag cere-mony for next week. Form aLiving Circle. Remind Scouts ofthe Cub Scout motto, “Do YourBest.” Ask them to keep it inmind in all that they do atschool and home.


Assigned boy leads a flag ceremony.

Assigned boy leads a flag ceremony.

Form a Living Circle. Do theden yell. Remind boys to giveinvitations to their familymembers.

Form a Living Circle. The den-ner leads the Law of the Pack.Remind Cub Scouts of thepack meeting details.

Play Dunk the Clown. Rehearsethe den circus acts and work oncostumes and props.

Make final preparations andhold a dress rehearsal for theden circus acts.

Boys make invitations to thepack circus for their familymembers (Achievement 18d).

Write the Cubmaster’s intro-ductions for the den circusacts.


small end about 1 inch in diameter. This isthe elephant’s “trunk.” Boys pair off. Oneboy in each pair holds the trunk; the othergets a handful of peanuts. Boys standabout 10 feet apart. The object is for thefeeder to toss the peanuts one at a timeinto the elephant’s trunk. If the elephantcatches the peanut, he is allowed to eat it.Have the boys reverse roles after the hand-ful has been tossed.

Dens can look forward to a busy month preparing for the pack circus. Plan for two or three den acts and per-haps some sideshow attractions. Let the boys choose the den’s acts. A few ideas are given below.

Bear Cub Scout Den Meetings—Third Month

Clown VolleyballTie a string across the room about 6 feetabove the floor. Divide the den into twoteams and give each team an inflated bal-loon “volleyball.” Both balls are put intoplay at the same time. Players may not hitthe ball twice in a row. Play continues untilboth balls hit the floor. The ball may be hitany number of times on one side of the net.

Circus MenageriePlayers take turns imitating circus animalsby pacing, scratching, roaring, growling,climbing, etc. The first person to guess theanimal’s identity wins an animal cracker.

Laugh, Clown, LaughCut the shape of a clown from cardboard.Paint one side blue and the other side gold.Divide the den into two teams (blue andgold), facing each other. Toss the clowninto the air. If the blue side lands up, theblue team tries to make the gold teamlaugh while the gold team members try tostay quiet. Score points for the oppositeteam when someone laughs or smiles.

Circus Animal MasksElective 10bLions, tigers, elephants, and monkeys canbe a part of your circus act. Make theseanimal masks with brown paper grocerysacks as the base. Eyes, ears, etc., are cutfrom construction paper and glued on.

To prepare the bags, slit up about 4 inchesat each corner of the bag’s open end. Slipthe bag on the boy’s head. The clipped por-tions will fit down his back, on his shoul-ders, and onto his chest. Cut off the front

Dunk the Clown

With permanent markers or acrylic paint,paint clown heads on three liquid detergentbottles. Fill a round tub with water. Place aboard across the tub; line the clowns up onthe board. Throw balls at the clowns andtry to knock them into the water.

flap, if desired, but leave the other three.Mark positions for the eye holes and nose.Cut out the eyes.

Two-Faced Boy

Create this mask for a circus sideshow. Use

Bottoms of plasticbleach bottle

Yarn gluedto hat

Wear turtlenecksweater and tiesfront and back.

Old Halloweenmask; sew maskto hat at the top.

Circus Sharpshooters

Stand the three clown bottles (see Dunkthe Clown) in a triangle on the floor, with3 inches between them. From a distance of4 feet, each player gets the chance to rollthree marbles so that they go between thebottles without touching them. Keep score.

Feeding the ElephantTake several 9-by-12-inch pieces of con-struction paper and form them into a longcone shape, with one end wide and the

the bottom of a large plastic bottle for thetop cap. Glue strands of yarn to the bottomfor hair. An old Halloween mask can beattached to the back for a “second face.”Wear a turtleneck shirt with ties in both

Circus ActsLion Tamer. The characters are the Ring-master, lion tamer, and three lions. Propsare a plastic hoop with crepe paper“flames,” a whip, a cap pistol, an “Applause”sign, and stools for the lions.

The Ringmaster introduces “The GreatCubini,” a world-famous lion tamer, andhis lions. The Ringmaster holds up the“Applause” sign. The Great Cubini crackshis whip and fires his cap pistol to makethe lions sit on stools, form a pyramid, anddance with each other. For the finale,Cubini cracks his whip to make the lionsjump through the “flaming hoop.” Thelions refuse, no matter how Cubini tries.Cubini then hands the lions his whip andpistol and jumps through the “flaminghoop” himself. The lions and Cubini bowelegantly to the audience.

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The Shrinking Machine. All den membersare clowns. The biggest is Jojo. The small-est is dressed just like Jojo and is concealedin the Shrinking Machine, a large cartonwith dials, levers, etc., painted on it.

Jojo tells the other clowns about his mar-velous machine that will shrink anything.One clown throws in a basketball, the boyinside throws out a baseball. Anotherclown throws in a rope and out comes ashoelace. A third clown tells Jojo, “I’ll bet itwon’t shrink you!”

“Sure it will,” says Jojo, who climbs into themachine. Then out steps the smaller Jojo.

front and back.


Play Penny Drop. Conduct Newspaper Search ontopic of your choice.

Den chief leads boys in aWhistling Contest.


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Supplies: pennies, dime, andbucket of water for PennyDrop


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Citizen Activity Badge (2): Webelos Den Meeting Plans

Supplies: Newspapers forNewspaper Search, U.S. flag,bell for State Quiz

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Lead Cub Scout Promise fol-lowed by Scout Oath. Askwhat boys believe “duty tocountry” means.

Assigned boys conduct flag cer-emony. Sing “America” (CubScout Songbook).

Discuss what was learned onvisit to community leader orgovernment office. Ask boyswhat former president orother great American theymight write about for CitizenRequirement 11. Have themtell why they chose him or her.Begin planning a CampaignAd or Inaugural Speech thatcould be shared at the packmeeting.

Have boys share articles theyfound in Newspaper Search.Discuss rights and duties of cit-izens and how boys can helplaw enforcement (Requirements7 and 9). Play State Quiz.


Announce the Cub Scouttheme and tell how the Webe-los den will be involved at thepack meeting.

Have boys complete their Citizen Logbooks for display athome.

CLOSING Assign pairs of boys to planand conduct opening and clos-ing ceremonies for the nexttwo weeks. Give Den Leader’sMinute on what the first twopoints of the Scout Law meanto a good citizen.

Assigned boys retire colors andfold flag. Repeat Pledge ofAllegiance.


Assigned boys conduct flag ceremony.

Assigned boys retire colors andfold flag. Sing “God Bless America” (Cub Scout Songbook).

Consider ideas for den GoodTurn (for Citizenship belt loop,Requirement 8) and decide onone.

Discuss the purposes of laws andgovernment (Requirements 14and 15). Practice den demon-stration for pack meeting.

Den outing: perform den goodturn for Requirement 8 (seeCitizenship Belt Loop forideas).



Remind boys to bring theirCitizen Logbooks to the packmeeting.

Begin planning den GoodTurn project.

A service project is required for the Citi-zenship belt loop. Include family mem-bers, if possible, in the activity that youplan.

Activity Badge Projects

CAMPAIGN ADS

The media can have a great influence onhow people vote in elections. Have boyswrite a script and act out (videotape it witha camcorder if you can) a commercial for areal or mock campaign.

INAUGURATION DAY

Inauguration speeches by president, gover-nors, and other elected officials includegoals for the future. They tell of the hopesand dreams of the person who has beenelected. Have each boy give an inauguralspeech that tells about his dreams for theUnited States. What does he want to seehappen in the future of our country? Whatlaws would he like to see enacted? If possi-ble, videotape speeches and play them at apack meeting demonstration.

Gathering Activities

Whistling Contest. Fairs were held incolonial times. One of the attractions was awhistling contest. Contestants were giventunes to whistle. If they laughed or lost thetune, they were out of the contest. Try itusing tunes the boys know.

Service Project Ideas• Clean up a playground or park.• Do yard work, run errands, or otherwise

help an elderly person or someone elsewho needs help with such tasks.

• Give a party for children who are in thehospital or people living in a long-term-care facility.

• Check with local wildlife/environmentalconservation agency, and then plantshrubs to provide food and cover forwildlife.

• Collect toys, food, and used clothing fora charitable agency to distribute to peo-ple in need.

• Collect wastepaper, glass, aluminum, orplastic for recycling, depending on therecycling capabilities in your community.

As you begin your third month of den meetings, your Webelos Scouts should have a clear understanding ofthe concept of working on activity badges at den meetings. This month is the second of the Citizen activitybadge, which is recommended for a two-month period.

Webelos Den Meetings—Third Month

STATE QUIZ

Divide boys into two teams. Place a bell ona table between them. One boy from eachteam steps forward Call out a questionabout your home state (the governor, thecapital, the colors in the flag) or your com-munity (mayor, county seat). Whoever can

run and ring the bell first with the correctanswer scores a point for his team.

Just for fun: Here are some questions youcould ask for fun. Can you recognize thesestates by their abbreviations?• What state is always sick? (ILL)• What state is a father’s state? (PA)• What state is a young girl? (MISS)• What state is always surprised? (OH)• What state could you find in church?

(MASS)• What state do you go to when you’re

sick? (MD)• What state is in the laundry business?

(WASH)• What state can count above nine?

(TENN)• What state carried Noah and his family?

(ARK)• What state cuts the grass in your yard?

(MO)

Newspaper Search. Give each WebelosScout a copy of a daily newspaper and havethem look for articles on any of the follow-ing topics:• Articles on individuals or corporations

that are working to save our naturalresources, or that have been abusing ourresources

• Articles about people who have beengood citizens through their actions

• Articles concerning local, state, or fed-eral laws

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• Articles about elections and electionprocedures

• Articles about our justice system

Penny Drop. Pour water about 6 inchesdeep in a bucket and drop in a dime. Eachplayer is given six pennies. In turn, playersdrop their pennies in the water, trying tocover the dime with a penny. The success-ful player wins the dime.

Many Cub Scouting resources are available to help youprovide a quality program for your boys.

Cub Scout Ceremonies for Dens and Packs, No. 33212.A resource book with ideas and scripts for ceremoniesto award achievements to boys and to mark specialevents in the Cub Scouting program.

Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program Guide, No.34299. Boys are naturally involved in a variety of aca-demic subjects and sports. This program guide helpsleaders make the most of these opportunities, encour-aging exploration, good sportsmanship, and the devel-opment of healthy bodies. Boys receive awards forexploring a variety of academics and sports areas afterthey fulfill requirements.

Cub Scout Songbook, No. 33222. Singing brings agroup together. The Cub Scout Songbook providespages of fun and active songs for boys. Use this publi-cation to liven up the den and pack meeting activitiesand get everyone involved in the action.

Group Meeting Sparklers, No. 33122. This little book,filled with ideas for “getting-to-know-you” activitiesand fun show stoppers, adds zest and pep to meetings.

Cub Scout Magic, No. 33210. Boys love to dazzlefriends and family with magic tricks. This timelessresource provides easy to follow directions for magictricks sure to make each Cub Scout a future Houdini!

Cub Scouting’s BSA Family Activity Book, No. 33012.Families are the center of Cub Scouting. This bookdescribes a program through which families can earnthe BSA Family Award by concentrated effort on activ-ities that encourage family communication andinvolvement.

Den Chief Handbook, No. 33211. It’s not just for denchiefs! This handbook has activities, tricks, and hintsfor everyone involved in Cub Scouting. When your denenlists a den chief from a Boy Scout troop, this resourcewill help him be successful in his leadership role.

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Supplemental Materials

Documents

The Pack's First Three Months, No. 13- · PDF fileYo u’ll need them to plan meetings beyond these first three months. Cub Scout Leader Book ... Many successful packs distribute a