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January, 2004
Dear Scouters,
I have contributed to the Pow Wow book, and mastered the Pow Wow CD for the past
few years. With the wisdom imparted from Leslie and Sakiko, the previous editors, I
thought I would take a stab at the editor’s job this year. You will notice that the format of
this year’s book is different from previous years. We decided to move away from
dividing the book by month, where all the information for that month’s theme was
contained in its own chapter. Instead, we have separate chapters for the games, crafts,
sparklers (songs, skits, run-ons), ceremonies, cooking, and pre-opening activities, along
with chapters for Pack Leader (Den Leader and Cubmaster), and Webelos Leader
resources.
Because of the popularity of the Internet, we have included many links to other resources
on the web. A copy of the Pow Wow CD is included with this book, and should be used
in conjunction with the printed book. The CD will allow you to link directly to the many
good resources on the web.
Many thanks to the following people for their excellent contributions to the book:
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Leslie Gibbons, for her advise and Cooking and Ceremonies pages;
Cindy Smith, for the Cooking pages;
Lisa Corley, for the Crafts section, and the wonderful Den Leader and Webelos
Tips;
Sarah Rouse, for the Nature resources;
The many instructors, who submitted their class notes and handouts!
My sincere appreciation to all of them.
I encourage the participants to take advantage of all the Scouting resources, and Cub
Scout training available to help make doing a great job both fun and rewarding for the
boys in your Packs and Dens. Thank you for your devotion to the Scouting program.
Sincerely,
Wesley Wong
[email protected]
BECAUSE OF MY SON
Because of my son – I found a job to do.
I became a Scouter, tried and true.
I understand boys better – because of my son.
It happened through Scouting – Gee, what fun.
Because of my son – I can be worthwhile.
Oh what a reward, to see a boy’s smile!
‘Tis endless, the pleasures gained from Scouting.
Because of my son – I attend each meeting and outing!
Because of my son – I’ve gained friends beyond measure.
‘Tis indeed blessed to hold, such a wonderful treasure!
Hours that were idle are now filled to the brim,
Because of my son – I enjoy life with him!
Because of my son – I’ve a new way of life.
I recommend Scouting for each husband and wife!
Don’t spend your spare time, doing nothing at all.
Because of my son – heed the Scouting call!
- Author unknown
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Part I
Part II
Pow Wow Schedule
6
Introduction & Cub Scout Council Events
11
Cub Leader Resources
15
Webelos Leader Resources
45
Pre-Opening Activities
63
Ceremonies
87
Sparklers (Songs, Skits, Run-Ons)
117
Crafts
153
Games
185
Cooking
217
Part III
Field Trips
237
Part IV
Class Notes
Jazzing Up Meetings with Songs and Pizzazz
273
Cubmaster Tips That Worked For Me
287
Duty to God
289
Leathercrafts
291
Knives
293
Rocket Fun
303
Using Themes in your Pack
317
Introduction: Pow Wow Schedule
Scouting Safari
Pow Wow 2004
Schedule
January 24, 2004
7:15 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Registration
8:00 a.m. to 8:20 a.m. Opening
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Session 1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
1.10
1.11
Boy Behavior
Cub Scouting for Boys with Special Needs
Den and Pack Ceremonies
Games to Play Outside (Outdoor Session)
Jazzing Up Meetings with Songs and Pizzazz
Nature for Wolf and Bear (Outdoor Session)
Outdoor Cooking with Cub Scouts (Outdoor Session)
Planning an Action Packed Program
Selecting Quality Leaders
The Scouting Adventure: How to make sure your Cub Scouts become Boy Scouts
Webelos Activity Badges 1
9:40 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. Session 2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
2.10
2.11
60 Den Leader Tips in 60 Minutes
Boy Behavior
Cool Science for Cub Scouts
It’s Magic
Jazzing Up Meetings with Songs and Pizzazz
Nature for Webelos (Outdoor Session)
Outdoor Cooking with Cub Scouts (Outdoor Session)
Rocket Fun (Outdoor Session)
Supercharging Your Pack Committee
Terrific Tigers
Using Den Chiefs
10:50 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. Session 3
3.1
3.2
3.3
Calling All Cubs: Assuring Your Pack’s Survival by Recruiting Cub Scouts
Cub Scouting for Boys with Special Needs
Den and Pack Ceremonies
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Introduction: Pow Wow Schedule
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
3.11
Games to Play Outside (Outdoor Session)
Nature for Wolf and Bear (Outdoor Session)
Outdoor Cooking with Cub Scouts (Outdoor Session)
Planning an Action Packed Program
Secrets of Super Cubmastering
Selecting Quality Leaders
The Scouting Adventure: How to make sure your Cub Scouts become Boy Scouts
Webelos Activity Badges 2
11:50 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch and Safari Adventure Interactive Sessions (see Next Page)
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Session 4
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.10
4.11
60 Den Leader Tips in 60 Minutes
Boy Behavior
Calling All Cubs: Assuring Your Pack’s Survival by Recruiting Cub Scouts
Cool Science for Cub Scouts
Nature for Webelos (Outdoor Session)
Outdoor Cooking with Cub Scouts (Outdoor Session)
Rocket Fun (Outdoor Session)
Safe Scouting for Dens and Packs on the Go
Terrific Tigers
Using Den Chiefs
Webelos Activity Badges 1
2:40 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. Session 5
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
Boy Behavior
Calling All Cubs: Assuring Your Pack’s Survival by Recruiting Cub Scouts
Den and Pack Ceremonies
It’s Magic
Jazzing Up Meetings with Songs and Pizzazz
Planning an Action Packed Program
The Scouting Adventure: How to make sure your Cub Scouts become Boy Scouts
Webelos Activity Badges 2
3:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closing
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Safari Adventure Interactive Sessions (Expanded Midway):
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Academics & Sports Program
Adult Recognition
BSA Film Fest
Cub Scout Camping
Den Gathering Activities
Derbies
Duty to God
Games to Play Indoors
LDS Church Sponsored Cub Programs
Leathercraft
Neckerchief Slides
Our Flag
Outdoor Resources
Pack Ceremony Props
Scouting Resources
Scout-O-Rama
Theme Crafts
Tied Up in Knots
Working With Wood
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Pow Wow 2004
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Lunch and Safari Adventure Interactive Sessions
60 Den Leader Tips in 60 Minutes
Boy Behavior
Calling All Cubs! Assuring Your Pack’s Survival By Recruiting Cub Scouts
Cool Science for Cub Scouts
Cub Scouting for Boys with Special Needs
Dan and Pack Ceremonies
Games to Play Outside (Outdoor)
It’s Magic
Jazzing Up Meetings with Songs and Pizzazz
Keeping the Doors Open: Fundraisers & Finance
Nature for Wolf and Bear (Outdoor)
Nature for Webelos (Outdoor)
Outdoor Cooking with Cubs Scouts (Outdoor)
Planning An Action Packed Program
Rocket Fun (Outdoor)
Safe Scouting for Dens and Packs on the Go
Secrets of Super Cubmastering
Selecting Quality Cub Scout Leaders
Supercharging Your Pack Committee
Terrific Tigers
The Scouting Adventure Continues: How to make sure your Cub Scouts become Boy Scouts
Using Den Chiefs
Webelos I Activity Badges
Webelos II Activity Badges
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Introduction: Resources
Online Pow Wow Books & Resources
Some Pow Wow books are available on the Internet, in either PDF format or MS Word
format. Here are some of the Pow Wow books we were able to find, including the past
six books from Santa Clara County Council.
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Western Los Angeles County Council, 2001 Pow Wow Book, “Be The Difference”
http://cub.bsa-la.com/powwow2001/book/
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Circle Ten Counci11999 PowWow Book, “Circle Ten Roundup”
http://www.macscouter.com/CubScouts/PowWow99/CircleTen/
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Circle Ten Council, 1998 PowWow Book, “Cruise Into Cub Scouting”
http://www.macscouter.com/CubScouts/PowWow98/CircleTen/
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York Adams Council, 1998 PowWow Book, “Under the Big Top”
http://www.macscouter.com/CubScouts/PowWow98/YorkAdms
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Indian Nations Council, 1994 PowWow Book, “The Greatest Show On Earth”
http://www.macscouter.com/CubScouts/PowWow94
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Santa Clara County Council, 1998 PowWow Book, “Teach Through Learning”
www.macscouter.com/CubScouts/PowWow98/SCCC
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Santa Clara County Council, 1999 PowWow Book, “Flight to the Future”
www.macscouter.com/CubScouts/PowWow99/SCCC
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Santa Clara County Council, 2000 PowWow Book, “Cub Leader’s Express”
http://www.macscouter.com/CubScouts/PowWow00
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Santa Clara County Council, 2001 PowWow Book, “A Cub Scout Odyssey”
http://www.macscouter.com/CubScouts/PowWow01
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Santa Clara County Council, 2002 PowWow Book, “Cubstruction: Leaders At Work”
http://www.macscouter.com/CubScouts/PowWow02
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Santa Clara County Council, 2003 PowWow Book, “Lights, Camera, Cub Scout
Action!”
http://www.macscouter.com/CubScouts/PowWow03
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Otetiana Council, 2001 PowWow Book, “America’s Pride, America’s Future”
http://www.otetiana.org/forms/powwowbook2001.pdf (PDF File)
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CubBobWhite’s Pow Wow Online Resources
http://powwow-online.net/
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INTRODUCTION
Introduction: 2004 Council Cub Scout Events
Council Cub Scout Events for 2004
Cub Scout Pow Wow
Cub Scout Leader Training
Youth Protection Training
Cub Scout Leader Training
Cub Scout Camp Sign-Ups
Baloo Training
OWL (Webelos Outdoor Leader) Training
Water Rocket Derby
Goodwill / Good Turn Days
Cub Scout Leader Training
Scout-O-Rama
Family Camp I
Family Camp II
Cub Scout Day Camp
Webelos Resident Camp
Scouting For Food
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Sat. Jan. 24
Sat. Feb. 21
Tues. Feb. 24
Sat. Mar. 13
Sat. April 3
Sat. April 3
April 16-17
Sat. April 24
Feb. 1 – March 31
Sat. May 8
June 11-12
June 26-27
July 17-18
June 28 – Aug 6
Aug. 12-16
Nov. 17
Note: Dates subject to change. Confirm dates with council office.
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Santa Clara County Council
Boy Scouts of America
Pioneer District
Cub Scout
Saturday, April 24, 2004
12:30 - 5:00 PM
Rainbow Park, San Jose
(Johnson & Rainbow, Across from Lynbrook H.S.)
WHO:
Sponsored by Pioneer district. For all registered Cub Scouts (Tiger Cubs to Webelos) in Pioneer district, and
other districts in council.
WHAT:
Come and enjoy the fun and excitement of building and launching soda bottle rockets. We will supply the rocket
kits and materials on the day of the event. The boys will build the rockets, then launch them with water and
compressed air.
COST:
Only $5 per scout, which includes a rocket kit and patch. All registrations must be returned by April 17, 2004.
No late registrations or drop-ins accepted. Register early to reserve spot – Space Limited – Event sold out last
year.
AWARDS:
Medals will be awarded to the top 3 winners for
each Cub rank. Winners are determined by flight
time from 2 launches. Ribbons will be awarded to
participating Packs.
CONTACT:
For more information, please contact
Wesley Wong, at 408-377-2859 or
e-mail at [email protected]
SCHEDULE:
12:30 - 2:00 pm
2:20 - 2:30 pm
2:30 - 3:00 pm
3:00 - 3:30 pm
3:30 - 4:00 pm
4:00 - 4:30 pm
4:45 - 5:00 pm
Check-in, and Rocket Construction
Opening Ceremony
Tigers
Wolf
Bears
Webelos
Awards & Closing
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PIONEER DISTRICT 2004 WATER ROCKET DERBY REGISTRATION
Saturday April 24, 2004 – Rainbow Park
Forms Due by: April 17, 2004
Name: ___________________________________ Grade: ________ Pack: _________ # Tiger # Wolf # Bear # Webelos
Name: ___________________________________ Grade: ________ Pack: _________ # Tiger # Wolf # Bear # Webelos
Parent: ______________________________ Phone: _____________
MAIL REGISTRATION TO:
Santa Clara County Council, Boy Scouts of America
Pioneer Water Rocket Derby, Event Code # 303
970 W. Julian St.
San Jose, CA. 95126
Amount Attached: $5.00 X _____ = _____________
#Boys
Total
PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:
BSA - SCCC
(Write on check: Event Code # 303)
Scout-O-Rama 2004
Friday, June 11th
San Jose Giants Baseball Game
Followed by
“Scouting in the Outfield” Overnighter
Saturday, June 12th
Scout-O-Rama
With the units from the
Santa Clara County Council
Set the Guinness
World Record
“The Most Knots Tied by a Group”
followed by
San Jose Giants Baseball Game
Cub Leaders: Leader Tips
INTRODUCTION
There are many good resources available for Den Leaders and Pack Leaders. We provide
some of these resources in this chapter, plus some useful tips for running the Den and
Pack meetings. As a Cub Scout leader, you serve an important role in the character
development of the boys. You are their role model, so make sure you set a good example,
from good citizenship to good sportsmanship and community service.
DEN LEADERS TIPS
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Plan your meetings far enough ahead to allow time to gather materials needed. Set
goals that you want to accomplish during the year. Outline your program for the
year and plan ahead to involve as many people as possible. Plan each meeting
ahead of time. You might find it valuable to plan next weeks meeting after just
completing a meeting. Share your plan with your Assistant and Den Leader.
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Always have a plan B, each group will be different and activities that thrilled one
den may bore another, and when they get bored they get rowdy. If they are
showing signs of boredom drop the activity and go to plan B and you will rarely
have discipline problems.
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If you plan an outdoor activity, always have an indoor alternate planned.
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Transitions from one activity to the next are easiest if the meeting is planned so
that the next activity is always preferred to the current one. For example we begin
with opening ceremonies that reinforce the values of Scouting (boring) then go to
advancement activities (less boring but not as much fun as games which come
next), after games we go to snack time (they are always willing to stop what they
are doing for snack!). Use the fact that they have their hands full and their mouths
full as the best opportunity for announcements and reminders. Their parents are
beginning to show up, and it doesn't hurt that parents are also hearing the
announcements and reminders; it also helps to keep those impatient parents from
grabbing the Cub and leaving before the closing ceremony, since they intuitively
understand that they should not take their child away during announcements.
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Don't try to carry the entire load yourself. In Tiger, Wolf and Bear dens the family
unit is central to the forming of the Cub Scout and activities revolved around the
family unit. Get other parents involved. Help them realize it is their program and
then depend on them to lend expertise on aspects of the program. Invite them to
attend by determining their interests and using them.
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Leadership is developed and learned. You can become an effective Cub Scout
Leader if you will prepare yourself and take the time to learn. Remember to be
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Cub Leaders: Leader Tips
flexible in your planning. There are no set answers to handling boys. Don't be
afraid to experiment.
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Get trained! Start out with the Cub Scout Den Leader Fast Start video. It is very
short and enjoyable to watch. After you get settled in, attend the Cub Scout Den
Leader Basic Training at your District. It is the best place to go to learn your Cub
Scouting fundamentals.
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Understand the Cub Scout program so you can help the boys grow throughout the
program. There are a lot of resources available to help you. One of your best
resources is the monthly district Cub Leader Roundtable, where you can exchange
ideas with other Cub Scout Leaders. Also look inside the various BSA
publications, search the web or simply ask another Scouter. Experienced leaders
are more than happy to share their knowledge and skills. Check with your Unit
Commissioner or District Executive. Just ask!
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Keep the boys occupied at all times; not just with busy work, but also with
activities that fulfill the Purposes of Cub Scouting.
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Be fair and consistent with discipline. Don't permit one boy to do something you
would discipline another for doing.
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Treat each boy as a very special individual.
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Establish your rules and stick to them.
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Set a good example by wearing your uniform.
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Use the Cub Scout sign to get attention...don't shout or yell.
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Give the boys a chance to let off steam. Plan den meetings to alternate quiet
activities with active ones.
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Be firm in a friendly way.
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Do your best, and, above all, have fun!
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Cub Leaders: Leader Tips
More Den Leader Tips from an Experienced Den Leader
Lisa Corley
I have been a den leader for 5 years and have led dens at all the ranks, Tiger through
Webelos. I am currently a den leader for Tigers and Bears. The tips come from my
experience and that of my co leaders and other den leaders.
Den Meeting Structure – The Cub Scout Meeting Plan (from Program Helps) is a great
structure to follow. Start the meeting on time. Before the meeting have a gathering game
for the boys to join in as they arrive. We always start the meeting with a Flag Ceremony.
We then give the boys recognition for their achievements by handing out a bead for every
achievement or activity badge that they finish. The boys hang these on the den doodle
(see the Cub Scout Leader Handbook). We also award the Tigers the beads they earn at
every meeting. Then we do the program. At the end of the meeting we hand out the belt
fob beads (see below). We have closing flag and then we have a snack.
Fun – Remember Scouts is not an extension of school. It should be a fun learning
experience. Rather than lecture on some of the achievements, think of how you can make
a game out of them. Charades, Jeopardy, Red Light/Green Light, Name that Folk Tale…
Outings – Plan at least one outing a month. (Don’t forget to file a Tour Permit). We have
been to Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge, Santa Clara University, a high school football
game, the fire station, the police station, the library, hiking, bike riding in Bayland Park,
San Jose Historical Park, Fallon House, Peralta Adobe, Sunnyvale Water Treatment
Plant, the beach fossil hunting, etc. Remember, with all the budget cuts the boys don’t get
to go to a lot of these places unless you take them. (Look in the Field Trips section of this
book for more ideas)
Games, Songs, and Crafts – Have at least one of these elements at every den meeting.
Your “Gathering Time” activity can be a game, a song or a simple craft. Check out the
crafts section of this Pow Wow book. Use the BSA Program Helps. Check out
www.macscouter.com for games, songs and skits.
Den Flag – We design a new den flag every year. The flag stand is made so that the flag
is stretched out horizontally (it does not hang down). The boys sign their names on the
flag. We add awards to the flag. We also pin on mementos of the outings and den
meetings. We usually have the boy whose parent planned the outing or meeting pin on
the memento at the next den meeting. The mementos are simple things. For example, a
small foam football shape was pinned on after we attended a high school football game.
Discipline and Motivation – Each boy has a belt fob that they made (get them at the
Scout Shop). At the end of every meeting, they get a yellow bead for being on time, blue
bead for being in uniform, and red for attending the den meeting. They also get a white
bead for attending the pack meetings. These beads are very important to the boys.
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For the younger dens, we use a behavior candle. The boys are told that when the candle
burns down they will get a special treat (we do ice cream sundaes for snack). The candle
is lit at the beginning of the meeting and will stay lit as long as they listen and behave. If
they are not good listeners the candles will be blown out for 5 minutes the first time, 10
minutes the second time and for the rest of the meeting for the third time.
Boy’s Notebooks – We give every boy a 3 ring binder with a cover that you can insert a
sheet in. The boys make covers for their notebooks at the beginning of the year. The boy
keeps the den schedule, the den phone list and any program materials that are given out in
there. It is sort of a den scrapbook.
Administrative – We maintain the following records for the den:
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Phone List
Attendance, Dues and Expenses
Awards listed by the month awarded (rank, arrows, belt loops and pin, summertime
award, goodwill/goodturn, etc)
Advancement Tracker – We use the Excel spread sheets that you can find at
www.geocities.com/Yosemite/9152/cub-tracker.html
Belt Loops and Pins – We use an Excel spread sheet from the website listed above.
Splitting Duties between Den Leaders – We split the duties between 2 leaders. The split
we use is one leader is responsible for the Calendar, Phone List and Dues and Expenses
and the other is responsible for attendance, awards and writing the articles for the pack
newsletter. We both feel that the other den leader is doing more than their fair share. Do
whatever works best for you but do share the load.
Parents – Parents are a wonderful resource. The Tigers require that each Adult Partner
host some of the meetings. We continue this concept on through the Wolf, Bear and
Webelos. Each family in the den is responsible for preparing and presenting the program
material for 3 to 4 meetings during the year. We also have a planning meeting in June to
plan the next year, where the parents sign up for the Achievements and Electives that
they would like to do. Remember, BSA stands for Boy Scouts of America not Baby
Sitters of America.
Outside Resources – Use outside resources to present program material. We had a police
office come and talk to the Wolves about making choices. We visit museums and arrange
for docents to do presentations.
Dues – We collect dues ($10) twice a year, in September and January. It is too time
consuming to collect them on a weekly basis. Not to mention the record keeping is too
time consuming.
No Announcements – Keep announcements short and only use them to inform the boys
of what is coming up. Either email or telephone the parents with the details.
Remember -
KISMIF (Keep It Simple Make It Fun)
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Cub Leaders: Leader Tips
MY PACK INFO SHEET
All Den Leaders should have a Pack information sheet, listing important data on your
Pack, and contact information of the other leaders. Your Cubmaster should be able to
provide you with most of this information.
Pack Info:
I am a leader in Cub Scout Pack ____, Den ______.
The chartered organization that operates our pack is ________________________.
We are in the __________ District, which is part of the Santa Clara County Council.
Our monthly Pack Leader meeting is held on _________ (day) at _______(time) at
_____________(place).
Pack meetings are held on ________ (day) at _______(time) at _____________(place).
Our den meetings are held on ________ (day) at _______(time) at __________(place).
Pack Leadership:
Cubmaster: ________________ Phone: ___________ E-mail: _____________________
Pack Committee Chair: ________________ Phone: __________ E-mail: _____________
Den leader Coach: _________________ Phone: __________ E-mail: ________________
Tiger Cub Den leader: ______________ Phone: __________ E-mail: ________________
Cub Scout Den leader: ______________ Phone: __________ E-mail: ________________
Cub Scout Den leader: ______________ Phone: __________ E-mail: ________________
Webelos Den Leader: ______________ Phone: __________ E-mail: ________________
Unit Commissioner: _______________ Phone: __________ E-mail: ________________
District Executive: ________________ Phone: __________ E-mail: ________________
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Indoor track meet (feather toss, straw throw, etc.)
Visit a newspaper office
Visit a factory
Visit the zoo
Visit a farm or ranch
Den bowling tournament
Ice skating or roller skating
Parents take boys to sporting event
Parent with a special hobby tells boys about it
Backyard breakfast cookout.
Work on achievement everyone needs.
Treasure hunt
Marble shooting contest
Scavenger hunt for Cub Scout objects
Bike inspection
Pet show (each Cub brings and tells about his).
Boys bring their collections and tell about them.
Game making day
Meet with another den
Star High School or college athlete guest speaker
Fishing – in pond at park for prizes
Visit a historical spot
Conduct tour of state park
Visit weather station
Practice physical fitness games
Sack lunch picnic
Trip to a museum
Trip to fire station.
Visit to police station or crime laboratory
Night meeting to study the stars.
Dinosaur day – each boy brings his models.
Model day – each boy brings his models
Visit hobby store
Visit telephone company
Den uniform inspection
Visit an airport
Session on basic first aid
Boys mix, bake and eat cupcakes
Visit library
Magic day – each boy does his favorite trick
Contest judging weight, sizes of objects, etc.
Campfire – roast marshmallows
Play charades
Parent and son swim party
Make puppets for a show
Make sailboat to race on a pond.
Go rock collecting
Go fossil hunting
Mother’s Day gifts
Joke telling – den winner picked by vote
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51. Liar’s contest – den winner picked by vote.
52. Ping-pong contest (basketball shooting, etc)
53. Build tin can bird houses
54. Hat making contest
55. Paper Airplane contest
56. Practice Cub Scout songs
57. Make collage of old Christmas cards.
58. Build den equipment box
59. Build den window display
60. Jump the rope contest
61. Catch butterflies
62. Visit lapidary shop
63. Coin collector shows coins
64. Learn a Cub Scout sport
65. Scrambled word game
66. Indian masks using paper bags
67. Make clay models, paint and fire them
68. Build plastic models at den meeting only
69. Baseball game with another den.
70. Handicraft – beads, belts, paints, etc.
71. Start crystal growing hobby
72. Service project for church or school
73. Make den scrapbook of photos and souvenirs
74. Plant vegetable garden
75. Cub Scouts plan next month’s activities
76. Make neckerchief slides and slide holders
77. Make Halloween costumes
78. Build a paper-mache town or Indian camp
79. Develop brand new den skit.
80. Make a den doodle
81. Have an obstacle race
82. Practice runs with Pinewood derby cars.
83. Leaders set up a Pinewood derby workshop
84. Take a train ride, or bus ride
85. Visit session of city council
86. Plant a tree
87. Raise the flag at the beginning of school
88. Woods hike for leaf collecting
89. Collect paper, glass, cans for recycling
90. Visit a re-cycling center
91. Visit a bakery
92. Visit a printing shop
93. Play miniature golf
94. Take a mystery trip
95. Make games for shut-ins
96. Collect books for schools or hospitals
97. Have a bug hunt
98. Den swap day
99. Build a jigsaw puzzle
100. Make ice cream, have an ice cream party
CUB LEADERS
Cub Leaders: Leader Tips
CUBMASTER TIPS
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Don't think of your Pack meeting as a ‘meeting’. Think of it in terms of a onenight show, a production. Meetings are dull; we go to them every day and rarely
(if ever) look forward to them. A show, however, is entertainment! People want to
be entertained, and while they'll forget to go to your meeting, they'll remember
that they have tickets to your show!
•
Plan your meeting agenda out beforehand. Include everything from the preopening to clean up, and the responsible party for each item. Plan your agenda
with the other Pack leaders at your Pack planning meeting a few days before your
Pack meeting.
•
Plan for contingencies. What if someone forgets the flag? What if a speaker
doesn't show? Have a backup plan in mind.
•
Set an example to your leaders and your boys by wearing your uniform and
looking your best. Your personal pride will be mirrored by your Pack, and soon
enough you'll have few if any problems with the boys and leaders looking just as
good!
•
Plan a pre-opening activity, especially if families tend to show up late. Another
thing that contributes to lateness is not starting your meeting on time. If nothing is
missed by being late, why be there on time?
•
Use a variety of openings at your meetings. Simply marching the flag to the front
and repeat the pledge at every meeting can become dull for your audience.
•
Make notes for yourself and all your program participants. You might consider
something closer to a script. Your notes/script can be on 3 by 5 cards, which
makes it easy and unobtrusive to carry and read from. A script serves several
purposes. It keeps you from straying off subject. It reminds you of everything you
wanted to cover, and it keeps the meeting on track. It documents all the names of
people to be recognized at your meeting.
•
Don't position your audience too far from the action. Distance makes it tougher to
see and hear, while proximity creates an intimacy and means it's more difficult to
not pay attention to what's happening.
•
Provide your parents with a newsletter or program that includes details for all
your announcements. Having the details on the paper in font of your parents
makes it easy for them to know what's going on. And the easier it is, the better the
response!
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Cub Leaders: Leader Tips
•
One of the most effective ways of keeping an audiences attention is to break up
your meeting into “bite sized chunks”. There are a couple of ways to do this. The
first is to alternate serious/informative with humorous. Your program might
include introductions, then a skit, then announcements, then a song or some
entertainment from one of your Dens. The second is to punctuate your longer
serious segments with brief moments of humor. This is where run-ons are so very
valuable.
•
Recognition is an important, possibly the most important part of your meeting.
Avoid reading names and passing out awards, since nobody will listen to anything
besides their own (or their child’s) name! On the other hand, a ceremony, whether
serious or funny, will keep your audience in line. Remember, you're entertaining
to inform! You're also recognizing the efforts of your boys. By putting an effort
into the ceremony, you validate their work and show them that their achievement
is important to you, their Den, their Pack and their parents!
•
Be sure to recognize the parents and leaders that have made a difference in the
past month by volunteering or taking training. A simple thank you to the group
can make the difference between a valuable resource you can depend on again,
and a disgruntled parent or leader who won't help out.
•
Let your boys (and leaders) entertain the group by performing skits, plays, magic
shows, puppet shows, run-ons, telling jokes, or reading and acting out stories. In
this way they contribute to the Pack--remember, "The Cub Scout Helps the Pack
Go"! You can have each den contribute to the program, or rotate dens each
month.
•
If time and facilities permit, plan a game for the boys. This should be one of the
last things on the agenda, since getting them back to their seats may prove
difficult! Keep the game simple and fun, and make sure that the rules are obvious
or can be quickly explained. Have more than enough of whatever equipment is
necessary, and try out everything beforehand just to be sure it really works the
way you planned. Recruit parents or leaders beforehand to help as necessary with
organization and supervising the activity.
•
Close your meeting formally, either with a prayer or reflection, a retreat of the
colors, a song, a brief closing ceremony, or some combination of the above.
•
A successful meeting is short (60-90 minutes), moving, and upbeat. Incorporate
the more important elements into your program early on, so that if you find
yourself running late you can skip or edit things.
•
Take advantage of all the training that is available. Attend roundtables to get the
latest information on district and council activities, and network with the other
Scout leaders.
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Cub Leaders: Leader Tips
ELEMENTS OF A GOOD PACK MEETING
Indian Nations Pow Wow, 1994
There are several elements of a successful pack meeting. The most important thing to
remember is that the pack meeting is for the BOYS. Cub Scouting is THEIR program...
not the adults.
Elements of a good pack meeting include:
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Planning
Timing
Participation
Fellowship
Recognition
Spirit
FUN, FUN, FUN
The meetings should be planned with goals in mind. Themes, current fads, or events that
Cub Scouts are interested in can help keep things on track. Pack meetings should be kept
under 90 minutes in length. The interest of the Cub is limited. So is that of an adult,
especially if there is a good show or football game on TV at the same time as the
meeting.
The Cubmaster should not be the only adult involved in the program. Parents, leaders,
and the boys should be involved. Individual den participation is essential. If boys and
their parents are involved, they are more likely to enjoy the program and keep coming in
the future.
Fellowship is a must before any pack meeting. A gathering time activity such as a game
before the meeting, gets people together and acquainted. Fellowship after the meeting is
just as important. Refreshments are a good way to get people to mix and visit. This is a
great time to recruit adult volunteers.
Prepare a written agenda for the pack meeting and be sure to use it! See that all leaders
have copies before the meeting starts. Stay with the written game plan unless something
drastic makes you change. The use of the written game plan will make the meeting move
smoothly, permit it to end on time, and prevent leaving something important out.
FUN...the most important element, should not be overlooked. If people have fun, they
will return and remain enthusiastic about the Cub Scout program. The spirit of Scouting
should prevail throughout the pack meeting. Show enthusiasm for the
program...enthusiasm is contagious. Pass it around!
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Cub Leaders: Themes
Monthly Themes
The Cub Scout program is organized by monthly themes. Themes are a collection of
related activities of high “boy interest” for each month, and encompass the den activities
and Pack meeting. Themes add variety to den and Pack meetings, and makes planning of
an integrated Pack meeting possible. Your Pack’s yearly calendar can be organized
around the monthly themes. Themes also allow dens to share resources for activities and
field trips, by working on similar projects.
Your Pack may decide to use the themes that are published by the BSA, or you can use
your own themes. Theme-related ideas for Den and Pack activities are available in the
Cub Scout Program Helps, and the Cub Scout Roundtable Guide.
A typical Pack meeting may have some or all of the following (incorporate the monthly
theme whenever possible):
• Pre-opening or gathering activity
• Opening ceremony
• Den demonstration (song, skit, show-and-tell)
• Recognition (advancement ceremony, adult recognitions)
• Guest Speaker
• Game or Theme activity (quick craft, or gift wrapping)
• Announcements
• Closing ceremony
A typical Den meeting may have some or all of the following (the monthly theme can be
incorporated in these activities):
• A pre-opening or gathering activity
• An opening ceremony
• Den business (collect dues, plan for Pack meeting: practice song/skit)
• Theme activity (craft, field trip)
• Closing ceremony
The biggest benefit from using the published monthly themes is that many of the ideas
for the Den and Pack meetings are provided in the Program Helps, in this book, and in
other resources on the web. We have provided some theme-related ideas in the PreOpening, Crafts, Sparklers, Cooking, and Games sections of this book. Don’t limit
yourself to using a theme idea only for that specific month – some ideas may work any
time of the year.
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Cub Leaders: Themes
2004-2005 Cub Scout Themes
MONTH
THEME
Description
March 2004
Walk In My Shoes
Explore the world and experiences of those
who face diversity challenges every day –
cultural, language, and/or special needs.
April 2004
Cubservation
Learn about conservation and ecology. Plan
a conservation project, and work on the
World Conservation Award.
May 2004
My Home State
Learn special things about your state, or
other states.
June 2004
Cub Rock
Learn about prehistoric times, dinosaurs,
and/or geology.
July 2004
Fin Fun
Learn about water and the many creatures
that live in our oceans, lakes, and rivers.
August 2004
Scouting the Midway
Fun and games. Design and build midway
games in the dens and hold a Pack carnival.
September 2004
Time in a Capsule
Think about the future and what it will hold.
Dens can build a time capsule, or explore
space or new frontiers.
October 2004
It’s a Circus of Stars
Pack meeting focus will be the magic of a
circus, with the Cubmaster serving as
ringmaster and three rings where the dens
perform.
November 2004
Cub Scout Collectors
Focus on collections, such as bugs, baseball
cards, rocks, sticks, candy wrappers.
December 2004
Holiday Food Fare
Experience foods for the holidays or foods
from other countries.
January 2005
Cub Scouts Spread
the News
Cub Scouts can create headlines and learn
about the history of news reporting. Plan
visits to local newspapers, radio, TV or cable
companies.
February 2005
It’s A Scouting
Celebration
It’s the 75th birthday of Cub Scouting!
Explore the history of Cub Scouting, of the
pack, and of your den.
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Cub Leaders: Themes
Related Themes From Previous Years
Additional ideas for the monthly themes can be found in the Pow Wow books, and
Program Helps from previous years. Many of the themes have been repeated in past years
with a different title.
MONTH
THEME
Related Theme
March 2004
Walk In My Shoes
Nov. 1999 – Discover Our Family Heritage
Oct. 2000 – Our Gifts and Talents
Jan. 2001 – When I Grow Up
April 2004
Cubservation
June 1997 – Outdoor Adventure
Apr. 1999 – Pollution Solution
May 2000 – See the Forest for the Trees
Apr. 2001 – Save It For Us
May 2004
My Home State
Sept. 1997 – Our Town U.S.A.
July 1999 – Our National Treasures
Oct. 1999 – California Gold Rush
July 2000 – From Sea to Shining Sea
July 2001 – American ABC’s
June 2004
Cub Rock
Aug. 1997 – Age of Dinosaurs
July 2004
Fin Fun
July 1998 – See What You Can Sea
Aug. 1999 – Splish, Splash
June 2000 – Wet and Wild
August 2004
Scouting the Midway
Aug. 1985 – Be A Clown
Nov. 1993 – Circus
Sept. 1997 – Circus
September 2004
Time in a Capsule
July 1997 – Tomorrow’s World
Feb. 2000 – Turn Back the Clock
June 2000 – Space: The New Frontier
October 2004
It’s a Circus of Stars
May 2000 – Abracadabra!
Jan. 2003 = Strike Up the Band
November 2004
Cub Scout Collectors
Sept. 2000 – Getting To Know You
December 2004
Holiday Food Fare
Dec. 1998 – Let’s Celebrate!
Dec. 1999 – Holiday Magic
Dec. 2000 – What Do You Do at Holiday
Time?
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Cub Leaders: Themes
MONTH
THEME
Related Theme
January 2005
Cub Scouts Spread
the News
Nov. 1998 – Stop the Presses
Jan. 2002 – Did You Get My Message?
February 2005
It’s A Scouting
Celebration
Feb. 1997 – The Blue and the Gold
Feb. 1998 – Let’s Celebrate Scouting
Feb. 1999 – Baloo and Gold
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Cub Leaders: New Cub Scout Handbooks
New Cub Scout Handbooks:
WOLF CUB SCOUT, BEAR CUB SCOUT, AND WEBELOS SCOUT
HANDBOOKS
In the continuing effort to help our leaders deliver a quality Cub Scouting program, and
to ensure that our program materials remain current and age-appropriate, the BSA has
enhanced the content of the current boy handbooks. These books have been updated for
relevance to today's youth, appropriateness of content, ease of use, and perceived
challenge to the reader.
We have maintained many of the current elements in these books that have proven
successful during the past. We have eliminated topics that have become dated and do not
challenge today's Cub Scouts and their families.
Some specific revisions are as follows:
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Integrated Character Connections (that draw on Cub Scouting's 12 Core Values)
directly into selected requirements in each book.
Infused age-appropriate outdoor program activities into both the requirements and
the electives in each book.
Enhanced the advancement and elective trails to create a progressive more
challenging pathway that logically prepares boys for the next rank in Cub
Scouting and prepares Webelos Scouts for Boy Scouting.
Reformatted and enhanced the Webelos handbook: particularly, the Webelos
badge and Arrow of Light Award requirements.
In an effort to assist with the transition from the current handbooks to the new
handbooks, the following implementation plan is in place:
•
•
The enhanced Wolf, Bear and Webelos handbooks were released to the field in
July 2003.
The enhancements to the requirements in these books will not affect the
advancement trails of boys who are using the current books. They are to continue
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Cub Leaders: New Cub Scout Handbooks
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using their current books until they have completed all requirements in those
books.
Based on availability, Cub Scouting youth members may use either the current
handbook or the new handbook. As boys enter the program or advance in rank by
the dates indicated below, they are required to use the new books.
Boys who become Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts after August 1, 2004, will be
required to use the new book for the corresponding rank.
Boys who become Webelos Scouts after August 1, 2005, will be required to use
the new Webelos Scout Handbook.
We strongly recommend that this transition information be given to your Cub Scouting
leaders and families to help alleviate any concerns regarding the need to switch from the
current handbooks to the new ones.
LINKS:
For specific changes to the badge requirements in the Cub Scout handbooks, see the
following links:
Wolf Badge: www.usscouts.org/advance/cubscout/changes/wolf-03.html
Wolf Electives: www.usscouts.org/advance/cubscout/changes/wolfarrow-03.html
Bear Badge: www.usscouts.org/advance/cubscout/changes/bear-03.html
Bear Electives: www.usscouts.org/advance/cubscout/changes/beararrow-03.html
Webelos Badge: www.usscouts.org/advance/cubscout/changes/webelos-03.html
Webelos Activity Badges:
• Aquanaut, Athlete, Fitness, Sportsman:
www.usscouts.org/advance/cubscout/changes/physical-03.html
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Artist, Scholar, Showman, Traveler:
www.usscouts.org/advance/cubscout/changes/mentalskills-03.html
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Citizen, Communicator, Family Member, Readyman:
www.usscouts.org/advance/cubscout/changes/community-03.html
•
Craftsman, Engineer, Handyman, Scientist:
www.usscouts.org/advance/cubscout/changes/technology-03.html
•
Forester, Geologist, Naturalist, Outdoorsman:
www.usscouts.org/advance/cubscout/changes/outdoor-03.html
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Cub Leaders: Useful Publications
USEFUL PUBLICATIONS FOR CUB SCOUT LEADERS
The following publications are printed by the BSA, and are available at your local Scout
Shop.
CUB SCOUT LEADER BOOK
An essential reference for all Cub Scout leaders. Includes information
on policies and guidelines, job descriptions, program planning,
activities, awards, and more. The appendix includes record sheets,
award requirement sheets, tour permit applications, checklists, medical
record forms, and new uniform inspection sheets.
CUB SCOUT LEADER HOW-TO BOOK
Helps Cub Scout leaders plan den and pack programs that are fun for
everyone! Includes information on crafts, games, outdoor activities,
special events, and more
CUB SCOUT ACADEMICS AND SPORTS PROGRAM GUIDE
The complete guide to the Cub Scout Academics and Sports
program. Provides all necessary information for Cub Scouts to earn
program belt loops and pins. Some of these belt loops are now required
for the Webelos activity pins.
CUB SCOUT CEREMONIES FOR DENS AND PACKS
Make your next den or pack ceremony the best ever with ideas from
this book!
CUB SCOUT PROGRAM HELPS 2003-04
Monthly guides and suggestions for Den and Pack meetings, including
games, skits, songs, ceremonies, and crafts. Covers September 2003
through August 2004. The Scouting Magazine reprints pages from the
Program Helps for the succeeding 2 months. The new edition for the
next program year is usually available in July.
CUB SCOUT ROUNDTABLE PLANNING GUIDE
This guide is primarily for planning the Cub Scout Roundtable
meetings, but contains lots of ideas on theme-related activities, games,
songs and crafts that are not in the Program Helps.
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Cub Leaders: Useful Publications
DEN CHIEF HANDBOOK
Primarily for den chiefs, but valuable to any member of a den
leadership team, this book contains ideas, activities, and games that can
add to den meeting programs. Also included is information that a Boy
Scout can use to help him serve as a leader and role model to Cub
Scouts.
PACK RECORD (FINANCE) BOOK
Has a helpful financial section and easy-to-use forms to simplify record
keeping.
GROUP MEETING SPARKLERS
Contains lots of stories, jokes, stunts, applauses and games to keep your
group’s attention and make your Den and Pack meetings fun and
exciting!
GUIDE TO SAFE SCOUTING
Policies and guidelines to help adult leaders conduct Scouting activities
safely. For all levels of the Scouting program; indoor and outdoor
activities.
Training Resources for Cub Scout Leaders
•
Cub Scout Leader Training, number 34700, Copyright 1994, with the 1997
Update. It contains the Fast Start, Cub Scout Leader Basic, Webelos Outdoor, and
Den Leader Coach courses. The videotape you need is number AV-01V008.
•
Supplemental Training for Cub Scout Leaders, number 34703, Copyright 1995,
contains the Quarterly Leadership Updates and Unit Leadership Enhancements.
•
Spotlight book, number 13-604, is an annual publication containing relevant
special training outlines.
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Cub Leaders: Resources
Cub Scout Roundtable
Cub Scout Roundtable is supplemental training for Cub leaders. At the monthly meetings,
you will gather information on upcoming district and council events, network with other
Pack leaders, discuss ideas, share new resources and discuss any problems you are having
in your programs. The meetings are a combination of short presentations, best-practice
sharing, Q&A, and networking.
Each district holds a monthly roundtable for the units in their district.
Gavilan District - 2nd Thursday, 7:30PM at the Presbyterian Church on
Duanne Avenue in Morgan Hill.
Mene Oto/Sierra Districts - 2nd Wednesday, 7:30PM at the LDS Church located at
5700 Comanche Drive, San Jose.
Mt. Hamilton District - 2nd Wednesday, 7:30PM at LDS Church located at Patt and
White Road in San Jose.
Polaris District - 2nd Tuesday, 7:30PM at the Sunnyvale Presbyterian
Church at the corner of Fremont and Hollenback.
Pioneer District - 2nd Wednesday, 7:30PM at the SCCC, Council Office (until
permanent location can be found; Check SCCC website)
Sierra District - 2nd Thursday, 7:30PM at the Grace Lutheran Church, 2650 Aborn Rd.,
San Jose.
Roundtable Resources
Baloo’s Bugle
www.usscouts.org/bbugle.asp
One of the best online Cub Scout Roundtable sites featuring monthly
program hints for Cub Scout leaders, dating back from 1997 to the
present.
Cub Scout Roundtable website
http://www.cub-roundtable.com
Contains resources for all Cub Scout related activities including themes, training,
advancement, awards, songs, skits, games, ceremonies, Pinewood Derby.
Scatacook District Cub Scout Roundtable
http://www.scatacook.org/RoundtableCubScout.htm
Contains many good links to resources.
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Cub Leaders: Resources
Scouting the Net: Roundtable Page
www.scoutingthenet.com/Training/Roundtable
Includes links to many roundtable handouts from various districts dating from year 2000.
Bill Smith’s Unofficial Cub Scout Roundtable
www.wtsmith.com/rt.html
Lots of good Cub Scout resources from the Sunset Trail district of the Cascade Pacific
Council.
Other Online Resources
www.macscouter.com
This is a great site, with lots of good resources for Cub Scout and Boy Scout programs,
including ceremonies, games, songs, skits, cooking and clipart. You can download the
MacScouter Big Book of Games, MacScouter Book of Skits, or the MacScouter Song
Books.
www.cubmaster.org
This site is part of the U.S. Scouting Service Project, specifically for Cubmasters and Cub
Scout leaders.
www.geocities.com/~pack215
This is an invaluable online Cub Leader’s handbook. Almost everything that a Cub Scout
leader needs is on this site, including a Cub Advancement Tracker Tool (Updated with
2003 requirements), Requirements guide, Recharting guide, and much more.
www.usscouts.org
U.S. Scouting Service Project: contains the largest collection of scouting resource
materials online.
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Cub Leaders: Resources
Ol’ Buffalo Scout Page
www.three-peaks.net/scouting.htm
Contains over 300 links to other Scouting sites.
Scouting The Net
www.scoutingthenet.com
A web portal for many scouting web sites. The links are contributed by
the Scouting community. Includes links to derbies, songs, skits, games,
ceremonies, and water rockets.
www.scoutingresources.org.uk
www.scoutorama.com
Scouting resources from the United
Kingdom, with a large collection of
songs, skits, games, and cookbooks.
Thousands of Scouting resources,
including a large Pinewood derby
section, camping recipes,
ceremonies, songs, skits.
Resource Area for Teachers (RAFT)
www.raft.net
This is a great place to get craft ideas and super cheap materials. The Santa Clara Council has a
group membership that you can sign up for at POW WOW for $5. If you missed this years sign
up you can still join but an individual membership is $35. (It is still worth it!)
The Kids Domain Family Resource
www.kidsdomain.com
A kid-friendly website with lots of great ideas and resources for Crafts, Games, and
Family Travel. Many of the ideas are geared for Scouts.
Uniform Inspection Guides
www.scoutstuff.org/misc/isheets/index.html
BSA official forms for patch placement on leader uniforms and Scout uniforms.
Cub Bob White’s Pack Leader Tips
www.members.tripod.com/CubBobwhite/tips
Pack 93 Den Leader Resources
www.lospadrespack93.tripod.com/pack93leaderresources
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Cub Leaders: Leader Training
Santa Clara County Council
CUB SCOUT LEADERSHIP
COURSE SEQUENCE
Step 1: FAST START TRAINING
Fast Start is designed to help new Cub Scout leaders get up and running while they await the next
scheduled training. You’ll find out about the Cub Scout program and the specific responsibilities of your job,
be it den leader or Cubmaster. Cub Scout Fast Start Training is available on videotape from your Council
Service Center 970 West Julian or call 408-280-5088, or you can take it on line at
www.scouting.org/cubscouts/faststart/.
Step 2: NEW LEADER ESSENTIALS (NLE)
New Leader Essentials is an introductory session that highlights the values, aims, history, funding, and
methods of Scouting. It addresses how these aims and methods are reached in an age-appropriate style
within Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting, and Venturing. All unit-based volunteers—Cub Scout,
Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, and Venturing leaders—take this session at the same time, so they understand
that they are all striving for the same results with the youth they serve. Each leader completes New Leader
Essentials training only once.
Training time: approximately 2 hours
Prerequisite: Fast Start Training (Video)
Step 3: CUB SCOUT LEADER SPECIFIC TRAINING
Cub Scout Leader Specific Training provides the specialized knowledge a leader needs to assume a
leadership role within their Cub Scout Pack. Specialized instruction is carried out for Pack committee
members, Tiger Cub den leaders, Cub Scout den leaders, Webelos den leaders, Cubmasters, and their
assistants. Upon completion of New Leader Essentials and Cub Scout Leader Specific Training, a Scout
leader is considered “Trained” and may wear a “Trained” patch.
Training time: approximately 3 hours
Prerequisite: New Leader Essentials
BASIC ADULT LEADER OUTDOOR ORIENTATION (BALOO)
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation is designed for new Cub Scout leaders and parents who have
minimal camping experience but want to plan and carry out entry-level outdoor experiences for the pack. In
order for a pack to hold a pack campout, a pack must have a least one person who has complete BALOO
training.
Training time: approximately 8 hours
Prerequisite: New Leaser Essentials
WEBELOS LEADER OUTDOOR TRAINING (OWL)
Webelos Leader Outdoor Training is a specialized overnight training course designed to give Webelos
Leaders the skills necessary to conduct outdoor activities such as hikes and campouts with their Webelos
Scouts.
Training time: 24 hours (overnight)
Prerequisite: Cub Scout Leader Specific Training
Step 4: WOOD BADGE FOR THE 21ST CENTURY TRAINING
Wood Badge has evolved into the core leadership skills training course for the BSA. The new Wood
Badge course focuses on strengthening every volunteer's ability to work with and lead groups of youth
and adults and is less focused on outdoor skills, which are more effectively addressed in other courses.
Training time: Two, 3-day weekends (4 overnight)
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Santa Clara County Council
Cub Scout Training Winter-Spring 2004
New Leader Essentials (NLE)
Sign Me
Up! (X)
______
______
______
______
______
______
______
Event
Code
585
385
425
385
585
185
285-1
Date
Time
Location*
Cost
1/10/04
2/21/04
3/13/04
3/24/04
4/27/04
5/8/04
6/16/04
9 – 11 am
8 – 10 am
9 – 11 am
7 – 9 pm
7 – 9 pm
9 – 11 am
7 – 9 pm
Council Service Center
Cambrian Park Methodist Church
Council Service Center
Council Service Center
Council Service Center
Council Service Center
Council Service Center
No Fee
No Fee
No Fee
No Fee
No Fee
No Fee
No Fee
What to Bring: Notebook, pen and Cub Scout Leader Handbook
Please arrive ½ hour early to check in and please wear your scout uniform.
Suggested Prerequisite: Fast Start Video or Online Training at http://www.scouting.org/cubscouts/faststart/
Cub Scout Leader Specific Training (CLT)
Sign Me
Up! (X)
______
______
______
Event
Code
348
448
148
Date
Time
Location*
Cost
Payment
2/21/04
3/13/04
5/8/04
10 – 1:30 pm
12 – 3 pm
12 –3 pm
Cambrian Park Methodist Church
Council Service Center
Council Service Center
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
Add
$5.00
$ __________
$ __________
$ __________
What to Bring: Notebook, pen and Cub Scout Leader Handbook
Please arrive ½ hour early to check in and please wear your scout uniform.
Suggested Prerequisite: New Leaders Essentials
Late fee (if submitting less
than 1 week before training)
$ __________
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
Sign Me
Up! (X)
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Event
Code
329
229
429
Date
Time
Location*
Cost
Payment
4/3/04
5/15/04
6/19/04
9 – 5 pm
9 – 5 pm
9 – 5 pm
TBA
TBA
TBA
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
Add
$5.00
$ __________
$ __________
$ __________
What to Bring: Notebook, pen and Leader Book
Please arrive ½ hour early to check in and please wear your scout uniform.
Suggested Prerequisite: New Leaders Essentials
Late fee (if submitting less
than 1 week before training)
$ __________
Outdoor Webelos Leader Training (OWL)
Sign Me
Up! (X)
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Event
Code
46
Date
Time
Location*
Cost
Payment
4/16– 4/17/03
6 pm – 6pm
Camp Chesebrough
$25.00
$ __________
What to Bring: Sleeping bag, tent, flashlight, Rain Gear, toiletries, notebook and pen,
eating utensils, coffee cup, Webelos handbook, pocket knife, layers (shirts/sweaters) to
adjust to changing weather. It can get cold at CC. Please wear your scout uniform.
Suggested Prerequisites: New Leaders Essentials and CLT for Webelos Leaders.
You must register at least one week before the
training to allow buying the food and supplies. No
late registrations can be accepted.
* Council Service Center: 970 West Julian St., San Jose, Cambrian Park Methodist Church: 1919 Gunston Way, San Jose,
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: 1790 E. Dunne Ave., Morgan Hill, Camp Chesebrough: Hwy-9, 2.5 miles west of Skyline.
Name: ______________________________ Pack #: ___________ Phone #: ______________________
Address: _______________________________________ Email Address: ________________________
Payment by: Check ____ Visa ____ MasterCard ____
Visa/MC # __________________________
Amount enclosed/billed $________________
Exp. ____________
Make checks out to SCCC-BSA.
Please submit this completed form with payment to the Santa Clara County Boy Scouts, 970 West Julian St., San Jose, CA 95126
Cub Leaders: Leadership & Training Awards
Cub Scout Leadership & Training Awards
What are all those knots that the Scout leaders are wearing on their uniforms? Scout
leaders like to be recognized for their efforts as much as the boys. The knots are awarded
to Scout leaders who complete the required leadership training, tenure in their position (1
or 2 years), and service specific to their position. This section describes the leadership
knots available to Cub Scout leaders. After the requirements have been completed,
complete the Progress Record, and turn it in to your District Executive. For the complete
list of all the recognition knots, see the U.S. Scouting Service Project Scouting Knots
web page (www.usscouts.org/awards/knots1.html).
Tiger Cub Den Leader Award
Tenure:
Complete one year as a registered Tiger Cub Den Leader.
(Dates of service used to earn this award cannot be used to earn another key or
award.)
Training:
• Complete "The New Tiger Cub Den Leader" Fast Start training.
• Complete basic training for Tiger Cub Den Leaders.
• Complete Youth Protection Training.
• During your tenure for this award, participate in a Cub Scout leader Pow Wow or
University of Scouting, or attend at least four roundtables.
Performance:
Do all of the following:
1. Conduct a Tiger Cub roundup for your pack with at least five new Tiger Cub
boy/adult teams recruited.
2. Contact the host team each month and provide support as needed for one year.
3. Coordinate Tiger Cub den participation in three Cub Scout pack activities each
year.
4. Graduate a Tiger Cub den into Cub Scouting with at least 60 percent of the Tiger
Cubs becoming Cub Scouts.
Open Tiger Cub Den Leader Award Progress Record
Cub Scout Den Leader Award
Tenure:
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Complete one year as a registered Cub Scout den leader
(Dates of service used to earn this award cannot be used to earn another key or
award.)
Training:
• Complete "The New Den Leader" Fast Start training.
• Complete basic training for Cub Scout den leaders.
• Complete Youth Protection Training.
• During your tenure for this award, participate in a Cub Scout leader Pow Wow or
University of Scouting, or attend at least four roundtables.
Performance:
Do five of the following:
1. During at least one program year, have a minimum of 50 percent of the Cub
Scouts in your den earn the rank for their grade or age (Wolf or Bear).
2. At least once, reregister a minimum of 75 percent of the eligible members of your
den as a part of pack rechartering.
3. Graduate a minimum of 60 percent of the eligible members of your den into
Webelos Scouting.
4. Have an assistant den leader who meets regularly with your den.
5. Have a den chief who meets regularly with your den.
6. Take leadership in planning and conducting a den service project.
7. Conduct at least three den meetings per month, 9 months per year or an optional
meeting plan approved by the pack.
8. Participate with your den in a Cub Scout day camp or Cub Scout resident camp
experience.
9. Explore three "Character Connection" activities with your den members in one
year.
10. Hold regular den meetings and activity planning sessions with your assistant den
leader.
Open Cub Scout Den Leader Award Progress Record
Webelos Den Leader Award
Tenure:
Complete 1 year as a registered Webelos den leader.
(Dates of service used to earn this award cannot be used to earn another key or
award.)
Training:
• Complete "The New Webelos Den Leader" Fast Start training.
• Complete basic training for Webelos den leaders.
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Cub Leaders: Leadership & Training Awards
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Complete Youth Protection Training.
Complete outdoor training for Webelos den leaders.
During your tenure for this award, participate in a Cub Scout leader Pow Wow or
University of Scouting, or attend at least four roundtables.
Performance:
Do seven of the following:
1. During at least one program year, have a minimum of 50 percent of the Webelos
Scouts in your den advance in rank (Webelos Badge or Arrow of Light Award).
2. At least once, reregister a minimum of 75 percent of the eligible members of your
den as a part of pack rechartering.
3. Graduate a minimum of 60 percent of the eligible members of your Webelos den
into Boy Scouting.
4. Have an assistant Webelos den leader who meets regularly with your Webelos
den.
5. Have a Webelos den chief who meets regularly with your den.
6. Take leadership in planning and conducting two Webelos overnight campouts or
other outdoor den activities each year.
7. Assist in planning and conducting a Webelos den / Boy Scout troop joint activity.
8. Take leadership in planning and conducting a Webelos den service project.
9. Conduct at least three Webelos den meetings per month, 9 months per year or an
optional meeting plan approved by the pack.
10. Participate with your den in a Webelos day camp or resident camp experience.
11. Explore three "Character Connection" activities with your den members in one
year.
12. Hold regular den meetings and activity planning sessions with your assistant den
leader.
Open Webelos Den Leader Award Progress Record
Cubmaster Award
Training:
• Complete “The New Cubmaster” Fast Start training.
• Complete Basic Training for Cubmasters.
• Complete Youth Protection Training.
• During each year of tenure for this award, participate in a Cub Scout leader Pow
Wow, or University of Scouting, or attend at least four Roundtables.
Tenure:
Serve as a registered assistant Cubmaster for one year and a Cubmaster for one
year, or serve as a registered Cubmaster for two years.
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Cub Leaders: Leadership & Training Awards
Performance:
1. As a Cubmaster or assistant Cubmaster in a pack, earn the National Quality Unit
Award at least twice.
2. Earn the National Summertime Pack Award at least once.
Cub Scouter Award
Training:
• Complete Fast Start training, if available for your position.
• Complete basic training for any Cub Scouting position.
• Complete Youth Protection Training.
• During each year of tenure for this award, participate in a Cub Scout Leader Pow
Wow or University of Scouting, or attend at least four Roundtables.
Tenure:
Complete two years as a registered adult leader in Cub Scouting in a pack.
Performance:
Do five of the following:
1. Assist in planning a pack program that results in advancement in rank by a
minimum of 50 percent of pack members each year.
2. Serve as an adult leader related to a pack that earns the National Quality Unit
Award.
3. Serve as leader of a blue and gold dinner, pinewood derby, space derby, rain
gutter regatta, field day, picnic, or other Cub Scout activity.
4. Give leadership to a promotional effort that results in at least 60 percent of pack
members subscribing to Boys' Life magazine.
5. Develop or update a Tiger Cub or Cub Scout den activity book listing places to
go, things to do, costs, distances, etc., locally for the five Tiger Cub areas, or at
least 12 Cub Scout themes.
6. Give leadership to planning and conducting a pack service project.
7. Organize participation of a pack in the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program.
8. Help with two annual unit Friends of Scouting campaigns.
9. Serve as a leader for members of your pack attending a Cub Scout day camp or
resident camp.
10. Serve one year as a pack trainer during which 75 percent of registered pack and
den leaders complete basic training for their positions.
Open Cub Scouter Award Progress Record
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Cub Leaders: Nature in the Cub Scout Program
Nature in the Cub Scout Program
Sarah Rouse
Nature is fun, interesting and all around us. Take the time to stop and look around, up and
down. If something interesting is happening (like a couple of mockingbirds are mobbing
a crow), take the time to stop and enjoy it.
Remember – Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints. For Webelos,
practicing this is now part of the “Leave no Trace” Awareness Award they can earn.
Much of nature is learning to observe – Here a few ideas to help the boys increase their
observation skills:
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Alien Hike – look for items that do not belong, either that you have placed prior to
the hike or take gloves and turn it into a litter pick-up.
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Bird Watching Hike – take along a simple bird identifier.
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Color Hike – see how many shades of green you can find!
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Home Hike – how many homes of animals and plants can you see?
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Mini Hike – arm them with a magnifying glass – how many things can you spot
that are smaller than a penny? (Yes, it may include snail poop!!)
More observation ideas:
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What is the farthest thing you can see from here?
Find a seeds that floats in the breeze.
Find a seed with wings
Find 3 things made by man
Sit still for a minute – what do you hear?
Find a picture in the clouds
Try smelling the roses and other plants.
Feel the bark of different trees and compare them.
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Rhyming scavenger Hunt – Have the boys write down or draw the answers. This
works equally as well in a backyard, a park or along a stretch of sidewalk.
Find something hard________________and something soft__________
An interesting stone______________ , a twig from aloft_____________
Find something hairy______________and something red_____________
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Cub Leaders: Nature in the Cub Scout Program
Something springlike_______________and something dead___________
Find a leaf from a plant that has a white flower____________________
And something that could be and insects bower____________________
Find food for a bird________________and some for a rabbit__________
And a plant that has a stinging habit________________________
Find something that is both yellow and green_____________________
And something that is nearly too small to be seen___________________
Find something sticky_____________ and something round___________
And something that lives very close to the ground_________________
Find all of these things and list them to share.
18 objects around us – look everywhere!!!!
Nature Ideas for Wolves and Bears
For a leaf or shell collection – Meat trays with plastic wrap over them make great display
cases.
Why not make a planter out of wood and then enjoy the plants in it. (This will cover 2
achievements)
For birds – The Audubon Society does classes. For a bird watching hike – Try Baylands
or Shoreline. The sea birds are bigger and move slower!!!
For a flowerbed – Have the boys plant bulbs in the fall. They enjoy checking on them
every week. How about painting stones so they know which patch is theirs?
Growing plants indoors – Decorate a pot for Mother’s Day or Christmas; make a
terrarium out of a soda bottle…macramé a pot hanger for a hanging plant.
The Rose Garden in San Jose has a good display to visit.
Baylands – If you turn left as you go in, there is a botanical garden of native California
plants at the end of the parking lot.
Arrange a trip to a local Nursery.
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Poison oak – Make sure all the boys can identify it and its usual locations - remember
even the stems in winter contain the oil.
Fishing – RAFT has great fish stickers you can turn into identification cards. Arrange a
fishing trip as a den. We only caught one fish but had a lot of fun!!
Don Edwards National Environmental Center will organize classes for you – and you
meet a wildlife conservation officer.
Plant a tree with Our Urban Forests.
The Planetarium at DeAnza College will put on shows on Friday afternoons. You need
about 30 people to make it cost effective.
Talk to a local city landscaper and help design a park’s flowerbed.
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Webelos Leaders: Introduction
INTRODUCTION
The Webelos program is run differently from the Tigers, Wolf and Bear programs. Most
of the activities are done in the den meetings, and the boys will have more opportunities to
practice their leadership skills. It is a two-year program to prepare the boys for joining a
Boy Scout troop. We provide some tips, resources, and ideas for Webelos Den Leaders in
this chapter, although there are many resources available on the Internet.
RESOURCES:
Web sites for Webelos information:
• MacScouter: http://www.macscouter.com/
• U.S. Scouting Service Project: http://www.usscouts.org/
• Insane Scouter: http://insanescouter.com/ Has a great section on Webelos
Resources
• Virtual Cub Leader Handbook: http://www.cybercubber.org/ Has a Excel spread
sheet that works well for keeping track of what each boy has done on each activity
badge.
• Pack 114 Library: http://www.creighton.edu/~bsteph/pack114/library/index.html
Has lots of great work sheets.
Other web sites for Webelos activities and trips:
• California Academy of Sciences www.calacademy.org
• Youth Science Institute www.ysi-ca.org
• Santa Clara County Parks www.parkhere.org They have a 6 week Jr. Ranger
program that is free and sounds great.
• Midpeninsula Open Space www.openspace.org A lot of great hikes
• Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley www.wcsv.org
• Coyote Point Museum for environmental education www.coyoteptmuseum.org
• Santa Clara Audubon Society www.scvas.org
• Ano Neuvo State Park www.anonuevo.org
• EcoKids www.ecokids.com
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Webelos Activity Badge Ideas
Ideas for Webelos Activity Badges
Lisa Corley
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Check out all the Pow Wow books for ideas. You can buy Pow Wow CDs from the
council. You can also get access to 10 years of Pow Wow books on
www.macscouter.com.
Make it fun.
Make sure there is a fun element to every outing. For example after the boys have
worked on Aquanaut have free swim time. If you do a service project make sure
you play a game afterwards.
Make up games for dry topics.
Use outside community resources and your parents rather than you leading all the
meetings.
Make sure the boys are doing rather than listening.
Many of the Activity Badges will take 2 or more meetings to complete. They are
intended to be done one a month. The boys can earn a special “Twentier” patch if
they do all 20 activity badges.
Get the boys involved in deciding which items they want to do for the Activity
Badge.
Have the boys plan and present to the den some of the items from the Activity
Badges.
The boys should read the complete text in their Webelos books for each Activity
Badge they earn. There is a lot of good information in the book.
Fitness and Citizen are required for the Webelos Badge. Readyman and
Outdoorsman are required for the Arrow of Light.
Webelos is an OUTDOOR PROGRAM!!
Take Outdoor Webelos Leader (OWL) Training to learn how to put the outdoor in
your program. It will give you lots of great ideas!!!!
Take your den to Webelos Resident Camp in the summer. They can attend the
summer after they get their Bear rank. It is usually held in August. Check the Santa
Clara County Council calendar.
Most of the Leave No Trace Awareness Award can be earned while out and about
doing the other activity badges.
ACTIVITY BADGES
1.
Aquanaut
• Go to a swim club and use a lane to test in. If the boys are all good swimmers
this can be completed in one 2 to 3 hour session.
• Be sure to have free swim time
• Make sure the boys know the elementary backstroke. They will need it in Boy
Scouts when they go to summer camp.
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2.
Artist
• Do this in the winter months when the weather is not good.
• San Jose Pottery has been recommended as a great place.
• Open Ended projects (the end result does not have to look a specific way) are a
lot of fun for the boys.
• The Cantor Museum (www.stanford.edu/dept/SUMA) on the Stanford campus
is a great place to go on an outing and there is no entrance fee.
• The Triton Museum (www.tritonmuseum.org) has classes for the boys.
• Blossom Hill Crafts (www.blossomhillcrafts.com) has a pottery class for
Scouts.
3.
Athlete
• Test the den for a couple of months to show improvement.
• Have a sheet for yourself and for each boy to keep track of his progress.
• The Presidential Physical Fitness program can also be incorporated. See
www.fitness.gov/challenge
4.
Citizen (Required for the Webelos Badge)
• Costal Cleanup day – in September. For more information
www.scvwd.dst.ca.us.
• Scouting for Food in November or Goodwill Good Turn Days in February.
• A good website for US History: www.ushistory.org
• Have the boys do a Jeopardy type show. Have them come up with the answers
and questions. Make this fun.
• Earn the National Heritage patch – www.nationstrails.com
• The SJ Mercury News prints a government guide listing all the elected officials
in the San Jose area
• Contact your city council officials. The City of Sunnyvale did a mock city
council meeting in the council chambers for us. It was wonderful.
5.
Communicator
• You can play a lot of fun games with the some of the activities listed.
• Intel Computer Museum www.intel.com/intel/intelis/museum
• San Jose Mercury New has a great tour but it is on Wednesdays.
www.bayarea.com/mld/mercurynews/
• KRTY radio station was very friendly – the boys looked around, did a short
interview, and played their Del Yell on the air!
6.
Craftsman
• A lot of these items can be covered in the Day Camps and Webelos Resident
Camp.
• There are lots of ideas in Pow Wow books!
• Outings: Home Depot, Southern Lumber (arrange for a tour)
• Michaels Craft Supply has kid project days, and some of the staff are very
helpful with ideas.
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Webelos Activity Badge Ideas
7.
Engineer
• Arrange a visit to a construction site. The boys love this.
• Have a bridge building contest. Build the bridges out of paper. Check out
www.exploratorium.edu/structures.
• Go on a bridge tour of the Bay Area. Visit the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay
Bridge, the Dumbarton Bridge, etc. Check out
www.lib.berkeley.edu/Exhibits/Bridge
• Catapults are fun! Check out www.catapults.info and
icatapults.freeservers.com
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Family Member
• This one needs to be done in the family.
• Outing – Sunnyvale SMART Station or BFI Museum in Fremont
9.
Fitness (Required for the Webelos Badge)
• Provide menu recording and menu planning sheets to the boys
• This can be done at home or have the parents come to the den meetings and
participate.
• Red Ribbon week, and the DARE program in the schools cover a lot of this
topic.
10. Forester
• Forest Conservations Days in March at Sanborn Park. For more information
www.parkhere.org or call 408 741-5375.
• Go on a hike in the woods.
• Get copies of the Pacific Coast Tree Finder ($3.50). Local bookstores or
Amazon
• Southern Lumber does tours – how about following it up with a hike to see the
trees growing?
• Take a neighborhood hike to see what trees the city has planted. Fall is a great
time to collect the different leaves.
• Our City Forest (www.ourcityforest.org) based in San Jose has tree planting
days.
11. Geologist
• Visit USGS in Menlo Park. They have open houses through out the year.
Check their website at www.usgs.gov/education
• Contact Arkansas Rock Hounds for rock sample kits. They are free you only
need to pay postage. The website is at: www.rockhoundingar.com Chapter 12 Pebble Pups has information specifically for Cub Scouts.
• Outings – Almaden Quick Silver Mining Museum – the interpretative program
is great, Gem and Mineral shows, Pelican Beach just south of Half Moon Bay
has fossils that you can dig out and take with you.
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12. Handyman
• Contact a bicycle store and see if they will do a maintenance class.
• Have a car wash and wash one car per family
• All the car things the boys will really love
13. Naturalist
• Contact Don Edwards (408-262-5513) they will set up a program for Webelos
(also Wolf and Bear). http://desfbay.fws.gov/
• Santa Clara County Parks has a Jr. Ranger Program that is free,
http://www.parkhere.org
14. Outdoorsman (Required for Arrow of Light)
• Go to Webelos Resident camp in the summer. It is a great camp.
• Most of this can be done on a 2 night camping trip.
• Ask a boy scout troop if you can go camping with them
• Remember you need one adult per boy when going camping.
• Bay Area Ridge trail – The scout shop has great patches that you can purchase
for every quadrant of the trail that you hike. Ask the scout office for the
brochure or get more information at http://www.ridgetrail.org
15. Readyman (Required for Arrow of Light)
• This is basically first aid. Contact Red Cross
http://chapters.redcross.org/ca/scv/ in San Jose or http://www.paarc.org/ in
Palo Alto. They have a special class called Basic Aid Training (BAT) for 8 to
10 year olds. It costs $20 per boy and they get a certificate and a patch.
16. Scholar
• This one needs to be done in the family.
17. Scientist
• There are lots of fun experiments that could be done for this one.
• This is a good one for the boys to do the presentations for.
• POW WOW has a great class for this.
• Outings: Tech Museum, SF Exploratorium, NASA Wind Tunnel, Model
Airplane Group (Metcalf Rd in SJ, SJ State Aviation Dept has a plane at SJ
Airport, Federal Express, Hiller Air Museum, Rocketry Group at De Anza
College, etc.)
18. Showman
• You can have a blast with this one. Check out Pow Wow books for ideas.
19. Sportsman
• Have some the boys learn and teach the officiating calls.
• Brainstorm good sportsman. Boys can lead this also.
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Boys can earn belt loops at summer camps or in the den or at home. They can
re-earn belt loops they have already gotten.
You can do the team sports in the den or let the boys do this on their own as
they participate in team sports.
Outings – Earthquakes soccer, SJ Giants, Local High Schools
20. Traveler
• Most of the items can be done at home. (#3, 4, 5, 6, & 7) in the summer as they
take family vacations.
• Outing – Take Amtrak to Sacramento to the train museum and state capitol or
take the train to SF to see a Giants game or take the light rail downtown. Visit
the NUMI plant in Fremont, http://www.nummi.com/tours.html.
Webelos Badge and Arrow of Light
Make learning the Scout Oath and Law fun.
1. Make sets of cards, each with one of the 12 points of the scout law and then
add in a few more that sound like they could be part of the law, i.e. polite,
happy,.. Have the boys race to pull out the cards that don’t belong and then
put the cards in order – Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful…
2. Draw a grid on the ground with 12 numbered squares and have the boys
throw bean bags at the squares and then they name that part of the scout
law, And if they throw outside the grid they have to name all 12 parts of the
scout law.
3. Teach them the song “Trustworthy Tommy” (www.macscouter.com)
Go to Roundtable to find out where the troops are in your area. Call them early in the
fall of your second year. Many troops have special meetings and outings to recruit
Webelos.
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Webelos Art Badge
WEBELOS ART BADGE
Homemade Paints
Here are some homemade paint recipes that you can use for the Art activity badge. They
are thick concoctions that can add texture to artistic creations. For added interest, try
squeezing them out of a bottle, or from a zip-style sandwich bag with a corner snipped off.
Soap Flake Paint: Slowly add ½ cup soap flakes to ½ cup water, beating with an
eggbeater as you go. Beat until the mixture is blended evenly. Food coloring or tempura
paint may be added for color.
Faux Oil Paint: Mix 1 tablespoon powdered tempura paint and 1 tablespoon dishwashing
liquid. Blend evenly. It feels like real oil paint.
Sparkle Paint: Blend together ¼ cup flour, ¼ cup salt, ¼ cup water, and 2 tablespoons
tempura paint. When dry, the salt makes the picture sparkle.
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Webelos Engineer Badge
WEBELOS ENGINEER BADGE
Simple Catapult
Supplies:
3” by 6” block of wood, spring-type wooden clothespin, tongue depressor,
milk bottle lid, hot glue gun
Glue the clothespin to one end of the wooden block. Glue the tongue depressor ¾ inch
from the end of clothespin. Glue the milk bottle lid to the other end of the tongue
depressor. Now use this catapult to aim cotton balls at a bucket or other target.
Edible Bridge
Supplies:
Toothpicks, gumdrops or mini-marshmallows
Challenge the Webelos Scouts to build a bridge that can span two chairs and hold the
weight of a book or magazine. Have them work together to create the lightest possible
bridge that can hold the most weight.
Have the boys investigate the construction of things in and around the house. What kinds
of supports hold up the kitchen table, dining-room chairs, the roof, the mailbox? Have
them build a few geometric shapes out of toothpick and gumdrops and test them for
strength. They will soon discover that the triangle is the strongest shape – all three sides
work together to support the weight placed on it. After they complete their bridge designs,
put the bridge to the test. Place it between two chairs and place a magazine on top. IF the
bridge can hold the magazine, move on to the heavier book.
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Webelos Fitness Badge
WEBELOS FITNESS BADGE Worksheet
What I ate for a whole week!
NAME:______________________________________________
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Webelos Fitness Badge
WEBELOS MENU PLANNING
Using your Webelos handbook, read through the Fitness section from Pages 66-74.
Using this as a guide, with the help of your parents, write down a plan for
3 healthy meals a day for a week.
Use the form below to write down your plan. (Don’t forget to include snacks!)
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Webelos Geology Badge
WEBELOS GEOLOGY BADGE
ROCK & MINERAL SAMPLE SETS
The 12-specimen rock and mineral sets are free from Arkansas Geological Commission,
but there is a mailing charge as listed below. Prepayment is required, along with a mailing
address. Teachers, send sample-set requests for your classroom on school stationery.
12-Pack Rock & Mineral Set: Twelve rocks and minerals from Arkansas in a ziplock bag
with literature about the economic importance of these minerals.
1-2 bagged sets
3-5 bagged sets
6-10 bagged sets
$1.00
$2.75
$3.25
Over 10 sets, please call or email for postage charges
Arkansas Geological Commission
3815 West Roosevelt Road
Little Rock, AR 72204
Telephone: 501-296-1877
FAX: 501-663-7360
Email: [email protected]
SUGAR CRYSTAL RECIPE
1 Cup of Water
2 Cups Sugar
Food Coloring (optional)
Piece of clean string
Heavy Metal Washer
Pencil
Clear Water Glass or Bottle
Bring water to boil, turn off heat and add sugar. Stir until all sugar is dissolved. Add any
color of food dye you want for colored crystals. Let cool. Tie string to pencil at one end
and washer at other end. Suspend string into glass with washer at bottom of glass so
string is straight and pencil resting on top of glass.
Pour cooled sugar water into glass. Let this sit, undisturbed, for several days. Over the
next few days, you should be able to see crystal sugar forming on the on the string. This is
how Rock Candy is made.
If you disturbed the glass while crystals are forming, it may take longer for them to adhere
to string. You will also see a layer form at the top of the glass like frozen ice in a pond.
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Webelos Geology Badge
Homemade Sandstone
Sandstone is made of sand that has been deposited by water or
wind and that has been compacted for millions of years. You
can make your own sandstone in about a week or two.
Supplies: ½ cup of water, 2 paper cups, 2½ tablespoons of
Epsom salts (available at drug stores), ½ cup of dry
sand, spoon
Directions:
1. Put 1½ inches of water in the bottom of one of the paper cups.
2. Dissolve the Epsom salts in the water. Stir until almost all the salt has
disappeared. The salt will cement the particles of together, just as certain minerals
cement sand particles together in real sandstone.
3. Put 1½ inches of sand in the bottom of the other paper cup.
4. Pour the salt mixture into the sand and stir until the sand is completely wet.
5. Let the wet mixture sit untouched for about one hour. Then carefully pour off all
the water that has risen to the top. You will need to pour off the excess water
several times during the first day of the activity. Keep the paper cup in a place
where no one will touch it for at least a week. Do not cover the cup.
6. When the sandstone has dried completely, tear the paper cup away from it. If you
find that the sides and bottom are still damp, let the sandstone sit untouched until it
is completely dry. It will have the texture of real sandstone.
Coffee Ground Fossils
Create your own fossils to display. These would work as visual aids
for Science Projects.
Supplies: 1 cup of used coffee grounds, ½ cup of cold coffee, 1 cup
of flour, ½ cup of salt, Wax paper, Mixing bowl, Some
small objects to make impressions in the dough, Empty
can or a butter knife, Toothpicks (optional), String to
hang your fossil (optional)
Directions:
1. Stir the together the coffee grounds, cold coffee, flour, and salt until well mixed.
2. Knead the dough together and then flatten it out onto the waxed paper.
3. Use the can to cut out circles of the dough or use the dull knife to cut slabs large
enough to fit your "fossil" objects.
4. Press your objects firmly into the dough. When you take the object out, you have
your "fossil." If you want to hang the fossil, poke holes into the edge to hold the
string.
5. Let the fossil dry overnight and then hang it if you wish.
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Webelos Scientist Badge
WEBELOS SCIENTIST BADGE
ASTRONAUT COOKIES IN A BAG
A Box Oven, Charcoal and Aluminum pan
Bucket of Water
1 Box of Cake Mix (any flavor)
(White or yellow works best for chocolate chip recipe)
1 Stick of Margarine, softened
2 Eggs
1 tsp. Vanilla
1-2 cups of mini Chocolate Chips
(depending on how chocolaty you want them!)
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Prepare box ovens by heating coals in charcoal starter tube. When coals are ready,
transfer 10 briquettes to metal pie plates and place in bottom of oven. Close oven
doors to let the oven heat up to temperature.
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Put an extra layer of cardboard and foil under each box between oven and table.
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Pour all ingredients in a Gallon size zip lock bag. Zip bag closed tightly. You
may even want to tape the top shut with duct tape if you have overzealous Scouts
in your den!
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Let each child mix cookie dough by kneading the bag gently and thoroughly.
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Cut a small bottom corner off the bag and squeeze out cookie mix onto a cookie
sheet lined with parchment paper. Have kids squeeze out the dough onto the
parchment-lined trays. You may need to use a spoon to help.
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Bake at 375 degrees for 10-15 minutes in ovens or until golden.
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Let cool and let the kids have a taste.
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Webelos Scientist Badge
Bounce it!
GAK – SLIME - GLUEP
Stretch it!
Roll it!
Pop it!
Snap it!
~ For 5 “servings” ~
2 cups White glue (Use Elmer’s or Tacky Glue)
1 ½ cups Water
One big bowl
~ For each “Serving” ~
1/3 cup Water
1 scant teaspoon of Borax
4 drops of Food Coloring
Small Bowl
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2.
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5.
In a big bowl, mix glue and 1½ cups of water. You will use this for all five
“servings”.
In a small bowl, mix 1/3 cup water, borax and food coloring.
Pour the contents of the small bowl into the middle of the big bowl. Stir for
about a half a minute. The borax solution causes the glue mixture to congeal.
Scoop out congealed stuff and put back into small bowl.
Knead mixture in small bowl for several minutes until all liquid is absorbed.
Repeat steps 2 – 4 for each serving.
Store in a sealed container such as a ziplock bag. It will keep for several weeks but will
dry out after a lot of handling.
NUTTY PUTTY
Use to bounce, pick-up pictures from comics or newspaper and mold into shapes.
1 Tablespoon Liquid Starch
2 Tablespoons White Glue (Elmer’s etc.)
3 drops of Food Coloring
One Bowl
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2.
3.
4.
Put starch in bowl. Add glue and let set for 5 minutes.
Add food coloring to bowl.
Mix until starch is absorb and coloring is spread evenly throughout. The
more you mix the better it gets!
Store in a small jar or plastic Easter egg, or ziplock bag overnight before
using it to pick up pictures from comics.
** Add 1 tsp more starch for a tougher, more rubbery putty. Lasts several days if stored
airtight. If left open, it will melt and then turn hard. If putty dries out or gets tough, just
dip into warm water and knead.
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Webelos Scientist Badge
GENIUS GEL – GOOP
If you pick it up quickly, you can take a chunk and make a ball in your hand. But when
you just hold it, it will melt like liquid. If you pound your fist into it, it’s hard. If you
gently push on top, your finger will sink in. But when you try to jerk your finger out fast,
it will hold on! Roll a ball of it between your hands to make a snake. Hold snake by its
tail and watch what happens.
This can be messy, though it cleans up easily. Cover work area with plastic if possible.
One Box of Cornstarch
Water (about 5 parts cornstarch to 4 parts water)
Small amount of food coloring
Bowl
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Give each person a bowl with about 1/8 cup water in it.
Sprinkle cornstarch slowly on top of water, letting the cornstarch soak up the
water.
Keep adding cornstarch and SLOWLY knead it with one hand as it begins to
thicken. If you try to mix it too fast, it will crumble instead of mixing.
Add a small amount of food coloring, if you wish.
Add enough cornstarch so that you end up with a thick gel substance.
Genius Gel will keep a few days if covered, but it can mold. If it gets too thick, you can
add water by wetting your hand.
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Webelos Outdoorsman Badge
WEBELOS OUTDOORSMAN BADGE
Backpacker’s Checklist: Scout Outdoor Essentials
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Tent with full rain flys
Ground Cloth
Mummy Sleeping Bag 15º or less
Sleeping Pad
Mess Kit
Personal First Aid Kit
Rain Gear
Water Bottle
Flashlight or Head Lamp
Matches/Firestarter
Pocketknife
Trail Food
Maps
Compass
Clean-up Kit
Backpack
Backpack Cover (for rain)
Sun Protection
Emergency Kit
# Small Mirror
# Rope
# Extra Batteries
# Duct Tape
# Small Shovel
# Bug spray
# Whistle
Extras:
! Platypus Bag
! Backpacking Stove/Fuel
! Cook Set
! Camp Chair
! Sunglasses
! Gloves
! Watch
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Webelos Outdoorsman Badge
Recipes for Webelos Overnighters
Pig-In-A-Blanket: Fold a hot dog in biscuit dough, wrap it in foil, and bake 10 minutes,
turning frequently.
Webelos Stew: Cook ground beef, stirring frequently. Add your choice of sliced
vegetables. Season with salt and pepper. Add ½ cup of water, cover, and cook 15
minutes.
Foil Dinner: Spread out a sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil that measures about 18” by
24”. Chop a small onion onto it. Add your choice of meat about the size of your hand; it
can be ground beef, steak, pork chop, fish, or chicken. Add a small potato, thinly sliced
and lightly salted. Then add potato, thinly sliced and lightly salted. Then add peas, beans,
or sliced carrots. Fold the foil into a package. Crimp the edges tightly but leave some air
space inside. Place directly on hot coals or on grill and cook about 30 minutes, turning
once about halfway through. Unwrap the package and eat the dinner from the foil.
Applewiches: Cut thin slices of apple. Put Swiss of other sliced cheese between apple
slices for tasty sandwiches.
Baked Apple: Core an apple; sprinkle it generously with cinnamon and sugar. And wrap
it in foil. Bake it on the coals for about 30 minutes.
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Pre-Opening: Introduction
INTRODUCTION
Pre-opening or gathering activities are short (5-15 minutes) activities that keep the scouts
and families busy before the meeting starts. An engaging pre-opening activity will keep
the boys under control while you prepare for the den or Pack meeting. Puzzle sheets and
pencil activities can be prepared and copied ahead of time; make sure you have enough
drawing tools (pencils, pens, markers, crayons) on hand. Party mixers are good gathering
activities, to help the families get to know each other better.
The Dover Activity books and Dover Little Activity books are good
resources for pencil activities such as puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dots.
Coloring sheets are good pre-opening activities for the little kids. You
can make your own crossword puzzles, and word search puzzles with the
construction kits that are available from the web.
LINKS
Icebreaker ideas from a birthday party site
www.coolest-kid-birthday-parties.com/icebreaker-game.html
U.S. Patent Office and Trademark Office Kids Page (Puzzles & Mazes)
www.uspto.gov/go/kids/ kidpuzzle.htm
Dover Little Activity Books: Mazes, Puzzles
http://store.doverpublications.com/by-subject-children-dover-little-activity-booksactivity-books--mazes--puzzles.html
Crossword Construction Kit (For Windows; Free 30-day trial)
www.crosswordkit.com
TooHot Crossword puzzle Compiler (For Windows; Free and purchase versions)
www.tea.ch/en/description.php
Word Search Construction Kit 98 (For Windows; Free download)
www.pcwin.com/software/review.asp?ProgramID=1971
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PRE-OPENING ACTIVITIES
Pre-Opening: March 2004: Walk In My Shoes
March 2004: Walk In My Shoes
Birth-month gathering
Have each person link arms with another person who has a birthday in the same month.
The largest group after a designated time period, can sing Happy Birthday to the group
who has their birthday on the month that the meeting is being held.
Who is born in the furthest place?
As people enter, have them sign in and write down their place of birth (City, State,
Country). Then play 20 questions with the group to see if they can guess the birthplace
that is the furthest away. Recognize that person with a round of applause.
Boy Scout Handshake Mixer
Upon arrival, each person is instructed to introduce himself and shake hands with all the
others with his left hand and to use only his left hand for any activity until everyone is
present.
Animal Noises
The players stand in a ring round the leader, who holds a stick in his hand. They then
move around, but stop as soon as the leader knocks on the floor with his stick and then
hands it to the player nearest to him and tells him to imitate the noise of some animal, for
example, a dog, cat, etc. The leader tries to guess who the player is, and, if his guess is
right, the player takes his place in the ring; if he guesses wrong, the players move round
again, and the guessing is repeated.
Weight Guessing
A number of objects are placed on the table. As people enter, have them guess the weight
of each object on a sheet of paper. The person with the closest weight for all the objects
is awarded a prize. Suitable objects are a stone, shoe, cup and saucer, paperweight, poker,
etc. Make sure the objects have been weighed and recorded beforehand.
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Pre-Opening: April 2004: Cubservation
April 2004: Cubservation
Water Conservation Puzzle
Water is a resource that we use every day, and we often take it for granted. At home, we
use it for drinking, bathing, and cleaning. At work, we use it for growing food, generating
power, heating and cooling. Water is even used at play – for fishing, swimming, and
gardening. But water is a limited resource. Conserving water today will help ensure that
we have plenty of water for tomorrow. Fill in the missing letters and transfer the letter to
the corresponding space below to reveal the secret message.
1. The sloping ledge formed underwater alongside most continents is the
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Pre-Opening: April 2004: Cubservation
Answers: 1. CONTINENTAL SHELF, 2. CURRENTS, 3. PLANKTON, 4. WAVES / TIDES, 5.
SWAMP / MARSHES, 6. POLLUTION
Message: HELP SAVE OUR WATER
Soil Conservation Puzzle
Soil is an important natural resource. It is composed of air, water, minerals and other
organic materials. It takes from 100 to 1,000 years to make just one inch of soil – that’s
why it is important to take care of it. Conservation is everyone’s job. We need to pitch in
to save our soil since we all use it. Decode the words below to find out some uses for
soil.
Code: A=X B=O C=J D=I E=Q F=R
K=A L=Z M=P N=V O=G P=U
U=B V=K W=D X=S Y=H Z=F
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Answers: GRAZING ANIMALS, NATURE AREAS, DAIRY OR OTHER FARMS, CROPS,
CONSTRUCTION, GARDENS
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Pre-Opening: April 2004: Cubservation
Recycle Maze 1
(From Washington County Recycling Program)
Recycle Maze I1
(From www.think-food.com)
Help Inky the inkjet cartridge find his way to the recycling bin.
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Pre-Opening: May 2004: My Home State
May 2004: My Home State
State Sports Teams
The following states have professional sports teams that represent that state:
Arizona (2)
Indiana (2)
Tennessee (1)
Colorado (2)
Minnesota (5)
Texas (1)
Connecticut (1)
New Jersey (2)
Utah (1)
Florida (2)
New York (8)
Complete the name of the professional sports teams below with the correct state:
_____________ Avalanche (NHL)
_____________ Nets (NBA)
_____________ Cardinals (NFL)
_____________ Pacers (NBA)
_____________ Devils (NHL)
_____________ Panthers (NHL)
_____________ Diamondbacks (MLB)
_____________ Rangers (NHL)
_____________ Fever (WNBA)
_____________ Rangers (MLB)
_____________ Giants (NFL)
_____________ Rockies (MLB)
_____________ Islanders (NHL)
_____________ Sun (WNBA)
_____________ Jazz (NBA)
_____________ Timberwolves (NBA)
_____________ Jets (NFL)
_____________ Titans (NFL)
_____________ Knicks (NBA)
_____________ Twins (MLB)
_____________ Liberty (WNBA)
_____________ Vikings (NFL)
_____________ Lynx (WNBA)
_____________ Wild (NHL)
_____________ Marlins (MLB)
_____________ Yankees (MLB)
_____________ Mets (MLB)
Answers: Avalanche (Colorado), Cardinals (Arizona), Devils (New Jersey), Diamondbacks (Arizona),
Fever (Indiana), Giants (NY), Islanders (NY), Jazz (Utah), Jets (NY), Knicks (NY), Liberty
(NY), Lynx (Minnesota), Marlins (Florida), Mets (NY), Nets (New Jersey), Pacers (Indiana),
Panthers (Florida), Rangers (NY-NHL), Rangers (Texas-NHL), Rockies (Colorado), Sun
(Connecticut), Timberwolves (Minnesota), Titans (Tennessee), Twins (Minnesota), Vikings
(Minnesota), Wild (Minnesota), Yankees (NY)
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Pre-Opening: May 2004: My Home State
List Your American ABC’s
Give everyone a blank sheet of paper, and a pencil. See how many American people,
places, and things they can list from A to Z.
Flag Pieces
Copy a sufficient number of pictures of the State flags and cut them into 2 or 3 pieces to
accommodate the number of people you have attending a den or pack meeting. Mix and
distribute the flag pieces as members arrive at the meeting. Have each person find the
people who are holding the other pieces of their flag and introduce themselves to each
other.
State Alphabet
How's your State Geography? See how many states you can name. The younger boys
can have their parents or older siblings help out.
1. Name 2 states starting with the letter A: ___________________________________
2. Name 2 states starting with the letter C: ___________________________________
3. Name 1 state starting with the letter D: ____________________________________
4. Name 1 state starting with the letter F: ____________________________________
5. Name 1 state starting with the letter G: ____________________________________
6. Name 1 state starting with the letter K: ____________________________________
7. Name 3 states starting with the letter M: ___________________________________
8. Name 3 states starting with the letter N: ___________________________________
9. Name 2 states starting with the letter O: ___________________________________
10. Name 1 state starting with the letter T: ____________________________________
11. Name 1 states starting with the letter U: ___________________________________
12. Name 2 states starting with the letter W: ___________________________________
13. Name 1 state you haven't already named: __________________________________
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Pre-Opening: May 2004: My Home State
State Kriss-Kross
The names of the states have been grouped by length. Fit them into the correct spaces above.
4 Letter States:
ALASKA
GEORGIA
DELAWARE
10 Letter States:
UTAH
KANSAS
WYOMING
KENTUCKY
CALIFORNIA
OHIO
HAWAII
8 Letter States:
ARKANSAS
WASHINGTON
IOWA
7 Letter States:
OKLAHOMA
9 Letter States:
11 Letter States:
5 Letter States:
MONTANA
MARYLAND
NEW MEXICO
SOUTH DAKOTA
MAINE
ARIZONA
COLORADO
LOUISANA
NORTH DAKOTA
IDAHO
ALABAMA
NEBRASKA
WISCONSIN
MISSISSIPPI
TEXAS
INDIANA
MISSOURI
TENNESSEE
RHODE ISLAND
6 Letter States:
VERMONT
ILLINOIS
MINNESOTA
CONNECTICUT
NEVADA
NEW YORK
MICHIGAN
NEW JERSEY 12 Letter States:
OREGON
FLORIDA
VIRGINIA
NEW HAMPSHIRE
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PENNSYLVANIA
WEST VERGINIA
13 Letter States:
NORTH CAROLINA
SOUTH CAROLINA
MASSACHUSETTS
PRE-OPENING ACTIVITIES
Pre-Opening: June 2004: Cub Rock
June 2004: Cub Rock
Dinosaur Maze
Birthstone Match-up
Match up the correct birthstone for each month.
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January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
1. Amethyst
2. Aquamarine
3. Diamond
4. Emerald
5. Garnet
6. Opal
7. Pearl
8. Peridot
9. Ruby
10. Sapphire
11. Turquoise
12. Topaz
Answers: Jan-5, Feb-1, Mar-2, Apr-3, May-4, June-7, July-9, Aug-8, Sep-10, Oct-6, Nov-12, Dec-11
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Pre-Opening: June 2004: Cub Rock
Hidden Picture
Color the shapes in the puzzle below, which have letters that are in the word MINE, to
reveal the hidden picture.
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Pre-Opening: July 2004: Fin Fun
July 2004: Fin Fun
School of Fish
Pin pictures of fish on people as they arrive. Have cutouts of swordfish, tuna, trout,
catfish, etc. On a signal, they are to see which “school of fish” can assemble first.
Mink in a Maze
Every wild animal must
live in its chosen habitat.
The mink prefers a
riparian habitat.
Can you help it find its
way to the pond at the
center of the maze?
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Pre-Opening: July 2004: Fin Fun
Ocean Objects Word Search
Find these things that can be
found in or on the ocean.
Look up, down, across,
backwards and diagonally:
BOAT
BREEZE
CORAL
CRAB
EEL
FISH
FLOTSAM
FOG
GULL
ICEBERG
LIGHTHOUSE
OCTOPUS
PELICAN
SALT
SAND
SEA
SHARK
SHIP
STORMS
SUB
WAVES
WHALES
The remaining 13 letters, in
order, spell the name of a
beautiful sea.
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Pre-Opening: August 2004: Scouting the Midway
August 2004: Scouting the Midway
Fun Mazes
Pencil Puzzle 1
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
How many letters of the alphabet can you write (capital letters) without taking your pen
off the page and not going along a line you have already drawn?
The answer to this depends on how you write your letters so there is no single answer.
Pencil Puzzle 2
Draw a square made up of dots like this one on your piece of paper.
Now, without lifting the pencil from the page, draw no more than four
straight lines that will cross through all nine dots.
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Pre-Opening: August 2004: Scouting the Midway
Answer: The answer you will usually find in books is shown to the right:
But there are a number of answers. No one said what size the puzzle was - if
you draw it very small and then have a very thick pencil you might even be
able to cross all the dots with one line!
And no one said the paper had to be kept flat - you could try folding it or rolling it up, which both
give you another way of solving the puzzle.
Hopscotch Puzzle
Can you draw the hopscotch figure shown at the left
without lifting your pencil off the paper or going along
the same line twice?
Answer: It's necessary to begin at the point A (or B) and end at
B (A respectively). Otherwise it can't be done.
Quick Magic Trick
Here’s a quick magic trick you can show to the boys as a pre-opening act.
Effect:
Pour some water into a cup, blow on the cup and then turn it upside down
where out pops some ice cubes.
You need a cup or glass that you can't see through. You also need a small sponge and
some ice cubes.
Method: Prepare the cup by placing the sponge into the bottom of the cup. Then, drop a
few ice cubes on top of the sponge and you're ready to go.
To perform, pour a small amount of water (about an inch) into the cup. The sponge will
absorb the water. Blow into the cup, wave your hands over it and dump out the ice cubes.
If you are using a disposable plastic cup for the trick, just throw it away at this time.
Watch the look of surprise on the boys’ faces.
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PRE-OPENING ACTIVITIES
Pre-Opening: September 2004: Time In a Capsule
September 2004: Time In a Capsule
Odd Bean
Supplies: 12 beans for every player plus some extra beans, small plastic bags
Before the meeting, put 12 beans in each plastic bag. Hand out a set of beans to each
player as they arrive. Opening his bag of 12 beans, one player – say Greg – puts a few
beans in one fist, reaches out to another player and asks, “Odds or evens?” If the other
player – Jane guesses correctly that Greg’s closed fist has an odd number of beans in it,
she collects those beans. If she guesses wrong, she has to turn over that many beans to
Greg. The object of the game is to collect all the beans. When you want to stop playing,
the winner is the player with the most beans.
Church Maze
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Pre-Opening: September 2004: Time In a Capsule
Historical Event Maze
(From www.tech-nology.com)
You have just invented the biplane. Find the path to the newspaper to report the story.
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Pre-Opening: October 2004: It’s A Circus of Stars
October 2004: It’s A Circus of Stars
Impromptu Kazoo Band
Have supplies (combs and waxed paper pieces) for the boys to use when they come in.
Set aside a band practice area and have one of the parents or the Den Chief act as a
conductor for the practice session. Make sure the conductor encourages and makes it lots
of goofy fun so the boys don’t lose interest. You can also have some funny hats and
rubber noses for the boys, so they can form a circus band.
Circus Word Search
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be found at the circus.
Look up, down, across,
backwards and diagonally:
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Pre-Opening: November 2004: Cub Scout Collectors
November 2004: Cub Scout Collectors
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PRE-OPENING ACTIVITIES
Pre-Opening: November 2004: Cub Scout Collectors
What Do People Collect?
Match these people with the things that they collect:
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1. Rock Hound
A. Stamps
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2. Folk Singer
B. Recipes
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3. Numismatist
C. Timetables
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4. Ham Radio Operator
D. Coins
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5. Cook
E. Old Furniture
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6. Lexicographer
F. Call Numbers
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7. Philatelist
G. First Editions
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8. Antiques Collector
H. Ballads
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9. Railroad Buff
I. Obsidian
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10. Book Lover
J. Words
Answers:
1-I, 2-H, 3-D, 4-F, 5-B, 6-J, 7-A, 8-E, 9-C, 10-G
Turkey Maze
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Pre-Opening: December 2004: Holiday Food Fare
December 2004: Holiday Food Fare
Food Maze
Find the right path from the watermelon to the mouth.
Holiday Word Search
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Antler, Eve, Moose, North Pole, Cupid, Cozy.
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Pre-Opening: December 2004: Holiday Food Fare
Ethnic Foods
Match up these ethnic foods with the correct region that food comes from.
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1. Bread Pudding
A. Mexico
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2. Tandoori Chicken
B. Israel (Jewish)
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3. Sambal Balado (crispy crunchy beef)
C. France
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4. Latkes (potato pancakes)
D. England (British)
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5. Spaghetti Bolognese
E. Germany
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6. Sushi
F. China
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7. Enchiladas
G. India
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8. Peking Duck
H. Italy
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9. Coq Au Vin (chicken in wine)
I. Hawaii
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10. Sauerbraten (sour roasted duck)
J. Indonesia
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11. Souvlaki (lamb)
K. Greece
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12. Macadamia Nuts
L. Japan
Answers:
1-D, 2-G, 3-J, 4-B, 5-H, 6-L, 7-A, 8-F, 9-C, 10-E, 11-K, 12-I
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PRE-OPENING ACTIVITIES
Pre-Opening: January 2005: Cub Scouts Spread the News
January 2005: Cub Scouts Spread the News
Noodlegrams
In a saucer place a tablespoonful or more of uncooked alphabet noodles. Each person
must try to compose a ten-word message out of the alphabet noodles. This can be done in
pairs or individually as a gather time activity.
How Many Words?
See how many words each person can find in the phrase “Cub Scouts Spread the News.”
Who Is It?
Give everyone a 3”x5” index card. Have them all write down 4 things about themselves
that no one else in the room should know. Have them put their name on the top of the
card for future reference. Collect the cards. Then pass out a piece of paper to each
person. Read the cards one at a time and have everyone write down who they think the
person on the card is. Then read off the correct results (the names from the top of the
cards) while they check their lists. The person who gets the most right is the winner.
Amazing Numbers
Hand everyone a piece of paper and a pencil. Have calculators available for people to
share. Calculate the following:
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Multiply by 4
Add 13
Multiply by 25, Subtract 200
Add the day of the month on which you were born
Multiply by 2, Subtract 40, Multiply by 50
Add the last two digits of the year in which you were born
Subtract 10,500
Notice anything amazing about your answer?
(Note: The answer should come out to their birth date of the form: MMDDYY)
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Pre-Opening: February 2005: It’s a Scouting Celebration
February 2005: It’s a Scouting Celebration
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PRE-OPENING ACTIVITIES
Pre-Opening: February 2005: It’s a Scouting Celebration
History of Cub Scouting
Identify the correct decade (1930, 1940, 1950, 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990) in which the
following events occurred in Cub Scout history:
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1. Tiger Cubs introduced
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2. First Pinewood Derby
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3. Cub Scouting officially approved in the U.S.
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4. Garfield the Cat named National Cub Scouting “spokescat.”
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5. First Blue and Gold banquet. Packs sell war bonds and war stamps.
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6. National Summertime Pack award introduced
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7. Five ranks established: Bobcat, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, Arrow of Light.
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1-1980 (1982), 2-1950 (1953), 3-1930, 4-1990 (1999), 5-1940 (1943), 6-1960 (1964),
7-1970 (1978)
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Ceremonies: Introduction
INTRODUCTION
There are a number of things to keep in mind with respect to ceremonies:
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It’s a good idea for Cubmasters and Den/Webelos Leaders to have a couple of
ceremonies “in their back pocket” that don’t require any props or scripts. This is
part of what enables the leader to deliver a great program, by being able to cover
for an absent leader or acknowledge an achievement on a moment’s notice.
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When it comes to graduation ceremonies, younger boys often look forward to
having the very same experience as older boys they see advance in rank.
Therefore, it’s a good idea to find a ceremony you like and to repeat it from one
year to the next.
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While monthly themes are a useful tool for adding creativity and variety to your
meetings, it’s also important to take into consideration what’s happening in the
world—from current events to long-standing traditions (such as holidays).
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No ceremony is cast in stone. Make changes to make it comfortable for you to
use or to achieve your purpose—whether it is to officially open a meeting, to
acknowledge someone’s effort or to call the meeting to a close.
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It should be well planned and staged to avoid delays and mix-ups. Careful
consideration must be given to the place where the ceremony will take place.
Ceremonies can be changed, but often your location cannot.
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If specific speaking parts are required, have them read from a script and make
sure they can be heard. Ceremonies are lifeless if the speaker can’t be understood.
Each person involved should have a copy of the script. Have extra copies in case
you need someone to pinch-hit at the last minute.
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A good ceremony can be measured by the Scout yardstick...FUN! Ceremonies
mean more to Scouts who help make the “props.” Every sound, action, and prop
has meaning. This is symbolism. When you put it all together, you have a
ceremony.
Ingredients For Ceremonies:
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ACTION: Use as many people as possible. Force them to move about by having
them use ceremonial props.
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ADVENTURE: Relate the ceremony to the theme of the month, if possible. Have
the participants identified with the theme through action, narration, and costume.
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Ceremonies: Assorted Ceremonies
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COORDINATION: Plan ahead, anticipating each step in the ceremony.
Anticipate the props which will be needed and start work on them as soon as
possible. Take nothing for granted. Explain the WHO, WHAT, and WHEN of the
ceremony.
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DELEGATION: Don’t try to do everything yourself. Rely on others to help.
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AUTHORITY: Delegate but be sure to have a handle on the entire planning.
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DIGNITY: Do not permit any horseplay or other action that might detract from
the dignity of the occasion if you want to hold the attention of your audience.
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IMAGINATION: Use some showmanship, show some creativity.
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INSPIRATION: Help the participants and audience understand the spirit of the
ceremony.
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IDEALS: Tie together the theme and Scouting?
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MOOD: Set the stage; make an announcement. Use lighting, music and props.
Don’t spring it on the audience cold.
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PARTICIPATION: Get as many people as appropriate to participate in the
ceremony. It is through participation that boys develop poise, self-reliance and
confidence.
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SIMPLICITY: KISMIF: Keep it simple, make it fun.
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SYMBOLISM: Well used props can serve as symbols with deeper meanings. A
lighted candle can represent the ideal, an individual. A paper chain can represent
unity, strength.
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PROPER STAGING: Always face the audience. Elevate so everyone can see.
LINKS
Scouting Links website, with lots of resources including ceremonies
http://www.scoutinglinks.com/
Cub Scout Ceremony Ideas from the Virtual Cub Leaders Handbook
http://www.geocities.com/~pack215/ceremonies.html
Cub Scout Ceremonies from the Scouting Bear’s Cave
http://www.scoutingbear.com/Ceremony/cerecub.htm
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Ceremonies: Assorted Ceremonies
The Ceremony Table, a great source for Cub Scout ceremonies
http://my.dmci.net/~dmanchester/default.htm
The Netwoods Virtual Campsite Ceremonies Page
http://www.netwoods.com/d-ceremony.html
The GuideZone Ceremonies Page
http://www.guidezone.skl.com/i_ceremoni.htm
A nice site for ceremony props for Cub Scout ceremonies, from The Ceremony Table
http://my.dmci.net/~dmanchester/Props/Props01.htm
Artificial Campfire
Many of the ceremonies involve a campfire, which makes the ceremony more impressive
and memorable. Since building a real campfire indoors is impractical, building an
artificial one is the next best thing. Here are some tips for an artificial campfire:
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Either a single small bulb, 15W max. at the center, or several medium size Xmas
tree lights (cool burning) spread around the base are a good start.
To give your fire a flickering effect, several things can be done; medium size
flashing red, yellow and clear Xmas lights with mirror reflectors behind them
work well if they aren't all flashing together.
Hanging ½” wide strips of silver highly reflective Mylar foil inside the cellophane
lined framework, and installing a small quiet fan to keep these strips constantly
moving is another good approach, especially together with the flashing lights.
Silver or prismatic reflective Mylar, glued to the plywood base before the lights,
fans, etc. are installed will also add diffused lighting.
Materials for the artificial council fire should be as lightweight, yet as sturdy as
possible. The plywood base shouldn't be thicker than 3/8", and no more than 30"
in diameter. The logs for either a log cabin or teepee style should be no more than
2", split, and could even be hollowed out. White birch is a favorite for this
because it looks so good when the room lights are on, but actually doesn't look as
good as darker wood when lit in a dark room. Dry Aspen, Poplar, or Basswood
work better.
Don't forget to use duct tape to tape the power cord to the floor full length in the
ceremonial area to avoid tripping and accidental movement of the fire.
An alternative to the artificial council fire is a candle ring with 12 candles in
holders in a 3-foot diameter circle around a 3 ft. high decorated tripod with a
candle mounted at the top of each pole. This method is cheaper, and is easier to
build, maintain and store than the artificial fire, and can be just as impressive.
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Ceremonies: Assorted Ceremonies
The All-Purpose, All-Occasion, Do-Anything, Generic Ceremonies Creator
Directions for use:
Choose one or more phrases from each list.
Add your own personal words for each occasion.
Assemble whatever props you choose.
Conduct the successful ceremony.
1. “Would the following _________________ please come forward?”
Cub Scout
Leader
Special Event Chairman
Webelos Scout
Parent
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Special Guest
2. (After the above have assembled) – “Before you is:”
a candle
a drum
a bucket
a tripod
a flashlight
a scout book
a neckerchief
a picture
a car key
your leader
a bridge
a trail
3. “This represents:”
the spirit of scouting
good deeds
your future
your accomplishments
our community
fun and adventure
our pack
goodwill
our dedication
our church
4. “You have earned this award by:”
completing achievement
helping others
helping our pack
having a birthday
helping boys grow
helping with ______
serving for ____ years
selling the most ______
5. “Please accept this award and continue to:”
help the pack go
grow strong
do your best
come to meetings
follow Akela
be the best you
a branch
Akela
a box
etc.
the family
your den
your advancements
the world
doing your best
being the best_____
being a denner
give goodwill
work hard
help your son
6. “Would the rest of the Pack join me in congratulations for this award.”
Use an appropriate applause.
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Ceremonies: Assorted Ceremonies
ASSORTED CEREMONIES
Ceremonial Friendship Fires
Build a light-bulb campfire that can be used at Pack Meetings. A single light bulb socket
on a long electric cord is mounted to a wood base. Use cellophane or Christmas garland
to enhance the light’s glow. Use sticks that are about the size of your thumb. Build the
fire scantly to start with; then, as boys advance out of Cub Scouts, they each add a stick
with their name onto the fire. They could cut the bark off a little to better show their
names, but this may not be necessary. Shoe Goo Glue, when dried, will hold up with the
heat of the bulb. Hold the stick in place with elastic or string and allow it to dry
overnight.
This will become a Pack treasure!
Award Ceremony Helps
Camera – “You are a picture perfect Scout. Congratulations on earning your….”
Goldfish – “No need to fish for compliments, because at the scales, you are worth your
weight in gold. Congratulations on earning your….”
Stamp of Approval (rubber stamp hand of recipient or use inexpensive stamps; even
canceled ones) – “You have our stamp of Approval. Congratulations on earning your….”
Carnival/Circus Award
Equipment: Cover a piece of cardboard with paper. Use a blown up balloon to cover
each award on the board. Dress up as a clown and do stunts or tricks (a water gun is fun).
Call boys forward. Have them pop their balloon with a dart. Present award.
Magician Awards Ceremony Idea
The Cubmaster, as a magician, pulls the awards out of a top hat. Awards may be attached
to paper rabbits or pigeons, or they could be pinned to a string of scarves/neckerchiefs.
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Ceremonies: Assorted Ceremonies
Windproof Ceremonial Candles
Using a standard household utility candle, wrap the candle with one layer of burlap and
secure it with some light thread. Dip the entire candle into melted paraffin two or three
times. (Note: use colored burlap to create different shades of candles.)
Light the burlap in addition to the regular wick of the candle. A four-inch candle will
burn for about 30 minutes. Even though there is very little dripping, it works best if the
candle is placed in a shallow container such as a tuna can. Make a holder by nailing the
tuna can to the top of a broomstick piece and driving the stick into the ground.
The candles will burn through strong wind and even light rain.
Release Ceremony
After the boys have finished collecting bugs and crawly creatures during a nature walk,
they should release the creatures back to their natural environment. Read the following
poem while the children release their creatures:
Fly away, crawl away, run away, hop
You’re free to go – I’m not going to stop
You from living your life
You deserve to be free
Thanks for sharing this time with me.
Scouting is Blue and Gold
Cub 1:
As we prepare to join together in a banquet to celebrate the birthday of
Scouting, it is important to remember why we chose to join the Scouting
movement.
Cub 2:
Scouting is a program for young men and boys, which is much bigger than just
the people who are Scouts. When we join together, we are able to do more and
be more than just ourselves.
Cub 3:
Scouting is a sea of blue and gold uniforms. Scouting is a shirt full of patches.
Scouting is a new neckerchief slide that you made yourself.
Cub 4:
Scouting is a new pocketknife and bandaged finger. Scouting is a picnic and a
sack lunch. Scouting is learning a new game. Scouting is putting the worm on
the fishhook by yourself.
Cub 5:
Scouting is a hike in the park. Scouting is learning a new game. Scouting is
picking sides and being chosen first.
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Cub 6:
Scouting is all of these things and many more. To each of us it is a different
experience. Most importantly, Scouting is caring parents and leaders who bring
Scouting to each of us each and every week.
ALL:
Scouting is the Blue and Gold we celebrate here tonight. May we be grateful for
past good fortune.
Den Leader Induction
Cubmaster: What is leadership? It is a process by which a person influences others. In
Cub Scouting, leadership is the ability to accomplish the Cub Scout program
in an efficient, safe and effective manner.
Pack ______ has begun organization for next year, and many people have
both volunteered and been accepted by the Pack Committee as Den Leaders
for next year. Would these people please come forward: _____. The Tiger
Group Coach, Den Leader and Webelos Den Leader occupy a unique and
essential place in Cub Scouting. They fill a particular need for boys of Cub
Scout age. They are indispensable leaders in the operation of our Pack. If
you will lead a Den next year, will you please respond with "I will." Will
you promise to:
•
•
•
•
•
Show interest and concern for all boys in your Den?
Be responsible for the organization and operation of your Den?
Attend Pack leader meetings and Pack meetings?
Work with the parents of your Den so they will have the
opportunity to share in the fun of Cub Scouting?
Observe the policies of the Boy Scouts of America?
Wearing the leader uniform not only identifies you as a very important
member of the Boy Scouts of America, but it also sets a good example for
the boys in your Den. I would like to welcome each of you as new leaders
in our Pack and present you with the badge of office and a copy of the Cub
Scout Leader Book. Congratulations and good Scouting!
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Ceremonies: Flag Ceremonies
Flag Ceremonies
Every Pack should develop some sort of competence in flag ceremonies, which can take
place in meeting rooms, outdoors, in large auditoriums, on stage, or at someone’s house.
All flag ceremonies have one point in common – respect for the flag.
Types of Flag Ceremonies:
• Opening or closing meetings
• Opening or closing special events
• Beginning or closing the day
• Honoring a special occasion or special person
• Retiring a worn flag
Flag and Flag Ceremony Resources:
The United States Flag page
www.usflag.org
Pictures and history of all the American flags
www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagpics.html
History of the U.S. Flag, with pictures of the old flags and lyrics to patriotic songs
www.hightowertrail.com/FlagDay.htm
Flag folding traditions
www.HightowerTrail.com/Flagfolding.htm
Displaying and Caring for the flag
www.scouting.org/media/flag
American flag ceremonies
www.geocities.com/flag_of_usa/american_flag_ceremonies.htm
American flag page, with history, etiquette, songs and ceremonies from Woodbage C-3702 Beaver Patrol
www.bsa-grc.org/flag/index.html
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Ceremonies: Flag Ceremonies
Standard Opening Flag Ceremony
Color guard, Attention!
Will the audience please rise?
Color guard, advance!
Scout salute!
(wait for color guard to reach the front)
Please repeat the Pledge of Allegiance with me.
(repeat pledge)
Two!
Color guard, post the colors!
Color guard, dismissed.
The audience may be seated.
Flashlight Flag Ceremony
Equipment/People Needed:
• Narrator (one, or more if your troop is large)
• Four Flashlight Bearers (candles may be substituted)
• Flag Bearer and Color Guard(s)
Color Guard advances with Flag and posts Colors. Lights are turned out so that the room
is in total darkness. Flashlight bearers turn on flashlights (or light candles) and direct
light toward flag.
NARRATOR: What you see here tonight represents the past, present, and future. The
stripes of Old Glory stand for the original thirteen colonies. The stars
represent the present 50 states. The light and warmth of the four lights you
see shining remind us of the four great freedoms - Freedom of the Press,
Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Religion.
Eliminate any one of these freedoms and our world would become darker
and colder.
Narrator calls out the four freedoms slowly. As each is called a flashlight is turned off
until the room is again in total darkness.
Freedom of the Press, Freedom of Assembly,
Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion
NARRATOR: In this world of potential cold and darkness, of rule by a few, stands the
United States of America. Here the Four Freedoms do exist and are an
example of warmth and light for all. Will you please join us in the salute
to our flag? (Turn flashlights back on and direct light toward flag)
Please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Ceremonies: Flag Ceremonies
The Story of Old Glory
Scout 1:
The famous name, “Old Glory” was coined by Captain William Driver in
1831. As he was leaving on one of his many voyages aboard the ship Charles
Doggett, some friends presented him with a beautiful flag of 24 stars.
Scout 2:
As the flag opened to the ocean breeze for the first time, Captain Driver
exclaimed “Old Glory!” He retired to Nashville in 1837, taking his treasured
flag from his sea days with him.
Scout 3:
By the time the Civil War erupted, almost everyone in Nashville recognized
Captain Driver’s “Old Glory.” When Tennessee seceded from the Union, the
Rebels were determined to destroy his flag, but they were not successful in
finding it.
Scout 4:
When the Union Army captured Nashville in 1862, they raised the American
flag over the capitol. It was rather small and folks began asking Capitan
Driver if “Old Glory” still existed. Captain Driver went home and began
ripping at the seams of his bedcover. As the stitches holding the quilt
unraveled, the original 24-starred “Old Glory” was revealed.
Scout 5:
Captain Driver gently gathered up the flag and returned to the capitol.
Although he was sixty years old, the Captain climbed up to the tower to
replace the smaller banner with his beloved flag. The Sixth Ohio Regiment
cheered and saluted – and later adopted the nickname “Old Glory” as their
own. Please join us now in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Closing Thoughts – Our Flag
Leader:
More than 60 years ago, President Wilson said:
Scout 1:
“This flag, which we honor and under which we serve, is the emblem of our
unity, our power and our thought and purposes as a nation. It has no other
character than that which we give it from generation to generation.
Scout 2:
The choices are ours. It floats in majestic silence above the hosts that
executes those choices, whether in peace of war. And yet, though silent, it
speaks to us, speaks to us of the past, of men and women who went before us
and of the records they wrote upon it.
Scout 3:
We celebrate the day of its birth; and from its birth until now it has witnessed
a great history, has floated on high, the symbol of great events, of a great plan
of life worked out by great people.”
Leader:
This is the heritage it gives to us; let us serve it well. Goodnight.
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Ceremonies: Flag Ceremonies
Flag Retirement
A flag is never said to be burned - it is retired. That means it is NOT a Flag Burning
Ceremony. Disposing a flag that is worn, faded, or tattered by retiring (burning it) is the
only method approved by Congress. The burning should take place at a ceremony which
shows respect and honor to the flag(s) being retired. The BSA is one of the few civilian
organizations allowed to retire the U.S. flag.
If you are attending a Flag Retirement with younger scouts, you may want to take the
time to explain about the ceremony. Some young scouts may not see the difference
between the flags being burned on TV by some demonstrator and the one being retired. A
few minutes of explanation before the ceremony may save tears and worries during it.
What do I need?
What you need often depends on the ceremony you choose. You will need a flag
that needs to be retired, a fire, and an outdoor area to perform the ceremony.
Where do I get a flag if I do not have one?
Check with your local council office. Often flags are dropped off by people. Your
local schools may be a source. Your sponsoring organization may be able to help.
Check with your VFW Posts and other Veteran's posts. An ad in a local paper may
get you more flags than you want but it can be another source. Almost anywhere a
flag is flown on a regular schedule like a bank, post office, car dealerships etc.
Where can I burn the flag for retirement?
Many scouting events lend well to ceremonies. Campfires are often the main
place flags are retired. You can also use large 55-gallon drums (be careful for
these act as chimneys and will push the flag in the air if not careful.) Some units
have built special burning bins to retire large flags and large quantity of flags.
Flag Retirement Ceremony
Lower the colors or unfold the flag.
Tear off stripes one at a time (we had to cut them), saying one statement with each stripe.
Our flag has been used so much, that it is no longer a fitting emblem to display, so we are
respectfully burning it.
FIRST STRIPE: The 13 stripes stand for the original 31 colonies which are:
Massachusetts, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New
Hampshire, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Georgia, and New Jersey.
SECOND STRIPE: The white stands for purity.
THIRD STRIPE: The red stands for courage.
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FOURTH STRIPE: "Give me liberty or give me death."
FIFTH STRIPE: "One if by land, two if the sea."
SIXTH STRIPE: We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect
union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide fir the common defense,
promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our
posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
SEVENTH STRIPE: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created
equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among
these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
EIGHTH STRIPE: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or
prohibiting the free exercise thereof.
NINTH STRIPE: Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech or press.
TENTH STRIPE: "Four score and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth on this
continent a new nation."
ELEVENTH STRIPE: The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be
denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.
TWELFTH STRIPE: "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for
your country."
THIRTEENTH STRIPE; "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."
Each state is represented by a star on a field of blue, which signifies a new constellation
being formed.
As we place it in the fire, let it burn brightly and remind us how truly our flag represents
our country.
Please join us in saying the Pledge of Allegiance and singing The Star Spangled Banner
and then Taps.
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Ceremonies: Opening Ceremonies
OPENING CEREMONIES
The Pledge of Allegiance
(Adapted from a commentary by Red Skelton)
As Scout 1 reads each part of the pledge, Scout 2 reads the meaning for that part.
Leader: We have all recited the Pledge of Allegiance, but do we know the meaning
behind the words? Listen now to the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Scout 1:
I
Scout 2:
Me; An individual; a committee of one.
Pledge
Dedicate all of my worldly goods to give without selfpity.
Allegiance
My love and my devotion
To the Flag
Our standard; Old Glory; a symbol of Freedom; wherever
she waves, there is respect because your loyalty has given
her a dignity that shouts freedom is everybody's job.
Of the United
That means that we have all come together.
States
Individual communities that have united into forty-eight
great states. Forty-eight individual communities with pride
and dignity and purpose. All divided with imaginary
boundaries, yet united to a common purpose, and that is
love for country.
And to the Republic
A state in which sovereign power is invested in
representatives chosen by the people to govern. And
government is the people; and it's from the people to the
leaders, not from the leaders to the people.
For which it stands,
One Nation Under God
One Nation – meaning, so blessed by God.
Indivisible
Incapable of being divided.
With Liberty
Which is Freedom – the right of power to live one's own
life without threats, fear, or some sort of retaliation
And Justice
The principle or qualities of dealing fairly with others.
For All
Which means, Scouts, it is as much your country as it is
mine.
Leader: Please rise and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Ceremonies: Opening Ceremonies
Greetings
Make a banner with the word GREETINGS and artwork that fits the theme. Have as
many Cub Scouts as needed hold and recite the lines. Have the audience act out the
action that is read.
G
R
E
E
T
I
N
G
S
Glad to see you here tonight
Reach out your hand to a friend
Everyone smile and shake your hands
Everybody grin and nod at another friend
Together now, stand up on your feet
I’d like you all to take your seat
Now that we’re all friends, we’ll start the show
Goodwill is a feeling we all like to know
So now we say greetings to everyone. Spreading goodwill – that’s what we’ve
done.
Train Opening
Cub Scouts come on stage, each holding a large cardboard picture of appropriate train car
or sign with name of car written on it. (The engine could have a small American flag
posted in a proper place, and the caboose could bear the Scout emblem.)
ENGINE:
This is the engine that represents our Government that keeps us on
the right track.
COAL CAR:
This is the coal car that represents the people who supply the energy
to run our Government.
GONDOLA CAR: This is the gondola car that represents the open minds of the people
who supply the energy to run our Government.
TANK CAR:
This is the tank car that represents the energy to produce the ideas in
the open minds of the people who supply the energy to run our
Government.
BOXCAR:
This is the boxcar that carries the food from our farmers, which helps
produce the energy to supply the ideas in the open minds of the
people who run our Government.
CABOOSE:
Last, but not least, this is the caboose that represents Scouting, which
trains the boys who eat the food from our farmers and grow to be
men who produce the energy to supply the ideas in the open minds
of the people who run our Government.
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CUBMASTER:
This train is unique in that it runs on FREEDOM, the freedom that
has made this country the strong nation that it is today.
Please stand and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Six Ships Of Scouting
Indian Nations Council Pow Wow 1973
Arrangement: Six scouts hold large cardboard cutouts of ships with flags on which have
been printed the following words: SCHOLARSHIP, FELLOWSHIP,
SPORTSMANSHIP, WORKMANSHIP, STATESMANSHIP, and
FELLOWSHIP.
Cubmaster:
Tonight Pack ____ would like to tell you about the six ships of Scouting.
These are ships were launched in America – strong and mighty – ships
that will last forever.
Scout 1:
SCHOLARSHIP – This ship is very important on the sea of Education.
On her deck stand such officers as Ambition, Determination, Intelligence
and Application. Her flag bears symbols of the letter “A” and the plus
sign.
Scout 2:
FELLOWSHIP – This ship stands for good spirit, fine cooperation and
never-failing unity. It’s flag floats high – the flag of Scouting.
Scout 3:
FRIENDSHIP – This is the most handsome ship of all. It is true blue and
it’s flag golden – since friendship is golden.
Scout 4:
WORKMANSHIP – This ship’s every line, every part, and every mast
represents the best that a person can give. Its flag bears a laurel wreath.
Scout 5:
STATESMANSHIP – This ship represents wise guidance, constant
unselfish interest and sincere endeavor. Its flag is white with purity.
Scout 6:
SPORTSMANSHIP – This is the ship that’s fair and square. It never
veers far from its course. Its flag is never at half-mast.
Cubmaster:
And there you have the six strong and sturdy ships to brave the sea. Three
cheers for the SCOUTING SHIPS!
Cub Scout Ladder
Prepare cards with the script for each Cub Scout, and an upright stand such as a ladder for
each sign to be attached at the appropriate time.
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Ceremonies: Opening Ceremonies
Leader:
We think of Cub Scouting as a ladder of good citizenship. We will show you
what we mean.
Scout 1:
FRIENDSHIP: We make lots of friends in our school, church, neighborhood,
Den and Pack.
Scout 2:
TEAMWORK: We learn how important it is to work with others as a member
of a team.
Scout 3:
DEPENDABLE: We learn to be places when we promise and to do our part.
Scout 4:
LEADERSHIP: We learn to lead games and help with other Den and Pack
activities.
Scout 5:
HONESTY: We learn to tell the truth, to handle money, and to understand
what honesty means.
Scout 6:
LOYALTY: We learn to be true to our friends, our parents, and our Den and
Pack, and to honor our country and the flag.
Scout 7:
GOODWILL: We like to help our school, church, neighbors and those less
fortunate than we. Good will projects make us feel good.
Leader:
GOOD CITIZENSHIP: Through Cub Scouting experiences, boys learn things
that help make them better citizens as they grow into manhood.
Recipe To America
Prepare 7 large cards – on each card paste a flag of a different country. On the other side
of the card, write in large print each letter in the word: AMERICA. The boys hold up
cards with flags of the different countries. As each card is turned around, the word
America is spelled out.
Cubmaster: Here is a recipe that we should all live by:
Cub 1:
Cub 2:
Cub 3:
Cub 4:
Cub 5:
Cub 6:
Cub 7:
1 cup if friendly words
2 cups of understanding
1 pint of human kindness
2 tablespoons of time and patience
1 dash of gentle humor
1 drop of warm personality
1 pinch of spice of life
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(As the Cubmaster reads the scout’s underlined word, have the boy turn his card around)
Cubmaster: Measure these friendly words carefully. Add cups of understanding, to a
pint of human kindness. Sift together time and patience. Cook very slowly
and keep temperature low so it never boils over. Season with gentle humor,
warm personality and spice of life. Serve in individual molds.
We are free in America to worship our own God, and vote for whomever we
want. In some countries these freedoms are not possible. In some countries
being a member of Scouting is forbidden. Here in America we are free.
And, I’m proud to be a member of the Boy Scouts of America. And I hope
we can all live with this recipe.
Candle Opening
“Cub Scouts, this candlelight represents the spirit of Cub Scouting, lighting our way
through life.
This flame also represents danger. You have learned about the danger of fire and how to
prevent it. Let's remember what we have learned so we will always use fire wisely and
safely, not only as boys, but also later on as men.
This light of Cub Scouting fives us warmth and good cheer. Make sure it is never allowed
to run wild and destroy lives and property. Let's always be fire detectives."
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Ceremonies: Advancement Ceremonies
ADVANCEMENT CEREMONIES
Competition
Cubmaster awards badges of rank and arrow points to boys and their parents. He may
preface he awards by saying something like, “In competitions like our ____________,
there are winners and losers. But, in Cub Scouting, there are no losers so long as a boy
does his best. Tonight, we have some boys who have shown how to be winners in Cub
Scouting by taking another step on the advancement trail. It’s a pleasure for me to
recognize these winners and their parents.”
Growing Trees Advancement
(Set a small tree to the side as a prop.)
This little tree is a symbol of the natural beauty of our land. This tree also represents
Scouting. It takes a long time for a beautiful tree to grow and develop. In the same way, a
Cub Scout spends a lot of time and effort in advancing from rank to rank. So do his
parents who help him.
Tonight we will see how much prettier this Cub Scouting tree will be when we put some
leaves on it. Each of these leaves represents the time and effort put into the advancement
work by our Cub Scouts and their parents. Our Den Leaders also played a very important
part in the advancement program, for without their support and help we could not have
the opportunity to be in Cub Scouting.
Will the following boys and their parents, please come forward when called. (Assemble
all of them at the front of the Pack also call up the Scouts’ Den Leaders.)
Each of you has helped nurture this tree. Just as trees endure for many, many years, so the
values you have gained from working on achievements, electives and activity badges will
last you a lifetime. May you always stand strong and tall like a tree - and be a beautiful
resource for our land.
Cub Scout Colors Advancement
Props:
Campfire, Dutch oven or large pot, smaller pot to fit inside dry ice, Blue Bear
neckerchief and Yellow Wolf Neckerchief, 4 identical bottles, blue and yellow
food coloring, 2 Indian headbands, Akela costume.
Prepare: Place the large pot on the fire (Variation: Hang pot over fire from a tripod). Put
small pot inside large one. Place dry ice inside small pot. Put the two
neckerchiefs down inside between the two pots. Fill two of the bottles with
water and color one blue and one yellow. Place these two bottles near the fire.
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Ask two Webelos scouts to be braves and wear headbands. Akela stands
behind the boiling pot.
Akela:
Many, many moons ago the great chief Akela called a Council to see what
could be done to make the Webelos tribe the best of all tribes. After many
hours he called his two most trusted braves to the Council fire.
(The braves come and stand on each side of their chief.) He gave each a
container.
(Akela hands each brave an empty bottle) He told the first brave to climb the
mountain and tell the great eagle to fly high into the sky and bring back part of
the beauty of the sun.
(The first brave leaves) He told the second brave to go to the forest and tell the
sparrow to fly high into the blue sky and bring back part of the sky.
(The second brave leaves, and the both return immediately. One carries a
bottle of blue water, and the other a bottle of yellow water. They take
positions, one on each side of the fore, kneel, and held bottles up for everyone
to see.)
(Addressing the first brave) Pour some of the beauty of the sun into our
Council mixing pot. (The brave pours the yellow liquid over the dry ice, being
careful not to get any between the pots on the neckerchiefs)
Akela signals the second brave. Pour some of the beauty of the sky into our
Council mixing pot. (The second brave responds and the boiling action
increases)
(Akela raises right hand) From this day forward blue will stand for trust and
loyalty. Yellow will stand for warm sunlight, happiness, and good cheer.
(Akela stirs the pot, reaches in, and pulls out the yellow and blue Cub Scout
neckerchiefs. He holds them open for all to see, and speaks.) This is why Cub
Scouts use the colors blue and gold. The parents and Cub Scouts who helped
keep the blue and gold of Cub Scouting alive and growing this month, will
receive their hard earned awards tonight.
Howling Bobcat Induction
Props:
Ceremonial Campfire, Akela costume
Prepare:
Campfire is turned on, other lights dimmed or off. New bobcats are out of the
room with the Assistant Cubmaster. They howl like Bobcats (a long drawn
out wail).
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Ceremonies: Advancement Ceremonies
Akela:
I hear an animal calling from beyond our Pack Council.
(Listening.... it sounds like a Bobcat)
Shall we answer with the call of the Wolf Pack?
(The Pack howls like wolves. This is the Assistant Cubmaster’s Cue to enter
and present the Bobcat candidates.) Who comes here?
ACM:
Boys, hunting for the fun and companionship of Cub Scouting
Akela:
But whom do you seek?
ACM:
Akela, the Great Spirit of the Cub Scout
Akela:
Are these boys wise in the ways of the Bobcat?
ACM:
They are, Akela
Akela:
Show me
ACM:
(To the new Bobcats) "Show Akela what you have already learned. Raise your
arm in the Cub Scout Sign and say the Cub Scout Promise (they do). Now say
the Law of the Pack (they do)
Akela:
I can now call you Cub Scouts because you have completed the requirements
necessary for your participation in this great Brotherhood we call Cub
Scouting. Tonight you have repeated before me the Cub Scout Promise and
the Law of the Pack. You have assumed a very important responsibility. You
have agreed to "Do your best" and to "Do Your Duty to God and Your
Country", To Help Other People and "To Obey the Law of the Pack." These
are things that are not always easy, but I think you will enjoy them. All that
we ask is that you do your best. Do you agree to do your best? Good! Please
join the members of the Wolf Den, who will show you by their example how
to live the law of the Pack.
Shere-Khan Wolf Advancement
Cast:
Supplies:
Akela:
Father Wolf, Mother Wolf, ‘Shere Khan’ man cubs, parents, Akela,
Cubmaster
Large name cards to identify characters, Wolf badges
Our scene starts in the cave of Mother Wolf and Father Wolf. Mother
Wolf, Father Wolf, and the man cubs have just settled down for the
evening. Shere Khan, the tiger, lurks outside. Suddenly the moonlight is
blocked by the great head and shoulders of Shere Khan.
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Father Wolf: What does Shere Khan want?
Shere Khan:
The man cubs. Give them to me.
Father Wolf: The wolves take orders only from Akela, the head of the wolf pack. The
man cubs are ours.
Shere Khan:
The man cubs are mine-give them to me.
Mother Wolf: The man cubs are ours. They shall not be harmed. They shall live happily,
to run and hunt with the pack.
Shere Khan:
We will see what the pack will say about this.
Father Wolf: Shere Khan is right. What will the pack say?
Akela:
Our scene now shifts to the pack meeting.
Shere Khan:
Akela, the man cubs are mine. Give them to me.
Akela:
These man cubs have shown themselves worthy of the Wolf rank in our
pack. They have learned how to handle tools and how to display the flag;
they know how to be healthy and safe. They have learned to serve in the
community and to conserve energy. They are physically active and like to
read and care for books. They have fun with their families and have
collected useful and beautiful things. They obey our country's laws and
worship God. The members of the pack want them to have the mark of the
Wolf.
(The Cubmaster asks the parents to join their sons. He presents the Wolf badges to the
parents, thanking them for working through these achievements with their Cub Scout
sons. The parents then present the badges to their sons.)
Bear Ceremony, Why the Chipmunk has Black Stripes
(By Rick Clements)
People Required: Akela (Cubmaster) and Baloo (Asst. Cubmaster)
Props: Forest Scene and Badges (with tape affixed to the card the badge is on)
Akela:
Once upon a time, long ago, the animals had tribes and chiefs just like the
people. One night, Porcupine sent out a message requesting all the animals to
come together for a great council of the tribes. He had a very important matter
for them to consider. At the Council meeting, Porcupine stood up to address the
animals. His quills quivered and gleamed in the firelight. "I cannot decide," he
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said, finally. "I cannot decide whether we shall have night or daylight all the
time."
Baloo:
The bear rocked to and fro on his hind legs, trying to drown out the others by
rumbling in a big deep voice, "Always night! Always night! Always night!"
Akela:
A little chipmunk that had been sitting on the outskirts of the Council meeting
became annoyed. (Chipmunks hate to sit still for any time.) "You can talk all
you like," he shrilled out in his tiny, squeaky voice, "but the light will come
whether you want it or not. The light will come."
Baloo:
The other animals did not pay any attention to him, but went on bawling and
roaring and growling until they were hoarse. Chipmunk danced with excitement
on the outskirts of the Council meeting shrieking, "The Light Will Come! The
Light Will Come!"
Akela:
And before the animals knew it, a faint flush had crept up in the sky, and the
golden disc of the sun rose above the treetops. Could it be possible that it was
daylight whether they wished it or not?
Baloo:
A shrill voice suddenly piped up from the edge of the assembly. "What did I
tell..." "GRRRRR!"
Akela:
Chipmunk was gone like a flash through the trees with Bear after him.
Chipmunk was so quick that he slipped into a hole in a tree before Bear could
catch him. But, just before he disappeared, Bear struck at him with his paw. The
black stripes that run down the chipmunk's sides today show where Bear's claws
hit him long ago at that Council meeting when the animals tried to decide
whether they should have darkness or daylight all the time.
Baloo:
Just as the bear left its mark on the chipmunk. We are here to honor Cub Scouts
who have left their mark on this pack. On their way to learning about
themselves, their family, their country, and God, they have taken part in many
activities in the pack.
Akela:
Bring these Cub Scouts and their parents forward so I may honor them with
the award they have earned.
Baloo:
Will the following Cub Scouts come forward with their parents? (Baloo names
the boys who are to receive the Bear badge.)
(Akela hands the badge to the parents.)
Akela: Parents, would you please present the Bear badge to your son? The pin is worn
by the parents as an indication that Cub Scouting continues to be a family
activity.
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Baloo:
These boys deserve a cheer for their hard work. What could be more appropriate
than a bear growl?
The Twin Archers – Arrow of Light Ceremony
Participants: Akela, Medicine Man (MM); two archers (Cub Scouts); Arrow of Light
candidates and their parents.
Equipment:
An archery target, 3 to 4 feet in diameter; a candelabra with five lighted
candles representing the ranks of Cub Scouting; bow and arrows for each
archer (arrows are later presented to candidates); Arrow of Light Awards
and certificates; safety pins.
Setup:
The target is set up at the rear of the stage, no more than 10 feet away and
in such a position that no person can pass behind it; the candelabra is at
the front.
Akela:
Medicine Man, I understand there are those among us tonight who have earned
the Arrow of Light Award. Present them to this council for proper recognition.
MM:
Will the following Webelos Scouts come forward. Please bring your parents
with you. (Arrow of Light candidates and their parents come forward.)
Akela:
You Webelos Scouts have fulfilled all requirements for the Arrow of Light
Award. This is your last step in Cub Scouting before entering Boy Scouting.
You have already visited a Boy Scout troop and have talked to the Scoutmaster.
Before you are the burning candles that represent the ranks of Cub Scouting.
May it always be said of you, as a brave of the Webelos tribe, that you reach the
top of any ladder of achievement set before you. You will soon go into Boy
Scouting, there to be tested again. May you ever be successful. Will you always
do your best?
Arrow of Light Candidates: We will.
Akela:
I now ask that two of the best archers of the tribe come forward. As each
Webelos Scout's name is called, an archer will shoot from a strong bow an
Arrow of Light, signifying the highest honor that this tribe can bestow on one of
its worthy braves. (Archers come forward) Will the Webelos Scouts and their
parents form a living circle. (Akela may coach parents) As the Arrow of Light
speeds to its target may you remember that the spirit of Cub Scouting and of
Boy Scouting is one and the same. The spirit of the entire Scouting movement is
one of service, high ideals, and fellowship. (At this point the name of each
candidate is announced slowly and with dignity by the Medicine Man, who
pauses after each name until an arrow is shot. The archers retrieve their arrows
and stand near Akela.)
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To you parents I give the Arrow of Light Award and certificate, which you will
present, to your son. The badge may be worn on his uniform now, centered on
the flap of his left shirt pocket, and on his Boy Scout uniform later. (Presents
awards)
It is an honor for me to recognize you Webelos Scouts and to present you with
these arrows. You may hang your arrow in your room to remind you of the good
times we have had together in Pack _____. (Presents arrows. The archers may
assist, if necessary.)
We know that you will become worthy members of your Boy Scout troop. Boy
Scouting will be a grand adventure for each of you.
White Eagle Crossover Ceremony
Participants: Akela, Scoutmaster, SPL, White Eagle, tom-tom drummer, candidates and
Boy Scouts (one for each crossover candidate)
Setup:
Council fire (simulated or real), Crossover bridge or arch, Indian costume,
tom-tom, peace pipe, and twig for each crossover candidate.
[The lights are turned down, if indoors.]
AKELA:
[Akela calls for the Council fire to light...]
"GREAT SPIRIT LIGHT OUR FIRE"
[The council fire is lit.]
[Akela signals for the drums to begin... Waves staff in direction of drummer]
White Eagle Enters Ceremonial area. He cradles a peace pipe in his arms. He slowly
walks to the center, facing North lifts the peace pipe to the sky, and says in a loud voice:
"To live and help live."
He turns to the East lifting the peace pipe to the sky, and says in a loud voice:
"To live and help live."
He turns to the West lifting the peace pipe to the sky, and says in a loud voice:
"To live and help live."
He turns to the South lifting the peace pipe to the sky, and says in a loud voice:
"To live and help live."
[He moves to the back of the Ceremonial area to observe the bridge crossing.
When WHITE EAGLE stops, the tom-tom stops.]
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AKELA:
Will the following crossover candidates come forward and stand before
the council fire:
[READ NAMES]
AKELA:
You have climbed the Cub Scouting trail, completing ever more difficult
achievements. These ceremonies mark the completion of your Cub
Scouting adventures. Now as you travel to the land of Boy Scouting,
place your twig on the fire, symbolizing your desire to help, as you have
been helped.
[Candidates place twigs on the fire]
It is now time for you to cross the bridge (or walk under the arch).
Before you begin your journey, please remove your neckerchief. You will
give it to me before you embark onto the bridge.
[Candidates remove neckerchief]
Will each of you please step onto the bridge and begin your crossover.
[As the candidates pass before Akela, they give him their neckerchief, and he
shakes their hand with the Cub Scout handshake for the last time.]
[The Candidates cross the bridge. When they reach the Boy Scout side, the
Scoutmaster and SPL shake their hands with the Boy Scout handshake. Each
Boy Scout takes one of the Cubs and stands with him.]
SPL:
As Senior Patrol Leader of Troop ____, I welcome you to our troop.
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Ceremonies: Religious Emblems
RELIGIOUS EMBLEMS CEREMONY
Presentations of religious emblems or awards should be made by the church, temple,
synagogue, mosque, or other religious body at a religious service or observance. It is
especially appropriate to have presentations made during Scouting Week; e.g. Scout
Sunday, Scout Sabbath, a day of particular religious significance, or on a day of religious
observance when a senior church official officiates. Imagine the thrill a young boy
would experience at being presented his emblem by a bishop or similar religious figure of
regional, state or even national prominence!
Scouts who have received a religious emblem may also be recognized by their unit at a
Pack meeting, a Blue and Gold Banquet, a Court of Honor, or recognition banquet.
Many units present Scouts with the universal religious emblem square knot (No. 5014 silver knot on a purple background), if the scout has not already received the knot with
the religious emblem. The units should not present the religious emblem or medal. The
proper setting for the religious emblem presentation is in the religious community that
supported the Scout throughout the program.
When presenting the square knot, it is important to avoid any hint to any Scout that
would cause him to question his own faith or make him feel that he has to be in another
faith to get recognition. Often this result is not intended at all. In the excitement of the
situation, there is a temptation to create props for the ceremony such as a giant sized
replica of the religious emblem to highlight the award or to use language that focuses on
the specific emblem presented. Such a situation might discourage a boy from
participating in Scouting altogether, if he feels that he has to choose between his beliefs
and being in the unit. It is always much better to use a neutral presentation that
encourages all of the Scouts in the unit to participate in a religious growth program,
regardless of their faith(s).
Sample Religious Award Presentation Ceremony for Packs
Ladies, Gentlemen, Scout Leaders and Scouts, we have just concluded our Pack's awards
ceremony where we have honored those Scouts who have demonstrated achievement by
earning Scouting awards. Tonight, we also want to recognize a Scout who has
demonstrated his commitment to the Cub Scout Promise and have a very special
presentation to make.
(Dim lights and light a candle in front of a large replica of the religious emblem square
knot, which can be made with purple felt and rope painted silver.)
Cub Scout ___________, please escort your parents to the front of the room and then turn
to face the pack. We are very proud of ___________. For the past ___ months he has
worked with both his family and his religious advisor to learn more about his religious
faith and his duty to God. After much hard work and personal growth, he has received
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the right to wear the religious emblem of his faith on his Scout uniform and was
presented with a medal by his religious advisor ___ weeks ago. ___________, like all
Scouts who have received a religious award, may now wear Scouting's universal religious
award square knot on his Scout uniform and may continue to wear it as a Boy Scout,
Explorer or Adult later in his life.
We now take great pleasure in presenting the religious emblem square knot to his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. ___________ in recognition of the role they have and will continue to play
in his religious growth. Mr. and Mrs. ___________, will you present your son with the
religious emblem square knot?
___________, We know you will wear this square knot centered over your left pocket
with pride. Congratulations on your accomplishment. You have lived the Cub Scout
promise well. Please escort your parents back to their seats.
Almost every religious body in the United States has a religious emblems program open
to Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H and Campfire Incorporated. We encourage
all Scouts to consider participating in this program. If any other Scouts in this Pack are
interested in working toward the religious award of their own faith, please see
___________________ (Awards Chairman) at the end of this meeting. He/she has
information on the emblems and will make it available to you.
SCOUTERS:
You will notice that this ceremony did not mention what the Cub Scout's religion was or
the name of the church, temple, synagogue, mosque or other religious organization
where the medal was presented and only referred to the universal religious emblem
square knot. There are three very good reasons for using a non-denominational
ceremony:
This method avoids creating a situation where another Scout may believe he has to
belong to a particular religion (and may even think he should join another faith) just to
participate in Scouting;
This method encourages other Scouts to consider earning the religious emblem of their
own faith, so they can get the same award (the knot) as Jimmy; and
This method allows a Scout leader to give the same level of praise to each Scout earning
an emblem using the same ceremonial props. The leader doesn't have to know a lot
about each religion, doesn't have to create new props, and doesn’t have to worry that any
Scout might think a certain religion is favored.
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CLOSING CERMONIES
Conservation
Eight Cub Scouts hold cutouts of cards made from poster board and painted in different
bright colors. As each boy speaks his line, the car is turned over to show the large letter
printed on the back of each one to spell out the word CONSERVE. The boys can have
fun painting their own cars (let them be creative).
C
O
N
S
E
R
V
E
Cars and buses and such were invented by men.
Oil fields were discovered also by them.
No one really worried about the fuel driving would take.
So, on transportation, nobody set the brake.
Eventually gasoline needs grew to a gigantic amount.
Raising in everyone’s mind a great big doubt.
Very soon the world’s traffic was put to the test.
To conserve fuel, all drivers must now do their best.
Light of Cub Scout Spirit
Arrangement: One candle or a single light on a table. Cub Scouts form a circle around
the table. Turn our all other lights.
Leader:
With all the lights out, it is difficult to see one another. It also can make
us feel sort of gloomy and uncomfortable. I am going to light the candle
(or light). With this bit of light, we can see our friends again and it makes
us feel more cheerful. This light represents the Cub Scout Spirit. It can
light up our lives and make our homes and neighborhoods happier places
to live. Let’s carry the image of this candle with us always and use it to
light up our world.
Candle Closing
Throughout our meeting this evening, this candle that represents the Spirit of Cub
Scouting has burned.
Look steadily at it for a moment. Now close your eyes. The image remains with you.
Open your eyes. Now we blow out the light. As the image of the light remains in our
memory, so will the Spirit of Cub Scouting stay with us.
This evening of fun and Cub Scouting will not soon be forgotten.
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Baden-Powell: When the Sun Goes Down
Leader:
Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting, said this to Scouts everywhere:
Scout 1:
“I often think when the sun goes down, the world is hidden by a big blanket
from the light of Heaven, but the stars are little holes pierced in that blanket
by those who have done good deeds in the world.
Scout 2:
The starts are not all the same size; some are big, some are little, and some
men have done small deeds but they have made their hole in the blanket by
doing good before they went to Heaven.
Scout 3:
Try and make your hole in the blanket by good work while you are on earth.
It is something to be good, but it is far better to do good.”
Think of Baden-Powell’s words when you promise, “to help other people.”
Good Night.
Leader:
Cub Scout Benediction
And now may the Great Master of all Cub Scouts
Guide and guard our footsteps
Today, tomorrow,
And for the tomorrows to come.
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Sparklers: Introduction
INTRODUCTION
Sparklers are tools for adding fun and excitement to your meetings. They can be simple
jokes and run-ons, to more elaborate songs and skits. Add a sparkler when there is a lull
in the program, such as the time before you are ready to organize a game. Let the boys
pick a song or skit to perform, and have them practice it before performing it to a larger
audience.
BOOKS
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Phillips, Louis, Wackysaurus Dinosaur Jokes, New York: Viking, 1991
Sterne, Noelle, Tyrannosaurus Wrecks, New York: Thomas Crowell, 1979
Thaler, Mike, Colossal Fossil The Dinosaur Riddle Book, New York: W.H.Freeman,
1994
Nelson, Esther, World’s Best Funny Songs, New York: Sterling Publishing, 1988
Young, Frederica, Super-Duper Jokes, Sunburst Books, 1993
McDonald, Margaret Read, The Skit Book: 101 Skits From Kids, Hamden,
Connecticut: Linnet Books, 1990
LINKS
MacScouter Songs for Scouts and Scouters
www.macscouter.com/Songs
ScoutSongs Virtual Songbook, for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts
www.scoutsongs.com
U.S Scouting Service Project Songs page
www.usscouts.org/usscouts/songs
ScoutORama.com Songs page
www.scoutorama.com/song
Becky’s Campfire Songbook
www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest/Glade/8851
Childrens Songs from Camp, Parties, TV
www.bussongs.com
Dinosaur Jokes, Songs and Fingerplays
www.bry-backmanor.org/dinosaurs/dinos.html
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Sparklers: March 2004: Walk In My Shoes
March 2004: Walk In My Shoes
SKIT
Goodbye In Any Language
Cast:
Setup:
Many speakers of foreign languages, one leader
The leader stands on the stage, and is greeted by the boys who say goodbye
in different languages.
Boy1:
Leader:
Boy1:
Leader:
Boy1:
Hi, how are you?
I’m good. How’s your Dad?
He’s good. Hasta Luego! (Turn to leave)
What does that mean?
Oh, that means ‘goodbye’ in Spanish.
Boy2:
Leader:
Boy2:
Leader:
Boy2:
Hi, how are you?
I’m good. How’s your Mom?
She’s good. Buon Giorno! (Turn to leave)
What does that mean?
Oh, that means ‘goodbye’ in Italian.
Boy3:
Leader:
Boy3:
Leader:
Boy3:
Hi, how are you?
I’m good. How’s your Brother?
He’s okay. Au revoir! (Turn to leave)
What does that mean?
Oh, that means ‘goodbye’ in French.
Boy4:
Leader:
Boy4:
Leader:
Boy4:
Hi, how are you?
I’m good. How’s your Sister?
She’s fine. Sayonara! (Turn to leave)
What does that mean?
Oh, that means ‘goodbye’ in Japanese.
Boy5:
Leader:
Boy5:
Leader:
Boy5:
Hi, how are you?
I’m good. How’s your Uncle Tom?
He’s good. Atom Bomb! (Turn to leave)
What does that mean?
Oh, that means ‘goodbye’ in any language!
Tongue Twisters:
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Sparklers: March 2004: Walk In My Shoes
I thought a thought.
But the thought I thought
wasn’t the thought
I thought I thought.
If the thought I thought
I thought had been
the thought I thought,
I wouldn’t have
though so much.
Of all the felt I ever felt, I never felt
A piece of felt that felt the same
As that felt felt when I first felt felt.
Betty Botter bought some butter.
“But,” she said, “the butter’s bitter.
If I put it in my batter,
It will make my batter bitter,
But a bit of better butter,
That would make my batter better.”
So she bought a bit of butter
Better than her bitter butter,
And she put it in her batter,
And the batter was not bitter.
So t’was better Betty Botter
Bought a bit of better butter.
SONGS
Bring Back My Neighbours To Me
(Tune: "My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean")
Last night as I lay on my pillow
Last night as I lay on my bed
I stuck my feet out the window
Next morning my neighbors were dead!
Bring back, bring back,
Oh bring back my neighbors to me to me
Bring back, bring back,
Oh bring back my neighbors to me.
Muff the Tragic Wagon
(Tune: "Puff the Magic Dragon")
Chorus:
Muff the tragic wagon, lived by the street,
And rolled along the boulevard, through rain and snow and sleet.
Little Tommy Pumpkin loved that wagon Muff,
And rolled him home and filled him up, with toys and other stuff.
Together they would travel, along the avenue,
Tommy hanging out his leg would scuff his Sunday shoe.
Taxi cabs and buses would honk as they went by,
Tragic wagons never seem to need to stop for gas.
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Children live forever, but not so children's toys,
Wagons can't forever be a friend to little boys.
And one gray day it happened while Tommy took his nap,
A garbage truck ran over Muff and turned him into scrap.
Little Tommy Pumpkin said just off the cuff,
There will never be another tragic wagon Muff.
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Sparklers: April 2004: Cubservation
April 2004: Cubservation
JOKES/RUN -ONS
! What stays in bed most of the day and sometimes goes to the bank?
# A stream.
! Why do fluorescent lights always hum?
# Because they don’t know the words.
! Where can you find an ocean without water?
# On a map.
! What did one campfire say to the other?
# Let’s go out one of these days.
! What 10-letter word starts with G-A-S?
# Automobile.
! What can run but not walk?
# Water.
SONGS
Home Is Our Earth
(Tune: “Home on the Range”)
The Ants Go Marching
The ants go marching one by one,
Hurrah! Hurrah!
The ants go marching one by one,
Hurrah! Hurrah!
The ants go marching one by one,
The little ones stop to suck their thumbs,
And they all go marching
Out of the door,
Down the lane,
‘Round the corner,
Down the drain.
Home, home is our Earth,
Where the children and animals play.
Were seldom is heard
Any wasteful words,
We reuse and recycle all day!
Home, home is our Earth,
And we’re proud to be caring for her.
We love all her trees,
The birds and the bees,
And the sky unpolluted all day!
Two—tie their shoes
Three—look at a tree
Four—close the door
Five—and close their eyes
Six—pick up sticks
Seven—look to heaven
Eight—shut the gate
Nine—pick up a dime
Ten—say “the end”
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Sparklers: April 2004: Cubservation
SKIT
Keep America Beautiful Contest
(Otherwise known as “The Contest”)
Cast:
Setting:
Props:
Cub 1:
Cub 2:
Cub 1:
Cub 3:
Cub 1:
Cub 4:
Cub 1:
Cub 5:
Cub 1:
Cub 6:
Cub 1:
Cub 6:
6 Cub Scouts
5 Cub Scouts sitting in their clubhouse (indicated by appropriate signage),
playing a game.
Clubhouse signs; comb; large box marked “TRASH”
(runs in, very excited) Hey, you guys! Did you hear about the big contest?
What contest? What’s it about?
The “Keep America Beautiful Contest,” that’s what!
Are there prizes? A contest is no good without prizes.
Sure, lots of prizes. Neat ones, like bicycles and radios and lots of other good
stuff.
(gloomily) I bet it’s hard. Contests with neat prizes are always hard.
Nope! It’s easy. Even the rules say it’s SIMPLE – in big letters. The winner
is the one who picks the easiest way.
The easiest way to do what?
The easiest way to keep America beautiful. That’s what I’ve been talking
about.
(with a swagger) Ha! Then I’m a cinch to win!
Why’s it so cinchy for you? What’s your great way to keep America
beautiful?
(takes out comb and combs his hair) See! That’s the easiest way to keep
America beautiful!
The others look at him, then at each other. Quickly, they surround him, carry or drag him
to the TRASH box, and dump him in.
Cub 1:
Like he said, guys, we’re a cinch to win! That’s the easiest way I know to
keep America beautiful.
They exit, laughing, while Cub 6 stands up in the trash box with a disgusted look on his
face.
Energy Savers
As the scene opens, Den Leader is sitting at a table on stage. Cub Scouts all arrive
together for the den meeting. Den Leader greets them and then says, “This month’s
theme is ‘Cubservation.’ Let’s take turns and tell how many different ways we can help
to conserve energy in our homes and elsewhere.”
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Sparklers: April 2004: Cubservation
Cub 1:
Oh, I know of a way. My mom doesn’t use her clothes dryer as much as she
used to. She uses a new solar energy devised called a clothesline and hangs
her wash outside to dry in the sunshine.
Cub 2:
My dad said that if we fill a plastic bottle with water and put it in the toilet
tank, it would cut down on the amount of water used for flushing.
Cub 3:
Did you know that if you take showers, you will use a lot less water than if
you take baths? Mom even uses a timer on us, and we have learned to take 3minute showers at our house.
Cub 4:
Speaking of water, we wash more clothes in cold water now. Mom says there
are less wrinkles in the clothes; and, besides, the water heater doesn’t have to
work as much heating all the water.
Cub 5:
Someone told us to keep our damper in the fireplace closed whenever we
weren’t using it for a fire. If it’s left open in the winter, the warm air in the
house escapes up the chimney, and that’s dumb.
D.L.:
(to last Cub Scout in group) Johnny, don’t you have anything to add about
saving energy?
(Johnny is fast asleep) I guess he’s the best energy saver of us all!
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Sparklers: May 2004: My Home State
May 2004: My Home State
JOKES/RUN -ONS
! What did Delaware?
# She wore her New Jersey.
! What did Idaho?
# She hoed her Maryland.
! What did Tennessee?
# She saw what Arkansas.
! Which is the friendliest state?
# O-hi-o.
! What do people from Minneapolis call a small soda?
# A mini-soda.
! Where do cow go on vacation?
# Moo York.
! Who should call when you find Chicago, Ill?
# Baltimore, MD.
! Can you name the capital of every state in the union in less than fifteen seconds?
# Yes, Washington, D.C.
! Which five ex-U.S. presidents are not buried in the United States?
# Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush, and Clinton.
Cub 1: I bet you didn’t know that Davy Crockett had three ears.
Cub 2: Three…are you sure?
Cub 1: Yep. He had a right ear, a left ear and a wild “front-ear”!
SONGS
What Did Delaware, Boys?
Oh, what did Delaware, boys, oh, what did Delaware?
Oh, what did Delaware, boys, oh, what did Delaware?
Oh, what did Delaware, boys, oh, what did Delaware?
I ask you now as a personal friend, what did Delaware?
She wore her New Jersey, boys, she wore her New Jersey.
She wore her New Jersey, boys, she wore her New Jersey.
She wore her New Jersey, boys, she wore her New Jersey.
I tell you now as a personal friend, she wore her New Jersey.
Continue verses with other states:
Florida: Oh, how did FLORI-DIE (Flora die), boys?
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Missouri: She died in MISSOURI (misery), boys.
Iowa: Oh, what does IO-WA (Io weigh), boys?
Washington: She weighs a WASHING-TON, boys.
Idaho: Oh, what does IDA-HO (Ida hoe), boys?
Maryland: She hoes her MARY-LAND, boys.
Tennessee: Oh, what does TENNES-SEE, boys?
Arkansas: She sees what ARKAN-SAS (Arkan saw), boys.
Oregon: Oh, where has ORE-Gon (Ore-gone), boys?
Oklahoma: She’s gone to OKLA-HOMA (Okla-home-a), boys.
Massachusetts: Oh, what did MASSA-CHEW, boys?
Connecticut: She chewed her CONNECTI-CUD, boys.
SKIT
Gold is Where You Find It
Cast: A prospector and 4 sons.
Setting: Prospector, panning for gold.
1st Son:
(walks up to Prospector) Pa, what are you doing?
Prospector: Panning for gold.
(1st Son walks away, flipping a golden rock)
2nd Son:
(walks up to Prospector) Pa, what are you doing?
Prospector: Panning for gold.
(2nd Son walks away, carrying a hatful of golden rocks.)
(walks up to Prospector) Pa, what are you doing?
3rd Son:
Prospector: Panning for gold.
(3rd Son walks away, carrying a bucket of golden rocks.)
(walks up) Pa, what are you doing?
4th Son:
Prospector: Panning for gold.
What does it look like?
4th Son:
Prospector: It’s a shiny yellow stone.
4th Son:
Oh! Like those that my brothers are using to build their dam downstream?
(Prospector screams and swoons.)
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Sparklers: May 2004: My Home State
SONGS
I Love You, California
(from: California State Homepage. http://www.ca.gov)
First Verse
I love you, California, you're the greatest state of all.
I love you in the winter, summer, spring and in the fall.
I love your fertile valleys; your dear mountains I adore.
I love your grand old ocean and I love her rugged shore.
Chorus
Where the snow crowned Golden Sierras
Keep their watch o'er the valleys bloom,
It is there I would be in our land by the sea,
Every breeze bearing rich perfume.
It is here nature gives of her rarest. It is Home Sweet Home to me,
And I know when I die I shall breathe my last sigh
For my sunny California.
Second Verse.
I love your red-wood forests - love your fields of yellow grain.
I love your summer breezes and I love your winter rain.
I love you, land of flowers; land of honey, fruit and wine.
I love you, California; you have won this heart of mine.
Third Verse.
I love your old gray Missions - love your vineyards stretching far.
I love you, California, with your Golden Gate ajar.
I love your purple sun-sets, love your skies of azure blue.
I love you, California; I just can't help loving you.
Fourth Verse.
I love you, Catalina, you are very dear to me.
I love you, Tamalpais, and I love Yosemite.
I love you, Land of Sunshine, Half your beauties are untold.
I loved you in my childhood, and I'll love you when I'm old.
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Going to Day Camp
(Tune: "Oh, Susanna")
Chorus:
Going to Day Camp,
So don't you cry for me.
I'll come back good and dirty,
So you'll never know it's me.
I scrubbed the night before I left,
My hair was nice and clean.
My mother was so proud of me,
But not for long you see.
Poppies, Golden Poppies
Poppies, golden poppies
Blooming in the sun,
Closing up at evening,
When the day is done.
Pride of California,
Flower of our state,
Growing from the mountains
To the Golden Gate.
While hiking out at Day Camp,
I found the perfect pet.
But I had to leave my friend behind,
Because he scared the Vet.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Out Where Men are Men
COWBOY……………….…Raises right fist and shouts, “Yippee!”
HORSE……………………..Claps hand on knees
CHIEF RED JACKET……...Taps palm on lips and says, “Ki, yi”; then puts hand over
brow and peers all around
MULE……………………....”Hee-haw!”
RATTLESNAKE………..…”Shk-shk-shk”
TIMBER WOLF……………(Wolf whistle) or “Awoooooo!”
SHERIFF……………..……..”Bang! Bang! Bang!” (imaginary guns)
DEPUTY SHERIFF…….…..”He went thataway!” (points with both thumbs in different
directions)
Once upon a time, there was a COWBOY who went out on the Mojave Desert, riding his
HORSE. Far off in the distance, he could hear the TIMBER WOLF. The COWBOY
made camp and went fast asleep, first making sure his HORSE was secure.
Now, creeping along through the desert, came CHIEF RED JACKET, riding his MULE,
Sitting Bull. He was pursued by the SHERIFF and his DEPUTY. In his pocket, CHIEF
RED JACKET had a trained RATTLESNAKE, whose name was Emma. This
RATTLESNAKE, Emma, was trained to creep up and bit the COWBOY and his
HORSE. While CHIEF RED JACKET crept up, the HORSE grew afraid, the TIMBER
WOLF howled, the COWBOY snored, and Sitting Bull, the MULE, was eating cactus.
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In the meantime, the SHERIFF and his DEPUTY SHERIFF were almost ready to capture
old CHIEF RED JACKET. Just as Emma, the RATTLESNAKE, was about to bite the
COWBOY and his HORSE, the SHERIFF and his DEPUTY SHERIFF, sprang their trap.
“Halt, you are my prisoner!” shouted the SHERIFF and his DEPUTY SHERIFF. The
COWBOY woke up and mounted his HORSE. This frightened the TIMBER WOLF and
also Emma, the RATTLESNAKE. Away went old CHIEF RED JACKET on his faithful
MULE, Sitting Bull, and away, in pursuit, the SHERIFF, his DEPUTY SHERIFF, the
COWBOY and his HORSE. But old CHIEF RED JACKET led them into a blind
canyon…and that was the last that anybody ever saw of these imaginary characters!
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Sparklers: June 2004: Cub Rock
June 2004: Cub Rock
JOKES/RUN –ONS
Scout1:
Scout2:
Scout1:
You should never pull on a dinosaur’s tail.
Why Not?
Because to the dinosaur it’s just a tail, but to you it could be the end.
Scout1:
Scout2:
Scout1:
Scout2:
Scout1:
Why did the dinosaur cross the road?
I give up. Why did the dinosaur cross the road?
To get his copy of “The Hong Kong Weekly Newspaper.”
I don’t get it.
I don’t get it either. I read “The New York Times.”
! Did you hear about the rock that ran away from the quarry?
# He was angry because everyone took him for granite.
! If you have 3 dinosaurs in your bedroom, 2 dinosaurs in your living room, and 3
dinosaurs in your kitchen, what do you have?
# A very, very large house.
! Why don’t dinosaurs go bowling on Saturday night?
# Because no one has size 1000X bowling shoes.
! What did the tyrannosaurus rex do after he drank up all the water in Toronto?
# He started to drink Canada Dry.
! How do you make a dinosaur sandwich?
# First, you start with two very large pieces of bread.
! What do you call a person who is brave enough to stick his right hand into the mouth
of a dinosaur?
# Lefty.
! Why did the dinosaur go to night school?
# He wanted to be able to read in the dark.
! What do pterodactyls have that no other prehistoric animals have?
# Baby pterodactyls.
! What dinosaur knows more synonyms than any other?
# A Thesaurus.
! What dinosaurs direct traffic?
# Tricera-cops.
! What do you get if you cross a pig with a dinosaur?
# Jurassic Pork.
! What was the dinosaurs’ favorite movie?
# The Lizard of Oz.
! What dinosaur was a great boxer?
# Muhammad Ali-saurus.
! What sounds did sleeping prehistoric creatures make?
# Dino-snores.
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Sparklers: June 2004: Cub Rock
! What dinosaur wore lots of gold chains and was in “Rocky 3?”
# Mr. T-Rex.
! How do dinosaur demolition workers blow up rocks?
# With dino-mite.
! What do you call the head of the dinosaur FBI?
# Spy-rannosaurus Rex.
! What’s the weather report when it’s raining dinosaurs?
# Very heavy showers.
! How did the stegosaurus liven up the party?
# She spiked the punch.
! What do dinosaurs pay their bills with?
# Tyrannosaurus checks.
! Who’s at the keyboard in the reptile band?
# Piano-saurus Rex.
SONGS
The Dinosaurs Go Marching
(Tune: The Ants Go Marching)
Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth
(Tune: Wheels on the Bus)
The dinosaurs go marching one by one,
Hurrah, hooray.
The dinosaurs go marching one by one,
Hurrah, hooray.
The dinosaurs go marching one by one,
The little one stopped to stand in the sun,
And they all go marching round and round
and up and down.
Dinosaurs once ruled the Earth,
Ruled the Earth, Ruled the Earth,
Dinosaurs once ruled the Earth,
Many years ago.
Other verses:
Two: To admire the view.
Three: To eat from a tree.
Four: To give a roar.
Five: To stay alive.
Six: To gather some sticks.
Seven: To look to heaven.
Eight: To kiss his mate.
Nine: To scratch his spine.
Ten: To feel the wind.
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Other Verses:
Stegosaurus swished it’s tail…
Brontosaurus was very big…
The Brachiosaurus lived in the water…
Apatosaurus stomped so hard…
The Trachodon had 2000 teeth…
Triceratops had 3 horns…
Tyrannosaurus Rex was the king…
Where Did The Dinosaurs Go?
(Tune: Where Has my Little Dog Gone?)
Oh, where, oh where did the dinosaurs go?
Oh, where, oh where can they be?
They were much too big to just disappear.
It sure is puzzling to me!
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SKITS
Dinosaurs
(Have the audience repeat the motions)
Dinosaurs lived long ago.
Some walked
Some swam
Some flew, you know!
Some were big
Some were small
Some were gigantic
V-e-r-y tall!
(Stomp in place)
(Pretend to swim)
(Flap arms at sides)
(Hold hands high)
(Hold hands low)
(Stretch arms out wide)
(Stretch arms up high)
Five Huge Dinosaurs
(Have a different Cub Scout act out each part)
Five huge dinosaurs, looking fierce and mean
The first one said, "I eat things that are green"
The second one said, "I hatched from an egg"
The third one said "I have big, strong legs"
The fourth one said "I can fly through the air"
The fifth one said "I give everyone a scare!"
THUMP THUMP came Tyrannosaurus Rex that day,
And the five huge dinosaurs all ran away!
Dinosaur Hunt
(Have the audience repeat the motions)
Going on a dinosaur hunt.
And I'm not afraid.
There's a tall mountain.
Can't go under it.
Can't go around it.
Guess I'll go over it.
There's a river.
Can't go over it.
Can't go under it
Guess I'll swim across it.
There's some tall grass.
Can't go over it
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(Slap thighs)
(Point to self)
(Look with hand over eyes)
(Move hand down)
(Move hand around)
(Reach hands as if climbing)
(Hands over eyes)
(Move arms as if swimming)
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Can't go around it
Guess I'll go through it
There's a cave!
Can't go over it
Can't go under it.
Guess I'll go in it
It's dark and spooky in here
It's cold in here!
I feel some scales
I feel some big teeth!
OH! It's a Dinosaur!
Run out of the cave
Go through the grass
Swim across the river
Climb the mountain
Run home
Open the door
Jump into bed
(Slap hands up and down in front)
(Shake)
(Wrap arms around self and shiver)
(Pretend to rub something)
(Pretend to touch something)
(Scream)
(Slap thighs)
(Move arms as if swimming)
(Slap thighs)
(Cover head with arms as if hiding
under a blanket)
I went on a dinosaur hunt
And I wasn't afraid!
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Sparklers: July 2004: Fin Fun
July 2004: Fin Fun
JOKES/RUN -ONS
Scout1: I’ve eaten beef all my life and now I’m as strong as an ox.
Scout2: That’s funny. I’ve eaten fish all my life and I can’t swim a stroke.
A grumpy man walks into a restaurant and asks the maitre ‘d: “Do you serve crabs
here?”
Maitre ‘d: “Why certainly, sir, have a seat.”
! What stays in bed most of the day and sometimes goes to the bank?
# A stream.
! Where can you find an ocean without water?
# On a map.
! What do sea monsters have for dinner?
# Fish and ships.
! What do you call a thing that sits on the bottom of the ocean and twitches?
# A nervous wreck.
! When is a ship like snow?
# When it’s a-drift.
! Way do fish like salt water?
# Because pepper makes them sneeze.
! What gets wetter the more it dries?
# A towel.
! What kind of lights did Noah’s ark have?
# Floodlights.
! What is the best way to paint the ocean?
# With watercolors.
! Where is the ocean the deepest?
# On the bottom.
! What do you get when you cross a shark with an ice cream cone?
# A frostbite.
! What do you get when you cross an elephant with a fish?
# A swimming trunk.
! What did the tooth fairy leave for the shark’s tooth?
# A sand dollar.
! Why did the fish cross the river?
# To get to the other tide.
! What do you call a fish with a couple of knees?
# A two-knee fish.
! Did you hear about the pelican that switched from sardines to herring?
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# The smaller fish just didn’t fill the bill.
! What do you call a whale that talks too much?
# A bubblermouth.
! What’s a shark’s favorite food?
# A submarine sandwich.
! Where do sharks come from?
# Fin-land.
SKITS
Submarine Attack
Cast:
Scene:
Setup:
Ending:
Submarine captain and crew.
A submarine
Crew is seated in a line, one behind the other. The captain is in front, and the
gunner is last in line. The gunner passes word up to the front: “Can I fire
now?” Each sailor passes the question to the person in front of him until it
reaches the captain. The captain sends back the message, “No. Not yet.”
Repeat this chain message several times.
The captain finally passes the order down the line: “Okay, FIRE!” The
gunner fires. The entire crew turns to watch the torpedo go. Then they
break into a cheer, and sing, “We’ve sunk a rowboat! We sunk a rowboat!”
SONGS
Lobster Mash
I was down by the ocean late one night
When my eyes beheld an unusual sight
Hoards of lobsters began to rise
And suddenly to my surprise
(they did the mash) They did the lobster mash
(they did the mash) It was a seaside smash
(they did the mash) It caught on in a flash
(they did the mash) They did the lobster mash
From my front-row seat at sandcastle west
To the briny deep, beyond the wave crests
The fish all came from their humble abodes
To share in the dance and twinkle their toes
(they did the mash) They did the lobster mash
(they did the mash) It was a seaside smash
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(they did the mash) It caught on in a flash
(they did the mash) They did the lobster mash
The dophins were having fun, the party had just begun
The guests included Marlin and Nemo, his only son.
The scene was rocking, all were digging the sound
Of the lobster claws clicking as all twirled around.
The whales and jellyfish were starting to scream
When a wave crashed loudly, and I awoke from my dream
(of the mash) It was the lobster mash
(oh yes the mash) It was a seaside smash
(you know the mash) It was gone in a flash
(it was the mash) My dream lobster mash.
Crawdad
You get a line, I’ll get a pole, honey (honey).
You get a line, I’ll get a pole, babe.
You get a line, I’ll get a pole,
We’ll go fishin’ at the crawdad hole,
Honey, sugar baby mine.
Whatcha gonna do when the Scouts arrive, honey (honey)?
Whatcha gonna do when the Scouts arrive, babe?
Whatch gonaa do about those Cub Scout boys?
Cover my ears to block the noise.
Honey, sugar baby mine.
Popeye the Sailor Man
I’m Popeye, the sailor man.
I live in a moving van.
I go where I’m sent
And I save on the rent,
I’m Popeye, the sailor man.
I’m Popeye, the sailor man.
I live in a garbage can.
It’s cramped and it’s crude,
But I get lots of food,
I’m Popeye, the sailor man.
I’m Popeye, the sailor man.
I live in a caravan.
I open the door
And fall through the floor
I’m Popeye, the sailor man.
I’m Popeye, the sailor man.
I’m doing the best I can.
I eat all my spinach,
I fight to the finish.
I’m Popeye, the sailor man.
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Sparklers: July 2004: Fin Fun
I Went Into the Water
(Tune: Battle Hymn of the Republic)
Oh, I went into the water,
And I got my legs all wet.
(repeat refrain, up to your head:
legs, knees, waist, chest,
shoulders, head)
Oh, I went into the water,
And I got my feet all wet.
I went into the water,
And I got my feet all wet.
I went into the water,
And I got my feet all wet.
But I didn’t get my (clap, clap) wet –
yet.
Last stanza:
Oh, I went into the water,
But I didn’t get it wet.
I went into the water,
But I didn’t get it wet.
I went into the water,
But I didn’t get it wet.
I didn’t get my camera wet.
Oh, I went into the water,
And I got my ankles all wet.
I went into the water,
And I got my ankles all wet.
I went into the water,
And I got my ankles all wet.
But I didn’t get my (clap, clap) wet –
yet.
Jaws
(Tune: Do Re Mi)
JAWS a mouth, a great big mouth
TEETH the things that make a crunch
BITE the friendly shark’s “Hello”
US his favorite juicy lunch
BLOOD that turns the ocean red
CHOMP oh what a tasty treat
GULP that means the shark’s been fed
That will bring us back to
JAWS! JAWS! JAWS! JAWS!
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Sparklers: August 2004: Scouting the Midway
August 2004: Scouting the Midway
JOKES/RUN -ONS
! When does Friday come before Thursday?
# In the dictionary.
! Why did the clown tell a joke to the eggs?
# He wanted to crack them up.
! Why was Sunshine the clown staring at an orange juice can?
# Because it said, “Concentrate.”
! Why can’t clown noses be 12 inches long?
# Because then they would be a foot.
! Why did Rainbow the clown eat a dollar bill?
# It was his lunch money.
! Why did Silly Willy hold his ears when he walked by the hen house?
# He didn’t want to hear the fowl language.
! Why don’t cannibals eat clowns?
# They taste funny.
SKITS
The Candy Contest
Cast:
Scene:
Setup:
Leader:
Owner:
Leader:
Candy store owner, kids eating candy, leader.
A candy store. Table with jars of candy.
Kids come into the store and start buying candy. One asks for a dozen
licorice sticks, and eats them all at once. Another asks for twenty gumdrops
and gobbles them up. A third buys fifteen candy canes and crunches them
up. (You can add more characters, buying other types of candy) Have the
kids mime this massive candy-eating binge. They stuff themselves with an
assortment of candy until all begin to look ill and hold their stomachs.
The leader of the candy eating gang comes into the store:
“We’ve got to go now.”
“Why is that?”
“Oh, we’re on our way to a candy-eating contest. We just came for the
practice.”
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The Upside Down Singers
The singers are onstage. An announcer explains that they are
going to sing upside down! The singers duck behind the
curtain (a sheet held up by two accomplices). Placing their
hands in their shoes, they wobble the shoes above the curtain
top. It should look like they are having trouble standing on
their heads and are about to topple over as they sing – choose a
song that everyone knows. Getting the movements right requires practice and you may
need a director to help get the motions right. To end the skit, let one of the curtain
holders become distracted and ‘accidentally’ drop the curtain revealing the “upsidedown” singers in action.
SONGS
Clown Song
Take Me Out to the Circus
(Tune: I’ve Been Working on the Railroad)
(Tune: Take Me Out to the Ballgame)
I am walking through the circus,
Happy as can be.
I am walking through the circus,
Just to see what I can see.
I can see the clown laughing.
I can see the elephant, too.
I can see the lion sleeping.
Look out! He sees you.
Take me out to the circus
Take me out to the show
Buy me some peanuts and crackerjacks
I don't care if I ever get back.
Cause it's clap, clap, clap for the jugglers
and laugh, laugh, laugh for the clowns
For it's one, two, three rings of fun at the
old big top.
Funny Clowns
(Tune: Frere Jacques)
Silly Clowns
Funny clowns, funny clowns,
Jump around, jump around.
Sometimes making faces,
Sometimes running races.
Funny clowns, funny clowns.
Funny clowns, funny clowns,
Spin around, spin around.
Sometimes with a big nose,
Sometimes with two big toes.
Funny clowns, funny clowns.
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Five silly clowns, jumping all around,
Jump so high, then touch the ground.
One silly clown said, "I can't stay,"
So he turned around and hopped away.
Repeat with four, three, two, one.
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Sparklers: September 2004: Time In a Capsule
September 2004: Time In a Capsule
JOKES/RUN -ONS
! Why did they find bones on the moon?
# The cow never made it.
! How does a man on the moon get his hair cut?
# Eclipse it.
! What did the alien say to the gas pump?
# Take your fingers out of your ears and listen to me!
! What goes up and never comes down?
# Your age.
SKITS
Short Skit
A person comes on stage, looking up at the sky. Each following person comes in, looks
at the first person, then looks up at the sky and continues looking. They continue this for
a while, until the last person asks the one ahead of him what he’s looking at. He doesn’t
know, and asks the one ahead of him and so up so the first one, who says, “I’m not
looking at anything. I have a stiff neck.”
Mission Control to Astronauts
Characters: One (or more) persons at Mission Control; 5 astronauts
Setting:
Mission Control is in one location, talking to astronauts in space capsule.
1st Astronaut:
Mission Control…Mission Control…do you read me?
Mission Control: This is Mission Control. We are ready to give the new orders for
today.
nd
We read you loud and clear. What are your orders?
2 Astronaut:
Mission Control: Telemetry is green for all systems. You are approaching us over the
coast of California. Your speed is 17,500 miles per hour.
3rd Astronaut:
We read you Mission Control.
Mission Control: You will need to adjust your trajectory 10 degrees.
Okay, Mission Control. At 2100 hours we will adjust 10 degrees.
4th Astronaut:
Mission Control: The read camera is getting too much light. Can you adjust the shade
over it?
5th Astronaut:
Roger. We’ll see what we can do. Any other orders?
Mission Control: Yes. Today is the day you change your underwear. Conrad, you
change with Bean; Bean, you change with Shepherd; Shepherd, you
change with Erwin; Erwin, you change with Armstrong; Armstrong,
you change with Conrad.
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SONGS
The Astronaut Song
(Tune: “Ten Little Indians”)
My Stomach Has Had It
(Tune: "My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean")
One brave, two brave, three brave
astronauts,
Four brave, five brave, six brave
astronauts,
Seven brave, eight brave, nine brave
astronauts,
Ten brave astronauts all!
My breakfast lies over the ocean,
My dinner lies over the sea,
My stomach is in a commotion,
Don't mention my supper to me.
Chorus:
Bring back, bring back,
Oh bring Back my bucket to me, to me,
Bring back, bring back,
Oh bring Back my bucket to me, to me!
They flew to the moon and found it cheesy,
Flew to the moon and found it cheesy,
Came back to earth where life was easy,
Ten brave astronauts all!
I really felt rotten this morning,
They tell me I really looked pale,
My stomach gave adequate warning,
To lean far out over the rail.
Moon Stepping
(Tune: “The Hokey Pokey” –
Do the movements slowly)
The sound of a stomach in motion,
A murmuring noise inside me,
I looked down and there on the water,
Was breakfast and dinner and tea.
You put your moon foot in,
You put your moon foot out,
You put your moon foot in
And you shake it all about.
You moon step here and
you moon step there.
That’s what it’s all about!
The SPAM Song
99 pieces of spam in your mail,
99 pieces of spam!
Delete them all
And whaddayaknow?
99 pieces of spam in your mail.
(Continue, substituting other body parts:
moon arm, moon fingers, moon head, etc.)
(Repeat as many as time as you want)
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Sparklers: October 2004: It’s A Circus of Stars
October 2004: It’s A Circus of Stars
SONGS
Boom Boom Ain't it Great to be Crazy
Chorus:
Boom Boom, ain't it great to be Crazy?
Boom Boom, ain't it great to be Crazy?
Giddy and Foolish all day long
Boom Boom, ain't it great to be Crazy!
Way down south where bananas grow
A flea stepped on a elephant's toe
The elephant cried with tears in his eyes
"Why don't you pick on someone your own size?"
I call myself on the telephone
Just to hear my musical tone.
I ask myself for a heavy date,
And I pick myself up at half past eight.
Way up north were there's ice and snow
There was a pengin and his name was Joe
He got tired of black and white
So he wore pink slacks to the dance last night!
Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear,
And Fuzzy Wuzzy cut his hair.
So, Fuzzy Wuzzy wasn't fuzzy.
No, by Jove, he wasn't, was he?
A horse and a flea and three blind mice
Sat on the curbstone shooting dice
The horse, he slipped and fell on the flea
Woops! said the flea, there's a horse on me!
I take a swim in my swimming pool.
I jump from the board 'cause that's the rule.
I hit my head on cement and mortar.
Forgot to look - there was no water.
I bought a suit of combination underwear
Guaranteed not to rip or tear
I wore them six months and to my consternation
I couldn't get the darned thing off, I'd lost the
combination!
That one-eared cat who used to sit
Watching Grandma rock and knit
Swallowed a ball of bright red yarn,
And out came kittens with red sweaters on.
I love myself. I think I'm grand.
When I go to movies, I hold my hand.
I put my arm around my waist,
And when I get fresh, I slap my face.
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Sparklers: October 2004: It’s A Circus of Stars
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Ha Ha Ha
Have 8-14 members of the audience form in a circle. The first person says, “Ha.” The
second person says, “Ha-ha.” The third person says, “Ha-ha-ha,” and so on, each person
adding another “ha.” Each “ha” must be pronounced solemnly. If any person laughs or
fools around, he or she must drop out of the circle, but out, anything goes. The eliminated
players are free to do anything they can think of to make the others laugh. No touching is
allowed.
Hilarious Handkerchief
Six or more members of the audience form a circle. One of them stands in the middle,
throws a handkerchief up into the air, and starts laughing. Everyone in the circle laughs
too, until the handkerchief hits the floor. At that moment there is complete silence anyone who is still laughing is out.
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Sparklers: November 2004: Cub Scout Collectors
November 2004: Cub Scout Collectors
JOKES/RUN -ONS
! What kind of horse collects stamps?
# A hobby horse.
! Why do elephants have trunks?
# Because they don’t have pockets to put things in.
! What is the best way to carve wood?
# Whittle by whittle.
! What is the difference between an old penny and a new dime?
# Nine cents.
Poem:
Thanksgiving Poem
May your stuffing be tasty,
May your turkey be plump,
May your potatoes and gravy have nary a lump,
May your yams be delicious,
May your pies take the prize,
And may your Thanksgiving dinner stay off of your thighs!
SONGS
‘Twas the Night Of Thanksgiving
(Tune: Night before Christmas)
'Twas the night of Thanksgiving,
but I just couldn't sleep.
I tried counting backwards,
I tried counting sheep.
The leftovers beckoned,
the dark meat and white,
But I fought the temptation with all of my might.
Tossing and turning with anticipation,
The thought of a snack became infatuation.
So I raced to the kitchen,
flung open the door,
And gazed at the fridge,
full of goodies galore.
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Sparklers: November 2004: Cub Scout Collectors
I gobbled up turkey and buttered potatoes,
Pickles and carrots, beans and tomatoes.
I felt myself swelling so plump and so round,
'til all of a sudden I rose off the ground.
I crashed through the ceiling,
floating into the sky,
With a mouthful of pudding and a handful of pie,
But I managed to yell,
as I soared past the trees,
"Happy eating to all...pass the cranberries please!"
My Favorite Things
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens,
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens,
Brown paper packages tied up with string,
These are a few of my favorite things.
Cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels,
Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles,
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings,
These are a few of my favorite things.
Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes,
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes,
Silver white winters that melt into springs,
These are a few of my favorite things.
When the dog bites, when the bee stings,
When I’m feeling sad,
I simply remember my favorite things,
And then I don’t feel so bad.
Butterfly Collection
(Tune: “Ten Little Indians”)
Do substitute whatever items are pertinent to your scouts
(and change the final # to something that makes good sense)
One lovely, two lovely, three lovely butterflies,
Four lovely, five lovely, six lovely butterflies,
Seven lovely, eight lovely, nine lovely butterflies,
Ten makes my collection complete!
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Sparklers: November 2004: Cub Scout Collectors
Backyard Treasures
(Tune: Clementine)
In the backyard, there are treasures,
There are treasures all around,
If I look hard in my back yard,
All the treasures can be found.
Momma found them in my pocket,
So she yelled and screamed and cried.
"You can keep those rotten pine cones,
But can't keep the toad that died."
Found some pine cones and an ant hill,
And a toad all squashed and dead.
I can hide them in my pocket,
And I'll keep them 'neath my bed.
So I took them to the backyard,
To her flower bed to rest.
I'm so glad she didn't find that
Beetle hidden in her desk!
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Sparklers: December 2004: Holiday Food Fare
December 2004: Holiday Food Fare
JOKES/RUN -ONS
Driver:
Hi, is your name Jell-O?
Hitchhiker: Uh… no.
Driver:
Too bad, ‘cause there’s always room for Jell-O!
Diner:
Waiter:
Diner:
Waiter:
Waiter, there’s a fly in my butter!
No, there isn’t.
I tell you there is a fly in my butter!
And I tell you there isn’t; it isn’t a fly, it’s a moth and it isn’t butter, it’s
margarine.
Diner:
Waiter:
Diner:
Waiter, I can’t eat this!
Why not sir?
You haven’t given me a knife and fork.
Diner:
Waiter:
Diner:
Waiter, this lobster only has one claw.
I think he’s been in a fight, sir.
Well, bring me the winner!
Diner:
Waiter, bring me a fried egg with finger-marks in it, some luke-warm greasy
chips and a portion of watery cabbage.
We don’t do food like that, sir!
You did yesterday.
Waiter:
Diner:
(A Dad and his son are eating hamburgers at McDonalds)
Son:
Daddy, What are these little things on the hamburger buns?
Dad:
They are tiny seeds and they’re okay to eat.
(After a long pause)
Son:
Dad, if we go home and plant these seeds in our backyard, we will have
enough hamburgers to last forever.
! A Zen Buddhist walks into a pizza parlor and says, “Make me one with everything.”
! Indigestion is what you get when a square meal doesn’t fit in a round stomach.
! A cheesecake is something that turns to pound cake when you eat it.
! A big sign is posted in a fast-food restaurant that reads, “No bills larger than $20 will
be accepted.” The woman in front of the line points to the sign and remarks, “Believe
me, if I HAD a bill larger than 20 dollars, I wouldn’t be eating here.”
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Sparklers: December 2004: Holiday Food Fare
! What do you get if you divide the circumference of a pumpkin by its diameter?
# Pumpkin Pi.
! Did you hear about the cannibal who loved fast food?
# He ordered a pizza with everybody on it.
! What do you call a stolen yam?
# A hot potato.
Foreign Foods:
! In America, if you want to split the cost of an evening out, you say you are "going
Dutch," since the Dutch are well known for their frugality. The Dutch, on the
other hand, call the same arrangement "op z'n Amerikaans" (going American)
because the Americans are known for their egalitarian nature!
! In English, the bird "turkey" was named as though it came from Turkey. In
Turkish, the bird is named "hindi" as though it came from "Hindistan", which is
Turkish for India. (Any Hindi speakers wish to comment on the Hindi name of a
turkey?)
! French fries aren't really French. In fact, they were invented by the English (so
greasy, you know), who call them chips. The French call them "pommes frites" or
"fried apples [of the earth]".
! In Wien (the German name for Vienna), they like to eat Frankfurters. In
Frankfurt, they eat the same thing, but call them Wieners.
Stupid Food Laws:
!
!
!
!
!
In Arizona: It is unlawful to refuse a person a glass of water.
In Illinois: A law forbids eating in a place that is on fire.
In Washington: All lollipops are banned.
In Florida: It is illegal to sell peanuts after sundown on Wednesday.
In Alabama: Putting salt on a railroad track may be punishable by death.
SKITS:
You’re a Bad Cook
You Know You’re a Bad Cook When…
• You go on a picnic, the ants bring Rolaids.
• Your kids ask you to make reservations instead of dinner.
• You use the smoke alarm as a cooking timer.
• Your dog goes to the neighbors’ to eat.
• Your microwave display reads “TILT.”
• Your two best recipes are meatloaf and apple pie, but no one can tell which is
which.
• Your pie filling bubbles over and eats the enamel off the bottom of the oven.
• Your tuna noodle surprise glows in the dark and melts the silverware.
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Sparklers: December 2004: Holiday Food Fare
•
Your family prays AFTER they eat!
Have It Your Way
An elderly couple is relaxing on a park bench beside a large pond. Across the pond, food
vendors are selling a variety of food of tasty food from carts.
Wife:
Husband:
Wife:
Husband:
Wife:
Husband:
You know, I really would like an ice cream cone.
Well, I’ll go get you one.
But you’ll forget what I want. You should write it down.
No I won’t; what flavor do you want?
Hmm. Get me a strawberry cone with chocolate sprinkles, please.
Okay, a strawberry cone with chocolate sprinkles. See, I’ll remember.
Several hours pass and finally the husband returns.
Wife:
What took you so long? Did you get lost?
Husband: No, I did not, and I even got what you wanted.
Wife (Opens bag, and frowns): I knew you should have written the order down.
Husband: What do you mean? Everything is there.
(Wife removes cheeseburger and fries from bag, shows cheeseburger to husband)
Wife:
Oh, no it’s not! Look, you forgot the pickles!
SONGS
Chanukah - Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel
I have a little dreidel
I made it out of clay
And when it's dry and ready
Then dreidel I shall play!
Chorus:
Oh - dreidel, dreidel, dreidel
I made it out of clay
And when it's dry and ready
Then dreidel I shall play!
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With legs so short and thin
And when my dreidel’s tired
It drops and then I win!
(Chorus)
My dreidel’s always playful
It loves to dance and spin
A happy game of dreidel
Come play now, let’s begin!
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Sparklers: December 2004: Holiday Food Fare
12 Days of Fast Food
On the first day of Christmas,
My drive-thru gave to me:
A Big Bacon Classic with cheese.
On the second day of Christmas,
My drive-thru gave to me:
Two Happy Meals,
And a Big Bacon Classic with cheese.
On the third day of Christmas,
My drive-thru gave to me:
Three Biggie Fries,
Two Happy Meals,
And a Big Bacon Classic with cheese.
4th Day: Four Egg McMuffins
5th Day: Five Onion Rings
6th Day: Six Chocolate Milkshakes
7th Day: Seven Pints of Cole Slaw
8th Day: Eight bowls of chili
9th Day: Nine Polish hot dogs
10th Day: Ten baked potatoes
11th Day: Eleven pounds of blubber
12th Day: Twelve bags of Pepto
Libraries Are No Place to Eat
By Dennis Perry, Wilson Library, Western
Washington University
(Tune: Santa Claus is Coming To Town)
You better not eat, you better not chew,
you better not munch, we're talkin' to you!
Libraries are no place to eat.
You better not drink, you better not dine;
if offered some food, politely decline.
Libraries are no place to eat.
You don't come here for bathing, you don't
come here to smoke; so don't
come here to eat your lunch - if you do
we'll make you choke.
So put down that Coke, that apple, and
cake; eating it here's a major mistake.
Libraries are no place to eat.
You better not bite, ingest, or consume;
just take it outside - there's plenty of room.
Libraries are no place to eat.
We see you when you're snacking,
we hear you when you gulp;
we're gonna take your taco chips and mash
them into pulp!
We've taken an oath all munching to
squelch; you better not gobble, gurgle, or
belch.
Libraries are no place to eat.
We don't care how great your grandmother
cooks; we don't want those fingers
touching our books.
Libraries are no place to eat.
The next time your stomach's craving some
food, remember these points we've
carefully reviewed.
Libraries are no place to eat!
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Sparklers: January 2005: Cub Scouts Spread the News
January 2005: Cub Scouts Spread the News
JOKES/RUN –ONS
! Why can’t you send a telegram to Washington?
# Because he’s dead.
! What does a train hear with?
# It’s “engine-ear”!
! What has a mouth but cannot talk?
# A river.
Cub 1:
Cub 2:
Cub 1:
Cub 2:
How did you break your arm?
Playing football with a telephone booth.
What?
I was trying to get the quarter back.
SONGS
Spread the News
(Tune: “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”)
Spread, spread, spread the news
To good friends far and near
Look and see how merrily
Cub Scouts gather here.
The Silly Reporter
(Tune: “Hail, Hail, the Gang’s All Here”)
Appoint a reporter to fill in the blank—
Perhaps point to someone different at the end of each verse
Hail, hail, the reporter’s here.
What’s he going to tell us?
What’s he going to tell us?
Hail, hail, the reporter’s here.
Now he says the weather’s ___________.
Hail, hail, the reporter’s here.
What’s he going to tell us?
What’s he going to tell us?
Hail, hail, the reporter’s here.
Now he says it’s time for __________.
Hail, hail, the reporter’s here.
What’s he going to tell us?
What’s he going to tell us?
Hail, hail, the reporter’s here.
Now he says the coolest Pack/Den is # ____.
Hail, hail, the reporter’s here.
What’s he going to tell us?
What’s he going to tell us?
Hail, hail, the reporter’s here.
Now he says this song is DONE!
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Sparklers: February 2005: It’s a Scouting Celebration
February 2005: It’s a Scouting Celebration
SKITS
Bailing Out
Cast:
Scene:
Setup:
A Boy Scout, a priest, the Worlds-Smartest-Man, an airplane pilot
A crashing plane.
The group is flying in an airplane. The Worlds-Smartest-Man starts
showing off his knowledge, telling the passengers all about the airplane,
all about the country they are flying over, etc. He keeps bragging that he
is the Worlds-Smartest-Man. Make it clear that one of the passengers is
a priest and one is a Boy Scout.
Pilot:
“I’m sorry folks, but the plane is going to crash. You’ll all have to bail
out. I’m afraid there aren’t enough parachutes for everyone on board.
But I’ve got mine! Good luck.”
(Pilot jumps out and disappears offstage in a free fall.)
Smartest-Man: “Well, the Worlds-Smartest-Man isn’t about to get caught without a
parachute … I’ve got mine!”
(He freefalls offstage.)
Priest:
Boy Scout:
(Priest offers last parachute to the Boy Scout)
“Here son, you take the last parachute.”
“Thanks, but it’s no problem. I’ve got a parachute. The WorldsSmartest-Man took my backpack!”
(The priest and the Boy Scout jump with their parachutes)
The FBI Office
Cast:
Scene:
Setup:
Scout:
FBI Agent:
Scout:
A Cub Scout den, an FBI agent
An FBI office with mug shots on the wall.
A Cub Scout den is visiting an FBI office and stopped to look at the
photographs of the ten most-wanted criminals.
(One of the Cub scouts points to a mug shot on the wall)
“Is that really a most-wanted criminal?”
“Yes, it is.”
“Then why didn’t you keep him when you took his picture?”
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Sparklers: February 2005: It’s a Scouting Celebration
SONGS
Our Cub Scout Family I
By Becky Wong
(Tune: The Aadams Family)
- Add sound effects & snap fingers
between verses
Our Cub Scout pack is growin’
With lots of Cub Scouts showin’
The Cub Scout Spirit glowin’
Our Cub Scout family.
With Tigers, Wolves, and Bears
And Webelos who care
To live the Cub Scout Promise
Our Cub Scout family.
Our Cub Scout Family II
(Tune: The Brady Bunch)
- Adjust for # of boys in Pack
Here’s the story
Of our Cub Scout Family
Filled with 30* very active Cub Scout boys
All of them had lots of fun in their dens
Making lots of noise.
Once a month all the Cub Scouts go together
In our monthly pack meeting
With songs and games and lots of fun
With out Cub Scout Family.
Our Cub Scout Family,
Our Cub Scout Family,
Lot of fun with our Cub Scout family.
God Bless My Underwear
(Tune: God Bless America)
God bless my underwear, my only pair.
Stand beside them, and guide them,
Through the rips, through the holes, through the tears.
From the washer, to the dryer, to the clothesline in the air.
God bless my underwear, my only pair.
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Crafts: Introduction
INTRODUCTION
Why do we do crafts in Cub Scouts?
We do crafts because crafts are fun!! The boys enjoy making things and getting a chance
to be creative. Cub Scouts may be the only place they get to do crafts with all the cuts in
the school budget these days. You should try to incorporate at least one craft a month.
Each Cub Scout rank has achievements and electives that are for crafts.
But I am not crafty!
You don’t have to be crafty because we will give you lots of ideas in this Pow Wow
book. There are also ideas in the BSA Program Helps and so many websites that contain
step-by-step directions for crafts that it boggles the mind. I will list a few of my favorite
websites below.
But aren’t crafts expensive and take a lot of tools?
No. You can reuse much of the household items that you throw away: toilet paper tubes,
plastic bottles, shoeboxes, plastic containers, etc. I do crafts for Cub Scout Day Camps
and my budget is 50 cents a day per boy. The only tools most crafts require are scissors
and glue (although a low temperature hot glue gun is wonderful).
CRAFT TIPS
To make sure that the craft will be successfully done in the den you need to make a few
samples of the craft ahead of time with the actual materials that the boys will use. This
step is critical. I have had problems when I have switched the type of glue I used. I
recommend that you use Tacky White glue rather than Elmer’s. It is thicker so it holds
better and dries quicker.
It is also a good idea if you have your son help to make a sample ahead of time. Then you
can judge how long the craft will take and if the craft is too complicated for your den. It
also gives your son a chance to shine when he is able to help the other boys in the den.
You can also judge how much help you need to provide your son as he does the craft so
that you know if you need the parents to stay and help with the craft.
Make sure you have enough tools so the boys are not waiting around to use scissors or
glue sticks. Adults only should use the hot glue guns.
The crafts that the boys like best are opened crafts. This means crafts that have no
specific looking product. Whatever the boy creates is great.
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Crafts: Introduction
CRAFT SUPPLIES
I have listed below my favorite places to buy supplies. I have also included some places
that have been recommended to me. You can also buy pre-made crafts kits but generally I
just use those for ideas.
RAFT (Resource Area for Teachers) is a great place for cheap materials and great ideas.
Cub Scout leaders can become members for $5. Sign up at Pow Wow or contact your
BSA district executive. For more information access their website at www.RAFT.net or
call 408 451-1420.
Boleks is a great source for pony beads ($2.50 for 1000) in over 30 colors as well as
faceted pony beads. I have also purchased wooden wheels, pompoms, pipe cleaners
(chenille stems), and googly eyes. Shipping is a deal, $5 for purchases under $100 and
free for over $100. I am a very satisfied customer of theirs. For an online catalog or to get
a catalog sent to you and to order via email www.bolekscrafts.com or call 800-743-2723.
Discount School Supply is a great source for just about any craft item for school age
children. I have ordered paints, fabric medium, etc. They have always been very fast in
shipping out the items I have ordered. To order online www.discountschoolsupply.com or
call for a catalog 800-627-2829
S&S Worldwide is a great source just about any craft item for school age children. They
also have lots of fantastic kits that are not too pricey. I have ordered from them and had
great service. To order online www.ssww.com or call for a catalog 800 243-9232.
Create For Less. I have never ordered from them but other Cub Scout Camp Program
Directors have and recommend them as a source. To order on line
www.createforless.com or call 866-333-4463.
Making Friends looks like a good site for materials. To order online
www.makingfriends.com or call 800-559-1182.
Michaels is a local store that has a lot of material and kits.
The Scout Shop also has a limited supply of materials and kits.
RESOURCES
You don’t need to be crafty to do great crafts; there are lots of resources out there. I have
listed a few below. Most of them are websites and a few are magazines.
Family Fun Magazine – My favorite for crafts, games, food, travel, etc for kids. They
also have a website with lots of step-by-step craft ideas. www.familyfun.go.com. The
crafts here are awesome.
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Crafts: Introduction
Making Friends – Great crafts, in fact you will see a few of them in the next section.
www.makingfriends.com
Kids Domain – Great crafts, in fact you will see a few of them in the next section.
www.kidsdomain.com
Hands On Crafts for Kids – www.crafts4kids.com
Pack-O-Fun Magazine – This magazine has crafts specifically for Cub Scouts.
www.craftideas.com/packofun
DLTK Printable Crafts for Kids – www.dltk-kids.com
Discount School Supply – www.discountschoolsupply.com
DEN CRAFT BOX
You can put together a den box for doing crafts. It should have children’s scissors, glue
sticks, Tacky Glue, pipe cleaners, ½” rings of ½” schedule 40 PVC pipe, small sheets of
sandpaper, (to rough up the pipe before gluing on a neckerchief slide), construction
paper, fun foam, sharpie markers (you can get 14 colored packs at office supply places),
pencils, white copy paper, low temp hot glue gun, and perhaps a few ready made crafts
for the boys to do packaged in Ziploc baggies.
I hope I have inspired you to do crafts with your dens. You might say I am passionate
about crafts. I have been a den leader for 5 years. My dens have done lots of crafts and
they love them. I have also been the program director for Stevens Creek Day Camp for 2
years and the crafts director for an additional 2 years.
- Lisa Corley
Remember: It’s the process not the product that is important!
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Crafts: March 2004: Walk In My Shoes
March 2004: Walk In My Shoes
Dream Catcher
By Linda Musante. Reprinted with permission from Hands-On Crafts for Kids.
According to Native American legend, the Dream Catcher allows
good dreams to pass through and slide down the feathers onto the
sleeper. A bad dream becomes entangled in the web of the Dream
Catcher.
Supplies: Tacky glue, 6” Metal ring, Assorted Pony beads (we used
regular 6mm x 9mm and the new mini beads), 8 yards
beige suede cord, Natural cotton twist cord (or twine),
Feathers, Scissors, Ruler, 2 Clothespins
Directions:
1. Wrap the ring: Spread glue on first inch of
suede lacing and hold in place on the ring
with a clothespin. Wrap the lacing around the
metal ring, being careful not to twist the
lacing. Glue the end to the lacing where they
meet and hold with the clothespin until dry.
2. Tie the webbing: Roll cotton cord loosely
into a ball. Knot one end of cotton cord
around the metal ring then seal the knot with
glue. Tie approximately six half hitches
every three inches around the ring. Pinch
each completed knot as you begin the next.
Add a half hitch next to the knot where you
began. Then begin tying half hitches in the
middle of the cord you already added.
Continue until you complete a total of three
more circles of half hitches. Weave in some
mini beads if desired. Double knot the cord
in the center of the webbing then seal knot
with glue. Cut off excess cord.
3. Adding the hanger: Cut three 10” lengths and three 12” lengths of suede lacing.
Knot ends together of one 10” length and insert one end of loop through metal
ring at the top. Draw knot through loop and pull tight.
4. Adding the dangles: Knot one end of each of the other laces. Thread an even
number of beads onto each lace then knot other end. Slide the same number of the
beads up to each knot. Fold lacing in half then attach the same way as the hanger.
5. Glue on feathers if desired.
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Crafts: March 2004: Walk In My Shoes
Mini God’s Eyes
(From www.makingfriends.com)
These make great neckerchief slides.
The Ojo de Dios or God's Eye is an ancient symbol made by the
Huichol of Mexico. The central eye was made when a child was
born. Each year, a bit of yarn was added until the child turned five
at which point the Ojo is complete.
Supplies: Multi-colored yarn, Mini Craft Sticks, Tacky Glue or Glue gun with low temp
glue sticks, ½” PVC schedule 40 pipe cut into ½” rings
Directions:
1. Glue two mini craft sticks together forming and "X".
2. Glue the end of the yarn to the middle where your sticks
cross.
3. Begin by wrapping the yarn over and around one leg of
one craft stick, then over and around the next leg. Pull the
yarn tight each time and push it toward the center.
(Diagram shows backside of the God's Eye).
4. Continue until the craft sticks are covered. Glue and trim.
5. Use the glue gun to glue the completed God’s Eye onto the
PVC ring.
African Mask/Shield
(From www.dltk-kids.com)
The finished mask is about 2½ feet tall. There are eyeholes so the kids can see (they can
only see through one hole at a time) and it's a perfect size for protecting your body. If
you are crafting with older children, have them examine some African masks on-line
before they create their design.
Supplies: Corrugated cardboard (cardboard box), Scissors, Brown poster paint (or
tempera), Decorator color of paint, Raffia (string or wool), Paper Mache
(optional)
Directions:
1. Decide on the design for your project. Keep in mind that you'll
have to cut out the pieces, so you'll want to make them fairly
basic shapes. Draw the design on a piece of paper. See the
example on the right.
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2. Freehand draw the facial pieces onto corrugated cardboard (old
boxes). Cut them out. If you want some facial pieces to stick out
more:
• Trace the first piece
• Cut the shape out again
• Glue the shapes together
We did 2 layers for the mouth and 3 layers for the nose.
3. Freehand draw the shield/mask shape on a large piece of
cardboard. Cut it out. Cut out eyeholes. At this point you can just
glue all of your pieces together.
4. Paint the entire project brown.
5. Decorate with stripes and polka dots in a different color, if you
wish.
6. Poke two holes on one side of the mask (about the center), one on top of the
other about 4 inches apart. Do the same on the other side. A drill or
nail/hammer works well for this.
7. Thread raffia, string or wool through the holes, tying in front of the mask. Don't
tie it tight -- leave a loop in the back as handles.
Paper Chinese Yo-Yo
This is a good Den craft, or make at a Pack meeting for a gathering activity.
Supplies: 1/8” or ¼” Dowel, Roll of wrapping paper, Tape or glue
Directions:
1. Cut a strip of wrapping paper 7' long by 4" wide.
2. Glue or tape one end of the strip to the dowel at the end.
3. Roll the paper tightly around the dowel.
4. To use, hold the dowel and flick your wrist in an upward motion.
Paper will yo-yo out and back in.
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Crafts: April 2004: Cubservation
April 2004: Cubservation
Bird's Nest Neckerchief Slide
(From www.makingfriends.com)
These miniature nests look real!
Supplies: Brown yarn, flour/salt dough, ½” schedule 40 PVC pipe,
Tacky Glue, Scissors, Low Temperature Glue Sun and
Glue, Poster Board
Directions:
1. Cut poster board into circles about the size of a quarter.
2. Cut the PVC pipe into ½” rings.
3. Cut yarn into 1/4" pieces. For each bird nest you will need about 1 heaping
tablespoon of cut up yarn.
4. Mix in about 1/2 teaspoon of tacky glue.
5. Roll yarn and glue mixture together to form a ball. Add more glue if necessary.
Flatten ball a little. Press thumbs into the middle to make the nest shape. Set on
top of a circle of Poster Board. Let dry overnight.
6. Use small pieces of Flour/Salt dough to make tiny eggs.
7. Use glue gun to attach them in dry nests.
8. Glue a PVC ring on the back.
9. Attach them in dry nests. Glue a PVC ring on the back.
Flour/Salt Dough
Ingredients: 4 parts flour, 1 part salt, 1 ½ part hot water (enough to make stiff dough)
Directions:
1. In a bowl, mix hot water and salt until the salt is dissolved.
2. Add the flour. Mix well, kneading with hands. It is now ready for molding.
You can let your pieces either air dry or bake.
3. To bake, place the pieces on a cookie sheet.
4. Bake up to 1 hour, until the dough begins to brown. Works best with smaller
pieces.
Milk Jug Bird Feeders
(From Kids Domain)
This is an easy project to do in your Dens. Keep this feeder filled and you will have
regular visitors to your home. Parental supervision is recommended with the use of sharp
scissors.
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Supplies: Gallon milk jug with lid, Sharp pointed scissors, Pencils, Bird seed, String
(optional)
Directions:
1. Rinse out an empty plastic gallon milk jug with lid.
2. Cut a window in the front of the jug, and make two small poke holes for the
perches.
3. Insert pencils for perches and fill the bottom of the jug with birdseed.
4. You can rest the bird feeder on a ledge or punch holes near the top, add string,
and hang from a branch.
Pine Cone Bird Feeder
(From Kids Domain)
This is another easy Den project that is also good for the environment.
This is a good project for the Webelos Naturalist activity pin.
Supplies: Pine cone, Paper plate, Butter knife, Smooth peanut butter,
Birdseed, Ribbon or yarn, Scissors
Directions:
1. Cut a long length of yarn or ribbon to hang the bird feeder.
2. Tie the ribbon in a knot around the pinecone near the top (about 3 sections down).
3. Tie a knot in the end of the ribbon.
4. Use the knife to get a large clump of peanut butter on the paper plate.
5. Use the knife to spread peanut butter inside the pinecone and around the edges.
6. Sprinkle the birdseed over the pinecone.
7. Roll the pinecone in the birdseed that is on the plate.
8. Hang the bird feeder on the tree. Enjoy watching the birds eat their treat!
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May 2004: My Home State
Hollywood Neckerchief Slide
This is a tube that will be covered in gold glitter to represent the glamour of Hollywood.
Supplies: 2’ long ½” diameter plastic tubes; 2” square pieces of 120 sandpaper; Gold
glitter; White glue; Plastic bowls: one for glue and a couple for glitter; Wax
paper; Crystal Clear spray enamel; Sharpie Marker
Directions:
1. Have the boys need to write their names on the inside of the tube.
2. Give each boy a piece of sandpaper and have him sand the tube. This will help the
glitter to stick better.
3. Boys use one finger to dip in glue and spread glue on the tube, which is on a
finger of the other hand. Make sure the tube is completely covered but it is not too
drippy.
4. The boys then drop the tube into the bowl with glitter and GENTLY shake the
bowl so that the tube gets completely covered with glitter.
5. Let the tubes dry on the wax paper.
6. After the glue has dried, spray the tubes from all sides with the varnish. When the
varnish has dried, put all the tubes in a bag by den and deliver them to the den
leaders or put in the den boxes.
Gold Pan Neckerchief Slide
Find a small pan about 2” wide. Paint some rocks gold and glue them into a pan. Then
hot glue the pan onto a ½” ring of ½” schedule 40 PVC pipe.
IC Neckerchief Slide
Glue old IC’s (computer chips) onto a ½” ring of ½” schedule 40 PVC pipe. Bend the
ends of the IC pins slightly to form an L so they will not stick into the boy.
Surfboard Neckerchief Slide
Cut out surfboard shapes from a foam board and have the boys decorate it with markers.
Glue to a ring of ½” schedule 40 PVC pipe. You could even make a mobile with several
boys.
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Crafts: June 2004: Cub Rock
June 2004: Cub Rock
Gliding Archaeopteryx
Make a simple model of this prehistoric flying dinosaur
with a plastic or wooden toy glider.
Supplies: Toy airplane glider, 12” pipe cleaner, craft
feathers, masking tape, white glue, scissors,
black marker.
Directions:
1. If you are using a Styrofoam glider instead of one of cardboard or balsa wood,
cover the top and sides of the glider with strips of masking tape to help the
feathers stick
2. Cut a 6” piece of pipe cleaner. Wrap it around the center of the glider behind the
wings and let the two ends hang down to form the legs of the bird. Wrap a small
piece of pipe cleaner around the bottom of each leg to form claws.
3. Glue feathers all over the bird, making sure the bird is not too heavy or it won’t
glide. Use only a thin coating of glue and just enough feathers to cover the glider/
4. Cut two eyes from masking tape and stick one on each side of the front of the
glider. Draw eyeballs with black marker onto the tape.
Pasta Fossil Plaque
Make a homemade fossil using dry pasta shapes for the bones.
Supplies: Potting soil, white glue, dry pasta in different shapes, Styrofoam tray, bowl &
spoon, measuring cup, scissors, felt.
Directions:
1. Mix one cup of the potting soil with enough white glue to hold the dirt together.
Shape the dirt into a ball and set it on the Styrofoam tray. Press the ball down
until it is flat and about ½ inch thick.
2. The pasta shapes will be the bones. Arrange different pasta shapes to design your
own fossil – be creative. When you have a design, carefully arrange it on top of
the gluey dirt. Gently press the pasta into the dirt to make sure it will stay. Cover
the pasta with a layer of glue. Let the dirt dry on the Styrofoam tray until it is
hard. This could take two or three days.
3. When the dirt is dry, cut a piece of felt to fit the bottom of the plaque. Glue the
felt to the bottom of the plaque to keep it from scratching your table.
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Granite Paper
When you look at rocks carefully, you will notice and appreciate the many beautiful
colors and interesting shapes and textures. Make some sheets of paper that resembles
granite.
Supplies: Concrete block or any rough concrete surface (rough cement
sidewalk will do), colored pencils or crayons, a piece of
granite or a photograph of a piece of granite, plain white
paper.
Directions:
1. Brush off any loose pieces of concrete or other dirt from the concrete surface you
wish to use.
2. Choose three or four color of colored pencil or crayon that match the colors in the
piece of granite or granite photograph. Lay a sheet of while paper on the concrete.
3. While holding the paper firmly with one hand, gently and evenly color over the
entire area with the colored pencil or crayon. Use a medium or light color for the
first layer.
4. Move the paper slightly so the little concrete bumps will be in different places and
then color evenly with a different color pencil or crayon.
5. Continue moving the paper and then holding and coloring it with different colors
that you see in the rock that you are using as a model. Stop when the paper looks
like granite.
6. The granite paper can be used as a book cover, gift wrap, or note cards.
Garden Markers
Brightly painted stones make colorful garden markers.
Supplies: Smooth and flat potato-sized rocks, an old pie pan, acrylic paints,
paintbrushes, and container for water
Directions:
1. Wash the rocks and allow them to dry completely.
2. Paint a picture of a different plant on each rock. Wash off the brush in the water
between colors.
3. Let the paint dry completely. Place the rocks around your garden.
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July 2004: Fin Fun
Bubble Mill
Make a model windmill, and harness the power of the wind for maximum bubble
blowing efficiency.
Supplies:
• 2 half-gallon plastic milk jugs, with caps
• 2 wooden paint stirrers
• 2 wine bottle corks
• 2 1/2-inch nail
• 3 14-inch lengths of 3/8-inch dowel
• 2-liter plastic soda bottle
• 2 1/2-gallon plastic water jug (or large pan)
• Ruler and pencil
• Hand drill
• Hot glue gun
• Pebbles
• 6 thick rubber bands
• Acrylic paint and brushes
• 4 plastic bubble wands
Directions:
1. Cut four 5-inch-square propeller blades from the corners of the
milk jugs (figure A). In each, cut a series of four 1 1/4-inch-wide
slits on one side, roughly an inch apart (figure B). In Step 5, you
will weave the glued-together paint stirrers through these slits.
2. Glue the wooden paint stirrers together to form a plus sign (+).
Drill a 1/8-inch hole through the center of the + (a parent's job).
Paint the stirrers (and while you're at it, paint the three lengths of
dowel). Let the paint dry.
3. Cut a cork in half and press the nail through the center of one
half. Twist the nail until it turns easily. Glue the pierced cork to
the stirrers, using the nail to line up the holes in each. (Remove
the nail before the glue dries.)
4. Poke a hole through the center of a milk jug cap with the nail.
From a scrap piece of milk jug plastic, cut two 1-inch-diameter
circles to serve as washers. Make a hole in the center of each
with a hole punch or a craft knife. Thread the following, in order,
onto the nail: milk cap, washer, propeller unit, second washer
(figure C). Insert nail into uncut cork. Widen any tight holes if
the propeller doesn't spin smoothly.
5. Slide the four plastic propeller blades onto the stirrers (figure B). Slide the bubble
wands between the paint stirrers and plastic blades so the textured circles rise just
above the blades.
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6. Cut three pairs of X's (a parent's job) in the 2-liter bottle and insert dowels (figure
D). The two front legs should form an upside-down V, while the back leg slopes
away from the blades. Wrap rubber bands around the dowels on both sides of the
bottle. Add pebbles for ballast. Insert cork with attached propeller.
7. For the basin, cut the water jug 2 1/2 inches up from the bottom (or use a large
pan). Fill with bubble mix. Adjust the mill's legs so the wands submerge as they
spin.
Tips: For an economical bubble solution, mix together 6 cups water, 2 cups Joy or
Dawn dishwashing liquid (these brands work best), and 1 cup corn syrup. Store
the solution in a covered container.
Time needed: Under 1 Hour
Footprints in the Sand
Capture that barefoot-on-the-beach feeling -- and a record of
your feet -- with this simple plaster-casting project.
Supplies: Plaster of Paris, small bucket, freshwater, 4-inch
lengths of string (optional)
Directions:
1. Choose a site to cast your molds -- the moist, hard-packed sand near the water's
edge works best.
2. Firmly press both feet into the sand. The prints should be about 1/2 inch to 2
inches deep. (If your child can't press down that hard, he can use his finger to dig
down into the print, following its shape.)
3. Mix up the plaster, according to the directions on the package, so that it has a
thick, creamy consistency. Pour the wet plaster gently into the footprints.
4. To make hangers, tie a knot about a half-inch in from each end of the pieces of
string. As the plaster begins to harden, push the knotted ends into the plaster and
let dry.
5. After 20 to 25 minutes, gently dig the footprints out of the molds and brush away
any excess sand. Set sole-side up in the sun for about an hour to let harden.
Jet Boat
Kids will love being the captain of this balloon-powered jet boat perfect for racing in pools, ponds and bathtubs.
Supplies: Plastic pipe elbow, 1/2 inch in diameter, and its
accompanying plastic nut (ask at your local hardware
store); Two 5 1/2 x 8-inch Styrofoam food trays;
Balloon; Rubber band
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Directions:
1. Thread the nut on the plastic pipe elbow. Then cut a hole in the bottom of one of
the trays and push through the elbow's non-threaded end.
2. Stretch the balloon over the threaded end. Next, secure the elbow underneath the
tray with the rubber band, wrapping it around several times.
3. Cut a rudder from the other tray, and insert it through a slit cut in the stern of the
boat.
Tips: To operate the vessel, inflate the balloon by blowing into the elbow. Block the
end of the pipe with your finger as you set the boat in the water, then release it
and watch the boat zip away.
Hydro Bracelets
Hydro means water, and that’s just what makes the beads and
glitter in these bracelets float and sparkle. If you're looking for a
great summer craft, this is it. Buy extra supplies for your group (the
supplies listed below will make three bracelets).
Supplies:
! 2 feet of clear plastic tubing with a ¼-inch inner diameter and
! 3 inches of clear plastic tubing with a 3/8-inch inner diameter (sold in most
hardware stores)
! Ruler and scissors
! Tiny beads or glitter and water
Directions:
1. To make each bracelet, cut an 8-inch-long piece from the 1/4-inch tubing and a 1inch length from the 3/8-inch tubing (for a fastener). Slide both ends of the 8-inch
tube into the fastener, as shown, and have your child try on the bracelet for fit. If
it's too big, take it apart and trim it to size, remembering that it will need to slip
over his hand.
2. Remove one end of the bracelet from the fastener. Use a finger to stopper one end
while your child drops in tiny beads or pieces of glitter -- or anything he likes that
fits in the tube and can be submerged in water.
3. When he's done, slowly fill the tube with water, leaving several inches of air so it
has room to move. Carefully slide the free end into the fastener as far as it will go.
This should create a snug fit that won't come undone without a good tug.
Wave Maker
Wouldn't it be nice to see ocean waves whenever you'd like? With a little oil, a little
water, and a little imagination, you can do just that with the Wave Maker. Or for outside
fun, mix up some Soupy Goop and roll it between your hands... you'll be surprised!
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Supplies:
! Clear Plastic Soda or Water Bottle (2.0 liter size is preferable)
! Food Coloring (blue and green or colors of your choice)
! Vegetable Oil, colorless
! Tap Water
! Glitter or Metallic Confetti or small Trinkets (optional)
Directions:
1. Fill bottle half way full with water and add about 4 drops of food coloring.
Confetti of glitter can be added next if desired, a few pinches at a time.
2. Using a small funnel, fill the bottle the rest of the way to the cap with vegetable
oil.
3. Add a dab of glue around the threads on the bottle top; screw the cap on tightly to
seal.
4. Colored plastic tape can be wrapped around the cap for extra sealing protection
and decoration.
5. Tilt and rock slowly from side to side to create action in your wave maker!
Note: This can also be made with rubbing alcohol and paint thinner (however, do keep
in mind these liquids are dangerous if handled improperly; and, plastic confetti
and trinkets are not recommended!)
Mini Water-Treatment Plant
Make a model water filter.
Supplies:
! A container with a screen bottom
! (Make one or use a flour sifter)
! Absorbent cotton
! Coarse, clean sand
! Clean gravel
! Large glass jar
! Muddy water
Directions:
1. Place a layer of cotton at the bottom of the screened container.
2. Next, add a one-inch layer of coarse sand, then a one-inch layer of the gravel.
3. Now, set the container over the jar and slowly pour the muddy water into the
container. Discuss the results. (NOTE: Don’t drink the water! It may look
clean, but it may contain bacteria.)
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Crafts: August 2004: Scouting the Midway
August 2004: Scouting the Midway
Ball Catchers
(From the Kids Domain)
Here is a good way to recycle your old plastic laundry detergent
bottles or plastic milk jugs, and have lots of fun afterwards. The
plastic bottles can be hard to cut, so help available for this step.
Supplies: 2 Plastic milk jugs or laundry detergent bottles, Sharp
scissors, Colored electrical tape or "Painters" paint
markers, Small rubber ball, or tennis ball
Directions:
1. Wash and let dry the milk cartons well before starting. Note: It may be easier to
cut the bottom off of the containers first.
2. Use the sharp scissors to cut the milk carton or detergent bottle. First cut off the
bottom, then cut a U shape under the handle. Make sure you don't cut into the
handle so you can hold onto the bottle while catching the ball.
3. Use the colored electrical tape or "Painters" paint markers to decorate the milk
cartons.
4. Have fun playing catch and toss.
Bowling Game
Recycle those plastic soda bottles, and make an easy midway game.
Supplies: Ten Plastic bottles (2 liter or 20 oz.), clean and dry; Stickers or
shredded tissue paper, shiny cloth or Easter grass; Lightweight
rubber ball
Directions:
1. Decorate bottles with stickers, or fill them with tissue paper (bunched or
shredded), shiny cloth, or Easter grass.
2. Setup the pins and bowl them down with the rubber ball.
Gone Fishing
Here’s an easy craft that makes a fun carnival game for those budding fishermen.
Supplies: 2 Sheets of craft foam, Pen, Cardboard, Scissors, Metal
paperclips, Ruler or stick about 12" long, String or Plastic
lanyard (Rexlace), Magnet (rectangular or horseshoe
shaped: need to be able to tie string to it)
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Directions:
1. Draw several fish outlines on a piece of cardboard. Cut out.
2. Let the boys trace around the fish on the craft foam. Show them how to draw the
fish close together to use all the craft foam.
3. Cut the fish out. (They don't have to be perfect!)
4. Draw faces on the fish.
5. Open a paper clip end slightly. Poke it through the fish's mouth. Pull the fish all
the way around the paperclip until it "drops" into the open area. Close the
paperclip.
6. Repeat for the rest of the fish.
7. Tie a string on one end of the ruler or stick. (Note: Works great with a ruler that
has a hole in the end!)
8. On the other end of the string, tie on the magnet.
9. Now go fishing!
Ball in Cup Game
This is an easy Den craft that you can use as a Pre-opening activity at the Pack meeting.
Supplies: Film canisters (ask for recycled ones from local Film Developer); flat stick or
paint stirrers; Twine, string or yarn; hot glue gun & glue, Medium-sized
Wooden bead
Directions:
1. Glue the canister to an end of the flat stick (paint stirrers work well)
2. Tie a piece of string (twine, yarn) to the stick. Tie the other end of the string to
the wooden bead.
3. Try to get the bead into the cup.
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Crafts: September 2004: Time In a Capsule
September 2004: Time In a Capsule
Alien Space Ships
(From Kids Domain)
Here’s a craft you can make from all of your free or recycled
computer CDs (AOL CDs?) to create space ships. Use plenty of
"shiny" attachments, such as foil, old hubcaps, CDs, tin cans, etc.
This would make a great Scout camp project to decorate for an
alien or space theme.
Supplies: Old CDs (be sure to ask first), Aluminum foil, Old hub caps, Tin cans (clean),
Tacky Glue or Silver Duct Tape, Wire (optional), Wire cutters (optional),
String or fishing line, Scissors, Markers
Directions:
1. Use CDs to build the base of the space ship on (shiny side out).
2. Use glue or duct tape to adhere the pieces together. Use aluminum foil if you want
a shiny ship.
3. Use any supplies that you find, just be sure to have an adult present for safety.
4. Decorate with markers if desired.
5. Hang with string or fishing line.
Bottle Beings
(From Family Fun magazine, March 2001)
This project will let the boys use their creative juices. Fill a small
bottle with colored sand (or pony beads, beans, etc) in layers and
attach a Styrofoam ball for a head. The head can then be painted and
decorating with a variety of items. Arms can be made out of curled
wire and hands can be made out of fun foam or felt.
Supplies:
• Small plastic bottle
• Styrofoam ball – 3” diameter
• Colored sand (or pony beads or beans or shredded colored paper) to fill each
bottle
• Low temp hot glue gun and low temp glue
• Fun Foam or felt
• Found items to decorate the head – milk bottle caps, sport bottle caps, telephone
wire, toothpicks, bolts, plastic forks, plastic spoons
• Clear Packing tape to put the arms on the bottle
• Wire or pipe cleaners
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Directions:
1. Fill the bottle (empty, clean and dry) remove label with your choice of filling
material – colored sand, pony beads or beans or shredded colored paper.
2. To attach the head, push the head down on the water bottle to create a circle in the
Styrofoam. Remove the material from this circle. Then use the glue gun to glue
the water bottle top on the water bottle and then hot glue the head on the water
bottle top.
3. Then decorate the head using found items like plastic forks, plastic spoons, bottle
tops, golf tees.
4. For arms, curl colored craft wire (or a pipe cleaner) around a pencil. Then use a
strip of packing or duct tape to attach the center of the curled wire to the back of
the bottle.
5. Cut out hands from fun foam or felt, and glue or tape them to the ends of the wire.
Cheap Colored Sand:
Make sand by mixing 7 tablespoons of powdered tempera paint per gallon of sand.
Mix the tempera paint in the dry sand. Spray the mixture with water to bring the color
out and thoroughly mix while spraying. Let the sand dry 2 to 3 days. Be sure to mix it
once or twice a day so it doesn’t dry in big lumps. When it is thoroughly dry pour the
sand into cleaned gallon milk/water jugs.
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Crafts: October 2004: It’s A Circus of Stars
October 2004: It’s A Circus of Stars
Homemade Juggling Balls
Here are some homemade juggling balls you can make out of old tennis balls.
Supplies: 3 old tennis balls, Xacto knife, colored electrical tape, Sand or bird seed
Direction:
1. Cut a 1½” slit in a tennis ball at the seam. Have an adult do this step.
2. Open up the slit, and pour in the sand or birdseed until ball is completely filled.
3. Cover the ball completely with the colored electrical tape.
4. Repeat with the other two balls. Use the same color tape for all 3 balls, or
different colored tape for each ball.
Newspaper Juggling Clubs
(Reprinted by permission from Infinite Illusions; www.infiniteillusions.com)
Supplies: 4 sheets of newspaper per club, A roll of 1” wide masking tape
Rola-Bola
A Rola-Bola is a board resting on a piece of pipe, and you are supposed to be standing on
it, juggling. Or doing something else of course, but that is up to you.
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Supplies:
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Bola and Floor Board* - Two pieces of plywood about 3-feet by 1-foot and 3/4 of
an inch thick. (*The floor board is optional but if you want to perform on grass or
a rough surface it is necessary).
Bumbers - Two pieces of wood 1 inch by 1 inch by a foot.
Rola - a piece of PVC pipe 1 foot long and 6 inches in diameter.
Griptape - Optional but advisable: some grip tape from a skateboard shop (one
boards worth.)
Directions:
1. Attach the bumbers to the bottom of the bola at the sides.
2. Cut the grip tape in half and put each half at one side of the top of the board.
3. Try out your Rola-Bola. I advise beginners to put a chair in front of the RolaBola and hold on to it until a balance is learned.
Chinese Juggling Sticks
(From Kids Domain)
Chinese Juggling Sticks are commonly referred to as Devil Sticks. A large stick with
pompons at the ends is juggled between 2 hand sticks. They originated in China a couple
of thousand years ago. The pompons on the ends of Chinese juggling sticks look like
flowers, therefore the name for this toy translates into flower stick. Devil Sticks do not
have any pompons on the ends and are tapered in the middle.
Supplies:
• 1 (5/8" X 24") hardwood dowel
• 2 (3/8" X 18") hardwood dowels
• Colored electrical tape (1/2" wide) - The more colors used, the more colorful the
sticks!
• 1 roll of rubber tape (available at electrical supply or hardware stores)
• Small standard roll of duct tape
• 3 (4" X 12") strips of felt that will match tape colors
• Fabri-Tac Permanent Adhesive or Tacky Glue
Directions:
1. Find center of the large dowel by measuring.
2. Wrap tape on either side of center and put a strip of colored tape around center.
3. Take the same colored tape as in center and, beginning from the outside center,
wrap it around the stick in candy cane fashion leaving space for the width of
rubber tape to also be wrapped around in candy cane style. Wrap the rubber tape
around in the same way, covering the dowel with alternating rubber and colored
tape Do this on both sides.
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4. Wrap the duct tape on both ends in equal amounts for weight distribution (1/2 3/4 inch thick around both ends). Test weight distribution by balancing the center
on a finger.
5. Cut the felt or material rectangles into ½” wide by 3" long strips as shown below.
A pair of pinking shears makes the ends look more decorative.
6. Stack the 3 strips and wrap non-stripped end of the felt with Fabri-Tac Permanent
Adhesive around the duct tape so that the strips flap in a flowery display.
For the hand sticks:
Alternate colored and rubber tapes around 2/3 of smaller dowels in candy cane
fashion. Wrap extra rubber tape around the end and at end of candy cane design.
For the other 1/3 of hand stick, cover candy cane style with your choice of
colored tape. Wrap a couple of extra times around the end.
Heads Up Hats
This is a craft that you can play with. The game doesn’t even need rules--the equipment
is so irresistible, kids immediately devise their own variations for the game. Each boy
will need one hat and one small, soft object, such as a beanbag or Koosh ball.
Supplies: Two Paper Bowls (plain white – Chinette work best); 1” elastic band; Tacky
glue or Hot glue; Stickers, markers, pompoms, feathers and other decorating
materials; Stapler; Single hole punch
Directions:
1. Have the boys decorate each bowl with markers and stickers. Remember that the
bowls will be glued bottom to bottom.
2. Punch two holes into the bottom bowl opposite each other in the side of the bowl.
3. Fit the elastic through the holes and knot the elastic or staple it. Size the elastic to
the boy so that it sits firmly on his head.
4. Glue the 2 paper bowls bottom to bottom.
5. Let the bowls dry until the next meeting.
At the next den meeting, have the boys play a game with their new hats. For one game,
put kids in pairs about four feet apart. At the whistle, the first player to toss the soft object
into his partner's hat, wins. For another variation, the first child to toss the object into her
own hat wins. You will need to make the hats ahead of time.
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Clown Hats
Here are some clown hats to make for your circus.
Supplies: Paper bags, standard grocery size or slightly smaller; Tape (double-sided and
clear); Pom-poms, googly eyes, feathers, pipe cleaners, and other decorations;
Crepe paper; Curling ribbon; Construction paper; Scissors; White Glue or
Tacky glue; Stapler; Hole punch
Directions:
1. Have each boy roll down the top of a bag to the outside until it reaches the hat
size he wants to wear. Have him try it on for size, pinch or pull the brim to adjust
the fit, then tape it in place.
2. Have each boy decorate the hat using the craft materials. They can either be
stapled or glued or taped on.
3. The boys can make the hat as crazy or as simple as they want. The crepe paper or
curling ribbon can be used to create streamers down the back of the hat.
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Crafts: November 2004: Cub Scout Collectors
November 2004: Cub Scout Collectors
Ideas for Displaying Collections
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Shoe Box lids – Glue in items or use small plastic bags to hold the items.
Meat Trays – Glue in the items and the cover with plastic wrap.
Felt banner with dowels at the top and bottom is a great way to display pins or
patches.
Matt board – items can be glued on or you can use clear plastic coin envelopes.
Egg Cartons – Can be painted and used to hold rocks or marbles or other like
objects.
Stands can be made from scrap wood glued together to display pinewood derby
cars or rain gutter regatta boats.
Michaels craft store has plastic divided boxes and wooden display shapes.
Film Canister Stamps
Your boys can make a variety of rubber stamps out of film canisters, and fun foam.
Supplies: Film canisters, Fun foam, Sandpaper, Scissors, Glue, Pen, Ink pads
Directions:
1. Using a black film canister, trace around lid with a ballpoint pen on a small piece
of fun foam.
2. Draw a design within the confines of the circle.
3. Cut out the design using scissors.
4. Sand the lid of the film canister to prepare it for gluing, and then glue the design
to the lid with white glue.
5. Remind the boys that the design will print "backwards' and they should glue the
drawn side to the canister if they want it to print the way it was drawn.
6. When dry, get out the inkpads and stamp away!
Neckerchief Slide Tree
Here is an idea for storing and displaying all of those neckerchief slides you are making
in our Den. Get 3’ tall wooden Christmas trees, which are made for mini lights. These go
on sale after Christmas (90% off) for $1.00 each. Glue on clothes pins (about 30 on each
tree) and then paint the trees.
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Coin Collection Map
Here’s a project to help teach the boys about other countries, while learning about foreign
coins. Have the boys bring to the den meeting, coins from their native countries or any
countries they had visited. They should bring in one coin for every boy in the den. Tape a
world map onto a large matte board. Point out the locations of the countries where the
coins came from. Place the coins into plastic coin envelopes (get from a coin shop or
hobby store). Then tape the coin to the corresponding location on the map that matches
the country on the coin. Write the name of the country and the type of currency on file
folder labels, and stick it on the map. This project also works well with foreign stamps.
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Crafts: December 2004: Holiday Food Fare
December 2004: Holiday Food Fare
Soda Bottle Snowman
(From www.make-stuff.com)
This is an easy project for kids. Make a snowman out of old plastic soda
bottles.
Supplies: 2 Liter plastic soda bottle, White and black acrylic paint,
Sponge brush, Fine grain sand paper, Red and black felt,
Pipe cleaners - Christmas colors, Craft glue, Plastic spray can
lid (spray starch, or similar size), Plastic tub lid (butter tub or
similar size)
Directions:
1. Sand the surface of the bottle, spray can lid and tub lid. This will allow the acrylic
paint to adhere to the surface.
2. Paint the spray can lid and tub lid black. Paint the bottle white. Allow to dry.
3. Cover the top and sides of the spray can lid and the top of the tub lid with black
felt. Since you've painted them black, you don't need to be too precise with the
felt. Center, and glue the spray can lid to the tub lid. You now have your
snowman's hat. When the glue has dried, turn the hat over and cut a small hole in
the bottom with an Xacto knife. Make the hole a little smaller than the
circumference of the top of the hat.
4. Fill the bottle about halfway with pebbles, sand or dirt. This will help keep your
snowman from falling over.
5. Cut a strip of red felt about 2 feet long and 1" - 1 1/2" wide. (If your felt came in
12" squares, just cut two strips and glue the ends together. Tie this around the
bottle, about 3-4" down from the top. Secure with a dab of glue.
6. Make earmuffs using 3 pipe cleaners. Two of them will be coiled to make the
actual "muffs". The third will be the band attaching them. (Attach the pipe
cleaners by twisting the ends together.) Drape the earmuffs across the back/top of
the bottle. Secure with craft glue.
7. Attach the hat to the bottle by running a bit of glue around the inside of the hole
and then place the hat over the top of the lid. Decorate the hat with a pipe cleaner.
8. Draw a face using a black marking pen or black paint. Draw buttons under the
scarf, or glue on black felt circles.
Chef’s Hat
The boys are sure to enjoy wearing these hats as they prepare holiday food.
Supplies: White poster board, White tissue paper, Tape, Paper clips
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Directions:
1. Start with a band of white poster board 26” long and 3” high, and 3 sheets of 20”
by 30” white tissue paper. Fold each sheet in half the long way.
2. Gather and tape one of the short sides of each sheet along the hatband,
overlapping the sheets slightly.
3. Curl the band tape side out, place it around the boy’s head, and paperclip the ends.
Gather the tissue at the top, taping it tightly together. Cut off the extra tissue,
remove the paper clips, and turn right side out. Reattach the paper clips, puff up
the tissue, and start cooking!
Chocolate Spoons
This project is easy and fast. Add a special touch to a dinner party or cheer
someone up with a gift of this treat. Chocolate sure makes my day brighter!
Adult supervision is recommended.
Supplies: Heavy plastic spoons, Milk chocolate, White chocolate, Chocolate
sprinkles, Colored sugar, Wax paper, Plastic wrap, Ribbon
Directions:
1. In microwave, melt half of white chocolate in one bowl. Melt half of milk
chocolate in another bowl (of course you may melt chocolate on stove top).
2. Dip half of the spoons in white chocolate and dip other half in milk chocolate. Dip
them as far as the base of the spoons bowl. Place on waxed paper and let set
completely.
3. When chocolate is set dip the white spoons in milk chocolate, dip milk chocolate
spoons in white. Dip only half way up the bowl of the spoon to create a layered
effect. Place back on waxed paper to begin setting.
4. Let chocolate set only partially (about 5 min.) Then gently dip spoons in
chocolate sprinkles or colored sugar.
5. Wrap soon in plastic wrap and tie with ribbon. You can add a little tag (i.e. "Stir
me in your coffee").
Hard Candy Wreath
This craft is a little time consuming but with patience it looks great and is a fantastic gift
for the holidays. This project can also be used as a Valentine Day project or Easter craft
depending on the type of candy you use. Adult supervision is recommended.
Supplies:
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1 coat hanger
Approximately 30 pieces of assorted, wrapped hard candies, suckers, etc.
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Approximately 30 pieces of colorful curling ribbon, cut into 8” pieces
Wire cutters
Pliers to bend the hanger
Masking tape
A dull pair of scissors to curl the ribbon
Directions:
1. Unbend the hanger and cut it in half (this will be enough for 2 kids).
2. Bend the 1/2 hanger into a circle leaving about 4” at the top to make a hook.
Twist the end to make it look like a circle with a hook on it.
3. Cut your curling ribbon into 8” pieces.
4. Fold your ribbon in half. In the middle of that ribbon tie one piece of candy. Tie it
on the end of the candy where the paper twists.
5. Now tie the candy with 2 knots tightly on to the hanger. Tie the candy right next
to the wire to help cover it up.
6. Use the scissors to curl the ribbon on each end.
7. Repeat the process for all your candy pieces.
It might take a few more or less than 30 depending on the size of each candy. Suckers
should be tied close to the head. You may add a ribbon on the top to cover the hook if
you want. You can also tie on a pair of scissors so people can eat the candy when they
visit.
Beaded Snowflake
This makes a pretty beaded snowflake, which you can use as an
ornament.
Supplies: 3 Chenille stems (6" in length), 8 Crystal paddlewheel or
sunburst beads (18 mm size), 20 Crystal faceted beads (8
mm size), 18 Crystal tri-beads (11 mm size), Hot glue gun
or craft glue, Wire cutters (to cut chenille stems)
Directions:
1. Cut chenille stems to equal 6" in length.
2. Twist them in the center once or put a spot of hot glue to hold them together, then
spread out the arms gently, keeping it flat.
3. String the beads on each arm in the following pattern:
1 faceted bead, 1 tri-bead, 1 faceted bead, 1 tri-bead, 1 paddle wheel,
1 tri-bead, 1 faceted bead
4. Put a spot of glue under each last faceted bead. When dry clip off ends of chenille
stem.
5. Glue (hot glue is best) one paddle wheel in center of each side then one faceted in
center of each paddle wheel that is in the middle.
6. Make a hanger of fishing line or invisible thread.
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Crafts: January 2005: Cub Scouts Spread the News
January 2005: Cub Scouts Spread the News
Pressman’s Hat
(From www.br.theadvocate.com/education/newspaperfun)
These are traditional hats that newspaper pressmen have worn for years.
Supplies: A full newspaper page for each boy.
Directions:
1. Start with a newspaper sheet folded to
page size. Turn it so the fold is closest to
you.
2. Fold top corners to center.
3. Fold the remainder of the top sheet in
half. Then fold it again, so that the
bottom fold comes to the base of the
triangle.
4. Turn the paper over. Fold sides in to
center.
5. Fold in corners of bottom edge.
6. Fold bottom edge up and tuck under
flap.
7. Fold pointed top down and tuck point
under flap.
8. Open, pulling gently until the opening
edges meet in the opposite direction.
Crease the outside edges.
9. Fold outside corners down and tuck
under flap.
10. Open into hat shape.
Reporter’s Index Card Book
(From MakingBooks.com)
This is a fold-up book you can make from index cards. You can use the small or large index cards. You can
use all blank cards, all lined, or alternate. Books made from horizontal cards are easier to hang, but the
cards can also stand vertically.
Supplies: 2 pieces of 2 3/4" x 17" cover stock, 8 index cards, 1 piece 24" yarn, Beads
(optional), Glue stick and scrap paper, Hole punch
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Directions:
1. Put both pieces of cover stock together and fold a tab about 1/23/4" wide on one end. You have folded both pieces.
2. Separate the pieces.
3. Fold one piece in half so that the tab is on the inside the fold.
4. Fold the top half back so that it meets the fold.
5. Turn the paper over.
6. Fold the other half back so that the edge meets the fold.
7. Repeat the same process with the second sheet of paper.
8. Place the two pieces of folded paper in front of you so that the tab
is on the top and they look like two envelopes.
9. Put glue on one of the tabs.
10. Place the other piece on top so that the tab is on the top again.
Smooth to adhere.
11. Punch a hole in the center of the tab.
12. Thread the yarn through the hole and pull it so that there is an even
amount of yarn on each side of the accordion. Tie the two ends in
a double knot at the bottom of the accordion. The yarn loop can
hold the book closed and use it for hanging when the book is open.
You can tie beads to the ends of the yarn for decoration
13. Place one card on the center of each of the sections of the
accordion. It should be centered from top to bottom and side-toside. Use the glue stick to glue it on.
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Crafts: February 2005: It’s a Scouting Celebration
February 2005: It’s a Scouting Celebration
Blue and Gold Twirlers
One way to show your Cub Scout colors is to hang an array of blue
and gold twirlers at your Blue and Gold Banquet.
Supplies: Plastic coffee can lids, Marker, Scissors, String, Nail
Direction:
1. Use a nail to poke a hole in the center of a plastic coffee can lid.
2. With a marker, draw a spiral that starts 3/8 inch from the hole and
gradually extends to the rim, then cut along the line with scissors.
3. Knot an end of a piece of string, thread the other end up through the
hole in the center, and the twirler is ready to hang up and spin.
4. To spin, grasp each one at the bottom, twirl it around and around
until the string is wound tight, let go and enjoy the show.
Blue and Gold Pin
(From Kids Domain)
This is an easy to make craft, and the Moms will be proud to
wear it. Adult supervision is recommended to complete the
project.
Supplies: About 60 Blue Perler Beads, About 60 Yellow
Perler Beads, Perler heart-shaped form, Special
ironing sheet (comes with the Perler beads), Iron
and ironing board, Hot glue gun, Pin backing
Directions:
1. Look at the picture above for an idea on how to lay out your beads on the heartshaped form.
2. Iron the beads per the manufacturer's instructions.
3. Let cool completely.
4. Carefully peel off the heart from the form.
5. Hot glue the pin back to the side of the heart that has been ironed on.
6. Give to the Moms to wear to the Blue and Gold Banquet, or any Pack Meetings.
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Mini Music Shakers
These are easy to make from empty film canisters and craft sticks.
Supplies: 2 empty film canisters; 2 Craft sticks; Colored vinyl tape;
Black marker or paint; Rice, beans or beads; Scissors
Directions:
1. Paint the craft sticks black.
2. Decorate the sticks and the containers using colored vinyl tape.
3. Cut a slit in the tops to hold the craft sticks securely.
4. Fill containers half full with rice, beans or beads.
5. Replace the tops. Push in the crafts sticks.
3-Dimensional Star Centerpiece
This 3-dimensional star decoration is made from 2 paper stars that are interlaced. These
stars stand by themselves on a table, and make a great Blue and Gold Banquet table
centerpiece.
Supplies: Stiff paper (like card stock, oaktag or thin cardboard) or
Styrofoam meat trays; Scissors; Crayons or markers
(optional)
Directions:
1. Two paper stars are needed to make one 3dimensional star. Either draw two identical stars
on a piece of stiff paper or print out a star
template.
2. Decorate the two stars (if you like) on both sides,
and then cut them out.
3. Make one slit in each star. On one star, the slit goes from an inner corner to the
center point of the star; on the other star, the slit goes from an outer corner to the
center point.
4. Slip the two stars together through the slits you just cut. For
stability, you may have to tape the stars a bit where they meet
at the slits.
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Games: Introduction
INTRODUCTION
Games are a good way to add excitement to a den or Pack meeting, and to use up some of
the boy’s energy. But, the games should not be the primary focus of the meeting, unless
the theme is Games, Games, Games. Games can be played indoors or outside. Try to
include parents and siblings in the games at the Pack meetings too. There are many books
and websites on games; you may need to adapt some of the games for your audience, and
environment. Remember – KISMIF: Keep It Simple, Make It Fun!
Here are some good tips for managing games…
1. Leading Games
• Know the game that you are leading
• Use games that everyone can play
• Consider your space and environment
• Have all equipment ready and prepared if necessary
• If you need assistance, choose judges or referees from the group
• Introduce the game properly
• Name the game
• Formation – get the group in the correct formation (circle, line, etc)
• Explain the rules – make them short and clear
• Demonstrate the game
• Any questions? (Don’t allow this to drag too long)
• Run the game with equipment, judges, etc.
• Keep it fair to all involved.
• Allow specific time limit, and stick to it.
2. Choosing Teams:
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You can try a variation of counting off, which makes it harder for the boys to
group themselves. You can count up through the teams and then back down.
E.g. four teams: 1-2-3-4-4-3-2-1-1-.....
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When counting off, sometimes the boys will forget what number they are. To
make this process easier, you can count off by color, and give each boy a sticker
dot of that color. For example: Red, yellow, blue, green, etc. Then instruct the
boys to go to the den leader who is holding the flag with their color.
3. Sin Bin
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The idea of the Sin Bin comes from ice hockey, where players who infringe the
rules are made to sit the game out for a defined period. This can be adapted for
Scouting games to help maintain orderly play and make sure that the players
don't get too carried away. Place 3 or 4 chairs against one of the side walls of
the hall. When a player infringes the rules they go and sit on the next free chair.
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If there are no free chairs, the person who has been in longest returns to play
and the rest of the 'sin binned' players shuffle up a chair. If there are few
infringements you can optionally let players out before the sin-bin fills, but be
sure to keep an eye on the bin to make sure that no player sits the game out for
too long.
4. Being ‘Out’
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Some of the best games require players to be 'out', and take no further part in the
game. Those who are 'out' have nothing else to do, may cause mischief or even
become bored with the whole idea of Scouting. If you want to play a game
where players become 'out', make sure that they have something else to do. This
may be getting ready for the next activity (supervised by another leader) or
getting ready for the end of the meeting.
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Don't play 'out' games at the start of the meeting; they don't warm up the first
Scout who is out.
5. Controlling Physical Games:
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Some games can involve a certain amount of physical aggression. It is important
to keep the game under control so that no one is injured. Here are some ways to
keep control:
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Ensure you have adequate rules at the start of the game
Introduce new rules if required
Make sure all physical contact is at or below the shoulders - no neck locks
or similar.
Use the Sin Bin as described above
Actively control the game, move with the game.
Use the Sin Bin as described above
If all else fails stop the game and move on.
Den Games
Choose games for the den meeting with a small group in mind. Den games can be relays
or can be played by individual boys. An active den game is helpful to start a den meeting
and to use up some energy. Many den meetings are held immediately after school, when
boys have been cooped up for several hours. A den game can provide an outlet for letting
off steam and may make the group easier to handle for the quieter activities you may
have.
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Games can be used to teach fair play, promote good sportsmanship, develop
mental and physical skills, and build character. Cubs can also learn leadership
skills through games. By the time Cub Scouts work on their Bear
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requirements, they should have played enough games to be able to lead. This
is an important part of Games, Games, Games – Bear Achievement #15. To
help the boys in your den, use a consistent way of teaching a new game. Use
the tips mentioned above.
BOOKS
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Barry, Sheila Anne, The World’s Best Party Games, New York: Sterling Publishing, 1987
Blosser, Jody, Everybody Wins! Non-Competitive Party Games and Activities For
Children, New York: John Wiley and Sons, 1996
Orlick, Terry, The Cooperative Sports and Games Book, New York: Pantheon Books, 1978
Rice, Wayne and Yaconelli, Mike, Play It!, Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan
Publishing, 1986
LINKS
MacScouter Big Book of Games
(www.macscouter.com/Games)
Big reference book of Scouting games, plus links to other sites with games.
Cub Scout Games
(www.wtsmith.com/rt/games.html)
A large collection of Cub Scout games from the Bill Smith Unofficial Roundtable site.
Games for Disabled Children
(www.inquiry.net/outdoor/games/disabled/)
This is a site with lots of games for deaf, blind, developmentally disabled Scouts and
children.
Party Games for the Blind
(www.rnib.org.uk/xpedio/groups/public/documents/visugate/public_partygam.hcsp)
This site contains lots of party games, some specifically for blind, and deaf-blind people.
Food Games
(www.eventwise.co.uk/asp/GameList_60.asp)
This site features some good games for the family or a small group that are related to
food of some sort.
ScoutBase UK Games
(www.scoutbase.org.uk/activity/games)
A collection of over 260 scout games from the U.K. organized by age groups
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Games: March 2004: Walk In My Shoes
March 2004: Walk In My Shoes
Book Balancing
Two lines of people form down the room, and one member of each team must
walk down the full length of the team and back to his own place, balancing a
book on his head, while his opposite number in the other team does the same
thing. If the book is dropped on the way, the player must pick it up, go back
to his starting point and begin again. The team that has the greatest number of
successful competitors wins the race, and is awarded a small prize. Rope
guides down the room may be provided in order that totally blind players may
take part.
Blizzard
This game can help children experience the feeling of being blind, and with practice can
create excellent communication between children. To begin, set up an obstacle course
with a hoop, two benches, and a mat. Group the children into pairs, and blindfold one
child from each pair. Each pair takes a turn at the game. The two children are lost in a
snowstorm and are trying to get back home. One of the children is “snow-blind”, and the
other can see. The objective is to lead the snow-blind friend (who is blindfolded) through
the blizzard (obstacle course) to safety. In pairs, the children go through a snow tunnel
(hoop), under an ice log (bench), over a partially frozen river (small mat), and across a
snow bridge (bench). Partners hold hands or link arms and try not to let go, so that on
one gets lost in the storm. Once they safely cross the storm, the partners can switch roles.
For an additional challenge, the children can attempt to direct their partner through the
course safely by using verbal instructions.
Human Aura
Human auras can sometimes draw people together. Partners stand facing each other and
stretch their arms straight out in front until their palms are touching. Both partners then
close their eyes, drop their hands, and turn in place three times. Keeping their eyes
closed, they try to reconnect by touching the palms of either one or both palms. The game
can also be played with three or more children by forming a circle together.
Human Scavenger Hunt
The object of the game is to search for common traits among group members. A large
group with adults and children works the best. Break the large group into smaller groups
of about six to twelve people each. Have each group stand of sit together in a place that
is separate from the other groups but of equal distance from the leader, who stands in the
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middle of the room. The leader reads one item from the list at a time. The team who
sends up a person or group of people to the leader first that fits the description that is read
earns a point. For example, the leader might say “two people who have the same middle
name” and within each group the members must talk, find out if any two have the same
middle name, and then quickly send up those people. The first group of people with the
same middle name to reach the leader earns a point for their team. You can give a bonus
point for different items if it applies – for example, if a group has three people with the
same middle name, they may earn a point for this round even if they were not the first to
get to the leader. The group with the most points at the end of the game is the winner.
Human Scavenger Hunt List:
• Two people who have the same first and last initial
• The person in the group who was born the farthest away from here
• Two people with the same middle name
• A group of people whose ages add up to 100
• A group of people whose shoe sizes add up to 40
• Two people with the same birthday (or birthday month)
• A group of three people who all have different colored eyes
• Two people who have no siblings (only child)
• A group of people who can spell a word by putting together the first letters of
their first names
• Two people with either parents with the same first name
• Two people who have a state quarter in their pocket or purse
Group Challenge
The object of this game is for the people in the group to contribute their individual talents
and skills to the group. Divide the group into teams of five to fifteen members each (the
bigger the teams the better). Give each group some paper and a pen or pencil. Allow the
groups five minutes to come up with five challenges for the other groups to attempt to
successfully complete. The group creating the challenge must be able to demonstrate that
they can do it before another team is challenged. The challenges may be physical (build
a pyramid, everyone stands on their heads, etc.), or the challenge may be anything else
(our group has the most birthdays in one month, our group can sing any TV theme song
you name, etc.). The challenge must not be obviously impossible for the other group to
accomplish (our group has the person with the biggest feet). Once the challenges are
written down, each group gives out one challenge at a time and demonstrates it, then the
other groups get a chance to try to complete this task in a given amount of time. Award
points to the teams who successfully completes the tasks.
Japanese Crab Walk
Have you tried to run backwards on all fours? Or on your feet and hands? You can run
this race either way. It is very difficult to run backwards. Divide the group into smaller
teams, and then split up the teams in half so that half of each team is lined up at the
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starting line and the other half is lined up at the finish line. Running this race on all
fours, the team members position their toes at the starting line and “knee” backwards to
the finish line, and tags the next player who then races backward to the next player. You
can also have each racer come all the way back to the starting line before the next one
starts out. This race can also be run backwards standing up, with both hands and feet on
the floor.
Frozen Bean Bag
The children begin by moving around the area balancing a beanbag on their head. The
leader changes the pace with music or direction. If a player's beanbag falls, they are
frozen until another player picks up the beanbag without losing their beanbag to free the
frozen player. Each player keeps track of how many players they have helped. The
object of the game is to help as many of the other players as you can.
Self-Portraits
Give each person a paper bag, large enough to fit over his head, and a piece of crayon or
marker. Tell them to place the bags over their heads. They are to draw each item with
the crayon or marker as you call it out: left eye, left ear, right eye, right ear, nose, mouth,
chin, etc. Tell half of the group to remove their bags and look at the others. Then have
them replace their bags and let the other half admire their work.
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Games: April 2004: Cubservation
April 2004: Cubservation
Paper, Plastic, or Aluminum
The Cubs stand in a circle with one Cub in the center. The Cub in the middle holds a
beanbag and tosses it to one of the Cubs standing in the circle. While it’s in the air, the
Cub in the center shouts either “Paper!”, “Plastic!”, or “Aluminum!” The Cub who
catches the beanbag must name an object made from paper, plastic, or aluminum in 5
seconds while the other Cubs count out loud. If the object has already been named, or if
the Cub can’t think of an object, he’s out of the circle. When there is only one Cub left
(the winner) he takes the place of the Cub in the middle of the circle, and the game is
repeated.
Cleanup Our Town
Supplies: 2 aprons, 2 towels, 2 brooms, 2 dustpans, 2 buckets filled with water, 4 dishes,
1 garbage can.
Divide the group into two teams, and line the up in straight lines at one end of the playing
area. Give the broom and the apron to the first boy on each team; at the other end of the
playing area, place the dustpan, the bucket, and the dishes and the towel. The garbage
can is put between the two buckets. On the “Go” signal, the first boy puts on the apron
and sweeps the floor to where the dustpan lies. He scoops the dirt into the dustpan and
dumps it into the garbage can. The boy then washes and dries the two dishes and races to
the start, carrying the apron and broom. The house is clean when all boys have swept the
floor and dried the dishes.
Trash Bag Race
Split the boys into pairs and hand each group a trash bag and two blind folds. Have one
boy in each pair remove his shoes and socks and put on the blindfold. Have the other boy
put on his blindfold and hold the trash bag and scatter cotton balls about the floor. The
object is to pick up cotton balls with the toes and place in the trash bag that the other boy
is holding. The boys will need to develop a means of communication between them.
This will teach teamwork and also demonstrates how people with disabilities cope in the
game of life. The winner is the team with the most cotton balls in their bag after a set
amount of time.
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Games: April 2004: Cubservation
Forest Foray
This game can be played during a nature hike or a camping trip. Give the following list
to each team or pair of children and have them search for as many of the items as
possible:
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Things that feel soft, hard, crinkly, smooth, rough.
Holes that might be homes for animals.
The spot in the forest that gets the most sunlight, the least sunlight.
The driest place and the wettest place.
The oldest, the youngest thing.
The most decomposed thing.
Three pieces of evidence that insects have been around.
Look for something that doesn’t belong in the forest. Remove it if it is trash.
At the end of the game, have each player compare findings. You can write the list onto
separate cards for each category, and have the children return for a new task card after
each successful search.
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Games: May 2004: My Home State
May 2004: My Home State
Discovering America
Place the boys in a circle with a leader in the center. He should point to one of the
players and ask a question about America - its history or cities or rivers - such as "Who
discovered America?", or “What is the Capitol of California?” And he begins counting to
ten while looking at the boy to whom he points. But that boy is not the one who should
answer. Rather, the third boy to his left should answer the question. If the right boy
answers correctly, he takes over as leader. If he doesn't answer in time or if the wrong
boy answers, either is out of the game.
What State am I?
Arrange the boys in a circle and have one leave the room while the group decides which
state they are. When the boy returns, he asks leading questions. You may want to set a
limit for the number of questions. Then choose another boy to go and have the group
choose another state for him to guess.
We Fought Hard For Those 50 Stars
Divide the group into equal teams, lined up a few feet away from the table. Place a bowl
on the table for each team. Lay out 50 cutout paper stars (approx. 2 inches in diameter)
on the table besides each bowl. Give each player his own straw. On the signal, the first
player on each team runs forward and picks up one or more stars, with one breath, by
sucking on the straw. He then carries the star to the bowl and drops it in. NO HANDS.
He then runs to the next person in line and goes to the end of the line. The first team to
have all 50 stars in the bowl is the winner. (You can use 13 stars for a smaller group).
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Games: June 2004: Cub Rock
June 2004: Cub Rock
Dinosaur Bones
The object of the game is to find as many dinosaur bones as possible and then have fun
using them to make a dinosaur. This is a good activity to play outdoors and is a good
way to use up excessive energy.
Supplies: Bone-shaped dog biscuits (1 box small bones, 1 box medium bones, 1-2 boxes
large bones), paper bags (1 for each child), construction paper, glue, cotton
swabs, crayons
Bury or hide all the dog biscuits in your yard (if playing outside), or in one room of your
house (if playing indoors). Keep some of the bones in reserve in case someone does not
find any bones.
To play, hand each child a paper bag. Have the children hunt for the bones, and them put
the bones into their bags. You may want to set a time limit of five to ten minutes.
When the children are done hunting, have everyone sit down at a table. Give each child a
sheet of construction paper, glue and crayons to make their own dinosaur from the bones
they found. To distribute the glue, squeeze a small amount onto a square piece of
cardboard, or into an egg cup, or a cup cut out of an old egg carton. Hand out cotton
swabs for spreading the glue. If necessary, hand out extra bones so that each child has
enough to build a dinosaur. If you have a large group, the children can also work groups
of 2 or 3.
Knucklebones
This game originates from the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. Each player
needs ten stones plus a master stone. Each of the ten stones should be about the size of
the end of your thumb and easy to pick up. The stones should also be somewhat flat on
some surfaces.
1. Hold all ten stones in one hand, and catch as many as possible on the back of your
tossing hand. The ones that you don’t catch should be left on the ground. The next
play is made with the stones you were able to catch.
2. Toss the remaining stones from the back of your hand into the air, and try to catch
them all in the palm of your hand. If you drop any, you lose your turn. If you catch
them all, lay those aside in a pile of your winnings.
3. Now repeat steps 1 and 2 using the stones that were dropped in the first step. The
winner is the person who picks up all his stones in the fewest tosses.
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Games: June 2004: Cub Rock
Pebble Race
This is a board game you can play with colored pebbles.
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Supplies: Lightweight cardboard or construction paper 10”x10”, glue stick, 6 flat round
dark-colored pebbles, 6 flat round light-colored pebbles
Directions:
• This is a game for 2 players. Make a copy of the game board, and cut and glue it
to fit on the cardboard or construction paper. Turn the game board so that the
shaded areas face the players. Each player chooses a set of colored pebbles, and
places the pebbles on the dots of their own home base (shaded area).
• The object of the game is to be the first player to get at least three of his pebbles
across the board and safely into the opponent’s home base. The pebbles may be
placed on any of the six dots that are in the home base.
• Players take turns making their moves. Pebbles may be moved only along the
lines that connect the dots, and they can be moved only in a forward or sideways
direction. They cannot be moved backwards.
• A pebble may jump another pebble that is next to it as long as it follows the lines
that connect the dots and moves in a straight line during the jump. If a player
jumps his own pebble, the jumped pebble stays on the board. But if a player
jumps the opponent’s pebble, the jumper captures that pebble and removes it from
the board. It is okay to jump more than one pebble at a time, and the pebbles may
be from both players. For example, I can jump (and capture) your pebble, and if
that move puts me next to my own pebble, I can jump it too, in order to advance
my pebble along the board.
• It is possible to lose three pebbles, and still win the game, but once someone
captures more that three of the other player’s pebbles, the other player can’t win.
Play should continue, however, because it is still possible for the second player to
capture the other player’s pebbles so that he can’t win either, causing the game to
end in a tie.
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Games: July 2004: Fin Fun
July 2004: Fin Fun
Fish Gobbler
This is a fun game for active children. You will need a big area where all the children
can spread out. When the caller (known as the Fish Gobbler) shouts, “Ship,” all the
children run towards the wall to which he points. On the shout “Shore,” they quickly
change directions and run toward the opposite wall. On the signal “Fish Gobbler,” the
kids quickly drop to the floor on their stomachs and like arms, legs, or bodies together
with one or more friends. The Fish Gobbler moves around the room with arms
outstretched like a big bird swimming toward the other players not touching them. The
children are all “safe” as long as they are all physically linked together. Once the Fish
Gobbler sees that everyone is linked to someone else, the signal “Rescue” is called. At
this moment all the children jump to their feet, joining hands, and yell “Yah,” raising
their joined hands over their heads. The game ends when the children are ready to move
on to another game. Other calls could be added, such as “Sardines” (everyone runs to a
central point to make the tightest group possible by either lying on the floor or forming a
giant standing hug); “Fishermen All” (everyone sits on someone else’s knee or knees).
This game can be adopted for playing in a swimming pool. Instead of running to the
wall, they can swim to the wall, and join hands and legs while trying to float on the
water.
Under Under
This game is played in water. Players line up waist deep in water with legs spread apart.
The player who is last in line begins the game by swimming under the legs of the players
in front of him. He surfaces for air whenever necessary but finally comes up at the front
of the line. The person who is now last in line swims under and under, and so on up the
line.
Fast Floater
Play this game in a stream or creek. Fill a bag with natural floatable objects of different
sizes and shapes. Divide into groups and have each group pick out one object. After
every group has given its fast floater a name, the floating race will begin. Start at a
common point and have spotters stand at the finish line to see which one crosses first.
After the race, discuss why the winner probably won based on: shape, size, weight,
current, and obstructions.
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Crafts: July 2004: Fin Fun
Shark Surprise! (Similar to “Old Maid”)
You’ll need: Colored pencils or fine-point markers
Index cards
Books or magazines with pictures or illustrations of fish
Tell scouts that they are going to play a card game called “Shark
Surprise,” but first they must make the cards. Divide boys into
groups of four. Tell them to look through the books or magazines
and choose a fish they would like to draw; then have them draw that
fish on two index cards. Explain that they are making a matching
pair of cards so the pictures on the cards should match as closely as
possible. Have them label their pictures, then collect their cards
into a deck.
Now have each boy draw a shark on one index card and label it. Let each group choose
one of the shark cards to insert into the deck. (They can set aside the other shark cards for
the next few games.)
They are now ready to play “Shark Surprise.” Explain that the idea of the game is to
collect as many pairs as possible and not get caught holding the shark card. Encourage
boys to be careful not to let others know if they hold the shark card. Choose one child in
each group to be the dealer. After they have shuffled the cards, the dealers deal out all the
cards face down. Boys then look at their cards, find any matching pairs and read aloud
the name of the fish on those pairs before setting them aside. The scout to the left of the
dealer begins play by drawing a card from the player on his or her left. If the player
draws a matching card, he or she must read aloud the name of the fish on the card, and set
aside the pair. Play continues to the left. The game ends when all the pairs are "caught"
and someone is left holding the shark card.
Have boys replace the shark card with another shark card, shuffle the deck, and play
again.
Fishing in Alaska
Depending upon the size of your pack or den, you will need 2 boys
for every 8 to play bears. The rest of the boys are fishermen. In the
middle of your playing area, spread a number of paper fish on the
ground. At the start, the fishermen are told they may go fishing, but
the time limit will be only 15 seconds. They may pick up as many
fish as they can. At the end of the 15-second time, the bears are
turned loose to fish. Any fishermen they tag must give their fish to
the bears. When the fish are all gone, it’s time to choose new bears.
(The boys will have fun counting the fish they have to see who was
faster – the bear or the Cub.)
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Water Balloon Bounce
A game of coordination and cooperation for 4-10 people.
Equipment: water balloons and 1 tarp (or sheet or blanket)
Divide participants into teams. On their turn, teammates hold the tarp at the edges.
Three water balloons are placed in the center of the tarp. By quickly snapping the edges
of the tarp outward, the balloons are tossed into the air.
A point is scored each time the balloons are successfully tossed and re-caught. Balloons
must go up at least 8 feet in order to score a point. The turn ends when a balloon breaks
or is dropped.
The team with the most points wins.
(Have a good supply of balloons; this is not as easy as it sounds!)
VARIATION: Two teams, each with their own tarp, snap a
balloon back and forth. See how far they can accurately snap and
catch the balloon without it breaking.
Octopus Race
Divide den into teams of 3 or four boys each. Team members line up back-to-back and
link elbows. On signal, they race to a turning line and back, keeping elbows linked.
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Games: August 2004: Scouting the Midway
August 2004: Scouting the Midway
Bobbing for Donuts
Without using hands, each participant tries to eat a donut that is hanging by a string from
the ceiling.
Supplies: Donuts with a hole in the center (1 for each participant, plus extras), Cord,
string, clothespins, clean plastic bags
Decide where you want to play this game, keeping in mind that it will get messy.
Spreading newspapers on the floor will it easier to clean up the mess afterwards. Tie or
tack up a length of cord running across the playing area. It should be as high as possible.
If you use tacks to hold the cord, make sure they are pushed securely into a doorframe or
wall, so that they don’t pop out and hit someone during the game. Tie each donut to a
piece of string about 3 feet long. Secure the strung donuts to the cord so that the donuts
hang at mouth level of the children. To keep the donuts fresh and clean and out of reach
until game time, pull two or three string together, tie a clean plastic around the donuts,
and use a clothespin to hook the bag to the overhead cord. Repeat this with the remaining
donuts, being careful not to crush them, because they may crack and break and fall off the
string.
The object of the game is to eat the donut off the string without
using your hands. Carefully remove the donuts from the plastic
bags in which they’ve been kept out of reach, and let them hang.
Replace any cracked or broken donuts. Have each player stand by
one donut with hands clasped behind his back. Give the donuts a
gentle swing, and watch the children try to eat them off the string
without using their hands. You can award prizes for the quickest
eater, cleanest eater or messiest eater.
Coin Bowling
The object of this game is to be the first person to bowl down a coin that is standing on its
edge. You can play this game outside or indoors.
Balance a coin on its edge in the middle of a flat surface (sidewalk or hardwood floor).
Quarters, fifty-cent pieces, or dollar coins work well for this. If you have trouble
balancing the coin, use a small piece of modeling clay to support it. Players take turns
rolling other coins of the same size across the surface, trying to knock down the balanced
coin. It is harder than it looks, so players should aim for the flat side of the coin. The
first player to know down the coin is the winner. You can also set up several coins as in
real bowling and award bonus points for knocking down more than one coin per turn.
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Carnival Lollipop Ring Toss Game
Make a lollipop ring toss board for a carnival. The kids can paint a scene on a 3x3 feet
piece of plywood. Then drill holes all over the board that the sticks from the lollipops fit
in (so the candy part of the lollipop is sticking out the front, and the stick is pointing out
the back of the board.) You can use rings from a ring-toss game, or make some from 12”
pipe cleaners. The kids get to keep whatever lollipop they ring.
Creepy Claws
Cut three or four plastic straws into pieces about an inch long and put the pieces into a
pile in the middle of a table. Put a cup in front of each player. To make your claws, cut a
straw in half. Tape one half to your first finger and other half to your thumb. When each
player has his claws on, the game can begin. At the count of three everyone starts to pick
up straws. When all the straws are gone the one with the most in his cup is the winner.
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Games: September 2004: Time In a Capsule
September 2004: Time In a Capsule
Fractured Proverb
Before the meeting, prepare a card for each player with half a proverb written on it. This
game can also be played as a pre-opening mixer. As each player arrives, hand out the
proverb cards to the players. They will find their partners by putting the two parts of the
proverb together.
To play this as a game, chop up each proverb into four pieces of paper instead of two,
mix them up and put four disjointed parts into an envelope. When the guests arrive, hand
them each an envelope, or hand players a piece from the envelope. The winners are the
players who put together a proverb first.
You can use the following list of proverbs, or find some other well-known proverbs:
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
A friend in need is a friend indeed.
A penny saved is a penny earned.
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
A stitch in time saves nine.
A watched pot never boils.
A word to the wise is sufficient.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
Actions speak louder than words.
All that glitters is not gold.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
April showers bring May flowers.
Beggars can’t be choosers.
Birds of a feather flock together.
Blood is thicker than water.
Don’t count your chickens before they’re hatched.
Every cloud has a silver lining.
He who laughs last laughs best.
Heaven helps those who help themselves.
Necessity is the mother of invention.
One man’s meat is another man’s poison.
Out of the frying pan, into the fire.
The early bird catches the worm.
The pen is mightier than the sword.
Spare the rod and spoil the child.
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Human Tic-Tac-Toe
This game is played just like it is on paper, except that people are used. To play, set up
nine chairs in three rows of three. Team One stands on one side of the chairs, and Team
Two on the other. Have each team member wear a piece of clothing that identifies that
team, such as a blue hat. Players on each team then number off.
Team
One
1 Ο
2 Ο
3 Ο
4 Ο
5 Ο
6 Ο
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! ! !
! ! !
Ο 1
Ο 2
Ο 3
Ο 4
Ο 5
Ο 6
Team
Two
The leader calls a number, like “three.” As soon as the number is called, the two “threes”
on each team scramble to sit down in any two chairs as quickly as they can. When they
are seated, another number is called, and play continues until three teammates from either
team have successfully scored a tic-tac-toe by sitting in a row of three either up, down, or
diagonally. If no tic-tac-toe is made, then the players return to their team, and the game
is played again.
A variation of this game is to play it with ten people (five on a team). They all take a seat
in one of the nine chairs, leaving one person without a seat. When the whistle is blown,
everyone must get up and move to a different chair, while the extra person tries to sit
down somewhere. After the mad scramble for seats, the game is scored like tic-tac-toe.
Ay row of three people from the same team gets points. In each round, there will always
be one person left without a seat.
Musical Backs
This game is a lot like musical chairs. Kids roam around the room and when the music
stops (or when the whistle is blown, etc.), everyone quickly finds another person and
stands back-to-back. When there are an odd number of people on the floor, someone will
not have a partner and will be eliminated. When there is an even number of people
playing, a chair is placed on the floor, and anyone may sit in it and be safe. Naturally,
every other time the chair will need to be removed. Everyone must keep moving and
players may not pair off with the same person twice in a row. The last person remaining
wins.
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Games: October 2004: It’s A Circus of Stars
October 2004: It’s A Circus of Stars
Nonelimination Musical Chairs
The object of the game is to keep everyone in the game even though chairs are
systematically removed. As in the traditional version, music is played, and more and
more chairs are removed each time the music stops. In this game, however, more and
more children have to team up together, sitting on parts of chairs or on each other to keep
everyone in the game. In the end, all the children who started the game are delicately
perched on one chair, as opposed to only one “winner” on one chair.
Musical Hoops
This game is similar to Nonelimination Musical Chairs, except that it is played with hulahoops. You will need a hula-hoop for each player except one, which are spread out onto
the floor. If there are 8 players, you will need 7 hula-hoops. Have each child stand in a
hula-hoop, then start the music and remove one hoop. When the music stops the children
must all find a hoop to stand in, continue removing a hoop each time. At the end,
everyone will be trying to squeeze into one hoop.
Beach-Ball Bounce
In this game one beach ball or balloon is shared by two children, who try to hold the ball
between them without using their hands. They can see how many different ways they can
balance the ball between them (head to head, side to side, stomach to stomach, back to
back, etc.) and can attempt to move around the room holding the ball in different ways.
With the beach ball balanced forehead-to-forehead, they can both attempt to bend
forward to touch their knees, touch their toes, both squat, and so on. They can attempt to
go through a hanging hoop or and obstacle course. Alternatively, they can try to balance
two or three balls between them or balance the balls in groups of three or four or more.
Over and Over
Players form two lines, about four and a half kid-lengths apart. The first person in each
line has a beach ball, which is passed backward over his head to the next person in line.
The lead person immediately turns around and shakes hands with the second person, who
must momentarily free one hand from the ball, balancing it with the other. The lead
person then runs to the end of the second, adjoining line, where another ball is being
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passed. The second repeats this procedure, and so on down the line. The common
objective is to move both balls and both lines from one point to another as quickly as
possible, perhaps from one end of the gym to the other.
Balloon Head
Blow up a balloon for each player (12 inch balloons work the best). How many times can
you bounce the balloon off your head without using your hands? The player who hits
their balloon the most times (with the head – no arms or shoulders permitted) is the
winner.
Umbrella Bounce
Supplies: An umbrella, a ball (rubber ball, tennis ball, or ping pong ball)
Open the umbrella and set it upside down on the ground. Mark a starting line about 10 to
15 feet away and use a fresh ball that bounces well. The object of the game is to bounce
the ball into the umbrella so that it stays in the umbrella. You cannot toss it in directly –
the ball must bounce once first before landing in the umbrella. Each player gets 5 turns.
Each ball that stays in the umbrella scores one point.
Laughing Ball
This game is similar to Hilarious Handkerchief, but trickier. The game is fun with a large
group and requires a bouncing ball of any size. The leader instructs everyone in the
circle to start laughing the instant he throws the ball into the air. And everyone must
keep laughing until someone catches it. At that moment, they have to be absolutely quiet.
The one who catches it becomes the leader for the next round. If anyone doesn’t laugh
when the ball is in the air, or is caught laughing after the ball is caught, that person must
drop out of the circle. To get people out, the leader can try making some false
movements.
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Games: November 2004: Cub Scout Collectors
November 2004: Cub Scout Collectors
Nut Pitching
Supplies: A bag of nuts (peanuts in the shell), a dishpan, 2 bowls or pans of widely
different sizes that will fit into the dishpan.
Set up the bowls, one inside the other, and place both in the dishpan. Let players take
turns trying to throw three nuts into the center (smallest) bowl. Putting some water in the
larger pans will make the target float, which will make the game more interesting. Score
5 points for nuts that are thrown and stay in the center bowl, 3 for the larger bowl, and 1
for the dishpan. The player with the highest score is the winner.
Steal the Gold
Supplies: Chairs, Cups
The players are divided into groups; each group has a chair, which is placed around the
hall. A set number of cups are placed on each chair and on one chair in the middle. The
aim of the game is to get a certain number of cups on your own chair. The group goes one
player at a time. Players are only allowed to carry one cup at a time, but they may get this
cup from any chair. Player contact is not allowed.
A sensible number is 3 cups on each chair, and aim to get 6 cups to win (Depending on
the age of the boys, and distance between chairs, etc.)
Trading Post
Equipment: Lots of varied 'building' materials, 'Currency' (beads, chips, play money)
The players are divided into teams and each team is given the same amount of currency.
A trading post is set up with areas where the teams can buy raw materials (paper, card,
scissors, pens etc.), an area for selling items they have made and a bank. They then have
to decide what they are going to buy from the trading post in order to make something to
sell back for a profit. Most things that the trading post buys back should result in a profit,
but you should put in some items that produce no profit or even a loss. Play continues for
a set time. The team with the most currency is the winner.
This can be adapted to fit any theme by building related items. The game works best if
pre-made examples are available for inspection by the players. Periodically introduce
‘special offers’, ‘contracts'. Vary the price according to demand.
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Games: November 2004: Cub Scout Collectors
Shoe Bundle
Players remove their shoes and pile them in the middle of the room
all mixed up. The lights are turned off and the players must try to
get their own shoes and put them on in the given time before the
lights come back on.
Clap & Catch
The players stand in a large circle and the leader stands in the middle. The leader throws
a soccer ball to a player who must clap before they catch it. If they fail to clap or do not
catch the ball they must lose a 'life' and stand on one leg. When they lose another life they
must kneel down, and then a further life lost causes them to sit out.
Head it, Catch it
The players stand in a large circle with the leader in the middle. The leader throws a
soccer ball to a player calling 'Heads!' or 'Catch!' The player must respond accordingly, if
they fail they sit down. To make the game harder, have the players do the opposite to the
called command.
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Games: December 2004: Holiday Food Fare
December 2004: Holiday Food Fare
Orange Relay
This is a game that will generate a few laughs and may develop a contortionist or two.
Start the game by dividing the group into equal teams, with each team standing in a
straight line. The goal of the game is to pass on ordinary orange from one member of the
team to the next, right down the line, using their chin and neck only. The first person in
line tucks the orange under the chin. The next player must remove the orange with his
own chin and be ready to surrender it to a third chin. The first team to pass the orange
down the whole line is the winner. If the orange falls to the floor, the player who
dropped it must pick it up with his chin only.
Fast Lemon
Divide the group into two or more equal lines. Give the leaser of
each line a full-size pencil and a fully-grown lemon. As the teams
line up single file, mark a starting line and a finish line along the
floor about 20 feet away. The object of the game is to push the
lemon with the pencil along the floor in a straight line – if you can.
Each player must push it to the finish line and back to the next
teammate in line. The team to finish first is the winner. You will discover that the lemon
always keeps rolling despite a slight wobble. You may have trouble keeping it in your
lane, so make sure there are no obstructions blocking the path. Try not to push the lemon
too fast, as this may cause it to roll the wrong way.
Shoelace Suckers
You will need a big box of rope licorice (the longer the better). Give a piece of licorice
to players, and have them put one end into their mouth (no cheating by nibbling early!).
The goal is to lick/suck up the lace without using your hands, as quickly as possible. The
winner is the first to eat their lace completely. The room will go silent with the
concentration and then explode into fits of giggles when everyone sees each other
looking ridiculous!
Yummy Or Not
You will need some blindfolds and different kinds of edible food. Divide the group into
two teams. Blind fold one person from each team and let them smell and touch the food
while their team yells out clues for them to guess what the item is. The team with the
most correct guesses wins.
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The Incredible Shrinking Prize
Children pass a box around, stopping when the music stops and unwrapping the outer box
to reveal a smaller wrapped box inside until they reach the prizes.
Supplies:
• Nesting boxes (boxes that fit inside each other): as many as the number of
participants. The more boys you have, the more boxes you will need. You can use
plastic or paper bags in place of some of the boxes and create a layering effect.
• Prizes: one for each participant. Prizes should be small enough so that all the
prizes will fit into the smallest box.
• Wrapping paper, or newspaper (color comics pages work best)
• Music (cassette player or radio)
Wrap all the prizes individually and place them into the smallest
box. Then wrap the smallest box inside the next largest box and
wrap that. Put that inside the next largest and wrap it. Continue
until all the boxes (and bags if you’re using them) have been
nested and wrapped.
To play the game, have the children sit in a circle and give one of them the large wrapped
box. Start the music and have the children pass the box around the circle while the music
plays. Stop the music after 20-30 seconds. Whoever is holding the box when the music
stops get to unwrap the first layer. Inside is another wrapped box. Start the music again
and continue the game until the last box is unwrapped. If the music stops on a child who
has already unwrapped a layer, that child gets to pick anyone who hasn’t to take a turn to
unwrap the package. Unwrapping the last box will reveal the prizes, which are also
wrapped. The child holding the box takes one prize and passes the box around so that
each child can take a prize.
This game works best with small group of about five or six children. If you have a large
group, you may want to divide them into smaller groups, with a set of nesting boxes for
each group. All the groups can play at the same time, but you may want an adult to
supervise each group.
Commercial Games
When we are hungry our minds generally turn to food. Here are some commercial games
based on food. Most of the games are available at toy stores or game shops.
" Mamma Mia!
Speaking with a bad Italian accent will add even more enjoyment to this game in
which you're trying to make sure the right ingredients get played to complete your
pizza orders. Some strategy, some memory, a lot of fun.
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" Too Many Cooks
You know the saying about too many cooks, right? In this game, everyone is a
chef and you're all making soup. The problem is you're all using the same pot!
Pea soup, French onion soup, and mushroom soup are on the menu. Mixing
ingredients can be okay, but watch out for the chili peppers - they ruin everything.
" Lord of the Fries
Another game of filling food orders, but with a twisted attitude. There's no "beef,"
there's "cow meat." And the cards feature zombies working in a fast-food
restaurant.
" Tin Soldiers
The warriors in this game are cans of food, as players compete in a very clever
trick-taking game. Smart use of the Catsup Cannon is vital to victory. The game
comes packaged in a metal Band-Aid type of box.
" Halli Galli
The subtitle for this game is "the fruity party game." Players create a large fruit
salad with bananas, strawberries, lemons and plums. On each turn, the mixture in
the salad is changed. When it contains exactly five of one fruit, the players race to
be the first to ring the bell and win all of the face up cards.
" Slamwich Game (by Gamewright)
Flip and stack this clever loaf of cards to build slamwiches and double deckers.
Tomato, lettuce, tomato…slap! Get there first and win the pile. When you’re out
of cards, you’re out of the game. The first player to collect all the cards wins. This
game is easy to learn and lots of fun.
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Games: January 2005: Cub Scouts Spread the News
January 2005: Cub Scouts Spread the News
BUZZ
Here is a counting game that is lots of fun. The object of the game is to count using
“buzz” in place of certain numbers.
Have the players sit in a circle. The first player begins counting by shouting, “One.” The
second player says “Two,” and so forth, counting upward with each player. But every
time a player reaches a number that has a seven in it (7, 17,27, 37, etc) or is a multiple of
seven (7, 14, 21, 28, 35, etc), he must say, “BUZZ” instead of the number. The game
should move along quickly, and any player who says a number when he should have said,
“Buzz” or says, “Buzz” in the wrong place must leave the circle. Counting continues
with the number that was said incorrectly. The last player left is the winner.
FIZZ-BUZZ
This is a variation on the BUZZ game, that is requires a little more concentration. This is
played just like Buzz, except that the players say “FIZZ” when they reach five and its
multiples, while still saying “BUZZ” at the correct times. For example, one through
twenty would be: “One, two, three, four, Fizz, six, Buzz, eight, nine, Fizz, eleven, twelve,
thirteen, Buzz, Fizz, sixteen, Buzz, eighteen, nineteen, Fizz.”
To make the game even more challenging, try using “Buzz” for three and “Fizz” for four
and specify the factors. For example: “One, two, Buzz, Fizz, five, Buzz times two,
seven, Fizz times two, Buzz times Buzz, ten, eleven, Fizz times Buzz”.
Taboo
The object of this game is to answer questions without using certain letters of the
alphabet. The first player tells everyone a letter of the alphabet that will be forbidden, or
“taboo.” He then asks the other players any question he likes. Players take turns
answering the question using sensible phrases or sentences that do not contain the
forbidden letter. Give each player up to five seconds to come up with an answer. If a
player uses the taboo letter or gives an answer that doesn’t make sense or doesn’t answer
the question, he is out of the game. When all players have had a turn, the first player asks
a new question, keeping the same taboo letter. Play continues among the remaining
players. The last player remaining is the winner and chooses a new taboo letter and
question for the next game.
For example, the taboo letter is “E.” The question is “What is your favorite color?” An
acceptable answer would be “A cool color is black.” A taboo answer would be “I like
Red.”
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Nonelimination Simon Says
Two games begin simultaneously, each with a leader, who performs various movements
which the children repeat when given the command “Simon says do this.” However,
when the leader says, “Do this,” without first having said, “Simon says,” anyone who
follows is then transferred to the second game, joining in the next time “Simon Says”
instead of being eliminated, as in the traditional game. In this game, there is no
exclusion, only movement between the two parallel games. Nonelimination Simon Says
can also be played in pair.
Newspaper Reporting
This is one of the more difficult games, requiring the boys to think a little, and brainstorm
with the group. Form groups of at least 4-5 boys, with each group contain one or more
Webelos. Give each group a sheet of paper, and a pencil or pen. The leader selects 5
nouns at random, and announces it to the groups. Each group writes down the 5 nouns
and tries to write a new flash that contains all 5 words. When everyone is done, have
each group read their news flash. The group with the most interesting or funniest one is
awarded a prize.
For example, the words might have been: Magic, carpet, river, princess, and sausage roll.
The news flash could be: Princess Anne ate a sausage roll while standing on her head on
a magic carpet that was flying over the river.
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Games: February 2005: It’s a Scouting Celebration
February 2005: It’s a Scouting Celebration
Nonverbal Birthday Line-up
This game can be played with children and parents. Have all the players try to line
themselves up according to the month and day of birth, without any talking. The game is
a lot of fun with a large group of people.
Long, Long, Long Jump
The object of this game is for the group of children to jump
collectively as far as possible. The first player begins at a starting
line and makes a jump. The next player starts his jump where the
previous person landed. The players can attempt to improve their
total collective distance on successive tries. This can be played
indoors or outside, with a backward broad jump, forward long
jump (standing or running), hop-skip-and-jump, and so forth.
Wagon Wheels
A wagon wheel is created by having about seven children facing each other and joining
hands to form a circle. The wheel then moves in a circular motion around the walls of
gym. Two or three children (the bottom of the wheel) have their backs touching the wall
momentarily as the wheel spins along the wall. The fun increases as the wheel picks up
speed. Try putting the wheel into reverse or changing the speed.
The wheel can stop by turning itself into a human hubcap. One child lets go of his
teammate’s hand on either side and begins to turn toward the inside of the circle, drawing
the line into the center. This coiling process continues until everyone, still holding hands,
is wrapped into a human hubcap.
Pass the Baton
Have the group form a circle. Give one person a baton-like item, such as a paper towel
roll. Have the group members say the words of the Pledge of Allegiance, a song, cheer,
prayer, etc. The first person says the first word, and pass the baton to the person on his
left. The second person says the next word, and passes the baton, and so on until someone
makes a mistake. If a mistake is made, that person steps out of the circle. The next person
says the correct word, and play continues until only one person is left. Repeat the game
with the Cub Scout Oath, or a new song or prayer.
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Tug of War in the Round
Get a large rope about 24-feet in length and tie (or splice) the two
ends together to form a large round rope. Four teams line up on
the four sides of a square that is drawn on the ground. In the
center square, the rope is placed opened out into a circle. The
teams should be equal in size and each team member is numbered
off. The leader then calls a number, and the four kids (one from each team) with that
number grab one side of the rope and try to get back across their team’s line. As soon as
a player crosses the line (pulling the rope), he is declared the winner. Continue the game
until everyone has had a try. You can also try calling out several numbers at once.
Blind Sardines
This is a good game for large groups. You will need a blindfold for each player –
neckerchiefs work great for this. To play, one person volunteers to be the sardine. The
sardine may choose to wear or not wear a blindfold. All the other players wear
blindfolds, and their objective is to come in contact with the sardine. As the players roam
around the room, when one player touches or bumps into another, he grabs the other
player and asks, “Are you the sardine?” The sardine must answer, “Yes” if asked. Once a
player finds the sardine, he must hang onto the sardine for the remainder of the game and
becomes a sardine too. Eventually more and more players are bumping into the line of
sardines and adding themselves to the chain. The game is over when everyone has
become part of the sardine chain.
Domino
This is a game that is as fun to watch, as it is to play. It’s also easy to play and requires
no props. Teams line up in single-file lines parallel to each other. The lines should have
the same number of people, and everyone should be facing toward the front of the line.
At a signal, the first person in each line squats, and then each person in turn squats, all the
way to the end of the team’s line. (You cannot squat until the person immediately in front
of you squats first.) The last person in line squats and then quickly stands up again, and
in reverse, each person stands up in succession, instead of squatting. The first team with
the person standing at the front of the line is the winner. This game works best with at
least twenty people in each line (the more the better). Have the teams try it several times
for speed.
Alphabet Pong
This is a good game for a den activity. Have the boys from a circle, with each boy holding
a book (hardcover) with both hands. One player takes a ping-pong ball, hits it with the
book across the circle, and calls, “A.” The person on the other side then returns it to
someone and calls, “B,” and so forth. The circle works together to see how far down the
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alphabet then can go before they miss. There is no particular order for hitting the ball.
Anyone can hit the ball when it comes to him or her, but no one may hit the ball twice in a
row.
Blind Volleyball
Split the boys into two equal teams. The two teams then get on each side of a volleyball
court and sit down either on chairs or on the floor in rows, arranged like regular
volleyball. Hang a blanket over the net so that a solid barrier is form and obstructs the
view of the other team. The divider should also be low enough that players cannot see
under it. Then play volleyball, using a big, light plastic beach ball instead of a volleyball.
Regular volleyball rules and boundaries apply. A player cannot stand up to hit the ball.
Trust Tag
This game is played like regular tag, except that the players play in groups of two. One
partner must wear a blindfold. His teammate guides him by keeping his hands on his
blindfolded partner’s waist and shouting directions. The object is for the blindfolded
player to tag another blindfolded player.
Bumper Box Relay
For this game, you will need a large refrigerator box for each team. Each player stands
with the box over his head and the open end at his feet. At a signal, the players race to the
opposite wall (or goal) and back while their team shouts directions to them from behind
the starting line. The boxes can be decorated ahead of time at a den meeting.
Human Obstacle Course
Each team lines up single file behind a starting line. Ten additional team members are
used as the obstacle course: a standing pole to circle around, a leg tunnel to go under,
kneelers on all fours to leap over, sitters with outstretched legs to step in and among,
another standing pole to circle around and back to the starting line. At the signal, the first
person runs the course, then the next person, and so on. If an obstacle is missed or
improperly executed, the runner must repeat that obstacle.
Ping-Pong Ball Relay
This is a good party game for a den meeting. Give the boys a ping-pong ball and a party
blower (the type that uncoils when you blow it), and have them line up at the starting
line. Each boy is to push their ball across the floor using only their blower. He cannot
blow directly on the ball or touch it in any way with the party blower. The first one
across the finish line wins.
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Cooking: Introduction
INTRODUCTION
Kids like to help prepare fun food almost as much as (or even more than) they like to eat
it. Cooking with Cub Scouts is a wonderful way to spend time together, creating
something you’ll all enjoy sharing. It also provides hands-on math, science and nutrition
lessons.
If you enjoy cooking, sharing your enthusiasm with your scouts is a wonderful way to
help them learn. They’ll like helping with washing vegetables, reading recipes,
measuring ingredients and mixing batters. Be sure you have enough grownups to
supervise the boys’ efforts, so chances of needing first-aid skills are minimized.
Use of Themes in Cooking
We compiled a few recipes that seem appropriate to the monthly themes — or which
we’ve named to match the themes. We suggest you browse through them all to choose
the ideas that will appeal to your den. You can then change the names to match whatever
theme you like!
TIPS FOR COOKING WITH KIDS
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Always have adult supervision you when cooking or baking with kids.
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Wear an apron or old clothes to avoid staining good clothes.
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Do not wear loose clothing when cooking.
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While cooking on the stove, make sure all pot handles are turned away from the
edge of the stove.
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Make sure you do not put kitchen towels, potholders, food packaging or recipes
books or papers on or near burners.
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Use unbreakable bowls and utensils.
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Never use metal containers, foil, wire twist ties, or dishes with metal trim in the
microwave.
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Always use potholders to remove containers from the microwave.
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Never turn on the microwave without something inside it.
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Be careful when eating food cooked in the microwave because the food may be
much hotter than the container.
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Cooking: Introduction
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Make sure your kitchen has a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.
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Don't plug too many appliances into the same outlet.
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Do not use an appliance with a frayed cord.
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Make sure that ingredients and foods that need refrigeration do not sit out too
long.
LINKS
Camp Cooking Guide from Troop 281
http://www.angelfire.com/ct/cgrob123/campcooking.html
Favorite Camp Food Recipes from Troop 281
http://www.angelfire.com/ct/cgrob123/firebg.html
WAGGGS-L Cyber Cookbook
http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/5307/toc.html
Home Baking Association website, includes baking tips and recipes
http://www.homebaking.org/
Recipes for Family Camping
http://homeparents.about.com/cs/recipescooking/a/camping.htm
Recipes for Kids
http://parentingteens.about.com/library/sp/blkidscook.htm
Peace Corps. Kids World, Foods from other countries
http://www.peacecorps.gov/kids/like/index_food.html
Recipes from Hershey’s Kidztown
http://www.kidztown.com/recipes.shtml
Netwoods Virtual Campsite, Includes lots of good resources for outdoor cooking plus
Webelos outdoor cooking and Dutch Oven cooking
http://www.netwoods.com/d-cooking.html#Methods
Foil Cooking recipes from The Reynolds Kitchen
www.reynoldskitchens.com
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Cooking: Introduction
BOX OVEN BAKING
Box oven cakes are fun to make and delicious to eat in the out-of-doors. You don't need
to wait for a special occasion to make one.
Materials
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Cardboard box, approximately 12" x 16" x 14" deep for large cake; 12' square for
smaller cake.
Aluminum foil
Scotch or masking tape
Knife
4 to 6 empty 12-oz beverage cans
Charcoal
Plastic roasting wrap (optional)
Cake pan
Cake mix and/or ingredients
Canned frosting
Decorator frosting with fancy tip,
tube or push-button can
Directions
For a 9-inch by 13-inch cake, cut the top flaps off a large box. Line the inside of the box
with aluminum foil, bringing the foil around the edges and down the outer side about 4
inches. Anchor with tape. If you want to watch what is happening in your oven, cut a
square hole in the solid top of the oven box, and tape clear plastic roasting wrap tightly
over the hole.
Fill four empty aluminum beverage/soda cans about half full with sand or dirt, and place
them in the charcoal pit so each can supports a corner of your cake pan.
Light 14 pieces of charcoal; then mix your cake.
When the charcoal is giving off even heat, spread the coals, set cake pan on the beverage
cans, and place cardboard box oven over the pan. Make a small gap for air at each end of
the oven by scraping some dirt away. Air circulation is needed to keep the charcoal
burning.
Bake cake for the length of time specified in the recipe. Do not peek! Lifting the box will
cause the oven to lose heat. If you use an 8-inch square pan and a 12-inch square box for
the oven, light only 12 pieces of charcoal.
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Cooking: March 2004: Walk In My Shoes
March 2004: Walk In My Shoes
Sesame Honey Balls
Ingredients:
1 cup sesame seeds
2 T honey
¼ tsp vanilla
Place seeds in blender container and blend until consistency of peanut butter. Add honey
and vanilla and blend until smooth. Shape into ½- to ¾-inch balls. Serve in tiny paper
cup liners.
Makes about 8 balls.
Blue-Ribbon Beef Nachos
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 16-oz can refried beans
1 16-oz jar salsa
1 6-oz can chopped olives
Tortilla chips
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 green onion, chopped
2 T chili powder
1 tsp salt
Garnish:
Additional sliced olives, chopped
green onions and tomatoes
In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
Stir in all remaining ingredients except chips and garnish; heat through. Serve over
tortilla chips. Top with olives, onions and tomatoes, if desired.
Makes 6 servings.
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Cooking: April 2004: Cubservation
April 2004: Cubservation
Carrots with Bow Tie Pasta
Ingredients:
8 ounces of bow tie pasta (farfalle)
One 10-ounce package of baby carrots
3 sprigs fresh dill
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper
Fill a large pot 2/3 full with water and set over high heat to boil. While the water is
heating, place the carrots and pasta in a plastic pitcher. When the water boils, have the
kids carefully transfer the pasta and carrots to the pot, instructing them to pour slowly so
they are not splashed by the hot water. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon,
approximately 8 minutes.
When the pasta is done and slightly chewy but not hard or stiff, the carrots will be done
also. Drain into a colander--be sure the kids are at a safe distance as even the steam will
be very hot.
Let Scouts snip the fresh dill, stems and all, into a small bowl with scissors. Place the
pasta and carrots back in the pot, melt the butter over them and add the dill. Add salt and
pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon and serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings.
“Mud” Cookies
Ingredients:
2 cups unsweetened, dry crisp cereal
1 pkg milk chocolate chips
½ cup raisins
½ cup flaked coconut
Mix cereal, raisins and coconut in a large bowl. Melt chips in microwave or double
boiler, then pour over cereal mixture and stir until coated. Drop a teaspoon at a time onto
waxed paper.
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Cooking: May 2004: My Home State
May 2004: My Home State
The Honorable
J.C. Watts Jr.
United States Congressman, Oklahoma
Specialty Recipe
Oklahoma Mud
I am proud to be a Congressman from the Fourth District of Oklahoma. But nothing
thrills me more than being called Dad or youth minister. It was such a privilege to be an
influence on young lives and help steer and guide them through the tumultuous teen
years. Cultural renewal in this country requires that the strong institutions like church,
family, community, schools be strengthened and I got a firsthand lesson on that topic as a
youth minister. This particular recipe came in handy with all of our church functions. It
serves a bunch of hungry kids. We served this at a lot of church suppers when I was a
youth minister.
Ingredients:
2 cups sugar
2 sticks (1 cup) margarine - melted
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1-1/2 cups flour
1-1/2 cups coconut
1-1/2 cups chopped nuts - (pecans are great!)
3 Tablespoons cocoa
1 jar marshmallow cream
1 box powdered sugar
1 stick (1/2 cup) margarine, melted
1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 Tablespoon vanilla
Cream together (first 4 ingredients) the sugar, 2 sticks margarine, eggs and a teaspoon
vanilla. Mix together flour, coconut, chopped nuts, and 3 tablespoons cocoa then fold into
the creamed mixture. Spread into a 9x13-inch greased and floured pan and bake at 350
degrees for 45 minutes or until done.
After removing from oven, immediately spread one jar of marshmallow cream over the
top and while it cools, make icing.
Mix powdered sugar, 1 stick margarine, cocoa, evaporated milk and 1 tablespoon vanilla
well and spread it over the cooled cake.
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Cooking: May 2004: My Home State
Fruit Pizza
Ingredients:
1 pkg Pillsbury refrigerator sugar cookies
1 8-oz container cream cheese
1 cup sugar
Sliced fresh fruit (e.g., strawberries, bananas, pineapple, blueberries, kiwi, etc.)
Press dough onto a pizza pan and bake according to directions. Mix together sugar and
cream cheese. Spread mixture over dough and top with fruit.
Serve pizza in slices like you would any pizza.
Mud-Pie Cake
Ingredients:
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
¼ cup unsweetened coca powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cooking oil
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions:
• In a plastic bag, place the flour, sugar cocoa power, baking soda, and salt. Close
the bag and seal. Shake to mix well. Put the flour mixture into an 8x8x2 inch
baking pan.
• Use a fork to make a hole in the middle of the flour mixture. In a 1-cup liquid
measuring cup, measure the oil. Add the vinegar and vanilla. Pour the oil
mixture into the hole. In the same measuring cup, measure the water. Pour the
water into the hole.
• Use a fork to stir together all ingredients. Bake in a 350° oven for 40 to 45
minutes. Use hot pads to remove from oven. Cool in the pan on a wire cooling
rack. Top the cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup. Serves
12.
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Cooking: June 2004: Cub Rock
June 2004: Cub Rock
Rock Candy
Rock candy is a type of crystal that you can grow that not only looks pretty,
but also tastes good. You will need patience to make rock candy out of sugar
and water. Some steps will require adult help.
Supplies: Cooking pot, dull table knife, 2 heat-proof glass jars or small
bowls
Ingredients:
1 cup of granulated sugar
½ cup of water
food coloring
Directions:
• Put 1 cup of sugar into the pot. Add ½ cup of water, but do not stir the mixture.
• Put the pot on the stove over medium high heat. Let the mixture come to a boil
and let it boil for one minute without stirring. (Adult help)
• If you would like colored candy, add a few drops of food coloring as the mixture
boils.
• Carefully pour the mixture into one or two glass jars or small bowls. (Adult help)
• Let the containers sit untouched for two weeks. The crystals will gradually begin
to form. Check the candy daily. When a crust forms on the surface, tap it with a
dull knife to break the crust so the water can continue to evaporate. Otherwise
don’t move or disturb the containers.
• When the crystals are as big as you want them to be, break the candy from the
container with a table knife, and enjoy a sweet and tasty treat!
Metamorphic Rocks
Make some bar-shaped cookies that are formed partly by pressure and heat, much like
metamorphic rocks. After slicing them into small squares, you can see the layers or strata
through the cut edges. Experiment with the ingredients to make different varieties of
metamorphic rocks.
Supplies: Glass or aluminum baking pan, about 9x6x2 inches, measuring cup, hot pad,
waxed paper, dull knife, spatula
Ingredients:
• ¼ cup of butter or margarine
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1½ cups of cookie and/or graham cracker crumbs: To make your own, put cookie
or graham cracker pieces between two large sheets of waxed paper and crush
them with a rolling pin.
6 ounces of sweetened condensed milk
3½ ounces of flaked coconut – or crushed wheat cereal or chopped raisins
4 ounces of shelled and chopped nuts – or unsalted sunflower seed kernels
4 ounces of semisweet chocolate chips – or butterscotch, mint chocolate, or milk
chocolate
3½ ounces of granola
Directions:
• Preheat the oven to 325° for a glass pan or 350° for an aluminum pan.
• Place the butter or margarine in the pan. Put the pan in the oven for a few minutes
to melt the butter.
• Use the hot pad to remove the pan from the oven. Sprinkle the cookie or graham
cracker crumbs on top of the melted butter. You can also use half cookie crumbs
and half graham cracker crumbs.
• Pour the condensed milk evenly over the crumbs, trying not to disturb them.
• Sprinkle on a layer of each of the following ingredients in this order:
o Shredded coconut, crushed wheat cereal, or raisins
o Chopped nuts
o Chocolate chips
o Granola
• Place a piece of waxed paper on top of the mixture and press down all over. You
can use the palm of your hand or the bottom of the measuring cup.
• Peel off the waxed paper. Use the hot pad when you put the pan back in the oven.
Bake the cookies for 25 to 30 minutes until the top layer is lightly browned.
• Let the pan of cookies sit out for about 15 minutes and then refrigerate for one
hour.
• When the cookies are cool, slice them into bars with the knife. Use the spatula to
lift the bars out of the pan.
Earth Balls
Make a geological model that is fun to build, lets you see what the inside of the Earth
would look like, and is delicious and nutritious to eat.
Supplies: Large bowl, spoon, measuring cups, waxed paper, dull dinner knife
Ingredients:
¼ cup of powdered milk
½ cup of creamy peanut butter
¼ cup of honey
½ cup pf strawberry, cherry, or raspberry jam
½ cup of chocolate chips
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½ cup of sesame seeds or graham cracker crumbs
Directions:
• Put ½ cup of peanut butter and ¼ cup of powdered milk into the bowl. Mix it
with the spoon or with your hands. Add 1 teaspoon of honey in order to make the
dough stiff. You may need more (or less) honey depending on how stiff or runny
the peanut butter is. Keep adding honey a little at a time until the dough feels like
clay dough.
• Scoop up a small, round spoonful of dough and roll it into a ball.
• Put the ball down on a piece of waxed paper and carefully cut the ball in half. Be
careful not to squash the ball when you cut it.
• Use the tip of the spoon handle to scoop out a small hole in the center of each half
of the ball. The hole should be about the size of the tip of your little finger.
• Use the spoon handle tip to put a small amount of jam into the holes you have
scooped out. Now place a single chocolate chip in the middle of the jam in one of
the halves of the ball. Don’t put a chocolate chip in the other half. You now have
created the core of the earth (chocolate chip), surrounded by the molten outer core
(the jam) – all surrounded by the semi-liquid magma (peanut butter mixture).
• Place the two halves of the ball back together and roll it in your hands to seal the
seam.
• Pour out about ½ cup of sesame seeds or graham cracker crumbs onto another
piece of waxed paper. Roll the ball around in the seeds or crumbs to thoroughly
coat it. This coating is the rocky crust of the earth.
• To complete the experiment, carefully cut the ball in half again so that you can
see the layer: core, outer core, magma, and crust. You can eat the Earth balls
right away, or store them in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
S’more Gorp
Ingredients:
2 cups honey graham cereal
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 cup peanuts
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup raisins
Combine all ingredients. Store in airtight container(s).
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Cooking: July 2004: Fin Fun
July 2004: Fin Fun
Tuna Boats
Ingredients, Supplies:
Rolls
Tuna salad (made to boys’ taste)
Cheese slices
Toothpicks or uncooked spaghetti noodles for masts
Hollow out top of roll. Fill with tuna salad. Cut cheese into triangles for sails; put on
toothpicks or spaghetti noodles and insert into rolls.
Seaside Cracker Snack
Ingredients:
3 cups small square cheese crackers (like Cheez-Its)
3 cups oyster crackers
2 cups bite-size pretzel nuggets
1 small pkg buttermilk salad dressing mix
½ cup cooking oil
In a medium paper sack, combine the cheese and oyster crackers, pretzels and dry
dressing mix. Close the bag and shake until everything is mixed together. Add the oil to
the sack, and then shake again. Store in covered container.
Makes 8 cups.
Cup O’Fish
Ingredients, Supplies:
Blue gelatin dessert, gummy fish, clear plastic cups
Make the blue gelatin dessert according to the directions on the box. Pour into clear
plastic cups. Let cool in refrigerator until partially set – about an hour. When partially
set, place a few gummy fish in each cup. Put them in the refrigerator until they’re
completely set. Eat and enjoy!
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Cooking: August 2004: Scouting the Midway
August 2004: Scouting the Midway
Soda Pop Pops
Ingredients, Supplies:
2 12-oz cans lemon-lime soda
1 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk
¼ cup lemon juice
10 wooden sticks
10 5-oz paper cups
Foil
In a bowl, stir together soda, condensed milk and lemon juice. Pour into the 10 cups, and
cover each with a piece of foil. Make a hole in the center of the foil with a sharp knife,
and then insert a wooden stick through the hole.
Freeze 4-6 hours.
To serve, remove roil and tear off paper cup.
Makes 10 servings.
Hot Dog Pie
Ingredients:
½ pound ground beef
4 hot dogs, cut in half lengthwise and sliced
1 can (16 oz) baked beans
½ cup ketchup
2 T brown sugar
2 T prepared mustard
2 oz processed cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 unbaked deep-dish pastry shell (9 inches)
4 slices American cheese
In a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the hot
dogs, beans, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and cheese cubes. Cook and stir until cheese
is melted.
Meanwhile, lightly poke holes in pastry shell with a fork. Bake at 400 degrees for 10
minutes. Fill with hot beef mixture. Cut each cheese slice into four strips. Make a
lattice topping over the pie. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Serves 4-6.
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Cooking: September 2004: Time In a Capsule
September 2004: Time In a Capsule
Out-of-this-World Smoothies
Ingredients:
2 medium ripe bananas
1 8-oz can crushed pineapple, drained
1½ cups milk
½ cup fresh or frozen unsweetened sliced strawberries
2 T honey
5 ice cubes
Whipped topping, chocolate syrup and maraschino cherries
In a blender, combine the first 5 ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Gradually
add ice, blending until slushy. Pour into chilled glasses. Garnish with whipped topping,
chocolate syrup and cherries.
Yield: 4 servings.
Flying Saucer Candies
Ingredients, Supplies:
½ cup honey
½ cup crunchy peanut butter
½ cup dry milk
Waxed paper
In a small bowl, mix honey and peanut butter. Stir in dry milk, a few spoonfuls at a time,
until blended. Divide dough into four parts and roll out each into a snake-like shape.
Wrap each “snake” in waxed paper and place in refrigerator for one hour. Remove from
refrigerator and slice each into candy-size pieces.
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Cooking: October 2004: It’s A Circus of Stars
October 2004: It’s A Circus of Stars
Peanut Clusters
Ingredients:
1 6-oz pkg chocolate chips
1 12-oz pkg butterscotch pieces
1 12-oz pkg salted Spanish peanuts
Combine chocolate and butterscotch pieces in heavy 2-quart saucepan. Cook on medium
heat until melted. Stir once during melting. Stir in peanuts. Drop by teaspoons onto
waxed paper. Let set until firm. Store in airtight container.
Makes 3½ - 4 dozen.
Pizza Corn Dog Snacks
Ingredients:
1 16-oz pkg frozen corn dogs, thawed
½ cup pizza sauce
3 T chopped olives (optional)
1 4½-oz jar sliced mushrooms, drained (optional)
¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Remove stick from each corn dog, and cut into one-inch slices. Place on an ungreased
baking sheet. Spread with pizza sauce. Top with olives and mushrooms (if desired);
sprinkle cheese on top.
Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and corn dogs are heated
through.
Yield: 30 pieces.
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Cooking: November 2004: Cub Scout Collectors
November 2004: Cub Scout Collectors
Apple Peanut Salad
Ingredients:
4 medium apples, diced
3 cups salted dry roasted peanuts
1 carton (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
In a large bowl, coming the apples, peanuts and whipped topping. Cover and refrigerate
until serving.
Makes 10 servings.
Oreo Balls
Ingredients:
1 pkg. Oreo cookies (regular size)
1 8-oz. pkg cream cheese (softened)
1 pkg. white choc chips (I use the choc 'bark' blocks)
Crush the entire pkg of Oreos (try a food processor it works really good). **We used a
LARGE zip lock baggie and DD does the crushing...works great!**
Mix the softened (room temp) cream cheese into the cookie mixture. **Just drop it in the
bag and keep 'mushing'**
Form into balls, about 1 inch, and put them in the freezer to harden a bit.
Melt the white chocolate in a double boiler. ***I just use the white choc. 'blocks' from
the store (for making candy and such) & melt in the microwave**
Remove balls from freezer, place on wax paper, then either drizzle the white chocolate
over balls or dip them **We dip them** into the white chocolate. Refrigerate.
**You have to keep these refrigerated** MMMMMMMM good and RICH!
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Cooking: November 2004: Cub Scout Collectors
Honey Peanut Apple Dip
Ingredients:
1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup finely chopped peanuts
2/3 cup honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
Sliced apples
In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the peanuts, honey and
vanilla until combined. Serve with apples. Refrigerate leftovers.
Makes 2 cups.
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Cooking: December 2004: Holiday Food Fare
December 2004: Holiday Food Fare
Microwave Peanut Brittle
Ingredients:
1¼ cups salted dry-roasted peanuts
¼ tsp ground allspice
1 cup sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
1 tsp butter (no substitutes)
1½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla
Coat a 15x10-inch pan (or piece of aluminum foil) and metal spatula with nonstick
cooking spray; set aside.
In a 2-quart microwave-safe glass bowl, combine sugar and corn syrup. Microwave,
uncovered, on high for 4 minutes; stir. Add peanuts and allspice, and stir until blended.
Heat on high 4-5 minutes longer or until mixture turns a light amber color (mixture will
be very hot). Stir in butter. Microwave 45 seconds longer. Quickly stir in baking soda
and vanilla until mixture foams and becomes light colored.
Immediately pour mixture onto prepared pan and spread as thinly as possible with
prepared spatula. Cool. Break into pieces.
Makes about 1 pound.
Reindeer Food
Ingredients:
3 cups pretzels
5 cups Crispix cereal
3 cups Cheerios®
3 cups dry roasted peanuts
1 pound white chocolate -- see directions
6 ounces red and green M&M's
Mix the pretzels, cereals and peanuts in a large bowl.
Melt the chocolate (I just use the white coating, like almond bark or vanilla bark, from
the baking section). Usually, it’s easiest to melt in the microwave. Pour melted chocolate
over mixture and stir gently to coat.
Spread mixture on 2 waxed paper lined cookie sheets. Sprinkle M&M's on top (or you
can add with cereal mixture if you want to have them coated) .
Let cool and dry. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
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Cooking: January 2005: Cub Scouts Spread the News
January 2005: Cub Scouts Spread the News
Reporters’ Favorite Crunch Mix
Ingredients:
1 cup animal crackers
1 cup miniature teddy bear-shaped chocolate graham cracers
1 cup miniature pretzels
1 cup salted peanuts
1 cup M&M’s
1 cup chocolate- or yogurt-covered raisins
In a bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Store in airtight container.
Makes 6 cups.
Chocolate Spoons
These tasty treats turn a cup of warm milk or cocoa into something extra special; they
also make great gifts for coffee-drinking parents.
Ingredients:
2 cups (a 12-oz pkg) semi-sweet or white chocolate chips or candy melts
35 to 45 heavy-duty plastic spoons
2 tsp solid shortening (optional)
Equipment:
2 large cookie sheets or jellyroll pans
Waxed paper
Heat-proof glass measuring cups
Cover cookie sheets with waxed paper.
Place one cup of the chocolate pieces in a heat-proof measuring cup. A smaller, deeper
cup gives best results.
Microwave chocolate at 50% power for 1 minute. Remove cup and stir. Continue
microwaving at 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds, until chocolate is melted and
smooth. DO NOT overheat chocolate.
To thin chocolate, add 1 tsp solid shortening per cup of chocolate pieces; stir gently.
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Dip plastic spoons in melted chocolate to cover the bowl of the spoon. Remove excess
chocolate by tapping tip gently against the side of the measuring cup. Place on prepared
pan. Repeat with remaining spoons. If chocolate thickens, return it to the microwave for
30 seconds at 50% power, then stir gently.
Repeat with second cup of chocolate pieces.
Cool thoroughly before wrapping individually.
Makes 35 to 45 chocolate spoons.
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Cooking: February 2005: It’s a Scouting Celebration
February 2005: It’s a Scouting Celebration
Heavenly Hash
Ingredients:
2 cups cold cooked rice
1 8¾-oz can crushed pineapple
¼ cup sliced maraschino cherries
1 cup miniature marshmallows
Dash salt
1 cup whipping cream
Lightly mix rice, drained pineapple, cherries, marshmallows and salt. Chill well. Just
before serving, whip cream and fold into rice mixture. Pile into dessert dishes and top
with additional cherries, if desired.
Makes 6 servings.
Hot Apple Cinnamon Fluffs
Ingredients:
32 oz apple juice or apple cider
7 oz marshmallow cream or fluff
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
Heat apple juice and pour into 4 mugs. Put marshmallow fluff in stainless steel bowl and
fold in vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spoon the marshmallow mixture on top of the
warm juice and serve.
Makes 4 servings.
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(Contains updated information for 2003/2004, plus new locations)
FIELD TRIPS
This section contains a partial list of the places for den or pack outings.
Places we did not specifically include are:
Police departments and fire departments: Most of them have wonderful programs for
children. Don’t forget 9-1-1 centers in your community. Contact your police department.
Other public facilities: Some cities give tours of their city halls. Some judges are willing
to talk to the boys in their chambers. These are great for the Webelos Scouts. Libraries
are always fun to visit, especially when they let you see the storage rooms or basement.
Supermarkets and restaurants: Albertsons, Safeway, Costco and many other
supermarkets give tours. Children like their big freezers. Carl’s Jr., Burger King and
McDonalds are but a few of the fast food restaurants who take the kids behind the
counters. Chevy’s and other restaurants give tours too.
Many other places do not publicize it but give tours to those who request them. Others,
mostly private businesses, may not have given any tours before but probably would be
willing to do so if asked. So if you are working on caring for pets with your Wolves, call
a pet shop or your veterinarian. If you need a bicycle expert for the Webelos Handyman
badge, just call a bicycle shop in your neighborhood and ask. Ask for specific things; tell
them what you need to have covered for a particular achievement or activity badge.
Many are more than willing to accommodate you.
City, County, State, and National Parks: We did not include as many outdoor facilities
for picnics, hiking and camping as we would have liked. We are lucky to have so many
beautiful parks surrounding us. Call County Parks, State Parks and National Parks for
information. These services have their own guidelines and publications. California State
Department of Parks and Recreation publishes yearly, a listing of their special events,
programs and activities; from an astronomy program and kite festival to a poison oak
festival and banana slug derby.
Call (916) 653-4000 and ask them to send you the 2004 Event Calendar.
State Park Camping Reservations: (800) 444-PARK. Information is also available
through the Department’s Internet website: www.cal-parks.ca.gov
Santa Clara County Parks: Reservations: (408) 358-3751. Some of the county parks
have youth campgrounds. At $30 per site for the first night and $10 for each additional
night, these are great bargains. And the sites are well maintained. Call the Parks and
Recreation department for more information at (408) 358-3741.
Mid-peninsula Regional Open Space District preserves: call (650) 691-1200 for
information. They have great educational programs.
AAA has books and maps for the area including those for camping. Ask them for a copy.
Boy Scout leaders are excellent resources for hiking trails and camping grounds.
If you are taking your den or pack on an outing, call ahead, even if a reservation is not
required. Most of the phone numbers and fees in the following pages have been updated
as of December 2003. But they may change. Also the hours often change between
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summer and winter so it is advisable to call for the latest information before you go. We
recommend that you take coins and dollar bills for parking since more and more parking
lots are being automated.
SAN JOSE AND VICINITY
ALUM ROCK PARK
Penitencia Creek Rd., east of US 101. The Alum Rock Ave. entrance is closed to cars but
not foot traffic so you can still walk in through it. Open 8 am-1/2 hour after local sunset.
Park free, parking $4 per vehicle year round. Visitor center (408) 259-5477. Open 7
days a week in the summer time and weekends in the winter. Overnight camping
available for youth groups, call for costs. Park subject to closure in the summertime due
to fire danger so call ahead for park condition.
Picnic facilities and marked trails. Camping available for youth groups.
See YOUTH SCIENCE INSTITUTE-ALUM ROCK DISCOVERY CENTER
BFI
Please see the RECYCLERY
BLOSSOM HILL CRAFTS
15900 Blossom Hill Rd., Los Gatos. (408) 356-9035. Field trips are usually scheduled
after school time (3:30-5:30 range). Min. age is 8. Min. group size is 10, Max. group
size is 24. Field trip can last anywhere from 1 1/2 - 2 hours. Cost per participant is
$10.00. This includes a tour of the studio, demonstration of wheel pottery, and a handson clay project made and decorated by the Scouts. Cost includes clay, decorating tools,
and firing. Call to arrange times and for more information. Ask for Joanne Brice.
www.blossomhillcrafts.com
Make real pottery and see how it is done in a real working studio. This fantastic
studio offers a special tour and a hands-on “ceramic” experience to Scout groups.
CALIFORNIA HISTORY CENTER
De Anza College, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino 95014. (408) 864-8712. MonThurs, 8:30-noon and 1:00-4:30, Fri. by appt., closed July & Aug. Free. 4th grade and
up. Group tours by appt.
www.calhistory.org
This living history museum is housed in the restored Le Petit Trianon, the original
house on De Anza land. It doesn’t take long to see this place. They recommend visitors
to combine this tour with the visit to the planetarium and/or the environmental study area.
CAMPBELL HISTORICAL MUSEUM AND AINSLEY HOUSE
51 North Central, Campbell 95008. Off First St. and Civic Center Drive. (408) 8662119. Thurs-Sun, 12:00-4:00. Adults, $4; Seniors, $3; youth 7-17, $2.50; under age 7,
free. Closed holidays. Ainsley’s house located at 300 Grant St. Ainsley House fees:
adults, $6; seniors, $4; youth 7-17, $2.50; under seven, free.
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www.ci.campbell.ca.us/communityandarts/museum.htm
The Campbell Historical Museum features “Please Touch” displays, where you
can get a feel and glimpse of Santa Clara Valley history. School groups by reservation
only are welcome Mon.-Wed. for the Hands-on-History program.
Docent-led tour of the Ainsley’s house, which depicts the lifestyle of the 1920’s
and 1930’s. Learn about Campbell history. The tour lasts about 45 minutes.
CHESEBROUGH SCOUT RESERVATION
Council’s camp located on Hwy. 9. A great place for overnight for Webelos or
pack families. And with a service project, it’s free! Inquire at the Council Service
Center.
CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY MUSEUM
180 Woz Way, San Jose 95110. (408) 298-5437. Tues-Sat, 10:00-5:00; Sun, 12:00-5:00;
closed Mondays except designated holidays. Adults, $7; ages 1-17, $7; seniors 60 and
over, $6; under one year, free. Group rates available for schools and non-profit groups.
Parking (Woz Way Lot) $3-7 per vehicle, exact change. Theater specials, story telling,
and programs. Groups by appt. The museum also does an overnight sleep-in for Cub
Scout groups. There is a fee. Call Karen Peck at ex. 246 at the number above and she
will arrange it for you and give you all the necessary information. Just bring your
sleeping bag, a flashlight, and your curiosity. Use the BSA scout-adult ratios. Do it as a
pack.
www.cdm.org
Spectacular hands-on exhibits and games capture the imagination of children
instantly. Cameras, still and video, are welcome. The museum can be reached by the
light-rail. Get off at the Children’s Discovery Museum stop.
DE ANZA COLLEGE
21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.
They have California History Center, Environmental Studies Area and Minolta
Planetarium. Please see separate listings.
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AREA
De Anza College, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino 95014. (408) 864-8346 (leave
message, they are not in the building often). Free. Open to any age, maximum 30
people. Tours first Sunday of every month from 10-2 or by arrangement.
http://environmentalstudies.deanza.edu/esa
They have 1 1/2 acres of native California plants, divided into areas like desert,
coast, etc. Children can see adaptation of plants, California ecology in a nutshell, food
chain and seed dispersions. Tour lasts one hour or longer. Combine this tour with a visit
to the planetarium or California History Center.
HAKONE JAPANESE GARDENS
21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga 95070. (1/4 mile outside of Saratoga Village, on Hwy. 9
going towards Chesebrough, it’s on the left) (408) 741-4994. Mon-Fri, 10:00-5:00;
weekends, 11:00-5:00. Closed Christmas and New Years. Free admission, Parking $7
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per vehicle. Children under 10 must bring an adult. Guided tours given April-Sept. on
weekends from 1-4pm. Special group tours available by appointment.
www.hakone.com
There is a picnic area. Gift shop open Mon-Fri, 10-5; Sat-Sun, 11-5. Tea
Ceremonies on the first Thurs. of each month at 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm by reservation. $3
per person. Max. group size for tea ceremonies, 20 people or can split group up. If that
Thurs, is not good for you then they will do a special one for you by reservation at
Tauchi’s own house not at Hakone Gardens. call (408) 867-9133 for reservations.
HAPPY HALLOW PARK AND ZOO
1300 Senter Road, Kelley Park, San Jose 95112. (408) 277-3000. Daily, 10:00-5:00.
Ages 2-64 $4.50; 65-74 or disabled, $4; under 2 or over 75, free for the park, zoo, and
all rides. Parking $4 for the park, weekends and holidays to enter Kelly Park. Subject to
closure in bad weather. Open 8-½ hour after local sunset. Closed Christmas. For
reservations call 295-8383. The Kelley Park Express Train costs $1.50. Operates
weekends and holidays weather permitting. Call for the day to day availability of
attractions and hours.
http://www.happyhollowparkandzoo.org
The zoo has excellent programs about caring for animals given by zoo attendants.
Their Animal Encounters program is 45 minutes long for 30 or less people. Cost is $65
for group, including admission. Need at least 1month advance notice (2 months in
spring). If interested, call Zoo Education Center at 277-5120. The Zoo Education Center
also offers a Happy Hallow Zoo patch program for Scouts to earn. Family and group
sleepovers at the Zoo are available for your group to participate in animal encounters,
hand-on activities, games, crafts and behind-the-scenes tours – call for reservations.
THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF SANTA CLARA VALLEY (SPCA)
2530 Lafayette, Santa Clara. Only one in Santa Clara County. (408) 727-3383 ex. 812
Education Coordinator. Tours by appt. only. Tours are Mon.-Fri. only. They don’t do
tours after it gets dark so in the winter not past 4 or 4:30. In the spring and summer it is
later because it stays light longer. Max group size, 10 people and must be 7 years or
older.
Please bring a give-away gift for the animals (a blanket, dog biscuits, toys, etc.).
INTEL MUSEUM
2200 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara. (408) 765-0503. Open Mon-Fri, 9-6; Sat, 105; Closed Holidays. Admission and parking Free. Free group tours are available
through advance reservations. Group tour size: Minimum 8, Maximum 25 adults or 35
students; tour times Mon-Fri. 10-4.
http://www.intel.com/intel/intelis/museum/about/santa_clara
Has hands-on exhibits where you can learn all about computers and the Internet.
The museum store carries clothing and souvenirs related to the chip industry.
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JAPANESE FRIENDSHIP TEA GARDEN
15300 Senter Road, Kelly Park, San Jose 95112. (408) 277-5254. Daily, 10:00-sunset.
Free. Parking $4.
The garden is patterned after Korakuen Park in San Jose’s sister city of Okayama.
Feed Koi fish in the pond (25 cents for the fish food).
KELLY PARK
Senter and Story Rds, San Jose. (408) 277-5562. Open 8-1/2 hour after sunset.
See individual listings for Happy Hallow Zoo, Japanese Friendship Tea Garden,
and San Jose Historical Museum.
LICK OBSERVATORY
Mt. Hamilton 95140. Highway 130, 25 miles Southeast of San Jose. (408) 274-5061.
Visitors Center, weekdays, 12:30-5:00; weekends, 10:00-5:00. Tours, from 1/2 hour
after opening to 4:30, every 30 minutes. Free. Call in advance for bigger groups. Check
road conditions in the winter because the roads do get closed due to snow.
www.ucolick.org
Ten-to-15-minute-guided tour of the 36” reflector telescope. Self-guided tour of
the rest of the facility. There is a 120” reflector telescope 1/4 mile east of the visitor
center. It is an hour drive from San Jose. Since you cannot look through the telescope
during the day, combine this trip with a visit to Joseph Grant County Park, about 15
minutes from the observatory.
The observatory is open some nights between June and September. Call and ask
for more information.
LOCKHEED MARTIN
1111 Lockheed Martin Way, Sunnyvale. Building 107. (408) 742-5606 ask for Gail (ex.
62338). Space exhibit facility. 4th grade and up. Tours for Mon afternoons and Fri
mornings. Lasts about 1 hr. Reserve 1 week in advance, required. Free. Max group
size, 30. Min group size 10 (including parents). Call for directions and map. There are
about 50 buildings so let Gail give you directions.
TOURS HAVE BEEN STOPPED FOR AN INDETERMINABLE TIME SO CALL
FIRST FOR INFORMATION TO SEE IF THEY ARE OFFERING THEM.
Great exhibits on the Hubble Space Telescope and other phenomenal
achievements.
LOS GATOS ART AND NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Corner of W. Main and Tait Ave. (in old fire house) P.O. Box 1904, Los Gatos, CA
95031.
(408) 354-2646. Wed-Sun, 12:00-4:00. Free (but they ask for a $1 donation).
The main floor has art exhibits. Downstairs houses rocks, fossils and natural
history of the area. Docent-conducted tours are available. Suitable for the Webelos
Geologist Activity Badge.
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MINOLTA PLANETARIUM
De Anza College, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd at Stelling Road, Cupertino 95014. (408)
864-8814. Call for times and prices since they change with each class session. $2.00 in
quarters for parking. Field trips for groups of 25 or more; $3.50 per person; schedule 2
weeks in advance.
http://planetarium.deanza.fhda.edu/pltwww/ghome.html
The Minolta Planetarium creates remarkable family shows using audiovisual and
video projection systems. Laser Light Shows have been discontinued permanently due to
low participation.
They offer Family Astronomy evening shows at 7, get there at 6 to get tickets.
Adults $6, children under 12, $4.
MISSION SANTA CLARA DE ASIS
Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara 95053. (408) 554-4023. Selfguided tour Mon-Fri, 8:00-6:00; Sun, 12:00-3:30. Free. Guided tours (408) 554-4528
(museum).
Founded in 1777, the present mission is a replica of the third building raised on
this site. An adobe wall from the original cloister still stands in the garden. Visit De
Saisset Museum, Tues-Sun, 11:00-4:00.
PERALTA ADOBE AND FALLON HOUSE
175 W. Saint John, San Jose. (408) 993-8182. 90-minute guided tours available Sat-Sun,
12:15, last one leaves at 3:30. Adults, $6; ages 6-17, $4; seniors, $5; children under 6,
free. Gift Shop, Tues-Fri, 11-4; weekends, 12-5. For booking call (408) 918-1040.
Located near the historic San Pedro square. Free on-site parking.
These are two of the oldest dwellings left in San Jose. Peralta Adobe was built in
1797. The Victorian Fallon House was built in 1855. Docent-led tours. Because of
school groups, weekdays are crowded. It is better to go in the afternoon or weekend.
Call ahead if you are taking a large group.
THE RECYCLERY (BFI)
1601 Dixon Landing Road, Milpitas 95035. (408) 262-1401. Self-guided tour Mon-Fri,
8:00-5:00 for individuals and small groups (ten or less). Guided tours by appt.
Reservation: two months in advance. Free.
http://www.bfisanjose.com/recyclery.html
One of the largest recycling centers in Northern California. Visitors stand in a
glass booth and watch glass, cans, and newspaper being sorted on the floor below. The
tours last 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
ROSICRUCIAN EGYPTIAN MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM
Rosicrucian Park, 1342 Naglee Ave (at Park), San Jose (408) 947-3636. Non-school
related tour, call 947-3665 Egyptian Museum: Tues-Fri, 10:00-5:00; Sat-Sun, 11:006:00; closed Mon. and major holidays. Adult $9.00; seniors and students, $7; ages 5-10
$5.00; under 5, free. The planetarium is closed.
www.egyptianmuseum.org
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Egyptian and Babylonian mummies, sculpture, paintings and scrolls are in
abundance. Children would want to know how old each item is.
SAM’S DOWNTOWN FEED AND PET SUPPLY
759 W. San Carlos St., San Jose 95126. (408) 287-9090. Open Mon-Fri, 8-7; Sat, 8-5;
closed Sundays. Tours of the store and warehouse available. Free. Contact Sam at the
above number to arrange and call at least 3 weeks in advance.
www.samsdowntownfeed.com
Tour of a retail store sales area that sells urban feed (pet supplies) and area and
country feed supplies. The warehouse gives you a chance to see the various livestock
feeds.
SANBORN-SKYLINE COUNTRY PARK
Please see the SANTA CLARA COUNTY PARKS (map) at the end.
also YOUTH SCIENCE INSTITUTE - SANBORN-DISCOVERY CENTER
SAN FRANCISCO BAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER
Alviso. (408) 262-5513. Everything is free. Trails open Sat and Sun, 10-5; Mon-Fri,
sunrise to sunset. Ask for Sharon Lee, she does programs for Bear achievement 5 but she
can set up other programs if you just ask. Visitors Center (510) 792-0222.
Weekend interpretive programs, nature study walks, slide and film presentation
and other classes are available. Call the center for weekend events. A great place to visit
with kids.
SAN JOSE ASTRONOMICAL ASSOCIATION STAR PARTY
At Houge Park. Take Hwy. 85 to Bascom and go north toward San Jose on Bascom to
the first light, White Oaks. Or Hwy. 880, take Camden Ave., east approx. 1/2 mile to
Bascom Ave., turn right (south) on Bascom until the second light, White Oaks Ave., turn
left (east) on White Oaks Ave and a few blocks to Houge Park. Turn left (north) on
Twilight Drive to get to the entrance. Usually on the Friday closest to a First Quarter
Moon. From 1 hour before sunset until about 11:30, weather permitting. SJAA hotline
(408) 559-1221. Free.
www.sjaa.net
SJAA has several options for an excellent Scout event. No advanced notice is
required for the monthly Houge Park star party, although a call to say you are bringing a
group is appreciated. Specific dates for each month are available on the hotline or web
site. For a private event (good for larger groups), docent led parties are available at no
charge. Links to other local astronomy groups and events are also available on the SJAA
web site.
Most of the telescopes will be set up on the lawn next to the parking lot. Or you
may want to bring your own. If you are having a problem with your telescope or just
want to learn how to use it, this is a very good place to get your questions answered.
They are very helpful and friendly. For more information, call the Association’s hotline
(number above).
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SAN JOSE HISTORICAL MUSEUM
1650 Senter Road, San Jose 95112. South end of Kelly Park at Senter Road. (408) 2872290. Tues-Sun, 12-5; closed Mon. Tues-Fri admission is free, Sat-Sun, Adults, $6;
seniors (65 and older), $5; youth (6-17), $4; children (5 and under), free. Docent-led
tours, by appt. Groups are 10 people or more. Reservations, 2 weeks in advance. Group
rates-adults, $6; seniors, $5; kids (6-17), $4; children (5 and under), free. May need a
deposit for pre-scheduled group tours. To reserve tours, call (408) 918-1040. They
generally reduce prices for group tours.
Reconstructed and restored landmarks bring to life the look of late-19th-century
San Jose in this 16-acre complex. Visit the trolley barn and see antique trolleys being
restored. Trolley rides (inside the grounds)-weekends only, free.
SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS
750 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose. (408) 920-5000. Tours are available so just call.
Free. Make reservation at least 3 weeks in advance. 3rd grade and up. Group size: 30
(1 adult per every 10 children, required).
This may be a good one for spring break or summertime since tours are limited to
mornings. This is a very popular tour. Call early to secure the date you want.
SAN JOSE MUSEUM OF ART
110 S. Market, San Jose. (408) 271-6840. Tues-Sun 11:00-5:00; closed Mondays and
major holidays. Admission Free. Last Sunday of every month-from 11-3 is Kid’s Art
Sunday, a free art time for anyone (children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult).
For admissions desk call (408) 271-6855.
www.sjmusart.org
They offer public free tours Tues-Sun at 12:30 and 2:30 for 45 minutes, and on
Thurs again at 6:30
SAN JOSE POST OFFICE (main office)
1750 Lundy Ave., San Jose. (408) 437-6621. Any weekday. No tours in December. Up
to 40 kids. Tours by appt. Must get approval first by writing to:
Kim Fernandez
1750 Lundy Ave.
San Jose, CA 95101-8000. Include desired dates and times, number of people, phone
number, address, and that you are a Cub Scout group.
Allow minimum of one hour. Take a letter and walk through the process. A fun
and informative tour for children and adult. Siblings are allowed too.
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY, METEOROLOGY DEPT.
620 Duncan Hall. (408) 924-5206. Prof. Alison Bridger. Tues and Thus. Free. At least
1 week in advance. Max number 50. No age limit but it is recommended a group be
composed of children of similar age.
Tours are given by senior students. A tour mostly consists of show and tell, in
class experiments, pictures and videos. It does not include a tour of most of the
instruments since they are on the rooftop. A tour lasts about one hour.
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SANTA CLARA COUNTY MODEL AIRCRAFT SKYPARK
Located off Monterey Road in Coyote Valley between San Jose and Morgan Hill.
Contact Mike, (408) 292-1212. Open 365 days, 8:30 am to dusk.
www.sccmas.org
Great place to spend the day watching model airplanes soar in the sky. Scout
groups are more than welcome. They might even let you fly a plane if you call ahead.
Weekend food service during regular season, March through November. 500 x 60 foot
plus runway.
SANTA CLARA VALLEY AUDUBON SOCIETY
22221 McClellan Road, Cupertino, Ca. 95014. (408) 252-3747. Nature walk. Free.
Call 2 weeks to 1 month in advance and they will set it up. Max. 20 people, they may
have to split into 2 groups. Limited, based on availability so call as far in advance as
possible.
www.scvas.org
Children learn about the creek, trees, birds, and other wildlife associated with
Stevens Creek. When weather permits, they can go wading in the creek. The Society
provides binoculars, field guides, nets and other items to make learning fun for children.
Also inquire about their “Young Audubon” program.
SOUTH BAY HISTORICAL RAILROAD SOCIETY
1005 Railroad Ave., Santa Clara. (408) 243-3969. Just off the Alameda. Call for
directions. Open Sat, 10-3 and Tues, 6pm-9pm. Free. Special tours by arrangement
(usually given Saturdays). Also free. Call the above number.
www.sbhrs.org
Thousands of railroad artifacts. Railroad depot built in late 1863. Various
operating scale model railroad displays. Special tour includes a railroad safety program.
SUNNYVALE HISTORICAL MUSEUM
235 East California (corner of Sunnyvale and California), Sunnyvale 94086. (408) 7490220. Tues and Thurs, 12:00-3:30; Sun, 1:00-4:00; and by apt. Free.
This small museum captures the past with artifacts and pictures of pioneers.
THE TECH MUSEUM OF INNOVATION
201 South Market St., downtown San Jose 95113. (408) 294-8324. Daily, 10:00-5:00;
special operating hours during Dec. holidays. Adults, $9 for exhibits or Imax theater,
$16.00 for a combo ticket; ages 3-12, $7 for exhibits or Imax, or $13 for a combo;
seniors 65 and older, $8 for exhibits or Imax theater, $15 for a combo. Discounts
available for K-12 field trips, and group reservations of 20 or more.
www.thetech.org
Newly renovated and infinitely exciting. A lot of hands-on exhibits. A number of
virtual reality exhibits. You can create and “ride” your own roller coaster. You can make
an earthquake, control a remote operated vehicle (ROV) and you can even try “surgery.”
The Tech museum also houses the only domed I-max theater in California. The museum
is located near the San Jose Museum of Art so you could make it a double field trip.
TRITON MUSEUM OF ART
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1505 Warburton Ave., Santa Clara. (408) 247-3754 (info line). Mon-Wed, 11-5; Thurs,
11-9; Fri-Sun, 11-5. Admission free. Donations welcome.
www.tritonmuseum.org
Tours for children are normally scheduled for mornings, but you can arrange an
afternoon tour.
VASONA COUNTY PARK
Please see the SANTA CLARA COUNTY PARKS map at the end of this section.
Also YOUTH SCIENCE INSTITUTE - VASONA CENTER.
VILLA MONTALVO
15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga, CA. 95070. (408) 961-5800. Park & Grounds: MonFri, 8-5; Sat-Sun & Holidays, 9-5. Arboretum: Mon-Fri, 9-5. Gallery: Wed-Sun, 1-4pm;
Free. Hiking trails. Free.
www.villamontalvo.org
A Santa Clara County park. Nature trails traverse a redwood grove, hills and
meadows, and flower covered arbors in the arboretum. Hiking maps available in Parking
Lot #1.
WINCHESTER MYSTERY HOUSE
525 South Winchester Blvd. (between Stevens Creek Blvd and I-280), San Jose 95128.
(408) 247-2000. 65-minute tours daily except Christmas. 9:00-5:00 in winter (last tour
leaves at 5:00), 9:00-7:00 in summer (last tour leaves at 7:00); last tour leaves at 7 on
Fri and Sat in spring and fall. Ages 13-64, $17.95; ages 6-12, $11.95; seniors, $14.95;
tots 5 and under, free when accompanied by a paying adult. Reduced group tour fees by
reservation, min. 15 people. There is a behind the scenes tour but it is not available for
ages 12 and under.
www.winchestermysteryhouse.com
This 160-room house is full of mysteries with its doorways opening to blank
walls, secret passageways twisting around, and the number 13 appearing everywhere.
The tour takes you through 110 rooms. A self-guided tour of the Victorian Gardens is
included in the tour price. Special flashlight tours offered on a Friday, the 13th for $23;
ages 5 and under, free with a paying adult. There are also special tours at Halloween time
for 3 nights only.
YOUTH SCIENCE INSTITUTE - ALUM ROCK NATURE CENTER
16260 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose 95127. The Alum Rock Ave. entrance is closed to cars
but not foot traffic so you can still walk in through it. Use the Penitencia Creek Rd.
entrance. (408) 258-4322. Tues-Fri, 12:00-4:30; closed Mon; call for weekends.
Adults, 50 cents; children, 25 cents. Group size, up to 20 kids, self-guided. Call ahead
for more information on their science and nature programs. Parking $4. Call for
programs for Cub Scouts.
www.ysi-ca.org/AlumRock/ARHome.html
It is a junior museum with an extensive collection of live animals, reptiles,
amphibians, and birds.
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YOUTH SCIENCE INSTITUTE - SANBORN NATURE CENTER
16055 Sanborn Rd, Saratoga 95070. Sanborn-Skyline County Park, off Highway 9.
(408) 867-6940. Hours and days vary depending upon season so call ahead for them.
Parking fee.
www.ysi-ca.org/Sanborn/SBHome.html
Located in a redwood forest, this is a junior museum with a live insect zoo.
They are in the process of expanding their program.
YOUTH SCIENCE INSTITUTE - VASONA CENTER
296 Garden Hill Drive, Los Gatos 95032. Vasona County Park, off Blossom Hill Road.
(408) 356-4945. Mon-Fri, 9-4:30. Closed weekends. Donations welcome. Parking fee,
$4.
www.ysi-ca.org/Vasona/VSHome.html
This junior museum features exhibits of aquatic life and dinosaurs.
THE PENINSULA
BAYLANDS NATURE INTERPRETIVE CENTER.
2775 Embarcadero Road (at the eastern end past the duck pond, look for the building on
stilts), Palo Alto 94303. (650) 329-2506. Tues, Wed, 10:00-5:00; Thurs, Fri, 2:00-5:00;
Sat, Sun, 1:00-5:00; closed Mon. Summer hours, Tues-Fri, 2-5; Sat-Sun, 10-5. Free.
Groups by appt.
This bayside nature center is on pilings out in a salt marsh, handy for the nature
walks and ecology workshops it excels in. You can arrange a docent-led nature walk or
take a self-guided walk with a nature trail booklet provided by the center. The selfguided tour is free and there will be a 5-10 minute talk by the staff. Let them know if you
are bringing a group of children even if you are taking a self-guided tour.
BURLINGAME MUSEUM OF PEZ MEMORABILIA
214 California Dr., Burlingame, CA. 94010. (650) 347-2301. Open Tues-Sat, 10-6.
Admission is free.
www.burlingamepezmuseum.com
Features the world’s largest public display of Pez candy dispensers. There are
over 500 unique dispensers and Pez related memorabilia. Guided tours available with
reservation.
COYOTE POINT MUSEUM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
1651 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo 94401. Coyote Point Park, off Poplar Ave from
Highway 101. (650) 342-7755. Tues-Sat, 10:00-5:00; Sun, 12:00-5:00. Adults, $6;
students 13-17 and seniors, $4; ages 3-12, $2; children under 3, free. First Wed of the
month, free. Gate fee for park, picnic areas, playgrounds, and beach, $4 per car. Call
for special tours. Self-guided tours in the field are excellent for Cub Scout groups. Free.
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Times vary with tides. Groups of 20 or more are required to pre-register. Also can call
and they will send you a handout on everything at Coyote Point.
www.coyoteptmuseum.org
The Environmental Hall is devoted to the understanding and appreciation of
nature and our place in it. The separate Wildlife habitats house mammals, birds,
amphibians and reptiles native to the Bay Area in their natural setting. Visit their new
one-of-a-kind Honeybee Exhibit, and refurbished 4000 sq. ft. aviary. Call for docent-led
tours and special programs.
DON EDWARDS WILDLIFE REFUGE
Environmental Education Center: Grand Blvd. near Zanker Road, Alviso. (408) 2625513. Visitors Center: Marshlands Road, near Thornton Ave., Newark. (510) 792-0222.
Call or check website for activities schedule. The refuge in Alviso is great for bird
watching – they can set up custom hikes (Webelos Naturalist); Call for reservation at
(408) 262-5513.
http://desfbay.fws.gov
FILOLI HOUSE AND GARDENS
86 Cañada Road, Woodside 94062. (650) 364-8300 ext. 507. Open Feb. 11 to Oct. 25,
2003; Tue. to Sat. 10:00-2:30. Filoli Nature Hikes: Individual and group tours and
nature hikes by reservation. Adults and children over 12, $10; students (with card), $5;
children ages 7-12, $1; children under 7 are free.
www.filoli.org
Explore the many trails in the remote areas of Filoli. You can learn about the
Indians who lived here many years ago and touch the San Andreas fault. Nature hikes are
great for elementary school children.
FOOTHILL COLLEGE OBSERVATORY
On Foothill College campus in Los Altos Hills (Take 280 to El Monte Rd. exit) (650)
949-7334. Open for public viewing: clear Fri. nights 9:00 pm-11:00 pm; clear Sat
mornings 10:00-12:00 noon (for Solar Viewing); closed if cloudy. Free. Facility next to
Parking Lot 4. Parking $2.00 (in quarters only for the machines). Good for all ages.
www.foothill.fhda.edu/ast/fhobs.htm
Attendance for Solar Viewing on Saturday is normally low. The observatory is
the normal meeting place for the Peninsula Astronomical Society. Meetings are open to
the public. Second Fri of each month at 7:30 in Room 5001 on the campus next to
Parking Lot 5. Call William Phelps (650) 493-4742, if interested and for more
information.
HILLER AVIATION MUSEUM
601 Skyway Road, San Carlos, CA 94070. (650) 654-0200. Daily 10-5. Adults, $8;
Seniors (65+), $5; Youth (8-17), $5; Under 8, Free. Special group rates for 15 or more
people; call for reservations.
http://www.hiller.org
This museum contains a collection of aviation artifacts dedicated to man’s
concept of flight, and highlights the many historic advancements in aviation native to
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Northern California. If you let them know in advance, they will arrange a docent for your
group. They have the Young Eagles Program, where they will take children from ages 817 up in private planes for free. They also have a Flight Night where kids can build
airplanes and then race them for prizes.
HIDDEN VILLA
26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills 94022. (650) 949-8650. Daily except Mon, 9:00dusk. Farm tours, summer programs, environmental education programs, and
individualized tours, by appt. Fees (depending on time of year). Parking $5 per car.
www.hiddenvilla.org
Hidden Villa’s 1,600-acre wilderness preserve is relatively unchanged since the
days when Ohlone Indians gathered food from its hillsides and took fish from its creeks.
A self-guided tour of the farm area is available, as are four suggested wilderness treks.
LOS TRANCOS OPEN SPACE PRESERVE
www.openspace.org/preserves/los_trancos/los_trancos.html
The Los Trancos Open Space Preserve is an ideal spot to learn about earthquake
related features. There is a good self-guiding trail with 13 trail stations. The trail is
located on Page Mill Rd. between Hwy. 280 and Hwy. 35 (7 miles from the intersection
of Hwy. 280 and Page Mill Rd.). Tours (given by volunteers) lasting about 2 hours are
also available. For more information, contact the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District at (650) 691-1200 or E-mail at [email protected]. Their website has a
calendar that lists a lot of great hikes.
NASA AMES RESEARCH CENTER
Moffett field 94035. Off Highway 101. (650) 604-6274. Visitor Center open Mon-Fri,
8:00-4:30. Visitors center is free. There are No public tours due to lack of resources,
only visitors center open to public. They are trying to restart the tours in the new year so
call for updated tour information. Closed federal holidays. You will come to a 4-way
stop before the guard, turn left and keep going until you see the space shuttle in front of
the Visitors Center.
Public tours and field trips are no longer offered.
SANCHEZ ADOBE HISTORIC SITE
1000 Linda Mar Blvd (off Highway 1, 1 mile east of Hwy. 1 in Pacifica), Pacifica 94044.
(650) 359-1462. Tues-Thurs 10:00-4:00; Sat and Sun, 1:00-5:00, and by appt. Free.
Call ahead to see if they have any field trips for Cub Scouts.
Built in 1842, the adobe still stands, filled with artifacts from the Costanoan
Indians who lived here first, Victorian furniture, and rancho items.
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
Stanford University Campus, Stanford, CA. 94305. (650) 723-2300 or (650) 723-2560
for info. Stanford campus tours daily, 11 and 3:15 for 1 hour. Free. Call for tour
reservations – no tours during 1st week of classes, final exams or academic holidays.
www.stanford.edu and www.batnet.com/pacc/VISITORS/attract.html#SUNV
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Hoover Tower Observation Platform, (650) 723-2053: Mon-Sun 10:00-4:30 when school
is in session: adults, $1; children, 50 cents. Closed until April, 2002.
Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve, (650) 327-2277: tours by appt., free.
http://jasper1.stanford.edu
U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
345 Middle Field Rd, Menlo Park, 94025. (650) 853-8392 ex. 5392 for tours/853-8300.
Various programs and tours available. Call at least three weeks in advance.
www.usgs.gov
This is a great place to go for the Webelos Geologist activity badge. Speakers are
available.
SANTA CRUZ
ANO NUEVO STATE RESERVE
Docent-led walks to the elephant seal breeding ground, December through March. Call
California State Park hotline (800) 444-PARK. Maximum 20, $4 per person. Can make
reservation up to 56 days in advance. For reservations call (800) 444-4445. Ano Nuevo
SR Office: (650) 879-2025 (not for reservations).
www.anonuevo.org or www.cal-parks.ca.gov
You must make a reservation during the breeding season, but reservation is not
necessary after April 1 and it’s free. You can still see elephant seals well into April. It
may be a better time to go if there are a lot of small children.
BIG BASIN REDWOODS STATE PARK
20 miles north of Santa Cruz via Hwy. 9 and 236. (831) 338-8860. This number is an
automated message that is updated frequently and is full of information. Park open daily
6:00am-10:00pm. Visitors Center open Sun-Thurs, 9-5; Fri-Sat, 8-8. Nature lodge open
10-5. $3 per vehicle. In the summer there are interpretive programs, campfires, and
other programs for Cub Scouts. Call for more information.
www.bigbasin.org
Great place for hiking and family camping. Large group sites available with easy
access. For reservations call (800) 444-7275.
LONG MARINE LAB AND AQUARIUM
100 Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz, CA. 95060. West edge of Santa Cruz, past the end of
Delaware Ave., near Natural Bridges State Park.
(831) 459-3799. Tues-Sat, 10-5; Sun, 12-5; closed Mon. Adult, $5; seniors and ages 616, $3; under 6, free. Everyone free on 1st Tues of month. On-going docent-led tours
daily at 1, 2, and 3pm. First come first serve. There are 20 people per tour, sign-ups 1
hour before but with a large group it will be nearly impossible to get signed up on a tour.
Center is self-guided. Fee for reserved tour. Need reservation if more than 10 in group.
Administrative fee of $25 per group of 20.
http://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu
Combine this trip with your outing to Natural Bridges. Allow 45 min to 1 hour.
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NATURAL BRIDGES STATE BEACH
North of Santa Cruz. (831) 423-4609 for information on activities. Parking, $3 per
vehicle but can park outside and walk in for free. Both tide pool and butterfly grove
tours are free. Reservations must be made 15 days in advance. Min, 10 people. Max
group size, 35 people with 1 adult per 7 kids. $1 per person donation. Reservations must
be made by phone (no mail), cannot be made by someone else for you. There are free
public tours on the weekends. Call for all info.
www.cal-parks.ca.gov
You can arrange docent-led tide pool tour any time of year or monarch butterfly
grove in late fall, mid Oct. to end of Feb. Call for low tide days or butterfly population.
Kids love playing on the sandy beach.
ROARING CAMP AND BIG TREES NARROW-GAUGE RAILROAD AND SANTA
CRUZ, BIG TREES & PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY
P.O. Box G-1, Felton 95018. Take Highway 17 to the Mt. Hermon Road, exit in Scotts
Valley, then drive west 6.5 miles to the end of the road at Felton, and left onto Graham
Hill Road. (831) 335-4400. Big Trees Narrow-gauge Railroad: Adult, $17.00; ages 312, $12.00; under 3 (sitting on parent’s lap), free. Call for schedule for both and fares
for Big Trees and Pacific Railway. Group rates available. Parking, $5.
www.roaringcamp.com
Great steam locomotives hiss and puff through the redwoods on the steepest
narrow-gauge railroad grade in North America and around the tightest turns to the top of
Big Mountain.
WILDER RANCH STATE PARK
2 miles North of Santa Cruz off Hwy. 1. (831) 423-9703. Open 8-sunset everyday.
Reservations necessary for groups at least 15 days in advance, if tour is desired. Docent
led tour: Free. Parking $3 per car. No dogs allowed. Call for group tours of 10 or
more. Call for Visitors Center and Historic Ranch Buildings hours. Living History
Demonstration, Sat-Sun, 11-3. Docent-led Ranch Tours, Sat-Sun, 1 pm. Docent-led
nature walks, Sat. 11 am, meet in front of visitors center. Call for more information and
to verify all tour times.
www.cal-parks.ca.gov
Docent led tours of historical ranch and demonstrations of old-time skills.
Children enjoy old-fashioned games. Trails along the sea cliffs to the Old Cove Landing
and through the ranch’s 4,000 acres of back country, with spectacular views of Monterey
Bay.
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ELKHORN SLOUGH
1700 Elkhorn Rd., Wastsonville, CA. 95076 (831) 728-2822. Open Wed-Sun, 9-5.
Admission Free to Visitor Center and picnic areas. To walk the trails, $2.50 day-use fee
for ages 16 and older; children free. Interpretive guides lead nature walks every Sat. and
Sun. at 10am and 1pm.
www.elkhornslough.org
The slough is a great place for bird watching. The visitor will loan you binoculars
and bird books for free. The visitors center has some interesting exhibits including a ninetimes larger than life-size model of life in the mud, complete with a four-foot fat
innkeeper worm.
GIZDICH RANCH
55 Peckham Road, Watsonville, CA. 95076 (831) 722-1056. Open daily 9-5. Call for
tours of the apple orchard. Call August 1st through September. $4 a child; adults are
free.
www.gizdichranch.com
Pick your own strawberries available from May to July, Olallies in June, and
Raspberries in July. Pick your own apples in early September. Tour their apple juice
factory. It’s a bit far but great for a family outing.
MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM
886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA. 93940. (831) 648-4888. Open daily, 10-6; summer
and holiday weekends, 9:30-6. Closed December 25. Admission: adults, $17.95; over 65
and children 13-17, $15.95; ages 3-12 and disabled $8.95; under 3 Free. Group rates
available for 20 or more; Call (831)648-4860 for group reservations.
www.montereybayaquarium.org
Three story kelp forest, spectacular exhibits, hands-on exhibits. Watch sea otters
play outside in the water. Allow minimum 3 hours. (The aquarium does have an
overnight program but it is open to members only.)
MOUNT MADONNA COUNTY PARK
7850 Pole Line Rd, Watsonville, CA. 95076. On Highway 152, ten miles west of Gilroy.
(408) 842-2341 (information). Reservations call (408) 355-2201. Mon-Fri, 8:30-3:30.
www.openspacecouncil.org/Camp/Madonna.htm
Great place for the pack family camp.
THE MYSTERY SPOT
465 Mystery Spot Rd., Santa Cruz 95065. Call ahead for directions and more
information. (831) 423-8897. Daily, Summer: 9-7; Winter 9-4:30. General admission,
$5; under 3, free. Tours and group rates for 10 or more people.
www.mysteryspot.com
This is a section of a redwood forest where the law of gravity does not seem to
apply. Great fun!! Everyone loves it!!
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SWANK FARMS
2600 San Felipe Road, Hollister, CA. 95023. (831) 637-4704. Hours: Mon-Thurs., 10-9;
Fri-Sat, 10-12; Sun 10-10. Also open October 30 and 31. Day prices: $8; kids 5 and
under, free. Night prices (starting at 6): $10; kids 5 and under, free.
www.swankfarms.com
You can walk through a 12-acre corn maze and check out the Conover Mystery
Ranch haunt after 7 on Fri-Sun. For groups of ten or more people, there is a 20%
discount with a reservation. Call (831) 636-1295 or e-mail [email protected] for
reservations.
ALAMEDA AND CONTRA COSTA COUNTIES
ARDENWOOD HISTORIC FARM
Ardenwood Regional Park, 34600 Ardenwood Blvd (at Highway 84), Fremont 94555.
(510) 796-0663. Tues-Sun, 10:00-4:00. Closed holidays (the grounds are open without
black smithy, hay ride, or wagon ride for $1). Adults, $5.00; seniors, $4.00; kids 4-17,
$3.50; under 4, free. Rain may close the park. Tues-Sun in winter, reduced prices,
adults and seniors, $1; ages 4-17, $0.50. House tours by appt. Special event fees vary.
In the winter there are no house tours, train rides, or blacksmith. From April to the
middle of November, the house tours, wagon rides, and blacksmith are open only on
Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Call above number then press 1 for more information
on prices. Check for availability of wagon rides, they were trying to get a new wagon
team so check if they got it.
www.ebparks.org/parks/arden.htm
You can tour a remarkably well-restored Victorian farmhouse, built in 1857, or go
on a hay ride and a wagon ride. Or ride on the Deer Park train. Tour their blacksmith
shop. In fall, children can help with the harvest and get to take some produce home. Call
for information about special events.
BLACKHAWK AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM
3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville 94506. (925) 736-2277. Wed-Sun, 10:00-5:00.
Closed major holidays (Christmas, New Years, and Thanksgiving) Ordinary prices:
adults, $8; students and seniors 65 and up, $5; children ages 6 and under, free with
adult. No charge for Cub Scouts and special docents are available as long as you call in
ahead. Tours by appt. at least 2 months in advance and public tours are available every
weekend at 2:00 pm.
www.blackhawkauto.org
The Behring Classic Car Museum shows rare classic automobiles. It showcases
Kenneth Behring’s $100-million collection of custom-built and one-of-a-kind
automobiles.
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The UC Berkeley Museum of Art, Science and Culture features collections of
artifacts dating back to 3500 B.C. The museum contains a nine-million-year-old
mastodon found in the Blackhawk Quarry Site.
CHABOT SPACE AND SCIENCE CENTER
10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland, CA. 94619. (510) 336-7300. Wed-Thurs, 10-5; Fri-Sat,
10-10; Sun, 12-5; closed Mon-Tues. General Admission: adults, $11; children 4-12 and
seniors 65 and older, $8; under 4, free. Admission to either planetarium or megadome:
adults, $6; children 4-12 and seniors 65 and older, $5; under 4, free. There are also
special telescope viewings every Friday and Saturday from 7-10 pm in the months of
November-March, and dusk-11 from April-October. Call ahead to see if they are doing it
and for more information.
www.chabotspace.org
The changing two-hour show includes a movie, science demonstration,
planetarium program, and observation of the night sky through a large telescope.
CHILDREN’S FAIRYLAND
699 Bellview, Lakeside park, Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA. 94610. Intersection of Grand
and Bellview. (510) 452-2259. Spring and fall, Wed-Sun, 10:00-4:00; winter, Fri-Sun
and school holidays, 10:00-4:00, weather permitting; summer, Mon-Fri 10:00-4:00, SatSun 10:00-5:00. $6.00 per person; children under 1 and over 100, free. Children not
admitted without an adult, adult not admitted without children. Picnic areas available.
www.fairyland.org
Duck through the Old Woman’s Shoe to meet Alice and many other fairy tale
characters. Great for Tigers and Wolves. There will be puppet shows, check for times.
USS HORNET
Pier 3, Alameda Point, Alameda, 94501. At the former Naval Air Station. (510) 5218448. Open Mon and Wed-Sun, 10:00am-5:00pm; closed Tuesday. Admission gate
closes at 4:00pm. Ship closes at 5:00pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New
Year's Day. General Admission: Adults, $12; seniors 65 and older, $10; youth ages 518, $5; children 4 and under, free. Group rates available with advance reservations for
15 or more people.
www.uss-hornet.org
This aircraft carrier is a floating museum.
An OVERNIGHT (Live-Aboard Program) experience is also available to Scouts.
Call (510) 521-8448 x235 for more information and for fees. An on-line application
packet is available (www.uss-hornet.org/documents/live_aboard_Packet.pdf). You go on
the aircraft carrier and sleep in restored berthing compartments of real Hornet sailors.
Enjoy dinner and breakfast in the officer’s mess. Hear stories, watch historic movies, and
play shipboard games. Participate in night watch. Earn special souvenir patches and
junior crewmember certificates. And receive free admission to the museum and free
flight simulator rides.
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LAWRENCE HALL OF SCIENCE
1 Centennial Drive, University of California, Berkeley, CA. 94720 (on the Berkeley
Campus). Up Hearst to the top of the university to Gayley Road, to Rim Way, to
Centennial. Just south of Grizzly Peak Blvd. (510) 642-5132. Daily 10:00-5:00. Adults,
$8.50; students (5-18) and seniors (62+), $6.50; ages 3-4, $4.50; under 3, free. Group
rates for 12 or more people available by calling 510-642-5134 at least 4 weeks in
advance. Star gazing at 8 p.m. 1st and 3rd clear Saturday of every month (call ahead to
see if they are having it), free.
www.lawrencehallofscience.org
They have a variety of exhibits, science workshops, tests of your mathematical
and logical ability, computers to play with, visual oddities and a lot more. Holt
Planetarium offers shows. Call for current exhibits and hands-on activities.
MISSION SAN JOSE
43300 Mission Blvd., Fremont 94539. At the intersection of Washington and Mission.
(510) 657-1797. Daily, 10:00-5:00. Closed holidays. Prices: adults, $2; children, $1.
Reservations required for large groups (10 people and up).
Mission San Jose was founded in 1797. The mission church has been
reconstructed with hand-hewn beams and more then 180,000 adobe bricks. The mission
features an exhibit on the Ohlone, the native people of the Bay Area. Self-guided tour.
Guided tour is available for a group of 25 or more.
NEW UNITED MOTOR MANUFACTURING, INC.
Fremont Blvd., Fremont. (510) 498-5500. Free. POPULAR!! Call early for
reservations. Tour line: (510) 770-4008 (NOTE: it may be two or more weeks before
your call is returned). 2 tours daily, Tues-Fri, 10:00-11:30 and 1:00-2:30, reservation
required. Min age is 10 yrs. old. No cameras, required Safety Attire: long pants and
closed toe shoes. Max. 48 people. Tours should be booked 3-4 months in advance (4-6
months for large groups).
www.nummi.com
Boys and adults both love this tour. The facility was built with tours in mind so
you can see a lot. Unfortunately it is very popular and you have to book months in
advance. Call and ask and they will try to schedule you in.
THE OAKLAND MUSEUM
1000 Oak St., Oakland, CA. 94607. (510) 238-3402. Informational message (510) 2382200. Wed-Sat, 10:00-5:00; Sun, 12:00-5:00. 1st Friday of every month open 10-9.
Closed Mon, Tues and holidays. Adult, $8; seniors and students, $5; 5 and under, free.
Free 2nd Sunday of every month. Group rates available for groups of 10 or more. 50%
discount on admission for non-profit groups.
www.museumca.org
You can spend a whole day in its exhibits on California art, natural sciences, and
history. There are special exhibits and events as well. One block from the Lake Merritt
BART Station. Park the car in Fremont and take BART to the museum.
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OAKLAND ZOO
9777 Golf Links Rd. off I-580. (510) 632-9525. Zoo open daily, 10-4, weather
permitting. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Parking $4 per car or van; Admission:
adults, $8.50; seniors (55+), and children ages 2-14, $5.00; children under 2 are free.
Group rates for 12 or more people; adults, $4.50; children and seniors, $3.50. For group
reservations call 510-632-9525 x142; 2 weeks notice, plus $50 deposit required.
www.oaklandzoo.org
More than 300 exotic and native animals in naturalistic habitats. Children’s zoo.
An aerial tram affords a bird’s-eye view of the area.
PACIFIC LOCOMOTIVE ASSOCIATIONS MUSEUM
Niles Canyon, Sunol. (925) 862-9063. Suggested donation, $3.
Take a 12-mile ride on a steam train the first and third Sundays of every month.
Call for directions.
SAN FRANCISCO BAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
Near intersection of Highway 84 and Thornton Ave., Fremont 94536. At the east end of
the Dunbarton Bridge, near the toll plaza off Thornton Ave, exit right on Thornton. (510)
792-3178. Visitor Center, Tues-Sun, 10:00-5:00. Free.
Weekend interpretive programs, nature study walks, slide and film presentations
and other classes are available. For a trail walk through the marsh and diked ponds, call
the center.
TILDEN LITTLE TRAIN
Tilden Park in Berkeley. (510) 548-6100. Open on weekends, year round from 11am to
dark. Also open weekdays in the summer. The price is $1.75 for one ride, $7.00 for five.
Children under 2 ride free.
A 1.25-mile ride on this miniature railroad offers spectacular views of the bay.
WESTERN AEROSPACE MUSEUM
Oakland Airport North field, 8260 Boeing St, Oakland 94614. At Doolittle Drive and
Hegenberger on Boeing Street, look for the signs. (510) 638-7100. Wed-Sun, 10:004:00. Adults 13 and older and seniors, $6; children 6-12, $2; 5 and under, free.
Additional $2 for a tour of the Flying Boat. Reservation for docent-led tours required.
www.westernaerospacemuseum.org
Ten antique and retired aircraft along with Challenger forward command modules,
and a space shuttle. There are also bombers and fighters. Additional charge to tour the
Short Solent, a large flying boat used in Raiders of the Lost Ark.
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ALCATRAZ ISLAND CRUISE AND TOUR
Pier 41, San Francisco 94133. (415) 705-5555. Frequent sailings on the Blue and Gold
Fleet daily. First ferry leaves at 9:30, then from 10:15-2:15 they leave at intervals of 1/2
an hour in winter. In summer till 4:15. Last ferry to leave Alcatraz, 4:30 in winter. In
summer, 6:30. Adults 12 and older, $16.00; seniors 62 and older, $14.25; children 5-11,
$10.75; 4 and under, free. These prices include a self-guided tour of the prison, a
museum, a video movie, an audio cassette, and a round trip ferry ticket. For a tour
without audio cassette, adults, $11.50; seniors 62 and older, $9.75; children 5-11, $8.25.
Open daily except Christmas and New Years. Unlimited time for tour. $2.25 handling
fee for buying tickets by phone. Call ahead for more info. Call (415) 705-8214 for group
services. No $2.25 service charge for groups 15 people and over if go through group
services. Rates are the same though. Make reservations in advance for groups. In the
winter 2-3 weeks in advance. In the summer 1 month in advance.
www.telesails.com/Alcatraz/alcatraz.html
Wear walking shoes and bring a sweater. Self-guided tour takes approx. 2 to 2
1/2 hours.
BASIC BROWN BEAR & COMPANY TEDDY BEAR FACTORY
444 DeHaro St., San Francisco 94107. At Mariposa on Potrero Hill. (415) 626-0781.
Store hours: daily,10-5. To stuff a bear, $12-$150.
www.basicbrownbear.com
You can see different kinds of teddy bears cut and stuffed right in front of you.
You can even stuff your own (for the price of a bear). Call for tour hours.
CABLE CAR MUSEUM
1201 Mason Street (at Washington Street), San Francisco 94108. (415) 474-1887. Open
daily, 10-6; Oct-March, 10-5. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
Self-guided tours. Admission Free; donation optional.
www.cablecarmuseum.com
All three cable car lines in San Francisco are run by the huge revolving red and
yellow wheels in the brick cable car barn, built in 1887. Visitors can watch the wheels
from a gallery, where there are samples of the cable itself and charts explaining how the
cable cars work. Because of the noise level, guided tours with docents are not available.
CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
Note: The California Academy of Science is closing in Golden Gate Park on Dec. 31,
2003. It will reopen at 875 Howard St. in downtown S.F. in Spring 2004.
Golden Gate Park (south side of Music Concourse), San Francisco 94118. Taped
information (415) 750-7145; switchboard (415) 750-7000. Daily (open throughout the
year), 10:00-5:00. Summer, daily 9:00-6:00. Adults, $8.50; Seniors (65+) and ages 1217, $5.50; ages 4-11, $2; under 4, free; free the first Wed of the month. Free Wednesdays
are open until 8:45. Visitors arriving by bus or bicycle receive $2.50 off adult admission.
Children under 12 arriving by bike or bus get in free. For admissions call (415) 7507426. Longer summer hours.
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www.calacademy.org
The Academy houses Morrison Planetarium, Steinhart Aquarium, and Natural
History Museum. The Planetarium offers the Sky Show. Sky Shows varies according to
seasons, times also vary so call ahead at (415) 750-7127 (only offered Mon-Fri, 9-5). Sky
Show, adults, $2.50; ages 6-17, $1.25; under 6, free with paying adult (not recommended
for children under 6). The Laserium is now closed. For information on the Sky Show
and the Planetarium call (415) 750-7141 (recorded).
THE CHINESE CULTURE CENTER
750 Kearny, in the Holiday Inn, third floor, San Francisco, CA. 94108. (415) 986-1822.
Tues-Sat.10-4; Free. Gallery open Tues-Sun, 10-4. Tours of China Town by appt., fees.
www.c-c-c.org
The Heritage walk is a tour of historic sites, a market place, and other places of
interest. The Culinary walk involves a trip to the hardware store to get cooking utensils,
shopping at market places, a visit to a factory (noodles or fortune cookies), and a lunch at
a Chinese restaurant. Cultural, historical, and artistic exhibitions are presented. They
also conduct a tour of Chinatown for a fee. The tour includes a talk on Chinese culture,
and a visit to a Chinese temple, a Chinese store and an old fashioned fortune cookie
factory. Saturday tours are available.
THE EXPLORATORIUM
Palace of Fine Arts, 3601 Lyon Street, San Francisco 94123. Between Marina Blvd and
Lombard. (415) 561-0360. Tue-Sun, 10:00-5:00. Closed Mondays, but open on holiday
Mondays other than Thanksgiving and Christmas. Adults, $12; seniors (65+) and ages
13-17 and people with disabilities, $9.50; ages 4-12, $8; under 4, free. Free first Wed of
the month. Tactile Dome reservation (415) 561-0362. $15.00 for ages 7+ to enter the
Tactile Dome (includes general admission). Groups (415) 561-0308 (advance
reservation is necessary for group rates). Call for group rates. Administrations office,
(415) 563-7337 (9-5, 7 days a week). Can arrange tours through Reservations.
www.exploratorium.edu
This is a
touchingthinkingpullingsplashingblinkingspinningopeningcloseingamazing museum of
science, art, and human perception. Have an adventure in the dark in the Tactile Dome.
Call for special events.
FORT POINT NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
San Francisco 94129. Foot of Marine Drive, on Presidio grounds, under San Francisco
end of the Golden Gate Bridge. (415) 556-1693. Open Friday-Sunday, 10:00-5:00;
closed Monday-Thursday for bridge retrofit, and holidays. Guided tours at 11:00 and
3:00, cannon demonstrations at noon. Free. Fort Point Bookstore open 10-4:30.
www.nps.gov/fopo
Fort Point, built during the Civil War, is the only brick coastal fort in the West.
Roam through the officers’ and enlisted men’s quarters, and walk through the huge
casements where once were mounted more than 100 huge cannon.
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MUSEE MECANIQUE
Pier 45, Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco, CA. 94133. (415) 346-2000. Mon-Fri, 117; Sat-Sun and holidays, 10-8. Admission Free.
www.museemecanique.citysearch.com
Add this unique museum to your trip to Fisherman’s Wharf. This museum
contains one of the largest collections of antique coin-operated mechanical musical
instruments in the world. All of the “Penny Arcade” machines are in their original
working condition so the public can enjoy them in their original form. Bring lots of
pennies to play the 170 machines.
NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM AT SAN FRANCISCO
(San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park)
900 Beach Street (at the foot of Polk Street), San Francisco 94109. (415) 556-8177.
Daily, 10:00-5:00; until 5:30 in summer. Call for calendar of events. Museum is free.
www.maritime.org
The maritime history of San Francisco lives on here in models of clippers, British
ships, iron ships, schooners, barkentines, cutters, and cod fishers. Combine this with a
tour of Hyde Street Pier, within easy walking distance. The Hyde Street Pier has 7
vessels as well as a collection of small boats.
SCOUT OVERNIGHT on a tall ship or a WW II submarine is available.
See USS PAMPANITO or the C.A. THAYER
PALACE OF THE LEGION OF HONOR
34th Avenue & Clement St., Lincoln Park, San Francisco, CA. 94121. (415) 863-3330.
Tues-Sun, 9:30-5:00. Adults, $8; Seniors, $6; ages 12-17, $5; ages 11 and under, free.
Free admission every Tuesday. Docent lead tours for grades K-12 are available TuesFri; call 415-682-2483 to schedule reservation (call 8 weeks in advance).
www.thinker.org/legion
This museum has one of Rodin’s most famous works, The Thinker. A gallery tour
and art class is available for children 3½ to 12 on Saturday mornings from 10:30-12:00.
Class size is limited. Included with entrance fee. No pre-registration required.
SAN FRANCISCO HISTORIC SHIPS AT HYDE STREET PIER
(San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park)
Hyde Street Pier (at Aquatic Park), San Francisco 94109. (415) 556-6435. Daily, 9:305:00, gates closed at 4:30. Open until 5:30 in summer. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas,
and New Years. Ages 17 and over, $15: 16 and under, $10. For group tours (415) 5617100. Free for group tour. Call ahead for reservation if you want it to be free.
www.maritime.org
You can tour the Balclutha, one of the last surviving square-rigged Cape Horners;
the C. A. Thayer, lumber ship turned into a salmon packet, which celebrated her 100th
birthday a few years ago; and the old ferryboat Eureka among other historic ships. A free
guided tour will take one hour. You need to make advance booking during the school
year. Weekend tours are also available. Environmental Living Programs are also
available by appt.
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SAN FRANCISCO MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
151 Third St. (between Mission and Howard), San Francisco, CA. 94103. (415) 3574000. Open Mon-Tues, 11-6; Thurs, 11-9; Fri-Sun, 11-6; Closed Wed. and major
holidays. Adults, $10; seniors (62+), $7; students, $6; ages 12 and under, Free. Free
admission first Tuesday of the month. Group rates for groups of 10 or more: Adults, $8;
seniors, $5; students, $4.
www.sfmoma.org
The museum has a nice collection of modern and contemporary art.
SAN FRANCISCO ZOO
Sloat Blvd and 45th Ave., 1 Zoo Rd, San Francisco, CA. 94132. (415) 753-7080 (
recording, press 0 for an operator). Open every day of the year including weekends and
holidays from 10:00-5:00. Children’s Zoo open 11-4. Adults, $10; seniors 65 and older,
$7; ages 12-17, $7; ages 3-11, $4; children 2 and under, free (cheaper for San Francisco
residents). Free day: first Wed of every month. On free day ONLY, there is a $2
admission fee to the Children’s Zoo for children 3 and older. Every other day the
Children’s Zoo price is included in the admission fee. Free admission available to some
non-profit groups; call 415-753-7057 for information.
www.sfzoo.org
Visit Children’s Zoo, especially the Insect House. Check schedule for big cat and
penguin feeding times.
SS JEREMIAH O’BRIEN
Pier 45, San Francisco near Fisherman’s Wharf. It is moored on the same pier as the
Pampanito, right behind it. (415) 544-0100. Open daily except major holidays and when
cruising. Open 10-4. Adults, $7; seniors, $5; kids 6-14, $3; under 6, free. Self-guided.
www.ssjeremiahobrien.com
WW II Liberty ship. Crew members on board to answer questions.
THAYER, C.A.
(San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park)
Hyde Street Pier. Call ahead. (415) 292-6664.
www.maritime.org
This schooner is over a 100 years old. An overnight program for Scouts is
available for children age 6 and above. The program begins on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
with a 2-hour interpretive program of tying knots, singing sea shanties, hoisting the sail,
riding a bosun’s chair into the rigging. (This part of program is flexible and staff will
adapt it to your needs and interests.) Videos on schooners are available. There is no
night watch on the Thayer. Depart after breakfast. Take your own breakfast. There is no
path available to go out for breakfast. Cost is $20 per person, available only on Saturday
night (goes till Sunday morning). Minimum 20 people, maximum 45 people. Reserve at
least two months in advance. They have activities suitable for age groups so call and ask
for reservations. Booking Office (415) 561-6662 ex. 30.
USS PAMPANITO
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(San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park)
Pier 45 (near Fisherman’s Wharf), San Francisco 94133. (415) 775-1943. Hours: until
May 31, Sun-Thurs, 9-6; Fri-Sat, 9-8. After May 31, daily 9-8 except Wed, on Wed, 9-6.
Self-guided tour; Adults $7; seniors 62 and older, $5; 6-12, $3; under 6, free with adult.
http://www.maritime.org/pamphome.htm
This World War II-vintage submarine is a floating museum. Self-guided tours
through the cramped quarters are explained via audiotape.
An OVERNIGHT experience is also available for $20 per person for weeknights,
$26 for Friday or Saturday nights. (25 persons min, 48 persons max) A minimum 1:6
ratio of adults to children under 18 is required, and a minimum of 7 adults with any sized
group. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required within 30 days of making the
reservation, and is applied to your group’s total fee. You go on the submarine after
dinner, learn about the submarine, watch a movie about the “silent service,” sleep in the
quarters, and do one-hour night watch, one of the most fun experiences for many boys.
Depart after breakfast. Take your own breakfast. Overnight crew patch is available for
cost. Book weekends at least a year in advance. Booking Office (415) 561-6662 ex. 30.
The email address for the overnight program is [email protected]. Go to the
Pampanito Scout page (http://www.maritime.org/scout.htm ) for detailed information on
planning the overnight trip, including required paperwork, fees, rules of conduct, and
logistics.
NORTH BAY
ANGEL ISLAND STATE PARK
P.O. Box 866, Tiburon 94920. (415) 435-3522/435-1915-recorded info line. Open daily,
8-sunset. For ferry schedules and fees from Tiburon, call Angel Island Ferry (415) 4352131. For ferry schedules from San Francisco, call Red & White Fleet (415) 546-2803.
Cheaper to go from Tiburon (ferry and parking). Classes and tours available. Send $2
to the Angel Island Association at the P.O. Box number and address above for
information packet and map of Angel Island. The website has information and a place
where they will send you more information.
www.angelisland.org
Angel Island was the Ellis Island of the Pacific for Asian immigrants. Today, you
can spend the day visiting historic sites and buildings or hiking, or stay overnight at one
of its environmental sites.
On weekends, April to October, Camp Reynolds, Fort McDowell, and the
Barracks Museum at the Immigration Station are staffed by docents who’ll give tours and
tell stories. There are cannon firings too.
MUIR WOODS NATIONAL MONUMENT
Muir Woods Road (off Highway 1), Mill Valley 94941. (415) 388-2595 (information).
Call (415) 388-2596 for a real person. Twelve miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Daily, 8:00 to sunset, beach and overlook open from 9:00-sunset. Reservations for large
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groups. Special events, employees, educational programs, (415) 388-2596. Ages 17 and
up, $2. Best time to visit is mid-week in the morning or late-afternoon. Parking is
limited to what the woods can handle. Nice trails and day hikes. Call ahead for ranger
talks (15-20 min) for your group. They will also do the Junior Ranger program with
them, ask for it when you call for the ranger talk.
www.nps.gov/muwo
This is a forest of giant coast redwoods, some more than 200 feet high. There are
several self-guided trails. Junior-ranger packs are available to young naturalists. Salmon
viewing in winter. Great number of ladybugs in spring.
POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE
National Park Service, Point Reyes, CA 94956. On Highway 1 near Olema. (415) 4645100. Free. Open from 6am-midnight. No overnight parking is allowed unless you are
camping. For overnight reservations call (415) 663-8054 (9-2, Mon-Fri). There is a $10
per night camping fee (more for larger groups). Ranger led programs some weekend
afternoons, call for schedule.
www.nps.gov/pore
You can follow nature trails, birdwatch, backpack, picnic, rent horses, and camp.
Bear Valley Visitors Center offers classes and special programs. You can visit the Point
Reyes Lighthouse.
SAN FRANCISCO BAY MODEL
2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA. 94965. 415-332-3870 (recorded message) 415-332-3871
(Office). Tues-Sat, 9-4; Summer Hours: Tues-Fri, 9-4; Sat-Sun, 10-5. Admission &
parking Free; donations accepted.
www.spn.usace.army.mil/bmvc or www.baymodel.org
The Bay Model is a working three-dimensional hydraulic model of the San
Francisco and Delta areas capable of simulating tides, currents and river inflows. The
model is over 1.5 acres in size and represents an area from the Pacific Ocean to
Sacramento and Stockton including the San Francisco, San Pablo and Suisun Bays, and a
portion of the San Joaquin Delta.
This is a great field trip for the Webelos Scouts working on their engineering
badge. The US Army Corps of Engineers can teach the boys about geography, hydrology
and navigation.
OUTSIDE THE BAY AREA
COLOMA
MARSHALL GOLD DISCOVERY STATE HISTORIC PARK
276 acres on SR 49, includes the 1860 cabin in which James Marshall lived. A
statue of Marshall points toward the site of his discovery. A replica of Sutter’s sawmill
stands in the main part of the park. Visitors center, museum, picnic facilities are
available. “Mr. Marshall” makes a personal appearance most Sundays. Park is open
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daily from 8 to sunset, museum and historic buildings are open from 10 to 4:30. Museum
is closed Jan 1, Thanksgiving, and Christmas but the grounds are still open. Day use fee
$5 per private vehicle. Call (530) 622-3470 for more information.
FOLSOM
FOLSOM DAM TOURS
TOURS SUSPENDED FOR AN INDETERMINABLE TIME.
Tours are scheduled from Monday through Saturday at 10:00 am, 12:00 noon, and
2:00 pm. Free. Call (916) 989-7275 for information and direction. Tours are limited to
50 persons. Drop-ins for small parties might have to join a large group. For more
information (an actual person) call the American River Water Education Center at (916)
989-7100.
HISTORIC FOLSOM POWERHOUSE
This powerhouse performed the first long-distance transmission of hydroelectric
power to Sacramento in 1895. Tours Wed-Sun, noon-4:00 pm. Free. (916) 985-4843 or
985-4842 for more information and directions. Make reservations if have 10 or more
people.
FAIRFIELD
JELLY BELLY FACTORY
One Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield, CA.94533 Herman Goelitz Candy Co., Inc., Makers of
Jelly Belly jelly beans and more. The candy-making demonstration kitchen in the Visitor
Center operates daily; visitor center open daily 9-5. The Visitor Center and factory are
closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Easter Sunday. They
may also be closed the day before or after these holidays. Visitors should always call to
verify dates and hours of operation prior to planning their visit. For further tour
information call (800) 953-5592. And, of course, no one leaves without a free gift of Jelly
Belly jelly beans at the end of the tour. If you can, go on weekdays, tours are more fun
because machines are moving. Tours run every 15 minutes, and go from 9-5 all week. No
reservations are required.
www.jellybelly.com
In addition to seeing a real, working candy factory, guests will find an exhibition
candy kitchen where sweet treats are made daily. See the website for more tour
information, directions, and a map. There is also a Virtual Factory Tour on their website.
Fans of Jelly Belly jellybeans have been flocking to the factory since it opened to the
public in 1986. And now, their tours are bigger than ever with an expanded Jelly Belly
Visitor Center. Retail store open Mon.-Sun. 9 am to 5 pm The Jelly Belly Cafe features
Jelly Belly-shaped pizzas and hamburgers, and ice cream in your favorite Jelly Belly
flavors. Visitors can also order gourmet coffee drinks at the Java Bar. You can even bring
your own lunch and dine al fresco in their picnic area, if you prefer sunshine to neon
lights.
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SACRAMENTO
GOLD RUSH DISTRICT STATE PARKS INFORMATION LINE (916) 324-0539
CALIFORNIA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM
One of kids’ favorite places to visit. This museum houses 21 restored
locomotives and train cars. More than 40 interpretive exhibits, dioramas, pictures,
murals, and film presentations document the history of American railroading between
1860 and 1960. Open daily 10-5; closed Jan. 1, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Admission $4, 16 and under, free.
(916) 445-6645 (recorded info) or (916) 323-9280 (museum front desk).
www.californiastaterailroadmuseum.org
STATE CAPITOL
The capitol was built 1860-74 and is noted for its lofty glass dome, which rises
210 feet above the street. The main building contains historical and art exhibits, murals,
and statuary. FREE guided tours cover the restored main building and chambers. The
capitol building is actually one big museum that you can enter for free and is self-guided.
Docent-led tours daily 9-3, leave on the hour with extra ones at 12 noon and 12:30 pm.
Tours last about an hour. Closed Jan 1, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Call toll free (866)
240-4655 for more information and location and to book. Booking starts Sept. 15. See
the website for more detailed information. Also, can meet your legislator if you call and
find out when he/she will be there.
www.cal-parks.ca.gov
SUTTER’S FORT STATE HISTORIC PARK
This was the first European outpost in the California interior. The restored 1839 adobe
fort has relics of pioneer and gold rush days. Open daily, 10-5. Closed Jan 1,
Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Admission mid-May to mid-Sept and during events $6;
ages 6-12, $3. Admission rest of year $3; 16 and under, free. Rates change throughout
the year so call ahead. Self-guided tour lasts 45 min-1 hour.
Call (916) 445-4422 or (916) 324-0539 (recording) for more information.
www.cal-parks.ca.gov
COLUMBIA
COLUMBIA STATE HISTORIC PARK
12 square blocks in the old business district have been partially restored to its
appearance in the Gold Rush days. Stagecoach rides, horseback tours, gold panning, and
gold mine tours are available. Park is open daily, stores 10-5, horseback rides 8-6. Park
admission is free. Fees for tours, stagecoach rides, and gold panning. Call (209) 5320150 for more information. (A private campground nearby (209) 532-9539.)
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OAKDALE
HERSHEY CHOCOLATE FACTORY
TOURS SUSPENDED, BUT THEY ARE STILL DOING SOME FOR SCHOOLS,
ETC. SO CALL
The factory is located at 1400 S. Yosemite Ave. Visitor center is at S. Sierra Ave
and G St. Shuttle bus from the visitor’s center to the factory. Free 30-minute tours are
given Mon-Fri, 8:30-3. Visitor center and gift shop open Mon-Wed, 9-5; Thurs, 9-7; FriSat, 9-5. Closed Good Friday, and holidays. (209) 848-8126. If 15 or more people call
ahead.
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SANTA CLARA COUNTY PARKS (part 1 of 2)
Santa Clara County Parks website: http://www.parkhere.org
How to Make a Site Reservation:
1.
Online Reservations:
Boating, camping or group picnic sites can be reserved on-line by visiting
www.gooutsideandplay.org.
2.
Phone Reservations:
Call the reservations office, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. except
holidays. Phone: (408) 355-2201 Fax: (408) 355-2290 (Requests for information
only)
3.
Walk-in Reservations:
Stop by the reservations office located in the Parks Administration building in
Vasona Lake County Park in Los Gatos, Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m. except holidays.
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Local Parks in Los Gatos
http://www.losgatosca.gov/services/6b.html
Non-residents of Los Gatos are charged $4.00 per day/per vehicle to park in Oak Meadow Park. Parking at
Oak Meadow Park is free for residents of Los Gatos & Monte Sereno, seniors and handicapped. There is
refundable park site cleaning security deposit request of $100 with reservations for a site. Call Parks &
Public Works at 399-5781 for details regarding Pageant Grounds & Bandstand/Gazebo reservations.
Permits and fees are required for weddings, vehicle access to sites, jump houses & special events.
Bachman Park
Bachman Avenue & Belmont Street
Belgatos Park
End of Belgatos Road
Blossom Hill Park
Blossom Hill Road
Fairview Plaza
End of Fairview Plaza
Howes Playlot
Off Union Ave, between Howes Ave & Thomas Dr
La Rinconada Park
Wedgewood Drive & Granada Way
Live Oak Manor Park
Corner of Carlton Avenue & Gateway Drive
Los Gatos Creek Trail
Running through Los Gatos
Novitiate Park
End of Jones Road, off College Avenue
Oak Hill Playlot
Garden Lane & Oak Park Drive
Oak Meadow Park
University Avenue & Blossom Hill Road
Pageant Grounds
Behind Los Gatos Civic Center
Town Plaza Park
W. Main St, Montebello Way, & S. Santa Cruz Ave
Vasona County Park
Blossom Hill Road
Worcester Park
Worcester Loop
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San Jose Regional Parks
www.ci.san-jose.ca.us/prns/regionalparks
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Almaden Lake
Alum Rock Park
Edenvale Garden Park
Emma Prusch Farm
Guadalupe River
Kelley Park
Lake Cunningham
Overfelt Gardens
Rose Garden
To visit a park, click on the map:
San Jose Neighborhood Parks
San Jose has 144 neighborhood parks. Visit the S.J. Neighborhood Parks website,
www.sjparks.org, for the index on all the parks, plus information on special uses,
reservations, and other community services.
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Song Leading
(Taken directly from the Cub Scout Songbook)
Scouting Safari
On Safari for More
Scouts!
1.
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3.
Jazzing Up Meetings
with Songs and Pizzazz
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Smile at your group. Relax. Radiate confidence and
enthusiasm, even if you don’t feel particularly confident or
enthusiastic. Morale catches.
Tell them the name of the song they’re going to sing.
Always start with a rousing, well-known, warmup number so
that everybody, including you, can sing out with
confidence.
Be sure to give the pitch. Sing a few bars yourself, or
have a couple of bars played if an instrument is available.
Start the singing with a slight upward arm motion and
then a decisive downward motion (a downbeat). Begin
singing yourself on the downbeat. Don’t worry if some
don’t start with the first note – they’ll join in quickly.
Beat time with a simple up-and-down motion of the arm,
but make it definite and brisk. You’re in command.
Control volume by raising your hands for loudness and
lowering them for softness.
Move around a little. Inject a little pep and personality.
Keep smiling.
Spark enthusiasm by dividing the crowd for a song or two.
Groups can sing separately when you point to them, and
then all together. Vary unison singing with occasional
humming, whispering, or rhythm clapping.
Stop before you’re stopped. Leave them wanting more, not
glad that you stopped.
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Songs can be used to instill pack pride in your scouts.
Make your scouts throw their chest out when they say
what pack they belong. The following two songs can
help you achieve this feeling. And besides, they’ll have
a lot of fun.
THE PACK 213 YELL
(Just like den yells, every pack should have its own yell
for the scouts to identify. This simple yell has raised
spirit in pack meetings, heard in parades, and shouted at
day camps.
THE PACK 213 SONG
(Start softly, use hand at low level to send message)
(This pack pride song gives every scout a chance to
‘sing’ and join a great 4-part harmony)
Pack two thirteen, we couldn’t be prouder
If you can’t hear us, We’ll shout a little louder !!!
(Medium volume, raise hand to shoulder level)
We are the Cub Scouts of Pack Two Thirteen,
Singing doo wa didee didee dum didee doo
Earning our badges, ‘cause Boy Scouts we will be,
Singing doo wa didee didee dum didee doo
We sing loud (sing loud), have fun (have fun),
We sing loud, have fun, Pack 213 is number 1!
AAAH!, AAAH!, AAAH!, AAAH!, AAAH!
Pack two thirteen, we couldn’t be prouder
If you can’t hear us, we’ll shout a little louder !!!
(Loud volume, raise hand to head level)
Pack two thirteen, we couldn’t be prouder
If you can’t hear us, we’ll shout a little louder !!!
(Very loud volume, throw both hands overhead)
Pack two thirteen, we couldn’t be prouder
If you can’t hear us, TOUGH !!!
We follow Akela, and do our good deeds,
Singing doo wa didee didee dum didee doo
I love Cub Scouting, it’s the greatest thing to me,
Singing doo wa didee didee dum didee doo
We sing loud (sing loud), have fun (have fun),
We sing loud, have fun, Pack 213 is number 1!
AAAH!, AAAH!, AAAH!, AAAH!, AAAH!
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Waddli-Acha
Princess Pat
(Hand motions accompany every syllable)
Chorus:
Waddli-Acha
Waddli-Acha
Doodly-Do
Doodly-Do
The Princess Pat
She sailed across
She sailed across
And brought with her
(Chorus)
Arigga bamboo
Its something made
Its red and gold
That why its called
(Knee slap 2x, clap 2x)
(R hand over L 2x, L hand over R 2x)
(R hand tap nose & shoulder, then L)
(Pinch, pinch, pinch)
(repeat chorus)
Simplest song there
isn't much to it,
All you have to do
is doodly-do it,
(same hand motions)
Now Captain Jack
He sailed across
But his ship sank
If you don’t bring
Waddli-Acha
(same hand motions)
Waddli-Acha
Doodly-Doodly
Do….whoo whoo!
now what is that
by the Princess Pat
and purple too
arigga bamboo
had a mighty fine crew
the channel 2
and yours will too
arigga bamboo
BUTTON FACTORY
(This is a good motion song. Call it a 'rap' song and have
everyone turn their hats backwards)
BLOW YOU BOAT
Tune: “Row, Row, Row”
Blow, Blow, blow your boat
Fast along the waves
Do your best, do your best
We’re the Cub Scout braves.
Blow, blow, blow your sail,
Passing others by.
Do your best, do your best
Aye-aye! Aye-aye! Aye-aye!
Blow, blow, blow your boat.
The finish line is near.
Do your best, do your best
The end is here!
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(a say after me song)
lived in a tree
the 7 seas
the channel 2
Arigga bamboo
Yo, my name is Joe
And I work in a button factory
I have a wife, uh huh, two kids, both boys,
And I spend all day pushing buttons.
One day, my boss said to me, ‘Are you busy Joe?’,
I said, ‘No, Moe’,
He said turn this button with your right hand
(Continue actions until you run out of body parts to push
or turn buttons.)
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SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN
(A good, time-filling, do as I do song!)
FROGGIE
(chanted, audience repeats each phrase after leader sings. Keep
time by slapping thighs and clapping)
Chorus:
I’m singing in the rain,
Just singing in the rain,
What a glorious feeling
I’m (clap) happy again. (Give a scout a high five)
Thumbs Up!
Dog
Dog, cat
Dog, cat, mouse
Froggie.
Itsy bitsy teeny weeny little bitty froggie
Jump, jump, jump little froggie
Fleas and flies are scrum-diddly-icious
Ribbet, ribbet, ribbet, ribbet, ribbet, ribbet
CROAK!
(they repeat this)
Aroosta cha, aroosta cha, aroosta cha-cha,
(small step to the right on 'aroosta')
GOPHER GUTS
Aroosta cha, aroosta cha, aroosta cha-cha,
(Gross song, loved by boys everywhere!)
(small step to the left on 'aroosta')
Great green gobs of greasy grimy gopher guts,
Multilated monkey meat,
Little dirty birdy feet,
French fried eye-balls,
Rolling down a muddy street,
And I forgot my spoon.
(Repeat two times)
Chorus
(Add one new movement each time through)
Elbows in!
Knees together!
Toes together!
Chin Down!
Tongue out!
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WORMS
GRANDMA’S IN THE CELLAR
Grandma's in the cellar
Glory, can't you smell her
Cooking biscuits on her brown and dirty stove.
In her eye there is some matter that keeps drippin'
in the batter
And she whistles while the (snort) runs down her nose.
(Another well known gross one)
Nobody likes me,
Everybody hates me!
Guess I’ll go eat worms.
Chorus (Repeat after each verse)
Long, slim slimy ones,
Short, fat juicy ones,
Itsy, bitsy, fuzzy, wuzzy worms.
Down her nose.
Down her nose.
And she whistles while the (snort) runs down her nose.
In her eye there is some matter that keeps drippin'
in the batter
As she whistles while the (snort) runs down her nose.
First you get a bucket,
Then you get a shovel,
Oh how they wiggle and squirm.
First you pull the heads off,
Then you suck the guts out.
Oh how they wiggle and squirm.
EAGLE
(sung to the tune of ‘Bingo’)
Down goes the first one,
Down goes the second one,
Oh how they wiggle and squirm.
There was a brave bird that flew high
And EAGLE was his name-o
E-A-G-L-E, E-A-G-L-E, E-A-G-L-E,
And EAGLE was his name-o
Up comes the first one,
Up comes the second one,
Oh how they wiggle and squirm.
(Repeat six times, each time through replacing the last
letter with a wing flap and singing a high pitched ‘CREE’)
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Ping-Pong Ball
FISHING
(Tune - "William Tell Overture")
(This song is rich in hand motions)
A guy had a game with a ping-pong ball,
A guy had a game with a ping-pong ball,
Oh, a guy had a game with a ping-pong ball,
With a ping, ping-pong ball.
Oh, I went out a-fishing on a hot summer’s day,
And I leaned on a fence but the fence gave way,
I’ve got hands in my pockets and some pockets in my
pants,
And I saw all the fishes do a hootchie-kootchie
dance,
A hootchie-kootchie dance
Oh, a guy had a game with a ping-pong, ping-pong, pingpong, ping-pong, ping-pong ball,
With a ping, with a ping, with a ping-pong, ping-pong,
ping-pong, ping-pong ball.
Ping, ping, ping, ping, ping, ping, ping, ping, ping, ping!
I saw all the fishes do a hootchie-kootchie dance,
A guy had a game with a ping-pong ball,
Oh, a guy had a game with a ping-pong ball,
A guy had a game with a ping-pong ball,
With a ping, ping-pong ball.
WHEELS, WINGS, RUDDERS
Tune: “Three Blind Mice”
Wheels, wings, rudders
Wheels, wings, rudders
See how they go,
See how they go.
(repeat, but this time say "pong" for "ping" and viceversa)
The wheels will roll and the wings will flap.
The rudders will go back and forth – slap, slap!
I can’t think of anything more
fun than that.
Wheels, wings, rudders
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SCOUT VESPER SONG
Tune: “O Tannenbaum”
THE CALLIOPE SONG
Divide the group into four or five groups. Begin with
the first group and bring each of the other in one at
a time.
1st group sings:
Um-pah-pah
nd
2 group sings:
Um-sss-sss
3rd group sings:
Um-peep-peep
4th group sings:
Um-tweedle-tweedle
Softly falls the light of day,
While our campfire fades away.
Silently each Scout should ask:
“Have I done my daily task?
Have I kept my honor bright?
Can I guiltless sleep tonight?
Have I done and have I dared
Everything to be prepared?”
The last group sings either the melody of “Daisy,
Daisy” or “Where Has My Little Dog Gone?” or “The
More We Get Together”.
THE MORE WE GET TOGETHER
Tune: “Ach Du Lieber Augustine”
The more we get together, together, together,
The more we get together, the happier we’ll be.
For your friends are my friends,
And my friends are your friends.
The more we get together, the happier we’ll be.
The more we get together, together, together,
The more we get together, the happier we’ll be.
For you know that I know,
And I know that you know,
The more we get together, the happier we’ll be.
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Quick Clap: Hold left arm straight out to side, swing right
arm around the front of your body and make one slap, saying
‘VROOM!’
FUN APPLAUSES
Cheese Grater Applause: Grate some imaginary cheese in a
grater and say ‘Great, great, great…’
Flapjack Applause: Pretend to pry a spatula under a pancake,
throw the pancake up into the air and nod your head three
times up and down as if watching the pancake flip. When it
comes down, hold your left hand out to catch it and slap your
right hand as if smashing it. Then raise your hands in disgust
and say, ‘EEEEWWWW’
Spanish Cheese Grater Applause: Do motions from above
but say ‘El Greato, El Greato, El Greato….’
Ketchup Applause: Use left fist as a ketchup bottle and hit
it with an open right hand.
Rainstorm Applause: Lead the group, first rub palms, then
snap fingers, clap hands, pat thighs, and then stomp feet.
Reverse the order to stop the rain.
Water Sprinkler Applause: Clap slowly from left to right,
then quickly clap while rotating right to left.
Politician’s Applause: Raise right hand up and pat yourself on
the back.
Beaver Applause: Yell ‘Papa Beaver’ and clap hand with
straight arms and a large swing for the beaver’s tail hitting
the water. Then announce ‘Mama Beaver,’ and but base of
hands together and clap. Finally yell, ‘Baby Beaver,’ and
bring thumb and forefinger together
The Two Clap: Everyone clap twice only. This is helpful when
there are a lot of recognitions to get through.
The Ten Clap: ###, ###, ###, X… YEAH!!
Locomotive Applause - Start patting the right hand on the
left forearm, and increase speed as you move the clapping
towards your hands. At climax, yell ‘Whoo-whoo! Whoowhoo!’
Two Ten Claps: (Do the ‘Ten Clap’ twice, ending in YEAH)
The Applause No One Has Ever Heard: Bring hands
together but don’t hit.
The Un-Applause or Reverse Applause: Start with hands
together and quickly bring apart.
Giant Beehive Applause – Have the audience ‘buzz’, and
keep the pitch level with your hand. Move it low to high and
all around.
Round of Applause: Rotate in place while clapping.
Big Hand: Hold up a fist with thumb sticking out. Put thumb
to mouth and blow up a full hand, one finger at a time.
Fire Engine Cheer – Separate the group into four sections,
the bell saying ‘ding’, the horn section saying ‘honk’, the
siren section saying ‘RRRRRR’, and the clanger section saying
‘clang’. Everyone do it all at once.
Mosquito Applause: Rapidly slap arms, face, neck, etc
Beatnick Applause: Snap fingers to a jazzy beat.
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A) Comes on stage with a stick in his hand. He puts the stick
on one part of the stage, then moves it, puts it down, and
continues to move it to another place.
B) What are you doing?
A) Oh, I’m just sticking around
RUN-ONS AND GOOFY THINGS
Introduction cheer – Have everyone introduce themselves
at the same time, thus saving a lot of time.
A) Comes on stage with a towel or blanket, putting it down,
then picking it up and putting it somewhere else.
B) What are you doing?
A) Oh, I’m just covering ground.
Hello Behind You – An alternative to the Introduction
Cheer, tell everyone at the count of 3, turn around and
meet the person behind you. On ‘3’, everyone should be
turned backwards.
A) (Walks on stage pretending to smash his watch)
B) What are you doing?
A) I’m killing time
Neckerchief Cheer – Whenever the Cubmaster Assistant
throws his hat or neckerchief in the air, the pack is to
respond with wild cheering, no matter what is going on at
the moment.
A) (Walks on stage shining a flashlight in his mouth)
B) What are you doing?
A) I’m having a light snack.
A) (Walks on stage dragging a piece of rope)
B) Why are you dragging that rope behind you?
A) It’s easier than pushing it.
A) It’s all around me! (Flailing arms and spinning wildly)
B) What is?
A) My belt! (or Cub Scout Spirit)
A) What’s at the end of a rainbow?
B) The letter ‘w’
A) When will the rain stop falling?
B) When it hits the ground.
A) A dime and a nickel were on the Empire State Building.
The nickel rolled off. Why didn’t the dime?
B) The dime had more cents
A) What did Benjamin Franklin say when he discovered
electricity?
B) Nothing. He was too shocked.
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SKITS
YAPOOCHA
A tribe of "Indians" are dancing around their fire,
while the "Chief" sits cross legged to one side. After a
while they all stop dancing, and one approaches the
chief. "Oh great chief, is it time for Yapoocha?"
The chief looks up at the stars and the moon, then
shakes his head. "It is not yet time for Yapoocha".
The dance continues for a while, then stops and
someone else approaches the chief and asks the same
question.
Once again the chief looks at the stars and the
moon and answers, "It is not yet time for Yapoocha".
The dancing carries on again, then stops and yet another
person approaches the chief. This time the chief looks
at the stars and moon, pretends to think hard for a
moment, then says, "Yes, now is the time for Yapoocha!"
The "Indians" then make a line, and start dancing
the "Hokey Pokey" - "Yapoocha left hand in, yapoocha
left hand out..."
The keys to a good skit are simplicity and audibility.
Evaluate your den – assign the major speaking parts to
those that don’t get stage fright. You must be more
selective if you have fewer loud boys.
CAT AND BIRD
Hang signs around the Cub’s neck to let the
audience know the role of each scout. You can add
beaks for extra costume enhancement.
After looking around to see if the coast is clear,
a dad bird and his chicks are looking for worms. They
find a nice fat, juicy one and begin to eat. Suddenly,
they hear a noise.
Dad bird: SSSSSHHHHHHh! Be very still. (He
gathers the other chicks close.)
The family cat comes in slowly, stalking the bird
family. The birds run around in a panic. Dad bird
gathers them behind him and faces the cat.
Dad bird: (Gathering all his courage, he shouts
in a loud voice) BOW WOW!!
The cat runs away. Bird chicks are amazed
Dad Bird: Now children, you see how important
it is to know a second language.
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It’s a bird, it’s a plane. Where is Lois Lane?
IF I WEREN’T A CUB SCOUT
(This skit requires all scouts to be loud. Each Cub
speaks and acts out one part beginning with
birdwatcher. As you add on occupations, each person
continues to speak and act out their parts.)
If I weren’t a Cub Scout, I wonder what I’d be.
If I weren’t a Cub Scout, a Cubmaster I would be.
Do this, do that, I’m going to take a nap Z-z-z-z.
THE FLY
(Scene: A public place with a table or bench)
If I weren’t a Cub Scout, I wonder what I’d be.
If I weren’t a Cub Scout, a birdwatcher I would be
Hark! A Lark! It’s flying through the park. Splat!
Someone is reading at a bench. A fly begins
buzzing around, and is eventually swatted and left lying
on a table. A passerby comes along, sees the dead fly,
and fools with it, pulling off the wings. The passerby
should talk about what he is doing so the audience knows
he pulled off the wings as this is all too small to actually
be seen. Another person comes by and pulls the legs off
the fly. Keep pulling off legs and the head until only one
scout remains.
As the last passerby comes along, he sees the
footless, wingless, headless body of the fly and
exclaimes, “Oh goody, a raison!!” and pops it in his mouth.
If I weren’t a Cub Scout, I wonder what I’d be.
If I weren’t a Cub Scout, a carpenter I would be.
2 by 4. Nail it to the floor.
If I weren’t a Cub Scout, I wonder what I’d be.
If I weren’t a Cub Scout, a plumber I would be.
Plunge it, flush it, look out below.
If I weren’t a Cub Scout, I wonder what I’d be.
If I weren’t a Cub Scout, a teacher I would be.
Sit down, listen up. Throw away your gum.
If I weren’t a Cub Scout, I wonder what I’d be.
If I weren’t a Cub Scout, a typist I would be.
Ticka, ticka, ticka, ticka, ticka, ticka, Zing!
If I weren’t a Cub Scout, I wonder what I’d be.
If I weren’t a Cub Scout, a Superman I would be.
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The first patient starts to scratch while still coughing
and sneezing while the new patient stops scratching. He
gets up and says to the receptionist, “I seem to be OK.
Thanks anyway.” He leaves.
SYMPATHETIC PATIENT
(This skit requires some loud voices, but the lines are
short and easy. Scene: Waiting room at a doctor’s
office with a receptionist working behind a desk.
Props: 3 chairs.)
In walks a new patient with the chills and says, “I need
to see the doctor.”
RECEPTIONIST: Please have a seat.
The first patient starts to shiver while still coughing,
sneezing, and scratching while the new patient stops
shivering. He gets up and says to the receptionist, “I
seem to be OK. Thanks anyway.” He leaves.
In walks a patient who says, “I have an appointment
with the doctor.”
RECEPTIONIST: Please have a seat.
In walks a new patient with a cough and says, “I need
to see the doctor.”
RECEPTIONIST: Please have a seat.
The first patient starts to cough while the second
patient stops coughing. The second patient gets up and
says to the receptionist, “I seem to be OK. Thanks
anyway.” He leaves.
In walks a new patient with a pillow under his shirt and
acting like he’s pregnant and about to deliver. The first
patient jumps out of his chair and runs out of the
waiting room yelling, “Not that!!”
POT ON THE FIRE
(Scene: Campsite fire with a large pot. Place a sock
inside the pot.)
In walks a new patient with a sneeze and says, “I need
to see the doctor.”
RECEPTIONIST: Please have a seat.
The first patient starts to sneeze while still coughing
while the new patient stops sneezing. He gets up and
says to the receptionist, “I seem to be OK. Thanks
anyway.” He leaves.
Members of a campsite are around the pot, trying to
guess what dinner might be. One at a time they should
sip from the spoon, and guess soup, stew, etc. After
they leave, the last Cub comes up, scoops up the sock,
and exclaims, “Ah, my laundry is done!!”
In walks a new patient with a hives, scratching all over,
and says, “I need to see the doctor.”
RECEPTIONIST: Please have a seat.
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Everyone has right leg crossed over left.
Everyone is reading a newspaper. The person on one end
asks the person sitting next to him, “Is it time, yet?”
The question is passed down the line. The person at the
other end looks at his watch and says, “No, not yet.”
This answer is passed down the line. The person at the
end waits a while and then asks again, “Is it Time, yet?”
The question is passed down and comes back with the
answer, “No, not yet.” Repeat this, adding variety by
asking the question in a bored way, an angry way, an
impatient way, etc.
The watch holder finally responds, “Yes, it is
time.” When this answer has been passed back down the
line, all look at one another…then everyone crosses their
legs in the opposite direction and refold the newspaper,
in unison. All sigh. And the skit is over.
TALLEST TREE IN THE FOREST
(Scene: A Cub looking up watching something. One Cub
is backstage out of sight.)
Second Cub: Walks up to the first Cub and asks,
“What are you watching?”
First Cub: “I’m watching Billy climb the tallest tree in
the forest. Look, he’s climbed 30 feet.”
Third Cub: Walks up to the first two and asks, “What
are you watching?”
Second Cub: “We’re watching Billy climb the tallest
tree in the forest. Look, he’s climbed 50 feet.”
Fourth Cub: “What are you watching?”
Third Cub: “We’re watching Billy climb the tallest tree
in the forest. Look, he’s climbed 70 feet.”
Fifth Cub: “What are you watching?”
Fourth Cub: “We’re watching Billy climb the tallest
tree in the forest. Look, he’s climbed 100 feet.”
Fifth Cub: “But the tallest stree in the forest is only
90 feet tall.”
Cub Backstage: AAAAAAAAHHHHH!! THUD!!
HANDY WEB LINKS
http://members.iinet.net.au/~oneilg/scouts/songs/songbook.html
This site has songs with Midi files to help with the tunes.
Also has a number of applauses, cheers, and skits.
http://www3.telus.net/jp123/1cgg/campfire.html
This site also has songs with Midi files to help with the
tunes. Some good songs found here.
IS IT TIME YET?
(Scene: A waiting room with a row of chairs or several
people sitting around the campfire.)
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This site has hundreds of songs and skits. There is search
capability to find any song or skit from any word.
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CUBMASTER TIPS THAT WORKED FOR ME
Bruce Kawanami ([email protected])
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FUN
Above all else, have fun. You are contagious. Do not worry about your peers, your
job is to connect with the Tiger Cubs.
The kids want to have fun and the parents want to see their kids doing something. I
figured if the kids enjoyed it and wanted to come back, then they would be active and
get exposure at the pack meeting. Boy fun is loud and gross – I planned around that
concept.
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USE YOUR LEADERS
Use your den leaders as they have a pulse on the pack. They often have great
suggestions. Work with your Committee Chair and take advantage of the leader
meeting.
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THEMES
Use themes for your Pinewood derbies and give prizes (recognition) to those cars that
decorate to the theme. Allow all the scouts to vote on the best theme design. We
allowed each scout to vote for the top three and compile aggregate points. First try to
use the monthly scouting theme, but know that a properly chosen theme will
confound the Super Dad that must win. For example, the ‘Pokemon’ theme was a
huge success since no one over the age of 17 knew what these creatures were. We’ve
also used ‘Circus’ and ‘Cartoons’.
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ACTIVITIES
Outside activities is one of the greatest enrichments to this program. We called them
family outings. At first we had an outings coordinator, but if no one steps up, you can
try to have each den sponsor one outing a year. Check the Pow Wow manual for
places to go. I fondly remember a tour of the San Jose Arena, the Monarch
Butterflies at Twin Bridges, roller skating, ice skating, cub camping at Uvas
Meadows, etc. There are a ton of local things to do and see. There may not be a huge
turnout, sometimes five families would be considered successful, but it really adds to
the pack program. Have sign-ups at the pack meeting and announce well in advance
so people can prepare.
One organized activity is to have a Cubannapolis race on a weekend. Scouts have to
‘wear’ a cardboard vehicle and race it around a large, park area sized track. We did
about three laps, with each lap requiring the ‘driver’ to get out of his vehicle and re-fuel
with some Kool-Aid or other drink. There were also track obstacles, such as falling
rocks (plastic bags filled with wadded newspaper), a water hazard (large squirt guns),
and even a Frisbee throw. Make it fun! And again, use a theme for the vehicles.
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PACK PRIDE
Develop some pack pride - have a pack T-Shirt design contest, with the winning
design going on a number of shirts to be sold to the pack. The winner gets a free
shirt!
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PLANNING
Plan your pack meeting. I always carried my clipboard. It had the agenda, which
applauses I would use, and some spare stuff to fill empty moments. People thought I
could improvise so well – it was all on the clipboard.
The December pack meeting was a low turnout, so we made it shorter and less
structured. Each den sponsored a Christmas song and led the rest of us. We also had
a dessert auction to raise money. The boys love an auction! Sell poker chips, 4/$1,
set a limit.
Early arrivers would have to ‘Guess the Stuff’. Keeps them focused to the end of the
meeting when the winner was announced.
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Duty To God
DUTY TO GOD
Resources
Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting, believed that Reverence and Duty to God should
be an important part of the Scouting Movement and of every Scout and Scouter.
“Our objective in the scouting movement is to give such help as we can in
bringing about God’s kingdom on earth by inoculating among the youth the
spirit and the daily practice in their lives of unselfish goodwill and cooperation.”
! Baden-Powell
RESOURCE
CONTACT INFO
Your Council District
Executive
MATERIAL
“Duty to God” quick reference
chart of Religious Emblems
Programs.
The chart lists:
• Religious groups
• Contact info for emblems
programs
• Age-specific program name
• Program material BSA supply
# (if applicable)
BSA website
www.scouting.org/awards/
religious/index.html
Describes purpose of Religious
Emblems Programs with index to:
• Frequently asked questions
• How to get started
• Chart of programs
PRAY (Programs of
Religious Activities
with Youth)
www.praypub.org
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(800) 933-7729
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BSA’s “Promoting Duty to
God” video (interfaith resource
promoting the religious
emblems of all faiths)
Religious Emblems
Presentation scripts (to be used
with the above video by unit
leaders)
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THE RELIGIOUS EMBLEMS PROGRAMS
LOCAL CONTACTS
BAHA’I
Don Burt
(408) 997-2621; [email protected]
BUDDHIST
Rev. Gerald Sakamoto, San Jose Betsuin
Buddhist Church
George Imokawa
(408) 293-9292
(408) 984-1035
CATHOLIC
www.ccscf.homestead.com
Ann Resch
Jose Saleme
Joan Schenck
Donna Marcopulos
(Stanford District, Pac. Skyline Council)
HINDU
North American Hindu Association,
Pleasanton, CA.
(408) 227-8587; [email protected]
(408) 255-9966; [email protected]
(408) 266-1182; [email protected]
(650) 960-4025; [email protected]
(925) 846-3811
ISLAMIC
Sabir Khan
[email protected]
JEWISH
Merrin Davidson
(408) 848-5748
[email protected]
LDS
Local Ward Bishop
Max Parker
(408) 264-4024
PROTESTANT DENOMINATIONS
Debbie Wright
(408) 842-9613; [email protected]
(Rev 8-2003)
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Leathercrafts
LEATHERCRAFTS
POW WOW 2004
Debbie Fragola ([email protected])
WHAT DO YOU NEED?
BASIC SUPPLIES:
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Spray bottle with water or container and sponge
Poly board or marble slab for pounding
Hand towel
Wooden or rawhide mallet
Stamping tool handle
Stamping tool tips
Leather sheen
Swivel knife
Modeling tool
STAMPING TOOL HEADS:
The tips of the stamps are inserted into the steel handle. Combining
just a few tips can make many different patterns.
MALLETS:
A rawhide mallet is heavier and more durable than a wooden mallet.
Rawhide is worth the investment if it is to be used extensively but it is
3-5 times expensive as wood. Wooden mallets are fine for
beginners.
YOUR WORK AREA:
You need a solid smooth surface to work on. A 12”x12” piece of
marble is ideal but a piece of masonite, compressed wood or poly
board will do fine. Fold a hand towel under your pounding surface to
cut down on noise.
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PREPARING THE LEATHER:
Leather must be prepared before stamping. Spray it with water from
a spray/mister bottle or wipe both sides of the leather with a
moistened sponge until it appears uniformly damp on both sides.
This will soften the fibers enough to accept the impression of the
stamps. Allow the leather to dry slightly before working; it will lighten
to a pink color. The leather’s inner core should be wet but its face
should be dry. If it is too wet, the stamped impressions will not be
sharp. Never bend or fold your project while it is still wet, as the
impressions will fade.
HOW TO STAMP:
Grasp the handle with three fingers and the thumb and place the
stamp in the desired location. Hold the handle straight up, resting
your wrist and elbow on the table. Apply just enough downward
pressure on the stamp to keep it from bouncing up after striking. Hit
the end of the handle sharply with the mallet, holding the mallet
parallel to the leather.
It is better to hit the stamp too lightly than too heavily. You can
always reseat and hit a stamp again, but there is no way to correct
too deep an impression.
COLORING AND FINISHING:
Leather may be colored with paints, penetrating dyes or colored
permanent markers. It also can be finished with oils, waxes, acrylics
or lacquers to achieve an endless variety of colors and finishes. Be
sure your leather is clean and dry before finishing your project.
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Pow Wow
Cub Scout Leader Training
“Knives”
January 24, 2004
Brian Belet, Instructor
Scoutmaster, Troop 330
Pioneer District Training Committee, SCCC
Eagle Scout (1969)
408/379-2772
[email protected]
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Pow Wow
Cub Scout Leader Training
January 24, 2004
“Knives”
Course Objectives:
To provide Cub Scout leaders with the necessary information and skills so that they feel confident to teach
Bear Cubs how to:
• To properly and safely handle a knife
• To earn their Whittling Chip
Whittling Chip Safety Requirements — Cub Scout Agreement
Cub Scouts, BSA
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
I will treat my pocketknife with the respect due a useful tool.
I will always close my pocketknife and put it away when not in use.
I will not use my pocketknife when it might injure someone near me.
I promise never to throw my pocketknife for any reason.
I will use my pocketknife in a safe manner at all times.
Packet Contents:
! Course Objective (this page)
! Whittling Chip Safety Requirements (this page)
! Demonstration wooden knife — plans and directions
! Whittling projects suitable for Bear Scouts
! Sample letter from Bear Den Leaders to Parents of Bear Scouts
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DEMONSTRATION WOODEN KNIFE
CUB SCOUTS, BSA
Materials and Tools needed:
# 2 paint stir sticks
# 3 – 1/8-inch diameter x 1/2-inch rivets washer or pop rivets (same size)
# Coping saw
# Hand drill
# 1/8-inch drill bit
# 120 grit sandpaper
# 2 clamps
# Scissors
# Hammer —or— pop rivet tool
# Cellophane tape
Construction steps:
1) With scissors cut out patterns for knife parts (see pattern sheet).
2) Tape patterns onto paint sticks.
3) Clamp prepared sticks to a counter top and cut out the four pattern pieces.
4) Sand any rough edges before assembly (Step #5).
5) Starting with part number 1, stack four parts in the same sequence (#1-4) and direction as
indicated on the pattern sheet.
6) With parts lined up evenly, clamp to bench top and drill three 1/8-inch holes exactly on the black
dots.
7) Insert rivets into three holes and turn assembly over.
8) Place washers over protruding rivets and then set with hammer or pop rivet tool.
NOTE 1: Open blade before securing blade rivet.
NOTE 2: Secure blade rivet gently to allow blade to open and close.
9) Sand completed knife handle to shape both ends.
10) Enjoy!
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WHITTLING PROJECTS FOR BEAR-LEVEL CUB SCOUTS
$ Fuzz stick (fire starter)
$ Ring and pin (game)
$ Propeller stick (game)
(see attached pages)
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KNIFECRAFT – FUZZ STICK
A good sharp knife and skill in handling it will make a camper’s life easier – and more
fun. Making shavings and fuzz sticks for starting fires is a test of both skill and knife
care. Shavings may be made from any stick picked up at the cook-out site to make the
simplest, most effective tinder. When shavings are left on the stick the product is called a
fuzz stick.
Small fuzz sticks are made from a short stick, with five to ten shavings made on one side;
the small fuzz sticks are piled one on top of another to make the base of a fire. A
craftsman’s fuzz stick will be larger, with shavings on the stick all around and a pointed
end to stand the fuzz stick in the ground. With kindling piled around the fuzz stick, fire
building is simple. Fuzz sticks are especially good to make when wood is damp or wet, as
the inside of the stick is always drier than the outside.
You will need: Piece of soft wood (pine kindling, etc.) about 10 inches lone, oneinch diameter and without knots.
1. Hold top of stick with one hand and brace it against a bench, stump, or whittling
board.
2. Cut long, slim shavings down the length of the stick (avoid short, thick ones). Cut
into wood at bottom, to keep from cutting shavings off, and draw knife out at
bottom of stroke.
3. Turn stick as work progresses, making shavings evenly on all sides.
4. Point end of top of stick so it will stand in the ground.
Swedish craftsmen use this technique in making intricate trees, crosses, and animals for
Christmas decorations. Southern mountain craftsmen make roosters of twigs, making the
tails like a fuzz stick. Camp craftsmen can explore these same activities for favors or
ornaments.
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RING AND PIN
You need: rings (2 – 4 inches across), stick (10 – 12 inches long), heavy string (3 feet
long), pocket knife
Suggestions for the rings: wooden curtain rings; rings cut from a heavy paper tube or
plastic drinking cup; rings sliced ¾ inch thick from a dried gourd or squash;
rings sawed from a dried marrow (“pin”) bone.
1. Carve one end of the stick down to a dull point.
2. Tie one end of the string to the fat end of the stick – a small whittled groove will
keep the string from slipping off.
3. Thread all but one of the rings onto the string, and then tie the remaining ring to
the free end of the string. If all the rings are not the same size, the tied-on ring
should be the biggest.
Make up your own rules for keeping score, and the first one to score a total of twenty
points is the winner.
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PROPELLER STICK
American Indians know the magic of how to make the propeller spin,
stop and then spin in the other direction. If you know the magic, you
can pretend to make the PROPELLER STICK work as a lie detector.
Get the propeller spinning and ask a question. If the answer is yes, the
propeller will continue to spin in the same direction. If the answer is
no, the propeller will stio and then start spinning the other way.
Actually, there is no magic to it at all – if you know the trick.
MATERIALS
Small sticks
Headed nail
TOOLS
Penknife
Hammer
CONSTRUCTION
Cut a stick, or a piece of dead tree branch, about 8 to 12 inches lone,
and whittle half the length of it down to bare wood. (Always be
careful when using a knife. Never point the sharp edge or tip of the
blade towards yourself or anyone close by, and carve with the knife
blade cutting un the direction away from you.) On the whittled end
of the stick, cut about six or eight notches in a row (Fig. 1). Make
the propeller from a smaller stick about 3 inches long, and whittle it
down to bare wood- it does not need to be the shape of a propeller at
all. Measure to the center of the propeller, and make a hole through
it slightly bigger than the thickness of the headed nail. You can make the hole with a
drill, or by hammering a fatter nail through, wiggling it around, and then pulling it out.
Mount the propeller onto the notched end of the bugger stick with the headed nail (Fig.
1), but don’t drive the nail in all the way. Leave it out just a little so that the propeller
spins very easily. If necessary, balance the propeller by carving chips off the heavier end.
The rubbing stick is made from another wood piece as round as the notched stick, but
only half as long (Fig. 2). Whittle down one end of the rubbing stick to a slightly pointed
edge that will used for rubbing the notches. Now you’re ready to try the “trick.” Hold
the propeller stick in one hand, and point it slightly down. Hold the rubbing stick in the
other hand, and rub the pointed edge back and forth over the notches. Try rubbing fast
then slow, easy then hard, until you find just the right rhythm
and pressure to make the propeller spin. If you have trouble,
try holding the propeller stick a little closer to the notches or a
little further away from the notches. To make the propeller
change direction, put your pointing finger out along the side
of the notched stick (Fig. 3). Which way does the propeller
spin? Now take your pointing finger back, and put your
thumb out along the other side of the stick (Fig. 4). Does the
propeller change direction? It should. The hand is quicker
than the lie.
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SAMPLE LETTER FROM DEN LEADERS TO PARE NTS OF BEAR CUB SCOUTS
<Date>
Dear <Parent>,
In our past two den meetings we have discussed safety rules for handling a
pocketknife. We understand that this is a matter of concern for some of you and
we feel that you must decide if you want your son to be allowed to carry and use
a pocketknife.
Each one of the boys will have earned his Cub Scout Whittling Chip card. This
card entitles that each boy has learned the safety rules and is capable of carrying
a pocketknife. Under these conditions pocketknives can be carried and used at
outdoor Scout functions or with your direct approval; never at school. Each boy
must have the card with them when carrying or using a pocketknife. If a boy is
found using the knife in an unsafe manner, a corner will be removed from his
card. If all four corners are removed then he will not be allowed to carry or use a
pocketknife.
With your son, please read over the attached safety rules from Achievement 19
in the Bear Book. [NOTE: Attach safety rules to letter.] Please work with your son
if you choose to complete Achievement 19 by teaching him how to sharpen the
pocketknife, as we do not provide these items for the Scouts.
Attached is the enlarged pattern for carving the Bear figure. [NOTE: Attach
pattern from Bear book.] While soap (e.g., Ivory) is recommended in the Bear
book, balsa wood in many ways works better. The resistance of the wood is
actually safer than the softer soap. Please bring the carved Bear to the June
Pack Meeting for display.
Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
<Bear den leaders names and signatures>
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ROCKET FUN!
Class Outline
POW WOW 2004 Rocket Fun
Date:
Course Session:
January 24, 2004
Sessions 1, 4
Instructor:
Wesley Wong,
Pioneer District, Cub Scout Roundtable
(408) 377-2859 (H)
[email protected]
Objective:
Learn how to make safe, simple non-fuel type rockets
(paper, pencil, water rockets) to incorporate in your den
or pack program.
On-line Resources:
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http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/space/teachers/rockets
http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/airplane/bgmr.html
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/solar.html
http://www.water-rockets.com/javasim/index.html
http://homes.managesoft.com.au/~cjh/rockets/links.html
http://mpassero.tripod.com/rocket/index.htm
Rocket Pop! Launch Pad:
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http://www.everyoneslaser.com/rocketpop/rocketpop_sales.htm
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I. Introduction
- Distribute Handouts
- Sign-in Sheet
- Brief history of Rockets
(5')
II. Rocket Principles
- Newton's 3 Laws of Motion
- Rocket Pinwheel
(3')
III. Incorporating into Den or Pack Program
- Wolf, Bear, Webelos Achievements
- Space Theme
- Rocket Derby
- Rocket Derby Patches
(5')
IV. Rocket Safety
(2')
V. Types of Rockets & Construction Tips
A. Paper Rockets
B. Pencil Rockets
C. Alka-Seltzer Rockets
- Basic Film Canister
- Canister with Fins & Nosecone
- Double canister
D. Water Rockets
- Basic Water bottle
- Water bottle with fins & nosecone
- Paper Tube rockets
- Florescent Tube rocket
- Launch Pads
E. Rocket Car
(20')
VI. Rocket Construction
- Form in groups of 5 people each
- Each group will build soda bottle rocket
(15')
VII. Rocket Launch.
(10')
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Den & Pack Activities with Rockets
Pressure Testing Water Rockets:
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Den Activities:
Wolf Elective 5g:
Bear Achievement 21f:
Elective 1d:
Make a model rocket.
Make a model of a rocket.
Build a model of a rocket or space satellite.
Webelos Scientist 5:
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Show the effects of air pressure.
Show the effects of water & air pressure.
Build and launch a model rocket.
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Launch Safety Precautions:
Pack Activities:
- Space Theme
- Space Derby or Rocket Derby
- Pack picnic or barbecue
- Scout-O-Ramas
- Camporees
Rocket Activities:
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Never use glass bottles for water rockets.
Always fill rocket completely with water when pressure testing. This
will reduce the explosive hazard of the compressed air.
Pressurize slowly, and if possible open the air pressure valve so that the
air bubbles slowly into the rocket. Then back away and wait for the
pressure to stabilize in the rocket with no more bubble action.
Can be used in the den, the Pack or classroom.
Can be incorporated in the Webelos Scientist badge.
Can illustrate the effects of air pressure and water pressure
Can be used to teach the scientific method. Experiment with different
amounts of water and chart the launch times vs. water level.
Experiment with different fin designs and see which ones give the best
flight.
Foster creativity and exploration. Give materials to the boys without
any directions, and have them put together a rocket they think will fly
the highest. Explore options for recovery systems such as parachutes.
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Never launch a rocket over 400ft without FAA clearance.
Never launch in a crowded area.
Choose an open field that is clear of obstructions such as trees and
wires.
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Never stand directly over the launch pad while setting rocket on pad or
during launch.
Have each student or student group set up their own rocket on the
launch pad. Other students should stand back several meters. It will be
easier to keep observers away by roping off the launch site.
Only permit the students launching the rocket to retrieve it.
The student pressurizing the rocket should put on eye protection (safety
goggles).
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Rocket Safety Tips
Launch under low pressure first.
Launch under zero or gentle breeze conditions.
Place the launcher in the center of the field and anchor it in place with
the spikes or tent stakes.
When pressurization is complete, all students should stand in back of
the rope for the countdown. Launch the rocket when the recovery
range is clear.
Construction Safety Precautions:
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Always use glue in a well-ventilated area.
Cover the work area with paper or a cloth in case glue drips.
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Newton's Third Law
Rocket Principles
Newton's First Law
This law of motion is just an obvious statement of fact.
Putting Newton's Laws of Motion Together
Newton's Second Law
An unbalanced force must be exerted for a rocket to lift off from a launch pad or
for a craft in space to change speed or direction (First Law). The amount of
thrust (force) produced by a rocket engine will be determined by the rate at
which the mass of the rocket fuel burns and the speed of the gas escaping the
rocket (Second Law). The reaction, or motion, of the rocket is equal to and in
the opposite direction of the action, or thrust, from the engine (Third Law).
This law of motion is essentially a statement of a mathematical equation. The
three parts of the equation are mass (m), acceleration (a), and force (f).
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PROCEDURE:
Rocket Car
TOPIC: Newton's Third Law of Motion
OBJECTIVE: To construct a car to demonstrate how rockets move by means
of action and reaction.
DESCRIPTION: A small car is propelled by the action/reaction force
generated by a balloon.
Using the ruler, marker, and drawing compass, draw a rectangle 3 by 7
inches and four circles 3 inches in diameter on the flat surface of the
meat tray. Cut out each piece. Use an emery board to make the wheels
as round as possible.
2.
Push one pin into the center of each circle and then into the edge of the
rectangle as shown in the picture. The pins become axles for the
wheels. Do not push the pins in snugly because the wheels have to
rotate freely. Test them to be sure they rotate freely. It is okay if the
wheels wobble.
3.
Inflate the balloon a few times to stretch it out a bit. Slip the nozzle
over the end of the flexi-straw nearest the bend. Secure the nozzle to
the straw with tape and seal it tight so that the balloon can be inflated
by blowing through the straw.
4.
Tape the straw to the car as shown in the picture.
5.
Inflate the balloon and pinch the straw to hold in the air. Set the car on
a smooth surface and release the straw.
DISCUSSION: The rocket car is propelled along the floor according to the
principle stated in Isaac Newton's third law of motion. "For every action there is
an opposite and equal reaction." The balloon pushes on the air and the air pushes
back on the balloon. Because the balloon is attached to the car, the car is pulled
along by the balloon.
MATERIALS and TOOLS:
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4 pins
Styrofoam meat tray
Cellophane tape
Flexi-straw
Scissors
Drawing Compass
Marker pen
Small party balloon
Ruler
Emery Board
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Rocket Pinwheel
4.
Lay the straw and balloon on an outstretched finger so that it balances
and mark the balance point. Push the pin through the straw at the
balance point and then continue pushing the pin into the eraser of the
pencil and finally into the wood itself.
5.
Spin the straw a few times to loosen up the hole the pin has made.
6.
Blow in the straw to inflate the balloon and then let go of the straw.
TOPIC: Action-Reaction Principle
DESCRIPTION: Construct a balloon- powered pinwheel.
DISCUSSION: The balloon-powered pinwheel spins because of the actionreaction principle described in Newton's Third Law of Motion. Stated simply,
the law says every action is, accompanied by an opposite and equal reaction. In
this case, the balloon produces an action by squeezing on the air inside causing
it to rush out the straw. The air, traveling around the bend in the straw, imparts a
reaction force at a right angle to the straw. The result is that the balloon and
straw spins around the pin.
Paper Rocket
MATERIALS:
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TOPIC: Stability
DESCRIPTION: Small flying rockets to make out of paper and propel with air
blown through a straw.
Wooden pencil with an eraser on one end
Sewing pin
Round party balloon
Flexible soda straw
Plastic tape
METHOD:
1.
Inflate the balloon to stretch it out a bit.
2.
Slip the nozzle end of the balloon over the end of the straw farthest
away from the bend. Use a short piece of plastic tape to seal the balloon
to the straw. The balloon should inflate when you blow through the
straw.
3.
MATERIALS:
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Bend the opposite end of the straw at a right angle.
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Scrap bond paper
Cellophane tape
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Scissors
Sharpened fat pencil
Milkshake straw (slightly thinner than pencil)
Pencil Rocket
TOPIC: Rockets
DESCRIPTION: Rockets, using pencils for their bodies, are launched with a
rubber band-powered launch platform.
PROCEDURE:
1.
Cut a narrow rectangular strip of paper about 5 inches long and roll it
tightly around the fat pencil. Tape the cylinder and remove it from the
pencil.
2.
Cut crown points into one end of the cylinder and slip it back onto the
pencil.
3.
Slide the crown points to the pencil tip and squeeze the points together
and tape them together to seal the end to form a nose cone (the pencil
point provides support for taping). An alternative to the crown points is
to just fold over one end of the tube and seal it with tape.
4.
Remove the cylinder from the pencil and gently blow into the open end
to check for leaks. If air easily escapes, use more tape to seal the leaks.
5.
Cut out two sets of fins using the pattern and fold according to
instructions. Tape the fins near the open end of the cylinder. The tabs
make taping easy.
MATERIALS and TOOLS:
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FLYING THE PAPER ROCKET:
Slip the straw into the rocket's opening. Point the rocket towards a safe
direction, sharply blow through the straw. The rocket will shoot away. Be
careful not to aim the rocket towards anyone because the rocket could poke an
eye.
DISCUSSION: Paper rockets demonstrate how rockets fly through the
atmosphere and the importance of having fins for control. For experimental
purposes, try building a rocket with no fins and one with the fins in the front to
see how they will fly. Practice flying the rockets on a ballistic trajectory towards
a target. Also try making a rocket with wings so that it will glide.
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2 Pieces of wood 3'X4"Xl" in size
2 Cup hooks
1 Wooden spring clothes pin
1 Small wood screw
1 Screw eye
2 Metal angle irons and screws
4 Feet of heavy string
Iron bailing wire (18 gauge minimum)
Several rubber bands
Several wooden pencils (unsharpened)
Several pencil cap erasers
Cellophane or masking tap
Heavy paper
Saw
Wood file
Drill (3/16 inch diameter)
Pliers
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PROCEDURE
Launch Platform
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Loop four rubber bands together and loop their ends on the cup hooks.
The launch platform is now complete.
Rocket
Join the two pieces of wood as shown in the diagram to form the launch
platform. Use a metal angle iron on each side to strengthen the
structure.
1.
Take a short piece of bailing wire and wrap it around the eraser end of
the pencil about one inch from the end. Use pliers to twist the wire
tightly so that it "bites" into the wood a bit. Next, bend the twisted ends
into a hook as shown in figure 3.
2.
Take a sharp knife and cut a notch in the other end of the pencil as
shown in figure 3.
3.
Cut out small paper rocket fins and tape them to the pencil just above
the notch.
4.
Place an eraser cap over the upper end of the rocket. This blunts the
nose to make the rocket safer if it hits something.
Screw in the cup hooks and screw eye into the wood in the places
indicated in figure 1.
The rocket is now complete.
LAUNCHING PENCIL ROCKETS:
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Temporarily separate the wooden pieces of the clothes pin and file the
"jaw" of one piece square as shown in figure 2. Drill two holes through
the other wood piece as shown. Drill one hole through the first wood
piece as shown.
Drill a hole through the upright piece of the launch platform as shown
and screw the clothes pin to it so that the lower hole in the pin lines up
with the hole in the upright. Reassemble the clothes pin.
Tie a knot in one end of the string and feed it through the clothes pin as
shown in figure 1, through the upright piece of the platform and then
through the screw eye. When the free end of the string is pulled, the
clothes pin will pen. The clothes pin has become a rocket hold-down
and release device.
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1.
Choose a wide-open outdoor area to launch the rockets.
2.
Spread open the jaw of the clothes pin and place the notched end of the
rocket in the jaws. Close the jaws and gently pull the pencil upward to
insure the rocket is secure. If the rocket doesn't fit, change the shape of
the notch slightly.
3.
Pull the rubber bands down and loop them over the wire hook. Be sure
not to look down over the rocket as you do this in case the rocket is
prematurely released.
4.
Stand at the other end of the launcher and step on the wood to provide
additional support.
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Make sure no one except yourself is standing next to the launch pad.
Count down from 10 and pull the string. Step out of the way from the
rocket as, it flies about 75 feet up in the air, gracefully turns upside
down and returns to Earth.
Alka-Seltzer Rockets
(By Mike Passerotti)
Purpose
The rocket's terminal altitude can be adjusted by increasing or
decreasing the tension on the rubber bands.
To design a paper rocket propelled by Alka-Seltzer and water to demonstrate
Newton's third law of motion.
DISCUSSION: Like the flight of Robert Goddard's first liquid fuel rocket in
1926, the pencil rocket gets its upward thrust from its nose end rather than its
tail. Regardless, the rocket's fins still provide stability, guiding the rocket
upward for a smooth flight. If a steady wind is blowing during flight, the fins
will steer the rocket towards the wind in a process called 'weather cocking.' On
NASA rockets, active controls steer during flight to prevent weather cocking
and to aim them on the right trajectory. Active controls include tilting nozzles
and various forms of fins and vanes.
Background
The paper rocket in this activity is propelled according to the principle stated in
Isaac Newton's third law of motion: "For every action there is an opposite and
equal reaction." Gas pressure builds inside the film canister due to the mixing of
Alka-Seltzer and water. This action continues until enough pressure builds to
blow apart the canister from its lid. The reaction is the launch of the rocket.
Materials
card stock printed pattern; empty film canister with lid that snaps inside;
markers, crayons, or colored pencils; tape; glue; scissors; Alka-Seltzer tablets;
water; metric tape measure or meter sticks; straw; (Optional launch pad: wood
block, coat hanger or other stiff wire)
Preparation
Review and prepare materials. It is most important to use film canisters with lids
that snap inside. Do not use lids that close around the outside of the canister.
Construction
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Cut the fins out. Cut the nose cone and body out as one piece.
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Tape the body onto the film canister, roll the paper around the side, and tape
the end down. The lid end of the film canister goes down.
Cut a 1-inch piece of straw and tape it to the body.
Launch Time
3.
This is an outdoor activity. If gusty winds are a problem, then place a quarter in
the canister to keep the rocket from falling over. Launching near a wall where a
metric tape has been hung or where meter sticks have been stacked may make it
easier to judge how high the rocket goes. You may want to wear safety glasses
during this experiment as a general safety precaution. Everyone should stand
away from loaded rockets when they are on the launch pad. It may take 15 to 20
seconds to build up enough pressure to launch, so a loaded rocket should not be
approached prematurely. These rockets can shoot 5 meters or more into the air.
No sharp objects should be placed on top of the nose cone or elsewhere on the
rocket.
Roll the nose cone around in the shape of a cone and tape it together.
Straighten the nose cone point to the center of the rocket and tape it to the
sides.
Make a launch pad with a block of wood and a straight piece of wire. Drill a
hole for the wire and insert the wire straight up to guide the rocket at lift off.
Wrap-up
One way to record the results of different "fuel" mixtures is to make a simple
graph of height vs. amount of water. Such a graph gives a clear, visual record of
the observations and can be used as evidence to support interpretations.
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Design and launch other rockets powered by two, three or more film canisters.
Fold the fins so that the colored side is out. Tape or glue the fin halves
together to form a complete circle.
Design a two-stage rocket.
Fold the fins so that the colored side is out. Tape or glue the fin halves
together to form a complete circle.
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Wrap-up
Materials
One way to record the results of different "fuel" mixtures is to make a simple
graph of height vs. amount of water. Such a graph gives a clear, visual record of
the observations and can be used as evidence to support interpretations.
Design and launch other rockets. Design a two-stage rocket. Design recovery
mechanisms such as parachute, ribbon or propeller.
2 soda bottles; card stock printed pattern; markers, crayons, or colored pencils;
tape; glue; scissors; water; wood block approximately 4" long piece of "2 by 4"
lumber; one wood screw; one rubber automotive valve stem; bicycle tire pump.
Soda Bottle Launch Pad
Soda Bottle Rockets
Preparation
You can use a bicycle pump, soda bottle, one screw, a piece of 2x4 scrap and an
automotive tire valve stem to create a launch pad.
Review and prepare materials. Build the launch pad by cutting 2 1/2" off the cap
end of the bottle. Cut a 3/8" slot down one side of the bottle for the tire pump
hose. Drill or punch a hole in the bottom of the bottle. Screw the bottle to the
block of wood.
1.
Take an empty soda bottle and cut it as shown below (left), cut the top off
and cut a slot wide enough for the bicycle pump hose and deep enough to
slide in the rocket, valve stem and bicycle pump hose fitting (the rocket
should rest on the cut end of the soda bottle launch pad:
2.
Screw the soda bottle to a scrap piece of 2x4 as shown above (right).
3.
Shove the tire valve stem into the neck of your soda bottle rocket (Fig. 3).
4.
Attach the bicycle pump to the valve stem.
5.
Slide the soda bottle rocket with hose attached into the launch pad. See the
finished pad ready to launch (Fig. 4).
Construction
1. Print the patterns. Cut the fins out. Cut the nose cone out.
2. Roll and tape the nose cone. Tape the nose cone to the bottom of the whole
soda bottle.
3. Fold the fins at all the dotted lines. Glue or tape two of the fins together. Wrap
the fins around the middle of the whole soda bottle and glue or tape the last fin
together.
Launch Time
This is an outdoor activity. If gusty winds are a problem, then abort the launch.
Everyone should stand away from rockets when they are on the launch pad.
These rockets can shoot 100 feet or more into the air. No sharp objects should be
placed on top of the nose cone or elsewhere on the rocket.
Fill the soda bottle a little less than half way with water. Shove the large end of
the tire valve stem into the neck of the bottle. Attach the bicycle pump hose to
the valve stem. Lower the bottle into the launch pad so that the hose slides down
into the slot, the valve stem points down and the bottle rests on top of the cut
bottle.
Pump up the bottle until it pops off the valve stem and flies to new heights.
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Rocket Construction:
! Insert Cap
Fig. 3
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$ Center Cone &
Fig. 4
Tape to tube
Pump it up until it pops!
" Tape tubes
# Fold Cone
together
& Tape
% Insert Bottle
& Wrap foam strip
around bottle &
shove in tube
Rocket Derby Rockets
Rocket Kit:
Each rocket kit shall contain the following items:
• 12" cardboard tube
• 6" cardboard tube, with 3 marks for placement of fins
• 1 White tube cap
• 20 oz. plastic soda bottle (empty)
• 1 strip of Fun Foam
• 1 fan-shaped cardboard piece for nose cone
• 3 fins
• Color paper, stickers and markers can also be provided for decorating
the rocket.
' Seal Bottle in
tube w/ tape
( Attach fins at fin guides
to tube, wrap
tube & tape
* Attach Rocket ID
sticker below
cone. Decorate
rocket!
In addition to the above materials, you will also need lots of scissors and rolls of
2” wide clear packing tape.
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These rockets are great for water rocket derbies. They are inexpensive to make,
easy to construct and are quite durable. They are capable of reaching over 100
feet in height.
NOTES:
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Insert the tube cap onto the end of the 6" tube, which has 3 marks for the fin
guides.
2. Stack 12" tube onto capped end of short tube. Tape the tubes together.
3. Shape the fan-shaped cardboard into a nosecone and tape together, making
sure that the opening fits onto the cardboard tube.
4. Center the nosecone onto the end of the 12" tube, and tape the nosecone
onto the tube. Completely cover the nosecone with tape.
5. Insert the plastic soda bottle into the 6" tube, with the opening sticking out.
6. Wrap the strip of fun foam around the top of the bottle, and shove it into the
cardboard tube. The fun foam keeps the bottle from moving around in the
tube.
7. Seal the bottle in tube with tape.
8. Place each fin onto a fin guide on the 6" tube. The fin point should be
pointing toward the nosecone. Tape fins SECURELY onto tube, and cover
completely with tape.
9. Wrap the rocket body with 1-1/2 sheets of color paper (will be provided),
and tape onto the rocket. Tape the color paper to the tube before wrapping
around tube.
10. Attach Rocket ID Sticker below nosecone. Decorate rocket with markers,
stickers, etc.
Tips for Running a Rocket Derby
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Plan event well in advance, set date and location (Park with large field).
Prepare rocket kits in advance. Conduct workshop before event for
assembling rockets, or build during a den or pack meeting.
For competition, judge rockets for flight time (from lift-off to landing).
Get volunteers (parents) for:
• Event Coordinator
• Time keeper (with stopwatch)
• Water fillers (to fill rockets)
• Launch crew (to operate the launch pads)
Compress rockets to a maximum of 85 psi for competition (vary
pressure based on wind and enviroment).
Always following safety precautions!
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Using Themes in your Pack
Using Themes in your Pack
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Presenters:
Presenter - Charlie Schrey, Cubmaster Pack 411
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Today’s Goals
!What offices are in the room (Den
Leader, Cubmaster,…)?
!Are you currently using themes?
!What do you want to learn from class?
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!Cub Scout - ‘68-’70
!Boy Scout - Troop 575 ‘72-’77
!Tiger Den Coach - Pack 617, ‘97-’98
!Den Leader - Pack 411, ‘98-’00
!Cubmaster - Pack 411, ‘00-Present
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What is a Cub Scout “Career?”
!5 years (Tiger-Webelos II)
!5 Pinewood Derbies
!5 Blue & Gold Banquets
!50 Pack Meetings
!150 Den Meetings
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What are Themes?
!A collection of related activities of high
“boy interest” for each month,
encompassing den activities & the Pack
meeting.
!They are described in "Program Helps",
Pow-Wow and Roundtable documentation
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Themes are the key piece of
the Cub Scout puzzle
Ceremonies
Skits
Pack Mtgs
Roundtable
Crafts
Den
Mtgs
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THEMES
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Why Use Themes?
!Add Variety to Den Meetings
!Add Variety to Pack Meetings
!Makes Den Projects More Important
!Makes planning Integrated Pack Meeting
possible
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Progam Helps - Den Level
!Where do Den Crafts go?
"Refrigerator?
"Garbage can??
"Pack meeting!
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!Weekly layout of Den Activities
"Gathering Activity
"Entertainment
"Snacks
"Crafts/Advancements
"Field Trips
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Progam Helps - Den Level
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!Den meetings form backbone of Pack
Meeting
"Den displays of crafts and activities
"Decorations
"Boy awareness of theme
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Progam Helps - Pack Level
!Pack adds additional elements:
"Decorations
"Guest Speakers
"Ceremonies
"Cheers
"Songs
"Cubmaster Minutes
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Issue 10
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Volume 41
Pack 411 - October 10, 2002
Issue 2
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“Critters, Cubs and
Campfires”
“Blast Off”
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“Kids Against Crime”
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!Best initiated at Pack level
!Give Den Leaders long-term plan for the
theme and their assignments
!Go with whatever support you get, and
build - recognize Dens that support theme
!KISMIF
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Using Themes in your Pack
Theme Resources
!Personal experiences/Talents
!Program Helps/Scouting Magazine
!Pow-Wow
!Roundtable
!Pack Members
!“Footsteps of the Founder” quotations of Baden-Powell
2004 POW WOW SCCC
Last Revised
09/28/02
Legend ->
Italics - Tentative
Date/event
PACK MTG
Pack 411
monthly Mtg.
all 411 boys &
families-Bethel
Lutheran Church
10181 Finch Av.
MONTH
Oct-2002
PACK CMT MTG 10/1 7:00 PM
PACK MTG 10/10 7:00 PM
THEME
DEN ASSIGNMENTS
Blast Off
(chngd!)
1C, 2E, 3P, 4G,
7S, 9K
Assignmnts:
S-Snack
C-Ceremony
E-Entertain
P-Prep
K-Cleanup
G-Gathering
Pack CMT
Meeting leaders &
parents of Pack
411 - Bethel,
Room 25
Nov-2002
10/29 7:00 PM
11/14 7:00 PM
Dec-2002
12/3 7:00 PM
12/12 7:00 PM
Jan-2003
???
1/9 7:00 PM
Feb-2003
2/4 7:00 PM
None - B&G
Mar-2003
3/4 7:00 PM
3/13 7:00 PM
Apr-2003
4/1 7:00 PM
4/10 7:00 PM
Kids Against
Crime
1G, 2S, 3E, 4K,
8P, 9C
Winter
Wonderland
1K, 2C, 3G, 4E,
7P, 8S
Strike Up The
Band
2K, 3C, 5G, 7E,
4P, 9S
Uncle Sam
Depends on You!
Why Does it Do
That?
1S, 2P, 3K, 5C,
8E, 9G
Land of the
Pharaohs
1P, 4K, 5S, 7C,
8G, 9E
Coyote Creek
Cycling 10/5
8:00 AM 50
milers
8:30 AM others
EVENT 1
"B"
Scouting for
Food
EVENT 2
Popcorn Sale
Popcorn Sale
10/8 7:30 PM
11/12 7:30 PM
Blue & Gold
2/13/03 5:458:15
Pinewood Derby
1/11/03
6:30PM8:30PM
Scout Religious
Week
Scout Sunday Bethel 2/9/03
10/14 Columbus
HOLIDAYSday
11/5 Elect. day
11/11 Vet. Day
11/27-29
Thanksgiving
1/14 7:30 PM
12/23-1/3
Winter Recess
12/25 Christmas
2/11 7:30 PM
02/08,02/26
NLE
2/8 CS
2/3 SLD
1/1 New Year's
1/20 MLK
2/14 Valentines
2/17 Pres. Day
2/22 BadenPowell Bday
LEADERS
GRADUATING
SCCC Pow Wow 2004
High-Adventure
USS Pampanito
3/29-30
Pack events not
Activities
Committee
District/
Council Events
Training Codes
NLE-New Ldr
CS-Cub Scout
BLO-Outdoor
YP-Youth Prtct
Pow-Wow
Herman
Intermediate
School, 5955
Blossom Ave.,
San Jose
May-2003
4/29 7:00 PM
5/8 7:00 PM
Jun-2003
6/3 7:00 PM
Creek Cleanup
Jul-2003
None
None
Lights, Camera,
Action!
3E, 4S, 5K, 7G,
8C
Fun in the Sun
1K, 3P, 4G, 5E,
7S, 9C
Creek
Cleanup/ Raingu
tter Regatta
Sun, ?/?? 2:00
PM "B"
Recruiting at
Jungle (small
group)
Family Camp 1
A Hiking We Will
Go
N/A
Family Camp 2
Day Camp 1
Day Camp 2
District
Pinewood Derby
?/??
12/10 7:30 PM
POW-WOW
1/25/03 1/11
NLE
11/1 SLD
Event Planned
by Activities
Committee
WEST Fair
2/8/03??
10/12 NLE, CS
10/22 YP
SCHOOL EVENT
(SLD=Staff
Learning Day,
JM=John Muir,
CM=McAuliffe,
MZ=Meyerholz)
TBD
Pinewood Derby
Weigh-In
1/5/03 10AM5PM "B"
Stanford Scout
Day 11/9 4:00
PM
EVENT 4
ROUNDTABLE
TRAINING
Winter Event?
District Leader's
Dinner 11/8
Lou's Village
6:30 PM
EVENT 3
Roundtable District Ldr. Mtg.
2nd Tues. Sunnyvale
Presbyterian
Fremont &
Hollenbeck
Uniform:
Class "A" unless
"B" noted for
messy events
Committee
Planning Mtg.
3/11 7:30 PM
03/22 NLE
3/22 CS
2/17-21 MidYear Recess
3/5 Ash
Wednesday
4/8 7:30 PM
04/24 NLE
04/26 BLO
5/13 7:30 PM
05/17 NLE, CS
5/10 BLO
6/10 7:30 PM
06/18 NLE
6/14 BLO
4/5 JM
Walkaround4/2125 Spring
Recess
5/12 SLD
6/12 School
Ends
4/13 Palm
Sunday
4/17 Passover,
4/20 Easter
5/11 Mother's
Day
5/17 Armed
Forces Day
5/26 Mem. Day
6/14 Flag Day
6/15 Father's
Day
7/8 7:30 PM
7/12 NLE, CS
7/4 Fourth
Addison, Daniels,
Markus, Macchello
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CLASS NOTES
Using Themes in your Pack
Impact on Advancements
!Stress that responsibility for
advancements lies with family, not den
leader
!Utilize Den Doodles, advancement charts,
den goal to reinforce individual
responsibility, track progress
!Let families know what you do not
plan to cover
2004 POW WOW SCCC
Why Use Themes?
!Gives variety and interest to program
!Gives initiative to do things that you
would not consider otherwise
!Increases efficiency of planning
2004 POW WOW SCCC
SCCC Pow Wow 2004
326
CLASS NOTES
Using Themes in your Pack
My Favorite Theme Moments
!Guest Speakers - CEO, CHP Officer
!Police opening ceremony
!Blast-Off Cubmaster Minute
!Artist Frame Ceremony
!Kids Against Crime Ceremony
!Hoe-Down
!Gathering Activities
!Snacks
2004 POW WOW SCCC
2004/2005 Themes
!Feb-'04
!Mar-'04
!Apr-'04
!May-'04
!Jun-'04
!Jul-'04
!Aug-'04
!Sep-'04
!Oct-'04
!Nov-'04
Fiesta!
Walk In My Shoes
Cubservation
My Home State
Cub Rock
Fin Fun
Scouting the Midway
Time in a Capsule
It’s a Circus of Stars
Cub Scout Collectors
!Dec-'04 Holiday Food Fare
!Jan-'05 Spread The News
!Feb-'05 Scouting Celebration
!Mar-'05 Invention Convention
!Apr-'05 Waterways of the USA
!May-'05 Cub Pet Pals
!Jun-'05 Destination Parks
!Jul-'05 Play Ball!
!Aug-'05 Campfire Tales &
Traditions
2004 POW WOW SCCC
SCCC Pow Wow 2004
327
CLASS NOTES
Using Themes in your Pack
Thanks for coming!
!Questions/Issues
!Discussion
2004 POW WOW SCCC
SCCC Pow Wow 2004
328
CLASS NOTES
Pack 411 Activities Calendar
Last Revised
09/05/03
Last Dist.
3/8/03
PACK MTG
Pack 411
monthly Mtg.
all 411 boys &
families-Bethel
Lutheran
Church 10181
Finch Av.
Assignmnts:
S-Snack
C-Ceremony
E-Entertain
P-Prep
K-Cleanup
G-Gathering
MONTH
PACK CMT MTG
PACK MTG
THEME
Feb-2004
2/3 7:00 PM
Blue & Gold
Fiesta
Mar-2004
3/2 7:00 PM
3/11 7:00 PM
Walk in My
Shoes
Apr-2004
3/30 7:00 PM
4/8 7:00 PM
Cubservation
May-2004
5/4 7:00 PM
5/13 7:00 PM
My Home
State
DEN
ASSIGNMENTS
TBD
6P, 2G, 8C,
7E, 1S, 3K
5P, 9G, 2C, 8E,
6S, 4K
Recruiting at
The Jungle
4/10/04
Legend ->
Italics - Tentative
Date/event
EVENT 1
EVENT 2
EVENT 3
EVENT 4
ROUNDTABLE
Scout Sunday - Hi Adventure Religious Week
USS Hornet
2/8???
3/27/04
Uniform:
Pack CMT
Roundtable Class "A" unless
Meeting District Ldr.
"B" noted for
leaders &
Mtg. 2nd Tues.
messy events parents of Pack - Sunnyvale
411 - Bethel,
Presbyterian
Room 25
Fremont &
Hollenbeck
Blue & Gold
2/12 @ Hyde
School
District
Pinewood
Derby
2/7
Bay Area Ridge
Hike 04/??
??:?? "B"
Goodwill
Goodturn 2/14
Summer Camp
Reg. Due at
Office
4/24
2/10 7:30 PM
TRAINING 2/24 YPT
SCHOOL
EVENTS
(SLD=Staff
Learning Day,
JM=John Muir,
CM=McAuliffe,
MZ=Meyerholz)
HOLIDAYS
2/2 Eid-ul-Adha
2/14 Val. Day
2/16 Pres. Day
2/25 Ash Wed
LEADERS
GRADUATING
1/8/2004 10:25 PM
Event Planned
by Activities
Committee
Pack Events not
Activities
Committee
District/
Council
Events
Jun-2004
6/1 7:00 PM
6/10 7:00 PM
Cub Rock
Jul-2004
N/A
N/A
Fin Fun
Aug-2004
N/A
N/A
Scouting the
Midway
Sep-2004
8/31 7:00 PM
9/9 7:00 PM
Time in a
Capsule
4P, 8G, 5C,
6E, 9S, 2K
8P, 6G, 7C,
2E, 4S, 5K
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Creek
Cleanup/Spac
e Derby 5/24
"B"
Water Event
6/6-7 "B"
Committee
Planning Mtg.
Beach Barbecue
8/29 4:30 PM7:30 PM "B"
Creek Cleanup
"B"
Coyote Creek
Cycling 10/2
"B"
Scouting for
Food 11/13
Pack
Recharter
Prep & Submit
First week of
Dec.
Scout-O-Rama
6/12
Ushering Bethel
Musical
Popcorn
Kickoff
Popcorn Sale
Popcorn
Delivery
Family Camp 1 Family Camp 2
6/26-6/27
June 26-27
Webelos Camp
8/12-15
4/4 Palm Sun
4/6 Passover
4/9 Good Fri
4/11 Easter
Pow-Wow
Santa Clara
County Office
of Education
1290 Ridder
Park Drive
San Jose, CA
95131 8:00
AM - 4:00 PM
Oct-2004
Nov-2004
Dec-2004
10/4 7:00 PM 11/2 7:00 PM 11/30 7:00 PM
10/14 7:00 PM 11/11 7:00 PM 12/9 7:00 PM
It's a Circus of
Cub Scout
Holiday Food
Stars
Collectors
Fare
Fall Recruiting
WeST Fair
Night
Webelos Only
?/??
District Dinner
11/5
Gathering for
Peace
9/10
Adult Golf
Tourn. 9/13
3/9 7:30 PM
4/13 7:30 PM 5/11 7:30 PM
6/8 7:30 PM
3/13 NLE
5/8 NLE
3/13 CS
4/27 NLE
5/8 CS
6/22 YPT
3/17 St. Pat's
Training
Codes
NLE-New Ldr
CS-Cub Basic
YP-Youth Prtct
BLO-Outdoor
OWL-Outdr
Web
5/9 Mothers
6/14 Flag Day
Day
6/20 Fathr Day
5/26 Shavuot
5/31 Memorial
Day
7/13 7:30 PM
7/4 Indep. Day
8/10 7:30 PM
9/14 7:30 PM 10/12 7:30 PM
9/6 Labor Day
9/16 Rosh
Hashanah
9/25 Yom
Kippur
10/11
Columbus day
11/9 7:30 PM 12/14 7:30 PM
11/11 Vets Day 12/8 Hanukkah
11/25
12/25
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Jones, Smith
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Last Revised
09/05/03
Last Dist.
3/8/03
Legend ->
Italics - Tentative
Date/event
MONTH
PACK CMT MTG
PACK MTG
THEME
Jan-2005
1/4 7:00 PM
1/13 7:00 PM
Cub Scouts
Spread the
News
TBD
Feb-2005
2/1 7:00 PM
2/10 7:00 PM
It's A Scouting
Celebration
Mar-2005
3/1 7:00 PM
3/10 7:00 PM
Invention
Convention
Apr-2005
4/5 7:00 PM
4/14 7:00 PM
Waterways of
the USA
May-2005
5/3 7:00 PM
5/12 7:00 PM
Cub Pet Pals
Jun-2005
5/31 7:00 PM
6/9 7:00 PM
Destination
Parks
Jul-2005
N/A
N/A
Play Ball!
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
EVENT 1
Pinewood
Derby Weigh-In
"B"
Blue & Gold
HighAdventure
Pampanito??
Recruiting at
Jungle (small
group)
EVENT 2
Pinewood
Derby
Scout Sunday Religious Week
DEN
ASSIGNMENTS
EVENT 3
Aug-2005
Sep-2005
N/A
8/30 7:00 PM
N/A
9/8 7:00 PM
Campfire Tales
Theme
and Traditions
Unknown
Oct-2005
Nov-2005
10/4 7:00 PM 11/1 7:00 PM
10/13 7:00 PM 11/10 7:00 PM
Theme
Theme
Unknown
Unknown
TBD
Creek
Committee
Beach
Creek Cleanup
Cleanup/Rain Planning Mtg. Barbecue 4:30
"B"
gutter Regatta
PM-7:30 PM
Sun, ?/?? 2:00
"B"
PM "B"
Scout-O-Rama
Ushering
Popcorn
Bethel Musical
Kickoff
District
Pinewood
Derby
?/??
Coyote Creek
Cycling "B"
Scouting for
Food
Popcorn Sale
Popcorn
Delivery
Fall Recruiting
WeST Fair
Night
Webelos Only
?/??
EVENT 4
ROUNDTABLE
1/11 7:30 PM
2/8 7:30 PM
3/8 7:30 PM
4/12 7:30 PM
5/10 7:30 PM
6/14 7:30 PM
7/12 7:30 PM
TRAINING POW-WOW
SCHOOL
EVENTS
(SLD=Staff
Learning Day,
JM=John Muir,
CM=McAuliffe,
MZ=Meyerholz)
HOLIDAYS
1/1 New Years 2/9 Ash Wed
3/17 St. Pats 4/24 Passover
5/8 Mothers
6/13 Shavuot 7/4 Indep. Day
1/17 MLK
2/14 Val. Day
3/20 Palm
Day
6/14 Flag Day
1/21 Eid-ul2/21 Pres. Day
Sun.
5/30 Mem. Day 6/19 Fathers
Adha
3/25 Good Fri.
Day
3/27 Easter
LEADERS
GRADUATING
1/8/2004 10:25 PM
8/9 7:30 PM
9/13 7:30 PM 10/11 7:30 PM
9/5 Labor Day
11/8 7:30 PM
10/4 Rosh
11/11 Vets Day
Hashanah
11/24
10/10
Thanksgiving
Columbus Day
10/13 Yom
Kippur
Smith, Jones
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Last Revised
09/05/03
Last Dist.
3/8/03
Legend ->
Italics - Tentative
Date/event
MONTH
PACK CMT MTG
PACK MTG
THEME
Dec-2005
11/29 7:00 PM
12/8 7:00 PM
Theme
Unknown
Jan-2006
Feb-2006
Mar-2006
Apr-2006
May-2006
Jun-2006
Jul-2006
Aug-2006
Sep-2006
Oct-2006
Theme
Unknown
Theme
Unknown
Theme
Unknown
Theme
Unknown
Theme
Unknown
Theme
Unknown
Theme
Unknown
Theme
Unknown
Theme
Unknown
Theme
Unknown
Blue & Gold
HighAdventure
Hornet,
Baclutha??
Recruiting at
Jungle (small
group)
DEN
ASSIGNMENTS
EVENT 1
Pack
Pinewood
Recharter
Derby Weigh-In
Prep & Submit
"B"
First week of
Dec.
EVENT 2
Pinewood
Derby
EVENT 3
Creek
Cleanup/Spac
e Derby Sun,
?/?? 2:00 PM
"B"
Scout-O-Rama
Scout Sunday Religious Week
District
Pinewood
Derby
?/??
Committee
Beach
Creek Cleanup
Planning Mtg. Barbecue 4:30
"B"
PM-7:30 PM
"B"
Coyote Creek
Cycling "B"
Ushering
Bethel Musical
Popcorn Sale
Popcorn
Kickoff
Fall Recruiting
Night
EVENT 4
ROUNDTABLE 12/13 7:30 PM
TRAINING
SCHOOL
EVENTS
(SLD=Staff
Learning Day,
JM=John Muir,
CM=McAuliffe,
MZ=Meyerholz)
HOLIDAYS
12/25
Christmas
12/26
Hanukkah
LEADERS
GRADUATING
1/8/2004 10:25 PM
Ward(s), Ball, Sarathay
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Last Revised
09/05/03
Last Dist.
3/8/03
Legend ->
Italics - Tentative
Date/event
MONTH
PACK CMT MTG
PACK MTG
THEME
Nov-2006
Dec-2006
Jan-2007
Feb-2007
Mar-2007
Apr-2007
May-2007
Jun-2007
Jul-2007
Aug-2007
Sep-2007
Theme
Unknown
Theme
Unknown
Theme
Unknown
Theme
Unknown
Theme
Unknown
Theme
Unknown
Theme
Unknown
Theme
Unknown
Theme
Unknown
Theme
Unknown
Theme
Unknown
EVENT 1
Scouting for
Food
Pack
Recharter
Prep & Submit
First week of
Dec.
EVENT 2
Popcorn
Delivery
DEN
ASSIGNMENTS
EVENT 3
EVENT 4
ROUNDTABLE
TRAINING
SCHOOL
EVENTS
(SLD=Staff
Learning Day,
JM=John Muir,
CM=McAuliffe,
MZ=Meyerholz)
HOLIDAYS
LEADERS
GRADUATING
1/8/2004 10:25 PM
Arndt, Lund
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Last Revised
09/05/03
Last Dist.
3/8/03
Legend ->
Italics - Tentative
Date/event
MONTH
PACK CMT MTG
PACK MTG
THEME
Oct-2007
Nov-2007
Dec-2007
Jan-2008
Feb-2008
Mar-2008
Apr-2008
May-2008
Jun-2008
Jul-2008
Aug-2008
Theme
Unknown
Theme
Unknown
Theme
Unknown
Theme
Unknown
Theme
Unknown
Theme
Unknown
Theme
Unknown
Theme
Unknown
Theme
Unknown
Theme
Unknown
Theme
Unknown
DEN
ASSIGNMENTS
EVENT 1
EVENT 2
EVENT 3
EVENT 4
ROUNDTABLE
TRAINING
SCHOOL
EVENTS
(SLD=Staff
Learning Day,
JM=John Muir,
CM=McAuliffe,
MZ=Meyerholz)
HOLIDAYS
LEADERS
GRADUATING
1/8/2004 10:25 PM
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Last Revised
09/05/03
Last Dist.
3/8/03
Legend ->
Italics - Tentative
Date/event
MONTH
PACK CMT MTG
PACK MTG
THEME
Sep-2008
Oct-2008
Nov-2008
Dec-2008
Theme
Unknown
Theme
Unknown
Theme
Unknown
Theme
Unknown
DEN
ASSIGNMENTS
EVENT 1
EVENT 2
EVENT 3
EVENT 4
ROUNDTABLE
TRAINING
SCHOOL
EVENTS
(SLD=Staff
Learning Day,
JM=John Muir,
CM=McAuliffe,
MZ=Meyerholz)
HOLIDAYS
LEADERS
GRADUATING
1/8/2004 10:25 PM
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Last Revised
09/05/03
Last Dist.
3/8/03
Legend ->
Italics - Tentative
Date/event
MONTH
PACK CMT MTG
PACK MTG
THEME
DEN
ASSIGNMENTS
EVENT 1
EVENT 2
EVENT 3
EVENT 4
ROUNDTABLE
TRAINING
SCHOOL
EVENTS
(SLD=Staff
Learning Day,
JM=John Muir,
CM=McAuliffe,
MZ=Meyerholz)
HOLIDAYS
LEADERS
GRADUATING
1/8/2004 10:25 PM
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Last Revised
09/05/03
Last Dist.
3/8/03
Legend ->
Italics - Tentative
Date/event
MONTH
PACK CMT MTG
PACK MTG
THEME
DEN
ASSIGNMENTS
EVENT 1
EVENT 2
EVENT 3
EVENT 4
ROUNDTABLE
TRAINING
SCHOOL
EVENTS
(SLD=Staff
Learning Day,
JM=John Muir,
CM=McAuliffe,
MZ=Meyerholz)
HOLIDAYS
LEADERS
GRADUATING
1/8/2004 10:25 PM
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How did dens 1, 4 and 7 win Honor Den awards last year? Mostly through contributing
officers to the Pack. Here’s your chance to help YOUR den earn this coveted award.
CLASSIFIEDS
For our Pack to be successful, we need EVERY family to help out with the tasks of running the
Pack. We're looking for a few more leaders to round out our roster and make sure that Pack 411
has another great year. Please check out the positions and see if there's a role where you could
assist.
Recruiting Chair - Recruiting is the lifeblood of the Pack. The recruiting chair organizes our recruiting events and
helps process boys registration applications. Apprx. 10-20 hours/year.
Creek Cleanup Chair - Kathryn Axtell will be graduating this spring, but has offerec to mentor our next Creek
Cleanup chair for our June event. The responsibilities include securing a tour permit, coordinating with Santa Clara
Valley Water District. Apprx. 6 hours/year.
Space Derby Chair - Runs our bi-annual raingutter regatta event in June. This is a model rocket race (rubber band
propelled), similar to Pinewood Derby but a bit lower key. Apprx. 10 hours/year.
Pinewood Derby 3rd Asst. - We’ve got great leadership on this team, but would like one more asst.
Asst. Pack Committee Chair - The Pack Committee Chair is responsible for the business side of the Pack - budget,
paperwork, recruiting - all the vital behind the scenes roles that keep the pack running smoothly. The Asst. helps out
in these roles as needed. 1-3 hours/month. Tiger-Bear parent preferred.
Asst. Cubmaster-Pack Meetings - This officer helps prepare the monthly Pack Meetings, and is ready to fill in for
the Cubmaster if he is not able to attend a meeting. 2-3 hours/month. Tiger-Bear parent preferred.
Publicity Chair/School Liasons - Our Publicity Chair helps raise community awareness of our Pack by sending
articles to school newsltters and yearbooks and other community publications. School Liasons are our ambassadors
into the elementary schools that we draw from. Apprx. 3-8 hours/year.
Volume 42
Pack 411 - October 9, 2003
Issue 2
Santa Clara County Council, Polaris District
Founded 1962, Rechartered by Bethel Lutheran Church 2001
10181 Finch Avenue, Cupertino CA 95014 - (408) 252-8500
“Once Upon A Time”
Pow Wow Participant - Every family is expected to attend one Pow-Wow, save the
date 1/24/04 for this year’s event!
Graduating Leaders (leaders graduate between March & May)
Leaving 2004 - Asst. Cubmaster Activities, Pinewood Derby, Blue & Gold, Scout-O-Rama, Advancement, Creek
Cleanup
Leaving 2005 - Cubmaster, Pack Committee Chair, Photographer, Treasurer, Fund Raising, Librarian
“All of us contain Music and Truth, but most of us can't get it out.”
More Information on the Web
• Join our Yahoo groups! Signing up will get you the information you need. To subscribe, just
send an Email to one of the addresses below:
[email protected] (Substitute the "?" with your den number)
[email protected] (Pack 411 Pack Committee)
[email protected] (Polaris District Leaders Roundtable minutes)
Mark Twain
Pack 411’s Mission - To continually be one of the premiere Packs of our District and Council
“Once Upon A Time”
Gathering Activity - Den 1
Prep - Den 7
Opening Ceremony
Den 3
Announcements
Popcorn, Activities, Den 8, Pack DBA
Advancements
Individual Awards
Entertainment
Starring Den 4
”Jubilation T. Cornpone”
Rank Advancements
Bobcat - Den 3
Trevor Smith
Bobcat - Den 4
Cory Smith, Stephen Smith
Bobcat - Den 8
Aaron Smith, Julain Smith, Chris Smith, Jesse Jones, Eric Jones, Nate Jones, Jason Jones,
Alden Jones, Steven Jones, Matthew Jones, Bryan Jones, Raam Jones, Vik Smith
Closing Ceremony
Den 3
Scout Benediction
Snack - Den 8
Clean-Up - Den 9
Announcements/Calendar
• Some New Heroes!: There is no better way to
teach than by example, and her are the newest
examples to our boys of how to Do Your Best and
be a leader! Our newest volunteers are David
Smith from Den 7 - Assistant Advancement Chair.
We are grateful to have continuity in this vital Pack
role. In addition, Ned Smith from Den 3 helped
out the council by volunteering at the Coyote Creek
classic - helping position pack 411 for another year
of earning the Council Commissioner’s award.
Vallachi Smith and Diane Smith of Den 8 will
be Assistants with the Blue and Gold Banquet in
February.
• Pack CD: Thank you Mona Smith of Den 4
for putting this together again this year!
• Dues: The Pack annual dues of $75 are due by
the end of tonight. After that date the fee is $80.
• Popcorn: The annual Popcorn Fundraiser is
well under way. Remember that every boy who
sells over $300 in popcorn will earn a $50
campership that can be applied to summer camp or
our high adventure outings. Let’s finish the drive
off with a big push!
• WEST Fair: This event is for our Webelos to
begin checking out scout troops. You’ll want to
make sure that the Troop that you choose is a good
match with your interests and goals - and has room
for you!
• Coyote Creek: We had great turnout this year,
with many boys completing the 12 mile or the 25
mile course. Congratulations to all the boys who
finished this fun ride! A recent 411 alumni
completed the 50 mile course up through the
foothills.
• Scouting for Food: Each year the annual drive
collects food for needy families in our area. The
drive will wind up on 11/15 - and we’d like
everyone to contribute by bringing a non-perishable
food donation to the November Pack meeting.
• Pinewood Derby: The Pack will be purchasing
cars and distributing them at the November Pack
meeting, so boys start thinking about what your car
design is going to be for this year.
PACK 411 CUB SCOUT CALENDAR
10/19 – return deadline for your order sheet and
selected prize
10/25 - West Fair. Webelos check out local Boy
Scout troops.
11/8 – noon to 5pm - pick up your popcorn for
Take Orders
11/13 - Pack Mtg. "Pilgrims of Plymouth Rock"
- Den 1 Prep, Den 2 Snack, Den 3 Gather, Den 4
Ceremony, Den 5 Entertain, Den 8 Kleanup
11/23 – return collection envelopes
12/11 - Pack Mtg. "A Cub Scout Gives
Goodwill" - Den 1 Kleanup, Den 2 Prep, Den 3
Snack, Den 6 Ceremony, Den 7 Gather, Den 9
Entertain
12/13 - Bear Valley. Ski/Sled trip. We’re still
working on the details, but this will be a great
outing - stay tuned!
1/24 - Pow-Wow Remember at recruitment night
when we said that every family is expected to
attend at least one Pow-Wow? This is the date!
Be sure to put it on your calendar. This is a great
event for scout parents, and will show you how to
make sure that your son and your family get the
most out of scouting.
2/12 - Blue and Gold Banquet: We’ll be
celebrating the birthday of Cub Scouts with a
Fiesta this year at Hyde Middle School. The
banquet will take the place of the Pack Meeting
for February, so be sure to note the location
change.
Volume 42
How did dens 1, 4 and 7 win Honor Den awards last year? Mostly through contributing
officers to the Pack. Here’s your chance to help YOUR den earn this coveted award.
CLASSIFIEDS
For our Pack to be successful, we need EVERY family to help out with the tasks of running the
Pack. We're looking for a few more leaders to round out our roster and make sure that Pack 411
has another great year. Please check out the positions and see if there's a role where you could
assist.
Pack 411 - November 13, 2003
Issue 3
Santa Clara County Council, Polaris District
Founded 1962, Rechartered by Bethel Lutheran Church 2001
10181 Finch Avenue, Cupertino CA 95014 - (408) 252-8500
“Pilgrims of Plymouth Rock”
Recruiting Chair - Recruiting is the lifeblood of the Pack. The recruiting chair organizes our recruiting events and
helps process boys registration applications. Apprx. 10-20 hours/year.
Creek Cleanup Chair - Kathryn Axtell will be graduating this spring, but has offerec to mentor our next Creek
Cleanup chair for our June event. The responsibilities include securing a tour permit, coordinating with Santa Clara
Valley Water District. Apprx. 6 hours/year.
Space Derby Chair - Runs our bi-annual raingutter regatta event in June. This is a model rocket race (rubber band
propelled), similar to Pinewood Derby but a bit lower key. Apprx. 10 hours/year.
Pinewood Derby 3rd Asst. - We’ve got great leadership on this team, but would like one more asst.
Asst. Pack Committee Chair - The Pack Committee Chair is responsible for the business side of the Pack - budget,
paperwork, recruiting - all the vital behind the scenes roles that keep the pack running smoothly. The Asst. helps out
in these roles as needed. 1-3 hours/month. Tiger-Bear parent preferred.
Asst. Cubmaster-Pack Meetings - This officer helps prepare the monthly Pack Meetings, and is ready to fill in for
the Cubmaster if he is not able to attend a meeting. 2-3 hours/month. Tiger-Bear parent preferred.
Publicity Chair/School Liasons - Our Publicity Chair helps raise community awareness of our Pack by sending
articles to school newsltters and yearbooks and other community publications. School Liasons are our ambassadors
into the elementary schools that we draw from. Apprx. 3-8 hours/year.
Pow Wow Participant - Every family is expected to attend one Pow-Wow, save the
date 1/24/04 for this year’s event!
Graduating Leaders (leaders graduate between March & May)
Leaving 2004 - Asst. Cubmaster Activities, Pinewood Derby, Blue & Gold, Scout-O-Rama, Advancement, Creek
Cleanup
Leaving 2005 - Cubmaster, Pack Committee Chair, Photographer, Treasurer, Fund Raising, Librarian
“Who does not thank for little will not thank for much.”
More Information on the Web
• Join our Yahoo groups! Signing up will get you the information you need. To subscribe, just
send an Email to one of the addresses below:
[email protected] (Substitute the "?" with your den number)
[email protected] (Pack 411 Pack Committee)
[email protected] (Polaris District Leaders Roundtable minutes)
--Estonian proverb
Pack 411’s Mission - To continually be one of the premiere Packs of our District and Council
“Pilgrims of Plymouth Rock”
Gathering Activity - Den 3
Prep - Den 1
Opening Ceremony
“Thankful” - Den 4
Announcements
Popcorn, Activities, Pinewood Derby
Thanksgiving Song
Advancements
Individual Awards
Entertainment
Starring Den 5
Rank Advancements
• Popcorn Awards: Our Pack sold a total of
$11,916 in popcorn this year! Den award winners
were Den 4 - $365 per boy and 100% participation,
Den 1, $274 and 92%, Den 7 $143 and 100%. In
addition, 15 boys have earned camperships this year.
Congratulations to all on a super year!
• Pinewood Derby Rules: Our Pack uses the
same rules that the Polaris district uses for
construction of Pinewood Derby cars. Any car in
violation of these rules will not be allowed to race.
You can find a copy of the rules at:
www.sccc-scouting.org/sccc/districts/polaris.asp
Scroll to the bottom of the page and check under
Pinewood Derby Rules & Tips
• Pack CD: Thank you Mona Smith of Den 4
for putting this together again this year! Den
leaders have been given a copy, if others are
interested please let us know.
.• Annual Dues: All dues need to be paid so that
your son can be registered in the Pack and
participate in activities and earn advancements.
Payment is past due.
PACK 411 CUB SCOUT CALENDAR
11/15 – Webelos Hike - Sanborn
11/23 – Return Popcorn collection envelopes
12/11 - Pack Mtg. "A Cub Scout Gives
Goodwill" - Den 1 Kleanup, Den 2 Prep, Den 3
Snack, Den 6 Ceremony, Den 7 Gather, Den 9
Entertain
12/13 - Bear Valley. Ski/Sled trip. Weather
permitting, we’ll be going up for a day of snow
& fun - stay tuned!
1/10 - Pinewood Derby Weigh-in
1/17 - Pinewood Derby
1/24 - Pow-Wow for Parents Make sure that
your son and your family get the most out of
scouting! 1290 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose
2/8 - Scout Sunday Services: Tentative date for
annual service at Bethel, other services will be
announced
2/12 - Blue and Gold Banquet: We’ll be
celebrating the birthday of Cub Scouts with a
Fiesta this year at Hyde Middle School. The
banquet will take the place of the Pack Meeting
for February, so be sure to note the location
change.
3/27 - Overnight Outing on USS Hornet
Save the date for this great event!
Thanksgiving Song
Tiger Totem - Den 2
Christopher Lee, Scott Tatsuta
Tune: Are You Sleeping?
Bobcat - Den 7
DJ Belong
Closing Ceremony
Den 4
Scout Benediction
Snack - Den 2
Announcements/Calendar
Clean-Up - Den 8
Let’s all gather
round the table,
And join hands
to give thanks,
For our friends and family,
for this feast and country
We thank you,
we thank you
PACK 411 LEADERSHIP ROSTER
Volume 42
In Cub Scouts, we strive to teach our boys to “Do Their Best”. The best way to teach, is by
example. We’d like to thank the adults listed below who are setting an example of doing their
best while providing service to others. We need help in filling the open roles below, so if you are
not a Den Leader, please let us know which role you can fill - or create! Also please let our Pack
Data Administrator know if there are any errors in this information.
ROLE
Charter Org. Rep.
Cubmaster
Asst. Cubmaster, Activities
Asst. Cubmaster, Spcl Proj.
Asst. Cubmaster, Program
Pack Committee Chair
Asst. Pack Committee Chair
Pack Data Administrator
Treasurer
Safety Officer
Advancement Chair
Advancement Asst.
Activities Chair
Den Coach/Trainer
Webmaster
Librarian
Photographer
Pinewood Derby Chair
Pinewood Derby Asst.
Pinewood Derby Asst.
OFFICER
Jim Smith
Charlie Smith
Allison smith
Todd O’Smith
OPEN
Paul Smith
OPEN
Alan Smith
Phil Smith
OPEN
Linda Smith
David Smith
OPEN
J. D. Smith
OPEN
Shu-Fen Jones
OPEN
Bob Smith
John Jones
Alan Smith
DEN
Alum
4
1
5
4
8
9
1
7
Alum
8
1
1
8
ROLE
Blue & Gold
Blue & Gold Asst.
Blue & Gold Asst.
Scout-O-Rama
FOS Chair
Recruiting Chair
Popcorn Chair
Popcorn Asst.
Scouting For Food
Creek Cleanup Advisor
Creek Cleanup Chair
Space Derby Chair
Beach Barbecue Chair
Summer Camp Coord.
High Adventure Coord.
High Adventure Coord.
OFFICER
Allison Smith
Vellachi Smith
Diane Smith
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
Dennis Jones
Sucharita Smith
OPEN
Kathryn Jones
Dan Lee
OPEN
Shari Jones
Rita Jones
Mary Smith
Scott Jones
DISTRICT/COUNCIL
Day Camp Director
Day Camp
Roundtable Staff
OFFICERS
Debbie Smith
Nick Jones
Charlie Smith
Issue 4
Santa Clara County Council, Polaris District
Founded 1962, Rechartered by Bethel Lutheran Church 2001
10181 Finch Avenue, Cupertino CA 95014 - (408) 252-8500
DEN
1
8
8
“A Cub Scout Gives Goodwill”
7
4
1
7
8
7
8,9
2,9
7
7
4
There are many ways to look at the Pack 411 Leadership Roster report. What everyone should know
is that leaders from other Packs have told us that they are envious of the size of our leadership roster,
and the number of parents that devote time to fulfilling our Pack’s mission statement - to continually
be one of the premiere Packs of our District and Council. The second way to look at this is with relief
- with so many people helping out, each job stays small and manageable - as it should be. We can also
be relieved that our Den Leaders, who do so much for our boys are not asked to help out with Pack
offices. The bad news is that there is reason for concern - Den 1, who has done so much for our Pack
for so many years will be graduating this spring. We need people to step up and take on the roles that
they have held so that we can keep our program strong.
More Information on the Web
• Join our Yahoo groups! Signing up will get you the information you need. To subscribe, just
send an Email to one of the addresses below:
[email protected] (Substitute the "?" with your den number)
[email protected] (Pack 411 Pack Committee)
[email protected] (Polaris District Leaders Roundtable minutes)
Pack 411 - December 11, 2003
“Do your Good Turn not only to your friends, but to strangers, and even to
your enemies”
Lord Robert Baden-Powell
Founder of the Scouting movement
Pack 411’s Mission - To continually be one of the premiere Packs of our District and Council
“A Cub Scout Gives Goodwill”
Gathering Activity - Den 7
Prep - Den 2
Opening Ceremony
Den 8
Pack Awards
Paul Smith
Summertime Den Awards - Den 2, 4 and 7
Announcements
Raingutter Winners - Ned Jones, Pinewood Derby - Bob Smith, Activities
Advancements
Individual Awards
Entertainment
The Good Samaritan
Announcements/Calendar
• New Officers: Please join us in saying thank
you to our newest Pack officers, Shu Fen Jones
who has taken on the role of Librarian, and Dan
Smith, who will be our new Creek Cleanup chair.
• Officers Needed: We are still in need of people
to fill the following roles: Recruiting Chair,
Pinewood Derby 3rd Asst., Space Derby Chair,
Asst. Pack Committee Chair & Asst.
Cubmaster - please see the back page for info.
• Pinewood Derby Rules: Our Pack uses the
same rules that the Polaris district uses for
construction of Pinewood Derby cars. Any car in
violation of these rules will not be allowed to race.
You can find a copy of the rules at:
www.sccc-scouting.org/sccc/districts/polaris.asp
Scroll to the bottom of the page and check under
Pinewood Derby Rules & Tips
• Webelos Hike: Congratulations to our Webelos
boys who completed a challenging 3 mile uphill
hike from Sanborn Park to Castle Rock!
Give!
Starring Den 9
Rank Advancements
We would like to recognize EthanJones who was presented his Bobcat award last month, but
was not included in the program.
How wonderful it is that no one has to wait, but can start right now
to gradually change the world! How wonderful it is that everyone,
great and small, can immediately help bring about justice by giving
of themselves!
As with so many things, most people seek justice in very different
quarters, and grumble because they themselves receive so little of it.
Closing Ceremony
Den 8
Scout Benediction
Anne Frank,
March 26, 1944
Snack - Den 3
PACK 411 CUB SCOUT CALENDAR
1/8 - Pack Mtg. "Home Alone" - Den 3 Prep,
Den 5 Gather, Den 9 Ceremony, Den 1 Entertain,
Den 8 Kleanup.
1/10 - Pinewood Derby Weigh-in 10:00 - 4:00
at 7067 Golden Gate Drive - (408) 996-2140.
1/17 - Pinewood Derby Hyde Middle School,
6:00-8:00 PM.
1/24 - Pow-Wow for Parents Make sure that
your son and your family get the most out of
scouting! 1290 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose
2/8 - Scout Sunday Services: Tentative date for
annual service at Bethel, other services will be
announced
2/12 - Blue and Gold Banquet: We’ll be
celebrating the birthday of Cub Scouts with a
Fiesta this year at Hyde Middle School. The
banquet will take the place of the Pack Meeting
for February, so be sure to note the location
change.
3/27 - Overnight Outing on USS Hornet
Save the date for this great event!
03/11 - Pack Mtg. "Walk in My Shoes" - Den 1
Snack, Den 2 Gather, Den 3 Kleanup, Den 6
Prep, Den 7 Entertain, Den 8 Ceremony,
Clean-Up - Den 1
Open your eyes, Be fair in your own dealings first! Give whatever
there is to give! You can always - always - give something, even if
it’s a simple act of kindness! If everyone were to give in this way
and didn’t scrimp on kindly words, There would be much more love
and justice in the world!
Anne died in the Nazi concentration camp Bergen-Belsen in March 1945. She was 15 years old.