Cub Scouts Give Thanks - November Theme - LDS Religious Square Knot info - LDS Activity Days - Writing a Thank You note

Cub Scouts Give Thanks - November Theme

Thanks to Mary Halvorson for donating this idea. She is a Webelos Den Leader from Pack 68 of the Hobble Creek District, Utah National Parks Council.  

One of the requirements in the LDS Faith in God booklet that counts towards the BSA Religious Square Knot reads: "Write a letter to a teacher, your parents, or your grandparents telling them what you appreciate and respect about them." If you want to take this a step further by teaching boys how to address an envelope it's an experience you won't forget. Do they know their own address for a return address? Do they know where to write both the mailing address and the return address? Do they know where the stamp goes? Do they know their city and state? The first time I did this I thought it was a no brainer but truly the first experience for most of them. It will take longer than you think but the recipient will have a wonderful surprise!  

Abracadabra - Magic Neckerchief Slide - Cub Scout Neckerchief Slide

Thanks to Mary Halvorson for donating this idea. She is a Webelos Den Leader from Pack 68 of the Hobble Creek District, Utah National Parks Council.

• To print a PDF with patterns and instructions, CLICK HERE

Mary made this neckerchief slide using:

-Heavy Felt

-Mini Playing Cards - 1" tall

-Red glitter paper

-Bunny Rabbit Button (shank cut off)

-Blue milk lid

-Canned food- ring from lid

-Plaster of Paris

To see the original post that made Mary come up with this amazing upgrade, CLICK HERE

To see other posts that have the theme Magic & Abracadabra, CLICK HERE

SKIT - THE GHOST WITH THE BLOODY FINGER -HALLOWEEN SKIT

SKIT - THE GHOST WITH THE BLOODY FINGER

This skit was published in the September 2011 issue of Baloo’s Bugle.

The great thing about this Cub Scout skit is its flexibility with the number of participants. You need a narrator, a ghost, and a Cub Scout. You can use as many of the following characters as you want. If you only have 4 or 5 boys, use only that many. If you have more than 12, pair them up so that you have 2 pumpkins, 2 spiders, etc.

Jack-o-lantern/Pumpkin

Spider

Vampire

Black Cat

Skeleton

Werewolf

Bat

Frankenstein

Mummy

Zombie

Owl

Witch/Warlock

Narrator: One night a ghost was out walking, and he met a jack-o-lantern.

Ghost: “I am the ghost with the bloody finger!”

Jack-o-lantern: Screams, and runs away.

Narrator: “Next the ghost met a spider.”

Ghost: “I am the ghost with the bloody finger!”

Spider: Screams, and runs away.

Narrator: “Next the ghost met vampire.”

Ghost: “I am the ghost with the bloody finger!”

Vampire: Screams, and runs away.

Continue for as many characters as you need.

Narrator: “Then the ghost met a Cub Scout.”

Ghost: “I am the ghost with the bloody finger!”

Cub Scout: “Well, put a band-aid on it!”

ORIGINAL Cub Scout Webelos and Arrow of Light PRINTABLE Record Tracking and Organization Work Sheet for the New Program - Free - Arrow of Light requirements to help Leaders and Parents

Thank you to Annaleis for updating this tracking sheet on Sept 18, 2017.  Tracking, planning, and recognition are so important in Cub Scouts.  This new tracking sheet will help you be able to keep track of where each boy is at towards the Webelos and Arrow of Light requirements.  I like to print this tracking sheet on cardstock, and I print one sheet for each boy to be kept in my leader binder next to their tracking sheet for their Religious Award.  I keep a different tab for every boy with all the tracking sheets (Age Group & Religious Award).  Then I have complete information on each boy.  It helps to do it this way if you do one requirement one week and a different one other weeks.  Not every boy is there every week.  By doing this, I can always know where each boy is at, and it is all in one place.  I keep a roll, and next to the roll I write down what we did that week, and then every couple of weeks I update all the tracking sheets for every boy.  If the parents ever have questions, I always have a place to look back at on the roll, and I can always copy each tracking sheet to show them where their boy is.  Thanks to Annaleis Smith from the Utah National Parks Council who shared this tracking sheet with us.



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• To print this NEW for 2017 - Original Webelos Tracking Sheet, CLICK HERE   (updated 9-18-17)
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•  print the NEW - Original Tiger Tracking Sheet, CLICK HERE
• To print the NEW - Original Wolf Tracking Sheet, CLICK HERE
• To print the NEW - Original Bear Tracking Sheet, CLICK HERE
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• To see more Webelos Tracking Sheets, CLICK HERE
• To see all the Tracking Sheets, CLICK HERE

    

Celeste Explains Why You Should Attend Akela's Council

Celeste explains why you should attend Akela's Council.  For more info, please go to akelascouncil.com.

Lego Pinewood Derby Cub Scout Coloring Page - Lego Coloring Page - Great for the Pinewood Derby or a Regular Pack Meeting - Free Printable Clipart

Here is a Lego coloring page you can use for the Pinewood Derby.  The younger siblings love to have something fun to color during the derby to keep them busy.  They will love this Lego Coloring Page "Everything is Awesome about Pinewood Derbies".  It is Printable & Free!  

• CLICK HERE to download the above Lego Coloring Page PDF
• CLICK HERE to see more LEGO ideas
• CLICK HERE to see other Coloring Pages
• CLICK HERE to see more Pinewood Derby ideas on this blog
• CLICK HERE to see a Pinterest Board with more Pinewood Derby ideas

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Cub Scout Law Poster & Cub Scout Oath Poster that can be printed 11x17, 20x30, or 24x36

Here are a couple of posters you can print and take to your den meetings, pack meetings, roundtable, or other cub scouting event.

• CLICK HERE to download the Scout LAW that can be printed 11x17 or 24x36
• CLICK HERE to download the Scout LAW that can be printed 20x30
• CLICK HERE to download the Scout OATH that can be printed 11x17 or 24x36 
• CLICK HERE to download the Scout OATH that can be printed 20x30

I like to print them 20x30 at Costco for $10 on photo paper and then attach them to a dollar store foam poster with spray adhesive. It keeps them sturdy and from getting hurt as easily this way. To do this, attach it with clothes pins and do half of the poster at a time. We also have a local place that will print them 24x36 for $10 on regular paper. I'm sure you have one by you also. The bigger size lets everyone see if from anywhere in the room.

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Cub Scout Values

As a Cub Scout, you do your best and you help others. You learn the Scout Oath and the Scout Law. You also learn what they mean.

The Scout Oath

On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
And to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight.

WHAT THE SCOUT OATH MEANS
Before Cub Scouts agree to the Scout Oath or Promise, they need to know what it means.

On my honor I will do my best … Saying “On my honor” is like saying “I promise.” It means that you will do your best to do what the Scout Oath says.

The Scout Oath has three promises. Let’s look at what they mean.

To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law … A duty is something you are expected to do. At home, you might be expected to make up your bed or take out the trash. You also have duties to God and to your country. You do your duty to God by following the teachings of your family and religious leaders. You do your duty to your country by being a good citizen and obeying the law. You also promise to live by the 12 points of the Scout Law.

To help other people at all times … Many people need help. A friendly smile and a helping hand make life easier for others. By helping other people, you are doing a Good Turn and making our world a better place.

To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight … The last part of the Scout Oath is about taking care of yourself. You stay physically strong when you eat the right foods and get plenty of exercise. You stay mentally awake when you work hard in school, learn all you can, and ask questions. You stay morally straight when you do the right thing and live your life with honesty.

The Scout Law
A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.

WHAT THE SCOUT LAW MEANS
The Scout Law has 12 points. Each is a goal for every Scout. He does his best to live up to the Law every day. It is not always easy to do, but a Scout always tries.

A Scout is TRUSTWORTHY A Scout tells the truth and keeps his promises. People can depend on him. A Scout is LOYAL A Scout is true to his family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and country. A Scout is HELPFUL A Scout volunteers to help others without expecting a reward. A Scout is FRIENDLY A Scout is a friend to everyone, even people who are very different from him. A Scout is COURTEOUS A Scout is polite to everyone and always uses good manners. A Scout is KIND A Scout treats others as he wants to be treated. He never harms or kills any living thing without good reason. A Scout is OBEDIENT A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and pack. He obeys the laws of his community and country. A Scout is CHEERFUL A Scout looks for the bright side of life. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy. A Scout is THRIFTY A Scout works to pay his way. He uses time, property, and natural resources wisely. A Scout is BRAVE A Scout can face danger even if he is afraid. He stands for what is right even if others laugh at him. A Scout is CLEAN A Scout keeps his body and mind fit. He helps keep his home and community clean. A Scout is REVERENT A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.

The Scout Oath

On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

The Scout Law

A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.

The Cub Scout Motto

Do your best

Cubmaster's Minute "Advise from Lightening..." ~ Scouter's Minute ~ Power Up!

Scouter's Minute - for the April 2017 Theme "Power Up!"

Advise From Lightening...

*Follow the flash of inspiration: Listen for that little voice, wherever you believe it comes from, that tells you what your Cubs need. The more you listen and heed it’s advice, the more you’ll hear it!

*Stay current: Do what works for you to keep up-to-date with information about the Cub Scout program. Oh yeah, and come back to Roundtable!

*Spark new ideas: Share your knowledge and ideas with others. You’d be amazed at what they’ll come up with after a little spark from you!

*Light up the night: Be an example to those around you, whether it be in your Den and Pack, neighborhood, church group, or family. Show them what it means to Do Your Best!

*Charge ahead!: Find something that needs doing and get it done! You have talents and skills that are just waiting to be used. Don’t be afraid to show them off.

Taken from the Hobble Creek District Facebook page.

Seven Great Virtues Arrow of Light Ceremony ~ Balloon Arrow of Light Ceremony

Thanks to Ryan Rawlins for donating this idea. He is the Cubmaster of Pack 1144 in the Porter Rockwell District, Utah National Parks Council.

Props Needed: 8 Balloons to represent the 7 virtues of the AOL. Twisty Balloons in colors and black for headband.

Tonight we gather to honor _____ (# of Scouts receiving award) Webelos Scouts that have earned the highest award in Cub Scouting: The Arrow of Light. These Scouts have worked very hard over the last year to earn this prestigious award, and demonstrate that they understand the purpose of Scouting.

The seven rays on the display before you represent the rays in the Arrow of Light. These seven rays stand for the seven great virtues of life, virtues that a Webelos Scout must have if they are to succeed and advance in Scouting and in life. For younger Scouts, living by and using these 7 great virtues will help you achieve much on your trail upward to the Arrow of Light.

For each virtue inflate the balloon to near full and hand it to the Scout to hold.

A Scout has WISDOM (Purple) Having wisdom doesn't mean that a Scout is smarter than others. It means that he uses what he knows to live a better life -- to be a good example for other people, young and old, Scouts and others, family and friends.
A Scout has COURAGE (Red) Having courage doesn't mean that you're never afraid -- very courageous people are often afraid. However, facing danger despite your fear is the act of a brave, courageous Scout.
A Scout has SELF-CONTROL (Orange) Scouts have to know when to stop. When you can stop yourself when you have had enough or done enough of something -- enough eating, enough playing, or even enough working -- then you have self-control. Know what behavior is correct in each situation, and do it. When you have self-control, you are growing up as a Scout.
A Scout gives JUSTICE (Blue) Justice is part of the Pledge of Allegiance: "with liberty and justice for all"/ Justice is being fair with others that we go to school with, work and play with. Justice means it doesn't matter who the person is, or what color they are, or what they do...Scouts are fair to everyone.
A Scout has FAITH (Yellow) Scouts believe in God. Faith means that we believe in God and other things we cannot see. When you know God exists in your heart, you have faith.
A Scout has HOPE (Green) Hope means you look forward to good things that you believe will happen. You hope for better things tomorrow, but you work hard today to make those good things happen.
A Scout has LOVE (White) Scouts have many kinds of love. Love of family, home, your fellow Scouts, God and country are all a part of Scouting. Every kind of love is important for a full and happy life.

Now is the time to have the scout talk about some favorite things he did to earn the Arrow of Light.
Inflate the balloon for the headband about ¾ full. Twist each of the colored balloons onto the headband. Once that’s done then size the headband balloon to the scout.

You will find that if you live by these seven virtues, you will be happy and will make the people around you happy as well. The Webelos Scout(s) before us this evening have proven that they understand their responsibilities as good sons and good Scouts. With the help of their willing parents, they will advance far along the Boy Scout Trail. Congratulations, Scouts.

• CLICK HERE to see more Ceremony ideas
• CLICK HERE to see more Arrow of Light ideas

Excel Spreadsheet to Track Boy Scout Requirements ~ Tenderfoot Tracking Sheet ~ First Class Tracking Sheet ~ Second Class Tracking Sheet ~ New Scout Tracking Sheet

This Boy Scout Excel Spreadsheet is a workbook of FREE spreadsheets developed by Evan Clements, a Scout Leader in the Hobble Creek District, Utah National Parks Council.  This is for use by Boy Scouter Leaders to keep track of boy scouts advancement.  This tracks boys from 11 year old New Scouts to Tenderfoot Scouts to Second Class Scouts and then to First Class Scouts.

• CLICK HERE to open the excel file
• CLICK HERE to see more tracking sheets

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Printable Passport and World Map Preopener for the theme "Passport to Other Lands" and a world map ~ Gathering Activity Preopener

Thanks to Ray Cox for donating this printable idea. He is Cubmaster of Pack 1066, Wasatch District, Utah National Parks Council.

To support the theme of Passport to Other Lands, I created the attached gathering and table activities.

Passport gathering activity - This is a mingling, get to know you activity. Give each Cub (also siblings, even adults, if desired) a passport. Participants collect passport "stamps" by finding people in the room who have visited or lived in other countries. Each participant receives a prize for collecting 5 "stamps". There is an additional prize for collecting the most. Obviously each Cubmaster may make up his own rules to suit his needs. My rules are: Each person may provide only one country. Countries, and people, may be listed only once.

World map activity (picture below): This is a work together at-the-table activity. 24 numbered countries are marked on the map. Each begins with a different letter. The goal is to identify each marked country. Notes of minor interest: Unsurprisingly, there is no country whose name begins with 'X'. More surprising, perhaps, is that there is one that begins with 'Q' (Qatar), there is only one that begins with 'O' (Oman), and none begins with 'W' (Wales is a part of the United Kingdom).

• CLICK HERE to open the editable Passport Gathering Activity
• CLICK HERE to open the World Map Activity
• CLICK HERE to open the answer sheet for the World Map Activity
• CLICK HERE to see all posts with the theme Passport to Other Lands 
• CLICK HERE to see a pinterest board with a lot of ideas for Passport to Other Lands

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How to Keep Bubbles Out of the Plaster Neckerchief Slides you Make and Pour for your Cub Scouts

Thanks to Felice Sanchez Clements for doing a video for us. She is Cubmaster in the Hobble Creek District Community Pack 1456, Utah National Parks Council.

• To see other neckerchief slide ideas, CLICK HERE
• To see other videos, CLICK HERE

Cub Scout Newsletter Template ~ Half Page Black and White Newsletter Template

Half Page Black and White Newsletter Template

Thanks to Julianne Anderson for donating this idea. She is Cubmaster of Pack 62, Hobble Creek District, Utah National Parks Council.

Our Pack has made an effort to find multiple modes of communicating information to our leaders and Cub Scout families.  Den Leaders send text reminders about Den Meeting times and locations to families in their Den.  We also send messages, text and email, to the entire Pack through Scoutbook.  We have recently created a Pack Facebook group page to easily share information and reminders about upcoming events, as well as sharing fun scouting information.  However, the most basic form of communication is through a paper newsletter our ward produces at the beginning of each month.  In our half page newsletter submission, we include general information about past and future Pack Meetings, as well as reminder information about any other upcoming events.  We also include the various Den contact information as well as Den Meeting information.  Lastly, I’ve started including a spotlight about one adventure loop for each Den.  I hope it serves to remind families and leaders about the various awards that need to be earned, as well as to help excite the boys and their families to work on some of these adventures at home.

• CLICK HERE to open an editable PDF document

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Preserving a Cub Scout ~ Arrow of Light Ceremony ~ Pack Meeting Advancement or Graduation Ceremony

Thanks to Deb Brown for donating this idea. She is the Cub Committee Chair for Pack 3842 in the Golden Eagle District, Great Salt Lake Council.

 Tonight we want to recognize __________ for all of his hard work. He has completed all the requirements for his Arrow of Light. At 8 yrs old he stood up in Pack meeting and received his Bobcat rank.  Since then he has faithfully progressed along the Cub Scout Trail. Throughout the last three years he has continued to learn, grow, and earn rank advancements. Wolf, Bear, Webelos, and tonight his Arrow of Light.  I am really impressed by _____ and the amazing young man he has grown into.  In fact, I think he is a great example to all of us in the way that he strives to live by the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
                We all have things at home that are important to us. Personal treasures that we want to preserve and protect.  I think that ________ has reached this point. He has grown so much and I think he is amazing. Let’s preserve him and keep him just the way he is right now! In fact, I have brought all the supplies that we will need to vacuum pack him. This is a great idea! He will stay nice and fresh!

Helpful Hints:
·         When the boy steps into the bag, he should have both feet together at one corner and when he kneels down, his knees are at the other corner.
·         Put the vacuum behind the boy.  The hose should come over his shoulder.
·         Have the boy fold his arms  and hold the end of the hose in the hand closest to his body.  This protects the hose from being completely blocked by the plastic bag.
·         The suction will keep the bag closed around the shoulders.  Just hold it to start and smooth out wrinkles if necessary.  You don’t need to use tape or anything.
·         The top edges of the bag should not be higher that the boys shirt.  A little air has to be able to get in through the material.

There you go Mom and Dad! _____, why don’t you stand up and join your parents. (as long as the vacuum stays on the boy will have very limited ability to move) I guess this wasn’t such a good idea after all!  (at this point you can shut off the vacuum and let the boy out of the bag)

As much as we might want to preserve ______ at this exciting time of his life, all we would really be doing is stopping his ability to move forward on the Scouting Trail.  _______ we want to award you this rank of Arrow of Light.  Now you are ready to cross the bridge. Your next troop is waiting there to welcome you into Boy Scouts. You can continue to learn, grow, and progress toward earning your Eagle.

• CLICK HERE to see more Ceremony ideas
• CLICK HERE to see more Arrow of Light ideas

PreOpener Game ~ Connect 4 National Treasures ~ For Cub Scout Pack Meeting

Thanks to John Patten for donating this idea. He is Cubmaster of Pack 1476, Hobble Creek District, Utah National Parks Council.

This is a fun game you can print and then play as a preopener.

Rules:
• Find someone who has visited one of these national treasures
• Have them sign inside the box
• Each person can only sign your card one time
• Try to connect four--across, down, or diagonally!

• CLICK HERE to open this PDF
• CLICK HERE to see other pre-openers

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You also need to see this cool idea to use for decorations for Pack Meeting that John made and used.

New Cub Scout Parent Pamphlet ~ editable pdf ~ Welcome packet for New Cub Scout Orientation

New Cub Scout Parent Pamphlet-editable pdf

Thanks to Julianne Anderson for donating this idea. She is Cubmaster of Pack 62, Hobble Creek District, Utah National Parks Council.

When my son turned 8 he was so excited to join cub scouts.  I grew up with 3 younger brothers; however, all I can remember is my brothers wore a blue uniform shirt with a neckerchief, including a neckerchief slide that usually fell off, and we sometimes went to pack meetings.  I figured my son would go every week, earn some awards at his meetings, and I would sew patches to his shirt.  That was the extent of my scouting knowledge and preparation.  On my first trip to the scout shop to purchase supplies for my son I was overwhelmed by the various choices, and the cost involved, to get my son ready for scouts.

About 6 months after my son joined cub scouts I was asked to serve as Cubmaster over his pack.  Through the basic Cubmaster training I learned how cub scouts is supposed to run; with leaders and families working together to help mold and shape young boys, and have fun while doing it.  

Now armed with some scouting knowledge, I wanted to create an easy-to-read, single page pamphlet to give to new parents to help give them the basic information, plus help them understand everyone’s role in scouting.   

Here are two different editable pdf documents that you can use in your dens or packs.  One has more editable text forms than the other, but they are in the same basic format.  Some of the information is from scouting.org, and some of the den leader/parent/cub scout responsibilities ideas were taken from this blog post http://akelascouncil.blogspot.com/2013/02/cub-scout-orientation-for-new-cub.html.

• CLICK HERE for the 1st form with less information that is editable.
• CLICK HERE for the 2nd form with more information that is editable.
• To see other ideas and printables for orienting new cub scouts, CLICK HERE

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