More Good Stuff - Utah National Parks Council - Cub Scout Themes - PowWow Books - Ceremonies - Arrow of Light - Neckerchief Slides - Blue & Gold - Derbies

MORE GOOD STUFF is a section from the 2005-06 Utah National Parks Council PowWow book.  This is a great help, and many of the ideas that were used back then can still be used today.

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Some of the things you will find in this PDF are:

• Ceremonies
• Tips for Great Ceremonies
• Arrow of Light Ceremony
• Painted Arrow of Light Ceremony
• Outdoor Arrow of Light Ceremony
• Graduation Ceremony
• Painted Cub Scout Graduation Ceremony
• Magic Neckerchief Graduation Ceremony
• Burning Neckerchief Arrow of Light Ceremony
• Advancement Boards
• Bridges
• Arrow of Light Board
• How to make Indoor Campfires
• Neckerchief Slides
• Recycling
• Craft Recipes
• Rubbery Play Dough
• Play Dough
• Just Like Real Play Dough
• Modeling Goop
• Play Dough for Baking
• Oatmeal Dough
• Sand Dough
• Sawdust Modeling Dough
• Bread Crumb Dough
• Starch Finger Paint
• Cornstarch Finger Paint
• Flour Finger Paint
• Sidewalk Chalk
• Special Events
• Pinewood Derby
• Raingutter Regatta
• Space Derby
• Blue & Gold Banquets
• How to Plan
• Chairperson and Committees
• Physical Arrangements
• Decorations
• Invitations
• Food
• Program
• Invitations
• Dinner
• Catered
• Semi-Catered
• Potluck
• One Pot Meal
• Do It Yourself
• Cake and Ice Cream
• Program
• Gathering Period
• Opening Ceremony
• Welcome and Introductions
• Invocation
• Dinner
• Entertainment
• Recognition
• Closing
• Helpful Hints
• Themes
• Happy Birthday to Us
• Scouting through the Years
• Hawaiian Luau
• Wild West
• Cars, Trucks and Airplanes
• The Great Outdoors
• Around the World
• Our Favorite Vacations
• A Trip to the Zoo
• Families
• Rivers, Lakes, and Streams
• Star Trek or Star Wars
• Cub Scout Picnic
• Ghosts and other Scary Stuff
• Cartoons
• Around the Campfire
• Chefs are Cooking up a Good Time
• Our Home State 
• 911 - Police and Fireman
• Cubstruction
• Turn Back the Clock
• Magic
• Our Favorite Films
• Here Comes the Circus
• Under the Sea
• Sports
• Inside Out and Backwards
• Boats and Ships
• Jungle of Fun
• Recipes for Large Groups
• Sloppy Joes
• Sue's Oven BBQ Turkey Steaks
• Hawaiian Haystacks
• Chili
• Crowd Chicken Casserole
• Baked Beans
• Macaroni Salad for 100
• Blue & Gold Mints
• Food Servings for Large Groups
• Patches

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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.

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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.

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Arrow of Light Ceremonies - Akela's Life Story - Akela's Arrow of Light

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ARROW OF LIGHT
AKELA'S LIFE STORY

EQUIPMENT: Ceremony board or log with three small candles and one large candle; tom-tom; artificial camp fire.

SETTING: Akela enters and walks behind the fire. Akela gives the Cub Scout sign and tom-tom beating stops.

NARRATOR: Akela was the big chief of the Webelos tribe; tall, stalwart, straight as an arrow, swift as an antelope, brave as a lion - he was fierce to an enemy but kind to a brother. Many trophies hung in his teepee. His father was the son of the great yellow sun in the sky. He was called the "Arrow Of Light" His mother, from whom he learned those wondrous things that mothers know was called "Kind Eyes". He began to understand the signs and calls of the Webelos tribe. Then he was taken on little trips to the forest among the great trees and streams. Here, from the Wolf he learned the language of the ground; the tracks and the ways to food. (At this point, Akela lights the small Wolf candle using the large candle)

AKELA: With this candle, representing the "Spirit of Akela" we light the trail of the Wolf. From the signs along the Wolf trail, I see the following braves are ready for advancement in the Wolf Clan of Akela's tribe. (Akela calls the names of the boys receiving Wolf badges and arrow points. They come forward and stand before the campfire. Akela presents awards.)

NARRATOR: Then from the big, kindly bears, he learned the secret names of the trees, the calls of the birds, the language of the air.

AKELA: (lighting the Bear candle) With the "Spirit of Akela" we light the Bear trail. From the signs along the Bear trail I see the following braves are ready for advancement into the Bear Clan of Akela's tribe. ( He calls forward the boys who are receiving Bear badges and arrow points)

NARRATOR: But before he could become a Scouting "brave" on his own, he had to prove himself by trying out new skills, performing certain tasks and passing tests of accomplishment.

AKELA: (Lighting the Webelos candle) With the "Spirit of Akela" we light the trail of the Webelos. From the signs along the Webelos trail, I see that the following braves have shown their skills in... (He calls the names of the boys receiving activity badges and indicates which badges they earned.)

NARRATOR: There Akela was required to pass the highest test of all. He must prove himself qualified to wear his father's name "Arrow of Light".

AKELA: From the signs further on down the Webelos trail, I see that the following braves have proven themselves worthy to wear the "Arrow of Light", the highest award in Akela's tribe. (He calls forward the boys who have earned the Arrow of Light Award.) (Drum stops) From the four winds, Akela hears that you braves are doing well along the trails that will lead you into Boy Scouting and the highest trail of all, that of Eagle. Now will all Cub Scouts stand and repeat with me the Cub Scout Promise.

AKELA'S ARROW OF LIGHT

PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, narrator, boys, parents, two people to work the room lights and spotlight, drummer.

EQUIPMENT: Webelos prop stand, Arrow of Light with stand, The Official Boy Scout Handbook, Boy Scout Eagle badge poster, council fire, spotlight, drum.

CUBMASTER: Tonight we have the special privilege of witnessing the presentation of the most sought - after award in Cub Scouting, the Arrow of Light.
(Lights are turned out, a drum beats slowly, the campfire is lit.)

NARRATOR: I, Akela, have heard the drums speak. I call to the council fire Webelos Scouts [names], and their parents. Gather around this campfire so that the other braves may look upon you. I, Akela, have heard of your great achievements and have brought for you the reward of your deeds. Look upon the symbol that stands beside you. (Spotlight on the Webelos prop stand.)

It is empty, and before you lie symbols placed here by your leaders. I, Akela, say to you Webelos Scout [name], pick up the green arrow and place it in the left portion of the stand. Now with your left hand on the arrow, give the Cub Scout sign. Do you promise to continue to follow the trail of the Eagle, wherever it may lead you? If you do, say, I do promise.

(If more than one, say, "Do each of you promise?")

Webelos Scout [name],  pick up the red arrow and place it in the right portion of the stand. With your left hand on the arrow, give the Scout sign. Do you now promise to obey the Scout Oath? Now, Webelos Scout [name], pick up the yellow arrow and place it in the center of the stand. With your left hand upon the shaft, give the Scout sign. Do you promise to be forever trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent? If you do, say, I do so promise.
(If more than one, have all give sign and ask them to repeat, We do so promise.)

Now as you look at this Webelos symbol, you see that it resembles the Scout sign.  Like your three outstretched fingers, it stands for the three parts of the Scout Oath. The sides of the fleur-de-lis are like your thumb and little finger that, when brought together, stand for the bond that ties all Scouts together. Now you are ready to receive the highest award of Cub Scouting, the Arrow of Light.  Before you stands the Arrow of Light. Within the teepee of many braves, this symbol has an honored place. Its shaft is straight and narrow - just as the path that you should follow throughout your life. Its tip points the way - the way to success in all that you do. It is pointing to the right - a symbol  that nothing should be left undone; if it is within your power to do it, see that it is done. And lastly, the symbol of the seven rays of the sun - one for each day of the week to remind you that every day is a new day, a day to do your best in everything. A day to honor your God and your country, to do your Good Turn, a new chance to follow the Scout law and to remember these words: ON MY HONOR.

Will Cubmaster [name] hand to the parents the Boy Scout Handbook and have them pin upon their boy the Arrow of Light. Now the boys will pin upon their mom or dad the miniature Arrow of Light, and give them a big hug and kiss for all their help.
Will Cubmaster [name] hand to the boys the ceremonial Arrow of Light.

CUBMASTER: Each boy will hold the Arrow of Light and pass it to the next.  Now that you have received the Arrow of Light, let its light shine forth from you. Promise now to set an example for others to follow in your footsteps, set your eye on the Eagle (spotlight on Eagle poster) and never waiver. Do you so promise?

CANDIDATES: We promise.

NARRATOR: I, Akela, say you are now full-fledged Arrow of Light holders.

I found these amazing Arrow of Light Ceremonies and had to share.  They can be found here...  http://truongson.org/M_AuDoanNam_AOL.asp

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Arrow of Light Plaque

A special thank you to Stephanie Ellinger in the Hobble Creek District, Utah National Parks Council for letting us post her great idea.

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We are making another Arrow of Light Plaque for a boy in our pack. I thought I'd share a picture of what we've done. These boys work incredibly hard for three years of cub scouts to get this. I get the pins and badges from the parents and buy a couple of patches as "fillers". The sun and arrow are just cut vinyl and we screw in hooks to hang the actual arrow. The boys really look forward to getting this and it's a big motivator for them.

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Lots of Cub Scout Advancement Ceremonies... Fearless Fun!

I use this in place of the bridge, ‘ cause sometimes that bridge is too heavy for me to lift by myself

A big thank you to Cindy Gagon in the Utah National Parks Council for donating a lot of Advancement Ceremonies she uses as Cubmaster in her Pack.

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Some of the ceremonies you will find in her document are:

• New Cub Scout Family Induction Ceremony
• This is Cub Scouting-Induction Ceremony
• Key to Cub Scouting for Bobcats
• This Badge of Red-Wolf Advancement Ceremony
• Bear Claw Ceremony
• Roundtable Advancement Ceremony 
• Jungle Safari Advancement Ceremony
• Top of the Mountain Advancement Ceremony
• Airplane Advancement Ceremony
• Take Me Out to the Ballgame Advancement Ceremony
• Let the Compass Guide You Advancement Ceremony
• Great Pyramid of Scouting Advancement Ceremony
• Cookin’Up a Storm Advancement Ceremony
• Baloo Skies Advancement Ceremony
• Bug Hunter Advancement Ceremony
• Rocket Advancement
• Arrow of Light Ceremony
• Rope Crossover Ceremony

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