Thursday, October 26, 2017

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!  




Wednesday, October 25, 2017

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






Monday, October 16, 2017

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!”

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

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)

  •  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

  • To see more Webelos Tracking Sheets, CLICK HERE
  • To see all the Tracking Sheets, CLICK HERE





    





Thursday, August 10, 2017

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.

Monday, March 27, 2017

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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Tuesday, March 21, 2017

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 TRUSTWORTHYA Scout tells the truth and keeps his promises. People can depend on him.
A Scout is LOYALA Scout is true to his family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and country.
A Scout is HELPFULA Scout volunteers to help others without expecting a reward.
A Scout is FRIENDLYA Scout is a friend to everyone, even people who are very different from him.
A Scout is COURTEOUSA Scout is polite to everyone and always uses good manners.
A Scout is KINDA Scout treats others as he wants to be treated. He never harms or kills any living thing without good reason.
A Scout is OBEDIENTA Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and pack. He obeys the laws of his community and country.
A Scout is CHEERFULA 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 THRIFTYA Scout works to pay his way. He uses time, property, and natural resources wisely.
A Scout is BRAVEA Scout can face danger even if he is afraid. He stands for what is right even if others laugh at him.
A Scout is CLEANA Scout keeps his body and mind fit. He helps keep his home and community clean.
A Scout is REVERENTA 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