Uncle Sam Depends on You was the official Cub Scout theme in February 2002. The following information is from the 2002 Great Salt Lake Utah Council PowWow book. This is a great theme, and many of the ideas that were used back then can still be used today.
To open the PDF for this theme,
CLICK HERE
To open additional information for this theme,
CLICK HERE
Some of the things you will find in this PDF are:
- Leader Hints
- Tiger Den Leader Hints
- Den Leader Hints
- Blue & Gold Ideas - in the 2nd link above in "additional information"
- Gathering & Pre-Openers
- Patriotic Word Search
- Presidents Scramble
- Opening & Closing Flag Ceremonies
- America - Flag Ceremony
- Flag Pole
- Cubmaster Minute
- Advancement Ceremonies
- Puzzle Ceremony
- Liberty
- Eagle
- Bobcat Induction Ceremony
- Games
- Pie Eating Contest
- Pass the Map Game
- Skits & Story Telling
- Our Presidents
- An American Boy
- Theme Crafts
- Uncle Sam Beadie
- USA Flag Beadie
- Uncle Sam Tie Slide
- Holiday and Seasonal Crafts
- 5x7 Wooden Picture Frame
- Grapevine Wreath
- Valentine Candle Holder
- Be Mine Bear
- Valentines Paper Mache Box
- Songs
- Banquet Time
- Blue & Gold Song
- Cheers & Sparklers
- Clam Cheer
- Pizza Cheer
- Oscar Meyer Cheer
- George Washington Cheer
- Abraham Lincoln Cheer
- Benjamin Franklin Cheer
- Constitution Cheer
- Paul Revere's Ride Cheer
- Cheerleader Cheer
- Run-Ons
- Is that the sun or the moon up there?
- What did they do at the Boston Tea Party?
- Why aren’t you doing very well in history?
- What are the last words of the “Stars Spangled Banner”?
- What did Paul Revere say when he got on his horse?
- Which amendment gives you the right to pull up your sleeves?
- Abraham Lincoln had a very hard childhood, he had to walk 7 miles to school everyday.
- What are you eating?
- Cubs in the Kitchen
- USA Berries
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Pizza
- Cub Cakes
- Granola
- Theme Midway
- The Star Spangled Banner Quiz
- Flag Windsock Neckerchief Slide
- Recognition Ideas
- Citizenship in the Community
- Uncle Same Wants You
- Induction
- Leader Recognitions
- Statue of Liberty
- Recognize Community Leaders - Teachers, Public Works, EMT, Fire, Police
- Patriotic Awards
- Hero Sandwich - Fun Foam
- Cub Scout Heroes
- Rocket's Red Glare
- Francis Scott Key
- Mt. Rushmore Silhouettes Award - Thank You from Cubs to Parents
- Money - Chocolate Coins
- Jefferson, Washington, Presidential Citation
- Rockets Red Glare
- Founding Fathers Award
- Family Award
- Theme Resources
- Extra Resources from Additional PDF
- Ceremonies
- Honor the Scouter Spouses
- Games
- Submarines and Minefields
- Capture the Flag
- Stars and Stripes Game
- Planning Your Blue & Gold Banquet
- Planning Time Table
- 4 Months Before
- 3 Months Before
- 2 Months Before
- 1 Month Before
- 2 Weeks Before
- Banquet Day
- Committees to Organize
- Planning Committee
- Dinner Committee
- Decorations
- Program
- Publicity
- Focus - To learn respect for other countries while showing respect to the United States of
America and understanding what patriotism is.
Menu - All American Hot Dogs and Hamburgers
Variety of Chips and dips
Macaroni, potato and Jell-O salads
Pie and Homemade Ice Cream
Homemade Root Beer
Activities - Sing patriotic songs; have a special
flag ceremony; have a parade of nations
Guest Speakers - Member of the military speak about patriotism,
help with flag ceremony.
Decorations - Have dens make place mats, leaders make centerpieces that represent their
idea of patriotism, red, white and blue dishes and flatware, table covers, Christmas lights
around the room, and flags from many nations represented on tables.
Take home - Flag neckerchief slide, copy of Pledge of Allegiance meaning.
Other ideas for this theme:
Menu - Ham, baked potatoes, green vegetable, rolls, dessert
Spaghetti, green salad, garlic breadsticks, dessert
Salad or Potato bar, dessert
Activities - Write letters to servicemen
Slide show presentation about our country
Stories from those who lived during the different wars
Assemble ' care packages' for service members overseas
Guest Speakers - Service members
Those who served in past wars
War historians
Ft. Douglas Museum docent
To see more Theme Ideas, and other PowWow books go to this page CLICK HERE
HERE'S TO THE SCOUTER'S SPOUSES
Here’s to our spouses
Who care for our houses,
While we’re gone you pick up the slack.
You do our share of chores,
And butler the doors,
And help keep us on the right track.
You listen (without squawks)
While we practice our talks
(That’s great help we could never hire).
Why, you hardly even mutter
While the house fills with clutter
As the Scouting stuff piles ever higher.
You quietly sit while we threaten to quit
And encourage us to keep on a tryin’.
Without you being strong
We wouldn’t last long
You’re the one’s we always rely on.
For all your warm greetings,
When we come from our meetings,
And helping us out in a crunch,
For manning the phone,
And your struggles alone,
We say to you all, thanks a bunch!
Carol Shaw Lord
Flag Ceremony
For more than 200 years, our Nation’s flag has been a source of inspiration and national
pride. It is a symbol of our strength and unity. On January 1, 1776, George Washington ordered
the Continental Army to hoist the Grand Union flag above his base at Prospect Hill. It had 13
alternate red and white stripes and the British Union Jack in the upper left-hand corner. Today
the flag consists of thirteen horizontal stripes, seven red alternating with 6 white. The stripes
represent the original 13 colonies; the stars represent the 50 states of the Union. The Red
symbolizes Hardiness and Valor, White symbolizes Purity and Innocence and Blue represents
Vigilance, Perseverance and Justice. Please show your national pride and your respect for the
flag as we participate in a flag ceremony to be presented by
(Pack #, the bear den, etc.).
