Cub Scouting Q & A
1. How old
is Cub Scouting this year? __________________________________________
2. How old
is the Boy Scouts of America this year? _______________________________________
3. Who was
the founder of Scouting? __________________________________________________
4. Who
started the Boy Scouts of America?
_______________________________________________
5. What is
the first rank in Cub Scouting?
________________________________________________
6. How
many achievements are required to earn the Wolf badge? ________________________________
7. How
many electives are required to earn an arrow point? ____________________________________
8. How
many Webelos activity badges may be earned? _______________________________________
9. What
are the four categories on which Bears focus? _______________________________________
10. What
is our pack number? _______________________________________________________
11. What
chartered organization sponsors our pack? __________________________________________
12. What
district are we a part of? ______________________________________________________
13. What
council are we a part of? ______________________________________________________
14. What
is the Cub Scout motto? _______________________________________________________
15. What is the Boy Scouts of America slogan? _____________________________________________
SONGS and
RIDDLES
Q: Why
don’t you join Cub Scouts?
A: I thought about it. Bobcat is okay, I can do it. I wouldn’t be too bad as a
Wolf. It would be cool to be a Bear, and even a Webelos. But my Dad is an
Eagle, and I don’t want to be bald!
What do you call a scout that is...
Sleeping on your porch? Matt
Camping on
the beach? Sandy
Hanging
on your living room wall? Art
Flying over the fence? Homer
Hiding
in a pile of leafs? Russell
Sitting
in the sun too long? Wilt
Floating in the lake? Bob
Falling
in the campfire? Frank
Stuck
in the latrine? John
Rock climbing? Cliff
Struck
by lightning? Rod
Coming
home from camp? Dusty
Scouting World
(Tune:
It’s a Small World)
There is
just one moon and one golden sun
And Cub
Scouting means Friendship to everyone.
Though the
mountains divide
And the
oceans are wide,
It’s a
Scouting World for us.
Chorus:
It’s a
Scouting World for us.
It’s a
Scouting World for us.
It’s a
Scouting World for us,
It’s a
Scouting World.
Birthday Song
(Tune: On
Top of Old Smokey)
We were
all at the banquet
On Blue
and Gold day
The whole
family came there
To eat and
to play.
Then
somebody told me
We’re 101
years old
I could
not believe it
What I had
been told.
Then my
Den Leader said
That I
should not fret.
That’s the
age of Cub Scouting,
I’m not
that old yet.
Happy Birthday,
BSA
(Tune:
"Frere Jacques")
Happy
birthday, happy birthday,
BSA! BSA!
A hundred
years of Scouting;
All our
voices shouting:
Hip
hooray!
Hip
hooray!
Robert Baden-Powell
(Tune:
Father Abraham)
1. Robert
Baden-Powell had many scouts,
Many
Scouts had Robert Baden-Powell,
I am one
of them and so are you.
Let me
show you what to do.
2. Move
your Arms
3. Move
your Feet
5. Nod
your Head
6. Turn
Around
7. Sit
Down!
With each
verse move the part of the body indicated and continue moving each part to the
end of the song, and sit down abruptly.
Call a Scout Song
(Tune: If
you're happy and you know it)
When
you're down and feeling blue,
Call a
Scout.
They will
know just what to do,
Call a
Scout.
If you're
ever in a hurry,
Don't take
the time to worry,
All you
have to do is shout,
Call a
Scout.
If you
need a helping hand,
Call a
Scout.
They'll
take your garbage out,
Call a
Scout.
If the
traffic that you meet,
Has you
scared to cross the street,
They'll be
there to help you out,
Call a
Scout.
Now the
Scouts are always helpful,
Don't you
see.
They will
lend a helping hand,
To you and
me.
For
they're wise in what they do.
They are
kind and cheerful too.
And they
always help you out.
Call a
Scout.
Blue
and Gold Agenda:
6:45-7:10 Gathering
Activities (genius kits, activity sheets)
7:10-7:15 Welcome
(visitor recognition, song, quiz answers)
7:15-7:20 Flag,
Prayer
7:20-7:40 Dinner
7:40-7:45 Clip It Game, History of Scouting
7:45-8:00 Awards,
Leader Thank Yous
8:00-8:05 Closing
Flag Ceremony:
(Bobcat Scout) Cub Scouting is
that new Bobcat who the Cub Scout promise makes.
(Wolf Scout) Cub Scouting is
that Wolf Cub Scout who his first achievement undertakes.
(Bear Scout) Cub Scouting is
that older Bear Cub Scout who can tackle much more.
(Webelos Scout) Cub Scouting is
that Webelos who is running up activity pins galore. Cub Scouting is all that
plus much more, too, giving us the reason for what we do.
(Webelos Scout) Cub Scouting is
that boy clad in gold and blue making this meeting important to me and you.
Cub
Scouting is being a good citizen you see. Please join us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Cubmaster Minute
CUBMASTER: Cub
Scouts, tonight we are celebrating the 101st anniversary of Scouting
in the United States. Everywhere, boys are taking time to listen to the story
of Scouting and to rededicate themselves to the aims and purposes of Scouting.
The Cub Scout program of the Boy Scouts of America was designed to meet the
needs and desires of younger boys. In 1930, there were 5,102Cub Scouts
registered in the United States. Today more than 15 million boys and adult
leaders belong to Scouting in 114 different countries. This is a good time to
rededicate ourselves to the goals of Scouting. Will you stand and repeat with
me the Cub Scout Promise?
Cub Cheers
Do a Good Turn -
Have
the group stand up to applaud. They clap once, turn a ¼ turn and clap again,
turn another ¼ turn and clap again, and continue like that until they have
completed a full turn.
Bobcat
Applause: Pretend to lick the back of your
hand and wipe your face, like a cat, and say meow!
Wolf Applause:
Turn head towards ceiling and let out a
howl.
Bear Applause:
Hold your hands up like bear paws with
your claws out and growl with a big swipe.
Arrow Point
Applause: Pretend to shoot bow and arrow.
As you release the arrow say "Twang."
Webelos
Applause: Make BS sign and say "We'll
Be Loyal Scouts" or “Webelos-Webelos-Webelos!”
Pack Cheer:
The Cubmaster says,
"Clap
your hands." (Everyone claps.)
"Stomp your feet." (Everyone stomps.)
Then everyone yells together, "Pack __(974)__ can't be
beat."
Applause and Cheer:
When leader holds up the right hand, everyone cheers;
When the left hand is held up everyone claps;
When both are held up, do both!
Clip It
Each table has a small dish of paper clips. On signal the
first person joins two paper clips together and passes the bowl and beginning
of the chain to the next person. That person adds another clip to the chain and
passes it on. After everyone has added a link, repeat the race in reverse to
see who can un-clip their chain first. First team to finish stands and yells,
"We did our best!"
Cub Scouting officially began
in the United States in April 1930. There were, however, unofficial packs
established as early as 1916. The first Cub Scouts were simply called Cubs. The
adult leaders were called Cubbers. Cub Scouts was a name given to Boy Scouts
who had been Cubs. The first Cub Scout Dens were run by Den Chiefs. Den Mothers
were added in 1936. Their job was to help the Den Chiefs. In 1930, you could
buy the entire Cub scout uniform, including shirt, pants, belt, hat,
neckerchief and slide for only $6.05 The early Cub Scouts advanced in rank from
Bobcat to Wolf to Bear and finally to Lion. Parents were not allowed to pass
off the boys' achievements. The Den Chief or Cubmaster fulfilled this
responsibility. Parent-Cub dinners were being suggested as early as 1933. In
the early 40's, they became known as the "Blue and Gold Banquet". At
the start of the American Cubbing program, boys had to be age 9-11 to join. In
1949, eight year old boys were allowed to join. Cub Scouting received a boost
in enrollment of 150,000 that year. The Webelos Badge was created in 1941 for
boys who had already earned their Lion Badge. It was essentially what we now
call the Arrow of Light. Webelos originally stood for Wolf, Bear, Lion, Scouts.
1967 saw major revisions in all of the advancement programs. The biggest change
was the addition of Webelos Scouting. The activity badges were initiated, the
Lion badge was changed to the Webelos badge, and for the first time, boys began
earning the Arrow of Light Award.
The History of Scouting
Narrator reads
the story and at the appropriate time holds up a numbered card. The person in
the audience with that number shouts out the correct word or phrase. (The
narrator will need cards numbered from 1 to 36.)
Scouting began in (1 – England), when Lord Baden-Powell
decided to train boys to be self-reliant. A few years later a Chicago
publisher, (2 – William D. Boyce), was lost in a London (3 –Fog). A boy
appeared and offered to take him to his destination. When Mr. Boyce offered him
a tip for his services, the boy refused and said, (4 – “Scouts do not take
money for doing a good turn.”) After visiting with Baden-Powell, Boyce decided
to take the program to the (5 – United States). The (6 -- Boy Scouts of
America) was incorporated on (7 – February 8, 1910). This year we are
celebrating the (8 – 100th birthday) of Boy Scouting in the United States and
the (9 – 80th) birthday of Cub Scouting. During the First World War, Scouts
sold more than two million (10 - Liberty Loan Bonds) and over three million
dollars worth of savings stamps. Scouts helped with (11 – Food and fuel
conservation) and planted Scout (12 – War gardens). In 1938, a Tulsa oil man,
(13 – Waite Phillips), donated some land in (14 – New Mexico) to the Boy Scouts
of America. Philturn Rocky Mountain Scout Camp is now called (15 – Philmont
Scout Ranch). It has been enjoyed by Scouts for many years. Each summer
thousands of Boy Scouts and (16 – Venturers) spend two weeks (17 – hiking,
backpacking and camping) in the mountains. Philmont is also a wonderful place
for a (18 – Family vacation), and hundreds of Scouting families go there every
year so adult leaders can take part in training conferences. In 1938 (19 –
Irving Berlin) donated the royalties from his song (20 – “God Bless America”)
to the (21 – Boy Scouts of America) He is one of many famous people who have
helped Scouting by their service and contributions. During World War II Scouts
again provided service in the war effort. They collected (22 –Rubber), (23 –
Waste Paper) and (24 – Aluminum). They planted (25 – Victory gardens).
Scouting’s service helped to win the war. Scouts have always given help in time
of (26 – Disasters) such as (27 – Fires), (28 – Tornadoes), (29 – Floods) and
(30 – Earthquakes). They help their Scouting brothers in foreign lands through
the (31 – World Friendship Fund). Scouts are good citizens. They always (32 –
Do their best), and are always (33 – Prepared.) They help with conservation
projects, national events, and do a daily good turn for their fellow man.
Scouting trains boys in (34 – Citizenship) (35 – Character development) and (36
– Personal fitness). The Scouts of today are the leaders of tomorrow. Be glad
that you are a (Scout)!
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Faces of the BSA
1. Lord Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell was an
officer in the Boer war. Founder of the Boy Scouts.
2. William D. Boyce incorporated Boy Scouts of America
after he was lost in a fog in London and was helped by a Boy Scout there.
3. Ernest Thompson Seton organized the Woodcraft Indians
movement, later to become a part of BSA.
4. Daniel Carter Beard organized Sons of Daniel Boone, later
to become a part of BSA.
5. Edgar M. Robinson convinced Seton, Beard, and other
leaders to merge with the BSA. He helped recruit James West.
6. James E. West was the first Chief Scout Executive, and
remained so for 32 years.
7. E. Urner Goodman and Carroll A. Edson together founded the
Order of the Arrow.
8. Waite Phillips donated Philmont Scout Ranch.
9. William Hillcourt wrote 3 editions of the Boy Scout
Handbook. He is also known as the “Scoutmaster to the world.”
10. In 1910, President Howard W. Taft became the first
Honorary President of the BSA. This precedent has been upheld by each of his
successors.
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Flag Ceremony:
(Props: 11 Cubs
and Blue and Gold placards)
B – stands for boys, without them there would be no Scouting
program.
L – is for leadership, both boy and adult.
U – is for the many useful things we are learning in Cub
Scouting and also for the unselfish time our Cub Scout leaders put into
the program.
E – reminds us that the Cub Scout program is for every boy,
regardless of race, creed or color.
A – is for always. We'll always remember our Cub Scouting
days.
N – is for now. It's all right to dream of the things that
we will do when we are older, but Cubbing is something worthwhile
that we can do now.
D – is for Do Your Best, the Cub Scout motto.
G – is for games and great fun.
O – is for the opportunity to learn new skills.
L – is for love, for our parents, our leaders, our God, our
families, and our country.
D – is for development. Cub Scouts develop citizenship,
sportsmanship, and brotherhood.
All: We're proud of the Cub Scout program and hope that you
will always support us!
Skit: Mr. Boyce and the Good
Turn
Narrator: It's a foggy night in London. The year is
1910. An American businessman is lost in the fog.
Businessman: (Mr. William Boyce is dressed in top coat,
carrying brief case and umbrella. He wanders around the stage looking for a
street sign.) I don't
think I can find my way tonight.
Scout: (Comes out on stage) May I help you, sir?
Businessman: I am looking for this address. Can you tell
me how to find it?
Scout: I sure can. I'll take you there. (They walk to a certain
spot on the stage.) Here you are, sir!
Businessman: Thank you, and here you are (gives him
some money) for helping me.
Scout: Thank you, but I can't accept anything. I am a Scout, and
this is my Good Turn for the day.
Narrator: Mr. Boyce was so impressed with this
action that he looked up the Scouting movement in England. He brought back to
America a suitcase full of pamphlets. He incorporated
the Boy Scouts of America on February 8, 1910. The Boy Scouts of America grew
by leaps and bounds. A Federal Charter was granted to it by Congress in 1916,
and honor given to few organizations. Today it is a world brotherhood bound
together by common ideals and a common oath or promise.
