Cub Scout Pack Meeting: April 10, 2013

Theme:    Faith                                                                  

TIME	ACTIVITY		EQUIPMENT NEEDED		BADGE REQUIRMENTS MET
3:45	Gathering Activity:      -Exhibits on display (including WSEA Journals)      -Thank you cards to sign		Thank you card for guest speaker
4:00	Opening Ceremony      -Opening Prayer: _____________      -Cub Promise      -Attendance: ________________      -Welcome/Introduction		Attendance Sheets Stamp and Ink
4:05	GAME: Hinges Freeze Tag	BUSINESS: -Upcoming Day Camp in July -Focus on Religion in Life award -Badge worksheets review -WSEA books		April Calendar Badge Worksheets
4:15	RECOGNITION:      -Den Demonstrations (have cubs talk about some of the projects they have on display)      -Certificates of accomplishment/Badge presentations      -Allow a couple of minutes for parents to help their cubs update their cub books and check off completed requirements		Certificates Cub Books Pencils
4:25	CUBMASTERS MINUTE: FAITH		A compass and a flashlight
4:27	WRAPUP PACK MEETING: -Handout schedule for next month -Pertinent information to upcoming activities INVITE PARENTS TO STAY IF THEY WISH		Assignment Sheets      -bird feeders      -plant growth tracker
4:30	GAME: Healthy Plate Hop		5 Hoola hoops or rope to create areas. 5 category labels		Red Star 7A
4:40	BADGEWORK:
4:45	THEME ACTIVITY: The Effects of Tobacco on the Body		Special Guest		Red Star 1B
5:05	GAME: Limbo		Broomstick
5:15	SPIRITUAL FELLOWSHIP      -Spiritual Thought: ____________		Assignment on assignment sheet
5:20	Closing Ceremony      -Grand Howl      -Closing Prayer
5:30	Promptly Cleanup & Go Home

Gathering Activity: Thank You Cards

Materials:

q  Thank You Card

q  Pencils

Game: Hinges Freeze Tag

This is just a variation of Freeze Tag – but when each boy freezes, he has to be using at least three of his body “hinges” in the pose he makes! 

Game: Healthy Plate Hop

Description of Game:

Before the meeting, prepare a list of foods.

To play the game, spread several Hula Hoops out around the playing area. (or use masking tape to set off an area)  Label each one -  Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Dairy, Protein. If you want to go with the most recent upgrade, have each hoop represent part of the “plate.”

Explain to the boys that when they hear you shout a food item, they should run and stand in the right hula hoop. 

If the item you call out doesn’t fit any category, or would fit in more than one category, boys should stand in place.

Here are some suggestions for your list:

Apples, Apricots, Bananas, Kiwi, Asparagus, Broccoli, Green Beans, Cereal, Flour, Milk, Cheddar Cheese, Cottage Cheese, Hamburger, Pasta, Spaghetti,  Oatmeal, tortillas,  Yogurt.

Some tricky ones to use:  Butter, Potato Chips, Brownies, Walnuts, Refried Beans, Ice Cream

If boys disagree about where something fits, make a quick note so you can talk about it later!

Game: Limbo

How to Play Limbo:

Leaders hold a stick, and boys walk under the stick.  Each round the leaders lower the stick. When the boys can’t walk under the stick without a body part touching the ground other than their feet, they’re out.  The winner is the boy that can walk under the lowest stick.

OPTIONAL: Play music as you play this game.

Theme Activity: THE HAZARDS OF TOBACCO

Guest speaker

Cub Masters Minute: FAITH

In Scouting we use a compass to show us the way and a flashlight to light our path. In life we all need a strong moral compass and a way in which to light our trail through life. A strong faith in God and a desire to always have His spirit to be with us can provide these things for us in life giving us direction and knowledge on the path of life.

Recognition: Dimming Campfire

Materials Needed:

Electric campfire with dimmer switch, which Akela may operate unseen. Start with it dim.

AKELA: Tonight we have gathered at the ceremonial campfire to hear an ancient tale. It was once believed that a campfire had great magic. Of course it cooks our food, lights our way, and wards off wild animals, but the magic of this pack council fire is that it can light up our future! But only when we approach it after making a great accomplishment.

(Cub Scout) please stand? See how the fire burns only dimly when there are no advancing Cubs nearby? Now please come forward and join me at the fire’s side. See how it has begun to burn brighter now!

The fire tells us that you have been busy this month and have earned the following awards. (Present certificate) You have worked hard to be worthy, so the fire has given us a sign that you will continue to find great joy and success in Cub Scouting. You will soon be on your way to earning more badges.

You may now return to your seat