CubCast; ScoutCast; Subscribe to Podcast; Scouting.org Scouting.org; Join; Give; The proceeds from the tickets go to the charity chosen by the den the winner belongs to. I earned my Eagle back in 2014, and along the way, learned how to be a dependable leader. Sadly, that won't help you this year so perhaps a more direct approach would work. If youre holding the reception in a different venue than the Eagle Court of Honor, be sure to make this clear to your guests before everyone leaves. Have some speakers from different cultures and/or faiths come talk about their holiday traditions. Bear Scouts Girl Scouts Cub Scout Crafts Cub Scout Activities Something like 5 minutes to make the boats, then race. no recording of the winners, etc. just fun. I didn't recall any great pack meeting activities. Emphasize the importance of Internet safety. 0 And I can't agree more about your points about involving the scouts. Good guest speakers - Police Canine unit Local nature center Local chapter of the society for creative anachronism - or a BSA Venturing Crew that s Cub Scout Tiger Adventures & Requirements, Cub Scouts Wolf Adventures & Requirements, Cub Scout Webelos Adventures & Requirements, Cub Scout Arrow of Light Adventures & Requirements, How To Make Super Cool (And Easy) Toothbrush Robots, Spond: Awesome Cub Scout Communication App, How to Make Alka Seltzer Rockets with Film Canisters, How to Conduct a Cub Scout Flag Ceremony (Free Printable! Additionally, the BSA has an Official Eagle COH resource you should check out. Joanna Gregson - Head of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Yep. If you've taken your Cubmaster basic training, you'll notice one part of the agenda is missing - 'The Program.' I just want cool/fun activities for my scouts during my pack meetings. Are you looking for a Cub Scout flag ceremony that will be easy for Scouts to remember? The winner of each heat wins a sticker they can put on their car or their Pinewood Derby Driver's License. They can often bring in some animals and teach the kids about respecting wild animals. So, feel free to adapt the information in this article to suit your own situation and troop. OBJECTIVES It helps the dens feel involved in the larger meetings and gives the Cubmaster a chance to focus on more than just planning activities. Identify high-risk areas in national or local security (such as ports, airports, and high-rise buildings). In my opinion, speakers can come occasionally - if they come for each one, it feels like a school assembly. It does take advance planning, more so because Packs have (very often) the new parents who don't necessarily know what to expect. It's easy! Discuss the potential threats as well as the protocols in place to protect those facilities. The highlight of our December Pack meeting (aside from the food and Santa passing out Pinewood Derby cars and candy canes) was our Popcorn Pie Toss. Have a guest speaker discuss public safety from the perspective of his or her agency. 0 Identify potential hazards for trips that leave the country and how those hazards can be reduced. We invited one of their chief instructors to our Pack meeting and he taught the kids what to do if a stranger tries to grab them (it involves a certain way of yanking your arm away which actually works very well as a four year old my son was able to escape no matter how tightly I gripped his arm). The boys will have more fun with it. Thanks Chris for your help. WebCub Scout Roundtable Time Allotted Activity Assigned to Content 3040 minutes General session for all participants Cub Scout roundtable team Set the meeting room up as a By leading their own meetings, Webelos can learn some valuable lessons that will help them with the Webelos to Boy Scout transition. Since its always best to end on a high note, Id recommend closing an Eagle Court of Honor quite soon after the Eagle Scout has delivered their speech. Edit with a pdf reader or handwrite on a printed copy. The Pack I was Cubmaster for was half that size and it kept me busy. Have a Scout working on the Communication merit badge give their five-minute speech, or show a YouTube video of a speech such as an inaugural address. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. During this time, the audience is asked to silence their phones and wind down their conversations. :), link to The Value And Benefits of Scouting (58 Highlights From Scouts), link to All Eagle-Required Merit Badges: Difficulty Rankings in 2023, Special Presentations and Eagle Scout Speeches, Holding A Reception For Guests Of The New Eagle Scout, 6 Keys to Preparing an Eagle Court of Honor, Full Timeline when Preparing For an Eagle Court of Honor, All Eagle-Required Merit Badges: Difficulty Rankings And Guides, Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy For ScoutSmarts.com. However, in my troop, we always closed our welcoming remarks and segued into the main ceremony by saying: By the authority vested in me by the Boy Scouts of America, I declare this Eagle Scout Court of Honor opened!. 111497471 Our Cub Scouts find active ways to help others in their neighborhoods and spread the goodwill of Scouting. PostScript 001.102 One of the main things to keep in mind while reading this article is that its ultimately up to each troop to decide how their own Eagle Courts of Honor are run. Guest is an EMT from the VFD down the road. How to store your Cub Scout activity supplies. Identify potential hazards for an overnight outing. CubCast; ScoutCast; More Subscribe to Podcast; menu. Do something nice for the environment and 54890 The Cub Scout program helps give thisexplanation: Showing regard for the worth of someone or something. Or take your pack meeting on the road and go caroling at a nursing home. Play Slow Motion Telephone: Give a verbal message of 20 or so words to the first Scout who arrives. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. But, in any case, I must confess that Trevor managed to intimidate me thoroughly a few days ago. Increase self-confidence in Scouts so they will be able to act rationally in emergencies. Discuss how to protect yourself from crime at home, at school, in your community, and while traveling. Do "Rescue" with throw ropes and sliding on the floor.each boy throws a rope to his buddy and pulls him to safety. Have different youth instructors give five-minute overviews on: Have a guest expert discuss the importance of public safety in the community. Regardless of whatever direction you decide to take in this portion of the Eagle Court of Honor, make sure to end this section with a discussion on the importance of the Eagle Scout Rank. Learn how to conduct a Cub Scout flag ceremony. I assume you have some opening ceremony. We do a Bobcat ceremony where we paint the new scouts faces with dot and lines. This is a huge hit. You can find a ceremony on the Interwebs. Minion Pro Sorry for the delayed response. Just got finished with a week of Cub Scout Day Camp. Thanks all for all your great feedback. I should have provided To meet our needs, what should we change in the sample meeting plans? A full Eagle Scout awarding should include the Eagle Scout Badge, a tie-in pin for the mother and father, a mentors pin, and the Eagle Scout neckerchief (white and blue). Or Google "Cub Scout Games" and find one that looks like fun to you. Make the announcement and give them a few minutes to get situated. PostScript It's no secret, some Eagle-required merit badges are harder to earn than others. After the audience members have taken their seats, the MC can officially announce the start of the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony. Theme Based - Check out the theme for the month and base your special event on that. NON-SPOON HAND BEHIND BACK! Do mini ceremonies for the belt loops too. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. Still, I think it would be very fun to do and I do plan on doing it. Games, skits, special guests (local PD and FD are always big hits with Cubs). I once did a game of dodge socks with 24 pr of new socks balled up. K WebHere are a few ideas: Make cards or ornaments for shut-ins. PostScript I guess thats two tips, haha. Itll also give the new Eagle Scouts an opportunity to bask in their achievements and hear some well-deserved praise! A super easy and flexible way to share information with our Scouting families is through the Spond app! Have the Parents been paying attention?" For instance, attach basket ball loops to b-balls and with applause and cheers (silly, fun cheers!). Introduce Scouts to the. Bringing the families into the fun helps them to get them hooked. Should be everyone! Den Proclamations: Each DL tells what they have done over the past month(?) Length of about 20' is about right for Cubs. All speakers, participants, and their spouses are seated in a special area prior to the opening. Learn to care for the environment by working on the. As the guests enter the Sanctuary, Boy Scouts of Troop _____ hand out programs and usher guests to their seats. If it is 'To the Rescue' invite the fire department, EMTs, or Coast Guard. What adults in our unit havecommunication expertise? Instill a good grasp of the fundamentals of public safety. Congrats, youve made it through the planning for an entire Eagle Court of Honor! Traditions are formed early. 310-842(15) September Helpful.indd (this mantra applies more to troop level scouting, but if I could go back to CM knowing what I know now this is what I would focus on..). 3082664534 There are also groups who rescue raptors, owls, and other wildlife. Wish everyone a safe trip home , Squeeze hands goodbye, let go. Allow One great way to showcase the values of Scouting is to have twelve younger scouts light twelve candles that each represent a different portion of the Scout Law. Start by calling all of the Cubmasters and explain that going forward you are going to have a Cubmaster breakout at Roundtable. One of the most important parts of an Eagle Court of Honor ceremony is the planning process, which typically begins at least 2 months before the Eagle Court of Honor is held. For a few last-minute tips on running an outstanding Eagle Court of Honor, Id recommend checking out this quick list from eaglecourtofhonor.com. These give you a theme, games, songs, and lots of useful material. Click here for usscouts.orgs awesome guide on getting congratulatory Eagle Scout letters. Count out puffs? Patrols discuss what special items they will need for the main event. The #1 thing I'd suggest for a first pack meeting would be an exciting game for boys to play. cut into 20' lengths, melt/fuse ends. For example, at my Eagle Court of Honor, I received an American Flag that had been hung from the poles outside of the city-council office! MANY Pinewood Derbies are WAY too formal in my opinion, with boys waiting around for infrequent opportunities to race. Working with the unit leader, review the ways the unit communicates with members and parents. Right hand doesn't move! Zaynab Ali - Host. We always tried to avoid food at Pack Meetings- concerns about food allergies make it hard to plan for with the younger set. December Pack Meeting Plus, I even got one from the president of the United States!! Interested in signing your child up for Scouting (or becoming a BSA/Boy Scout yourself)? This months activities should: LEADERSHIP PLANNING Older Scouts can fling a longer coil. Activities at camp and things to see and do? Recycle old coats by collecting them and donating them to a local agency. If so, you're in the right place! I cant emphasize how powerful it is for a young scout to hear the success story of an Eagle Scout. Kevin here My Troop believed that the best way to showcase the values of Scouting was to explain each of the seven ranks, starting from New Scout and ending with Eagle Scout. , runs back, gives spoon to next Cub, Den Leader puts another cotton ball on the spoon, etc. 2015-04-01T16:35:32-05:00 You could do kids (Scouts & siblings) vs parents. How do we currently plan for safety in our activities? Be careful while this will certainly help you become a better Cubmaster, when the District Commissioner and/or District Executives see what an awesome job you are doing getting Cubmasters to Roundtable, you might find yourself in a Commissioner role. 75395 February - Valentines Day - Cake Walk Have prizes for the best Super Hero cake, the best Scout theme, etc. xmp.id:DE31ABBF582068118C14A7CF6DFBF125 Put this down on paper to create a schedule of the Roundtable date and theme that will be discussed on that date. PDF/X-4 Take the Scout Promise, the Scout Law and put each separate word on a 3x5 card. Fold them ONCE, and throw them in a big shopping bag, mixed up. Sce Although I didn't realize it at the time, Scouting helped shape my life! Inform your audience of the level of character, commitment to service, and determination a scout must have in order to reach the prestigious rank of Eagle! Copyright 2022 | Cub Scout Ideas | Cub Scout Ideas is not officially endorsed by nor affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America. Plan the groups portion of the campfire program or interfaith service. Do an in-depth analysis of how it contributes to public safety and what challenges it faces. How is public safety handled in our community? Drop the "snowball" in another container and run back to hand off the "shovel" to the next in line. What's the major holiday (if any) that month? In my experience, boys LOVE games and competitions. 111497471 Coil held in right hand will be laid evenly and if thrown , will pay out without tangling. WebCub Scout 2: E is for every member of our family. Cub Scout 3: V is for vittles, which means food. Cub Scout 4: E is for every friend. Cub Scout 5: R is for raiment, which means clothes. Cub Scout 6: E is for every creature, big and small. Cub Scout 7: N is for nature, the great outdoors where we love to camp. After the flags have been posted, its customary that a few words are said to signal the start of the ceremony. Good to mix up inter-den competitions with some things that the smaller guys have an advantage now and then because of size. Through interacting with pack families, Cub Scouts will develop appreciation andrespect for differentfamilies and traditions. 54270 This planning sheet (that you can edit) allows you to make notes about each part of your agenda from the opening ceremony to the closing ceremony. Clean up area, put chairs away, gather in a circle and have Pack and DLs and Cubs join hands , Left over right. Set up scenarios demonstrating common unsafe practices around the home (such as electric cords strung across a hallway, a rake lying on the ground with its tines up, and a ladder propped precariously against a wall). The Rescue Rope thing is pretty standard at our camp: One rope for each den, go to local HD and buy 100' 1/2" poly rope (cheap). Game time? As a Roundtable Commissioner, my first duty is to invite you to attend Roundtable. So we've finally gotten to the point to where we're ready for our first pack meeting. To this day, that photo is still hanging in my parents house! Most commonly though, the ones speaking as guests are usually local county Teach Scouts that the pledge to help other people at all times requires skill as well as goodwill. This Cub Scout Connections resource identifies common themes and shows the requirements for each rank that fit each theme. ), and the Pack buying the meat dish. First and foremost though, the COH ceremony should honor the new Eagle(s)! Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. To mark the ending of a Court of Honor, a closing ceremony should be held. Arrange for a fire truck or patrol car to come to the meeting place. Have everyone bring in holiday cookies. When our kids are involved in activities such as Cub Scouts, sports, dance, and church youth groups, we want the group to keep us informed. Discuss the role of police agencies in preventing crime (as opposed to investigating crime). The Scouting Segment of an Eagle Court of Honor is dedicated to educating the audience on the values that a scout will learn on the path to Eagle. At almost all regular Courts of Honor, Scoutmaster minutes are included so that the Scoutmaster can impart a thoughtful message to the audience. Just make sure it fully reflects the scouts being awarded their Eagle ranks and the values your troop holds. You can find a ceremony on the Interwebs. 1555453199 Thanks for all the input everyone. . Find out how they work and how to make, decorate, and launch them. Left hand grasps rope and returns to right hand, palms facing each other, put the thumbs together. In the interests of time, that may not always be feasible with so many Cubs, so you might rotate in a few dens each month. 1555453199 To this I pledge my sacred honor., I, (name of Eagle Scout) believe in the Boy Scouts of America as a movement which has its aim and purpose: character building and citizenship training. The Cubs will love it, watching their parents try to line up in the proper order. As with the presentation of the colors, there are strict guidelines as to how to properly retire the American and troops/state flags. Last year, I started meeting with other CMs and CCs. Appropriate prize awarded. Cub Master/Cheerleader can demonstrate proper technique! These fun activities could be done at a pack meeting too And Motor Away counts toward the Cub Scout Nova award, Swing! Plot a two or three mile course which takes you to several different churches. xmp.iid:C5515EEF4F2068118C14A7CF6DFBF125 These are all really great ideas. I currently have a pair of 4" two-way speakers in the backseat area sidepanels, and I'd like to add front HelveticaNeue-Italic All they need to do is show up and bring some ideas for next month's Pack Meeting Theme (email them the schedule you created above), bonus points if they bring something to show and tell. WebGuest speakers could really be anyone, from friends of the Eagle Scout, to even their parents. xmp.did:25037925CC2068118083A3ADFD90C179 For December we have the dens make a Christmas "sleigh" from a cardboard box and decorate it. Free printable cheat sheet script included! This should serve as a solemn but inspiring moment when all ceremonial candles are extinguished and final words are said. Or use a balloon with a turkey drawn on it and keep it in the air at all times. First, take a second to read through each agenda point below and make sure its accounted for in your own Eagle COH planning process: Now, do you understand the basic components of an Eagle Court of Honor? Opening: Dens line up/sit together. Parents in the back. CM:: "Scout Sign!" (everyone should know what the Scout Sign means!) Everyone stands as th It also saved a lot of headaches when I had to unexpectedly miss a pack meeting because I was sick. PS. Galapagos Design Group I love gettting ideas in one place! 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