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SIMON KENTON COUNCIL, COLUMBUS, OHIO
BUCKEYE DISTRICT
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ALOHA, CUB SCOUTS AUDIENCE PARTICIPATIONScouting for Boys
BOY SCOUT -- BE PREPARED! (GIVE SCOUT SALUTE)
BADEN-POWELL --- I'M SCOUTING FOR BOYS! (LOOKING TO HORIZON)
WILLIAM BOYCE -- I'M REALLY IN A FOG!
ENGLAND -- TALLY HO!
AMERICA -- GOD BLESS AMERICA' (SING THE PHRASE)
CUB SCOUTS -- DO YOUR BEST!
TIGER CUBS -- GR-R-R-REAT!!!
Boys in AMERICA have always enjoyed the out-of-doors. At the turn of the century, there were
several youth groups boys could join. Scouting as we know it, however, did not exist until the
program of Robert BADEN-POWELL came to us from ENGLAND.
An American publisher, by the name of WILLIAM BOYCE, went to ENGLAND on business
and arrived during a dense fog. Mr. BOYCE was having a difficult time locating an address,
when a BOY SCOUT offered his assistance. When BOYCE offered him a tip, the BOY SCOUT
replied, "No, Sir. I am a Scout and we do not accept tips for doing a Good Turn."
The publisher went to the offices of BADEN-POWELL'S Scouting headquarters. He learned as
much as he could about Scouting and then returned to AMERICA. On February 3, 1910, the
BOY SCOUTS of AMERICA was incorporated in Washington, D. C.
In the meantime, BADEN-POWELL was working on a program for younger boys called CUB
SCOUTS. He took his ideas and symbols for the CUB SCOUTS from Rudyard Kipling's Jungle
Book. On April 1, 1930, the BOY SCOUTS of AMERICA made CUB SCOUTS an official part
of its program.
In recent years, the Scouting program has been re-evaluated. In 1982, boys in the First Grade
could join in the newest program called TIGER CUBS. Now, approximately 5 million adults and
youth are having fun in the various programs of BOY SCOUTS, CUB SCOUTS, and TIGER
CUBS!"
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ALOHA, CUB SCOUTS CEREMONIESHawaiian Theme Ceremonies
Personnel: Master of ceremonies, conch shell blower (optional), six Cub Scouts, someone to
operate a tape player.
Equipment: Tropical plants, Tiki torches (improvised imitations for indoors); headdress and lei
for the master of ceremonies; a shell or flower lei for each adult participant; conch shell;
Hawaiian music and tape player; cards printed with the Hawaiian words; and for each person
being recognized, a certificate or award and a flower or paper lei.
Arrangement: The torches on stage are lighted, and the house lights are turned down. Soft
Hawaiian music playing in the background fades out. Three blasts of the conch shell start the
ceremony, then the shell is blown four more times. The first blast is made facing east. Then there
is a slight pause, and a chant may be performed. The second blast on the conch shell is made
facing west. Then there is another pause, and another chant may be performed. The third blast is
made facing south, and another pause is allowed. The fourth blast of the conch shell is made
facing north.
Opening
(The first Cub Scout comes on stage carrying a card with the word ALOHA on it.)
Aloha has many meanings: love, affection, compassion, mercy, pity, kindness, charity, hello,
good-bye, alas, and regards. The Hawaiian family provides a ready source of love, affection,
kindness, courtesy, and hospitality. In Hawaii, aloha is shown and given not only to family
members but to all who visit.
(The second Cub Scout comes on stage carrying a card with the word IKE on it.)
Ike means to recognize everyone as a person. Everyone needs to be recognized, especially
children. Ike can be given in a number of ways. It can be a look, a word, a touch, a hug, a gesture,
and even a scolding. Children need to give ike to each other, so if the teacher demonstrates the
giving of ike then the children will follow the example.
(The third Cub Scout comes on stage carrying a card with the word KOKUA on it.)
Kokua, which means help, was an important part of every household in old Hawaii. Every
member helped get the work done. They did not have to be asked to kokua. They helped
whenever they saw help was needed.
(The fourth Cub Scout comes on stage carrying a card with the word KULEANA on it.)
Kuleana. One of the most important kuleana, or responsibilities, of every family member was to
maintain acceptable standards of behavior. Attention-seeking behavior was frowned upon, and
respect for social rank and seniority was a must. Each person was taught what was acceptable and
not acceptable. He or she learned to accept and carry out his or her kuleana, or responsibilities,
willingly.
(The fifth Cub Scout comes on stage carrying a card with the word LAULIMA on it.)
Laulima means many hands. Everyone in the family the ohana-shared the workload. Whether it
was planting, building a house or a fishpond, preparing a meal or fishing, each person did a share
of the work to get it done, If a man wanted a house built, his ohana-his family-willingly came to
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help. They gathered the building materials, built the foundation, put up the frame, and installed
the thatched roof. They also gathered the pili grass and other thatching materials. Children helped
in whatever way they could. This kind of laulima made the work easier and more enjoyable.
(The sixth Cub Scout comes on stage carrying a card with the word LOKAHI on it.)
Lokahi means harmony and unity. The family, considered lokahi very important, not only with
people but also with the universe. The members of the family showed this in their daily living by
sharing goods and services with each other.
Master of Ceremonies
Hawaiian Scouts honor the traditions of their heritage, but they are also part of the United States.
Please stand as we now honor the American flag, just as they do. (Say Pledge of Allegiance)
Advancement Ceremony
Master of Ceremonies: (Addresses the audience in the traditional greeting style.) Aloha!
Welcome to our [month] pack meeting. Traditional Hawaiian family life has many of the same
ideals as Cub Scouting, as you learned in our opening. The ohana, or family members,
generously gave to others no matter how little they themselves had. Strangers were greeted with
aloha and invited to come in and partake of food. Anyone visiting another area took food or a gift
as a symbol of hospitality. They established lokahi with the universe by observing the law of
daily living, which included homage to the gods. This kind of behavior nurtured harmony in the
family-lokahi in the ohana.
Call boys forward who are to receive recognition. Attach awards to a lei and place around boy’s
neck. Use the word “Aloha” to greet each boy and say goodbye.
Closing
When all awards have been distributed, four blasts of the conch shell are repeated. This time the
directions change: first to the north, second to the south, third to the west, and fourth to the east.
Another version is three blasts: one to the mountains, one to the land, and the third to the sea.)
Master of Ceremonies: This concludes our meeting. Mahalo-thank you-for your attendance.
Aloha.
Cub Scout Promise Opening (Hawaiian)
Ho'ohiki Kieki Kiu
(Cub Scout Promise)
O wau o amalia, ho'ohiki no ka hana ana I kou
kilohana
Me ka hana ana I ka'u mahelehana,
I ke akua ame ko'u a'ina kahiki, A e kokua I
kekahi po'e
A e ho'olohe I na kanawai o ka pu'ali.
I, [name], promise to do my best
To do my duty to God and my country,
To help other people,
And To obey the law of The Pack
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Hawaii Opening Ceremony
BOY #1: 0 land of pineapples, we speak of thee
Hawaii our Hawaii
BOY #2: The volcanic peaks we love to see
Hawaii our Hawaii
BOY #3: From the Pacific Ocean's tropical shore We love to learn ancient Hawaiian lore
Hawaii our Hawaii
BOY #4: It's tropical foliage we do adore
Hawaii our Hawaii.
BOY #5: Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance
BLUE & GOLD CEREMONIES
Spirit of Scouting
Personnel: Cubmaster or Den Leader
Cubmaster: Did you know that millions of boys and men have been part of the Boy Scout .
Movement since its beginning in 1907? Many of you dads were Scouts and today your sons are
Cub Scouts. What a vast force to be crusading each day, at work or play for those things America
holds dear! As we light the candies on our birthday cake, over all is the spirit of Scouting and
below this, three candles representing Boy Scouting, Cub Scouting, Venturing. Let us resolve that
as someone, someplace helped us get started in Cub Scouting, so will we, together and as
individuals, help more boys and institutions have Cub Scouting. Repeat with me the response to
our Cub Scout motto: WE’LL DO OUR BEST. Now sing Happy Birthday to You.
Birthday of Scouting Opening Ceremony
A den of boys do the action for this ceremony as a narrator reads the following lines. Actions are
described below.
NARRATOR,
We're gathered here tonight,
To honor the Blue and Gold,
And pay a tribute to Scouting,
Which is one hundred years old.
As we look all about us.
Scouting in action we see.
Bringing fun and adventure,
As Baden-Powell meant it to be.
Let us join together
As our program we start
By pledging to our flag
We show support with all of our heart.
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BUCKEYE DISTRICT
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Blue and Gold Traditions Opening
PREPARATION:
One large pot or bucket,
Cut-outs representing the "ingredients" (use Blue for truth, loyalty, spirituality, sky above) (use
gold or yellow for happiness, good cheer, warm sunlight) Type or print the ingredients and the
script onto each cutout
7 people to read their script from their cutout
NARRATOR: Since 1910 when Scouting first began, every February the Scouts have maintained
the time-honored practice of having a Birthday Party. Traditional banquets are not complete with
the Blue & Gold birthday cake. Let's mix the ingredients and see what the recipe provides for us.
PERSON 1: I'll start with 2 cups of TRUTH, one for me and one for you.
PERSON 2: I will add two slices of STEADFAST LOYALTY
PERSON 3: I will add a dash of HAPPINESS
PERSON 4: Next comes a cup of GOOD CHEER
PERSON 5: I'm going to add a blending of SPIRITUALITY, all types of SPIRITUALITY
PERSON 6: I'm now sprinkling in WARM SUNLIGHT
PERSON 7: And I'll cover it with the SKY ABOVE
NARRATOR: These ingredients make up the true meaning of the colors of the Blue & Gold. The
colors of our traditional birthday cake. We have had this recipe passed down to us from past
generations of dedicated scouters, and now we continue the tradition year after year.
Explaining the Ranks Ceremony
Need: 11" x 14" cards picturing the rank badges. Tape the explanations of rank on the back of
the appropriate card. Cubs hold up the cards and read the explanation on the back. After each
rank is read, give out those awards.
BOBCAT:
I had to make some promises,
To become a Bobcat Scout.
To follow, help, and give goodwill.
That's what Cub Scouting's all about.
TIGER:
I learned my family’s special,
And to always Do My Best.
I’m proud to be a Cub Scout,
Can’t wait for all the rest.
WOLF:
The back and front rolls were easy,
Making and playing games was fun.
But when it came to giving directions,
I almost didn't get done.
I had to earn the Wolf badge,
It meant a lot to me.
Finally I learned my directions,
And a Wolf Cub Scout I would be.
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BEAR:
I never wrote a letter before,
Let alone a 100 word essay.
Or ever learned to throw a rope
And to hit a marker 20 feet away.
And now that I've earned the Bear badge,
All that and a whole lot more.
Makes me feel that much smarter
Then I ever felt before.
WEBELOS:
Now that I'm a 9 year old,
I belong to a Webelos den.
Activity badges I'll try to earn.
Like Athlete, Forester, and Outdoorsman.
ARROW OF LIGHT:
The Oath and Law are memorized.
Graduation day is in sight.
I am prepared for what's ahead.
I've earned the Arrow of Light!
It's hard to say goodbye to friends.
Cub Scouting's meant a lot to me,
But it's time I start the upward trail,
For it's an Eagle Scout I want to be.
Scouting Spirit Closing
Personnel: 6 Cubs, with strong voices; and 1in charge of lights.
Equipment: 8 small candles, 1 large candle, in holders and matches.
Setting: Lights dim with Scouting spirit candle lit. Speakers come forward one at a time, light the
small candles from the Scouting spirit candle and read. After all small candles are lit, turn off all
house lights.
Cub 1: Cub Scouting is part of family life in more than 60 countries around the world. In all of
these free countries, on an evening such as this, families are sharing the spirit of Scouting.
Cub 2: Let us look at the candles flame and silently thank God, for the Cub Scout friendships
we are privileged to enjoy
Cub 3: Thanks to everyone, for your assistance, with the dinner tonight. We would like to share a
closing poem with you.
Cub 4: Boys in uniforms shiny and bright;
With smiling faces to the left and right,
We say thanks for Cub Scouting tonight.
Cub 5: A Cubmaster who is loyal and true,
Who works with parents and the boys in blue;
In hopes that these boys will grow up to be,
Super citizens for the world to see !
Cub 6: Den leaders, too, in uniforms blue,
Teaching Cub Scouts the need to be true,
And working, singing, and playing with them
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Though at times it is total mayhem!
So for all of you Cub Scouters, in gold and in blue,
The door to Scouting has been opened to you!
Blue & Gold Closing
Have a small birthday candle at each Cub Scout table setting and have larger candles on all
tables. At the proper time, the Cubmaster announces that each Webelos Scout should come
forward and receive a lighted candle to take to his table. After he reaches his table all other lights
are turned off.
Cubmaster then says:
America's manpower begins with Boy power. As we light all our candles, you can see the
room is growing brighter (Cubs light their candles). That is the way it is in Cub Scouting
in our community as we increase our Boy power. One Cub Scout may not be very big,
but as our members grow we can light up all our homes and make everyone aware of our
Cub Scout spirit. Let's make Cub Scouting really shine with Boy power (lights come on
and candles are blown out). Do your best.
Cub Scouts respond: We'll ..do our best!
Closing Ceremony for Blue and Gold Banquet
The following lines could be acted out by a den while a narrator, reads the lines. While the first
verse is being read, the boys hold up' a large cardboard birthday cake and large cardboard
numbers 100. While the second verse is being read, they lay down the props and all join hands in
a Living Circle while giving the Cub Scout sign.
Tonight the Birthday of Scouting
We were here to celebrate.
This great movement's been going,
One hundred years to date.
So let us all join together
And pledge. ourselves anew,
To always strive for the things
Signified by the Gold and Blue.
May you strive for Truth and Spirituality
In the Warm Sunlight under the Sky above,
As you bring Good Cheer and Happiness,
With Steadfast loyalty brought through love.
GOOD NIGHT AND HAPPY SCOUTING!
SIMON KENTON COUNCIL, COLUMBUS, OHIO
BUCKEYE DISTRICT
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ALOHA, CUB SCOUTS CUB COOKINGHula Cooler
Ingredients:
• 2 oranges
• 1 lemon
• 1 banana
• 8 oz can of pineapple
• 2/3 cup pineapple juice concentrate
• 1 cup crushed ice
Directions:
1. Squeeze juice from oranges and lemon into a blender.
2. Add a peeled banana, the contents of an eight-ounce can of pineapple (with the juice),
2/3 cup pineapple juice concentrate, and a cup of crushed ice.
3. Blend until smooth and pour into six paper cups.
4. Freeze until firm and eat with a spoon.
5. Makes 6 servings
Poi eating contest:
set out bowls of poi (vanilla pudding works! ) and have contestants eat it.
The catch? No hands, no utensils!!!
Tropical Trail Mix
dried pineapple chunks
macadamia nuts
raisins
M&Ms
Mix together and eat!!
Fruit Smoothies -
The boys will work together to make their own tropical drink. Suggested ingredients:
Mango juice, pineapple juice, orange juice, frozen banana pieces, frozen strawberries, mango
pieces, pineapple, papaya, coconut...Place the items into a blender with ice and mix.
Top with whipped cream, cherry and a paper umbrella.
Cub Track Cub Cakes
Pre-baked cupcakes
Frosting
Mint patties
Junior Mints or chocolate chips
Frost your favorite cupcakes with white or light
chocolate icing. Top each cupcake with a small mint
patty, then place three Junior Mints or chocolate chips,
points up, around the larger patty for claw marks.
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Blue and Gold Mints
To make blue and gold mints for banquet
6 tsp. butter or margarine
3 tbs. peppermint or spearmint flavor
3 lbs. powdered sugar
7 tbs. water, food coloring
Dash of salt
Cream the butter; add flavoring, salt and water. Combine with 2 lbs. powdered sugar. Blend in
mixer and knead mixture with remaining sugar. (First divide in half if you want more than one
color) Knead to right consistency. Cut or shape mints. Spread on cookie sheet and refrigerate.
Cover and refrigerate any unused mixture to keep it for hardening.
Tiger Cookies
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup margarine or butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
3 cups KELLOGG'S FROSTED FLAKES® cereal, crushed to measure 1 ½ cups
1 package (6 oz., 1 cup) semisweet chocolate morsels, melted
1. Stir together flour, soda and salt. Set aside.
2. In large mixing bowl, beat margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla.
Beat well. Add flour mixture, mixing until well combined. Stir in crushed KELLOGG'S FROST
ED FLAKES® cereal. Drizzle melted chocolate over dough. With knife, swirl melted chocolate
gently through dough to achieve marbled appearance. Drop by rounded measuring-tablespoon
onto ungreased baking sheets.
3. Bake at 350�F about 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove immediately from baking
sheets. Cool on wire racks.
Yield: about 4 dozen
VARIATION: Drop by level 1/4-cup measure onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten to 2-inch
diameter. Bake at 350�F for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Yield: 14
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Cub Scout Birthday Cake
Bake cake in a pan 9 x 13. Cut as indicated.
Arrange on a tray or foil covered cardboard and frost with pink icing for face, yellow for
neckerchief and trim on cap, blue for cap and trim on neckerchief.
Use gumdrops for facial features and coconut for hair.
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ALOHA, CUB SCOUTS CRAFTSCatamaran
Supplies:
clean qt milk container
pencil
elastic rubber band
knife
propeller cut from heavy
cardboard
1. Cut container starting
at corner (a) to (b), across
to center of roof (bow) to
©) across to (d). See
figure 1.
2. Open container. See
figure 2.
3. To hold boat open,
poke a pencil through the
outer and inner walls,
above water level. See
figure 3.
4. Cut elastic band open, poke it through flat ends in lower quarter of both triangles.
5. Attach propeller onto elastic.
6. Twist propeller band around and set
catamaran in water. Let go of propeller and
watch it skim over the water.
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Paper Leis
Make a Hawaiian flower lei from paper, drinking straws and yarn. When
you're finished, you can wear this colorful lei.
Supplies:
Thick paper, like cardstock or thick construction
paper
A printer
Drinking straws (two straws for each lei)
Yarn (about 2 feet of yarn for each lei)
Scissors
Optional - paint, markers, glitter
Draw and cut out many flowers from thick
paper. For a flower template
Poke a tiny hole in the center of each flower (this is
where you will eventually thread the yarn through
them).
Optional: Decorate the flowers with paint or markers.
Also, glitter is a nice decorative touch. (Work on top
of old newspapers to avoid too much of a mess.)Cut a
drinking straw into 1 ½ inch long segments (the exact length is not important) - you'll need a
segment of straw between each flower.
Cut a piece of yarn about 2 feet long. Tie a thick knot at one end of the yarn. Thread the smallest
flower through the other end of the yarn -- push it down to the knot. Then thread a segment of
drinking straw -- push it down to the small flower.
Continue threading flowers and straw segments. When the last flower has been threaded onto the
yarn, tie the ends of the yarn together to make your lei.
Tiki Tie Slide
Materials:
2-3" piece of 3/4" PVC pipe
clear packing tape
chosen illustration
Cut out illustration, attach to PVC with tape.
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String Art Fleur-de-lis
Materials:
8" x 8" board
Paneling nails
yellow crochet thread
blue yarn
spray stain (brown liquid
shoe polish also works well)
spray varnish
pop top ring
hammer
glue
scissors
sandpaper
pattern,
tape
Sand, stain & varnish the board. (Spray dries quickly and avoids the mess of a brush and extra clean up.)
Cut away center of the pattern, as shown. This enables the pattern to be taken off easier after it is strung. Center the
pattern on the front-of the board.
Pound a nail into each dot on the pattern. Make sure nails do not wiggle or they will pop out. Have the nails stick out
about ½".
Tie on the yellow crochet thread at 1. Leave an inch or so of thread at the end to tie off when finished stringing. Only
string the nails with numbers. Start at 1 and wrap to the right and always return back to number 1. The order is: 1-2-1-
3-4-1-5-1-6-1-7-1-8-1-9-1-10-1. Tie off at the last 1.
Tie on the blue yarn at 1. Leave enough to tie off at the end. Wrap around each nail with the blue
yarn to make an outline. Tie off at 1 and snip ends. Make sure the boys wrap the yarn in the
sequence of 2-3-4 .... to the point or the shape will be wrong. The same thing for the
opposite side. Wrap to the point 8-9-10
Remove the pattern, being very careful not to pull up the yarn. Glue pop top ring to
back for hanger.
This can be used as a great decoration for Blue & Gold or for a
special gift.
You may note that the yellow
crochet thread looks like a star or
an arrow to point the right way in life
through the fun of Scouting.
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BUCKEYE DISTRICT
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Mother's Ribbon
A very nice presentation at a Blue and Gold Dinner, if your pack doesn't already use them, is to
have each Cub give his mother a Mother's ribbon. Use blue & yellow ribbon or felt 6 ½” long by
2" wide. Cut as shown and attach a pin at the top. You could give the Mother the following note
to explain the meaning and purpose of the ribbon.
"This ribbon is presented to you by your son and Pack
______so you can proudly displays your son's rank as
he climbs the ladder of achievement. The mother's
pins that are presented to you as your son advances in
rank are to be pinned on the ribbon with the Bobcat
pin at the bottom, then the Tiger, the Wolf, the Bear,
the Webelos, and at the top, the Arrow of Light. The
colors of the ribbon are the blue and gold of the Cub
Scout uniform. These colors have meaning in Cub
Scouting and are a constant reminder of Cub
Scouting's aims and ideals. The BLUE stands for
truth, spirituality, loyalty, and the sky above. The
GOLD stands for warm sunlight, good cheer and
happiness. Wear your mothers ribbon to all Cub Scout
events to show how proud you are of your son's
achievements.”
Pipe Cleaner Cub Scout
Use life saver for head, two pipe cleaners for body
one through life saver for body and feet, the other
through life saver for arms.
Wind crepe paper around pipe cleaner (blue) for the
uniform. Glue scarf and hat onto figure - glue figure
to a cardboard base.
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ALOHA, CUB SCOUTS GAMESHula Hoopla
Give two of the Cubs hula hoops and see who can hula the longest. Then pose the challenge to
two more Cubs. Once everyone has had a chance, have the winners of the first round face off
against each other, and so on, until one is the victor.
Aloha Volleyball
Played with a beach ball or balloon. A tropical twist on classic volleyball. Set up a net (or you can
string a piece of clothesline between two stationary objects). Ask each team to come up with a fun
name like the Invincible Islanders or the Volley-canoes. Explain that the object is to hit the ball
back and forth according to standard volleyball rules. But instead of scoring points, teams are
awarded letters to spell A-L-O-H-A. The first team to complete the word wins!
Lei Toss
Set a traditional ring toss game up with leis instead of rings!
BANQUET GAMES
Musical Money Relay
A way to obtain money for the World Friendship Fund. Each table is given a clean, empty paper
cup. Music is played and cup is passed from person to person around the table. Each time the
music stops, the person holding the cup must put a penny in it. This continues as long as desired.
Clip it
Each table has a small dish filled with paper clips. At signal, the first person joins two paper clips
together and passes the bowl and beginning of chain to next person. That player adds another clip
to the chain and passes it on. After a set time limit (5-8 minutes), paper clip chains are held high
in the air to see which group has the longest and is winner.
Mixer Relay
Form relay lines. First person in each line sticks a penny match box cover over his nose. He
transfers it to the nose of the person behind without using hands or feet, and so on down the line.
First team to finish is winner.
Orange Passing Relay
Divide into relay teams. At signal, the first player is each team puts an orange beneath his chin.
Without using his hands, the player next to him must get the orange from him and between his
own neck and chin, and so on down the line. If the orange drops to the floor, the player must pick
it up. First team finished wins.
Knots Galore
Divide into teams. Give the team captain a 24-inch length of rope. At signal, the captains tie a
knot at one end of the rope. The next player ties a knot next to the first, and so on down the line.
There should be a knot for every player on the rope before the team can be declared winner. On
second time through, each player unties a knot so the rope is returned to original shape. First team
through wins.
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Foot Race
Announce a foot race, and when all Cub Scouts have lined up ready to start, measure their feet.
The one with the largest feet wins.
Stringer
People at each table form a team. Give each team a chenille stem and several buttons (as many as
will fit on the stem). At signal, the first person strings a button (or bead) on the stem and passes it
to the next player, who does the same. Continue until all buttons are on the stem. First team to
finish is the winner.
Wrist Grasp Pass
Players are divided into teams. Each team forms a line. Players grasp the left wrist of the person
on their right, so that each player is holding the wrist of one player with his right hand and is
being held by the player on his left. A beanbag or paper plate is given to the player at the end of
the line. At signal, the object is passed from free hand to free hand down the line without letting
go of wrists. If the object is dropped, it must be retrieved without the team breaking holds. The
first team to pass the object to the end of the line wins.
Ice Cream Relay
Divide boys into pairs. Give each boy a dish of ice cream. Spoons for each pair are tied together
by a six-inch piece of string. The first pair to eat their ice cream wins. The have to eat together,
not one at a time. This is a good den game.
Balloon Race
Inflate several balloons. Two boys select a balloon, place it between their shoulders, back to back,
and walk or run to a designated place, touch it, and return to the starting line in the same manner.
If the balloon pops, they must begin again. Each team of 2 boys is time. The pair with the best
time is the winner.
Apple Race
Contestants are required to balance an apple on top of the head and walk to a goal line. If the
apple falls off, the contestants must go back to the starting point and begin again. This race can be
done with oranges, books, or other objects carried on the head.
Heel and Toe Race
Divide players into two teams. They line up behind a starting line and head for the same goal.
Each person must place the heel of one foot against the toe of the other foot, then the other heel
against that toe and so on down the length of the course and back. First team finished is the
winner.
Caramel Chew
Divide into two relay teams. Place caramels on a plate in front of each team. The first boy runs up
to the plate, chews a caramel, and when he is finished, returns to his team so the next boy can do
the same. First team through wins.
SIMON KENTON COUNCIL, COLUMBUS, OHIO
BUCKEYE DISTRICT
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ALOHA, CUB SCOUTS SKITSFishing Spot
(Scene opens with the two players rowing an imaginary boat)
Cub 1: “Whew! It sure is a long way out here.”
Cub 2: “Yep. (puts hand to eyes) I can’t see the palm trees anymore. Ready to start fishing?”
Cub 1: “I think so. Looks like a good spot to me.”
(Both get imaginary rods, reels, hooks, worms, etc and start fishing. Immediately they both start to
catch fish, recast and catch more. Continues for several casts)
Cub 1: “I told you this would be a good spot!”
Cub 2: “Sure is! The boat’s full. Guess we have our limit better get back.”
Cub 1: “OK” (gets the oars ready)
Cub 2: “Did you use a map to get here?”
Cub 1: “Nope”
Cub 2: “How are we ever gonna find our way back tomorrow?”
Cub 1: “Oh, that’s easy, I’ll just mark the spot with a big X right here on the side of
the boat! (makes mark – both row away quickly)
The Invisible Kite
Cub 1: “HI” (holding imaginary string, pulling hands back and forth in a kite flying motion)
Cub 2: “What’s that?”
Cub 1: “My kite.”
Cub 2: “What kite?”
Cub 1: “That kite!” (points up)
Cub 2: “I don’t see a kite.”
Cub 1: “Well it’s there! Would you like to fly it?”
Cub 2” “YEA!”
(Cub 1 hands imaginary kite string to 2nd Cub)
Cub 1: “So you really believe that there’s a kite up there and you’re flying it?”
Cub 2: “NO!”
Cub 1: “Then why are you pulling on the string?”
Fishin’
Center stage is a boy fishing from a bucket, he keeps pulling the rod as though he has something
on the line. A passer by looks at him as he walks by and then walks on, after a few steps the passer
by comes back to the lad.
Passer by: “What are you doing there?”
Boy: “I’m fishin’, what does it look like I’m doin’?”
Passer by: “Fishin’ eh!, what are you fishin’ for?”
Boy: “I’m fishin’ for suckers.”
Passer by: “Have you caught any?”
Boy: “Yea, you’re the third today!”
SIMON KENTON COUNCIL, COLUMBUS, OHIO
BUCKEYE DISTRICT
www.skcbsa.org/buckeye
The Hike
Leader & Cub walking.
Cub: “I want to rest.”
Leader: “NO! We have to hike to the volcano, keep going!”
Cub “But my feet hurt.” (whining)
Leader: “Absolutely NOT!!!”
Cub: “I’ll cry!”
Leader: “Go ahead!”
Cub: “WaaaaaaaHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!”
(use the same dialog for the Cub having to use the bathroom, get a drink and finally stop and eat.
However, on this day there no food. After more tears, the Leader finds a worm and the Cub will
only eat it on the threat of more tears if the Leader eats half. Of course when he finally does ….
He starts bawling again and screams:
Cub: “You ate my half!”
Do a Good Turn
Cub 1: Comes on stage turning around.
Cub 2: Comes on stage doing frontward rolls.
Cub 3: Comes on stage rolling over and over.
Cub 4: Comes on stage doing cartwheels.
Cub 5: “What are you doing?”
All Cubs: “Don’t you know a good turn when you see one?”
Buc Tuocs
CAST: ANNOUNCER
DR. CURE-ALL
CUB SCOUTS (number can vary)
ANNOUNCER: Presenting Dr. Cure-All and his marvelous medical discovery, “BUC TUOCS”
DR. CURE-ALL: Thank you, my friends. Boys, have you been feeling sluggish lately? Do you
have that gray feeling? Do you have that over-seven feeling? I have the answer to your woes:
“BUC TUOCS”!
CUB 1: When I reached seven, I needed something. I was out of touch. I tried “BUC TUOCS”
and got the lift I needed.
CUB 2: I couldn’t adjust. My social life was falling apart. “BUC TUOCS” was the answer for
me.
CUB 3: I was afraid of growing old. Was life passing me by? “BUC TUOCS” gave my life
purpose.
CUB 4: My friends had gone in different directions. “BUC TUOCS” helped me find new friends.
(You can use more testimonials if you have more Cub Scouts)
DR. CURE-ALL: Thank you boys for your unsolicited testimonials.
Remember folks, try “BUC TUOCS” -- that’s CUB SCOUT spelled backwards!
SIMON KENTON COUNCIL, COLUMBUS, OHIO
BUCKEYE DISTRICT
www.skcbsa.org/buckeye
ALOHA, CUB SCOUTS SONGSHawaiian Punch
(Sung to theme of the “Brady Bunch”)
It's the story of a lovely apple,
Who was bringing up three very lovely fruits.
All of them had skin of gold like their mother,
The youngest one in peels.
It's the story of Mr. Pineapple,
Who was bring up three fruits of his own.
They were four fruits living all together,
But they were all alone.
Then the one day the apple met the pineapple,
And they knew that it was much more than a
hunch.
That this group must somehow form a
beverage,
That's the way they all became Hawaiian
Punch.
Hawaiian Punch, Hawaiian Punch.
That's the way they became Hawaiian Punch.
Paw Paw Patch
Where, oh where, oh where is Susie?
Where, oh where, oh where is Susie?
Where, oh where, of where is Susie?
Way down yonder in the paw-paw patch.
Chorus:
Pickin' up paw-paws; put 'em in a basket.
Pickin' up paw-paws; put 'em in a basket.
Pickin' up paw-paws; put 'em in a basket.
Way down yonder in the paw-paw patch.
Come along, boys, and let's go find her.
Come along, boys, and let's go find her.
Come along, boys, and let's go find her.
Way down yonder in the paw-paw patch.
- Chorus
She's a queen of old Hawaii.
She's a queen of old Hawaii.
She's a queen of old Hawaii.
Way down yonder in the paw-paw patch.
- Chorus
She can teach you how to hula.
She can teach you how to hula.
She can teach you how to hula.
Way down yonder in the paw-paw patch.
- Chorus
A Blue and Gold World
(Tune: It’s a Small World )
It’s a world of blue and a world of gold,
It’s a world of Cub Scouts and leaders bold
There is much they endure
With us, Cub Scouts, we’re sure
But they're teaching us to grow.
We will try to do what’s right,
Do our best with all our might.
Tell them “Thank you” here tonight,
It’s our Blue-Gold world all right.
Do Your Best
(Tune: 'Do Re Mi')
DO to us means Do Your Best
RE are cheers for all the fun,
MI is what I do myself
FA means father, mom and son.
SO what happens to our pack
LA with lots of this and that?
TI together to the top (Clap, clap)
Then that brings us back to Do
DO. TI. LA. SO. FA. MI. RE. DO
Repeat
Akela's Pack
(Tune: I've Been Working on the Railroad)
We're a pack of happy Cub Scouts,
"Webelos" is our tribe.
We are waiting to be Boy Scouts,
When we become of age.
Don't you want to come and join us,
Join our happy Pack?
Don't you want to be a Cub Scout?
Come, and "DO YOUR BEST,"
(Cheer YOUR BEST)
SIMON KENTON COUNCIL, COLUMBUS, OHIO
BUCKEYE DISTRICT
www.skcbsa.org/buckeye
Think Blue
(Tune: My Bonnie)
Think blue and you're thinking of Cub Scouts.
Think blue and you're thinking of Boys.
Think blue and you're thinking of families.
Of outings and picnic and joys.
Chorus:
Think blue, think blue.
Think blue of our bobcats and wolves and bears.
Think blue, think blue,
First Webelos, then Scout badge we'll wear.
Think blue and you're thinking of friendship.
Think blue and you're thinking of fun.
Think blue and you're thinking of good times.
For Cub families and their sons.
Chorus
Deep in the Heart of Cub Scouts
(The Tune: Deep in the Heart of Texas)
Where Tigers growl,
And Wolf cubs howl, clap, clap, clap, clap
Deep in the heart of Cub Scouts.
Where big Bears tramp,
And Webelos camp, clap, clap, clap, clap
Deep in the heart of Cub Scouts.
Where Den Leaders walk,
And Cubmasters talk, clap, clap, clap, clap
Deep in the heart of Cub Scouts.
The Blue and Gold,
Stands big and bold, clap, clap, clap, clap
Deep in the heart of Cub Scouts.
Cub Pledge
Tune: America
Cub friendships, pure and deep,
We promise we will keep
Our pledge to thee
We’ll honor and obey
Akela all the way
And when we graduate
Good Scouts we will be.
Blue and Gold
(Tune: Jingle Bells)
While dashing all around
To prepare for Blue and Gold,
The boys made napkin rings
And placemats to behold.
The nut cups they were neat.
The nametags were just right.
Oh, what fun it is to have a
Blue and Gold tonight.
Chorus:
Oh Blue and Gold, Blue and Gold,
Banquet time again
Families gathered all around
Waiting to chip in.
Fried chicken and baked beans
Potato salad, too.
A piece of Birthday cake
Enough for me and you
Some people ate too much
But we all enjoyed the meal.
The friendship here tonight
Was warm and true and real.
Chorus
Cubbing’s Birthday
(Tune: “Auld Lang Syne”)
Should Cubbing’s birthday be forgot
No, not by Cubbers here.
Should Cubbing’s birthday be forgot
And fun we’ve had all year.
Oh, Cubbing’s fun and learning too
For any boy, and so
Let’s keep our Cubbing light aglow
So everyone will know.
Taps for Blue and Gold
As we close, each Cub knows
What it means to be fair, to be true.
To be proud of the gold, and the blue.
Sun of Gold, Sky of blue
Both are gone, from our sight, day is through
Do Your Best, then to rest, Peace to you.
SIMON KENTON COUNCIL, COLUMBUS, OHIO
BUCKEYE DISTRICT
www.skcbsa.org/buckeye
ALOHA, CUB SCOUTS SPARKLERSApplauses
Coconut: Pretend to shinny up a coconut tree,(Place arms out front as if hugging tree, move one
hand and arm up a time and then the other), pretend to pick the coconut, let it fall to the ground
(whistle as if a bomb was falling), hits the ground with a bang!! Shinny down (reverse your
climbing motion), pretend to hit the coconut to open it, then say: THIS SURE IS A NUTTY
APPLAUSE!!!
Seal Of Approval: Put elbows together, open and close forearms and hands, and bark in a high-
pitched “Arf”
Deep-Sea Diver Cheer: Hold one hand over head, puff out cheeks and say "blub, blub, blub"
Boat Applause: Make motion of rowing boat repeating heave ho. Then sight land and shout Land
ahoy!
Fisherman Cheer: Pretend to reel out some line, let it drift, yank your pretend pole back and start
to reel in the fish. Struggle with it for a short time and say: “I’ve Got It!!! I’ve Got It!!!
Sleeping Under the Stars Applause: Make snoring sounds
Bee: Put arms straight out and pretend to fly, while going "Buzz-z-z-z, Buzz-z-z-z."
Caught Fish: Hold out left hand, palm up, and make flopping, gasping motions with the right hand
on the palm of the left hand.
Fish: Pretend to a fish by it's tail with one hand with one hand and plug your nose with the other and
say: "PEEEU- EEEEE!!!!"
Fish Variation 2: Suck in your cheeks, form an "O" with your mouth, move it as if you were a fish,
without making a sound!!!
Flower: Like a flower blooming, raise part way in your chair, look around and thumb jump up
yelling, "Sproooooong!"
Banana: Peel banana, eat banana, throw peel over shoulder, rub tummy and say HMMM! GOOD!
Rainbird: With pointer finger in front of your lips, slowly turn head from right to left while making
"CH, CH, CH" noise. Then, move head quickly from left to right making a p-p-p-p sound.
Jokes/Riddles/Run-ons
What flower does everyone wear all year-around? (Two lips)
What’s the difference between an oak tree and a tight shoe? (One makes acorns, the other makes
corns ache)
What tree does everyone carry on their hand? (palm)
Why is a dog’s tail like the heart of a tree? (it’s farthest from the bark)
What kind of bird is present at every meal? (the swallow)
Q: What is the best way to make fire with two sticks?
A: Make sure one of those sticks is a match.
Q: What’s the best way to catch a fish?
A: Have someone throw it to you.
Q: What fish have their eyes closest together?
A: The smallest.
Q: How did Jonah feel when the whale swallowed him?
A: Down in the mouth.
Q: Three men fell in the water but only two got their hair wet. Why?
A: One was bald.