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34409ISBN 978-0-8395-4409-82010 Boy Scouts of AmericaSecond 2011 Printing

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A Word About Youth Protection

Child abuse is a serious problem in our society, and un ortunately, it can occur

anywhere, even in Scouting. Youth sa ety is o paramount importance to Scouting.For that reason, the BSA continues to create barriers to abuse beyond what have

previously existed in Scouting.

The Boy Scouts o America places the greatest importance on providing the

most secure environment possible or our youth members. To maintain such

an environment, the BSA has developed numerous procedural and leadership

selection policies, and provides parents and leaders with numerous online and

print resources or the Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing programs.

Effective June 1, 2010, the BSA implemented mandatory Youth Protection

training for all registered volunteers.

New leaders are required to complete Youth Protection training within 30 days o

registering. To take the training online, go to www.MyScouting.org and establish

an account using the member number you receive when you register or BSA

membership. I you take the training online be ore you obtain a member number,

be sure to return to MyScouting and enter your number or training record credit.

Your BSA local council also provides training on a regular basis i you cannot take

it online. For more in ormation, re er to the back o the BSA adult membership

application, No. 524-501.

Youth Protection training must be taken every two years. I a volunteer does not

meet the BSAs Youth Protection training requirement at the time o recharter, the

volunteer will not be reregistered.

We encourage all adults, including all parents, to take the BSAs Youth

Protection training.

To fnd out more about the Youth Protection policies o the Boy Scouts o America

and how to help Scouting keep your amily sa e, see the Parents Guide in any o

the Cub Scouting or Boy Scouting handbooks, or go to http://www.scouting.org/

Training/YouthProtection.aspx.

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INTRODUCTIONWelcome, Cub Scout leader! You have chosen to make an importantdi erence in the lives o the boys in your den and pack.With your guidance as their leader, the Cub Scouts will developcharacter, leadership skills, responsibility, ftness, and a love or unwith a purpose. Your role as a den leader or Cubmaster is a critical oneto a boys success and continued involvement in Cub Scouting.

This Resource Guide is designed to help prepare you or your den andpack meetings and to provide you with the tools necessary to advanceyour boys along the Cub Scout advancement trail.

This book is divided into our sections:

i. overv ew f c b s t ng an u ng the Den &Pack Meeting Resource Guide: This section shouldbe reviewed prior to any Cub Scout activities as it provides the

undamental purpose, methods, and ideals o Cub Scouting aswell as the structure o how the program works and key tipsabout conducting den and pack meetings.

ii. den Meet ng Plan : The den meeting plans are the core o the Cub Scouts delivery method. They represent the guide toadvancement and have been developed directly rom the CubScout handbooks. Used as indicated in this section, they are thekey to advancement and retaining boys throughout the program.

iii. Pa k Meet ng Plan : This section provides guidance onplanning and executing the monthly pack meetings orCubmasters and committee members. It is important orden leaders as they may have pack meeting responsibilities

or themselves or their den members. Also, pack meetinginvolvement is important to the recognition o a boysadvancement and to parental satis action.

iV. Re r e , F rm , an Appl at n :This appendix listsresources needed by the den leader and Cubmaster to e ectivelycarry out their responsibilities. These resources are re erencedin the den and pack meeting plans and should be used asneeded.

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ov rv w c b s t ngThe Cub Scout Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide is designed to have everything a leader needs toplan and conduct den and pack meetings. The activities ound in the Resource Guide are designed tosupport the purposes o Cub Scouting and are chosen to help promote the overall aims o Scouting:

To develop a boys character,Train him in good citizenship,And encourage him to become more tphysically, mentally, and morally.

P rp c b s t ngCub Scouting is a year-round, amily-oriented part o the Boy Scouts o America program designed

or boys who are in rst through th grades (or are 7, 8, 9, and 10 years o age). Parents, leaders,and organizations work together to achieve the 10 purposes o Cub Scouting:

Character DevelopmentSpiritual GrowthGood CitizenshipSportsmanship and FitnessFamily UnderstandingRespect ul RelationshipsPersonal AchievementFriendly ServiceFun and AdventurePreparation or Boy Scouts

All the activities leaders plan and boys enjoy should relate to one or more o these purposes.

Th M th c b s t ngCub Scouting uses eight speci c methods to achieve Scoutings aims o helping boys and youngadults build character, train in the responsibilities o citizenship, and develop personal tness. Thesemethods are incorporated into all aspects o the program. Through these methods, Cub Scoutinghappens in the lives o boys and their amilies.

1. Th al : The Cub Scout Promise, the Law o the Pack, and the Cub Scout sign, handshake,motto, and salute all teach good citizenship and contribute to a boys sense o belonging.

2. Th n:Boys like to belong to a group. The den is the place where boys learn new skills and

develop interests in new things. They have un in den meetings, during indoor and outdooractivities, and on eld trips. As part o a small group o six to eight boys, they are able tolearn sportsmanship and good citizenship. They learn how to get along with others. Theylearn how to do their best, not just or themselves but also or the den.

3. A van m nt: Recognition is important to boys. The advancement plan provides un orthe boys, gives them a sense o personal achievement as they earn badges, and strengthens

amily understanding. Cub Scout leaders and adult amily members work with boys onadvancement projects.

4. Fam ly nv lv m nt: Family involvement is an essential part o Cub Scouting. When wespeak o parents or amilies, we are not re erring to any particular amily structure. Someboys live with two parents, some live with one parent, some have oster parents, and somelive with other relatives or guardians. Whomever a boy calls his amily is his amily inCub Scouting.

5. A t v t :In Cub Scouting, boys participate in a wide variety o den and pack activities, suchas games, projects, skits, stunts, songs, outdoor activities, and trips. Also, the Cub ScoutAcademics and Sports program and Cub Scoutings Fun or the Family include activitiesthat encourage personal achievement and amily involvement.

6. H m - an n ghb rh - nt r : Cub Scouting meetings and activities happen inurban areas, in rural communities, in large cities, in small townswherever boys live.

7. Th n rm: The Cub Scout uni orm helps build pride, loyalty, and sel -respect. Wearing theuni orm to all den and pack meetings and activities also encourages a neat appearance, asense o belonging, and good behavior.


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M nthly c r Val Th m

September Cooperatio

October Responsibil

November Cit December

January Positive Attitu

February Resource ulne

March C

April

May Health and Fitn

June P

July

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8. Mak ng chara t r c nn t n : Throughout the program, leaders learn to identi y anduse character lessons in activities so boys can learn to know, commit, and practice the12 core values o Cub Scouting. Character Connections are included in all the methods o Cub Scouting and are the program themes or monthly pack meetings.

c b s t : A P t v PlaThe Boy Scouts o America emphasizes a positive place in Cub Scouting. Any Cub Scoutingactivity should take place in a positive atmosphere where boys can eel emotionally secure and

nd support, not ridicule. Activities should be positive and meaning ul and should help support the

purpose o the BSA.

d l v r ng th c b s t Pr gramThe Cub Scout program can be extremely rewarding or the boys in the program and their adultleaders. At the same time, it can be challenging, especially or the new leader acing his or her rstgroup o boys. The purpose o this Resource Guide is to break down how to deliver the program,beginning with the den meeting, such that the planning and execution are simpli ed and new leadercon dence is increased.

Part o the inherent strength o the Cub Scout program is its organization. At its most basic, CubScouting consists o :

A boyThe individual boy is the basic building block or Cub Scouting and is its mostimportant element. It is only when each boys character, citizenship, and tness are enhancedthat the program is success ul.A denEach boy belongs to a den o similarly aged boys. The den is the boys Cub Scout

amily where he learns cooperation and team building, and nds support and encouragement.A leaderAdult leadership is critical to achieving the purposes and aims o Scouting. Byexample, organized presentations, and one-on-one coaching, the boy learns the value andimportance o adult interaction.A packEach den is part o a larger group o boys o di erent ages and experience levelsin Cub Scouting. The pack provides the resources or enhanced activities, opportunities orleadership, and a plat orm or recognition.

While there are other parts o the Cub Scout organization (districts, councils, etc.) which are importantadministratively and to support adult leaders, they are more or less transparent to the boy inCub Scouting.

R p n b l t t th B yAll Cub Scout leaders have certain responsibilities to the boys in Cub Scouts. Each leader should:

Respect boys rights as individuals and treat them as such. In addition to common-senseapproaches this mean that all parents/guardians should have reviewed How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parents Guide, and all youth leaders must have taken theBSAs Youth Protection training.See that boys nd the excitement, un, and adventure that they expected when they joinedCub Scouting.Provide enthusiasm, encouragement, and praise or boys e orts and achievements.Develop among the boys a eeling o togetherness and team spirit that gives them security

and pride.Provide opportunities or boys to experience new dimensions in their world.

d n L a r R p n b l tIn addition to the leaders general responsibility to the boys in Cub Scouting, the den leader hascertain other leadership responsibilities that may be summarized as ollows:

Work directly with other den and pack leaders to ensure that their den is an active and success ulpart o the pack.Plan, prepare or, and conduct den meetings with the assistant den leader and den chie (i Wol ,Bear or Webelos den leaders) or adult partners (i Tiger Cub den leaders).Attend the pack leaders meetings.Lead the den at the monthly pack activity.Ensure the transition o their Cub Scouts to a den o the next rank (or to a Boy Scout troop i

Webelos) at the end o the year.

E ective June 1, 2010,

Youth Protection

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c bma t r R p n b l tDen leaders and Cubmasters (with supporting unit committee members) represent the leadershipteam that makes the pack go. In general, the Cubmaster (sometimes re erred to as the unit leader ) isthe guiding hand behind the work o other pack leaders and serves as program adviser to the pack committee. He or she is a recruiter, supervisor, director, planner, and motivator o other leaders. TheCubmasters main responsibilities are:

Work directly with the pack trainer, den leaders, den chie s, and pack committee chair andmembers to make sure that all dens are unctioning well.Plan the den and pack programs with the help o other leaders.Lead the monthly pack meeting with the help o others, involving all dens in some way.Coordinate pack membership, recruiting, and transition.

R l Tra n ngCore to succeeding with these responsibilities is the concept that every Cub Scout deserves a trainedleader. Being a trained leader helps you deliver the program in a way that is e ective and e cientwith a ocus on the core objectives or the boy.

Becoming a trained leader requires completion o the ollowing training:Youth ProtectionFast StartThis Is ScoutingLeader Position-Speci c

Consult with your pack trainer or visit www.myscouting.org or training options.

Why th M th un rly ng th Resource Guide W rkSuccess o the Cub Scout program, de ned as developing character, building citizenship, anddeveloping personal tness, is demonstrated by a cascading process o outcomes:

The longer a boy stays involved in Scouting (Cub Scouts AND Boy Scouts), the more theattributes o character development, citizenship, and tness are demonstrated.Boys who advance with their peers are more likely to stay involved in the program than boyswho do not advance.Delivery ocused on increasing the likelihood o advancement increases retention and tenureo boys.

These are the oundation o the Cub Scout delivery method. As such, the Resource Guide o ers, oreach rank, the ollowing:

Den meeting plans: plans designed around the school year which, i ollowed, will result in allboys in the den advancing in rank. The plans are developed around the ollowing:n Two den meetings per month in addition to the pack meeting and other outings or activitiesn Beginning the Scouting year in Septembern Resulting rank advancement by the annual blue and gold banquet, usually in Februaryn Continuing den and pack meetings through the school year and summern The plans support other start dates. However, i starting later than September, it may be

necessary to have more than two den meetings per month i rank advancement by blue andgold is the objective.

Supplemental den meeting plans: Plans are provided or dens that meet more than twice permonth during the school year or or dens that meet year-round. These should also be used a ter

rank advancement is achieved to continue working toward electives, Academics and Sports beltloops/pins, and other individual and group awards.

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sp al M m ntThroughout the Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide, leaders will nd many ideas or helpingthem capture the moment and gently give boys a glimpse o the deeper purposes within the un o Cub Scouting.

c bma t r an d n L a r M n t : A den or pack meeting may close with aden leaders or Cubmasters Minutea one- or two-minute story that emphasizes values,Scouting ideals, or character. It relates to everyday li e encounters o Cub Scoutage boysand ends the meeting with a thought-provoking moment or challenge.

R t ng: Refecting is a method or leaders to guide Cub Scouts to their own understanding o the deeper purpose o an activity. Open-ended questions guide boys into discussing theirthoughts, eelings, and actions about an activity and its e ects. Guidelines on leading arefecting session are ound in the Cub Scout Leader How-To Book, No. 33832 .

chara t r c nn t n : Character development is a part o everything a Cub Scoutdoes. Character Connection discussions relate an activity, project, or event to one o the12 core values o Cub Scouting. The ocus is on knowledge, commitment, and practice.Guidelines on leading a Character Connection discussion are in the Cub Scout Leader

Book, No. 33221.

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c b s t o t r A t v ty Awar : Tiger Cubs, Wol and Bear Cub Scouts, and WebelosScouts have an opportunity to earn the Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award. Boys may earnthe award in each o the program years as long as the requirements are completed eachyear. The rst time the award is earned, the boy will receive the pocket fap award, whichis to be worn on the right pocket fap o the uni orm shirt. Each successive time the awardis earned, a wol track pin may be added to the fap. Complete requirements are in the CubScout Leader Book .

c b s t ng L av N Tra Awar n Awar : This award may be earned byTiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos and Cub Scouting leaders. It acquaints them with

rontcountry guidelines or being gentle with Mother Nature. Complete requirements arein the Cub Scout Leader Book .

c b s t W rl c n rvat n Awar : Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts who haveparticipated in a den or pack conservation project and have completed requirements basedon their rank may earn the World Conservation Award. This award is earned only oncewhile a boy is in Cub Scouting. Tiger Cubs do not earn this award. Complete requirementsare in the Cub Scout Leader Book .

c b s t A a m an sp rt : All Cub Scouts can learn new physical and scholarshipskills, develop an understanding o sportsmanship, discover new and build on old talents,and have un. There are nearly 40 speci c subjects or sports. Boys may earn belt loops bylearning the basics o the sport or academic subject, and then may go on to earn pins by

urther development o the skill. Complete requirements are in the Cub Scout Academicsand Sports Program Guide, No. 34299.

Nat nal d n Awar : Cub Scouting happens in the den. The National Den Award createsan incentive or a year-round, un, quality program in the den. The National Den Award

may be earned only once in any 12-month period, as determined by the pack committee.Complete requirements are in the Cub Scout Leader Book .

F n r th Fam ly: Strengthening amilies is one o the purposes o Cub Scouting in the BoyScouts o America. With this purpose in mind, Cub Scouting endorses amily programsand activities that can strengthen amilies and build character. Fun or the Family,No. 33012, is Cub Scoutings amily activity program. It contains a series o activities andrequirements designed to help strengthen amilies and to develop good character skillsamong amily members. These activities occur through adventure learning experiences.Every amily member can earn a patch or completing two activities in each o ve subjectareas. In addition, or each additional two activities in each o the ve subject areas, amilymembers may earn a pin.


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Here c me the B y !!! Are Y Rea y?

Have you taken Fast Start and Youth Protection training?

Are you familiar with your responsibilities?

Are you prepared for the meeting?

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d n M t ng intr t nThank you or agreeing to be a den leader, lling one o the most important roles in Cub Scoutingand helping a den thrive and grow. Without your help and leadership, the den cannot exist, the boycannot be served, and the pack cannot be sustained.

d n L a r R p n b l tIn addition to the leaders responsibility to the boys in Cub Scouting generally, the den leader hascertain other leadership responsibilities which may be summarized as ollows:

Work directly with other den and pack leaders to ensure that their den is an active and success ulpart o the pack.Plan, prepare or, and conduct den meetings with the assistant den leader and den chie (i Wol ,Bear or Webelos den leaders) or adult partners (i Tiger Cub den leaders).Attend the pack leaders meetings.Lead the den at the monthly pack activity.Ensure the transition o their Cub Scouts to a den o the next rank (or to a Boy Scout troop i Webelos) at the end o the year.

G tt ng Y r d n startI you are starting your program in June, invite the boys and their adult partners to participate inyour packs summertime activities, such as marching in parades, going to a ball game, having acamp re and marshmallow roast, and participating in Cub Scout day camp. Boys may be able toearn the National Summertime Pack Award pin by participating in events.

d n M t ngAlong with the Cub Scouts amily, the den meeting is critical to the Cub Scouts success andenjoyment o Cub Scouting. It is in and through the den that the boy makes social connections, has

un, completes his advancement, and bonds with the pack. Den meetings that are un, organized,and interesting make a great environment or the boys. Planning and delivering such meetings is thegoal o this section o the Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide .

What i a d n M t ng Plan an H w d i u Th m?There are two types o den meeting plans.

d n M t ng Plan : These plans, modeled to support a school-year program, will, i ollowed,result in all boys in the den advancing in rank. The plans are developed around the ollowing:

Two den meetings per month in addition to the pack meeting and other outingsor activitiesBeginning the Scouting year in SeptemberResulting rank advancement by the blue and gold banquet, usually in FebruaryContinuing den and pack meetings through the school year and summerThe plans support other start dates. However, i starting later than September, it may be necessary tohave more than two den meetings per month i rank advancement by blue and gold is the objective.

s ppl m ntal d n M t ng Plan : Plans are provided or dens that meet more than twiceper month during the school year or or dens that meet year-round. These may also be used a terrank advancement is achieved to continue working toward electives, Academics and Sports beltloops/pins, and other individual and group awards.


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d , H m A gnm nt, an V r yAt the beginning o each rank section and throughout the den meeting plans, you will nd the termsdo, home assignment, and veri y. These will guide you, your boys, and their parents.

Do: Activities to be done during den meetingsHome assignments: Activities that boys and/or their parents must do outside den meetings but thatyou should assign (usually during the closing)Veri y: A reminder, usually during the business items section o the den meeting, or you tocon rm completion o a home assignment

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The ollowing are some hints that will help you better plan and execute your den meetings.

Plan Y r M t ng n A van : Plan your meetings ahead o time with emphasis on the fowo activities. Pay special attention to A ter the Meeting sections o den meeting plans or preparationand materials needed or the next meeting. Alternate between quiet and more vigorous activities.Boys have a lot o energy to expend, so be sure you have an active game or other activity to helpchannel some o that energy.

d n R l an c c n t: At the beginning o the year, establish the rules that the denwill ollow and the consequences or breaking those rules. Boys should participate in the decision-making process. By helping decide what can and cant happen in the den, boys will eel a sense o responsibility toward how the den is run. They will eel that the den is theirs.

Have them sign a poster on which the code o conduct is written and display it at your meeting place.Or make two copies: one that boys can keep at home and one to be displayed at the den meeting a terboth the boy and his parent have signed it.

c r m n :Ceremonies are important or marking the beginning and end o each meeting. Theyare also a time or rein orcing the aims and purposes o Scouting and bringing the boys together. Asboys nish achievements toward their badges, simple ceremonies during the den meeting will serve tocongratulate them on their accomplishments.

imme ate Re gn t n K t :Use o the immediate recognition kits or Tiger Cubs and CubScouts is a method o encouragement along the advancement trail. Set aside time in den meetings to awardbeads representing completion o achievements. Congratulate boys enthusiastically or their e orts.

A den doodle is an object or the boys to use to show o their accomplishments and achievements.The Cub Scout Leader How-To Book has many ideas or den doodles. Your den o boys can designand create their own den doodle as a den meeting activity at the start o the year. Use the den doodle tokeep a visual reminder o activities the den has completed and shared.

Tr at : Boys love goodies! Simple nutritious re reshments add a nishing touch. Give everyonea chance to share his avorite treats with the den. Discuss ood allergies with amilies and share thein ormation with the den i appropriate.

d n s rapb k: Fill the scrapbook with sample artwork boys do as den activities, stories abouttheir adventures, and pictures taken o boys with their completed projects. The den scrapbook will be atreasured memento proudly displayed at the boys Eagle Scout court o honor in just a ew years!

Y r F r t d n M t ngThe tone you set at the rst meeting will determine, to a large extent, the success o your year. Keyto setting the right tone is to consider the ollowing:

Wear your adult uni orm to all meetings and remind boys to wear their uni orms.Be completely organized be ore the start o the meeting.Explain clearly to the boys the behavioral expectations. You may wish to use the good conductcandle approach ( Cub Scout Leader How-To Book ). Be riendly but rm with the boys.

Ask the host team (Tiger Cub and adult partner who will assist at the meeting, your parents helpingand assistant den leader(s)) to arrive at least 15 minutes be ore the starting time o the meeting.

They can help you with nal preparations be ore the rest o the boys arrive.

A snack at den meetings is optional. Set the example with healthy, nutritious snacks. Be aware o any ood allergies o den members and communicate these to adult partners who may be assistingwith the snacks.

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One best practice to acilitate communications and involvement is to distribute a amilyin ormation letter at the conclusion o each meeting. The letter tells amilies what was completedat each meeting and provides in ormation on upcoming den and pack meetings and activities.Sample amily in ormation letters can be ound at www.scouting.org/CubScouts/Leaders/

DenLeaderResources.aspx.

Field trips are an important part o the Cub Scout experience. They are a time not only or un butor learning. And they are critical steps in your boys earning their badge o rank. It is important that

you plan in advance or these eld trips. Planning should include the ollowing, at a minimum, oreach eld trip:

Arrange or the visit with the place you will be going (i needed).Work with the adult partners in the den to arrange transportation or get an adult to do theplanning or this.A local tour permit should be led with the council service center. (MANDATORY)

A eld trip as a rst meeting over the summer can be a good way to break the ice or a new den.

You could, as a den, have an outing to complete Elective 22: Picnic Fun; Elective 29: Sa ety inthe Sun; and Elective 35: Fun Outdoors. (See the Tiger Cub Handbook, No. 34713.) Have a den

amily picnic, use sunscreen, and play an outdoor game at the picnic. This is a great way or theTiger Cub amilies to get to know one another. It is also an optimal time to recruit new Cub Scoutadult volunteers.

Distribute the Family Talent Survey Sheet to the parents, asking them to complete it and return itto you at the next meeting. (The Family Talent Survey Sheet can be ound at www.scouting.org/ CubScouts/Leaders/Forms.aspx .) The survey serves as a use ul tool or you to identi y amilyresources within your den.

B y n th BaEncourage the boys to earn the religious emblem o their aith. This emblem is both animportant part o the boys (and amilys) aith journey, but is also considered a premier awardwithin the Scouting community.Talk with your boys and their adult partners about earning the National Summertime Pack Award and the Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award. These are important group awards that builda sense o team or your boys.Cub Scoutings Leave No Trace Awareness Award de nes the standards o behavior orScouts during outdoor activities. Distribute and review the Leave No Trace rontcountryguidelines be ore any eld trip to a park, playground, or other outing. The guidelines can be

ound at www.scouting.org/CubScouts/Resources/leavenotrace.

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T g r c b d n M t ng PlanDen meeting plans are developed around a Scouting program year that is presumed to begin inearly September and continue through May, at which time Cub Scouts would become involved insummertime Scouting activities. Two types o den meeting plans are o ered or the den leaders use:

Numbered plans: Programming or the program/school year (September through May),including rank advancement requirements or dens meeting twice a monthLettered or supplemental plans: Additional programming or dens meeting year-round or morethan twice per month

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10 go S i : M chd B Do: el v 13, el v 50

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Do: el v 26, el v 27,el v 15, el v 12

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N D spl y P ur Do: el v 4

o go S i : H l hy t h d gums Do: el v 46

P S w Bu o d So t m Do: el v 18, el v 6

Tiger Family Achievements: Here are the achievements rom the boys handbooks that must becompleted at home, where the parent(s)as Akela, a leadershould review them and sign o inthe handbook when each one is completed:

Complete the exercises in the parents guide, How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse .

1F: Think o one chore you can do with your adult partner. Complete it together.

2F: Look at a map o your community with your adult partner.

3Fa: With your amily, plan a re drill, then practice it in your home.

3Fb: With your adult partner, plan what to do i you became lost or separated rom your amily in astrange place.

4F: At a amily meal, have each amily member take turns telling the others one thing that happened tohim or her that day. Remember to practice being a good listener while you wait or your turn to talk.

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T g r d n M t ng 1B b at an Mak ng My Fam ly sp alBob (p r l). a h v m 1: M My F m ly Sp l (1F p r l, 1D). cco o or Ho s y.

Pr parat n an Mat r al NWith pack leaders, con rm who is in your den and reach out to parents.n

Have on hand the Family Talent Survey Sheet ound in the resource section o this Guide).n I you are not a scrapbook enthusiast or generally good with arts and cra ts, see i anotherparent in the den has those skills and could help make this a special meeting.

Materials checklist (add to your den box o U.S. and den fags, paper and pencils, other supplies):n Index cards with the Cub Scout Promise printed on one side and Law o the Pack on

the other side (enough or each boy and adult attending the meeting). Add the Pledge o Allegiance i needed.

n One three-ring binder or each boy with three-holepunched copy or construction paper,stickers, markers

n Large paper or poster board and markers to write dens code o conductn Tiger Cub Immediate Recognition Emblems and BeadsAsk Tiger Cubs to bring a amily photo to show the group and put in their scrapbook.

B r th M t ngMake nal preparations with assistance rom any assistant den leader or host team (TigerCub and adult partner) or other parent helper or den chie . Organize the space (seating, fags,advancement charts, activity materials, handouts, etc.). I youre snacking, organize space orthat and the cleanup.

Gath r ngWelcome new Scouts and parents. Today will have lots o getting to know each other time.Have a gathering activity (games, puzzles, coloring, puppets) that will keep Tiger Cubsinterested and busy, and that others may join as they arrive. I the den desires, serve a healthysnack during this time.Collect dues, record attendance and any advancement completed at home (a good job or anassistant den leader). Assign parents to meeting roles and hand out a meeting plan to each.

Distribute the Family Talent Survey Sheet to the parents, asking them to complete it and return it toyou at the next meeting. Also ask each parent about interests, abilities, hobbies, occupations, etc.

op n ngLearn the Cub Scout motto: Do Your Best. Perhaps as a cheer, the den leader asks: Whatsour motto? and Tiger Cubs and adult partners respond: Do . . . Your . . . Best! (three times,getting louder each time).

B n it mHave each Scout (and attending parent) introduce themselves. Note that youll want to knowmore about each other, and part o that could go in the scrapbook you create.Discuss what a den is and how it ts in with a pack. Discuss your goals or the year and highlight/

promote the upcoming activities. Discuss a den name, den yell, and other den identity elements(these could include a den fag, neckerchie slide, or your own den advancement totem or doodle).Use this time to discuss participation in coming pack meetings or events, as needed.Discuss behavioral expectations at den meetings. This is a chance to create a code o conduct or howthe den should govern itsel during meetings. Prompt your Tiger Cubs to come up with a good code.

A t v tTeach and review the Bobcat badge requirements (see the Tiger Cub Handbook ):n Learn and say the Cub Scout Promise.n Say the Law o the Pack and discuss what it means.n Tell what Webelos means (Well Be Loyal Scouts).n Learn the Cub Scout sign and tell what it means. (The sign represents and looks like Wol

ears. It signi es Im ready to listen and the two parts o the Promise: help other people

and obey the Law o the Pack.)

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n Show the Cub Scout handshake and tell what it means. (Like the sign, two parts o the Promise.)n Say the Cub Scout motto. (Do Your Best.)

Suggestion: Use a un method to help the Scouts learn. Thought starters:n A tape recorder, fash cards, or the game o hangman with phrases rom the Law, Promise,

and motton A random balloon drawing: put a di erent Bobcat requirement on a small sheet o paper, and

put each part in separate balloons. Tiger Cubs get to pick a balloon, pop it (maybe make them doit in di erent ways), and a ter popping, the boys have to do the requirement listed on the paper.

n Maybe a Line Up the Lines game or Promise and Law (Write the Promise (or the Law)on strips o paper or cardboard, cut into chunks or hal -lines. Mix them up, and see i theboys can line them up.)

With adult partners, discuss one chore your Tiger Cubs can do and complete the CharacterConnection or Honesty. This can be done in the den meeting, and rein orced with the amily.n Know: Discuss these questions with your amily. What is a promise? What does it mean to

keep your word? What does honesty mean? What does it mean to do your best?n Commit: Discuss these questions with your amily. Why is a promise important? Why is

it important or people to trust you when you give your word? When might it be di cult tokeep your word? List examples.

n Practice: Discuss with amily members why it is important to be trustworthy and honest, andhow can you do your best to be honest when you are doing the activities in Cub Scouting.

Achievement 1D: With adult partner, assemble and decorate your amily scrapbook.n Distribute binders, scrapbook pages, plus blank three-holepunched copy paper orconstruction paper, stickers, and markers.

n Have them start the work, and use the opportunity to have them describe (at least) parentsand siblings.

n This helps you get to know the Scouts and their amilies.

t r cubs who h v l r d h cub S ou s , s lu , d mo o h v r d h t rcub imm d R o o embl m, o b pr s d tODaY (w h h S ou s r o z d or

h x p m ).

t r cubs p r p D M 1 d ompl A h v m nt 1d h v r dh r rs or b d or h t r cub imm d R o o embl m. B ds should b

pr s d h m wh h h y r r d.

cl ng Award (or recognize) any advancement completed at this meeting; thank hosts, guests, and helpers.

H m A gnm nt: A h v m nt 1F: as cub S ou s o h o o hor h y do w h h r dul p r r. i s ru cub S ou s d dul p r rs o ompl h

hor o h r hom b or h x m .

Remind all that the next meeting is a Go See It (unless the sequence is changed).Hand out or send amily in ormation letter.

Closing ceremony: perhaps a den leaders minute, Law o the Pack, den yell, and/or Living Circle. I youve changed the sequence o den meetings (not recommended but may be necessary to t

your dens unique situation), double-check this to line up with the right meeting.

A t r th M t ng I youve changed the sequence o den meetings, double-check to make sure you will still

advance your boys appropriately and check with the Cubmaster to make sure you staycoordinated with the pack.

Re reshments: I appropriate Cleanup: Recruit enough help to do a good job. Scouts always leave an area as clean, or cleaner,

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T g r d n M t ng 2B b at an Mak ng My Fam ly sp alBob b d ( ompl o ). a h v m 1: M My F m ly Sp l (1F om1g). ch r r co o or R spo s b l y.

Pr parat n an Mat r al N For Den Meeting 2, make arrangements to visit a library, historical society, museum, old arm, or

historical building in your community. I transportation is an issue, be sure to consider alternatives,such as the library in a school or church that hosts your unit, or an older employee at the schoolor church to discuss li e years ago. Another alternative is the home o an older neighbor willing tohelp. Be fexible in nding some place, and someone, interesting or the Scouts.Materials checklist (these should be in your basic den box by now):n Index cards printed with the Cub Scout Promise and Law o the Pack n Tiger Cub Immediate Recognition Emblem beads

B r th M t ngMake nal preparations with assistance rom any assistant den leader or host team (Tiger Cub andadult partner) or other parent helper or den chie . Organize the space (seating, fags, advancementcharts, activity materials, handouts, etc.). I youre snacking, organize space or that and the cleanup.

Gath r ngHave a gathering activity (games, puzzles, coloring, puppets) that will keep Tiger Cubsinterested and busy, and that others may join as they arrive. I the den desires, serve a healthysnack during this time.Collect dues, record attendance and any advancement completed at home (a good job or anassistant den leader). Assign parents to meeting roles and hand out a meeting plan to each.I applicable, collect permission slips.As parents arrive, veri y that parents have completed the exercises in the parents guide, How toProtect Your Children From Child Abuse .

op n ngConduct fag ceremony and Pledge o Allegiance.

Recite the Cub Scout Promise (or other opening).Maybe add a roll call (give me a Tiger roar when I call your name), and/or uni orm recognition.

B n it m(On a Go See It eld trip, youll really need to determine when to cover theseat the beginningmay not make sensedo these in a way that works or you):

Remind the boys o appropriate behavior, including sa ety considerations, at the site o your visit. Veri y: Ask Tiger Cubs to share with the den the chore they completed with their adult partner

(Achievement 1F).Review any code o conduct or how the den should govern itsel during meetings.Use this time to discuss participation in coming pack meetings or events, as needed.

A t v t Achievement 1G: Take a Go See It to a library, historical society, museum, old arm, or

historical building, or visit an older person. Discover how amily li e was the same and how itwas di erent many years ago.n Advice to Leaders: Make it un! Be enthusiastic, or create drama and mystery about the

historic place youre visiting. Dont allow it to be just some boring historic place.n You might have the Tiger Cubs dress, or have some adult partners dress, in period costumes to

add to the un o the event, or bring items rom the era at the historical place that youre visiting.n Be sure to mix in brie games and songs (serious or silly) to change the pace o the meeting.

Tiger Cubs have short attention spans, and you and they will have more un and ocus betteri you mix it up.

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Review the Bobcat requirements ( Tiger Cub Handbook, pages 2934):n Learn and say the Cub Scout Promise.n Say the Law o the Pack and discuss what it means.n Tell what Webelos means (Well Be Loyal Scouts).n Learn the Cub Scout sign and tell what it means. (Two parts o the Promisehelp other

people and obey the Law o the Packand it looks like a Wol s ears, meaning Imready to listen.)

n Show the Cub Scout handshake and tell what it means. (Like the sign, two parts o the Promise)n Say the Cub Scout motto (Do Your Best).

Suggestion: You could do a Law o the Pack puzzle (can do with the Cub Scout Promise as well):n Write one word o the Law o the Pack on an index card; place the cards in a paper sack.n Prepare a second sack o index cards. Divide the den into two teams.n On a signal, teams remove the cards rom the sacks and put the words in the correct order.n The rst team correctly completing the sequence o words wins.

Complete the Character Connection or Responsibility (Achievement 3D) .n Know: Think about the job that you completed. What was the hardest part o doing the job?

How well was the job done? What does it mean to be responsible?n Commit: Why is being responsible important? Are there jobs you can do by yoursel ? List

other ways that you can be responsible.n Practice: Do Achievement 1F: Think o one chore you can do with your adult partner.

Complete it together.

cl ngAward (or recognize) any advancement completed at this meeting; thank hosts, guests, and helpers.Closing ceremony: perhaps a den leaders minute, Law o the Pack, den yell, and/or Living Circle.Hand out or send amily in ormation letter.

t r cubs who p r p d D M 1 d ompl d hor w h h r dulp r r h v ow r d h r rs wh b d(A h v m nt 1F).

t r cubs who p r p d M 2 h v r d h r rs bl b d(A h v m nt 1G).




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T g r d n M t ng 3K p ng My l H althy an sa (F Pyram an F r dr ll)a h v m 3: k p Mys l H l hy d S (3F p r l, 3Fb, 3D, 3g p rel v 28: Smo D ors. ch r r co o or H l h d F ss

Pr parat n an Mat r al NFor Den Meeting 3, bring a working battery-operated smoke detector, a poster board or each

boy, markers, ood magazines, newspaper grocery store advertisements, and index cards printedwith the Cub Scout Promise and Law o the Pack.Materials checklist (add to your den box o U.S. and den fags, paper and pencils, other supplies):n Bring Food Pyramid handouts. Go to www.mypyramid.gov to check that out.n You can create personal pyramids at www.mypyramid.gov/mypyramid/index.aspx, tailored to

your size, age and activity level.n Consider bringing samples o ood in each ood group. For example, whole grain bread

and crackers, some broccoli and carrots, resh ruit o your choice, a variety o nuts(check or allergies), milk and cheese, hard-boiled eggs. And water.

n Tiger Cub Immediate Recognition Emblem beads. Note: The sequence o Meetings 3 and 4 may be reversed, depending on your local sports schedule.


Gath r ngHave a gathering activity (games, puzzles, coloring, puppets) that will keep Tiger Cubsinterested and busy, and that others may join as they arrive. I the den desires, serve a healthysnack during this time.Collect dues, record attendance and any advancement completed at home (a good job or anassistant den leader). Assign parents to meeting roles and hand out a meeting plan to each.

op n ngConduct fag ceremony and Pledge o Allegiance.Recite the Cub Scout Promise (or other opening); perhaps add a roll call and/or uni orm recognition.

B n it mTeach basic courtesy: Have boys sign a note or card as a ormal thank-you to the Go See It siteor guest rom last meeting. You may want to develop a system to use or each Go See It.Use this time to discuss participation in coming pack meetings or events, as needed.I youve decided to do a den fag or den doodle, you might work on that today.

A t v t Achievement 3Fb: Have each amily plan what to do i the Tiger Cub ever becomes lost or

separated rom his amily. Hints or adult partner:n Stay where he is rather than keep moving (making a person harder to nd).n Assure them that because they are loved, as soon as others realize that he is not with his

amily or group, they will quickly begin looking or him.n You may want to set den rules, too (e.g., buddy system or playground, events, hikes).

Achievement 3D: Have each adult partner and Tiger Cub draw a ood pyramid on poster board.n Cut out pictures o ood rom ood magazines or newspaper grocery ads to add to the

appropriate sections. Boys could also draw di erent oods.n Remind the boys to bring the posters to your next pack meeting or display. You might have

them displayed at school or at the chartered organization.n Another option, since snacks are o ten a part o meeting, is to get the Cubs to direct their

adult partners on what healthy snacks the den should have at meetings.

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Want M r F n A t v t ?S h s s o h mos v v y u l ss you r oo d , you w

o o sy you s h all You e so ( o h Fr h u ,Alouette ) w h cubS ou s o r bu wh h y .

all you , h o ll you all you , h o ll you :th o ll h _____ you th o ll h _____ you _____ you _____ you Oh, oh, oh, oh . . . .

co u w h v ryo dd som h . ev u lly you should b hold your b llyrom oo mu h!

Achievement 3Fa: Have each adult partner and Tiger Cub plan a amily re drill. Remind themto practice it at home.n You might have them make maps o their homes showing the escape routes to show

their amilies.n And have a practice re drill at the den meeting. You should have a plan there, too.

Want An th r F n A t v ty?co s d r, or h x p m , h v h t r cubs do s bou wh

h yv l r d. (S h x mpl em r y Bro d s Sys m s lud d o hollow p .)

Elective 28 (With your adult partner, check the batteries in the smoke detector in your home oranother building.):n Have each boy practice removing and replacing the battery in the smoke detector.n Suggestion: Test it to see i it works. (Do this outside to ensure you dont set o real

smoke detectors.)n Ask each amily to check the batteries in their smoke detectors at home.

Complete the Character Connection or Health and Fitness (Part o Achievement 3D ).n Know: With a amily adult, have a healthy snack.n Commit: When is it di cult to eat healthy ood?n Practice: What oods are best or your health and growth?

Achievement 3G: Discuss the rules o the game or sport that you will observe during the nextden meeting (unless the sequence is changed).

cl ngAward (or recognize) any advancement completed at this meeting; thank hosts, guests, and helpers.Closing ceremony: perhaps a den leaders minute, Law o the Pack, den yell, and/or Living Circle.Hand out or send amily in ormation letter.Hand out basic rules o the sporting event that the boys will attend at the next meeting.(Achievement 3G preparation)

H m A gnm nt: R m d cubs d dul p r rs o pr m ly r dr ll dh h r smo d or b r s hom .(A h v m nt 3Fa, el t v 28)

Remind all that the next meeting is a Go See It (unless the sequence is changed). Clean up.

t r cubs p r p D M 3 h v r d s o d or b d(A h v m nt 3d) .

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than they ound it.

sk tThe Emergency Broadcast System

The den lines up, acing the audience.An announcer says: This is a test o the Pack ____ emergency broadcast system. This is onlya test.Everyone in the den hums a very high pitched note (a beeeeeeeeeeep sound, similar to thetone on the radio just be ore an emergency broadcast is given).Stop when the leader raises his hand.When the humming stops, the announcer then says: This has been a test o the Pack ____emergency broadcast system. This has been only a test. I this had been an actual emergency,this is what you would hear:At that point everyone in the den begins to scream and run around terri ed and in a panic, andthen they all run away. (Make sure you practice so the beeeeeps start and stop when they shouldand so the punch line does not drag on too long.)

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T g r d n M t ng 4G s it: K p ng My l H althy an saa h v m 3 (3F ompl o , 3g ompl o ).

Pr parat n an Mat r al NFor Den Meeting 4, make arrangements to attend a local sporting event such as a ootball,soccer, or volleyball game, or any amateur or pro essional game or sporting event.

I applicable, remind amilies to bring appropriate outerwear or an outdoor game.Its help ul to have some people arrive at the game early to save a block o seats or your den.


Gath r ngHave amilies assist in making sure your den sits together as a group.Have a gathering activity (games, puzzles, coloring, puppets) that will keep Tiger Cubsinterested and busy, and that others may join as they arrive. I the den desires, serve a healthysnack during this time.Collect dues, record attendance and any advancement completed at home (a good job or anassistant den leader). Assign parents to meeting roles and hand out a meeting plan to each.

op n ngConduct fag ceremony and Pledge o Allegiance.Recite the Cub Scout Promise (or other opening); perhaps add a roll call and/or uni orm recognition.Participate in singing The Star-Spangled Banner i that is sung at the beginning o the game.Those in uni orm should use the Cub Scout salute.

B n it mRemind the boys o appropriate behavior, including sa ety considerations, at the site o your visit.

Veri y: Be ore going in, or as all are gathered, review Achievement 3Fb and Elective 28:n Have each amily plan what to do i the Tiger Cub ever becomes lost or separated rom

his amily.n Set a place or anyone to go to i he becomes separated. Suggestion: Establish a buddy system.Use this time to discuss participation in coming pack meetings or events, as needed.

A t v t Achievement 3G: Attend a local ootball, soccer, or volleyball game, or any amateur or

pro essional game or sporting event. Review the rules o the game while you are watching.

Want M r F n A t v t ?D p d o h l you o h v v u , d b us m y t r cubs w ll h

h rd m s d w h , o s d r h v sm ll r v rs o o h som o h r m ) orm lly d ou o h w y o h u l m .

cl ngAward (or recognize) any advancement completed at this meeting; thank hosts, guests, and helpers.Closing ceremony: perhaps a den leaders minute, Law o the Pack, den yell, and/or Living Circle.Remind Tiger Cubs and adult partners that the next meeting is also a Go See It (unless thesequence is changed) and to wear appropriate outerwear.Hand out or send amily in ormation letter.

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t r cubs d D M 4 ( h m ur or pro ss o l m or spor v )h v r d s o d bl b d(A h v m nt 3G).

t r cubs who d d D M 3 d pr d r dr ll hom h v r d s o d wh b d(A h v m nt 3F).




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T g r d n M t ng 5G s it: L t G o t r an s ng T ma h v m 5 (5F, 5D, 5g). el v 6. ch r r co o or F h.

Pr parat n an Mat r al NFor Den Meeting 5, make arrangements or a den hike. Plan your hike in a place where boys willbe able to collect autumn leaves. Note: A walk around the neighborhood might be su cient!

Remind amilies to bring appropriate outerwear and wear appropriate shoes or boots.Materials checklist (add to your den box o U.S. and den fags, paper and pencils, other supplies):n Bring hand sanitizer, several sheets o copy paper, and crayons with the wrappers removed.n Bring the words to the songs Ive Got That Tiger Cub Spirit and I Youre a Tiger and

You Know It (pages 8788 in the Tiger Cub Handbook ). Substitute or add songs that youand the Scouts want to sing.

n Index cards printed with the Cub Scout Promise and Law o the Pack n Tiger Cub Immediate Recognition Emblem beads


Gath r ngMeet at the designated starting point. This could be the regular den meeting space.Have a gathering activity (games, puzzles, coloring, puppets) that will keep Tiger Cubsinterested and busy, and that others may join as they arrive. I the den desires, serve a healthysnack during this time.Collect dues, record attendance and any advancement completed at home (a good job or anassistant den leader). Assign parents to meeting roles and hand out a meeting plan to each.


Recite the Cub Scout Promise (or other opening); perhaps add a roll call and/or uni orm recognition.

B n it mRemind the boys o appropriate behavior, including sa ety considerations, on the hike. Reviewthe Leave No Trace guidelines or rontcountry travel (page 152 o Tiger Cub Handbook) .Invite Scouts to bring their amily scrapbooks back to upcoming den meetings to show to the den.Use this time to discuss participation in coming pack meetings or events, as needed.

A t v tWith adult partner, could complete the Character Connection or Faith. ( Note: Den leadersshould use their best judgment about this, and because this is a amily matter, and especially i you have a mix o aith practices in your den, eel ree to ask parents to do this directly, while

you just talk about the weather be ore you go on the hike.)n Know: Discuss things about the weather that you know to be true, but you cannot see at themoment, such as: Is the sun still there although you only see clouds? Is the moon there, eventhough it is day? Can you see wind? Do you know that the rain will eventually stop? Do youhave aith in other things you cant see?

n Commit: What makes it di cult to believe in things you cannot see? What helps you todevelop aith?

n Practice: Do Achievement 5F .

Achievements 5F (Go outside and watch the weather.) and 5G (Take a hike with your den.):n As you gather outdoors or the hike, and go on the hike, watch the weather.n Use your senses to help you describe what the weather is like. What do you see? What do

you hear? What do you smell? What do you taste? What can you eel?

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Suggestion: A hike doesnt have to be just a walk. Try a hike plus: Dont just walk; do something:n Alphabet hike. Find things to cover each letter (keep a list as you go).n Color hike. Find as many colors as you can (keep a list as you go).n Sense-o -touch hike. Find things that are hairy, smooth, rough, cool, dry, wet, sticky, bumpy.n Hula-hoop hike. Lay your hoop (or a loop o rope) on the ground. What can you nd inside

the circle?n Inch-high hike (take rulers along). What do you nd that is that high (or smaller)?

Elective 6 (Along with your adult partner, teach a song to your amily or to your den and singit together.):n While hiking, sing the songs Ive Got That Tiger Cub Spirit and I Youre a Tiger and

You Know It.n Feel ree to substitute or add appropriate songs that you and the Scouts want to sing.

Achievement 5D: While on your hike, collect allen leaves and make a lea rubbing.n At the end o your hike, make lea rubbings using the leaves collected, copy paper, and crayons.n Place a lea , vein side up, on a smooth sur ace, and cover it with a piece o thin writing paper.n Hold the paper rmly in position and gently rub the crayon over it. The crayon strokes should

all be in the same direction and with just enough pressure to bring out the details o the lea .n They can write in ormation next to each lea , such as its name and where it was collected.n The nished design can be displayed in your home, decorated and ramed, made into greeting

cards or given as a gi t, or used as decorative elements in other projects or in their scrapbooks.

cl ngAward (or recognize) any advancement completed at this meeting; thank hosts, guests, and helpers.Closing ceremony: perhaps a den leaders minute, Law o the Pack, den yell, and/or Living Circle.Hand out or send amily in ormation letter.Have boys take home lea rubbings and suggest they add them to the scrapbook made in DenMeeting 1.

t r cubs p r p o h s po h v r d h rd or(A h v m nt 5d) , h rd wh (A h v m nt 5F), d h rd bl b d(A h v m nt 5G).




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T g r d n M t ng 6 Wh r i L v , H w i T ll ita h v m 2: Wh r i L v (2F, 2D). a h v m 4: How i t ll i (4F p r l, 4D ch r r co o or c z sh p.

Pr parat n an Mat r al NFor Den Meeting 6, bring a map o your community, index cards printed with the Cub Scout

Promise and Law o the Pack, and Tiger Cub Immediate Recognition Emblem beads.


Gath r ngHave a gathering activity (games, puzzles, coloring, puppets) that will keep Tiger Cubsinterested and busy, and that others may join as they arrive. I the den desires, serve a healthysnack during this time.

Collect dues, record attendance and any advancement completed at home (a good job or anassistant den leader). Assign parents to meeting roles and hand out a meeting plan to each.

op n ngTeach boys how to do a pack fag ceremony. For detailed guidelines and ceremony examples,see Cub Scout Ceremonies or Dens and Packs .Practice a pack fag ceremony and the Pledge o Allegiance.Recite the Cub Scout Promise (or other opening); perhaps add a roll call and/or uni orm recognition.

B n it mI a Scout has brought his amily scrapbook back, allow him to show it to the rest o the den.Use this time to discuss participation in coming pack meetings or events, as needed.

A t v t Achievement 2D: Complete the Character Connection or Citizenship:

n Know: What does it mean to be a good citizen? Why do you think we say the Pledgeo Allegiance?

n Commit: Is it easy to be a good citizen? Why is it important to show respect to the fag eveni others around you might not?

n Practice: Do Achievement 2D: Practice the Pledge o Allegiance with your den, andparticipate in a den or pack fag ceremony.

Suggestion: As part o this, you might do the ollowing:n Discuss your code o conduct and how you are all citizens in your den, making and

ollowing the rules. It is hoped you can take them back to how they came up with the rules,and how they were created out o the need to have respect and order in the group.

n For Practice the Pledge, there are lots o ways to do this. Having all recite it alone isobvious; using a tape recorder or video recorder to make it un is also good.

n An illuminating exercise is to ask the Scouts to discuss what certain o the words o thePledge mean. Words like united, republic, liberty, and justice may only be sounds tomany Scouts at this age, so discussing the concepts can be a revelation or them and you.

Achievement 2F: Look at the map o your community and nd your home and three places youwould like to go.

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Achievement 4D: Play Tell It Like It Isnt ( Tiger Cub Handbook, page 67)n To play this game, Tiger Cubs orm a line.n The rst Tiger Cub whispers one sentence to the second Tiger Cub.n Each one takes his turn, whispering the sentence to the next boy.n The last boy repeats the sentence out loud. How close is it to the original sentence?n Take turns and play a ew more times.

Want M r F n A t v t ?th sor o l pho m ss r l y m b d p d or ou door r l y r

you sp h boys rou d h p r m r o ld or s hooly rd.th s h y do r l y ru d h m ss rou d o v ryo . Youm h br pr z or v ryo or h r su ss d mwor .

cl ngAward (or recognize) any advancement completed at this meeting; thank hosts, guests, and helpers.Closing ceremony: perhaps a den leaders minute, Law o the Pack, den yell, and/or Living Circle.Hand out or send amily in ormation letter.Remind all that the next meeting is a Go See It (unless the sequence has changed).

H m A gnm nt: R m d t r cubs d dul p r rs o ompl A h v m nt 4F hom .

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T g r d n M t ng 7G s it: Wh r i L v an H w i T ll ita h v m 2 (2g). a h v m 4 (4F ompl o ). ch r r co o or R sp

Pr parat n an Mat r al NFor Den Meeting 7, make arrangements or a Go See It to a police station or re station, or orthem to come to you (unless the sequence is changed).Materials checklist (add to your den box o U.S. and den fags, paper and pencils, other supplies):n Handouts or printouts o in ormation rom the local police or re departmentn Index cards printed with the Cub Scout Promise and Law o the Pack n Tiger Cub Immediate Recognition Emblem beadsI transportation is an issue, see i they will come to youo ten police and re departments willcome and make visits with su cient lead time.

B r th M t ng Make nal preparations with assistance rom any assistant den leader or host team (Tiger

Cub and adult partner) or other parent helper or den chie . Organize the space (seating, fags,advancement charts, activity materials, handouts, etc.). I youre snacking, organize space orthat and cleanup.



B n it mRemind the boys o appropriate behavior, including sa ety considerations, at the site o your visit.Use this time also to discuss participation in coming pack meetings or pack events as needed.

Veri y: Con rm completion o Achievement 4F.

A t v t(On a Go See It eld trip, youll need to determine when to cover these. Do these in a way thatworks or you.)

Achievement 4F: Ask boys to share how they practiced listening and talking during a amily meal.n You will also practice that here as part o your den meeting discussion.

Discuss part o Achievement 4F: Complete the Character Connection or Respect ( Tiger Handbook, page 64). This applies to den behavior as much as to amily time.

n Know: When talking with other amily members, how do you show courtesy and respect?How do you listen respect ully? How can you interrupt people and still be respect ul?

n Commit: How does it eel when people listen to you with respect? List three things toremember that will help you talk respect ully with others.

n Practice: Join in a amily conversation. A ter the conversation, discuss how you and theothers showed respect.

Achievement 2G: Go See It at the police station or re station.n Ask someone who works there how he or she helps people in the community.n Receive a tour o the police station or re station (i an emergency pulls personnel away, be

ready with a plan B to conduct with your Tiger Cubs).

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cl ngAward (or recognize) any advancement completed at this meeting; thank hosts, guests, and helpers.Closing ceremony: perhaps a den leaders minute, Law o the Pack, den yell and/or Living Circle.Remind all that the next meeting is a Go See It (unless the sequence is changed).Hand out or send amily in ormation letter.

t r cubs ompl h hom ss m h v r d h wh b d (A h v m nt 4F). t r cubs p r p D M 7 h v r d our hbl b d(A h v m nt 2G).




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T g r d n M t ng 8G s it: H w i T ll ita h v m 4 (4g).

Pr parat n an Mat r al NFor Den Meeting 8, make arrangements or a Go See It to a local newspaper o ce, or radio ortelevision station (unless the sequence has changed).n

Consider more local broadcasting: a reputable local public access cable channel orother broadcasters, school or church broadcast acilities, maybe a high school or collegenewspaper o ce, or a neighborhood newsletter.

n I transportation is an issue, or i there are no convenient newspaper o ces or radio or TVstations in your locale, do your best and consider alternatives where: You visit a:

Printing/graphics companyTheater projection roomLocal science museumBusiness with a communications studio

You invite an expert to visit you, such as a:Community reporterHam radio operator

n Be sure your host knows how long you need to have someone make the presentation, andthat youve con rmed what can or should be covered that would be interesting and un orTiger Cubs. Have a plan B ready in case your hosts work inter eres with giving your TigerCubs ull attention during your visit.

Materials checklist (add to your den box o U.S. and den fags, paper and pencils, other supplies):n Copies o the newspaper, or handouts or printouts about the TV or radio stationn Index cards printed with the Cub Scout Promise and Law o the Pack n Tiger Cub Immediate Recognition Emblem beads

B r th M t ngMake nal preparations with assistance rom any assistant den leader or host team (TigerCub and adult partner) or other parent helper or den chie . Organize the space (seating, fags,advancement charts, activity materials, handouts, etc.). I youre snacking, organize space or

that and the cleanup.



B n it mRemind the boys o appropriate behavior, including sa ety considerations, at the site o your visit.Use this time to discuss participation in coming pack meetings or events, as needed.

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A t v t Achievement 4G: Find out how people at the newspaper o ce, or radio or TV station

communicate to others.n Have the personnel demonstrate how they communicate. In a TV or radio station, try to get

them to allow your Tiger Cubs to be on camera or on microphone.n Maybe have them coach your Tiger Cubs on how to conduct an interview, and have the

Tiger Cubs interview each other, the host, or adult partners.n At a radio station, see i they will record the Tiger Cub voices (maybe even alter the sound

o the voices on playback to sound di erent).n Receive a tour o the newspaper o ce or radio or TV station (but i there is some news

emergency that pulls personnel away, be ready with a plan B to conduct with your Tiger Cubs).


t r cubs p r p D M 8 h v r d h bl b d(A h v m nt 4G).




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For v ry 10 l v s h ompl s, boy w ll r o t r tr b d. as o h sm pl , h umb r o l v s ompl d w ll d p d o wh h r h t r cubsp r p d h summ r v s b or D M 1.

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T g r d n M t ng 9H w d Y c l brat ? an Mak ng d rat nel v 1. el v 2.

Pr parat n an Mat r al NBring balloons, dowels or sticks, metal cans, brightly colored paper, small stones or sand,crayons, markers, adhesive oam shapes or stickers, un rosted cupcakes, rosting, plastic knives,

and sprinkles or other cupcake decoration items to the next meeting.


Gath r ngHave a gathering activity (games, puzzles, coloring, puppets) that will keep Tiger Cubsinterested and busy, and that others may join as they arrive. I the den desires, serve a healthysnack during this time.

Collect dues, record attendance and any advancement completed at home (a good job or anassistant den leader). Assign parents to meeting roles and hand out a meeting plan to each.Have boys sign a note or card as a ormal thank-you to any recent Go See It sites or guests.


B n it mI a Scout has brought his amily scrapbook back, allow him to show it to the rest o the den.Use this time to discuss participation in coming pack meetings or events, as needed.

A t v t Elective 1 (Think o a time when your amily celebrated something, and tell the den about itand how it made your eel.)n Have each boy tell the den about a time his amily celebrated something.n Discuss why Cub Scouts celebrate a blue and gold banquet each year.

Elective 2 (Make a decoration with your amily or your den. Display it or give it to someone as agi t.) Make decorations or your packs blue and gold banquet ( Tiger Cub Handbook, page 81).n Infate ve balloons and attach them to balloon sticks or tape them to dowels.n Cover an empty can with paper and asten.n Have the boys decorate the cans with crayons, markers, and stickers or adhesive

oam shapes.n Insert the balloon sticks into the cans.n

Place small stones or sand into the cans so the balloon bouquets do not tip overn Arrange the nished decorations on the party table.

Want M r F n A t v t ?For o h r ( d bl ) d or o :

Pl ros o s v r l pl s w h pl s v s.g v h t r cub up o pl , d h v h m ros d d or

s d s r d.B or joy h s p r y r , s h t r cub o ll h roup wh h

bou b t r cub.S b r hd y so o S ou , h joy h up s.

D p d o h l v l o r s d hus sm you s rom h S ou s, yod o dd m or o h r u v y o h s m .

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cl ngAward any advancement completed at this meeting.Closing ceremony: perhaps a den leaders minute, Law o the Pack, den yell, and/or Living Circle.Remind boys and adult partners the next meeting is a Go See It (unless the sequence is changed).Hand out or send amily in ormation letter.


advance your boys appropriately and check with the Cubmaster to make sure you stay

coordinated with the pack. Re reshments: I appropriate Cleanup: Recruit enough help to do a good job. Scouts always leave an area as clean, or cleaner,

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T g r d n M t ng 10G s it : Mak ng chang an Bank ngel v 13. el v 50.

Pr parat n an Mat r al NFor this meeting:n Bring pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters, as shown in the Tiger Cub Handbook, page 98.n Bring Tiger Track Beads or Tiger Cub Immediate Recognition Emblem.Make arrangements or your den to take a Go See It to a bank and to use a con erence room ormeeting room while there.n Be sure your host knows how long you need to have someone make the presentation, and

that youve con rmed what can or should be covered that would be interesting and un orTiger Cubs. Have a plan B ready in case their work inter eres with giving your Tiger Cubs

ull attention during your visit.n Alternative (i transportation or logistics is an issue), have someone come to you to talk

about money and nances. You may have parents or relatives who can do this.




Recite the Cub Scout Promise (or other opening); perhaps add a roll call and/or uni orm recognition.

B n it mRemind the boys o appropriate behavior, including sa ety considerations, at the site o your visit.Use this time to discuss participation in coming pack meetings or events, as needed.

A t v t Elective 50 (Visit a Bank.): Tour the bank.

Elective 13 (Using U.S. pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters, choose the correct coins to makethe ollowing amounts.):n Following a tour o the bank, use its con erence room or meeting room to learn how to count

coins and make change accurately. (See the Tiger Cub Handbook , pages 9798.)

Want M r F n A t v t ?i your o our b , o s d r o h r mo y-r l d l v s d34. W h your dul p r r, h o w y o o s rv w r or l r y,

o w .3. W h your m ly, pl y rd or bo rd m , or pu j s w puzzl o h r.

co s d r Mo opoly or o h r bo rd m h us s mo y.Or you ould pl y h m h b you h v m !

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T g r d n M t ng 11Th sh w M t G on an R , R , R y lel v 21. el v 47.

Pr parat n an Mat r al NFor this meeting, bring paper lunch bags, crayons, markers, construction paper, yarn, old buttons,

abric scraps, bottle caps, and the like.


Gath r ngHave a gathering activity (games, puzzles, coloring, puppets) that will keep Tiger Cubsinterested and busy, and that others may join as they arrive. I the den desires, serve a healthysnack during this t

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Den and Pack Meeting Resource Guide