Courage/Under the Sea & Honesty/Play Ball

For June's Round Table We shared ideas for
July's Core Value: Courage
July's Theme: Under the Sea
August's Core Value: Honesty
August's Theme: Play Ball

Opening Brain Teaser - This would be a great thing to write on the chalk or white board for boys and parents to have something to think about while they wait for everyone to arrive at a Pack or Den Meeting.  (An idea you could use would be to reward the cub scouts a piece of candy if they get it right).

How can three ones add up to two? 

*Answer is at the end of this section. (scroll down)
(Brain Teaser taken from: The Little Black Book of Mindbenders by John Samson and Elsie Samson; pg. 46)

Gathering Activity
Play Ball Sports Name Tags

Materials: markers; pre-cut circles of appropriate colors (white/ tan/light green).

As families arrive, complete a name tag for each member, using pre-cut circles of different colors. Encourage the families to add details, making their name tags look like the balls used in favorite games (e.g., red lines for baseball, black shapes for soccer). It may be helpful to bring pictures of the various types of balls to aid them in decorating the circles.

Flag Ceremony (AM Round Table)Fishing for Fun

Personnel/Materials: den leader and 5 Cub Scouts; an empty child’s swimming pool or a large, empty bucket; 5 fishing rods (can be sticks with strings and clothes pins attached). At the end of each string is a card with the boys’ lines printed for them to read. The Cub Scouts sit in a semi-circle, facing the audience. Each boy in turn pulls his card from the pool/bucket and reads it. Feel free to modify the script based on recent pack activities.

Den leader: In Cub Scouting, we go fishing for fun every week. Let’s see what these boys have caught.

Cub #1: I went fishing for fun, and I learned how to use a knife.

Cub #2: I went fishing for fun, and I earned my Bobcat badge.

Cub #3: I went fishing for fun, and I went on a trip to the zoo.

Cub #4: I went fishing for fun, and I went to Cub Scout day camp.

Cub #5: I went fishing for fun, and I learned how to say the Pledge of Allegiance. Please join us now in saluting our flag.

Flag Ceremony (PM Round Table)

Sportsmanship Promise

Cubmaster: We promise to be honest and trustworthy in following the rules of our games. We will engage in fair competition, in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the honor of our dens and for the glory of the sport. Do you all promise to do your best in following these rules?

Cub Scouts: We do.

Cubmaster: Let us all stand and face our country’s flag as we repeat the Pledge of Allegiance.

Duct Tape Fish

Materials: Colored Duct Tape, large paper clips, strong magnet with hole in middle(Home Depot), E6000 glue, twine or string, dowel, ruler, scissors, blue painters tape, black marker & fish template(click here for fish template: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0revQcSgs4OekY1amdlMHFiS2c&authuser=0 )
Directions:

 
1) Cut off a strip of Duct Tape about 4 1/2 inches long.  Take a large paper clip and place it in the middle toward one end of the duct tape. Then cut off another piece of duct tape 4 1/2 inches long and place it on top, sandwiching the paperclip inside. 

2) Cut out a fish template.  Put a piece of blue painters tape on back and tape it to the Duct Tape centering the paperclip in the body of the fish.  Then cut out the fish.

3) There are lots of options for using the fish.  Here are a few ideas.  A)You can write A,B,C,D on the fish for multiple choice questions you make up to teach any Adventure requirement.  B) You can ask yes or no questions about an Adventure requirement for your boys to answer. C) You can write down the boys names and fish to see who is chosen for Den Meeting duties each month. D) You can leave it blank and use just the different colors for multiple choice questions.  E) You can teach math and write down a bunch of numbers and have the boys fish for two fishes that add up to a number you tell them. (This one would be great for a gathering activity).
FISHING POLE

 
4) Cut the dowel to be 18 inches long.
5) Cut the string to be 60 inches long.

6) Put some E6000 glue on one end of the dowel.  Then take the twine(or string) and place one end of the twine over the glue; sticking out past the dowel 2 inches.  Then with your thumb holding the twine in place, wrap the long end of the string around the dowel 14 times.  Pull the short end of the sting up to get rid of the loop you created by holding the string with your thumb.  After this, tie the two ends (short and long) in a square knot.  On the other end of the twine tie the magnet on.  Place a dot of glue on both knots to secure them.

7) Because you made the fish out of Duct Tape, you have the option of playing with them using a bucket of water because they will stay intact. 

Flag Block for Table Top Small Flags

Around the 4th of July they sale small flags.  Here is a base you can make for those flags so you can practice a flag ceremony in your dens each week.  This will help the boys be more prepared to do a flag ceremony at pack meetings.

Materials:.4x4 wood post, wood stain, blue paint, red paint, Cub Scout Emblem picture (Click on link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0revQcSgs4OM2trQ1BrdTVlY1E&authuser=0 ), Modge Podge, foam brushes, paint brush.
Directions:
1) Cut the 4x4 wood post 3" in height for each wood base you want to make and sand it. 
2) Drill a hole in the top of one of the 4x4x3 wood blocks you just made.  The hole should be deep enough to put the flag pole in so it will not fall over, but not go all the way through the block either.

2) Using a rag and gloves, apply stain on every side of the wood block except the top where the hole is located.  Let this dry.

3) After the stain has dried, paint the top either blue or red using a foam brush. Then let the paint dry.

4) After the paint has dried, cut out a Cub Scout Emblem and Modge Podge it on with a paint brush. Let this set and dry.  Now you are ready to use it for your flag base.  (Link to the cub scout emblem page: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0revQcSgs4OM2trQ1BrdTVlY1E&authuser=0)

Teaching Honesty
This idea originated from this site with some modifications I made: http://www.fisdk12.net/wb/character/cc_trust.html

Materials: A bucket, some spray paint that can cover metal (The paint should contrast the color of the bucket), Two 3/4" x 2" Flat Washers. Lots of 1/8" x 1" Fender Washers, Pennies, glue and glue gun, "Honesty is the BEST policy" cards (Click on this link for card templates: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0revQcSgs4OUHlwekVpT0FWQmM&authuser=0 ), scotch tape.
Directions:

1) Spray paint the two 3/4" x 2" Flat Washers. Note:  Be sure to use a color of paint that will contrast the color of the bucket so the boys can see the washer once placed in a bucket of water.  Example: If you have an orange bucket, paint the washers yellow or white.  If you have a white bucket, paint the washers red or orange.

2) After the paint dries, hot glue a penny inside the middle of ONE of the 3/4" x 2" flat washers.  Set the other washer aside.  To hot glue the penny inside the washer do this:  while holding the penny, put hot glue around the edge where you are not touching it.  Then insert the penny in the middle of the washer.  There will be a gap between the washer and the penny where you were holding the penny.  Go ahead and apply hot glue to this area now. 

3) Print off the "Honesty is the BEST policy" cards.  Using Scotch Tape, tape a penny to the circle on the card. These can be given to the boys to take home to remind them of the lesson.

4) Fill the bucket half way with water.
5) Place the 3/4" x 4" washer, without the penny" in the water in the middle of the bottom of the bucket. 
6) Have the boys drop the 1/8" x1" Fender Washers one by one trying to cover up the big washer.
HONESTY LESSON
The 3/4" x 2" washer without the penny in the middle represents a lie.  It has a big hole in it to represent that the whole truth was not told. The smaller washers represent small fibs to cover up the big lie. The small holes in these washers represent, that every lie told is not the truth.  Tell the boys to drop the smaller washers in the bucket one by one and try to cover up the big washer.  This is very difficult to do.  Tell the boys that it takes a lot of small lies to cover up a big one.  Then show the boys the washer with the penny in it.  Point to Abraham's picture on the penny.  Tell the boys that President Abraham Lincoln was known for his honesty and integrity.  It takes honesty to fill in the hole of a lie like this penny is needed to fill in the hole of the washer.

Sports Quiz

Materials: paper and pencils for families to write down their answers.

The Cubmaster asks the questions and families choose the best answer. Points  may be scored at the end for all correct answers.

1. What famous baseball player said, “Ninety percent of this game is half mental?”

2. A “puck” is used in which of the following sports? A. Rugby; B. Hockey; C. Lacrosse

3. True or False: There are no goal lines in tennis.

4. True or False: There are six players on a basketball court at the same time.

5. In what sport would you find a fairway?

6. True or False: Bowling balls are made of wood.

7. A foul shot is done in A. Rugby; B. Tennis; C. Basketball

8. When a football official raises his hands above his head, he is signaling A. Score; B. Time Out; C. Penalty

Answers: 1. Yogi Berra. 2. B, Hockey. 3. True. 4. False; there are

five. 5. Golf. 6. False. 7. C, Basketball. 8. A, Score.

Cheers
Home Run Cheer:  Simulate swinging a bat, then shade your eyes with your hand while pointing to an imaginary flying ball and say, "Thar she goes."
Hot Dog with Mustard Cheer: Get your hot dog and put it in a bun.  PIck up the musard bottle and squeeze some mustard on the hot dog.  Then take a bite an say, "Yummmm!"
The Swelling Wave Cheer: The wave cheer like they do at sporting events.

Opening Brain Teaser Answer: 1 + 1/1 = 2

#1 Perseverance/Go for the Gold

For May's Round Table We shared ideas for
June's Core Value and Theme
Core Value: Perseverance
Theme: Go for the Gold

Opening Brain Teaser - Answer is at the end of this section. (scroll down)
This would be a great thing to write on the chalk or white board for boys and parents to have something to think about while they wait for everyone to arrive at a Pack or Den Meeting.  (An idea you could use would be to reward the cub scouts a piece of candy if they get it right).

Look at the image above:  "Enter the correct numbers in each row and column to arrive at the totals outside the grid.  (Numbers 1 - 9 are only used once)."

Gathering Activity - Mini Olympics
 

Mark a Starting line with tape on the floor.  Then mark every two feet with a piece of tape.  Have everyone throw a straw, from the starting line, as far as they can for the "Javelin Throw".  Then have them do the same thing with a paper plate for the "Disk Throw". 

Flag Ceremony
 

GO FOR THE GOLD
Have the Cub Scouts hold up a piece of Paper with a letter written on one side and the line to say written on the other.
"G stands for Go out there and work hard"
"O Stand for Outstanding determination"
"L stands for Leave your doubts behind"
"D stands for Demonstrate honor and do your best to Go for the Gold"
Will the audience please arise and say the pledge of allegiance.

Felt Medals
 

These medals are easy enough to make that Bear Cubs can do it and pass off requirements.  Materials: Cereal box cardboard, blue painters tape, glue, blue ribbon 1/4" width, circle template page, yellow, gray, orange felt sheets & scissors.
Directions:
 

1) Cut the blue ribbon 30 inches long for each medal you are going to make.

2) Print off the circle template sheet by clicking on this link(This sheet can be cut up to give each boys a 2" and a 21/2 in circle):https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0revQcSgs4OXzFWT01IXzg0N0U&authuser=0

3) Cut out a 2" circle & a 2 1/2 " circle.
4) Put a piece of blue painters tape on the back side of each circle.
5) Tape the 2 1/2 inch circle template to the felt sheet and cut out 2 felt circles.

6) Tape the 2 inch circle template to the card board and cut out only one cardboard circle.

7) Put glue on one side of the cardboard circle and adhere to one of the felt circles.

8) Flip this over and put a circle of glue around the edge of the cardboard and felt circles. Then put a big dot of glue in the middle of the cardboard circle.  Put the two ends of the blue ribbon over the middle dot of glue on the cardboard.  Then put more glue on top of the ribbon as shown in the picture.  Lastly, take the 2nd felt circle and place it on top. Let it dry.

9) Repeat process to make more felt medals.  (Yellow = gold, gray = silver and orange = bronze medals).

Torch SnackThese salty treats would be great for a pack meeting!

Materials: An empty box that is deep/wide like a Del Monte box of a Cherry Mixed Fruit (This will allow the cone filled with Cheetos to sit lower when put into it's hole so it will not fall over), Beige colored 8.5x11 paper, tape, Cheetos.

Directions:

1) Take a 8.5x11 sheet of paper and fold over one side about 2 1/2".  Rip or cut this off and discard.  Then with the other piece, twist it to make a cone and adhere a piece of tap to secure the shape.

2) Open up the box so it is flat.  Then refold it so the inside is out.  Before taping it back up, cut out 2 inch circles on one side of the box.  You can get a 2 inch circle template by clicking on this link and printing it off. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0revQcSgs4OXzFWT01IXzg0N0U&authuser=0
3) Retape up the box.
4) Place the paper cones inside the holes and fill them with Cheetos.  Enjoy!!

The "I" Plaque (I CAN DO THIS IF I DON'T GIVE UP)

Materials: A wooden "I" (You could get a plank of wood and use the "I" template provided on this link:  https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0revQcSgs4OcWRPc0NYNXZ5STg&authuser=0     and cut out a few of them fairly cheaply or you could buy one online like I did.  I looked and looked and found one for $6.  It was already painted white.), letter stickers, Mode Podge, paint sponge or paint brush, something to hang it with (see step 5 below).
Directions:
1) Using the template, cut out an "I" from the plank of wood.
2) Paint it white or whichever color you want.
3) Put on the letter stickers. (Note:  I was trying to figure out where to put the letters and pulled them up six times.  This made the stickers not stick so well, so the ends of the letters floated up after I applied the Modge Podge.  To avoid this, tell the boys to not lift the stickers after they put them on their letter "I."

4) Take a paint brush or foam applicator and apply a layer of Modge Podge.
5) After the Modge Podge is completely dry, you can do one of three things to get the plaque ready to hang on a wall.  A)Take a thin wire and make a small loop.  Staple this to the back of the letter to hang on a nail hammered in the wall.  B) Screw in an "Eye screw" in the middle of the top of the "I". Then hang it on a nail in the wall. C) Take some Velcro Command Strips and put them on the back of the letter "I" following the instructions on the package for using them to put things on the wall. (This is what I did).

Father's Day Popsicle Stick Hanger

Materials: 14 big popsicle sticks, green + yellow + orange + red + purple + blue paint, black marker, 1/4" ribbon, masking tape, glue.
Directions:
1)  Water down the paint so it will be transparent (be more like a stain) when used on the popsicle sticks.  Paint 2 popsicle sticks green, two yellow, two orange and two red.  Then paint one purple and one blue. Let them dry.
2) Using a black marker, have the boys write on one of the green popsicle sticks, "Things I Love About You. (This should be the top popsicle stick).
3) Have the boys write on one of the red popsicle sticks, "I Love You!" (This should be the bottom popsicle stick).
4) Help the boys think of 8 things they like about their dads and using the black marker, write these on the remaining popsicle sticks.
5) Line up the popsicle sticks side by side (See image above) with the writing FACING down.  Spread a long piece of masking tape across all of them in the middle of the back side to keep them in the right position.
6) Cut a piece of ribbon 19 inches long. Then glue this to the back side of the plaque as shown above.
7) Put some glue on one side of 4 more (not painted) popsicle sticks. Place them with the glue touching the back side of the plaque, staggering them so they cover all the painted popsicle sticks from top to bottom.  (See image above). Lastly, let the glue dry completely.

Potato Hop Relay Race
Materials: a raw potato for each team.
Divide the boys into two teams and line them up relay fashion. The first player on each team is given a potato. On signal, while holding the potato between his feet, he hops to a turning line and back. Each player repeats the action until everyone has run.

Cheers
Olympics Cheer:  Join hands, raise them over head and shout, "Go for the Gold!"
Audience Watching Runner Cheer: Raise your hand to shield your eyes from the sun.  Move your head from one side to the other as though you are watching an Olympic runner.  Then say "Wow! He ran fast!"
Yes He Did It Cheer: Make a fist with your right hand and raise your right arm up into the air.  Bring it down as you say "Yes! He did it!"

Audience Participation
Sitting Stretches - Staying Limber
The best way to convince cub scouts the benefits of stretching before doing sports is to do them yourself so you will know how good it feels.  Since we are at Round Table and sitting down and do not have a lot of space, here are some sitting stretches to try.
1.  Stand up and sit down. repeat 3 times.
2 . Shrug your shoulders  and hold then release. repeat 3 times.
3. Next stretches:  Step 1: While looking down, move your head to the right.  Hold.  Then move your head to the left.  Hold.  Step 2: While looking up, move your head to the right. Hold. Then move your head to the left. Hold.  Step 3: While tilting your head to the right side, look up. Hold.  Then look down. Hold.  Step 4:  While tilting your head to the left side, look up.  Hold. Then look down. Hold. Note: After each step bring your head back to an upright position.
4. Torso Twist. Twist your body to the right and grab the back of your chair.  Then twist your body of the left and grab the back of your chair.
5. Stretch your arms above your head and interlock your fingers and turn them outward while looking up at the ceiling.
6. Stretch your legs out in front and flex and point your toes three times.
Note: These stretches would be great to do at a desk.

Opening Brain Teaser Answer: For the answers look at the image below.