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‘I’d like to Icanr, andpksy, and b&i LikeJimandFtcddydo.”

““1 know how to use a hammer; IcandriveanaUffI~.

I’m eight years ok& I’m big and strong And hard& ever cry, a

Igave him the -p&cation Andparenten sheet.

(.is eyes wm jVkd with sunshine As he kfi on dancing feet)

Next dby, my j+iend was back again A dejected littk lad

*I’ll gwss In skip the cub scout& l

(His eyes were darlt and sad)

Q!fy mom is ayfnl buq, She has leis of fiiGnt&, you see.

She’d never have time for a &n; She ha@ has, for me. l

DAnd lhd is ahvqys wading - He’s ha@v ever therv.

To give them any mart to do Just wouiiin’t be quite f&. “’

He handed back the papers With the dignity of eight years,

Ant$ smiling bravely, rcfr me (His eyes were filkd with team.)

Do you see your own boy’s eyes As otherpeople nug?

How he looks when you’re “too busy a Or “‘haven’t time” to&y?

'A boy is such a special g@ - Why don’t you realize,

Itonlptakesalittktime To put sunshine in his eyes.

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Abracad&a Are We There Ykt? {Places To Go)

Basic crafts

Bear Dens Blue & GM

Boys On The Grow

Cause For bplause

Ceremonies

Gnnputers in Cub Scouting Crafts for Christmas And Blue & Gold

Cub Scout Cramping

Den & Pack Leader Theme Workshop Dream Catcher Eflective Pack Administration Games-n-Fun

The Gathering Head’em up - Move’em out

Hospitality

How to Utilize Your Den Chiqf Juggling

Greg Mulvey Sharon Nelson Roger Brown Betty Bohlander Denise Petty

Nancy Stransky Nancy K&z Jane IWndelborn Lyn& Bruce Dale VermiliYon Cheryl Vennillion Allison Klotz gim Rega Susan Keehn Rita Wadman Mary Burdett Tom Elander Ka-th Paskiewicz Ken Schultz Debbie Schweisthal Barbara Belka Eileen Tuma Dolores Duncan Don Ball Keith Miller Heinz Mrkischum Rosemary Alderman Bob AZdennan Jim Elmslie Joey Allen Joe Allen, Jr

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Mr. wizard N&be American Lore for Cub Scouts Nature Out&or CooRing

Pack Finances & Fund-raisers

Pan&a Power Physicat Arrangements Pow WowBook

Probtem Solving Promotion

Public Speaking Registration

Hiawatha Chanonee Kishwaukee Fox Vi&y minois Kedeka EwespWa

Rubber Stamps

Silk Screening For Dummy’s

Karen Hagan Van& Leatlter

Harold Bender Rich Rudotph Anna Lundsteen Chuck Molenda Kitty Mole&a (;lrrrcR South Grace Rapach Jody Jaynes Ron Jaynes Patrick Cline Bob Coulter Elaine Czuba Mta Glover Susan Keehn Don Ball

Joe Troutman Don Ball Carolyn Stambaugh Debbie Schweisthal Ron Mobley John Meszaros Ken Giordano Denny Wmvra Rick Summer Woody Olsen c&thy Jones Chris Gryzywta Rick Summer Dick G!obrecht

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Staff Members

Slides “R” Us

Songs & Sparklers Sports & Academics

Storytelling

lhings That Go l7ger Tales Treasured lkmmvays Webelos Crqfts Webelos on the Loose (Outdoor Webelos) WoJf Den Wood Ckving Wm’em With Wood Youth Development

Linda Christianson Joe Troutman Bob Fieseler Nancy Stransky Nimcy Kumz Melianie &a&in Da& Ckappell Rich Muller Mandee Hamwn San&e Robbins

Art De La Cruz Gary Behrens Jean Lundstem

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1995 -1996 Themes

September Dial 911

October Lund Of M&e-Believe

November Knights of the Roundtable

December Do A Good Turn

January Working With Wood

February Blue and Gold

March

April

May

June

JMY

August

September

October

November

Inside Noah’s Ark

Akela ‘s Council

See and Do It Show

Backyard Fun

Water Fun

High Country U.S.A.

World Of Computers

Animation Creation

Ancient Greece

December Helping Other People

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PRE-OPENING

RIDDLES

What goes “mooz? A jetming backwardx

When are boats loving? whett they hug the shore.

You should be able to catch a friend on this joke. Say to him rapidly, “A man had twenty sick chickens and one dies. How many did he have left? Your friend wilt probabh think you said twenty six chickens and wilt answer, “Twen(v vfive. ” If so, you WI soon set him right.

COWS IN TEE CORN

A man missed his two cows and went to look for them. He found them in his cornfield-one was facing north and the other was facing south. How were they able to see each other without turning their heads around? They were facing each other.

THE BEGGAR A poor beggar’s brother dies. But the man who dies had no brother. How could this be? The beggar was a woman.

BRAIN TEASER

Subtract ah the letters of the second word &om the first word. Then write the remaining letter in the blank provided. When you have finished, read the leftover fetters down to &d something most students look forward to.

Example: zebra-bear-z.

Stove - toes = Paste - step = Peach - heap = Grain-ring= Store - rose = Field - fled = Spoil - lips = Grand - drag =

Answer Vacation.

NAILTRICK Materials Block of wood for each boy For each puzzle: 7 nails 16 common (large head) Hammer

Instructions 1. Hammer one nail into block of wood, just enough so it is tirmly in place. Do not nail it all the way in. 2. Object ofgame: to balance the remaining six nails on top the head of the nail in the block of wood. rl

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THE CAPTAW’S SHIRT

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When it’s your turn to tell a story, hcre8s a good one to try. Do the adtioas as you tell the tale.

First you make a paper boat as showa in the drawing. Han oath boy m&s l -b+ snd join you in ths s&ion.

And this is the story:

One day a ship (show it) left to go fishing on the Grand Basks of Newfoundland. The weather was fine and cverythiag went well - - at first! But soon black clouds filled the sky and a. terrible storm hit the ship. In the darkness it bit a large rock (tear off the frost of the boat). Crash, aad the bow was goat.* (1) The storm grew worse and a11 the sailors crowded to the stern but - crack! Ano*hir rock (now tear off the back of the boat) and another problem. N&iv the stern had disappeared under the w&ves.-[Z) ‘A great blast of %wiad snd the bridge of the boat disappear&d (tear off the top of y&i ship) (3) - Poor ship - there was nothing left except the captaints shirt! (Here you unfold the rest of the ship and you should have - (4)

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MAGIC OPENING Did you ever watch a magic show and wonder A 2 Player Game You Can’t Lose at the sight. Needed: 21 sticks, marbles or stones. Or dream of magic carpets, a wondrous magic flight. Perhaps you’ve seen some flowers changed into a dove, But the magic you’ll see here tonight is a magic made of love. You’ll see such things as we go on, Your amazement will truely show. Especially as you realize the source of the magic is a boy you know. You’ll see him start to grow and change slowly Corn boy to man, As he goes through color changes orange, gold, blue and tan.

To play: Lay the sticks down in a pile and invite your opponent to play first. The rules are that each player, in turn, may draw one, two or three matches from the pile. The one who draws the last stick loses the game.

If he draws one stick, you draw three. If he draws two, you draw two. If he draws three, you draw only one StiClL

You’ll gaze in wonder as he speaks, or as he does his part. You’ll feel the magic Wness of this love magic as it swells within your heart. So, as you join us be prepared to help us on this flight. To find the magic of your boy as he grows up within your sight.

In other words, whatever number of sticks he draws, you draw enough to make a total of four. If you follow through this way, your opponent will have to draw the last match, so long as he makes the first play of the game.

You can even risk the first play yourse& so long as your opponent has not caught on to the principle of the game. Draw one match the first time, and then let him draw. But keep track of the total number of matches with both have drawn

Now, ifon your second draw or any later draw, you can draw enough matches so the the total number of sticks drawn is divisible by four, you can win the game.

Please join us for the Pledge of Allegiance.

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First, clip your dollar bill back on itself in a 2 - shape wi& the two paper clips.

(if this trick can be blow, this where it would happen.)

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Second, bold it up and announce that these paper clips are going to create a chain

Third, then snap the dollar bill straight out. UP*

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FLOATING EGGS

Measure l/4 cup salt into a dish and set it aside. Tell the audience that it’s ‘inner- tube powder’. which will make an egg float, Half fill a glass with water. Place an egg in it. It sinks. Take out the egg and stir the ‘inner-tube powder’ into the glass. Place the egg in it again and it will float.

MYSTERIOUS ICE CUBE

You can’t saw a woman in half, but you can do a similar trick with an ice cube. Balance a ruler between two tall cans. Put an ice cube on it. Twist an end of a long piece of wire around an unopened soup caa or other hcayt object. Run the wire over the ice and fasten the other cad to the can so that it’s suspended. Soon the wire wiI1 pass through the ice cube, but the cube won’t be in two pieces. Has it been split in h&f? Is @ still in one piece?

SLIPPERY TRICKERY

The audience may think it’s impossible to lift aa tee cube from a glass of water with thread. They gas try it, but of course it woa’t work. You have magic’ powder that will do the trick. Rest a loop of thread oa the ice, sprinkle salt oa it, and lift the thread, cube and all, as soon as the.ice you melted with the salt fretter agiia, freezing the thread to the cube.

BOUNCING BUTTONS -. . stir 8 teaspoon of so& into a glasr of ivatcr. Drop in come buttons of different rims. Pour in as much @negar as it takes to make the buttoas bounce to the

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top. The bubbles of carbon dioxide, which arc lighter than water, lift the buttons. Whca they reach the curface, the carboa dioxide keeps going and the buttons siak back to collect mote. They will bounce up and down for quite a while. Add more viacgar _ when they slow down.

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Tell your friends that you can jump backward farther than they’ &I jump forward, if they do exactly as you do. ward a few &her.

Prove it by grasping your toes and hopping back- When assuming the same position, they find they cannot

even budge.

The Untouchable Hand

I can put onehand Ghert the other can’t touch it. Can you? Answer: On my elbow.

Strong Arm

Place your hands so the palms are against your chest, with the fingers touching in ‘such a way that the arms and shoulders form a straight line. Your opponent tries to pull your fingers apart by holding your wrists and pullingt

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Place your palm on top of your head. Then ask someone to take hold of your wrist aad lift your hand off your head. It can’t be done if you hold your hand firmly ia place.

Magic Number

Think of a number. Double it, add 1O:and divide by 2. Thea subtract the aumker first thought of. The answer will always be 5.

Mind Readixq :

The miad reader sits behind a table with a number of slips of paper before him. One at a time the players name aloud a famous person. As each name is given, the mind reader writes it on a slip, folds it, and places it in a glasi. Then one person draws a slip from the &lass and asks the mid reader to t&l him what a&e is or, the slip. The miad reader pours water into the glass ad rtirs uatil they are thoroughly saturated. He then pdurs off the water into l

mother glass, throwing the wet slips into a wastebasket. After examining the water in the glass, he announces the a ame oa the slip drawn.

Solutiorx This is easy to do, for he has written 06 every slip of paper only t& first person named.

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CUB MAGIC Personnel: 8 Cub Scouts Equipment: Eight cards spelling CUB MAGIC Setting: Cubs stand in lie holding cards to turn over before reading their part.

C is for comradeship, we learn to get along. U is for unity, together we are strong. B is for boys, wild and wooly but always polite. M is for merits, which we always have in sight. . A is for adventure, what we’re always looking

for. G is for growth, to open every door. I is for integrity, for ah the world to see. C is for Cub Scout, which we are all gIad to be.

INDIAN COUNCIL FIRE Characters: Any number of Indians including Chief Setting: Indians grouped around a campfire. All others very sad that the white man and Indian do not understand each other better.

1st Indian: I fear big trouble in making. (all grunt) 2nd Indian: Must do big magic to stop many wars. 3rd Indian: How? 4th Indian: Big worry makes head ached with thinking. (all grunt) Chief:

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Great spirit give me wisdom to treat problem. it>\. I must go to white man. (Rise from campfire and goes to center stage. He addresses the aUdiaCe.) We all wish for peaceful mocns and pIent%iI corn. Maybe we need to know each others words. Please help me and repeat after me the words I say.

Chief: Oh Wa Audience: Oh Wa Chief: Ta Goo Audience: Ta Goo Chief: Si Am Audience: Si Am Chief: Very good. I think we are learning. Please one more time to go faster into the land of knowledge.

Repeat complete chant as before, only fast enough so that they can combine syhables and come up with the meaning: Oh, what a goose <r- am. 33 “. __,

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LITTLE MAGIC BUNNY CLOSINGS (Tune: little Rabbit Foe-Foo)

Little magic bunny hiding in a hat Waiting for ther magician to take him out .

xdown comes the hand. (Speaking) And it grabs onto his ears and pulls his little head up, Then comes his body and then his pwoder puff. Little magic bunny, I make you appear again. “Pouf’

SAY A-BRA-CA-DA-BRA (Tune: If1 Had a Hammer)

Say A-bra-ca-da-bra and watch it disappear. Say Alkazam and make it change in size. Say alakozoo, say 1,2,3 Say anything in magic words and watch the tin begin.

First you change a bid to flowers. Then make a bunny appear. Then take a bow and dissapear yourself’. Then cut a rope and put it back together. Do all of these tricks and them some more Then the tin is done.

h+fAGIC CLOSING

Useasani&mtionaIseadlngormakeltaskit typerea&gthattheboysdohyassigningIines to the boys.

We’ve had a magic evening Filled with magic ibn And as we leave we may wish That it had only just begun.

If this is true for you, Look about you as you go And see the “magic” of the night As the wind blows to and fro.

Thegrasqthetreeqthestars,thesky All combme to make A magic so powerfol It’s impossible to break. It is there if you look fix it, Ifyouopenyoureyestosee, The magic beauty of our world Can be as close as the nearest star or tree.

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Weekend Activities Within 200 Miles (or so)

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_- i J ADVENTURERESOURCEGUIDE**1995 Make It Happen Listed are telephone numbers for a variety of locations. Scouting should be fun and exciting. Don’t

offer the same old program each month, stretch a little, try something new, keep your activities a varied. You don’t have to limit

yourself to ONLY camping and hiking. Get the boys involved in planning THEIR annual calendar. Make Scouting an adventure.

Keep it safe, keep it fun, and make it happen!

AMUSEMENTCENTERS Grcus World Funway Amusement Center Indiana Beach Jus Fun Amusements Lamb’sFarm Magic Waters

Medievil Times Noah’s Ark Water Park Racing Rapids Riverview Park0xraterwodd Santa’s Village

Six FIags Great America Tommy Bartlet’s Show BACKPACKING Kettle Moraine St Forest Kettle Moraine St. Forest

Yellow River State Forest

BEACHES Bass Lake State Beach Hamngton Beach Holland Illinois Beach

Baraboo. WI 60813%0800 $10-15 Live acts, parade, P.T. Barnum Side Show, wild animals. Batavia, IL 7081879-7323 $2-5 Skating rink. batting cages. go karts. bumper boats. Monticello, IN 219/583-4141 $5-10 Rides. games, arcade, beach. Oak Brook. IL 708/530-1313 $2-5 Batting cages. go karts, bumper boats. games. Libertyville. IL 7081362 6774 Free Farmyard. hay rides. pony ndes. Rockford. IL 8151332-3260 $510 Water park, slides. wave pool, beach. Schaumbug. IL 7081843-3900 $2130 Reenactment of an 1 I th centmy medeivil banquet. Wise. Dells, WI 608l2566351 $15-25 Wave pool. speed slides. go-carts, bumper boats. rafts. Dundee, IL 70814265525 $15 Water park. rafts. slides. go-carts. Wise. Dells, WI 608a542608 $15-25 Wave pool. speed slides, go carts. bumper boats, games. Dundee. IL 7081426 6751 $1 o-15 Rides better suited for cub scouts. Gnmee. IL 708/249-1716 $28 Theme park with roller coasters. etc. Wise. Dells, WI 60812542525 $15-25 Ski celebration - elaborate water ski feats. laser show.

Fond du Lac, WI 41416262116 Waukesha. WI 41415942135 McGregor, Iowa 3 1915862548

Knox. IN Belgium. WI Holland, MI Zion, IL

Indiana Dunes Nat Lakeshore Porter. IN Indiana Dunes State Park Chesterton. IN Kohler-Andrae Sheboygan. WI Sauagatuck Holland, MI Van Buren South Haven. MI Warren Dunes State Park Sawyer. MI

BICYCLING 400 Bike Trail Cheese Country Trail Chicago Lakefront Trail Elroy-Sparta TraiI

Fox River Trail Glacial Drumlin Trail Great River Trail Great Western Trail Great River Road Trail HeritageTrail I & M Canal State Trail Illinois Prairie Path LaCmsse River Trail Military Ridge Trail Old Plank Trail Omaha Trail Pecatonica River Trail Sugar River Trail Virgil L Gilman Trail

Elroy. Wl 60812542333 Monroe. WI 60813257648

Chicago, IL 3 121280-5740 Sparta, WI 6081337-4775 Algonquin-Aurora 7081232-5980

Waukesha. WI 6081873-969s

Lacrosse, WI 60815346409 Sycamore/St Charles 7081232-5980 McOregor, IA 3 19/873-2341 Dubuque, IA 3 19/556-6745 Morris. IL 8151942-9501 Wheaton. IL 708/232-5980 Lacmsse. WI 6081337-4775 Dodgeville. WI 6081935-23 15 Sheboygan. WI 4141457-9495 Elroy, WI 6081847-9389 Blanchardsville. WI 60815234427 New Glarus, WI 6081527-2334 Aurora IL 708/897-0516

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Northern Unit. 58 miles of trails & campsites. Southern Unit. 74 miles of trails & campsites.

Seven units. 20 mile trail. 5.568 acres. Campsites.

22 acres, camping. 112 mile beach, swimming. water shing. 636 acres. swimming, mile long beach on Lake Michigan. Camp. swim. fish. boat, I/4 mile beach on L. Michigan, dunes. 4.160 acres. Camping, swimming, fishing. hiking. 12.857 acres, camp, swim. hike, bike, climb dunes. 2.182 acres, camping, swimming, sand dune climbing. Camp. swim. fish. hike, 1.5 mile beach on Lake Michigan. Swim. hike, scenic sand dunes. Camp, swim, 314 mile beach on Lake Michigan, beach house. 1,499 acres. swimming, sand dunes, camping, hiking.

20 mi. Gerald Trumm contact person. Extends Elroy-Sparta. 47 mi. from Monroe to Mineral Point. 20 mi. from Bryn Mawr Ave. (5600 north) to South Shore Dr. 32 mile trail with 23 trestles & 3 tunnels. 32 miles from Algonquin to Aurora along the Fox River. 47.2 miles from Waukesha to Cottage Grove, WI.

22.5 miles along the Mississippi river. LaCrosse to Marshland. 17 mile trail fmm Sycamore to LeRoy Oaks F.P. 15 miles, camp at Pike’s Peak S.P., explore Spook Cave. 26 miles from Dubuque to Dyersville. Visit Field of Dreams. 60 mile trail from LaSalle to Channahon State Park. 40 miles. Elgin. Wheaton. splits to Aurora. Bellwood. 23 miles. Connects Elroy-Sparta with Great RiverTrail. 39.6 miles from Verona to Dogeville. WI. 17 mi. Asphalt trail. Kettle Moraine to Lake Michigan. 12.5 mi. Connects with Ehoy-Sparta & 400 trail. 875ft tunnel. 9.6 miles along the Pecatonica river in southern Wisconsin. 23 mile trail, New Glarus to Bmdhcad, WI. 10 mile trail from Bliss Woods F.P. to Aurora.


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Cantigney Wheaton, IL 7081668-j 16 1 Chicago Botanical Garden Northbrook, IL 7088355440 Lincoln Park Conservatorv Chicano. IL 312/2944770 Mitchell Park Conservato& Milwaukee, WI 4141649-9800 Morton Arboretum Downers Grove, IL 708/719-2400 Sinnissippi Gardens Rockford, IL CABiiV CAMPING Backbone State Park Dundee, IA 3191924-2527 Blackhawk Forest Preserve St. Charles, IL 708/741-7883 Camp Big Timber Elgin, IL 708/584-9250 Camp Kedeka Sugar Grove, IL 708/584-9250 Camp Low den Oregon, IL 81511326674 Devil’s Lake Baraboo, WI 6081356-8301 Fort Custer Ret Area Augusta, Ml 61617314200 Herrick Lake Forest Preserve Warrenville, IL 708/790-4900 Hoover Scout Reservation Yorkville, IL 3r2m9-0990 Johnson’s Mound Forest Preserve Elbum, IL 708n32-0345 MacQueen Forest Preserve Kirkland, IL 8151522-6254 Palisades State Park Mount Vernon, IA 3191895-6039 Russell Forest Preserve Genoa, IL 81517843280 Sannuak Forest Preserve Somonauk, IL 815/498-3086 Scout Ranch Chana, IL 708/584-9250 Shabbona Forest Preserve Shabbona, IL 815/824-2591

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Middleville, Ml 6161795-9081

Des Plaines River River Forest, IL 312n77-1489 DuPage River DuPage County 312n77-1489 East Race Waterway South Bend, IN 2191284-9401 Fox River Yorkville 708/553-OS15 Hennipin Canal Sheffield, IL 815/454-2328 Horicon Nat. Wildlife Refuge Fond du Lac 414M?5-2942 Iroqouis River Kankakee, IL 8151932-2663 Kankakee River Kankakee, IL 8151932-2663 Kickapoo River Ontario, WI 608/337-4344 Kishwaukee River Rt64toRt72 815n84-3280 Maquoketa River Dundee, IA 319/924-2527 Pecatonica River Blanchardville, WI 6OW523-4427 Rock River Oregon, IL 815/234-2628 Sugar Creek Crawfordsville, IN 317/362-5200 Sugar River Brodhead, WI 608/897-2207 Tippecanoe River Winamac, IN 2191946-3213 Vermilion River Lowell, IL 815/433-00&I Volga River Fayette, IA 319/425-4161 Wisconsin River Prairie de Sac 6086434168

CAVE EXPLORING Cave of the Mounds Mt. Horeb, WI 6081437-3038 Crystal Lake Cave Dubuque, IA 319/5%X451 Eagle Cave Richland Center, WI 608/537-2988 Kickapoc Indian Caverns Prairie de Chien, Wl 6081875-7723 Maquoketa Caves State Park Maquoketa, IA 3191652-5833 Mines of Spain State Ret Area Dubuque, IA 319/556-0620 Spook Cave McOregor, IA 3191873-2144 Statrs Cave Park & Preserve Burlington, IA 319nS3-5808 Wapsipinicon State Park Anamosa, IA 3191462-2761

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War museum, mansion, gardens, hiking, camping. lakes, gardens, greenhouses, education center, tram ride. Formal & rock gardens, four glass buildings. 3 glass domes, beautiful displays,

Beautiful 1,500 acre hiking paradise. Along the Rock river, greenhouse, gardens, arboretum.

. . 1,780 acre, 18 cabins, campsites, 28 mi of trail, lake.

. . Cabin with stove along Fox river. . . Number of cabins, trails, creek. . ..I. Large lodge building adjacent to Bliss Woods.

. Over 200 acres along Rock river. Seeveral cabins. . . . Large group cabin, fish, canoe, hike, rock climb. $2.5 3 cabins, sleeps 6 or 16 people.

. Youth group cabin, 764 acres, lake, hiking. Large scout reservation along Fox river.

. Nice heated cabin. 200 ft hill to climb. . . Cabins have stoves, along Kishwaukee river.

840 acres, Indian mounds, fish, hike, camp, cabins, Cedar R. Good sled hill. Cabins with wood stoves.

. . . . Good sled hill. Caboms with wood stoves.

. . . Electrically heated cabins. 500 acres along Kyte river. Cabins with wood stoves. Next to Shabbona state park.

$25-35 25 Cabins sleep 4 to 24 people. See also under state parks.

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Over 40 miles of canoeing, starts in Lake County. DuPage flows into the DesPlaines river near Channahon, IL. Man-made whitewater run, races, bleachers. A popular stretch is Yorkville to Wedron, IL. l-2 day trip from Rock Falls to Sheffield. Portages. Hot-icon Marsh Outfitters rents canoes, Phone # listed. You can rent canoes from Reeds, phone listed. You can rent canoes from Reeds, phone listed. Best in spring, flows south to Wisconsin River. Narrow and shallow. Best run in spnng. Can canoe from Backbone State Park to Mississippi R. It flows from southern Wisconsin into the Rock nver. Byron Boat Basin rents canoes, two day tnp-ByronDrxon. Clements Canoe rental, %X/day. Rapids. Crazy Horse Campground, canoe rentals, shuttle. 2,761 acres, group buildings, horsemen campsites, canoe. Rt 178 Lowe1 bridge to Oglesby Road. Wildcat rapids. Northeast Iowa, Fayette to Mississippi river. Canoe from Prairie du Sac. Camp on sand bars.

1 hour guided tour. 18 rooms on 2 levels. Cave tour. 3,ooO formations. Temperature 52 degrees. Cave camping, Trails, Horseback nding. Largest caverns in Wisconsin. Underground iake. 272 acres, camping, hiking, 13 caves to explore. 1,300 acres, E.B. Lyons Nature Center, caves, hiking, fishing. Guided boat tours through natural cave, 47 degrees, camping. 142 acres, numerous small caves, 200 ft bluffs, nature center. 251 acres, Horse Thief Cave, Ice Cave, campsites, hike, fish.

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ADVENTURERESOURCEGUIDE**1995 CHICAGO ATTRACTIONS

Adler Ranetarium Chicago, IL Att Institute of Chicago Chicago. IL Chicago Lakefront Trail Chicago. IL Chicago River Boat Tour Chicago, II Field Museum Chicago. IL John G. Shedd Aquarium Chicago, IL John Hancock Center Chicago, IL Lincoln Park Conservatoty Chicago. IL Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago. IL Museum of Science & Industry Chicago. IL O’Hare International Airport Chicago. IL Sears Tower Chicago, IL CONVENTION CENTERS Apparel Center & Expo Center Chicago, IL McCormick Place Chicago. IL O’Hare International Expo Rosemont. IL SPORTS TEAMS Bears (Football) Chicago, IL Blackhawks (Hockey) Chicago, IL Bulls (Basketball) Chicago, IL

Cubs (Baseball) Chicago. IL White Sox (Baseball) Chicago, IL EVENTS

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Chicago Air Show Chicago, IL 8001487-2446

Civil War History Days Glenview. IL 70817240900

Feast of the Hunters’ Moon Lafayette. IN 3 171742-8411

Great Balloon Rally Wise. Dells, WI 800/22DELLS Illinois State Fair Springfield, IL 2171782-6661 Intemationsl Adventure Expo Rosemonf IL 7081692-2220

Mid America Canoe Race EIgin to Aurora. IL 708/897-05 16 Paddle/Portage Canoe Race Madison, WI 6084552537 scout-o-Rama Wheston, IL 708/.584-9250 U.S. Grant Pilgrimage Galena. IL 8001747-9377 Wisconsin State Fair Milwaukee. WI 414/266-7000

FOREST PRESERVES - CAMPING Blackhawk Forest Preserve St. Charles. IL Blackwell Forest Preserve WsrrenviIIe, IL Bliss Woods Forest Preserve Sugar Grove, IL Buffalo Park Forest Preserve Algonquin, IL Bumidge-Paul Wolff F.P. Elgin. IL Churchil Forest Preserve Glen EIlyn. IL Greene Valley Forest Preserve Bolingbrook. IL Hemck Lake Forest Preserve Warrenville, IL MacQueen Forest Preserve Kirkland. IL Pratt’s Wayne Woods F.P. Wayne. IL Russell Forest Preserve Genoa. IL Sannauk Forest Preserve Somonauk, IL Shabbona Forest Preserve Shabbona. IL Waterfall GIen Forest Preserve Danen. IL

7081741-7883 KANE-on Fox river. canoe, fish. hike. Fox River Trail. cabin. 7081790-4900 DUPAGELake. canoe rental, DuPage river, camping. hiking. 70814664182 . . KANE1 17 acres, camping, hiking, biking-Vi@ Gilman trail. 70816% 1188 KANE36 acres, camping. fishing, canoeing on the Fox river. 7081695-8410 KANE484 acres, hiking, camping, fishing, cabin. 70817904900 DUPAGE259 acres. camping, hiking. 70817904900 DUPAGEI ,437 acres. camping, hihng. 708/790-4900 DUPAGE-764 acres, camp, hike, fish. canoe. cabin. 81 S/522-6254 DEKALB-Camp. hike. fish, cabins. lodge, canoe Kishwaukee. 7081790-4900 DUPAGE-1.281 acres. camp. hike, bike (pmine path). lake. 8151784-3280 DEKALB-Camp. hike, sled hill. cabins. nature center. canoe. 81 S/49&3086 DEKALB-Camp, hike, fish, sled hill. cabins, Somonauk Creek 815/824-2591 . . DEKALB-Camping. hiking, cabins, adjacent to state park. 708/790-4900 DUPAGE2.470 acres, camping, hiking, fishing.

FOREST PRESERVES - NON CAMPING Adee Woods Forest Preserve c!lsin. IL 815/895-7191 Afton Forest Preserve DeKalb. IL 815/895-7191 BeBeau Woods Winfield. IL 708n90-4900 Binnie Forest Preserve Elgin. IL 708/683-2836

Burlington Woods Naperville, IL 708/790-4900

Campbell Slough Itasca IL 708177904900

Campton Forest Preserve wasco, IL 7081584-4377

Churchill Forest Preserve Glen Ellyn, IL 7081790-4900

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Free museum. fee for sky show. World renowned art museum. 20 mi. from Bryn Mawr Ave. (5600 north) to South Shore Dr. A 1 112 hour tour on the Chicago river. Natural History Museum, egyptian tomb. dinosaurs. Worid’s largest indoor aquarium, reef, Oceanarium. Great observation deck with mall next door. Formal & rock gardens, four glass buildings. Over 1.600 animals. famous gorilla collection. Coal Mine. U-boat. Omnimax. Crown Space Center. World’s busiest airport Reservations on weekdays for tour. World’s tallest building.

350 N. Orleans St. E. 23rd St & S. Lake Shore Dr. 5555 N. River Road

Soldier Field. Lake Shore Drive Chicago Stadium, 1800 W. Madison

Chicago Stadium. 1800 W. Madison Wrigley Field, 1060 W. Addison Cominsky Park, 333 W. 35th St.

&lg~&t One of nations largest air events.

August Air show over the lake. 1,000,C0O attend. Realistic battle reenactments at The Grove. &&I& Recreates rendezvous of french & indians. May Hot air balloons the 1st weekend after Memorial Day. M Music, rodeo. exhibits, rides, etc.

s.510 Februaw Expo Center. Rock climbing. scuba, burma bndge. . . . . . June National canoe race on the Fox river.

July Race downtown canoeing and portaging. s2 Mav Greatest show on earth. Ask your district exec.

AanI Boy Scout gathenng of 5.008. Historic programs. . . . Aueust Music stage, rides, rodeo, exhibits, games. shows.

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Mallard Lake Forest preserve Maple Grove McDowell Grove

Meacham Grove

MerrittFYairie

Nehting Forest Preserve

Nelson Lake

Oakhurst Forest preserve

Pioneer Park

Rutland Forest Preserve

Salt Creek Forest Preserve Timber Ridge Forest Preserve Tekakwitha Woods Tyler Creek Forest Preserve Voyageur’s Landing Warrenville Grove West Branch Upper West Branch Lower West Chicago Prairie West DuPage Woods Willowbrook Wildlife Haven Winfield Mounds Wood Dale Grove York Woods

FOREST PRESERVES - NON CAMPING-CONT.> Cricket Creek Forest Preserve Elmhurst. IL 708179%4900 Lake Forest Preserve Naperville. IL 70817904900 East Branch Resevoir Glendale Heights, IL 708/79&4900 Egerman Woods Lisle, IL 70817904900 Elbum Forest Preserve Elburn. IL 70813656926 Elmhurst Salt Creek Elmhurst. IL 708/790-4900 Fabyan Forest Preserve Geneva. IL 7081232-263 1 Fischer Woods Bensenville, IL 70817904900 Fullersburg Woods Oak Brook IL 708/79@4912 Glen Oak Forest Preserve Glen Ellyn. IL 708/7904900 Glenwood Park Batavia, IL 7081879-7771 Goodrich Woods Forest Preserve Lisle. IL 7081790-4900 Greene Valley Forest Preserve Bolingbrook. IL 708/7904900 Gunnar Anderson Forest Preserve Geneva, IL 7081232-263 1

Hamshire. IL 7081683-2836 70817904900

Elbum. IL 708/232-0345 Geneva. IL 7081208-9567 Genoa. IL 81518917191 Itascs, IL 708/7904900 Batavia. IL 7081232-263 1 St. Charles. IL 70815845988 Kaneville. IL 70813616926 Oak Brook, IL 70817904900

Bloomingdale 708/790-4900 Downers Grove, IL 708/7904900 Naperville. IL 70817904900

Bloomingdale. IL 7081790-4900

DeKalb. IL 81518957191

DeKalb. IL 81518917179

Batavia. IL 708232-0345

Aurora IL 708/89&4560

Naperville. IL 70817904900

Elgin. IL 7081683-2836

Wood Dale. IL 7081790-4900 carol stream, IL 708/790-4900 St. Charles 708/741-8350 Elign. IL 708/741-5082 Elgin. IL 708/741-0106 Warrenville. IL 70817904900 Bartlett. IL 708/7904900 Bartlett IL 7081790-4900 West Chicago, IL 70817904900

West Chicago, IL 708/790-4900 70817904900

Winfield, IL 70817904900 Wood Dale. IL 7081790-4900 Oak Brook Terrace, IL 7081790-4900

ADVENTURERESOURCE GUIDE**1995 DUPAGE166 acres, fishing. hiking, along Salt Creek.Dmgon

. . . . DUPAGE 1,784 acrres. DUPAGE468 acres, fishing. DUPAGE92 acres, hiking. KANE-87 acres. hiking. historic marker of Oregon Trail. DUPAGEXO acres, fishing along Salt Creek.

. . . KANE245 acres. windmill, Fox River trail. biking, hiking. 01 I8 acres.

. . DUPAGE-206 acres. hiking. nature center, Graue Mill. . DUPAGE19 acres, Forest Preserve Headquarters.

KANE-27 acres. by portion of the Prairie Path & Fox River. ,.... DUPAGE14 acres. . . . . DUPAGE-I ,437 acres, fishing, hiking. ,.... KANE-16 acres. shelter and large field for games. . KANE-197 acres. 12 miles of trails. large woodland.

DUPAGE-390 acres, fishing, hiking . . KANE-185 acres, 200 ft hill, hihng, cabin rental. ,.... K&%-stadium (Kane Co. Cougars), conference center. . . . . DEKALB-Along Kishwaukee river. 3 fishing ponds, canoeing. . . . DUPAGE-74 acres. fishing. . . KANE32 acres. on Fox river. 5 islands, Fax River Trail. . . . KANE253 acres, Great WesteM bike trail. biking. hiking.

KANE14 acres. nature preserve, hiking. . . . . DUPAGE-82 acres.

. . . . DUPAGE928 acres, fishing. . . . . DUPAGE-84 acres, hiking.

DUPAGE416 acres, hiking, fishing.

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KANE-300 acres, nature preserve, 250 acre marsh. hiking.

KANE-293 acres, 55 acre lake/marsh. fishing, wildlife, hiEng.

DUPAGE-19 acres. fishing. hiking.

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. . . . DUPAGE-80 acres, hiEng. DUPAGE635 acres, fishing, hiking, Kline Creek FaMm.

. . . . KANE-70 acres, canoeing, hiking. historic site, fishing.

. . KANE-50 acres, creek runs through preserve. hiking. . . KANE16 acres. along Fox river. cauoeing.

DUPAGE-103 acres. hiking, fishing. . DUPAGK-801 acres, hiking. fishing, along DuPage river.

. . . . DUPAGE-937 acres, hiking, fishing, along DuPage river.

. . . . DUPAGE153 acres, hiking, prairie habitat.

. DUPAGE-469 acres. hiking. fishing. along DuPage over. ..,.. DUPAGE43 acres, wildlife hospital. zoo. wildlife trail.

DUPAGW37 acres, hihng. fishing. DLlAGFil60 acres, hiking, fishing.

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HIKING AREAS foartial listina) <see also forest oreserve : and state oarks

Cantigney Wheaton. IL 7081668-5161 Capt. Daniel Wnght Woods Vernon Hills, IL 708/367-6640

Des Plaiaes River Trail-Cook Co. Mt. Prospect IL 708824 1900 Des PIaines River Trail-Lake Co. Libertyville. IL 7081367-6640

Devil’s Lake State Park Barsboo. WI 608/356-8301

Edward Ryerson Cons. Area Riverwoods. IL 70819487750 Effigy Mounds Nat. Mon. Marquette. IA 319/873-3491 Glacial Park Ringwood. IL 8151338-1405

Great Western Trail DeKalbKane Cos. 708232-5980

Green Valley Forest Preserve Woodndge. IL 7081620-3800

Hampshire Forest Preserve Hamshire. IL 7081683-2836

I&MC!ansl Morris, IL 8 15/942-9501

Ice Age Trail Foundation Pewaukee. WI 4141691-2776

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27 miles along the Des Plaines river. 6.3 miles along the Des Plaines river. 16.5 miles of trails. over 10,000 acres. 500 ft cliffs. lake.

6.5 miles, wildflowers, virgin forest. 11 miles of trails. Indian bunal mounds in shapes of animals. 8.5 mile Nippersink trail. Near McHenry. IL 17 mile trail from Sycamore to LeRoy Oaks F.P. 6 miles, 4 interconnecting trails through the park.

197 acres. 12 miles of trails. large woodland 15 mi. Channahon to Gebhard Woods, 5 mi. LaSslIe to Utica.

1.000 mile Ice Age Trail through Wisconsin.


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Illinois Prairie Path Wheaton. IL 708/232-5980 Johnson-SankTrail Kewanee, IL 309/853-5589 Moraine St. Forest Fond du Lac, WI 41416262116 Kettle Moraine St. Forest Waukesha, Wl 4141594213s Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park Lena IL 81 S/3694282 Lakewood Forest Preserve Libcrtyville. IL 708/367-6640 Matthiessen State Park Utica IL 81516674868 Mississippi Palisades Savanna, IL 8151273-273 1 Moraine Hills State Park McHenry. IL 81513811624 Morton Arboretum Downers Grove. IL 708/719-2400 Pecatonica Prairie Path Pecatonica IL 81512317267 Palatine Trail Palatine, IL 70819914333 P&her Park Joliet. IL 8151727-1011 Rock Cut State Park Caledonia IL 81.518853311 Roy C Blackwell F.P. Warrenville, IL 7081620-3800 Shabonna Lake State Park Shabbona, IL 815/824-2106 Sho-quo quo” Trail Danville, IA 3 1913924601 Starved Rock State Park Utica IL 81516674726 Virgil L Gilman Trail Aurora, IL 708/897-OS16 Waterfall Glen Nature Pres. Damn. IL 708:7904900 West DuPage Woods F.P. Winfield. IL 7081620-3800 Wild Goose State Trail Fond du Lac 4141929-3135

HISTORICAL SlTES & MUSEUMS

Amana Colonies Amana. IA Antique Village. Museum Union, IL Bishop Hill St Hist. Park Bishop Hill. IL Blackberry Farm Village Aurora. IL Cahokia Mounds Cahokia, IL Cantigney Wheaton. IL

Circus World Museum Bamboo. WI Discovery Museum Rockford. IL EAA Museum Oshkosh, WI Effi,v Mounds Nat Mon. Marquette. IA Elgin Public Museum E&n. IL Ellwood House Museum DeKalb. IL

Fermi Nat Accelerator Lab Batavia, IL Fox River Trolley Museum South Elgin. IL Galena Illinois Galena IL Grove Nat. Historic Landmark Glenview. IL House on the Rock Spring Green, WI Illinois Railway Museum Union, IL Illinois State Museum Springfield. IL I & M Canal Museum Lockport, IL John Deere Historic Site Grand Detour. IL Lincoln’s New Salem Petersburg. IL Midwest Carvers Museum Homewood. IL Naper Settlement Naperville. IL Nauvoo Restoration Nauvoo, IL Nelson Dewey Cassville. WI Power House Zion. IL Rock Island Arsenal Museum Rock Island, IL Rockhome Gardens Arcola, IL Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home Dvon. IL Springheld Sites Springfield. IL Time Museum Rockford. IL Ulysses S. Grant Home Galena. IL Wind Point Lighthouse Racine. WI Zitelman Scout Museum Rockford. IL

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40 miles. Elgin. Wheaton. splits to Aurora, Bellwood. 15 miles of hiking trails, 58 acre lake, campsites.KettIe Northern Unit. 58 miles of trails & campsites,

Southern Unit. 74 miles of trails & campsites. 4.2 mile trail within park.

6 miles through open fields. around 3 small lakes. 6.25 miles. hike. fish. canoeing, waterfalls. canyons. 11 miles of trails. 6 major trails. Upton’s Cave. 11 miles, upland and wetlands environment.

10 miles. beautiful 1.5M) acre hiking paradise. 18 mile trail between Rockford and Freeport. 4 miles. paved multi-use trail. 4 miles of interconnecting trails, nature center, small zoo. 11.25 miles, hiking within park. 9 miles of trail run through the park. 4.5 miles, camp, fish. canoe. hike. 20 miles along Skunk River from Geode S.P. to Burlington. 15 miles of trail. 18 canyons. 7 miles. from Bliss Woods FP. to Aurora. 8 mile loop trail through glacial till. 4 miles, 3 interconnecting loops through forest preserve. 14.2 mile hiking trail through the Hoticon Wildlife Area.

Group of 7 religious communal villages. Western village, gunfights. pony ndes. Community settled by Swedish immigrants. 1840’s working farm, crafts demonstrations, museums. Archeological site of prehistoric indians. War museum. mansion, gardens. hiking, Scout camping.

Live acts, parade. P.T. Barnum Side Show, wild animals. Interactive museum. Over 80 exhibits. Historic aircraft Gshkosh Air Show late July/early Aug. 11 miles of trails. Indian burial mounds in shapes of animals. Natural History, discovery room. Mansion of barbed wire manufacturer Isaac Ellwood.

Guided and self guided tours daily. Historic railway equipment. Museum free, ndes cost. Entire city historic. call Visitors Bureau for information. Interpretive museum, nature museum, nature preserve. House buillt on 450 ft rock museum, collections. Historic & antique railway cars. Train rides. Natural history and heritage of Illinois. Museum of operation and constraction of canal. Location of John Deere’s blacksmith shop. Reconstructed town Lincoln lived in. Camping. Hundreds of examples of woodcarving art. Classes. Living history museum of 25 buildings from 1800’s. Early mornton settlement once largest city in Illinois. Camp, hike, features reconstructed 1890% village. Hands on energy learning center, 50 interactive displays. Museum of firearms and military history. Amish country, recreation of Illinois frontier village. Boyhood home of President Reagan. Life before Nancy. Several locations. Call Visitors Bureau for information. Museum of Clocks. Given to Grant after the Civil War. 112 h high, built 1880. tallest still in use. Scouting memorabilia. Museum moving to Ottawa

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Bar-N-Ranch Danada Equestrian Center Dell View Riding Stables Eagle cave Hawthorne Hills Stables Plantation Equestrian Quad “D” Ranch Shenandoah Riding Center

South Forty Swinging W Ranch Twin Creeks Ranch Whispering Winds Stables White Pines Ranch

Campbellsport WI 41416264341 . . . . . Lisle. IL 708/790-4900 ..,.. Bamboo, WI 608/253-1261 Richland Center 6081537-2988 s6-10 Wauconda. IL 70815260055 Naperville. IL 708/369-2111 Friendship, WI 6081339-6436 Galena IL 81 S/777-2373 $1570 streamwood. IL 708/830-4895 . . Eagle. WI 41415942416 Apple River. IL 8151594-2507 S 12-70 West Chicago. IL 7081377-2852 . . . Oregon. IL 8151732-7923 $10-15

NATIVE AMERICAN SIT33 &MUSEUMS American Indian Center Chicago, IL 31212755871

Aurora University Aurora. IL 708/844-5402

Cahokia Mounds State Hist Site Collinsville. IL 61813465160

Dickson Mounds Museum Havanna, IL 3091547-372 I

Effigy Mounds National Monument Harper’s Ferry, IA 319l873-3491

Field Museum Chicago, IL 3 12/922-9410

Hauberg Indian Museum Rock Island, IL 309/7880177

Mitchell Indian Museum Evanston, IL 70818661395

ROCK CLIMBING Upper Limits Rock Gym

SAILING Peru. IL 8151224-3686

Fox River Marina Oshkosh. WI 41412352340

Great Lakes Sailing Charters Racine. WI 4141633-0550

Milwaukee Community Sailing Milwaukee, WI 4141277-9094 Nor’westcr Sailing Adventures Milwaukee. WI 41419393623 Pioneer Inn & Manna Oshkosh. WI 414/233-1980 Wisconsin Sailing School Lake Geneva. WI 41412415531

SKIJNG Alpine Valley Americana Cascade Mountain Chestnut Mountain Christmas Mountian Devil’s Head

Olympia Ski Area

Sundown Mountain Villa Olivia

Wilmont Mountain

Wintergreen .X-Country Ski

Elkhorn. WI 4141642-7374 Lake Geneva, WI 4141248-8811 Portage, WI 6081742-5588 G&ma. IL 8151777-1320 Wisconsin Dells. WI 6081253-l 000

Baraboo. WI 6081493-2251

Oconomowcc, WI 414/567-0311

Dubuque, IA 3 19!556-6676

Shaumburg. IL 708489-5200

Wilmont. WI 4141862-2301

Spring Green. WI 608/588-7707

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14 mi. SE of Fond du Lat. DuPagc County Forest Preserve District facility. Riding daily through wooded trails & above canyons. Horseback ride through wooded area near cave. trail ride. hayrides. lessons. trail rides. hayrides, lessons. near Castle Rock Lake. ovemighter. daylong. moonlight ndes. Trail ride. breakfast ride. steak Ery ride, overnight ride. Trail rides, lessons. Trail rides through Kettle Moraine, moonlight rides, Trail rides. steak fry ride, overnight ride. Trail rides, lessons. Trail rides. weekend programs, summer dude ranch.

Oganization. Provides information on events.

Schingwthe Center for Native American Studies.Museum.

Collections of pre historic Indian anifacts.

Archeological site of prehistoric Indians.

Artifacts, mound excavations,

Natural History Museum, native american collection. lodge.

Small interesting museum of native american culture.

Kendall College. art and artifacts, displays. library.

Indoor climbing, II ropes, 4 routes, bouldering cave.

Sailing lessons on keel boats.

Captained/l boat, 34 ft. 6 person max. 2 hours to 2 days.

Instruction, rental. racing, regattas.

Lessons, rides, daily charters, moonlight cruises. Sailboat rentals. Ski boats. Pontoons. Learn tc sail on 27’ Keelboats

388 ft vertical drop, 3/4 mile longest run. 211 ft vertical drop. l/4 mile longest run. 460 ft vertical drop, 1 mile longest run. 475 ft vertical drop, 314 mile longest run. 250 ft vertical drop, 112 mile longest run. 500 a vertical drop, 1 mile longest run.

196 ft vertical drop. I/2 mile longest run

475 ft vertical drop, 314 mile longest run.

180 ft vertical drop, l/4 mile longest mn.

230 ft vertical drop, l/2 mile longest run.

20 miles of groomed trails. patrol, rentals

ILLINOIS

Apple River Canyon

Buffalo Rock

Castle Rock

Chain-o-Lakes

Des Plaines Ret Area

Hennepin Canal Illini

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Illinois Beach

Apple River, IL

Ottawa IL

Oregon, IL

Spring Grove, IL

Wilmington. IL

Sheffield. IL

Marseilles, IL

Moms. IL

Zion. IL

81517453302 . 298 acres. camp. fish.

8151433-2220 243 acres. hike.

81517327329 1,995 acres. hike, canoe on Rock river.

3 1 V587-5512 . . . . . 6,063 acres, camp, fish, boat, hike.

8 151423-5326 5.080 acres, camp, fish, canoe.

815.14542328 6,235 acres, camp, fish, hike, canoe

8 1517952448 510 acres, camp, fish. canoe. hike.

8 15/942-9501 3.000 acres. camp, fish, canoe, hike, bike.

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Kewanee. IL 3091853-5589 Bourbon”&. IL 815/933-1383

Lena, IL 8151369-4282 Marseilles. IL 8 1517912448 Oregon. IL 8 1 S/732-6828 Utica. IL 8151667-4868 Savanna IL 8 1 S/273-273 1 McHemy IL 81513851624 Prophetstown. IL 815/537-2926 Caledonia IL 815188133 11 Shabbona. IL 81518242106

Yorkville. IL 7081.553-6297 Utica, IL 8151667-4726 Mt. Morris, IL 8151946-3717

Knox, IN 2 191772-3382 Albion. IN 2191636-2654

Chesterton. IN 2191926-4520 North Liberty, IN 21916568186 Waveland, IN 3171435-2810 Winamac. IN 2191946-3213 Marshall. IN 3 171597-2635

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. . 3.084 acres. camp, canoe on Sugar Creek. fish. . . . 2.761 acres, group buildings, horsemen campsites, canoe.

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. . 970 acres, camp, hike, Indian mounds bluffon Mississippi R. 1,927 acres. 410 acre lake. camp, fish. hike.15 miles of trails. 142 acres. numerous small caves. 200 ft bluffs, nature center. ( 17 miles of trails, caves, hiking, fishing, canoeing. camping. ‘\ 417 acres, hike, small cave. cabin, campsites, 1848 milihouse.

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Film location. Ghost players play every 3rd Sunday.

Memorial to BSA founder. MacKenzie’s scout statue

ski boat rentals.

Ski boat rentals. Sailboats. Pontoons.

$2-5 More than 2.000 animals. TropicWorld, Seven Seas. Free At confluence of Spoon & Illinoisrivers. Eagles. Free Environmental center aad theater. exhibits&rails. Bee Tree provides close up view of bee activites. 14.2 mile hiking trail, boat rides, 250 species of birds. Movies, displays, nature trails. Cranes and chicks. Over 1.600 animals, famous gorilla collection. Predator/prey outdoor exhibits. Zoomobile tours. Exhibits and eagle watching, held in early February. Nature trails, interpretive museum. special activities, Bears. cougars. bobcats, wolves, etc. in natural habitats. Research on Wolf behavior: Fridays 7:3Opm Wolf Howl.

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Crafts teach the Cub Scout how to use his hands, to make something, and thus improve his eye-hand coordination, sel+esteem and creatkity.

Finding craft ideas is not I Cub Scouting literature is frill of ideas. POW WOWS and monthly roundtable’s resources, as are fellow Cub Scoutleadem The hwhasmanycraftbo magazines. The challenge for Cub Scout leaders is to selectacraftthatis within the abilities and i&rests of Cub Scouts. A CE& that agreeswiththe a holiday, or a special activity adds pizzzz.

The following guidelines 4 helpM in working with Cub Scouts:

PRAISE the Cub scout% efknis. Never compare or critickze crafts.

A CRAFT IS NO+ NEEDED AT EVERY MEETING.

When using tools, electricity, etc., be sure there is enough

Crafts should have ome practical or decorabnre ’ purpose. Sawingisfim. Sawing the wood for a napkin or boat is even better.

more challenging. Unless your den demands it, Avoid cut-and-paste craf?s. Most

Craf?s should Cub Scouts like to pound, saw, and paint. Possible skills to introdm to your mightbe carving modeling, weaving, measuing, and braidil&(asinbeltsor Cub Scouts enjoy leaming new things.

A den-leader shoul make the craft first.

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Making the craft yourselfhelps you becomef~withcons tion techniques and time requirements. Always have a finished model for the bo to examine.

Makesureallsupp esarehandy.

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Itisagoodideatohaveextraincasethereisan accident or someone goofi

and techniques that are new to them. Variety adds spice making useful objects ffom items picked up on nature hikes the local hunberyard or upholstery shop.

Most c&s should equire no more than two weeks to complete. Crafts that tie a longer time become boring and frustrating for the boys.

: Try starting a craft at the den

meeting and let the boys e it home to finish with their family’s help.

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?!%I 2 %xk a4 wnpatible with the craft. Use the basement; garage, or outdoors for messier crafhs. Always use lacquers or spray paints in a welt-ventiiate area.

THE CRAFT MUST BE THE BOY’S WORK. Occasionally, the leader may pm-cut or pre-assemble certain parts too difiicult or lime consuming for the Cub Scouts. Boys need to be able to say **I MADE IT.**

DISPLAY the craft at the monthly pack meeting.

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HELPFUL HINTS .- .= 'I .- I

Buy the cheapest ralc’bhol,you c&n, put. in a jar a'nd add food coloring, '..: drop ik’> dried tikcaroni until desired koldr’ ’ L’ . remove.with spoon and spread out on paper toweling or newb- paper to dry, turn once;,

-. TO OPE?J’ PINECOMES:

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them, To .open .up $inecones all the way a’nd .rem’ove the .&ap in ‘.

just.place on 'an aluninum covered cookie sheet and placd in 250 or 300 degree oven for awhile.

CRACKED MARBLES:

He 2 t in pan in fairly hot oven. bowl of ice wate Remove

r and vatch crack. axd pour into

HEAVY DUTY GLUE:

Mix cornstarch with regular white glue until mixture is as thick as desired.

PRINTING INK:

One pint of linseed oil powered_ temnra t- t_i~e -~~c+.s!o~PY- -C +1,:-l. one pint varnish, two pints

a - . . . r - - c-r-ma-.Y rr.*Lv ",L CILILLA pe5 t* .

SATE FLOUR CLAY

Combine l/2 cup salt and 1 cup of flour. mix a?-irJ knead Kith your .hands,

S..U in enough water to iizake a stiff dough. food coloring or tempra paint, Store Tint with

in plastic bag in fridge.

SODA BOTTLE CAPS:

These caps are which boys may work.

very handy to use as a small glue pot from

of glitter, etc. They can also be used to held sma'll'amonnts


PILL BOTTLES

FLOATS : Most prescription bottles, are airtight, 50 .they

float. To make an instant fishing bobber, open a bottle, slip your fishing line between cap and contain- .. er, and snap together. Or mark a place in a stream of lake by tying a weight to one end of a string and a prescription bottle to the other. The weight nil1 sit on the bottom and the bcttle will float above it.

EHERGENCY BOTTLE: If you have children who like to roam in the summer-

time, make each one an emergency necklace from an old pill bottle. Put a band-aid, pin, azci a tube of f’

two telephone quarters, a safety lrst aid cream ix the bottle and attach

the cap. Use of the

a hot nail to punch xv3 small holes in the ca? bottle and loop a chain thrcv.gh it.

EIXVE A BCTTLE WILLTRAVEL: Leakproof pill bottles are just the right size for

taking a little shampoo, detergent for hand washing, and other creams and liquids when you travel. brush holder,

To make a traveling tooth- cut a v-notch in the cap of a pili container,

0 n t fi 2 lid so the handle protrudes t.hrough the hole.

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FRAMES

COrtVe.rt a picture frame izto 9 loon by removing the giass and pol;nd finishing nails into the wood at equal intervals. Wra? yarn or thread back and forrh around one set ofnails and use the other set to secure the yarn when you go under and 1 over. Use your loom to make potholders, placemats and other small items.

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MORE HELPFUL HSNTS

GIANT SOAP BUBBLES

The hardest part. Bend a c‘oat hange.r into a loop. l/2 cup Joy or Dawn detergent with 5 cups water.

Nix

fully, it makes a big difference. Measure care-

Stir. glycerine ( comes from the pharmacy).

Add two tablespoons

more durable. It tends to make bubbles

then wave it .in Now dip your coat-hanger loop into the solution,

the air! fishing,

Big-time bubble making is a bit like Do not throw any leftovers away either.

your solution sits, the better it gets. The longer

FACE PAIXT:

In each cup of the muffin tin, mix 1 teaspoon corn starz:?, l/2 teaspoon cold cream and a cocpls of droPs of food colori-

,: a 1. “p ‘2 1 r -leTen; color for each cup, stir.

Xix 3 tablespoons sugar and li2 in the sauce pan.

cup corn starch to gether Then add 2 cups cold Water and mix a little

more. Cook over a low heat, stirring all the time, until well- blended, about 5 minutes. pour into the

Remove i’)rom the stove, cooi, and plastic or paper cups. Be careful F;hch the food

coloring sin ce it can stain, blut a5.d a little of it to eazh cup and then a drop of detergent. Done ! ! !

PLAY DOL’GH:

Hix 1 cup of white flour,l!4 clip sait, and 2 tablespoons cream of tarter in amedium pot. Add water, 1 tablespccn of oil.

food coloring and Stir over medium heat for 3-5 minutes,

Do not r;orrv if the mixture looks like a globby mess; it will turn to dough. <{hen i:l!I, mixture forzs a ball i ;I i h e c e rb i .e r of tke pot, take it *off: and put it on a fours? surface. SqTdish it and punch it around a bit. done,

k’hen you are put in a airtight container a::< store it in the fridge.

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STRAW PAINTING

NEWSPAPER TO COVER THE TABLE PAINTING COATS DRAWING OR TYPING PAPER PENCILS DRINKING STRAWS THINNED TEMPERA PAINE _ q TEASPOON ,;' ., ,;.. . . , : _.

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Cover',the' table with mewspadkrs. .’ ‘_ .- d a drinkine straw and "

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Give each boy paper, a pencil, an ask them to.write their names on the paner

Pour a small'amount of thinned pai;t into a teaspoon. Then pour the-teaspoonful on the boys paper. at the paint and blow hard.

Aim the straw He can chase' the little rivulets

of paint all over the. paper by blowing th,rough the straw Next pour'a different color in the teasp.oon and put this'on each paper.

Add more Now blow this all over the paper.

colors if you wish.

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GZXIUS GEL

Genius gel is a substance which is both iiquid and solid at the same

tisle. To make genius gel, measure five +zts corn starch and four

parts water. Nix this together with the hands. After the cornstarch

is totally dissolved in the water, explore all the unusual and unLq?ue

things that can be done with this mixture. If a fist is pounded on

the mixture, it’s hard. But if a relaxed'hand is placed on top of

the mixture, the hand will sink like it's in quicksand! A chunk of

genius gel can be broken off like with other hard materials. But

if some of the mixture is placed OR a hand, it begins to drip off *

just like a liquid! It can be Doured like liquid, and as it's pour-

ing one can crack off the drips- like a solid!

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PAINTINGINAIAR

Materials: clear glass container with wide opening colored sand (make your own)

sand or salt colored with chalk, powdered tempra pa&s, food

coloring glue or wax to seal .

Spoon the sand along the outer rim of the jar’s inside, forming a series of rounded peaks and valleys. Next, pour a different color sand above this. Repeat until the entire design is construct&

As the sand begins to climb upward, fill the hollow in the center with spare sand. (Use any color because this part will not show.) If using smaller jars, the center will be the same as the outside. To correct a mistake, sweep unwanted sand into the center where it will not be seen.

Special @ects: BIRDS: Form a single, flat bottomed mound. Press a pointed object into the center, forming a V. Then ffi around the bird with the same color sand 8s your background : WAVES: Using blue or green sand, form several irregular lumps. Pour a tbii, even layer of white sand on top. Quickly jab the lumps several times with a pointed tool to create rolling ocean waves. MOUNTAINS: Form several large lumps about an inch high. then, with different color, make smaller bumps between the big peaks. The larger mounds appear to be mountains nearby with smaller ones in the distance.

As the sand reaches the top, make sure tire surface is level. Add a final layer, then crown your creation with seashells, colorful rocks or even tiny cactus plants. If sealing the container, pour white glue or melted wax on top. Let thoI.mughiy dry befm putting on

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TURKEY FLAPPER . . Creative c%twoom by bfacmibn Educatio~l Company, 1987. p,

You Need

crayons oaktag scissors pencil turkey and wings cutouts brass fasteners glue *g

Steps

1. Color and cut out the turkey and wings cutouts.

2. Glue each cutout onto oaktag and cut out again

3. Poke holes in the cutouts where marked. Then, using brass fasteners, attach each wing at the larger hole to the back of the turkey.

4. Thread a 16” piece of string through the smaller hole of each wing. Then tie it. See illustration,

5. When you pull the string up and down, your turkey will flap its

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$$y The drawing shows you what you need- so get everything ready before you start. And ask a grownup to help.

It’s 610 fun to make a Robot. 1. Make Yummy %lur” Mix 4 tbs. Confectioner’s Sugar with 1-2 tsp. milk. Add milk slowly. Glue must be thick but easy to spread. 2. Legs and .Arms Dab glue on one side of 4 Honeycomb cereal pieces. Stick together. Run toothpick through center hofes and let dry. Add mini-marshmallows !or feel. gumdrops for hands. 3. Body Push toothpick through top01 appte. Leave room for neck and head. Glue 2 Honeycomb cereal pieces together for neck. Pul on body toothpick. Push head on, loo. Shield: Glueon Honeycomb cereal piece. Color with cotton swab dipped in food coloring. 4. Head and Fats Run a toothpick through lemon or marshmallow. Add Honeycomb cereal pieces with gumdrcps for ean. Make a face of broken Honeycomb cereal pieces. Color. 5. Space Hat DIP Honeycomb cereal piece into glue and sprinkles. Or: Glue on Baker’s) bg chip. 6. Now Put the Robot Togothrrc Attach legs first. Push !oothpick supporl with mini-marshmallow lip inlo back. Add arms, than head. 7. Make a mlstako? Eat it up, then start again1


CRAFTS

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JET LAUNCEiJZR

Materials: Paper nut cup Tape

Foam meat tray Plastic bottle large enough to cut

a strip 1” x 8 l/2”

Instructions: Cut strip from your plastic bottle,

tape paper nut cup to bottom end. From meat tray cut a tiny jet 1”

long Place jet in nut cup. To launch, hold plastic strip

horizontally and pull nut cup end down, gently. Release and watch your jet soar.

PILL BOTTLE ORNAMENT

Materials: plastic pill bottle Small piece of felt Cotton ball Miniature fqure (Santa, angel,

religious scene, snowman, etc.)

Craft glue Assorted ribbon scraps

1. With pencil, trace outline of lid top and bottle bottom onto felt. Cut felt to fit. Glue in place to the outside top of the lid and outside bottle bottom. Turn the bottle upside down and remove the lid. (You will be gluing your decoration into the inside of the lid, which will become the bottom of your finished ornament .) 2. Glue a small piece of cotton ball to the inside of the lid. Glue a miniature figure on top of this cotton “cloud”; if

your wish, extend the cotton up behind the miniature. Put bottle back onto lid. 3. Glue narrow ribbon around top of bottle and edge of lid. Make a bow with 3” streamers out of ribbon and glue it to the center of the felt on the lid at the bottom. 4. Glue a decorative button to the top of the bottle over the felt; let dry. 5. Cut a 10” piece of narrow braid or cord. Double it, overlap the ends, and glue them together. Glue to the center of the button as a hanger.

FIBURBALT DOUGH CHRISTMAS PRtMECTS

Flour/Salt Dough Recipe: 4 Cups all-purpose flour 1 cup salt 1 l/2 Cups of water

Jn a big bowl, mix the flour and salt until blended. Add one cup of water and continue to mix. Slowly add the remainhrg half cup of water, turning the dough in the bowl. Push the dough into a ball, working in any flour and salt left at the bottom of the bowl. Knead the dough f&y for ten minutes, setting your kitchen timer to remind you. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic or put it in a plastic bag until ready to use.

Left over dough can be stored in the refrigerator for a week. Bring refrigerated dough to room temperature before using.

Do NOT EAT.

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CRAFTS

EGG CARTON BUGS

Fun bugs can be made from egg cartons. Cut the cups apart or leave some in a line (for caterpillars). Boys can paint them. Glue on pipe cleaners, beads, seeds, felt, etc.

FRAMED SPIDER WEB

Paint a smooth piece of cardboard black. (Or cover with black construction paper) Cover with a thin layer of white glue and carefully place against a spider web. Let dry. Cut away excess webbing and frame.

COAL GARDEN

Materials: Medium sized lump of coal (or brick)

salt Blueing Mercurochrome

Food coloring

Place lump of coal in a clear bowl and sprinkle 1 Tablespoon of salt over the coal. Carefully pour 2 Tablespoons of water over the salt. In the same manner pour on 2 T of laundry bluing, then add 2 or 3 drops of mercurochrome. Repeat with food coloring. in several days you should have a colorful moss-like growth. If not, add a few drops more of water.

BUG CAGE

Materials: 2 jar lids the same size OR 2 tuna or cat food cans

1 piece of wire screen an inch

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wider than the diameter of the lid or cans

Plaster of paris Twig

Make a tube of the screening just large enough to fit inside the lid or can. Fill one lid or can with plaster of pat-is, put the screening in it and the twig before it dries. Use the other lid as a removable top. Add soil and you are set for a hike to fmd BUGS.

MOBILES

Mobiles are fun and decorative. These can be made out of many different items. You can use construction paper for the figures or shrink art plastic, dough art f&u.res (keep them small) - use your imagination.

Take two popsicle sticks or dowels and make a cross for the frame. (Glue or tie with wire/string in the center.)

Hang string from each end and from the middle and attach figures to the other end of the strings.

(String art patterns follow.)

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CRAFTS

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Materials: Spring type clothespins Ice cream sticks Toothpicks Buttons Pipe cleaners (optional) Watercolors and brushes,

or construction paper White glue and

pocketknife or electric wire cutters

To begin, remove the spring from the clothespin. Lay the two sticks back to back and glue them together (see figure #l). Glue on one ice cream stick for the wings or glue 2 ice cream sticks to make a biplane (see figures #2 and #3). A short piece of toothpick can be glued


into place for the propeller. The tail and rudder are made of pieces of ice cream stick cut to size with a pocketknife or a pair of electrical wire cutters and glued into place. The wheels are buttons mounted on toothpicks that have been bent to shape but not broken. If you prefer, you may use pipe cleaners for this, but it is not necessary. If the toothpicks tend to break instead of bending, soak them in hot water for a few minutes to make them more flexible. Additional features such as windows and writing may be put on with watercolors or cut from paper and glued on. If the youngster would like to, they can make an airplane hanger from a shoe box to park the planes in (see figure #4).

Turtle Slide

Use 2 bottle caps taped together, rim to rhn for the turtle shell. Or, use an unusual shaped bottle lid. Paint shell green with yellow spots. Cut body from poster board. Draw on eyes with marking pen. Poke holes in poster board to insert pipe cleaner slide ring in back.

Lady Bug Slide

Use half a walnut shell for lady bug. Paint head black. Paint body red with black dots. Add a narrow black stripe down center of back. Glue on wire antennae. Use tiny plastic eyes or cut from construction paper. When bug is dry, turn upside down, fill with a little plaster and insert pop top ring or pipe cleaner for ring.


CRAFTS


ELJKTROMAGNET

Materials: 10’ of bell wire Carpet tacks Large nail Tape 2 flashlight batteries

Wind the wire on the nail, leaving about 1 foot of wire loose at each end. (Fasten wire on nail with tape if needed).

15 holes, 5 on the bottom row, r on the second row, 3 on the third row, 2 on the fourth row and one on the fifth row. Use 14 golf tees or wooden pets. Drill holes halfway through the triangle large enough to hold the golf tee. Sand all rough edges and paint on a coat of varnish. Let dry and apply a second coat of varnish.

Tape together the batteries so that the bottom of one makes good contact with the top of the other. Scrape ends of wire and tape one f&y to bottom of lower battery.

Object of game: Starting with 14 pegs, take one and jump only one peg at a time., Remove each peg that is jumped. Do not jump empty holes, only single pegs. See if you can leave only one peg.

PIN HOLE PLANETARIUM

Put a small pile of tacks on table and test magnet by pressing loose end of wire to top of upper battery and lower nail into the tacks. Then lift top wire off battery and nails fall.

You will need a Pringles potato chip can and a plastic lid for each constellation. With a large nail punch a hole in center of the can bottom.

TIC TAC TOE

Cut a 6” x 6” x 314” base from pine. Mark position for 9 holes and drill with 1” space bit. Cut 1” dowels to 1” lengths. Mark o’s with l/Z” drill. Cut Xs with saw. Sand to fit recesses. Stain base only. (Or you can paint the Xs & OS with different color paint or markers).

Cut out circles from heavy or dark colored paper to fit inside of lid. Draw the star formation on the circle and label it. Glue the circle on the inside of the can lid, using contact cement. With a nail, punch a hole in lid where each star appears in the constellation.

PEG GAME

To use, put one of the lids with a constellation onto open end of can. I Hold can up to the light and look through the hole in bottom of can. Try guessing what constellation it is. Make several lids and change them.

Made of redwood or pine, 3/4” to 1” thick. Cut into 4” triangles. Mark off

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MOTEIERS DAY PLAQUE

Materials: 6”x6”~1/4” plywood Varnish Wood burning set or rub-

on/paste-on letters

Directions: Trace a heart pattern onto the plywood. Cut out on a jigsaw. Sand. Burn wording (or put on letters). Varnish

FATEIERS DAY CARD

Make a tall slim card by folding a 6” x 9” piece of construction paper in half, lengthwise. On contrasting paper, draw 2 pop bottles, actual size. Cut out and glue one to front and one inside card.

On the front near the top of the bottle - print “DO I LIKE POP?” Near the bottom, print “YOU BET I DO!” Glue a bottle cap at center.

On the inside bottle, glue a bottle cap with a face drawn on it at top of bottle. Glue on paper cutout hat and tie; then on lower half of bottle - print, “BUT MY FAVORITE POP IS YOU!”

To make a gift out of it too, why not tape a bottle opener to the front of the card instead of the bottle cap.

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A quick easy gift for Dad, can be used on desk to hold paper together, etc.

1. Paint a wooden clothespin. Green is a good color for a crocodile. 2. Stick a toothpick through the clothespin’s spring. Rest the toothpick across the mouth of a glass. Let the clothespin hang in the glass to dry. 3. Paint the crocodile’s eyes and nose. Paint a crocodile design on its back. When the eyes are dry, paint an orange dot in the center of each. 4. Brush a coat of clear nail polish for a smooth and shiny finish. Keep your crocodile clip on the desk to hold important papers. Crocodile clips also make good puppets.

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Helicopters

Materials: Construction paper Tape Scissors Small pieces of cardboard

Make patterns and draw on construction paper. Cub slit down center of paper. Fold flaps in opposite directions. Attach small piece of cardboard to bottom with tape. You can add a name and design if desired.

CRAFTS

Whixiy Bid

Materials: 8 oz paper cup scissors pipe cleaners paper clips

Cut six slits one inch apart from the top to l/2 inch from bottom of cup and fold strips out. On each strip, cut a l/4 inch slit about 3/B inch from the inside end; make a flap by folding down and creasing. Punch a hole in the bottom. Put a pipe cleaner or heavy string through it and knot top. Fasten paper clip for weight at bottom of pipe cleaner. To fly the Whirly Bid, hold straight out a drop it.

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CRAFTS

sILEIoIJJnTEs

Supplies: Flashlight or strong table tight White paper to trace shadow

onto to make pattern Black construction paper for

silhouette Colored construction paper for

backing for finished picture.

Hang white paper on solid surface (like a wall) Have boy stand about 2 feet in front of white paper Turn tight on to cast a shadow of boy onto white paper Trace profile of boys shadow onto white paper Cut out pattern of profile Trace onto black or dark blue paper Cut out profile Glue onto colored background

TABLE CENTERPECE

Materials: 1 Reader’s Digest magazine 12” gold cord

Heavy white paper Yellow felt (scarf) 1 can blue matte spray paint 1 styrofoam ball 3” (pink for

head)

cap) 1 Styrofoam ball 3” (blue for

1 white chenille stem Black construction paper Glue

Instructions: 1. Fold magazine as shown

below. When folded, stand it up and open in complete circle. Glue a disc of cardboard to bottom of book to hold pages in place. Spray paint blue.

2. Stick 6” piece of chenille stem into pink styrofoam ball for head and neck. The other end of the chenille stem is inserted in blue body. Glue.

3. Cut a 1 l/2” slice off other styrofoam ball. This will be the hat. Cut a hat brim of heavy white paper and glue to hat. Paint hat blue. Slice off top of head. Glue hat to head. Cut gold cord into 3 pieces and glue to top of hat. Cut eyes and mouth of black construction paper and glue to face.

4. Arms are heavy white paper. Paint sleeves blue. Glue arms to book. Glue one hand to forehead. Cut triangle of yellow felt for neckerchief.

JUMPING FROG Materials: Stiff cardboard

Hair pin Rubber band Reusable adhesive dot

1. Cut a frog shape out of stiff cardboard and draw a face and legs on it. Then cut a slot in the center. 2. Stick a piece of reusable adhesive underneath the frog’s back legs. 3. Loop the rubber band around the frog and twist it with the hairpin. Twist it two or three times until it is tight. 4. Press the hairpin gently into the adhesive until it sticks. 5. Place the frog on a table and wait for it to jump.

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What is BLUE AND GOLD?

Blue and Gold is a bitfhdtqy celebration honoring the anniversary of Cub Scouting. Bqv Scouts of America was organ&cd in February 10, 19lQ Cub Scoutkg program was organized twenty years later.

PLANNING THE BLUE AND GOLD

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2 weeks in advance -

Choose a committee with each member in charge of different things, i.e. food, entertainment, location, set-up, clean-up, agenda, invitations/R.S.V.P.‘s.

Notify dens on what their responsibilities are and when R.S.V.P.%/ money are due. Find and reserve a location. If using outside entertainment, set up a contract.

Recheck on the facilities. Plan the program. Choose a caterer if necessary. Make sure invitations have been sent out.

Make sure R.S.V.P.% are coming back in. Have the program set up. Committee meets to make sure everything is in place

Make sure all awards have been purchased. Give the caterer a fiual head count.


Cub Scout Prayer

0 Lord that I will do my best I come to Thee in prayer, Help me to help others every day And to teach me to be square. To honor Mother and Father And to obey the Cub Scout Law, too. This I ask that I may be a loyal Cub Scout true. Amen.

INVOCATIONS

Cub Parents' Prayer

Look down upon my son, Dear Lord, This smiling Cub of mine. Please take his hand along the way, So he may/'never stray. Bless my son tonight, Dear Lcrd, And help him walk with Thee. Give him comfort, warmth and love; He's all the world to me. Bless his daily efforts, And make them strong and true. For life's a heavy burden, And we're all in need of You. Amen.

CIQSINGS

Blue and Gold Colors

Ls we close our meeting here tonight, let's give a thought to what the Blue and Gold colors of Cub Scouting mean. Did you know there is a reason why the Blue and Gold you see on the Cub Scout uniform was chosen? You see, each color has a definite meaning.

("' BLUE - stands for truth and spirituality

-I - for steadfastness and loyalty, and for the sky "+ above. _ .

GOLD - stands for the warm sunlight; good cheer, and for happiness.

So, may the meaning of these two colors shine forth in OLE lives as we bring the Scouting program into the lives of our boys.

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Tonight the Birthday of Scouting we are here to celebrate. This great movement's been going eighty yeas to date.

So let us all now 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.


Blue and Gold Banquet

&eader Recwnition Ceremony

Equipment: Rolls of crepe paper - one for each den in pack. Crepe paper should be half blue and half gold. Leader recognition certificates or gifts.

Arrangement: Leaders are called up front to stand in a line facing audience. Den Leader sons and den denners stand opposite the leader with 4 to 8' distance apart. Denner holds crepe paper roll and kneels down. Den Leader son holds recognition gift.

Action: While Beatitudes are read, for each Beatitude, a den leader son takes end of crepe paper and pulls streamer across and stands in front of den leader. When all have been read, you have a rainbow effect.of blue and gold.

"Some of you have heard the expression that 'Blessed are the poor, Blessed are the meek,' and so on. These are the Beatitudes as listed in the Bible.'

Beatitude means happiness. We would like to share with you our Beatitudes for leaders.

Would the .following leaders please come forward...* Would the. leaders' sons and denners please take their places."

(The Beatys are listed on p. 143 of Staaina Den and Pack Cer m nie As you read each one, to Eayk forward with his streamer.)

nod to the den leader's son

"Blue is for truth and loyalty. Gold is for warmth and frienasnip. Blessed is the Pack with leaders who so truly represent our colors and who give so much of themselves. Let's thank them together. (Clap) Thank you, helpers." (While the audience claps, the sons present the recognition to the leader.)

Note: Do take the time ahead to explain to the boys what they are tp do to help things run smoothly. Some verbal commands during the ceremony will not be minded.

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FELLERS CAKE BAKE

This popular father-son(or Cub Scout and any other male tompanion) activity adds an extra amount of fun andexcitement to the evening’s activities. Suggested rules and regulations are detailed in the Cub Scout Leader Bow-10 Book (page 9-51) .

‘CU8 SCOUT CAKE

Bake a Cub Scout Birthday cake in a 9 x 12-inch pan. Cut 5 inches from one end for the face. Cut diagoanlly across the larger piece (an inch off the center 1 ine as,shown). The largest piece is the neckerchief, small triangle for the neckerchief ends, and the remaining piece round off for the cap.

Arrange the pieces on a tray or foil-covered cardboard and frost with pink icing for the face, gold for the neckershief and cap trim, and blue for the neckerchief. Use gumdrops for the f coconut for the hair.

acial features and

UNSCRAMBLE THE SCOUT LAW

Try the following scrambled Scout Law on the Webelos Scouts. The winner is the first to unscramble them correctly.

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6. TEIEOBDN IN310380

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8. HITTRFY Alj Iwll

9. RVEAB 3hvu 10. ANLCE NV313

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BANQUET DECORATIONS

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Preparing the hall and the tables for the Blue and Cold Banquet is part of tie excitement of the event for the boys and the den leaders.

The decorat ions wi 11 set the -stage for the evening and put everyone in a festive mood, important that the decorations be boy made. It is very

1 ine fdr decorat ions. , Use the banquet theme as the guide-

and scrap materials. Vi th planning you wi ii be able to make use of inexpensive

In order that each den will make generally the same amount of decorations and favors it will be a good idea to have some coordination between the leaders,

’ the den leader coach and the program committee. Agree what items each den will make - the type and end results will vary with each den, but ali dens will be doing the same amount of items. making place mats,

This extra coordination will eliminate one den nut cups, place cards, napkin rings, etc. while the den at a

neighboring table has only place cards or place mats. Making decorat ions as part of-the den meetings before the banquet wiT1 build enthusiasm for the event.

some suigest ions for banquet decorat ions and favors are:

- Table centerpiece - Napkin rings - Nutcups - Corsages for mothers - Place mats - Boutonniere for dads - Place cards _ Party favors for brother/sisters

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PIPECLEANER PICURER are useful in -ny ways - on place cards, table decorations, etc. Hake from pipe

cieaners and add that special touch.

CUB SCOUT FAVOR - Use ye1 low, ccl iophane-wrapped loll ipop. Trim excess cellophane at the base of 101 I ipop. Cut cap from blue construct ion paper. Draw stripes and emblem with paint or crayon. Glue in place. Draw facial features with felt-tipped pen. Cut neckerchief from yellow construction paper and glue in piacc. Make a base of Styrofoam or wood - something with weight so the Cub will stand upright.


Partv Favors and Decorations

For the "birthday I* a big I1present"

theme you might decorate your table like and use a birthday cake as a centerpiece.

To I(wraptt your table, use a blue tablecloth of paper or oilcloth. a 3" wide gold ribbon down the middle

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from end to end and also across the

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Cub Scout Car,

Fold a 3" x 5" index card lengthwise to 1 l/2" x 5". Paint a screw-on bottle cap blue and glue it to the card. Paint the brim of the..cap on the card. After the paint dries, paint on gold trim or glue on gold braid. Print*,the guest's name on the card. For a name tag, cut the card to a smaller size and pin

If you're making corsages for the would be nice to make for the

Cub Scout Can Place Marker

Take a 2 l/l@ hollow-rubber ball. Cut it in half. -Rub the inside with a small amount of oil. paris.

Fill each half ball with plaster of Let it dry and then unmold. Cut a piece of cardboard to

. . fit the flat side of the mold and glue together. Remember to seal plaster before painting. yellow.

Paint hat and visor blue, strips Glue on emblem to front of hat. Glue a

button on top to finish. This can also be made using Styrofoam balls cut in half. The larger balls

.I could be used for centerpieces.

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Neckerchief Place Card

These neckerchief place cards are simple to make, and will add color to your Blue & Gold banquet table.

Cut a triangle out of yellow construction paper, with base 8 l/2*' across and sides 6" long.

With a felt tip pen, crayon or paint, add neckerchief detail. Add the Scout's name on the back.

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Fold over l/4 I8 along long side; then fold two more times as you roll a real neckerchief. Bring the two ends together and staple at the point where tie slide ordinarily goes.

Bend up scarf ends and point to back to form tabs so neckerchief stands on table.

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Hatori ulst Ccmtruction paper - blue and yollou

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Print $he nrccssory information on the blades. how could

This is such Q novdl invitation a family forget to attend aft&

receiving one of these.

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Cut both halves from blue paper. Fold on dotted line.

cut yellow set-in and front of cap and glue in place.

Invitation is printed on separate white paper; fold it in half so that one part can be detached and returned to den leader.

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Cub Centerniece

Materials: 10" cardboard mailing tube (1 3/4" diameter) Blue and yellow construction or crepe paper Gummed crepe paper (assorted) X:/length #15 wire (construction paper may be used entirely)

Cover tube with blue paper. Stick about 2" strip of light pink or beige paper around top for face. glue on.

Cut eyes, mouth and hair and Cut 3" circle for hat (see inset).

Cut brim and paste to hat. Crush point down.

top of tube. Cut stripes and insignia. Paste on

If using crepe paper, glue two pieces together or use construction paper and. cut out ears, arms, hands and feet following patterns above. saluting position.

Paste to figure. Paste right arm in

around neck. Cut triangle of yellow for tie and paste

Place l/8** strip of black front and back to define trouser legs.and l/4" strip for belt. buckle.

Square of yellow makes Use'tiire for den flag standard, making den flag of crepe

or construction paper. desired.

Mount figure on block of wood or foam if

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. ‘2 i WEBELOS BADGES

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Welcome to WEBELOS! This is a 2 year program which bridges Cub Scouting and Boy Scouting. The boys should aim to qualify for their WEBELOS badge in their first year and Arrow of Light their second year. Because of this some of the badges are recommended for the 1st year, some for the 2nd.

Encourage the parents to get the WEBELOS book soon after their sons crossover from Bear rank so that the boys can start working on those badges best done at home, or with their parents.

during summer activities and camps Ask them particularly to work on such

badges as Aquanaut, Family Member, Fitness, Handyman and Traveler. As WEBELOS scouts, the boys will be able to attend the Pack or council WEBELOS summer overnights. Several of the outdoor badges are often started at those events.

Check the "Program Helps" book since it gives many good ideas and will let you know which badges will be highlighted at each month's roundtable meetings. Be sure to work on badges that are requirements for the WEBELOS badge early in the 1st year, the ones for Arrow of Light early in the 2nd year. The Fitness badge in particular, takes a certain amount of "homework" that cannot be put off until the last minute.

Usually a badge will be worked on all at once but some (such as Artist, Citizen and especially Craftsman) are easier to do a bit at a time. When planning to work on a badge check the WEBELOS Scout book, Program Helps book, WEBELOS Den Activities book and old Pow Wow books. These are excellent sources and have a variety of ideas bound to spark your excitement even if you are unfamiliar with the topic.

This badge is about being at home in the water, learning some basic swimming, preventing common water-related mishaps and being prepared to deal with water emergencies. Don't expect every scout to be able to earn this but trying to will be fun for all. Be sure to intersperse games and free play time in between testing for the various requirements.

My best experience with this activity badge was in securing a swimming instructor through the YMCA. The swim instructor demonstrated the strokes first on the side of the pool and then let each boy try these strokes. We then went into the pool and met the requirements for Aquanaut. If you have not enforced a disciplined den, now is the time. You must enforce safety around the pool area. Another activity which was fun for the boys was "porpoising"

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with mask, fins and snorkel. Each boy tried and was successful even if they had never tried it.

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with each boy the first time they try this activity.

Lastly the boys were able to learn about the parts of a canoe and then get to ride and paddle a canoe. We finished off making canoe neckerchief slides and the lifeline throwing test. There are several ways of making a game out of this in the books mentioned. Even dividing the den into teams on one side of a gym, with a "drowning victim" for each team on the other side will give the boys a sense of what to do.

The Artist badge isn't expected to make an artist of every boy, but rather to help him better understand how the artist works and what he is trying to express, While working on Artist, you may find it beneficial to review Craftsman and Showman as well. Arts and Crafts go hand in hand with theater and skits.

Take Artist outside for fun collecting things for constructions and other projects. Paint a picture using different brush strokes or utensils such as putty knives, old hairbrushes, feather dusters, etc. Make a simple cardboard frame with beads, buttons, macaroni or shells glued on (or use a cheap store frame) and use as a "construction" #7, Work on Artist beltloop at the same time as the badge.

Have cubs make a den color wheel out of frosting: Seat cubs in a circle and assign 3 of them a primary color. Put frosting of their color in cups. I used store-bought tubes of frosting as the colors are brighter. Cubs should place these cups (red, yellow, blue) on the table "color wheel". Have other cubs sit in between each of the cups and mix secondary colors (violet, orange and green) from frosting in the adjacent cups. Mix in small amounts of white frosting to lighten. Give cubs a chance to mix some of their own combinations of colors. Spread on graham crackers when done.

A discussion of afterimages is appropriate with the three-D pictures popular now. The boys will be glad to bring in some to try. As a gathering activity, we used a spirograph and asked each boy to make 6 line designs for requirement #2. This encouraged some of the scouts to come extra early so they could have a turn Some computer programs are available to make this requirement a little different.

Making a profile of their fellow den mates works well if you can have an adult working with them to get the boys to take care.

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ATHLETE

Sports and games are very important to Webelos aged boys as a part of their physical and social development. Physical fitness is important to their success in the sports and games they play. If a person is fit, her will do better than if he is out of shape. Doing well helps develop self confidence which, in turn, feeds on itself. The Athlete badge may be very difficult for some boys. Some are very much out of shape by the time they reach 4th grade. They may become discouraged when the only requirement they can do is the vertical jump. look at fitness.

Progress though is a more positive way to Show the boys that they can improve by keeping

records and trying to beat their OWN best score. Give them the knowledge and the tools to become fit, Using this knowledge will have to be up to the individual. Since it is difficult to get all boys to regularly exercise at home I seriously considered meeting in the gym before school for 10 minutes every day with my den. Combine this with the Fitness badge and the Physical Fitness pin.

For requirements #3-#9 setup different stations with parents, den aides or den chiefs at each one. Throw in other exercises that the boys may want to use for Fitness #2. In dens where each cub seems to do best at one station, give ribbons for best times.

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The Citizen badge is a requirement for the Arrow of Light Award. We found it appropriate and easier to do a little at a time as openings at den and pack meetings starting the first year. At our particular school the early history of the United States and rights and duties of citizens is studied early in the fifth grade. It is much easier to leave these requirements for after that time and just review them rather than teach them from scratch.

The boys enjoyed gluing together flags (cut from felt ahead of time) pictured on p. 87 of the Webelos book. Additional flags were found in an encyclopedia so.that each boy had at least one. We made a flag stand to hold all of them (Craftsman) and presented them at the pack meeting.

Using the school's flagpole, each cub had a chance to raise, lower help hold, and fold the flag. Respect for the flag is important to maintain here. Ask the parents to help by flying the flag at home; send a 3 x 5 card home with appropriate dates. Include Illinois statehood day, Dec. 3. Pamphlets on state government and symbols can be obtained at a state representative's office. State flags

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are made available by veterans' groups through these. pack seems sufficient.

One flag per (' .il

A trip to a police station was a big help for requirements #7, 10, 11, 12, 13. Communicator #5 and #12 can be done at the same time. The local phone book usually lists community organizations that help people. Rather 'than just learn about them it is a good idea to actually do something for one. One den organized a collection of toys and materials for the local homeless shelter at the December pack meeting.

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Communicator helps us understand the various ways we communicate with others, not only with our voices, but with our actions, feelings, and bodies. itwill also help us recognize some of the other ways we can communicate with others: codes, signalling, telephone and radio, using a computer, and sign language.

Although the Webelos book shows some expressions of body language a book on this from the library will help you expand the game to more subtle gestures. The cubs' own experience can be drawn on to provide a more interesting game.

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Have the boys tell the den about a vacation or holiday or trip they recently took. Give each a set time limit such as 2 minutes. Take brief notes. After all have finished, give a quiz with one or two questions from each cub's talk. High score wins.

Using semaphore flags is difficult but interesting. Have the boys practice the alphabet first. Use drawings that show positions from back as it is difficult to reverse orientation quickly. This may take much longer than anticipated and will need an adult with each team.

A game of charades can be ready for unexpected spare time at the end of meetings.

Ask cubs to tell about a common experience in two different ways --one monotone and dull, the other excited and detailed. the leader might demonstrate this by telling a story two different ways to different members of the den before the meeting.

At the library to librarian showed US how to look up old newspaper on the microfilm machine. Each cub found his birth announcement and the other, less important, news of the day.

Inviting a handicapped person to the den turned out well as the boys were able to meet him in a small group Setting- Having


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Videos are available on how to treat and react to handicapped people. Contact a local university or community group.

Using a computer to access a database can be particular interesting if their cub scout records of achievements, dues, and attendance are something they can retrieve.

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The Craftsman badge can be worked on throughout the Webelos program. Projects often take the whole meeting time or several meetings. Since at least seven projects are required, it is best to space these out over the two years. Our last project was a display rack for their Arrow received at their graduation from Webelos. Try to have enough tools for the den so that the boys don't spend their time waiting instead of doing. There are many books on simple projects in wood, leather and clay available.

Lumber yards and construction sites are sources of free scrap lumber that can be used for several of the projects. You'll be surprised when you ask for some wood how many men remember their days as cub scouts.

We found the boys appreciated the power tools most when they did their first projects with non-power tools. When using power tools be sure to have one on one supervision and a careful safety lesson first. Have a nail driving contest so that they get the hang of nailing straight. Anticipate many bent nails, broken drill bits, spilled stain, and brushes dipped into paint several inches too far.

There are many leather kits available at local craft stores but most have pre-cut pieces. Some grades of leather can be very difficult for boys this age to cut. Below is a pattern for a marble bag to be cut out of chamois cloth from a hardware store. Use leather lacing and a paper punch.

Discuss proper finishing methods for wood projects; the importance of sanding, how to sand, filler for holes and scratches, finishes such as shellac, lacquer, stain, varnish, enamel, etc. Let them try out different stains on 'scrap wood to see the difference. Be sure that they will get stain or paint all over themselves and their clothes even though you didn't when you tried out the project beforehand.

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Trace circle onto leather.

Cut out leather.

Mark position of holes onto leather with pencil.

Punch holes in leather.

Lace two strings through the first 14 holes together.

Drop one string. Continue lacing with the other until you get to the last hole.

Tie ends of 1st string together with an overhand knot.

Lace the other string through the holes so that its ends meet at the opposite side of the circle as the 1st string.

Tie ends of 2nd string together.

Pulling both knots at once should pull the pouch closed.

ENGINEER

Engineers find ways of getting things done. They design ,_._, methods that make raw materials into useful things. To get an idea of the many different types of engineers, we took our den to the Engineering College of the local University. Another trip was to

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WINDCHIMES-ARTIST (OR CRAFTSMAN)

Very ch’eer f ul windchimes can be made with pieces of wood trim. Let the boys try lattice, screen beading, rounds, half -rounds, quarter rounds, squares, base caps, coves, and stops. Attach small eye hooks to the tops, or if the trim is too thin, merely drill a small hole through the top. The individual pieces then can be painted or stained as desired, either all one color, or many different colors or shades. Hang with fishing I ine.

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a local industry where the boys saw the action of a blueprint. boys followed a product from the drawing board to its finish.

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Back in the den setting, give the boys a problem and some simple materials with which to solve it. For example, given some scrap wood, make a bridge that would span a distance between two books and support three Hot Wheels cars.

Making the catapult can be used for a Craftsman project. Be sure to allow ample time for the cubs to play with the finished machine. Little pieces of paper or popcorn works well and doesn't hurt. After some play time ask them how they would improve the design of their catapults; how they would change it to shoot farther, and whose held up better and why. Point out that this is what engineers do to their projects.

The electric company has free booklets and posters available showing how electric plants get power and how it gets to your house.

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: FAMILY MEMBER

Although much of this badge will have to be done at home with I'~-- the parents, you can introduce the badge and start with requirements #l, 2, 4, 5 and 7 in the den setting. Enlist the help of the parents to finish the badge.

Try some of these den activities:

- Have the boys make their chart showing the jobs that they and other fnmily members have in their homes. Have them bring the charts to the meeting and tell what jobs they are taking on fbr the next 2 months, and how they will do them.

- Before the boys inspect the home and grounds to make a list of hnvrrds or lack of security, You might want ti talk over some of the home bz~ards they might find. YOU could also contact the Po- lice Department and ask if someone f?om Crime Prevention could attend one of your meetings to talk about security in your home.

- Make a contest out of making a list Of things families spend money for. See who can make the longest fist. Talk about the list and see what important expenses were omitted. Give one point for each item. Most boys will forget things like rent, utilities, car payments, 6kpS, insurance, etc. You might think up a list of things that most boys will omit and award 2 points if they happen tolistone. - -_

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- Have a contest: take a small piece of cloth and a button, needle and thread. Have the boys sew a button on. Judge the button that is sewn the best.

- Have a cooking contest. Have each boy cook one dish and bring it to the meeting. Be sure they can tell how they made the dish. YOU

might think of making a small recipe book for your den. This could include breakfast dishes, lunch, and dinner dishes. Also you might adopt some of these for your cookouts!

- Have a meeting where boys try food that they never tasted before; have a Taste it . . . you may like it” party.

- Talk about how to choose foods and store them. Talk about good nutrition.

- Have the boys fix a meal and invite the parents to your meeting for a feast! In the meal planning they must plan the meal, shop for the f& and then cook it.

- Have a ‘Family” meeting at your den meeting and have the boys show Scout Spirit by doing their best to make plans for the rest of the year -- or at least three months.

- Show the boys how to use measuring spoons, cups etc. Explain to them such term6 as creaming, braising, stewing, steaming.

- Plan a family game night - each family member bring6 a game and takes part in sharing the game with another family. The boys could even “invent” games for the families to play.

- Have a contest on folding the wash. Judge the teams to make sure they are doing things the right way.

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The difficulty of this badge lies in getting all the cubs' parents to go over the Parent Guide and helping with the daily exercise program. Start working on this EARLY. We enlisted the help of the policeman in charge of the DARE program and their materials for the discussion on drugs, tobacco and alcohol. Parents were invited to come 20 minutes before closing so that the boys could tell them what they learned.

Have the boys keep a list of all the things they eat in a day and bring it to the den meeting. Use these lists as a basis for discussion on healthy eating. If your den allows for snack time during meetings try to encourage only healthy snacks. After four years of cub scouts the boys should have an idea of what is possible.

FORESTER

This is a good badge to do when you can get outside. Ask the


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boys to pick out their favorite tree and use one of several SIMPLE keys found n field guides or the scout book to identify it. We

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took a bike ride and picked out a variety of trees, identified them and noted what man uses them for. Later I allowed the boys to saw (with close supervision) small samples off well identified branches of trees in mY yard for their collections of wood used in building houses (#5) like cedar, pine, ash, maple, fir and birch. brace and bit,

Using a a hole large enough for leather lacing was made

through each sample and they were strung together and displayed at the pack meeting. A stop at the local lumber yards yielded scraps of more varieties of both hardwoods and softwoods.

For requirement #2: Uses of trees and forest plants. Trees and forest plants capture energy from the sun.

Herbivores eat leaves and bark to gain that energy. Carnivores eat the herbivores for the same energy. fungi,

Worms, mites, millipedes, bacteria and other microbes "eat" the dead plants and

animals, returning the nutrients to the soil and air.

Forest plants provide cover from predators, moderate wind, temperature and humidity and provide homes in their roots, stems and leaves. They release nutrients such as Ca, Na, K, P, Fe, Mg and Si during rains. They filter the air, collecting dust and windblown nutrients (minerals). Forest plants create humus which holds water in the soil. Lichens release minerals from rock. Mosses are used as liners and insulators for animal homes. ,.- Wildflowers provide nectar for honey bees and butterflies. ( Wildberries, grasses and seeds are food for forest animals. -I

We found the boys would much rather take paper and crayons and made a rubbing of a crossection of a tree and trace the history of drought and wet years that way than make the drawings suggested in #3 and. The map of types of forests (#8) also seemed difficult to make interesting. Combine Naturalist with Forester #l and 5 by a hike at a forest preserve Nature Center. This badge can be tedious if you don't get out among the trees instead of staying inside with pencil and paper.

GEOLOGIST

There is a great amount of knowledge covered in this badge. mowing when this subject is taught in school can be a tremendous help. In our school nearly the entire badge was taught in the first half of 5th grade. Let the boys show how much they know with a Jeopardy-like game. Instead of duplicating the material, we used it as a basis for a trip to a local quarry where the boys were allowed to collect a variety of building materials and to hunt fossils. Waivers, proof of insurance and duplicate permission (, slops submitted ahead of time were required for entry to the

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quarry. --Plan ahead! We used two videos to help with Geologist. "The Heat Within",

part of "the Miracle Planet" series narrated by Bill Kurtis and produced by Amoco and Bull companies, explaining requirements #5 and 6.

did an excellent job The other, "Out of the Fiery

Furnace" by Michael Charlton and produced by Commonwealth Aluminum, was about metallurgy and how early man first started to separate metals from their ores.

HANDYMAN

We called the local community college and arranged a visit with the small engines department. There we accomplished requirements #2, 3 and 4 as well as learning other interesting facts about a car or van. This is a natural for the boys' curiosity as well as useful information. The next meeting we did requirements #5, 6 and 7 and went on a bike ride following the rules of the road for bicycles which had been given out at the previous meeting. (Readyman #7). Each boy had to show how to check pressure in their tires and properly fill them before we went on our ride.

Have a den car wash on a summer Saturday. Invite each boy's parent to bring a car to wash, and some tools to mark. Throw in some brownies, lemonade and lawn chairs. Expect to get wet.

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NATURALIST

This can be combined with Forester with a visit to a forest preserve nature center or on a Webelos overnight campout. Make bug houses for collecting an insect zoo on the hike. Bring a clear plastic bottle to include water bugs, too.

We watched the birds at the nature center and identified as many as we could see. Materials on bird flyways and help in the identification of poisonous plants and reptiles can be found at these centers also. Many forest preserves and parks would rather you not pick the plants or dig mosses for terrariums. Instead, enough small plants can usually be found in your own yard. Being careful on this point can show your cubs the right attitude toward public parks and preserves.

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The 1st requirement (five knots) can be worked on as a gathering activity Over several months and end with a competition game. It is hard to learn all five knots at once.

Much of the rest of this badge can be done at the Webelos overnight. For those who do not attend, make parents aware of the family camping alternatives. have to be in summer.

A visit to a Boy Scout camp does not

can be interesting. They camp all year long and winter camping

READYM&N

DEN ACTMTIES: htit.e a local E.M.T., nurse or doctor to a Den Meeting. They can cover requirements #l-S in this badge. In coordination with the Aquanaut Activity Badge, study the Safe &vimDefense.Be sureWebe1osca.n explainit andits importance. Make a Buddy Board and have Scout make his own tag. bite a police officer to a Den Meeting. Ask him to speak on bike and or car safety. The Traveler Activity Badge for c8r safety rules. Visit the Fire Station. Have a fireman talk to the Webelos about the need for a fire escape plan for their homes. Have Webelos draw up a home fire escape plan. Discuss home safety hazards. This coordinates with the Family Member Activity Badge requirement #3. Take the Webelos to observe the District or Council First Aid meet. Attend your district's Roundtable for information. Practice Hurz-y Cases - 3 Bs and a P is one way to remember them (Breathing, Bleeding, Beating/Heart Attack, Poison). Join a local Troop Meeting when a First Aid demonstration is being given. Call Scoutmaster -- they’re going to do it sometime during the year.

Try a realistic first aid practice for a pack meeting skit and help younger cubs with their 1st aid requirements. Your den will enjoy being the victims. (See p. 67-68 in Webelos Den Activities Book)


SCHOLAH

We took our cubs to the administration building of their school district and met with their principal and superintendent in the board room. After an interesting discussion on how these two ended up with their particular jobs, the superintendent asked for questions. We didn't expect the quantity and quality of questions the boys asked. We all learned alot.

Along with a thankyou note, the den compiled their surveys (#7) and sent them to the superintendent and principal. This tied in well on a discussion on the part of the Boy Scout law, “a scout is obedient." He obeys the laws of his community and country. If he thinks these rules and laws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobey them.

SC,IHNT,IST

This badge is fun. Don't worry if all the experiments don't work; there are many more ideas in the resource books. Let the boys play with the equipment longer if they get in the investigative mood. Variations on one experiment can teach them more about science than rushing through many different experiments. You might need the help of a nearby science teacher to explain why one didn't "work". (Why did the crystals grow out of the jar and all over the table? or Why didn't they grow at all?)

Be careful with the balance experiments as these boys are very competitive and will fall head first into a cement wall rather than admit they can't do something.

There are many good books in the library which illustrate optical illusions. Have these out pre-meeting -- they're fun to look through.

Some of the experiments can be done as demonstrations as a "Mr. Wizard" type program for a pack meeting. Contact the nearest college for a volunteer.

SHOWMAN

Call on a local theater director, drama teacher to give the

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den a tour backstage, and a read-through on stage. exercises can give the boys a glimpse of the

A few acting theater.

While writing a play from scratch seemed difficult for our den, writing another verse to a funny song was easy. We them made puppets and marionettes for this 5 minute for the pack.

"play" that we performed Give yourself at least one month to prepare and

practice for a performance ! Videotaping their practice can give them an idea of what can be improved and why you keep saying, It I can't hear you!"

A choir director of one of the local churches helped us get started on the music section and came up with some fun variations of his own. Play different types of music during den meetings all year long and invite the boys to bring their favorites to play also.

SPORTSMAN

Sportsman seems to be the easiest badge since boys at this age are into many sports. The individual sports even appeal to those boys who find it hard to compete physically. I always kept the den marble bag handy to use if there was any time at the end of meetings.

The Webelos overnight is a good time to get several dens together for a tournament and to teach some of the team games such as volleyball and ultimate where more than one den is needed.

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TRAVELER

Travel agents were very helpful with this badge. They provided colored pamphlets showing routes, destinations and costs. Some even offered to help the boys work on the badge. With Communicator #5 have the boys call 800 information numbers to find out costs. We assigned each boy a mode of transportation to the same city. (New Orleans, since we could use plane, boat, bus, car, and riverboat)

We asked the boys to pack a suitcase by themselves for a specific trip and bring it to the den meeting. At the meeting essential items were called off and the cub would get points for each that he had in his suitcase.

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Create a scenario that requires the boys to plan flights and connecting transportation within certain constraints. For example, they need to get to Grandpa's house in Buffalo, New York by Thanksgiving Day. Grandpa can pick you up at the airport or bus station but he can't drive after sunset, and rush hours are too hard on his heart.

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Naturalist Aquanaut Traveler Communicator Showman Craftsman Craftsman Fitness Scholar Handyman Sportsman Chttsdoorsman

Forester Geologist Artist Scientist Scientist Citizen C&en Readyman Engineer Engineer Athlete Family Member

I found that the boys really enjoyed making a neckerchief slide; one per .

month. I tied it in with the theme of the month or a particular holiday,

for example, Valentine’s Day, Christmas Day. There are excellent / - Q I ‘L_.

references available on neckerchief slides in your Boys Life or past issues of

the Pow Wow book.


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ARROW OF LIGHT RECOGNITION

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Recognition is defined as the proof that a Cub Scout has gained certain abilities. Not just a reward at the end of a tiresome task. The Arrow of Light is the highest award a Cub Scout can earn. Many impressive ceremonies can be found in the book Staging Den And Pack Ceremonies. This is one time special ceremonies should not be overlooked. A wall plaque could be made of simple materials. It could hang on the Scouts wall for years to come reminding him of the ideals of Scouting he learned as a Webelos Scout. Here is an old favorite.

MATERIALS: 1) 1 x 4 x 20 inch pine board 1) 18 inch arrow (special made at sporting goods store, home

made, or cut down from target arrow) 2) l/4 inch dowel 1 inch long -- 1) engraved name plate (optional) stain, varnish, blue, gold, silver, red, orange, paint 1) sawtooth hanger

TOOLS: hand saw, drill, l/4 inch drill bit, router ( optional but can make impressive looking edges.) hot glue gun ( regular glue will work but is slower.)

INSTRUCTIONS: Cut 1x4 20 inches long. Drill 2 holes l/4 inch deep, 6 inches in from each side and 1 3/4 inch from the top. Rout the edge for a decorative look. Stain and varnish to taste. Glue dowels in holes. The arrow looks best if you find blue and gold feathers. Paint bands on the arrow to signify each step of the scouts advancement. Orange for tiger cub, Blue for each rank, gold and silver for arrow points, and red for joining a Scout troop. Mount name plate centered at bottom of 1x4. Name plate should have the Scouts name, pack, and year on it. Attach sawtooth hanger centered at top of the back of the 1x4. Last glue the arrow to the dowel rods.

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CEREMONIES AND CERTIFICATES

SPREADING THE SCOUI!!G SPIRIT WITH MEQNUVGFUL CEREMONIES

DO YOU remember the best ceremony you ever saw? The worst? Were you a spec-

tator or a participant? HOW did the ceremony make you feel? Did the ceremony inspire you with a special message? The answers ti these questions should help you to do a better job in planning the next ceremony that you conduct. Ceremonies have been with us since the early days that man walked this earth. Most important accomplishments or honors have been highlighted with a ceremony. In your own life there have been ceremonies: graduation, wedding, religious events, birthdays, anniversaries, or recognition dinners. One of the most essential parts of the Cub Scouting Program that marks a successful pack from a so-so pack is the quality of its ceremonies. All highlights, accomplishments, and honors should be marked by an appropriate ceremony. Join- ing the pack, receiving badges, graduating from Cub Scouting into Boy Scouting, induction of new leaders, thanking those who have served . . . all of these and more are reasons to conduct ceremonies. Most people take ceremonies in our lives for granted, especially if they are a spectator and not a participant. In Scouting WE CANNOT TAKE CEREMONIES FOR GRANTED. Ceremonies take planning and effort. A good ceremony does not happen just by accident. If an opportunity for a ceremony is bypassed, an important part of the Scouting program is lost. Imagine how you would feel if you worked hard and long to earn a badge, an hon- or, and it was just handed to you with no special attention. It might take the wind out of your sails, and you may have difficulty getting motivated to continue in your service. Now, imagine if that happened to a young Cub Scout, who finally, tier a great struggle, earned his Wolf Badge, his very first earning of anything. Put your imagination to work again and think how it would look if’ this Cub Scout and his parents were called up in front of the entire pack and all the other parents. Imagine the Cubmaster dressed as a King knighting the boy to the Royal Order of Wolves. The Committee Chairman reads aloud the many challenges the boy overcame and calls him ‘Sir Knight”. His parents receive the badge or ribbon from a satin pillow to pin on his chest. The entire audience stands and gives him an ovation. Can you see that smile on that boy’s face, the feeling of pride in his chest? Can you now see the importance of recognizing each and every Cub Scout for his accomplishments with an appropriate ceremony? Be assured that Cub Scouts will remember their awards and how they were recognized for earning them. The presentation ceremonies are important to all, especially to the Cub Scouts. It is their time to shine in their glory. The badge is important to the Cub Scout because it is a symbol to show others what he has done. But a little creative imagination going into how he receives his badge will have long-lasting benefits. Not only will that Cub Scout remember, but every Cub Scout in the audience will also. There will be excitement and inspiration for all to work for their next badge because who knows what might happen then? Don’t forget the leaders, and Den Chiefs. They, too, need recognition ceremonies. Plan a ceremony to induct them into their positions. Recognize special efforts


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with a ceremony. End the year with a thank-you ceremony for those who helped i.3 bring the Cub Scouting program to the boys. Include parents in your recognition ceremonies. They might even want to conduct a recognition ceremony themselves. The most important occasion in the life of a Cub Scout is his graduation into Boy Scoutbg It symbolizes the end of one era and the be&.nning of another. One of the main purposes of Cub Scouting is to prepare the boys to become Boy Scouts. This event, above all, should have a lasting impression on all concerned, especially the graduating Cub Scouts. This should be very special, the best you can do. Don’t underestimate the importance of ceremonies, especially the graduation ceremony. Ceremonies are important to the Cub Scouts.’ When conducted properly at pack meetings, ceremonies not only serve as an important tool for recognitig Cub Scouts or adult leaders, but they should provide meaningful information that will inspire others to reach their expected achievements. They may d60 encourage others to ‘Catch the Scouting Spirit”. Learn how ceremonies with effective costuming and simple tricks or gimmicks can help t0 achieve important &outing objectives.

RE4SONS FOR CEREMONIES

There are several reasons why we have ceremonies: - To establish a regular plan to present awards promptly, as soon as

possible after they are earned. - To provide high points in the advancement plan - To focus attention on the accomplishments of Cub Scouts and We- ‘-. /

belos Scouts by awarding badges and recognizing parents at the ‘L. > same time.

- To give special recognition to Cub Scouts and parents for recruiting, service projects, and special activities.

- To honor pack leaders by recognizing Den Chiefs, Den Leaders, Cubmasters, Den Leader Coach, Webelos Leaders, and Pack Com- mittee.

- To make visitors and guests welcome by including them as a part of the pack program.

- To provide an opportunity to present the purposes of Cub Scouting in a dramatic and lasting manner.

- To promote parent participation by helping explain the parent’s role in Cub Scouting and creating parent interest.

- To improve the program by marking a beginning and end to both den and pack meetings.

- To provide a change in pace. - To help develop the theme of the month.

In developing ceremonies, there are a few time-tested ingredients and hints to keep in mind:

v Base your ceremony on Cub Scout ideals . . . the Promise, Law of the Pack, Motto.

- Plan the ceremony to build Cub Scout Spirit. - It should inspire and have color, but should be sincere. - It should be well-planned and staged to avoid delays and mix-ups. - Use candles, campfire, flag or Cub emblem as a focal point.

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If specifk speaking parts are required, have them read from a script with the speaker out of sight of the audience. Or hide the script inside a prop, such as a scroll. Be sure the speaker can be heard. Ceremonies are lifeless if the speaker can’t be understood. A good ceremony can be measured by the Cub yardstick . . . FUN! Each person involved should have a copy of the shpt. Have extra copies in case you need someone to pinch-hit at the last minute. Homemade costumes enhance the ceremony and mean much to parents and boys. Ceremonies mean more to the Cub Scouts who help make the Props- CareM consideration must be given to the place where the ceremony will tie place. Ceremonies can be changed, but often your location cannot. Make your ceremonies dignified. Rule out horseplay. Avoid situations which will create unwanted laughs or yawns. Never sacrifice dignity for fun. Emphasize action rather than words. Keep speaking parts for boys to a minimum. Boys seldom talk loud enough to be heard. Use a sound system if needed. Pronounce names distinctly and correctly. Prepare awards and badges in advance in the order which they will be presented. Pin on pin-type awards. Present badges. Hold plaques so audience can see them while you read the inscription. Notify those who are to be receiving awards of the day, time, and type of recognition to be presented. They may want to prepare themseIves for the attention. Avoid mass ceremonies for presentation of awards. Each boy is an individual and should be recognized as such. If the den is receiving an award, make sure you announce the name of each boy . . . after all each one of them is a member of the den. Every sound, action, and prop has meaning. This is symbolism. When you put it all together, you have ceremony.

-- adapted fhm Aloha Council Pow Wow book

REFERENCES FOR CEREMONIES

Pow wow District Roundtables Scouting Magazine Staging Den and Pack Ceremonies Group Meeting Sparklers Cub Scout and Webelos Scout Program Helps Boys’ Life Other pack and den meetings

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SPECIAL AWARDS i’) ‘l. .-

We would like to present some very special awards tonight. Everyone knows OUR Den Leaders are some of the hardest working people in our pack. We would like to show our appreciation with our very own kind of thank you!

#l. ( ) Which den leader has the largest den? Here’s a gift for you. . . Your very own helping hand! (Rubber glove blown up)

if-2. ( ) All den leaders should be showered with jewels, but we have selected Kathy to represent all of you. We present this diamond pin. (Dime and safety pin)

#3. ( ) Every den leader wishes he had an eye in the back of his head, but Den leaders need even one more. We present you with the Third Eye Award. (Eye attached to clip)

+K ( ) To the person who is always willing to take on a little more. We present the Good Egg Award. (Egg)

‘- #CL ( ) The best we could do in helping our Den Leaders be . 0 .- prepared in advance is to present this package of almost instant paper mache’.

(Strips of newspaper and a small bag of flour)

#ML ( ) We couldn’t have done it without your help! (Lifesavers)


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AWARDS FROM THE HEART

Here are some easy ways to create your own awards for your leaders and boys.

First, some general directions. Look for items to put on plaques at toy stores, dime stores, hobby shops even ladies’ accessory stores, (eanings or charms or pins>. If making a plaque, cut plaques out of any kind of wood, in any shape you wish. Sand until smooth. You may stain the wood with stain, shoe polish, or by using brown paint and wiping away excess with wet paper towels. Most plaques will look nicer with a coat or two of clear finish, either brush on fKsh, or a clear spray finish.

Use your -ation, and use all sorts of materials for your awards, leather, needlecrafts, buttons, etc. Don’t be &aid to expe&ne,ntj

The awards will be more meaniq@l if you can tailor it to suit the occasion. Example: If a person

headed up a f&d raiser that sold candy bars, mount a candy bar facsimile to the plaque. With a little bit of &gination, you can create an award for virtua@ every occasion, and person.

.Jfyou know of someone in your pack who owm a computer, you can make certi&ates for any ‘iiurpose. Some copy print& shops have many colors of paper, and some even offer copies with difkrmt colors of ink. Experiment until you get the look you want This is a very inexpe&ve way to have a cer&ates.

CERTIFICATES . Homemade certificates can be as impressive as those you purchase at a store. Varying the size, shape, type of paper, and wxitiug implements you can make your certificates tmiy unique.

NECKERCHIEF SLIDES Homemade neckerchief slides make good “thank-you’s” and mementos of a pinewood derby, bike rodeo, or other special event. Neckerchief slides also make excellent, inexpensive prizes. Slides can be made by the Cub Scouts as well as adult committee membcxs.

MEDALS A medal is anything that can be hung on a string or ribbon and placed around a boy’s neck. A variety of small objects can be used: Party favors, tiny toys, a leather round, a wooden circle with wood-burned letters on it or a piece of cardboard cut into an interesting shape.

A unique i&a for medals is to use “shrinking” plastic. Commercially sold as Shrin@Dinks, this plastic material can be purchased at most hobby shops or craft section of department stores. A design can be drawn on and colored in, depicting anything you like. After the design is traced onto plastic and cut out, the mat* i$phteed in@ an over at low heat. Th~if~~~~$~~an attractive sd picture suitable for -09 a string and being used as a small n&L The $uG&en design is very detailed and makes ti aitractive’ medal.

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Use a fben juice CM lid, cover face with largest circle and use hot glue to secure edges in bsck,

next glue ruffle in plate, attach ribbon and glue in place. Cover all rough edges with smaller circle and glue into place appw press= until secure. Remember, hot glue can burn so use a craft stick or something similar to prevent burns.

Make first, second and third pIace medals for competitors by covering two l/2” cardboard circles with appropriate color foil wrapping paper. Write on the paper with a permanent felt marking pen or use plastic label tape. ‘Punch a hole in the top of the medal and suspend from a ribbon to be worn around the neck, or tape a large safety pin on the back so the medal can be worn on the lapel.

Wood circles or squares may also be used. Saud and stain. Dill hole in top for ribbon. Use permanent fine-line marking pen or wood-burning for inscription.

Canning jar lids make good medals. Begin by making evenly-aced holes around the edge. Then weave yam in and out of the holes. Mike the yam long enough to hang around the neck. The lids my be painted different colors for tit, second, and third place, or for different events. Ribbons canalsobegluedon.

Wide red, khitc and blue striped ribbon would be nice for Cub Scout Olympic medals.

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TROPHIES Trophies are vccy easy to m&e and can be made from a wide variety of mateds. Impressive ones can be made fkom old trophies and their parts. Most bowling or sports trophies are pieced together, ad they CSLR be disassembled and their various parts reused. Most consist of a base, pedestal, and decorative figure, and the top section can be replaced with any number of items in order to create an appropriate trophy. Miniature cars painted gold, small action figures, carved items and much more can be substituted for those pre-made figures, and can make very nice trophies. Old trophies CZIII often be found at swap meets and garage sales. If you do not have access to old trophies, YOU can assemble your own simply by using the same basic three parts. A

plaque or base holds the pedestal or supporting piece, and a deco&on usually tops it off. Sometimes a traphy will consist merely of a base and a f&mine. Adding the lettering to pe;tsonalize it finishes it off.

Bases can be made of any materials that plaques can. The pedestals can be anything from a box, cm, or block of wood or the top decoration can stand by itself, eliminating the pedestal altogether. The decorative figures can be made of paper mache, salt dough, tinker toys, miniatures of many kinds, and the list is endless.

The most important thing to remember when making your own trophies is to &e them securely and let them dry adequately, especiaIly when working with heavy matexiak Also, be sure that the glue you select is the appropriate one for the job. Remember that your trophies are unique so that don’t have to fit anyone‘s standards but your own. You can be as creative as you wish. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Usingsaaphnnbetb~dastandforwinnerstorestthcitwirmiagcanson.Be-toplactsmall retaking strip for the cars’ wheels to rest against It win serve as a trophy and display. Woodbunt information on the f&e of the trophy. Adding winner‘s name at the Pack Pinewood Derby.

APPLE AWARD: For the person with great appeal (real or plastic apple).

ARROW OF LIGHT: Graduation and AITOW of Light. Cover the board with vinyl then use a large how of &ht pin and letter.

ARROW OF LIGHT (AOL) AWARD PLAQUE: A nice presentation to the AOL recipients. This board is grtat for the boys to display all of their pins and badges. Use a Iargt board (7” x 18”), cover with blue felt Cut out a large AOL symbol fkom yellow felt, (large enough to fit the board), and glue to board. This is nice to present along with his badge.

BADGE OF OFFICE AWARD: This is a nice year-end thank-you for your leaders. Mount the appropriate badge (ie. den leader, cubmaster, etc) on a wood plaque along with a message of appreciation.

BENJAMIN FMNKLIN AWARD: An award for kite contest. Could be best-looking kite, or h@est, etc. M.ake a small kits. out of paper, and if possible, attach a tiny key to the string. Stain a wood plaque, add your message, and finish by gluing the kite with a key on the plaque.

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PLAQUES A plaque is a neat way to display pictures, patches, and lettering for recognition Plaques ban be made out of practically anything. Paneling, hardboard, lumber, tree trunk slices, sheet metal, ( ] plastic sheets, linoleum pieces, and much more, are all good candidates for plaques. Plaques are -. versatile and can be used in many ways. Lettering can be done by carving, wood burning, painting, stenciling, using stickers or lettering tape, and many others. They can be stained, decoupaged, painted, left natural, etc. You can be creative.

With a labei marker and the plaster of pais molds for pinewood, space and modei rocket derbies, which are available from your Scout distributor, you can make excellent award plaques. For a change, cut the shieid f?om pine or plywood and paint or stain with brown shoe polish. At&h a plaster car or rocket. Use label marker for the winner’s name or letter with a black felt pen. Miniature plaques can be made from smaller plaques using alphabet soup letters.

RIBBONS AND PENNANTS Inexpensive, colorfbl, and unique awards can be made from crafl felt They can be in the foxm of pennants, ribbons, or streamers. Cut felt in desired shape. Use liquid embroidery pens (for fabric) to write messages. Glue feit pieces together with white glue. For ribbons, fold back top, add a metal eyelet and a loop of colored stxing at the top.

Certain kinds of riibon are not practical to use as awards if you intend to write on them. Satin ribbons tend to aIlow inks and marka to run or easily wipe off. Be sure to try writing on your ribbon before using it for awards. You can use ribbon alone to make awards or combine it with dislrsandfeitin~~crtntways.Blackfehtipmarktrs~w~wcilforkttcring. To ,,. makcspcciala~youcanuscgt(Ieandgtittersprinkltdonforintircstinglettering.Useyour i,,,-_, 7, imagination! Fliibons cut out of con&u&n paper or cardboard can m&e impressive awards, too.


BIG HEART AWARD: For someone who never fails to help where there are problems. Glue a felt heart on a piece of wood and print a special message on it.

BDJm ~I’RECIATION PLAQUE: Mount a WO cad OR a plaque, along ka a message, including, “Bingo! We’re a winner with like you!

BLLJE AND GOLD: Thanks for SCXV& a~ Blue and Gold Chairperson, glue wooden spoon, and a Cub Scout sticker.

BOUNCE AWARD: A Sheet of BOUXKX fabric softener for den leaders d g&e then bounce and help sofIen their hearts.

BRIGHT IDEA: .4 Iight bulb.

CTIALKBOARD MESSAGE: Make a SIIUII ch&board, or p~h8se one at a hobby store. Use a white paint pen to print your message on the board. You may hot glue a magnet or hanger on the back if you wish.

CLASS A OR FJLYTNG A: Cut out the letter “A” (~-8x&l~:~@#ray gold for a first class effort (use wood or heavy wdboard). 52: ‘.T.

COMMlTTEE CHAIRPERSONS GAVEL: To thank a hard-working committee chairperson, make a gavel out of tinker toys. Spray paint gold Add a message along the handle. - .- CUBMAsTER’S BELT: %%& thank you for the

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participate in nutking 8 bek hd8~k 8’bCSt, bl8nk f&11-8 @i&r store, and h81& each boy, grouped by deq 8dd his i&&& to the belt, Add a few little dec&&ons, his or her nzne, stain and add 8 buckle. (The Cub Scout buckle in the scout catalog might be nice).

DEN BELT TOTEM You may make or purchase leather be& totems, for boys to string beads on. These beads can be reward for any number of things - wearing u&om~, bxiqing dues, attending pack meetings, earning badges of rank, etc.

DEN LEADER’S PILLS: This is a cute pick-me-up for a new, perplexed leader, or a not-so-new one who is exp&encing minor d3licuhics. Use a small plastic bottie, fill with jelly beans, M&MI’s, or some other candy. Attach a stick-cm label inscribed with a prescription for den leader pep, or whatever is appropri8tc. (Do try to avoid any negativism!).

DEN TOTEMS FOR PACK MEETING: Each den can make a t8ll, standing totem, to mark the den’s place at the pack meeting. The pack can award dif%rent little items to put on the totem. ie. for a monthly theme of Strong for America, the pack may’ award the den with the most attenciancc: a small handmade barbell, hung on a string. Dens may be awarded beads or feathers or other items for various things, and place them on the totem.

FISH AWA,R..D: For a pack lishing derby, or even for a pack swim meet. Mount a toy fish on an oval board, with a message.

GE= DmONlJ SI’ICK PIN: The special award for a group activity given to each participant (mount a dime and stick pin on base).

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HOW TO MAEEl THE MOST OF THE APPLAUSES

Read the instructions for the applause before doing it!!!!!

Practice EACH step so that you can do it with ease!!!

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Demonstrate each step to your group so they know exactly what to do!!!

Practice with the group to see that everyone is doing the applause right!!!

If possible, without embarrassing anyone, select one or two people to assist you. (This is especially useful in large groups).

Put as much Enthusiasm as possible into the movements of the applause, what you put into the applause is what you will usually receive back from the group! ! !

SOME DO’s AND DON’Ts

DON’T ASK THE GROUP WHAT APPLAUSE TO USE!!! - Prepare enough for the whole event, every person that is a part of the event should get an applause.

REMEMBER: IF YOU FAIL TO PLAN - YOU PLAN TO FAIL!!!!

DON’T READ THE APPLAUSE IN FRONT OF TEE GROUP!! - Refer to your notes if you forget one of the movements or the words to say!!!

DON’T REPEAT ANY APPLAUSE DURING ANY ONE MEETING OR CAMPFIRE

DO your homework, lmow the applauses, write notes with the key phrases and movements!!!

DO make sure that the applause fits the mood of the event. For example you want a quiet applause for someone doing a reading or solemn part in a ceremony and a very loud or demonstrative applause for someone receiving an award, plaque or badge!!!

DO have another person practice with you in the event you become ill and cannot be at the meeting or event (or you need assistance).

DO make your instructions as clear and simple as possible! ! !

Do HAVE FUN!!!!


DO use the applauses in this book to make up some of your own, then pass them along to others that they may be enjoyed by as wide an audience as possible!!!

DOIUSMLF- KEEP IT SIMPLE - MAKJZ IT FUN!!!!!

APPLAUSE FOR RECOGNITION

TRAIN APPLAUSE

Tap hand going up arm, saying, “choo, choo” louder and louder until reaching shoulder, then make sound of blowing whistle, “Whoo, whoa.”

BOAT APPLAUSE

Make motion of rowing boat, repeating, “Heave ho!” Then sight land and shout, “Land ho!”

MADSCIENTIST

pretend to hold up a test tube in one hand. Pour something else in to it, then something else, then go “Ha, Ha, Ha, it is going to work.....Oh no !!!! SSSSSSSBoom?”

ROBOT APPLAUSE

Walk in place, stiff-legged and stiff-armed and say “Does not compute, Does not compute” in a sing-song fashion.

COMPUTER APPLAUSE

Beep - gotta bug! Beep - gotta bug!

TYPEWRITER APPLAUSE

Move fingers as if typing, go “ding,” and act as if you are returning the carriage.

WOLF APPLAUSE

Howl like a wolf four times, each time tnrning onequarterofatnm.

BEAR APPLAUSE

Growl like a bear four times, turning half a turn each time.

CUBBY APPLAUSE

Leader yells, ‘Who’s the best den?” Everyone answera by yelling their own den number or den yell.

DEEP SEA DIVER APPLAUSE

“Bhub, blurb, bhuh.”

JAWS APPLAUSE

Make sound of Jaws theme. Pnt palms together and open and close like jaws as you “sing” the Jaws theme.

PIRATE CHEER

split group in two. Group 1: u 15 men on a dead man’s chest” Group 2: “Yo-Bo-Ho and a bottle of pop!” Have groups repeat cheer a couple of times-see which group can be the loudest


MAGIC APPLAUSE

Stretch your arms, to get ready to wave them over the audience. Now say the magic words-

-A-bm-cada-bra, and make the audience disappear by closing your eyes.

MAGIC HAND APPLAUSE

Hold hands out in front of you, then put them behind your back, saying, “Now you see them, now you don’t.” Repeat three times or until your hauds actually disapjxar.

THANK YOU APPLAUSE

Count to ten and after each number the audience says the number and the 1ettefQ” after you.

One..oneq, two..tw~ three..threeq, four..fourq, five..five-, six..sixq, seven. seven- q, eight..eightq, nine..nineq, ten tenq.

When they say “tenq” you say ‘Your welcome.”

VIKING APPLAUSE

Divide audence into two groups. One group says “Heave“ and the other group says “Ho.” The person in front points back and forth as the groups alternate their parts going faster and faster.

MOSQUITO APPLAUSE

Slap all over body and say, “Got ‘im!”

RAID APPLAUSE

‘Tssst, pssst. Dead bug.”

BEES

Spread arms straight out and pretend to fly while saying, “Buzzzzzzzzzzzzz, BUZZ.”

FLEA CLAP

Have everone raise his hand above his head. Applaud by clicking the nails of the thumb and forefinger on each hand.

KNIGHT’S APPLAUSE

“I’ll save you, fair lady!”

DRAGON’S APPLAUSE

“Fire, fire! Cough, cough, cough!”

KING ARTHUR’S APPLAUSE

“Excaliber! u

MERLIN’S APPLAUSE

“Abracadabra! fl

BLUE AND GOLD BANQUET APPLAUSE

Chicken, YUM, YUM, YUM!

STAMPEDING BUFFALO APPLAUSE

Everyone pound feet on floor.

Sm ARROW APPLAUSE

(mime fixing an arrow into a bow, get ready andshoot) FfTimT!

TOM-TOM APPLAUSE

Everyone make an open fist with one hand and slap the top with the palm of the other hand in a rhythm such as x”x”x”‘.

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THREE FIRES COUNCIL CEREMONIES

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Memorable occasions in our lives have been celebrated with ceremonies that stress the importance of the occasion, whether it is a birthday, graduation, wedding or baptism. Ceremonies provide special recognition and dignity to the person for whom the occasion is honoring. The same is true in Scouting. An award may just be handed to the boy with the instructions to sew it on his shirt or it may be presented during a ceremony where the Cub Scout is honored and information about the award and how it was earned is delivered to those present. The Cub Scout and his parents receive the recognition of the pack, boosting their self-esteem and the rest of the pack has something to look forward to as they work toward completing achievements. Ceremonies also provide an opening and closing for den and pack meetings, recognition of adult leaders and introduction of new leaders, families and guests.

TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL CEREMONIES

ACTION: Include the boys, their parents and other leaders in the ceremony by having them light candles or flashlights, hold up signs or use other props made for the ceremony.

ADVENTURE: Relate your ceremony to the monthly theme. Use props, costumes and scripts that emphasize the theme. This provides different ceremony ideas every month while providing continuity.

COORDINATION: Plan ahead. Make sure everyone involved knows what is expected of them and has a copy of the script ahead of time. Rehearse if possible. Assemble all necessary props and costumes. Review pronunciation of all terms and names. Take nothing for granted!

DELEGATING RESPONSIBILITY: The Pack Committee should have an Advancement Chairman whose responsibility is to plan advancement ceremonies. Ideally this person works with the Cubmaster to plan appropriate ceremonies. Dens may wish to plan opening/flag/closing or den leader appreciation ceremonies for pack meetings. Leader introduction/ recognition and Charter Presentation ceremonies can be planned by the Committee Chairman along with the Pack Committee. The Cubmaster and Scoutmaster or Troop Committee can plan Graduation and Crossover ceremonies for graduating Cub scouts.

DIGNITY: Maintain dignity if you want to hold the attention of the audience. Set the stage by turning off lights, using props and music. Speak loudly and clearly, use a public address system iF possible so everyone can hear you and the boys.

KISMIF: Keep it simple by using your imagination whev selecting costumes and props. Look through your childrens' costume box for

ideas and make it fun by staying relaxed and flexible.

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RESOIJRCES FOR PLANNING CEREMONIES

* Cub Scout Leader Book: Pack Meeting Planning Sheet has spaces for working ceremonies into your Pack Meeting program. Seven Parts of A Cub Scout Den Meeting helps den leaders plan den meetings that include opening and closing ceremonies and den recognition

t Cub Scout Handbooks: useful when planning ceremonies focusing on the requirements of the award to be received.

* Pow Wow Books

* Monthly Program Helps: ideas for theme based ceremonies

* Staging Den and Pack Ceremonies: available at your local Scout

Store

* Creative Campfires: also available at local Scout Store

* Monthly Roundtable Handouts

* Boys' Life and Scouting Magazines

* Cub Scout Songbook

* SIGN'S UP: A Collection of Scouting Parables told by Vick Vickery

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CEREMONIAL EQUIPMENT/"PROPS"

Ceremonial equipment adds color and life to ceremonies. When looking for props for a particular theme or ceremony, remember .- -- - that Cub Scouting is a family program, use or borrow things,

ask your parents if you may some may have materials, such as lumber and

paint, that they are willing to donate,

Whenever you build ceremonial equipment, remember to:

Keep it simple and inexpensive

Make it adaptable so that it can be used in many different ceremonies

Design it for easy storage and transportation; use hinges and threaded or pegged joints on large equipment so that it can be taken apart or folded. Keep it lightweight-it has to be carried. Store it properly in a box or bin to help keep it in good working

order.

Props most packs find useful include: ceremonial boards, symbol standards or cutouts, an artificial campfire, achievement recognition charts, an advancement ladder, electric candelabra, candles, spotlights, and simple costumes.

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ARTIFICIALLY ILLUMINATED COUNCIL FIRE

Cub Scout ceremonies are more dramatic when centered around an illuminated counci 1 f i re in a darkened room. The effect can be very realistic. your

den or pack may wish to undertake this project.

flaterials: Birch logs . a few wood dowe I s

10’ length of lamp cord and plug

8” dia. cardboard carton 2 l/2” and 3” finishing nails

3/4” 2” x 16” shingle pieces

x 7 3/4” dia. wood disc Aluminum foil A surface electrical outlet L,ight bulb

Instructions:

Log lengths and diameters are not critical,. but the pile should taper in thickness and length. Build the fire SO logs can be dismantled for storage. The bottom four layers are doweled together (A). The top three layers are nailed together with finishing nails (B) The shingles used for the tinder effect are not fastened in place permanently, but placed teepee fashion around the container (C).

1. Assemble and wire the lamp base. Insert i t in the cardboard carton which has been covered with aluminum foil.

2. Build the log pile, doweling the joints. TO locate dowel centers, drive a small brad in the lower log, then press the upper log over the brad to mark the center; then bore holes.

3. Use a 60-100 watt red or orange bulb for illumination. A white bulb can be painted red or orange. The light will filter through the sIots in the shingles.

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PACK CEREMONY TOTEM

Hateria 1 needed:

8 l/2 ga 1 lor or 1 gal lon mi lk carton 8 smal 1 flashlights 3 candles

Direct ions:

Cut out the words in the mi lk cartons and glue cartons together. Cut the backs of cartons so they may be opened to insert 1 ights. Paint the totem flat black so it wi 11 remain almost invisible.

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Can be used for induction, advancement, or special recognitions,

Cub Lights White Candle first - says following . . .

-- A Cub Scout “Follows” Akela

Cub Lights Elue Candles second - says . : -.

-- A Cub Scout helps the Pack go The Pack helps a Cub Scout grow

Cub Lights Gold Candle third - says . . .

A Cub Scout gives “Goodwill”

Cub is then charged to follow, help & give and is awarded his badge with pa rents parent supplerent.

involved to receive card, book and the

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DEN MEETING CEREMONIES

Ceremonies held during den meetings are a great way to help the boys prepare for participating in ceremonies during pack meetings. The den meeting is less formal and the boys may feel more comfortable without an audience.

It is important for every den meeting to have an opening and a closing. While the type of ceremony may stay the same or vary from week to week, the purpose is to have a beginning and an end to every den meeting so the Cub Scouts know when it is -time to act serious and get down to work. A flag ceremony should be included in the opening and closing of den meetings. The Cub Scouts need .to learn how to handle and to present the flag so that they will be confident when acting as color guards at pack meetings, Also to be included are the Cub Scout ideals: The Cub Scout Promise, Cub

Scout Motto and Law of the Pack. If these ideals are recited at every den meeting the boys will learn them well.

Other den ceremonies can include birthday celebrations, welcoming new members, denner and assistant denner ceremonies, thank you or recognition to a special parent or adult volunteer.

FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE Each Cub Scout has a 3-foot section of rope joined with a square knot to that of the boy on his left. The boys hold the rope with their left hands and pull back to form a taut circle. The leader says: "You are now a part of a group of close friends, held together by a square knot, a symbol of friendship. Let us give our Cub Scout Promise."

DEN CEREMONY FOR NEW BOBCAT

Personnel: Den leader, new Bobcat Cub Scout, denner. assistant denner, three Cub Scouts

Equipment: U.S. flag, den flag, three candles or flashlights

Arrangement: The den leader introduces the new Bobcat Cub Scout to the other Cub Scouts of the den. The denner and assistant denner step forward with the U.S. flag and den flag, then all salute.

1st Cub Scout: (Lights a candle and all recite the Cub Scout Promise.)

2nd Cub Scout: (Lights a candle and all recite the Law of the Pack.)

3rd Cub Scout: (Steps forward and informs the Bobcat that he is a part of the den and it is his turn to light a candle to show that the den will be much brighter now that he is a part of it.)

All den members then sing the "Cub Scout Welcome Song" or "Hi, Cub scout! *' found in the Cub Scout Songbook.

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IMMEDIATE RECOGNITION CEREMONY

As a Cub Scout completes achievements for Wolf or Bear, the den leader should make sure that a simple recognition ceremony is held in the den meeting. Use the Cub Scout Immediate Recognition Kit, which contains enough materials for a den of Cub Scouts for 2 years. This is a motivational device used to encourage each boy to complete the rank for his age.

Personnel: Den leader, den chief, Wolf and Bear candidates

Equipment: Immediate Recognition Kit

Den Leader: Let me tell you the story behind these wonderful beads. The custom of awarding beads started in the ancient Webelos tribe. They were given to braves who did their best to help the tribe and others.

Den Chief: Many moons ago, when the animal world was ruled by wolves and bears, the braves of the Webelos tribe feared these strong beasts.

Den Leader: But some braves named [names of boys being ~ i ~..._/

recognized], still untried, decided that the best way to live without fear was to learn to understand the creatures of the forest.

Den Chief: So they went, wolves and bears.

disguised as animals, to live with the The animals accepted them and all their

brothers and called them cubs, just as if the braves were their own. This was according to the Law of the Pack.

Den Leader: For their bravery and friendliness to the beasts, they were given a leather thong with colored beads on it. It signified that the cubs knew the ways of the tribe and did their best at everything without worrying if someone else did better. This is the law that the tribe borrowed from the animals.

(Asks the den to form a living circle and repeat the Law of the Pack.)

Den Chief: For doing your best in completing three achievements toward your [Wolf/Bear] badge, I award you, [name], this thong and this bead. May you always obey the Law of the Pack. '~-

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BOBCAT IMWCTION CEREMONY

PERSONAL: Bobcat candidate, his parents, Cubmaster

EQUIPMELNT: 1 “x6” board, two nails, two strings 18 inches long, two metal washers.

Drive a finishing nail into each end of the board, slightly off center, with I/4” left protruding. Print Achievement on one side of the board and Parent Cooperation on the other. Tie a washer to one end of each of the strings.

ARRANGEMEINT: Place the Achievment board on a table with the Candidates and their parents behind it. So that the rest of the Pack can see what is to take place.

CuBikLwrER: Ask the Bobcat candidate to take the string and the washer and lift up the board from the floor by engaging the washer over a naid. It will slip off.

Ask the Bobcat’s parents to try the same thing with the same string.

When they have tried and failed, pull the other string out of your pocket and give it to the boy. Tell him and his parent to put a washer on each nail and together pull the board up. Together, they should succeed. The board should flip so the words Parent Cooperation can be seen.

Explain that achievements in Cub Scouting will always depend on the Cub Scout and his parents working together. just as they have done tonight. i


PACK CEREMONIES

OPENING FLAG CEREMONY Red, White, and Blue

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Personnel: Six Cub Scouts, narrator.

Equipment: The U.S. flag.

Arrangement: Stage this ceremony by having the boys stand in a V- formation facing the flag. Each boy faces the audience and speaks his lines in turn.

1st Cub Scout: Today as we gather, let's all keep in mind,/our flag and the meaning for us to find.

2nd Cub Scout: The red is for blood of Americans true,/who gladly have given their lives for you.

3rd Cub Scout: The white is for purity, in both thought and deed,/a rule of conduct we all should heed.

4th Cub Scout: The blue is for justice for all, not just one,/ a freedom we fought for and dearly won.

5th Cub Scout: The stars are a symbol of God's guiding hand,/ over the union of this mighty land. .--1,

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There isn't an American our flag won't protect-/Let k us all now unite to show our respect.

Narrator: Would the audience please rise and join us in the Pledge of Allegience.

CLOSING FLAG CEREMONY Strength in Unity

Personnel: Cubmaster, Cub Scout Color Guard, and bearer

Equipment: A single wooden match and a bundle of five wooden matches, a U.S. flag.

Arrangement: The color guard and bearer advance the flag to a prominent place beside the Cubmaster. As he speaks, he demonstrates with matches what he is saying.

Cubmaster: I hold in my hand several wooden matches. You can see that one match alone is easy to break (demonstrates by breaking a single match in two), but when I put five or more together, they are almost impossible to break (makes unsuccessful effort to break bundle of five matches). Each month we learn more about the wonderful freedoms and responsibilities for which our national flag stands. If the flag could speak, it could tell about many battles fought to maintain these freedoms we cherish. When our pack works together to uphold the wonderful traditions behind the

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ARRANGEMENT FOR FLAG CEREMONY

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FLAGS ON STAGE A AnERl CAN FLAG GUAh

If flags arc to be posted on the stage, the American Flag will be posted on tht audience’s left. Since it should be on the marching right in the procession, it wi 11 be necessary for the flags to cross in front of the room. below.) The American FIag crosses in front of the pack flag.

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Choose a person, place and thing which the theme brings TO n&d:

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What other persons could be involved with that person?

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What music could be in the background?

What clothes are worn by the characters?

Who is the leader, official, or person in charge?

What honor could be given as an award?

What historical facts do you know?

What tiue or example does it convey to you, or do you want to convey ro the boys?

Using these facts, which can be shared our loud, have someone write:

0 An Opening Ceremony 0 A Flag Ceremony 0 An Advancement Ceremony 0 A Recognition Ceremony (for other accomplishments such as adult leader,

school awards, etc.) 0 A CIosing Ceremony

The Cubmasrer and other Commitree Members wrire out the script. Now you have created an evening filled with ceremonies that boys will remember!


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Dlrectlons for use:

. Choose one or more phrases from each list

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. Md your own pefwnal words for each occaisbn

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‘Would the followfng pfMB8 Come forward:”

Cub Scout(s)Inamel Leader (s) webebs scouts(s)[namel Parents (s)

‘Before you is:”

A Candle A Torch AScout Book Akela A Ladder

A Drum A Ctoss A Neckerchief A TM Your Leader

The Spirit of Scouting The Pack Your Future Our Dedication ChS3Ct8f Other

You have earned this Award by:”

Helping Others Joining Our Pack Being the Best Collecting Other

*Please accept this award and continue to:”

A Bucket A Tripod A Bridge A80X The Pack

fun and Adventure Th8 Church Your Accomplishment Your Advancement F%ness

Completing Achievements Helping Soys Grow %ling the Most Sefvfng for years

Do Your B8St Gi8 Goocfwiil Help Your son

c4x’ne To Meetings Follow Mela Grow Strong ’

Wwk Hard 88 Your Other

muId the rest of the Pack join me in congratulatbns for this award”

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A Branch A flashlight A Picture Your Parents Other

The Family Good Deeds Your Den The VMxid Our Community

Doing Your Best 6eing a D8nner Helping Wtih serving as

Follow the Trail Help the Pack Go

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LEADE!? INDL’CTTON CEF?EMONY . /’ i \. .>

Equipment: 5 cand les ; candleboard with 2 holes in top and 3 holes in bottom.

Canmi ttee Chairman:

Before you is a ceremony board that has five candles on it. The Cop two, like the alert ears of a wolf, represent the two upright fingers of the Cub Scout sign. They mean to obey, and to helo other peoole.

The three candles at the bottan represent the folded three fingers of our Cub Scat sign. These three fingers stand for the three secret letters in our Law F-H-G. These letters mean Fol lcws, Helps, Gives. They also mean Fair, Happy,

Game. And finally, they can remind us of scmething each Cub Scout respects, Freedom, Hane and Gal.

Al 1 of our leaders want to do their best to teach Cub Sccuts to learn to folIoJ to help, to give, to be fair and happy whatever the game might be and to respec their f reedan, hcrne and God.

Wi 11 the new leaders please cone forward? P lease repeat after me:

“I (name) pranise to do my best, to help the Cub Sccuts in my den and in my

pack to do their best, to help other people, and to do their duty to God and

their country, and to obey the Law of the Pack.” :

As chairman of this pack, I take pleasure in presenting to you your regis-(k..- > tration cards and personally welcome you into active leadership in Cub Scouting

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We are expecting a visit frcm Old Chief Akela of the tr the Webe 10s. .

(A knock is heard and Old Chief Akc la cntcrs.)

I am here to help you install a new chief. Are the eld of the tribe assemb led?

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Have they selected a new ch’ief?

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Ycu have been chosen to be the new chief of the tribe of the Webe 10s. Wi 11 you be IoyaI to the trust tha: has been placed in you by our ccmmittee, Cub Sccuts, and parents?

New Cubmaster: 1 wi 11 be loya 1.

(Old chief puts.his blanket on the shoulders of the new Cubmaster and a warbonnet on his head.)

Old Akela: I declare you to be Chief Akela, of the tribe of the Webelos of Pack in the counci I of the Boy Scouts of America. Do the young braves knew the Law of the Pack?

New Cubmas ter: They do.

Old Akela: Then let them give the law.

Al 1 Cubs: (Repeat Law of the Pack.)

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SPECIAL THEME RELATED CEREMONIES 1995-1996

SEPTEMBER 1995 DIAL 911

Advancement Ceremony Personnel: Cubmaster, Cub Scouts recieving badges and parents Equipment: Badges of Rank, safety pins.

Cubmaster: Tonight we are gathered to award these Cub Scouts the following badges of rank (name badges to be awarded).

"To help other people" is one line of the Cub Scout promise and as the Cub Scouts progress through the Cub Scout program they learn how to help other people when emergency situations occur. To earn the Wolf badge the Cub Scout must know how to make emergency phone calls and how to answer the phone and the door when he is at home alone. The Bear Cub Scout learns what to do when an accident occurs at home, in the car or on the water. Webelos Scouts earn the Readyman badge in preparation for the Arrow of Light. Scouting is proud of the fact that the training Cub Scouts receive has many times prepared them to perform heroic acts that save the life of another person or themselves.

Parents, it is now my privilege to present these badges of rank to you. You have been your son's first teachers in emergency preparedness and you are the ones who may award him this badge of rank for his job well done.

OCTOBER 1995 LAND OF MAKE BELIEVE

Cubmasters' Moment Closing The "Three" Boys by Vick Vickerg

When was the last time you played, "Three Bears?" Well, 1'11 have to admit, last Saturday was the first time I had played "Three Bears" in a long, long time. Michael, my four-year-old neighbor, came to the fence while I was raking leaves and asked,"Will you play Three Bears with me?" To be honest, I had a lot more leaves to rake and some Razorbacks, not Bears, who were to play that afternoon.

Does an adult really have time to play Three Bears with a four-year-old? A moments hesitation was all that he needed. Over the fence Michael came and began explaining how it was with the Three Bears. Michael told me all about the porridge that was in the bowls, how the chairs were set and three beds. He pointed to them right there behind the shrubs.

He said, "Now let's go for a walk in the woods and see what happens." He took my hand as we started for a long walk around the

yard, hut when we neared the "Bear's House" again, he turned loose of my hand and said, "You don't need to hold my hand no we are nearly home."

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In that Saturday afternoon game, I got reacquainted with the Three Bears, but more importantly, I gained a fresh understanding of the Three Boys.. .One who needs so badly an adult to share some time with him.. .One who needs an adult by his side to give him a hand in strange territory... and One who needs an adult who understands there is a time to turn loose and let him walk on his own. Scouting gives adults an opportunity to be important in the lives of these "Three Boys." Look and you may find them most anywhere... on your street, in your yard, or even in your house.

NOVEMBER 1995 KNIGHTS OF THE ROUNDTABLE

Bobcat Advancement Ceremony

Personnel: Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmaster or Pack leader Bobca-t candidates and their parents

Equipment: Bobcat badges and safety pins, 3 candles and matches sword, shield, helmet, other medieval props

Cubmaster: In the days of chivalry, men who performed heroic deeds and did their best to serve God, King Arthur and England were knighted and joined the other knights at the Roundtable. In Cub Scouting. our young knights are recognized and honored as they gain knowledge and accomplish skills for badges of rank.

Before we bestow these honors and award these badges of rank, it is necessary that we ask these knights to pledge again their loyalty to God, country, and Cub Scouting. Therefore, I ask these young knights to join me in the Cub Scout Promise while our torch-bearer lights the candles representing the three parts of the Promise:

I I----------. promise to do my best, to do my duty to God and my country (light first candle) To help other people (light second candle) And to obey the Law of the Pack. (light third candle)

Now I ask those knights who are to join the Roundtable as Bobcats to kneel before me on one knee. (touch sword to each shoulder while saying... ) "I dub thee Bobcats of the Roundtable."

Parents, it is your honor and will always be your privilege to present your son with his badges of rank as he progresses in Cub Scouts. (present Bobcat badge to parents.) Please pin the Bobcat badge on your son's left shirt pocket upside down. When he has done a good deed after leaving here tonight. you may turn the badge right side up and sew it in place.


DECEMBER 1995 DO A GOOD TURN

Opening for Flag Ceremony

Cubmaster: And the angel said: "Peace on earth, goodwill toward men." Cub Scouts give goodwill by being thoughtful and kind, and by doing Good Turns. In this holiday season, may our goodwill shine as brightly as the star in the East, so that other people will follow our example. Please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance.

G-I-V-E-S Goodwill

Personnel: Cubmaster. Five Cub Scouts, Boys who are receiving awards and their parents.

Equipment: Five large cards, each printed with a letter of the word G-I-V-E-S. Badges of Rank to be awarded.

Arrangement: Each of the five Cub Scouts holds his card with the blank side to the audience. One at a time the boys step forward, turn their card so the letter may be seen by the audience, and recite the phrases given below. When all have recited, they will be lined up left to right, their letters spelling out the word GIVES.

1st Cub Scout: G--Stands for Giving'. It's always good to give.

2nd Cub Scout: I--Stands for Intentions. May mine always be right.

3rd Cub Scout: V--Stants for Valiant. A trait of great might.

4th Cub Scout: E--Stands for Eager. From beginning to end.

5th Cub Scout: S--Stands for Sharing. This makes me a friend.

Cubmaster: During the holiday season Cub Scout Packs ask families to participate in service projects aimed at doing a good turn for the community. Families also help their sons to grow in Cub Scouting by supporting the Pack. At this time we recognize these families by presenting them with the badge of rank their sons have earned. Please pin this badge to your son's left shirt pocket as a symbol of your involvement in his Scouting achievements.

J'ANUARY 1996 WORKING WITH WOOD

Craftsman Badge

Personnel: Cubmaster. Webelos Den Leader, Webelos Scouts who have earned the badge, parents

Equipment: assortment of tools, completed projects made be Webelos scouts, Craftsman activity badges

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-. c. i Den Leader: For the past 2 months our den has been working at home and in our meetings on the Craftsman activity badge. I'm happy to say that [number] of the boys have passed the requirements and earned this badge. Will Webelos Scouts [names] and their parents please come forward.

Cubmaster: Boys, I have looked over the requirements for the Craftsman activity badge in your Webelos Scout Book, and I must say that you have done fine work in meeting them. Your work on this badge will be a good basis to start from if any of you decide to become craftsmen. Now I'd like to see the things you made.

(Webelos Scouts show items on display and tell a little about each one, why they chose to make it, if it was difficult or easy, what tool they learned to use, etc.)

That's excellent. I'm proud and I'm sure your parents are too, of all that you have learned. I now take pleasure in presenting these Craftsman activity badges to your parents, who will fasten them onto your Webelos colors.

FEBRUARY 1996 THE BLUE AND THE GOLD

Advancement Ceremony Story of the Cub Scout Colors

Personnel: Akela, two Cub Scouts dressed as Indian braves, narrator

Equipment: A tripod with a large cooking pot suspended over a fire. A small pot fits inside the large one and contains a yellow Wolf neckerchief and a blue Bear neckerchief and awards. Pack dry ice around the small pot to give a smoking effect (smoke increases as water is added). Two small clear bottles, one filled with diluted yellow food coloring and the other with diluted blue coloring; an Indian headdress; awards.

Arrangement: The audience is seated in a semicircle. Akela, wearing the headdress, stands behind the boiling pot. The awards are under the neckerchiefs in the pot.

Narrator: Many, many moons ago the great chief Akela called a council to see what could be done to make the Webelos tribe the best of all tribes. After many hours he called his two most trusted braves to the council fire. (He pauses as two braves come in and stand, one on each side of their chief.) He told the first brave to climb the mountain and tell the great eagle to fly high into the sky and bring back part of the beauty of the sun. (The first brave leaves.) He told the second brave to go to the forest and tell the sparrow to fly high into the sky and bring: back part of the sky. (The second brave leaves. and both return immediately. One carries a bottle of blue water and the other a bottle of yellow water. They take positions, one on each side of the fire, kneel, arld hold bottles up for everyone to see.)

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Akela: (Addressing the first brave.) Pour some of the beauty of the sun into our council mixing pot. (The brave pours the liquid over the dry ice, being careful not to get any in the small pot. Akela signals the second brave. ) Pour some of the beauty of the sky into our council mixing pot. (The second brave responds, and the boiling action increases. Raising his right hand, Akela speaks again.) From this day forward. blue will stand for truth and loyalty. Yellow will stand for warm sunlight, happiness, and good cheer. (Akela stirs the pot, reaches in, and pulls out the yellow and blue Cub Scout neckerchiefs. Be holds them open for all to see, and speaks.) And that is why Cub Scouts use the colors blue and gold. Now let us meet the parents and Cub Scouts who helped keep the blue and gold of Cub Scouting alive and growing this month. (Akela stirs the pot again and takes the awards from the small pot. The boys and the parents are called forward and the awards are presented.)

MARCH 1996 INSIDE NOAH'S ARK

Arrow of Light Advancement Using All Ranks

Personnel: Cubmaster; Bobcat, Wolf, and Bear Cub Scouts; Webelos badge and Arrow of Light candidates and their parents

Equipment: A large reproduction of each of the five badges of rank, fastened to standards or held by each boy; Webelos badgesm Arrow of Light Awards, certificates; safety pins.

Arrangement: Arrow of Light Award and Webelos badge candidates and their parents are on stage with the Cubmaster and three Cub Scout representatives, one for each rank.

Cubmaster: The highest rank in Cub Scouting is the Arrow of Light. You may ask, How does a boy reach this high goal? Well, Noah gathered all types of living things on the ark and tonight we have gathered different ranks of Cub Scouts together so that they might tell you how to earn the Arrow of Light. First, a Bobcat, [name].

Bobcat: I am a Bobcat Cub Scout, a new member of the pack. I have just learned the Cub Scout Promise and the Law of the Pack.

Cubmaster: Next, a Wolf, [name].

Wolf: I am a Wolf Cub Scout. I have worked on Cub Scout achievements in .the Wolf book. I had lots of fun in my den and pack and with my whole family as I earned my Wolf badge.

Cubmaster: A Bear, [name].

Bear: I am a Bear Cub Scout. I have been working on the advancements in the Bear book with my parents to earn my Bear badge.

Cubmaster: Beyond Bear there is the Webelos badge and the Arrow of Light, the highest award in Cub Scouting. Tonight we have two candidates, one for the Webelos badge and one for the Arrow of

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f” ‘, Light, [names].

L! 1st Webelos Scout: I am reaching the end of the Cub Scout trail and have found that it is not an end at all, but only a beginning, leading onward and upward in the great brotherhood of Boy Scouting. In passing the Webelos badge requirements, I have learned and am ready to work on the Boy Scout requirements, and now understand more about the ideals of Boy Scouting.

2nd Webelos Scout: The Arrow of Light trail has led me to the beginning of a new adventure. In learning the Boy Scout requirements, I have found that as a Boy Scout I must continue to do my best!

Cubmaster: (If th ere are more than two Webelos badge or Arrow of Light candidates, he reads other names and asks them to come forward.) To the parents of each of these Webelos Scouts, I take great pride in presenting the Webelos badge or Arrow of Light Award for you to present to your son. so that he may wear it on his Webelos Scout uniform. The Webelos badge is worn on the left pocket, centered at the bottom to complete the diamond of cloth badges. The Arrow of Light Award is worn centered on the flap of his left shirt pocket-and later on his Boy Scout uniform. (Present badges.) Wear them proudly, Webelos Scouts, wear them well!

These certificates are evidence of the honor you have received.

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2 You parents will find additional enjoyment and satisfaction as you go on in Boy Scouting with your son and help him with his new adventure.

Congratulations!

APRIL 1996 AKELA'S COUNCIL

Shere Khan-Wolf Advancement

Personnel: Father Wolf, Mother Wolf, "Shere Khan", man cubs. parents, Akela, Cubmaster.

Equipment: Large name cards to identify characters, Wolf badges.

Akela: Our scene starts in the cave of Mother Wolf and Father Wolf. Mother Wolf, Father Wolf, and the man cubs have just se-ttled down for the evenign. Shere Khan, the tiger, lurks outside. Suddenly the moonligh-t is blocked by the great head and shoulders of Shere Khan.

Father Wolf: What does Shere Khan wan-t?

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t:aLher Wolf: The wolves take orders only from Akela, the head of the wolf pack. The man cubs are ours.

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Shere Khan: The man cubs are mine-give them to me.

Mother Wolf: The man cubs are ours. They shall not be harmed. They shall live happily, to run and hunt with the pack.

Shere Khan: We will see what the pack will say about this.

Father Wolf: Shere Khan is right. What will the pack say?

Akela: Our scene now shifts to the pack meeting.

Shere Khan: Akela, the man cubs are mine. Give them to me.

Akela: These man cubs have shown themselves worthy of the Wolf rank in our pack. They have learned how to handle tools and how to display the flag; they know how to be healthy and safe. They have learned to serve in the community and to conserve energy. They are physically active and like to read and care for books. They have fun with their families and have collected useful and beautiful things. They obey our country's laws and worship God. The members of the pack want them to have the mark of Wolf.

(The Cubmaster asks the parents to join their sons. He presents the Wolf badges to the parents, thanking them for working through these achievements with their Cub Scout sons. The parents then present the badges to their sons.)

MAY 1996 SEE AND DO IT SHOW

Bobcat Induction-Boys' Life Puzzle

Personnel: Cubmaster, Bobcat candidates, parents, families

Equipment: Covered cardboard, tape, Boys' Life covers, scissors, Bobcat badges, safety pins; (have one large piece of cardboard and on magazine cover for each Bobcat family inducted.)

Arrangement: Cubmaster calls the Bobcat Cub Scout and his family to the front. As he welcomes them to the pack, he cuts the Boys' Life cover into as many pieces as there are family members present. He gives each member of the family, the Cub Scout, parents, brothers, sisters, grandparents, etc., a piece and asks them ,to assemble the pieces into a complete picture and tape them on the board. He gives the family plenty of time. When they finish. he compliments them on how well they work together.

Cubmaster: As we have seen, this family does things well together. They know how to help each other accomplish goals. They know how to get things done. Cub Scouting is for the whole family. The accomplishments of one member of -the family depend a lot on the resL of the fzmjly. It is that way in Cub Scouting. The achievements and awards earned will always depend on how well you work together.

(The Cubmaster presents the Bobcat badge to a parent, who in turn presents it to the Cub Scout son.)


JUNE 1996 BACKYARD FUN

Advancement Ceremony

Cubmaster: Summertime provides many Scouting opportunities for backyard fun as Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts complete achievements outdoors in the backyard. In the city or the country Cub Scouts can watch birds, identify trees, wash the family car, take care of his bike, practice conservation skills and cook a backyard dinner. Tonight we honor those boys who have taken advantage of the beautiful summertime weather and accomplished the following Cub Scout/Webelos Scout achievements. (Call boys and their parents forward and present them with awards earned.)

JULY 1996 WATER FUN

Learning the Together Stroke adapted from Sign's Up

Cubmaster: Here is a story of courage and inspiration. Sixty-four year old Ashby Harper was endeavoring to become the oldest man to swim the English Channel. He had failed the year before. This time, he swam for over 12 hours.

The tides were driving him off course. Night had fallen. The cold was penetrating. It looked as if, once again, he had lost his battle. His son, who was in the attending rescue boat, jumped into the water to assist in rescue if needed. Harper said afterward, "And I knew that with my son beside me, I was going to make it." * He did make it. Thirteen hours and fifty-two minutes after he left the shore of England, he staggered ashore in France, the oldest person to swim the English Channel.

We all need one another. Young people need adults who are ready to jump in and swim and swim with them when they are struggling in life's tides. But, we adults need children who will swim beside us. A look into their faces, the sound of their voices, the inspiration of their youthful spirit gives us that extra something we need to win life's battles, regardless of our age.

Let us now honor the following Cub Scouts and their parents as they receive their badges of rank. (Call Cub Scouts and -their parents forward to receive awards.)

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AUGUST 1996 HIGH COUNTRY U.S.A.

Closing Ceremony: Outdoor Code-Responsive Reading

Personnel: Leader in uniform, song leader, pack Equipment: The U.S. flag, and a COPY of the Outdoor Code for each Cub Scout and parent. Arrangement: The leader emphasizes the importance of showing the proper respect toward the natural resources of our country. The leader then uses the Outdoor Code as a responsive reading, with the pack giving the response. All sing "God Bless America" as the flag is held aloft.

Leader: As an American, I will be clean in my outdoor manners-

Pack: I will treat the outdoors as a heritage to be improved for our greater enjoyment. I will keep my trash and garbage out of America's waters, fields, woods, and roadways.

Leader: Be careful with fire-

Pack: I will prevent wildfire. I will build my fire in a safe place and be sure it is out before I leave.

Leader: Be considerate in the outdoors-

Pack: I will treat public and private property with respect. I will remember that the use of the outdoors is a privilege I can lose by abuse.

Leader: And be conservation-minded.

Pack: I will learn how to practice good conservation of soil, waters, forests, minerals, grasslands, wildlife, and energy. I will urge others to do the same. I will use sportsmanlike methods in all my outdoor activities.

Song leader: Let us close by singing, "God Bless America."

SEPTEMBER 1996 WORLD OF COMPUTERS

Opening Thoughts

Cubmaster: In 190'7, Baden-Powell took 21 boys with him to Brownsea Island, off England's southern coast, for what was to be the world's first Scout camp. It was successful beyond his expectations. Because of this beginning, Scouting was organized in America and in many other countries. Today there are more than 15 million Scouts and Scouters around the world. Time changes many things, Baden-Powell did not dream that one day we would have airplanes, televisions, spaceships and computers, but the Scout Promise and Law have remained as important today as they were in the beginning. Please stand, give the Cub Scout sign and repeat with me the Cub Scout Promise, and then the Pledge of Allegiance.

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Den Leader Installation Ceremony

Cubmaster: Over the past several years the Walt Disney company has created new animated movies based on old classic stories. The talents of many people creating and working together have produced results that will become classic movies that our children will share with their children as we shared the animated movies and cartoons of our childhood with our children. Memories of childhood classics last a lifetime. So do the skills and lessons our young Cub Scouts learn during their years in Cub Scouting. Scouting too, uses the talents of many people working together to create a program that will positively influence the lives of youth and leave lasting memories.

Committee Chairman: At this time I would like to introduce the new leaders who will be creating lasting memories for your sons. (Call new den leaders forward.) Will you promise to: * Show interest and concern for all boys in your den..

+ Take advantage of all training opportunities.

+ Be responsible for the organization and operation of your den.

* Lead the den chief, helping him learn to lead the activities of your den.

* Attend pack leader meetings, pack meetings, and roundtables when possible.

* Work with parents of your Cub Scouts (and/or Webelos Scouts) so they will have an opportunity to share in the fun of Cub Scouting.

* Observe the policies of our chartered organization and the Boy Scouts of America.

* Keep your den in operation 12 months a year.

If so, please answer, "I will." (Leaders respond.)

Cubmaster: Wearing the den leader's uniform not only identifies you as a very important member of the Boy Scouts of America, the largest boys' organization in the world, but it also sets a good example to the boys in your den. The influence you will have on

these youth w511 last a lifetime. With all of that in mind, we welcome you as new leaders in Pack---. Congratulations and good Scouting!

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NOVEMBER 1996 ANCIENT GREECE

Freedom Opening or Closing Ceremony

Personnel: Cubmaster and six Cub Scouts. Equipment: Seven chairs arranged in a semicircle.

Cubmaster: The ancient Greeks were concerned with individual freedoms and pursued a civilization where members could grow and develop to their fullest potential. The government of the United States of America is similar to that of ancient Greece in that it too guarantees the freedom of it's individual citizens to become the best citizens they can be. Being an American means I have many freedoms. What are they?

1st Cub Scout: Freedom to think, and to say out loud what I think.

2nd Cub Scout: Freedom to worship as I please.

3rd Cub Scout: Freedom to move about.

4th Cub Scout: Freedom to try, and freedom to fail.

5th Cub Scout: Freedom to stand up straight and look the world in the eye.

6th Cub Scout: Freedom from want, and freedom from fear.

Cubmaster: These freedoms were not of my doing. They were here long before I was born. My ancestors and yours fought to win them. I have four guarantees they will remain: the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, my fellow Americans and myself. No one could ask for more.

DECEMBER 1996 AELPING OTHER PEOPLE

Opening Ceremony: A Cub Scout's Influence

Personnel: Den leader and den chief. Equipment: One small candle and a taller white candle. Arrangement: Den leader asks Cub Scouts to form a circle, close their eyes, and listen.

Den Leader: Think about darkness. (Turns off the lights or darkens the room.)

Den Chief: Now open your eyes. I will light this tiny candle. (Lights the smaller candle.) This small ray of light represents the goodwill given by one Cub Scout. See how it shines! The rays from several Cub Scouts would make a bright light. Each Cub Scout lets his light shine by doing his best, helping other people, and being obedient.

Den Leader: I will now light this tall white candle. (Does so.) This signifies that there shines a brighter light to lead us all. Let us always think first of God; second, of others; and third, of ourselves.

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when Den Leaders from around the country can exchange ideas. Also, these BBS’s are gnat places to

pick up Scout Clip-Art and files for your Scouting

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“You will> the commercial, pro- timated 27,000 people read the news- the [Usenet] was particularly useful group, which is one of the several in planning campfires and all-camp

dud by a ~0rpomt.e communications thousand available on the Usenet, the activities,” Brezina says. He adds that giant, assures us in forecasting a fu- Internet’s bulletin board system. he uses games and songs from the ture filled with all sorts of electronic Started about 20 years ago as a newsgroup to spice up evening pro- marvels. way for computers to connect togeth- grsma

Many, if not most, of such technole gies-like 200-channel interactive television-are still defined aa “coming attractions.” But one exciting new way of sharing information, the In- ternet, is available right now for anyone with a computer and a modem.

Imagine communicating with fellow Scouters from Colorado, New York, South Africa, Canada, and Great Britain. And doing so nearly in- stantaneously, at a reasonable cost, and from the privacy of your home or OffiCe.


er, the Internet hss evolv- computer Newsgroup subscri- ed into a network offer- bersreadthepostingsto ing many services, indud- bulletin board learn about new games ing Usenet newsgroups. or activities, or new People “post” messages to l&S YOU ‘talk’ t0 ways of playing the old a newsgroup-a comput- Scouters around

games. Some subjects erized way to putting a are mentioned so often note on a bulletin board. the world. that they have their own All subscribers to the bulletin board space in group can then read the messages the newsgroup’s list of FAQs (pro- and answer, either by posting a new nouncedfaks-for Frequently Asked note on the bulletin board, or sending Questions). The FAQ list includes dif- a personal e-mail message directly to ferent games, songs, and other activi- another person. ties and tech- (continued on page 60)

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niques that can make Scouting more enjoyable. To keep the electronic bulletin board uncluttered and timely, each FAQ is moderated by a person assigned to select which messages to post from countless user contribu- tions. And most FAQs are updated

the game used in hb wintry. Jack Mortimer, an assistant Scout-

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master in Virginia, uses the Internet’s without its traffic jams, Mortimer

bulletin boards for information and points out.“More people want to use [the bulletin boards1 at one time than

z&-ice about computers, backpacking, and camping. Not all message post-

the system can handle,” he says, “and the problem is getting worse all the time.” This growink demand has led to the rise of Drivate comDanies DIO-

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monthly by their moderators. - To see what kind of ideas are dis-

board exchange, Scouters cussed, let’s look at some messages from Colorado, Ohio, posted during one week about the traditional game of Capture the Flag.

England, and South Africa

An Eagle Scout from Colorado wrote discussed various ways of that Capture the Flag can be ‘tong+ playing the traditional wide fun,” but is dangerous if played at night. A reader from the University sakeif Capture the Flag. of-Nottingham in Britain disagree& arguing that “wide games are more ti at night,“and can be safe (Bcouts are warned not to move about alone.

ings are of value to him, he says, but that doesn’t mean they’re not of value

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“Another problem for some users is knowing how to get what is of interest or use to them Erom the system,” Mortimer adds. “Sometimes even the old hands miss something of value.” Lots of messages find their way onto the bulletin boards, he says, and it takes familiarity with the system to know the best pIaces to look for spe- &c information.

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There are 9 Scout FAQs available through the USENET conference REC.SCOUTING. These FAQs include: Games, skits, songs, fund raising & administration. Scouters from all over the world &u&topics of interest, help each other with ideas, share successful ideas, and compare notes on how to handle problems. Find below a sampling of the REC.SCOUTING FAQs:

This !ile contains a number of ideas for the Cub Scout Leaders. It shows ways to reward your cub scouts for their behaviour and attendance, how to deal with kids suffering from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It also gives a couple of program ideas and games for your cub meetings, and general information on jungle book names and cub scout promises.

Here are some ideas for immediate recognition for Cub Scout dens that have been working in my Pack and others that I have come in contact with.

1) Arrowhead Necklace --

rJsing Dough Art dough cut out arrowheads. Use a spoon to mark texture on the face of the arrowhead. Bake until hard. Drill hole at top of arrowhead for lace. Paint arrowhead using Glossy Black spray paint (comes out looking like obsedian). Glue white/black feather to the back of the arrowhead, and thread leather lace through hole.

You now have a recognition necklace the boys can wear and display how far they are along on their Wolf or Bear trail. I had the boys make their own neck&s, but they couldn’t start wearing them until they’ve completed the Bobcat. So the Arrowhead represents they’ve earned their Arrowhead. As they progress along the Wolftrail they receive a White Wolfs tooth (also made brn Dough Art) for each of the 12 Wolfrequirements. This can also be used with Bcar Claws for the Bear trail. To help scparatc the teeth, the boy can earn beads to go ori his necklace. A white bead for attending the den meeting or pack meeting, a black bead for attending in unif&m. Wh6n done you’ll

. have a very impressive necklace (as well as, by having the boys make them you are doing one of the arrow,*t achievements far making something with a father).

HELPING HAND AWARD - Stuff&l glove on a dowel rod for the penon who always lends a helping hand.

WET SPONGE AWARD - A piece of sponge mounted on cardboard. For the newest leader who needs help soakingupallthenewinfointhccUbscOutprogram.

ON IHE BALL AWARD - A styrofoam ball with a pipe cleaner Cub Scout on top for the energetic person who has it all together.

GOOD EGG AWARD -- An egg made out of felt mounted on a piece of cardboard for the special person who has beenagoodqxxtbyhelpiithepack.

BIG HEART AWARD - A big stu&d heart pillow in red. For someone who shows real dedication to the Cub S-Mpropfam.

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FIRST AID AWARD -- Home made fbst sid kit for a dedbated unit leader. GO-FOR AWARD - plastic or model caronahandmadetrophystand. FortheperxmwhopicksupawardsorrunserrandsfbrthePack.

OLD FOSSIL AWARD - A’ rock or an arrowhead for the person who has been in scouting the longest.

BRIGHT IDEA AWARD - Spray a light bulb gold and mount to a plague. present to the person who always has good ideas.

BANQUETAWARD--Atargewoodenspoanpa6ntadBhreandGokL Attatcha&bon~~dpresenttothe Chahman of the Blue and Gold Banquet.

GOLDEN PEAR AWARD - Attatch a plastic M pear to a plaque. Present to the pair (Couple) who has done so much fm the Pack.

LlNK?‘OSCOUlRlGAWARD-Attatchafewpiccesof~fencetoaplaque~dptesGnttotheleaderwho has helped prepare the boys for Boy Scouts.

GOLDEN KNOT AWARD - lhis is a good award far a Cubmaster. Use rope, tie an overhand knot and spray gold. Attatchtoaplaqueandawardtothepersonwhohastiadaantogethcs.

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ADMIN.FAQ

‘Ikis file! contains a number of postings related to tbe administration of a pack 01 a troop: budget planGng, forms, 4zertscab programs....

%From: “Foley, Mary Lee” CSYSMI.F@JOJTQl .BITNM, omsubject Cab Pack Adminis- - Budget

>WeareMtosetupabudget. Ourquestionishowmuchtochargctheboys? >How do other Packs handle iniM &es and dues? How much is dues? Why? -- -- %From: Mike Walton [email protected]~ %Subje& Cub Pack Administration - Bud@

‘Ihis may sound a bit extreme, but 1 don’t like the idea of the “weekly dues” and in this budget, allow for each 6uaily to pay ONE SET FEE for the entire year:

Natiomdregisbation: 7.00 Boy’s Life 7.00 (even if there are more than one Scout in 6amily (Ill explain 1 Cm&and&&s 5.00 Awards 10.00 (this includes camp/counciVdistrict activities patches, etc.1 Activities 6.00 (not including district/coun~ ones) ‘oopsfhd’ 3.00 (to cover “things that you have no control over) SME contriiution 15.00 (l know that many hilies don? give... this way, you can assure everyone of the

Pacts support to scou?iug!

348.00 Q%is includes EVERYTHlNG for the year)

ONE, each pack has at least 4 families that have multiple Boys’ I ife registrations.. since only one BI , is nec&s, the Pack can use the other S7.00 to place in the “oops” fund subaccount.

‘IWO, the awards inch& all awards (which oome pretty close ifa Cub earned a rank (2.001, two mowPoints (.7S each or MO), fm beads (3.00), and takes part in at least one di&cVcouncil even1 (4.00 to 5.00). This can also hank the certificates fcjr each award as well.

FOUR, I have found out the “hard way” that Things happen without my control. Examples are going back to the Council of&e to pcik up spare awards, the Quality Unit awards (which must be Paid for), blown tires, no f&d at a given WEBELOS outing when there was supposed to be, and other “oo~s” things that occur. $3.00 Per <lub or $120.00 in a Pack of 40 should answer most “oops” (and stiD ahvc plenty left over fcx the foIlowing year.)

FIVE, 1 did not even mention insurance, and it was not as a oversight. The SME contibution by f&nily will pay for Cub insurance through one of the private agencies, a S12.00 contribution to SME ($1 .OO per month per f and the remainder to go to the costs of lead&s awards.. like the tra&g awar d. In a pack of 40, the SME contibution would make any Council happy...S480.00.

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rec.scouting FAQ#l : Skits, YeIs & Creative Camp& (l/2) From: Jack Mortirner [email protected]~ Date: 6 Sep 1994 01:30:03 GMT (Page 1 of 77)

Archive-name: scouting/l-skits-yells-and-campfires&t1 1 ast-M&ed 1993/l l/IO

This file contains a number of skits and yells collected on rccscouting and scouts-l, fw your own Pack meetings and campti. There are a few book 1 know on skits, ye& and campti:

The “BSA Cub Scout Leader How-To Book”. It is built to help the cub scout pack and den leaders running programs that kids enjoy.A section of 15 pages is dedicated to skits, yells and applauses.

“Creative Campfires” is another fine publication. Half of the book contains songs, and the rest is crammed with skits, stories, yells and tips to set up an entertaining camptire.

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*) A baU or ball- for each team

The teams stand at attention in fines, the front @yer in each team has the ball. 011 the command ‘G(y they spmtg their legs apart. The player at the front passes the ball between their legs. The ball must go between each players legs until it is picked up by the player at the back. The back player then runs to the &ont anc~ oont.rnues the process until the original font player is back at the 6ront. llx winning team is the one with aJl players stand& at attention with the ball at the front. If a ball breaks out Corn the line it must start its journey through the mnmaJ agein hm the ht. As an ahemativc pass the ball from the back player through the tunnel to the Cont. *****************************************************************************

MWJSE TRAP 1ViHfNG GAME You will need: *) 1 spring loaded mouse trap *)3bamlwocanes *)3lengthsofstring *) some objects such as plastic bottles to be picked up, for each team.

You will have to bore a hole or fit a screw eye in one end of each mouse trap so that it can be attached to a length of string. Each team stands at one side of the hall and the objects they have to collect such as plastic botlles~eonthedhcrsideoftheriver(~). Thealywaythatthey~gettheobjects,ista~hthethtee bamboopolestogethertoforma6shing poleandattechthestringwiththemousetrapattachedto~eend. Youwill have to show the scouts how to cock the mouse traps safely or you may have to do some first aid on bruised fingas. *****L***********************************************************************

LIGHTHQLJSE You will need:

*) enough blindfolds for half your group. l ) a reasonably large morn.

?he Leader is the lighthouse. Half the troop (pack, company) am ships, and put on the blindfolds at one end of the room. The other halfare rocks, and distribute themselves on the floor between the ships and the lighthouse. Please ask the rocks to keep their hands and feet in to minimiz @ping. The rocks also should not chrmp up.

The lighthouse goes *woo woo” to guide the ships. The rocks go “swish, swish’ quiet@ to wam the ships oftheir pmscnce. On go, the ships navigate between the rocks to the lighthouse. Lfthey touch a rock, they are sunk and must sit on the floor (and go “swish, swish” also). When aJl the ships have made it to the lighthouse (or have been sunk 1. the rocks and ships switch places.

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Name: Scouter, John

Address: 123 Main St Fairfax, VA 22032

Home Phone: 442-1234

Business Phohe: 556-1111

Date of Birth: 07/04/33 Date Joined Scouting: 06/10/50 Date Joined Pack: 08/20/81

Leadership Position: Cubmaster

Registration ID t: 456638-90

Rmks: Has completed all available training.' Will be moving to Florida next spring.

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Cub Scout Clip-Art

Clip-art are graphic images (pictures) that can be incorporated into documents made by most popular word processors today. Clip-art is used to spruce-up or make printed material more exciting. Clip-art is fun and catches a boy’s attention. Documents can be handbills, banners, cards, letters, meeting notices - most any printed material.

A space (frame) is made in the document and then the art image is included. Clip-art is ussually stored on a CD-ROM disk, floppy or even a hard disk (though too many images will f3 a disk quickly). A previewr lets you see the image before you paste it into your document. MicroSoR WORD or WordPerfect can easily accomidate clip-art.

The following is a partial index of the National HSA published series of clipart diskettes. Formats include PCX (for PC’s) and TIE: (a good MAC format). Please note that the copyright restricts the series of HSA clipart can only be use by members of the Boy Scouts of America as part of or in promotion of BSA programs.

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Webelos acti* pins: I I 20 Aquanaut JJZJ Artist 1 J 22 Atiekte lJ23Citizen 1124 Communimtor 1125C1afkman 1126En@necr 1127 kunily Member I I 28 Fitness 1129 Forestry 1130 Geolo&t 1131 Handyman 1132 Natwakt 1133Outdoorsman 1 l-34 Readyman 1135 .Scoku Jl36Scientist 1137 Showman 1138 Sportsman 1139 Trmkz

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SNOW GLOBE

MATERLALS: Wggshelk crushed very fine *small glass jar with zlcrew~op lid *tiny evergreen branches, mini pine COnHi, benie8, BeQuip8, 8d 8tOne8, and moss if you have it Whineral oil

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*hot glue (not Elmer’s) Crush some eggshe% into very fine pieces, set aside. Cut a piece of felt and glue to the jar lid to protect the tabletop. On the inside of the jar lid arrange the small stones and moss into a Vorest 6oof for the evergreen t~W8. Decorate the trees with pine cones, berries and sequins. Glue into phCe. Let dry for at least l/2 hour. Fill jar with mineral oil. Add the crushed eggshek Screw the jar lid on securely and shake the jar. Turn the jar over and watch the 8now fall.

PAPER CLIP ORNNENTS

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A, UAmW; plastic “ftain ring and 16 pa-. per clips; hot glue Open out 16 paper clips as shown. Glue eight of the opened clips evenly around the center of the curtain ring with the outer hooks all facing in the same direction. Now glue on the other eight opened clips in the opposite direction. Add a metallic thread hanger

‘and you’ll have a unique ornament! Heart of America Council 1990 Pow Wow Book

RESOURCES FOR GIFT IDEAS Lots of great gift ideas for boys to make are found in The NEW Cub Scout Fun- book and The Cub Scout Leader How-To Book. _ -

EASY GINGERBREAD HOUSES Makes 6-8 house8 MATERIALS: school-size milk cartons, one for each house; small sturdy pa-

per plate for base; box of graham crsckers; Royal Icing (below); us- sorted decorations: green spearmint gumdrop leaves, red hconce shoe strings, small candy canes, red hots, pillow minds in assorted colors, M&MS in assorted/Christmas colors, colored life savers, pep- permint candies

ROYAL ICING 3 egg whites 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

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Make ribbon loops for hanging.

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3. Braid red and green yarn and tie loops with f#t bows.

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5. Decorate the cones with cold or silver paper (tars and hang with Christmas tree ornament hooks.

4. Glue old heads or buttons OR to the pine cones and

6. Hang yarn pompoms from the ends of the cones. hang them with fishin:

line or thin threads.

What to Do

1. Coltect a basket full of pine cones that ue rbout the same size and shape.

2. Arrange pine cones around the outer rim

of the cardboard circle.

3. Glue the pine cones ia place and ban to dry for a few minutes.

4. Flaw the cardboard or Styrofoam cone inside

the pine cone ring.

5. Glue the pine cones in rows around the cone.

Work carefully to arrange each row to show off the natural beauty of onch cone, and also

to shape the tree.

6. Decorate the finished tree with miniature pine cones. berries. or seed pod oIpamenu.

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Evcrgrccn wreaths arc a traditional wintertime dccontion. You can easily make your own! You need some ev. cfgrcen boughs. a wife coat hanger and a roll of fine gauge wire.

Unrwist the coat hanger and form it into a circle. (You an make a smaller wrath by scrunching down the hanger and forming a double-wire circle.) Cut the evergreen boughs into uniform lengths. Gather two or three pieces together. Place them on the wire circle. and wrap some wire around one end. Flip the wrcarh over and wrap another bundle on the other side. Continue wiring bun&s of greenery to first one side and then the other. (Don’t GUI the wife bcrwccn bundks.) Work around the circle until you reach the beginning. Tuck the last bundle under the bushy part of the very first bundle you put on.

This makes a full wrath that can be hung from either side. Add some concs. if you like, and a bright bow!

Tie up posnandem.

Package your pdpoud. Making your potpourri

is only half the fun. Packaging ir cracively is grat fun, too!

There arc 4 som of containers you can use for your potpourri. Clar glass jars filled to the brim are cspe- cially nice. The potpourri really sunds out-vou hatdly have to do more than tie a ibbon around the Lid and add some dried herb and fbwcr sprigs (add some whole rose buds when you’re packaging Rumbling Rose). Or look for a small basket with a lid. Wave some drkd Bower stems in and out of the lid (Make a ha&k for the b&et&omabuncUeofcinnamon sticks for Spice Doligbt.)

Be crative with other potpourri bknds, too. A coconut shell half could lx ffflcd with a tropical blend; a bale samy scent would Look t&c in a lid- dcci basket dccoratcd with greens Or stenciled. Shells. concs. seed pod.% and dried flowcrs and gtasscs of ah sorts an be uscdto &orate liddcd boxes. baskets. and jars.

By now. the pomanders you made arlia should be dry and properly cured. Take than out of their tissue wrapping and shakcthc excess orris root/spice mixtum off.

Cut a piccc of ribbon narrow enough for the space left by the masking tape. Choose satin or velvet ribbon for a rich look. (Sclcct a dark color if the pomander will lx ar@ft for a man.) Wrap the ribbon around the pomander like you wrap a package. crossing the ribbon at the bottom. Tic a bow with a double knot.

The pomandm you don’t wish to hang, can be arranged in a pretty bow) or basket.

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Include gift cards with your pomah- dcrs. Write down that they should be hung in closets or put in drc%r dnwefs to give clothing a plNznt scent.

Make a cone wreath. Cone wre?chs are a lot of fun to make, cspcciaUy if you have collected some CiiffCrCnt types of cones. Handkd with arc, the wrcachs will fast for years.

You can ather wire or @UC pur cones to wrath forms. Wiring works best with specially constructed wrrc forms. You need bcndablc wtrc. curtcrs. and a pair of pliers. Gluing is done with hot glue (so ha\-e your parents help you). The nice thing about glued waths is that you can make the forms out of cardboard cut into any Shape. CO with a donut. or make a hart, or any shape you like.

Spray the cones with water xv- er2l hours before you begin. rncy will close up. making them casicr to work with. Stan with the largcsr cones and place them evenly around the wreath. Fill in the empry spots with more cores, using smaller ones to make the wrath thrccdimcnsional. Add nuut and pods as accents. Let the wrath dry complcrcly (the cones will all. open); spray with a coat of clar lx-

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CRAFTS

LAYERED CHRISTMAS TREE

MATERMS: several sheets of 9”x12” green construction paper; foil and construction paper scraps; scissors, glue, stapler, ruler. Make a tightly wrapped cone from a 9” diameter circle. Staple it in place. If necessary, trim it so it stands evenly. Trace the bottom of the cone on a large sheet of green paper. Make another circle 1 l/2” outside the base circle of the cone. Cut out the two circles, carefully keeping the inner circle intact. The circles don’t have to be perfect circles, because they will be fringed. Make about thirty similar circles, slightly decreasing the size each time. Use the base circle as a pattern: draw a slightly smaller inner circle and then a circle outside that. Save the cut out inner circles to use for the smaller circles. Gently tear the outside edge of each circle to make a fringe. Be- ginning with the largest and ending with the smallest, place the fringed circles on the cone until it is full. Decorate the tree with cutouts of colored and foil paper pasted to therringe. Cut out two foil stars. Glue together on the top of the tree.

SPICE BOARD

Use a l/2” board approximately 6”x8”. Distress wood by using chisel, hammer, or screwdriver. Cubs love to do this. Stain or paint board. Glue on spaghetti border and spices. Give board a coat of diluted white glue or decoupage finish. Write on names of spices with Sharpie permanent marking pen. Give board another coat or two to finish.

BIG FLUFFY WREATH

Cut strips of bright green tissue paper 3”xlO”. Bend a hanger into a circle. Twist each tissue strip once around the wire until the wire is completely covered with tissue paper and individual “ties” and the wreath is full and fluffy. Fluff the ties out. Tie a big red, bow around the hook and hang the wreath by . . .


Bake cake in a pan 9 x 13. Cut as indicated

Arrange on a tray or foil- covered card-


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Decoratlng paper wlth animal and bird tracks is a novel way to provide matched banquet decorat lons.

Designs shown on this page are anall, but a llttle patience when cutting stamps Is worthwhile.

The tracks can be enlarged, If deslred, and ldentlfled by wrltlng below each track. For addltlonal decorations, tracks can be stamped on pieces of paper an d glued to party hats, paper plates, and wall hanglngs.

Cut a firm, young potato in two. Draw desl red foot or paw pr lnt on paper <If you want to trace It), or dn the cut part of the potato.

Using a sharp knife, cut away surplus potato from track. Dip the cut side of the potato In paint or Ink, and then stamp the paper, cubs, etc.

Trace deslgn and cut away the surrounding area of the Potato.

Dlp lnto palnt or Ink and stamp.

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BANQUET TABLE DECORAT I ONS

CAKE CENTERP I ECE

Make a three-tiered cake from round boxes, covered with paper uche, and painted as desired. Frost with nhf pped soap suds.

Either paint on letters or use plastic stick-on letters.

Cub Scouts are made from twisted pipe- cleaners or chenille stems, with paper hats and neckerchief s .

Plastic Letters

PUCE MATS

Cut place mats ftam construction paper, about 12” X 16”. Add trim with Contrasting color constructi on paper. Draw appropriate emblems or use Cub Scout insignia stickers.

Ye1 low for Cub Scouts Lt. Blue for Webelos

Dark Blue

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HAT PLACE MAT

En1 arge pattern. Cut f ram dark blue construction paper. Glue on add1 tional front section of yellow or light blue. Add uablem for Cub Scout or Webelor.

FLAG STAN0 lh

Hake flag stands from small boxes, covered with colored paper. Fill with gravel for weight. Place an American flag or right side of centerpiece and a den flag on the left. Make flags from construction paper, or use Cub Scout flag sets.

Cover small box with paper. Weight with gravel or sand.

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Trace your right hand on a piece of paper, and cut ou't the paper hand. Bend down the little finger and the thumb, gluing the tips together. Fold and glue a. strip of paper, 1 l/2" x 6", into a ring. Glue the wrist of the hand to the inside back of the ring. Print the guest's or Cub's name on the ring. For a favor, place a nut cup of goodies inside the ring.

clothesoin Cub

Paint a clothespin to resemble a Cub Scout. cut out two paper arms, outtiard.

and glue them to the sides, facing On a small piece of paper, print the boy's

name and glue the paper in the Cub's hands. Glue the Cub to a cardboard circle securely, so that the Cub will stand erect. to a nut cup,

For a favor, you can tape the Cub with one leg in and one leg out of the

cup.

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Use these little Scouts to hold place cards. The rocks are glued together with a hot glue gun. Use polished rocks (if you have access to them), or just plain old rocks sprayed with clear acrylic work fine tcio. Glue "body" rock to base rock.

. Glue on wiggle eyes (or pieces of felt). For thk scarf, yellow tissue decorated with blue marker pen' is held by a small piece

The hat is a piece of felt (brim), of pipe cleaner.

small porn porn (cap) and a ' small piece of yellow fabric trimmed with blue marker for the emblem.

Cut square as shown from construction paper.

Make a diagonal fold across one way; open paper back out flat.. Make diagonal fold the other way; open paper back out. Make cut on one fold as shown (make cut only to center). Fold two sides over as shown and glue.

Put name on one side and then are very simple to make. Glitter can be added around the bottom edge.

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Centerpiece

Small fleur-de-lis are cut from mall pattern belov. Cut\. from cardboard and glue on a toothpick to insert in Styrofoam base.

Additional fleur-de-lis can be cut for place cards. Insert in small Styrofoam pieces and write a name on each.

Cut two large pattern pieces. Tape together and place on fold of newspaper. .

Lay pattern on thin Styrofoam and'cut with Styrofoam cutter or serrated knife. Spray paint gold (with Styrofoam paint). I\ Base is a rectangular piece of Styrofoam pa&nted blue.

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BEPREPAREDf~the Advcntm OfCUhSCOUt~by~yaUr~~ttre fmpsgts. This sesei<miSdcsignedtO~yOUWiththCinevitaMcqueetionsofwhat~ Dol,wheretoGo?,whentoGo?,HowtoGdThere?,whattoB~,whcacto~It?,~ BringIt?,WhoBringsIt?WhotoBring?,En~yourplanswithEathusiasm,PParents hvohed, Usingyour Resow.=%, phsmany@oftantthingstoknowbefixeyoumakeyourplans. Sincethe8epagesamfcwandsekontimeis~we fwummndthatyoualaotakeOutdoor WebelosLeader(OWL)Tr&ing. Whatwecancovert&yisjustthestartofanAdventure.

So let’s take off on that adventure cabd Cub Scout Camping and have a JVo&$


Outdoor Program

Planning an Outdoor Program

Planning a successful outdoor program is just as important as planning your troop meetings. There are several administrative details that you must attend to in addition to planning a quality program. Remember the six parts of planning an outdoor program covered in the Fast Start videotape:

l Establish a purpose for the outing.

l Select a site.

Camp Routine

Life in camp, as everywhere, revolves around eating and sleeping, only you need more of both in camp. The daily routine may follow this sort of outline:

Morning

l Build a program of activities.

l Provide two-deep leadership.

l %ke care of physical arrangements.

l Use the patrol method at the campsite.

We are going to concentrate briefly on how to build an outdoor program and provide you with a tool to help you and your patrol leaders’ council plan an outing.

Boys are not interested in just hanging around- just being in camp. Keep them busy with things they want to do, without running them ragged. Help them enjoy and explore nature. Teach them

. to live comfortably in the out-of-doors, and give them an opportunity to advance in their rank. Here are five points to remember when planning an outdoor program:

(time) Wake up. Cooks start breakfast (arise half an hour early). Light fire, boys wash up.

(time) Eat breakfast. Fetch wash water, clean up breakfast dishes. Hang up sleeping bags, sleep wear, tidy tent. Tidy campsite, replenish water and firewood.

(time) Morning activities

Noon

(time) Prepare lunch

(time) Eat, wash up, rest

(time) Afternoon activities

1. Involvement-the more people involved in the planning, the more acceptance and enthusiasm.

2. Challenge-a few challenges will form the nucleus of never-forgotten memories.

3. Flexibility-situations change and the program must adapt to fit the new situation.

(time) Prepare site for the night (before chill of eve ning). Bring clothing and sleeping bags inside, get wood for cooking and campfire. Work on personal projects.

(time) Prepare supper

Evening

4. Imagination- there are always new ideas and new ways to try old ones, new places to go, etc

(time) Have supper, wash dishes. Tidy site (before dark&stack firewood for the night and following morning, replenish water, refuel lanterns, secure food box.

5. Relaxation-just doing nothing is a rare treasure in our hustling world.

Remember in planning to consider the use of games and activities that reinforce the learning for the day. Let the boys work on advancement as an outcome of the program planned. Don’t let advancement be the main reason for doing something. Remember that advancement is the natural result of a quality program.

Camping is the prime opportunity to introduce first-time campers to the expanse and beauty of nature4 is a great time for a Scout to accomplish many steps in his advancement process.

(time) Evening activities-may include free time, wide game, campfire.

(time) Cracker barrel (evening treat), devotions

(time) ‘Bed/lights out


OUTDOOR PROGRAM CHECKLIST

Date of Program Location

1. Administration

( ) Tour permits

( ) Parents permission/information

( ) Insurance

( ) Budget done

( ) Licenses (fishing, boats, etc.)

( ) Camp cost

( ) Local requirements

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( ) 2nd leader ( ) 3rd leader .

III. Transportation

( ) Driver

( ) Driver

( ) Equipment hauled by

IV. Location

( ) Maps to and from

( ) Driver time

( ) Special gear needed

V. Equipment

( ) Personal

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( ) Driver

( ) Arrival time

( ) Depature time

( ) Program

( ) Emergency


Vi. Feeding

( ) Menu planned

( ) Who buys food

( ) Fuel supply

( ) Duty roster

( ) Food storage

VII. Sanitation

( ) Drinking water

( ) Dish washing

( ) Human waste

( ) Garbage disposal

VIII. Safety

( ) Nearest medical facility

( ) Nearest town

( ) Emergency #

( ) First aider in group

( ) Ranger contact ( ) Police X I .

IX. Program

( ) Program planned (see planning sheet)

. ( ) Short-term

( ) Special program equipment

( ) Patrol assignments

( ) Long-term

( ) Rainy day activities

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Here’s a checklist of things to be done for your patrol in preparation for the outdoor training experience.

Patrol Camping Checklist

Tents Cooking gear

Patrol fly Cleanup gear

Woods tools First aid kit

Food (Supper, Breakfast, and Patrol Cracker Barrel)

Menu planning Food purchased

Assignments (if any)

Topic assigned

Equipment needed

Patrol Program Equipment (as needed)

Tin Cans Wire Cutters

Compass 8-inch File

Hammer and Nails -

Bow Saw

Personal Gear Ground cloth

Official Scout knife

Sharpening stone

Sleeping bag

Boy Scout Handbook, The Official

Wire coathangers

Toilet articles

Scoutmaster Handbook, 7he Ol/cial

Eating gear

Ax

Tin Snips

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w-on, , has my permission to participate in He is in good physical condilion and has not had any serious illness, injury or operation since his last health examination. He can participate in all activities except the following:

. Duhg this activity, I may be reached at:

address: phone: If1 cannot be reached in the event of an emergency, the following person is authorized to act in my behalf Name: address: phone: relationship: Physician’s name and ,phone number: Special health considerations: Instructions for medications sent with my son:

In addition to my son, the following adult(s) will be attending:

Signature: Date: (parent or guardw

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NOTE: This is a suggestion of group equipment that leaders should attain and bring. Modify this list to conform to the requirements of your group, planned activities,

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First Aid Kit

Food and Food Containers. 1. Coolers and Ice. 2. Containers for storage at night.

Food Preparation Gear. 1. Chuck Box witi alI necessary food preparation equipment. 2. Cleaning Gear. 3. Garbage Disposal Equipment.

Stove with heI (remember safety rules). 1. wood. 2. Charcoal. 3. Camp Fuel. 4. Propane. 5. FIRE EXTINGUISHER

Tents and Dining Flies. 1. Extra Stakes.

Patrol Tables.

Tools. 1. Hammers. 2. Shovel. 3. Bow Saw (adults use only). 4. Axes are & recommended.

Fire Buckets.

Flags and other identification and ceremonial equipment.

Program Equipment.

NOTE: This is a suggested Itinerary. Modify this list to conform to the requirements of your planned activities and anticipated weather.

For: Webelos Overnight Campout #l

s-w! JM!a T”rme A$db!& 9:00 AM. Set-up Camp (Outdoorsman) & Assign Sleeping Areas 1o:oo Free Time/Leader Meeting 10:30 Whittling Chip Review 10:45 Free Time 11:15 Den Activity # 1 (Naturalist) 12:00 P.M. Lunch 1 :oo Free Time 2:oo DenActivity#2 (Forester) 2:45 Snack 3:15 Den Activity #3 (Sportsman) 4:lS FreeTime 5:30 Dinner 6:30 Scouts Prepare Skits for Camp& Ceremony 7:30 Free Time 8:30 Campfire Ceremony (0utdoorsman) 9:lS Prepare for Night.% Sleep/Free Tie 1o:oo Taps

SUNDAY, Jk&B 7:00 A.M. Reveille 7145 Breakfast 8:30 Pack Equipment and Personal Belongings 9:15 Den Activity #4 (Naturalist) 9:45 Free Time 10:30 Religious Ceremony 11:OO Pack Camp and Site Cleanup 11:30 vacatecamp

Itinerary is subject to change. Drop off aud pick up times will be maintained.


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I. Adult Leadership (LJ

Each Cub Scout den and Webelos den and each chartered Cub Scout pack. Boy Scout troop, Varsity Scout team, and Explorer post shall have one citizen of the United States, 21 years of age or older, who shall be registered and serve as the unit or den leader. A unit leader may not serve simultaneously in any other position within t&e same unit. The head of the chartered organization or chartered organization representative and the local council must approve the registration of the unit or den leader on the appropriate form.

Primary nfercnce: Rules and Regulations of the Boy Scouts of America

Leadership Requirements for skips and Outings

1 s ?\vo-deep leadership: tie registered adult leaders, or one adult and a parent of a participating Scout. one of whom must be at least 21 years of age or older, are required for all trips or outings. There are a few instances. such as patrol activities. when no adult leadership is required. Coed overnight activities require male and female adult leaders.

2. During transportation lo and from planned Scout outings.

a. Meet for departure at a designated area.

b. Prearrange a schedule for periodic checkpoint srops as a group.

c. Plan a daily destination point.

A common departure site and a daily destination point are a must. If you cannot provide two adults for each vehicle, the minimum required is one adult and two or more youth members-never one on one.

3. Safety rule of four: No fewer than four individuals (always with the minimum of two adults) go on any backcountry expedition or campout. If an accident occurs, one person stays ’ with the injured, and two go for help. Addi- tional adult leadership requirements must reflect an awareness of such factors as size and skill level of the group, anticipated environmental conditions. and overall degree of challenge.

4. Male and female leaders require separate sleeping facilities. Married cou- ples may share the same quarters if appropriate facilities are available.

6, Hale and female youth participants will not share the same sleeping facility.

6. When stay’ing in tents. no youth will stay in the tent of an adult other than his or her parent or guardian.

7. If separate shower and latrine facilities are not available. separate times for male and female use should be scheduled and posted for showers. The buddy system should be used for latrines by having one person wait outside the entrance, or provide Occupied and Unoccupied signs andkr inside door latchts.

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VI. First Aid

First aid is the first help or immediate care given someone who has suddenly sickened or been hurt in an accident. First-aid training continues through the program of the Boy Scouts of America as concrete evidence that we am prepared to help others in need.

It is important that one person in each touring group be trained in the principles of first aid, know how and when to put this knowledge to the best use, and thoroughly understand the limitations of this knowledge.

It is strongly recommended that adult leaders in Scouting avail themselves of CPR and first-aid training by the American Red Cross or any recognized agency to be aware of the latest techniques and procedures. However, some of the first-aid techniques found in BSA literature are not the same as those professed by the American Red Cross. Frequently, modifications depend on the Scout’s age-this could be a factor in the Scout’s judgment and physical dexterity.

First-AidKits

A first-aid kit well stocked with the basic essentials is indispensable. Choose one sturdy and lightweight, yet large enough to hold the contents so that they are readily visible and so that any one item may be taken out without unpacking the whole kit. Keep a list of contents readily available for easy refilling. Keep the kit in a convenient location. Make one person responsible for keeping the kit filled and available when needed. Quantities of suggested items for your first-aid kit depend on the size of your group and local conditions.

Suggested First-Aid Kit Contents

Bar of soap

2-inch roller bandage

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l-inch adhesive

3-by-3-inch sterile pads

piangular bandage

Assorted gauze pads

Adhesive strips

Clinical oral thermometer

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Lip salve

Poison-ivy lotion

Small flashlight (with extra batteries and bulb)

Absorbent cotton

Water purification tablets (iodine)

Safety pins

Needles

Paper cups

Foot powder

Instant ice packs

Because of the possibility of exposure to communicable diseases, first-aid kits should include latex gloves. goggles, and antiseptic to be used when giving first aid to bleeding victims, as protection against possible exposure. Mouthpieces or mouth barrier devices should be available for CPR.

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cardiopuhonary Resuscitation (cpw

This specialized skill to endeavor to revive victims of cardiac arrest (no breathing-no pulse) may be taught to Boy Scouts and Explorers by an instructor currently certified by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. leaching this skill to Cub Scouts is not recommended.

Preliminary skills related to CPR are found in the Boy Scout Handbook and the Ffr-st Aid merit badge pamphlet (rescue breathing. choking. and steps to take for CPR).

Protection Considerations for Bloodborne Pathogens

Many people are concerned about the rapid spread of HIV (the AIDS virus) and try to avoid exposing themselves to this hazard. Health professionals and amateur first-aiders like those of us in Scouting may find ourselves faced with special concerns in this regard. Therefore, we must know how to act and how to instruct the youth we lead.

All Scouters should do the following:

1. lIy to maintain the RSA’s tradition of rendering first aid to those in need.

2. Recognize that often the victims we treat with first aid are friends and family members whose health we are familiar with. Therefore, in such cases. except when we know they have infectious diseases, we should not hesitate to treat them.

3. Treat all blood as if it is contaminated with bloodborne viruses. lIy to stop bleeding or dress wounds after protecting ourselves by wearing latex or vinyl gloves. or covering our hands with several sterile dressings or a piece of plastic wrap. Unit first-aid kits should, therefore. contain these items. First- aiders should always wash their hands immediately after treating any kind of injury. especially one involving blood or any other body fluid.

4. Render rescue breathing using a mouth- barrier device. This allows the rescuer to breathe into the victim. but prevents the victim’s breath from passing through that same device. This device also keeps the victim’s saliva from entering the rescuer’s

system. First-aid equipment suppliers and ,,- many pharmacies sell this equipment. One should be in every unit first-aid kit.

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5. Equip first-aiders with plastic goggles that will prevent a victim’s blood from getting into the rescuer’s eyes in the case of serious arterial bleeding.

Individuals who might have been exposed to another’s blood and body fluids (medicine. fire rescue. and law enforcement Explorer post members: volunteer first-aiders at camporees. Scouting shows. and similar events) should know the following:

1. The chartered organization and its leaders . should always explain and make clear the possible degree of exposure to blood or body fluids as a result of Scouting activities.

2. As a precaution. adult volunteers or youth members should consider a hepatitis B vaccination. The cost of the shots will not be borne by BSA nor is the chartered organization required to underwrite the cost. I

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” 4. If vaccination is recommended, any adult volunteers and youth members who decline the shots either at full cost to them or at a reduced rate, or free. should sign a refusal waiver that should be retained by the council for five years.

Near-Drowning

Neardrowning is a term used to describe a fatality that occurs several hours after resuscitation or revival of a drowning victim. Neardrowning accidents are usually witnessed and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is delivered at the scene. Lung rupture can occur during the submersion or consequent to the resuscitation efforts. Pneumonia is a later com- plication In the injured lung. lb ensure that water-accident victims do not become near- drownings, they need to be admitted to a hospital with a respiratory intensive care unit and monitored for at least 24 hours to watch for complications. The hypothermic victim requires special attention.

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Age Guidelines

The Soy Scouts of America has established the following guidelines for its members’ participation in camping activities:

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. overnight camping program covering at least two nights and operating under certified leadership in an established Scout camp operated by the council during the normal camping season.

A Webelos Scout may participate in overnight den camping when super- vised by his mother or father. If a

. . . parent cannot attend arrangements must be made by the boy’s family for another youth’s parent (but not the Webelos leader) or another adult relative or friend to be a substitute at the campout.

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Family camping in local council camps may be approved for individual families and groups of families (individual groups of families from the same Cub Scout pack) at the option of the council. There shall be at least one parent/guardian (21 or older) for each family unit. Adult family members are responsible for all children in tlieir own family at all times.

l All Boy Scouts (11-18) may participate in troop or patrol overnight campouta, camporees, and resident camps.

l Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Explorers age 13 or older may also participate in world jamborees and high- adventure programs.

If a well-meaning leader brings along a child who does not meet these age guidelines, disservice is done to the unit because of distractions often caused by younger children. A disservice is done to the child, who is not trained to participate in such an activity and who. as a nonmember of the group. may be ignored by the older campers.

T&ail Stiety

Alertness and care in all that is done on the trail and performing within the group’s known capabilities are among the best preven- tive measures against accidents. Most common outdoor injuries are blisters. cuts. sprains, strains. bruises. and fractures. Hikers also may become lost or get caught in storms, and they often panic as a result. Avoidable tragedies may occur if campers and leaders lack the skills and knowledge to deal with the problems encountered. Leaders must alert their young people to the dangers of unusual environment with proper instructions on fire safety, orienteering, and safe travel.

Leaders must instruct those in their groups to stay together on well-established trails. avoid loose rocks (especially on descent). and avoid dangerous ledges. cliffs and areas where a fall might occur. Accidents can occur when hikers kick and roll boulders down steep hills. Wilderness

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trails have no caution signs for loose rocks. nor do they have guard rails on cliffs.

‘Ifail safety is a matter of common sense. The response of individual members of a group in doing the right thing is important. When they understand the reason for rules of safety. they obey them more willingly.

The Boy Scouts of America has an abun- dance of literature related to proper procedures and guidelines for .a group on a trail.

References: Boy Scout Handbook: Backpacking. Cumptng. and Htkfng merit badge pamphlets; Cub Scout Leader Book: and Scoutmaster Handbook

Beware of Lightning

The summits of mountains, crests of ridges, slopes above timberline, and large meadows are extremely hazardous places to be during lightning stotis. If you are caught in such an exposed place, quickly descend to a lower elevation, away from the direction of the approaching storm. and squat down, keeping your head 1~. A dense forest located in a depression provic@ the best protection. Avoid taking shelter under isolated trees or trees much taller than adjacent trees. Stay away from water, metal objects. and other substances that will conduct electricity long distances.

By squatting with your feet close together, you have minimal contact with the ground, thus reduc.ing danger from ground currents. If the threat of lightning strikes is great. your group should not huddle together but spread out at least 15 feet apart. If one member of your group is jolted. the rest of you can tend to him. Whenever lightning is nearby, take off backpacks with either external or internal

metal frames. In tents. stay at least a few inches from metal tent poles.

Lightning Safety Rules

l Stay away from open doors and windows, fireplaces. radiators, stoves, metal pipes, sinks. and plug-in electrical appliances.

l Don’t use hair dryers. electric toothbrushes. or electric razors.

l Don’t use the telephone; lightning may strike telephone wires outside.

l Don’t take laundry off the clothesline.

l Don’t work on fences. telephone lines, power lines, pipelines. or structural steel fabrications.

l Don’t handle flammable materials in open containers

l Don’t use metal objects, such as fishing rods and golf clubs. Golfers wearing cleated shoes are particularly good lightning rods.

l Stop tractor work, especially when the tractor is pulling metal equipment, and dis- mount. ?factors and other implements in metallic contact with the ground are often struck by lightning.

l Get out of the water and off small boats.

l Stay in the car if you are traveling. Automobiles offer excellent lightning protection.

l When no shelter is available. avoid the highest object in the area. If only isolated trees are nearby, the best protection is ti crouch in the open. keeping twice as far away from isolated trees as the &es are high.

l Avoid hilltops. open spaces. wire fences. metal clotheslines exposed sheds. and any electrically conducted elevated objects.


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For several reasons, it is important for Scouts and Scout leaders to learn the skills and safety procedures for using chemical fuel stoves. There are occasions when the lack of natural wood for fuel or the regulation of specific areas where open fires are prohibited requires us to use other alternatives. The BSA has established these guidelines to follow when using chemicai fuels whtle camping.

Use compressed or liquid-gas stoves and lanterns only with knowledgeable adult supervision, and in Scout facilities only where and when permitted.

Operate and maintain regularly according to manufacturer’s instructions included with stove or lantern.

Store fuel in approved containers and in storage under adult supervision. Keep all chemical fuel containers away from hot stoves and camptires and store below 100 degrees.

Let hot stoves and lanterns cool before changing cyl- inders of compressed gases or refilling from bottles of liquid gas.

Retill liquid gas stoves and lanterns a safe distance from any tlames, including ocher stoves, campfires, and personal smoking substances. h commercial camp stove fuel should be used for safety and performance. Pour it through a tilter funnel. Recap both the fuel container and the device before igniting.

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Never fuel a stove or lantern inside a cabin; alwan do this outdoors. Do not operate a stove or lantern in an unventilated structure. Provide at least two ventilation openings, one high and one low, to provide oxygen and exhaust for lethal gases. Never fuel, ignite. or operate a stove or lantern in a tent.

Place the stove on a level, secure surface before operating. On snow, place insulated support under the stove to prevent it from tipping when the snow melts.

Periodically check fittings for leakage with soap and water solution on compressed-gas stoves and on pres- surized liquid-gas stoves before lighting.

When lighting a stove keep fuel bottles and extra canisters well away. Do not hover over the stove when lighting it. Keep your head and body to one side. O+n the stove valve quickly for two full turns and light carefully, with head, fingers, and hands to the side of the burner. Then adjust down.

Do not leave a lighted stove or lantern unattended.

Do not overload rhc stevedore with extra-heavy pts or large frying pans. If pot5 over 2 quarts are necessary. set up a separate grill with legs to hold the pot and place the stove under the grill.

Take empty fuel containers home for disposal. Do not place them in or near tires. Empty fuel containers will explode if heated.

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REAFFIRMATION OF THE POSITION OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA ON “DUTY TO GOD”

Resolved, that the Ron of the position the of the Boy Scouts of America relating to “Duty to God” be and is hereby enacted and that the Bylaws, rules and regulations, literature of the Corporation reflects this reafhrmation accordingly.

In 1985, America celebrated the 75 Th. anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. Since 1910. 80 million Americans have subscribed to the scout oath and the scout law which have stood the test of time.

The National Executive Board of the B.S.A. proudly states through it’s Mission Statement, that the values which the Organization strives to instill in young people are those based upon the scout oath and the scout law. A Scout pledges ” On my honor I will do my best, to do my duty to God and my cmmtry, and to obey the Scout Law...”

The first Boy Scouts of America Handbook for Boys, published in August 19 11, declares that “...no boy can grow into the best kind of citizenship without recognizing his obligation to God.” @age 215)

The latest edition of The Official Boy Scout Handbook published in 1990 reads: “‘A scout is reverent towards God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the belief% of others.“’ Page 561)

While not intending to define what constitutes belief in God, the Boy Scouts of America is proud to reafhn the Scout Oath and its declaration of “Duty to God.”

The following statements are additional information on the BSA position:

The Boy Scouts of America has ahvays been committed to the moral, ethical and spiritual development of our youth. Scouting is not a religion, but duty to God is a basic tenet of the Scout Oath and Law.

Scouting does not seek to impose its belief s upon others who not share them. VirtuaIIy every religion is represented in Scouting and the BSA does not define or interpret God. That is a role of the Scout’s Family and religious advisors.

Scouting respects those who do not share its beliefs and it would not ask others to alter their faith in any fashion in order to become a scout. They are free to follow their own beliefs. Bather, the BSA membership believes that the principles set forth in the Scout Oath and Law are central to the BSA goal of teaching the values of self reliance, courage, integrity, and consideration of others.

Scouting may not be for everyone, but for eight decades, Scouting has provided meaningful programs and adventure to more than eighty million young people in the United States.


Planning is one of the most important functions we perform on a day to day basis, the fact that we succeed or fail at whatever we undertake depends upon how well or poorly we planned the task.

Attached is a simple chart (a reminder) of the general concepts of planning. are as follows:

The elements that go into this

Consider the task:

What do I have to do? When do I have to do it? Whom I doing it for? Is it going to be a lasting or temporary thing?

Make a decision; will you do it or not. If you have decided to go ahead with the project, you must consider the following:

Consider the resources:

Do I have the facilities? Are the materials available?

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Are the people I need available? Do I have the proper equipment? Is there anything I have to order? Will I be able to get the items I ordered on time without panic? Have I consulted others who may be involved or affected? Do I have a commitment or agreement from others involved? Do I have the time available to do it? Do I have sufficient funds for the project?

Based upon the results of the above, you must make a decision to do it or not. If you plan to go ahead you must:

Consider the alternatives: a. Is the time period correct? b. Are there better, different, or more interesting ways of doing what I want?

k. What happens if someone gets sick or can’t do what they are supposed to? What if the materials don’t arrive; what do I use in their place?

;: What do I do if the intent of the program changes? What do I do if I have equipment failure?

g* Is there someone else that has already done the same or similar thing?

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Once you have made up your mind (decision) to proceed you should:

Write the plan down:

Who will do what? When will it be done? Where will it be done? What material will be needed? Are all items scheduled, printed and reserved? Review written plan with all involved so you have agreement, and each knows their part. Publish the written plan in advance so any last minute details can be resolved or corrected.

Now that you have made the decision to proceed, you need to do the following:

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This simple planning process is not a cure-all as all plans have to suit the circumstances. By planning well in advance, you will find that whatever you tackle will generally turn out better and be more professional in nature.

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The Annual Planning Process

The program year in Scouting begins in September, so you should begin by planning your unit’s program during the summer. This allows the Pack time to compile information needed to perform the annual plan and to allow Den Leaders time to incorporate the Pack plan into their Den Meeting Plan.

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Do your homework. Get boy/parent input. Conduct the annual pack program planning conference (include Charter Organization Representative, Committee Chair, Committee members, Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmaster( Den Leaders, and Den Leader Coaches). Review registration, use Cub Scout Programs Helps format. Enlist parental help, schedule them into the program and implement the plan. Let’s not forget the Tiger Cub Group Coach. Den Leaders and Den Leader Coaches conduct an annual plan for their dens. Inform everyone in writing. Give everyone a copy of the calendar.

Do Your Homework

The Pack Committee Chair and Cubmaster are the “advance” people. There are certain things you need to check out and pull together before your units’ annual planning conference. They are not difficult or time consuming. They simply make a lot of sense and will pay off later in a smoother and more effective planning conference.

1. Gather district, council, community,(schooI, civic sports programs, etc.) and charter organization (CO) dates for events that will affect unit operations.

Begin by picking up a calendar of key school dates from your local school. Check with your communitys’ calendar and that of the CO. Include personal dates, such as birthdays, anniversaries, vacations, and holidays that may cause conflict with unit activities. Almost every council and district in the country holds an annual planning conference in the summer. Be sure to attend or at least get the dates from this meeting, as well as details on activities, training courses, summer camps, etc. Now plug all these dates into your calendar and begin to make your plan.

2. Review the resources needed to plan the annual program.

Get all your resources together - Pack library literature, last years unit calendar, the latest copy of Cub ScoutlWebelos Program Helps.

3. Review advancement.

Can this be incorporated into a joint Pack activity for each age group?

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4. List some Pack goals. \.

Take a look at last year’s program. What was successful and what wasn’t. Be careful not to include to much from the previous year’s program. In this way you will avoid mediocrity in your overall program. Remember the boys are in the program for five years. They deserve variety! Here are some things to consider; l Quality Unit Award l Pack Service Project l Leader Training Goals l Summer Camp l Pack Membership

Get Boy/Parent Input

Each den should hold a joint boy/parent meeting for the express purpose of determining what the boys would like to see and do for the coming year by inviting the parents to this meeting, not only do we demonstrate that their boy’s interests are of importance to the Pack Plan; but they also should come away from the meeting with a feeling of having contributed to the plan with their son. Don’t allow this meeting to get out of hand, keep it simple and concise. One of the benefits of this meeting should be that the parents have been given an overall preview of Pack activities just by attending this meeting. This is also the time to mention to them that you will be asking individuals for help with certain aspects of the plan and to expect this request from you as plans are finalized. It may also be a good idea to “twist the arm” of the individual(s) who suggest a particular event after all suggestions have been made. The best time to hold this meeting would be toward the end of the year of your regularly scheduled pack meetings so as to have this information ready for the Packs annual planning meeting. Be sure to explain to all participants that this is really a brainstorming session, and that not all ideas can be used even though they may be very good ideas. As with any large or complicated task, it’s best to break the task down into manageable parts. We begin this process by creating a list which leads us to a finished program that meets the aims and objectives of Scouting. This is one way to begin. For each step keep in mind the Aims and Objectives of Scouting

Planning Conference

Schedule your conference as early as possible. Remember it is important to have all unit leaders attend the Packs’ conference. If you wait, you’ll find yourself trying to work around vacation schedules and the job will never get done or, at best, late. Get everyone’s input, plug in the dates and list all those “special event” chairpersons for Blue & Gold, Pinewood Derby, etc.

Select the monthly themes. This is very important and can’t be stressed enough. Themes provide continuity between the Pack and it’s Dens. It makes for a smooth transition between Den activities and the Pack meeting. It allows everyone to be “on track”. The best way to do this is to use “Program Helps”. The themes are already selected for each month with a list of resources and ideas for you to use or modify. Also your districts Cub Scout Roundtable follows these themes as presented and by attending you will receive many useful ideas to support your program. Now review and evaluate your plan. Present it at the Cubmaster/Den Leaders meeting and review it with the den leaders.


The Annual Den Plan

Now that the Pack has it’s calendar completed with all the dates of major pack activities, monthly theme choices, and pack meeting dates, the den leaders can now do their annual plan. Den leaders will use the same overall plan that was used to perform the Annual Pack Plan but will expand on this calendar to include den activities. This calendar will be set up to meet the goals and objectives that the den will need to accomplish over the next program calendar year. large or complicated task, it’s best to break the task down into manageable parts.

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We begin this process by creating a list which leads us to a finished program that meets the aims and objectives of Scouting. Here is one way to begin. For each step keep in mind the Aims and Objectives of Scouting:

Aim I - To build character

Aim II _ To foster citizenship

Aim III - To develop fitness

List, by month, the den requirements for pack meetings and activities. This is a function of good communication between the Cub Master and the Den Leaders. If the Cub Master has done his plan, this will allow the den leaders to know in advance what role they will have in the Pack meeting. What you do with this information is to look at what the theme is for the month and apply this to the skit, song, or demonstration for your den. Next, look at the activity to see how this works into fulfilling requirements for the boy’s advancement and list these on your calendar.

List by month the goals the den has set for advancement; create target dates for the boys advancement.

Don’t neglect to look at long range planning for the Den. If you look at those events planned by the Pack that require extra effort on the part of the Dens, you can avoid those last minute, “hurry- up and get this done” situations. Blue & Gold is an excellent example. The Den needs to make place mats, center pieces, napkin rings, invitations, etc. A lot of work if you don’t plan; but if you use your calendar, make a plan, you can begin some of these projects months ahead and possibly work them into advancement.

Now plug all these dates in to the Den Calendar and go out and DO IT! Remember that it’s not written in stone. You will find that you will have to modify your calendar and your plan as the year progresses. Always Remain Flexible

I hope that you can begin to see what planning can do for you. Time is one treasure that is not refundable - once it’s gone - it’s gone forever.


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Distribute copies of the Pack Calendar to all Den Leaders, Den Leader Coaches, Tiger Cub Group Coach, Assistant(s) Cubmaster, and committee members. Oh, and don’t forget your charter organization, they’ll want to know what your doing too. If you don’t have a Pack News Letter you may want to distribute copies of the Pack Calendar to all the parents. make sure the parents are well informed well in advance.

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If you work this plan, practice this plan, and use this plan, you’ll eventually will develop your own plan. You’ll free up some of your time; and most importantly, the boys will receive a better program from you!

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As den leader. use this form at your monthly pack leaders’ or den leaders’ meeting to plan the weekly den meetings. Indicate ways for the den chief and denner to help you in the den meeting.

1. BEFORE THE MEETING STAfITS Den leader and den chief make final preparations; coach denner on part he is to take in the meeting; help denner arrange meeting place.

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2. WHILE CUB SCOUTS GATHER Collect dues; check achievements and electives; start a game, make something, or work a puzzle.

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3. OPENING Simple opening ceremonies-song, yell. Promise. Pledge of Allegiance, etc.; membership inventory; uniform inspection.

4. BUSINESS ITEMS Den diary; theme-related ideas; den’s part in pack meeting; platIS for

special den activities.

5. ACTIVITIES Games; tricks and puzzles; stories; Jheme handicraft; practice for den’s part in pack meeting; goodwill projects; plan ways to stimulate interest in achievements and electives.

6. CLOSING Announcements and reminders; den leader’s closing thought; brief inspirational closing ceremony- song, living circle. Promise.

7. AFTER THE MEETING Den leader and den chief review this meeting and discuss plans for next den meeting. Review next meeting assignment with denner. Help denner put room in order.

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The Webelos den leader and the Webelos den chief use this form to build the den meeting program. Together they determine which part or parts the den chief and the denner will be assigned for each meeting. Indicate tlme schedule as needed.

BEFORE THE MEETING The den leader and den chief make final preparations; coach the denner on the part he is to take in the meeting; and help the denner arrange meeting place.

1. GATHERING Choose an activity to keep those who arrive early busy until time for the opening.

2. OPENING Select a simple opening ceremony, conduct a uniform inspection, and attend to den business-attendance, dues, and discussion of plans of coming events.

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Use this time for instruction, practice, games, and contests related to the Webelos badge, activity badges, and the Arrow of Light Award. EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

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4. PREPARATION I Make equipment and props for demonstrations and exhibits for den’s part in the pack meeting. Get set for future outdoor, goodwill, or other special events.

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5. CLOSING This is the time for announcements, a simple closing ceremony, and den meeting cleanup.

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AFTER THE MEETING The den leader and den chief review this meeting and discuss plans for the next den meeting. Review the next meeting assignment with the denner. Help the EQUIPMENT NEEDED: denner put room in order. I -- -

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WEBELOS DEN PROGRAM PLANNER FIRST YEAR

MONTH WEBELOS DEN PACK ACTIVITY ACTIVITY

COUNCIL/DISTRICT TROOP ACTIVITY

Aquanaut Artist Athlete Scholar Fitness Showman Sportsman Traveler

Webelos Badge Award Religious Award Compass Points Arrow of Light Award Graduation

Citizen Communicator Family Member Readvman

Crafstman Engineer Handyman Scientist

Forester Geologist Naturalist Outdoorsman

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Webelos Badge Award Religious Award Compass Points Arrow of Light Award Graduation

Citizen Crafstman Communicator Engineer Family Member Handyman Readvman Scientist

Forester Geologist Naturalist Outdoorsman

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MATERIALS FOR A BASIC FOUR INCH LXAMETER ‘DREAM CATCHER” 10 feet of Imitation Sinew, real sinew, rawhide or liihtiy waxed cord 24 inch green, fresh willow of dogwood twig of a hoop made of some material Feathers, beads or any decorations to tie to the finished prod& for decoration

HERE ARE A FEW TIPS: 1. The finer the cord, the more delicate fhe weave of the web will be. ArMa& Sinew rrray

be split. 2. Starting with enough cord to avoid the need for splicing is recommended, so you don’t

leave an ugly effect on the finished web with unsightly knots. 3. The number of loops in the first pass will determine the infkacy of the pattern. 4. It &esnY matter whether there are an odd or even number of loops on the first pass,

unless you have a spedal center planned. 5. YOU may leave as large a hole in the center as you like.

HERE’S HOW IT’S DONE: 1. If you’re not starting with a pre-made hoop, take your green twig and from end to end

begin to slow/y bend it in the direction of a circle, not bending it info a cir?Ye right away.

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3. Once you have established the size of the hoop, then bind it at the jun&m of the m ends. I retxmmmd whipping it as you w&d to sacwe the cut ends of a rape then you

, never have to cut your cord until the e@ and no knots show. You may, #yau wish, to wrap the hop at this time with leather, fur of matedal.

4. Use a half hitch (Fig. I) at each point of contact around the hoop, spa&g it even/y. me number of contacts will be determine how intricate the finished web will be. puff each loop snug, a$ the next loop will pull # in farther giving #the chat-a&e&tic eRectofa web.

5. As you reach the last oontact point on the first pass, t& it slight& closer to the knot than the spacing of the other points (Fig. 2). Doing So avoids a gap when you proceed from this point to the center of the firs: loop.

6. Continue this same process all the way to the center (Fig. 3) until the space is filed or to a point that you wish to add some decoration. YOU may leave the hole in center as open of dosed as you like FIGURE 1

7. Glue the final pint of attachment in place of tie a finishing knot. 8. Decorate as you will with streams of feathers. bead, flu&, whatever you like. You may

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FURTHER READING: Clemmens, J.B., Dream Catcher. Catalog No. 5, Lietzau Taxidermy, MN

’ Hunt, W. Ben, lndian Cra!Y, Bruce Publishing Co., Mihaukee, 1942 Eagles, Steven, Spirit Catchers. Catalog, NY, 1989

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PRINCIPLES OF GOOD CUB PACK ORGANIZATION AND ORIENTATION

The following are some guide points that will help you to provide a good Pack operation:

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Required parent participation. efs in as many dens as possible, especially

Emphasis on the complete official uniform. Repetitious use of the hand clasp, salute, and motto. Den meetings are kept to the recommended length of one hour. Variety of programming in monthly Pack meetings. Each den has at least one active father. Trained den leaders are two deep in each den -- leader plus an active assistant. Trained Cubmaster is responsible for general operation and monthly Pack meetings. Trained leader is responsible .for recruiting boys and leaders. Monthly Pack committee meetings are held.

The Cubmaster, Den Leaders and all Assistants are correctly uniformed and wear their uniforms to all Pack, Den, and Scouting functions.

All adult leaders should be Cub Scout Leader Basic Trained. A pack secretary keeps full and complete records. Ceremonies are used in the induction of new boys and their parentse and in the rank advancement of each boy. Graduation ceremonies for all Cubs. At least one Webelos den in Pack. Tiger Cub group affiliated with Pack. Recognition of leaders and parents on a regular basis. Parents should be part of the advancement ceremony for their son. Cubmaster and pack committee shouldbe encouraged to serve 2 years or longer. Maximum of 8 boys per den. All adult leaders encouraged to attend training courses and Roundtables so they'll be better prepared to give direction and guidance to the operation of the Cubbing program in the Pack. At least one member of the Pack always attends the monthly Roundtable to obtain Council and District information and to gain information to share regarding ceremonies, crafts, and Pack operations for the following month's theme.

WORKING WITH PEOPLE

A two-way communication process is essential in the establishment of working relationships. Often, with the enabling (helping) process, nonverbal communication is equally as important acl verbal communication. You will establish positive relationships with people when you show:

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Eizess to give praise uhenever appropriate. '

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FAMLY INVOLVEMENT

One of the major laeting benefit8 of the Cub Scout program to the boy and hi8 family is establishing a etrong family relationship.

When family members work with the boy and take an active part in the Cub Scout program, they get to know each other better. By doing things together, family relationships are strengthened.

Since Cub Scouting is a family program the family ham' certain responslbilitiee. It len’t fair for leader8 to expect cooperation unless they have made it clear jU8t what ier expected. Families ehould know about these responsibilitiee before, not after, the boy's application ha8 been accepted.

Someone from the pack should visit the home, get to know the family, and di8CU88 the Cub Scout program and purposes with them. Don't assume they know them.

Bring families fully into the Cub program. Here are some waye:

* Be 8ure parent8 are trained as 8oon a8 they join the Pack.

* Keep the line8 of communication open. * Use Parent Talent Survey sheet No. 7362 * Give parent8 a pack calendar. * Give parent8 a specific job in the den and pack. A

request to do a epecific job will get better reeults than a vague, "I'll be needing your help 8ome time."

* When the boy is inducted into the pack, u8e the "parent8 agreement" in the ceremony. 'lM.8 will impreee the parent8 with their part in their son*8 Scouting progrese. This agreement is found inaide the front cover of the Cub Scout application. It reade, "We have read the Cub Scout Promise and Law of the Pack, and we want our eon to become a Cub Scout. We will try to aesist him in observing the rule8 of the Boy Scout8 of America and chartered organization by (a) Helping him in the Cub Scout advancement (b) Attending monthly pack meeti;!; and by taking part in other den and pack activitiee. Aesisting den and pack leaders.

* Promote Cub/Parent outtings-a group that play8 together, stays together- an old cliche' but it really worke.

* Have parent attendance award at pack meetings- Each den count8 percentage of parent8 attending (figured on actual number of parents per boy). The den with the highest percentage win8 the traveling trophy for that month.

* Strongly.encourage, but do not require, parenk’ presence at pack meetings when awards are presented. It would be helpful if the den leader phoned parents to inform them of their son's upcoming award so they could make Plans to attend, but it is unfair to the boy to withhold an award because his parents could not attend. Rather, assign a substitute adult partner to a boy who is without his Parents.

STRESSANDCUB SCOUTING

The following topic8 are relevant to 8ome Cub Scouting situations, some of the time. In general they represent problem8 at a pack or district level which start small and i' get increa8ingly wor8e.

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problema, if they are not dealt with, ie what ie called "the burned out leader!" Actually they are Just source8 of strees.

LACK OF PARENT SUPPORT! When parents register their eon as a Cub, they sign an agreement to support the pack and the volunteer leaders. They must underetand that their part of the contract call8 for active support.

NO RKCOGNITION! Adult8 need recognition too. Block out a bit of time at each pack meeting, pack committee meeting or other meeting to recognize the contribution8 of adult Cub Scout leadere.

UNTRAINED LEADERS! The Boy Scout8 of America has the beet training resource system of any volunteer organization in the world. Take a firm stand and ineist that leader8 make u8e of the basic and supplemental training available.

POOR PROGRAM! There are two eimple key8 to good programs: use of theme8 and program planning. The beet re8ource8 are District Roundtablee for thematic example8 and Program Planning Helps Book. USE THEM!!!

SCANT COMMITTEE! Accept the notion of a community of purpose amongthe parent of Cubs. Recruitment i8 merely the matching of skill8 with tasks. If everyone doe8 eomething, a few can do a little more!

NO MONEY! One of the major premises of Cub Scouting is that the boys should help support the program. Through fundraising, the boys are encouraged to earn money to pay for the Pack program and to pay for their fees for reregistration. It is most helpful if all members of the pack accept this responsibility in some way. Within certain sensible and logical restrictions, money can be raised for the Pack while the boys are having fun.

SKRIOUS BUSINESS! When plan8 go awry, 8ome of the best possible Cub Scouting happens. By the way, if the leader8 stay cool and relaxed, evryone will think it wa8 planned that way. The boys will note the relaxed atmosphere and be happy and have fun. Not Bad!

NO FUN! One of the best payback8 for investing time a8 a Cub Scout leader can be having fun. Loosen up and try to have fun. It work8 and it infect8 othere. Fun ie contagious!

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BUREAUCRACY ! Some people in pack organizations function ae if crown6 come with the titles. We are all volunteers, we all have one vote on the committee and all ideaa are worth hearing. If help is needed, a8 the Unit Commiesioner. That’s his/her job.

BAD COMMUNICATION! The transmission of an idea from one mind to another, more or less undistorted, 18 the most difficult thing human8 attempt. Give this procese the time and attention it deserves. Good intentions are no ' substitute for accepting the responsibility for good communlcatlone.

PREVENTING STRESS

Cub Scout volunteer8 ark doing something recommended by almost all authorities to manage 8treS0: giving of them88lVe8 to a volunteer organization with the absolute right to do a8 much or.ae little a8 desired.

I SHALL PASS THIS WAY BUT ONCE IFTHERE ISANYGOOD I CANDO LET IT BE NOW; FOR I SHALL NOT PASS THIS WAY AGAIN.

KNOW TOWHOMYOU'RE SPEAKING..

The captain of a ship saw what looked like the lights of another ship heading toward him. He ordered his signalman to contact the other ship. The message was: “Change your course 10 degrees to the south.” The reply was: “Change YOUR course 10 degrees to the north.” Then the captain said: “I am a captain, so you change YOUR course 10 degrees to the south.” The reply was: “I am a seaman frost class -- change YOUR course 10 degrees to the north.” This last exchange infuriated the captain, so he signaled back: “I am a battle- ship-changeYOURcourse 1Odegrcestothesouth.” The reply was: “I am a lighthouse. Change YOUR course 10 degrees to the north!”

-0 from DuPage Council 1988 Pow Wow Book

VOLUNTEER-PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Scouting8s pattnwship between volunteers and professionals is the core of its sUCt8ss. When the partnership thrives, the movement thrives. If the partnership isn’t working well, nothing marks well.

Scouting is 8 volunteer movement. Volunteers make the vital decisions at the district, council and national levels. Professionals counci I and help prepare volunteers for the decisions to be made. Neither the volunteer nor the professionrl has a monopoly on wisdom, judgement, or experience. When the two work together, the combination is almost unbeatable.

District Scout executives are coaches who get their jobs done through volun- t8ers. That’s why they are called executives. Their success is measured by how ml 1 their teams of volunteers perform. When volunteers don ’ t do thefr jobs, district executives may need to spend time doing jobs not even close to what they ware hired to do. They arc paid to (1) Recruit the necessary volunteers, (2) Train these volunteers to train other volunteers, and (3) Hotivrtc them to carry out their responsibilities. The fact that profcss<onals are paid for their wrk in Scouting is not the significant difference between professionals and volunteers. The main difference is that volunteers are able to give only a portion of their time to Scouting, whi la ptofessionals give their full time. Doth are dedicated to the aims of Scouting and try to live out those aims in their, 1 ivts and their. work.

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The unit comnissiontr 1s a friend to the pack. Usually an txptrienced Scouter, the comnissiontr helps unit solve problems and proytdt a quaI;@ program for pack famil its. CMnf ssioncrs work to set that packs recharter on time, assist packs that may bt having probltms in attendance or dtclining mmbcrship, assist with pack uniform inspections, and serve as a very tfftc- tfve lfrson between the pack and the troop.

Tht unit comisriontr dots not intrude on the pack’s busi&ss, but is ready and willing to help whtntvtr called upon by pack leaders. Tht cocrmi ss loner should 'be invited ptrfodically to attend the monthly pack leaders’ meting and the monthly pack matting.

Get to know your unit comnirsiontr.

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A Liason Between Packs and troops

A Troubleshooter A Probltm Solver

A Very Important Resource

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WITRIN MY POWRR

I am not a very important man, a6 importance is commonly related. I do not have great wealth, control of a big bualneas, or occupy a poeition of great honor or authority.

Yet I may someday mold destiny. For it ie within my power to become the most important man in the world in the life of ' a boy. And every boy is a potential atom bomb in hietory.

A humble citizen like myself might have been 'the Scoutmaster of a troop in which an undereized unhappy Austrian lad by the name of Adolph might have found joyous boyhood, full of the ideals of brotherhood, good will and kindness. And the world would have been different.

A humble citizen like myself might have been the organizer of a Scout troop In which a Russian boy called Joe might have learned the lesson of democratic cooperation.

These men would never have known that they had averted world tragedy, yet actually they would have been among the most important men who ever lived.

All about me are boys. They are the makers of hlatory, the builders of tomorrow. If I can have some part in guiding them up the trail of Scouting, on to the highroad of noble character and conetructive citizenship, I may prove to be the most important man in their lives; the most important man in my community.

A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove. But he world may be different because I wae important In the life of a boy.

- Forest Witcraft Scouting Magazine

WHOEVRR SAID, "BOYS WILL BE BOYS" FORGOT TO ADD: "BOYS WILL BE MEN!”

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To&y my ron beoume a &b Scout. It ‘e att going to be 80z-t of bunga and tlw3 to him for a white, and I wish you tKncld treat him gently. Soouting can be a &ig step on his rwd to becoming a mm. And I need you+ help.

~ro&ng up i8 a great adventure. It ‘a an advent- that nxay t4ke h&n acxv88 continentcr, am088 oceana, 4 perhaps ev8n into ~poos* It's an adventure that will probably include tmgedy and 8or- ~zk); but it aan at80 include achievemat of buwe88. - To live in thio old wrld of our8, he ~611 need to have faith, 2ove, Q)1c1 wumge. So Cub Scout leader, I wish you wuld look after him and help me teach him the thsngr he oil1 need to km.

He Will have to learn that all men are not just, att men are not true, But 2et’e teach him aleo that for every scoundret, there is a hero; and for every enemy, there i8 a friend.

It w-521 take ttme, I malice, but let ‘8 teach him, Sf we can, that a nioke2 earned is of far more value than a &22ar found. We’12 teach him to learn to Zoee 80 that he ‘11 enjoy winning that much more.

Let ‘8 teach htm the mnder8 of Cod’s beautifit out&or8. Let him pon- der the etomrrrl myetery of birds on the oing, be88 in the BM and flowera on the bitt. around him.

Let ‘8 help him enjoy and appre&+,e the world And 2et’e teach him to care for that world 80 it vi12

8titt be nice when he bewmee an a&lt.

We '2 2 teach him to be proud of hie fine American heritage and to become a reeponeible, participating citisen of thi8 great tar&.

We ‘2 2 teaoh h&n that it is far more honombte to fai 2 than to cheat. And ~‘11 teach him to have fatth in his awn i&cur, eves when everyone soya they am uzvng. L8t’cr help my son team not to folkxd the od ohen everyone is getting on the bantbagon. Let Pa teach him to cloee hie ears to a hmlipzg mob, but to otund up and fight if he thinks h8 ‘8 right.

kr8 ‘22 teach him how to laugh &en he ‘8 sad. Ue ‘22 teach him there $8 no ehtvne in tears. We’12 teach him the pride in achievement &ad the joy of helping other people.

Let ‘8 treat him gently, CU Scout leader, but 08 mret not pqn~ him. City the test of fire nnkee fine &eel. Let him have the wumge to be impatient. Let h&n have the patience to be bzuve. Let him be no -‘8 mm. We’21 teach him aiLuzyrr to have faith in himself, beccaccre

r then he will tie faith in mankind.

hat’8 quite an order, I know, and I 8ure can u8e your help. He ‘8

-‘\ 8uch a nice 2ittZe guy, and I he him a lot.

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Games ‘n’ Fun

GmncJ am the sunny ski& of CW stowing. Running, jumping, climbing, li#ing, Mng, creeping, crawling, bending, yelling, and hiding quietly are$md for tk

mtucks of growing cub Scouts. /’

TBe Boy Scouts of America devekped the techniques of l&r&g by doing and has lwrg known the values of the play ways of teaching. lrric pkay - method 0f)assing achievement and ekctives ofphysical -$tness and character enticti, but also d&velops the whok m-- one who is physically strong, mentally aw&, and morally straight.

Games teach a CM Scout tofollow r&s, to wait his turn, to respect the tight &others, to give and t&e, and to pl@ fair. CWsiderfim the physical aspect - the rekase of surplus energy within the physical ability ofthe group. A game must be sati@ing to the strongest and, yet, not overtax the weakzst. It should have a definite rektionship to a Cbb Scout’s health.

27~ Second value of games to be considered is the mental side. Becoming a CW &out for the sake of joining is not enough. TIicrc must be an element of excitemeut, competition, or accomplishment in the things a boy does. wirh other boys, he mut learn toplay-- and to pkzy fcrir. He must begin to folrow certain r&s. At this age, he plays s&ply to satie his aspimtions and live a varied life. G@MS begin to develop quid thinking, alertness, and sometimes even strategy.

ZBirdly, games can be educational. In some games, for txample, a boy may kam to spell the names of birds, animals, or a-ties. Character d&&pment is taught in play because games tkmand the cooperation of all and stimukate such traits as a sense of fcdr play.

Make the $zmes fit the age group. &me boys like physical games. Other pre$er intelkctual ones. Others may choose games ofskill. lPy to vary the gmnns you play, if possibk, l%is variation gives everyone a chance to excel in some way and builds seq- con$%knce.

A game can be a goodice breakzr, a way ofgettitigpeopk acquainted. It canf&m a new bondandmakcanewpal. Forthcdcnk~~,gomwcanaLrobcawaygct~rCntS involved at a den or pack meeting, which may, in theme, bring ntore peopk to your aid when needed.

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u Circle -- individuai or team t$brt played in a circle formation.

u Draw@ -- he@ing conservation, $&owing instn&ions, sGrf conjdence.

u Energy rating --

by the way in which they are played -- quiet, noisy, physical, mental, circle, etc.

by the way in which players participate - indi-viduaL pain, teams, relays, etc.

by their location - indoors, OUtdOOrS, at tables, open spaces, etc.

by their purpose -- teaching, test sense - training, acting, etc.

Achievement - a game to tempt or reinforce thinking on one or more of the achievements.

Acting -- mimes, chcrracte~ to help self - expression.

Awareness -- a game to strengthen an awareness of themsetves, the work$, or the environment

High -for eariy in the program when boys want to be energehk and need to get rid of excess energy.

Medium -fir middle of the program or hot weather. Low -for quiet times such as end of the program or a transition from one activity

to another.

Zndivi&uzl - playing for sev on@.

Jungle -- using the Jungle stories as a &is.

Outdoor -- requiring space to move, cover of some sort.

Relay -- teams in relay formation.

Sense training -- encouraging use of all senses.

Team -- two or more teams participating.

Nature -- encouraging the understanding of the world and how it works.

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Funcanbehadinotherwaysbesidesgames. Fun can be crafts, including simple wood craft p@ects. Also, fun can be had in c&king,and singing silly songs. But crafts, cooking, and singing are explored in other classes, so we’ll touch upon these topics briefly.

FOR CONDUCTION GAMES

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Know the game well before trying to teach it. Have the full attention of your group before trying to explain the rules. Have all equipment ready before you begin to teach the game. Tointroduceagame-- name it, demonstrate it, ask fix questions and them’ start it. Always insist on fair play. If a game is going badly, stop it, explain again, then try the game again.

Play, but do not overplay a game. A successful game will be more in demand if it is stopped while still being enjoyed.

Children’s and Family magazines (i.e. Highlights , Family Fun - Published by Disney) Boy’s Life scouting magazines Program Helps old Pow wow Books Roundtables FoMN%ScoutLeaders

%KF’NC’ 0% CREDlT ltk Pow wow 1992 - The Suuny Side of Scouting and Games Classification. Pow wow 1991- Balancing Bee Pow wow 1990 - You are Who? , Sports Celebrity, and Name game. Roundtable 1!993- Balloon Volleyball

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I> * Tell everyone to place his right hand where his left band can’t reach it. After

considerabie commotion, solve the dilemma by placing your right band on your left elbow.

* Ask if anyone can walk out of the room with two legs and return with six legs. If there isnoresponse,leavetheroomandcomebackwithachaitoradogoracat.

* Callamemberfromtheaudienceandmakeanissueofthefactthathecan’tremovebis coat alone. When he accepts the challenge, take your coat off, too.

* l3oasttbatyoucanpushaquarterthrougharing. Aslcifanyonecandoit. Demonstrate by putting your finger through a ring and then pushing a quarter.

Here’s a fun and exciting way for a scouts to learn the Dfomise and the meaning, and this also works well for the pledge of allegiance for the flag. Write downon index cards the promise, then on auotber set of cards write the sentence for the meaning of that part. Mix up the cards, have the boys try to match the promise card with the meaning card. You can do the same for the pledge of allegiauce.

Give each Cub Scout a piece of notebook paper and a pencil, and then ask them to list numbers from 1 to 10 along the left margin. Now ask the boys tl~ following ten questions and have them write down the answers:

1. Nameaplanet. 2. What is your favorite color? 3. Pick a number from 1 to 50. 4. Who is your favorite cartoon character? 5. Name a famous woman. 6. Write the weirdest career you can think of. 7. Write a number from 20 to 1000. 8. what is your fiworite cd 9. Which vegetable do you dislike?

10. What have you broken recently?

Now read the boys the following questions and have them read their answers, each in turn:

1. Where were you born? 2. What color are your eyes? 3. How old are you today? 4. What is your teacher’s name?


5. whomwiuyoumarry?

0 6. What-willyoubeinwhenyougrowup?

-V,’ 7. Howmanychildrenareyougoingtohave? 8. Where will you live when you grow up? 9. whatisyourfavoritedessert?

10. What do you want for your birthday? 2 You will have a lot of fun with this! Nothing will match, and the results will be hilarious for

them and you.

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Flip to see who gets to lay out the first hole. Choose an object a couple of hundred yards away for the pin-a tree, refuse can, or spri&h3 head. Then map out the course-dog-legs, out-of-bounds, haxards. When you’ve agreed on the layout of the first hole, you’re ready to play it.

Your score will be the number of shots it takes to hit the object selected for the hole. Score by standard golf rules. After you’ve played the first hole, the other player gets to map out the next one. Be as inventive as you like, and play eighteen imaginative holes around your neighborhood. You might have to come up with some special rules to deal with unusual qualities of the Frisbees itself. For instance, one feature of Frisbees is that people can’t resist throwing them. Taking account of this, we’ve devised the Good Samaritan Rule. Basically, it provides that if a stranger good-naturedly picks up your Frisbee and tosses it back to you, you have to play your next shot from where the Frisbee lands. To ease the severity of this rule, you’re allowed to try to catch your good !&ma&an’s throw. If you succeed, you play your shot over from where you make the catch, and you can deduct one point from your score.

To make your Schmerltz, get a long cotton “tube sock. without a heel and a solid, sponge rubber&ball. Droptbeball~thetoeofthesock,tiealtnotjustabovetheball. You’ve got yourself a genuine Schmerltx.

The official Schmerltz toss is made by holding the end of the sock, twirling the Schmerltz around underhand a few times, and letting it sail when you’ve reached critical velocity. It will fly to your partner, streaming like a comet.

The only acceptable way to catch a Schmerltx is to grab it out of the air, one-handed, by the tail only. You’ll probably have to work on perfecting your catch, but once you get it down, you’ll marvel at being able to snag what seems to be nothing more than the shadow of the leading ball.


Tostart,youneedthreepersonstoholdhandsinatriangle, facingeachother. Onepersonwill bechosenasthetarget. ThefourthplayersGLndswtsidethetriangieasthecbaser.

The object of the game is simple-the chaser tries to tag the target. However, the dynamics of the game are unique: The three players in the triangle all cooperate to protect the target by moving aad shifting, and the target m be legally tagged on the hands or arms or from across the triangle.

If you want to make the more challenging for the target protectom and a bit easier for the chaser, the people in the triangle can keep their hands on each other’s shoulders.

Players sit in a circle, facing inwards. One player goes out of the room and an “Indian Chief” is appointed. He leads the players by performing certain movements, etc. which they must follow. Thus, if he starts humming and clapping his hands together, the rest must do the same. If he suddenly changes this to whistling and stamping feet, the others follow suit.

The odd man out comes in and walks round behind the seated players. He must try to find out who is “Indian Chief”. The other players must keep an eye on their chief so that they can follow when he changes the movement or actions.. . . but they must not look at him too obviously or they will give the game away. When odd man out picks out the chief, they change places and start another game.

One player is the “snake” and goes to its “home”, as space about 10 feet square. On signal, the snake tries to “catch” the other players by tagging them. When a player is tagged hemustjoinhandswiththesnake~~~bimcatchtheothers. Asplayersarecaught,the snake graduaIly grows larger. Only the players on either end of the snake may tag a runner. Should the snake break because the players let go their hands, the snake must return home. Once back home, players repressing the rejoin haads and begin the chase again. Runner encircled by the snake may be tagged only by the players on either end of the snake, but runners may break the snake, causing it to return home and giving the runners achanceto scatter. the game is over when all runners are caught or in a given time.

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Westartwithalarge~cfl~mapoftheUnitedStates.(alnaptracedootoclearplaFtic wouldworkaswell.) Makeflashcardswiththenameofeachstateandfourothercardswith these words: tight hand, kg? hand, tighz fm, kg? foot. Using the cards, you play a game similartoTwister. The~playerpicksonestatecard~onedirectioncatd. Ifhedraws ‘Wisconsin” and “left foot”, for example, he has to place bis left foot on Wisconsin. The game continues, reshumg the four direction cards when they are used up, until the player becomes sotwistedheMlsdown,usuallyinagigglingheap.

JUNGLE MASK!$

Give each child a large paper bag. Have lots of art supplies around scissors, glue, tape, markers, crayons, construction paper, scraps of fabric, aud buttons. Have each child make a jungle mask with these supplies. Award prizes for the scariest, the pretties, the most original, and the ugliest. (You might want to put out several library books with pictures of masks to help your children think of ideas.)

“THILLY” THUMBPRINT PICTURES

Trim name tags, place mats or stationery! You’ll need one thumb, one ink pad, colored pencils and paper. FVess your thumb on the ink pad and then on the paper. Decorate characters with colored pencils.

WHITE BREAD DOUGH

l-2 slices white bread, crusts removed 1 tablespoon white glue To begin have your child rip one slice of bread into tiny pieces into a bowl. add the white gi~fothebreadcrumbsandmixwithaforjruntifallthecnunbsandmoistened. Now,roll abitofthemixbetweenyourfingerstocheckitscon&ency(thiswillvarydeper&tgonthe dryness of your bread). The mix should be pliable and somewhat sticky. If it feels very wet ortoo~mmytorollintoaball,tearupandlllixinalittlemorebread. Nowyourchildcan gatherthe~~intoaball,kneadingitfora~~or~owithhisfingersohrolling between his palms. Soon the dough will become elastic and satiny. As your child models thedough,itmaybegintodryout. Ifitdoes,yourchildcaudiphisfingertipsinwater (have a small bowl at the worktable) and kuead the dough until it becomes more pliable. What to make: Unlike many homemade dough, this recipe has a fine, elastic texture that won’t rrack, even during intricate modeliug projects like buttons, beads, or tiny figurines. Bread dough also is a great medium for taking impressions; a small piece pressed against the outside of a favorite shell makes a faux fossil. To add a hard, semigloss finish, your child can mix equal parts of water and white glue and brush on several coats. To Dry: White Bread Dough air-dries in 1 to 3 days. To Store: This recipe dries out quickly, so it’s best to make only as much as your child will use in one sitting. If you have any extra, it will keep for a month when refrigerated in plastic bags or containers.

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FOX AND SQUIRREL :A Group Game

You’ll need t&c lialis-. ‘f-i6 identical balls will be the Foxes. The other balk which is smaller and diitinctly different in appearance is the Squirrel. The object of the game is for the Foxes to catch the Squirrel by tagging whoever is holding the Squirrel with one of the Foxes. If two against one seems unfair, just wait. You’ll fmd out how foxy squir- relscanbe.

Everyone stands in a circle and begins passing the Foxes from player ld player. NOW here’s the tricky-squirrel bit. We alI know that Foxes are quick, but Squirrels are slick . - and able to leap besides. That means you can only pass the Foxes to the next player, but a Squirrel czn be thrown across the circle. To keep eve&e alert, call out appropri- ately “Fox” or “3quirrel” each time a ball is passed.

While there may be that tendency, the Squirrel isn’t always the favored underdog. You might detect the Fox sympathizers by noticing who tosses the Squirrel your way just as two Foxes are converging on you.

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Year Round Recruiting BOY Sc0Uts of America

A well thought out plan for recruiting new membership is a must for each unit in order to provide manpower for good program and keep your unit stable. The enclosed materials will make this job easier for you to accomplish. Thank you for helping our council be showcased as one of the best in the country. The Three Fires Council membership plan encompasses four phases. It is important that all four phases be accomplished in order to maintain stable membership and program continuation for twelve months each year. They are as follows:

1. A fall School Night for Scouting in all elementary schools. This should be completed during September or early October and MUST be done for both Tigers and Cub Scouts. It must be done in separate rooms or on different dates. A Troop rally can be successful at this time.

2. A Spring School Night or Rally in all elementary schools. This should be completed in March or early April. Remember, as of March 1st all youth will “Fly Up” and be considered in the next grade in school. Summer activities should be stressed. Boy Scout Troops MUST conduct School Nights for the 5th grade during March or early April in order to give these youth an opportunity to join the Scouting program. Summer activity and Summer Camp should be stressed.

3. The Tiger Cubs should be graduated into the Pack Wolf Dens beginning

March 1st. The “Jumpin in January” program should be implemented to transition all second year Webelos into Boy Scout Troops no later than March 1 St.

4. At rechartering time all youth that the unit is dropping should be contacted a final time to verify that they do not wish to continue in the program. Every attempt should be made to insure youth continuation in the unit, another unit or another program of the scouts; Varsity Scouting, Boy Scouting or Exploring. The dropped boy checklist should be used during this process and it should be turned in with the charter.

The above four steps or phases must be followed in order to make sure that no youth wishing to experience our program is denied that opportunity. We are building citizens for their and our future. This round up booklet, the Jumpin in January booklet and rechartering packet provide you with all materials necessary to accomplish a great youth continuation program in your unit. Use them to their greatest extent. Other materials needed are provided by the Council Service Center. Your council and district membership committees stand ready to help you achieve your plan.

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1995 Fall Roundup Incentives

L Every Pack that has 15 more youth registered ( including Tiers) on December 31,1995 than it had on December 31,1994, will receive a one time 5% discount on a purchase of merchandise at the Norris Scout Shop or the Deicke Scout Shop. Registration or Boys’ Life is NOT included. Expiration on thii pnrchase is Juiy 1,19%.

II. Each Pack will have the opportunity to purchase a patch for each new Cub Scout recruited and/or for each Cub Scout who recruits a New Cub Scout These patches should be purchased at the time the NEW CUBS are registered. Please use the format below to iist the recruiters and who they recruited. The cost for the patch is % .75 each.

III. In order to be eligible for any of the above your Pack must sign the Roundup Commitment Card and send it to the Norris Scout Shop or Deicke Scout Shop by September 30,1995. THE IDEAL IS TO TURN IT IN AT THE COUNCIL PROGIUM KICKOFF in August

Please make a hand copy of this form aud turn it in at the time you purchase patches and register the new boys. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE THE NAMES. Thii form is needed only for recruiters of new boys.

1995 FALL ROUNDUP RECRUITERS

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PARENT AllD FAMILY TALENT SURVEY SHEET

Each parent or adult family member should fill out a separate sheet and turn it in at this meeting.

Pack Chartered Organization Date Welcome to the Cub Sumtfamily of our pack. As explained to you, Cub Scouting is for parents as well as boys. We have a group of families who have indicated a willingness to help, according to their abilities. We invite you to add your tale&s and interests so that the best possible program can be developed for your boy and his friends.

Den Leaders and Webelos den leaders are ahvays busy with den a&iv&s. Our pack leaders and committee members know you have some talent that will help in the operation of our pack. Although your help may not be on a mtime basis, whatever you can do will be appreciated.

ln makingthis survey, your pack committee wants to uncover ways you can eqjoy giving assistance. Please answer Be following as completely as possible:

1. My hobbies are: 1. I can pIay and teach these sports:: 1. My job, business, or profession would be of interest to Cub Scouts: 1. I am wilhng to help my boy and the pack as: dack committee member, den leader or assistant, -den leader zoach, -assistant Cubmaster, -WebeIos den leader or assistant, -Cub&r.

5. My Scolltiag experience Cub Scout Boy Scout Explorer Bankattained Adult leader

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;eneralActivities: -carPenby --g -Games -Nature -spa* -Outdoor Activities -- -Music/songs -Bookkeep&

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SpecSal Pro&m Assistance _ I have a station wagon or van or- truck

- ,I have a workshop. ,I have family camping gear. ,I can make contacts for spedal trips actMties. ,I have access to a cabin, camping property, or

aboat. ,I can help Webelos Scouts with Scouting skius ,I can, or know others who can help with our

Cub Scout sports program. ,I can give other help

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Boys waut to be Cub Scouts! A car&By desigued plan for year-round growth iu Cub Scoutiug wiB make that opportunity available for every boy. Not every boy win join but experieuce shows that the vast majority of boys who are invited to be Cub Scouts do SD-with enthusiasm An effective growth plan is neither haphaxard nor short-term Although fall is when most boys join Cub Sctmtiug, growth iu Cub Seoutiug membership must beakeppartofourplanningeverymonthoftheyear. This year-round growth plan focuses on a conthudng effortfofnvitenewboystojoininthefunofCub Scouting. It also includes some equally important methods for retah&g boys in the program

Year Round Cub Scout Membership Growth Work Schedule

EstabBsh.membership and unit goals for each year.

Survey and evahtate prospective chartered orgauktions for new pack organimtion.

Continue followup on renewal plau for separated Cub Scouts.

Februaty Train pack organkers and assign prospectivechartered Olpllhti0a

Continue follow-up on renewal pbiu for separated Cub Scouts.

March Begin promoting graduation ceremonies from Tiger Cub to Cub Scout and Webelos Scout to Boy Scout for alI packs.

Make initial n-pack orgauixation contacts and begiu development.

Continue foIlow-up on renewal pian for separated Cub Scouts.

April-May Fiuahxe schedule for spring rallies.

Conduct rallies for graduating Arst graders (as well as second, third, and fourth graders) to join Cub Scouting and attend day ozmp or resident =mP.

Conduct Webelos Woods activity at -Pa

Continue organixing new Cub Scout Packs.

Continue follow-up on renewal plan for separated Cub Scouts.

Commissioners ensure that Tiger Cub to Cub Scout and Webelos to Boy Scout graduation ceremonies are held iu each pack, with appropriate registration changes made.

Conduct Fast Start and basic traiuiug for new leaders, particuiariy new den leaders for graduating Tiger Cub groups and new Webelos Den leaders.

JlllleJuly Complete fall roundup plans.

Conduct Cub Scout and Webelos Scout day camps and resident camps

TherenewalplanforseparatedCuhScoutsiskeyedto packredmH&ngIfsomepacksre&arteriuthefaB orffallpacks recharter in the same month adjust these dates to flt your schedule.

The Spring Roundup

The spring roundup is designed to give boys an opportuuity to join Cub Scouting as soon as they are eligible, and to allow them tojoin in the fuu of Cub Scout summer programs, including day camp and resident camp. Although it is particularIy suited for boys who are graduating from first grade, those in grades 2,3, and 4 should also be invited.

During March or April you have an excellent time to recndtnewCubScouts.SchoolRaIlyprograms similar to those used at SchooI Night for Scouting should be used. The spring roundup may be conducted by individual packs or as part of a coordhtated districtor couuc.E plan The Spring Rouudup is au excellent time to recruit parents as leaders for your pack. Be sure to get the Parent Talent Surrey completed. It is au excellent resomcefor packleadership and program

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Graduation

One objective of every phase of the Scouting program should be the smooth transition of every boy inte the next program phase- Tiger Cubs to Cub Scouting, Cub Scouting to Webelos Scouting, and Webelos Scouting to Boy Scouting. Eada program phase should indude elements that encourage the boy to look forward to his next step along the Scouting trail.

Tiger Cubs to Cub Scouting

The Tiger Cub and his adult partner will, witb the Tiger Cub group, take part in one or two pack adivith with the Tiger Cub Group. This will build exdtementtoward graduation into Cub Scouting

In March, Tiger Cubs shouId begin working on the rtqdrements for Bobcat, the first rank in Cub Scouting.ThegroupmeetswkhtheCubmasterto finahxe plans for graduation into Cub Scouting Den Ieadership is sek&ed andtratned in preparation for the group’s becoming a Cub Scout den

At the March pack meet@, an impressive Tiger Cub graduation ceremony is held and the Tiger Cubs are inducted inte the pack as Cub Scouts.

Cub Scouting to Webelos Scouting

At the March or April pack meeting, Bear Cub Scouts graduathrglromthethirdgradeareformaUy inducted intoWebelos Scoutingwith au impressive ceremony. They begin meeting with a Webelos den andmayinunedj&eIystarttoeamWebeIosactiviQ badges. New Webdos partidpate in day camp and resident camp during the summer.

Webelos Scouting to Boy Scouting

Fifth grade WebeIos Scouts should be working toward completion of the requfrements for the Arrow of Light Award in earIy spring. Their program wiII indude

several joiut adivities with a Boy Scout Troop, preferabiy the one most of the boys w3II be joining.

Webelos Scouts may join the troop as soon as they become 11 or earn the Arrow of Light Award, but (” most prefer to wait n&I aB 5th grade Webelos Scout&. in the den are d&able and graduate as a group. In any ever& an impressive Webelos-to-Scout graduation ceremony shouId be conducted for every boy who graduates into Boy Scouting

Experience shows that a boy’s longevity in Boy Scouting depends on an ear@ summercamp experience. Webelos dens and troops must work togethertoensure that every Webelos Scout has an opportunity to partidpate in a long-term camp during the summer after his graduation. This graduation should take pIace in March at the Iatest

Questions to ask a Prospective Troop

1. Do they reguIarIy attend a long term camp?

2. WlIl they assure tbat the new Webelos can go with the treop?

3. Do they have a “pl’ew scout” patrol ?

4. WUl they assure that the new scout wiIl achieve First Class ln the shortest possible thus ? /

Cub Scout Reiaewal Plan

Cub Scouting has a new, exciting approach to .

mg Eeperatedbopstothe~rogramNormally, we loose over 400,000 Cub Scouts each year. This means that on the average, councils lose 100 Cub Scontsperyear.Thhdcwhatitwouldmeantoyour unitifyou saved 50?4 of these boys. The charter renewal packet has a lost boy search form for your use in it Use this form and make every attempt to recover each boy and you can help cut the lOSSC?S.

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School Night for Scouting is the basic building block of Cub Scout membership growth. On a designated night, usually in September, Cub Scout rallies are held in every elementary school throughout a district or council. Where SCHOOL buildings are not available, prospective cub scouts and their parents may be invited to rallies at churches, synagogues, community centers or other meeting places.

School night is more effective when local rallies are conducted on the same evening. An eifective advertising Program to support this rmmdiing effort is developed and coordinated for all rallies.

Tiger Cub rallies could be conducted on the same night as the Cub Scout rally, using a different room in the same meetingfadlQ.

School Night for Scouting provides an opportunity to educate parents and f&mikes about Cub Scouting and Tiger Cubs, BSA. It helps to insure that every new Tiger CubandCubScouthasaqualityexperience.

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In some cases two or more packs may be rec&ting new members from the same elementary school. The School Night for Scouting rally is sqervised by the school ceordinatorassignedbythedisHcttoinsureai&t- paced, exciting program that will provide new youth membership for all packs.

The purpose of School Night for Sanxtlng is tn enroll prospective Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts in existing Cub Scout packs, to enlist parent partidpation in the program, and to determine the need for new units for boyswhowanttojoin.

Plan careWly, ahead of time. Designate one night for all elementary schools in your dIstrictwhen prospective boy members and their parents wiIl be invited to attend a special meeting at the school in their neighborhood or community.

Appoint a school coordinator for each school to be in charge of all armngements with school oflkials and Scouting personnel Ask leaders of all Cub Scout packs in each school district to be present to partidpate in the program and have unit displays of Scouting acWities.

Promote School Night for Scanting using the attractive posters provided for school bulletin boards. Provide printed invitations to be passed out to all prospects in each schooL Ask Cub Scouts to wear their unfforms to school on the day of school Night and where possible do boytalksineachdassroonL

OaJEcTlvES 1. Enroll and register Tigers, Cub Scouts and Webelos. Collect all Fees.

2. ExpJain a littie about the program to the boy and his

parents. Show that Cub Scouting is FUN!

3. Provide the parents with information about their I-OH in Cub Scouting, including advancement, pack partidpation and support.

4. Explain opportunities for adult leadership. Assist the pack and chartered orga&ation in the selection and enrolling of new adult leadership.

Some Basic Principals 1. All adult leaders must be approved by the chartered orgaoization

2. Never hold the rally in combination with a pack meetingorotheractlvhy.

3. Key pack leadership (CM,CC,SC,DL) must be in place before the rally is held

4. New dens should be orga&ed with 5-6 boys where possible+allowforfuhm?growth.

5. Training is vital for new leaders. Both Fast Start and basic tmining plans, as well as roundtable information, must be included in the rally.

Pack Phnning Each pack needs to take three important steps in preparation for School Night for Scouting.

1. Attend the Council fall Program Kickoff Meeting The Coundl holds this m&g in a central location in late August to provide each Pack with detailed information about upcoming district and council programs, training courses and sped+ events in the next 12 months.

2. Attend the district School Night for Scouting Training. Ibis meeting is held at least 30 days before the School Night for Scouting da& Packs receive information and training about the roundup at this meeting. Each pack is asked to make a growth commitment for the fall roundup.

3. Each pack conducts its own pack planning conference This is completed prior to School Night for Scouting to accomplish these purposes:

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A. Review district and council prow for the coming year as well as programthemes and other program support materials.

Pack School Night for Scouting Chairman

B. Develop a program outline for the coming year and begin to make leadership assignments.

- Attend the couucii fall program kickoff

l Review the fall roundup plan with the pack commfttee

C Determine the membership strength of the pack- how many boys will coutinue? How m.myvacandesaretndenswithexisting leadership?

l Ensure that the school will be open on the designated

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D. Determine the number of new dens that wiil need to he orgamzed to achieve the pack fall roundup goal

- Lead the pack’s partidpation in School Night for ~-vi!-

- Arrange for a pack exhibit of activities at School Night for Scouting.

E. Determhe how many new adult leaders are needed to serve the number of youth the pack will have at the end of the roundup.

- Submit completed applications to the school coordinator, who wiil take them to the designated lOCStiOll.

F. Working with the unit commissioner and cJlarbdorganizationrepresentanv~ develop a plan to recruit uew adult leadership for the pack. This pian should utiiize the steps ootiinedhSeauingaWm.Wpplan sbouid be to complete identification, recrhneut, and chartered organbtion approval, and registration prior to School NW

l Follow up to insure that ali boys have been placed in dens.

Tiger Cub Group Organizer (Coach)

Attendthedistrict%grouporganizert&ning.

G. Plan the pack’s partidpation in School Night for Scouting.

Contact the h&t team of each of your groups to confirm the first gathering. Ask the host adult to contact the other adults in the group to remind them of~flrstgatherfng

School Night for Scouting Job Descriptions

Conduct the first gathering, using the Welcome to Tiger Cubs flip char& Be sure to set date, time, l&on and host for the Big Idea #l.

School Coordinator Assist the group iu conduding Big Idea #l, “GetXing to know you”. Use the material in your Tiger Cubs, BSA, Group Coach Manual to pian this gathering

Serve as a coordinator for one school partidpating in school Night for Scouting

Ensure that the building and rooms wiii be open a minimum of30 minutes prior to the meeting

Run the School Night for Scouting program.

Coordinate participation of each pack and Tiger Cub coordh.tator at your schooi.

Have sufiident materiais and applications at School Night for Scouting.

Submit completed applications and fees to designated turn-in location immediately after School Night.

Maintab monthly CoIltact with the group by contactingthehostteaminadvanceofthemeetingto daedc on progress and offer assistance Be r&y to help butnotlead.

Coordinate arrangements for Tiger Cub group partidpation in one or two pack activities, such as blue and gold banquet

Follow up to make sure that all Tiger Cubs graduate into Cub Scouting at the end of their Tiger Cub year. Coordinate arrangements for the graduation ceremony. .

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SCHOOL NIGHT FOR CUB SCOUTING - SUGGESTED AGENDA

Asiied To:

PREOPENING

OPENINGCEREMONY

R’JTRODUCl-IONS

FilI out parent talent surveys

Mace name Tags

Play a get-acquainted game

PledgeofAnegiance

commissioner

cubmaster

DenLeaderCoach

Pack&NGtteechairman

PURPOSE OF CUB SCOUTING

Principal or school rqxesentative

Discussthedetailsof scouting orgmidion- literature

GROUP DISCUSSIONS PassolltcIlbscoutApPlications

commaeechairmanalmo- timeandplaqofcommitteemeeting Review den leader’s needs and help available to do job, including Fast Start] OrientatianSignUpdenleaderand cissktmt for each 5 new boys. hnounce den leader3 meeting time and pkice,alsodateofbasicleadertmining.

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Teach Bobcat requkements Besuretogetdlboys’names, addressesand ages.

Lead game playing, assisted by den chiefs

lntcod~ new leadership, collect money and applications-

Make announcements. Turn in additional enrollments to school coordinator

CUBMASI’ERand AssktmtcLlbmasters

SQIOOLNIGHT FOR SCOUTING - SUGGESTED AGENDA

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In-School Promotion

The success of the Cub Scout& rally depends on the success of attendance promotlou. The most effective way to promote attendance is through the local elementary school, by efther classroom visits or assemblies. (Boy Talks) These promotional methods will help:

l Prepare flyers showing the time, date, and place of the rally. The Tiger Cub recmithg flyer, Cuh Scout nmuitlng flyer and Wehelos recr&lng flyer available from the council service center, have been designed for this purpose. Be sure to print the date, the and location on the flyer. Every prospective member should receive a flyer. Consider usiug a double hit method, with the full sized flyer distributed about one week before the rally and a reminder notice distributed the day of the rally.

l A flyer variation is to ask the boys to take the flyer home to their parents, fold it into a paper airplane, and bring it to the School Night for Scouting tally for a y Fantastic Flier Fling “( paper airplane contest) conducted as a part of the preopeuing period Be sure to have a prim for the winner.

l A shipping tag or sticker, huprlnted witb =Take Me totheCubScoutEally”andthetlme,dateandplace, is a novel promotional wwiation and may be attached to a shirt, button or belt loop. This will insure that the information gets borne and is noticed

l LmF recrui&g posters ( Cub, Tiger and Webelos) may be di.splayed in the school, Chartered Organizations and elsewhere to promote Seheol Night for Scouthtg.

l Make advance arrangements with the school principal for a Scouting representative to visit the school and promote the rally, either in assemhlles or through classroom visits. Stress the need to speak to all second and third grade boys, fourth and fifth grade boys and llrst grade boys in separate groups if possible. Arrange to show the Cub Scout recndt@ llhu, The Magic Ba&ort, to prospective Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts. You should allow 30 miuutes withgrades2~ugh5andSorlOminuteswitbthe first grade, if possible, but be flexible ln or&r to accommodate school time constralnts. The sample scripts that follow highlight the main points to cover.

GRADES 2 AND 3. Introduce yourself. Ask for a show of hands on such questions as:” How many of you like to make things? Play sports? Go on field trips? Hike or go camping?* Show The Magic B&on ( if an assembly), then say, y We do all of these things and more in Cub Scouting. How many of you think you would like to become a Cub Scout2 If you would like to have fuu as a Cub Sam& bring your par&s te ( location, date and time

of rally). He’ll oxplain Cub Scouting to you and your parents, and you can join that night” Distribute fliers. U see you on (date) at (time).”

GRADES 4 AND 5. Introduce yourself. Ask for a show of hauds on, u How many of you llke to go camping and hiking?” Show TheMagic Balloon (if an assembly), then say, y We do all these things and more in Webeios Scouting. How many of you think you would like to be a Weheku Scout? If you’d like to have fun as a Webeios Scout, bring your parents to ( locatiou, time and place of rally) . We’ll explain Webelos Scoutiug te you and your pared, and you can join that night” Pass out fliers. y See you on (date) at ( location) at (time).”

GRADE 1. Introduce yourself. Ask for a show of hands on, yHow many of you like to go places? Have fun? y Say, U Tiger Cubs, BSA is for boys in the frst grade (or seven years old) and a parent or other adult to join together. We have monthly group activities, and also fun activities for you and your family to do together. If you are interested in being a Tiger Cub, ask the adults iu your family if one of them wlll be your Tiger Cub partner. Both of you can come to our meetings Give locatiou, date and time Distribute fliers. End with, 4 How many of you can tell me when the meeting is? See you on (date) at (time).”

Other Promotion Methods

l All Cub Scants and Wobelos Scouts should be / enawsrged to.wear their rmifonus to school on the 3 ‘L day of School Night for Scouting. This will interest prospective members and serve as a reminder that tmightistheuightfheycanjoin,tea

l Although promotion through elementary schools is our best method, it is not always possible to gain -StOChSSTOOlDS or conduct assemblies, although most schools will distribute promotional flyers.

When school buildings are not available, locate other appropriate buildings for the meeting.

In this case a prospect Ust can be developed using information from boy fact surveys, school rolls, or the youth rolls of chartered organizations, and rally invitations can be mailed dire&ly and followed up by phone calls. Not only can the invitation be personalized if desired, but it may be designed for a specinc group. Boys who are members of one church, for example, might receive a letter from their minister or youth leader iuvitingthem to become cub scouts.

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c -. i .-_ Cub Scout Rally

Preparation

Have these program mate&& en dirptay:

. WdftM Swut Book

. Bear Cub SwtiBook 0 Webeios Swd Book . Cub SwtdeaderBook . cub swaltand w&eJQsswutRograna HekjJs . Sanp~Boys’4emdSwuthgmaga$nm

The school night coonlhator shonld have a prorated registration fee chart and these items in ruffident quantitg:

. Cub Scout Applications l Adult Leader Appllcatrons

Pack leadership can develop a display of Cub Scout pack activftlesfiomprevlonsyear.

Agenda

BeforetheMeethtg

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Introductions

What is Cub Scouting?

Packleaderahlp, the school CD ordhtator,tltennitCommissi- oneraudtheTigerC!nborgan- izer(coach)arrlve3Omhmtes aarlytoaatupthemee&groom andtogreetfamlhes,gMugeach Fanny a Cub Scout Applicatin.

HavegroupredtetheCubSauxt Promlss printed on the front of eadl appllcatlon.

Thescheolceordblator introduces the packleadership ofF?achpaclcpresemtEachpack gives a brief description of some of its w=mg Program Plans-

DlscussCnbScoutingasa familyprogramorganfiedb neighborhu4 dens..Explahrthe pnrposesofcnbSconting.

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Cub Scout Advancement Explain what the Bobcat rank ls andthatltistheflrstrankthat eadlnewcubscoutwilladdeve Then explain that second-grade boys work on the Wolf badge, third grade boys, the Bear badge, etc Discuss how arrow pointsamearned.Besure.to

PackOrga&auon

Costs

Questions

Re&stmtion

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explain the role of parents and famllyinC!ubScoutingandtheir ralelntheCubScout advancement program

Explain what a pack is and that a pack is composed of several neighborhood dens. Be sure to explain the leadership roles of den leaders, the Cubmaster, the pack wmmiUee and how the dmrted organimtion support tbeP&

Explain registration and Boys’ Life fees.

Field any questions from the group.

Extend au invitation tothose presentto join one of the packs represented at the mlly. Collect applications and registration fees. Announce how the Cub Scouts will be advised of theh- first Den Meeting. If possible, each deu leader should be presenttomeetthenewCub Scouts and their families

assigned to the den, ofnewCubScoutsand

parents, hxhnllng home address and phone numbers.

In dosing, remind those present of the times and dates of upcoming meetingx Also, note theregularpackmeetingtime each month.

The school coordinator reviews appllcatlons and fees with leaders from each pack Give the unit copy (the back copy) to the unit leaders.

The sdmol coordinator delivers the applications and fees to the designated turn-in location in the district.

Be sure the room is deaned and arranged the way it was before you arrived

Have a good SchoolNight for Scouting !

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MY BUDDY LIST

I would like to invite my buddies to join Cub Scouting. Here are their names and where they live:

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My name is I am in Den NO.

My den leader’s name is ^-- . ---

l When I recrulf a boy and he becomes an official member of Our pack. I will be presented with a recruiter strip.

(Give this list to your den leader.)

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ADD-A-DEN

Cub Scout Membership Growth Program

If you’re like most Cub Scout leaders, you’ll recognize the need for previewing with the parents of prospective Cub Scouts how the advancement program works, what’s planned for the months ahead, and why Cub Scouting is home centered All packs will find this preview party an excellent way to get a new den off to a good start. As a matter of fact, the preview party can be the best l-hour investment your pack can make. Friendly and informal, it makes people glad that they came and delighted to be joining your pack with their son.

PLANNING THE PARTY

The preview party is simple to conduct It is held in the evening about 730 or 8 pm. at the home of the chairman. The chairman and spouse serve as the host and hostess to the parents of five or six prospective Cub Scouts. Parents and guardians are invited, but it should be an affair with the prospective Cub Scout remaining home-this one time!

HOW To RUN A PARENTS PREVIEW .

PARTY

730-245 As parents gather, be sure everyone is introduced. Gathering period should be free and easy with informal conversation centered on their favorite subject-their sons

7:45-247 Add-a-den chairmari welcomes group and points out that the purpose of the meeting is to organize a new den, so that their boys may become Cub scouts

7:47-800 Have parents, one at a time, tell about themselves, their jobs, their hobbies, their sons

8:00-810 Distribute the folder, “Cub Scouting and a Boy” (one per adult). Add-a-den chairman briefly reviews the material content.

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&lo-8:15 Pack committee chairman, using Cub Scout Leader Book, covers the material in the section titled, “Cub Scout Organization:’ Chapter 4, “LeadershiP,” explains the duties of the den leader.

8:15-8:25 An experienced den leader explains the den meeting. how it is conducted, and the training opportunities available such as the training courses, the program roundtables, and the Cub Scout leaders. pow wow.

8:25-8135 The Cubmaster explains the use of the Program Helps. Boys’ Life, and the coming themes. He talks about the pack meetings and the parents’ part in them and what the.parents do to help the den leaders.

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835-8~45 Add-a-den chairman explains that it ,.-. will be necessary to have parents fill ” out applications for their sons at this (3

time. When this is done, collect the proper membership fee for each boy. Explain that the den is now ready to be registered if one of the adults will serve as den leader. Stress that the boys cannot join unless you have a den leader.

8:45-8:55 Questions and answers

855 Add-a-den chairman and’spouse serve light refreshments and plans are begun for den meetings, etc.

Add-a-den chairman submits applications to council service center as soon as possible.

Save this outline. It will work again-as often as you have five boys for a new den.

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Tiger Cubs, BSA THE YEAR OF THE TIGER

Campaign Overview

OBJEcTl-vEs: - Increase Tiger Cub membership; Coundl wide 0 Educate cub packs that don’t have Tiger Cubs - Enhance existing Tiger Cub Programs . Create public awaremss about Tiger Cubs and Cub

sc-iw?s - FUN!

SUPPORT: - Commissioners - Especially Unit and Roundtable - Training . Activities

PUT A TIGER IN YOUR TANK MAKE YOUR PACK GO

MEMBERSHIP AND UNIT COMMISSIONERS l Presentations made to all packs who do not have

Tiger Cubs groups. (over-view of progmm, samples ofaBmaWialsandhowtorecn&TigerCubs)

- Guides experience given to units that do not have Tiger Cubs. (help with forms, fliers, recmitment nights, group fonuation# training, etc.)

ROUNDTABLE l Each Roundtable does a %potBght” on Tiger Cub

Program l Displays showing all support materials available - Fliers and support material distribution

TRAINING l Tiger Cub Coach (Organizer) training will be

conducted. E&bllghted d&g Basic Training. l Personal hwitatlons made to all pa& - Tiger Comer- a FLAME article to share ideas,

successes, recognb groups, units and leaders.

AW l Conduct ‘Tiger Times” a council wide Tiger event

TIGER CUB SCHOOL NIGHT AGENDA

BEFORE THE MEETING

Arrange tables as needed, put up signs, coordluate with those persons conducting the Cub Scout School Night rally. Lay out needed materials.

NOTE This session must be conducted separately from the Cub Scout Rally.

One or more people should greet parents and boys as they arrive and dhwt them to their seat

OPENINGCEREMONY (fiminutes)

Lead the Pledge of @legianc.e, than teach the Tiger Cub Promise. ( have Promise printed in large letters on poster)

Introduce yourself and briefly explain your function as the Tiger Cub Coach.

TIGER CUBS, BSA (20 mhmtes)

Briefly explahr Tiger Cubs, BSA, using mate&l fiwm your Tiger Cub Group Coach Book Be sure to cover the following points: l The-Tiger Cub team concept - boy and adult join

togetheqthlsistheonlywaytojoin. . Objedives of Tiger Cubs, BSA. l Tiger Cubs, BSA is an individual family program

with some group actMles. Show the family activity packet ( but do not distribute yet) and explain the “Big Idea” amcept

l Explain how the Tiger Cub group operates. No leader needed. Each team hosts one or two big ideas duringtheyear.

l Either explain that you will contact them within 1 week with the date for their group’s first gathering or set a date and place Ask for a team to volunteer to host the lirst gathering.

l Cost for each Tiger Cub team ( boy and adult) is

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l S 10.00. This includes tegi&ation and their Tiger Cub Family acGvi?y packe& wbicb they will receive this evening.

l Answer any questions

WRAP-U-PZ (15 minutes)

Distribute the Tiger Cub family activity packets to those who are joining.

Since you are personally responsible for the cost and return of the packets, you should be sure that you collect the packets from those who do not regkter. You must account for all packets that were issued to you, either with completed registration forma and S 10 fees, or by xvtumiug the packets.

Distribute pencils/pens and ask everyone to fill out their Tiger Cub application at this time Collect applications and fees.

Thank everyone for attending and remind them that you will be in touch (or remindthem of date, tlme and place of first gathering if already set). Give them your phone number.

AFTERTHEMEETING

Check fees, applications and remaining family activhy packetstomakesurethatallbalances.

Complete information on outside of your School Night repot% envelope Insert applkations, money and extra packets.

Take your report envelope and any remaihg packets to your school coordinator upon completion of the program Everything must be accounted for tonight. Don’t wait untiltomorrow!

FOLLOW-UP

DMde applications into groups of four to eight teams. Call the first @hering host and ask the host to call persons ln the group to remind them of the first gathering. If the host has not been secured at this time, call persons in each group to secure a volunteer host.

FIRSTGATIlERlNG

Refer to your Tiger &b Group Coach kfanual for htformation on how to conduct the first gathering At this meeting, present the e Welcome to Tiger Cubs” tlip chart and help the group to plan future activities.

LEADERSHIP TRAINING ( Evay boy deserves a nnbmd leader)

FastStart Trdirdq

The Cub S&&t Fast Start video will help the following leaders in their new roles: l Cubmaster l DenLeader l Webelos Den Leader l Pack Committee member I

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* Tiger Cub group coach (organizer)

Cub Scout Leader Basic Training

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Cub Scout leader traiuiug is designed to fit your needs. This thre+option training plan for all Cub Scout Leaders is provided by the district or unmcil. The options are: l Oneday course - Threestepcourse l Seltktudy course

l Webelos den leaders weekend l Den leader coach seminar

Every Cub Scout pack needs to hove its own video library and viewer guides to provide immediate information for new Cub Scout leaders.

PowWow

All Cub Scout leaders are encouraged to participate in the Cub Scout leaders Pow Wow.

Roundtable

Roundtab1e’s are a form of commissioners service and c’----’ supplemeutal tralnlng for vohmteers at the pack level. L. .) Rout&able’s givevoluuteers examples for den and pack meeliugs; information on polig, events and ceremonies; and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowsldp. These meetings help provide a stronger program for Cub Scouts.

We Believe that Character Counts, Be prepared for the 21st Century, With Better Scouting for More Youth

District UnitNO. (pad& troop, tmml or post)

Wewillrecruit newyouth by December 31, 1995.

W-b-1 Unit Leader c.chair

(prime) t-4 Card filled out by phone

IlZx Date to accompltsh j 0 Recharter on time with increase in members. . Conduct Fall SchoolNight l Support March Webelos Transition l Conduct Tiger Graduation In March . Conduct Spring SchoolNight l IncreaseNumber of Dens l Get all Leaders TRAINED l Get Tiger Cubs in my.PACK Turn in at PROGRAM KICKOFF or Deicke or Non-is Scout Shops by September 30,199s.

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iTU TAMBIEN PUEDES SER CUB SCOUT!

IT- ,YOU TOO CAN BE A CUB SCOUT! / x-,’

;Ven a la junta de Cub Scouts para conocernos y hacernos amigos!

Come to our get-acquainted

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FECHAYDATE:

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TODAS LAS FAMJLJAS SEJUS BJE3i RECIBJDAS -

Tu boleto de admisih ser+ traer a esta reunih cuando menos una persona adults.

ALL FAMILIES ARE WELCO.fIE-

Your ticket of admission is to

bring at least one adult.

LLEVA ESTA HOJA A TUS PADRES

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LAS ACTIVIDADES DE CUB SCOUTS SON PARA EL. f ‘\, 3

~ CUB SCOUTING IS FOR YOUR SON, -~ A Gmz, ‘nv “T TREASURE

Los Cub Scouts,,astsn en el Segundo, ter- cero, cuarto ,o q&nto grad0 escoiar (o han cumplido 10s 8, 9 o 10 adios de edad).

Cub Scouts in the second, third, fourth, or Jifth grades (or 8, 9, and IO years of

1 Las actividades de Scouting

in their-religious faith.

1’ i ‘I ’ f ayudan a 10s niiios a crecer

Y u i dentro de su fe religiosa.

1 I Scouring helps children fo groin’ -

Las actividades de 10s Cub Scouts son para las familias.

Cub Scouting is for families.

Las actividades de Scouting son para todos 10s nifios. Asista a la junta para que sepa c6mo obtener equip0 y uniformes.

Scouting is for all boys. Come to the meeting and find out how to get uniforms and equipment.

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FIFTH GRADE WEBELOS TO SCOUT TRANSITION KITt3 COMMISSIONER INSTRUCTIONS

PROCESS: FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW TO ENSURE COMPLETE COVERAGE OF ALL UNITS AND A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION.

IMMEDIATELY CUB PACK % SCOUT TROOP KITS - FILL IN THE UNIT COMMISSIONER INFORMATION ON THE “WEBELOS LEADER LETTER” AND ‘THE “SCOUTMASTER LETTER” IN ALL UNIT TRANSITION KITS.

COMMISSIONER’S KIT - REVIEW THE “COMMISSIONER’S ROLE IN TRANSITION” SHEET FOR AN OVERVIEW OF THE IMPORTANCE OF THE PART YOU PLAY IN GETTING TIGER CUBS TO CUB SCOUTS AND WEBELOS TC BOY SCOUTS.

PRIOR TO OCTOBER DISTRIBUTE PACK AND TROOP KITS TO UN-ITS WHO DID NOT

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER THROUGH MARCH

FEBRUARY & MARCH

RECEIVE THEM AT AUGUST KICKOFF. *HIGHLIGHT FOR EACH WEBELOS LEADER THE ‘WEBELOS DEN ROSTER FORM” CONTAINED IN HIS KIT. MAKE SURE THAT THE COPIES ARE DISTRIBUTED:

WHITE: TO SCOUT TROOP LEADER YELLOW TO DISTRICT EXECUTMZ

* HIGHLIGHT FOR EACH SCOUTMASTER THE ‘TROOP CONTACT CARD” FOR “THE ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTER/NEW SCOUT PATROL”. MAKE SURE THE CARD IS COMPLETED AND GIVEN TO THE WEBELOS DEN LEADER OF THE RELATED PACK.

* ENCOURAGE WEBELOS & TROOP LEADERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COUNCIL ‘JUMPIN IN JANUARY” TRAINING PROGRAM.

(IF ADDITIONAL COPIES OF THE ABOVE ITEMS ARE NEEDED, SECURE THEM FROM -IHE COUNCIL SERVICE CENlTER OR HAVE COPIES MADE BEFORE DI!2T2IBU’IlON. ALL UNITS MUST BE TFWJED EQUALLY AND FAIRLY-NO PREFERENCES.)

FOLLOW UP WITH WEBELOS DENS AND TROOPS TO ASSURE COMPLETION AND EXCHANGE OF ‘WEBELOS DEN ROSTER FORMS” AND TROOP CONTACT CARDS. PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO DENS WHO DO NOT ALREADY HA. AN ESTABLISHED LINK TO A TROOP.

FOLLOW UP AND LEND SUPPORT ‘IO THE WEBELOS LEADER(S) AND SCOUTMASTER(S) TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION THROUGH THE “GET JUMPIN’ IN JANUARY” PROGRAM.

SEE THAT ALL WEBELOS ARE PROPERLY TRANSITIONED. WITH ALL APPLICATIONS BEING TURNED IN To THE COUNCIL SERVICE CENTER DON’T FORGET TO RECOGNIZE YOUR UNITS FOR THEIR SUCCESS. FILL OUT THE RIBBON REQUEST AND TURN IT IN TOO!

REMEMBER: “THE JOB’S NOT FINISHED UNTIL THE PAPERWORK 1s DON-iW’

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HOW TO UTILIZE YOUR DEN CHIEF

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A DEN CHIEF IS A BOY SCOUT WHO WORKS WITH A DEN OR WEBELGS DEN AND IS A PART OF YOUR CUB SCOUT PROGRAM.

THE DEN CHIEF SHOULD BE AN EXPERIENCES BOY SCOUT WHO IS AT LEAST 2ND CLASS RANK OR HIGHER

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YOUR DEN CHIEF CAN BE USED IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:

PACK OR DEN FLAG CEREMONIES

TEACHING AND LEADING GAMES

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION CEREMONIES

PACK OR DEN OUTDOOR ACHVHIES

SCOUTCW ACHVTHES (LEATHER WORK, PINE WOOD DERBY, ETC.)

PACK OR DEN TOURS (TO BE SAFE PLEASE FILL OUT TOUR PERMIT.)

PACK OR DEN GOOD TURN PROJECT’S

TEACHING AND LEADING SKITS

SONGS AND SPARKLERS

10) ASSISTING THE DEN LEADER IN LEADING THE DEN (TAKING ATTENDANCE, COLLECTING DEN DUES, ADVANCEMENT RECORDS)

11) CUB PACK FAMILY CAMPING

12) PACK AND DEN FUND RAISING

13) WEBELOS DEN CHIEFS ARE A GOOD SOURCE FOR HELP IN THE OUTDOOR PROGRAM, ACTIVITY BADGE PROGRAM, AND WEBELOS TRANSITION.

14) WEBELOS DEN CHIEFS SHOULD BE EXPERIENCED IN THE OUTDOOR (CAMPING) PROGRAM, 2ND CLASS RANK OR HIGHER AND ACTIVE IN HIS TROOP.

15) THE WEBELOS DEN CHIEF SHOULD BE SKILLED IN SCOUTCRAFT, CAMPING, GAMES, SONGS AND CEREMONIES.


HOW TO UTILIZE YOUR DEN CHIEF

NOTES

IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER THAT THE DEN LEADER HAS THE FINAL APPROVAL OF THE DEN CHIEF. A DEN CHIEF MUST SET A GOOD EXAMPLE AT ALLTIMES.

TO SECURE A DEN CHIEF YOU CAN APPROACH THE LOCAL SCOUT TROOP AND ASK THE SCOUTMASTER FOR HIS RECOMMENDATIONS.

SCOUTS SERVING AS DEN CHIEFS FULFILL ADVANCEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BOY SCOUT PROGRAM.

WHEN YOU SECURE A DEN CHIEF, THE PACK AND THE TROOP SHOULD SEE TO ITTHATTHEBOYISTRAINED BY THE CUBMASTER, SCOUTMASTER OR THE DEN LEADER.

DEN CHIEF TRAINING IS AVAILABLE ON DISTRICT OR COUNCIL LEVEL. MOST TIMES THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS TRAINING.

THE DEN CHIEF HANDBOOK SHOULD BE SUPPLIED BY THE PACK OR TROOP FOR EACH NEW DEN CHIEF.

JIM ELMSLIE TROOP 35 WHEATON, IL. 708-858-5091

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THE DEN CHIEF'S PLEDGE

I promise to help the Cub Scouts (or Webelos Scouts) in my den to the best of my ability,

To encourage, guide, and protect them in all den and pack activities,

&nd show them by my example what a Boy Scout is.

I will strive to be prompt and dependable, and to cooperate with the lead’ers in carrying out the den program.

As each Cub Scout completes the third grader I wi 11 encourage him to join a Webelos den.

44s he reaches 11, (completes Sth grade) I will do all in my power to interest him in becoming a boy Scout.

?liE DUTIES OF DEN CHIEFS --

Know the purpose of Cub Scouting. Help Cd Scouts achieve the purpose of Cub Scouting- Be the ac$ivit,ies assistant in den meetings. Set a good ‘&.&ple by attitude and uniforming. Be a friend to the boy in the den. Take part in weekly den meetings. Assist the de& in its part of the monthly

pack meeting program. Know the impoitance of the monthly theme, Meet as needed with the adult members of the den*

pack, and troop. HCSVE FUN!


YOUR SERVICE RECORD FOR THE

DEN CHIEF SERVICE AWARD

PREPARATION. Before you begin work on this service award, discuss with your den leader and either your Scout- master or Cubmaster the role and importance of the den chief. Your discussion should include the: l Importance of the attitude regarding service within Boy

Scouting l Attitude regarding service within the den l Attitude regarding service to the den leader l Impoitance of the attitude regarding leadership within

Boy Scouting l Attitude regarding leadership within the den l Length of service to the pack l Need to purchase, carry, and USC the lien ChiefHandbook

Boy Scout

has discussed the role of den chief with us and is now prepared to begin working for the awaxxl.

Scoutmaster or Cubmaster Sigmtkaw mtb

Den L,eader

PERtOD OF SERVICE Data/Leader’s

lnitlats’ - Den chief has served the pack faithfully for 1 full

year.

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TRAINBIG Attended a den chief training conference (if avaii-

able within year of service).

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Was trained by the Cubmaster.

SERVICE REQUIREMENTS Know the purposes of Cub Scouting. The den chief has read page 14 oCthe Den Chief Handbook He understands the purpose of Cub Scouting.

Help Cub Scouts achieve the purpose of Cub Scouting. The den chief knows and uses the fol. lowing within the den (pages 15 and 16):

The Cub Scout Promise The Law of the Pack The Cub Scout motto The Cub Scout salute The Cub Scout sign The Cub Scout handshake The meaning of Webelos

Qader may be the den leader; Cubmaster; or Scoutmaster

--- Be tbe activities assistant tn den meetings. The den chief has led the following activities as marked (pages 17- 19):

Five songs - - - I_ - - Five stunts or akits - __ - __ _I -- Five games ,- - - - - __ Five sports activities - - - - - -

Set a g&d example by attitude and uniforming. The den chid has maintained the following for a period of 6 months (pages 20 and 21):

A cheerful Scouting attitude within the den

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Worn his uniform to meetings of the den

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F chief has read pages 22 and 23. We have discussed ‘.

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the following:

‘Ihe meaning of friendship

2 What Cub Scout-age boys are hke

% The need to praise and build up the boys in the den

s* __ Take part in weekly meetings. The den chief took part in weekly meetings for 6 months

- Assist the den at the monthly pack program. The den chief has assisted the den at the monthly pack program at least three timea

Oatenaader’s ln~tiels’

Know the importance of the monthly theme. The den chief has mad page 26. We have discussed and ‘he understands the importance of the monthly theme.

Meet as needed with the adult members of the den, pack, or troop The den chief haa road page 27 and understands the need to work together. He has maintained a notebook (preferably the Cub Scout Leader Progmm Notebook) with the telephone numbers of the den leader, Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, and any other adult member of the troop or pack named by the den leader. This notebook has been used to mark down the dates and times of all den functions for 1 year. The den chief haa either attended the annual pack planning conference or met with the Cubmaster in order to prepare his notebook. The den chief has called leaders concerned if unable to attend scheduled meetings

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COMPLETE FOUR OF THESE PRUJECB &me as a staff member of a Cub Scout spL<ial event, such as a Scouting show, bicycle r&o, ek Serve as a staffmemtw ofa Cub Scout day camp Advance one Boy Scout rank. Assist in recruiting three new Cub Scouts. Names:

Assist three Webelos Scouts to join a troop Names:

Help to plan and carry out a joint pack-troop activity. Recommend another Boy Scout to be a den chief to your Scoutmaster.

DEN CHIEF SERVICE AWARD APPROVAL Den Chief of 7koop has completed the preparation, service period, training, service requirements, and projects He is, therefore, enti- tled to receive and wear the Den Chief Service Award.

Cubmaster Signature Da

Den Leader Si(mr1un DIU

Show this to your Scoutmaster for presentation at the appropriate ceremony.

Scoutmaster

Date Awarded Pack

DEN CHIEF RECOGNITION

TROOP JIJMOR LEADER m..-l

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zxclEzs7 When you are chosen to be a den chief, your Boy Scout troop or Explorer unit will give you your den chief badge of office and your Troop Junior Leader C-W tificak

After completing the requirements for the Den Chief S&vice Award on pages 119-23, you will be awarded the Den Chief &-vice Award.

Den chit& who qualify for the Den Chief Service Award wear the special Den Chief Service Award Cord.

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HOW AM I DOING?

HOW AM I DOING? As WEBELOS DEN CHIEF:

YES NO

1. 00 1 meet with the Webelos den leader before each meeting in plenty of time to plan my part in it?

2 Do I always arrive on tiie for Webelos den meetings?

3. CM I weor my utiform to oU den and pock meetings?

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4. Do I find ways to make the den- .ner feel important?

.-.,I 5. Do I make the Webelos program fun by using different gomes and ceremonies each week flavored with the skills and terms related to the Webelos activities badges and program?

6. Do I help my .Webelos den at pock meetings?.

7. Do I make sure that my Webeios den activities lead up to but do not *kxlude Scout activities3

8. Do I cooperate with my Webelos den leader In every possible woe

9. 00 I go along to help the den leader when my Webelos Scouts are on a hike or outdoor event?

10. Do I alwoys treat my Web&x den leader with respect?

11. Uo I encourage my Web&s Scouts to eom the Arrow of bght and activity badges?

12 00 I consult with the Webelos den leader regarding the control of disciplinary problems?

. . ,, 13. Do I build up the Web&s den

I leader in the eyes of the Webelos ,’ ‘scouts (brag about him)?

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14. Do I carry my snore of the responsibilities for Webelos den activities?

‘15. Do I conduct myself in such o way that the Webelos Scouts will Iike me and will wont td become scouts?

16. Do I tell my Webelos Scouts about Scout activities in a way that will make them eager to join o troop?

l7. 00 I realiie that the Webekx den leader k the person most responsible for the den?

18. 00 I realize ‘wt the den leader wants me to be the octiity Ieadefl

19. Do I coach my Webelos Scouts on the Scout and some of the Tenderfoot requirements so that they will be ready to pass them when they become Scouts?

20. Do L help my Webelos Scouts to join my troop by inviting them to visit meeting with their parents?

YES NO

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HOvv AM I DOING? ,,e.,

HOW AM I DOfNG? AS CUB SCOUT DEN CHIEF:

L Dolmeetwithmydenieaderto prcln my part in the den meeting PWF-

2 DoIatwaysarffveontiutthe weekly den meefings?

3. Do 1 wear my unlfarm to Qii den and pack meetings?

4. Dolmakefhedennerfeel impqrtmfl

5. Dolmeetwifhfhedenleader after each den meeting to &cuss theplcmfor~nextone3

6. DO I rnakc’Cu~ scouthg fun using dierent games and ceremonies &-?stt3adof~~sameold things every week?

7.OaIhe(pleadmydenatthe monthly pack meeting?

8. Do I make sure fhaf my den activities do not Include Scout activities?

9. Do I cooperate wiit~ my den leader in every possible way?

10, Oo I always treat my den leader and assistant with respect?

11. Oo I encauqe my Cub Scouts to advance in fanK?

12 OoIcansultwithmydenIeader on all disciplinary problems?

13. Do I build up the den leader in the eyes of the Cub Scouts (brag about hlm of her at every appor- turJty13

14. 00 I carry my share of the f8SponSbiiity for den activities?

15. DolhavetixJcubscoutspay special tribute to the den leader on birthdays or other special occasiofd

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17. 00 I find oppat-tunities to tell the Cub Scouts in the den about scoutacttvmessameywlllwont to jab a troop when they are afd ecrough’)

18. Oolreaiirethedenieaderisthe one most responsible far the den becauseheofsheistheadult leader?

19. Do I realize that he ar she wants maasthedenchief.tobf3the activitv leader?

20. 00 I keep my eyes apen for clever tricks. stunk and actii to suggest to the den lead&

21. 00 I encourage my Cub Scauis to join the Webebs den when they become 10 years old ar ccn-n- plete the fourth grade?

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To climb a mountain and to look afar.

To sit around an embered campfire with good friends.

To test his strength and his skill on his very own.

To be alone with his own thoughts and with his God.

To be ready to reach out and find the hand of an understanding man.

To have a code to live by-- easily understood and fair.

A chance to play hard just for the fun of it--and to work hard for the thrill of it.

To have a chance to fail--and knov why.

To have and to be a good friend and have a chance to prove both-

To have a hero --and a vision to measure him by.

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DEN CHIEF: A SPECIAL JOB (Buys’Life reprint)

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BY JON C. HALTER

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r\ HORSY BEFORE ~P.M.~AGLE Scout Ryan Grelle, of Bedford. Tex.. arrives at the home of Webelos den leader Dr. Charles hdrcws. For Ryan. tonight’s

den meeting will be like every Thursday night-busy.

He will teach Scout knots to Webelos Scouts. lead them in a new song and a new indoor game. He’ll work with them on activity badges and conduct the opening and closing ceremonies.

Ifs not an easy job. but Rvan enjoys it. That’s why he’s a den chief.

Dencbiefisaspecialjobforaspecialkindof Scout. Not errcry0ne.s right for it The senior patrol leader (with the advice and consent of the Scout- master) appoints you. just as he does other troop leaders like the assistant senior patrol leader, scrii. and quartermaster.

But unlike those Scout leaders, a den chief doesn’t work directly with the troop. His job is with a Cub Scout or WebeIos den and pack. Ryan attends alI u4ciy den meetings. And he accompa- nies the den to each monthly meeting of Pack, 307 (chartered to the William C. Martin Methodist Church of Bedford).

At the den meeting. Ryan welcomes each arriv- ing Web&s Scout. The boys knw their den chief is not just another leader-he’s also a special fiend. And it’s not always easy being a friend to younger boyx ‘hat’s one talent that sets a den chief apart. ‘He’s more hke our age.” explains Web&s Scout Dean Witherel. “He’s iike a friend. instead of like a father.”

Planning an activity ffx the fm moments before the meeting beg11-6 is one of Ryan’s responsibiii- ties. The Wet&x Scouts know he’ll always have something intercstmg for them to do.

Tonight he’s teaching hots. He gives each buy a six-fcxx ptece of rope Can they tie a &line rescue knot with just one hand? He shws them how then lets everyone practice

Ryan learned that skill (ard maq others) at a

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W hy doesabusy ScoutllkeRyan -accepttf= extmdutles~ rvqukedofaden chief? “I just like help@ other &ids,” he explabts.

l8@8f~t:AgOOd&llCfid 8fw8y.s hn fun 8ctivitks p&nndformtmp.h Ryxat88dusrbxicseout hot. the borline. to his W&ebs&nAborc:otlrde8 Ut*Lrh&?SWckbr swat M8lws HonlQtoo t0uK.h 8kitC

tining cmakace shortly after beunning a den chief. Some 67 den chiefs from the Longhorn Council attended the daylong event. which was packed with information, ideas and tips. :

Conference in&uctor Jack Ablon. a scoutmaster from LzwkviUe. Tex.. advised the Scouts to plan each den meeting activity with a purpose. “For aample, just showing them how to tie a knot isn’t enough.” he explained. ‘You should tell them mething important about each knot. if you teIl a story behind each knot y&U give them a reason to remember it. For instance, the sheetbend got its name from sailors tying, or ‘bending,’ ropes, which hey called ‘sheets.’ in a ship’s rigging.”

Samding Differwtt Every Week Ryan puts what he learned at the conference to

good use. He pays special attention to opening and gosing ceremonies, trying something different wry week. He chooses ceremonies using parts of he Scout Oath ‘and Law, like those used in troop neetings. “These boys will be Boy Scouts soon.” te explains. “and we want them to be familiar with he types of ceremonies Scouts use.”

The Webelos scouts are working on the Out- Mrsman activity badge. Everyone’s excited. xcause later in the month they and their dads will Ittend a district camporee. The den will camp with Ryan’s Troop 250 (chartered to the Fmt Methodist 3urch of Bedford).

Ryan shows how to pack a backpack. He describes what equipment to bring. like eating Jtensils. sleeping gear and a toilet kit.

The den breaks for a knot-tying game. Ryan imes them to see who’s fastest at completing three 3asic Scout knots.

He helps them prepare a skit for the camporee. They choose one called “Three Rivers.” about a matrol’s ~~~usual way to wash dishes.

At the amporee three weeks lacer, the Webelos jen partqxtes as a patrol. Ryan acts as patrol ‘eader. helping them tackle a challenging series of Scour skills They score well in erenu like pioneering, first ald. handicap awareness. obstacle course, and fire building. “We only had one match to start

the fire.” excIaims Webelos Scout Marcus Hamp ton. “and we did it!”

Their skit is also a hit. (“Three Riwzrs,” the audience discovers, is an eager platelicking~dog.)

When the camporee ends, every boy in Ryan’s den is eagerly looking fonvard to hi 1 lth biiday and the chance to become a Bay Scout.

The hop’s An&as&or and Rcauitn And that’s one reason the den chiefs job is so

important. He is a troop’s main ambassador and recruiter among Cub Scouts and Web&s Scouts (who are the next generation of Boy Scouts).

The den chief is the only troop leader who GUI wear a recognition of o5ce on his uniform after he no longer holds the job.

When a senior patrol leader leaves his position, he remcwes any symbol of office from his uniform. So do patrol leaders, quartermasters, scribes and all others-except the den chief.

Those who qualify for the den chief service award can wear a red, white and blue shoulder cord in recognition oftheir contribution.

The Webelos Scouts in Ryan’s den understand how valuable their den chief is. “Without Ryan, I don’t think we would have made it.” suggests Marcus Hampton. “We would still be working on these,” adds Devon Andrews. pointing to the silver activity badges pinned to his Webelos uniform shoulder ribbons.

That’s quite a statement. coming from Devon. because his father is the den leader. Dr. Andrew-s doesn’t mind, h-r. He knows how helpful the den chief can be.

Ryan knows what it’s like for a den to be without a den chief. “When I was a Webelos Scout it was harder for everyone to get through the activits badges.” he recalls “My dad was the den leader. and he had only been a Cub Scout and wasn’t too famiilar with Boy Scouting ”

Ryan hopes to continue as a dm chief. despite his many other duties m the troop. “I just like helping other kids.” he explans.

And that’s the most important requirement for the special job of den chief.+


A Scout wishing to be u den chief secures an application from his Scoutmaster who reviews the, J

proper requirements with him. He takes the application home, studies it, secures his parents’ approval, ‘and returns it to his Scoutmaster. When the application is approved, the Scoutmaster turns it over to the Cubmaster. The Cubmaster reviews the application with the boy and assigns him to a den. The application is kept on file by the Cubmaster.

WHAT 1s .h DE%! CHfEFfj

A den c.hief is a Boy Scout or an Exglor .er who is carefully se!ected by his Scoutmaster or Advisor, in cooperation with the Cubmaster. He may be of any age or rank. As a selected leader of younger boys, he has the opportunity to help them complete their Cub Scout or Webelos Scout advancement requirements and live up to Cub Scouting ideals in their everyday life.

THE DEN CHIEF’S RESPQPWBIILITIES . ..

Den leadership is a teamwork job. The responsibility for the den’s operation rests with the Den Mother, den leader, or Webelos den leader, and the den chief; each provides ieademhip, enthusiasm, and special abilities. As a

den chief you will: _,_

1. Meet with the Cubmaster and the other den chiefs to 4. Assist with assigned den activities at the monthly plan your part of the program for the den meetings. pack meetings, Webelos den chiefs meet with their Webelos den leader. These mee!ings are held regularly at least 5

0 . Recognize the denner (a member of a den chosen by “,

once each month, or more often. if needed. his fellow den members) as your right-hand man by giving him opportunities to serve.

2. Help lead the weekly den meeting. You should arrive

on time in your uniform. 6. See that your den program does not include Boy Scout- ing activities. Such activities are saved for Boy Scouts.

3. Share responsibility with the leaders of the den in all den activities. You look to them for adult leadership

and inspiration. 7. Take ‘part in all training opportunities so you may

become a better leader.

As den chief, you will have a fine opportunity to develop leadership and build G good reputation for your Scout troop. in working with your Cub Scouts, you will prepare ihem and give them the desire to become better Boy Scouts.

They will judge all Scouting by what they see in you. You are your troop’s ambassador in the pack.

DEN CHIEF’S SHOULDER TAB AND CORD

THE DEN CHIEF’S PLEDGE

Ii accepted. I will cgree to the following pledge:

As c badge of his high office, the den chief wears a “!, .,..__.........___............. . .._. .._._., promise to help

den chief shoulder tab and cord. It is worn on the right the Cub Scouts (or Webelos Scouts.1 in my den to the

shoulder of his uniform with the cord passing under the best of my ability, to encourage and guide them in all

armpit One Cub Scout service star may be worn on the den and pack activities, and :o show them by my exam-

shoulder tab for each year of service as a den chief. The ple what a Boy Scout is. I will strive to be prompt and

s’houider tab -rTithout the cord may be wcrn with service dependable and to cooperate with the leaders in carrying

s!ars to indicate past service as a der. chief. The cord is out the den program. As each Cub Scout reaches 10 years ‘b- presented at a den chiel installation cerera-ny in his of age, 1 will encourage him to join a Webelos den. (As

troop or post. The den chief is also recognized in the he approaches 11. I will do ali in my power to interest

pack meeting. him in becoming a Boy Scout.)

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I want to be a den chief. I would like to serve with Pack No. ___._.___ _ ______ and will do my best to attend weekly den meetings, monthly pack meetings, and other activities. I will do my best to be a good den chief.

Name.... . .._. . . . . . . . . . . . . . - . . . ..-....... -..._ -.... _ . . . . ..-............................--............................-.... _._ . . ..____..___ -Phone ._._._ _ __.._.....__. ___ ._...__.___..____.__........~. _ .____ _ _.___.

Address. . . ._._. . . . . . . _.._. . ._.. . . ..-... ._.. . _._. . _ ___. . . . . . .._....................--......................-. _ . .._.__._...._........~. -City -. .-.._.........-._-..-....-.................-.....-.~--........... _

School . .._.._ _ .._....___......... _ __...._.___.__._.____ .._ . . . . . . ..__...._ _ -.-..-....____.._._.. _ .__...._._.__._... __ __._._._..._........__ Grade --....---...-......---..-......-..........~...........-....~-...-.

Religious preference __.._._ _ .._._ _ ..___.__ _____ ______ _ .__.___.______. _ _.____._____________.. _.__ .______ _.____._..__ _ __.. _ .._._. Date - -.__..__.-....--._...--..-~-~....~..............~~........~..-...-. _

Troop No..... _.__..._...._._.. __.__.__ _.._. Patrol ._____ _._ ____ _ . .._.....__. _ . .._._. Post No ._._____ _ .__._ _ .___ _ . .._.______

I was a Cub Scout: Yes ........ No ........ (If yes, give pack number .................... . ....... and rank ........................................ 1 ..

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APPROVAL OF PARENTS OR GUARDIANS We understand that our son’s service as a den chief, although an important responsibility, will not be

so demanding as to interefere with his troop or past activities. We are aware of the importance of his meeting with a neighborhood den once a week and with his pack one night a month. In view of the opportunities for leadership training and service that our son will have, we will encourage him to serve faithfully as a den chief.

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RECOMMENDATION OF SCOUTMASTER OR ADVISOR I gladly recommend ____ _ __....._... _._________ ______... _ . . . . . . . . _._ ______ __ . ..__ _.. to serve as a den chief. I have talked with him

about the responsibility of this office and have pointed out that serving as a den chief is a privilege and a challenge and an opportunity to be a recruiter for Boy Scouting. If registered as a Boy Scout, he will become a warrant officer, when accepted.

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PACK ACCEPTANCE Scout ___ ___. _ __..____._____..____-------.-- _ ._._. _.__ . .._____._ has been accepted by Pack ..__________.__.__..____ to serve as den chief and

is assigned to Den ________.____.__ _ ---...-, which meets __ .___ __ ___.__.__ _._ ____ ---.--.-.._.-.._...-____ --.--_..-..___._.___-.----.----..____..._____.__________.....-. Day Time Pk.2

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RECOGNITION RECORD Troop Leader’s Warrant and den chief’s shoulder cord presented at troop meeting on .....................................

Den chief recognized at pack meeting on .......................................................

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JUGGLING

For centuries, juggling has been a performer’s art. The little trick of gettiug the three objectstodancearoundyourhandshas~ys~~tok~paslnansenseofmagic about it ,

Many believe that juggling really isn’t a spectator sport. It’s one form of insanity we f& everyone has a right to experience. ~twllleyouafewyearstoreallybecomeagoodjugglerunlessitcomesnaturallyto

~tpeopkgettbemovesdownend~wellontheirarytoju~gaftaonly15 ruinutes, but most forget the most importaut rule of juggtiug RELAX! Aud remember never give up. Keep on practicing. You know the sayiug l practice makes perfect-” This is true The more you practice the better you will become. The moves will become easier aud you will be more relaxed. Now that we have built up your confidence lets get started.

Fii, you will need three bags or bean bags, that fit coIllrortably in the palms of your ha.mL

There are four steps to juggliug: 1. thedroP 2. the toss 3. the exchange 4. ihf5 jug

Each step will come with time and experience. 1.) The drop is just tossiug the bail or bag up and letting it drop on the grouud, You should practice the drop uutil the fun we81s off. 2.) For the toss you need only one ball or beau bag. Hold just one iu the center of your hand, not on your fingers. Baud, relax, aud toss the bag iu easy arcs about as high as your eyes aud as wide as you body, tossing it back and forth from hand to hand. Stay relaxed at all times. The important thing is to keep your tosses consistent, oue after the other,soy~donYhavetogoI\mgiagarwndcatchingbsdthrows 3.) For the exchange you will need two balls or two beau bags. Now pick a ball or beau bag in each hand. For the first toss, your hand should move in a little scooping mot&m, with the ball or beau bag going in an upward motion. The exchange takes place when yMlrcBfchhandswingsintogetridofitsbagsnd~ttomake~~c~ Youwillbe successful when you catch the opposite ball or bean in your hand. 4.) The next step, takes lots of practice. This is the actual jug. Remember stay relaxed, take a deep breath and place ail three balls or bean bags in your baud. Make the first toss and the first exchange take place; and then the second; aud then the third.,. You are juggling!

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howling pins* follcd-up socks, and

~kindsofballs.Agoodjuggkt can juggk three, four. ‘five, ancl even more balls or things. How- ever, when you are first kamitlg to juggle it is easiest if you stick to three balls, not too big or too small, aad not too &vy or light. Tennisbalkwilldo,butrubberbaUa like lacrosse balls, Spaldeet#, pilMCS,OrtkNbberballsIlUKk for dogs to chew are even better. Some beginuing juggkrs pmfcr to use diITercnt-cololed balls so they can better keep track of the position of each ball.

You can practice your juggling inside or outdoors, but just n- member to keep away from auy- thing that might get damaged from falling, flying, rolling balk. What- ever piacc you choose to practice juggling, be sum it is quiet so you can concentrate easily.

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Before you toss the first ball, take 8 minute to relax your body. It is almost impossible to kam juggling unless your arms and body are loose and your mind calm and coa- centrating on what you are doiig. Take a few deep breaths, shake your arms and hands, and stntch your neck. Now you are ready to begin juggling.

Don’t be too anxious to look like a gradid juggler. Fti katn and practice each hand-toss and catch :xercise until you feel comfortable md can do them well - then go an to the next exercise. If you prac ice, you may be amazed at how iimple it is to juggle.

1. Stand several feet away from L bare wail (which win help you xtter set the balk iu motion). Face the walI squarely and let your arms hang freely at your side. Without changing the position of your upper arms, raise your forearms so they

are parallel to the floor, hands h front of you, palms up. You migl pretend that you are carrying a tra] load of dishes on your arms. NOI make a cup with each hand a

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2. &anding in tk be & tbn. hold one ball loosely b yap right hand. Try to “pop” the ba, up out of Your hand by quickly &t ~~g~Yo~palm.~g~ yourfingeRandnisingtkprlm~ yourhaudalGnonemotion,I7ig7, You~~apyourwristrbir~ givetkbaUsomeaddt2d~, but try not to move your arm. ~fta eachpopoftheballtrytocatchitip theiamehand -withyour~ CUP@

straight @IL The ball should ga up about as high as yam

nose or forehead, then straight down so that you don’t have to move your arm to catch it. Try popping and catching a ball usiug your right and left hands until you ptgoodatit.

3. Now try popping the ball homonehaudtothcot&r,Fig.g. Don’t change the way you pop the Ml,justtipyourhaudveryalightly $ the direction that you want the MJI to go. A good toss should go qb, pass in dront of your eyes, aud bwn into your other haod. Pnc- ice rtlltil you hardly have to move four hands to either throw or catch he ball.

4. Before Jeaming to do a hree-ball toss you will need to mctice holding, throwing, and :atching with two balls in one md. Hold one ball in your right rand in the basic position. Keepiq hat ball in the center of your palm,’ qxn out your thumb, index tiger, ad middle fI.nger and put a second &I in your hand resting on those tme fingers; this hand position is akd a “basket,” Fig. 9. Try a asket with your other hand. Rat- ice until the basket feels comfortable in both hands.

5. Now you should be ready to IS~ t&c balk. Hold a ball in each

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Saturday Night 315! / - wd jn thC basic poSitiOll. These b&s a called “rided* md for now they are going to stay in your h&s Whik YOU toss the third ball back and forth bCtWC8U tk basket of each hand, Fg. 10. When YOU

pp the ball while holding a rider vow can’t open all your fingers as ipou did hefore (Or you may lose the rider ball), SO you Will need to use a little more wrist and fom 8~- [ion. Catching the ball in a basket is a little more difficult than throwing it from a basket. AS you practice emember to stay relaxed and keep your mind on what you are doing. 1s the popped ball passing in front of your face? And are your forearms parallel to the ground?

6. The next step to learn is the two-toss exchange. This exercise is ’ the most diiult so far, but once you can do it you will begin to look and feel like a real juggler. Start with two balls in your right hand tnd cup the third ball in your left hand. Throw the second ball from !he basket of your right hand over :o your left hand. Watch the ball go up, pass in front of your face and ttatt downward. But before the ball ands in your left hand, pop the ball iom your left hand up and over to 1 four right hand, Fig. Il. Catch the first ball thrown in your left hand, hencatchtheseeondballthrown II the basket of your right hand. he rider ball in your right palm LaSn’t moved, and you should end lp just as you started with two balls n your right hand and one in your efi, Fig. 12. Don’t be discouraged f at first you have trouble doing the wo-toss exchange. Throwing and :atching to the proper rhythm is the be to good juggling. The rhythm ‘OU want for the two-toss exchange S “throw . . . throw/catch . . . :atch” in three even beats. Try say- ng the rhythm out loud as you jug- :le and your hands will follow

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7. The lid step in learning to juggle is keeping all three balls moving continuously in a “cascade.” That is the juggling action you are probably most used to see-

@. stat with 8 two4osa exchange but just before your right hand cltche3thebadltossedfromyout kfthand,popthethirdbailfrom yourrightpahnovertoyourkft hand. Fig. 13. Now just keep up the action back and forth and you

will be juggling, Fig. 14. The rhythm now should be “throw . . . throw/catch. . . catch/throw/ catch. . . thrnwlcateh . . . and so on.Whikjugglingacascadeyou will be popping the balls from your palms and you only need a basket to smt the juggle and end it.

As you practice the cascade juggle here are some hints to make it easier. Do the juggle slower than you think you should by waiting until you are just ready to catch a ball in a hand before popping the ball you are holding in that hand. If you have trouble with the balls col- liding in air, try tlimwing the balls from your hand moved slightly in then quickly move your hand back out for tk catch. In that way the thrownballswilltakeadiffertnt path than the balls coming down for a catch. Most jugglers learn the rhythm of moving their hands slightly back and forth in a small circle for throwing and catching.

Once you have mastered the ~You~WwW~ objects and doing it in diffcnnt positions. Try juggling while sitting, -g, w+qt go@ up and down stairs, and even lying on your back. When you become .a really good juggler you can ada some tricks to your juggling routine. You might throw a ball from behind your back, under your leg, or catch one of the balls under your chin. If you practice enough you will become almost automatic without having to concentrate on what you arc doing. It won’t be long before you can show-off to audiences. You can even teach your friends how to do it.

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Resources used:

1. JUGGLING FOR THE COMPLETE KLUTZ by John Cassidy and B.C. Rimkux

2. Unknown Saturday Night article

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BASIC LEATHERWORKING

What has been used by cavemen and also has been taken to the moon by astronauts? Leather! As leaders of a group of eager and sometimes impatient young Cub Scouts, you are always looking for something new and different for the boys to learn. Leatherworking provide6 something that the boys can make for themselves, eomething that will last forever and will be treasured. How would your boys like to make a leather neckerchief 6lide, a key chain or a name tag for their uniforms? Mom ideas abound. Leather can have limitless mtive uses.

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GE!t7’~G STARTED As you make your plans for teaching leathenvorking, you need to determine the following points:

1. Evaluate the age, attention span and eye-hand coordination abilities of each boy.

2. Are there any boy physical or learning disabilities which would affect their performance?

3. Will you have enough adult assistance? 4. Are you a patient person? 5. What is the purpose of the project? 6. How will the project by funded? Available monies will determine

what can be bought and what must he screunged, adapted, donat- ed or borrowed to try this craft. Leather, tools, coloring agents, as well as waterproofing sealers are needed.

Needs: 1. Tooling leather can be purchased as complete project kits, individu-

al pieces, or as a large piece which you can use to design your .own shape and size of your project.

2. Tools can be items found around the house or purchased tooling and Stamping sets.

3. To color leather, younger boys handle permanent felt-tipped pens and paint markers fairly easily. Water-based stains and dyes are also a good selection. For those with more patience and ability, ordinary water-based acrylic craft paints can be used.

Leatherworking is FUN and by learning a few’basic skills, your boys will soon enter into a new world of creating usefirl and beautiful articles from leather. To teach leather-working, like any other skill, you need a basic knowledge of the raw materials, dexterity with the tools and a desire to create. By learning these skills



as a leader and by making a few projects yourself to show the boys, your enausi- asm will be contagious! Although the shills covered in this section are for the “beginner* level, especially suited for the younger boy, boys of all ages can enjoy the techniques discussed here, even if they hcrve never worked with le&.er before. More advanced techniques are discussed a little later in Advanced Leathernor&- ing. Those techniques are geared for older boys, who have greater dexterity and are capable of learning at a faster rate. Realize that everyone likes to design and make things %y himself”, but just like any other craft, the ability to create and the delight in one’s success comes from learning how to do son&,&g axid by doing it ut the apprppricrte ability level. Jvt remember, KISMIF, (Keep It Simple, Make It Fun). Select an easy, but IWWU&~ project, show the boys how to use the basic tools and let them go!! Their final creation will be exciting and fun, and they will be eager to do it again.

WES OF IJLWHER It is important to understand which type of leather can be successfully tooled or carved. There are three basic methods of tanning leather commercially, only one of which can be tooled:

1. “Vegetable” tanned (can be tooled): ‘l’his method produces tooling leather because the leather absorbs water readily and, while damp, the leather is easily shaped and molded. As the leather dries, the impressed shape or forms will be retained in the leather surface.

2. “Chrome” tanned (cannof be tooled): This method tightens the skin fibers of the leather, mAing the leather water resistant. Commercial- ly made shoes, belts, wallets, purses, and gloves are examples of products which are made from chrome tanned leather.

3. “Oil” tanned (cannot be tooled): This method **cI)#bd- makes leather which is very pliable. An exam-

-1*rw ple of oil tanned leather is a chamois. Leather tides and skins are usually sold by the

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square foot and are measured at the tanneries. --- . Leather may be sold as an entire skin or in other

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smaller sections, such as “sidesm, %ellies”, ‘backs”, cmve:E m W#S s*CuLtfaS

“double shoulders”, and smaller uncut and pre-cut --e-a-

pieces. Because leather is a natural material, it will %%Y vary in thickness. This thickness is expressed in terms of ounces. One ounce equals approximately -II 1/64 inch in thickness. 7 to 8 ounce is 764” to 864” SUeDtVlSlONS in thickness, or approximately l/8” thick. 7 to 8 OF A HIDE ounce leather is easily tooled because it is thick enough to accept a fairly deep impression. Thinner leather (5 to 6 ounce) will produce shallower impressions but may be acceptable for certain projects.

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BASIC LEATHERWORKlN(;

CASING THE LEATHER Casing is moistening the kather before you can work it. To case the leather, rub s damp (not wet) sponge over the rough or flesh side as evenly as possible. Then turn the leather over and rub the sponge over the smooth or grain side, dampen- ing it uniformly. The leather will absorb the moisture. When the surface of the leather lightens slightly and returns to the original color, you may begin working the leather. The leather will feel al.ightJy cool to the touch.

As you work the leather, some areas may begin to dry out. When this happens, simply wipe the damp sponge over the area again to keep the leather damp enough to work. The degree of dampness desired can only be determined by practice, so use some scrap leather until you become comfortable with casing. One word of CAUTION Never use metal containers to hold water, because metal will create dark stains in the leather which cannot be removed. Use glass, plastic OT porcelain dishes to hold the water. To avoid water spots, lightly case the entire piece of leather.

M2WNG DESIGNS AND PERSONALTWNG YOUR PROJECT There are many ways for younger boys to put designs on leather: These are some of the easier ways. Other ways w%ll be discussed in Advanced Leathermaking.

1. ‘l’race a desinn or picture from a book, around cut-out patterns or from ixu&sed templates or stencils or from-designs which you created. 2. Impress a design from purchased ‘CrafLaids~. 3. Imprint designs, pictures, letters, and numbers using met- d Stamping toOlS. 4. Imprint patterns using articles found around the home, such as wrench heads, nuts and bolts, washers, bobby pins, paper clips, cookie cutters, etc.

TRACINGSAhJD CRAFTDS

The easiest way to transfer a design onto leather is to trace it from a book. To do this, place a piece of tracing paper or tracing film over the original design. Trace the design onto the tracing paper with a pencil. Usually, a pen is not used because mistakes are -cult to erase. After a design has been traced, place the tracing paper onto the cased leather. Center the design on the piece of leather, and, pressing firmly with a ball point pen or a stylus, retrace your design. The stylus will create a definite impression on the cased leather if you press firmly.

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Hint: It is a good idea to tape the tracing paper to the table before beginning to retrace your design so it doesn’t slip. You are then able to lift a comer of the paper to check your progress without misaligning the pattern. Since leather must be damp to be able to trace a design onto it, u6e waterproofed tracing paper available at leather stores or put a transparent sheet of mylar between the leather and your ordinary trkng paper. Press very hrd to impress your design. .

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Cut-out patterns are great and simple to use! The boys simply center the pat- -- terns on their piece of cased leather and trace around the outlines using a stylus, not a ball point pen. A stylus is a metal pencil-shaped tool, which has a smooth, rounded point. YOU can purchase a Stylus from a leathercrafk shop or you can use various items found around the house, such as a small crochet hook, a small knitting needle, a cuticle orange stick; a shish&a-bob stick or a nail with its pointed end filed smooth and round. Any article ~811. be used as long as the end is smooth and round 80 that it will not tear the cased leather. Your patterns can be made out of poster board, thin cardboard, stencil sheets or x-ray film, all still enough so that they will hold their shape while tracing. If you don’t wish to make your own patterns, you may purchase wooden cut-outs, such as shapes used for ornament painting that are available at most local craft shops. Cut-out ,I- patterns are great time savers, especially if’ you purchase or make them ahead of time for the boys. Although using pre-made patterns does limit the boys’ design

t --I x...__. choices, it avoids having them spend hours deciding which pattern to trace. If you choose to use only one pattern, &l of the boys can use the same design as a symbol to create a personalized den or pack project. Templates or St6xlC% are available which have a variety of shapes, forms, letters and numbers... Simply trace the patterns using a stylus, no a ball point pen (see ihustration). Craftaids are sheets of clear plastic with several embossed, or raised, designs on them. They are readily available at leather supply stores and are reasonably inexpensive. Craftaid sheets are available in a variety of designs such as birds, animals, Brian Symbols, flowers, letters, numbers, etc. simply place the design you want to transfer embossed side down directly onto the cased leather. Use a small spoon or the edge of a nickel and firmZy rub the back of the design Cover all areas that you want to impress. Use your free hand to firmly hold the plastic sheet in place 60 it doesn’t slip and create multiple images.

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CAUTION= WHEN USING CRAFTAIDS, YOU must be careful when impressing your design. The adjacent design may also be impressed if your spoon comes too close to it, and sometimes it may be impressed when you are holding the plastic firmly in place. To avoid this, cut a hole slightly larger than your design area in a clear sheet of plastic, such as a school report cover. Place this opening over the cased leather in the desired position and carefully position your Craftaid. AT THIS POINT, YOU MIGHT WM To APPLY COLOR 7D YOUR LEATH- ER PROJECT. IF SO, GO DIRECTLY To THE SECTION ON COLORING. IF You WANT 70 LEAR?‘? ABOUT IMPRESSING DESIGNS INTO LEATHER, IUUD -ON . . .

STAMpluGGROuNDS

PICTORIAL STAMPING TOOLS The boys become really excited when first exposed to real leathercraft tools! Small metal tools are a worthwhile purchase if your den or pack has the funds. These metal tools are similar to Craftaids because they have an embossed design on one side of a square or rectangular piece of metal. The back of the stamp has a round metal handle welded to it. The end of the handle is struck with a mallet (a special hammer) to impress the design into the cased leather. Miniature metal stamping tools are the easiest to use because young stampers can make successful impressions readily. There are a number of small metal stamps or stamp sets with or without attached handles available for making composite pictures. Some sets contain a number of Indian symbols. Each small stamp figure is about l/%inch square and is easily handled.

To personalize the projects, a single line l/4 inch alphabet stamping set may be used. Hint: for those stamping sets with a separate handle, you might consider buying a few extra handles so that more than one boy can stamp at the same time. Usually, larger 3-D stamps require much more effort and skill to impress ‘properly because of their size. Wait until your young cAtsmen gain more skill and confidence with the tools before using these. However, there are some large pictorial two-dimensional stamps which can be handled by young hands (see ‘Stamping Grounds II”, in Advanced Leufiaerworking). Since all boys like to hammer on everything and anything and these stamps do create “instant” pictures, try them with your younger boys. In addition to the purchased stamps, there are many items found around the house, garage, and workshop which can be used to make interesting impressions in the leather.

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*i?:lvs ters, fork tines, screwdriver heads (slot- ~,: tile

Y?k ho ted and Phillips - file the point until bDs n rx-ch

eoltlr :a0 blunt), the cross-head pattern of a Phil- lips screw, nuts, bolt heads, washers, star s

0 washers, clock gears, jar caps, conduit - - connectors, romex connector nuts, side of

belt h ho a cork screw, paper clip, hair pins, mr ofn wrench end, stove handle, screening, wire mesh, potato masher, hand grater, coarse sandpaper, pleriglas with a pattern, or -.&g&..

0 any nonbreakable item which has a dis- tinct pattern. This list goes on. Start look-

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Hint for u&g household finch tbr stamping: place a small block of wood over the . flat items to protect them and to spread the impact of the mallet strike so that even impressions are left on the leather. This also prevents the small, flat items Corn popping up aRer they are struck, since these items do not have a handle to hold them in place.

STAMPING SURFACE To begin stamping, you first need a clean, bard surface on which to place the leather. Jf you’re working outside, you can work on the picnic table. If you’re working inaide, Dad’s workbench is great if it’s dean. The family room floor or the kitchen table will work if you provide each boy with a pounding board of tem- pered masonite, plywood, or a block of wood at least 6 inches square (larger than the project). Finished suzfhces, such as your kitchen table, should be protected by placing a dense foam or rubber pad under the pounding board. The rubber pads c+n be purchased from a leatbercraf% store or you can use pieces of dense carpet foam, Y4-inch thick carpet remnants, rubber sink or tub pads, automobile robber floor mats, throw rugs, or rubber door mats, etc. The padding mties the tapping sounds and also keeps the pounding boards from moving or sliding around as the boys tap away on their masterpieces.

EOW TO USE A MALLET UU NCU’ use a metal hammer to Strike the purchased tools l&ause you can cause permanent damage to the handles. Wooden, rawhide or polypropylene mallets which weigh 6 to 9 ounces are ideal. It is NOT necessary to be a muscleman to work leather. Tapping the stamps several times is far better than striking hard. CAUTION: If you bit too hard, the tool can punch right through the leather! You don’t want holes ‘in your leather, but you do want to leave a lasting impression-. When tooling leather, sit in a relaxed position, with elbows resting on the table.

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This way you can maintain control of the stamps and the mallet. If the leather is properly cased, it will accept an impression from the stamp when Upped” by the mallet. Holding the mallet at mid-handle, tap the tool handle with the mallet, US-

ing the wrist as a pivot point for the mallet Swing. After tapping a few tirnts, lift the stamp to check how well the stamp has imprinted into the leather. If all the stamp detail is not clearly imprinted, replace the stamp on the leather, being careful to align the stamp with the existing impressions. Then repeat the striking of the stamp handle with the mallet. If you don’t realign the stamp correctly, you will end up with a double image stamped into the leather.

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So your leather curled up or looked like an amoeba when you finished tooling it! Do not despair! This is a natural phenomenon of tooling leather. To remedy the problem of curled up edges; lightly recase front and back of the leather piece until it softens enough to be bendable. Using your fingers and thumb, gently bend the edges downward to a flat or slightly convex position as the. leather is drying again. When the edges stay in place, you may position your project over a can, glass, etc., until it has completely dried. When the leather is tooled a lot or the tools are hit too hard, the leather may stretch out of shape. To avoid that undesirable amoeba-like shape, apply adhesive backed contact shelf paper or plastic packing tape to the entire back side of the leather before casing for the first time. This will limit or prevent the leather from stretching excessively. Another method is to apply rubber cement to a piece of glossy giR box cardboard, posterboard or x-ray film. After the cement has dried, apply. the leather. The leather will adhere to the cemented backing as you tool. NOZE: Mounted leather can be easily cased from the f+ont qr grain side of the leather to prepare it for tooling. AfI.er tooling is complete and the ‘leather has dried, gently peel off the backing. If you did not apply a backing prior to tooling and end up with a stretched project, simply retrace your original shape outline on waxed paper and position this pattern over your lightly recased project. Center the worked design within this outline. Using a stylus, retrace the original shape to impress the corrected outline onto your project. Use a leather scissors, rotary cutter or X-acto knife to trim away the excess leather.

COLOIUNG Ah’D FKMSHING THE LEATHER Now, to put some final pizxaxx into your leather creation, try adding color! This is the time when every boy can shine by using his imagination. Be sure all transferring and stamping is done and the leather is completely dry before you start. Try to keep the background natural, adding color only to the shapes or designs

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u-hick have been transferred or stamped into the leather. Too much overall coloring hides the na$urd grain of the leather, detracting from its appearance and tiring the boys. For the younger craftsmen, the easiest method of applying color is to use permanent felt-tipped pens or painter’s pens, which are available at local craft or hobby stores. Since these pens dry extremely fast, the boys will not ‘have to wait very long between color changes. If the boys h4ue not personalized their leather creations by using a lettering template of l/4-inch letter stamps, they ~8n POW personalize the leather by tkng the permanent peas and carefully printing their names on their ~tion.6. The boys should work slowly and camflly so they don’t get color outside of the impressions or where color ia not wanted. Be sure to cap the pens between uses so they won’t dry out. AcryIic paints rind dyes prwide another method of adding bright color to high- Iight parts of the leather project. AcryIic paints are available at local art or craft

-stores, while the acrylic leather dyes are available at leatbercrafk stores. The paints will leave a dull finish, but the acry& leather dyes, which contain a waterproof sealer, will have shiny finish. Both are able to be diluted with water, and they clean up easily while stiIl wet. To prevent spilling by eager hands, you might devise a cardboard holder for the small bottles by cutting a series of circles in the top of a shallow, flat box. The circles should be slightly larger than the bottles and the height of the box should be low enough so that the short bottles will protntde through the holes. If you don’t have a sb.aIlow Christmas or jewelry box, you an use a shoe box with the aides cut down.

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If you don’t want bright colors, but still want some color, Spectra Shade dye Corn Tandy Leather can be used. This dye can be diluted and cleaned up with water. It produces so&r colors than paint pens, markers or acrylic paints and dyes. One color might be used to tint the entire project or you may use. several colors to highlight certain areas of the project. More than one coat may be needed to get uniSorm coverage. Use brushes for small areas and wool daubers (shoe polish applicators) for large areas. Seal with an acrylic sealer.

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To avoid boys’ indecisions of selecting the ‘best” colors, how about BROW?! Sim- ply apply a water-based antique stain to the entire project piece. There are many colors of brown to choose from: dark, medium, and light brown, tan, mahog- any, and saddle tan (rust). Liberally apply the stain, using a damp sponge, fiuir,g all the impressions. Let the stain ‘set” for 5 to 10 minutes before removing the excess stain with a damp sponge, leaving the impressions filled with-stain. Since ~rou are removing the excess stain from the face of the leather, the darker bprer- aions will be accented against the lighter background. Let the stain dry until the next den meeting and then xub briskly with a soR cloth to remove any dried excess stain and to create a shiny luster on the leather surf&e. This finish semi- seals the leather but does not waterproof it.

Two other products are available which will give similar effects as the stains. “Leather Glow” and “HiUter Finish” will both accent the impressions if left to dry &r the excess has been removed from the face leather. Leather Glow will only slightly tint the surface a light tan, with the impressions being slightly - darker. Hi-L&r produces a darker surface finish with deeper stained impressions. The re-application of Hi-Liter will produce a dark brown stain effect. Both of these are buffed af& drying to remove any excess which did not penetrate and to produce a soR luster. NO27E: A few ways to combine various coloring techniques to achieve different effects are discussed later in Advanced Leatherwork- ing. These Cnishes require sealing with an acrylic sealer to provide a water resistant finish and to protect the final product. Once the stain has dried, use a damp sponge to apply the acrylic sealer to the entire piece of leather, completely cover-

. ing the tooled or finished side and the edges of the project. Do not apply too many coats when trying to cover all areas or the surface finish inay crack. When the sealer has dried, dirty fingers will never soil the “masterpiece”. Now you have the basics for creating a personalized leather project. By using one’s imagination, some home items and a few basic tools, costs can be kept to a minimum.

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Other needed items: sponges, wood scraps for p&x?.ing boards and blocks, foam or rubber pads, additional felt-tipped pens . . . ASK !i’HE BOYS’ PARENTS!

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ADVANCED LEATHERWORKING

ADVANCED LEA’IlS3RWORKING

For those who are ready for the challenge, the following contains more advanced leather-working techniques. These techniques are geared for the older boys who have greater abilities of concentration, dexterity, strength and a heightened desire to learn new skills. They need the challenge of Creating a 3-dimensional project with greater depth, reflecting their personalities and keeping them interested.

GETI”LNG STARTED Before teaching leather-working skills leaders should review and practice the basic techniques. Next, read all of Advanced Leathenuorking and determine if the methods fit your boys’ abilities. Older capable scouts will be more interested in extended tooling, trying neat homemade articles, and making their central fig urea stand out from the background. NOTE: Leatherworking is one of the options in the requirements for the CraRsman Activity Badge. Leaders should not forget to make a few simple projects yourself! Boys become more enthusiastic when they see what a &al project can look like. In addition to transfers, templates, etc., and all the tools discussed previously, there’s a .whole new ‘creative world of stamps” for boys to experiment with. Learning the new skills needed for the 3-D stamps, crafting tools and a swivel knife to create S-dimensional effects on leather is exciting and enjoyable! Each boy’s leatherworking project becomes his MASTERPIECE, personalized by his own creative abilities. Carving techniques and stamping tools provide an unlimited horizon for leather design creativity.

sT!PLNG GROUNDS II Boys want something that really stands out in their design. The easiest way to do this is to have a figure which dominates the design. This ‘dominate figure” can be created by choosing a picture to trace and transfer by using a stencil, template, Craf%aid, or a ‘found” article from home (key, large coin; washer, jar lid, kitchen utensil, etc.) to create an abstract figure. In addition, for boys who want a really LARGE central figure without tracing designs, Tandy’s 3-D metal stamps, which imprint figures at least l-inch high, are available in a wide variety of figures. Choose from stamps of wildlife, scenery, nature, Indian symbols, and transportation - all neat stuff with boy appeal! You will n&ed to purchase a handle for the stamps, and the Tandy Hefty Handle is recommended. This handle spreads the mallet impact over the entire surface of the stamp, making it easier to get a uniform impression and complete 3-D image with fewer ma&t taps. These stamps are for the boy who has the ability and determination to hold the stamp in place while striking the mallet with conderubly more forw than is needed for the smaller stamps. Be sure to hold the stamp in place firmly so that you don’t produce double images. The big challenge comes in making your figures appear 3dimensiona1, which adds interest t,~ your design. Check the impression.



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In addition to the Tandy S-D stztmps shown above, Midas’ large pictorial . atamps (shown below) are available. These are a little easier to stamp than 3-D stamps. They are about the same size as the 3-D stamps but are more two&men- sioxd in appearance. Because they are easier to Stamp, the younger boys can possible handle the pictorial stamps. Tandy’s Hefty Handle is not needed. Use a regular anap-in handle. Midas Tools are available at the Leather Factory, S-T Leath- er Co., and other leather sources.

After mastery of the simpler ways to impress a design into leather, other tools and techniques may be introduced to add interest to the designs. The swivel knife is a tool which is used to carve designs and patterns in the leather surface and to carve around the outlines of your prominent figures. Other tools are then used to further develop the design by beveling around the edges of the figures and by shading and adding texture to these figures and background.

The swivel knife is probably the most import&t leather working tool you will use, Remember, there is a natural attraction between boys and any kind of knife and they will need to be warned about the safe use of this knife (see Whittlin’ Chip in the Bear Book). Show the boys how to hold and use the swivel knife properly. Caution the boys NOT to press too hard or they will cut completely through the leather. The swivel knife cut should not be deeper than 1/2 the leather thickness.

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Pick up the swivel knife and hold it as shown:

1. The first joint of the index tiger rests on the yoke. The downward pressure of the index finger controls the depth of the cut, so keep the fingers loose and relaxed.

2. The thumb and 2nd and 3rd fingers hold the barrel. The thumb and 2nd and 3rd fingers rotate (swivel) the barrel and blade. A little practice will overcome any initial awkward- ness.

3. The little finger and side of the hand rest on the work surface to steady the cut.

Let’s begin to pm&ice carving the leather: 1. Seat yourself in a comfortable position and

be sure the work surface is well lit. Case a few pieces of leather for practicing. REMEM- BER: When boys are canring, supervision is very important to maintain proper safety pre- cautions and to offer advice and encouragement.

2. Boys have a tendency to grab the swivel knife like they were about to stab something. Remind them to slow down and to hold the knife properly with the thumb and fingers.

3. Tilt the swivel knife as shown and press the blade into the leather with a slight downward pressure from the index finger.

4. Pull the blade through the leather toward the body, keeping the side of the hand and little finger in contact with the work surface to steady the cutting action.

5. m swiveling the barrel and blade as you cut to obtain curved lines. Turn the leather as needed so you will always be cutting toward your body.

6. Try to cut in one slow, smooth motion. Start- ing and stopping creates ragged cuts. If the leather is properly cased and the blade is sharp and honed, the blade will glide easily through the leather, following the design outlines.

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To begin sharpening the blade, hold the blade firmly against a fine grit oiled sharpening stone. The blade should be at a 30-degree angle with the stone. Move the blade back and forth across the stone, appl-g firm downward pressure. Do not ‘rock and roU” the blade during sharpening. Corn&e sharpening one side, ----

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lf you have tiifkulty keeping the blade angle constant, consider buying a swivel knife sharpener, available at leathercra stores. This is an adjustable device which mnintaim the correct angle as you push md pull the blade across the stone. Afkr sharpening and before each use, strop both sides of the blade on jeweler’s rouge treated leather or on 600 grit wetdry sandpaper to remove burrs and to polish the cutting edge. When stropping, pull the blade across the leather; do not push the blade across (and into) the leather.

cztAFTmG TOOLS . . . TEXTWRE STAMPDIG TOOLS Once you have carved your design or carved around the large stamped prominent figures, you can use a variety of crafking tools to enhance your design by shading areas within your design, adding texture to the background and creating interest by providing some abstract and geometric designs to the project. The basic begin- nerk leatherworking kit usually contains 5 or 6 aaf&g tools which are used to imprint a number of specific impressions into the face of the leather. The six commonly found tooIs are: 1. The Wamouflage~ tool: This tool has a half-moon

shaped pattern, with two sharp corner6 or heels and has a rounded serrated f&e which slopes toward the toe. The serrations f&n out in a sunburst effect. The purpose of this tool is to texture certain areas of the design. The camouflage tool is available in a wide variety of sizes and designs.

2. The ‘Fear” shader: This is a pear-shaped tool used for creating a 34imensional effect in the design. The tool is rounded in all directions so that the blunt edges will not mar the leather. ORen the shader is used to shade leaves, flower petals, etc., in a realistic manner. The pear shader is available in a variety of sizes, shapes and patterns, depending on your needs.

3. The “Beveler”: The purpose of this tool is to bevel the area around a design, creating a. Sckmn.sioD‘al efFect. The face of the beveler is always abutting the design, and when the beveler is struck with a mallet it compresses the leather at an angle. Practice makes a smooth bevel, not a choppy pattern.

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4. The TeineF”: This curved tool may have a scalloped inner edge and serrations on the face.

5. The ‘Seeder”: This tool has a round pattern and is used to make seed pods or small circular patterns in your design. Because the face is very small, tap the tool lightly or you might drive a hole through the leath-

6. ge “Background” tool: T&s tool is used to mat down areas within and outside of your design. Available in a large number of shapes, sizes and designs, this tool can produce a very effective patterned background to make your design stand out boldly. Be careful to fit the tool against the design before striking with the ma& let. Large areas of background can be patterned effectively by “walking” the tool around the leather, rotating the tool to vary the direction of the pattern.

HOMEMADE CRAFTING TOOLS In addition to the .purchased cra&ing tools and items found around the house (refer to Basic Leath- enuorking), there are many ways to make stamps from other items found around the house or in the workshop:

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1. Large ti: Blunt the pointed end and file patterns on them. Alumi- num gutter nails are easy to cut in half and file because the metal is quite soft.

2. Steel or brass rods: File or machine patterns on the ends of the rods.

3. Bolt heads: File, cut or machine face on bolt to produce a patterned surface.

4. End of pipe, conduit or PVC pipe: File or cut the end of the pipe to obtain a serrated or notched pat: tern. The face of the finished stamp can be circular or semi-circular.

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9. FXnally . . . if you want . . . personalize your project using l/Q-inch letter stamps. These are always used after background texturing is complete. NOTE: If you use U&inch or larger letter stamps, personalize before using the background tools, taking care to stamp around the letters when adding background texture.

lO.Now add color to the project. If you decide to personalize by using pens, paint, etc., do this aRer the coloring process, after the leather has dried fi-om the tooling operations.

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PROJECT TIME Now for your project . . . let’s pull all of this information together to give your project a 3-dimensional appearance and a finished but individually created look! ,_-- I’ Remember to case your leather before starting.

1. Select a 3-D or pictorial Shmp, transfer, etc., for your prominent !\ 3

design. . . 2. Place on leather and trace or 6h111p the design onto the leather

surface. 3. Using a swivel knife, caremy me around the outline of your cen-

tral Sgure. NOTE While carving with one hand, hold the leather with the other hand, mtating the leather as nece66ax-y.

4. If’ needed, add other cuts to internal lines on your large central fig ure ta aid in giving the desired 3-D effect.

5. Using a beveler, bevel around the outside outline of your central figure and alSO against any infsmal cut6 in the design.

6. Use a camouflage, shader, veiner or seeder to give ‘personality” to your figure or to add abstract designs within your figure.

7. Decorate around the outside or other areas of the leather project using the above to016 to create an abstract or geometric %&rest” design.

8. Using a background tool, add texture to the background areas to achieve that Yinished” look.

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AS you can see, stamping tools, by themselves, add texture to a leather project and oan highlight and enhance areas when bevelers and background tools are used around the major figures. Texturing can be done without the use of a swivel knife, but the total 3-D appearance is greatly amplified when you use the knife. Knife cuts and beveling tools used before applying background texture allow the leather to be stamped down and away from the major figures, increasing and en- hancing the visual depth of the design. FINALLY . . . the Gniahing touches to a boy’s creative individuality . . . COLOR!

azEATn?E coLoRme Color choice is an expression of a boy’s creativity. Color adds PIZZAZZ! Review the section on coloring techniques in B&c Leatherworking. Familiarize yourself and the boys with the results obtained from each of the coloring techniques. Stamp a few simple designs on scrap leather and color each using one of the following techniques: Felt-tipped pens and/or painter’s pens; acrylic paints or dyes; Spectra Shade dyes; antique stains or Hi-Liter. Seal them all with an acrylic sealer and compare the results. tit the boys experiment. By combining two or more coloring techniques, you can achieve some very interesting results. The following are but a few of the possible combinations you can try:

1. Use antique stains over pens, acrylic paints and dyes and Spectra Shade dyes. Antique stains will subdue the bright colors, making them look antique.

2. Use Spectra Shades for sopet hues, combined with the acrylic brights.

3. After coloring with pens or acrylics, seal the project with acrylic sealer. Let dry, then use an antique stain or Hi-Liter to add contrast to the impressions.

4. For a ‘hatural” leather color, to emphasize the impressions only, seal the entire project with acrylic sealer, let dry, the apply Hi-Li- ter or antique 8tains.

5. Experiment using combinations of several coloring techniques. Try bright color with so&r hues of Spectra Shades with some areas 1eR ‘natural”. Seal the natural areas and Spectra Shaded areas, then apply antique stain to subdue the bright colors and to fill in



the impressed areas for contrast. WOW!

STEPS IN DYEING A DESIGN: - - :ply lightest dye over entire srea. L --a;.$y medium color over light dye.

Apply darkes; color dye over light azd medium colors. i: Apply highlighting or shading colors.

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As you can see, combinations of coloring techniques and coloring media will provide your young artists with an unlimited artistic expression. One word of caution: keep design and coloring simple to keep the interest and enthusiasm of the boys sparked.

SOME HELPFUL HINTS 1. Complete all coloring before using antique stains. 2. Remember, colors appear darker when-wet. 3. A thin coating of acrylic sealer applied to areas before coloring

with acrylic paints or dyes acts to semi-seal the leather pores, providing easier coverage with the acrylics.

4. .When using Spectra Shade dyes with acrylics (light tan, sand or sky blue), use the lighter Spectra Shades first.

5. Do not use Spectra Shades over white acrylic dyes for a tint. The acrylic sealer will liR the %nt* off.

6. All of the above techniques use water-based media. There are other techniques using solvent-based dyes that create unique effects also, but these require more time and patience and may be too demanding for this age group. In addition, disposal of these chemicals must be ecologically proper.

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REFERENCES ABC’s of Leathmaork. Tandy Crafb, Inc. of TanaL Leather CO.

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Basic teatherwork. 16 pages, The Leather Factory. _,;j Basic Lecathercraf?. Tandy Leather Co., rev. 6-I-84.

Easy Tb DO Leathexr@ Projects. Tandy Leather Co. and The Leather Factory., Templates for 31 projecti -- easy to complex.

Laier, Tony. Stamping Wifr’L The %asics. Tandy Leather Co., 1985.- .

Lea&work Merit Badge Pamphlet. Irving, Texas: Boy Scouts of America, 1987 printing of 19.83 revision.

Stohlman, Al. How to Color Leather. -m.m--* Coloring Leather. Tandy Leather Co., 1985. ---. How Tb Cone Leather. Tandy Leather Co. and Leather Factory. St~hlman, Al, A.D. Patten and JA Wils~x~ ~athmwork Manual. Tandy Leather

co. Eight Videos available to buy or rent from Tandy Leather Co.

SmPLY SOURCES, CATALOGS AND RESOURCES Tandy Leather Co., 2421 N. Harlem Ave., Chicago, IL 60635 312-889-4611. The Leather Factory, P.O. Box 50429, Fort Worth, Texas 76105 800-233-7155. . S-T Leather Co., P.O. Box 78188, 17th and Papin, St. Louis, Missouri. . --


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The can stops--and then

Cut off both ends of a coffee can. Punch two holes in two plastic lids as shown in the illustration. Thread a long rubber band through the holes in one lid and another identical rubber band through the holes in the.other lid. Tie the ends of the rubber bands together inside the can with a piece of string. Then tie a weight to the string so that the weight hangs down from the rubber bands.

With the lids on the can, the part of the rubber band through the lids turns as the can rolls across the floor. The weight in the center keeps the center of the rubber band from turning. So as the can rolls, the rubber bands are twisted. of the push is, in effect,

Some of the energy stored in the twisted rubber bands.

When the can stops, the rubber bands unwind, rolling the can back toward its starting point.

COFFEE FINGER-DRIP Even though your friends will doubt you and may even be willing to bet that you can't do it, you can put your finger in- to a full cup of coffee until it touches the bottom of the cup without getting your finger wet1 They will suspect a trick, of courser and they will be right. Pour out a cup of dry coffee grounds from the can and dip your finger into it.


Here's a stunt that's been fooling people for years. Cover the mouth of a bottle with cheesecloth which obviously has many small openings in it. cloth.

Pour water into the bottle through the As you turn the bottle upside down, some water will come

through the cloth until you set the bottle straight up and down. Then the water stops running out1

In the past this trick was done with a milk bottle, but you can use any quart jar with a mouth no more than 2 inches across Cover the mouth with two layers of cheesecloth held in place wiih a rubber band or piece of string. holes in the cheesecloth.

Water easily goes through the Why.then when you turn the jar upside

down, doesn't the water flow out? It's the invisible 'skin" on water called surface tension.

The tiny holes in the cheesecloth are filled with water The combined surface tension of the hundreds of small drop& of water between the fibers of the cloth is strong enough to support the water in the jar.

* In place of the cheesecloth , you can use a small square of window screen which you hold over the mouth of the bottle as you invert it. When you let go of the screen, not only is the water held up by the surface tension, but so is the screen1

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after-dinner feat vas getting a hard- boiled egg into a wine decanter, in spite of the fact that the mouth of the decanter was smaller than the egg.

Years later the same trick was done with a milk bottle.

Today milk is sold in cardboard cartons-- to amaze your friends, you'll have to find a bottle with the right size opening. Fortunately, one that's perfect is in the baby section of thesupermarket: an 8-ounce glass nursing bottle.

When the eggs are done, remove them from the stove and add cold water to the pan to cool them. Remove the shells. Then smear . cooking oil,butter, or margarine around the mouth of the bottle.

Next you have to light a piece of

A small egg just slightly larger than the paper on fire.This mouth of the bottle works best. To have a supply of eggs for practicing, boil several

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of them for at least 10 minutes. If you fully. Have an haven't cooked things on the stove before, adult show you ask an adult to help you. how to do it so

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Accordian-fold a 4-by-4-inch piece of paper, light, and quickly plunge it into the bottle, immediately placing the egg over the opening.

The egg starts dropping into the mouth and eventually plops to the bottom1 Why?

The gases inside the bottle (both the air and the gases produced by the burning) are heated by the flame and expand. Some of the gases are forced out past the egg, which acts as a one-way valve. flame goes out,

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contract, the gases in-the bottle

forming a partial vacuum. The air pressure around the bottle and the egg do the rest.

Fill the bottle with water. With your finger holding the egg away from the mouth, pour out the water and what is left of the burned paper. Now turn the bottle upside down so that the egg falls into the neck and blocks the opening from the inside just as it did when it was on the outside. Hold the bottle upside down and blow as hard as you can into the bottle. The air flows past the egg. When you stop blowing, the egg agains acts as a one-way valve. The air pressure behind the egg slowly forces it out of the mouth and... plop, into your hand.

Sometimes the egg is broken as it is forced into the bottle. If it's all in one piece, going to say:

8ome wise guy is certainly “Now get the egg out

of the bottle!' And it's easier to do than getting the egg into the bottle!

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You probably won't be able to do it . ..even if you squeeze with both hands! It's hard to believe that a thin, fragile egg is strong enough to withstand even a powerful pair of hands...until you try it.

Think of how you normally break an egg. You crack it against something hard so that the force of the blow is concentrated on a small area of the eggshell. When you squeeze an egg in your hand, the force is spread over a fairly large area of the shell. That fact alone would account for an egg's seemingly extraordinary strength.

In spite of the thinness of an eggshell, it is similar in shape to a three-dimensional arch--one of the strongest architectural forms.

When you try this stunt, be sure you don't have a ring on your finger that could concentrate the force on a small area of the shell . ..and try it over a sink or bowl --just in case!

When hard-boiling eggs for future use , you should mark them in some way (an ordinary pencil will do) to prevent someone from assuming they are fresh eggs. However, without breaking it, you can easily find out if an unmarked egg is raw or cooked.

Spin it on a smooth surface. easily.

A cooked egg spins If stopped, it

remains stopped, because it reacts to the spinning force as a solid object.

The white and yolk inside an uncooked egg, however, are fluid. The force to get it spinning must be transferred to the liquid which tends to remain at rest as the outside of the egg starts to spin. This accounts for the hesitation at the start. When stopped briefly, the fluids inside tend to continue to spin with enough force to turn the egg slightly when you take your hand away.


One of the reasons soaps and detergents clean is that they break the surface tension of water. This is an invisible skinlike quality due to the packing together of molecules at the surface of water.

1. Sprinkle pepper or talcum powder clean water in a shallow dish.

on the surface of cold,

cover the surface. The particles spread out and

side of the dish. Now touch a bit of soap or detergent at the

the surface tension As the soap or detergent dissolves, it breaks

in that area. The tension on the rest of the surface pulls the floating particles to the side opposite the soap. Pour out the water and rinse out the container to get rid of the soap before trying another surface-tension trick.

2. Float a loop of string in the middle of the surface of the water. Touch soap to the water or put a drop of liquid soap or detergent inside the loop. The string is pulled outward by the surface tension around it to form a circle.

Fairly large objects float on water if the surface tension is not broken. Try a paper clip lowered into the water with a fork. A plastic berry basket is also very impressive floating on the water in spite of all the holes in the bottom. A needle has been a long-time favorite floater. all of these items sink to the bottom when you touch soap or detergent to the water surface.

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4. A paper spiral with a bit of soap or detergent in the Water in the center spins as a result of the breaking of the surface tension of the water along the inner areas of the spiral.

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1. To pick up small beads that have fallen'to the floor, lightly rub a dampened bar of soap over the area. soap.

The beads stick to the Invisible pieces of broken glass can be picked up in the

same way. With a knife, scrape the surface of the soap with the glass in it Onto a piece of paper and discard it. Before you use the soap again, be sure there are no bits of glass left in it.

2. Soap has been used as a lubricant for a long time. especially good for making drawers slide freely.

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screws will go into wood more easily if they are first rubbed on

f the cap of a bottle of glue or nail polish with soap will keep the cap from sticking.

3. A thin sliver of soap can be used to mark cloth for sewing. It can be brushed off or washed away when the garment has been

4. Soapy water is the standard solution for detecting leaks in air mattresses, tires, and other inflatables. The bubbles quicklv pinpoint the leak.

5. Coat the underside of a pan with soap before'heating it over an open fire at a campground. surface,

The soot collects on the soapy and you can easily remove both the so

the wash water.

ive occasion can c;pful of soap flakes or liquid soap to which you have added a little water. Whip the solution until its thick and stiff like whipped cream. With it you can paint pictures or write messages on windows and mirrors. Add sequins, beads, or cookie decorations for an artistic touch.

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The springiness of the bristles of a broom is what makes sweeping the floor possible. The springiness is also the secret of how to accomplish what looks like an impossible challenge.

Set up a glass, pie plate, plastic sponge, and ball as shown. The challenge is to get the ball into the glass using only the broom to touch'any of the items.

You can do it with a flair by putting your foot on the bristles of the broom, pulling back on the handle, and letting go. The handle hits the edge of the pie plate that's beyond the edge of the table. As it is sent flying, the rim of the pie plate knocks the sponge out of the way, and the ball falls neatly into the glass. If you want to add an extra element of suspense, substitute a hard-boiled egg for the ball.

The ball and glass remain where they are instead of ('. , 7 moving with the pie plate because of inertia, the tendency of a mass to stay at rest unless a force is applied to it. The force you apply to the broom is transferred to the pie plate and the sponge but not to the ball or glass. The ball is at rest above the glass because it is supported against the force of gravity by the sponge and'the pie plate. As soon as they are out of the wayl the ball is pulled downward into the glass.

A broom with a stiff wooden handle can give you super- human strength.

Challenge a friend to push you over with a broom held at arm's length as shown. Hold the center of the broom with one hand, so that your friend has to push slightly upward. Then, as he pushes forward, push up. The leverage involved gives you so much mechanical advantage that you can't be pushed over1


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If the force of the' spring that keeps the clothespin closed is not strong enough for the clamping job, drill holes in the ends, and add a bolt and two nuts, as shown. By turning the nuts to apply pressure on the insides of the ends , you can increase the force of the clamping action:at the other end.

You can use the clamping action of a clothespin to make a homemade fire alarm. Wind one bared wire around each jaw of a clothespin, making it into a switch. Attach the other ends of the wires to a dry cell and a bell, and connect the dry cell and the bell to each other, as shown. keep the clothespin jaws apart with something that will melt in the heat of a fire: a piece of candle, paraffin, or candy.

You can adapt the same setup to a rain alarm. Keep the jaws apart with something that will dissolve in the rain: a lump of sugar, a baby aspirin, or a Vitamin C tablet.


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You can make a "gravity-defying" device Out Of two large funnels taped together as shown. With two yardsticks and books of different thicknesses, form a track that's lower and narrower at one end than the other. After a little adjustment of the space between the two tracks (to accommodate the size of the funnels), place the funnels at the lower end. They roll "uphill" toward the higher end!

Actually they don't roll upward at all. If you look at the system from one side, you'll see that the center of the funnels (looking directly into one of the spouts) actually goes down as they roll.

The illusion works because the sides of the funnels slope upward, allowing the center of the funnels to go down while the track goes up.

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Place a 120inch ruler on a pencil with six flat sides (its cross section is a hexagon). Make sure that the 6-inch mark is directly over the pencil. Next, position a drinking glass at each end of the ruler and fill one of the glasses about three-quarters full of water. Slowly pour water into the second glass until the ruler tips to that side. You want the second glass of water to be just slightly heavier than the first glass.

Challenge a friend to predict what will happen when he puts his finger in the lighter glass. Will it remain lighter, or gain weight? After making his prediction, he puts his finger in the lighter glass. It becomes heavy enough to shift the ruler balance down on that side1

When he puts his finger into the water, he increases the volume by an amount equal to the volume of his finger under the water, It's as though he added that much extra water to the glass. No wonder it got heavier!

Imagine the amazement of a friend when you hand him a banana , which he peels only to find it has already been sliced into pieces1 How can you slice the inside of a banana and not the outside?

Insert a threaded needle into one of the ridges on the peel and push it through under the skin to the next ridge. Pull the needle through, leaving a few inches of the tail end of the thread sticking out of the banana. Reinsert the needle into the same hole, and run it under the skin again to the next ridge. Pull the needle through again, leaving the thread in both the first and second holes. Continue around the banana like this until the needle comes out of the first hole you made. The thread now circles the banana under the skin. Gently pull the two ends of the thread, slicing the banana as neatly as with a knife. The more cuts like this you make, the more surprised your friend will be to find the banana sliced under the skin.

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Tornado in Jar

Materials tall clear plastic jar 4 - 6.small kafls of aluminum foil clear liquid soap water blue food coloring

&king a tornado jar is simple. However, holding the jar. just.r& so&i&:&ter ,sykls to form the,fpmado requires practice. Fnd is.ti+ .ez&sy$ d6,..Q ‘g’fun,@@~.d with

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2. Drop into the jar 3-4 very small pieces of aluminum foil rolled into balls. The foil should be folded and pressed so that it will sing.

3. Fill the jar to the top with water.

4. Add l-2 drops of blue food coloring.

5. Rotate the container and a swirling effect should be produced. It may take some practice. Set the container up on the table acti watch. The force of the foil at the bottom should keep the water in motion. This action resembles the motion set up as circular rotations of air in the atmosphere form a tornado.

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Cub Scout Guidelines for American Indian Themes

Long flowing eagle-feather bonnets, birch-bark canoes, tepees, squaws, braves saying “ugh” and scalping are what many people think of when they talk about American Indians. In reality, very few American Indians wore flowing bonnets of eagle feathers. Wooden dugouts outnumbered birch-bark canoes. Only a few tribes lived in tepees. American Indian women were called “women”, squaw being a derogatory white man term. And guess who taught and encouraged American Indians to scalp by offering a bounty for proof of killing ‘Vermin” and “nits.” The famous Civil War General Sherman referred to American Indian as “lice” and their children as “nits”.

Much of the “Indian” image held by many is the product of Hollywood. The stereotypical colorful dress of the people of the Plains is far more interesting than the sparsely-feathered, rather plain drab costuming of the Eastern Woodlands tribes, and more social acceptable (maybe not) than the nearly nude tribes of the South and Southern California. This stereotyping is even found on present-day reservations where some income is to be derived by tourists snapping photos of “real“ Indians. One Cherokee on an eastern reservation commented to the effect he made more money if he looked more like an Indian.

American Indians were also viewed as heathen savages worshiping many gods and whopping around a fire in a war dance ritual before they went out to massacre anyone in their way. In reality, most American Indians worshiped one supreme deity who was personified in everything in nature, including themselves. The parallels of praying to the Four Winds are lost on those who insist in praying to the Trinity. Warfare, except that waged against white settlers and the U.S. Army during the westward expansion, was more of a game played in small skirmishes and sneak-up attacks on foot than a picturesque swooping horde of horse-mounted warriors encircling the imperiled wagon train. These views are the perception of cultural and religious bias and the film directors. Fortunately, some reasonably accurate films have been made in recently, starting with Little B~P Man, which was based on fact, Geronimo, The Last of the Mohicans, and, of course, Dances With Wolves. Don’t count on anything with John Wayne as being close to authentic.

As Cub Scout leaders teaching “Indian” lore, you have a responsibility to expose your Cubs to a more accurate idea of the American Indian of someone who was very much like himself. Our cultural and ethnic diversity has taught our youth much about other peoples, but little about our own predecessors. It is your chance to tear down the false images fostered by Hollywood and bigotry. Remember, the government of the Great White Father in Washington has broken every treaty made with the American Indian but one. They forgot it.

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It is perfectly fine to call these people “American Indians.” If you ask a “Native American” what they are, they invariably reply “an American Indian” or “I’m a...” and they name the specific tribe. Technically, they aren’t native Native Americans because they, too, immigrated from Asia roughly 15,000 years ago. And a “native” is a person born in the country, so most of us, including myself, are “native” Americans. “Native American” is a creation of the political correctness movement, which has given us “experientially enhanced”


instead of “senior citizens” which replaced the insulting and demeaning “old folks.” (Steven Foster would not have made it big with “Experientially Enhanced People at Home”)

There are two craft areas you should avoid out of respect for the American Indian religious practices. The drum, or so-called “tom-tom”, commonly represents the heartbeat of the Mother Earth, and, as such, is an integral part of life and religion. Similarly, the pipe, usually erroneously referred to as a “peace pipe,” is made of red stone the color of the Peoples’ blood, and smoking is not much different than the use of incense in Catholic and Orthodox religious rites, and communion among practitioners of Christianity. I don’t imagine most of you would have the Scouts make communion or Eucharist sets as part of teaching duty to God.

Also, it is appropriate to match crafts to tribes, and not mix-and-match. There isn’t any significant cultural diversity among American Indian tribes, particularly those that are geographically separate. Don’t have totem poles next to tepees or birch-bark canoes. Got the idea? Ok, let’s have some fun with crafts that will teach the Scouts about the diverse American Indian culture.

GAMES

American Indian games for boys are broadly divided into two types: active, skill- building games as a practice for hunting or warfare; and passive, or games of chance, mental games and guessing games. The American Indians were heavy gamblers, wagering ponies and other valuable possessions. Your Scouts may have done the same in playing marbles for “keeps” or POGS.

Passive Games

Since the American Indian did not utilize a sophisticated numeric system (they had no need for it), score-keeping was by tally sticks. These passive games are more fun if played with real tally sticks instead of marking points on a paper. Each player should have twenty or so sticks, similarly marked uniquely for each player, so they can be compared to see who beat whom and to return for the next game (unlike POGS or marbles). Craft sticks or small diameter dowels work well. Marking can be done with paint or marker. See examples.


Guessing Game -- (two or more players) Equipment -- two game sticks, tally sticks

This game is played with two game sticks about four inches long. One is marked conspicuously in the middle, as in the example. One player holds one game stick in each hand, and the other player attempts to guess which hand holds the marked piece. A correct guess wins a tally stick; an incorrect guess losses one. After all guessers have had a try, the game sticks pass to the next player, and so on.

Stick Dice --(two or more players) Equipment -- three stick dice, tally sticks

Stick dice are thin, flat-sided sticks, two to six inches long, l/2 to 1 inch wide, and l/16 to l/4 inch thick. The dice are painted, carved, or marked on one side only with designs. Short dice are tossed with the hand to the ground. Longer dice are held loosely in the hand and lightly thrown end-first onto a flat rock, hard-packed ground (or floor). The shooter tosses the three dice and collects from each player tally sticks based upon what combination of designs and blanks are thrown. After each turn, the shooter passes the dice to the next player, and so on. The following chart is the pay-off chart.

3 designs -- 10 tally sticks 2 designs -- 7 tally sticks 1 design -- 4 tally sticks 0 designs -- 1 tally stick

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Acorn Dice (two or more players) Equipment -- four acorns (preferably white oak or similar species), tally sticks

This is the same as the stick dice game, except the dice are ordinary acorns. Prepare the acorns by smoothing the cap when the stem is attached. An acorn point is scored with the acorn lands on the cap, with the pointed husk straight up. No point is scored for acorns landing on the side.

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Tossing Dice - (two or more players) Equipment 6 peach, apricot, or plum pits (apricot is best) painted on one side,

wooden bowl, tally sticks

The shooter places the pits in the bowl and tosses them into the air, attempting to catch all six in the bowl. Only pits caught in the bowl are counted. For each pit with the painted side up, the shooter collects a tally stick from each player. The bowl is then passed to the next player, etc.

Moccasin Game (two teams of one or more players) Equipment -- four ‘bullets”, or large beads, fruit pits, or small stones, one of which

is painted a distinctive color; four “moccasins”, a square foot of cloth or felt.

One member of one team hides one of the four bullets under each of the moccasins while the other team members can make noise or faces to distract the guessing team. One member of the guessing team attempts to find the location of the colored bullet on exactly the third guess. Naturally, the hiding team members will want to continue the distractions. If the guesser finds the colored bullet on the first guess, he gives the hiding team four tally sticks. If he finds it on the second guess, he gives the hiding team three tally sticks. If he finds it on the third guess, his team wins four tally sticks. If he does not find it on the third guess, his team loses three tally sticks. The hiding team and guessing team then switch roles.

Buzzer - (one player) Equipment -- wood or antler button at least one inch in diameter, with two holes

drilled near the middle, string at least 36 inches long.

Thread the string through both holes and knot so the button is in the middle of a long loop. Hold each end of the loop in the fingertips and twist or wind the string. When the string is wound, pull the ends of the twisted loop so that the string unwinds, spinning the button. Just as the string is nearly unwound, relax the tension on the string, letting the inertia of the button rewind the string. Pull taut to unwind the string, and repeat. the button will sing or buzz as it spins first in one direction, and then the other.


Active Games (outside games)

Hoop Game with stick (one or more players) Equipment -- hoop 12 to 18 inches in diameter, stick or dowel 36 to 48 inches long

This game was so much fun it was stolen (adopted) by early white settlers. The hoop is rolled on the ground and kept rolling by the player using the stick. The longest time the hoop is kept rolling or the greatest distance covered wins.

Hoop Game with lance (one or more players) Equipment -- hoop 12 to 18 inches in diameter, (variation --with mesh woven inside), light “lance” 48 inches long (dowel) or arrow

The hoop is tossed in the air by one player and the shooter attempts to throw the lance through the hoop while it is airborne.

Variation using the meshed hoop -- the hoop is rolled on the ground by one and shooter tries to throw the lance through the rolling hoop. Points are scored by the lance going into a mesh hole as indicated in the diagram.

Darts -- (one or more players) Equipment -- four-inch section of corn cob; two or dowel; hoop or other target

cob; nail

Insert feathers into pith on larger end of cob. Inset nail or dowel into pith on smaller end. Player throws the dart at target laid flat on the ground, or a hoop rolled or tossed into the air. One point for each “hit.”

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CRAFIS

Beads and Hairpipes

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Beads and hairpipes (tubes originally made from bones that were fashioned into breastplates and chokers) can be found in many craft stores, bead shops, American Indian craft supply stores, and at Norris and Diecke Scout Shops. Also, beads and hairpipes can be made in several ways, providing inexpensive substitutes more in keeping with the original concepts of “make your own, because there aren’t any stores.”

I 1. Clay beads

“Clay” compounds which are baked in ordinary ovens can easily be made. This is particularly good for the larger beads. Form the clay into a round ball approximately 3/8 to l/2 inch in diameter. Use a toothpick to make the hole for stringing. Follow the directions on the product container for baking.

2. Pasta beads

Hollow straight pieces of pasta, such as macaroni or penne can be dyed with food coloring and strung on yarn or heavy string to make colorful necklaces, bracelets, or chokers.

3. Feather beads

Cut long pennant-shaped pieces of newspaper comics. Rojl on a match stick or l/8 inch dowel with the last few inches coated with white glue. This forms a long bead, thick in the middle and thin at the ends, of bright, varied color.

4. Hairpipes

a. Cut long strips of kraft paper in widths of 1, 2, 3, or 4 inches. Roll on a match stick or l/8 inch dowel with the last few inches coated with white glue.

b. Stiff paper straws or plastic sippers can be snipped into varying lengths to make hairpipes.

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General guidelines for necklaces, bracelets, and chokers.

1. Use your imagination in design and adornment, but be uniform or patterned. Most authentic pieces are mirror images. Patterns are often repeated.

2. “Buttons” made from antlers, large dowels, shells, thimbles, or other similar objects can be strung on for contrast and effect. American Indians would use ordinary household items from white settlers and traders for decoration instead of their intended use, such as keys, thimbles, brass shoe buttons, cartridge cases from rifles and pistols, etc.

Headbands

Use muslin, canvas, or linen folded into a belt 1 to 1 l/2 inches widey&se a soft leather strap. Attach leather or cord ties to the ends. Don’t use elastic or Velcro; it’s tacky. Paint with designs. Typical patterns are repeated geometric shapes, with stylized pictographs. Typical designs are shown in the example.

Any feathers worn in the headband should be brown, white, or imitation eagle tail feathers. Don’t use green, red, blue, purple, puce, ecru, or any other gaudy, chic-chic designer color which is unnatural. Feathers can be stuck in to stand erect (use feathers without the loop -- see below), or tied on to point down or to dangle (use prepared feathers with the loop -- see below). Rosettes made of cardboard circles and painted can be applied to the tie-ons or to the temple area of the headband. See examples for rosettes.

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Feathers

Feathers can be used on headbands or attached to staves, rattles, or just about anything you want. However, to attach the feather, you need to prepare the feather. You will need, obviously, a feather, some plumes, red felt or wool, a strip of soft leather or vinyl (the hide from the ferocious, but not yet endangered, wild naugha works well), white glue, heavy thread, a white index card, and some horsehair (optional).

Bend the leather or vinyl strip double and glue it to the feather so the bottom of the loop is about l/4 inch away from the tip of the feather quill. As you press the glued loop tabs to the quill, insert a few plumes, front and back. Wrap the loop, plume, and quill with a small square of red felt or wool and tie securely with heavy white thread. If you have horsehair, glue a few strands to the top of the feather. If not, use a fluffy plume. At the place where the horsehair or plume is glued to the feather, glue a l/2 circle of white index card to cover the glue point and provide a nice effect. If you have used horsehair, you can just glue a short plume and be done with it.

To attach the feather, run a strip of leather or a heavy cord through the loop and tie to the object.

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Sand painting (Southwest)

Sand painting is closely tied to religious rites and protected ceremonies, so if you chose to do it, you should avoid depiction of spirits (the “stick-men” commonly seen).

Supplies -- Stiff kraft paper, cream colored construction paper, or poster board Patterns to trace or photocopy or use as guidelines White glue White sand Dye or food coloring (black, blue, yellow, green, and red) Cotton swabs

Prepare the sand prior to beginning by soaking it in dye or food coloring and drying. Prepare patterns on the paper, or allow the Scouts to be creative.

To do the sand painting, advise, warn, and caution the Scouts, one, twice, and three times, to spread a THIN covering of glue with the cotton swab on the part of the pattern to be colored. CAUTION: a thick coat of glue or direct anolication of a bead of clue will run. sag. and take forever to drv. A THIN coat is all that is needed. Sprinkle a thin layer of sand on the glue and let it dry. Then gently shake the loose sand off and prepare the next area to be painted.

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HOUSING

Housing depended upon climate and lifestyle. Nomadic tribes required either portable housing (e.g., tepees) or easily constructed dwellings made from abundant local material (e.g., brush arbors). Permanent tribes used more substantial construction materials and techniques, creating structures not unlike dormitories on camps.

Wigwam - Birch bark house (Eastern Woodlands)

Supplies -- poster board or thin cardboard for internal frame birch bark from your firewood (don’t strip it off live trees!) or kraft

paper white glue.

Actual construction was a bent sapling frame lashed together with cedar roots and covered with sections of bark tied on the frame or held in place with weights or saplings. Your construction is much easier. Build a frame with poster board using the pattern shown. Cover and glue bark or paper in place.

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Q I Hogan (Southwest -- Navaho, Zuni, Hopi, and Central Plains -- Mandan and Pawnee)

Supplies -- small dowels, cardboard or poster board dry grass for thatch string or heavy thread for tying thatch white glue

The word is pronounced ho gone’, not like Hogan in “Hogan’s Heroes”. Actual construction was a round frame of posts sunken into the ground, with a conical rafter roof held up by a central pole. The frame was covered with a weave of saplings and mud daub. Roofing was sod in the Plains and thatching in the Southwest.


Long house (Pacific Northwest and Eastern Woodlands)

Supplies -- dowels craft sticks if you’re lazy, a cardboard shoe box to glue the sticks to Oh, yeah, white glue, too.

Actual construction was a rigid frame not unlike current-date pole barns (Morton buildings). In the East, the siding was bark from birch or other trees attached to saplings woven vertically into the frame. In the Northwest, slabs of cedar were attached to the frame with pegs. Roofs were pitched rafter roofs, covered in the East with bark or thatch and in the Northwest with planks.

Seminole thatch house (Floridians and Deep South)

Supplies -- dowels craft sticks dried grass for thatch string or heavy thread for tying thatch

Actual construction was an open-framed platform house with an overhanging thatched roof.


Wickiup or brush arbor (Nomadic tribes of Southwest and lower Plains, California)

Supplies -- twigs or sticks cedar sprigs for covering

Actual construction was a big pile of brush, arranged carefully on an interwoven tripod of forked poles.

Pueblo (Southwest mountainous areas)

Can you say adobe abode? If you can, you can make one. Actual construction was sun-drying bricks covered with clay stucco and roofed with rafters, pole stringers, and sticks, then covered with clay.

Supplies -- about 10,000 itty bitty bricks (just kidding) how about Styrofoam sheets instead white glue pins sticks or dowels for roof rafters

I’ve never made one, so you’re on your own. I don’t recommend using plaster, as one Boy Scout merit badge candidate of mine did. Fortunately, he also had First Aid, and was able to tend to his mother, who was injured carrying the dwelling from the car to my home.

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And, finally, the Tepee (actually, it’s tipi or “lodge”)

Supplies -- 10 - 15 thin dowels kraft paper or heavy white or tan cloth (linen or muslin) string glue

Actual construction was a frame of 15 to 17 poles, 22 to 25 feet long, cut from lodgepole pines, covered with 10 to 40 buffalo hides sewn together. After the catastrophic buffalo slaughter by the intrepid white “sportsmen” who were protecting the railroad from getting defecated on, heavy canvas was used.

Cut the cover from the paper or cloth according to the pattern. You can vary the size to your choice. appropriate.

Decoration with geometric designs and pictographs (a few) is

The dowel length must be about 20% longer than the radius of the circle that the lodge cover resembles. The easiest way to attach the poles is to weave them together with the string, and then sort of weave the ends between each other. There is no good way to describe it. The correct way is to lash together three poles at the length of the radius and spread them into a tripod. Then the other poles are laid into the notches, one third on one side, one third on the opposite side, and the last third in the back. Got it? It’s easier to describe using the north pole, the south pole, and the east pole, but you won’t orient your little lodge with it’s door to the east, will you?

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Rededication Of

Leaders and Parents

“On my honor as a leader (or parent), I rededicate myself to my goals in Scouting:

To provide the best possible program for the greatest number of Cub Scouts I can reach;

To approach each Cub Scout as an individual with certain characteristics and needs, and not just as one group;

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To provide adventure that involves both work and play;

To teach our boys that by getting along with others and working together, they can all be strong;

To foster pride in the American flag and loyalty to our country.

I will put aside all petty differences with my fellow leaders (or other parents) and remember that the only important thing is the Cub Scout and his needs.

Enthusiasm will be my watchword, patience my guide, and service ” my goal.” cl ‘x

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TEN NEEDS OF A BOY

*, To climb a mountain and to look afar.

* To sit around an embered campfire with good friends.

* To test his strength and his skill on his very own.

* To be alone with his own thoughts and with his God.

* To be ready to reach out and find the hand of an understanding man ready and willing to help.

* To have a code to live by . . . easily understood and fair.

* A chance to play hard just for the fun of it . . . and to work hard for the thrill of it.

* To have a chance to fail . . . and know why. -

* To have and to be a good friend and have a chance ,to prove both.

* To have a hero . . . and a vision to measure him by.

-- Anthony Wayne Area Council 1989 Pow Wow Book

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Youan6ndwhereowfsiivcby looking for theit pellets. Beaux birds have no teeth. they smknv their food whole. For owls (and othq bids of prey) this mans bones and all! What these birds an7 digest they eliminate. Instad of passing this hard matter through theif intcstiml uxu, it is coughed up out of their baks as pellets.

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LEAF RUBBINGS - Place ‘a leaf, veiny side up, QI smooth surface and cover mth a piece of thin writing paper. rub a crayon over it gently.

Hold paper firmly in position and Crayon strokes should be parallel and just

enough pressure to bring out the details of the leaf.

INK PRINTS - Place a leaf, veiny side down on a large stamp pad. Cover th a piece of newspaper. Press leaf firmly against pad by rubbing

Angers over newspaper. Remove newspaper. Lift leaf carefully and place it, inked side down, on a piece of white paper. Again place another piece of newspaper on top and rub fingers over it. Remove newspaper and let print dry. Also see illustration below for different method of ink printing.

SPATTER PRINTS - Secure a leaf to a piece of construction paper with pins on a flat surface. Dip tip of old toothbrush in ink or shoe polish, shaking off the surplus. Rub a nail or stick over the bristles so ink will spatter drops on the paper. Also see illustration below for screen method of spatter printing.

PLASTER LEAF CASTS - See below.

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FAKE A FOSSIL Afossiliscreatedwhonaphntorarrimal gets trapped during the rock making process. Even though this process usually takes years and years, you can experiment to find out how it happens. You will need some damp clay or play dough, a small sturdy box Or an aluminum foil tart pan, some plaster of his and the item you wish to “fossil ite.” Some good items to use are seed- pods, shells, nuts, pieces of bark, feathersorbones. Here’s whatyoudo...

1. Spread the damp clay or play dough inthet&Omoftheboxorpan. 2. Press the item into the clay Or play ds$kwwyy. Be sure it is

3. Mix the pla~r of Paris with water to form a paste. Of you don’t have phsterdParis,youcanusethehindof p&ster used to patch pfaster w&J 4. Pour the plaster of Paris into the mold to completely co-r the item. 5. law the plaster to dq~ouemight. lhen,peelawaytheboxorpantohveal your own fossil creation.

Even though your fossil is cast in pbster rather than stone, the experiment will give you a better understanding of how real fosSilS are made and you win have a neat nature craft product for your COUeCliOlL

Make some paint from crushed rock. Have YOU ever Seen color photographs Of the cave paintings in Lascaus. France? These powerful pamtings @ating back over 13,000 yars!) have alsO raught us what prehistoric peoples painted with. Their pain& were generally made with crushed rock mixed with either water or animal blood or far. Red clay mixed with blood gave them red; yellow was made with ocher, a clay containing iron oxide. WI&c paints were made from white clay or lime; and black was either charcoal or ground-up manganese ore

Modern paints are still mzde with many natural pigments and you can make your own pamt ’ righr a[ home. Look for nicely colored

material (such as clay or crumbly rock) and crush it inro a fine powder. (IJx a hammer or a mOrur and pesrle.) This Ls your pigment. To cum it into paint, m need to bind it wirh a medium. Try liquid starch or soap fiakcs mixed with water. Corn srarch and even corn syrup can bc used. Egg yolks are also a possibiliry (thex are actudy used to crate a paint known as egg tempera).

Other binders can be found at an an supply store. Glues and polymers arc used in commercial paints and can be bought for making your own. Rad tic label.5 on cubes of watercolors or oil paints 10 see what minerals arc used for the various colors You might gcr some ideas for your own paints.

Hunt for fossUs. Dinosaurs may come 10 mind when you think of fossils. bur they are only one example of the remains of animals and plants that have been preserved over the years (billions of years. in sOme cases). The frozen carcas.5c~ of woolly mammoths are al.50 fossils. as is amber, a glwy substance that once was the resin of now exunct conif- erouS trees. Have yw ever found any fossils?

If you live nar an ara chat has a lot of scdimenury rock. such a~ shale, limestone. or Sandstone. you have a good chance of coming across Some fossils. Arnmonites and trilobites are fairly common. These sea creprurcs u*ere turned to stone. as it were, when their bodies were covered with ~edi- ment in the bottom of the ~a. Over millions of yars. minerals gradually took the place of organic matter. and their shapes were preserved in the stone.

Remember that much of the arth was formerly covered by water. SO pu don’t need to hunt near the shore to find fossilized sea crtirures. Look for fossils in quarries (get permission to do the). or xvhcre roa& have rc- ccndy been blasted through bedrOck. And be on the lookout for the rm- prints of plants and other flat objects Happy hunung!

me. What Snack might you take with you when you go rodr hunting? Rock candy. of course! Did you know thar you co&i make your own rock candy (or candy cry~c&, a~ they arc sometimes known)!

Pour half a cup of wafer into a saucepan, and bring it to a boil. odd about a cup of sugar to the water, spoonful by spoonful, stirring So that the sugar completely ciissolves. Keep adding the sugar until it is a clar syrup. Take arc chat the syrup doesn’t boil ova (have your parents help you. in any ase, at the stove). Let the syrup cool for about ten minutes before carefully pouring it into a glass chat has a weighted string hanging in it. (Tic a paper clip fo the suing for a weight.)

This part wa5 asy. Waiting for the crysuls fo form might be harder. Ir will cake about a week before there are crysuls forming along the string. Check the glass every day, and carefully break the crust that forms on the top of the syrup, to allow ewontion fo continue. The less the solution is disturbed the better the Cr)rSUl formation will be. Yum!

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ANItlCK. TRACKS

Plaster of Paris animal prints are the best kind of souvenir from a hike, since they take nothing away free the woods that belongs there. Give each boy a plastic sandwich bag filled nith 1 cup dry Plaster of Paris. Bring a filled gallon water jug and a strip of 1” X 18” cardboard and paperclip for each boy. During the hike, have the boys look for animal tracks (areas along rivers, streams and puddles are good places to look). whentheyspot one, pour enough water into the boy's bag to cake a treaay paste. He squeezes the sealed bag, mixing the water and plaster, for only a feu seconds while the strip is paperclipped into a circle large enough to fit around the track. Pour the mixture into the track and allou it to dry nhile continuing to search for other tracks. ckr the way back, each boy can pick up his animal print to take home.

HOLD THE FRONT

Cubs walk single file to begin hike. Leader asks a nature question about the things they see, such as “What kind of bird . is that?’ If 1st cub can answer correctly he stays in front, if not, he ooves to the end of the line- Object is to stay at the front the longest.

NISHT HIKE

In areas where it is safe to walk at night, try a hike after dark. Flashlights may be carried. See how different things look at night. What different kinds of animals, insects and other creatures are out at night. How many more creatures are visible at night? Pay attention to bats, mice, rabbits, and deer.

DETECTIVEHIKE

Spot and list all evidence of man in nature (litter, footprints, fire scars, chopped trees, etc.) Pick up litter and dispose of it properly.

ONCE AROUND THE BLOCK

Scouts take a walk around the block to test their observation skills. When they return, they each list everything they. observed. Winners can be judged by most things seen, most animals, things no one else noticed, etc-

LITTLE BOY Pm - To make this little boy with green hair, first me a hand saw to cut off the pointed end of an egg-shaped hosiery container, as shown. Sand until smooth. Flatten the rounded end of the egg by pushing it carefully against a heated iron covered with aluminun foil. Glue the halves together, and pain: ylegg2t.o resemble a head and body. For each arm,,,cut a felt strip. I8 I(. For each leg, cut a piece of felt, 1 l/ square. Roll each piece into a cylinder; glue. Glue arms and legs to the body. Using the patterns, cut four felt hands and two felt feet. Glue tw, pieces together for each hand, gluing ends over arm. Glue feet in place. Glue the planter to a piece of wood, 1 l/2” x 5”.

-‘A similar porcupine planter may be made by planting grass seed in a scooped-out potato and adding thumbtack eyes and golf tee legs.

CARROT I-hNGING BASm - Hollow out the center of the top 2” of a carrot, leaving just a thin shell. Trim the top. Suspend the carrot, upside down, by inserting toothpicks in sides and using strings to hang the vegetable near light. Keep bowl filled with water. New greenery will grow up around the bowl (carrot). . . A

NA’IU& WINDMS HANGING - ‘ibis display of nature’s beautiful leaves/flowers is an easy but meaningful craft for spring, sUamer, or fall. Materials needed are: furnace filters, clear Contact paper, yarn for hanging, scissors, and small wild flowers or tiny leaves. Cut furnace filter piece and place ar the sticky side of clear Contact aper; place nature item in each space. Cover wit R a second piece of clear Contact paper, and trim around edges.

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1.) SLIDE SHOW Take a 3” x 5” card and cut a small rectangular hole in the center of the card. Put a piece of scotch tape across the hole so that part of the sticky side tape is exposed by the hole. The Scouts now have 10 minutes to find something interest- ingfiomnaturetosticktothetape. When the Scouts return, have them form a circle with their backs to the center. They then hold up their card and look through the opening (their slide). The leader, who is standing in the center of the circle, says, Wick,” and the cards are passed to the right. Again the Scouts look through the ‘slide” until the leader again says, Tlkk.” + procedure is repeated until all slides have been viewed.

23 luINBows ‘Many years ago the earth was a dull and uninteresting place because we did not have colors (even TV was black and white). But then, one day s&er a big rainstorm, there was a beautiful rainbow in the sky. All of the animals and people were amased to see all of the colors. Just then a lightning bolt flashed through the sky breaking the rainbow. The colors broke apart and fell tc the earth. The green fell on the trees, the yellow fell on the dandelion, etc. Before all of the pieces were gone, my great, great grandfather gathered up a lot of these little pieces. I would like each of you to take a piece of the rainbow and find what in nature matches the color.” NOTE: The colored pieces are cut from paint identification strips found at hardware or paint stores. Pick colors that mstch the colors of the season: bright yellows, blues, reds, etc. in the spring, darker reds, browns, yellows, oranges, etc., in the fall.

3.) EGG CARTON MATCH Each group of two Scouts is given an empty’ egg carton and a list of ‘opposites” to find to put in their egg carton. Examples of opposites to find in nature: smooth, rough; hard, so&, dry, moist; round, square; flat, not flat; etc. Each carton should have a slightly different list than the other csrtons. After the Scouts have filled their cartons, other groups try to guess what category each of the pairs represent NOlZ This activity works best if you number each carton and list. Also number the inaide of the carton to match the order on the list.

4.) ONE FOOT SQUARE FIELD TRIP Take the Scouts to a field or forest preserve where there is some diversity of plant growth (not just a mowed yard). Take four popsicle sticks (coat hangers, paint stirs, or other markers) to mark off a small area. The Scouts are then given their area. After the time limit, have a Scout report on one thing he found in his square. Then go to the next Scout and the next until they have run out of things to report. You may even want to give them a second chance to find one more thing in their square. NOTE: This activity works best after the boys have run all over the place and worn off some energy. It is a good lo-15 minute activity to use while waiting for rides or to cool down. - Malcom Swan, ed., Tips and Tricks in Outdoor Education, NIU Press.

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6.) POP BOT!I’LE TERRARIUM

Separate the outside bottom cover &om a 24ter pop hot tie. It works best if you soak the bottle in hot water to soften the glue. It sometimes helps to put rubbing alcohol on the glue to soften it. Apter separating the bottom, cut the neck off of the bottle where it begins to straighten. Next, take l-2 chamoal briquets and hammer to brrealr them into smaller pieces. These pieces are then put into the small bottom which you previously removed. The char- cod semes as a 6lter for air and water. Soil is then placed on top of the charcoal. Small plant8 (ground covers work wall) am then planted in the soil. Take the label off of the bottle, tvrn it upside down and fit it over the plants tid into the dark base. Keep the finished terra& urn out of the sun, as the heat will %oka the plants. - Scouting Mqpzine, March/April, 1991,

6.) PRINGIZ CAN VIEWER

It is often difficult to see what is below the surface of the water. This viewer makes it easier

- to see. Take both ends off of a Pringle can (or any other simi- (

-I lar can). Cover one end of the L- can with Saran Wrap and secure with a rubber band. Sub- merge the Saran Wrap end of the CM and look through the open end.

-- Webelos Book

For more ideaa for nature activities, see the Cub Scout Lecatier HOW-TO Book. There are ideas for theme hikes, games, and craRs that may be useful to ‘youi Planning,

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NATURE ALPHABET - Provide each den with a notebook with each page labeled with a letter of the alphabet. Dxing the camp session, Qrb Scouts collect, mount, and identify specimens on the appropriate pages. It would be helpful to have reference books available to help in the identification of specimens.

TREE SMlY - Each den adopts a tree in the area, Give the den a card with the points they are to look for listed on it, such as the one below.

Tree Study 0 Whore is the tree growing ? 0 What kind of a trre is it I 0 What shape is it? Make a sketch. 0 Do the branches grow upwards. sideways or downwards? 0 Is ths trunk straight or bent, single or divided? 0 Describe the bark. Is it rough or smooth? 0 Has the tree any particular colour ? 0 Is there any moss or lichen growing on it 7 If so, collect a sam 0 Measure the dibanco round the trunk 3 feet from the groun 0 Does the tree have flowers? l Does the tree have fruit? 0 What plants grow under the tree?

weather OBSERVATIONS - Furnish each den with a weather chart such as the one show below, Ask them to record their observations at the same time eath day for an accurate comparison.

CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP WEATHER CHART

JULY 1 JULY 2 JULY 3 JULY 4 JUIY 5 FORECAST I I

WIND I . DIRECTION I I i

USE THE FOLLOWING WEATHER SYMBOLS:

RAIN l CLEAR SKY 0 FOG P

CLOUDY SKY a CLOUDY SKY WITH SUNNY PERIODS a

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WEATHER STATION - To help Cub Scouts with their mather observation charts, you might like to set up a wind vane, a rain gauge and a barometer. See Bear Elective #Z for ideas.

Rain Gauge With this rain gauge you can be the me who can

tell exactly now much rain has fallen at any time. Materials needed include: test tube or plastic tube, block of wood about 3” by 81r, a 6-inch ruler, wire, Small tacks, and a little clay if your tube is mt flat on the bottom.

Drill small holes in ruler; then tack to block of wood with O-inch mark at bottom of rain gauge. Then fill the bottom of tube with clay, if using round-bottom type. Make flat surface for more accurate measurement. Lay tube alongside ruler to make holes for drilling. Drill holes for wire, and attach tube, being sure bottom is level with ruler. A small scrap of wood may be nailed below the tube if needed to keep tube from slipping.

lhe gauge may be propped up in an open area of 1 the yard, or a stake may be tacked to the back of the gauge so it can be driven into the ground to hold the gauge straight up for most accurate measurement. . I/ i ;

TRAILS - Set up several trails for the boys to enjoy by laying signs or mg marks at regular intervals, about 20 on the same side of the path. Use si

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aces apart. Lay the signs will not become litter . . .

sand, red powdered paint, crushed &a or pinecones. Tell the boys a story as they walk the trail to make it more exciting. You could be Indians following the trail of cowboys; explorers discovering”a hidden _ - . . pgle ; astronauts exploring Mars ; or pirates following a trail, be buried treasure. Have a Watchstick Madness” trail by painting used matchsticks . in bright colors and leaving thorn as trail markers. Qlb Scouts will need sharp eyes to spot them. Be sure to leave IY) litter. A special treat could await boys at the end of the trai 1.

SUNDIAL - Most animals and plants use the sun as their natural time teller. Qlb Scouts can too, by building their own sundial.

Cut .a piece of wood about 11 inches square. Then take a -pass and draw the largest circle that can fit inside the scprare. Mark the center of the cihle with a dot. Drill a hole and glue a long, thin stick into the center. This will be the pointer that will cast a shah on the sundial. Draw a line straight through the center of the circle, perpendicular to the to edge of the wooden block. This will be the 12 o’clock marking. Set tL3 sundial so that the 12 o’clock mark points north. (Use a compass to get north. ) Attach the sundial to the top of a flat object or post and put it in a place that gets full sunlight.

From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. make a dot each hour where the shadow hits the outside of the circle. Decorate your sundial with some sunny pictures.

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Weather forecasters, aviators, sailors, and son hard the wind is blowing. To find out, they u can make a simple anemometer for yourself. YOU of heavy cardboard, 4 x 12" (10 x 30 con8tructloa paper, 4 X 6" (10 x tramparent tape, long nail with a large -Lay one heavy cardboard strip across the other strips tightly together. Make a small hole in through the hole. -With the crayon, color a broad stripe aroun different from all the others. Now, make two 4-. bottom) on the opposite sides of each cup. -Slide each arm of the cardboard cross through t ends of the arms should stick out about l/2" (I The cups should all face in the same direction.

Roll the piece of thin cardboard around a pent Tape the tube together. Put the nail in the cr( the cups will make the cross spin around.

Pick up the anemometer by the bottom of the tub begins to spin, count the number of times the s seconds. Divide the number by five. This will Thus, if the striped cup goes around ten times i

get two-- so the vind speed is two miles per hour kilometers, multiply your answer by 1.6. Two tin

other people must ofken know exactly how an instrument called an anomowtsr. YOU

.l need: tour paper cupa, two rtrip8 entlretsrs), thfn cardboard or heavy 5 aentinatrr8), crayon, 8cimora. mad, ruler I from a cross, like a plus sign. Tape the :he middle of the cross and push the nail

one of the cups, so that it looks very ch (lo-centimeter) slits lengthwise (top to

! slits in a cup-- one cup on each arm. The millimeters) beyond the side of each cup.

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to make a six-inch (15-centimeter) tube. s into the tube. Nov. a wind blowing into

and hold it out at arm's length. When it iped cup moves past your arm during thirty live you the wind speed in miles per hour. thirty seconds, you divide ten by five and If you want to know what this would be in

P 1.6 is 3.2 kilometers per hour.

FRIENDSHIP STICK -.‘.\ . This little stick means llFriendship”

of a very special kind. A ttFriend*t, you know, is great

and very hard to find. Green wood is a living symbol

according to the lore, Of Scouting, hope, and friendship,

the boundaries to explore. The cap is the color of sunlight

and all that it can mean, lhe eyes for light and dark-skinned people

are very plainly seen. Ihe nose stands for strength and courage

that makes our freedom. ring. ‘ihe mouth for truth and honesty,

qualities of which we sing. The crossroads for all the races

joining a brotherhood,

, -- Of yellow, red, black, and white

for all our mutual good. ( . _)

Wty to God is uppermostW as every Scout should know.

Next is duty to our corntry for freedom, we strike a blow.

lhe orange sign of helping others

While means much to those that do, a heart of gold and silver

stands for friends, old and new.

The giver’s sign or totem at the bottom of the stick,

Provides a permanent record of a friend you won’t forget.

The color you find cn the bottom means our loyalv is true,

It’s also the color of the skies, a pure and royal blue.

L’EGGS TURTLE - borate the shallower end of a L’Eggs egg as a turtle, using felt head, legs, and tail. Place over a golf ball, and it will move around almost as if it were alive. l&r members may want to stage races by placing their turtles on slightly slanted boards.

October Family Hobbies

The Ants

Setting: 6 to 8 persons

Props: Paper sacks

Skit opens with boys standing together.

1st Boy: Gee, there's nothing to do.

2nd Boy: Yeah, I know.

3rd Boy: Why don't we have a backyard picnic?

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But, it's going to rain. %J

I don't think so, I'll bring the potato chips. %

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3rd Boy: I'll bring the hot dogs. - I

4th Boy: I'll bring the hot dog buns.

5th Boy: I'll bking something real special. 1

All walk of stage and come back carrying sacks and put them down on t , ' the ground and each one in turn opens his sack and says: , 1;

f 1 let Boy: Here's the chips.

,. i t 2nd Boy: Here's the drinks. :

J 3rd Boy: Here's the hot dogs. t

4th Boy: Here's the buns. e B

5th Boy: (drops his sack) Oh, No11 &

6th Boy: What#s wrong? ,*

5th Boy: I brought the ants!! r L &

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The Life Cycle of a

Hickory Tree

Birth

During the spring, a hickory nut lying in the soil begins to grow. Long roots reach down into the soil. A tender, green shoot breaks through the ground surface and absorbs the energy of the sun.

Death

As the years pass, fungi and wood-boring insects invade the tree and eat away at its tender tissues. Eventually the heart of the tree begins to crumble with rot.

In pursuit of the insects, woodpeckers cut tunnels into the tree. The woodpeckers also chisel out large nesting cavities.

The tree succumbs to rot or disease and dies sometime before or (’ --_ around its 250th season. Usually the \, dead tree continues to stand for many years; its hollow cavities are a haven for many animals in the forest ecosystem.

Life

The hickory grows slowly and does not reach maturity for SOto 80 years. Only a mature tree can produce nuts. The mature hickory stands about 100 feet tall and may produce 1 to 2 bushels of nuts each year. The nuts ripen and fall to the ground during September and October.

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Important nutrients such as carbon and nitrogen are locked inside the dead wood and leaves of the tree. - Microscopic bacteria and fungi, like the fawn mushroom, help to unlock the nutrients. These organisms feed on the dead parts of the tree until there is nothing much left but the nutrients. This is called the process of decay. J/’

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The nutrients filter out into thesoil. air, and water. Eventually another living plant absorbs the nutrients and uses them to grow.

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LEAF tDENTlFlCATlON

Boys.are given plenty of time to study about 20 leaves mounted on a large . . piece of cardboard and properly identified. Some distance away is another cardboard with leaves mour?ted on it. These leaves are numbered but not Iden- tified. Aim of the contest is for the boys to learn to identify the unmarked leaves on the second cardboard.

CHOKECHERRY FONDEROSA PINE

RED Mu&BERRY AMERICAN BEECH

SASSAFRAS

FEEL THE BAG

Place some objects in a bag and see who can figure out what they are. Some 1 terns could be a pine cone, leaf, rock, nut8, grass, etc.

SHELL

In separate boxes or dishes, place an onion, pine cones, fresh cut grass, cinnamon, cedar bark, roses, garlic, etc.

ONE OF A KJND

Boys line up about 5’ apart at the edge of yard. Each 1 s given a bag or paper cup. On signal they drop to hands and knees and begin crawlong towards the finish line (about 100’ away if possible). They are allowed 5 minutes to pick up and place in their container one each of a nature i tern. Score 1 point for. inanimate objects (blade of grass, stick, leaf, a piece of clover, ctc); 2 points for any. animal 1 ife. After scoring, return a!1 the items to the soil.

BIRDS FLY

All players stdnd with hands on hips. Leader stands in front calling out the names of various. animals and saying that they fly. If the anlmal really does fly, the boys make flapplng motions with their arms. If a boy makes an error (saying an animal flies that doesn’t) he is eliminated. The leader may try to confuse the players by flapping his own arms every time. Such as call ing: “robins fly, pigs fly, ducks fly, hawks fly, horses fly, etc.”

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TRAIL SIGNS

TRAIL BEGINS TURN RIGHT TURN LEFT

THIS WAY(SHORT DISTANCE) THIS WAY (LONG DISTANCE)

HELP! DANGEROUS ANIHALS DEEP HOLE

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OUTDOOR COOKING

Cooking and eating arc an adventure. Eating is fun and so is fixing food to cat. There arc so many activities that offer an opportunity to cook and cat. There is just something about camp cooking that is special. Cooking outdoors requires a different set of rules and equipment. Take time to plan some activities that will include food preparation, whether it is brought in a paper sack or food that will be prepared by the boys. Even cooking a hot dog or marshmallow can be a real challenge - having it cook just right and not burnt. Cooking is a skill and cooking outdoors with charcoal, wood or a buddy burner will take some skill. Take time to talk about what you plan to cook, discuss safety and practice fire building.

It is fun to beat eggs, mix pancakes, make a milkshake or cherry cobbler. It can be lots of fun as long as you know what you are doing. Don’t be too ambitious to start with, remember the age of boys you arc working with. Do simple recipes and progress as their skills develop. Outdoor food does not have to be cooked. A good htnch can be part of the day without having to take time out to cook. Maybe the first venture could be an afier school snack.

SAF'ETYANDGOODCOOKINGHABITS

Start out by getting yourself ready to cook,

l protect your clothes from spills by putting on an apron; then wash your hands.

. Read the entire recipe carefully.

l Organ& the bowls. spoons, pans and other equipment that you will need.

l Read and know about making fires and fin safety.

l Have all the ingredients for the recipe. Measure ingredients accurately. Follow the recipe mixing the ingredients.

. While the product is cooking, put things away and clean up your work area.

. Stay near your food. If you forget them, they will cook too long and burn.

. ‘hm pot handles away from the edge so no one will bump the handle and cause pot to spill.

. Always use potholders when handling hot pans. Keep all towels, pot holders, clothes and hair away frown the flames.

l Learn how to use a knife.

OUTDOORCOOKINGHINTS

a Pack charcoal in a paper egg earton and tie shut. When ready to use, just light the carton.

= For a wood fire, use candle pieces wrapped (like candy) in wax paper. Light the paper and the wax will keep it going long enough to ignite your kindling.

m Handy fire starters (ncv~r$zil) can be made by placing one charcoal briquette in each section of an egg canon @upcr kind). Cover with melted wax. Tear apart and use.

m Handy fire starter. Save lint out of lint filter in clothes dryer. Place lint under kindling and use as tinder.

a Put a burger fresh from the grill into the bun and place in a plastic bag for about a minute. The bun will be steamed &u-m.

m Let a pm or bucket of water heat on the fire while you eat and your’dish water will be ready when you are.

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m Mtlted paraffin, applied inside and outside a cooler leak will seal it.

l A bar of soap will stay clean on a cookout if kept in the end of an old stocking and hung in a tree.

. For safety, always keep a bucket of wafer nearby ‘when cooking outside.

. When camping, choose foods that keep well with little or no refrigeration. Check out instant and. dehydrated foods.

9 Cool the ice chest before you fill it. The ice will last much longer.

9 Cans of frozen juice can help keep other foods cold when packiig your ice chest.

m Freeze f&h meat before putting in cooler. It will last longer and also help keep ocher foods cold. Even make hamburger patties and freeze with double paper between each.

9 Give yourself plenty of time to start a fire and wait for wood or briquettes to lx ready.

. Brush grates of a grill with oil to prcvcnt meat from sticking.

. Don’t forget to rub the outside of metal pans with liquid detergent - it sum helps when it comes time to clean up.

You won’t want to spend your whole day cooking while in camp. In the beginning, cooking will take up a lot of your time, but soon you’ll lcam a number of tricks that will get you out of the ‘kitchcn”quickly.

One of the most important tricks in camp cookery is to have exactly the right kind of fue ready for tht job on hand when you start cooking - quick flames if you have-boiling to do, low flames for stewing, a bed of glowing coals (: for fiyiig and broiling.

In the kitchen at home, your oven catt be set for the .vract temperature called for in a recipe. When camping, you can come close to d&mining cor&? temp%uurc by learning the trick of counting seconds while holding your palm in at place where food will go.

A cookboolc~ iill call for t$ccific measummcn ts by the t&spoon. tablespoon, or cup. In camp, your fingers and palm will do. The measurements on the next page arc for the average hand. Find out how they fit your hand by testing them at home against a measuring spoon and cup.

As you pick up other cooking tricks, make a note of them. You will find that they will come in handy sooner or later.

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DUTCH OVEN DELIGHTS

The Dutch oven came to this country in its early years of development, and it was an item of great use in preparing pleasant, nourishing meals for thousands of people. As settlers moved across our land, this cooking utensil was probably the most important one on the wagon or pack animal.

Through the years, many hunters, fishermen, ranchers, trappers, Scouts and campers of all styles have found the Dutch oven a moat useful utensil. Probably your most versatile cooking tool, it can be used.for frying, browning, steaming, stewing and baking. Most anything that can be cooked in or on your kitchen stove at home can be cooked in the Dutch oven in your camp.

SEASONING YOUR NEW DUTCH OVEN

To prevent rust and make cooking easier, ‘season. your Dutch oven before using. Heat your home oven to 350 degrees and in it warm the Dutch oven and lid for about ten minutes. Remove and carefully coat the Dutch oven and lid inside and out with cooking oil, using a pastry brush or a cloth attached to a stick. Place back into the oven and heat until the grease smokes. Turn off the oven and let the pot cool.

CLEANING YOUR DUTCH OVEN -t

If you have baked cookies, pies, bread or a casserole in a,container in the oven, you remove the cleaning problem with the food container. Rechecking the oven for a protective oil film will be all that is necessary when the oven cools.

Many times after cooking biscuits or some dry dough item directly on the bottom of the oven, you can wipe the crumbs from the oven and do no further cleaning except recheckktg the oven for a protective oil film on the metal. -- :-- . . -.

After a greasy or sugary meal has been cooked directly in the oven, you must clean it. DO NOT USE SOAP INSIDE THE OVEN, since soap particles will seep into the pores of the metal and be forced out again at the next oven use. These panicles will affect the flavor and purity of your next meal. The best way to clean the messy oven is to put water into the oven and replace it on the fire, bringing the water almost to a boil. The using an soft scrubber, such as plastic mesh, gently scrub the remaining food from the oven sides and bottom.. Do not use a metal scraper or steel wool, since this will scratch or r.emove the patina from your oven.

After the oven is clean, place it near the fire so that it will heat dry to remove any moisture from the metal. When the oven is drv, remove it to cool. After the oven is cool enough to handle, apply a coating of oil to the metal to again provide a protective coating to the metal. To apply the oil, you can use a pastry brush, paper towel, scrap of cotton cloth, or even your fingers.

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COOKING IN A DUTCH OVEN l,L...)

Many, persons using a dutch oven the first time become discouraged with the oven because they did follow the instructions and ended up with some badly burned food. In using a dutch oven, IT IS FAR BETTER TO USE TOO FEW COALS THAN TOO MANY.

Even today, one can find contradictory instructions. In some books you will find that the main source of heat will usually be from the bottom, in other books it is recommended that the main source of heat come from the top. And, believe it or not, both instructions are correct! That is because of the way the dutch oven is used. When the dutch oven is used as a COOKING POT, where you are simmering or frying something, it main source of heat must come from the bottom. If you are using your clutch oven as an OVEN, the main source of heat should come from the top, with some heat from the bottom, so the heat surrounds the food to bake it.

Because an open flame is too hot and its heat is practically impossible to control, you’ll need to let your fire burn down to hot coals before you begin your Dutch oven cooking. If you use charcoal briquets instead of wood for your fire, wait until the briquets are coated with a layer of gray-white ash and radiating a steady heat. Se sure to plan ahead, staning your fire soon enough so that the coals are ready for cooking.

When you are ready to start cooking in the dutch oven, some coals need to be pulled from your main fire area -- the equivalent of 9 to 12 charcoal briquets. The dutch oven can be set directly over these coals. It is important to haye a small air space between the coals and the bottom of the oven. This can be as little as l/4 inch. If there is no air space when you set the oven over the coals, set the legs

Once the c&h is in the dutch oven, put the lid on.. If you are cooking something that is cooked in a liquid, it is possible that you will not need any coals on the lid. If you are cooking a dough of some type, you will need some coals on the lid. If the oven has been preheated, about 8 or 10 charcoal briquets will be sufficient. Actually, the best way to learn how many coals to use is to use a dutch oven, but start with few coals. Whenever the oven has not been properly preheated, the number of coals will have to be increased possibly for

Y the first five minutes.

Bq5 In cold, windy, he major problem will be getting adequate heat. These conditions cause much loss of heat, and the number of briquets used must be increased. Placing the charcoal on a piece of aluminum foil will cut down the heat loss if the ground is wet or cold. Aluminum foil can also be used as a windbreak, either by placing it over the coals on the lid or around the dutch oven.

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You will need: A corrugated cardboard box with lid. He vy duty aluminum foil Co

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the bottom. Cut lengths of coat hanger wire (other heavy wire can be used) to fit from side to side. Make hooks on eat end of wire to hold in place.

Line the entire b x is no exposed car board and that seams are folded and secure Line door (hinged 1

with aluminum foil. Making sure there

top of box) the same way. Aluminum foil should be shiny s'de out to reflect the heat.

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in the bottom of box. Place items to be baked on rods. You can bake pies, cakes, biscuits, meat loaf, etc. i your oven.

Have fun with this. The boys will be talking about it for year

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DIFFERENT TYPES OF FIRE To USE

FLAMES ARE OK FOR BOILING.

YOU NEED ‘COALS FOR BROILING.

TEMPERA TURES

Hold palm at place where food will go. Count ‘one-and- one, l -two-and-two; etc. Slow fire is 6 to 8; medium. 4 to 5; hot, 2 to 3; very hot, 1.

Slow: 250°-325” Medium: 325O-400°

Hot: 4oc0-5oo” Very Hot: Over 500°

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COOKING PROGRESSION

HIKE LURCH For a den,s first experience outdoors, each boy can prepare his own lunch ahead of time. No

cooking is required.

ONE-POT,HEAT THROUGH Add items to the menu that just need heating such as soup, cocoa, or canned foods for

the boy,s first time using a fire.

TOASTING Toast things that take a short time such as marshmallows for s'mores, mock angel food cake, fairy rings, or applesuace toast. (The fire doesn't have to be completely burned down to the coals, but the fewer flames, the better)

ONE POT,COOK THROUGH These foods take longer than a heat- through meal. It can be started over flames,

and coals will finish the job. Ideas: hamburger stew, bags of gold, spaghetti, chili

STICK COOKERY Things that take longer to cook on a stick and must be held over coals, not flames. Ideas:

hotdogs, kabobs,doughboys.

TIN CAN,TIN FOIL This type of cooking requires many coals and no flames. ^Food may take up to an hour to cook, so patience is needed. Ideas: banana boats, pocket stew, coffee can stew, peach dumplings, meat loaf, baked potatoes, baked onions.

NOVELTY COOKING Fun to do, and sometimes a little tricky - older boys would like the challenge. Ideas: cake in a box, muffin in an orange shell, or eggs done

in a bag, on a stick, or on a rock, planking, dinglesticks, roast corn.

OVENS - REFLECTOR,DUTCH Anything that can be baked in an oven, can be baked in a reflector or dutch oven with

enough patience and the right kind of fire or enough coals. Start with easy things like

biscuits, and work up to pizza, cakes, and cookies.

BEAK OR BAY HOLE An oven under ground- cooking this way takes all day or night, but the results are worth it.

The bean hole is used to cook beans, stews, ect,; the hay hole can be used to make ice cream with a special no-stir recipe.

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CAN SIZES

can size weight quantity

Juice 6 02 3\4 cup Flat 6 1\2-8 oz fl picnic

1 cup 10 1\2-11 02 1 1\4

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12 02 f300

1 1\2 cup 12 02 1 1\2 cup 14-16 02 . 1 3\4

1303 cup

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2 cups 20 02 2 1\2 cup 29 02 3 1\2

83 cylinder cup

46 02 tall juice

5 3\4 cup

#lO 61b. 1002 13 cups

EQUIVALENTS

3 tsp. 1 tbsp 2 cups 2 tbsp = 1\8=cup = 1 02 4 cups

1 pint = 2=pts =l quart

4 tbsp = 1\4 cup 32fl.02. = 5 tbsp+l tsp =

1 fl.qt 1\3 cup 8 cups = 64 fl 02 = 1\2 gallon

6 tbsp = 3\8 cup 16 = cup 4 quarts = 128 fl oz = 1 8 tbsp 10 tbsp +2tsp==

1\2 cup gallon 2\3 cup DRY:

12 tbsp 8:~

3\4 cup 8qts = 1 peck 16 tbsp= = 1 cup ,, 4 pecks 5: 1 bushel

1 pound = 16 ounces

used for

concentrated juices tuna, meats, pinapple condensed soups juices fruits, vegetables Baked beans, macaroni fruits, vegetables fruits, vegetables fruits vegetables juices

restaurant size

A PINT IS A POUND THE WORLD AROUND

CAMPERS' MEASURES

1 handful = 1\2 cup 5 finger pinch = 1 tbsp center of palm 1 tbsp 4 finger pinch = 1 tsp 1 finger gob of . 1 finger pinch with thumb

Shortening= 1 tbsp 1\8 tsp Both cupped hands 2 finger pinch zith thumb

together = 2 cups = 1\2 tsc 1 gn pie tin 3 cups


QUANTITIES

BREAD l# loaf = approx. 17 slices 1 1\4# loaf = approx. 20 slices 11\2# loaf = approx. 23 slices

SHORTENING 1% = 2 1\2 cups 3P = 7 1\2 cups

BUTTER 18 = Qsticks = 2 cups = 32 tbsps = 48 1\4#

pats = 1 stick = 1\2 cup = 8tbsp

1\2 stick = 1\4 cup = 4tbsp 1\4 stick = 2 tbsp approx. 1 stick per loaf of bread

CHEESE Cheddar l# = 12 to 16 slices = 4 cups shredded = 6 to 8 sandwiches

Cottage l# = 2 cups = 6 to 8 - 1\4 servings

cup

Cream 302 pkg= 6 2\3 tbsp

CRACKERS Graham l# = "65 = 32 to 35 2-cracker servings 9 coarsely-crumbled crackers = 1 cup 11 finely-crumbled crackers = 1

Saltine lt = cup

130 squares = 32 4-cracker servings 7 coarsely-crumbled crackers = 1 9 finely-crumbled crackers = 1

cup cup

CRUMBS Dry bread lt = 5 cups Small vanilla wafers 20 coarsely-crumbled wafers = lc

30 finely-crumbled wafers = lc c

FRUITS 61 VEGETABLES Apples l# = 3 medium = 3 cups chopped Bananas l# = 3 medium = 1 1\4 c mashed Grapes l# = 2 3\4 c Oranges l# = 2 medium = 1 c juice = 2 c diced Gr. Beans l# = 3 cups = 5 or 6 Broccoli

1\2 cup servings I# = 3 or 4 1\2 cup servings

Cabbage 2% head = 18-24 leaves = 14-1\2c servings shredded

Carrots l# = 7 or 8 medium = 4c diced = 8-1\2c servings

Celery l# = 4 cups diced Lettuce salad 1 head lettuce + 2 or 3 tomatoes serve 12 Lettuce 1x = 1 large head = 8 to 10 servings Onions l# = 3 large or 4-5 medium = 2 to 3c

chopped Onions 2 tbsp. fresh = 1 tbsp dried Potatoes 1 bushel = 60 pounds

Potatoes l# = 3 or 4 medium = 2 1\2c diced =

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MEATS Bacon

3 servings

1# = 16 to 24 slices = 8 to 12 2-slice

Hamburger l#

Guide: Boneless meat Small-bones meat Large-bones meat Chicken Ham Fish Sausage links

servings = 2 cups = 4 to 6 individual servings

or 6+ servings when in mixed dish

l# = 4-5 servings l# = 3 servings 1X = 2 servings 2 1\2 - 3 1\2# = 4 to 6 I# =

servings 4 to 6 servings

l# = 2 to 3 servings allow 3 small or 2 medium per

serving

PASTA Macaroni l# = 4 cups uncooked = 8 or 9 cups cooked 14 to 16 1\2 cup servings

Noodles l# = 6 cups uncooked = 8 or 9 cups cooked 14 to 16 1\2 cup sercings

Spaghetti l# = 4 cups uncooked = 8 or 10 cups cooked 14 to 16 1\2 cup servings

RICE Regular white rice 2\3 cups = 2 cups cooked = 4 1\2 cup servings

Processed (Uncle Ben's) 1\2c = 2 cups cooked = 4 1\2 cup servings

Precooked (instant)(minute) 1 cup = 2 cups cooked =

Brown rice 4 1\2 cup servings

1\2 cup = 2 cups cooked = 4 1\2 cup servings

l# white rice = 2 cups raw = 2 quarts cooked

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SYRUPS Pancake 1 pint = 2 cups = 16 2 tbsp servings Honey l# = 1 1\4 cups = 20 1 tbsp servings

1 cup = 1 to 1 1\4 cups sugar plus 1\4 cup liquid

STAPLES Dried beans l# = 2 to 21\2 cups uncooked = 6 to 61\2 cups uncooked = 6 to 8 servings

Flour l# = 4 cups 1 tbsp. = 1\2 tbsp cornstarch = 2 tbsp

tapioca Gran. sugar l# = 2 cups Pwrd. sugar l# = 3 1\2 to 4 cups Brown sugar I# = 2 1\4 cups Bisquick or 1 1\4# pkg. = biscuits, breadsticks, or

shortcakes for 12 Jiffy biscuit mix 2 1\2# pkg. = biscuits, breadsticks,

or shortcakes for 24

Salt 102 = 1 1\2 tbsp _y- cl

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Leavening 1 tsp.baling powder = 1\3tsp baking soda + 1 tsp cream of tartar

Cornmeal l# = 3 cups = 12 cups cooked Oatmeal 1802 Dry cereal

flaked 1802

puffed 1802

MISC. Peanut Butter

Marshmallows

Potatoe Chips Mustard Raisens, seedless Raisens, seeded Dates Nuts

Baking Chocolate

Cocoa Egg yolks Egg wghites w3 Baked Beans

= 6 cups = 12 to 14 3\4 cup servings

= 18 to 20 cups = 18 to 20 lc servings

= 32 to 36 cups = 26 l-1\2c servings

l# to 1802 = 2 cups = 8 to 10 2tbsp

l# = 64 servings

1\4#= 15 1x = 5 quarts = 16 servings 102 = 5 tbsp 1502 to 1s = 2 1\2 to 2 3\4 cups _ 1502 to l# = 3 to 3 1\4 cups l# = 2 cups chopped 1\4#= 1 cup chopped l# = 4 to 41\2 cups = 8 1\2c

servings 1 square = 1 02. 1 oz. = 3 1\2c cocoa = 1\2tbsp butter l# = 4 cups 12 to 14 = 1 cup 8tolO = 1 cup 12 hard cooked = 3 1\2 cups chopped l# can = 4 servings

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FOIL COOKERY

Use two layers of lightweight or one layer of heavy-duty aluminum fall. Foil should be large enough to go around food and allow for crimping of edges in a tight seal. This will help keep the steam and juices in.

You will need ‘a shallow bed of glowing coals that will last the length of time necessary for cooking.

Foil Cookintz Times

Hamburger . . . . . . 8-12 minutes Chicken pieces . . . 20-30 minutes Weiners . . . . . . . 5-10 minutes Pork chops . . . . . 30-40 minutes Carrots . . . . . . . 15-20 minutes Ears of corn . . . . 6-10 minutes Whole potatoes . . . 45-60 minutes Potato slices . . . . 10-1s minutes Whole apples . . . . 20-30 minutes

Baked Apple

Core apple. Place on square of foil. Fill hole with 1 Eriblespoon raisins, 1 tablespoon brown sugar and a dash of cinnamon. Candy red hots also make a good f illiw . Wrap foil around apple and bake in coals for 20 minutes.

Foli Dinner

Lay a hamburger patty or pork chop on sheet of heavy-duty foil. Cover with slices of potato, onion, and carrots. Season ulth butter, salt, and pepper.

Wrap with ndrugstoren fold. Cook 20-30 minutes over hot coals, turning twice during cooking.


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MAINCOURSES

One-Potters

Make the following base and you can vary it by adding ingredients to make eight different dishes. Each recipe makes eight servings.

The Base - Brown three pounds of hamburger. Add two to four chopped onions, one or two chopped green peppers, two cans of tomato soups, and salt and pepper to taste. To this base, add the following:

for Yum-Yurns - l/2 to 1 teaspoon of chili powder. Serve the mixture on hamburger buns. for Camper’s Spaghetti - Four No. 2 cans of spaghetti for Spanish Rice - Two small packages of precooked rice for Macaroni Beef - One pound of macaroni, cooked separately for Hunters Stew - Four cans of vegetable soup for Chili - Four No. 2 cans of red beans and l/2 to 1 teaspoon of chili powder for Squaw Corn - Two cans of corn and l/2 pound of diced cheese. for Hungarian Hot Pot - Four cans of baked beans.

Shish-Kabob in Foil

Have a clean, thin suck of sweet wood (taste it) for each dinner. On each stick, skewer l- inch cubes of beef or lamb, onion slices, and slices of tomato, green pepper, bacon, and cucumber. Wrap kebabs in heavy-duty foil and cook on coals for about 14 minutes, tuming once.

Dinner in a Can

2 lb. ground beef 4 sliced tomatoes 2 cans corn, drained butter, salt, and pepper


Season meat and divide into patties. Put in greased 2# coffee can. Top with rernaining ingredients. Cover cans with heavy duty foil. Cook in embers or on grill 20-30 minutes.

8 servings

Foil Packs

Wrap ingredients in heavy duty foil. Cook in embers until done. (About 15 mhmtes on each side) Remember to poke hole in the foil before opening to let steam escape (adults should do this for young campers). Combinations that require only heating may be suitable for less experienced boys.

Hot dogs, onions, cheese, bacon Ham pineapple, canned sweet potatoes Pineapple slice, cheese slice, ham slice Hamburger patties, canned potatoes, carrots, or tomatoes Chicken legs, onions, potatoes Chicken legs, pineapple, sweet potatoes Chicken breast, tator tots and carrots (margarine)

Campfire pilaf

l/2 cup margarine 2 cups water 3 cups raw regular rice 3 cups fine egg noodles, broken in pieces 6 cans (10 3/4 oz.) Campbell chicken broth

In pot, brown noodles in margarine, stir ofteu. Add re maining ingredients. Bring to a boil, stir. Cover, cook over a low heat until liquid is absorbed. About 20-25 minutes. Serves 24

Campfire Stew

3 lbs. ground beef 3 cans vegetable soup 1 chopped onion salt 1 tablespoon fat pepper

Brown meat and onions iu fat. Pour off excess fat. Add remaining ingredients and simmer about 30 minutes. 12 servings

Chicken in the Woods

1 small box of minute Rice 3-4 small cans cooked chicken 1 l/2 cans of water (measured from soup cans) 3 cans cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup

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Combine all ingredients. Salt and pepper to taste. Heat well until rice is thoroughly cooked and serve. Very quick and easy!

Eggs on a Raft

1 piece of bread 1 egg Butter

Scoop out the center of a piece of bread, about 2 l/2 inches in diameter and place on a hobo stove greased with butter. Crack open egg and pour into hole of bread. Season with salt and pepper turning one. Cook until done.

Dogs in a Blanket

Hot dogs Can of crescent rolls Mustard, catsup, relish

Roll a crescent roll around each hot dog. Cook on stick over low coals. Remove from stick when done. Add mustard, catsup, relish as desired.

SALAD

Friendship Salad

Each boy brings one piece of fruit. Cut each into small pieces in a bowl, mix well, add marshmallows if desired. Be sure to drain any canned fruits.

Ants on a Log

Celery sticks spread with peanut butter, and then raisins are spread on top.

Ants on a Toilet Seat

1 apple 2 tablespoons peanut butter Raisins

Core an apple and slice into five pieces crosswise. Spread each slice with peanut butter and sprinkle with raisins.

DESSERTS

Dump Cake

This recipe requires a Dutch oven. l/4 lb. butter Wounce yellow, spice, or apple cake mix


One can of apricot, mince meat, cherry, or apple pie filling

Use butter to grease lightly the bottom of the Dutch oven. Pour in fruit. Spread the cake mix on top and smooth out. Melt the butter stick and pour evenly over batter. Add sugar topping if desired.

Put lid on Dutch oven and place on coals; also put coals on top. Bake about 10 minutes; then check to see whether fruit is bubbling up through the cake mix. When it is, remove the oven from the fire, but leave coals on top until batter has browned. Slice and serve like brownies.

Peach Cobbler

This also requires a Dutch oven. Two No. 2112 cans sliced peaches Two cups biscuit mix l/2 cup sugar

Put Dutch oven on hot coals to preheat it slightly. Pour in peaches, keeping back some of the juice so the cobbler won’t be mushy. Mix the biscuit mix with water and roll dough to about l/2 inch thick and to fit in oven. Place dough over the peaches and sprinkle lightly with sugar.

Put lid on, place coals on top, and bake until crust is golden brown.

Plastic Bag Fudge

1 gallon zip lock bag 1# powdered sugar 3 oz. cream cheese 3 tablespoons butter or margarine l/2 cup cocoa 1 Tsp. vanilla Nuts, etc. to taste

Measure all the ingredients into the one gallon plastic bag. Let the air out of the bag and kneed. Keep kneading until the fudge is not sticking to the sides of the bag. Put on a plate and serve.

This makes one pound of fudge.

Orange Gingerbread

1 Grange per person Gingerbread Mix

Cut off top of orange, remove pulp and eat. Fill orange peel not more than 112 full with gingerbread mix and replace top. Wrap in foil. Keep right side up. Bake on coals approximately 15 minutes.

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Campfire Cinnamon Rolls

Crescent type rolls Green roasting sucks cinnamorl Brown sugar Butter

Open a crescent roll to flat shape, spread with butter. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cimamon as desired. Roll crescent roll around green stick Hold over fire to bake. Do not hold too close to fire as inside cooks slower than outside.

Camp Ice Cream

1 cup milk 1 cup whippiug cream l/2 cup sugar l/4 teaspoon vanilla

Put all ingredients in 1 pound coffee can. Seal and tape. Put 1 pound coffee can into a 3 pound coffee can. Fill space in between cans with ice and rook salt. Seal can and tape. Roll can back and forth for 5-10 minutes adding ice and salt as needed.

Bird Feed

1 box sugar smacks 1 16 oz. bag M & M’s 1 16 oz. package raisins 1 16 oz. bag peanuts

Combine iu large bowl and EAT!!!

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GRACE AT MEALS

- It is important that grace at meals be conducted in such a manner as to be conducive to reverence. The grace should be of such a nature that it is not offensive to any religious denomination.

The follo:ving suggestions may be used.

1. Bless us, 0 God, and these Thy gifts which we are about to receive form Thy bounty. Amen.

2. For Health and strength and daily food, we give Thee thanks, 0 Lord. For food and health and friendship, we give Thee thanks, 0 Lord. Amen.

3. For this food and all the things we hold dear, and mostly for Thy loving care, we thank Thee 0 God. Amen.

4. Teach us, dear God, to work together in cooperation and understanding. Open our eyes to the opportunities of _ our job. Inspire our thoughts, our words, and deeds, that they may help our boys to know Thee better. Amen.

5. JOHNNY APPLESEED CRACE(may be sung)

0 the Lord is good to me, And so I thank the Lord Fpr giving me the things I need, The sun and the rain and the appleseed, 0 the Lord is good to me.

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For food, For raiment For life For opportunity 8 For friendship and fellowship We thank Thee 0 Lord. Amen.

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THE CUB SCOUT WORLD CONSERVATION AWARD CAN BE A FUN AND EDUCATIONAL ADDITION TO YOUR DEN AND PACK ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM.

THE DEN OR PACK CONSERVATION PROJECTS REQUIRED FOR THE WORLD CONSERVATION AWARD CAN BE VERY BENEFICIAL TO YOUR PACK AND YOUR COMMUNITY.

THE PAGES THAT FOLLOW ADDRESS THE REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH LEVEL OF CUB SCOUTING.

THE WORLD CONSERVATION AWARD CAN BE EARNED ONLY ONCE AS A CUB SCOUT. AS THE CUB SCOUT ADVANCES THE REQUIREMENTS BECOME MORE DIFFICULT. DEN LEADERS AT ALL LEVELS SHOULD BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO EARN THE AWARD.

CONSERVATION PROJECTS

DEN OR PACK CONSERVATION PROJECTS CAN BE AS SIMPLE AS MAKING MILK JUG BIRD FEEDERS AND PLACING THEM IN THE BACKYARD TO A FULL BLOWN COMMUNITY WIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM. THE LIST IS ENDLESS AND LIMITED TO YOUR IMAGINATION.

FOR THE DEN: 1.) BIRD FEEDERS, NEST BOXES, BIRD HOUSES.

ALL OF THESE ITEMS CAN BE MANUFACTURED EASY FROM MATERIALS READILY AVAILABLE TO YOUR DEN AT VERY INEXPENSIVE COSTS OR EVEN FREE.

FEEDERS CAN BE EASILY CONSTRUCTED FROM USED MILK AND JUICE JUGS. FROM USED SOAP BOTTLES ECT.

BlRD SEED CAN BE PURCHASED IN BULK AT VERY REASONABLE PRICES. YOU MAY BE ABLE TO WORK A DEAL WITH YOUR LOCAL PET SUPPLY STORE FOR A REDUCED PRICE OR MAYBE EVEN FREE IF THEY KNOW WHAT YOU NEED THE FEED FOR.

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CONSULT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY OR NATURE CENTER FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE TYPES OF FEED TO BE USED TO ATTRACT THE SPECIES OF BIRDS IN YOUR AREA. ALWAYS KEEP IN MIND THAT ONCE FEEDERS ARE PLACED THEY SHOULD ALWAYS BE KEPT CLEAN AND FULL, ESPECIALLY IN THE IN THE WINTER MONTHS WHEN FOOD SUPPLIES MAY BE SCARCE FOR SOME SPECIES. A FRESH WATER SUPPLY IN THE VICINITY IS ALSO RECOMMENDED.

NEST BOXES AND BIRD HOUSES CAN BE CONSTRUCTED OF SCRAP LUMBER, WOOD SCRAPS CAN EASILY BE OBTAINED FROM YOUR LOCAL LUMBER YARD, USUALLY FOR THE ASKING. AGAIN CONSULT THE LIBRARY OR NATURE CENTER FOR CONSTRUCTION PLANS. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE NEST BOXES AND BIRD HOUSES ARE EMPTY AND CLEAN PRIOR TO THE NESTING SEASON TO HELP INSURE OCCUPANCY.

FOR INSECT IRRADICATION YOU MAY LIKE TO CONSTRUCT BAT BOXES TO ATTRACT LOCAL INSECT EATING BATS.

THESE ARE ALL SIMPLE, FUN WAYS TO TEACH CUB SCOUT AGE BOYS ABOUT CONSERVATION, LEARN ABOUT THE NATURE IN THEIR OWN BACK YARD, AND LEARN RESPONSIBILITIES.

BACKYARD CLEANUP

A SIMPLE WAY TO INTRODUCE YOUNG SCOUTS TO RESPONSIBLE USE OF THE ENVIRONMENT IS A BACKYARD CLEANUP. HAVE SCOUTS COLLECT ALL TRASH IN A SMALL AREA, SUCH AS A BACK YARD. DISCUSS WHAT IS FOUND: WHAT CAN BE RECYCLED, WHAT CAN BE COMPOSTED, WHAT MUST BE DISPOSED OF. YOU WILL BE VERY SURPRISED BY WHAT WILL BE FOUND, EVEN IN THE CLEANEST BACK YARD.

VISIT LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS

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AS A DEN OUTING, VISIT WITH YOUR LOCAL MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT. FIND OUT WHEXE YOUR WATER COMES FROM. HOW IS THE WATER TREATED PRIOR TO YOUR USE? DISCUSS WAYS TO CONSERVE WATER. HAVE SCOUTS IMPLEMENT SOME OF THESE CONSERVATION METHODS IN THEIR DAILY LIVES.

ANOTHER DEN OUTING MAY BE TO THE ELECTRIC COMPANY. FIND OUT HOW ELECTRICITY IS PRODUCED. HOW DOES ELECTRICITY COME TO YOUR HOME? DISCUSS AND IMPLEMENT CONSERVATION METHODS TO SAVE ELECTRICITY IN THE SCOUT’S HOME.

VISIT YOUR LOCAL SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT, LANDFILL OR RECYCLING CENTER. AGAIN DISCUSS AND IMPLEMENT CONSERVATION METHODS. AS IN ALL OF THESE DEN PROJECTS, INSTILL IN SCOUTS THAT THEY CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND GIVE THEM SIMPLE WAYS TO CONSERVE OUR EARTH’S RESOURCES.

PACK CONSERVATION PROJECTS

A NUMBER OF YOUR MONTHLY PACK OUTINGS SHOULD BE SET ASIDE FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE AND CONSERVATION PROJECTS. THESE ARE VERY MUCH IN TUNE WITH THE IDEALS OF CUB SCOUTING AND CAN POSSIBLY GET THE WHOLE COMMUNITY INVOLVED TOGETHER. HERE IS A SHORT LIST OF PROVEN PROJECTS THAT ARE BOTH EDUCATIONAL AND BENEFICIAL TO THE ENVIRONMENT.

PARK OR FOREST PRESERVE CLEANUP

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL MUNICIPALITY OR FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT FOR HELP IN CLEANUP OF YOUR LOCAL PRESERVE OR PARK. MOST TIMES THEY WILL SUPPLY YOU WITH EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING PICKERS, GLOVES, BAGS AND EVEN TRUCKS TO HAUL TRASH AWAY. ALWAYS KEEP THE SCOUTS’ SAFETY IN MIND. HAVE THE BOYS DO WORK APPROPRIATE TO THEIR AGE. ADULT LEADERS SHOULD

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HANDLE HEAVY OR HAZARDOUS CLEANUP. CUB SCOUTS SHOULD ONLY PARTICIPATE ON “SHORE DUTY” WHEN CLEANING UP A WATERWAY. A CERTIFIED LIFEGUARD SHOULD BE ON DUTY WHENEVER WATER IS INVOLVED. KEEP IN MIND YOUR SCOUTS’ AGE AND CHOOSE AN AREA THAT WILL TAKE UNDER 2-3 HOURS TO COMPLETE.

DU PAGE FOREST PRESERVE RESTORATION

A GREAT PACK OUTING IS TO GET INVOLVED WITH THE DU PAGE FOREST PRESERVES AND THEIR PRAIRIE RESTORATION PROGRAM. SCOUTS AND ADULTS WILL ENJOY A MORNING COLLECTING OR PLANTING SEEDS WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF A DISTRICT NATURALIST. THIS IS A REWARDING PROJECT WITH LONG TERM BENEFITS.

PACK FISHING DERBY

A PACK FISHING DERBY AT A LOCAL LAKE CAN BE GREAT FUN FOR BOTH PARENTS AND SCOUTS. BE SURE THAT THE CONSERVATION ASPECTS OF “CATCH AND RELEASE” ARE INSTILLED IN ALL WHO PARTICIPATE. CONTACT LOCAL BAIT SHOPS AND SPORTING GOODS STORES FOR ASSISTANCE AND POSSIBLY PRIZES.

WHEN SCHEDULING YOUR FISHING DERBY, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE STATE’S FREE FISHING DAYS TO INSURE PARTICIPATION OF PARENTS. ASK SEASONED FISHERMEN IN YOUR PACK TO HELP NOVICES WITH EQUIPMENT AND ADVICE. THE ILLINOIS DEPT. OF CONSERVATION WILL SUPPLY FISH IDENTIFICATION BOOKLETS FOR YOUR SCOUTS.


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completed the follow@ requlnments for hls age &td badge:

Complete l chlevemtnt i. _ Complete achievement 5.. Complete the foilowlng Complete all mew polnts Compltrt all arrow polnts activity badgts: kr tw of the followlng In two of the following - forester three ckctl~ three tlecthes: - Naturalist m 13, Birds - 2, Wtathtt - Outdoorsman - 1% Grow SomethIng - 12. Nature Crafts

- 19, flshlrrg - 1 S, Water and Soil Conservation

He has putklpattd In l den or pack conservation project In addltlon to the above

Date Prolut

He Is now quallfled to recclve the World Conxrvatlon Award.

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NOTE8 The awrd Is only earned once.

HOW TO MAKE GOOD PRESENTATIONS

THREE FIRES COUNCIL POW wow

NOVEMBER 1995


Dear POW WOW attendee, (warm salutation isn’t it?)

This is not your typical POW WOW kind of session and it’s a little difficult to give you the kind of information you need in a few short paragraphs that will transform you into a world class speaker overnight. Sooooooooooo, please review the attached outline and take some good advice from one who has done thousands of hours of presentations. Find a good book(s) in your local library on the subject, take a class at a local community college or contact the local Toast Masters group in your area. All of these options will give your confidence a boost.

RESEARCH and RESOURCE

One of the best books I’ve ever read on the subject is “I Can See You Naked” by Ron Hoff. The book is a series of 64 short stories on how to handle just about every situation you might encounter when asked to make a presentation.

Some additional resource material on the subject:

Video Delivering Successful Presentations, 28 Min. American Management Association l-800-538-4761

Video Be Prepared to Speak, 27 Min. Toastmasters International 415-752-9897

The two videos are available for rent or perhaps are in your local library. Good luck with your next presentation.....

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BEPREPAREDTOSPEAKCHECKLIST

KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE

l How large will your audience be?

l What are the age and educational ranges of your audience?

l What are the chief social and financial concerns of your audience?

l Will your listeners be predominantly men or women?

l What types of hobbies or other interests do your listeners have?

l Why does this group meet? What common interests bring the members together’?

l What other characteristics typify this audience?

KNOW THE OCCASION

l Is the occasion solemn, formal, or casual?

l Is an event being celebrated?

l Does the audience hope to be informed, entertained, or inspired? Or do they hope for

some combination of the three?

l Will a meal be served, and if so, will you speak before or after the meal?

l Is there a guest of honor?

l Will there be other speakers, and if so, in what order will you speak?

l How important is your role? Are you the featured speaker?

l How long a speech does the program chairman expect?

KNOW YOUR SPEAKING ENVIRONMENT

l How large a room will you be in?

. Will the audience be sitting in rows of chairs, at tables, or will they be standing?

l Will you be on a stage or podium, or at a head table?

l Will you have a lectern?

. Will you have a microphone, and, if so, will it be portable or fixed?

. Exactly where will you be, where will the audience be, and where will the guest of honor,

the person who introduces you, and other important guests be?

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PIN DOWN YOUR TOPIC

l What information do you have that would provide most benefit to the group members?

l What information do you have which you are most enthusiastic about sharing with the audience?

l Why did the group ask you to speak?

l How can you adapt your special knowledge so that it will both fulfill the expectations of the

audience and appeal to their special interests?

l Is your purpose to inform, persuade, entertain, or inspire? Or is it some combination of

the above?

BRAINSTORM

l Have you included stories, examples, illustrations, and factual evidence?

l Have you included illustrations from your personal experience?

l Have you developed more ideas that you will actually need for your speech?

RESEARCH

l Have you assembled the necessary facts and statistics to make your case convincing?

l Have you assembled quotes or testimonials from respected sources who agree with you?

l Have you made use of the materials in your own library?

l Have you called friends or trade organizations that might have currently updated

information?

o Have you made use of your reference librarian?

l Have you absolutely assured yourself that all your facts and statistics are accurate and

current?

PREPARE A ROUGH DRAFT OF YOUR SPEECH

. Is your introduction dramatic, humorous, or unusual enough to grab your audience’s

attention?

. Does your introduction include a single sentence that clearly states your topic?

. Does your introduction conclude with a clear and simple statement of your point of view?

. Is your language clear and vivid enough to assure your audience that your speech will be

entertaining and well-organized?

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DISCUSSION

l Does the discussion section of your speech provide the necessary evidence for your

audience to agree with your point of view?

l Does your discussion concentrate on developing a few points clearly and precisely?

l Have you organized your discussion section so that your main points develop in a logical

sequence or so that the dramatic level builds?

e Have you used anecdotes, stories, humorous observations, or illustrations to help your

audience visualize the meaning of facts and statistics?

CONCLUSION

l Have you cued your audience that your conclusion is forthcoming?

0 Have you briefly summarized the very most important points of your presentation?

l Have you clearly and explicitly stated exactly what actions you would like your listeners to

take?

l Have you left your audience with a dramatic flourish that makes your speech memorable?

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SPEECH PRESENTATION

TRANSFER YOUR SPEECH TO MENTAL OR WRITTEN NOTES

l Have you included one word, short phrase, symbol, or letter to remind you of each section

of your speech?

l Have you avoided the temptation to include sentences or whole segments of our speech?

l Have you made your notes easy to read, with big, lettering and plenty of open space?

l Have you clearly numbered each card or sheet?

o Have you written out all numbers or quotes which need to be cited exactly?

PRACTICE

Have you created conditions as similar as possible to your actual speaking environment?

Have you imagined those features of the audience you cannot simulate, things like the

full-sized room, faces, the lighting, and the location of the microphone?

Have you practiced varying your eye contact among four or five locations distributed

throughout the room and holding your eye contact for several seconds at each location>

Have you exaggerated variations in the pitch, rate, and volume of your speaking during

practice sessions?

Have you exaggerated gestures and forced yourself to use them in every sentence during

some of your practice sessions?

Have our recorded yourself on video or audio tape and evaluated your performance?

Have you practiced before an audience of at least one?

Have you practiced to the point where your notes are virtually unnecessary?

CONTROL YOUR NERVOUSNESS

l Have you imagined your audience responding exact/y how you want them to, eager faces,

laughter, applause, standing ovation, requests for more information, requests for order

forms, handing over checks, asking questions, thanking you, etc.?

l Have you accepted the fact you may have nervous symptoms on the day of your speech,

and gone on to the much more important business of sharing your knowledge and

enthusiasm with your audience?

l Have you reviewed the ten steps and assured yourself that you’ve done everything

necessary to assure an expert speech?

Good luck.


Rubber stamping is the only craft medium, we have found, allows EVERYONE to be "artistic".

that

can't draw a straight line, Even those people who

do all the work for you. like myself. The stamp designs

just start flowing. Once you're stamping, the ideas

This class is going to give you a very basic introduction to rubber stamping. become addictive!

Be advised, once you start stamping, it can -~t$- 3 . . - l

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The stamping . .

'"Rule of Thumb" is as follows: . . 'i'..... . . '.'.. _**

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2. Start out with a focal point (usually a big stamp). 'y':-::-*:'*.*i A saying or a word stamp. .* :

3. Texture or background. . . .* . . ..g. :...

4. Accent stamp to tie the designs together.

Using the "Rule of Thumb" you can apply the following techniques to achieve beautiful, unique creations:

TRADITIONAL STAMPING: This technique is simply using solid ink pads to do your stamping. You can use one or more solid pads, whatever your preference. ( * *WARNING* * use washable ink pads with your stamps, permanent ink will the rubber on your stamps!)

: .* Simply ink up your stamp with the solid pad. We suggest an up and down motion with just a slight, even pressure to ink your stamps. You DO NOT need to use excessive pressure or to pound the stamp on the ink pad. You can move the stamp all around on the solid pad when inking. After inking you stamp, you may want to hold it at an angle, with the rubber side towards you, so you will be able to see if the entire surface has been inked. If there are any dry spots, or if the entire rubber surface does not seem to "glisten", ink up the stamp some more.

Now stamp on your paper. Each stamp has a personality. The : . .

size and distribution of the design on the rubber will often . . : .’ l 1 .-?::;I l .:I

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determine how it stamps. Usually steady, even pressure works (**WARNING** never rock or "wiggle" your

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%equire more pressure than others. stamp designs require more pressure:

firmly with pressure, stamp with one hand, the entire top of the design. Be sure to re-ink your stamps before making another impression, This insures a crisp,

impression every time. As with anything, practice makes perfect.

Be sure to clean your stamp before changing colors or before you put them away. To clean, just place some paper towels folded in half on a Styrofoam tray (from the grocery store), spray the towels with water, and blot on the towels to clean. Do not use any harsh chemicals (ammonia and alcohol will

a* damage the rubber on the stamps). Stamp cleaners may be but are not necessary. You could also use "Baby .:...!.:j

make sure they are alcohol-free, and be sure to clean ;':': damp paper towel after using the wipes as they have **i.

lots of soap in them and it will build up on your stamps. . . ...<. .* NEVER SOAK YOUR STAMPS IN WATER OR USE AN OIL-BASE SOLVENT TO':":"'

or direct sunlight as these will cause the rubber to harden and the glue backing to dissolve.

RAINBOW PADS: There are several different rainbow pads to

You don't want to mix or muddy up your colors. down in the same position.

is hollow, you simply hold the pad by one of the edges and 0 with the rubber side towards you, sponge the color on your

Because the Inkits (or pigment pads) are so moist, the glossy paper unless you emboss your oreous type of paper; i.e., stationa

construction paper. You will get a ri

individualize ink up the rubber design with the markers,

colors applied to the stamp, spray bottle with a very fine mist, through the mist as it falls.

right where you wanted them.

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I’ l - * l *- - l ” l * l technique al%\, lets YOU do what'is called "Pick and Omit"

If you don't color a particular part of the design, it wonl't This is' great for customizing messages and creating

different designs with your stamps. (NOTE: This technique is the only one where you may not have to re-ink your stamp before making a second impression. You will, however, have to breathe on the stamp or re-mist before stamping again.)

MASKING: This technique is used for grouping images together. For example, you want to stamp three teddy bears, one in the center and one on either side of the first. Start out by stamping your center impression first. Now on a piece

"Post-It" paper or plain paper, stamp the same impression and cut it out. Place the cut-out over the original impression and stamp your second and/or third impression on either side, stamping over the cut-out. Take off the cut-out and notice how the second and/or third impressions are now behind the first. . -. : -..:-..' ..',.I... EMBOSSING: Embossing is the effect that gives a raised, .p ‘C. l *

*. . *. . . * . . . . . . . or metallic finish to your stamped impression. To .:.:f.. -y .

achieve .r:-..

this look you will need a moist ink source (solid or ** . -@q$

rainbow stamps pads will work, Inkits are GREAT, and markers':..?!. ~&?? - :.>

will work also), an embossing powder, and a heat source. - ': ."4;;;5g l

(When using solid or rainbow stamp pads or the markers as nk source, you MUST ink your stamp well and use speed

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* in applying the embossing powder before the ink dries. The *@.g

I pigment pads and embossing ink pads give you more time to I,

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apply the powder.) Ink your stamp, stamp on your paper, sprinkle the embossing powder on your stamped image, off the excess powder onto a separate piece of paper and

excess to jar (it is re-useable), apply heat to achieve raised look. For the heat source, we would recommend a heat tool. This is a craft type item ( in lieu of an :.::...;,.. * industrial heat qun that reaches extremely high temperatures';';::.. and can be dangerous) that can be used for several different,* '.e. craft techniques. If you do not have a heat tool, toaster. DO NOT PUT YOUR PAPER INTO THE TOASTER. card above the heat vents with the stamped design facing up, push the handle down as if to make toast, when the color goes from the dull to the shiny and bright, remove the card and pop up the handle. Do not leave the card over the. vents

it will scorch the back of your cool for a few seconds, run your

over the stamped impression and feel the raised effect. WOW, huh!?! Just think of the possibilities!!

GLUE STICK AND GLITTER: By using the tapered liquid glue , you are able to add glitter to any part of your

very basic techniques, you can Create';i.$V stationary, party invitation$ and party deco.rations, z;

gift bags, fabric items, and hundreds of other items that YO

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the right medium to bring it out. Stamping is that medium!! l ‘0 l Now that you know the basics, go forth and create!

NOTES:

so+ ,WAYS TO IJSE YOUR STAMPS

Rubber stamping is not just for greeting cards--the possibilities are endless!! This list is only the beginning of hours of fun and creativity for you and your stamps. -

Ribbon Magnets@ Frames

Christmas cards 0 Lamp shades Paper Plates 0 Puzzles 0 Quiet Books

Wrapping Paper 0 Baskets 0 Ornaments * Gift sac.ks 0 Flash Cards @Awards G Culendars

Napkins @ Tablecloths 0 Bulletin Boards 0 Photo Albums - Business Cards @ Bookplates@ Gifts @ Birth Announcements

Boxes @ Thank You Notes@ Cookies 0 Easter Eggs 0 Invitations Change *of Address 0 Clay Pots 0 Post Cards @ Pins 0 Aprons Pictures 0 Bank Checks 0 Trick or Treat Bags 0 Tissue Paper

B$okmarks 0 Coupon Books 0 Book Covers 0 Eye-catching ads Stickers 0 Lunch Bags @Jewelry 0 Memos 0 Post-It notes

Advent Calendars 0 Streamers 0 Cups 0 Shrinky-dinks RecipeCards@ Birthday CardsOLabelsO GiftTags

Flyers 0 Stationery 0 Placemats 0 Place Cards Walls/Borders @ Pop-up Cards 0 Party Hats

Puppets--Stick, Finger & Paper Bag Wooden Jewelry 0 Hot Pads 0 Coasters

Balloons 0 Doll Quilts 0 Journals 0 Tennis Shoes 0 Date Book

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Screen Printing Instructions

INTRODUCTIDN Screen printing, sometimes called silk screening or serigraphy, has long proved its worth as a fine arts and commercial medium. While HunUSpeedbaii Screen Printing Materials meet the high quality standards of professionals, our hope is to bring the satisfaction and enjoy- mental Screen Printing to the hobbyist, theamateur, the handicratter, and the student as well.

The HuntlSpeedbaii systems allow total flexibility. You can create

screen stencils in a variety ot ways and produce prints with water soluble Inks, acrylic Inks, or textile inks.

These instructions have been prepared in simple language. If fob lowed, they will produce satistying results. Most importantly, we have made additional and replacement materials available at low prices tram ail stores where HuntlSpeedbaii art products are sold.

In addition to the materials supplied in the Hunt/Speedball Kits, you may want to have the following items on hand: l Masking tape 1” wide l Screw driver

l Standard 15OW light bulb or a No. 1 Photoflood

l Old towels, rags, paper towels

l Old newspapers l Aluminum foil disposable pie l 9x12” piece of glass,

l Sheet of cardboard tin with 10” or 12” diameter plexiglas, or lucite

l Small scrub brush . Household bleach l Mineral spirits-turpentine

l Household detergent (See pg. 6) l Cellophane tape (if you intend to print with

l Scissors l Paper cups screen process inks)

. l Small lamp or lamp cord l SPEEDBALL Technical Black Ink & Pen

l Rubber gloves l Apron or smock

with a standard socket. I I

Plom trocmg paper

An added luxury is an electric fan. This can be used IF, cut down the required drying time in the preparation of screens for printing as well asthe drying of prints.

PREPARlNG AWORKAREA A card table will provide enough work area for most projects. It is necessary to locate your work area with easy access to a large sink or laundry tub with hot and cold water.

If you plan to make a large number of prints, you may wish to string a line through spring-type clothespins or make a rack to keep prints from smearing while they dry.


PREPARING YOUR TOOLS Step A Two hinges with screws and removable pins are included in HunVSpeedball kits. These are easily attached by first joining the halves together with the hinge pins. It is best to mount the side of the hinge with two bearings to the base and the side of the hinge with one bearing to the screen frame. Thenposition the assembled hinges over the “pilot” holes on top of the frame and base and screw them in place. Be sure they are right side up. follow this by screwing the kickleg to the side of the frame. A “pilot” hole has been provided for this also.

The kickleg should be “free-swinging.”

Step B The next important step in preparation is to detach the frame from the base and scrub both sides of the screen fabric with a bristle or nylon brush and trisodium phosphate/water or dish washer powder/water solution.’

Let it dry thoroughly after rinsing. For.water based inks, use 1” i

wide masking tape. Lay the tape so it is divided equally-half on the screen fabric-half on the screen frame. Turn the frame over and cover the groove with tape. Be certain that the tape extends beyond the frame and onto the fabric. For solvent based inks, use gummed water soluble tape in the same manner.

Taping in this way helps to maintain a “tight” screen, and prevents ink from leaking under the screen frame during printing and will keep the edges of your prints clean. To get maximum adhesion of the tape. rub it with a spoon or wooden stirrer.

Step C There are a number of ways to prepare a screen to print the pic-

ture or message you want. While the methods are different, the basic principle is to make a stencil on the screen fabric which allows ink to be forced through its “open” areas to produce a design.


PREPARING SCREENS These instructions explain 4 of the more popular methods used for preparing screens. Read them carefully. Follow them carefully.

rials for Methods 1 and 4. Fabric Screen Printing Craft Kit #4535

Screen Printing Craft Kit l/4501, and T-Shirt Kit 114710 have mate- has materials for Methods 1,2 and 4. Deluxe Screen Printing Craft Kit II4502 has materials for methods 1. 2. 3 and 4.

1 n PAPER STENCIL MET-HOD This is the best method for a beginner. It is the fastest, least expensive, and simplest way to prepare a screen. It is done by cutting the message or illustration from paper. Newspaper or newsprint will work satisfactorily. Keep the paper flat and not wrinkled. For more accurate and durable cut paper stencils, use waxed paper. Designs can be cut with scissors or stencil knife or lhey can be “torn” to create a textured appearance.

Step A

Step C Follow the directions found in the section “Making Prints.”

Press down on the screen frame to insure complete contact with all cutouts. Make your first print. You will find with the first pass of the squeegee, the ink will cause the cutouts to stick to the underside of the screen creating a stencil effect.

Once you see how simple this method is, you may wish to try variations by creating two or three designs with torn paper of var-

Cut your paper stencil. You may wish to create a design by fold- ious shapes and printing each in a different color or hue. Do not ing and cutting your paper as illustrated. For your stencil, you can overlap cutout pieces on the screen. use either the cutout or the paper remaining. For intricate cutouts and small pieces, you may use school paste

Step B or rubber cement to adhere them to the bottom of the screen.

Position printing paper under the frame. NOTE: Generally ten to fifteen prints can be satisfactorily produced by this method. When a larger number of prints is desired, you

Lay your cutouts on this paper as desired and lower the screen. should use one of the more “permanent” methods.

2 m SCREEN FILLER METHOD Direct block-out

Using Screen Filler is another simple means of preparing a screen for printing. The Screen Filler is used to block out those areas which you do not wish to print. This allows the ink to be forced through the screen whenever the Screen Filler has not been applied.

Step A On a sheet of plain paper, make up the illustrations or message you wish to print with your screen. Place this layoul on a table top. Place your screen over this layout and trace your design directly on the screen fabric with a soft lead pencil.

Step 6 Stir the Screen Filler until it is thoroughly mixed to a smooth consistency. Select an appropriate brush. This will be determined according to the type of line or texture to be produced. You can work on either the front or back of the screen. Be certain that bottom of screen is elevated-not touching table. Paint areas of the layout that you do not want to print. When all areas to be blocked out are covered with Screen Filler. flip the screen over and smooth out places the Filler may have cOl-

lected on the opposite side of the screen. Be careful duringthis smoothing out process not to distort your

Step C Leave the screen to dry in a level position. Make sure nothing touches theareas codered with Screen Filler. Thorough drying is necessary. Overnight drying is recommended to assure best results.

Check for pin holes in the blocked-out areas. You can do this by holding the screen up to a light. Fill any pin holes with Screen Filler and allow to dry completely. You are now ready to print. NOTE: Since Screen Filler is applied to all areas which are not to be printed, this-along with all traditional “direct” methods-is considered to be a ‘*negative” method of printing. Your print wilt be the opposite of that which you created in your screen.

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Step A On a sheet of plain paper, make up the illustrations or message you wish to print with your screen. Place this layout on a lablc top. Place your screen over lhis layout, top side up. Trace your design directly on the screen fabric with a so!! lead pencil.

Step A-Alternative The preparation of a layout is to help guide the application of Draw- ing Fluid. If you feel such a guide is unnCcessary, go directly IO step 0.

Step B Select an appropriate brush. This will be determined by the type of line or texture to be produced. You can work on either side of the screen. Remember, however, that your printing will bc done from the top (or “ink-fill”) side of the screen.

Be certain that screen is elevated-not touching table. Paint the Drawing Fluid over those areas of your layout that you want to print. Leave the screen to dry in a level, flat position. Make sure nothing touches the areas covered with Drawing Fluid.

Step C After the Drawing Fluid is completely dry, open the Screen Filler and mix it thoroughly to a smooth consistency. Spoon it onto the screen fabric on the same side of the screen used for the application of Drawing Fluid.

Use the squeegee or the plastic spreader to apply an evenly smooth coating over the entire screen. One pass should be sufficient. Multiple passes of Screen Filler will dissolve the Drawing Fluid and prevent character wash-out.

3 DRAWING FLUID- n SCREEN FILLER METHOD

Tusche-resist or “positive” method

Again put the screen to dry in a horizontal position making sure nothing touches Ihe fabric.

It is important (hat the Screen Filler dry completely.

Step D When the Screen filler has thoroughly dried, spray cold water on both sides of Ihc screen. Concentrate the spray on the areas where Drawing Fluid was applied. These areas will dissolve and the screen will become open at those points so that ink can flow through them.

If some areas remain slightly blocked, scrub them lightly with a small stiff brush on both sides of the screen (an old toothbrush will do a good job). 00 NOT USE HOT WATER DURING THIS STAGE. Allow your screen to dry in a level (horizontal) position, bottom-side up.

Drying time may be accelerated by using a hair dryer or fan. You are no ready to print. Follow

the directions found in the section, “Making Prints.”

4 w PHOTOGRAPHIC EMULSION METHOD Use polyester or other suitable synthetic fabric or screen material. Do no! use silk or organdy if you wish to reclaim the screen.

This is one of the most exciting methods of Screen Printing because it offers the widest range of possibilities. It makes possible the printing of fine line drawings, various hand and commercial lettering techniques, as well as photographic half-tone positives.

All methods of photographic Screen Printing require three things: (1) a screen prepared with a light-sensitive coaling, (2) a film positive, or equal, and (3) a light source (hat will enable you to transfer the opaque images on your positive to the light-sensitive screen you have prepared.

Let’s examine these requirements.

Step A-Mixing the photo emulsion SPEEOBALL BICHROMATE SYSTEM: Mix four parts of the emulsion to one part of the sensitizer. A total of 5 teaspoons of this mixture will be sufficient for approximately two-10”~ 14” screens. The mixed solution is sensitive to heat and light; however, you may work a! a regular pace with normal room light and temperature. The sensitized emulsion may be stored in an opaque container (darkened area) for two weeks under refrigeration and three days at room temperature. HUNT DIAZO SYSTEM: follow the mixing instructions given On I”- both containers. Store the sensitized emulsion in a cool and dark !j~- place. Shelf life for the sensitized emulsion is 4 weeks at gOoF, 8 weeks at 7oOF and 4 months when refrigerated.

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the screen coat the screen by first pouring a bead of the solution on one end Of the bottom side of the screen. Spread it evenly and thinly with the squeegee Of the plastic spreader. Use more solution where necessary. Pour a bead of the solution on one end of the inside Of the screen and spread it evenly with the squeegee or the plastic spreader. Work to achieve an even continuous coating on both sides Of the screen fabric. Perform the final spreading on the inside of the screen. Return any excess solution to your mixing container.

Step C-Drying the coated screen In an area AWAY FROM LIGHT AN0 HEAT, set the screen to dry horizontally, bottom side down. This will provide the most even, flat “film” on the underside of the screen. It will, however, require your elevating the four corners of the underside of the frame during the drying stage with push pins or other suitable devices. An empty drawer, cupboard, closet, or under a cardboard box will work fine.

/ -..\I Allow the screen to dry thoroughly. If more than 300 prints are \.J to be run, it is best to apply a second coating of the sensitized

Photo Emulsion to the bottom of the screen alter the first coat is dry Remember, work for a smooth, even THIN coating. Repeat the drying process away from heat and light.

Once the sensitized screen is dry, it must remain in a darkened area until it is ready to be exposed. A fan in the dark area will greatly speed up the drying of the emulsion on the screen.

Step D-Preparing a positive With the SPEEDBALL Bichromate System, the maximum allowable time between application of the sensitized emulsion to the screen and the exposure is 6 hours at room temperature. With the HUNT Diazo System, the maximum allowable time is eight weeks at room temperature.

A “positive” is any opaque image (usually black), on any transparent or translucent surface. There are many ways you may choose to prepare them.

An excellent transparent film foi this purpose is Biknfang Wet Media Acetate. Wet Media is available in various sizes.

HunVSpeedball Screen Printing Craft Kits include both plain and printed tracing paper. The printed sheets (positives) have copy and illustrations that may be used to create a picture or message. With the plain sheets, you may make art work of your own with HunUSpeedball Technical Black Ink and an artists’ brush Or Hunt/ Speedball pens. Excellent results can also be obtained by using

~-“j dry transfer or pressure sensitive letters and symbols. These can ,J’ be applied directly on the tracing paper or clear acetate. The

graphics must be opaque to light.

HuntlSpcedbnll Red Ruby Graphic Masking ink is the perfect medium for making color separations. Photographically opaque (it blocks out light). But it remains transparent to the eye.

Another way of producing positives is through copy machines that have the capability of reproducing very opaquely on film, tracing paper, etc. In order to satisfactorily produce a positive using a copy machine, the following conditions must be met:

(1) Black and white line work-Must be opaque (2) Photographic print-Must have high contrast (3) Copy machine must have capability stated above.

You must check this out in advance. Photographic images can also be accurately screen printed.

However. because of the half-tones (or continuous tones) which are in all photographs, a special type of “positive” must be prepared. This must be done by someone with photographic exper- tise and who has the necessary equipment. ’

Essentially, this person will photographically transfer the half- tones to Kodalith Ortho film. A dot patterned half-tone screen will be placed between the lens, and the ortho film. These “half-tone” dots will be exposed to the film simultaneously with the photograph.

The resulting “half-tone” negative will then be converted by the photographer to a “half-tone” positive.

This is the same type of “conversion” that is made in the preparation of photographs for newapaper and magazine printing. The dot pattern breaks up the continuous tones into a half-tone interpre- tation that can be printed.

Fine art half-tone screen printing involves a posteriition process whereby a series of selected positives are produced through a process camera. With filters, the process camera can selectively identify specific colors in the original art. These are then, sequen- tially prepared for color registry. This is a highly technical procedure and should be attempted only by experienced printers.

For an in-depth treatment of photographic screen procedures. we highly recommend the book, “Screen Printing-Contemporary Methods and Materials” by Frances and Norman Lassiter. This book is available at most artists’ materials stores.

Step E Before you remove the sensitized screen from the dark drying area. make sure everything you need to print with is on hand. Set UP your exposure lamp as described in step F. Copy and illustrations (positives) can be fixed in place with cellophane tape. Do not let two layers of tracing paper overlap. A better alternative than taping the “positives” to the screen fabric is to lay a piece Of Clear glass, tucitc, or plexiglass on top of them. One of these must be used if thin lines or lettering less than VI” tall is lo be printed. Which- ever you use. once you are sure all “positives” are in place and flat against the fabric, you are ready to expose the screen.

A screen using positives made with rracing paper and india ink could now look something like this:

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Step F-Light source To set up your “Light Station” place the screen on top of a piece of black paper and center it 12 inches directly below a 150 W liqhl bulb or No. 1 Photoflood. Either should hc lilted wilh ;I lo~l.lyf)t! pie tin as a reflector.

The positive can be placed in contact with the coaled (dry) screen by either method illustrated above.

Figure F-l does not require the foam rubber cushion and the positive will read “correctly” as it’s positioned in the screen frame.

Figure F-2 employs the use of a foam rubber cushion which is cut to the inside dimensions of the screen frame. The positive is placed in reverse (mirror image) on top of the underside of Ihc screen.

SPEEDBALL SCREEN PRlNTtNG SYSTEM Recommended Exposure Chart (Revised 1177)

150 Walt Bulb Screen Size 15OW Bulb Heighl

8x10” 12 inches 10x14" 12 inches 12x19” 15 inches 16x20” 17 inches 19x20” 17 inches

BBA No. 1 Photoflood (250 Watt) Screen Size Lamp Height

8x10” 12 inches 10x14” 12 inches 12x18” 15 inches 16x20” 17 inches 18x20” 17 inches

Exposure Time. 45minules 45 mmulcs 1 hf. 14 minutes 1 hf. 32 minutes 1 hf. 32 minutes

Exposure Time 10 minules 10 mmules 1G minulcs 20 minutes 20 mlnulcs

PLEASE NOTE: This chart has been prepared using an aluminum foil pie-plate reflector as indicated in our instructions.

More sophisticated light sources, reflectors and equipment can, of course, be used. However. as any variable is c’hanged, you will have to adjust the exposure times and distances. This will require cxpcrimenrnlion through the use of lest strips or other light testing devices or procedures.

Turn on the light and note the time. Expose according to time and distance indicaled in chart.

After exposure, remove positive and take screen to sink.

Step G Apply a forceful spray of water (body temperature) to both sides of the screen. DO NOT USE HOT WATER. Concentrate this spray on the light imngcs on the top side of the screen. After a few minutes, these arcas will become ‘open.” Continue spraying until all unwanted emulsion is gone.

Once you have completely washed the screen, let it dry thoroughly in a level flat position.

Hold the dry frame to the light and check for pin-holes. These can be covered with Speedball Screen Filler or pieces of masking tape stuck to the bottom of the screen. If Screen Filler is used, __- let the screen dry again. I

Follow the directions found in the section, “Making Prints.” “--- NOTE: Photo Emulsion should not be left in the screen indefinitely unless a permanent stencil is wanted. It should be washed out as soon as the run is completed. See

CUT FILM METHOD Cut film is a translucent coating on a transparent backing sheet. Selected areas of the lop (coated) surface are cut away with a very sharp stencil knife to create the “‘open” areas of the stencil. When completely cut, the film is then adhered to the bottom of the screen wilh an appropriate solvent-usually lacquer or waier.

Although historically important, the cut film stencil-in our view-is very limilcd, lrme consuming, costly, delicate, and-for the most part-obsolete. Virtually all of the traditional “cut film” type stencils can be prepared with the HunUSpeedball photo- [.- graphic method easier, quicker and considerab1.y less expensive. (..

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MAKING PRINTS Step A-Preparations Attach your screen frame to the base by inserting the hinge pins. For off-contact printing tape a penny or a nickel to each of the four corners on the underside of the screen. Place a sheet of your printing paper under the screen and position it as it is to be printed. Allow for margins. When you are certain that the paper is in the correct position, lift the screen gently and mark where each edge of the paper should be placed.

Cut three pieces of cardboard about l”x2” and use these for registration guides. Place these next to the lines you drew on the base so you can correctly locate each sheet to be printed.

These guides should be fastened securely with tape or rubber cement. Good guides are particularly important if you intend to print more than one color of any print.

Step B-Selecting inks for printing on paper WATER SOLUBLE INKS-(FURNISHED IN KITS 4501 814502) Art prints require porous-surface papers of high quality. For most other printing applications construction paper, drawing paper. charcoal paper, pastel paper, most board items (except railroad board) and cover stock (especially good for greeting cards) will be fine. Ink remains water soluble after drying.

Avoid slick coated, high gloss papers or vinyl or plastic coated’ papers.

Stir the ink completely until you achieve a “buttery” or “creamy” consistency. If too heavy or thick, add one or two drops of water or water soluble transparent Extender Base. Mix thoroughly. Colors may be intermixed. To make waterprool. use Hunl/Specdball Salin Acrylic Overprint Varnish as a topcoat.

ACRYLIC INKS Fine art prints require smooth matte finish, medium or heavy

weight papers. Tc overcome “buckling” caused by water penetra- tion, after each color run is dry, place a flat weight on stacked prints. This will cause them to dry flat and is especially important for good color registration.

These waler based acrylic inks dry waterproof. TO achieve transparency and/or economy Huq/Speedball Acrylic

Transparent base may be added. Do not allow ink to dry in screen. Printmakers’ f tne Afl Paper (1402) from HunVBeinfang or Arches

Silk Screen Paper is recommended. For most other printing applications like posters, greeting cards,

book covers. etc., 208 weight and over cover stock paper is recommended.

Avoid slick coated. high gloss papers or vinyl or plastic coated papers.

Stir the ink completely until you achieve a “buttery” or “creamy” consistency. If too heavy or thick, add one or two drops of water or Acrylic Transparent Base. Mix thoroughly.

PROFESSIONAL SCREEN PROCESS INKS PRO 4800 SERIES LEAD-FREE, NON-CLOGGING, EASY CLEAN UP . A professional quality, lead free, flat finish ink recommended primarily for printing on paper and cardboard stocks. These inks dry by solvent evaporation and are recommended lor both air and jet-drying. This ink will open air dry in 20-30 minutes. For transparency and(or) economy use either HunVSpeedball Transparent Base or Extender Base. Both may be added without adversely affecting viscosity. Colors may be intermixed. For exterior exposure and to obtain excellent mar or scuff resistance, use Hunt/Speed- ball Clear Acrylic Overprint Varnish as a topcoat. For thinning and clean-up use mineral spirits or turpentine. Use Hunt/Speedball Retarder Thinner when a slower drying time is desired. To improve adhesion, rub resistance and weathering qualities, add HunUSpeedball Binder Varnish.

This product is formulated with solvents exempt under provi- sions of Rule 66. Los Angeles County Air Pollution Control Dis- trict. It is manufactured under strict laboratory supervision from the finest raw materials and will perform as represented. However, as we have no control over the use or application thereof, we make no warranties. IT IS, THEREFORE, RECOMMENDED THAT SAM- PLES BE TESTED PRIOR TO ALL PRODUCTION RUNS.

The Pro Ink Series Screen Process Inks use non-toxic non-leaded pigments. SATIN ACRYLIC OVERPRINT VARNISH An acrylic clear that may be screened over HuntiSpeedball Water- Soluble, Acrylic or Screen Process inks to beautify and Presewe against scuffing, weathering, and water.

This non-yellowing acrylic based product is recommended for both air and jet-drying. Air dry time is one hour. The reSUltant sheen is sott and rich.

For lhinning and clean-up. use mineral spirits or turpentine. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT TESTS BE CONDUCTED PRIOR TO ALL PRINT RUNS.

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~ Step B-Alternative Selecting inks for printing on non-paper

~ surfaces. ~ WATER SOLUBLE INKS-These can be used on wood or masonite ~ ~

if first coated with an acrylic emulsion base coat such as Hunt’s Speedball Gesso. For permanence Hunt/Speedball Satin Acrylic

~ Overprint Varnish or acrylic aerosol spray should be used.

~ TEXTILE INKS-These can be used on almost any fabric that can i be subjected lo a hot iron (275O-375O). 00 not use on non-porous ~ fabrics such as nylon.

ACRYLIC INKS-These inks can also be used on wood, masonite and many coated surfaces. Always pre-test before using.

Step C-Printing on paper Spoon out the ink across the end of the screen nearest to you. With the screen lifted slightly from the base, apply an even blanket of inkonto the print area. Be sure to use an easy, smooth stroke with the squeegee at a slight angle away from you. This is the flood stroke. Drop the screen onto your paper. Lift the squeegee over the ridge of ink and make the print stroke by pulling towards yourself. Keep the squeegee at a 45O angle with enough pressure to scrape the ink from the screen. Lift the screen from the print, make the flood stroke, set the kick leg, remove the print and put it to dry on your rack or line. Insert new paper, release the kick Icg and repeat the process.

Sharp clear prints can be produced provided you (1) maintain a generous quantity of ink on the screen, (2) use the flood stroke and (3) maintain adequate and even pressure on the squeegee during the print stroke.

RECOMMENDED PAPERS FOR SCREEN PRINTING Any number of paper and cardboard stocks are suitable for screen printing depending upon the particular need or function. Many rcla- tively inexpensive papers can be used successfully where economy is a prime consideration.

We recommend the following Hunt/Beinfang papers: No. 1401--80/r’--Economy Screen Printing Paper, 14”~ 17” or

18”~ 24”, 100 sheets/Pkg. School, Economy, Trial Runs, etc., No. 1402-lOO#-Printmakers Screen Printing Paper, 22”x’28”.

24 sheets/Pkg. Particularly good for water soluble inks. No. 1403-50#-Professional Screen Printing Paper 22”~ 30”.

24 sheets/Pkg. 100% rag, finest quality.

Step D-Clean-up After you have made your prints, remove any remaining ink in screen. This ink can be saved if you wish. Detach the frame from the base (don’t lose the hinge pins). SEE SECTION ON CLEAN-UP

PRINTING WITH TEXTILE INKS lI ,‘.--y For the most part, screen printing on fabric is the same as print- \, LJ ing on paper. Use only on fabrics that can be subjected to terh- peraturcs 0l275~-325~F. 00 not use on non-porous fabrics such as nylon. Pre-test all fabrics. Fabrics with sizing must be washed prior to printing. This will assure proper adhesion of the textile Ink to the fabric.

Five important differences are: (1) The screen frame is usually detached from the base and

used by itscll. Usually two people should work on the printing process-one holding the screen frame tightly against the fabric, and the other doing the printing.

(2) On articles like T-shirts, a piece of cardboard or paper must be put inside each garment to act as a barrier. This guarantees only one thickness of material will be printed by the ink.

(3) To transparentize or to improve the lubricity (slipperiness) of the ink, you may add the Transparent Base. To slow drying or to prevent screen clogging, add the Retarder Base.

(4) Wash-up of screens and tools must be done immediately after use. If they are allowed to dry on your screen or tools, they are difficult or impossible to remove.

(5) After the textileink dries on the fabric, set a household iron at medium heat (27S”-375OF.) and with a cloth or paper between the iron and printed material, iron on each side for 3 to 5 minutes. This will make the ink withstand repeated washings. IMPORTANT: PRE-TEST SAMPLES PRIOR TO ALL PRODUCTION RUNS. (‘.

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CLEAN-UP An organized work area will make clean-up easy. Here are Ihe recommended procedures:

Water Soluble Inks Use warm water and a soft brush. These inks will remain water soluble even after thorough drying.

Textile and Acrylic Inks WASH IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE LAST PRINT IS PULLED. Use warm wafer and a soft brush.

Should ink become dry in the screen it can be removed bywash- ing with acetone or a lacquer thinner. When ink is removed. wash with a mix of warm waler and dishwasher detergent (CASCADE, etc.) using a soft brush. Rinse with warm water. CAUTION: Both acetone and lacquer thinner arc toxic and llnm- mable chemicals. You must not use these unless your work area is extremely well ventilated and away horn llame or sparks. WC recommend where usage is repeated that the user wear a protective maskspecifically designed to protecl him from these fumes.

The necessity for either of these materials can be avoided by observing the printing and cleaning procedures recommended.

Drawing Fluid Wash with cool water.

Screen Filler Apply MR. CLEAN or WISK, full strength, with a paint brush, to both sides of the screen. Place screen in a horizontal position for 20 to 30 minutes. Use a forceful spray of hot water and a soft bristle brush to remove the Screen Filler.

Photo Emulsion PHOTO EMULSION SHOULD BE WASHED OUT OF YOUR SCREEN AS SOON AS YOUR PRINT RUN IS COMPLETED-UNLESS You WANT A PERMANENT STENCIL. ADULT SUPERVlSlON IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS PROCE- DURE. WEAR RUBBER GLOVES AND SMOCK. HUNT PHOTOEMULSlON REMOVER METHOD: Be certain all of the ink has been removed from lhe screen fabric. Apply Hunt’s Photoemulsion Remover liberally to both sides of the stencil using a paint brush. Immediately scrub both sides of the stencil with a dry nylon bristle brush. Again, apply Hunt’s Photoemulsion Remover liberally to both sides of the stencil. Keep the screen in a horizontal position for three minutes. Scrub both sides with the nylon bristle brush and flush with a hard spray of hot water.

BLEACH REMOVAL METHOD: Be certain all of the screen ink has been removed from the screen fabric. Soak the screen in fresh, full slrength household bleach for exaclly ten minutes. At about the 5 minute interval. scrub both sides with a soft, nylon bristle brush. Complete the 10 minute total soaking and then use a maximum pressure ho1 water spray to remove the emulsion from the screen. Using a soft bristle brush and dishwasher detergent (CAS- CADE, etc.) scrub both sides of the screen. Rinse with a maximum pressure hot water spray.

If there is any emulsion residue after the screen has dried, scrub with a strong solvent such as acetone. Acetone is available at many paint and hardware stores. Read the manufacturers cautionary statements regarding the use of acetone.

You should also exercise extreme caution in’the use Of the bleach. Wear rubber gloves and avoid splashing. If you acciden- tally get bleach on yourself, wash thoroughly with cold Water. DO NOT EXPOSE SILK FABRIC TO BLEACH.

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OCCASIONAL PROBLEMS-POSSIBLE REASONS/SOLUTIONS Screen Stencils Problem: Drawing Fluid, Screen Filler or Photo Emulsion won’t adhere lo screen. Possibilities:

Problem: Some small delails on Photo Emulsion screen did not wash out completely. Possibilities:

Screen fabric dirty. Screen may have been used with solvent based materials or the sizing may not have completely washed out of the screen fabric. Scrub with a soft bristle brush and a dish washer powder/ water solution. Rinse well.

Problem: Photo Emulsion will not wash out to create a stencil.

Possibilities:

See relevant “Possibilities” under “Photoemulsion will not wash out to create a stencil.” Failure to use a black, non-rellective background under the screen during exposure. Using a more intense light source, such as the BBA No. 1 photoflood, will reduce the required exposure time and resultant light bounce-back. This will improve detail wash-out.

Art work not prepared with a visually or photographically opaque material. Heat as well as light will “set” the photoemulsion. There must not be any heat build-up (above 105OF.) on the stcn- cil during exposure. More than 12 hours (at 7oOF.) elapsed before the sensitized screen was exposed. The sensitized screen was exposed to too much light or heat before exposure to art work. Overexposure. The instructions lists exposure time and heights for a “disposable foil pie tin” reflector. More effi- cient reflectors will require a higher bulb height and/or less exposure time. Art work did not make proper contact with screen. Incomplete washout.

Problem: Inks drying in screen.

Possibilities: Use the flood stroke technique given in the instructions. Keep squeegees sharpened. For the Acrylic Screen Inks and Textile Inks, mix with the Retarder Base. Use a couple of humidifiers or “sick-room” vaporizers in the printing area.

Problem: Too much or all Photo Emulsion washed out of screen after exposure.

Possibilities:

Problems: Textile ink prints not opaque enough.

Possibilities: Use a coarser screen fabric. Make multiple passes. Use a rounded squeegee.

Improper mixing of emulsion and sensitizer. Underexposure.

Use a soft base under the fabric to be printed. Use a hair dryer to flash dry the print immediately after printing and then reprint overtop in exact register.

Tracing paper or film not sufficiently transparent. Washout temperature was too high. Screen not dry before coating. Screen not dry before exposure.

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SLIDES ARE US

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W&OM to the wonderM world of ffe didesf I7e slides offer your group a fun and

easy craft project, a way to klentify as a unit, end an opporhMy to support the theme

of the month. A monthly tie slide project can buiM excitement for your Den and give

the boys an assortment of decorations to be proud of. The Scout unifom, code is

direct in meeting specific criteria, but tie slides can be a petsonaJ statement!

What do you need to make a tie slide? PVC tubing, cut into 112” widths, an item or

decoration to put on the front, and a glue gun - oh, and don’t forget IMAGINATION!

In class we will show you an assortment of tie slide3 to cmespond to fhe planned

monthly themes. We will also make a couple of dkles so you feel confident to take

this activity back to your Den.

The following pages have been compiled from assorted Booy’s Life, Roundtables

handouts, and old Pow Worn books. Just some thoughts to get your cm&e juices

flowing.

To maMan your tie slide collection in a neat order may we suggest a tie slkle rack,

shapedIntheformofaBoyScoutlnslgnia. ‘lMslsagreatgiftMeafortheboys,w a

good hands-on project for those busy Webeloe. The pattern and simple instructions

are Included.

Good luck and have fun, r c;o/ ML& 8-- Linda Christianson 708lBi3743137

Joe Troutmen 708/289-4734

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MONTHLY THEMES AN3 SUGGESTED TIE SLIDES

SEPTEMBER DIAL 011

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

A mini clip board: Use a piece of masonite 2’ X am, dip

a small spring

OR OP riVetted to the masonite. P!ace wna# poet it note pad on

the pboard.

LAND OF MAKE BELIEVE A wfuud: Cut fett shape, sew and stuff. Use wooden bead for head, ddl hair or cotton ball for beard. Add decorations of glass beads or stare, a toothpkk as a magic wand.

KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE A personalized shield: Use juke can lid. Wfth a small nail and tack hammer, hoie punch your own ‘crest’ into the lid.

DO A GOOD TURN Useaiargesquarenut1/2’&e. Writewordsoneachside(DoA Good Turn). The nut will work as a slide, no PVC needed. %

WORKING WITH WOOD Assoried tool shapes: Cut from baisa wood (Webeioe can do this with aduit assistance) and paint.

THE BLUE AND THE GOLD A blue and gold circle: Aitemate blue and gold M-beads on a pipecleaner. T’ ends together. No PVC needed.

INSIDE NOAH’S ARK Animai shapes: Animal cracker8 can be painted and varnished, or aatt dough can be mdded, or roiied and cut from oookk cutters.

AKELA’S COUNCIL Wotf’r heed: Obtain plastic mdded wotf head from Scout ShoQ or catalog. Paint as desired.

SEE AND DO SHOW The hand is quicker than the eye: Use ddl hand or hand shapes molded from plaster or dough. Glue ddl eye into palm of hsnd.

BACKYARD FUN Tetherbail: superbail on a string attatcheci to the WC. (Other ideas would be hotseshoe9, m, croquet, etc.)

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JULY

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

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WATER FUN A mini squirt gun: glue smaii squirt guns onto PVC.

HIGH COUNTFlY USA Mountain hike: cut mountain shape from balsa wood. Paint purple and add snow texture paint to peaks. Make small Am&an flag for tallest peak. Loop twine at bottom to lcok like mountian climbing w=

WORLD OF COMPUTERS Computer Part: use computer attatchment. Write or paint on Den number or Patrol name, etc.

ANlMATlON CREATlON Action Book: use mini post it note book. Draw story picture in order of small actions. Flip book pages to ‘see’ action in motion.

ANCIENT GREECE Olympic Flag: paint front of five washers in red, green, blue, yellow, and black. Glue in order and attatch to PVC.

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Tie Slides -.

1. Cut cloth-backed vinyl, using pattern.

2. Grasp left bottom corner and push it through slit between 2 and

3. Put strip 3 on top of strip 2, then put strip 1 on top of strip making a sandwich with strip 3 in the middle. With fingers, MO strip 3 out to left, exposing an open loop (8).

fingers into bra 4. Push part (A) through loop (B) and rework with which lodks 1 ike figure (Cl.

5. Staple top and bottom together to form a “wogg

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T’LL TAKE A UIT of whiMin’, but you can make this slide out of two p~cs of soft wood. Make the muk shoes bst, and thea glue

PEDRO- HIS MARK JW loop 10 l,hc back. Fy th+ t~liiuic bok. paint the shoes aluminum t+n coat ~th.wdnut ?II rtl~r, ad rub off 811 the stain that you & rlth a rag whlk it’s stall Mt. ?h~t’U #iwe 80 old mule shoe en&h.

GET YOUR PAWN FR~fwlS SIDE THIS IS THE WAY IT WOW PRQUT VtEW. VIEW. FROM WE. BACK.

PINEWOOD DERBY NECKERCHIEF SLIDE

This is a quick and fun den project. Prc- cut the car bodies and have the boys paint and assemble them. You nuy use coca beads for wheels and wire buds for axles. A piece of l/2” PVC pipe is hot glued on the back for the slide.

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WORMY APPLE BY WITILIN JIM

‘Ccpt for that trt’ \W~II~

this slide III&S gtad enough to cat. Whittk it lrum any wft w*nJ. Carve the worn1 from white pbati or bonr. Paint appk red. >xllou and green. Wet it b&xc painting. so ths colors will bknd bc~tcf.

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OJOS DE DIOS (EYES OF GOD) -- Mexico

Marerids: two sticks (toothpicks, ice crc:~m sticks, dowels. twigs); colored string or yam. Lash two sticks together to make a cross by wrqlping yarn several times around them in one direction and then seven1 times the other w;~y. Pull right. Weave one strand of yam over one stick, under it again, and then around it. Conlinuc this p;ltlern with each stick. Add other colors by tying a new strin, 0 or yarn to,the previous 0116. When finished, dip the end of the stick in glue and wrap the end of the y;lrn around ir. USC Iqe Ojos de Dios for Christmas ornaments, small ones for necklaces, pins, md c:trrings. Make a mobile by hanging small Ojos de Dios from one or more large ones.

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MAKE-IT-YOURSELF FLASHLIGHT

You needs ! flashlight battery and bulb; tlexible, insulated lamp wire; a PlilStiC pill bOlllc Iqc enough to hold the battery, and adhesive tape. Scrape insulation from the end of the wit-c ilnti fonn wire inlo tlill coil. Tape coil to bottonl of battery. -Cut hole in botlls lid to tit b:rse of bulb and push base through. Scnpe insulation from other end of wire and wind wire ;IrounJ base: of bulb. Secure wilh 131X. CrilI~ll)ItZ p;ljXr and 11ut enough in bottom of bottle so th:u when the hat- rery is inserted and the lid is on, the base of the bulb will make contact with the terminal on top

of the battery. Hinge lid so th:u fl;lshlighr cl111 be easily turned on and off.

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CANOE TIE SLIDE .

MATERIALS AND TOOLS

Vinyl or leather craft lacing or leather lacing

scissors and paper punch

1. Trace pattern to vinyl and cut out. Punch out holes as indicated on pattern.

2. Cut two’ pieces of lacing 7” long.

3. Fold canoe and cut small hole for scarf. .

4. With canoe foided in half lace.

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TOTEM POLE TIE SLIDE

Materials: PVC pie cut into 3” lengths suggested trims: Assorted colors felt Markers Colored paper Poster board Poster paints Wiggle eyes

Directions: 1) Cut PVC pipe b 3” lengths. Sand edges smooth.

2) With pencil, divde pipe into “sections”.

3) Use any suggested trims to decorate each “section” of the toem pole.

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Tie Slides

Rank Patchee

Supplies: Felt Squares, 4' X 4' each

Tiger, 1 yellow, 1, orange Bobcat, 1 white, 1 It. brown Wolf, 1 white, 1 grey Bear, 1 It. brown, 1 dark brown Webeloe, 1 yellow, 1 It. blue

Craft Vinyl, 1 4' X 5' piece Craft "Tacky' Glue

Scissors Stapler Permanent Fine Point Black Pen

Directions: 1. Trace the outlines on thin cardboard and cut out to make pattern.

2. Trace onto the reverse side of the felt and the shiny side of the craft vinyl. The larger pattern will be used for both the lighter felt color and the vinyl backing. Trace the slide ring on the vinyl also-. .

3. Cut out the pieces and glue the accent piece as indicated in the composite drawing.

4. Carefully draw in facial features as indicated in drawing with permanent pen.

5. Staple the slide ring together and then staple to the shiny side of the craft vinyl. Spread glue on the fabric side of the craft vinyl and attach to the back of the mask. Press flat to dry with several books.

6. Spray with clear Krylon spray to protect mask face if desired.

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Tie Slides

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Hints for Song Leaders

Have you ever seen song leaders get up in front a group and say something like this: ‘Now we’re all going to sing Wome on the Range’- ready, sing!” They probably wondered why everybody started at difhent times in Werent keys-or didn’t start at all.

Singing is fun. Leading and teaching songs can be fun, too. But there are certain sensible rules a song leader must follow. These rules aren’t di.fIicult. You don’t have to sing like Caruso or wave a baton like Toscanini to lead songs well. Many top song leaders are only average singers themselves, and many get excellent results with a minimum of arm motion. So can you. Here are some tips.

Song Leading

1. Smile at your group. Relax. Radiate confidence and enthusiasm, even if you don’t feel particularly confident or enthusiastic. Morale catches. 2. Tell them the name of the song they’re going to sing. Always start a rousing, well-known, warmup number so that everybody, including you, can sing out with confidence. 3. Be sure to give the pitch. Sing a few bars yourself, or have a couple of bars played ifan instrument is available. 4. Start the singing with a slight upward arm motion and then a decisive downward motion (a downbeat). Begin singing yourself on the downbeat. Don’t worry if some don’t start with the first note-they’ll join in quickly. 5. Beat time with a simple up-and-down motion of the arm, but make it definite and brisk. You’re in command. 6. Control volume by raising your hands for loudness and lowering them for softness. 7. Move around a little. Inject a little pep and personality. Keep smiling.

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8. Spark enthusiasm by dividing the crowd for a song or two. Groups can sing separately when you point to them, and then all together. Vary unison singing with occasional huxnming, whispering or rhythm clapping. 9. Stop before you’re stopped. Leave them wanting more, not’ glad that you stopped.

Teaching a Song

Teaching a song is a part of song leading, so all the above tips apply. Teaching offers some special challenges, which these hints might help you meet:

1. Always warm up the crowd with well-known songs before trying out a new one. 2. Provide copies of the words. Use songbooks, reproduced song sheets, or words on a blackboard or large sheet of paper. 3. Sing the new song through alone or with a small group that already knows it. 4. Let singers try a verse at a time, slowly at first. When they master it, pick up speed. 5. Musical accompaniment helps-a piano, accordion, guitar, or harmonica are all good because they can play harmony, not just single melody notes. 6. When the group has sung it a time or two, stop-don’t make it a music lesson. Use every chance you have to lead and teach songs. Practice on your den, your pack, and even your family, whenever you can. In song leading, as in most musical accomplishments, it takes “do” to get “know-how.”

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My Bonnie lies over the ocean, My Bonnie lies over the sea. My Bonnie lies over the ocean, So bring back my Bonnie to me.

Bring back, bring back, Oh bring back my Bonnie to me, to me. Bring back, bring back, Oh bring back my Bonnie to me.

[Actions: at each word starting with “b” have participants stand if already seated or sit if standing. If participants are initially seated, then they should be seated at the end if they’ve done it right! ! !]

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FOIU nights ago, when we were all in bed Old’lady Leary put a lantern in the shed, And when the cow kicked it over, He winked his eye and said, “There’ll be a hot time in the old town tonight. *’

Group 1 Fire, fre, fire, fire! Group 2 Pour on water! Pour on

water! Group 3 Save my children! Save my

children! Group 4 Jump, lady, jump!

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Put your left foot in, Put your left foot out, Put your left foot in, And you shake it all about You do the Hokey Pokey And you turn yourself around- That’s what it’s all about.

Put your right foot in, etc. Put your left am in, etc. Put your right arm in, etc. Put your left hip in, etc. Put your right hip in, etc. Put your backside in, etc. Put your whole self in, etc.

Do the Hokey Pokey, Do the Hokey Pokey, Do the Hokey Pokey, ‘Cause that’s what it’s all about.

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Eighteen hundred and ninety-one Railroad work had just begun Railroad work had just begun A-workin’ on the railroad.

Patsy-Ory-Ory-Aye (repeat twice) Workin’ on the railroad.

2. 1800 and92 Lookin’ around for something to do.

3. 1800 and93 Railroad work accepted me.

4. 1800 and94 Back is feelin’ mighty sore.

5. 1800 and 95 Found myself more dead than alive.

6. 1800 and96 Stepped on a couple of dynamite sticks Stepped on a couple of dynamite sticks And quickly left the railroad.

7. 1800 and 97 Found myself on the way to heaven.

,8. 1800 and98 A-pickin’ the lock at the Pearly Gate.

9. 1800 and99 Wearin’ a harp and a crown devine.

10. 1800 and ninety-ten Let’s sing this song all over again.

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Sometimes in our lives, we all have pain, We all have sorrow.

But, if we are wise, we know that there’s Always tomorrow;

Lean on me, when you’re not strong, And I’ll be your friend. I’ll help you carry on. It won’t be long ‘til I’m gonna need somebody to lean on.

Please, swallow your pride it there are things You need to borrow.

For, no one can know those of your needs If you won’t let them.

You just call on me, brother, when you need a hand- We all need somebody to lean on. I just might have a problem that you’ll understand- Weal1 need somebody to lean on.

If there is a load you need to bear that you can’t carry I’m right up the road; I’ll lighten your load

If you just call me.

You just call on me brother, etc.

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. The Cn-cle Be Unbroken?

Verse 1 I was standing by my window on a cold and cloudy day,

When I saw that hearse come rollin’ for to take my momma away.

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Chorus Will the circle be unbroken, by and by Lord, by and by?

There’s a better home awaitin’ in the sky, Lord, in the sky.

Verse 2 1 said Mr. Undertaker, Undertaker please drive slow.

For that lady you’re ahaulin’ Lord, I hate to see her go.

Verse 3 Well I followed close behind them, tried to hold up and be brave.

But I could not hide my sorrow when they laid her in the grave.

Verse 4 I went home, my home was lonesome, missed my Momma, she was gone. All my brothers, sisters cryin’, what a home

so sad and ‘lone.

Verse 5 Well we sang songs from our childhood, hymns of faith that made us strong.

All the songs that Momma taught us, and the angels sang along.

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participation stunt, the leader chants the words and the audience also

all 6 motions at the same time! :

My Aunt came ack fkom old Japan; She gave to me old silk fan. (Make fanning otion with right hand)

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ack from old Tangeers; She gave to me +I pair of shears. (Make cutting motion with left hand)

My Aunt came ack from the New York Fair; She gave to me rocking chair. (Rock back and forth on your heels)

My Aunt came $ack Corn Holland, too; She gave to me a wooden show. (Stomp right foot repeatedly)

My Aunt came back from old Hong Kong; She gave to me the game of Ping Pong. (Move head to right and then to left)

My Aunt came back from Kalamazoo; She gave to me some gum to chew. (Make chewing hotion with mouth)

My Aunt came Back from Timbuktu; She gave to me $ome. . . Nuts like you!! (Leader points to audience)

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Here we come just marchin’ down the street Singin’ “Doe-Wa-Ditty-Ditty-Dum-Ditty Doe.” Bobbin’ our heads and shufflin’ our feet, Singin’ “Doe-WagDitty.-Ditty-Dum-Ditty-Doe.” We look good; “We look good.” We look fine; “We look fine.” “We look good; we look fine; Doin’ our best all the time.”

We’re the Cub Scouts and we know how to have fun, Singin’ “Doe-Wa-Ditty-Ditty-Dum-Ditty-Doo.” We’re the greatest; you can call us Number one, Singin’ “Doo-Wa-Ditty-Ditty-Dum-Ditty-Doe.” We look good, etc.

We get together nearly every single month, Singin’ “Doe-Wa-Ditty-Ditty-Dum-Ditty-Doe.” We learn to do things, but it’s also lots of fun, Singin’ “Doe-Wa-Ditty-Ditty-Dum-Ditty-Doe.” We look good, etc.

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Hail, hail, Rock ‘n roll Hail, hail, Rock ‘n roll Long live Rock ‘n roll Hail, hail, Rock ‘n roll

Up in the morning and out to school, Teacher is teachin’ the Golden Rule American History, Practical Math, You’re studyin’ hard, You‘re hopin’ to pass You’re workin your fingers right down to the bone. The guy behind you won’t leave you alone.

Ring, ring, goes the bell The cook in the lunchroom is ready to sell. You’re lucky if you can find a seat. You’re fortunate if you’ve got time to eat. Back to the classroom, open your books. Teacher don’t know how mean she looks.

Soon as 3 o’clock rolls around You finally lay your burden down Close up your books, get out of your seat. Down the hall and into the street. Up to the comer and ‘round the bend. Right to the jute-joint, you go in.

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Drop the coin right into the slot. You’ve gotta hear something that’s really hot. The one you love-You’re makin romance. All day long you’ve been hopin’ to dance. You’re feelin’ the music 16rom head to toe. Round and round arid round it goes.

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Hail, hail, Rock ‘n Roll. Deliver me from the days of old. Long live Rock ‘n Roll The beat of the drum is loud and bold. Rock, rock, rock ‘n roll. The feelin’ is there-body and soul. i’ I

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In this song, every line is repeated as an echo.

The other day, Imetabear, ” In tennis shoes, A dandy pair. [Repeat verse]

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I looked at him, He looked at me, I sized up him, He sized up me. [Repeat verse]

He said to me, Why don’t you run? I see you ain’t, Got any gun.

And so I ran, Away Corn there. But right behind me Was that bear.

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Ahead of me, There was a tree. A great big tree, Oh, glory be.

The nearest branch ’ * Was ten feet up. I’d have to jump And trust my luck

And so I jumped Into the air But I missed that branch A-way up there.

Now don’t you fret Now don’t you frown ‘Cause I caught that branch On the way back down

The moral is- No shocking news Don’t talk to bears In tennis shoes.

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Road. Ja&

Hit the road, Jack, and don’t you come back No more, no more, no more, no more, Hit the road, Jack, arzd don’t you come back no * . more. (Repeat)

Cubmaster, Cubmaster, don’t you treat me so mean, You’re the meanest Cubmaster I’ve ever seen. I guess if you say so, I’ll have to break camp and go*

Hit the road, Jack, etc.

Cubmaster, Cubmaster, don’t you treat me that way, ‘Cause I’ll be earnin’ my Bobcat Badge someday. I guess if you say so, I’ll have to break camp and go*

Hit the road, Jack, etc.

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My paddle’s keen and bright, Flashing like silver, Swift as the wild goose flies, Dip, dip, and swing:’

Dip, dip, and swing them back, Flashing like silver, SwiR as the wild goose flies5 Dip, dip, and swing.

Day is done, Gone the sun, From the lake, From the hills, From the sky. All is well, Safely rest, God is nigh.

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CUBSCOUTSSPORTSANDACADEMICSPROGRAM

This program emphasizes not only sports but also the physical flbtess a boy must develop to learn and play these sports. It permits a boy to take part at his own ability level.

The sports program 60&s at all Cub Scout levels -family, &n, pack, districr; and council. And at each level, it &aches a boy how to get along with others; and it involves adults family members.

With adult fmi& member partdcipatios, this sports pmgram provides adult guidance and training; a safe environment; shared &c&ion making; awards and achievements. Adulkr also have the opporiunity of playing, exercising, and influemhg their son(s) in important sportsmanship values.

YOUNG ATHIETE’S BILL OF RIGHTS

The following ten rights have been prepared by physical education experts.

1. The right to participate in sports. 2. The right to participate at his own ability level. 3. The right to qulrlified adult leadership. 4 l%e right to a safe and healthy environment. 5. The right to share in leadership a.nd decision making. 6. The right to play as a chi@ & as an adult. 7. The right to proper preparation. 8. l%e right to an equal opportunity to strive fat success. 9. The right to be treated with dignily. IO. The right to have FUN.

RECOGNITIONS

NOTE* Progress charts are found in the back of each sport or academic manuaL

LOOPS- earned by a boy who participates in the sports/ academic subject chosen by his unit OR outside his unit. TIse boy shows knowledge of the rules and skiUs of the sport and has practiced the sport, Or show knowledge of his chosen academic subject.

PUS- practice and experience in Q sport or academic subject over a three month period Adult teammates are also encouraged to earn his or her sports/ academic pins.

Letter- a Scout earns a belt loop and pin and involves an adult teammate who also earns his /her pin, too.

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Sports and Academics Program The Programs’ Main Concepts

The sports and academics programs supplement Be existing Scout psvgswa - it does not replace it. The sports and academics programs are not an advancement program. They are an inkoduction to a sport or academic subject; taking par& doing one’s best; they do not emphasize winning. The emphasis is on spor&manship/ scholarship whtch aFc the participant’s words for vakres and standards of conduct,

Each Cub Scout or Web& has an opportunity to participate in these programs. Each participating Scout will be qqnvpriate& recognized with a loop/pin/&t& whether he participates in his pack or den, his community, or as an individual.

Sports inch& summer, winter, indoor, outdoor, active, less - active, team and ind&idual The academic program covers a variety of programs aZsa The Scout has the opportunity to be inb-educed to several di#emnt sports and academic subjects. And adult participation is encouraged and recognized also.

CUB SCOUT SPORTS and ACADEMIC -grams relate to the nine purposes of Scouting.

1. Encourages good sportsmanship and p&l& in growing stsvng in mind and body.

2. Improves understanding in the f-i&.

3. Strengthens ability to get along with other boys and & respect other people.

4 Develops a sense of personal achievement by devebqing new &ills and interest.

5. Shows how to be he&B1 and to do one’s best

6. provi&s fin and exciting new things to do.

7. InfZuences a bay’s character development and sptrttuai growth.

8. Develops habits and attitudes of good citizenship.

9. Bepares him to become a Bay Scout,


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PACKCOMPETITIONS

What to consider:

1. Should your pack duplicate the way another organization does it?

2. Would another organization do it for your pack?

3. What format should you use - round robin, grade level competition, open competition, or sports clinic?

4. Will this format fit your program - should den practice; are special facilities needed; do you need a special time or will regular pack night work?

5. How wili you distribute information to boys and parents?

6. How do you choose a person to chair these,activities and how do you go about getting adult help?

RESOURCES

1. Cub Scout Suorts and Academics Leader Guide

2. “The Cub Scout Sports Program” pamphlet

3. “The Cub Scout Academics Program” pamphlet

4. The Cub Scout Leader Book


WHAT TO DO

Select pack sports and academics chairpersons for the year.

Consider the interests of pack members and determine which sports/academics will bc programmed for the coming year.

RESPONSIBLE ADULT

Fstablish a schcdulc for pack sports/academics activities.

Identify playing arcas, equipment avail- ability, safety rules. recognition, budget, leadership resources, and adult involvement. Don’t overlook Jim for the boy and family. Begin promotion.

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Have each den select a coach/instructor to help the Cub Scouts and their families prepare for the pack event.

Provide literature before beginning instruction in thi sclccted sport/academic subject.

Conduct the cvcnt; recognize the participants and judges. Don’t forget the news media.

Make r~mmcnda-ions for the futum-

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Tkcidc which sports emphasis thcmc will help your pack program. How will parents bccomc involved?

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LEAGUE AND TOURNAMENT SCHEDULING -\

One of the most important functions and rcsponsihilities of the Icaguc or tournament dircc- tor is the game scl~dulc.

Scheduling gamc3 by using ilic proper 111ci11od

and rccognizcd scheduling proccdurcs will result in fewer problems for the organizing committee and will make the competition intcrcsting and fair.

There are a number of different methods for scheduling league and tournament contests; however, the round-robin for leagues and double- elimination for tournaments seem to be the most commonly used. .

The double-elimination tournament requires a much longer period of play than the single- elimination. Each team must be defeated twice bcforc king eliminated from further competition.

Requiring an even longer period of time for completion is the round-robin tournament. How-

ever, the round-robin provides more participation than any other type of toumcy. Every team corn-

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The outtime in round-robin is dccitlctl on ;I percentage basis. The winner is determined according to the pcrccniagc of victor&, which is obtained by dividing the number of victories by the number of games played.

The single-elimination tournament is the quickest method of determining a winner. I-low- ever, it has a disadvantage of providing fcwcr opportunities for teams to play.

Aside from the regular-elimination tourney, a consolation tournament may be conducted with losers from the first round of play participating. This arrangement enables every entry to play in at least two games.

HOW TO MAKE A LEAGUE SCHEDULE ,/’ Key schcdulcs for a round-robin am slwwrl Mow. In order to make USC of them, teams draw or are i,\.,.l

assignctl numbers. Then pick the proper schedule-5, 7, 8, 10, or 12 teams. Leagues of 9 or 11 teams USC

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‘I’hcrc arc various ways co establish your pairins. You may want to establish individual competition by grade or skill level. With team sports,

each den becomes a team. &veiop the event to Iit lhc needs ol your community, pack. a~xl individual boys.

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THIS CHAPTER ON STORYTELLING CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING:

* Why Tell Stories?

* Where, When and What To Tell

* The story, How Baloo Taught Mowgli the Law of the Pack

* The story of Akela and Mowgli

* Some Books to Get You Started

* Portions of Chapter 6 from the Cub Scout Leader How-To Book.

* "Telling the Scary Ones," a magazine article reprinted from Storytelling Magazine, September, 1995

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WHY TELL STORIES?

For character development without lecturing.

Stories encourage, explain right from wrong, show values.

Stories can demonstrate correct behavior and problem solving while keeping fun high and sermonizing low.

Inspiration, entertainment, education.

To help remember and give meaning to values.

To strengthen bond between teller and listener.

A person hearing about a teaching may be impressed by its truth, but a tale about someone actually fulfilling the teaching can motivate the listener to action.

Lessons taught in a story are understood and remembered longer.

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WHERE TO TELL STORIES

AT BLUE AND GOLD

f This activity lends itself towards all types of stories: Native American, Cub Scout lore, animal stories and stories about values and morals. This is also a perfect occasion to tell a story in costume.

AT DEN MEETINGS

* As a gathering activity, try keeping a running "story diary." As the leader, start with one sentence hand written on a sheet of paper in a legal pad, note book or anything you prefer. As each boy enters, have them add a sentence of their own to create a story. Your first sentence could be "Once upon a time there was a Cub scout den of six boys and they had the best adventures. One adventure started when they were visiting the Police Station..." This story can run for the whole Scouting year or as long as you want. At the end of the story, it also gives the scouts something to perform at a pack meeting.

* To introduce and give more meaning to the monthly theme. For example, the theme of Inside Noah's Ark is compatible with just about any animal story you can find.

* To introduce and give more meaning to a craft or project. If you are making Native American crafts, any story about the legends and folklore of this culture will add to the craft.

* To meet requirements and electives toward attaining rank. For example, in the Bear Book you will find that Achievement 4 (pages 30-37) deals exclusively in storytelling. Another example in using storytelling toward attaining rank can be found in the Wolf Book where there is an elective where you make a "campfire" (page 115). Why not make this "campfire," then turn out the lights and tell scary stories at your den meeting?

* To give more meaning to your field trips. For example, nature tales before you go camping , animal fables before going to the zoo, etc.

AT PACK MEETINGS

* To kick of fund-raising drives, stories of cooperation, sharing and kindness can be told. (Stone SOUQ is always a classic for the theme of cooperation and sharing.)

* For Webelo graduation and Arrow of Light ceremonies, appropriate stories can be found in Staqinq Den and Pack Ceremonies.

WHERE, WHEN AND WHAT TO TELL

AT BLUE AND GOLD

* This activity lends itself towards all types of stories: Native American, Cub Scout lore, animal stories and stories about values and morals. This is also a perfect occasion to tell a story in costume.

AT DEN MEETINGS

* As a gathering activity, try keeping a running "story diary." As the leader, start with one sentence hand written on a sheet of paper in a legal pad, note book or anything you prefer. As each boy enters, have them add a sentence of their own to create a story. Your first sentence could be "Once upon a time there was a Cub Scout den of six boys and they had the best adventures. One adventure started when they were visiting the Police Station..." This story can run for the whole Scouting year or as long as you want. At the end of the story, it also gives the scouts something to perform at a pack meeting.

* To introduce and give more meaning to the monthly theme. For example, the theme of Inside Noah's Ark is compatible with just about any animal story you can find.

* To introduce and give more meaning to a craft or project. If you are making Native American crafts, any story about the legends and folklore of this culture will add to the craft.

* To meet requirements and electives toward attaining rank. For example, in the Bear Book you will find that Achievement 4 (pages 30-37) deals storytelling.

exclusively in Another example in using storytelling

toward attaining rank can be found in the Wolf Book where there is an elective where you make a "campfire" (page 115). Why not make this "campfire," then turn out the lights and tell scary stories at your den meeting?

* To give more meaning to your field trips. For example, nature tales before you go camping, animal fables before going to the zoo, etc.

AT PACK MEETINGS

* To kick of fund-raising drives, stories of cooperation, sharing and kindness can be told. (Stone Soup is always a classic for the theme of cooperation and sharing.)

* For Webelo graduation and Arrow of Light ceremonies, appropriate stories can be found in Staging Den and Pack Ceremonies.


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* See Chapter Six in the Cub Scout Leader How-To Book, also included in this Pow Wow book chapter. Notice that this chapter begins with Stunts. Look at these pages too, as there are many terrific story ideas here too.

DURING CAR RIDES

Telephone. Try the good old-fashioned game of "Telephone" where you start out whispering a funny but simple sentence in someone's ear, passing it along, and seeing what it sounds like when the last person repeats what he has heard out loud to all the passengers!

Add a sentence. Have someone start a story - it can be something like "Once upon a time there was a Cub Scout den and they were taking a walk in the woods when they heard..." Each person takes his turn, adding to the story with one or two sentences until the story takes all the silly, funny, gross or scary twists and turns it can or until you reach your destination!

Adjective game. Start out with a simple sentence i.e. "1 had a dog." The next person adds a descriptive word to the sentence, and could say, "I had a biq doq." Each person in the car must add this:

I had a I had a I had a I had a I had a

a descriptive word: It could go on like

dog. big dog. big black dog. big black shaggy dog. lazy big black shaggy dog.

When you can't think of any more words, start a new sentence. Sometimes the sentences get really funny so keep them going as long as you can.

Mini stories. You can make up mini stories by asking "what if" or "1 wonder why." Start with something you see. For example, you may be stopped for a red light. You might ask "what if" it never turned green. What would happen then? "What if" the road you are traveling on just ended? What would you do? See how many "what if" stories you can make up.


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I Packed My Trunk. The first player says, "I packed my trunk to visit my aunt and in it I put an apple." Then the next player repeats the first player's statement and adds an object beginning with the letter "B." Each player repeats that which went before and adds an object beginning with the next letter in the alphabet. If a player makes a mistake he is out until the next game. If the alphabet is completed, begin again and pack two things beginning with each letter of the alphabet.

** The last three. ideas came from an excellent book, Handbook for Storytellers, by Caroline Feller Bauer, American Library Association, 1977.

Concentration. Remember the childhood game where you sat on the floor, snapping your fingers in rhythm to the rhyme:

"Concentration (snap, snap) are you ready? (snap, snap) If so (snap, snap) let's go! (snap, snap) Starting with (snap, snap) names of (snap, snap) boys (snap, snap)..."

This rhythm is kept up as each person takes his turn saying a boy's name. You can name anything, not just boy's names. Try any category at all - movies, books, holidays, foods, etc.

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* Ghost stories, scary stories, animal stories.

AS A SERVICE PROJECT

* At hospitals, family abuse treatment centers, museums, libraries.

As a final note, please keep an open mind. Any of the above ideas can be used anywhere. For instance, the "Add a sentence" game, while good for car rides, also works well at Pack meetings. The difference will be that when you finish your first sentence, throw a ball into the audience and whoever catches it is allowed to add to the story. The audience member then throws the ball back to you for you to repeat the sentence and further the story before you, again, throw the ball into the audience for another sentence.

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Long ago in the jungles of India a small boy was separated from his family when his village was raided by the fierce tiger, Shere Kahn. He was found and protected by a family of wolves who lived in the jungle. They named him Mowgli and asked Akela, the leader, if he could join their pack. The pack council met once a month at full moon. Akela asked, "Who speaks for this cub?" Baloo, the wise old brown bear, the only other creature allowed at the pack council because he taught the wolf cubs the law of the pack, stood up on his hind paws and said, "I speak for the man cub. I will teach him."

Bagheera, the black panther, said,

slipped into the council ring and "I, too, speak for the man cub." Shere Kahn snarled in rage.

This is how Mowgli came to live with the wolf family in the jungle and learned the ways of a wolf cub.

As Mowgli grew older, Baloo taught him the law of the pack and the secret, master words that let him talk to the other jungle creatures, all except the Bandar-log, the monkey people who did not obey the law of the pack. They decided to make their own law, and thought it would be a fine idea to capture Mowgli and make him their leader. They were so thoughtless and silly the other animals paid no attention to them.

The Bandar-log grabbed Mowgli one day while he was taking a nap. They carried him high above the trees to a deserted city where none of the other jungle creatures lived. While he was being carried through the branches, Mowgli called for help. Chil, the kite (hawk), heard him call and flew swiftly to tell Baloo and Bagheera.

Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther were furious with rage and grief. They could not follow through the tree tops, but set out through the jungle to rescue Mowgli. Baloo knew that the Bandar- log's greatest fear was of Kaa, the snake. "He can climb as well as they can. Let us go to Kaa."

"What can he do?" asked Bagheera. "He is not of our tribe, and has most evil eyes.".

"He is old and cunning. Above all, he is always hungry," said Baloo hopefully.

Kaa agreed to help and all three started for Monkey City. They reached the city by nightfall. Bagheera moved in first. The Bandar-log swarmed over him, biting and scratching, for the monkey people are brave only when the odds are in their favor. Things were going badly for Baloo and Bagheera when Kaa arrived. Baloo was right; the Bandar-log were terribly frightened of Kaa.


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They climbed the walls and towers of the city trying to get as far away as possible. Kaa battered down the cage where the Bandar-log had put Mowgli and set him free.

Kaa began weaving in his hunger dance, making all who watched - the Bandar-log, Baloo, and Bagheera - helpless to move. Mowgli shook his friends who were falling under Kaa's spell and woke them just in time. The three made their escape back to their own part of the jungle.

Mowgli had learned to live as a wolf cub and had begun to learn the wisdom of the bear, but he needed older friends to teach him things that would protect him. Like Mowgli, you can call on parents and leaders to help you.


THE STORY OF AKELA AND MOWGLI Taken from Wolf Cub Scout Book

Once upon a time in the jungles of India on a warm summer evening, Father Wolf awoke, stretched his paws, and prepared to go hunting.

The moon shone into the mouth of the cave where Mother Wolf lay sleeping with their four young cubs. Suddenly, a shadow crossed the opening of the cave and a whining voice said, "Good Hunting, 0' Chief of the Wolves, and good luck to your children." It was Tabaqui, the sneaky little jackal who, hunt for himself,

because he is too lazy to picks up scraps left by other animals.

Father Wolf told him, wish."

"There is no food here, but come in if you

Tabaqui said, "For a poor animal like myself a dry bone is a feast," and in no time at all he was cracking away on a bone at the back of the cave. Now Tabaqui was always ready to make trouble and to talk about others. He said, "Shere Khan, the mighty tiger, has changed his hunting ground. He hunts in these hills for the next moon." (Shere Khan was the tiger who lived about 20 miles away, near the big river.)

Father Wolf said, "By the Law of the Jungle, he had no right to change his hunting ground. He will scare the animals away for miles around."

Tabaqui said, "I could have saved myself the trouble of telling you. You can hear him now in the jungle below." And he trotted off to find the tiger.

Father and Mother Wolf listened. From the valley below, they could hear the angry whine of a tiger who had caught nothing and didn't care if the whole jungle knew it.

"The fool," said Father Wolf, "to start a night's hunting with all that noise!" The whine changed to a humming purr, which is the noise a tiger makes when he is hunting man. Father Wolf said, "Are there not enough frogs and beetles that he must hunt Man?"

Just then there was a most untigerish howl from Shere Khan, and Mother Wolf said, "He missed! What happened?"

Father Wolf ran out a few paces and looked down to a clearing where there were several woodcutters' huts. He said, "Shere Khan has had no more sense than to jump at the woodcutters' fire. He burned his feet! Tabaqui is with him and they have frightened all the people away."

"Listen," Mother Wolf said, "something is coming up the hill. Get ready! (t


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Father Wolf crouched and sprang, but as he sprang, he stopped himself in midair because what he saw was a little baby boy!

"Man!" he said. "A man cub. Look!"

"I have never seen one," Mother Wolf said. "Bring him to me."

Father Wolf brought him into the cave and put him down beside Mother Wolf. The baby snuggled close to the young wolf cubs. "How little he is," said Mother Wolf.

Suddenly, the moonlight was blocked from the door of the cave by the great head and shoulders of Shere Khan.

"What does Shere Khan want? said Father Wolf with angry eyes.

"The man-cub!" said Shere Khan. "Give him to me!"

Father Wolf said, "The wolves take orders only from Akela, the head of the wolf pack. The man-cub is ours."

The tiger's roar filled the cave with thunder. "The man-cub is mine. Give him to me!" said Shere Khan.

Mother Wolf sprang up quickly and said, "The man-cub is ours. You have frightened his family away. He shall not be killed. He shall live to run with the pack and hunt with the pack."

Shere Khan knew he could not fight the two wolves in the cave; therefore, he went away growling, snarling, and saying, "We will see what the pack has to say about this man-cub."

When the tiger had gone, Father Wolf said, "Shere Khan is right. What will the pack say?" But Mother Wolf had decided to keep him. And they called him Mowgli ("the frog") because his skin was smooth and without hair. Mowgli stayed with the young cubs.

When they were old enough to run, Father and Mother Wolf set off with them one night, through the jungle to a meeting of the wolf pack at the Council Rock. The Law of the Jungle states that wolves must gather to look over the new wolf cubs of the pack, so that they will know them and take care of them when they see them in the jungle.

As each young wolf was pushed into the circle, Akela, the great leader of the wolf pack, sitting high on the Council Rock, called, "Look at each cub, 0' Wolves. Look well." At last it was Mowgli's turn and Mother Wolf pushed him into the circle where he sat playing with some stones in the moonlight.

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Akela did not even twitch an ear as he called, "Look well, 0' Wolves."

From outside the circle came a roar from Shere Khan. "The man-cub is mine. Give him to me." Some of the wolves took up the cry, "What do we want with a man-cub in the pack?"

There is a law that says if there is an argument as to the right of a cub to join the pack, two people must speak for im. Akela asked, "Who speaks for this cub?"

At first there was no answer, but then Baloo, the sleepy brown bear who teaches the cubs the Law of the Pack, stepped into the circle and said, "I will speak for the man-cub. Let him join the pack and I, myself, will teach him the law and the ways of the jungle."

"We need another," said Akela. "Who beside Baloo speaks?"

An inky black shadow dripped silently into the circle. It was Bagheera, the black panther, the mighty hunter who teaches the cubs the skills of the jungle. In his soft silky voice he said, "If there is a question about the right of a cub to join the pack, his life may be bought at a price. Isn't that the law?"

“Yes, ‘1 said the pack.

"Then to Baloo's good word, I will add fresh meat which is in the valley below, if you will accept Mowgli into the pack."

The wolves cried, "Let him join. What harm can a man-cub do?" They looked him over; then, one by one, the wolves went down the hill, leaving Mowgli with Father and Mother Wolf, Baloo, and Bagheera at the Council Rock with Akela. Akela said, "Now take him away and teach him the Law of the Pack."

And that is how Mowgli joined the Seeonee Wolf Pack.

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W ~-~A~TUMN~G~~RN~H~LYANDHALLO~EEN creeps close, I spruce up my ghost tales and head out to terrify the countryside. Ghost storiestare

always favorites at schools, parties, and bonfires throughout the season and beyond. But pulling off a good ghost tale isn’t that easy.

“a young couple,” or “a little boy”-all of which encourages listeners to place themselves inside the story.

Sequence for suspence Why? Because people want one thing and one thing only

when it comes to such stories: They want to be scared. The scarier the tale, in fact, the better. And accomplishing that takes considerable effort.

Your job as a ghost storyteller is to create fear and the nervous energy that comes with it. But being scared is tough work. The heart pounds. The muscles tense. The eyes and ears focus on every detail. But you must convince your listeners to do this hard work, and, at the same time, focus on creating and controlling the tension.

No easy job, indeed. Consider the settings of most ghost stories. They always

take place in remote, isolated places: the deep woods, a ruined castle, a deserted ghost town. Even stories set in bustling locations actually take place on deserted comers removed from crowds: in abandoned buildings, lonely allies, or on dark, silent streets. By their very nature, such places make people uneasy, because the chance for rescue is minimal. You can enhance this feeling by simply making the most of your tale’s description and detail.

Build the terror Descriptive language is one of your most powerful tools for creating a vivid story world, no matter what the tale. But the focus in ghost telling will be considerably different. In an ordinary story, you might describe the furnishings of a room-its comfortable chairs, rich carpet, or warm blaz- ing fireplace. In the ghost tale, however, you will point out the darkness shrouding the room’s comers, the hollow wind tugging at the windows, or the heavily bolted door and empty, echoing hallway beyond.

By doing so, you are slowly and systematically building terror in your audience.

In most ghost tales, there’s also a high level of character anonymity. The audience learns only enough to propel the story forward, with the characters known only as “a man,”

The story’s basic sequence should also contribute to the growing tension. Don’t, for example, begin with a full- fledged ghost (vampire or whatever) stepping immediately onto center stage. Rather, make your audience anticipate and become fearful of what is to come. Foreshadow the action by giving hints-such as, “He had avoided the old house for years”-but don’t reveal exactly what’s in store. Curiosity about and fear of the unknown will soon begin to gnaw at your audience.

You might start, for example, with a stormy night. The wind’s blowing loudly-like a human moan. The shutters

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begin to shake. A door slams echoing in the empty halls. Footsteps follow, slow and deliberate, coming closer and

Toning Down the Toderrifying Tale

l USEJUMPSIWESFORYOUNGERcHILDRXNORUSIWERS who don’t want to be truly scared. Jump tales diffuse tension by turning stories into tricks, fear into fun.

l TelI stories in which the scary “thing” turns out to be something simple and ordinary. Use this type of tale to remind kids that most of the things we fear are imaginary.

l Relate tales that contain ghost-story elements wiih- out being scary. There are plenty of folktales, humorous tales, silly stories with ghosts, witches, or mon- sters in them.

l Structure your program with the scary stories first and the lighter, funnier ones at the end. Your last tale is the one everyone will remember most.

l Remain sensitive to your audience. If your listeners start getting too scared, change your program. Remember, the goal is to send everyone home with smiles on their faces, not fears in their hearts.

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closer to the parlor. A heavy knock shakes the door. Then another . . . and another, growing louder and louder. A scream, “Murder!” freezes the room. Then, and only then, should the slain brother enter the room.

If you had begun with this scene, your audience wouldn’t have been scared at all-surprised maybe, but not scared. It’s the escalating of events that builds the tension, not the mere fact that a ghost is present.

Be quiet and controlled The tone of the telling is also crucial. In general, ghost stories should be quiet and controlled. A dramatic telling, filled with movement and voices will distract the audience, but a quiet, subdued one forces the audience to focus on the tale, not on the performance. Never mistake quiq for flat, however. A quiet tone amplifies the effect of your every shift in tone, pace, and volume, so that even a slight change has impact. The “rising action” of the tale should be echoed in your rising voice, and in the tale’s escalating pace, forcing your audience to pay ever closer attention. As

Tips for Finding Ghost Stories By Madeline Blackway

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are often included in collections or single volumes that may not appear to be ghostly-such as children’s picture books or collections of Native Ameri- can legends and multicultural tales.

l Alert your friends, relatives, and acquaintances about your search for spectral narratives-

* Stay focused on your quest-ghost-collecting opportunities abound if you look for them.

* Share your own ghostly adventures, if you hav.e them. Listeners will likely respond in kind. About three years ago, soon after moving into an old Victo- rian house, my family began experiencing a ghostly presence. She would make an appearance then disappear-no nonsense, no dialogue. Although I haven’t seen her myself, my husband, the skeptic, saw her one noontime in early spring standing in a doorway. We later learned that my husband’s grandmother was born in that very house. This is great ghostly grist for the storytelling mill.

l Share, interact, swap. It’s out there, my colleagues, just get out there and collect.

Madeline Blackzuay of Lyknes, Pennsylvania, is a retired public school librarian who has since become a storyteller. Her specialty is the ghost tale.

the ghost comes ck and closer, each detail should come a little faster. By the time the, door bursts open, the words should come fast and hard.

Build maximum tension Everything up to this point, of course, has built to the point of maximum tension-the climax. Once you’re there, end the tale as quickly as possibl+before your audience gets weary of all the hard work. You can do this with a straight conclusion that wraps up all the loose ends or by using the “jump” ending, in which the teller shouts a phrase or word and lunges toward the audience.

It’s impossible to explain a jump ending in print, because the effect depends almost entirely on the unexpected shout, with the explosion of energy that may, in fact, have little to do with the plot or characters of your tale. The key is to first build the tension to an unbearable pitch, then, in contrast to the quiet, controlled leadup that forces the audience to draw close, release a sudden explosion of volume and action. In that explosion, the story becomes a marvelous trick, with the fear shown to be false and merely part of the fun. For that reason, jump stories are particularly good for audiences that don’t want to be truly scared.

For groups that love getting the kick in the pants, however, consider the dangling ending story. This type ends at the point of maximum tension with no definite resolution.

The murdered brother turns towards his killer, pulls the bloody daggerfiom his heart and steps fonoard. “Vengeance,“ he hisses, lifing the dagger high . . . The listener can clearly imagine what happens next, yet a degree of uncertainly remains. And it‘s this doubt that drives the audience back into the moment.

In the end, everything in the ghost tale centers around creating and controlling the audience’s tension and fear. A ghost tale must be tightly structured and concise, containing nothing that distracts from that mood. That intensity makes ghost stories challenging to tell, but, when handled effectively, richly rewarding, too. 9

Alan Irvine of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has terr+ed the residents of Southwest Pennsylvania for years with his annual radio appearances and ghost tale concerts. He has recorded an audio- tape of ghost tales called Midnight Visions. For more information, call 412-682-2688.

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SOME BOOKS TO GET YOU STARTED __ I \ .3

American Indian Myths and Leqends by Richard Erdoes and Alfonso Ortiz, Pantheon, 1984.

The Book of Virtues (This book has been on the best-seller list and is a wonderful collection of tales regarding compassion, responsibility, friendship, etc.) by William J. Bennett, Simon & Schuster, 1993.

Bury MY Bones But Keep MY Words (Thirteen funny, exciting, shivery stories that will take you straight to Africa!) by Tony Fairman, Puffin Books, 1984.

Campfire stories... Things that qo Bump in the Night by William Forgey, M.D.

Favorite Scary Stories of American Children (23 tales for ages 5 to 10) by Richard and Judy Dockrey Young, August House, 1990.

**Anything by August House is written for storytelling by professional storytellers and is incredibly user friendly. Their phone number is l-800-284-8784**

Iroquois Stories by Joseph Bruchac, Crossing Press, 1985.

Ready-To-Tell Tales (Sure-fire stories from America's favorite storytellers) by David Hold & Bill Mooney, August House, 1994.

Scary Stories (This author writes many, many scary stories - be sure to look at the suggested age of listener on the back of the book) by Alvin Schwartz, HarperTrophy.

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Stone Soup (Good story about cooperation) by Marcia Brown, Alladin Books/Macmillan, 1986.

Storytelling Magazine, fantastic magazine for those who have more of a professional interest in storytelling. Theirphone number is l-800-525-4514.

The Storytelling Stone (Traditional Native American Myths and Tales) by Susan Feldman, Dell Publishing, 1965.

Tell Me a Fairy Tale; A Parent's Guide to Tellinq Magical and Mythical Stories by Bill Alder, Jr., Plume/Penguin, 1995.

Whopper; Tall Tales and Other Lies... by Alvin Schwartz, Lippincott, 1975.

Wiley and the Hairy Man, (American folk tale about outwitting evil) by Molly Garrett Bang, Macmillan, 1976. ,--

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PACK 122 1992 PI&D DERBY RULES AND REGULATIONS

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1. All car kit riles are enforced (size, weight, and modifications of specs.). I-> '

2. Special Notes:

a) No bearings or washers on wheels or axles

b) No springs, starters, or magnets c)i Clearanceunderxar: &houId'.be at: least 3/e inch

d) Kit $rts only: NO SUBSTITUTE AXLES,WHEELS, ETC...

e) Dry lubricants only: graphite reconunended f) Minimum width between wheels shall be 1 3/4 inch

3. All cars vi11 ba inspected and weighed (weight cannot exceed 5 ounces)

a) Each car will be leighed on Thursday March 5, 199, , between :j:-.: -:-::I, 1'. 6:45-S‘;30 p-;m;'-yt -- .I-‘-' . - -. - - & outs n&l not‘ . - . ~.

be present. In the church baseaxant.

b) Cars failing the first inspection may be re-inspected during the

week of March 16-19, 1992 by appointment only with

c) Final inspection will take place the night of the race, :Friday March 20, 1992, between 6:00-6:30 p-m- in the church basement.

Cars must pass this inspection to qualify for the derby.

If the car fails this inspection or the scout fails to arrive on

'time, the car and scout vi.11 be disqualified.

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6. Race cosxnittee will abandon any lane that proves troublesome.

7. A car jumping the track stops the race. Cars are returned to their

original lanes for re-run.

8. Any car jumping the track two times is disqualified and removed

from the track.

9. Scouts and/or spectators may not touch the track, and must remain in designated areas at all times.

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THEIR DECISION IS FINAL!

b) The raCe crPcnaittee for 199.Lis: Mark . (&aim), Dave , Kenny _, Steven ~ - .s, and John'

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HATERIAtS FOR OOUBLE RACEWAY (Shown on .p. B-27)

2 1D-ft. lcn’;ti;s of 5” dia&r. ha1 f round gutter

4 end caps for gutter’ dnd rivets or bolts to attach end caps

2 trough supports (l”x4”x36”) &t so gutter will fit snug .

2 end braces ( 1 “x4”x23”) 2 diagonal braces (l”x2”~72’*) ‘._I 4 1 egs (2”xZ”x34”)

lf 110 flat-head wood screws for all fastenings.

This makes a simple frame that will support two IO’ lengths of rain gutter Fi 1 led with 8 gallons of water. The frame is designed so that i t can be easily assembled and disassembled.

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BUI LDlNC INSTRUCTIONS

Sandpaper the balsa hull to the des i red shape, adhering to the specifications 1 isted above. First use a medium-grade sandpaper, then finish off with a ..;1r.; fire gr3Cc p;?er.

Give model two coars of sanding sealer which can be obtained at (‘. 2 craft 3r hobby store. 11 jj_.

Mast can bc capered by chucking either in a hand or electric drill. While you carefully turn the dowel, work a piece of sand- .- - r T=-cr back and forth until the desired shape is achieved.

Give entire model two coats of c.,:,lclr*zi iacquer in &;,sired I:,: I (= ; : -4 :! i .-. 5 i c n . 3

Add official number at top of sail.

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The following are available at your local Scout distributor: ;uld Scout

D ly CatalOt” T!gp Regatta Ki’t (I) 1698 7711 5121 5122 5123 5740 5741 5742 1526

Regatta 8-Pack Kit Regatta Ribbons (IO) Gold Regatta Medal Silver Regatta fledal Bronze Regatta Hedal Is t Place Trophy 2nd PI ace Trophy 3rd Place Trophy Aegattz Casting ?/fold

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RACING COURSE

Course will be det~rmlned by the facf- 11 ties avaiIable. pool,

A portable wading regular swimnfng pool, pond,

lake, or even a good stte puddle after a rainstorm, can be used for racing the boars.

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If racing on a calm day or Indoors, an electric fan will keep the boats moving.

The most commonly used course is the rai ngut ter. The course is made of standard rain gutters 10’ long, set in grooves In two saw horses. (See i 1 lus- tration) Allow sufficient space around the course for both participants and spectators. With gutters in place, put a small amount of water into each to make sure they are level. Make any needed adjustments, and when level, f i II to about l/2” f ram top.

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The boats are propelled by boys blowing into the sails. Start with the boats’ stern touching the end of the rain gutter. The starter stands at the opposrte end with his, hands ra i sed. When he drops his hand, the boys begin to blow. Once the race is started, the boys may not touch the boats with thei c hands. The first boat to reach the end of the gutter is the winner.

All races are run on an elimination system, by heats. Timing of boats has no bearing on determining heat or final winner. Winners of first heats wi II compete against each other in second heat, and third, etc., until a final winner is determined.

On courses other than the raingutter regatta, boats: must be held by the pilots at the starting line and re- leased at a pre-determined signal. No pushing wiIl be allowed. The boat crossing the finish line First is the winner of that heat. I f two or more boats should run afoul, there is no contest. The race is I-C- TCJil.

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Sportsmanship

Racing requites pxticipzrnts to learn two main things: the craft skills necessary to make your car and the rules that must be followed. There is also a third part to competition that’s very important-sportsmanship. This has to do with how you act and behave while participating in the derby.

The first thing to remember about sportsmanship is that everyone’s skills are a little different. Some people are better than others at certain skills. You may be good at one thing but not good at another. This doesn’t mean you are a good person one time and not good another time. You can always be a good person, whether or not you have good skills for racing. Remem- ber, you and your friends are individuals first and racers second. This idea is sometimes called haoing respect f~ others.

The second thing to remember is to follow the rules. Without rules, there would be no pinewood derby. You will never know if you are really good at doing something unless you follow the rules. This is sometinxs called being fuir nnd being honest.

The third thing to remember about good sportsmanship is that there are winners ami losers in every competition. You know this when you choose to compete. There are times when you will win and be happy, and times when you will lose and be m~happy. Being a winner is easy but being a loser is sometimes hard. To be a good sportsman, you must be able to say “1 did my best” and be satisfied with the results. If you win, you must not gloat.

SPACE DERBY 1991 Rules and guidelines

Only basic materials supplied in kit may be used.

Rocket body may be no longer than 7 inches, not including propellor and fins.

There are no restrictions on weight or design of rocket, however, rocket ,must fit onto launch pad without interfering with other ships.

Assigned numbers must be on ships.

Propellor nose assembly should not be gluded into ship to allow easy removal of nose for replacing broken rubber bands.

It is very important to follow the instructions for pre- flight stretching of the rubber band8 as explained in the assembly instructions included with the kit, You need to soak the rubber bands (in castor oil or a home made solution given in the instructions) and stretch them because they will last longer without breaking. During race, broken rubber bands will be,replaced by pack. Prior to check in at the race, broken bands can be purchased from Space Derby Fleet' Supply (Space Derby chairman) at cost of s.10 (ten cents) per band, money to be deposited in pack treasury. ALL THREE rubber bands included in kit MUST be used in race for proper flight performance.

Propellor should be slid onto ware prop hook so that flat end faces outward, rounded end to be touching brass bushing.

On 11-12-91, from 6:30 to 8:30 there will be rocket test flights at Trinty Luthern Church. On night of Space Derby (11-15-91 at 6:30 p.m.1 rocket will be Inspected by Mission Control Fre-Flight Team and checked for correct number of rubber bands and flight number. After check-in space ship is to be handled only by designated Launch Control Team.

If there are any questions call Space Derby Star Fleet Base: Rich

There will be a siblings race and an adult race, if interested in purchasing kits for these at 82.30 per kit please contact Space Derby Resource and Resupply Center: Pam

Any questions concerning space worthiness of ships for race, handling of ships and Space Derby race results will be settled by the Space Derby Fleet Review Board (Space Derby Committee). The Space Derby Fleet Admiral's (Space Derby Chairman) decision is final.

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ROCKET LAUNCHER PARTS LlST MATERIAL DESCRIPTION PART OTY. MATERIAL DESCRIPTION

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S/4” x 3” x 42” Spruce Bridging 5/4” x 3” x 42” For Starting Gate Only

0 2 5/d*’ x 3” x 21” For Sfariing Gate Only

E 4 2’ x 2” L 3” For Starring Garc Only 5 4 4 5/4” x 3” x 29” For Starting Gate Only

‘A” D. x 6” Dowel H 8 %” D. x 4” Dowel

J 4 1” x 3” Hinge With Screws

K 8 No. 3 Screweye. (1” Dia.)

L 12 ‘A ” x 2%” Carrisgc Bolts, Wing VU! and Washers M 12 % ” II 4” Carriage Bolt, Wing NUI and Washers

N 9 ‘A ” x 3” Carriage Bolt For Starting Gate Reel

P 2 Scrap 1” x 2” Rest.

cl I Reel. %” Plywood x 7” Dia. - s/4*’ x 3” Dia. Drawer Pull

R 8 Rubber Chair Leg lips (Oplional)

s I Gate Stop Pin (Coat Hanger Wire)

COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS: SET-UP: Cut 911 lumber to lengths. Then mark mnd d&l l/I- hole+ ss noted on plan. Fasten the hinges in place with 1’ #erc~m. On11 the l/r’ dowel holes in Lhe l tartIng gate (sot Iron; view). Drill holes eom- pletcly through Lhe lumber l o rhe dowels csn be easily replaced if broken. Alscmble the entire launcher. using correct size bolt* rnd wing nut. aa noted on PINI. Screw the screw-eyes In place. *s ahown. Then open the eyes slightly l o $he line can be hooked on instead of threaded. The line reel csn be made of ;wo I/ * plywood diner. 7” in diamcLcr. with .a II/,’ x S’ diameter center. &ill hole in center for axle bolt. Hole for drawer-knob ia drilled next. Then wremble the entire reel. A low-priced fishing reel can &so be used. Screw rubber tipa to the bottom of legs “A”. Hail aate suppo:ts “I’” in place. Drill hole for prtg pin(r) which Ia made from a wire coat hanger.

Stand Llrc Iaunchcr rnckr nbuut 100 to 150 fee: apart. place zomc weight (sand-bags1 over the IS cross-her. If l,scd outdoors. tent peas can bc driven into the ground and lnr.he,j to the crose brace “11”. String ouL the guide lint (GO-IL. t~'s( montifilan~cnt fishing line) over the acrcw eyes. Then pull and fasten the line as tightly as porraiblc. H&W S+VC~ strips of cloth pt the Finislv Lines. The launcher,“- ready for rockets. Wind the rocker motors (3 or more rubber bun

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Flight Tips

With both wing tipsup. plane will loopand perform stuntswhen thrown at 45’ upward angle.

Try different adjustmentsononewing tip and plane will circle back.

Put both wing tips down slightly and plane will perform straight gentle glides.

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line and open flat 3 Fold tip back 4 Fold again

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Experiment wilh various symmetrical adjustments and different releases for desired

Designed for high. long duration flights and straight gentleglides. For high flights. curl

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If plane rolls to one side. check \-zing and tail

1 Cut apart wing. 2 FUSELAGE tail and fuselage Ford back fron! and

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5 Tape front underside

Flight Tips Begin test llights with gentle throws to check wing and tail Sym’metry. Add extra tape if necessary.

For straight glides. tail flaps shoLt!d be almost level or up slrghtly. Raise tail flaps UP for high loops and throw hard ::j’ upv.+ard. Level

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TIGER CUBS

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM

1. A strong emphasis on family involvement 2. 3.

Fun for the boy and members of his family A simple, easy to operate design

4. An introduction to the Scouting program for both boys and adults, encouraging transition into Cub Scouting

5. Motivating adults to become involved in the Scouting program, and preparing and motivating them for leadership roles in Cub Scouting

6. Maintaining the progressive nature of the Scouting program by providing program elements distinctly different from Cub Scouting

The main thrust of Tiger Cubs, BSA, is fun for a boy and adult, but many of the activities are suitable for participation by the rest of the family as well.

The program is built &round seventeen different program themes, called "Big Ideas." These include "Know Your Community," "Fitness and Sports, It "Prepare for Emergencies," "Family Entertainment,' and ending with '*Cub Scouting Here We Come."

Four to eight boy-adult teams make up a Tiger Cub group. Each boy-adult team shares in group leadership. Weekly activities are home-centered with the family using the Big Ideas. Group activities are held once or twice monthly.

Tiger Cub groups meet with the pack at special events such as pinewood or space derbies, raingutter regattas, the annual Blue and Gold banquet, and Tiger Cub graduation ceremonies, but do NOT regularly attend pack meetings. Fake sure whenever Tiger Cubs are invited there is something for them to do and be a part.

Each Tiger Cub group is a part of the Cub Scout pack. The pack selects a pack Tiger Cub group coach who completes Fast Start training, Cub Scout Leader Basic trainingK and is responsible for the support of the Tiger Cub group(s) until graduation into Cub Scouting. ' Each group of 4-8 has the option of selecting an adult coordinator who works with the Tiger Cub Group Coach and helps maintain communication within the group. This person does NOT have to register. But if so chooses would register as a meniber of the pack committee (MC).

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JOB DESCRIPTION

The Pack's Tiger Cub Group Coach i8 to check with the Tiger Cub adult/boy teams monthly and invite them to Pack activities at least twice a year. In the March- May time frame depending on when your Tiger Cubs were recruited, have a program to cross the boys from the Tiger Cub program into a wolf den.

The job is more than just an **organizer", but a coach to help and assist the Tiger Cub Group during the year.

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U.S. citizen, at least 21 years of age and of good moral charakter Give leadership to and guidance to the adults and boys in the Tiger Cub program Be a member of and participate actively with the Cub Scout pack committee Help plan and coordinate the Tiger Cub Group in Cub Scout pack activities when appropriate See that the responsibility for hosting group meeting and activities rotates among the boy-adult teams of the group Attend cub Scout Leader Basic training and Round&cable Use the Tiger Cub Family Activity Book as a source of program ideas Work in harmony with den leadecs and pack leaders of the Cub Scout pack Support the policies of the Boy Scout of America Encourage all Tiger Cubs to graduate into a Wolf Den and continue participation in Cub Scouting

HELP HINTS FOR THE TIGER CUB COACH

COMMUNICATE :

Comnunication is one of the most important jobs'yoo will have. You need to keep the Tiger Cub Group informed and be available for questions that may arise. Plan to attend at least two meetings.

WHEN RECRUITING COME PREPARED WTH:

Registration forms The Pack calendar A roster of pack leaders Locations for purchasing t-shirts, hats, etc. A list or' possible outings Tiger Cub Family Activity packets Copies of the Motto and Pledge Copies of meeting charts, songs, recognitions, games and crafts Activities for the boys Tiger: Cub graduation emblem

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TIGER CUB GROUP COACH’S CALENDAR

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September

October

November/ Dt?C:embeZ

January

February Follov up with host team about month's meeting(s).

Register for the position (To)

Complete Fast Start training

Prepare for Tiger Cub Rally Night (Round UP) , (Coordinate with your Pack)

Attend Cub Leader Basic training

Rally Night '(Round Up)

Divide Tiger Cubs into groups

Follow up with groups on first meeting Big Idea #l -"Getting to Know You*

Attend first meeting and plan calendar

Attend pack leaders' committee meeting and report on groups: determine activities the Tiger Cub groups will be invited to visit. Follow up on invitations.

Contact host team to make sure they are planning to have meeting and know what to do. Attend meeting.

Attend pack leaders' coxunittee meeting.

Follow up with host team about month's meeting(s).

Attend pack leaders' committee meeting.

Follow up with host team about month's meeting(s). Help group(s) with Blue and Gold decorations.

Attend pack leaders' committee meeting.

Attend Pack Blue and Gold Banquet.

Attend pack leaders' committee meeting and arrange for Cubmaster meeting for Big Idea #13- "Cub Scouting Rere We Come."

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Arrange meeting(s) with parents and Cubmaster to discuss Cub Scouting.

Encourage Tiger Cub adults to become leaders and attend training.

Graduatibn ceremonies of Tiger Cubs into pack.

June Tiger Cubs automatically “rollovern into Cub Scouts.

+ The Council encourages recruitment to begin in the March/April time frame.

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LEAVE THE MEETING WITH:

Complete roster of the Tiger Cub Group Host and location of first two meetings

RESOURCES :

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MAKING THE TIGER CUB PROGRAM WORK

Tiger Cub Family Activity Packet Tiger Cub Guidebook Tiger Cub Group Coach Fast Start Video (also in Spanish, No. 94-064) Welcome to Tiger Cubs (flip chart) Welcome to Tiger Cubs (flip chart in Spanish) Tiger Cub Recruiting Poster Tiger Cub Recruiting Flyet Tiger Cub Graduation Emblem Cub Scout/Tiger Cub Application Tiger Cub Group Coach Award medallion

Why should we bother with Tiger Cubs? That is a question you hear from packs on many occasions. The answer is simple, and in some ways complex. If the pack has a good Tiger Cub Group Coach, the Tiger Cub Group could at some point almost eliminate the necessity of a Round Up for Wolves. During the course of a year, the Tiger Cub Group is nurtured. Each adult has the opportunity to provide leadership to the group. The group members become friends and in the spring when they graduate they are a ready made wolf den. During the course of the year, one or two of the adults have shown an interest in continuing in a leadership capacity with the group. Generally, these leaders provide a good program for the boys.

Those packs who have shown an interest in the Tiger Cubs and made them feel important have rewarded by leaders for not only the new den, but leadership in the form of Assistant Cubmasters and Me&erg of the Comittee.

How do you make it work? First, by foliowing the time line provided, and secondly, by making the Tiger Cubs who visit your pack feel that they are important and not just there to be looked at by the pack. Have one of your dens adopt the Tiger Cubs for evening. Have them sit with the den.

Remember to *'Keep it SiI@e.” Sometimes those of us with a lot of Scouting experience have difficulty in interpreting the Tiger Cub program. The relatively unstructured program and< the shared concept make the program flexible and easy to understand and operate.

Lastly, hold a meaningful graduation ceremony. Make the boys and parents feel special and give them something to remember.

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THAT LITTLE SCOUT WHO FOLLOWS ME

A careful Scouter I ought to be. A little Scout follows me. I do not dare to go astray For fear he’ll go the selfsame way.

Not once can I escape his eyes. Whate’er he sees me do he tries. Like me, he says he’s going to be -- That little Scout who follows me.

He thinks that I am good and fine, Believes in every work of mine. The base in me he must not see -- That little Scout who follows me.

I must remember as I go Through summer sun and winter snow,- I’m building for the years to be For that little Scout who follows me.

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Ages: 2-8 Number of players: 2-20 Materials: wne Preparatiou: none

Game: Have the children stand in a circle and choose one child to be the first leader. Let the leader show the group a new, crazy way to stand. For example, the child might wrap ape leg around the other, bend over and then put both hands on top of his head. After demonstratmg, have the child call out “Copycat!” Then have the rest of the children do their best to make themselves look exactly like the leader. Continue plqing until each child has had a turn leading the game. :

FWNNY FACES

Ages: 2-5 Number o.f players: 3-10 Materials: none Preparation: none

Game: Have the children stand in a line. Ask the fiit child to turn around to the person behind and make a face. Then have that person try to imitate thesface and pass it on to the next child. Let the last child go to the head of the line and make a new face to start the game over again.

Variation: Have the children recite the following rhyme as they make their funny facea:

Here is my face-- 1 give it to you. Pass it along-- Now you’re funny, too!

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DI?IECTIVI?

Ages: 2-8 Number of players: 2-10 Materials: none Preparation: none

Have the children sit in a semicircle. Choose one child to be the detective. person in the room by giving clues such as these:

Describe an object or a “I’m thinking of something that is red. It

bounces. What is it?” Or, “Someone in thii room is wearing green. His name begins with an ‘hf. He has a big brother named Scott. Who is he?”

Then let the detective move around the room and try to discover the object or person you described. Continue giving clues until the detective finds what he is searching for. Then choose another child t be the detective.

Hint: For the authentic touch, give the detective a large magnifying glass to look through as he searches for clues.

DOODLES

Ages: 2-l/2 to 8 Nimber df players: 2-10 Materials: a clipboard, paper, crayon or felt-tip marker Preparation: attach paper to a clipboard or piece of corrugated cardboard

Gpme: Have the children sit in a circle with you. Tell them they will be working together to make a Doodle Creature, an imaginary animal that no one has ever seen before. Pass the clipboard, along with a crayon or felt-tip marker, around the circle. Let each child draw a line, a circle or any kind of shape on the paper to create a group picture. Keep passing the clipboard around until everyone has had 3 or 4 turns. When the children have finished, encourage them to try naming their Doodle Creature.

Variation: Let the children create Doodle Designs. ,

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TIGER CUB CEREMONIES

#I. TIGER CUB GRADUATION

Supplies: Fake Council Fire l/4’@ Dowel Rod Cut in Half

(one per boy, plus one) 1 Bobcat Stamp Blue Cloth or Paper

(for fake water)

Tiger Make-up 1 Arrowheid Per Boy

3 Feathers Per Boy (1 red, 1 yellow, 1 blue)

Fake Stepping Stone8 (for steps in water)

Certificate, Pin and Patch Arrangementr : Lights off, Council fire on. Semf-circle setting with Cubs on the floor and parents seated behind them. Council fire in the center. At the open end, place fake water on the floor and stepping stones on top. Be sure to place steps so some difficulty is encountered while crossing water so it's a real challenge. Pub stamp and rod taped together in fire; rods,

arrowheads, remaining and feathers at waters end. Certificate, pin and Tiger Cub patch at

Shere Kahn position.

Character8: Cubmaster or Tribal Chief, Den Chief or Ceremonial Brave, Tiger or Sbere Kahn

Ceremony: --Tribal Chief (is sitting at fire; when all is quiet he stand8)

Tonight, we have gathered to honor our young braves. Let us call forth.... --Shere Kshn (interrupts loudly)

I Shere Kahn wish to test these brave8 before honor is given them! /'I I call '\~_ fourth the Wan Cubs called Tigerb!

--Tiger Cubs and Adults (go to Shere Kahn and stand before him) --Shere lcahn What is the motto of the Tiger Cubs? Have you obeyed the promise

of the Tiger Cubs? Tigers, this is the emblem of your first rank in Cub Scouts, wear it proudly. Adult Tiger, this is the symbol for your deeds ia preparing these Tigers for their next adventure in Cubbing. So all may know that you have done well, here is the writing to prove your efforts. Go now, I wish no more to see you. You must walk the water of evil. Be weary of its quickness and smooth appearance, for it can fool you.

--Ceremonial Brave (is at the end of the water. He greets them. He take8 them to a spot where he has the making8 of the arrows and says) The arrowhead breaks the wind. The stick, if straight, will guide the arrows path. The feathers give balance and distance. Take these and make your arrow of life. Learn of its true nature and be a good Scout.

--Shere Kahn (takes the Tigers to the council fire and the adults are asked to take their seats. The boys are asked to sit on either side of the Tribal Chief.)

--Tribal Chief (speaks) Tonight, we honor these Cubs, for they have completed the challenge of the Tiger8. So all may know that they are now of this tribe we will place our mark upon their foreheads. This symbol i8 the r Bobcat, your first rank in this tribe.

--Tribal Chief (stamps each Tiger. A8 each boys is branded, the Cub Pack hisses; the chief calls them Bobcats of Den #- and introduces them to their Den Leader.) Ceremony Ends.

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MORE TIGER CUB CEREMONIES

12. TIGER CUB GRADUATION

Supplies: 8 pieces of Construction Paper Certificate, Pin and patch ' Wolf Book 7 Candles (1 tall white,

3 black, 3 orange)

Rope, String, or Crepe Paper (to make a bridge or use the Pack Bridge)

Candle Holder(s)

Arrangements: The white candle (taller than the others) centered on ceremonial table with 3 black on one side and 3 orange on the other (B,B,B,W,O,O,O). Place the 8 pieces of paper on the floor of the bridge in such a way to make walking on them difficult. On each piece write one of the following: Sign, Handshake, Motto, Salute, Promise, Law, Arrow of Light symbol, and Webelos symbol.

Characters: Cubmaster, Den Leader, Tiger Cub organizer, and Den Chief

aster speaks: Tonight we honor our Tiger Cubs. Will , our Tiger Cub organizer, come to introduce them. (Tigers and Adults come to the front.)

Organizer rpeak8: (as each candle is lit) White is for Purity in Living; Black is for the Unknown, the Fear and Doubts; Orange is for knowledge, Joy, and Confidence. These are the colors of the Tigers. You have completed the tenure of the Tiger Cub program. Adults, here is the patch for your Tiger; place it on his right pocket. Tigers, here ia the pin for your adult partner who worked with you through your deeds as Tigers. Place their pin on their collar. Here, too, is the Certificate for all to see. As your organizer, I bid you farewell and show you the path of a new Challenge; the Challenge of Cub Scouts. Each step you take tells you what you must learn, so you can earn your next rank. Walk the bridge of cub scouts and meet your new leaders. (At the end, stands the Cubmaster, Den Leader and Den Chief)

Cubaraster speaks: Welcome to Pack . This is your Den Leader , and Den Chief

, of Den . Your meeting3 are on , at am/pm, at the location of .

Den Leader puts the Cub Scout (yellow) neckerchief on the Tigers, (This is optional and each Pack or Den leader can decide if they wish to do this.)

Den Chief hands each boy the Wolf Book and says: This is your next Challenge. Read and do each requirement of the Bobcat.

<When you are done you will earn the Bobcat patch.

Cubmaster: (asks each boy/adult team to sit with the Pack. Ceremony Ends.

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TEN LITTLE TIGERS (Tune: Ten Little Indians)

TIGER, TIGER, LITTLE SCOUT (Tune:-Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star)

One little, two little, three little Tigers, Four little, five little, six little Tigers, Seven little, eight little, nine little Tigers, Ten little Tiger Cub Boys.

(Sing song through once and then reverse the words on the next time through - Ten little to one little Tiger Cub boy. For extra excitement, you can give a Tiger roar after the second verse.)

TIGERS WHISTLE WHILE THEY WORK

Tiger, Tiger, little scout, What is Tigers all about? Having fun and lots of joys. ” Laughing with other Tiger Boys. Tiger, Tiger, little scout, That’s what Tigers are about.

RECOGNITION SONG (Tune: Farmer in the Dell)

(Tune: Whistle While You Work)

Tigers whistle while they work! (Whistle)

Our honored guests are here, Our honored guest are here, Stand up now and take a bow (stand), Our honored guests are here.

They pitch right in and laugh and grin, And Whistle while they work.

Tigers hum a merry tune! (Hum) They hum all day at work and play, They hum a merry tune.

Continue: Tiger Cubs, Den Leaders, Cub Scouts, Leaders, Fathers, Mothers, Sisters, Brothers, Den Chiefs, Webelos Scouts, etc.

Before they join Cub Scouts, They have to know the rule Of being courteous and kind In both their home and school.

WHERE HAS MY LITTLE TIGER GONE?

Tigers whistle while they work. (Whistle)

They do their bit, they never quit, Tigers Whistle while they work!

Oh where, oh where has my .little tiger gone? Oh where, oh where can he be? With his ears cut short and his tail cut

long, Oh where, or where can he be?

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THE TIGERS CAME MARCHING IN ("Johnny Comes Marching Home")

The tigers came marching in mj! home, They're here! They're here!

Their meeting will start in a moment or two. Let's give, a cheer!

They'll all sit down with a happy grin And excitedly wait for their time to begin.

And the Big Ideas, are, Waiting to be explored.

The Tigers have searched for the answers with you, They want, to know!

They've discovered the reasons; Now, with your help, they want to show.

Let's give them some space and let them share, They need to know that this group does care.

And the Big Ideas, are, Waiting to be explored.

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TIGER (Tune: Bingo)

BSA has a new group And TIGER is its name-o

Qlorus: T-I-G-E-R, T-I-G-E-R, T-I-G-E-R, And TIGER is its name-o

It’s made up of younger boys Seven years of age-o (Chorus)

They joined up for lots of fun Games, and songs, and play-0 (chorus)

Each young boy will share his home Among his group of friends-o (Chorus)

A mom or dad will be their guide To help them learn things right-o (chfJn&

The pack will welcome them just so On graduation night-o mom

Sing the song through six times, fast time spell out the name T-I-G-E-R, second time spell first four letters and clap the R, third time, spell first three letters and clap E, R, etc. until alI letters are clapped

TIGER $ONGS

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(repeat each line 4 times) He’s got the whole world in His hands. He’s got the teeny tiny Tiger in His hands. He’s got the bit bigger Bobcat in His

hands. He’s got the bossy, bossy Bears in His hands. He’s got the whiney, whiney Webelos in his hands. /

He’s got the dandy, dandy Den Leaders . His hands. :e’s got the classy, classy Cubmast& in His hands. He’s got the whole world in His hands.

GOOD BYE, TIGER CUBS (Tune: Good Night, Ladies)

Good bye, Tigers Good bye, Tigers Good bye, Tigers We’re going to leave you now.

ChOfUS: Merrily, we search, discover, & share Search, discover & share Search, discover & share Merrily, we all have fun Up the Tiger Cub Trail.

Have fun, Tigers Have fun, Tigers Have fun, Tigers Our group is leaving now.

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I - Introducing a boy and his family to Scouting.

G- Getting to know others and ones self better,

L- Entering into a group; being part of something SPECIAL.

R- Reaching out to one another and getting hands on experiences.

s- Sharing and Discovering new things and Ideas.

That is what TIGER CUDS is all about ---

SEARCHING - DISCOVERING - SNARING

TIGER CUBS

These letters spell out TIGER CUBS, can be used as skit or as an introduction to Tiger cubs.

T- Together Together Tiger Cub Scouts have fun and learn new things with an Adult partner and as a group.

I - Ideals Ideals as Well as values of Scouting are shared as Tiger Cubs are introduced into the Scouting life.

G- Group Group Tiger Cub meetings are a shared experience, every member joins in and takes an active part.

B- Exciting Exciting adventures and interesting activities are a part of Tiger Cubs 17 Big Ideas Book.

R- Relationships Relationships are strengthened as Tiger Cubs with the help from their Adult partner live up to the "Tiger Cub Scout Prombe. ”

C - Cub Scouts Cub Scouts is the next step Tiger Cub Scouts take in the Pack when they Graduate in the Spring.

u- United 'United with Tiger Cub Scouts everywhere we share the Tiger Cub motto SEARCH, DISCOVER, and SHARE--that sums up what Tiger Cubs is all about.

B- Boys BOYS who with their Adult partner that belong to the Tiger Cubs also are a part of that great organization -- BOY SCOUTS O? AlamIcA.

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Tiger Cub Key Ring

Materials needed:

l 1 - l/2” key ring a 1 - WI” to 1” wooden bead with hole 0 4 - orange pony beads l 8” orange and 6” black l/4” braided macrame cord l scotch tape

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a Roll a small piece of Scotch tape around one end of each cord to make a pointed end. Put an overhand know into the other end of the cord.

0 Using the taped end of the cord. go through a pony bead, through the ring. through the wooden bead. back through th ring and through another pony bead. Pull off the tape and put an overhand knot on the end of the cord.

0 Repeat with the other cord. 0 ‘Mm the cords about 112” from the knots and “fuzz” the- ends. l Draw a face on the wooden bead. if desired.

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Make a copy of the Tiger snetch-ie for each boy.

1. Color and cut them out.

2. Fold along dotted lines.

3. Starting at the outside edge, cut slits along the heavy black lines. (Do not cut all the way thr0ugh.j

4. Cut slits along the folded edge in the same way.

5. Gently open the TIGER and stretch the head and feet apart.

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l Old game boards--paint right over them. 0 Covers from wallpaper aud upholstery books-go to paint stores and ask for

their old samples. The covers of the books are extra sturdy, vinyl covered cardboard you can paint over or cover with Con-Tat paper.

0 Sides of cardboard cartons-chop them into neat squares or rectangles for game boards. These can usually be obtained from most retail stores.

0 Mat board-go to a picture framer and ask for his “ends”. 0 Linoleum tile--12”x12” tiles make good indestructible game boards, smaller

linoleum tiles make good individual boards, and l”x1” ceramic tiles make good game pieces.

0 Paper covered with clear Con-Tat-cover on both sides to make the board sturdy. This can be rolled up and stored away.

0 To make large size game boards that you can store easily, cut the boards in half and tape the back with colored Mystik tape. They will be attractive and fold up but open out flat.

THINGS To USE FOR GAME MARKERS

bottle caps

pennies ceramic tiles Washefs

buttons large dried beans paper clips rubber or metal washers blocks pebbles


RECYCLE CR4FT’S-PUTTING DISCARDS To WORK AGAIN

There are many household discards that may be used by Den Leaders for their Den organizing or crafts.

. Egg cartons. Use them as seed starters. Punch a hold in the bottom of the cups, fill with soil and water, then dram over night. Sow one or two seeds per cup and cover; uncover when the seeds begin to sprout. Use one as a desk or drawer orga&er. - Store little game pieces in them in your Den Game Chest.

l Fllmcanisters.

Theymakeagooddryplacetokeepstamps. Make a pocket sewing kit.

Using pinking shears to cut a piece of felt 1 3/4 inches wide x 3 inches long. Work plastic toothpicks through the felt so their points stick out about l/2 inch from the ends on one side of the felt, with the rest of the toothpick on the other side of the felt. Snip off long ends. Wrap white thread around the ends of one toothpick in a Figure 8. Wrap black thread around another and tan around the third. Put several needles, some safety pins and some straight pins in the rest of the felt piece. Roll up the felt and slip it into the container. Make a .Grst aid kit for the belt or a neckerchief slide. Include safety pin, money for a phone call, emergency numbers, a wrapped aspirin, band aids, a piece of adhesive tape around the outside of the canister, some string, a needle with thread. Many film stores now take these canisters back for recycling.

. 1 gallon milk containers. Make a bird feeder. Make a feed scoop. Make a set of workbench organizers for nails, screws, bulky stuff. Cut away the bottle from above the handle and down the front to make an opening large enough to fit a hand easily. Punch a few holes in the bottom if you need drainage. Label. Pieces of the plastic cut to &ape will make fine garden labels with plant names in permanent marker. Use to make costumes for Knights of the Roundable.

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,Make a terrarium (see instructions in Camping and Nature chapter) Make a windproof candle holder. You need the bottle, modeling clay, a 2x6~6 inch piece of wood, a #8x3/4” wood screw. Drill a hole in the center of the cap and the center of the bottom of the bottle. the bottle about 7 inches above the base.

Use a knife to cut the top off Insert screw through the cap (open

side up) and inside of the bottom. Attach to wooden base. Use clay to adjust the fit of the caudle to the cap so candle stands straight Makeafeedscoop. ‘. Make organizers Make wind catchers.

l Baby food jars. Again, organizers. Make snow globes (see Crafts section of FoZbws, Helps, Gives). Store touch-up paint along with a small brush in each painted room in your house. Decorate and use a s containers for small treats or gifts, such as home grown herbs, spice tea, candy. Make table favors using the jar as a dome over a miniature made from materials found nature.

l Them are may more ways to recycle household items. Throw away the garbage, but see if you can think of secondary ways to use other things.

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(1) 2 liter clear plastic bottle 1 pair scissors large nail (8d or bigger) garbage samples: scfap paper (newspn’nt, packaging) scrap plastic bag (bread bag, etc.) smalltincanlid ahminum foil cap from 2 liter bottle pop top tab organic kitchen waste (egg shells, apple core, potato peels, orange peels, banana peel, etc.) Do not use meat scraps or bone because they would attract animals. dirt (potting soil)

PROCEDURE: Punch holes in bottom of bottle using nail. Cut upper section from bottle with scissors and recycle plastic. Save cap and lower section. Cut l-inch by 6-inch strips from paper, plastic, aluminnm foil, etc. Put in a l-inch layer of dirt in the bottom of the bottle. Place a garbage sample on top of dirt and next to the plastic so it can be observed. Cover sample with layer of dirt and add another sample in the same -. _.

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manner until the bottle is full. Place the bottle in an undisturbed area in your back yard. Check the contents once a week, see what items dissolve and what items remain.

Other Treasured Throwaways in this Pow Wow Book are located ia: Crafts - Pill Bottle Ornament

Egg Carton Bugs

Crafts for Christmas - Snow Globe Paper Clip Ornaments

Webelos Crafts - Tin Can Lanterns

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Cwdobdrd tube 11 “ long 1Y’ diameter crepe paper Cardboard Clitttr, sequinr, Or other trim sci ssocs Clue Crdyons, paint Of mr!in? pens

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crept ,ptptr. o?tO.;tht paper tube. (7" x 22") toQtthtr and tape. Gently thread md gather. the

When all the crept Paper is gathered onto the +g; $~~ck *+#@ of tht crept ptptr fnto etch tnd of the tube rnd secure rlth ttpt. - ‘.. -.

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2. Brush the crepe paper 1 ightly mfth. glut rnd dtcorrtt ufth trims. On a 1Jrgt pit&i ii’ ca&orrd rt lcrst 15” x 3”, draw the herd, spfnt, and trf 1 of tJw drr on. decorate the herd, spplnt, rnd tail. Utrrure an wet 10” x 1 P ”

With crayons, prints or markers, at the bottaa of the dragons body.

Cut out the herd, spine and tall and the 10” x l&” wea in the dragon’s body. Cut l ,$T,,,sJit near the head and tail a8 ShOwn. Gently f f t the slits over the tube, ketping the taped rid@ dorm.

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Currrntetd to please even the most can-tanktrous Scrooge at holiday tfmt.

TREE - Cover a coffee can with green burldp or felt. Sahpt and glut a COnC from tagborrd cover WI th green material. Add red trfm and slip 1 t over the can filled with goodies to tat or small gffts.

SANTA - Save a variety of containers with plastic lfds such 8s coffee w potrto chfp cans, frosting cans, etc. Hake these socfdblt Smta tins in nothing flat, using no sew felt and decorative trims. Oufck stitch a hat from bight red felt to top tech contafntr and glut facial features in place, using fringe for the beard and a pompon for the nose.

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YOU WILL NEZD:

SAILBOAT

Flat-type detergent bottle, plaster of paris, l/2" dowel, 12" long fabric (small piece), paint or felt tip marker, wire, needle and thread.

DIREC!PIONS :

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Cut dowel into lengths of 7" and SW.

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This make$i>t hold Pour into front cf boat (diagram b).

top stays level. Prop boat so

Push end of 7" piece of dowel into wet plaster to make the *mast" (c). Hold straight until plaster dries.

CroSS "mast" near boat with 5" Piece of dowel to form - "bOO.lB". Secure with wire (d).

Cut sail from fabric (e). Fasten corners with thread.

Paint an+ name the boat as desired. really float.

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Tin can Black paint Marbles Glue Electric cord Ice pick Heavy awl Broomstick Votive candle

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HANGING GARDEN LANTERN - Take top off tin can. Paint can black. Punch small holes in it, beginning with an ice pick and enlarging to desired size with a heavy awl. Insert marbles in holes and glue in. Put electric cord through hole in closed end of can. Attach socket with light to cord and hang lantern from a tree. (Drawing A)

TIKI LAMP - Secure garden light to broomstick stuck in ground. Use a votive candle for illumination. (Drawing B)

WALK LANTERN - Place many garden lanterns along a walk and use an outdoor string of lights to illumination. (Drawing C)

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Materials Needed: Plastic jug (gallon size), 2 inch heavy pin (or thin nail), 2 wooden beads (approximately 3/8" diameter), 3/8" dowel or stick (at least 12" long), paint or felt-tip marker (optional).

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Cut jug (b): 5" square and 2 discs (S/8” wide). cut square (c), making certain to leave l/4" at center uncut. Punch hole in center and at corners (c). Punch hole in...center of discs from step 1. Decorate if desired. Put onto,pin in this order: disc, bead, cornets.of pinwheel (in, the,,.order they are numbered%n f$gti..Jc), center of pinwheel, . . . disc, and bead; iPush point of,,pin through end of dowel (d); bending back point against dowel. Slightly squeeze fins of propeller so it clears stick when it moves.

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i’ 7 "MOTORIZED BUGS" THAT GO

Put the motor together. this way: Push the rubber band through the spool opening. Drive the nail into the spool lend to hold one end of the rubber-bdii&r. Push rubber band,t~roug~washers and secure 'the‘band in 'pl&e with the toothpick. Sqape paper offkpo&e&ds afid wdk lightly for:easy spin. You'ipower the m&or by tii-iidirig tip the rubber band 'with &the toothpick. When . it's wound, set the spool on the floor and let it go........

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with l-5/16" diameter. * Two washers. * A thick rubber band as

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* A tootpick or match stick.

* A small naif, (or sm$l screw.

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BEETLE

Glue on half a pipe cleaner for each feeler. Glue on

Wings are cut from waxed paFer. Feelers are pipe cleaners.

beads for eyes. Body is painted red with black spots.

Eyes are buttons.

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This is a mousetrap on wheels with built-in propulsion - " something so simple and inexpensive that. every Cub Scout will want to make one. . . ,'. .,... . .'

The simplicity of this racer fire's..:the im&in&ti& ,,,he '1: . . I.'.: greatest momentum can be obtained from'2{4a diameter wheeis but 1 ' the mousetrap needs to be mounted on' a b,oarh'td prevent t&&e .":'

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Rubber bands or sandpaper cati be‘glued on the rear whe&ls fo;' :' " ?'~f traction. drive.

.Wind the cord the opposite direction'for front-wheel'.“ .'%'.' .. . remOre

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Mousetrap. 4 screw eyelets

Coping'saw Wire cutters

Coathanger wiye Hand drill " 3/16" thick w.j$oh,s _ .

a 1 l/4" d'ianeter dowel String or nylon cording

rear ax1t

1. Remove bait pan and hook arm from b3i'0m mousetrap.

2. Cut a l/2" ?!eep notch at the rear axle line for easy winding of the string. (This will be at the opposite end of the snapper, and the slot should be rocnded

3. slightly and waxed or soaped.) Carefully measure l/r2t' in from each end for eyelets. The wood splits easily, so screw the eyelets in carefully.

4.. Insert wire axles through Coathanger wire nay be used.

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grip. cord -will be wound to give it

5. Make wheels from wood - 1 l/4" diameter b; 3/16" thick. ;;;;lcan be sawed fron thin wood, or better, sliced from a

. Locate and drill center holes. The more accurate this is, the better the racer will run.

6. Knot string onto snapper. 7. Pull snapper

DO not tie string to axle. back to its full exter:t and hold with thumb.

8. Wind the string onto the rear axle un:il tight. in nylon, zs it is springy.

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to prevent raveling.) with a hot soldering iron

9. Set the racer on a rough surface (I-lot a waxed floor) and release.

10. Racer should go over 8 feet. Perfect it until it does. Try winding cord backwards for front wheel drive.

Mark off a board for a race track and let the.boys have a race. Do not paint the track, as this will n;ake it too slick.


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Pliers, hammer9 a ruier, a pencil and a design on paper. A protractor or compass, tape, wire cutters, a paintbrush s( backboard ‘6f plywood, corkboard or: particle board. Boards’ .can be 'c'overed wi‘th: ve$vet, vinyl, leather or felt.. They,‘tian be 'stained or: painted, and you need n+is and 26, oi- 28.g&ge, wire,

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Pound nails into board at about a l/4 to S/4” spacing; Try to nail heads at about 344" to .1/2". height. The na,il bar: (if .you have one'will ‘help with this).

After all nails are in, check nail height and straighten out any nails,. Then remove the pattern.

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Wrap wire around the first nail (RI and following, your pattern to (b). If you use two layers be sure this first or base layer is pushed down to your board so you have depth.

Be sure to follow the arrows on the pattern and use a little tension on the wire. To finish, wrap the finai wire a couple txmes around the last nail and clip off.

After the first layer is done. start the second layer. This wire stays at the top by the nail- head. Once again follow the arrows on the pattern and end in the-same way as the base layer.

When the wiring is done, you can paint the wire with lacquer paint. Gold and silver works well. Use a strip of cardboard between the layers so you can paint the layers and not mark the board. Two coats of paint are usually needed.


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Tape or tie-string to board at #I. sequence, Follow numbers i-41 in

wrapping around nails in the same direction Wolf outline. to make

lower part of ears, Repeat to make a secohd row of string,'excltiding

which already have 2 rows Proceed by following numbers 41-57 and back to 42 to mak;! 2 rows of Wolf chin ard mouth line. twice for eye.

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Yarn and Nail Flas --- Materials Needed: Red, white and blue cotton rug yarn or

knitting worsted 13 &" x 18" plywood SO silver gummed stars $'I headless brads metallic braid glue .

Sand the edges of the plywood until smooth. sh ort side, draw a line about &I in

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In the upper left hand corner., mark off an ar ea 7" x 8" for the field of stars.

Hold the brads with pliers and nail them uniformly about half way in, .every &'I along the sides of the field.

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red yarn to the first nail. Begi; b;r j-;riF.;

Bring the yarn back and forth around the nails tying off on the fourth nail. Cent ir.e h-i'-,5 x.;7 i t2 yarn and alternate red and whize strises.

T0r the field begin at the upper left hand corner. x*;?r\t ,..I ., the blue yarn around the first nail and Si;ririzj as before. Tic! off on the last nail at the lower right hand corner. space fifty $*g

Evenly gummed silver stars on the field. Ycu should

have 5 rows of six stars separated by 4 rows of five stars. When they are properly positioned, pick up each star with a pair of tweezers and apply a dab of glue to the back. it onto the field.

Lightly press The glue will give it a more permament bond.

Glue metallic braid around the outside edge. Attach-a -4 0.3 d e 2 easel to the back for table display or a picture hanger on t:?s back for wall display.


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1. C1SSEMbLE MATERIALS Hammer Board .(at’ Jeasti as large, as

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Punch ‘and/&- chisel .p&ch Masking tape . . Soft cl 0th 3-D finishing nails (tit-

small, thin nails-8 per package

TTac$ng “,pgper Rounded +&lt,-tip open, Scissdrs #O(I)00 steki 'w&i '. ' Tiil or. Copper Panel

OPTIONAL Spray acryl i c ‘(copper :

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Oil-based antiquing glaze Soft bri’stle brush

2. NFIIL METAL ?O BOARD - Choose better. side. Tomake it easier to pound nails, into metal. first make pierce marks with the punch l/S” from edges I~I each corner and middle o-f each edge. This will also help you determine how hard to hit the punch or chisel punch in order to pierce through metal. (These will be hidden by frame-) In each pierce mark, pound nail straight into board halfway; then pound II ,‘.7

nail back away -From metal. (Refer tq * on Step 5.1 \ i .-_

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4. PIERCE DESIGN - Start in center of pattern and work outward. Hold punch in center of each dot, and chisel punch

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THEN THE CORNERS, Use either the claw of’the hammer or

pliers. Edges wi 1 I curve up. Flatten by putting smooth side down on padded flat surface, such as newspaper paddinq,

towels, carpet, etc. and use a rolling pin. Press down on

the rolling pin as you roll it back and forth slowly.

COPPER: To remove fingerprint marks and scratches, buff entire piece with WOW steel wool - you may have to rub

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harder in some areas. with hot water

Wash with mild soapy water, rinse 3 and dry immediately and thoroughly.

ANY FURTHER FINGERPRINTING. AVOID

WOULD A RECORD. HANDLE BY THE EDGES AS YOU

The newly bu,ffed copper will have a pinkish cast which will turn to a warm, coppery tone within months. Should any fingerprints show +-\p after’some time, simply re- buff them out. Li w.~-.v...c~ -a-

.(If you wisti' to preserve copper and make it Tilly(rr pJ’ *.I,%- w.w-.-.c.L p-” UYT. spi-2i.y I lG+.k& aAyl,L:, OVST: coc2;tr ng of -1 P.-e- LICQB gloss spray acrylic according to the label instructions making sure copper is dust-free. 1 We do not recommend the use of commercial copper cleaners - paste or liquid. TIN: To remove fingerprint marks and oils, wash with mild soapy water, rinse with hot wafer, thoroughly.

and dry immediareiy anti DO NUT BUFF WITH STEEL WOOL CR ABRASIVES.

Handle by the edges as you woi-!id a record. To make tin fingerprint proof, spray a light, matte spray acrylic according to

even coating of cl ear label instructions making

sure tin is dust free. This ~r.~::il also darken the tin somewhat.

*Finished piece will fit standard frames. needed. However y

No backing is you can also tack the tin or copper pieces

onto‘ a decorative wood plaque with decorative tacks. If you wish to display the finished piece this way, nail the metal to the board in the four corners only omitting the middle of each edge.

TiiE F?EDVE DIHECTICNS ARE FOR iS VERY NiCE FINISHED FSRODUCT. IF L'OIJ WANT RN INEXPENSIVE, GlJ:iC:K PRC!DUCT, USE THE ENDS L7F JUICE CANS WHICH DC NC-T HAVE i-i-!E EMBOSSED PRINTING. - Follow the oasic directions and the i:,ot/s can have a lot of fun nnt lr-lrfi I-II-! r--0“-- --= dj ++'eren+_ na++Pr~c;- _-me-.

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To .make these useful implements, u,se cdat.:hanger wire straightened with pl'iers.' San.d, off all.pain<. . ~

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holding the meat. Then coil the wire around,the prong to form a circular rack about 3” across. From another hanger, make a long narrow loop for a handle and twist end of grill around handle. To finish, slip a clothespin over the loop and wrap with piastic coated, tape.

To make skewers for: kabobs or toasting marshmallows, all you need is a lang straight wire with a loop handle at one end.

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TIN CAN, LANTERNS

U&e any .size tin can'. I+ you'.wi'sh. 'to .make one,from at-! alumiiium@iE! plate‘,

have a cone shkped cover.; Attach a’ wire for a handle ,

and paintall ‘pieces ,(usu~l’l~ a ‘Clat .blackJ;* Cut. a piece of ‘heavy paper big ‘enough’ to” fit aiound‘the &an. and draw a design’on .the paper - Fasten the pattern around the can with duct or clothtape, Place the can on.a '10~~ which'appkoximatelyfi.ts and using a hammer and nail z punch holesinto the can along the lines of vo&- design. Make sure your holes are punched ail the way throuQh 80 the light of the candle will.stiow the whole design. in your can khen"it'is completed.

Place a small candIG You may.tiave to drip some sax

from the candle fo stick it to the bottom of the can or use a small holder or votive cup.

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MATER%AL§: 1 tuna can 1 coat hanger (straightened)

DIRECTIONS:

Twist one end of the coot harqtor around the top edge of th* tuna can and twist tightly' to secure it.

Bend the other end into a handle.

Notes: This craft takes 10 minut6.5, and gives credit in Wolf Elective #3.


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It only works when the sun is shining brightly and is h&t.

Cut a triangie of flexible cardboard with aluminum foil. 9 and cover 5 t ve& smoothly

cone. ,bend the’ '.triangle carefully int'o': 'a. 's&&h

Stick a hot dog on 'a wir& OP thin stick,through the battam of the cone and into,the ground,.'pounding in such a ‘wa\j..that the cone points directly into the sun.

TIN CAN WONDER . .

It is possible to make a tin can cbey your commands--if you cheat a little!

Find an empty tin can with a lid. and two in the Make two holes in the

bottom,of the tin can in the positions shown in lid the illustration. m.3: 1 *Arid& i ni-n

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Cut a thick rubber band and push it through the four holes in the tin can (as shown in the illustration) and tie the two ends of the rubber band together again.

stone Using a short piece of strong thread, tie a small but heavy

f-mm to the point where the rubber bar q es itself in the Push the iid back on the tin can. When you roll the tin can away from you the rubber band inside the car? will become twisted and so wil:L make the tin can obey vour

command to return to*you by eventually unwinding the rubber bakd.

items needed: empty can with lid; na:Ll ; hammer: thick rubber band; strong thread; small stone;

scissors.


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MAKE fXTA~HAf3tE HANDLE FOR PAN FROM STRIP OF IRON.


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Materials Twig Stove

2-15 coffee can Soda can opener

Di rect ions

1. Use can opener to punch rows o’f . ho1 es around can, as shown. _ .

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3. With a screwdriver or other hard implement, flatten down the metal inr:/tn i .,a5 i Gje t5o ca,? .

4. Cut bottom out of can.

5. Set charcoal chimney in charcoal grill. Use wood coals and crump- ied nelwspaper or electric starter at bottom of chimney.

6. When charcoal pieces are burning evenly, remove the chimney with pliers and spread the coats t:or cooking.

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OUTDOOR WEBELOS

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We introduce Cub Scouts to the outdoors through den and pack activities and Wolfand Bear requirements. The boys learn proper methods and safety procedures for hikes, cookouts, and conservation projects. They enjoy My camping, day camping, and resident camping.

Webelos Scouts take the second step in outdoor adventure by taking part in overnight campouts with a parent or other adult. They develop some basic camping and outdoor ski&, which help prepare them for the troop experience. Day camp and resident camp also are an important part of their outdoor program.

In Boy Scouting, boys develop and polish skills of long-term camping. They use the basics learned aswebelos Scouts and add more complex skills, self-reliance, and responsr&iity.

Each step in the outdoor program is a foundation for the next, higher step. We should guard against using outdoor activities that will take away from a boy’s later experience in the troop. We want to wet his appetite for Boy Scouting, not give him the whole meal too early.

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SITE SELECTION and

TENTS

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain how to select a suitable campsite.

2. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various types of tents.

3. Demonstrate the proper way to “pitch” a tent.

Resources:

l Cub Scout Leader How-to-Book.

l Boy Scout Handbook.

l Scout Field book.

l Your local Boy Scout Troop.

Selecting a Campsite:

Discuss these things to be considered when selecting a campsite:

l Choose a site with safe water nearby.

l Choose a fairly open spot with even, gentle sloping ground. Grass covered,

sandy, or gravely ground is best.

l Avoid depressions. Even a shallow one can collect water in a heavy rain. And it

will Rain!

l Avoid camping near gullies or ravines. They can be dangerous in flash flooding.

l A south or southeast exposure is best, with protection from the wind.

l Check surrounding trees. If they are dead or have dying branches, don’t camp

near them.

l Seek an area free from insect pests.

l Check water supply. Piped, well, and spring water are usually safe. Don’t use

untested water without boiling iadding a chemical purifier. It’s safer to bring

water from home.


Tents:

Tents were once predominately made from canvas like materials. Canvas material

is rather heavy and is susceptible to rot if not dried properly. Scouts waterproofed them by applying hot wax to the erected tent. This was very time consuming and not the most

safest thing for scouts to be doing. Modern tents, on the other hand, are made from

synthetics. They are light weight and by the way they are woven are virtually waterproof

without any additional substance applied to their surfaces. Modern synthetics will not rot

although they will mildew. Cleaning is usually done with a soft brush and clean water.

No chemical cleaner should be used without first checking with the manufacturer.

l Types of tents:

1. Tarp is the simplest of all tents, a nylon tarp weighs just a few pounds and can be set

up in dozens of ways. Can be used as your primary shelter or as a dining fly. A tarp has

no floor, which can pose a problem in wet weather, nor does it have mosquito netting.

2. Bivouac Bag comes in two types, the hooped design and the simple bag type. The

hoop design is like a miniature tent in that it has a hoop stay that gives shape to the bivouac

around your head and area. It usually has a small storm flap that incorporates mosquito

netting. The simple bag type is basically a water proof sleeping bag with a draw string or

zipper to close it against the elements. These tents are very specialized and rather expensive

and there is only room for one.

3. A-frame are basically pup tents. A-frames are roomy and usually has a waterproof

floor and mosquito netting. The walls of the tent are made of a breathable fabric that allows

moisture to escape from inside the tent. A rainfly of water proof material is used to keep out

the elements. These tents although very stable are not as good as other designs in severe

weather, especially in high winds.

4. Dome tents by their configuration help them to stand up to wind, rain, and snow. They

have spacious interiors that make them great for two to four campers. They are considered

to be self supporting which, when erected, can be moved erected to a new location, tipped

on it’s side to shake any debris brought inside or upside down to allow the bottom to dry

off. They are usually more complicated to erect by virtue of the poles, but manufactures

have been making advances in this area to ease assembly.

5. Tube tents are of the hybrid design. These resemble an A-frame except that

instead of a peak they form a tube like structure. These tents are rather expensive and are

considered to be the best 4 season all weather tents for the most severe conditions.


6. Ground Cloths made of plastic, placed under your tent will protect the bottom

from abrasion and tears. Will help keep moisture from wicking through the bottom of your

tent. Prevent rain from running between your tent and ground cloth by making sure the

ground cloth does not extend outside the footprint of your tent.

7, Tent Stakes Plastic or metal - the choice is yours. There are some specialty

stakes on the market for use in sand or snow and those made of alloy for backpacking.

Some synthetic tents (the better ones) come with “taped” seams. If a synthetic tent

is going to leak it will be at the seams. The mere fact that we have penetrated the fabric

with thread has given water a place to wick through. This requires waterproofing on a

periodic basis of the seams. This is done with “seam sealer” which is simply applied to the

seams and allowed to dry. It usually last at least a season under light to moderate use. As

long as we’re on seams, one thing to look for in a quality tent is double stitching of the

seams, try to avoid single stitched, they don’t last very long.

NO TENT IS FLAMEPROOF. A flameproof tent has been treated with a chemical

that retards flame spread only after the source of ignition is removed.

BSA policy states that

NO FLAMES are allowed in any tents.

Please emphasize this with your group.

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Demonstration:

Demonstrate how to set up the tents that your group will be using.

Make these points:

1. When tents are properly located and pitched on sloping ground there will be no

need to “ditch” the tent. Ditching is not allowed in many campgrounds because

of soil erosion.

2. Never pile dirt or leaves against the lower walls of a tent.

3. Clean and dry the tent thoroughly before storing.

Trail Fly’s:

Same as tarp. A trail fly comes with poles and is one of the first pieces of

equipment assembled. It provides a central location for gear prior to the completion of

camp setup. It provides a covered area in which to cook and to hold other activities.

Practice setting up a Trail Fly.

Setting Up Camp:

1. Locate tent sites.

2. Locate dining fly area.

3. Locate food preparation area.

4. Locate cooking fire sites.

5. Set-up dining fly.

6. Set-up tents.

7. Gather wood and build fire.

8. Bring in water.( It may be wise to have this before building any fires)

9. Set-up flag pole.


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Bedding and Weather

Learning Objectives: 1. Discuss the various types of camp beds and explain the

advantages of each.

2. Make a ground bed.

3. Tell how to air bedding and sleeping bags.

4. Explain how to care for tents in the rain.

5. Select raingear suitable for camping.

Materials:

l Air mattress.

l Ground cloth.

l cot.

l Bedding/ sleeping bags.

l Blankets.

l Large blanket pins.

l Rain gear:

Poncho

Raincoat/suit

Rain hat

Galoshes/boots

Bedding:

l Discuss the various types of camp beds you are likely to use. Show how to make

a envelope bed from blankets.

l Point out there should be as much material under you as there is on top of you.

This provides warmth from the cool night air as well as the cold ground.

l Emphasize the importance of airing bedding and sleeping bags daily in the sun,

off the ground. This gets rid of moisture, especially on rainy or damp days.


What to do if it Rains:

1. Talk about tent care in the rain.

l Explain why to avoid touching wet tentage during rain.

l Explain why no insect spray should be used in a tent.

l Explain that canvass and rope will shrink when wet.

Tight ropes tear tents, these need to be adjusted for present conditions.

l Tell what to do when tent stakes pull out during rain and how to prevent

this from happening.

l Explain that a dining fly is especially susceptible to damage by wind.

Lower the side facing the wind and be sure to stake well.

2. Show and discuss raingear:

l A poncho provides protection from the rain but is not very effective in

winds.

l A baseball cap is useful especially if you wear glasses.

l Boots should be thoroughly waterproofed or wear rubber boots.

3. Discuss how to prepare for rain.

l ALWAYS assume the weather will turn bad during a campout.

l Tell how to deal with unexpected ram during the night.

l Explain the use of plastic garbage bags.

4. Talk about how to protect yourself during electrical storms.

5. Discuss and review weather signs.


KNOTS AND ROPES

Materials:

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l Nylon is a strong fiber,.is soft on the hands, durable, and more tolerant of sunlight and abuse than other synthetics. It has a high stretch factor.

l Polyester is nearly as strong as nylon but 15 % heavier. It resist abrasion and UV deterioration better than nylon. Knots tend to slip and bind in this type of rope.

l Polypropylene is a lightweight fiber that’s about 60 % as strong as nylon or polyester. Polypropylene is highly vulnerable to UV exposure, abrasion and high heat. It is one rope that does float in water. Knots tend to slip and bind with this type of rope. Usually this rope comes braided and requires splicing for good terminal ends.

Recourses: l Webelos Scout Handbook. l Scouting Book of Knots. (Q33214) l The Basic Essentials of Knot for the Outdoors. (Q33557) l Boy Scout Handbook. l Knots and How to Tie Them. (43 170) l Forty Knots - Knot tying Visual Aid. (401057)

ROPE CARE:

Keep it clean. All ropes will benefit from an occasional cleaning in a bath of warm water. The water lifts out the dirt and makes the rope more supple. One trick is to add a drop or two of fabric softener and rinse a second time.

Store your ropes neatly coiled and you will avoid that ugly rat’s nest. It will save you time and your sanity when you need that section to secure that tent Pole in the darkness of night.


DEMONSTRATION:

l Rope Whipping:

1. Tape is used for all types of rope. All though not the preferred method.

2. Twine is the preferred material for whipping the ends of twisted types of ropes,

such as nylon, hemp, manila, etc.

3. Fusing is used for synthetics and should be done with great caution.

Synthetics heated to the point of melting can cause deep painful burns.

Knots:

Practice Practice Practice

1. Square Knot the joining knot. is fine for tying packages and first aid bandages. Because it sometimes slips it is not as good as the sheet bend for joining two ropes.

2. Bowline forms a loop that will not slip. Because it will not slip it is the most reliable knot for tying a rope around your waist. That makes it important for lifesaving. Learn to tie this one around your waist, around a post, and in the free end of a rope. With practice you can even tie this one with one hand.

3. Clove Hitch comes from the word cleave meaning “to hold fast”. The clove hitch holds well when the standing part of the rope is pulled straight out from the pole or post. It is the knot used to start and finish most lashings.

4. Two Half Hitches use to tie a rope around a post or through a ring or tent grommet. Unlike the bowline, it forms a loop that will close.

5. Taut line Hitch is used to make a line taut. This knot binds on it’s self allowing one to adjust the tension on the rope. Used primarily for tent guy lines.

A good knot is one that is tied easily, will hold fast, will not jam, and is untied easily.


WOOD TOOLS

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Resources:


l Webelos Handbook.

Materials:


l Scout pocket knives.

l Sharpening stones.

l Bow saw.

l Wood for fuzz sticks.

l Wood for sawing.

Scout Pocketknife:

1. Demonstrate the proper use, care, and care of the Scout pocketknife.

*Explain what the Scout pocketknife is used for and what it should not be

used for.

*Show the proper method for opening and closing the knife.

*Show how to sharpen the knife. Explain why sharp tools are safer than

dull ones.

2. Provide Scouts with knife and stone to practice sharpening with.

3. Demonstrate how to whittle a fuzz stick and allow boys to practice.

4. Plan for future reinforcement/practice in your Den meeting schedules.

Bow Saws:

1. Demonstrate the proper use and maintenance of the bow saw.

2. Show how to sheathe and store a saw.

3. Give each scout an opportunity to practice what you have taught.

The use of other wood tools such as axes should wait until the boy becomes a Boy Scout.


Printed materials:

. “Boy Scouts of America Official Catalog”

. “Boy Scout Handbook”

. “Boy Scout Field handbook”

. “Cub Scout Webelos Handbook”

. “Cub Scout Leader How-to-Book”

. “Cub Scout Leader Book” (Chapter 6)

. “Cub ScoutWebelos Scout Programs Helps”

. “Introduction to Family Camping”

All the above books are available at your local scouting office or by catalog.

Additional :

“The Backpackers Handbook”

by Chris Townsend

A Ragged Mountain Press/ McGraw - Hill Book

Camden, Maine

“The Complete Walker III”

by Colin Fletcher

Alfred A. Knopf, Publisher, New York

“Medicine for the Outdoors”

by Paul S. Auerbach, M.D.

Little Brown and Company

“Backpacker” Magazine

Rodale Press Inc.

33 E. Minor St. Emmaus, Pa. 18098

Subscriptions call l-800-666-3434


Mail Order Catalog on Camping Equipment: . “Campmor”

180 Route 17 North

P-0. Box 997-P

Paramus, New Jersy 07653-0997

. “REI”

(Recreational Equipment Inc.)

1700 45th Street East

Sumner. Wa. 98390

They also have a store located in Niles, Ill.

The address, I apologize, I have not got.

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Campfires

A good campfire is an ideal way to promote a favorable atmosphere for having fun’ and building rapport among Web&s and adults.

Most campfires consist of the following: Preopening An initial orientation can provide group activities that will involve

everyone as they arrive and will help build enthusiasm for the rest of the program.

Opening The fonal opening can be built around an impressive firelighting ceremony, perhaps based on a camp legend.

Active Songs Boys enjoy singing especially when there is action and/or participation involved.

.Run-ons and Skits Short dramatic presentations can alternate with songs to provide interesting and varied entertainment.

: . . . ” . . . *..,.. Cheers tind .Yells Appropriate ‘recognition for performances gives the atidjeri6e a

chance to participate. These’& be spontaneous or directed. .. - : .feii? Stories Everyone loves a good story. It can be instructive, inspirational orjust : .

entertaining.

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Quiet Songs This measured activity can be used to slow down the progtiri&nd “’ instill a serious or reflective mood.

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Closing Quiet songs and a thought by the leader are effective in a closing”’ “‘: ceremony. This sends everyone back to their tents in silence and prolongs th@mbod created by the campfire, giving everyone the opportunity to reflect on what they’ve done during fhe day and preparing them for lights out.

Each campfire should run from an opening ceremony to a climax and then to a guiet finish. Graphically, it would look like this:

Peak Excitement

Inspiration

At campfires, follow the fire as you lead songs. Begin with lively songs while the flames leap high. As the fire dies down, sing quiet songs. Close the campfire with songs that have a patriotic or inspirational flavor. Lasitng impressions will be made. as kJOyS

quietly sing a favorite closing song.


Forester

Resources How-to Book

Tree/Leaf ID Game (Chapter 2) Plaster leaf prints (Chapter 3).

Merit Badge Botany, Environmental Science, Fish and Wildlife Management, Forestry, General Science, Landscape Architecture, Nature, Plant Science, Pulp and Paper, Soil and Water Conservation, Wilderness Survival

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By working on this activity pin, Webelos will learn how to recognize species of trees by their shape, fojiage, bark and types of wood as well as how trees live and grad+

Incorporate the principle of recycling and how this will help the envir6rimen.tas. well as the restoratibn of the forests.of the world. . ::

Den MeetinqS Visit a national forest informatidn 6eriter. Visit a nursery. Plant a tree as a den project. Visit a nature center. Have a Hug-a-Tree presentation.

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&ource$ How-to Book

Undercover Hike (Chapter 8), Nature Trail (Chapter 8), Nature Scavenger Hunt (Chapter 8), Leaf collections (Chapter 8), Rock collections (Chapter 8), Fun with trees (Chapter 81, Fun with insects (Chapter 8), Bug Jug (Chapter 3), Observing wildlife at night (Chapter 8), Worms and ants (Chapter 8), Obseivations at . seashore (Chapter 8).

Cub Scout Fun Book Sealed World, Small Greenhouse, Bug House, Waterscope, Ant Farm. ‘.

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. : Beekeeping, Bird Study, Environmental Science, Fish and Wildlife Managdr&nt, Insect Life, Mammals, Nature, Reptile Study.

The Naturalist activity pin deals mainly with plants and animals and &II help,$k’ti boys increase their awarenss of and gain appreciation of the world around them.: Nature is in their own backyard.

Qen MeetingS Make insect zoos or terrariums.

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Learn to identify poisonous plants and reptiles in the local area. Make bird migration maps, then go birdwatching. Take a nature hike. Study wildlife homes. Make bird feeders and observe birds that use them. Keep a nature notebook of field trip obse Make a list of plants in the local area. Make a leaf and nut collection.

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Outdoorsman

ResourceS How-to Book

Camping (Chapter 8), Outdoor Cooking (Chapter B), Campfire activities (Chapter 8L Tin can stove Buddy Burner (Chapter 3).

Cub Scout Fun Book Fun Foods

Merit Badge Camping, Cooking, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Science, First Aid, Safety.

This is the activity pin that will introduce the boys to the “Outing” of “Scouting”. This introduction will be a preview of the fun he will have in the troop.

The outdoor experience should be fun and exciting for the boys. It might be a first experience for some of the boys, as well as their adult partner. Keep the outings simple

Qen MeetingS Make a envelope bed. Practice basic knots. Practice putting up different kinds of tents. Practice cooking a foil dinner. Plan a menu for an overnighter. Go to the store to price. Practice packing personal gear. Build camp can craft. Teach fire laying for regular wood or charcoal fires. Prepare list of items needed for an overnighter. Learn the Outdoor Code.

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Place the number under each of the signs.

1 Amphitheater

2 Backpacking

3 Bike trail

4 Campfires

5 Campground

6 Diving

7 Drinking water

8 First aid

9 Fishing

10 Horseback riding

11 Marina

12 Picnic area .

13 Post office

14 Ranger station

15 Rowboating

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Geologist

Resources How-to Book

Sense of Touch (Chapter 8)

Merit Badge Emergency Preparedness, Energy, Environmental Science, Farm and Ranch Management, Geotogy, Landscape Architecture, Soil and Water Conservation.

Many boys have a rock collection at least once in their young lives. But they are probably surprised to learn geology deals with the study of rocks.

Not, everyone is a geologist,;but, we can all learn some basic knowledge aboutour planet. There are various organizations around .that will provide assistance. and there are many reference books in the libraries.

Qen Meetin@ Visit a quarry. Go on a geology hike around town and look for substances used in buildings: .’ Make a model volcano. Visit the geysers north of Clear Lake. Visit Lasssen National Park and walk to the top of an inactive volcano. Visit a rock show. Visit a jewelry store.

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When you interest a boy in @Wing, you interest a boy in a hobby whidr wiff fasl a Metime. ft k a hobby that requires little investment in took, needs Me space to pursue, and takes no special talen to enjoy. At the same time, It can become a proftible career for those with specfaf talents and dedication. In the biased Opinion of those of us who whittle, tt k the perfect hobby.

There are titeratfy hundreds of boOks avaitabfe on whittling, carving, and wo0d scutpture. Front them, you can garn detailed kn~wWge of every asQed Of the craft from choostng and sharpening took to finishing exotic woods. The onfy way t0 team t0 work wtth w00d, however, k to work with wood. Get a knife, a piece of wood, and whfttk.

SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION PROCEDURES

Instead of trying to duplicate knowledge readily available elsewhere. perhaps a few suggestions abot safety and teaching boys (or girts or adults) to whittle wiU be more valuable in this handbook.

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00 not W 40 teach carving to a person who does not have suffii manual dexterily and strength to handle a knife safely.

Pii a knffe with useful styles Of blades. Any blade over 2= ktng k probabfy tO0 kng.

A knife must have good steel, but it need not be expensW Even a utility me can be used for many projects. A goad steel for carving witl sharpen easily and ftofd an edge. Stainless steel may be too hard to sharpen easily. A soft steef wil not hold an edge. A good high carbon steel k pmbabty best.

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Pickaknitewhichf~theperson’shand. fftheknifektoosmaNortookrge,~epe~ cannot grtp it welt and accidents will happen.

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Be gentb with the boy WhOSS knife my not be usable. Very Often It k grandpa’s oM knife, andheisverypr0ud0fY. Lethimkn0wtfMttfWftWnMesinthatotdknifea~~ important to wear away on whittling and f00k for a replacerrrenl.

Acciientswiffhappen. ExpecfR,butdo’n0tdwetf0n&. Whenonehappens,treat&asa nomal occurrence and treat the wound property. D0nI tet UtOpf3obW ruin the fun for you ortheboy.

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PiiawoodwftkhhasastraigM,ffghtgrain A~~okfresirw)uswoods. lhewoodneedsto be soft enough tar a beginer to carve easlty, but not too soft. With very soft woods, details chip off easity, and a slip with a kntfe can ruin the whole fXOject wtth one stroke. Do n0t use balsa or simitar s0ft woods. Clear pine, poptar, wilbw, and basswood are very good and not to0 diicuft to obtain. Maple and walnut are pretty when finished, but diffiffllt for beginners to carve.

P*dc a project with which a beginner can experience success. The pmjed should require the use of most basic skii (cut with and across the grain. carve along inside and outs&k wmes, etc.) anrj be one which will be attractive when con@eted. Above all. ft Should be one that will be fun to do and one of which the beginnerwJI be PIwd when done.

whittle along with the person you are teaching. The beginner WJI team by watching and imitating. The experience will be a sharing. not a da%

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Care of Tools: Sharpening i,,~

MATERIALS FOR SHARPENING

~..lc1c~IIy every book wrltlwl on *l,olr: i.,‘L,“,j

~7~. a cnanrer on snarpenmg and rtghlly so !r~ ‘his

IS :he most lmportanl thmg lhe begmncr needs lo

know Sharoentng IS a scfence rn Itself. not difficult

:o learn. although It does take hme and pathznce

We wdl go over the process bnefly. so as not to

confuse the reader with too much cletalf. If you

know an experienced toof sharpener, watcnrng htm

at work IS a good way to learn the method.

To began. you will need a Carborundum stone

with coarse and fme srdes. a hard Arkansas stone

(a hard Arkansas sltipstone WIII be needed lot the

mslcte of the v-tool) and a pfece of smooth cowhde

for stropping your tools (see Ffg 1) Any size

cowhtde will do. but I use a piece two Inches wide by twelve Inches long. for ease tn usfng. the

cowhtde may be glued onto a piece of wood. or you

may want to use a razor strop II one 6 avatlable It ts

up lo the mdtvfdual whether he Or she wants to use hontng compound on the leather Personally. I

prefer the use of a ffne abrasfve. jeweler’s rouge

wtff work as well 11 a compound Isn’t avatlable

SHARPENING KNIVES

We wtll start wtth a common kmfe blade and tne

coarse stde of the Carborundum stone Apply scme

hght 011 (kerosene works well) lo make the stone

cut better and also keep the stone from Oecommg

clogged Do not use linseed 011. as it WIII dry on

your stone and cause cloggmg.

Lay the blade flat on the stone. then false the

back of the blade slfghtly. about ‘:l. Inch (see Fag.

r < I.8 K.- ‘12 .?ldac bemg r~dshc3 OS. rile stwk

la) t?ush the blade back and torth the length of lne

stone. applytng pressure all the whfle. If the kntle IS

a foldmg type (such as a pocket knife). apply

Pressure only when pushing (that is. edge first)

Olherwtse 0 wall fold on your hand You will feel the

stone culling the metal as you go through :nrs ;,ro:‘1*tlur~~ Thlb ()rtshmQ pulllrlg Jlld 3wlymy

;)reSSur~~ will lldve lo be corrllnu& on bolh Sides of

:W LILwY~ unltl Ihe edge Deco”*cs sharg .I%Y you

!hnk the edge I: shark fest v.:fh vobr *-;.--~.-.3~f ,f

11 IS sharp 11 will catcn on your natl dIggang $9 If Ii

1s nOI yet SharD 11 wtll shde off your nagi and the

shawmng on the coarse sloe of the stone muSl

COntrnue Test all along the !Nade for SnarDness

eSpeClally out near the pomt

When the blade 8s sharp. turn the Carborunctum

over. and repeat the process on the fme scat of the

stone You WIII not need to apply much pressure

here as you are Only Strtvmg to make the sharpened

edge a kltle ffner It should Onfv take a few strokes

Next use the hard Arkansas slone this ~111 GUI ah

even fmer edge on the blade Put a few cfro~s Of 011

on the Arkansas also. and repeat the same process

as you did on the Carborundum You WIII see the

sides of the blade gettrng shmy as you hone

When you tee1 you have honed your blade very

well you may use the strop (Ffg. lb) Scnce the

Fzg 16 Slroppng a kn4 blade on :eamer

strop is leather. don’t pvsh the blade. or It WIII cul

the leather. Strop it as the barber strops hrs razor.

by pulling A few pulls on the strop are all that IS

necessary. Too much Stropptng WIII round the edge on your knife. tn usmg teather. be sure to use the

smooth sfde tor stroppng. since the coarse sfde

will dull your tools.

If you have sharpened the blade as descnbecl. your knife should shave hair off your arm If at does

not. somethmg is wrong Either you don’t have It

quite sharp enough or the knfte IS made of mferior

sleel and WIII not take th6 kmd of edge

The bevel. or that part of the blade from wh.ch

!he metal has been qround aw~v 6 Imoor!P lo go00 carvmg Wrder bevels on 1% s~ocs 2’ !he

blade wfll make 11 cut more smoothly Ioeafi~ this

bevel WIII show on the entrre sloe of the blase Tks

wfde bevel is accomplished by laymg the blade flat

on the stone when sharpentng. When carving on very hard woods. the toofs

aren’t beveled Quite so much. as they wfff 3reak

easfly I rarely carve hard woods (by lhfs I oo no1

m&in the hardwood f?q’idyl and 50 c)f~-f+* !.‘n{;

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SAFETY lyLEs:

AJwxys keep the free hxnd behind the cutting edge. Camp your work down on I bench or uble whenever possible. Both hads UC then free toenp#einthe work. lt isnottivurbktoam in your kp. Knives should be pkoed in the use provided for them when not in use. Never 3et up from your bench or uble with I knife in your hmd.

THE SLICING CUT: The Warren Woodarviag handle with Blade #I 18 is used in the BASIC SLlCING CUT. The bridle is held much iikt 8 pencil with the index fmger rest.@ on tbe bl&e about a half- iath from the point l nd sknts s@htly brckmrdr. (See Illwtr;r- uon No. 1) fbebtelofthehradrrnzonthewoodntrfrcc8hCLmeS~1 support. which gives good control throughout the riicrng 8a1oa. T’be SLICING CUT is the most fun&menu1 of rll knife incisions in wood. In most work it precedes 811 the cuts which follow. The SLICING CUT Aso wrves L( x STOP CUT. rnd must be oDIde frnt before wood an be removed from either side of this incision.

THE ANGLE SLICING CUT: The ANGLE SLlCING CUT is identical to the BASIC SLIC- ING CUT with the cxceptioa that the kaife bLde is held at x 30 to45 degree 8ngie from the wood. When xn ANGLE SLICING CUT is mrde 8piItSI a STOP CUT it nsults in 8 LEFT STOP ‘V” or 1 RIGHT STOP ‘V” cut. (See musw8tjon No. 2) Wtb the xi@ hand hoId@ the knife the ANGLE SLICING cu? C8t1 k we whik the kft tJ$umb or the kft h&x finger 8ppkS the pressure 8#8ilkSt the bhdt. la this mullnet the ANGLE SLICING CUT an be xnxdt with purer precision sad munuincd with exalAmt control. ian even mceping ANGLE SLSCING CUTS will rmultmd uneven jr@ cuts willkelimia8ted. These two impomat cutsuc referred to-the LE~THUMB SUPPORTING CUT- the LEFT INDEX FINGER SUP- PORl’TNG CUT. (See Iihutmtioa b md 3b) q~,c m kind of support 011 be given tbe BASIC SLICING m d w tight baatj hddiag the knife whik either the kft thumb or the kft index tiger 8pplying the prrzsurt. niS is rrfmtd t0 8s tht 90w KNIFE CUT uitb ck8” hon.- it

#MS 8dditioml pl’C$SUE at the bLde tip. rhiS Cut 1 pn=n)y used in an uu where the gmin of the wood proves t0 be uauxtully tough mnd resitunt. (See llhtsuation 3s)

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lk woodcarving handle with blade X 21EX can be used to do rIl the knife work previously descrrbed in the instructions for usitq tbe handle with blade # 1 I B. h48ny arvers will prefer using this stmigbt blade witb a cutting edge puaUe1 to the center lint of the handle. This woodcarving hrndle with blade 121 EX an he used comfortably by keeptng the right index fw on top of the handle but bringing the rest of the hand inciuding the thumb fvmly down on the wood. (See illustration No. 4) A simple variation of this hold is to 8lso bring the index finger undematb the bmdle. The action in both usa is sbcing mnd this is still referred to as the BASIC CUT. (See Illustmtion No. Ir) The Techniques employed in using the 3 chisels furnished in the kit are by pushing action rather than a drawing or slicing action. The bandk is again held in either of the two positions described above with the right index finger either on top of the handle or mung underneath the baadk. Excellent control over the V-tooL the strnigbt gouge or tbc fishtail gouge can be maintained by pIacing the left hnd on top of the wood. then placing the hottorn of the goup 8mss the littk finger. the remaining put of the right band re%ing on top of the left band. Thestrokes employed are at timesshort unlike the sweeping strokes wed mth ktUVU. (Se 11tustmu0a

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SAFET\’ RULES:

Whrlc teafntng 11 I( suggested tnai you mace a mno-ala around tnc nacl and ball of vour rtpht tnumh. and wrap 4 hand-4 around tnc mtddic totnt of tnc rtgnt marx fanper when will prcvcnl tn: formatton of blasters

A W~ITTLER IS a ncrson wi\n nolds tne biock of wood wtth one nana wnlle removtnp tn? cir~pv wttn ;I kniie nerd In tne otne: nanc

WHITTLIKC IS a sense of acul~ture In m!nr;lturc. II difiers III essential wavs. itrst tnat II IS cxtcuttd wttn a Knlit ratner tnan

wttn maltc:. cntscis. and eaures. Tne otncr IWO difiorcnccs arr tn scat:. ano tn sercctton of matertal. The WHITTLER wortcs :n soir woo0 wntle tnr scutotor scttcts masstvc naro ~000s for nts arttstr!. Tnc WHITTLER most commonty oermtts tnt itniie cuts to iorm tne ftnal suriact wnereas tnt sculptor may spend

grca: amount, of tim: perfecting tne oetail

Tnt WARREN BASICCARVING KIT wttn ttsassc~rtmentof Swedish Tuncncn Ahoy Toot Steel brat% and cnaeis. almras tne WHITTiER wren tnc itnest 1001s wtth wnlcn to practtce nts af;

THE ROUGH CUT:

Tne ROW H CUTS are used at tne oqtnnutp whiie removtng tne excess wood necessarv IO obtam tne fytenl snane oi vour SUBICC:. Tnt wood IS r&i tn tne teit nanc wntcn IS atways In ha& of me biro:. Tnc wooocarvtng nandle IS neld fnmlv tn we rign: hanc wttn tnt tnumb eitner unoerneath tne handle or rSltnp on tne upoet siae of tnt Made. Gee iltustntton Zi and aE.1 Long. sweeptng cutsare maoe with tne lratn. Thrn sitccs of

wood are removed wttb each ELK. The buoe must n&r ot permttted lo become buried In tne wood iota aeep cut wtthoui

gu~oed directton will cause the wood IO SDII~. For snort Con- tlOlk0 rougn cuts the biade eoge an irce tnt 000y wtth tne left nand noldtng tnc wood at tne opposae end ana rematntng m Daci of tnc braoe. (See iltustratton N9.1

RIGHT THUMB ACf-ION CUf:

Thts cu:. somettmes rticrred to as the PARING CUT (Set iltustntton #IO.) IS tne most tmoonant WHISTLERS CUT. Tne right tnumb brace> apatnst tnt wood whiic in: blade IS ofawn towarqs the tnumb D\I suuecztng tne fingers towaras tit:

palm of tnc nanc!. fitlseuioed ACTION CUMIN used for morr fmc oetaiitng.

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LEFT THUMB PUSH CUT:

Tnc LE. i; THUMB PUSH ACTW CUT ior pulacc ~‘Pff- TLI\C comnlnes mdxlmum control 3no maximum sricl\ ibttn ~nc rlcnl nana nolatnc lhc handle and 1nc WJac racing auav irom lne boa!. ine kit lnuna 15 oiacea on lnc oilch 01 lne btaae. suooi~es lne ore~sure and nusnes tne blaac lnrougn 1ne wood. (See trlu5triiilon :I I.) i ’

THE BASIC SLICING AND ANGLE SLICING CUT:

Tne BklC SLICING CUT and ANGLE SLICING CUTS are ho. I I I LCII TIIUWD ~cw,,uc~ C,,I

usea IO cnlp-oul small p~eccs oi wood. Tne wooocarvmg nandle IS nelo wltn lne lnacx finger on too of me blaae wnlic rnc neei of tn: nana rests on lne wooa 3na serves as H suppon wnlcn plvcs go00 conlrol lnrougnour tne slicing acuon.

frrst 1~ BASIC SLlClNG CUT IS maae. then the IWO ANGLE SLICI NC CUTS foltow. wnlch cm out lne piece oi wood. Cart must be larcn not IO weak tnc wood ioose. DUI lnslwa lo CGI out lnr DICC:. (Se: iliuslrallon :I? and Zl3.1

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-1” NOTCH INC IS used IO remove wood wncn rnaotng necks of anlmals. currmg unacrneatn tn: wmgs of biru5. Ina miual cuis in spearaunf iep.

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Brace me war), on a cabin or otner sturdy fiat surfac:. wniie the work IS ncid In tnc ieir hand near me nolnl IQ be cui. USC rnc left (numb OUSH ACTION to malte me ANGLE CUT into me wood IO tne reoulrea oc~th. Tncn wllnoraw lne blaoerna maxe a stmuar cul from rnc opposne dlrcclion. This will form a ‘\” #NOTCH whlcn can late? DC oared down 10 the oesirco oeoth and flmsh. (See illusrrauon f 14.) The ‘V” NOTCH wn also oc maae wlrn tne oaring cul.

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-“-\ (, ‘! _/ THE WOODS THAT CARVERS CRAVE Eksswood. butternut, utal~ tupelo-experienced caners recognize these woods as old friends. They know their at- tribuus, quirks, and tempera- ments. Beginners who select the wrong wood for their projects, though, may never wanttocarveagain.Hereare some tips on choosing a H carving wood and a guide to the popular species.

The well-honed ,woodcarver knows the importance of selecting the right wood. After all. a lot of time will be spent with that piece of wood bcforc the carving emerges. hd what a disappoint- ment if it doesn’t rum out quite right! That’s why any carver will tell you that it p3y5 to know your silent partner.

What to look for in wood Sometimes. just for the heck of it. you want to carve a specific piece of woOd for a project rcgardleu of the stocks qualities: 3 spo0n cs~ed from the pruned limb of a backyard apple tree. for instance. Perhaps you find a great piece of

dtifrwood on vacation. and re2L rw decide to make something

from it. Neither of these woods rnav be ideal

Your IOOIS and what you CLNC will dncmine the wad

for carving, but in these inspnca. it’s the source that’s special. >losr times. though. you’ll want to R. member these guidelines: l Always select well-seasoned

U’OOd. Green, moisture-laden wood likely wiil crack and check as it dria, leaving unwanted flaws in your work. SO, carve either kiln- or air-dried stock but most. ly. leave green wood alone. l w only stmigbt-gruinett and knot-five STOCK. Unless you’re an advanced ca~cr suiving for a spc- cial effect, avoid burls and other figure with rwisud, unprediruble grain that lads cdgd; asmy.

l Choose wood tbat suits your crrming mhod. A smal1. hand- held. whittling project typically requires softff wood than a piece that you secure in a vise and cans with gouges and a mallet. If power-carving suits your intent. realize that your quipmen& fined with the right curtcrs. probably can tackle the toughest woods. l Keep the finish in mind tight- colored. featureless wood demands paint or stain. Stock with brathuking color and grain looks best with a natuml finish that u-on-t compete with the wood.

0 What you cam counts, too. A cowboy caricature probably would look odd in oil-finished walnut, as would a modem. flowing ~~lpturc decked out in muh.r- colored paint.

SOW that you know some Of

the rcAoning that underlies the ~lcctlon of wood for a carving. look at the chart. righr. and see What each species has to offer YOU. Rcmembcr. 311 of them hd\-c 3 following among CacVerS. 4

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RESOURCES

Barton, Wayne. Ch@ Carving: T8chniqu8s and Pat&m8 Belderman, Charles and Wdiiim Johnson. Seginnefs Handwok of W&&an&g. Berry, Bob. FM CafvMg. Bondhus, Wiaard James, and Beving. How ire Teach Wh&Gng and Wood Carving. BMgewater, Alan and Gill. Treasury of Wmndw D8s&n8. But& RiCh8Td. bbw t0 &V8 Wood: A Book of Pmjeds and Techniques. -, end Ellen Buk We&g with RIak But?. Dabrowski, Richard Adam. C&s& Des&w for W~~EW&. Enbw, Harold L Can@ Fi!i!re Carbfwes in Ozads &&. -. How to Carve FM Froylles anda C@v&tor8 Indian. Gottshell, F. Wood &n&g 8nd WhittGng for everyone. Hillman, Anthony. Cawing C&&c Reg;ona/ Shorebirds. -. C8rving EadyAm8&an Weathervanes. -. Carving Famous Antique Bird Decays. Hiiinbotham, Bii. whittling. -. whittlin’ BGl’s Folk Characters. H&m, Amanda Watkins and Franklin H. Gottshall. You Can whittle and Carve. l-loppe, H. IAMMng and Wood Caw~. Hunt, W. Ben. B8n Hunt’s B& Book of WhiitGng. Johnstone, James B. Woo&uv~ Techniques and FVqj8c2s. Mader, Josef. Ch& Gaffing and Relief Carving. Manning, Fra&. Cr88th Ch@ CarVing National carV8r’S Museum. &&iZ Woodcarvihg h T8n L8s%NIs. Ransom, Ron. Angel Caning and Other Fawtites. -. Santa Carving. Reinecke, Herb. b+lMGq Simplified: fvetything You Need To Know. Shourds, Harry V., and Anthony Hillman. Carving Duck Dewys. -. C8rving Shorebirds. Spielman, Patti Mak@ Wood DecoyS. -. Making WoodSEgns. -, and Sherri Speilman. Alphabets end Des&IS f6r Wood Signs. Tangerman, E.J. CarVng /?8GgiouS MOMS in Wood. -. 1001 Des@s for MittGng and Woodcarving. -. ltlmtlii and woodcarvi~ -. Woodcarverl’s_Pattem 8nd D8sQn Book Wattner, Ebna. cann’rrgAnMM%kafu~ Wh88br. Willii and Charles H. Hayward. ,qbud C-m wOti8, N. end T. &i&y CaMg. -. Country DoGmking.

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Constantine’s;2050 Eastchester Road;Bronx, NY;1 0461 Leichtung Workshops;4944 Commerce ParkwayEleveland, OH;44128 P.C. English, Inc.;P.O. Box 38O;Thornburg, VA;22565 Warren Tool Company ;Box 14-A;Rhinebeck, NY;1 2572 WoodcrafkP.0. Box 1666;Parkersburg, WV;261 02-l 686 The Woodworkeh Store;21801 Industrial Bivd.;Rogers, MN;55374-9514


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HAMMERS: Hamners curie in all shapes and sizes. The younger boys will have the easiest time using a 7 ounce cunred jaw hamner. The older boys may prefer a 13 ounce trim haxmner with curved jaw. Encourage proper use by having the boys hold the hamner near the end of the handle, not just under the hamner head. Drive comnon and sinker head nails all the way in. Drive finishing nails almost all the way and sink the heads using a nail set.

SAWS: Different types of cutting requirments need different types of saws. Use a crosscut saw for cutting across or at angles to the wood grain. The crosscut saws have 10 or 12 teeth per inch. To start the saw cut draw back on the saw to notch the wood, then use long even strokes holding the saw at about a 45 degree angle to the wood. Do not force the saw, let it cut at it's own speed. To cut with the grain use a rip saw, which has the teeth angled forward and has much larger teeth than the crosscut saw. Back saws are used with a miter box but can also be used to make precision cuts on the face of boards when you are not cutting all the way through, such as slots and dados. Coping saws are used for cutting circles or curved shapes. For best results keep all of your saws very sharp with proper tooth set.

SQUARES: The most popular type of square is the combination square, it can be used to mark 90 and 45 degree cuts. Use caution when you purchase these squares, many of the less expensive ones are not square. Check it in the store before you purchase it by checking the angle against a rafter square or try square. Try squares are easy to use but will only do 90 degree angles.

PLANES: These are used to shave off very thin layers of wood to get down to exact size and leave a very smooth edge. Use block planes against the wood grain by starting at one edge and stop an inch or so short of the opposite edge. Plane the opposite edge from the other direction to avoid splintering the edge. Jack planes are used with the grain by making long smooth passes along the entire length of the board. Do not set planes down on the working edge, it will dull the blade. always Vparkcl the plane by laying it on it's side. The blades must be kept razor sharp for best results.

A 4 in one rasp is a very FILES: Files made for woodworking are called rasps. handy tool as it has coarse and fine curved and straight cutting surfaces for shaping and trixnning. Other handy tools are the Staniey Surform rasps which make very rapid cuts. Do not use mill files on wood as the cutting surface will becane clogged and useless , these are made for metalworking.

BEVEL: This is a handy tool to be used for transferring angles or checking beveled edges for accuracy. It can be adjusted to any angle. To check a edge bevel simply set the bevel to the correct angle, then place it on the edge and slowly move it the length of the edge. You can easily detect high and low spots by the light coming from one corner or the other.

CLAMPS: MiFer clamps are used for holding mitered corners while the glue dries. Dar clamps are available in all lengths for clamping long pieces, C clamps are used for clamping 2 or more pieces, "Jorgenson" wood CimpS do a nice job holding pieces of wood without marring the surface.

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SCREW.DRIVERS:.The ccernon types are phillips head and standard. A #2 and a #3 Phillips head will handle most jobs. Standard screwdrivers have a variety of sizes. Use the longest one you feel canfortable with, and make sure that the blade fits the screw by being the same width and thickness as the screw slot. Improper fitting screwdivers will invite trouble by slipping off of the screw and gouging the hand or the workpiece. grinding the edges square and straight.

Keep your screwdrivers sharp by Use a bar of soap on wood screw threads

to allow the screw to go in easier, especially on hardwoods. 2

CHISELS: To use chisels use a wooden mallette and first make a stop cut at the edge of your slot. Then work toward the stop cut. Try not to take off too much stock at one time, take only thin shavings as yoUget close to the desired depth of cut. Use wide chisels for wide cuts, narrow chisels for narrow cuts. extremely important to keep the chisels sharp.

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a vetstone. If grinding is required best results would be obtained by sending them to a sharpening shop.

VICES: A wood lined jaw bench vice is best for woodworking. It can be used to secure the workpiece for shaping, sabing, etc, without marring the piece. A ' machinist vice can be used if you line the jaws with scrap wood to prevent marring the workpiece.

DRILLS: A hand crank style drill is easy for cubscouts to use because of its light weight. A brace and bit is used on larger holes. Keep your brace bits sharp using a jewelers file or send than to a sharpening shop. When using the brace and bit bore almost all the vay through the workpiece then turn the piece over and finish the hole from the other side to avoid splintering the wood. When using the crank drill place a piece of scrap lumber directly under your hole location and drill all the way through into the scrap.

RUL,EX?S: Folding rules and tape measures are the most popular. A bench rule is also quite handy. For best results in finishing your project "measure twice, cut once". It is best to use the same measuring device for the entire project as different measuring devices may be off a little due to differences in manu- facture.

SANDPAPER: Sanding is critical to getting a good finish on your project. Always sand with the grain. Start with coarse paper for fast stock r emoval (60 grit). The next step is with medium paper (80 or 100 grit) to remove the scratches left by the coarse paper. Final sanding is done with fine paper (150 grit) to remove the scratches left by the medium paper. For fine finishes you may vant to work down to very fine paper (220 grit). Always use a sanding block to avoid getting wavey or low spots in your workpiece. To get more life out of the sandpaper run the back side against a sharp edge of your worktable in all directions to loosen the paper and help prevent it fran loading up.

OTHER HAhDY TOOLS: A protractor is handy to lay out angles of any degree. A french curve can be used to trace out unusual curves. Many other special tools are made for wood carving, you may want to write to the Warren Tool Company to become more familiar with the different types available. Bench hooks are a simple tool you can make which helps hold the workpiece. See the "HOW To" book, page 3-16 for instructions on how to make one.

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SABRE SAW: This is a reciprocating type sawandcanbe used tocutcumes, straights, and canpoundtype cuts. Many different blades are available for different types of.woods and cuts. Cub Scouts normally will have very little trouble handling this type of tool.

ELECTRIC DRILL: The most popular is the l/4" chuck size. Use this for small holes, consult your owners manual for the manufacturer's r eccunendations on how large a hole it is rated for. Use a 3/8* or a l/2" drill for larger holes to prevent possible damage from overloading.

ELECTRIC SANDERE The orbital type is the most popular for woodworking, for best results start with coarse paper and work your way down to fine paper the same as you would by hand sanding. Do not use disc sanders on wood, they will leave marks that will not Cane Out. Do not force the tool or damage can result.

ROUTER: Many different edge shapes and special effects can be done with this tool. This can be a extremely dangerous tool because of the tendency to kick back if overloaded and blade speeds of over 5000 rpm. Router tables are available and these make edge work considerably easier and safer for the younger wood craftsmen. A variety of attachments are also available for doing special things like edge guides, circle guides , router crafters which make the router perform like a wood lathe.

POWER HAND SAW: The 7 l/4" saw is the most popular. They work well for cross cuts, rip cuts, plywood, tendancyto kick back if handle alone. A Mriety up the best under normal

plunge cuts, and compound cuts. These saws have a they hang up and may not be suitable for the boys to of blades are available, the carbide tipped blades hold conditions, especially when cutting pl-mood.

STATIONARY POWER TOOLS

TABLE SAW AND RADIAL ARM SAW: Either of these tools will be very handy around yoz shop. You can rip, crosscut, compound cut, angle cut, use rip fence for cutting boards to consistant widths, use dado blades for dados and slots, even use sanding disc attachments. With a little help and very close supenrision Cub Scouts can easily handle simple crosscut operations.

BAXUSAW OR JIG SAW: These will cut circles and curved shapes with ease, and the) are an easy tool for Cub Scouts to learn to use. Most have tilting tables which allow angled cuts.

DRILL PRESS: These come in very handy to get a hole straight through a workpiece. Be sure to securely hold the workpiece, if the piece is too small to hold it sho;;ld be clampeddown.

WOOD LATHE: This is a fun tool to use because you can watch your workpiece taking shape while you are using it. Do not force the tools, and keep them very sharp for best results. By using a face plate attachment you can make wooden bowls and dishes.

KEEP YOUR TOOLS SAFE! KEEP ALL GUARDS IN PLACE, CLLYI'HING, NECKERCHIEFS, E'X, MAKE SURE TOOLS ARE SHARP. DULLTOOLS CAUSE INJURIES!

WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES, AVOID LOOSE PROPERLY GROUXDED, AND KEEP BLADES

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FINISHING TECHNIQUES

PAINTING: After the wood has been sanded, it must be sealed. Use RILE or BIN shellac on raw wood, end grains may need 2 coats. Follow the mfr. directions for recusnended coverage. Brushes can be cleaned in denatured alcohol solvent. For wocden models and other small projects you may wish to use sanding sealer instead. Sanding sealer is amilable at most hobby shops and is a clear liquid that is brushed on. The sealer dries within 5 minutes, so extra coats can be done right away. Sand between coats with very fine sand paper, or for a extra fine finish use 400 grit paper.

After the wood is sealed, you are ready to apply the paint. If you are brushing the paint use long brush strokes, letting the paint flow on. If you are spray painting use several coats rather than one heavy coat to avoid runs. You may want to equip the Cub Scouts with an old shirt to wear to help protect their uniform. painting.

Plenty of supervision is needed when they are spray

STAINING: Make sure the wood is well sanded before applying stain, because the stain wild bring out even the slightest inperfection or scratch in the woo& Many different stains are available, and in all different shades. If you are using MINWAX just brush it on, let stand for about 10 minutes, then wipe off any remaining excess. Let the stain dry for at least 24 hours before applying finish. Re-apply more stain after 24 hours if you want a darker tone. LAQUER FINISH: This is probably the easiest finish to use because of the fast drying time. It has very little tendancy to pick up airborn dust because it dries in 5 minutes. Use water-white brushing laquer, brush on a even coat. Let dry, then steel wool with 3/O or 4/O going with the grain, then repeat several times. After the final coat steel wool with 4/O then apply Butcher's wax or Johnson's paste wax. Clean brushes with laguer thinner. POLYUW FINISH: This is a very durable finish, although it is somewhat more difficult to use than laguer because of long drying time. Apply the first coat to very clean and dry wood, let dry for 12 hours, then sand with fine paper and ' re-coat. Recoat should be done within 24 hours to ensure proper adhesion. The satin finish (semi-gloss) usually looks best on most projects. Clean brushes in paint thinner. TUNG OIL: After the wood has been prepared and stained, put a little tung oil in the palm of your hand and rub it all over the wood, adding more as needed. Let dry for 24 hours and repeat several times for a deep finish. After final application is dry apply furniture polish.

BE SURE To PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION Wi USING ANY FINISHING PRODUCTS.

SAFETY

Check your electric tools regularly. Replace worn or frayed poxer cords. Check the plugs to make sure the ground plug is intact. Check for electrical continuity between the ground plug and the shell of the tool.

Use safety glasses or face shield when using power tools. Be careful of loose clothing that could come in contatt.gith machinery.

Don't allow any horseplay near power tools , and impress upon your Cub Scouts the potential safety hazards using any power tool. Sharp blades can cut all,the way to the bone before you realize you are being cut.

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This is a fun project to make, but also a interesting thing to have for your

yard. The feeder uses a ear of feed corn which is placed straight up on the

table. The feeder should be located on a tree or somewhere the squirrels can

get to, and they will sit on the chair and eat the corn. rl

To build the feeder cut, the pieces as shown in the drawing and belot;.

Cut the dados 1," deep in the back and in the seat back using a dado blade or router.

Cut the curved top in the chair back using a coping saw or band saw.

Nail the bottan, back, and brace together with #8 galvanized nails.

Nail the seat together using a drill to pre- drill the nail holes to avoid s#tting the wood.

Drive a #20 galvanized nail through a pre-drilled hole in the table top. Nail the table top to the table post.

Nail the seat to the back and table post to the bottom.

M?m!?IALs NEFDED: Recommended wood is cedar, redwood, or pressure treated.

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(1) 3/4 x SJi x 11” bottan (1) 3/4 X 5" circle table toa

(1) 3/4 X 5 X 5" triangle for brace (1,) 3/4 X 3 X 64 chair back

(1) 3/4 X 3 X 3$@* chair bottom ( 1) 3/4 X 3 X 2” chair leg

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TOOLS: hamner, saw, drill, router or dado blade in radial or table saw, squars, r measuring ruler or tape, coping saw or band saw.

The feed corn is available at most feed stores or you can usually Set Frmission to "glean" farm fields for it after the farmer has harvested the field.

NOTE: do not Raint this project as it may discourage the squirrels from sitting on it.

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H: Used in furniture, boxes and crates, tool handles, boat frames, skis, and baseball bats.

BASSWOOD: used in furniture, boxes, patterns, models, woodenware, handicrafts,,:" piano keys. This is a very good wood for carving, it is classified as a hard ' vood but is easy to work and sand.

BIRCH: used in clothespins, dowels, spools, bobbins, woodenware, toothpicks, veneer and plywood, and toys.

CEDAR: used for shingles; fence posts, boats, clothes closets, pencils, interior and exterior finish, and paneling. Makes an excellent wood for birdhouses.

DOUGLAS FIR: Major uses are heavy construction, piling, plywood, masts, utility poles, barrels.

e: used in furniture, paneling, hockey sticks, gymnasium equipment, church pews, and tool handles.

LAUAN or PHILIPPINE MAHOGMY: ture, boat building.

used in interior finish, paneling, plywood, furni-

for many projects. Lauan plywood comes in l/4" and is inexpensive and hardy

MHOGANY: used in furniture, veneer, paneling, boat building, interior finis:?, and precision instruments.

>%PLE: used for paneling, flooring, furniture, wood, bowling alleys, sporting goods.

interior finish, veneer and ply- This is an extremely hard wood.

m: Used for flooring, furniture, heavy timbers, doors, and railroad ties.

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GIITE PINE: Probably the most cannon softwood for projects, is used in boat building, construction, woodenware, and metalworking patterns.

YELLOW PINE: most of the pressure treated lumber coces from this. Also used in construction, boxes and crates, paper pulp, ship building, and box cars. POPLAR: Makes an excellent wood for carving , also used in furniture, plywood, interior finish, paneling, siding, Axes and crates, and hat blocks. REDWOOD: makes an excellent wood for outdoor projects, also structural timbers, window and door frames, siding, shingles, tanks, and cigar boxes.

ROSEWOOD: This is a very beautiful wood used for fine furniture and cabinets, decorative wooden articles, cutlery handles, and inlaid work. SPRUCE: Used in most construction lumber, pulpwood, ladders, musical instruments, paddles and boat oars.

TEAR: used in boat building, paneling, furniture, boxes, and chests.

hX.NlT: Used in fine furniture, paneling, cabinets, plywood veneer, and guns:o&s.

If you use tree limbs in your projects be sure to season the wood. Cutting green tree limbs into projects will cause the wood to crack and split as it dries. A 1 inch tree limb will take about a month to season. Large limbs may take ovar a year. When seasoning wood be sure to allow for adequate air circulation arcmd all sides. r

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WIND RESISTANT NAPKIN HOLDERS

This is a super project to make for use on the patio or deck. The pieces are cut from pine, and assembly is easy.

To make the top project drill a 3/4" hole at the bottom of the slot through both pieces at the same time and cut the rest of the shape on both together to produce exact duplicates. To make the bottom project you may wish to put a piece of scrap under the to; piece when drilling the holes to avoid splinters around the holes Finish them with stain and varnish.

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This stool gets most of it's strength from properly rabbeting and fitting the side pieces. The rabbets can be easily cut on a radial arm or table saw. cut the design on the end pieces on a jig saw or band saw, all sorts of different designs could be used. Assemble the, stool using glue and nails, then round off all the edges, sand, stain, and varnish.

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NECKERCHIEF SLIDE

Use a 2" or 3" branch from a fir or birch tree limb and cut at an angle as shown. Be sure the wood you select has seasoned in a dry place for at least 6 months so it won't split as it dries. You can wood burn or paint on a design or initials, apply varnish,{,, then hot glue a piece of l/Z*' PVC pipe on for the slide.

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To build this project you will need' a 1 X 6" pine board that is 15" long, a 1 X 4" pine board at least 13" long, and a . piece of 1 X 1 l/4" pine for the support piece. Using the "pad sawing" technique cut both end pieces together to produce exact duplicates, using a band saw or jig saw. Drill the 7/8” hole as shown (keep the hole toward the front to prevent a full roll from hitting the back or support piece). Sand all the pieces and assemble using glue and nails. Stain and varnish or paint the holder to finish.

PINEWOOD DERBY NECKERCHIEF SLIDE

Cut the car body top angle from a pine 1 X 8 board with the grain, then rip saw it into 1" wide bodys. A table saw works well for this. You can precut the bodys, then have the Scouts sand, seal, and finish just like their racing cars. The wheels are coca beads available at some craft stores. Attach the wheels using small wire brads. Hot glue a piece of l/2" PVC pipe on for the slide.

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Drill (15) equally spaced l/S" holes as shown on a piece of 3/4" white pine. The piece can be stained or painted. Put golf tees in all but one hole. The object is to jump each tee one at a time to eliminate all but one tee.

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Start by making the base and 'bevel the edges as sho;ll. Using a router make (2) l/Z*' wide x l/Z" deep x 6" long slots for the figure boards. Bore a 1" diameter hole l/2" deep for the center post. To m&e the candle holders use a 1 x 2, cut the slot with a dado blade or multiple saw cuts, drill the 7/8" candle holes, then cut each holder to proper length. To make the figures have each boy in your den sit next to a ball and using a slide projector trace the o:tiine of their head to sheet of paper vith l/2*' squares. Reduce the size following the pattern to a sheet of paper with 3/16" squares. (S&e the hov to book, 3-5). Then transfer this pattern using carbon paper to l/4" lauan plywood and cut out using a band sawI copin: saw, or sabre saw. Leave the figures natural, glue to a background piece of l/4" layan stained dark, and just stick the figures in to the bottom slot, and place the candle holders on top to secure. Do not glue the pieces, if they are loose use cardboard or popsicle sticks to tighten up the press fit. Paint the base blue, the vetical piece yellow with blue trim and lettering. Place a blue candle on the center holder, yellow candles on either side. Make cups from poster card or cardboard to catch the candle drippings.

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This.prom jc m;l.de from 3/4" white pine, preferably clear (no knots). Start by cuttuq the base and both sides to width, then cut the dados with multiple saw cuts or a dado blade. If paver tools are not available, make t3e dados using a back saw and carefully cutting doxn 3/8" deep, then use a chisel to clear the wood out between the cuts. The edge bevels can be made Kit:? a block plane or table/radial arm sav. Use your imagination to make your oxn pattern for the end pieces, but try not to get a pattern that is too difficcllt to sand and finish. Cut the pattern on one side, then trace the pattern to the other side so both are the same. Glue and screw the ends to the base by drilling clearance holes and countersinks in the base and pilot holes in the ends. Sand, stain and finish, add felt strips on each end to protect other furniture from getting scratched.

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Ske this from lauan or l/4” ply-mod, paint and

r add numbers. 2 people play, stand about 10 feet a-art and roll marbles through the holes. Take mrns, the first to reach (' 100 wins!

OX CART .’

. Cut out all the pieces as shown on the drawing. Use lattice for the sides of the cart. The bottom piece could be made from i/4" plywood if you have trouble finding a piece of l/4'* pine. Drill 3/16" holes through the sides, bottom, tongue, and axle, then stain and finish the project. After the finish has thoroughly dried attach the side pieces to each other and to the base using leather or vinyl lacing. This project makes a very attractive centerpiece or planter.

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KEYBOARD

This project can be made from l/4" plywood or lauan.

Cut out the shape using a bandsav or jig sax. The 4 half circle shai32 can be cut with a hole saw and drill ?ress.

Apply 2 coats of sealer and gaint with enamel paint. After the paint is dry a floral design can be gainted on with model paint.

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Install the three hooks and the project is finished.

These would be Sreat Christmas presents or Mother's Day gifts.

KOOD~ STILTS

The stilts are made from ri? cuts off of 2 X 4 stock. Set your table saw or radial arm sak' to ri$ cut 1" vide.' Cut the stilts 5 feet long.

Bevel or round all the edges of the stilts to remov2 splinters. >la:;e the foot pieces from 2 X 6 scraps as shobn on the drawing. Drill holes and countersink and attach the foot pieces using (2) $10 flat head 2%" ion;; xood screws.

Additional holes may be drilled in the stilts to permit raising or lol:ering the foot pieces. Finish the project vith sealer and enamel pint.

. . c “! i ,, This project is maze frm 3/G" clear gine. You will met; a 1 X 10 for tfie back and 1 X 4 stcxk for the rest. The top can 'be trimze2 -,:it3 a rGCter kit on 3 sides as sh(xx. YOU vi11 also ne.& a brick which is *Gilt into tha '&s. Be sure to make the inside of the box l/8" larger Ghan the brick so it Kill fit easily. Asser>lt using white glue and 4% finishins nails. Stain it the color of your choice and aggly mmish. Designed by Bob Baser of Troop 75.

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Start by cutting out the pieces as shown. through the upright piece, then dill a

Drill the S/16" hole all the uay 3/8" hole at a up;-ard angle for the

spout, square off the hole using a sharp chisel. Drill (2) 3/8” holes for the handle and square off in the same manner. TO make the square hole in the 'base,

. drill a 7/8" hoie, then square it out using a sabre say. Drill a s/16" hole through the base for the-lamp cord. TO make the bucket drill a 1" hole in 3/4" pine, then glue it to another piece of pine and shape it on a disc sander to get the angled sides. Attach the bucket under the spout. Use wire nails to attach the planking strips and handle.' The handle must pivot freely, drill a hole for the light chair.. Attach the pipe nipple and light socket, wire it and put on a. Plug* The project should be stained and varnished before final assembly. .

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FISHI?x; ROD OR KE1' RACK

Cut out t5e fish a2y lengt:? you vant fro9 2ine. Use a b-005 zz:er fcr the &~ziiiq and apply varnis3. The 19~; version could 5e used as a fi.s?.ir. red racl:. *..- short version cwld be a key cr Selt rack. ?ictured is a .'?:r;:2:llun;e, <i:ferent fish could be used' in the saii way.

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NAPKINHGLDER

T!xis is a fun project for the boys to build. Cut the base froii 3/4" ;ine. Cut the top rails from 3/4 X 3/4" pine. out the hole locations.

Make a template tc use for 1ayinG Drill ths holes 3/8" deep in the basz and to; pieces.

Sand the entire project, round all the edges. .AssenSle us;:; ;;a~? glue, then stain and varnish. ';se Z/8" dowels for the upright pieces.

An optional version is make one side much shcrzer and use for letters inrzead of napkins.

Designed by Bob E3auer of Troop 75.

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Glass. .

Round t!x corners an5 buff the edges for a finis!-& poject. Usr- a buffing wheel for the polis!-hq .

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ThL is an easy project for beginners. Use lauan plywood and cut out the shapes using a sabre saw or band saw. The paddle can be made frczn the cut out between each end of the canoe. Sand and finish, the paddle can be finished light, the canoe finished dark. Add a leather strap or cord to hang it with.

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“CLIMBING BEAR"

The bear is made from 3/4” wood, the dowel is made from 3/4” dowel stock. The bear can be stained or ZainteC after sanding, face and other details can be added with enamel gaint. This plan is drawn actual siz?, you may wish to make a pattern by using a copy machine or trace with carbon paper. Drill (2) holes in the dove1 for the climbing strings, anZ (1) hole to allow the dowel to be hung from a center string. When you pull the strings apart the bear will climb to the tog, then climb down when tension is relieved. This is a adaptation of a very popular old folk toy, and is great for toddlers to learn motor coordination, and also makes a good executive toy.

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To make your birdhouse most inviting, drill a hole of the right size with it's bottom edge the right height above the fioor, and mount the house at the height shown. MOUhTING SMALL BIRDHOUSE HEIGHT OF HOLE HOE SIZE HEIGHT Bluebird 6 : 1/z 5-10 feet Chickadee ' 6 I :/8 6-15 Titmouse 6 ; :/4 6-15 Nuthatch 6 1 1/4 12-20 House & Bewick's wren 5 : 1/8 6-10 Carolina Wren 5 1 1/4 6-10 Tree Swallow 3 : - :/2 10-15 Downy Woodpecker 6 : l/4 6-20 MEDIUM BIRDHOUSE House Finch 4 2 8-12 Starling 10 2 10-25 Readheaded Woodpecker 10 2 12-20 Hairy Woodpecker 10 1 1/z 12-x Saw-whet Owl 9 2 1/z 12-20 LARGE BIRDHOUSE _' Flicker 9 2 1/z 6-20 Screech&l 9 3 10-30 Barn Owl 6 12-18 S*rrow Hawk

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Start this project by cutting the pieces out of 3/4'* white pine. Drill the 1 l/4" hole in the handle first, then drill the 7/16" hole through both sides. To make the qinner use a drill press if possible and a cutout fran a 3 l/Z" hole saw. Balance of the spinner is very critical for maxim -xrformance. You may look around and find other wood pieces that would make good spinners. Tney also could be made on a xod *lathe. cut out the dowels, Glue the spinner to the spinner shaft, install a round head xire brad at the end of the spimer shaft, pre-drill the hole using one of the brads with the head cut off in your drill. The project can be stained and varnished, use a shoe string between 24 ad 30 inches long for the pull string. Have a contest to see whose top will spin the longest!

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To build this project you vi11 need the follovin;:

(1) 3/4 X 5 X 5" pine . (1) 3/4 X 5 X 5%" pine (2) 3/4 X 5 X 6%" pine (1) 3/4 X 34 X 6$,, pine (2) 1" corner bead 8" long (1) 5 X 6 Glexiglass

wood glue 3/4" h-ire nails #6-finishing nails stain and varnish

Drill a 3/4* hole 4" deep centered in the bottom. Assemble as shown using the uire nails and glue cur the corner beads anti finishing nails an< glue for the rest. The ?lexiSlass deer should slide up tc replace or light the candle.

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The body is made from 1% X 1%" stock. Drill 3/8" holes for the legs. Yake the net!: from scra? and glue on a mod clothespin. Cut the dowel legs 2" long and glze. Drill 1 k,-. - C-r l \= .=..-: - (L::q \ z-2 ‘Cir:^L . -2 L..- =*--:- ---2 ,--- rr:T:-

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MAGAZINE HOLDER

This project is made from S/4@* pine and scrap paneling for - _ the back. Cut all the pieces to size, and then sand them prior to assembly. Assemble the project as shown using glue and nails. Finish the project using stain and varnish.

The top piece can be cut on a jig saw or band saw and many different shapes could be used.

IF YOU H:VEN'T TIME TO HELP YOUNGSTERS

FIND THE RIGHT WAY IN LIFE, SOMEBODY WITH MORE TIME

WILL HELP THEM FIND THE WRONG WAY.

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This project is made from 3/4*' pine. Cut all the'pieces as ” i ~-- shown on the plans, or try different shapes on the back and end pieces. use the "pad sawing" technique to produce exact duplicates when cutting the end pieces. *Sand all the pieces and assemble using glue and nails. Finish *cith stain and varnish.

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WOODEN PUZZLE

This project can be made from pine or hardwood that is l/4@' thick. Cut the base unit first, then miter the corners of the l/4" X l/2** side pieces. These pieces should be slightly rounded on the top only. Cut the numbered pieces from a piece of l/4" X 1 l/2" stock. The numbers can be painted on or engraved with a wood burner. When assembling the base unit use glue only and clamp overnight to dry completely. Finish the project using stain and varnish if you desire.

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this is a great gift for Dad or Grandpa. shown using a jig saw or band saw. Drill 3/8"

holes in the angled piece (place a scrap piece underneath prior to drilling to avoid splinters). Glue in (4) 3/8" dowels and finish assembly using glue and nails or screws from the back.

ADJUSTABLE BOOK RACK

The side pieces are cut from 3/4" pine and can be done in many different shapes. Use the "pad saving" technique to produce exact duplicates. 3/4 O8 dowels.

Drill the holes for a snug sliding fit to the

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BOOK ENDS

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This project is made from pine and 18 gauge sheet metal. You will need a 1 X 6” pine board that is 20" long, a suitable sized piece to make the arrow pieces, and (2) piices of 18 gauge sheet metal 3 X 4”. Many sheet metal shops normally throw away pieces that small, -and you can probably get them cut to size by asking.

To build the project cut the pieces to size first, then groove the bottom pieces as shown. The grooves can be easily cut on, a table saw, you may wish to have these pre-cut for assembly by the Scouts. The beveled edges can be done with a block plane, or just rounded off by hand with sandpaper. The arrow pieces can be cut on a bandsaw or jigsaw, you may wish to make a pattern rather than draw each one. Sand all the parts and apply light colored stain to the arrow and dark colored stain to the book end pieces. Countersink the holes in the sheet metal pieces and assemble the metal and bottom piece to the vertical piece as shown. Attach the arrow pieces using (1) flat head wood screw per each side. Apply varnish to completely finish the project.

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Stain wood - do not stain sreas to be Glued (marked with "X")

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Glue on eyes.

Add suckers - ENJOY

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CLOSING: AN INDIAN PRAYER Each boy in a den reads one section: 0 GREAT SPIRIT, whose voice I hear in the winds, and whose breath gives life toll the world, hear me! I am small and weak. I need your strength and wis-

. LET ME WALK IN BEAUTY, and make my eyes ever behold the red and purple sunset, MAICE MY HANDS respect the things you have made, and my ears sharp to hear your voice. MAKE ME WISE so that I may understand the things you have taught my people. LET ME LEARN the lessons you have hidden in every leaf and rock. I SEE:-ZTH, not to be greater than my brother, but to fight my greatest enemy . MAKE ME ALWAYS READY to come to you with clean hands and-stx@ght eyes. fClt zr LIFE FADES, as the fading sunset, my spirit may come to you with- -

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sroux SIGN LANGUAGE CLOSING The &sing: Xnd now may Akelu of all goal Cubs be with us until we

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- Middle and [email protected] of right hand extended downward pointing to dire. Circle twice upward and finally above head, representing curl- ing smoke Corn fire.

- Eight arm sweeping from right side of body to chest in an all-en- compassing motion with palm .-.of. -. hand open. .- Thumb of right hand flat over

heart, palm downward. Extend arm from this position straight ahead of body (anything good came fbrn an Indian’s heart).

- Middle and forefinger of right hand apart with arm outstretched above head Gndicates hunter or SCOUt).

- Right forefinger ‘against open palm of left hand (meaning with us or ato&de of).

- Forefinger of each hand brought fkom arm’s length position on either side of body to crossed position in fkont (Gukabs “untit our trds cmss again”).

After everyone has learned the signs, do this closing &remony in complete silence, using only sign la-e.

-- Indian Ndions Council 1970 Pow Wow Book

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For each slide, use a plastic fti can with iid. Punch two holes in back of can so slide ring can be inserted.

Paint can white Paint on a red cross, or use small pieces of red plastic tape to make cross.

Glue in leather thong for ring, or use a plastic cafe curtain ring.

Put a small adhesive bandage iu the can with a sm& tube of antiseptic ointment.

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FIRST AID KIT .

The den’s frost aid kit can be packed in any waterproof container, such as a plastic food storage box, lunch box, tackle box, or coffee can. It should contain at least the following:

l Petroleum jeUy l Soap (for cleaning wounds)

l Box of waterproof adhesive bandages (assorted sixes)

l Adhesive tape

l Sterile gauze bandages (small and large)

l Small scisson, _ - !

tweezers, packet of needles

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l Calamine lotion

l Cold pack

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l Zkwlar bandages

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l Coins for telephone

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Emphak the importance of fuc prevention and pn- paredness.

l Draw a floor plan of your home or apartment, including the locations of smoke detectors. Map out an escape route from each room; make sure there are at le Iwo exits from every bedroom-the customary one and an emergency one in case the first way out is blocked by smoke or flames.

l Have a famiIy meeting and discuss the fm escape plan. Teach everyone how to get out of the house if there is a flrr; they mu&t grab clothes, papers, jewelry, or other belongings - just get out! Have aII family members practice alternate routes to safety. To make sure everyone can get outside even in darkness or blinding smoke,

. practice the drill when it is dark.

6 Develop a fut-danger signal everyone will recognix For qample, you could whistle or bang on a wail. Use the signal only for fire drills or if a fire occurs.

l Bach everyone how to test for danger: If you awaken and smell smoke, roll out of bed and crawl to the door. Touch the door and the door knob with rhe paim 01 your hand. If the doorknob is hot, don’t open the door to look - it could prove fatal. Head for an alternate exit. If the door feels cool (or slightly warm), open it shghtly, staying low behind it. If the air in the doorway feels cool, it should be safe to enter. Close doors behind you; fm travels faster when doors and windows sire open.

. Learn how to remove screens and storm windows quickly. Also learn how to break a window and clean broken glass from the frame. .

l Lcarsi6ow to jump safely from a window. If you live in a high-rise apartment, know the best way to ait.

l In advance, decide on a specific location where all family members will assemble after getting out of the house or apartment.

l Designate someone to assist small children and elderly and disabled persons.

l Sleep with your bedroom door closed. Some people am afraid they won’t hear their children or the smoke alarm if they do this, bit a closed door can save your Iife in an emergency. Doors are important barriers when a firr is in the hallway. They give you time to get out.

l If you hear your fire alarm, crawl to the closed door and feel it with the palm of your hand for heat.

l If you smeU smoke, don’t pa& Arouse the family with the prearranged signal.

0 Always stay low Crawl, even if you can tolerate the smoke standing - the air could be poisonous with odorless carbon monoxide fumes and will be clearer near the floor. Keep a wet cloth over your nose and mouth, and take short breaths.

l Get everyone out of the building fim, if possible Don’t

try to fight the fue or calI the fue department from inside- just leave and go directly to the meeting place.

l Never reenter a burning building.

l CaII the firr department from a n$ghbor’s telephone

l If you can’t get out, wait by a window where you can sj@ and breathe fresh air. @en the window slightly and hang clothing or a bedsheet from it to signal rescuers.

l Valuabla can be replaced. lives can’t! If there is a fire in your home, leave everything and get out. A few set- o&s can mean the difference between life and death.

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FAMILY ESCAPE PLAN

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YOUR HOME FOR FIRE HAZARDS

Are there any worn electrical wires? -

4re matches left out where small children can reach them?

4re there piles of trash around the house?

Do you have bundles of newspapers or piles of rags laying around? *

Are any of your outlets overloaded?

Are ashtrays too small and overflowing?

Do you have any gas cans leaking or missing caps?

Ire your fire extinguishers located in easy to reach areas?

tt &e the fire extinguishers been properly charged and updated?

Is your clothes dryer properly vented and the lint trap free of lint?

Is the bottom of your water heater clear of clothes, papers, etc.? I

90 any curtains hang too near a stove, heater or fireplace?

Is your fireplace properly shielded against falling logs & flaying spargs?

[s your burning barrel located a safe distance from the house and cars?

Do you practice your Home Fire Escape Plan? What is your Fire Department l s phone number?

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WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

l In a fire, what would you do if flames were blocking the usual exit? Would you know an alternate way out - one planned in advance? Would you be able to lead others to safety?

l What would you do if someone were drowning? Would you know how to rescue the victim? If the victim is not breathing, would you know how to start mouth-to- mouth resuscitation? Would you know bow to send for help?

l What would you do if your home had a broken water pipe, a leaky faucet or a stopped-up toilet? Would you know how to turn off the main water valve? ,

l What would you do if the e3ecuicity went off? If a fuse blew? If the circuit breaker was tripped? Do you know where the fuse box or circuit breaker box is located in your home?

l What would you do in any emergency? Would you panic? Or would you keep cool because you am pm- pad? Would you know where to phone for emergency help? How to give first aid? What not to do?

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