When We Should Have Flag
Ceremonies and Say the Pledge of
Allegiance
Most den and pack meetings should include the
Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. flag. It is
appropriate to have a presentation of the colors
and the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of
every pack meeting, with the retirement of the
colors at the conclusion. On occasion, especially
in den meetings, you can vary the opening
ceremony and not use the flag. In pack meetings,
you might start out with the presentation of the
colors in the beginning of your pack meeting and
reserve the Pledge of Allegiance for later during
the opening ceremony or even during the closing
ceremony. Patriotic ceremonies should be
meaningful and inspirational for boys.
with an electric fan.
• Shine a flashlight or spotlight on the flag.
• Follow the flag with a flashlight or spotlight
while the color guard walks in.
• Use background music.
• Prerecord music and play it, making it louder
or softer as your ceremony progresses.
• Use songs that are appropriate for the
occasion.
Flag Ceremony Comments
Keep in mind the following guidelines:
Flag Ceremony Planning
• When in uniform, stand at attention and salute
with your right hand.
When you take the time to plan ahead, the Cub
Scouts will be prepared for a successful
experience.
• When not in uniform, stand at attention and
place your right hand over your heart. You
should remove your non-uniform hat.
• When younger Cub Scouts are responsible for
a flag ceremony, make sure the flags are
not too heavy for the boys to carry.
• Check the ceiling height beforehand to
determine whether the flags will clear it. If
they won’t, post the colors before the
meeting.
• Rehearse the ceremony. Make sure everyone
knows his part and walking route. Create Your Own Opening
Ceremony With the U.S. Flag Use the following suggestions to make your
ceremony effective:
• Have the color guard post the colors and
retreat. Delay the Pledge of Allegiance
until after your opening ceremony.
• Post the flag, and then create a slight breeze
• When in uniform, with your head covered or
uncovered, either indoors or outdoors, stand at
attention and salute with your right hand when
the U.S. national anthem is played, the colors are
raised or lowered, the Pledge of Allegiance is
recited, or the U.S. flag passes by in a parade.
• The reason the color guards do not participate
in saluting, singing, or saying the Pledge of
Allegiance with the group is because their job is
to guard the flag at all times. They should salute
after the U.S. flag is posted.
• The U.S. flag is posted on the left, as you look
toward the front.
• Any person can write to his or her U.S. senator
or U.S. representative, and for a reasonable fee
receive a flag that was flown over the U.S.
Capitol in Washington, D.C.
• For more information regarding the U.S. flag,
refer to the booklet Your Flag.
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• You can find additional information on the U.S.
flag from current encyclopedias and from
veterans’ groups.
• Make sure that you include all boys in your flag
ceremonies at different times of the year. Boys
with physical disabilities can proudly act as
narrator or even flag bearers when adults see
these events as possibilities instead of barriers.
Introductory Statements for the
Pledge of Allegiance
Often, the Pledge of Allegiance is introduced
with a phrase that helps set the stage and turns
our thoughts toward the meaning behind the
words. Use the following ideas, but often the
most effective statement is one that comes from
your heart.
• Sometimes we hear people say the phrase,
“One nation, (pause), under God.” When this
phrase was added by House Joint Resolution 243
and approved by President Dwight D.
Eisenhower on June 14, 1954, it was added
without a comma or pause after the word
“nation.” The correct phrasing is, “One nation
under God.”
*Thirteen stripes and 50 stars—this phrase can
only refer to our U.S. flag. Let us remember
the
history behind the Stars and Stripes as we
say the Pledge of Allegiance.
• “Long may it wave”—let us remember the
history of our flag as we pledge our
allegiance to our flag.
• As we salute our flag, let us remember the
words from the American’s Creed: It is
my duty to my country To love it;
To
support its Constitution; To obey its laws;
To respect its flag; and
To defend it
against all enemies.
• The red in our flag stands for courage and
bravery. Today, as we salute our flag, let
us remember the men and women in the
armed forces who are serving our country
and us.
• For more than 200 years, our flag has been the
emblem of liberty for generation after
generation of Americans. Let us look at it
with pride as we pledge our allegiance to
it.
• Our flag is bright with cheer, brilliant with
courage, and firm with faith. Let us think
about these things as we pledge our
allegiance.
• We, the people—that is what our flag
represents. Together, let us say the Pledge
of Allegiance.
• For the opportunities our country offers to the
youth of America, let us say the Pledge of
Allegiance to our flag, the emblem of our
nation.
• The flag is a symbol of our country. Let us join
together in saluting our flag and saying the
Pledge of Allegiance.
• Where our flag flies, there is freedom. Join me
now in expressing our allegiance to the
flag.
• On June 14, 1777, Congress approved the first
official United States flag. Throughout
our country, we now observe June 14 as
Flag Day. Let us remember that special
day as we pledge our allegiance.
• Many creative and inventive people have
contributed to the growth of our country.
Long ago, our ancestors never dreamed
we would have automobiles, air- planes,
television, computers, space shuttles, or
many other things that we take for
granted. It took many different people
who used their individual talents to make
our country grow. Let us think of these
people as we pledge allegiance to our flag.
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• “O beautiful for spacious skies, for amber
waves
of grain, for purple mountain
majesties, above the fruited plain!” Our
country is beautiful, from the historic
treasures of New England on the East
Coast, to the deep blue lakes of the
Central United States, to (add something
personal about your area), to the towering
mountains of the West. e are proud of our
beautiful America and pledge ourselves to
keeping it beautiful. There is beauty in
each of our 50 states, and our United
States flag represents those states. Stand
and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance.
• America is made up of people from many
different nations—including the nations of the
American Indian—who have brought with them
their ideals, customs, and talents. America is
often called a melting pot because it is a blend of
so many different people and cultures. As we
pledge allegiance to our flag, let us think of all the
different people who have created our country as
it is today.
Standard Indoor Flag Ceremony
Using Flag Stands
Preparation: Put flag stands in place at the front
of the room. Looking to the front, the U.S. flag
stand is on the left. Flag guards are in the back of
the room holding the flag. They have already
checked to make sure that the flags fit in the flag
holders and that the flags clear the ceiling.
Personnel: Narrator and color guard Materials:
U.S. flag and a pack flag
Standard Outdoor Flag Ceremony
Using a Flagpole
Preparation: Check the flag against the rope to
make sure the attachments line up before the flag
ceremony. It helps to lower the loops to the base
of the flagpole so it is ready for the ceremony.
Rewind the cord to hold in place.
Personnel: Narrator and color guard Materials:
U.S. flag and a pack flag
• Behold the emblem of our country—our flag.
May it always represent the highest ideals of the
American people. May its stars and stripes always
support democracy in America. Stand and join
me in the Pledge of Allegiance.
• We have the responsibility to care for our
beautiful world. We enjoy doing things together
as families.
In Scouting, we have many
opportunities to work and play together. Today,
as we salute the flag that represents millions of
American families, let us be thankful for our own
families and the beautiful world in which we live.
Stand and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance.
• Growing up is an adventure. Every day brings
new and exciting things into our lives. Scouting
opens many new doors for boys as they develop
in character, personal fitness, and citizenship. As
we salute the United States flag, let’s think about
all the adventures that are ahead of us, and
silently promise to do our best. Let us stand and
pledge allegiance to our flag.
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Things to remember when
doing an indoor Ceremony:
When the three poles are the same
height, the priority is left to right.
When the center pole is taller, then
the position of prominence is the
center pole, then the left, then the
right. (As you are looking from the
audience prospective: State Flag on
the left, US Flag in the middle, Pack
flag on the right )
Opening Ceremony
Cubmaster brings room to order.
(Raise the Scout sign if needed.)
The “Caller” (Scout who calls
commands for Ceremony)” walks to
the front of the room and faces
audience.
Caller (only says what is in bold):
"Will the Audience please rise?
Please remove all non Scout
headgear" Give the audience time
to rise.
"Color Guard, Advance” Scouts
carry the US, New York & Pack flags
to front of the room walking double
file.
"Color Guard, PLEASE POST
THE COLORS of Pack ____,
PLEASE POST THE COLORS of
the Great State of New York.
SCOUT SALUTE."
"Audience, Please join us in the
Pledge of Allegiance." Color Guard
does not salute and is quiet
"Color Guard, PLEASE POST
THE COLORS of The United
States of America” A simple prayer
or saying the Cub Scout Promise or
Law can be conducted at this time
before everyone is seated.
"TWO. Color Guard, Return to
rank." Color Guard returns to
double-file line
"Color Guard,
Retreat." The color guard walks
back out double-file to wait at the back
of the room.
"Audience, thank you for joining us.
Color guard, dismissed."
Caller and color guard return to their
seats.
Closing Ceremony
Cubmaster brings room to order.
(Raise the Scout sign if needed.)
Caller walks to the front of the room
and faces audience.
Caller (only says what is in bold):
"Will the Audience please rise?"
Let audience rise.
"Color Guard, Advance." Color
Guard goes to front of room and
divides up equally beside each flag.
"Color Guard, Please retrieve the
Colors. SCOUT SALUTE."
"TWO. Color Guard, Return to
rank." Color Guard returns to
double-file line
"Color Guard,
Retreat." The color guard walks
back out double-file.
"Audience, thank you for joining us
tonight."
"Color guard, dismissed."
Opening Ceremonies
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Opening Ceremonies
A-M-E-R-I-C-A
Preparation: Make seven cards with one letter
on each: A,M,E,R,I,C,andA.
CUB SCOUT 1: A is for all people in our land.
CUB SCOUT 2: M is for the many that lent a
hand.
CUB SCOUT 3: E is for equality of race, color,
and creed.
CUB SCOUT 4: R is respect for all people’s
needs.
CUB SCOUT 5: I is for ideas—new ways to
know our neighbor.
CUB SCOUT 6: C is for caring and sharing in
labor.
CUB SCOUT 7: A is the allegiance we feel for
our land.
CUB SCOUT 8: Stand now and pledge with
heart and hand.
Building a Flag
Preparation: Conceal a U.S. flag inside a large
bowl or pot. The Cub Scouts will use a long
spoon to stir the pot as they add pieces of red
paper, blue paper, white paper, white stars, a
needle, and some thread.
with some stars. (Cub Scout 3 pours in pieces of white
paper, and Cub Scout 4 pours in white stars.)
Finally, we’ll add a needle and thread. The steel
of the needle represents the strength of our
nation. The thread ties us all together as
Americans. (Cub Scout 5 puts in the needle and
thread.)
When you combine these things, you come up
with our flag, Old Glory. (Cub Scouts 6 and 7
remove the flag from the pot, open and hold it.) May it
always fly with honor and respect.
Discover America
Materials: Map of the United States, potato or
ear of corn, silhouette of George Washington,
paper, feather pen, photo of Abraham Lincoln, a
kite and key, light bulb, and a photo of an
astronaut
CUB SCOUT 1: (Carrying a map of the United
States.) Many Americans helped decide our
country’s fate.
CUB SCOUT 2: (Carrying a potato and/or an ear of
corn.) Our native people developed plants that we
still use for food and in medicines today.
CUB SCOUT 3: (Carrying a silhouette of George
Washington.) As our first president, George
Washington was great.
CUB SCOUT 4: (Carrying parchment and a quill pen
or feather.)The Declaration of Independence,
Thomas Jefferson did write.
NARRATOR: Today, we have a special treat,
and we’re going to follow this recipe, the greatest
in the land.
CUB SCOUT 5: (Carrying a picture of Abraham
Lincoln.) Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves after a
terrible fight.
First, we put in a heaping cup of red for courage.
(Cub Scout 1 puts pieces of red paper into the pot.)
CUB SCOUT 6: (Carrying the kite and key.)
Benjamin Franklin shared many ideas bright.
We’ll add blue for truth, justice, and loyalty. (Cub
Scout 2 puts pieces of blue paper into the pot.)
CUB SCOUT 7: (Carrying a light bulb.) Thomas
Edison invented the electric light.
We’ll also need some white for purity or
cleanliness of thought, word, and deed, along
CUB SCOUT 8: (Carrying a photo of an astronaut.)
Eagle Scout Neil Armstrong placed on the moon
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our own red, white, and blue.
CUB SCOUT 1: Stand and renew our Pledge of
Allegiance so true.
Explanation of the Pledge of Allegiance
Preparation: Cub Scouts memorize lines to
recite from the Pledge of Allegiance.
NARRATOR: We often recite the Pledge of
Allegiance without really listening to or
understanding the words we are saying. We will
recite it and talk about the meaning of each
phrase.
CUB SCOUT 1: I pledge allegiance...
NARRATOR: I, an individual, promise my love,
devotion, and loyalty.
CUB SCOUT 2: To the flag of the United States
of America...
NARRATOR: It is the symbol of 50 great states
that have a common bond.
CUB SCOUT 3: And to the republic for which it
stands...
NARRATOR: Representatives are chosen by the
people to govern themselves in a republic.
CUB SCOUT 4: One nation under God...
NARRATOR: We are one nation under God and
blessed by God. There is no pause after nation. It
is said as one complete phrase—one nation
under God.
CUB SCOUT 5: Indivisible...
NARRATOR: It is incapable of being divided.
CUB SCOUT 6: With liberty...
NARRATOR: With freedom and the right to live
your own life the way you wish.
CUB SCOUT 7: And justice... NARRATOR:
Dealing fairly with others. CUB SCOUT 8: For
all.
NARRATOR: Everyone—it is your country as
much as it is mine. Please stand and repeat the
Pledge of Allegiance with us.
Flag of America
Preparation: In a darkened room, the first three
Cub Scouts light three candles or turn on three
lights, one red, one white, and one blue candle, in
turn as they speak their lines. The fourth boy
turns toward the U.S. flag as he speaks.
CUB SCOUT 1: (Lights red candle.) The red of our
flag stands for the courage to stand up for what
we believe.
CUB SCOUT 2: (Lights white candle.) The white of
our flag stands for cleanliness of thought, word,
and deed.
CUB SCOUT 3: (Lights blue candle.) The blue of
our flag stands for truth and justice like the blue
of the skies.
CUB SCOUT 4: (Turns toward the U.S.flag.) Our
flag, the flag of America, where people of all
races and beliefs can live together in peace and
friendship.
Flag Story
Preparation: Dim the lights as the last speaker
finishes and have two boys shine flashlights on
the flag.
CUB SCOUT 1: On September 13, 1814, the
British began shooting at Fort McHenry, outside
the city of Baltimore, Maryland.
CUB SCOUT 2: They were holding an American
prison- er on board a warship until they finished
their attack.
CUB SCOUT 3: Through the night, the
American paced the deck as he watched the
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battle, not knowing whether the fort could hold.
CUB SCOUT 4: The next morning, the haze was
so thick that he couldn’t tell whether the battle
had been won or lost.
CUB SCOUT 5: Suddenly, a clearing in the mist
gave him a glimpse of the U.S. flag still flying
over the fort.
CUB SCOUT 6: Francis Scott Key was so
excited he wrote a poem that is now our national
anthem.
CUB SCOUT 7: Please rise and join us in singing
“The Star-Spangled Banner.”
Old Glory
Preparation: The U.S. flag is already posted.
Four Cub Scouts hold flashlights that shine on it.
NARRATOR: What you see here represents the
past, the present, and the future. The stripes of
Old Glory stand for the original 13 colonies. The
stars represent the 50 states. The boys represent
the men of tomorrow. The lights remind us of
four great freedoms.
CUB SCOUT 1: Freedom of speech
CUB SCOUT 2: Freedom of worship
CUB SCOUT 3: Freedom from want
CUB SCOUT 4: Freedom from fear
NARRATOR: Let us all stand and pledge
allegiance to our flag.
Alternative staging for the above ceremony:
In a dimly lit room, have four Cub Scouts each
hold a corner of the U.S. flag in one hand, and a
flashlight in the other hand. The boys turn on
their flashlights, and the narrator starts reading.
NARRATOR: What you see here represents the
past, the present, and the future. The stripes of
Old Glory stand for the original 13 colonies. The
stars represent the 50 states. The boys represent
the men of tomorrow. The lights remind us of
four great freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom
of worship, freedom from want, and freedom
from fear. Eliminate any one of these freedoms
and our world becomes darker and colder. (At
this time, the boys turn off their flashlights one by one as
the narrator repeats.) Freedom of speech...freedom
of worship... freedom from want...freedom from
fear. (As the fourth flashlight is turned off, the room
lights are turned off. The two boys holding the lower
corners of the flag drop them and move to the front of the
flag, face it, and salute before the room lights are turned
back on.)
NARRATOR: In a world where these four
freedoms struggle to stay alive, there is a country
where they flourish. Let us all stand and pledge
our love to our country by singing “God Bless
America.”
Our American Heritage
CUB SCOUT 1: I am the symbol of America.
CUB SCOUT 2: I am life, liberty, and the right to
pursue happiness.
CUB SCOUT 3: I am hope for each person to be
what he or she wants to be.
CUB SCOUT 4: I am life and stand for each
person who died so I could live in freedom.
CUB SCOUT 5: I am tolerance so all people can
worship God in the way they wish.
CUB SCOUT 6: I am a sign of the future as I
wave over schools and government buildings.
CUB SCOUT 7: I am the flag of the United
States.
Our Flag
Preparation: Use an unseen narrator or have
someone tape the following narrative in advance.
Spotlight the U.S. flag and darken the room.
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NARRATOR: I am Old Glory. For more than
200 years I have been the banner of hope and
freedom, for generation after generation of
Americans. Born amid the first flames of
America’s fight for freedom, I am the symbol of
a country that has grown from a little group of 13
colonies to a nation of 50 states. Over the years,
my stars and stripes have proved an inspiration
to untold mil- lions of Americans, including
those who have followed me into battle with
unwavering courage. They have looked upon me
as a symbol of national unity. They have prayed
that they and their fellow citizens might continue to enjoy the life, liberty, and pursuit of
happiness that have been promised to every
American. As long as Americans cherish liberty
more than life itself, as long as they treasure the
privileges bought so dearly, as long as the
principles of truth, justice, and liberty for all
remain deeply rooted in their hearts, I shall
continue to stand for the United States of
America. I am Old Glory.
in 1814.This poem became our National
Anthem. In 1818, the stripes were changed back
to the original 13, and from then on, a star was
added for each new state that joined our union.
That is why there are 50 stars on me.
Talking Flag
Preparation: Have the U.S. flag posted in a flag
stand in the center of the room. Dim the lights
and spotlight the flag. Have a person out of view
and place a small speaker near the flag. A Cub
Scout walks by the flag as it begins speaking. An
alternate plan is to record the speaking part of
the flag in advance and place a small tape player
near the flag.
FLAG: Hello, Scout!
CUB SCOUT: Did you talk to me?
FLAG: I’ve been speaking since back in 1776, to
anyone who would listen. My story is simple.
Would you like to hear it?
CUB SCOUT: Yes! (He sits down on the floor.)
FLAG: When our country became a new nation,
I had 13 stripes and a circle of 13 stars on a field
of blue. Then in 1794, I had 15 stars and 15
stripes. I was called the Star- Spangled Banner
when Francis Scott Key wrote a poem about me
CUB SCOUT: (Stands.) That’s great. Let’s all
stand and say the Pledge of Allegiance.
US Flag & Pack Flag
Arrangements: Narrators read the following as
the color guards bring in the U.S. flag and the
pack flag.
Cub #1:
Would the audience please stand and
face the pack flag, extending right hand
toward it.
Cub #2:
Here stands the flag which represents
our pack with pride, a group of Cub
Scouts with parents at their side.
Cub #3:
Now would the audience turn and face
the American flag and stand at
attention.
Cub #4:
And here stands the flag we call Old
Glory. Standing for all we hold dear, it
tells our country's story.
Cub #5:
Let us all now join together in the
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of our
country
I Made a Promise
Arrangements: Each Cub Scout should have his
part printed on a small card he can hold in his
hand or have the part memorized.
Cub #1: I made a promise. ... I said that
whatever I did, I would do the best I
could.
Cub #2: I made a promise ... to serve my God
and my country the best I could.
Cub #3: I made a promise ... to help other people
the best I could.
Cub #4: I made a promise ... to obey the Law of
the Pack the best I could.
Cub #5: I have done my best, and I will do my
best because I made a promise. ... I am a
Cub Scout.
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Will everyone now stand and join us in
repeating the Cub Scout Promise and
the Pledge of Allegiance.
Flag Ceremony
National Bill of Rights Day
December 15
On December 15th, 1791, the Bill of Rights was
ratified by three-quarters of the States, giving us
the first 10 amendments of the U.S. Constitution.
This is a day to honor those certain inalienable
rights like freedom of press and a speedy trial by
jury
December Flag Ceremony
http://www.wvsd.uscourts.gov/outreach/Pledg
e.htm
Follow your standard Color Guard process (see
prior Baloo’s Bugles for samples). After the Cub
Scout Promise (or Boy Scout Law, and Oath, if
this is a Webelos Den meeting) and before
posting the U.S. Flag you may insert the
following:
Reader 1: December 15 is the national Bill of Rights Day.
On this day, we remember and renew our
appreciation for the liberties given to us by the
first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
Reader 2: The Constitution did not mention these liberties,
because they were thought to be inherent –
which means they were rights everyone has.
People were concerned and wanted them written
so that there was no doubt. Its principles
emanated from the experience and expectations
of the broad majority of the public. James
Madison pledged to work in the
new Congress to pass a Bill of Rights.
Reader 3: When the first Congress met in 1789, Madison
kept his promise, introducing 17 amendments in
the House, The ten that the states approved
became the Bill of Rights.
Reader 4: Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion and
other freedoms we enjoy today, we owe to the
Bill of Rights.
Reader 5: Let us all recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
Respect
2011-2012 CS RT Planning Guide
Materials: Seven large cards with the letters to
spell out “RESPECT” on one side and
script on the other
Personnel: Eight Cub Scouts, seven of whom are
holding the letter cards
Cub #1: R stands for rules. Cub Scouts obey the
rules.
Cub #2: E stands for environment. Cub Scouts
treat the environment with care.
Cub #3: S stands for speech. Cub Scouts use
good speech and good manners.
Cub #4: P stands for personal appearance. Cub
Scouts keep themselves neat, clean, and
physically fit.
Cub #5: E stands for example. Cub Scouts set an
example by treating others as they
would like to be treated.
Cub #6: C stands for courtesy. Cub Scouts are
kind and courteous to others.
Cub #7: T stands for things. Cub Scouts take
care of the things that belong to others.
Cub #8: Let us show our respect for our
country’s flag by repeating the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Flag Ceremony
You should ensure that a formal flag ceremony
be performed at your den meeting and at the
monthly Pack meeting. I like adding something
that is “month appropriate” to the basic
ceremony. February provides us with
President’s Day and the celebration of the
birthdays of both Abraham Lincoln and George
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Washington. Include quotes or short passages
about either or both presidents in the basic
ceremony.
February Flag Ceremony
Set Up:
(Have the Three Webelos scouts offstage, ready
holding the flags (the Color Guard). The US Flag
is on the right, then State flag (if available), then
Pack flag on the far left. Additionally, one
Webelos scout acts as the Leader and two other
flank the US and Pack flags as Readers.)
Leader: Color Guard, Attention!
Leader: Audience, Please Rise!
Leader: Scout Salute! Those not in uniform,
please place your right hand over your
heart.
Leader: Color Guard, Forward March!
(Wait for color guard to reach the front)
Leader: Color Guard, Halt!
Leader: Color Guard, Cross the Colors!
(US Flag crosses in front of others to left-most flag
stand,
and then states, then troop flags. wait for flag
bearers to move to the flag pole stands)
Leader: Color Guard, Post the Flag of Pack 123!
Leader: Color Guard, Post the Flag of the Great
State of [your state name]!
(US Flag remains held by bearer)
Leader: Please salute and recite the Pledge of
Allegiance with me!
Leader: TWO!
(Everyone drops salute)
Leader: Cub Scout Sign!
(Everyone raises right hand making the Cub Scout
sign)
Leader: Please join us in reciting the Cub Scout
Promise
Leader: TWO!
(Everyone drops Scout sign)
a war to become a separate country. George
Washington was an American general in the war.
America won the war and picked a new name for
itself: The United States of America. George
Washington was elected to be its first President.
A legend is told about George Washington as a
boy. Young George had a new hatchet and with it
he cut down a small cherry tree. When his father
saw the tree, he was angry. "George," he said.
"Did you do that?" George was afraid to admit
that he did.
Nevertheless, the boy decided to tell the truth.
"Yes, Father," he said, "I cut down the cherry
tree with my hatchet. I cannot tell a lie." George
Washington's father was proud of George for
telling the truth.
Reader 2: Abraham Lincoln was born on
February 12 in 1809. Things were different then.
When Abe was a boy, he lived in a log cabin. A
log cabin is a small house made out of logs cut
from trees. His father cut down the trees and
made the cabin.
There were no electric lights in the cabin. Young
Abe read books by firelight and drew with
charcoal on a shovel. Abe's family was poor.
Often he went barefoot because he didn't have
any shoes.
When Abraham Lincoln grew up, he studied
hard and became a lawyer. Then he was elected
to be a law-maker. In 1861, Abraham Lincoln
became the 16th President of the United States.
Leader: Color Guard, Post the Flag of the United
States of America!
Leader: Color Guard, Honor your Colors!
(Flag bearers salute the US flag)
Leader: Color Guard, return to ranks!
(Wait for flag bearers return to formation)
Leader: Audience, Please be seated!
Blue and Gold Flag Ceremony
(This is where the ceremony can be
customized by the color guard. Choose what to
recite. The following is an example.)
Reader 1: George Washington was born on
February 22, 1732. When he was born, America
was not a nation yet. It belonged to England, a
country across the ocean. People in America
didn't want to belong to England so they fought
Equipment: Appropriate props for the 6 Cub
Scouts and cards with their words on them. (Or
use pictures with words on the back)
Personnel: 6 Cub Scouts, 1 Cubmaster (CM) or
other Leader
CM: I represent the Spirit of Lord BadenPowell, the founder of Boy Scouting. I am
also the Spirit of Scouting Past and
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Present. Here is our future – Cub Scouts
of America.
Cub #1: In the Cub Scout Promise, we say, “I
promise to do my duty to God”, and
religious activities are part of our rank
advancement program. I like to wear my
uniform to church on Scout Sunday.
Nearly half of all Cub Scout packs are
sponsored by churches.
Cub #2: I wear my uniform with pride. People
know I am a Cub Scout, growing straight
and strong through Cub Scouting. There
is only one official uniform. The colors of
the uniform have meaning.. Blue stands
for truth and loyalty; gold, for good cheer
and happiness.
Cub #3: (Carrying Indian headdress) Early Cub
Scout ceremonies were based on
Kipling’s Jungle Book. When Cub Scouting
was established in America in 1930,
Indian themes were used. Akela was the
big Chief of the Webelos tribe - to which
all Cub Scouts belong. Chief Akela’s
father, Arrow of Light, stated that all men
were brothers, and a tribe could be no
greater than its boys.
Cub #4: (carrying wood project) Cub Scouting
means FUN! We have lots of fun, but I like
making things - real boy projects -things
we can play with our that follow our
theme. Cub Scout arrow points and
Webelos activity badges give us many
different projects to work on so we make
useful things and learn new skills while
we progress.
Cub #5: (Carrying a collection) I like to go on
hikes and collect things for my nature
collection. Hikes help us to appreciate the
outdoors and help us grow physically.
Cub #6: (Carrying American Flag) I am proud to
be an American so I can salute our flag. I
also like to see our pack flag (points to it)
because then I know I am part of — years
of Scouting. I belong! When you salute the
U.S. flag, you salute a lot of other things
too. You salute your family, your home,
your friends, your Cub Scout den, your
CM:
fellow Americans, and this land of
freedom -Because they are America!
Yes, I represent the Past and the Present.
These boys - Cubs Scouts now - are the
men of Tomorrow. They will be the
preservers of our American heritage.
(Pause) Please stand and join us in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Opening Ceremony: Building a Nation
2011-2012 CS RT Planning Guide
Materials:
American flag, cards with text for each Cub Scout
Cub #1:
Cub #2:
Cub #3:
Cub #4:
Cub #5:
Cub #6:
Cub #7:
when Washington needed to cross the Delaware
River, instead of building boats, his troops found
boats they could use.
When the new nation needed power, resourceful
people built waterwheels near rivers to power their
mills.
When the country stretched from the Atlantic to
the Pacific, resourceful people created the
transcontinental railroad.
In this age of technology, resourceful people keep
developing new things to better our lives.
In the past month, everyone in our pack
participated in conserving resources and thought of
better ways to recycle.
Small or large project, young or old, we all do our
part to be resourceful to build a better nation.
Let us salute the flag of this nation, which we all
love and strive to make better, and recite the
Pledge of Allegiance.
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Back to Basics Opening Ceremony:
Needed:
Pamela, North Florida Council
Cubmaster (CM), Den Chief (DC), Denner (DNR)
(or two boys from Den)
Cubmaster
Bring room to order. (Raise the Scout sign if
needed.
Introduce den doing the opening.)
The DC and DNR (Or two Cubs from the Den)
walk to the front of the room and face
audience.
DC: "Will the Audience please rise?"
Give the audience time to rise.
DNR: "Color Guard, POST THE COLORS.
SCOUT SALUTE."
Scouts in Den carry the US & Pack flags
They walk in double file.
DC: "Please join us in the Pledge of
Allegiance."
"I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic for which it
stands:
one Nation under God, indivisible,
with Liberty and Justice for all."
Editor's Note: Remember the phrase "One Nation
Under God" is said continuously. There is no
pause between Nation and Under. See the Tiger
Book for info on this. CD
DC: "TWO. Color guard, Retreat."
The color guard walks back out double-file
to wait at the back of the room.
DNR: "Audience, thank you for joining us.
Color guard, dismissed."
DC and DNR and color guard return
to their seats.
CM: Lead Cheer for Color guard
Variation:
Include two other dens by letting the Denner from
one den lead the Cub Scout Promise and another
lead the Cub Scout Law. Parents will make sure
their boys attend if they have a job and are more
likely to attend as well.
Cub Scouts Are Thankful Opening
Alice, Golden Empire Council
Before the meeting, each boy draws a picture,
cuts out images from magazines, or uses online
images to make a small poster of things he is
thankful for.
Narrator: You can’t have Faith if you aren’t
grateful for what you have. Let’s see what the
boys are grateful for.
Boys hold up or post their picture one and a
time and say “I’m thankful for…..”
Narrator: So you can see that our Cub Scouts
Are Grateful – and there’s one more thing we are
grateful for – to live in a free land where we can
worship as we please.
Let’s prepare to honor our flag, the symbol of
our freedoms.
(Lead into the Flag Ceremony)
Give Thanks
Pamela North Florida Council
Set Up: Have 10 Scouts with signs each with one
of the letters from G I V E T H A N K S on front.
On the back of the same paper write out
speaking parts in Large Print.
Cub # 1: G is for the Glorious spring that offers
hope to all.
Cub # 2: I is for the Importance our faith is to us
one and all:
Cub # 3: V is for the Valiant people who saw
hope in creating our country.
Cub # 4: E is for the Endless love of God.
Cub # 5: T is for the Trust we give to those who
care for us.
Cub # 6: H is for our Homes to always be filled
with love.
Cub # 7: A is for the Awe we have in Gods
creations all around us.
Cub # 8: N is for Nature that God shares with us.
Cub # 9: K is for the Kindness for family and
friends.
Cub # 10: S is for the Spirit that kept us strong
and with eternal faith in God.
All: Tonight we give thanks to God above, for
His guidance and his never-ending love. Please
rise and join us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Opening Ceremony: The Fitness Pledge
Materials: Small weight, book, bed pillow, a fruit
and vegetable. Boys hold appropriate items.
CUB SCOUT 1 (small weight): I promise to do my
best to keep myself physically strong.
CUB SCOUT 2 (book): I promise to do my best to
keep myself mentally fit.
CUB SCOUT 3 (bed pillow): I promise to do my
best to get enough rest.
CUB SCOUT 4 w i t and vegetable): I promise to
do my best to eat a healthy diet.
CUB SCOUT 5: Above all, we promise to do our
best to do our duty to God and our
country. Please rise and join us in the
Pledge of Allegiance
Fitness Check Opening
Materials: Before the meeting, prepare a list of
Health & Fitness Essentials – Either as wallmounted list in LARGE letters, or as separate
strips that the scout can add to the wall. Have
ready a Marker, Chalk or Whiteboard marker to
make a checkmark, depending on your
backdrop.
Narrator or Cubmaster: Health and Fitness has
been our goal this month. (Point to the Sign or
the Title of Health & Fitness) Let’s see how we
did.
Cub #1: (Either reading from the list or adding his
word strip under the title) Strive for Five servings
of fruits and vegetables each day.
(Makes a check mark by the phrase) “CHECK!”
Cub #2: (Reading from list or adding his strip)
Drink plenty of water each day! (Makes a check
mark by the phrase) “CHECK!”
Cub #3: (Following same procedure) Get eight
hours sleep each night! (Makes a check mark)
“CHECK!”
Cub #4: (Following same procedure) Take a
regular bath or shower and Brush your teeth!
(Makes a check mark) “CHECK!”
Cub #5: (Following same procedure) Enjoy the
Outdoors – But Keep Safe in the Sun! (Makes a
check mark) “CHECK!”
Cub #6 - (Following same procedure) Get lots of
Exercise. (Makes a check mark) “CHECK!”
Narrator or Cubmaster: Well boys, I see you
know how to be Healthy and Strong. Now I want
you to EXERCISE your right as a citizen of our
great country, and prepare to present the Flag!
Cub Café Opening
Cubmaster: The boys in our pack discovered it’s
a lot of work to open a Cub Café.
Cub #1 - First we had to set up tables and chairs,
and get them all ready.
Cub #2 - We had to plan our menu and make sure
it was a good choice.
Cub #3 – We had to decide how to prepare the
food on our menu.
Cub #4 – We also had to learn how to serve it and
use good manners - it’s not always easy to be a
good waiter.
Cub #5 - And we discovered that the job isn’t done
till everything is cleaned up.
Cubmaster: So, boys, what was the most
important thing you learned?
ALL: To plan the job, and “Do Our Best” from
start to finish!
Cubmaster: Well, now it’s time to start again –
Let’s all “Do Our Best” and start our meeting with
a flag ceremony.
Why do we say “two” during a flag ceremony?
The salutes we use in Scouting are derived from
the military salute, of course. They’re done in a
"count" of two, from the previously instructed
position of "attention." The first count is "hand,
salute" ("hand" meaning get ready and "salute"
meaning do it), sometimes also called off as
“right hand, salute” and we often say, “Scout,
salute.” The salute is then held until the second
count, on which count the hand is dropped to
the side. The second count is "two."
-- From the “Ask Andy” column at Macsouter.com
September 29, 2010.
Our National Anthem
Pamela , North Florida Council
Props:
Balloons for Scouts to pop during the song to
emphasize the “bombs bursting in the air” I
would tell Scouts a word in the song that they
are to pop their balloon to avoid them popping
them all at once.
Cub # 1: In 1812 Mr. Key wrote a poem that was
later set to music.
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Cub # 2:
Cub # 3:
Cub # 4:
Cub # 5:
Cub # 6:
He was on a ship watching a battle
between the British and Americans at
Ft. McHenry, Maryland.
The Battle lasted all night. He was
scared that the Americans would not
last and looked for the flag to see if it
was still there.
Bombs burst near the flag so he could
see it a little during the night.
He was really happy when morning
arrived and saw it still there.
(or Cubmaster) Please join us in the
words from his poem which is now our
National Anthem. All Scouts in uniform
salute. All others place your hand
over your heart.
Hard Work Flag Ceremony
Baltimore Area Council
Equipment: American Flag
Cub #1: When we think of our freedoms, , we
think of long, hard days worked by the
patriots to set us free in the American
Revolution.
Cub #2: These patriots earned our freedoms
and built our country with hard work.
Cub #3: In Cub Scouts we learn about the
importance of work and service.
Cub #4: Patriots, soldiers , veterans, and all
workers help maintain our freedoms
through their efforts.
Cub #5: Each year our nation honors those who
first earned out freedoms on the Fourth
of July. The anniversary of the day the
Declaration of Independence was
signed.
Cub #6: Some Americans celebrate the Fourth of
July with a picnic or rodeo during the
day and fireworks at night.
Cub #7: Please stand now and repeat the Pledge
of Allegiance to the flag in
remembrance of the contribution of
patriots, veterans, and all workers in
our country.
Patriotic Opening
Baltimore Area Council
In this ceremony, four Scouts take part. Room is
in complete darkness. Spotlight is on the flag
with color guards on one side of the room. Three
colored candles red, white and blue are on the
table.
Cub #1: (Lights red candle) The red of my flag is
the lifeblood of brave men, ready to die
or worthily live, for this, our country.
Cub #2: (Lights white candle) The white of my
flag is for purity, cleanness of purpose,
thought, word and deed.
Cub #3: (Lights blue candle) The blue of my flag
is for truth and justice, like the eternal
blue of star filled heavens.
Cub #4: (ALL SALUTE) This is My flag - the flag
of America, home of liberty, land of
opportunity, where men of all races and
creeds live in friendship and peace
together. Let us all now Salute it and
say the Pledge of Allegiance.
CM:
TWO! Lights! Thank Cubs. Lead Cheer,
begin meeting agenda
Protect The Earth
Utah National Parks
Set Up: Six Cubs with actual items or
signs/posters as listed below. Pictures may be
hand drawn (better) or computer printed. His
part should be on back in LARGE print.
God created the earth and everything
on it.
(picture of earth.)
Cub # 2: We will protect the earth and take good
care of it. (Holds up picture of beautiful
scenery.)
Cub # 3: We won’t litter the roads, fields,
streams, or meadows. (Holds up a piece
of trash, and puts in a trash bag.)
Cub # 1:
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We will practice conservation and not
be wasteful. (Holds up newspapers tied
in a stack ready to recycle.)
Cub # 5: We will work together to make our
environment more beautiful. (Holds up
a potted plant.)
Cub # 6: As we give the Pledge of Allegiance,
please remember the beauty of our
country, the United States of America.
Outdoor Adventure
Cub # 4:
America Opening
Utah National Parks
Set Up: The word AMERICA is spelled out on
cards with a Cub Scout holding up each letter
and reading his part.
Cub # 1: A is for ADVANTAGES. We have so
many more because we are Americans.
Let us give thanks therefore.
Cub # 2: M is for MAJORITY; decision by the
most. That’s the rule we follow from
coast to rugged coast.
Cub # 3: E is for EDUCATION available to all. So
every last American stands up straight
and tall.
Cub # 4: R Is for RELIGION. We worship as we
will. A right we'll always cherish and let
no evil kill.
Cub # 5: I is for INDEPENDENCE that our fathers
once declared. Our nation's rise to
greatness because these brave men
dared.
Cub # 6: C is for CITIZENSHIP of which we can
be proud. So let's proclaim it daily and
do it long and loud.
Cub # 7: A Is for ASSEMBLY. To gather as we
might. That's another privilege, another
precious right.
Cub # 8: Will all those assembled please rise and
recite the Pledge of Allegiance with us!
Utah National Parks
Set Up: Seven Cubs with signs/posters each
with a picture representing his part. Pictures
may be hand drawn (better) or computer
printed. His part should be on back in LARGE
print.
Cub # 1: America and Cub Scouting are just one
big outdoor adventure.
Cub # 2: This is my country. I will use my eyes to
see the beauty of this land.
Cub # 3: I will use my mind to think what I can
do to make it more beautiful.
Cub # 4: I will use my hands to serve it and care
for it. And with my heart I will honor it.
Cub # 5: Many immigrants to America had a
really big adventure getting here.
Cub # 6: And on their adventure in this country
they became loyal Americans.
Cub # 7: Let us be like them, loyal Americans.
Please join me in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Respect
CM:
Cub #1:
Cub #2:
Cub #3:
Cub #4:
Cub #5:
Cub #6:
neatly.
Cub #7:
Wendy, Chief Seattle
Council
There are many ways that we can show respect.
Respect means using good manners.
Respect means to disagree, without
being disagreeable.
We show respect to the flag by hanging it
correctly, and not letting it touch the
ground.
We show respect for our country by obeying
the law.
We show respect for our belongings by taking
good care of them.
We show respect for ourselves by dressing
We also show respect for ourselves by taking
care of our bodies – exercising, eating healthy
foods, and getting enough sleep.
Cub #8: We show respect to parents and
leaders by listening and following
directions.
Cub #9: We show respect for our environment by
using resources wisely, and not littering.
Cub #10: We show respect for God by not swearing, and
by following His commandments.
CM:
These are just a few of the ways we can show
respect. Please join me now as we show
respect to our flag and country by saying the
Pledge of Allegiance.
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Our Land
Deserves Respect
CS Program Helps 0708
Needed: Eight Cub Scouts and a U.S. flag
Or – 6 Cubs and a Leader for Cub #1 and #8
Cub #1: This is the land of the Great Spirit.
Cub #2: Using our eyes, we will observe its great
beauty. Cub #3: We will walk softly so it won’t be
disturbed. Cub #4:
Using our ears, we will hear
its magical sounds.
Cub #5: Our minds will concentrate on those things we
can do to make it more beautiful and
productive.
Cub #6: Using our hands, we will care for it.
Cub #7: And, with our hearts, we will honor it.
Cub #8: This is our country. Pledge with me to give
our land the respect it deserves.
(Ask audience to stand and say the Pledge of
Allegiance.)
Flag Ceremony
National Pledge of Allegiance Day
December 28
No form of the Pledge received official recognition by
Congress until June 22, 1942, when the Pledge was
formally included in the U.S. Flag Code. The official name
of The Pledge of Allegiance was adopted on December
28, 1946, when the United States Congress passed a
recognition of The Pledge of Allegiance and urged its
recitation in the schools.
December Flag
Ceremony
http://www.wvsd.uscourts.gov/outreach/Pledg
e.htm
Follow your standard Color Guard process (see prior
month’s Bugle for a sample). After the Cub Scout
promise (or Boy Scout Law, and Oath, if this is a Webelos
Den meeting) and before posting the U.S. Flag you may
insert the following:
Webelos #2: School children first recited the Pledge of
Allegiance this way:
“I pledge allegiance to my Flag and to the
Republic for which it stands one Nation
indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for
all.”
Webelos #3: “The flag of the United States” replaced
the words “my Flag” in 1923 because
some foreign-born people might have in
mind the flag of the country of their birth
instead of the United States flag. A year
later, “of America” was added after
“United States.”
Webelos #4: The last change in language came on Flag
Day
1954, when Congress passed a law,
which added the words “under God”
after “one nation.”
Webelos #5: Congress officially recognized the Pledge in
1942, when it was added to the U.S.
Flag Code. The official name of The
Pledge of Allegiance was adopted in
1945.
Webelos #6: Let us all now recite the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Our Family
Heart of America Council
Personnel: 4 Cub Scouts Equipment: American
Flag
Setting: Cubs standing around flag.
Cub # 1: Our families have fun by being involved
in all the Cub Scout activities, like
coming to pack meetings.
Cub # 2: Our families have fun by helping our
Cub Scouts with achievements, to
advance in rank.
Cub # 3: Our families have fun by thinking up
projects for our dens.
Cub # 4: Just as we have fun in our dens and
pack meetings, we also can have fun in
our families. We can do things together,
like saying the Pledge of Allegiance
together. (Lead the Pledge of
Allegiance.)
Webelos #1: The original Pledge of Allegiance was
written by Francis Bellamy. It was first
given wide publicity through the official
program of the National Public Schools
Celebration of Columbus Day, which was
printed in The Youth's Companion of
September 8, 1892
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Closing Ceremonies
CUB SCOUT 2: I am faith.
Here you will find some closing ceremonies that
incorporate the flag rather than a simple retiring
if the colors. I have also included introductory
thoughts regarding the closing of meetings in
general.
CUB SCOUT 3: I am hope.
A Valuable Opportunity
The closing moments of each pack meeting are
ideal opportunities to present a brief character
lesson. Follow these tips for making your closing
thoughts more effective:
• Your meeting should be structured so that the
boys are quieter than they were in the
beginning and middle of their meeting,
and they are in a quiet and reflective
mood.
• Use simple props and lighting to enhance your
thought.
• Remember that this is a closing thought, not a
full- length sermon. Keep it simple!
• Vary the thoughts you use from meeting to
meeting. Don’t overuse one particular
Core Value.
• Vary the length. Use one of the brief sentences
or poems and let it stand on its own,
without additional comments.
• Invite leaders, adults, or den chiefs to choose
and present a closing thought. It will give
the boys an opportunity to see other
perspectives as well as rein- force the
ideas you have been developing.
I Am Your Flag
Preparation: Display a U.S. flag in a stand.
Prepare a card for each Cub Scout with his script
on it.
Materials: U.S. flag
CUB SCOUT 1: I am the
symbol of freedom.
CUB SCOUT 4: I am love.
CUB SCOUT 5: I am tolerance.
CUB SCOUT 6: I am justice.
CUB SCOUT 7: I am hope for peace on earth.
CUB SCOUT 8: I am a sign for the future.
CUB SCOUT 1: I am the flag of the United
States.
Our Flag
Remember that the Pledge of Allegiance doesn’t
always have to happen at the beginning of your
pack meeting!
NARRATOR: I have often seen a large flag
rippling in the breeze from a flagpole atop a tall
building and marveled at its beauty with its 13 red
and white stripes and 50 stars on a field of blue.
Have you wondered why these colors were
chosen? Red is a symbol of bravery, white
is a symbol of purity, and blue is a symbol of love
and devotion. Our flag is made from cloth that
contains mil- lions of threads and stitches, all
bound together—each doing its part. In this
same way, our country is made up of millions of
individuals, with varied religious beliefs and
cultural backgrounds, but all are bound together
in a common cause to see that liberty and justice
exist in our country. Please stand and join me in
pledging our allegiance to our flag.
Baden-Powell Closing
Alice, Golden Empire Council
Cubmaster: As we prepare to close this
meeting, I’d like to quote something BadenPowell had to say about religion and faith.
“Religion, briefly explained, means:
First: know who God is; Second: use
to the best the life He gave us, and do
what He expects from us. This means
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mostly doing something for the
others."
Cub #1: In our families we should spend time
learning to know who God is.
Cub #2: And in Scouting, we need to “Do Our
Best” with what God gave each of us.
Cub #3: We need to spend more of our time
doing something for others.
Cub #4: Our flag is a symbol of men and women
who have sacrificed for others – and
some who have given their lives.
Cub #5: There’s a special way to say “Thank
you” whenever we see someone from
the military – just put your hand by
your heart and then bring it down in
front of you, like this – (Cub
demonstrates)
Will the audience please rise….(Go into
the flag retrieval ceremony)
Note: This could also be used as an Opening
Ceremony with just a change of wording at the
beginning, and changing to the flag posting
ceremony. Alice
Cub #6:
“A Scout is Responsible” Closing
Alice, Golden Empire Council
(Pass out copies of the words to America, or have
the words in large print in front of the room)
Cub #1: (Holding up a Bible or other religious
book, or a picture of a religious scouting
award) Every scout has Duty to God.
Cub #2: (Holding a picture of his family) Every
scout has a Duty to be a Responsible
Family Member.
Cub #3: (Holding a picture of a group of friends)
Every scout has a Responsibility to be a
Good Friend.
(Holding a knife or other tool) Every
scout has a Responsibility to be careful
for his own safety.
Cub #5: (Holding a picture of the Outdoor Code
or Leave No Trace Code) Every Scout
has a Responsibility to take care of the
Earth.
Cub #6: (Coming out and standing by the
American Flag) And every scout has a
Responsibility to be a good citizen.
Cub #7: Please join us as we sing “America” and
prepare to retire our flag.
Cub #4:
Our Colors
Materials: Three strips of clothone red, one white, one blue; an American flag.
Cub #1: (holding up a red strip of cloth): Red is
the color of bravery A Cub Scout is
brave!
Cub #2: (holding up a white strip of cloth):
White is the color of purity A Cub Scout
is clean!
Cub #3: (holding up a blue strip of cloth): Blue
is the color of loyalty. A Cub Scout is
loyal! Please stand and salute as the
colors are retired.
(Color Guard retires the Flag.)
Meaning or Our Flag
Great Salt Lake Council
Preparation: 1 piece each of construction paper
in red, blue and white and 1 white 5-pointed
star. Cub Scouts stand by the Flag as they say
their part which can be written on the back of
their prop.
DL:
Today as we leave, let’s all keep in mind
our Flag and the meaning therein we
can find.
Cub #1: The red is for blood of Americans true,
who gladly would give up their lives for
you.
Cub #2: The white is for purity in both thought
and deed, a rule of conduct we all might
well heed
Cub #3: The blue is for justice for all, not one, a
tenet we fought for and so dearly won.
Cub #4: The star is a symbol of God’s guiding
hand, over the union and this mighty
land.
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Cub #5:
There isn’t a one our Flag won’t protect,
don’t you think we could show it
greater respect
Den Ceremonies
Dens can and should have ceremonies. Patriotic or
flag ceremonies provide the opportunity to learn
about our heritage. Patriotic ceremonies should be
meaningful and inspiration to the boys
Pledge of Allegiance Opening
The den gathers in a semicircle or horseshoe
formation. One boy presents the colors (the U.S.
flag) at the open end of the horseshoe. In turn,
each boy steps forward, gives the Cub Scout
salute, and steps back. Follow with the Pledge of
Allegiance.
My Flag Closing
Right before the ending, the den leader asks each
boy to write a sentence about what the U.S. flag
means to him. For the closing ceremony, read the
statements.
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