Theme for November 2006: Cubs in Shining Armor
Webelos Activity Badges: Craftsman, Readyman
Preopening '(1530 minutes)
Display. Feature the Pack Record Book as the highlighted book
of the month. Use a completed Pack Record Book so participants
can see how it was filled in. Display an assortment of themerelated projects for Tiger Cubs, Wolf Cub Scouts, and Bear Cub
Scouts. Display assorted Webelos Scout projects that can be
used for the Craftsman and Readyman activity badges.
Registration. Register arriving Cub Scouters. Give first-timers
a special name tag that is used year-round so they are easily
recognized. Name tags for other participants may be shaped
like a knight's shield. Distribute roundtable evaluation forms to
be turned in at the end of the evening.
Activity. Direct participants to a table where they will make
Coat of Arms Neckerchief Slides (page 31).
Opening Ceremony (3 minutes)
Recruit participants to be the Cub Scouts and have roundtable
staff members act as knights to conduct A Shining Meeting
opening ceremony (page 31). For extra fun, have the staff
dressed in costume.
Prayer (1 minute)
The roundtable commissioner reads A Knight's Prayer (page 3 1).
Welcome and Introductions
(4 minutes)
The roundtable commissioner welcomes everyone and asks
new leaders and roundtable first-timers to stand and be recognized. The commissioner then reads the introduction (below);
roundtable staff members read the purposes of Cub Scouting
and the core value for this months theme.
Order of (name of district) is no
a time for honor, sportsmanship,
when work is done, merriment at t
The highlight this month will be the knighting of our new
knights. The king will give a special charge to his loyal subjects. There is much to do, much to learn, in the kingdo
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Sportsmanship and fitness. Tournament games give boys
an opportunity to practice sportsmanship and fitness.
The core value to be highlighted this month is
Cooperation. Through den and pack activities, Cub Scouts
will learn that knights were able to accomplish goals by
worlang together.
Icebreaker and Cheer (2 minutes)
Teach the group the Cheer for the Blue and Gold Knights (page
31) and then have everyone practice it.
Song (3 minutes)
A roundtable staff member leads participants in singing "The
Kings of Old Had Knights in Shining Armorn (page 31).
Theme-Related and OutdoorRelated Activity (15 minutes)
Physical Fitness at the Royal Tournament of Games. This
month's theme lends itself to an outdoor event. Conduct a
brainstorming session on events a pack might include in a
Renaissance Fair or the Royal Tournament of Games of Pack
No. #. This event could be held outdoors, weather permitting,
or easily adapted to a school gymnasium. The Cub Scout Leader
How-lb Book is an excellent resource; discuss other possible
resources.
Consider staging physical fitness challenges at the fair. Point
out how Tiger Cubs could work on Achievement 5 (Go
Outside) and Electives 22 and 35. Wolf Cub Scouts could work
on Requirement 1 (Feats of Skill). Bear Cub Scouts could work
on Requirements 15 (Games, Games, Games) and 16 (Building
Muscles). Webelos Scouts could start on the Athlete and Fitness
activity badges. All Cub Scouts could work on many of the belt
loops from the Cub Scouts Academics and Sports program,
such as Badminton, Bowling, Chess, Gymnastics, and Golf.
Craft areas can provide opportunities for boys to make medieval costumes that will fulfill requirements for some electives.
Cub Scouts get hungry when there are lots of activities, so plan
a food booth of "medieval food," to be eaten medieval style. The
pack might serve chlcken or turkey legs, potatoes on a stick,
ears of corn, or fresh fruit.
Demonstration (8 minutes)
STAFF MEMBERS: Some of the purposes of Cub Scoutin
developed through this months theme include
Spiritual growth. Boys will see how the knights accom
plished much because of their faith in a Supreme Being.
Character development. Cub Scouts will learn about tb
Knightk Code and see how h g h t s treated ea& other fair1
Teeterboard Jousting. Before the meeting, construct teeterboards using plans found in the Cub Scout Leader How-To Book.
Have two staff members demonstrate how to joust, and then
ask for volunteers from the audience to try (page 32). A cheer
for the volunteers after they are done would be great.
Tkaining Highlight (8 minutes)
Cubmasters
Blue and Gold Banquet. Have staff members present this topic
dressed in Hawaiian shirts or costume to promote the February
theme, "Aloha, Cub Scouts!" Using the Cub Scout Leader Book
and the Cub Scout Leader How-To Book as resources, lead a
discussion on planning a blue and gold banquet. Explain the
purpose of the blue and gold banquet; stress that it is a family
event. Show an example oT a backdated calendar to help ensure
that all preparations are completed on time. Point out that
decorations should be boy-made-placemats, place cards, invitations, centerpieces, etc. Discuss ideas for food-covered dish,
bring your own, or catered. Emphasize boy-led entertainment,
skits, songs, and cheers along with ceremonies and recognition.
Mention special people to invite such as the chartered organization representative, unit commissioner, district executive,
district commissioner, etc.
After the training highlight, separate into groups.
Outdoor Winter Activities. Solicit ideas from the group for
outdoor winter activities in your area. Ideas could include
annual winter events like snow festivals, ice skating or fishing, a
snowman-building contest, skiing, sledding, snow tubing, hiking, and stargazing. In warmer climates, packs might visit light
shows at holiday events, go to the zoo to see animals in winter,
take feny or boat rides, visit a living history center with indoor
and outdoor events, or walk on the beach. Bring fliers or ads
from past events in your area to show the Cubmasters. Discuss
weather considerations, temperatures, safety criteria, and the
proper clothing for outdoor winter events.
Activity. Cut corrugated cardboard or poster board into the
shape of a shield. Have each Cubmaster add symbols promoting his or her pack's outdoor winter activities. The picture can
be hand-drawn, cut from magazines, or printed from computers. This prop could be used during the announcement period
of November pack meetings.
Pack Leaders
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Den Leaders
Gathering Activities. Lead a discussion on different types of
gathering activities and why they are used. Remind everyone
that these activities should be simple to learn, fun, and easy
to join in at any time. A den chief or the denner can lead the
gathering activities. Sometimes a project not completed at the
last meeting can be finished at this time. Other ideas could
include puzzles, board games, word search and activity pages
from Boys' Life magazines, etc.
Activity. Play Sword Balance Relay (page 32).
Webelos Den Leaders
Activity Badge Counselors. Discuss the role of activity badge
counselors. Explain that using counselors for the activity badges is a transition for the boys to using merit badge counselors
when they join a Scout troop. Point out that the activity badge
counselor attends the den meeting; the boys do not do activity
badges on their own. Brainstorm for ideas on who would be
good counselors for the badges: a shop teacher for Craftsman
and a Red Cross instructor for Readyman, perhaps. Suggest that
Webelos den leaders find out the occupations and hobbies of
the den parents, then recruit them as activity badge counselors.
Other pack parents might be identified through use of the
Family Talent Survey
Activity Badges. Briefly review the requirements for' the
Craftsman and Readyman activity badges. Suggest that the
Webelos den could be actively involved in planning the pack's
tournament of games by having them build the teeterboards
and make the jousting poles.
Activity. Demonstrate the use of equipment to make Balsa Wood
Snakes (page 32). Allow participants to work in groups to practice using the equipment. Have a finished product on hand.
Pack Budget and Money-Earning Projects. Discuss how
packs determine their dues and how they spend their funds.
Ask which packs have formal budgets, and then steer the discussion to the Pack Finance chapter in the Cub Scout Leader
Book. Distribute copies of the Unit Money-Earning Application
and review it with the group. Discuss appropriate pack moneyearning projects. Emphasize that a den cannot hold a moneyearning project; these projects are approved only for packs.
Activity. Make Tournament Banners to display at the various
stations of the Tournament of Games. Each banner should be
symbolic of the station (page 32).
After 35 minutes, send your group back to the main meeting area.
Announcements (5 minutes)
Make cutouts of medieval trumpets; post on a felt board or bulletin board. Each trumpet should have a ribbon hanging from it,
on which announcements are written. A roundtable staff member
plays the town crier and calls forward the chairman or committee
member for the went by calling out "Hear ye, hear ye!"
Closing Ceremony (3 minutes)
Conduct the Charging of the Knights closing ceremony (page
32). Recruit participants to be the den leaders, the Cub Scouts,
and their families.
AFTER THE MEETING
Refreshments and Fellowship
Serve low-fat cinnamon biscuits with hot tea or freshly
squeezed fruit juice. Knights also enjoy fresh fruit, apples, and
various kinds of grapes.
Staff Meeting
Review any evaluationsthat were turned in tonight. Discuss tonight's
pmgmn and plan for next month's roundtable, "Cub Scout Stars."
November 2006 Theme: Cubs in Shining Armor
KNIGHT 7: Chivalry requires that youth be trained to perform
the most laborious and humble offices with cheerfulness and
grace, and do good unto others.
CUB SCOUT 7: Just like Cub Scouts!
Prayer: A Knight's Prayer
"My Lord, I am ready on this new day to go seeking adventure
on the high road. I will serve you faithfully, bravely, and joyfully, and ask for your daily blessing. Amen."
Cheer for the Blue and Gold
Knights
Divide the audience into two parts. One cheers for the blue
knight, one for the gold knight.
Hail to the blue knight!
Hail to the gold knight!
Blue knight!
Gold knight!
Blue knight!
Gold knight!
ALL: They do their best, just like you! (Point to each other)
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Preopening Activity: Coat of Arms
Neckerchief Slides
Materials: 1-inch pieces of Winch-diameter PVC pipe, craft
foam, glue, fine-tip markers
Draw (or trace from a template) the shape of a shield
onto a piece of craft foam.
Using markers, have each boy
draw on the shield one or two
symbols that represent h~ life. Glue PVC ring to the back.
Opening Ceremony: A Shining
Meeting
Personnel: Half the den will dress as knights, half will be Cub
Scouts. Some boys may recite more than one line.
Props: Knights hold scrolls on which their parts are written.
Setup: Flags are posted in the front. The knights enter from one
side, Cub Scouts from the other.
CUB SCOUT 1: Hey, who are you?
KNIGHT 1: We are knights in shining armor from days of yore.
Who are you?
CUB SCOUT 2: We are Cub Scouts. We have to practice the
Cub Scout Promise.
KNIGHT 2: We are practicing the Knight's Code of Chivalry
KNIGHT 3: Be always ready with your armor on, except when
you are taking your rest at night. At whatever you are working,
try to win honor and a name for honesty
CUB SCOUT 3: I promise to do my best .. .
KNIGHT 4: Be prepared to fight in the defense of your counny.
CUB SCOUT 4: To do my duty to God and my country .. .
KNIGHT 5: Defend the poor and help them that cannot defend
themselves. Do nothing to hurt or offend anyone.
CUB SCOUT 5: To help other people ...
KNIGHT 6: Never break your promise.
CUB SCOUT 6: And obey the Law of the Pack.
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Song: "The Kings of Old Had
Knights in Shining Armor"
Tune: "She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountainn
The kings of old had knights in shining armor (clink, clink),
The kings of old had knights in shining armor (clink, clink),
o h , the kings of old had knights,
Yes, the kings of old had knights,
Oh, rhc ldngr of old had hghts in sgarmor (clink, clink).
They did their best to rescue fair young maidens (save me!),
They did their best to rescue fair young maidens (save me!),
Oh, they did their best to rescue,
Yes, they did their best to rescue,
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clink, clink).
Other verses:
They worked together to slay the big bad dragon (fire, jre) ...
They fought with strength and honor for their Lord (clang,
clang) .. .
The knights of old were loyal to their country (sa-lute) . ..
The knights of old had horses m n g and sturdy (whoa, back) ...
Advancement Ceremony:
Knighting of the Webelos
Materials: For each Webelos Scout, a knight's shield made from
poster board with the Webelos emblem painted on the front
and a hand strap glued to the back so the boy can slip his hand
through; a sword for the King (the Cubmaster).
Personnel: Court announcer, King (Cubmaster), Cub Scouts
COURT ANNOUNCER: Hear you! Hear you! Hear you! The Royal
Court of Kmg (Cubmasterk name) is now in session for the purpose
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