Miscellaneous Ceremony

IDEAS FOR OPENINGS AND CLOSINGS

1. Form a Living Circle and repeat the Cub Scout Promise.

2. Repeat the Law of the Pack.

3. Do a Grand Howl.

4. Sing "America" then hum as Den Chief reads last verse.

5. Sing "Good Night Cub Scouts".

6. Sing "God Bless America".

7. Den Leader asks, "What is the Cub Scout Motto?" Cub Scouts reply, "Do your best."

8. December: Sing a carol. Tell about Hannukah.

9. Do "Rhythmic Exercises" from Group Meeting Sparklers.

10. Give salute and repeat the Law of the Pack.

11. Tell the story of "The Star Spangled Banner". Sing first stanza.

12. Sing "Battle Hymn of the Republic".

13. Review meaning of Cub Scout Promise.

14. Explain meaning of motto. Repeat in unison.

15. Each Cub gives meaning of Thanksgiving to him.

16. Read Gettysburg Address.

17. Tell story of Lord Baden-Powell.

18. Read the Conservation Pledge.

19. Repeat: Leader: "Do your best." Cubs: "We'll do our best."

20. Sing a theme of the month song.

21. Sing Cub Scout advancement song.

22. Sing "Taps".

23. Give den yell.

24. Repeat "Pledge of Allegiance".

25. Hold a uniform inspection.

26. Have a flag ceremony.

27. Have roll call with Cubs naming Indian tribes.

28. Sing a song in the "round".

29. Have Den Chief lead an applause stunt.

30. Ask each Cub who Akela is and give an example.

31. Have Denner and Asst. Denner parade flaps past den members, who then come to attention and salute.

32. Repeat the Outdoor Code.

33. Light conduct candle and say. "We open the doorway to a new adventure for today. May the flame continue to burn throughout our entire meeting."