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April 2000 Bugs And Things |
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Advancement Ceremonies
Bugs and Things
PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Advancement
chairman, Den Chiefs
EQUIPMENT: Pictures of: caterpillar
(Wolf), cocoon (Bear), butterfly (Webelos)
SETTING: Cubmaster, advancement
chairman, and den chiefs with appropriate picture are in front of room.
The awards can be put inside a cocoon, which can be a bottle, balloon,
or toilet tissue tube.
CUBMASTER: In the spring of the year
many things are unfolding. One of these great events is the caterpillar
that wants to grow up and be something beautiful. He seals himself up in
a cocoon and awaits the changing into the beautiful butterfly. Tonight
we want to remember that like the caterpillar, our Cubs are also
changing and growing. And so they too, represent the coming of spring.
ADVANCEMENT CHAIRMAN: Will these boys
please come forward and stand behind the Den Chief holding the proper
picture. Will these Cubs stand behind the caterpillar. (Calls the Cubs
receiving their Wolf. Continue until all boys have been called and
standing behind proper picture.)
CUBMASTER: These Cubs have shown that
by working on their projects they have grown in their own skills and
stature. We would like to present the awards representing their part in
their own life's drama.
Just Like The Caterpillar
EQUIPMENT: You will need a circle,
about 15 inches across for each boy who is receiving either the Wolf or
Bear rank, a circle decorated like a caterpillars head for the boys who
are receiving Bobcat to stand behind, a roll of batting for the boys
receiving Webelos to hold, and a large poster or cut-out of a butterfly
for the boys who are receiving Arrow of Light to hold.
CUBMASTER: This month the dens have
been learning about nature. Things in nature change and grow, but the
differences aren't always noticeable. But, there is one insect that we
can watch change right before our very eyes! The caterpillar is a simple
animal, starting with a head and big eyes to take in all of the world
around him. Our Bobcats have big eyes too, as they take in all of the
new adventures waiting for them! (Call up Bobcats and parents, present
rank, have parents sit back down and give the Bobcats the caterpillar
head to hold.)
CUBMASTER: The caterpillar is made up
of segments, which all work together to get him where he wants to go.
Our Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts have learned to work together as a den,
with their leader and with their families to reach their goal.
(Call up Wolves and parents, resent
rank, have parents sit down, give each boy a circle (body segment) to
hold up and have them line up next to "Head". Repeat the same
for the Bears.)
CUBMASTER: As the caterpillar
matures, some changes begin to take place. The caterpillar spins a
cocoon and closes itself within. Our Webelos don't spin cocoons, but the
have learned to work more independently of their families and closer
with their leader and Activity Pin counselors.
(Call up boys receiving Webelos and
their parents, present rank, have parents sit down; have the Webelos
stand alongside the Wolves and Bears and hold the batting. If you have a
small number of Webelos, they could even wrap themselves up in the
batting.)
CUBMASTER: The end result of the
caterpillars life, is the new life form that it takes on, a butterfly.
The boys who are receiving the Arrow of Light tonight are ending the Cub
Scout portion of their Scouting adventure, and are now ready to move on
to Boy Scouts. (Call up boys receiving Arrow of Light and their parents,
present them their rank, have parents sit down, and have boys hold up
butterfly cut-out.)
CUBMASTER: Just like the caterpillar
grew and changed, so did the Cub Scouts in our Pack, it just took a
little bit longer and maybe wasn't quite as noticeable, but Mother
Nature came through once again with another miracle! |
