Another year is starting
And we'd like to welcome you.
And tell you what our purpose is
And what we hope to do.

Cub Scouts is a group of boys.
It helps us grow up strong.
And teaches us to do what's right
And fight against what's wrong.

It shows us how much we can do
If we just work as a team.
Then we'll have fun and jobs won't be
As hard as they first seemed.

We'll go on hikes and field trips
To learn of nature's wonders.
So we'll respect her when we're grown
And not make any blunders.

And we'll be shown in many ways
That each man is our brother;
And we will see the joy there is
In helping one another.

We'll learn to be good citizens
And, hopefully, we'll see
That laws are made for everyone
So each one can be free.

To do all this the Cub Scouts need
Good leaders; this is true.
That means we'll need the help of all
Of you, and you, and you!
[Cubs point to everyone in the audience]

And now to start the year off right
In good and proper manner,
We'd like you all to rise and sing
Our own "Star Spangled Banner."

-1987-88 Program Helps

Opening Ceremony
Trapper Trails

Preparation: You will need each boy to have one of the following in his pockets: a frog (plastic, unless you are brave), dirt, marbles, rocks, and a small flag. Have boys practice their parts ahead of time.

Cubmaster or Den Leader: Have you ever wondered what boys keep in their pockets and why? Let's see what we can find out tonight.

Boy l (pulls out frog): This frog reminds me of freedom of speech, he can croak all he wants and no one stops him.

Boy 2 (pulls out dirt): This dirt reminds me of our forefathers as they put their feet on American sod for the first time.

Boy 3 (pulls out marbles): These marbles remind me of the pilgrims as they worked and played in this new land of freedom.

Boy 4-(pulls out small flag): This flag stands for our country will you please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance?

I Made A Promise
Denver Area Council

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.

Cubs #5: I have done my best. I will do my best, because I am the best, I am a Cub Scout.

Den Leader: Will everyone now join us in repeating the Cub Scout Promise.

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