OPENING
RED,
WHITE & BLUE
York Adams Area Council
Leader #1
Here's to the Red of it,
There's not a thread of it,
No, nor a shred of it, In all the spread of
it
From foot to head. But heroes bled
for it, Faced steel and lead for it, Precious blood shed for it, Bathing it
red.
Leader #2
Here's to the white of it; Thrilled by the sight of it, Who knows the right of
it, But feels the might of it
Through day and night Womanhood's
care for it; Make manhood dare for it; Purity's prayer for it, Keeps it so
White.
Leader #3:
Here's to the Blue of it; Beauteous view of it;
Heavenly hue of it, Star-spangled
dew of it,
Constant and true. Diadems gleam
for it, States stand supreme for it, Liberty's beam for it, Brightens the
Blue.
Leader #4:
Here's to the whole of it, Stars stripes and pole of it. Body and soul of it,
And to the roll of it, sun shining through. Hearts in accord for it, Swear by
the sword for it,
Thanking the Lord for it, Red, White
and Blue.
(Followed
by the Pledge of Allegiancei)
OPENING
CEREMONY
York Adams Area Council
For:
Narrator and a den of uniformed Cub Scouts.
Props: Cards
with words printed on them for each Cub Scout, and an upright stand such as a
ladder for each sign to be attached at the appropriate time.
Narrator:
We think of Cub Scouting as
a ladder of good citizenship. Let us show you what we mean.
Cub
#1
Friendship. We make lots of friends
in our school, church, neighborhood, den and pack.
Cub
#2:
Teamwork. We learn how important it
is to work with others as a member of a team.
Cub
#3:
Dependability. We learn to be places
when we promise and to do our part.
Cub
#4:
Leadership. We learn to lead games
and help with other den and pack activities.
Cub
#5:
Honesty. We learn to tell the truth,
to handle money, and to understand what honesty means.
Cub
#6:
Loyalty. We learn to be true to our
friends, our parents, and our den and pack, and to honor our country and its
flag.
Cub
#7:
Good Will. We like to help our
school, church, neighbors and those less fortunate than we. Good will projects
make us feel good.
Narrator:
Good Citizenship.
Through Cub Scouting experiences, boys learn things that help make them
better citizens as they grow into manhood.
THE BLUE AND GOLD
York Adams Area Council
Arrangement. Eight, Cub Scouts speak their lines
and place the following cards on a large blue flannel board: “Truth, Faith,
Loyalty, Sunlight, Good Cheer, Happiness, and a cutout golden sun”
Cub 1. Back in the good old days, school colors
gave people a feeling of school pride and loyalty. Today, the blue and gold of
Cub Scouting helps to build this spirit among Cub Scouts.
Cub 2. (points to blue flannel board): The blue
reminds us of the sky above. It stands for truth, spirituality, and steadfast
loyalty.
Cub 3. (places “truth” card in upper left corner
of board): Truth means we must always be honest.
Cub 4. (places “Faith” card in upper right
corner): Faith means a belief in God.
Cub 5. (places “Loyally” card across
bottom):Loyalty means being faithful and loyal to God, country, and our fellow
man.
Cub 6. The gold stands for the warm sunlight (He
places the sun in center of board and the “sunlight” card across top of the
sun).
Cub 7. Gold also stands for good cheer and
happiness. We always feel better when the sun is shining and so will those to
whom we give good will. (He places “good cheer” and “happiness” cards on each
side of sun cutout.
Cub 8. As we wear our Cub Scout uniforms, may the
meaning of the blue and gold colors make us remember our Cub Scout ideals, the
Cub Scout Promise, and the Law of the Pack.
FLAG AND
CANDLE CEREMONY
York Adams Area Council
Setup/Materials: 1 small American flag, 1 white
candle, 1 blue candle, 1 red candle, 4 boys
Cub 1: Practically from the beginning of time, man
has used symbols to express hope, ideals, and love of his own nation. Our flag
represents the ideals and science, commerce and agriculture. It symbolizes the
sacrifices made by men and women for the future of America. It stands for your
home and everything and everyone you hold dear. “I light the red candle which
is the symbol of the red in our flag, and stands for hardiness and valor and
symbolizes the lifeblood of brave men and women.
Cub 2: I light the white, which is the symbol of
purity and innocence and symbolizes the white of our flag.
Cub 3: I light the blue candle which is the symbol
of perseverance and justice, and symbolizes the eternal blue of the heavens.
Cub 4: The stars in our flag represent states.
They indicate that the heights of achievement for our nation are limitless as
the heavens above US.
All: Please join us in the Pledge of Allegiance?
I AM AN AMERICAN
York Adams Area Council
Equipment: American Flag, and Pack Flags 12 cards
with the statements below, typed on them.
People: Honor Guard, and 12 Cub Scouts to read the
statements.
Procedure: The Honor Guard marches in, posts the
flags, and then leads the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Then the 12 Cub
Scouts read their statements in turn.
Cub 1. My country gives us the opportunities to
advance according to our ambitions and abilities. Education is for all. I am
an American
Cub 2: My country means love of freedom, faith in
democracy, justice, and equality. I am an American
Cub 3: My country believes in the worth of every
person. I am an American
Cub 4: My country gives us the privilege of
expressing beliefs or opinions without fear of prosecution. I am an American
Cub 5: My country is a democracy, it is our duty
to keep it that way. I am an American
Cub 6: My country promises life, liberty and the
pursuit of happiness. I am an American
Cub 7: My country is one that we should protect
and defend. I am an American
Cub 8: My country is and will always remain the
land of the free and the home of the brave. I am an American.
Cub 9: My country needs informed, intelligent and
active citizens. I am an American.
Cub 10: My country tries to meet its people’s
needs with abiding love and loyalty. I am an American.
Cub 11: My countries government is the servant not
the master of the people. I am an American.
Cub 12: My country has a statue of liberty whose
torch will bum brightly as long as we tend the flame of freedom. I am an
American.
UNCLE SAM
York Adams Area Council
Arrangements: Den Leader is on stage holding a
picture of "Uncle Sam." Cubs are off stage and enter two at a time on each
side of the picture. They say their lines and then stand there. Flag is posted
in center of the stag behind the group
1ST Cub: Why didn't we call him Daddy Sam?
2ND Cub: In some countries he might have been
called "Daddy Sam" or "Papa Sam," but not in America.
3RD Cub: Uncle Sam is an idea that symbolizes the
United States.
4TH Cub: The people who wrote our Constitution
decided the Federal Government should not be a Great Father.
5TH Cub: They limited Uncle Sam's role very
strictly, to assure freedom and opportunity for individuals.
6TH Cub: Uncle Sam is even dressed in Red, White,
and Blue, and decorated with stars and stripes.
7TH Cub: These are the living ideals which are the
very heart of our flag and our nation.
8TH Cub: Uncle Sam is a symbol that should always
remind us of the blessings of freedom our forefathers gave to us.
9TH Cub: Will the audience please rise and repeat
the Pledge of Allegiance.
FOR GOD AND
COUNTRY
York Adams Area Council
Arrangement. Den chief and Cub Scouts, in uniform,
carry small U.S. flags and line up on stage. Each speaks his part.
Den Chief. Two hundred years ago, God gave us a nation; a
land of wealth and bounty, choice among His creations. We must protect its
freedom and defend its worthy cause, and support our Constitution, which is
based upon God's laws. We must pledge to be loyal throughout each coming year,
and with God's help, we will know no doubt nor fear. When we keep our promise
to do our best each day, God will bless our country and us in every way.
Please stand and join us in singing, "God Bless America." (After audience is
seated, Cub Scouts continue.)
Cub 1. We're glad you came to our banquet! We have
many things to say about our love for America as we celebrate today.
Cub 2. Independence is a big word, and hard for me
to say. But I know it means a lot to all Americans today.
Cub 3. Our national bird is the eagle. Have you
ever wondered why? It may be because it soars above all birds to reach the
sky.
Cub 4. The Liberty Bell is ringing, though its
sound we do not hear. Freedom of speech and worship, freedom from want and
fear.
Cub 5. Without our flag of red, white and blue,
things would be different for me and you. It's a symbol of pride in the
American way, so we should be loyal and true each day.
Cub 6. Please stand and join us in the Pledge of
Allegiance to our flag.
Honoring our
Flag
York Adams Area Council
Personnel: 16 Cub Scouts, American Flag bearer,
Leader
Equipment: American Flag, 7 red crepe paper
streamers, 6 white crepe paper streamers, blue crepe paper rectangle, white
cardboard five-pointed star.
(7 Cub Scouts, each carrying a red crepe paper streamer
march in single file onto stage. In turn, each boy displays his streamer. It
should reach from above his head to his feet.)
7 Cubs: (in unison) We are the seven red stripes
in our flag. For hardiness and valor we stand.
(6 Cub Scouts, each carrying a white crepe paper streamer
enters and duplicates the actions of the first group. They stand alternately
with the boys holding red stripes.)
6 Cubs: (in unison) We are the six white stripes
in our flag. For innocence and purity we stand.
(A Cub Scout enters, carrying the blue paper rectangle
which he holds up as he stands to the right of the first boy holding the first
white stripe.)
Cub Scout #14: Now look at me, the field of blue.
For vigilance, perseverance and justice true.
(Next Cub enters carrying the large white star. He holds
it against the blue field.)
Cub Scout #15: I am a five-pointed star shining
bright. One for each state. When united, we have might.
Cub Scout #16: (Flag bearer enters
carrying American flag. He stands near group which made crepe paper flag.)
Leader: Behold the emblem of our country...the
greatest flag of the greatest nation in the world. May it ever wave over free
and liberty loving people. May it ever represent the highest ideals of
America and ever support the principles of democracy in America and around the
world. Please join us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CITIZENS
York Adams Area Council
Equipment: Individual cards containing each of the
eight letters.
Arrangement: Each Cub recites his line, he holds
his card chest high.
Cub #1: C - is for country.
Cub #2: I - is for being involved.
Cub #3: T - is for treasuring the great traditions
of our land.
Cub #4: I - is for ideals of freedom.
Cub #5: Z - is for the zeal we put into life.
Cub #6: E - is for example we set.
Cub #7: N - is for needs of our nation.
Cub #8: S - is for sharing of ourselves.
Leader: It takes more than letters and words to
make good citizens. What do you think would happen if each and everyone of us
would put just one of these thoughts into practice?
