When retiring a United Stated flag, some people will say that you must do it this way or that way, but according to the Flag Code, it just needs to be done with dignity.
USA Cub Scout Theme
Raising and Lowering the US Flag
With Memorial Day approaching, it might be time to review how to raise and lower the United States flag. These are some basic rules for raising and lowering the US flag.
Cubmaster’s Minute: Threads and Flags
The core value for Cub Scouts in November is citizenship. Here is a Cubmaster’s Minute which goes well with that theme. Use it at the end of your pack meeting.
Citizenship Football Game
The purpose of the game is to reinforce the ideas which are discussed in the Webelos Citizen activity badge.
Flag Retirement and Grommets
A reader asks about what to do with the grommets after a flag retirement ceremony. What are your opinions?
The Flag Remembers Christmas
You need to highlight the flag during this ceremony. Put a spotlight on it or have two scouts hold it up, or something like that.
State Capitals Bingo Cards
In this picture bingo game, the cards have images of the states with the capitals on them. As each state name is called, players must try to find the capital on their card and mark it.
Respect Ceremony for Cub Scouts
The core value for Cub Scouts for the month of December is Respect. This is a simple ceremony which can be used as an opening or a closing for a meeting.
Red White and Blue Bread Braid Recipe
This is a recipe for cooking with Cub Scouts. This is a little more involved than some recipes I used with my Cubs, but they really enjoyed kneading the color into the bread. And even if the colors don’t come out bright red, white, and blue, Cub Scouts will enjoy eating fresh baked bread.
Scouting For Food
Our Cub Scouts participate in the local Scouting for Food program every November.
Aims of Scouting – Citizenship
The three aims of Scouting are Character Development, Citizenship Training, and Mental and Physical Fitness. So how is citizenship incorporated into the Scouting programs offered by BSA?
Patriotic Napkin and Utensil Holder
Here is a simple craft for your Fourth of July celebration which is actually functional. This craft could be used to fulfill Tiger Elective 2.
Memorial Day
Yesterday we went out to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery and participated in the 61st annual Memorial Day Good Turn. This event really seems to help our Scouts understand what Memorial Day is all about.