Cub Leader Handbook List of equipment needed To run an adequate Pack and get the most out of Cubbing for the boys, your Leaders need: Leaders Books: 1. A Guide for New Cub Leaders (Having Fun With Cubs.) 2. Cub Leader's Handbook. 3. The Pack Book. 4. The Cub Book. 5. By Laws, Policies, Procedures. 6. Let's Celebrate. 7. Pack Program Planning Guide. Pack Books. 1. Jungle Stories. 2. Fun with Knots. 3. Pack Record Book. 4. Sixer's Record Books. 5. Baden-Powell. 6. Campfire Song Book. 7. Pocket Record Cards. 8. Star and Badge Chart. 9. Crafts for Cub Scouts. Pack Equipment: 1. Totem Pole. 2. Pack Flag. 3. Canadian Flag. 4. Ropes, 36 - 6 ft. lengths. 5. Balls, 6 (Sixer's boxes). 6. Large Ball. 7. Bean bags, 6 (Six boxes) 8. Equipment box ( 24 x 24 x 36 ) 9. Handicraft Material (when needed) 10. Six Boxes (10 x 10 x 24) (can be made by Sixers) 11. First Aid Kit and instruction book. 12. Artificial Camp Fire. 13. Full Moon. 14. Lair Curtains. (decorated by boys) Equipment for each six box 1 Bean Bag; 1 small ball; band aids; pencil, dues cards; note books; blunt scissors, 6" ruler, Six record book. It has been found that the equipment listed is a must, to instill the pride of responsibility and ownership in the boys, and to ensure that your leaders are putting across the Cub program as it is meant to be. Don't tie your Leader's hands by inadequate equipment. The Service Team will be glad to talk over any questions you may have. Letter Have you ever sent a letter to your parents before the first meeting in the fall, mailed in August, and sent to all Parents of new chums as they enter the Pack during the season, advising them of rules and regulations of your Pack ? Sample Letter Dear Parent, The ........Pack will open on September ........at 7:00 p.m. sharp, closing at 8:30 p.m. sharp. You will be notified well in advance in any change of times or special events that might keep the boys later. To help us run a better Cub Pack and see that the boys get as much as possible from the program we ask your co-operation with the rules we have put down in this Pack: 1. Time. 2. Full complete regulation uniform at every meeting. (Long pants to be worn over short pants in cold weather). Shoes that hold a polish for openings and inspection, running shoes with them for games. Pride in themselves leads to pride in the Pack. 3. Registration - cost, date to be in and why. 4. Dues each week - if boy misses he brings dues for time missed. 5. Leaders names and phone numbers. 6. Phone call to one of the Leaders if boy unable to attend meeting. 7. If boys are away three weeks running without notifying a Leader, boy is automatically out of the Pack, because it is not fair to his Six or to other boys who want to join and can't because of no room. * * * * * * * * * * This letter lets the parents know where they stand and where you stand. Notify well in advance all extra events. Insist on Rule Number 2 at all times. If you do not invest a boy unless you have him in complete uniform, this rule will be easy to follow and keep. Jungle Cubbing Cubbing is based on a parable Baden-Powell saw in Kipling's "Jungle Books", the framework upon which could be built a scheme of training suitable for boys 8 to 11 who were interested in Scouting. He saw the connection between the unruly, volatile herds in which the Cub age boy loves to rush about and the disciplined, purposeful Pack of Wolves. He saw a parallel between the Indian boy, Mowgli, growing up in a strange and often hostile jungle and the boy of today growing up in a world which takes every bit as much understanding. He saw a parallel between help given to Mowgli by Baloo, Bagheera and others who knew the Jungle and its ways, and the help and adult can give the boy of today. Baden-Powell's first step was to emphasize the need for willing acceptance of discipline upon which happiness and success depends, and to emphasize the need for loyalty to the Pack and it's Leaders. In its way the Grand Howl helps to crystallize this for the Cub in a typical Cub way. It is an exercise in discipline and good order and a grand way for Cubs to let off steam. In our terminology, law, activities and indeed in the whole life of the Pack, the Jungle background should always be present. All Cubs must be familiar with the Jungle stories and the names of the Jungle animals in order that the scheme of Cubbing should make sense. Jungle atmosphere still leaves room for other forms of imaginative activity. Boys love to act, be anything but a boy, what better way to provide use of imagination, love of acting and the same time teach valuable lessons than the Jungle stories, Jungle dances. They help the boy to control his body, contrast wrong and right, provides valuable training in discipline and just plain fun, what better way to learn than having fun doing it. Success depends on right atmosphere, right approach, and your own convictions in what you are doing and having fun doing it. First set the stage, with the help of all Leaders and the Boys (they have great imaginations). Totem Pole: Tells history of Pack, all ribbons hung on, Totem is an Indian word meaning crest, our crest is the Wolf Head, tells the boys they belong to a large family. It is theirs, be proud of it, take care of it. Lair curtains: Makes a corner of the Pack Den which is theirs, belongs especially to their own six. Moon: Full moon, used alone or with campfire, it adds greatly to story-telling. Council Rock: Is used by Akela for story-telling, yarns, games, dances. Made from a box covered with a tiger skin cloth. Indoor campfire: Wonderful setting for the story-time and helps end meeting on a quiet note. The Grand Howl The Grand Howl is the controlled, eager greeting of the boys to their Leader used at the beginning and end of Pack meetings. It is an expression of welcome and of delight, of unity and good discipline. Boys like to make noise, and the Grand Howl is a safety valve by which they can satisfy that basic feeling. The Grand Howl is the major part of ceremonies, also used to thank special guests (Leader stands in circle with guest when the Grand Howl is given). Cubs in Lairs. Akela in center of floor. AKELA: Pack. Pack Pack Pack. CUBS: Call long drawn out Pack, form Rock Circle around Akela. AKELA: Form Parade Circle. AKELA: Pack Alert, nods at the Lead Cub to take Howl. Lead Cub up on toes, hands out, goes into the squat position, with all Cubs going down together, knees apart, two fingers together, backs straight, all together Ah - kay - la (three distinct syllables with equal emphasis on each syllable). We-e-e-ll do-o-o o-o-u-u-r BEST. We'll is a long squeal. BEST is sharp and loud and short, and all together on the 'T', Cubs spring (a real jump) to the Alert with two fingers of each hand together pointing upwards at each side of their forehead, to look like a wolf's ears. Then they keep the two hands up while the lead Cub says in a commanding voice 'Dyb, Dyb, Dyb, Dyb'. After the fourth 'Dyb', Akela salutes at which time every Cub drops his left hand smartly changing to the Salute (2 fingers apart at side of cap) squeals 'We-e-e-ll" and barks out 'Dob, Dob, Dob'. After fourth 'Dob', each Cub drops his right hand smartly to his side and remains at the Alert waiting for next command from Akela or other Leaders. Commands PACK Freeze and silence. Hold and listen for next command. ALERT Not attention. Hands at sides, thumbs on seam of shorts, hands closed. Make it quite clear to your boys that they hold this position NO MATTER WHAT, until the next command. Make it continuous at all times. AT EASE Feet - one foot apart, hands clasped behind back. No movement, no talking. STAND EASY Feet - one foot apart, may move hands and body, but not feet. SQUAT Howl position SQUAT DOWN On floor Indian style or hands on knees. This is the best position around room or in parade circle if you are talking to the boys for more than two minutes. If you have something to tell the boys never stand with your back to any one group, off the side of the floor or join them in a small parade circle. PACK-PACK-PACK Cubs run in yelling long drawn out P-A-C-K form rock circle shoulder to shoulder. Leader gives command for next position (also used for Grand Howl when next command is, for Parade Circle. Commands, when used properly and not abused by Leaders or boys, makes for better discipline as well as fun for all. Never leave boys in one position too long. The boys stand at the Alert while you are at the Alert, stand at Ease when you are at Ease. All Commands are given clearly, smartly. The boys will respond quickly if commands are given properly. The following page is a sample program, you may not get it all in, don't worry about it. Run by your watch not so much the program content, but try again next week and again and again and again. You will find it easier to get more in as time goes by and as you get better control of the boys. Never turn your back on the Pack. Above all start on time and end on time. Always keep boys active. Programming The purpose of programs written down each week in advance, is so that each leader knows what he/she is doing, when and where in the program, what equipment is required and ready to step on the floor before other Leaders get to the side. If certain parts of the program are not going well, CUT IT and go on to the next item. Don't throw it away, try it again sometime. All leaders assist the Leader on floor at all times, join in, and join with your boys for a better program. If trouble starts nip it right then, don't let it build. Pack Meeting 6:50 Sixes in Lairs, collect dues, mark books, prepare for opening. Duty Six appointed the week before prepare equipment for the meeting. Leaders prepare and set out all equipment necessary for programs. 6:58 Sixers bring dues and dues book to pre-arranged assistant. 7:00 Leader walks to middle of floor calls PACK, then PACK-PACK- PACK. Boys respond with long drawn out PACK, forming a Rock Circle around Leader. Leader gives next command, Form Parade Circle. If Cubs do not respond properly, send them back until they do, (remind them it is their time they are wasting). Leader gives command Pack Alert, all New Chums and boys not in complete uniform take one step back from the Circle and remain at the Alert during Grand Howl. (If Grand Howl is not done properly repeat and repeat until it is.) While Leader is taking Grand Howl other Leaders are around the outside of Circle helping keep control, not off to one side. You are supposed to be a team, work as one for the betterment of the Pack, after all, it is your Pack too. If boys are late and meeting has started, they stand quietly inside the door until the event going on is finished and then quietly join their Six. After Grand Howl boys rejoin circle. 7:05 Prepare for Prayers. Break flag if used (Queen or O Canada.) 7:07 Alert Pack back to Lairs for inspection. 7:10 Fast game. 7:15 Quiet game. One of sense training games. 7:25 Instruction, small groups. 7:35 Instruction game - compass, knots, sense, Kim or first aid. 7:45 Fun game. 7:50 Hot potato (review, quiz) Badges and tests may be checked now. 8:05 Quiet game or fast game. 8:10 Quiet game. 8:15 Yarn or sing-song. 8:20 Clean up Lairs, prepare for Grand Howl. 8:25 Announcements and appoint Duty Six for next meeting. 8:25 Grand Howl, Prayers, Lower flag, Queen or O Canada if used. 8:30 Clear room, straight home. Inspection Points Each Cub Attendance 5 Full clean uniform 5 Tidy scarf 5 Dues 5 Star Book 2 Pen or Pencil 2 Note book 2 Clean paws 2 Clean claws 2 Fangs cleaned 2 Fur combed 2 Paws shined 2 Church or Sunday school 5 Badges in place 2 Handkerchief 2 Good turn 2 Game Special event Total Points: Each item is not done weekly by the Leaders. Pick out four items weekly. However, the boys are told what is on the chart. The points as shown above are merely a suggestion, and may be altered. Jungle Opening Room in darkness except for Moon. Totem Pole in middle of floor. Cubs in Lairs. Akela at top of room, Assistants around the room AKELA: "Look well, O Wolves, Look Well." CUBS : Short Howl like wolves. BALOO: "Now this is the Law of the Jungle, As old and as true as the sky. And the Wolf that shall keep it may prosper, But the Wolf that shall break it must die." CUBS : The Cub gives in to the Old Wolf. The Cub does not give in to himself. Cubs crawl from Lairs in line behind Sixer saying: "We are the (Six colour) Wolves." Parade Circle is formed. Totem is placed in centre. AKELA: "As the dawn was breaking the Wolf Pack yelled." CUBS : (Softly) "ONCE, TWICE, AND AGAIN." AKELA: "FEET IN THE JUNGLE THAT LEAVE NO MARK." CUBS : (Softly) "NO MARK." AKELA: "EYES THAT CAN SEE IN THE DARK." CUBS : "(Mysteriously) "THE DARK." AKELA: "TONGUE - GIVE TONGUE TO IT, HARK O HARK." CUBS : Then do the howl. Jungle Closing Cubs in Lairs. Room in moonlight. BALOO: "This is the hour of pride and power. Talon and tusk and claw. Oh, hear the call - Good Hunting all. That keep the Jungle law. PACK --- PACK --- PACK (Slowly and drawn out). Cubs crawl out of lairs, Sixers leading, Six in single file; form Parade Circle. BALOO: "Because of his age and his cunning, Because of his grip and his paw, In all that the Law leaveth open, The word of the Head Wolf is Law." PACK: "The Cub gives in to the Old Wolf. The Cub does not give in to himself." AKELA: "As the dawn was breaking the Wolf Pack yelled." CUBS : (Softly) "ONCE, TWICE, AND AGAIN." AKELA: "FEET IN THE JUNGLE THAT LEAVE NO MARK." CUBS : (Softly) "NO MARK." AKELA: "EYES THAT CAN SEE IN THE DARK." CUBS : "(Mysteriously) "THE DARK." AKELA: "TONGUE - GIVE TONGUE TO IT, HARK O HARK." The Grand Howl AKELA: "There is none like me, Says the Cub in the pride of his earliest kill. But the Jungle is large and the Cub, he is small, Let him think and be still." Prepare for prayer. Cub Prayer Help us, O Lord, to love Thee, Day by day, to do our Duty, To enjoy our play, to keep our Wolf Cub promise, and to Rest, Happy that we have tried our best. AKELA: (Holding up one hand) "Wood and water, Wind and Tree, Wisdom, Strength and Courtesy, Jungle Favour, go with Thee, Good Hunting, Pack." Akela salutes Pack, Cubs return salute and say, "Good night, Akela, Good night Old Wolves."