Covers the Following: How to Start Meetings Beavers, Cubs & Scouts
with Flag Break & Inspection
Ceremonies - including how to do Investiture & other Badge Links
Games
Other Practical: how to show Fire Lighting, Knots and Compass etc
host of other items like planning to give you the confidence to run your section
Outline into 3 Sections
Scout Handshake
Cub Scouts (and everyone else in the Scout family) shake hands with their left hand. Why do they do this?  The tradition was started by Lord Robert Baden-Powell. When he was a soldier in Africa, he saw lots of tribal chiefs who carried spears and shields. He noticed that it was a sign of great trust to offer your left hand when shaking hands. This was because you had to put down your shield, and leave the other person holding their spear. |
The Cubs Grand Howl only
At the beginning of each meeting, the Cubs use the Grand Howl as a special way to greet Akela and the other Cubs. The Cubs form a circle, and, lead by the duty Sixer, will squat down like a wolf would, with their “paws” between their legs.
At the top of their voices, the Cubs shout “AKELA!”
The Cubs then stand up to attention, and the duty Sixer leads them, calling out “Cubs! Do Your Best!”
to which they reply at the top of thier voices “We WILL Do Our Best!”
The Scout Salute is made with the right hand. It is used during the opening ceremony on Pack night and also at other special times – such as when you are presented with a badge.
The three fingers that you hold up should remind you of your promise to:
Do your duty to God and to the Queen
Help other people
Keep the Cub Scout Law
- Inspection: Some groups do not carried out this task.
Presentation of Badges
When a Cub Scout has earned a Badge, they are presented in front of the entire Pack or Troop, and Parents are often invited to attend. The Cubs & Scouts are awarded their badges, using the Scout handshake – using the left hand while receiving their badges with the right hand.
Scout Handshake
Cub Scouts (and everyone else in the Scout family) shake hands with their left hand. Why do they do this? The tradition was started by Lord Robert Baden-Powell. When he was a soldier in Africa, he saw lots of tribal chiefs who carried spears and shields. He noticed that it was a sign of great trust to offer your left hand when shaking hands. This was because you had to put down your shield, and leave the other person holding their spear. |
Presentation of Badges
When a Scout has earned a Badge, they are presented in front of the entire Troop. The Scouts are awarded their badges, using the Scout handshake – using the left hand while receiving their badges with the right hand.
Scout Handshake
Scouts (and everyone else in the Scout family) shake hands with their left hand. Why do they do this? The tradition was started by Lord Robert Baden-Powell. When he was a soldier in Africa, he saw lots of tribal chiefs who carried spears and shields. He noticed that it was a sign of great trust to offer your left hand when shaking hands. This was because you had to put down your shield, and leave the other person holding their spear. |
