• U.S. and den flags

• Two paper plates per Scout and a stapler for the Gathering activity

• As an option, Bears may choose to build one of the projects at home between Meeting 2 and Meeting 3. The final wood finish for at least one project will be done at Meeting 3.

• Decide with the parents if the normal den location is suitable for the building projects. Alternative locations could be a cabinet shop, a trade school that teaches woodworking, a garage, or a home hobby shop.

• Each Scouts parent should be participating for a one-on-one assistance.

• Bear Scouts may want to wear appropriate work clothing or Class B's instead of their uniforms.

• Make certain there are enough tools on hand and that each Scout has the materials to begin their project. It will be up to your den whether each Scout brings their own tools and materials or if the den will help with the supplies.

• Make sure that all Bears have appropriate safety equipment. Such as eye protection!

Get ready for the project.

As bears scouts arrive, have them gather the materials and tools for building their project.

Flying Saucer (if needed)

An activity may not be needed, depending upon the location of the meeting. If a Gathering activity is needed, Scouts can build a “Flying Saucer.”

Materials

• Two paper plates per Scout

• One stapler

Each Scout staples their two paper plates together, top to top, and then throws the “saucer” like a discus. The farthest throw wins. You may try alternative ideas after the first round such as throwing the discus with eyes closed, throwing it while standing on one foot, throwing it at a target on the ground, etc.

Please remember safety first:

Anytime object that fly are introduced to Cub Scouts it is imperative that the parents watch/monitor the activity so that things do not get out of hand.

• Conduct a flag ceremony of your choosing that includes the Pledge of Allegiance and the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

• Have the den chief (or denner) call roll. Have each member of the den come forward and receive the Cub Scout handshake.

• Carry out business items for the den.

• Quickly review the tool safety rules. This can be done by simply discussing the information from the previous meeting. In addition, the den chief or a parent may demonstrate the wrong way to use a series of tools, and, with each tool, the Scouts can take turns showing them the correct way.

Make sure each their scale as the proper safety equipment and, before they begin, "walk through" the building steps:

1. Cut two pieces of wood 17 1/2 inches long for the two long sides.

2. Got one piece of wood 16 inches long for the bottom.

3. Cut two pieces of wood 10 inches long for the ends.

4. Cut off the corners of the end pieces at an angle, then drill a hole in each large enough for the handle. The center of each hall should be 1 3/4 inch from the top is centered between the edge of the piece.

5. insert the handle. Then, put your toolbox together with wood screws. If you wish, you may put wood glue on the joints and let it dry before using the wood screws.

6. finish your toolbox using one of the methods described in requirement 4.