Wolf

Running with the Pack

Meeting #1

Go to Meeting #2

PREPARATION AND MATERIALS NEEDED

• U.S. and den flags

• Two or three balls for playing catch (Gathering)—Tennis balls work best. If you use baseballs, be sure everyone has gloves that fit.

• Find a 6-foot-long 2x4 board to serve as a balance beam.

• Items for the “Under the Broom” game:

— One broomstick or pole

— Enough books to build two stacks about three feet in height and level with each other. You should be able to remove a few books from the stacks for each round of the game, while still keeping the stacks at an even level.

GATHERING: (Requirement 1)

• As Wolf Scouts arrive, divide them into two or three groups to play catch, counting how many throws each group can achieve without the ball being dropped.

• At first, have the Scouts stand 5 steps away from each other; after a few throws, they should step back to make the game a little more challenging.

• Remind them that a Scout is friendly; it is important that everyone participates, and no one feels left out. Some Cub Scouts are already involved in sports and are athletic. Ask those Scouts to coach others.

OPENING

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

• Have Scouts share one way to demonstrate good sportsmanship.

TALK TIME

• Introduce the Running With the Pack adventure to the den. Build interest by describing the goals of the adventure and some of the activities that are planned.

• Carry out business items for the den.

• Allow time for sharing among Cub Scouts.

• Explain that the Gathering game was not only fun to play but also a way to improve physical fitness through practice. Go over the requirements for this adventure, assuring the Scouts that it will be full of activity and that everyone will learn ways to keep themselves healthy and fit.

◆Activity 1: Balance and Flexibility Games (Requirement 2)

Divide the den into two groups. One group will practice on the balance beam—walking forward, backward, and sideways. The other group will play “Under the Broom”:

• Build two stacks of books about three feet high and at least three feet apart. Lay a broomstick or pole across them.

The Scouts line up, and each Cub Scout crawls under the broomstick, then returns and goes to the end of the line.

When everyone has crawled through, remove one or two books from each stack to lower the broomstick, and try again.

• After a few rounds, let the two groups switch places; both the balance beam and “Under the Broom” will help them develop flexibility.

◆Activity 2: Planning a Nutritious Meal (Requirement 6)

• Ask Scouts to share why eating nutritious foods is important. Can they think of any nutritious foods they enjoy eating?

• Guide them to look under requirement 6 in their handbooks to learn more about some nutritious food options. Explain that they will be working with their families during the week to choose and prepare a meal. Scouts should be ready to share about their meals, including what was hard, easy, fun, or surprising, at the next meeting.

◆Activity 3: Skin the Snake (Optional)

• This team-building game begins with Scouts lined up single file. The Scout at the back of the line stoops over, places their right hand between their legs, and with their left hand grasps the right hand of the player in front of them. The others do the same until everyone is connected.

• Next, the player at the end of the line lies down on their back. The Scout in front of them backs up by straddling and walking over their body; then that Scout lies down, too, placing their feet next to the other Scout’s shoulders.

• All the players follow this same pattern, without anyone unclasping hands. Then the last one to lie down gets up and walks forward, straddling all the other players and pulling them up, too, as they go. This resembles a snake shedding its skin.

CLOSING

Emphasize that the Scouts showed “A Scout is friendly” during this meeting by making sure all their friends participated and no one felt left out of the games.

Do-at-Home Project Reminder:

Tell Scouts to complete requirement 6 at home, helping to plan a healthy meal for their family based on what they have learned about eating a balanced diet. They should make a shopping list for this meal, and bring the list to the next meeting.

AFTER THE MEETING

• Serve refreshments, if desired.

• Record completion of requirements 1 and 2.

• Work together to clean up the meeting place.

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