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Session summary
For some of the Cubs, this is the start of their three weeks of moving into the Pack. You could run the teamwork activities at the same time, and swap between them.
Safety message
- Always complete a register at the start of the meeting to record who is present.
- Activities start when the first person arrives and end when the last person leaves, including leaders and their children.
- Check the space is for hazards, keep the exits clear, and know the location of the nearest first aid kits.
Activities
Opening a Cub meeting
How do you start your meeting? Some groups do the Grand Howl or a flag ceremony.
- Meets
- Requirement 1.a
- Meets
- Requirement 2
Moving on from Beavers to Cubs
A moving on (or swimming up) ceremony is an exciting chance to celebrate moving from a Beaver Colony to a Cub Pack.
- Meets
- Requirement 2
- Meets
- Requirement 1
Interceptor
Work together to pass the ball to everyone in your team - without the other team intercepting it.
- Meets
- Requirement 1
- Meets
- Requirement 1
Ticking timeball
Work as a team to defend your area from the ticking time ball. Will you be safe when the whistle blows?
- Meets
- Requirement 1
- Meets
- Requirement 1
Play a musical name game
A musical way to learn each other’s names.
- Meets
- Requirement 1
Closing a Cub meeting
How do you close your meeting? Some groups do flag ceremonies.
- Meets
- Requirement 1.a
Preparation
Equipment
- Sticky tape
- A4 paper
- Soft balls
- Something to mark lines (for example, chalk, masking tape, or rope)
- Whistles
- Pens or pencils
Resources
Example moving on ceremony
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This session is all about getting to know each other and learning about what it means to be a Cub Scout.
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