08 The Philmont Cub Scout Roundtable Supplements March 2020

Theme: Campfires

***Introducing the New Leader Breakout! This breakout is for brand new leaders that are attending Roundtable for the first time. This Breakout will be run by the Assistant Roundtable Commissioner - New Member Coordinator. *** ◆ Gathering Have a stroll around the midway. Give all Scouters an opportunity to get information and sign up for events and training. ◆ Midway Award of the Month: Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award This award recognizes Scouts for taking part in outdoor recreation and conservation projects. The Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award Pocket flap is worn on the right pocket flap of the Cub Scout or Webelos uniform shirt. Each successive time the award is earned, a wolf track pin may be added to the flap. In many cases, you can earn this award while doing other Scouting activities. (meritbadge.org)

Leaders should encourage Scouts to build on skills and experiences from previous years when working on the award for a successive year. Requirements for this patch are rank specific. All ranks must attend a Cub Scout Day Camp or Webelos Camp. Then each rank selects from the list of outdoor requirements. ◆ Scouting For Food: Scouting for Food is the annual food collection drive run by each council. Scouting for Food takes place on two consecutive weekends. On the first weekend, Scouts distribute bags and/or door hangers to let their neighbors know about the drive. On the second, Scouts revisit those houses to pick up bags full of canned food, cereal, pasta, peanut butter, juice and other nonperishable items.

The food is delivered to needy families all throughout the council’s borders. Scouts who participate in the event can proudly wear a Scouting for Food patch on their red vest, or as a temporary patch on their uniform. Check with the council to find out the dates for your council’s annual Scouting for Food drive. Picture: A cubmaster, den chief and cub scouts preparing to hang Scouting for Food tags in their neighborhood.

Campfire Program

Before the Campfire

1. Check the weather. Have a backup plan, such as an indoor campfire, and always remember safety rules for the fire. A campfire program can be held at any time of day, and doesn’t need to be held outdoors if weather or restrictions prevent it.

2. Check out the campfire location. Determine how far voices travel and be prepared to have the audience sit closer to the stage area, or have a microphone and speakers if necessary.

3. Plan the ceremony carefully. 4. Use nature as a backdrop. 5. If the campfire is outdoors, sweep the area and walkways. Look for loose rocks and tree

roots that might trip a scout or an adult. 6. Follow the rules for fire safety. Make sure there is a bucket of water nearby. Use a small

wood fire in an approved fire pit. Stay at a safe distance from the fire. Adult leaders should light and feed the fire.

7. Keep ceremonies short. 8. Assign parts in advance so participants have time to practice and prepare. 9. Remember the Outdoor Code.

Program

1. Opening. Flag ceremony. Prayer. Patriotic song. 2. Firelighting (can includ an invocation of the fire and/or a countdown to lighting the fire.) 3. Welcome 4. High energy Songs, Skits, Run-Ons, Stunts 5. Heroic tale or story 6. Awards 7. Quiet song such as Scout Vespers 8. Cubmaster Minute 9. Closing 10. Extinguish the fire. Make sure it is completely out.

◆ Campfire Opening Ceremony The flag ceremony is led by preassigned Scouters. They will present the colors and lead the pack in the Pledge of Allegiance. Preassigned Scouters perform the opening skit. Campfire Opening Ceremony The Beauty of Fire CUB No. 1: (as the fire is started) The early caveman used fire to protect himself from wild beasts and to warm his body. CUB No. 2: In ancient times the Phoenicians used fire on mountaintops of high pillars as beacons for their ships. CUB No. 3: The American Indian used fire to hollow out logs for his boats to fire pottery, and for ceremonial purposes. CUB No. 4: The pioneer used fire to forge rims for his wheels and bolts to build wagons. The silhouette of the village smithy against his fire was a common sight in early America. CUB No. 5: The cowboy in the Old West sat around the campfire with a pot of coffee and beans. Their entertainment was the singing of ballads of the trail accompanied by guitars and harmonicas. CUB No. 6: Fire today makes the wheels of commerce and industry turn. In essence, fire is putting men on the moon. CUBMASTER: Fire is the universal symbol of Scout camping. The fellowship around the campfire is one of the most lasting memories in the life of the Scout. If every Scout group in the world had a campfire tonight like this one, the glow would light the world with a new hope for mankind.

◆ Opening Prayer Campfire Prayer (retiredscouter.com) Our father, look down on us tonight with your love. Give us, oh Lord, the strength that your gave to our forefathers, To carry forward the dreams and ideals That they had for this grand country. Bind us, Oh Lord, through the fellowship of Scouting And grant that our flag fly free until thy return. Amen. Invocation of the Fire Cub Scout 1. May this be a fire of peace and goodwill where we may gather and share our thoughts. Cub Scout 2. As this fire keeps us warm, may it also warm our spirits. Cub Scout 3. In the beauty of the flames, may we see the ever-changing beauty of the world. Cub Scout 4. May this fire be a place where fellowship, adventure, and fun sit side-by-side. Cub Scout 5. May this fire, this night, remain forever in our hearts as the first fire kindled by humans has stayed a part of us through the ages.

◆ Campfire Welcome and Introductions The Roundtable Commissioner or Assistant Roundtable Commissioner - New Member Coordinator welcomes new Scouters, visitors, and special guests by introducing them to the district. If you aren’t sure what a New Member Coordinator is, check out: http://scoutingwire.org/marketing-and-membership-hub/new-unit-development/commissioners/

◆ Big Rock Topic See the Scout BSA Roundtable Commissioner Planning Guide for a list of Big Rock Topics that both the Cub Scout and Scout BSA Roundtable Commissioners choose to do jointly to help serve the units in your district. ◆ Campfire Applauses and Cheers! (retiredscouter.com) Campfire Look around pretending to gather some wood and tinder. Begin building your fire. Light the fire by striking the match on your backside. As the fire starts say, "Crackle, Crackle, Crackle." Fire Shout "Call 911! Call Smokey the Bear! Our fire's out of control!" Fire Make the noise of the fire, "Crackle, crackle, pop" (moving fingers overhead.) Make noise of fire engine, "Whee, whee," act like holding hose, putting out the fire. Have fingers and hands flutter down with "Shhhhhhh, shhhhhhh" noise. Fire Hold hands out in front of you as if in front of a campfire, sigh and say, "I feel warm all over!" Fire Gather wood, lay down in front of you, take match from pocket, strike match, light wood. Say "ooh A ooh!" Fire Bucket Brigade Cheer Pretend to pass buckets of water, throw water on fire going "swwooossshh." Use tents and camping gear to set up the room for Pack Meeting. Photo shows a Pack Meeting setup with all supplies provided by members of the pack, and Den Leaders having a great time after a camping skit!

Campfire Run-Ons Run-ons for Campfires. Run-ons are micro-skits that serve as a perfect transition between longer songs or stories. They work best with no introduction: The performers run on, say their lines, and run off. (Scouting Magazine Sept-Oct 2017) (retiredscouter.com) News Flash (Scout runs on stage interrupting leader) “We interrupt this program for an important news flash.” Scout turns flashlight on and off, shining it in the audience’s eyes. Bought A Camouflage Sleeping Bag Cub Scout 1: "What's wrong, Chris?" (or another name you choose) Cub Scout 2: "I bought a camouflage sleeping bag." Cub Scout 1: "What's wrong with that?" Cub Scout 2: "I can't find it." Can You Hear It? Cub 1. - "Can you hear it? Can you hear it?" Cub 2. - "Hear what?" Cub 1. - “I don't know. I can't hear it either." Camper Who Bought A Sleeping Bag? Cub No. 1: Did you hear about the camper who bought a sleeping bag? Cub No. 2: No. What happened? Cub No. 1: He spent three weeks trying to wake it up! Cut Some Firewood Cub Scout 1. "Will you go out and cut some wood?" Cub Scout 2. Lies down and starts snoring. Cub Scout 1. “What are you doing?" Cub Scout 2. "Oh, just sawing logs." Campfire SONGS: Songs for Campfires. Use your fast songs when the fire is high, for example “If You’re Happy and You Know It” and “I’ve Got That Cub Scout Spirit.” Use slow songs when the fire is low such as “Scout Vespers” and “Taps.” For larger groups, repeat-after-me songs are the ticket. They require no memorization or practice from the audience, though the song leader should have it down cold. “Boom Chicka Boom” is one of our favorites. For each line, the leader says it first, and the audience repeats. (Scouting Magazine Sept-Oct 2017) Boom Chicka Boom (You may add a slap/clap for the rhythm for this song. Each verse has a new style. Make up your own. See the internet for many more verses.) I said a boom chicka boom. (audience repeats) I said a boom chicka boom. (audience repeats) I said a boom a chicka rocka chicka rocka chicka boom (audience repeats) Uh huh! (audience repeats) Oh yeah! (audience repeats) One more time… _________ style. Janitor Style:

I said a Broom Sweep-a Broom I said a Broom Sweep-a Broom I said a Broom Sweep-a Mop-a Sweep-a Mop-a Sweep-a Broom Race Car Style: I said a vroom shifta vroom I said a vroom shifta vroom said a vroom shifta grind-a shifta grind-a shifta vroom … Astronaut Style: I said a moon shoot the moon I said a moon shoot the moon I said a moon blast-me shoot-me blast-me shoot-me-to-the-moon Star Wars Style: I said a zoom chicka zoom I said a zoom chicka zoom I said a Luke I am your father, join the Dark Side chicka zoom.

Song: Scout Vespers Tune: Tannenbaum Softly falls the light of day, While our campfire fades away. Silently each Scout should ask: “Have I done my daily task? Have I kept my honor bright? Can I guiltless sleep tonight? Have I done and have I dared? Everything to be prepared?”

Song: Cub Scout Prayer (BSA- Cub Scout Songbook) Tune: Tannenbaum “Lord, in this evening hour I pray Listen Lord, oh, listen Lord, For strength to do my best each day. As I whisper soft and low, Draw near to me that I may see Bless my Mom and bless my Dad, The kind of Cub that I should be There is something they should know. In serving others, let me see I have kept my honor bright. That I am only serving Thee. The Oath and Law have been my guide. Bless me, oh Lord, in Thy great love, Mom and Dad, this you should know, That I may be a better Cub. “ Deep in my heart, I love you so.

Campfire Skit: I Am the Ghost of Midnight (MacScouter) A group of scouters pretend to be sleeping in their tent. A scout approaches the tent and says in a spooky voice, “I am the ghost of midnight!” 1st Scout in tent: “Ahhhh!”

Ghost to the second scout: “I am the Ghost of Midnight!” 2nd Scout in tent: Screaming, “Help!” Ghost to the third scout: “I am the Ghost of Midnight!” 3rd Scout in tent looking at his watch: “Awww. Go away. It’s only 11:45.” Campfire Joke: Joke Steps to Building a Campfire (boyscouttrail.com; Baloo’s Bugle July 2005)

1. Split dead limb into fragments and shave one fragment into slivers. 2. Bandage left thumb. 3. Chop other fragments into smaller fragments. 4. Bandage left foot. 5. Make a structure of slivers (including those embedded in the hand). 6. Light match. 7. Light match. 8. Repeat "A Scout is cheerful" and light match. 9. Apply match to slivers, add wood fragments, and blow gently into base of flames. 10. Apply burn ointment to nose. 11. When fire is burning, collect more wood. 12. When fire is burning well, add all remaining firewood. 13. After thunderstorm has passed, repeat the above steps.

Campfire Game: Initials (BSA- Cub Scout Leader How-To Book, 2010) The Den Chief or Den Leader is the questioner and asks a question of each Cub Scout in turn. The player must answer in two words that begin with their initials. For example, “What is your favorite snack?” Chuck Parker might answer “Cherry pie;” Jane Davis might answer “Juicy donuts.” A player who answers incorrectly or not at all is out of the game. The funnier the answers the better. To make the game easier, ask for one-word answers, using the initial of the first name.

Campfire Game: Bucket Brigade Relay (BSA- Cub Scout Leader How-To Book, 2010) Line up two or more teams for a relay. Provide each team with two buckets- one empty and the other half full of water. Place the filled bucket at the goal line. On signal, the first Scout runs to the goal line, carrying the empty bucket, pours the water from the full bucket into the empty bucket, leaves the empty bucket there, and carries the filled bucket back to their team. The next player carries the filled bucket, transfers the water, and returns with the empty bucket. This continues until all team members have carried both an empty and filled bucket. Team finishing first is the winner.

◆ Campfire Interest Topic Fire Safety--See the STEM minute and the Campfire Program information.

◆ Campfire Audience Participation Fireman Bill FIREMAN BILL: Hi folks FIRE TRUCK: Clang clang HORN: honk-honk HEADLIGHTS: blink - blink RIGHT CAB DOOR: squeak-squeak LEFT CAB DOOR: squawk-squawk DOG : Grrrrrrr grrrrrrr PHONE: Ring-hello FIREMAN BILL's job was to keep the big red fire truck in Number 4 Fire Station clean and polished. He always did a good job and was always proud of his work. First he would polish the body, then he would rub the brass on the HORN, then he would try the HORN. He would polish the HEADLIGHTS, then he would test the HEADLIGHTS. He would open the RIGHT CAB DOOR and would find it squeaked. He put some oil on the RIGHT CAB DOOR, hurried around to the LEFT CAB DOOR, it squeaked and he oiled it. FIREMAN BILL forgot to feed the DOG, who lived at the fire station and slept under the FIRE TRUCK. He fed the DOG, walked away to answer the PHONE. There was a fire, he jumped into his coat and boots, opened the LEFT DOOR, jumped in, hit the HORN, turned on the HEADLIGHTS, opened the RIGHT DOOR, the DOG jumped in. FIREMAN BILL closed the RIGHT DOOR he closed the LEFT DOOR and the FIRE TRUCK was off on another run. Longer Stories. At a campfire a longer story may be told. Look for stories, true or not, in which a moral is inside a funny or thrilling tale. Try to finish the story in three minutes or less. Practice your story before camp- practice in front of a mirror. Consider your audience when you choose a story. A spooky tale should cause goose bumps, not nightmares. A story that makes Scouts afraid to go camping again is counterproductive. (Scouting Magazine Sept-Oct 2017)

◆ Campfire Pack Snack Have a campfire snack at your Pack Meeting! Include jumbo marshmallows coated in chocolate and graham cracker crumbs. Cover water bottle labels with “Want S’more Water” labels and include some Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace information. Need a napkin? Fold it like a neckerchief and use a campfire themed slide. The S’more slide pictured is made from craft foam and ¾” PVC pipe.

Campfire Neckerchief Slide Supplies: Yellow, orange and red craft foam, ¾ inch PVC pipe cut into ⅓” pieces, small popsicle sticks, E6000, markers Glue together the pieces of fire and popsicle sticks. Color the sticks to look like logs. Glue the PVC ring to the back. Slide from Alpine District Cub Scouts.

◆ STEM Minute Fire What makes fire? Lighting a match.

There are three elements to fire: fuel, heat and oxygen. A fire occurs when the right amounts of these elements mix together. Removing any one of the elements will stop a fire. Foam can be used to stop the fire from getting the oxygen (or air) it needs. Water can be used to lower the temperature of the fuel so it won’t burn. Even

when the water is changed into a gas (steam), it can still lower the temperature of the fuel. Water cannot be used to stop an electric or metal fire. Adding water to a fire with an oil source will cause the oil to spread, since oil and water do not mix. Wildfires Wildfires have the three elements of a fire. Weather and climate affect the fires. Winds give the fire more oxygen to make the fire grow. Wildfires are more difficult to put out in a climate that is dry with dry vegetation to fuel the fire. Wildfires in our country cause huge damage to wildlife, property, vegetation and human life. Be careful with fire! Fire Safety. Have a safety circle around you of at least 5 feet, like the blood circle for using a knife. Always have a bucket of water next to you when building a fire. The water is to put out the fire and for first aid if you get burned.

Lighting a match. Scouts should always light matches with an adult. Water should be close by. Explain how to light a match for the scouts. Explain the safety rules. Demonstrate how to light a match. Have each scout take turns learning how to light a match. Always drag the match on the striking surface AWAY from you. Hold the match level or hold it up with the match head above your hand. If you have the match head lower than your hand, the flame will burn you. Watch for the three elements. A match head is made of a number of ingredients, including potassium chlorate, sulfur and powdered glass. The striking surface is made up of sand, powdered glass and red phosphorus. When the match head is dragged along the striking surface, the sand and powdered glass cause friction and heat, which is enough to convert some of the red phosphorous to white phosphorus-a chemical so volatile that it ignites in the air. The heat also breaks down the potassium chlorate in the match head, thereby releasing oxygen that serves as fuel for the fire. The oxygen combines with sulfur and keeps the flame burning. As for the gelatin, it acts as glue to hold everything together in the match head, and also provides extra fuel.

If You Use the 60-minute Roundtable Please Skip to the Commissioner’s Minute and Closing Ceremonies

◆ Cub Scout Leader Breakouts (First Responders) ◆ New Leader Breakout ***This is good through the whole year***

• This Breakout session needs to be run when a leader either new to Roundtable or a brand new leader/ new to the area attends. This breakout never changes as a leader should only be taking it once. They will go into their respective leader breakouts after this Roundtable

• Welcome and Introductions o Name, Unit, Position

• Discuss the following o What is Roundtable o How does it help you as a leader o Breakdown of the District Leadership (if in attendance, introduce these

members to the new leaders) o Introduction to the Training Chair and list of all upcoming leader trainings. o Walk through the Midway to show off all of the upcoming events in the

District and Council o Introduction to the Breakout Leaders

▪ Go to the different breakout sessions and introduce the leader to the breakout they will attend next time.

▪ Have them observe the rest of the breakout if there is time.

◆ Lion Breakout

• Lion Requirement o Ready, Set, Grow - Elective o Gathering

▪ Play Lion, Lion, Tiger (Same rules as Duck, Duck, Goose) Conduct a simple opening and say the pledge of allegiance and scout oath Select a Lion to light the Good Conduct Candle with help from their adult partner Begin a group discussion about where our food comes from by having the Lion adult partner pick a food that they like to eat at home, then have the Lion tell where they think the food comes from. Once everyone has participated, the Lion adult partners can help clear any misconceptions that the Lion may have had regarding the food they eat. Lions may also share their favorite food. Activity 1 Meet a Gardening expert: Visit with an individual who will share different types of gardening and basic gardening skills. As a group, choose some talking points you would like the individual to cover. These can be based on your location, the growing zone you love in, the types of weather you have, etc. The activity should last 10-15 minutes (based on attention span). Maybe the expert can bring pictures.

Activity 2 Build a Model Plant: Build a large plant on a table or floor using recycled materials (shredded paper (roots), paper towel rolls, wrapping paper rolls, (stem or stalk and branches), newspaper (leaves). Explain what each part of the plant does as the Lions build.

Activity wrap-up: Lions should complete task on Ready, Set, Grow page of the Lion Adventure Book.

Closing: Recite the Scout Law, emphasize ”THRIFTY”, noting that growing our own food can help our budgets and is fun and freshly grown foods taste lots better too.

◆ Tiger Breakout

• Tiger Requirement - Tiger: Safe and Smart - Elective Adventure o Discuss the requirements for this elective. How do we get our Adult

Partners involved with this to help the youth? o Brainstorm different people to come and visit your den or for your den to

go visit. ▪ Fire Department ▪ Police Department

o Go over the 911 safety quiz to see if there are any questions. • 1. When is OK to call 911? (a person is unconscious, your buddy

has a broken bone, a fire, ect.) • 2. When should you NOT call 911? (lost toy, missing pet, angry

with sibling, broken window, out of ice cream, scraped knee, etc.) • 3. Should you whisper on the phone? (I feel that if the situation

calls for it, whispering is appropriate. If hiding in the closet from an intruder for example).

• 4. Should you use a clear, loud voice on the phone? (time is of the essence in most circumstances, the dispatcher needs to hear everything the first time)

• 5. How long should you stay on the phone with 911? (stay on the phone until first responders arrive)

• 6. Do you know your address? (This is probably the second question the dispatcher will ask you, right after “what is your emergency”)

• 7. Can you repeat your home phone number (what happens if your call is lost!? Dispatch needs a way to contact you if this happens.)

◆ Wolf Breakout • Remind Den Leaders to work with new Cub Scouts on their Bobcat Rank • Wolf Requirement Call of the Wild

o Discuss the Outdoor Code and Leave no trace Principles. While working on the requirements for this adventure Wolves need to practice the principles of the Outdoor Code and Leave no Trace. They aren’t always easy to remember, but as a song, anything is easy to remember.

Try singing these as a song.

The Outdoor Code (to the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star) As an American, I will do my best to - Be clean in my outdoor manners. Be careful with fire. Be considerate in the outdoors. Be conservation minded.

Listen to the Outdoor Code Song here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1cqS2-4d2m1b3YzLTBJTXZCckk/view

The Principles of Leave No Trace (to the tune of Jingle Bells) Plan Ahead and Prepare Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces Dispose of Waste Properly (if you pack it in pack it out!) Leave What You Find (leave what you find) Minimize Campfire Impacts Respect Wildlife Be Considerate of Other Visitors

Listen to the Leave no Trace Song here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1cqS2-4d2m1RmRxazlSSGYweFE/view

These songs were set to the tunes by Mark while at Woodbadge. You can learn more about how this came to be, and more about Leave No Trace and the Outdoor Code here: http://scoutsongs.blogspot.com/2016/04/how-to-learn-and-teach-outdoor-code-and.html

Outdoor Code Neckerchief Slide

Print off any picture. Laminate. Glue ring on the back with gorilla glue. Designed by Jill Ball

◆ Bear Breakout • Bear Requirement - Bear Claws

▪ A pocket knife is a useful tool for scouting. It can also be dangerous. This adventure introduces the scout to knife safety and learning the basics of carving.

▪ While earning the Whittle Chip, Bears learn about knife safety. Demonstrate the safety techniques for den leaders and go over the pocket knife pledge. Once Bears have completed the requirements for the Whittling Chip, they should take the Whittling Chip pledge and sign their card. Bears can be awarded the Whittling Chip patch to wear on their uniform.

▪ When practicing knife cuts on soap, use a soft soap, like Dove. Less expensive soaps have less moisture and will flake and be more difficult to carve. Try carving avocado pits, these are moist and easy to carve.

▪ Remember to observe safety techniques when completing requirement 4. For example, cut the rope with the blade facing away from the body. Demonstrate each of these techniques.

▪ Check out the following website http://cubscoutpack97.org/PDF/WhittlingChip.pdf for step by step instructions to run the den meeting, whittling patterns, quizzes for scouts and parents, and patterns for carving. The site also has a pattern for making cardboard knives, used for practicing before handling real knifes.

◆ Webelos Breakout

• Webelos Requirement - Cast Iron Chef. Requirements 1 and 2 are required, 3

is optional. Cast Iron Chef is all about cooking food that Webelos can make and eat at camp.

1. Plan a menu for a balanced meal for your den or family. Determine the budget for the meal. If possible, shop for the items on your menu. Stay within your budget. Webelos love to create meals. They love to eat! Have the Webelos pick their favorite meals and put together a den menu or family menu. Webelos can pick a meal and go to the store as a den to determine the price for each of the ingredients.

2. Prepare a balanced meal for your den or family. If possible, use one of these methods for preparation of part of the meal: camp stove, Dutch oven, box oven, solar oven, open campfire, or charcoal grill. Demonstrate an understanding of food safety practices while preparing the meal.

Camp Stove

Dutch Oven Box Oven

Pizza Box Solar Oven

Campfire

Charcoal Grill

3. Use tinder, kindling, and fuel wood to demonstrate how to build a fire in an appropriate outdoor location. If circumstances permit and there is no local restriction on fires, show how to safely light the fire, under the supervision of an adult. After allowing the fire to burn safely, safely extinguish the flames with minimal impact to the fire site

• An option for creating the fire close to your den meeting site is to make the fire on a cookie sheet. It protects the ground below the fire and makes for easy cleanup (Leave No Trace). It also ensures that the fire is small, the right size for this requirement) and allows each scout to build their own small fire outdoors. This requirement, while optional is a lot of fun for Webelos and if time permits, they can roast marshmallows or cook hot dogs on their fire.

◆ Arrow of Light Breakout Outdoor Adventurer • AOL Requirement Practice setting up a tent before your campout. • During inclement weather, the Webelos can set up the tent indoors.

◆ Cubmasters Breakout

Discuss with the Cubmasters how to encourage high advancement standards for all Cub Scouts

Cubmasters should familiarize themselves with scouting resources such as Boys’ Life Magazine, Scouting Magazine, and Cub Leader Helps. Scouting Magazine comes to the home of all registered leaders. It includes program information, ides, updates and inspirational stories.

MARCH 2020 Pack Meeting Theme - Campfires

Discuss ways to implement the pack meeting plans in this Roundtable Supplement as well as additional ideas while roundtabling during the breakout session. Refer back to the steps to creating a pack plan in the August supplement if needed.

The Art of the Campfire A campfire program is a gathering of Scouts, leaders, and family members for fun and fellowship. Campfire programs can be held outdoors or indoors as necessary. Fire restrictions may prevent an actual campfire, Packs can be creative in how to create an “indoor” campfire.

A successful campfire program includes four key elements:

• Songs: Sing all kinds of songs, silly Scouting songs, Patriotic Songs and reverent songs.

• Stunts: These can be planned or improvised. Both work great as stunts; invite some audience participation to make things really interesting.

• Stories: Whether they're funny or scary, stories are a vital part of campfires. • Showmanship: Make it fun! Campfire programs where the script is read line by line

aren’t exciting or fun. Remember the slogan: Keep it simple, make it fun! Find a personality to host your campfire who enjoys performing.

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Additional tips:

1. Use a creative way to light the campfire (indoor or outdoor) 2. A good campfire program lasts about 45 to 60 minutes. This is long enough to

keep everyone's attention, but not so long that the Scouts become restless. 3. When the campfire flame is high, there should be lots of energy in your campfire;

this is the best time for your audience participation songs and skits. 4. As the fire burns down, the mood should come down, too. Slower songs, calmer

stories, and a short inspirational leader "minute" talk will wind down the campfire and naturally bring the event to a close.

5. Make it fun! Cubmasters and participants can be dressed for camping. Those who come prepared for camping could be given a prize or round of applause. There could also be a prize for the most “prepared” scout who has items such as: a flashlight, compass, first aid kit, pocket knife, etc.

6. If using a Campfire Program as a Pack Meeting, have dens, leaders and families lead or participate in the songs, stunts, stories and showmanship. Incorporate a campfire themed advancement ceremony and close the meeting with a Cubmaster’s minute.

◆ Committee Chair Breakout • Refer to the information in the August Roundtable guide for information on the

Committee Chair. • Ask the committee to assist with recommendations for Cubmaster, assistant Cubmasters

and den leaders as needed. The pack committee should be actively engaged in recruiting leaders.

• The committee should ensure that the pack and dens are meeting regularly and having activities. Work with the den leaders and help as necessary.

◆ Commissioner’s Minute: In the song “Scout Vespers” we sing about our campfire fading away, our time here at Roundtable is fading away as well. Vespers is a song about reflection, of what we have done to continue the following the Scout Oath and Law. As Scout Leaders, we are constantly reflecting on how we are helping our youth follow these as well as ourselves. I would like you to just sit and think about your favorite time sitting at a campfire… do you feel happy? At peace? Relaxed? Grab ahold of that feeling and keep that feeling in your mind when you share your knowledge with the youth. Thank you again for all that you do!

◆ Campfire Closing Fire Detectives (macscouter.com)

CUBMASTER: Cub Scouts, all during our meeting the candle representing the spirit of Cub Scouting has continued to burn. Now we'll blow it out, reminding ourselves that a flame must never be left burning when no one is around. But let us keep the light of Cub Scouting burning in our hearts. (Extinguish candle)

◆ Retire the Flags

◆ References Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award meritbadge.org and https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/cubscouts/pdf/512-013_WB.pdf Scouting for Food https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2015/10/30/what-is-scouting-for-food/ Opening Ceremony Indoor Campfire created from: Halloween lights, cut branches, colored felt cut into fire shapes. University of Scouting, Utah National Parks Council Blue and Gold Banquet 2019 Opening Prayer retiredscouter.com Applause, Cheers and Run Ons - retiredscouter.com and Scouting Magazine Sept-Oct 2017 Songs BSA- Cub Scout Songbook Initials Game BSA- Cub Scout Leader How-To Book, 2010 Bucket Brigade Relay BSA- Cub Scout Leader How-To Book, 2010 Baloo’s Bugle MacScouter.com MeritBadge.org Joke Steps to Building a Campfire boyscouttrail.com; Baloo’s Bugle July 2005 Campfire Neckerchief Slide Alpine District Cub Scouts How to Strike a match https://www.match.or.jp/english/variety/variety02.html Outdoor Code and Leave no Trace Songs by Mark http://scoutsongs.blogspot.com/2016/04/how-to-learn-and-teach-outdoor-code-and.html Outdoor Code Neckerchief Slide Jill Ball Whittling Chip http://cubscoutpack97.org/PDF/WhittlingChip.pdf Fire Detectives Closing Ceremony macscouter.com