Upcoming Den Meetings & Events:
(normal Den Meeting Night -- 3rd Tuesday of each month, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM)
Klondike Campout -- Photos
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Webelos I Year
 | May, 2008 (Webelos II Preview)
 | Den Meeting - Tuesday, May 20th, 6:30 - 8:00
PM
- at the Young's (Snack - Masek's)
 | Gathering
| Review the homework from the last meeting:
| The tracking chart of the seven
physical fitness skills that you did for a month |
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| Present yourself to your Den Leader,
properly dressed as you would for an overnight campout.
Show the camping gear you will use - show the correct way
to pack and carry it. (Outdoorsman # 1) |
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| Activity Badge Fun (Showman Preview):
| Explain the differences in sock, stick,
finger and paper bag puppets, and marionettes. (Showman #
7) |
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| Webelos Camp preview / planning
| Confirm parents that are going |
| Confirm number of tents & tarps
needed |
| Review camp schedule (or typical
schedule) |
| Review Duty Roster |
| Review activities we have planned as a
pack |
| Review supplies needed, including day
packs for boys |
| Review Medical Form requirements (boys
and adults) |
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| Things we need to do during the Webelos II
Year:
| With the Den, visit a Boy Scout Troop
Meeting. (Arrow of Light # 4) |
| Camp overnight with a Boy Scout Troop -
sleep in a tent that you helped pitch. (Outdoorsman # 4,
Arrow of Light # 4) |
| With your parent, visit a Boy Scout Troop
Meeting of the Troop you would like to join, and have a
conference with the Scoutmaster. (Arrow of Light # 6) |
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| Closing - Tie Square Knot, Two Half Hitches,
Taut-Line Hitch - add Sheet Bend (practice Sheet Bend for next
meeting)
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Webelos II Year
| June, 2008 (Handyman Activity Badge)
| No regular Den Meeting in June |
| Homework (to be completed during June &
July):
| Complete the Responsibility Character
Connection. (Handyman # 1) |
| Do six of Handyman # 2 - 17. |
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| July, 2008 (Handyman Activity Badge -- cont.)
| No regular Den Meeting in June |
| Homework (to be completed during June &
July):
| Complete the Responsibility Character
Connection. (Handyman # 1) |
| Do six of Handyman # 2 - 17. |
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| August, 2008 (Forester Activity Badge)
| Den Meeting
| Gathering - review the homework from June
& July. |
| Opening - Scout Oath, Scout Promise, and
Scout Law - explain how you practice them in everyday life.
(Arrow of Light # 2a) |
| Activity Badge Fun:
| Make a map of the US showing the types of
forest growing in different parts of the country. Name
some kinds of trees that grow in these forests. (Forester
# 1) |
| Identify six forest trees common to our
area - tell how both wildlife and humans use them.
(Forester # 3) |
| Identify six forest plants (other than
trees) that are useful to wildlife - tell which animals
use them and what for. (Forester # 4) |
| Draw a picture showing a tree's growth
rings; describe how the tell the tree's life history.
(Forester # 6) |
| Collect pieces of three kinds of wood
used to build houses. Tell what they are and one place
each might be used. (Forester # 7) |
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| Homework:
| Memorize (if you haven't already) the
Scout Oath, Scout Promise, and Scout Law - explain what
they mean in your own words and tell how you practice them
in everyday life. (Arrow of Light # 2a) |
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| Closing - Tie Square Knot, Two Half Hitches,
Taut-Line Hitch, Sheet Bend -- add Clove Hitch (practice Clove
Hitch for next meeting) |
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| September, 2008 (Communicator Activity Badge, Computers &
Communicating Belt Loops)
| Den Meeting
| Gathering - review homework from last
meeting. (Arrow of Light # 2a) |
| Opening - Give and explain the Scout Motto,
Scout Slogan, Scout Sign, Scout Salute, and Scout Handshake.
(Arrow of Light # 2b) |
| Activity Badge Fun:
| Play charades with your Den.
(Communicator # 1) |
| Identify at least six different kinds of
communication. (Communicator # 4) |
| Invent your own Den Secret Code and send
a den member a secret message. (Communicator # 5) |
| With your parent, search the Internet and
connect to five different websites that interest you.
(Communicator # 12) |
| With your parent, exchange email with a
friend or relative. (Communicator # 13) |
| As a Webelo, earn the Computers Belt
Loop: (Communicator # 14)
| Explain the parts of a personal
computer: CPU, monitor, keyboard, mouse, modem, and
printer. (Computers Belt Loop # 1) |
| Demonstrate how to start up and shut
down a PC correctly. (Computers Belt Loop # 2) |
| Use your computer to prepare and
print a document. (Computers Belt Loop # 3) |
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| As a Webelo, earn the Communicating Belt
Loop: (Communicator # 15)
| Tell a story to your den, family or
class. (Communicating Belt Loop # 1) |
| Write a letter to a friend or
relative. (Communicating Belt Loop # 2) |
| Make a poster about something that
interests you - show it to your den. (Communicating
Belt Loop # 3) |
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| Homework:
| At the next meeting, be able to give and
explain in your own words the Scout Motto, Scout Slogan,
Scout Sign, Scout Salute, and Scout Handshake. (Arrow of
Light # 2b) |
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| Closing - Tie Square Knot, Two Half Hitches,
Taut-Line Hitch, Sheet Bend, Clove Hitch -- add Overhand Knot
(practice Overhand Knot for next meeting) |
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| October, 2008 (Showman Activity Badge & Music Belt Loop)
| Den Meeting
| Gathering - review the homework from the last
meeting. (Arrow of Light # 2b) |
| Opening - Describe the significance of the
First Class Scout Badge - describe its parts and tell what
each one stands for. (Arrow of Light # 2c) |
| Activity Badge Fun:
| Do six of the activities listed in the
Showman requirements. (Showman # 1) |
| Make a set of puppets. (Showman # 3) |
| Explain the differences in sock, stick,
finger and paper bag puppets, and marionettes. (Showman #
7) |
| Make a collection of three or more
records, tapes or music CD's - tell what you like about
each one. (Showman # 10) |
| As a Webelo, earn the Music Belt Loop:
(Showman #15)
| Explain why music is an important
part of our culture. (Music Belt Loop # 1) |
| Pick a song with at least two verses
and learn it by heart. (Music Belt Loop # 2) |
| Listen to four different types of
music. (Music Belt Loop # 3) |
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| Describe a theater-in-the-round - what
are it's good and bad points. (Showman # 21) |
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| Attend a Play - describe the story and tell
what you liked about it. (Showman # 17) |
| Homework:
| At the next meeting, be able to describe
the significance of the First Class Scout Badge - describe
its parts and tell what each one stands for. (Arrow of
Light # 2c) |
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| Closing - Tie Square Knot, Two Half Hitches,
Taut-Line Hitch, Sheet Bend, Clove Hitch, Overhand Knot - add
Slip Knot (practice Slip Knot for next meeting) |
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| November, 2008 (Readyman Activity Badge)
| Den Meeting
| Gathering - review the homework from the last
meeting. (Arrow of Light # 2c) |
| Opening - tell how a Boy Scout Uniform is
different from a Webelos Uniform. (Arrow of Light # 2d) |
| Activity Badge Fun:
| Courage Character Connection. (Readyman #
1) |
| Explain what First Aid is - tell what you
should do after an accident. (Readyman # 2) |
| Explain how you can get help quickly if
there is an emergency in your home. Make a "help
list" of people that can help you if you need it -
post it near the phone. (Readyman # 3) |
| Demonstrate the Heimlich maneuver and
tell when to use it. (Readyman # 4) |
| Show what to do in the following
"hurry cases": (Readyman # 5)
| Serious bleeding |
| Stopped breathing |
| Internal poisoning |
| Heart attach |
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| Show how to treat shock. (Readyman # 6) |
| Show first aid for the following:
(Readyman # 7)
| Cuts and scratches |
| Burns and scalds |
| Choking |
| Blisters on the hand or foot |
| Tick bites |
| Insect bites or stings (other than
ticks) |
| Poisonous snakebite |
| Nosebleed |
| Frostbite |
| Sunburn |
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| Tell what steps must be taken for a safe
swim - explain the reasons for the buddy system. (Readyman
# 8) |
| Explain the importance of wearing safety
equipment when doing sports (baseball, skating,
skateboarding, etc.). (Readyman # 10) |
| Explain how to use each item in a first
aid kit. (Readyman # 12) |
| Make a personal first aid kit. |
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| Homework:
| At the next meeting, be able to tell how
a Boy Scout Uniform is different from a Webelos Uniform.
(Arrow of Light # 2d) |
| Review Uniform Inspection Sheet - be
ready for Uniform Inspection next month. |
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| Closing - Tie Square Knot, Two Half Hitches,
Taut-Line Hitch, Sheet Bend, Clove Hitch, Overhand Knot, Slip
Knot - add Bowline Knot (practice Bowline Knot for next
meeting) |
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| December, 2008 (Scientist Activity Badge & Science Belt
Loop)
| Den Meeting
| Gathering
| Review the homework from the last
meeting. (Arrow of Light # 2d) |
| Uniform Inspection |
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| Opening - Tiger Cub Motto, Cub Scout Motto,
Cub Scout Sign, Cub Scout Promise, Law of the Pack, Cub Scout
Salute, Cub Scout Handshake, Boy Scout Motto, Boy Scout
Slogan, Boy Scout Sign, Scout Oath, Scout Promise, Scout Law,
Scout Handshake |
| Activity Badge Fun:
| Read Bernoulli's Principle - show how it
works. (Scientist # 1) |
| Read Pascal's Law - tell about some
inventions that use it. (Scientist # 2) |
| Read Newton's First Law of Motion - show
in three different ways how inertia works. (Scientist # 3) |
| As a Webelo, earn the Science Belt Loop:
(Scientist # 4)
| Explain the Scientific Method.
(Science Belt Loop # 1) |
| Use the Scientific Method in a simple
science project - explain the results. (Science Belt
Loop # 2) |
| Visit a museum, lab, observatory,
zoo, aquarium, or other place that employs scientists
- talk to a scientist about their work. (Science Belt
Loop #3) |
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| Build and launch a model rocket -
describe how Newton's Third Law of Motion explains how the
rocket is propelled into the sky. (Scientist # 8) |
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| Homework:
| None |
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| Closing - Tie Square Knot, Two Half Hitches,
Taut-Line Hitch, Sheet Bend, Clove Hitch, Overhand Knot, Slip
Knot, Bowline Knot |
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| January, 2009 (Scientist Activity Badge - cont.)
| Den Meeting
| Opening - Tiger Cub Motto, Cub Scout Motto,
Cub Scout Sign, Cub Scout Promise, Law of the Pack, Cub Scout
Salute, Cub Scout Handshake, Boy Scout Motto, Boy Scout
Slogan, Boy Scout Sign, Scout Oath, Scout Promise, Scout Law,
Scout Handshake |
| Activity Badge Fun:
| Show the effects of atmospheric pressure.
(Scientist # 5) |
| Show the effects of air pressure.
(Scientist # 6) |
| Explain what causes fog - show how this
works. (Scientist # 9) |
| Explain how crystals are formed - make
some. (Scientist # 10) |
| Explain how you use your center of
gravity to keep your balance - show three different
balancing tricks. (Scientist # 11) |
| Show in three different ways how your
eyes work together - show what is meant by an optical
illusion. (Scientist # 12) |
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| Homework:
| None |
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| Closing - Tie Square Knot, Two Half Hitches,
Taut-Line Hitch, Sheet Bend, Clove Hitch, Overhand Knot, Slip
Knot, Bowline Knot |
| Resources Needed
| Crystal growing kit |
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| February, 2009 (Engineer Activity Badge)
| Den Meeting
| Opening - Tiger Cub Motto, Cub Scout Motto,
Cub Scout Sign, Cub Scout Promise, Law of the Pack, Cub Scout
Salute, Cub Scout Handshake, Boy Scout Motto, Boy Scout
Slogan, Boy Scout Sign, Scout Oath, Scout Promise, Scout Law,
Scout Handshake |
| Activity Badge Fun:
| Talk to an Engineer about the different
occupations in engineering - make a list that tells what
they do. (Engineer # 1) |
| Draw a floor plan to your house - include
doors, windows, and stairways. (Engineer # 2) |
| Learn how to measure a property line -
explain how property lines are determined. (Engineer # 4) |
| Tell about how electricity is generated
and then gets to your home. (Engineer # 5) |
| Construct a simple working electrical
circuit using a flashlight battery, a switch and a light.
(Engineer # 6) |
| Build a catapult and show how it works.
(Engineer # 9) |
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| Homework:
| None |
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| Closing - Tie Square Knot, Two Half Hitches,
Taut-Line Hitch, Sheet Bend, Clove Hitch, Overhand Knot, Slip
Knot, Bowline Knot |
| Resources Needed
| Electrical circuit kit |
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| February, 2009 Blue & Gold Banquet -- Graduate To Boy Scouts
!!! |
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