Welcome to Webelos Den 9!
This is the home page for our Den from Pack 1916 in Paulding County, GA. The scouts of Den 9 are working working toward their Webelos badge now and on toward the Arrow of Light!
This site will provide links to helpful information for the scouts in Den 9 and others who might make their way here. It contains links for Bear achievements and we'll be adding new items as we prepare for Boy Scouts.
Always Remember: Do Your Best!
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More information on Ken:
Our Schedule
Den 9 is right on time (but just to be sure, check here...)
Stay tuned as we are out camping and hiking and playing. We'll return to this closer to fall.
Luminarias for Paulding Relay for Life
Den 9 @ America's Service Station - Bentwater
Den 9 & Special Guests: Jason & Josh
Webelos Den 9
Actvitity Badges for Webelos Scouts
This section provides links and helps for our journey to claim our compass points and the highest award in Cub Scouting, the Arrow of Light. Forester
Activity Badge for Outdoor Group
- Native Georgia Trees
- Get a pdf or flv file to help boys identify forest trees common to Georgia.
Scouting Links of Great Importance!
- Pack 1916 Homepage
- Learn all about what is happening @ Pack 1916!
- Sponsor: VFW Post 5408
- We're thankful for our sponsor!
- Atlanta BSA
- The headquarters for the Atlanta Scouting programs.
- Paulding Chamber of Commerce
- Need a contact for a field trip? Try the membership of our Chamber. These businesses work hard to make our community better.
- Crossroads Business Association
- The Crossroads Business Association is in your backyard (literally). Try some of them for a guest speaker or field trip.
BEAR ACHIEVEMENTS
These are our links from our Bear Work. Hope they may help someone!
Keep Those Books Updated!PARENTS: Many of the links I referenced are found below under Helpful Links For Scouting. You can stay caught up at home by referencing most of them.
Bear Trax
This Excel or OpenOffice Calc file will help you keep track of your scout's achievements. This page includes another similar file for Belt Loops and Pin Trax.
Achievement 1: Ways We Worship
Scouts come from many faith backgrounds. This achievement helps prepare boys for the Boy Scout law: "A Scout is Reverent." It also reinforces the Cub Scout Promise "...to do my duty to God and my country and to help other people..."
Here are some of the ways different faiths express this sentiment:
Native American
"Respect for all life is the foundation." The Great Law of Peace.
Judaism
"What is hateful to you, do not to your fellow man. This is the law: all the rest is commentary." Talmud, Shabbat 31a.
Islam
"None of you [truly] believes until he wishes for his brother what he wishes for himself." Number 13 of Imam "Al-Nawawi's Forty Hadiths." 6
Hindu
"One should not behave towards others in a way which is disagreeable to oneself" Mencius Vii.A.4
Christianity
"Always do for other people everything you want them to do for you. That is the meaning of Moses' Teachings and the Prophets. Matthew 7:12 GW
Here are some of the ways different faiths express this sentiment:
Native American
"Respect for all life is the foundation." The Great Law of Peace.
Judaism
"What is hateful to you, do not to your fellow man. This is the law: all the rest is commentary." Talmud, Shabbat 31a.
Islam
"None of you [truly] believes until he wishes for his brother what he wishes for himself." Number 13 of Imam "Al-Nawawi's Forty Hadiths." 6
Hindu
"One should not behave towards others in a way which is disagreeable to oneself" Mencius Vii.A.4
Christianity
"Always do for other people everything you want them to do for you. That is the meaning of Moses' Teachings and the Prophets. Matthew 7:12 GW
- Interfaith Calendar
- Find sacred days in December for different religions.
Achievement 3: What Makes America Special
Looking for pictures of old scout uniforms? Try E-bay.
Daniel Boone's Dear: A North Carolina Folktale from American Folklore
A folktale on a famous American. Search on Wikiped more...0 points
Davy Crockett and the Frozen Dawn: A Tennessee Folktale from American Folklore
Another good folktale on a famous American.0 points
Acheivement 4: Folk Tales
http://nationalatlas.gov/printable/images/pdf/outline/states_capitals.pdf
Here is a simple map for the U.S. for 4b0 points
Myths, Legends, Fables & Folklore- Planet Ozkids
Two great folk tales to do 4c are Boy Who Loved Be more...0 points
American Folklore: Famous American folktales, tall tales, myths and legends, ghost stories, and more.
Retellings of American folktales, tall tales, myth more...0 points
Acheivement 5: Sharing your world with Wildlife
also helpful for beltloop and pin
Achievement 5 / Wildlife Conservation Beltloop and Pin
Birdhouse from trash? Click here. You'll need a half-gallon paper milk carton.
Bird feeders out of trash? Click here for 2 liter pattern. Apple juice and grape juice jugs work too. Try a coffee can feeder: Click here.
Working on your Wildlife Conservation Pin? Here is a plan for bird bath. Another (easier) Bird Bath. You can also use the plastic pots and hot glue them.
Birdhouse from trash? Click here. You'll need a half-gallon paper milk carton.
Bird feeders out of trash? Click here for 2 liter pattern. Apple juice and grape juice jugs work too. Try a coffee can feeder: Click here.
Working on your Wildlife Conservation Pin? Here is a plan for bird bath. Another (easier) Bird Bath. You can also use the plastic pots and hot glue them.
Achievement 6: Take Care of Your Planet
http://michaelbluejay.com/electricity/howmuch.html
This site has a chart for energy hogs and also one more...0 points
Greystone - Kids' Korner
Some really GREAT stuff for power but also neat id more...0 points
Republic Services, Inc. | Waste Management & Garbage Collection
Need to know what happens to your trash and waste? more...0 points
Achievement 11: Be Ready
Den 9 got some help as we learned about the importance of being ready. Jason and Josh Ingham, both who are Marine Corp Recon, took time to be with us. They brought with them some of their tools and equipment.
Thanks guys for sharing with us your patriotism, faith and commitment. We're really proud of you and all you do for us.
Scouts, remember that Jason and Josh said being ready starts with knowledge, so stay on top of your school work!
Thanks guys for sharing with us your patriotism, faith and commitment. We're really proud of you and all you do for us.
Scouts, remember that Jason and Josh said being ready starts with knowledge, so stay on top of your school work!
Achievement 13
13: SAVING WELL, SPENDING WELL
Combine with Achievement 1 to complete two Achievements at once. Start by assigning the boys the task of completing 13c (recording spending) before the first meeting.1st Den meeting: Focus on Ways We Worship (a & b).
Item b says, "Make a list of things you can do this week to practice your religion as you are taught in your home, church, synagogue, mosque, or other religious community. Check them off your list as you complete them."
There are many canned food drives and food pantries that need help all year so take the opportunity to do 13g and figure out the cost of a meal for each person in their family. Have parents be present to talk about family finances (13e).
2nd Den Meeting: Go Shopping!
Rather than throwing a party for your den, make a difference for needy families and help the boys put their faith teachings into practice! Take your den allotment or donations from families and go shopping (13a) for non-perishable items. Divide the money and break into teams, and have kids try to provide the most meals with the money they have (13f).
Be sure to talk about junk food! (9d)
Map and Compass Beltloop and Pin
We'll be focusing on our Map & Compass Beltloop & Pin as well as our Language & Culture Beltloop.
- Homemade Compass
- Did you know by the third century AD, the Chinese had a great understanding of magnetism and used compasses for travel? Learn to make your own! (Map Pin: #4)
- The History of Marco Polo
- Learn about Marco Polo's travel and the impact of opening trade with China. (Map Pin: #3)
- Make Your Own Map!
- Check out this great site where you can make your own map! Great for labeling. (Map Pin: #7)
- Cartography
- What is Cartography? Click here and find out! (Map Pin: #1)
- Map Symbols
- Not all map symbols are exactly alike. You need a poster labeling ten of them (Map Pin: #2)
- Chinese Symbols (Words & Numbers)
- Use these to decorate your tables for Blue and Gold Banquet. (Language Belt: #2 & Language Pin: #2)
- Compass Rose
- Here is a quick gif of a Compass Rose to label (Map Pin #6)
Games (that make meaning)
Sometimes you gotta go inside so keep your scouts charged up with some moderately active indoor games.
CHARADES (17b)
YOU'LL NEED: Stopwatch, paper & pencil
RULES:
You can do this for competition (in teams) or just for fun (as den). Each team must come up with charade suggestions and write each suggestion on a piece of paper (decide ahead of time how many suggestions each team should come up with). Fold the suggestion in half and put in the team's basket.
Decide which team goes first. One player from the first team draws a slip from the other team's basket. After the player has had a short time to review the slip, the player begins to act the phrase out. Each team is given 2 minutes to guess the phrase. If the team does not guess the phrase in the allotted time, play then moves onto the other team. If the team does guess the phrase in the allotted time, the team receives 1 point.
No talking is allowed. Each player must try and get the other team members to guess the phrase through the use of hand and body gestures.
CHRISTMAS THEME LIST:
Tree
Presents
Ribbon
Snowman
Angel
Singing
Rudolph
Snowfall
Cookies
Shopping
Stockings
Fireplace
Beard
Santa
Sound Charades (17b)
Another great indoor game to do with scouts.
WHAT YOU NEED: paper & pens
HOW TO PLAY:
1. Begin by writing the names of a variety of noisemaking items (such as a blender, a car engine, a squeaky door, a lawn mower, or a barking dog) on small pieces of paper, then put the papers in a hat or basket.
2. Select one person to go first. He draws a slip of paper, takes a look at the word he has selected, and begins making sounds associated with that item. For example, if the paper he drew read "Telephone," he might start making ringing noises or mimicking a busy signal.
3. The other players try to guess what the item is, with the first person to answer correctly leading off the next round.
INDIAN STICK DICE (24b)
(You'll need 3 crafts sticks per scout, markers, copies of rules and ziploc baggies to store)
Many Plains Indian tribes like the Blackfoot, Arapaho, Assiniboine, Cheyenne, Comanche, Crow, enjoyed stick dice games. Divide the scouts into groups of two. Hand out three sticks to each student. Have scouts draw a design on one side of each stick with red or orange marker. Next draw designs on the other side of each stick with black or blue marker.
The first player tosses the dice on the floor or table. The scoring system is as follows:
Three black/blue sides up = 3 points.
Three red/orange sides up = 2 points.
Two black/blue and one red/orange = 1 point.
Two red/orange and one black/blue = 0 points.
First to 20 wins
NOTE: Have the boys make their own for elective 24b. But make and keep some sets in your supplies for a great indoor game when you need it!
APACHE GAMES (24b)
Apache kids played toe and toss games to develop coordination, balance, and strength.
Toe Toss Stick:
To play this game, you needed a stick (use craft sticks). To set up play, you first made a mark on the ground. Then you stood behind the mark and balanced a stick on your toe. The object was the toss the stick as high as you could and have it land on the mark. You got points for height and for accuracy.
Foot Toss Ball:
To play this game, you needed a stone (indoors, use a footbag or hackysack). To set up play, you balanced the stone on your toes. This game had a choice. You could either play to see how far you could toss or how high you could toss the stone with your toes. Kids used light stones, adults used heavy stones, and they competed with each other.
MARBLES
This is a great one because you can also work on a beltloop as you do it. Click here for a link to the rules of Ringer.
YOU'LL NEED: Stopwatch, paper & pencil
RULES:
You can do this for competition (in teams) or just for fun (as den). Each team must come up with charade suggestions and write each suggestion on a piece of paper (decide ahead of time how many suggestions each team should come up with). Fold the suggestion in half and put in the team's basket.
Decide which team goes first. One player from the first team draws a slip from the other team's basket. After the player has had a short time to review the slip, the player begins to act the phrase out. Each team is given 2 minutes to guess the phrase. If the team does not guess the phrase in the allotted time, play then moves onto the other team. If the team does guess the phrase in the allotted time, the team receives 1 point.
No talking is allowed. Each player must try and get the other team members to guess the phrase through the use of hand and body gestures.
CHRISTMAS THEME LIST:
Tree
Presents
Ribbon
Snowman
Angel
Singing
Rudolph
Snowfall
Cookies
Shopping
Stockings
Fireplace
Beard
Santa
Sound Charades (17b)
Another great indoor game to do with scouts.
WHAT YOU NEED: paper & pens
HOW TO PLAY:
1. Begin by writing the names of a variety of noisemaking items (such as a blender, a car engine, a squeaky door, a lawn mower, or a barking dog) on small pieces of paper, then put the papers in a hat or basket.
2. Select one person to go first. He draws a slip of paper, takes a look at the word he has selected, and begins making sounds associated with that item. For example, if the paper he drew read "Telephone," he might start making ringing noises or mimicking a busy signal.
3. The other players try to guess what the item is, with the first person to answer correctly leading off the next round.
INDIAN STICK DICE (24b)
(You'll need 3 crafts sticks per scout, markers, copies of rules and ziploc baggies to store)
Many Plains Indian tribes like the Blackfoot, Arapaho, Assiniboine, Cheyenne, Comanche, Crow, enjoyed stick dice games. Divide the scouts into groups of two. Hand out three sticks to each student. Have scouts draw a design on one side of each stick with red or orange marker. Next draw designs on the other side of each stick with black or blue marker.
The first player tosses the dice on the floor or table. The scoring system is as follows:
Three black/blue sides up = 3 points.
Three red/orange sides up = 2 points.
Two black/blue and one red/orange = 1 point.
Two red/orange and one black/blue = 0 points.
First to 20 wins
NOTE: Have the boys make their own for elective 24b. But make and keep some sets in your supplies for a great indoor game when you need it!
APACHE GAMES (24b)
Apache kids played toe and toss games to develop coordination, balance, and strength.
Toe Toss Stick:
To play this game, you needed a stick (use craft sticks). To set up play, you first made a mark on the ground. Then you stood behind the mark and balanced a stick on your toe. The object was the toss the stick as high as you could and have it land on the mark. You got points for height and for accuracy.
Foot Toss Ball:
To play this game, you needed a stone (indoors, use a footbag or hackysack). To set up play, you balanced the stone on your toes. This game had a choice. You could either play to see how far you could toss or how high you could toss the stone with your toes. Kids used light stones, adults used heavy stones, and they competed with each other.
MARBLES
This is a great one because you can also work on a beltloop as you do it. Click here for a link to the rules of Ringer.
Helpful Links for Scouting
Just a simple list of links I've found around.
This section is a list of links I've found helpful and informational preparing for den meetings. Be sure to look to your right at my lens roll for More Great Lenses that might help you out!
- Bill Smith's Unofficial Cub Scout Roundtable
- Are you a Den Leader or parent and need REAL help? Check out Bill's page!
- Meeting Ideas, Cheers and Skits
- Need a Christmas Cheer? Try this one:
Christmas Bells: Pretend to hold a bell rope, then get the left side of the audience to say "DING" on the downstroke and the other side of the audience to say "DONG" on the upstroke. Repeat three times.
Need more? Visit Pack 359's site! Thanks guys! - Knife Sharpening
- Great link that even has a flash video to demonstrate knife sharpening.
- Operation Lifesaver
- Click on the "For Kids" section for a lot of great info as you work on "Cub Scout Express." Thanks to Dale McArthur from CSX Transportation for sharing with our Den!
- Paper Toys/Models
- Working on Achievement 21: "Build A Model?" This site has some intricate paper models of a whole lot including an Alfa Romeo and an Apache Helicopter! Thanks to my friend Joel Mabry for the link.
- Targets for BB/Archery
- Free printable targets. Has nice targets for games and competitions (but also includes a terrorist and former dictator).
- Helps for Bear Achievement 5: Wildlife
- Thanks to the Maryland DNR for this helpful page. Thanks for supporting Scouting!
- Magician Joe M. Turner
- If you're in the ATL area, Joe M. Turner is awesome! April 2008's theme is ABRACADABRA so if you need a magician for your pack or a corporate event check out Joe.
Scout Family Camp
Probably more than you need...
Whether you're new or old to camping, you need check out this lens:
CAR CAMPING
There are some great ideas you may never even have thought of that will work for your family.
THE LIST
This is probably the best list ever for a family camp trip. Print out Gorp's Car Camping Checklist (you'll need Adobe Reader for this). Of course every family is different so customize this list for your family's needs.
CAR CAMPING
There are some great ideas you may never even have thought of that will work for your family.
THE LIST
This is probably the best list ever for a family camp trip. Print out Gorp's Car Camping Checklist (you'll need Adobe Reader for this). Of course every family is different so customize this list for your family's needs.
Help us DO OUR BEST!
We'd appreciate any helpful feedback!
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EagleScoutMom
Hi Bear Den 9 ! I am also a Bear/ Wolf Den Leader in Southern NJ. I never thought to make a lens for the den but probably will now ! Nice job! We just last week worked with our pocketknives - thanks for the link to knife sharpening. I am going to add it to my Boy Scouting lens - check it out. http://www.squidoo.com/boyscoutsofamerica Posted April 27, 2008 |
Karen M. (akeladen3@comcast.net)
It is GREAT to see other Den's websites - I am just building one. We are in CO and working on finishing our BEAR badge(s) by April and the World Conservation Award by May... we should be able to make it!!!! I really appreciated the links to houw to build bird houses and a feeder from RECYCABLES.
Posted March 03, 2008
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