Fishing for Advancement

Fishing themed advancement ceremony

Specifications

Learn more about presentation specifications here.

Pack

Printer
Printed copy of the ceremony script
Fishing adventures belt loop(s) and pin(s) to be awarded (1 per Cub Scout)
- Lion — Go Fish: ______ adventure loops
- Tiger — Fish On: ______ adventure loops
- Wolf — A Wolf Goes Fishing: ______ adventure loops
- Bear — A Bear Goes Fishing: ______ adventure loops
- Webelos — Catch the Big One: ______ adventure pins
- Arrow of Light — Fishing: ______ adventure pins
Paper cutouts of fish for each rank (1 per Cub Scout)
- 3” long cutout fish for Lion
- 6” long cutout fish for Tiger
- 9” long cutout fish for Wolf
- 12” long cutout fish for Bear
- 15” long cutout fish for Webelos
- 18” long cutout fish for Arrow of Light
Tape
Markers of various colors
22” x 28” blue poster board decorated like an ocean or lake (1 for each rank/den)

None

Before the Ceremony

Print the ceremony script.
Purchase adventure loops and adventure pins from the Scout Store.
Print and cut out fish.
Mark each poster board with the Den Number or rank including the Den Leader’s and Assistant Den Leader’s names.
Mount poster boards at the front of the presentation space.
Distribute one fish cutout to every Cub Scout.
As a gathering activity, encourage Cub Scouts to decorate their fish cutout they will use during the advancement ceremony.

During the Ceremony