The Tree Climber
Skits
The Tree Climber
Two Cub Scouts interview the best tree climber in the world.
Den or Pack
Pack
Supply List
- Book (any)
- Printer
- Copy of script per participant
Set-Up:
None
Directions
Before the Ceremony
Print and distribute copies of script to participants
During the Ceremony
Cast:
Cub Scout 1
Cub Scout 2
Climber (offstage)
Tree climber is hidden offstage.
Cub Scout 1: You know, they say there’s this really good tree climber trying out for the Olympics. I wonder if he’s practicing around here?
Cub Scout 2: Call out and see!
Cub Scout 1: Hey! Tree Climber! You around here?
Climber: Yep!
Cub Scout 1: You practicing?
Climber: Yep!
Cub Scout 1: How high are you?
Climber: Oh, not high. About Cub Scout 100 feet.
Cub Scout 1: Wow! Can you go higher?
Climber: Yep! (pause) Now I’m at about 200 feet.
Cub Scout 1: Fantastic! Can you go higher?
Climber: Yep! (pause) Now I’m at about 275 feet.
Cub Scout 1: Neato! Can you go higher?
Climber: Yep! (pause) Now I’m at about 325 feet.
Cub Scout 1: Great! Can you go higher?
Climber: Yep! (pause) Now I’m at about 400 feet.
Cub Scout 1: Gee! I’m amazed!
Cub Scout 2: Excuse me, Sir, but I have a book here that says that the highest tree in the world is only 360 feet high!
Climber: Ahhhhhh!!!!!! (Thump!)
