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A ceremony to install a Den Chief.
Presentations & Ceremonies
Presentations & Ceremonies
How we present recognition to youth and adults in Cub Scouting is an opportunity to make them feel accomplished, appreciated, and inspired.
About Presentations and Ceremonies
Presentations
Are simple ways to recognize youth and adults such as earning an Adventure, completing Den Leader Training, or a parent who helped out.
Ceremonies
Are designed for milestone accomplishments such as earning a badge of rank, crossing over into Scouts BSA, or welcoming a new adult leader.
Safety Moment
Prior to any activity, use the Scouting America SAFE Checklist to ensure the safety of all those involved.
All participants in official Scouting America activities should become familiar with the Guide to Safe Scouting and applicable program literature or manuals.
Be aware of state or local government regulations that supersede Scouting America practices, policies, and guidelines.
No Initiations or Tests
Secret societies and initiations are prohibited. A presentation or ceremony in Cub Scouting is never to test or imply either directly, indirectly, or metaphorically if a Cub Scout is worthy or not worthy of recognition or being a Cub Scout.
Campfires and Candles
The use of campfires or candles is allowed but pyrotechnics are not, such as fireworks, chemicals, accelerants, sparklers, and items designed to change the color of flames. Always have fire extinguishers and/or fire buckets ready when using campfires or candles.
Face painting
The use of non-toxic stage makeup and face paint is allowed. If a Cub Scout chooses to opt out of having makeup/face paint applied have a backup plan to accommodate. At no time is stage makeup or face painting to be tied to a specific culture or race.
The 5 types of Presentations or Ceremonies
Presentations for Adventures
Adventures should be presented to a Cub Scout the instant they complete the requirements for that Adventure. If they completed the Adventure in a Den Meeting, present the Adventure in the Den Meeting, if they completed the Adventure at a Pack Meeting, present the Adventure at the Pack Meeting.
Badge of Rank Ceremonies
When a Cub Scout has completed the six required and at least two elective Adventures they have earned their badge of rank and is presented with their badge of rank in a ceremony. Badge of rank ceremonies are often done at a Pack meeting to elevate the accomplishment, inspire others, and at times may accompany a larger celebration.
Other Youth Recognition
When a Cub Scout accepts the position as Denner or Arrow of Light Patrol Leader it is appropriate to have a simple presentation to recognize their responsibility. There may be times when a Cub Scout has accomplished something either inside or outside of Scouting that is noteworthy of a presentation in front of their fellow Cub Scouts.
Adult Recognition
When a parent agrees to volunteer for a leadership position they should be recognized or you may choose to use an installation ceremony. Adults should also be recognized when they have completed training, served successfully in a leadership position, earned a training award, or other achievement that would be to present at a pack meeting.
Opening and Closing Ceremonies
Cub Scout meetings begin and end with a simple flag ceremony and reinforcement of the Scout Oath and Scout Law it may also include, when appropriate, the Outdoor Code or the Leave No Trace Principles for Kids. They can also incorporate other special themes for Adventures.
Tips for Presentations and Ceremonies
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Instant Recognition – Presentations and Ceremonies reinforce positive behavior with instant recognition. The Cub Scout advancement program works best when instant recognition is used. When the reward, like an Adventure loop or pin, the connection between the reward and the behavior is strongest when the reward is present instantly.
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Scripts – Write or print out the script for the presentation or ceremony. Commit key parts to memory so you are not just reading it and make sure to add tone, diction, and inflection. Print out the script and use a large font to make it easy to read.
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Length – Keep presentations and ceremonies short. Long presentations and ceremonies lose their impact on younger Cub Scouts.
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Props – Props such as den doodles, den flags, and special props used to display Adventure loops and pins can elevate any presentation or ceremony. When using props make sure that those using them have time to practice with them.
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Audio Visual – When using audio-visual tools such as laptops, projectors, sound systems, lights, and other technology give enough time to set up and test everything.
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Adapt – As long as you follow the guidelines in Scouting you can add your creativity to a presentation or ceremony If you choose to create your own presentation or ceremony make sure to keep the following in mind:
- Only use the values found in the Scout Oath, the Scout Law, the Cub Scout motto, the Outdoor Code, and the Leave No Trace Principles for Kids. Use the same words to describe these values as found in official Scouting publications such as handbooks and leader resources.
- Keep it simple. Avoid symbolism and metaphors since most Cub Scout-age youth are unlikely to understand them.
- Write it down and have other leaders and parents review it, have it reviewed for grammar and the appropriateness of the content.
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Presentations for Adventures
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Swimming themed advancement ceremony
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Fishing themed advancement ceremony
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Personal fitness themed advancement ceremony
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Opening and Closing Ceremonies
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Campfire opening ceremony
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Opening and Closing Ceremonies
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A brief ceremony for lighting a campfire.
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Ceremonies for Badge Rank
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A knight-themed rank advancement ceremony.
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Opening and Closing Ceremonies
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A closing ceremony for a campfire program.
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Presentations for Adventures
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Patriotic citizenship themed advancement ceremony discussing parts of the flag.
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Opening and Closing Ceremonies
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Cub Scouts form a friendship circle and sing a song to close their den meeting
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Presentations for Adventures
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A conservation themed advancement ceremony explaining the meaning of the Outdoor Code.
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Presentations for Adventures
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A ceremony to celebrate Cub Scouts earning their Bobcat adventure loop and adventure pin, with facepainting.
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Ceremonies for Badge Rank
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Arrow of Light crossover ceremony about the Scout Oath and Law.
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Presentations for Adventures
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Pinewood Derby themed advancement ceremony
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Presentations for Adventures
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A scientific method themed advancement ceremony for awarding the science adventures.
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Skits
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Cub Scouts are unable to work in the dark.
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Skits
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Cub Scouts and Adults lament being unprepared.
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Skits
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Two Cub Scouts interview the best tree climber in the world.
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Skits
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Cub Scouts debate what kind of tracks they come across.
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Skits
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Cub Scout skit for Lions and their adult partners.
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Skits
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Three Cub Scouts have a funny rescue mix-up on a hike.
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Skits
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Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson discuss their observations.
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Skits
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Cub Scouts learn how to successfully catch fish.
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Skits
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Cub Scouts search for money that one has lost.
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Skits
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Cub Scouts discuss whether it is time for a change.
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Skits
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A classic skit with Cub Scouts pretending to sit on an invisible bench.
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Skits
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Cub Scouts test their emergency broadcast system.
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Skits
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Cub Scouts on a trail encounter some animal droppings.
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Leader Minutes
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This leader minute is focused on teaching Cub Scouts about being Trustworthy.
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Leader Minutes
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This Leader minute helps Cub Scouts understand what it means to be Thrify.
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This leader minute helps Cub Scouts understand what it means to be reverent.
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This leader minute helps Cub Scouts understand good sportsmanship.
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This leader minute helps Cub Scouts understand good sportsmanship.
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This leader minute helps Cub Scouts understand personal safety.
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This leader minute helps Cub Scouts understand personal fitness.
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This leader minute helps Cub Scouts understand how paddle craft activities relate to the Scout Oath.
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This leader minute helps Cub Scouts understand outdoor activities.
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Ceremonies for Badge Rank
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An airline themed rank advancement ceremony.
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Leader Minutes
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This leader minute helps Cub Scouts understand what it means to be Obedient.
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This leader minute helps Cub Scouts understand what it means to be Loyal.
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This leader minute helps Cub Scouts understand what it means to be kind.
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This leader minute helps Cub Scouts understand what it means to be helpful.
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This leader minute helps Cub Scouts understand what it means to be Friendly.
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Leader Minutes
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This leader minute helps Cub Scouts understand how fishing applies to the Scout Oath and Law.
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Leader Minutes
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This leader minute helps Cub Scouts understand family and reverence.
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This leader minute will help Cub Scouts understand how cycling relates to the Scout Oath and Law.
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This leader minute helps Cub Scouts understand what it means to be courteous.
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This leader minute helps Cub Scouts understand what it means to be clean.
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This leader minute helps Cub Scouts understand citizenship.
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This leader minute helps Cub Scouts understand what it means to be cheerful.
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This leader minute helps Cub Scouts understand character and leadership.
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This leader minute helps Cub Scouts appreciate the value of outdoor adventures.
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This leader minute helps Cub Scouts understand what it means to be brave.
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Presentations for Adventures
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Cub Scouts will be passed the Cub Scout spirit in this Bobcat ceremony.
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Presentations for Adventures
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An inspirational crossover ceremony for Arrow of Light Scouts joining a Scouts BSA troop.
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Adult Recognition
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A ceremony to install new Pack Committee members, conductedby the Pack Committee Chair
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Presentations for Adventures
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A presentation for the OutdoorsAdventures as a pack
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Presentations for Adventures
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A presentation for the Family and ReverenceAdventures as a pack
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Presentations for Adventures
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A presentation for the Safety Adventures as a pack
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Other Youth Recognition
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A ceremony to install a new AOL Patrol Leader,conductedby the Den Leader
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Other Youth Recognition
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A ceremony for the installation of a new Arrow of Light patrol leader.
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Adult Recognition
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Aceremony to install new Den Leaders, conducted by the Cubmaster
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Adult Recognition
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Ceremony to install a new Cubmaster
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Adult Recognition
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A ceremony to install a new Pack Committee Chair, conductedby the Chartered Organization Representative
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Presentations for Adventures
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A presentation for the Safety Adventures as a pack
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Presentations for Adventures
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A presentation for recognizing adventure completion and awarding Webelos Adventure pins.
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Other Youth Recognition
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An inspirational induction ceremony to welcome new Cub Scouts and their families to the Pack.
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Opening and Closing Ceremonies
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Simpleand traditional flag ceremony is used toopen and close pack meetings.
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Presentations for Adventures
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A presentation for recognizing adventure completion and awarding Tiger adventure loops.
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Presentations for Adventures
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A presentationfor recognizing adventure completion and awarding Lion belt loops.
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Opening and Closing Ceremonies
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A closing ceremony for Lion den meetings.
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Adult Recognition
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An inspirational history of Scouting for a pack charter presentation.
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Presentations for Adventures
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A presentation for recognizing adventure completion and awarding Wolf adventure loops.
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Opening and Closing Ceremonies
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An opening flag ceremony for den meetings.
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Presentations for Adventures
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A presentation for recognizing adventure completion and awarding Bear belt loops.
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Opening and Closing Ceremonies
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Opening ceremony to be used at outdoor meetings where bringing flags may not be possible.
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