Ceremonies - Bear

Blue Face Paint - Bear Badges

EQUIPMENT: Blue face paint, Bear Badges

BEAR DEN LEADER: When the Cub Scout reaches third grade he begins working from the Big Bear book. Just as Akela met the bear with courage, the Scout walks the Big Bear Trail. On that trail he finds and conquers twelve challenging achievements in the categories of God, Country, Family and Self. He then receives his Bear Badge.

ASSISTANT CUBMASTER: Would the following Cub Scouts and their parents please come forward? (List boys earning the Bear Badge.)

CUBMASTER: (Scout's name) you have completed all the requirements for your Bear Badge and have moved along the Cub Scout Trail. Receive now the mark of the Bear, a blue mark, symbolizing bravery.

Mark each boys' face with BLUE face paint.

CUBMASTER: It is my pleasure to award your Bear Badge to your parents, who have been your Akela in completing these requirements. Parents, please award this Badge to your son and congratulate him on a "job well done."