Ceremonies - Opening

Blast Off To Fun

Prepare eight sections of cardboard cut to represent a rocket ship (i.e., have one section pointed like the nose cone of a rocket; perhaps have two extra sections shaped like rocket fins). Paint them, if desired, and put large letters on each section spelling

BLASTOFF As the narrator reads, Cub Scouts hold up the sections and "build" the rocket.

NARRATOR: As we begin our pack meeting tonight, let us remember what Cub Scouting is all about.

B Boys -- without whom there would be no Scouting

L Leaders -- who guide boys through their journey of Scouting

A Akela -- the great leader of the pack

S Skills -- learning to do new things

T Training -- to help us be better citizens

O Outings -- that increase our awareness

F Families -- helping and caring

F Flag -- the symbol of our country

Will you please join us in the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag? (After the Pledge of Allegiance, the boys should hold up the cards once again, forming the shape of a rocket. All the boys will yell, "Blast off to fun!' as they run off stage.)