Bear Den Night-of Cheat Sheets — 2026–2027¶

One card per meeting: logistics, materials, run of show, and the at-home assignment to read at closing. Print the set (or just tonight's card) — full activity instructions are in the complete playbook.

Meeting 1 — Bobcat Bear (Required)¶

Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria

Pack tie-in: None — this is the first meeting of the year

Materials¶

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Name-tag draw	Den Leader	Each Scout draws their own name tag with their name + one thing they did this summer
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Introduce Cub Scout sign; Pledge of Allegiance; explain the sign means "stop and listen"
6:40	15 min	Activity 1: Scout Law bean bag game	Den Leader	Scouts take turns tossing bean bags onto numbered grid; name the point of Scout Law
6:55	10 min	Activity 2: Den Code of Conduct	Den Leader	Group discussion; Scouts suggest rules; write final list on poster board
7:05	8 min	Activity 3: Denner introduction + Scout Oath	Den Leader	Explain denner role; draw first denner from popsicle sticks; recite Scout Oath together
7:13	7 min	Closing: "Do Your Best" sharing + at-home assignment	Den Leader	Each Scout shares one time they did their best; hand out Parent's Guide
7:20	10 min	Parent handoff + den doodle (if using)	Den Leader	Explain Parent's Guide requirement; preview the Fall Family Campout; award first beads if using den doodle

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Scouts, before our next meeting, you have one thing to do at home. Inside your handbook — or in the envelope I'm handing out — there's a booklet called 'How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide.' This is a Scouting America requirement for the Bobcat adventure. Sit down with a parent or guardian this week and go through it together. It's a short read and it covers important safety information. Bring your handbook to the next meeting."

Meeting 2 — Let's Camp Bear (Elective ⭐)¶

Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria (tent setup outside if weather allows)

Pack tie-in: Fall Family Campout

Materials¶

Tents (2 — from den leader storage or ask a family to bring theirs)
Cub Scout Six Essentials display: water bottle, whistle, flashlight, sunscreen/hat, trail snack, small first-aid kit
Printed Six Essentials word search (1 per Scout — download from Scouting America: Bear Let's Camp 2 Cub Scout Six Essentials Word Search)
Pencils (1 per Scout)
Bear handbooks (remind Scouts to bring)
Printed Camping Checklist (1 per Scout — from Scouting America: Bear Let's Camp 3 Camping Checklist)
Music-playing device (for Musical Gear game, optional)
Assorted camping and non-camping items for Musical Gear (sleeping bag, pillow, cooking gear, Nintendo Switch, etc. — see adventure file)

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Six Essentials puzzle	Den Leader	Scouts work on word search as they arrive
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Denner	Denner leads flag ceremony; Pledge of Allegiance; Cub Scout sign
6:40	15 min	Activity 1: Buddy System game	Den Leader	Back-to-back seated stand-up; discussion on buddy system outdoors
6:55	15 min	Activity 2: Musical Gear	Den Leader	Musical chairs variant using camping vs. non-camping gear
7:10	8 min	Activity 3: Tent Setup Race	Den Leader	Divide into two teams; race to pitch a tent
7:18	7 min	Closing + campout preview	Den Leader	Review camping checklist; preview the Fall Family Campout; at-home assignment
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Hand out camping checklist; gear reminder for campout

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Here's your camping checklist for the Fall Family Campout. Go over it tonight with your family. You'll need a sleeping bag, a tent if you have one, your Six Essentials, and a few personal items. Wear layers — September nights in Maryland can be cool. We'll be doing a campfire program, hiking, and station activities. If you have any questions about what to bring, contact me the week before."

Meeting 3 — Bear Habitat (Required)¶

Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria + 1-mile outdoor walk (same night or pre-planned at a local park)

Pack tie-in: Outdoor season; connection to the Rocket Launch Pack Meeting

Materials¶

Printed "Paths for Everyone" worksheet (1 per Scout — from Scouting America)
Printed Trash Timeline Cards, Trash Timeline, and Trash Timeline Key (2 sets — from Scouting America)
Maps of the walk route (printed or on a device — Google Maps works fine)
Activity Consent Form (if walk is same evening or off-site — 1 per family)
Cub Scout Six Essentials (display set for discussion)
Den first aid kit (including ace bandage and moleskin)
Camera or phone (for "Leave What You Find" photos during walk)
Bear handbooks

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Wildlife spotting cards	Den Leader	Scouts draw or name 3 animals they might see on a trail
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Denner	Flag ceremony, Pledge, Scout Law
6:40	15 min	Activity 1: Trash Timeline game	Den Leader	Teams race to place items in correct decomposition order
6:55	15 min	Activity 2: Map the walk + Know Before You Go	Den Leader	Use printed map or device; Scouts identify route, starting point, and landmarks
7:10	8 min	Activity 3: Fire danger rating matching game	Den Leader	Introduce fire danger card game; discuss Be Careful with Fire
7:18	7 min	Closing: Walk logistics + at-home assignment	Den Leader	Confirm walk date/location; Six Essentials reminder; consent form
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Walk details, consent forms if needed, gear reminder

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Our Bear Habitat walk is [DATE/LOCATION]. Please wear closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring your Six Essentials. During the walk, you'll take photos or sketches of five things you want to remember — bring a phone or sketchbook. We'll also be looking for six signs of animals: tracks, sounds, nests, scat, burrows, or the animals themselves. I'll have consent forms for you to sign at the start of the walk."

Meeting 4 — Standing Tall (Required)¶

Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria

Pack tie-in: None — personal safety theme; debrief on the Rocket Launch Pack Meeting coming up

Materials¶

Laptop/tablet + projector or large screen for video (if watching as a group)
"Protect Yourself Rules Bear" video: vimeo.com/325064786 (13 minutes)
Standing Tall 1 Parent Notification (printed or sent via Scoutbook ahead of time)
Printed Personal Space Bubble worksheets (1 per Scout — from Scouting America)
Printed Digital Safety Pledge (1 per family — from Scouting America)
Pencils
Kitchen safety worksheet (if doing the safety gear activity, see adventure file)
Safety goggles (for Mentos/Diet Coke demo if doing the science experiment option)
Mentos and Diet Coke (if doing experiment — best done outside)

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Safety gear sorting	Den Leader	Scouts sort a pile of items: "protective gear" vs. "not protective gear"
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Denner	Flag, Pledge, Oath
6:40	13 min	Activity 1: Protect Yourself Rules video	All	Watch together if parents attended; or confirm at-home viewing
6:53	10 min	Activity 2: Personal Space Bubble worksheet	Den Leader	Scouts fill in their own bubble with names of people at each distance
7:03	12 min	Activity 3: Digital Safety Pledge	Den Leader + parents	Families discuss and sign the pledge together
7:15	5 min	Safety gear identification (Req. 4 intro)	Den Leader	Name gear for head, eyes, mouth, hands, feet; discuss one activity's gear in detail
7:20	5 min	Closing + at-home assignment	Den Leader
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"The digital safety pledge you signed tonight — post it somewhere your family will see it. If you didn't get to watch the Protect Yourself Rules video with a parent tonight, do that this week at vimeo.com/325064786. It's 13 minutes and your parent needs to watch it with you. That's a Scouting America requirement. Let me know by our next meeting if you need help accessing it."

Meeting 5 — Paws for Action (Required)¶

Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria (flag ceremony outside if weather permits)

Pack tie-in: Leaf Raking Service Project at St. Alphonsus Rodriguez

Materials¶

US flags (1 for every 3 Scouts — for folding practice)
Flagpole with working halyard (for raising and lowering demo)
Printed Citizenship Flag Trivia game sheets (1 per Scout — from Scouting America)
Citizenship Flag Trivia key (for leader reference)
Bear handbooks
Play-Doh (assorted colors, at least 4 oz per Scout) OR watercolor paint sets + paper for US symbols craft
Pencils

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: US symbols quiz	Den Leader	Scouts list as many US symbols as they can on a blank card
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Denner	Full flag ceremony — Denner carries the flag
6:40	15 min	Activity 1: Flag Trivia game + flag folding	Den Leader	Teams answer flag trivia; then practice folding US flag in groups of 3
6:55	10 min	Activity 2: Raise and lower the flag	Den Leader	Demonstrate at flagpole; Scouts each take a turn at the halyard
7:05	12 min	Activity 3: Create a US symbol	Den Leader	Play-Doh sculpture OR watercolor painting of their chosen symbol
7:17	5 min	Closing: Nonprofit discussion + Leaf Raking preview	Den Leader	Brief: what is a nonprofit? Why does St. Alphonsus Rodriguez help our community?
7:22	3 min	At-home assignment	Den Leader
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Leaf Raking logistics: work clothes, gloves, 2 hours

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"This Saturday is our Leaf Raking service project at St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Catholic Church — the same church that charters our Pack. We'll meet at [TIME, confirm with Pack committee]. Wear work clothes, bring gloves, and wear closed-toe shoes. Plan on about two hours. This is an official Scouting activity and it completes the last requirement for Paws for Action. Don't miss it!"

Meeting 6 — Bear Strong (Required)¶

Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria (outdoor active segment if weather permits)

Pack tie-in: Gratitude Night Pack Meeting (Active + Learning theme)

Materials¶

Apple delight ingredients: apples (cored), bananas (sliced), yogurt, honey, granola, strawberries — adjust for den size and allergies
Plates, napkins
Apple corer or pre-sliced apples
Energizing Workout worksheet (1 per Scout — from Scouting America; or improvise with a blank worksheet)
Printed Yoga Salutation Poses worksheet (from Scouting America) OR a simple yoga/stretching routine you know
Water bottles (remind Scouts to bring; have extras)
Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record forms (blank copies for anyone who hasn't submitted one)
First aid kit

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Food group sorting	Den Leader	Cards on a table: Scouts sort food images into 5 food groups
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Denner	Flag, Pledge, Law
6:40	15 min	Activity 1: Apple delights snack + food groups discussion	Den Leader	Make and eat the snack; discuss protein/fruit/dairy/grain as they go
6:55	15 min	Activity 2: Energizing workout	Den Leader	Scouts design and lead their own 15-min workout circuit
7:10	8 min	Activity 3: Yoga/relaxation cool-down	Den Leader	Guided stretches; discuss rest and relaxation as part of health
7:18	5 min	Annual health record review	Den Leader	Parents and Scouts review medical record together if parents present; collect forms
7:23	2 min	At-home assignment	Den Leader
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Collect medical forms; preview the Gratitude Night Pack Meeting

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"If you haven't reviewed your Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record with a parent yet, do that this week and bring the form to our next meeting. Also — try to stay active every day this week. It doesn't have to be structured. A bike ride, a walk, a game of tag all count. Come ready to tell us one active thing you did."

Meeting 7 — Baloo the Builder, Part 1: Tools & Project Planning (Elective ⭐)¶

Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2026 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria

Pack tie-in: Winter building energy; sets up Meeting 11 build session

Materials¶

Safety glasses (1 per Scout)
Tools for display: hammer, flathead screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, hand saw (do not pass around), coping saw (do not pass around), brace and bit, vice or clamp, measuring tape, sandpaper (various grits)
Small piece of scrap wood (for sandpaper demo)
First aid kit
Practice nails, screws, and wood pieces for hands-on practice (see adventure file: 1×4 pine boards, 2×4 pine boards)
Printed Tool and Supply List worksheet (1 per Scout — from Scouting America: Bear Baloo the Builder 4)
Bear handbooks
Voting ballots (half-sheets of paper)

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Tool name game	Den Leader	Tool pictures face-down; Scouts flip and name the tool
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Denner	Flag, Pledge, Law
6:40	20 min	Activity 1: Tool identification and safety	Den Leader	Go through each tool; Scouts handle safe items; discuss safety for saw types
7:00	10 min	Activity 2: Tool practice	Den Leader	Scouts hammer nails, drive screws, use sandpaper on scrap wood (adult assistance per Scout)
7:10	8 min	Activity 3: Project selection vote	Den Leader	Scouts vote for their build project; fill out tool/supply list for the chosen project
7:18	7 min	Closing + at-home assignment	Den Leader	Preview PWD Car Design meeting next week
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Ask if any parent has a workshop or tools for the Meeting 11 build day

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"No homework tonight — just think about what design you want for your project. If we voted for the tic-tac-toe board, start thinking about how you'd decorate yours. Next meeting we're doing Pinewood Derby car design — bring your handbook and your best car ideas."

Meeting 8 — Race Time Bear, Part 1: Design & Rules (Elective ⭐)¶

Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2026 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria

Pack tie-in: PWD Car Kit Distribution Pack Meeting

Materials¶

Paper (8.5×11, 1 per Scout) for car profile sketches
Pencils and colored pencils
Printed Pinewood Derby Rules Crossword (1 per Scout — from Scouting America)
Printed Car Tune-Up Report (1 per Scout — from Scouting America)
Bear handbooks
Sample Pinewood Derby car (if you or a family has one) for reference
Ruler (1 per Scout)

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Design inspiration	Den Leader	Scouts sketch any car shape they find cool on a blank card — no wrong answers
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Denner	Flag, Pledge, Law
6:40	15 min	Activity 1: PWD Rules crossword	Den Leader	Pairs work together; go over answers; discuss why each rule exists
6:55	15 min	Activity 2: Car design sketch	Den Leader	Scouts draw profile of their car design on paper; leader models the technique
7:10	8 min	Activity 3: Car Tune-Up Report	Den Leader	What makes a fast car? Scouts write 3 improvements to plan for
7:18	7 min	Closing: Pack meeting preview + at-home assignment	Den Leader	Remind about the PWD kit-distribution Pack Meeting; cars stay in box until the build meeting (Meeting 9)
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Remind parents: power tools by adults only; PWD kit pickup; build night is Meeting 9

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"At the kit-distribution Pack Meeting, you'll receive your Pinewood Derby car kit — a block of wood, four wheels, and four axles. Do not open it and start cutting until our build meeting (Meeting 9), when we'll have proper tools, safety equipment, and adult help. You CAN look at your design sketch and think about any changes. Bring the kit and your design to the build meeting."

Meeting 9 — Race Time Bear, Part 2: Build & Paint (Elective ⭐)¶

Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2027 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM (plan for up to 90 minutes if parents can stay; building takes time) · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria or a family's garage/workshop if available

Pack tie-in: STEM Carnival Pack Meeting

Materials¶

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Gear up	Den Leader	Scouts put on safety goggles; adults at their stations
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Denner	Brief — this meeting is mostly hands-on
6:40	30 min	Activity 1: Cut and sand	Adults + Scouts	Adult cuts shape to Scout's design; Scout sands edges smooth
7:10	15 min	Activity 2: Paint	Scouts	First coat of paint; Scouts apply their colors and designs
7:25	5 min	Activity 3: Sportsmanship discussion	Den Leader	Brief circle discussion — what does good sportsmanship look like at the race?
7:30	—	Cars go home to dry		Paint needs to dry before wheels and weights; second coat at home

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Your car goes home tonight to finish drying. Once the first coat is fully dry (24 hours), lightly sand it and apply a second coat. When it's done, attach the wheels using the small nails — line them up square so the car goes straight. Add any weight until your car is at 5 ounces on your kitchen scale. Check the bottom of your car — wheels should spin freely. Bring your completed car to the Pinewood Derby Pack Meeting for the race. If you have trouble at home, contact me and we can troubleshoot."

Meeting 10 — Fellowship (Required)¶

Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2027 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria

Pack tie-in: Post-holiday reflection; quieter meeting after busy winter

Materials¶

Air-drying clay (1 lb per Scout) OR Thanksgiving pretzel turkey treat supplies (see adventure file)
Card stock (1 per Scout for thank-you cards)
Markers, colored pencils, stickers
Pens or pencils
Printed Common Faith Elements worksheet (1 per Scout — from Scouting America Fellowship file)
Bear handbooks

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Faith traditions guessing game	Den Leader	Cards with holiday names; Scouts match to a faith tradition
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Denner	Flag, Pledge, Law; acknowledge achievement milestone
6:40	15 min	Activity 1: Faith traditions craft	Den Leader	Clay sculpture OR pretzel turkey treat (choose ahead of time); discuss family traditions while working
6:55	15 min	Activity 2: Common faiths discussion	Den Leader	Use Common Faith Elements worksheet; find two things any faith has in common with their own
7:10	8 min	Activity 3: Thank-you card to a teacher	Den Leader	Write a sincere thank-you note to a teacher; Scouts take home to deliver
7:18	7 min	Closing: Achievement celebration + at-home assignments	Den Leader	Acknowledge all 6 required adventures complete; preview upcoming meetings
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Explain remaining at-home items; acknowledge milestone to parents

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Two things to do at home this month. First: attend a religious service or gathering with your family — this can be your regular place of worship, a holiday event, or any gathering your family considers reverent. Second: deliver your thank-you card to your teacher in person. When you've done both, let me know so I can log it. And congratulations — you've finished all six required adventures for the Bear badge. The rank is yours. We'll celebrate at an upcoming Pack meeting!"

Meeting 11 — Baloo the Builder, Part 2: Build Day (Elective ⭐)¶

Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2027 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM (again, consider extending to 90 min — building takes time) · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria or a parent's garage/workshop

Pack tie-in: Pinewood Derby and Klondike Derby (see Year at a Glance)

Materials¶

(Based on project chosen at Meeting 7 — adjust accordingly. Below assumes tic-tac-toe board.) - [ ] Pre-cut 4"×4"×1" wood blocks (1 per Scout — cut before meeting) - [ ] Golf tees (10 per Scout — 5 of one color, 5 of another; buy at dollar store) - [ ] Drill (adult-only) for pre-drilling tee holes - [ ] Paint in 2 contrasting colors (enough for 5 tees each) - [ ] Small paintbrushes (1 per Scout) - [ ] Black Sharpies for drawing the grid - [ ] Sandpaper (220-grit) - [ ] Safety glasses (1 per Scout) - [ ] First aid kit

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Klondike Derby gear check	Den Leader	Scouts list what they'd need for a cold-weather outdoor event (layering game)
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Denner	Flag, Pledge, Law
6:40	35 min	Activity: Build the project	Adults + Scouts	Sand blocks; draw grid; adult drills tee holes; Scouts paint tees and decorate board
7:15	5 min	Review Req. 1 and 2 from Baloo (both projects)	Den Leader	Discuss: PWD car (Meeting 9) counts as one project; today's project is the second
7:20	5 min	Klondike Derby prep	Den Leader	Brief overview: what to wear, cold-weather safety
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	PWD reminder; Klondike gear reminder; Scouts keep their project

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Take your tic-tac-toe board home and play it with a family member tonight. Also — your Pinewood Derby car needs to be done and weighed-in before the race. The weigh-in is [confirm date/time with Pack committee]. If your car isn't at 5 ounces yet, talk to a parent about adding weight to the bottom. Any questions, message me. The race is going to be fun!"

Meeting 12 — Catch-Up / Flex¶

Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2027 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria

Pack tie-in: Pinewood Derby Pack Meeting

Materials¶

Scoutbook Plus advancement status (printed or on device)
Bear handbooks
PWD cars (Scouts bring) + small scale, sandpaper, paint for any touch-ups
Supplies for any incomplete adventure requirements (will vary by Scout)

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Quick trivia review	Den Leader	5 questions about Bear adventures covered this year
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Denner	Flag, Pledge, Law
6:40	30 min	Catch-up stations	Den Leader	Scouts rotate: (1) handbook review + leader sign-offs; (2) PWD car tune-up; (3) any incomplete at-home requirements signed off
7:10	10 min	Good sportsmanship role-play	Den Leader	Practice for the race: what to say when you win; what to say when you lose
7:20	5 min	Closing	Den Leader	PWD race details
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Confirm weigh-in logistics; any outstanding advancement items to flag

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Nothing to bring this week except your Pinewood Derby car to the race! Arrive on time for weigh-in. Wear your Class A uniform. Bring your whole family — it's a Pack event and it's going to be a great night."

Meeting 13 — Catch-Up / Flex¶

Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2027 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria

Pack tie-in: Blue & Gold Banquet Pack Meeting

Materials¶

Scoutbook Plus advancement status (updated from the Pinewood Derby)
Bear handbooks
Skit or song ideas (print a few Scouting America campfire skits or songs to choose from)
Props for skit if needed (optional)

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: "Compliment chain"	Den Leader	Each Scout says one nice thing about the Scout on their left
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Denner	Flag, Pledge, Law
6:40	15 min	Catch-up sign-offs	Den Leader	Any remaining requirements; handbook review
6:55	25 min	Blue & Gold skit/song practice	Den Leader	Choose, learn, and rehearse a 2-minute skit or song for Blue & Gold
7:20	5 min	Closing: advancement celebration	Den Leader	Confirm which Scouts have completed all requirements; celebrate!
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Blue & Gold preview; attire (Class A uniform)

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"We're performing at the Blue & Gold Banquet — it's the Pack's birthday party and celebration of Scouting. Wear your Class A uniform. Come ready to perform the skit we practiced. Bring your whole family — there will be a catered dinner and den skits."

Meeting 14 — Super Science (Elective ⭐)¶

Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2027 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria (Mentos experiment must be done OUTSIDE)

Pack tie-in: Spring STEM energy; science theme after Blue & Gold

Materials¶

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Prediction journal	Den Leader	Scouts write "I predict…" for three experiments they haven't seen yet
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Denner	Flag, Pledge, Law
6:40	15 min	Activity 1: Static electricity demos	Den Leader	Balloon + hair + soda can rolling race; Dancing Foil (water bottle version)
6:55	15 min	Activity 2: Mentos + Diet Coke (OUTSIDE)	Den Leader	Safety gear on; each Scout drops their Mentos; measure height or distance if time
7:10	10 min	Activity 3: Chromatography	Den Leader	Marker lines on coffee filter; dip in water; watch ink separate
7:20	5 min	Closing: What is science?	Den Leader	Discuss hypothesis, variable, and observation using tonight's experiments
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Preview Spring Campout; Forensics next meeting

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Try one more experiment at home this week: sink or swim. Fill three glasses with water. Add 2 tablespoons of salt to one, 2 tablespoons of sugar to another, and leave the third plain. Drop a fresh egg into each. What happens? Tell me at our next meeting. No written report needed — just be ready to explain what you saw and why."

Meeting 15 — Forensics (Elective ⭐)¶

Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2027 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria (crime scene set up in advance)

Pack tie-in: Spring detective theme; active/hands-on meeting after Easter break

Materials¶

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Mystery scene observation	Den Leader	Scouts observe the crime scene from outside the tape; write 3 things they notice
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Denner	Flag, Pledge, Law
6:40	15 min	Activity 1: Solve the Mystery	Den Leader	Scouts collect fingerprints and shoe impressions; compare to scene
6:55	12 min	Activity 2: Fingerprint Fun	Den Leader	Scouts take their own fingerprints; compare patterns with a buddy
7:07	10 min	Activity 3: Substance Analysis	Den Leader	Scouts analyze salt, sugar, baking soda, cornstarch using water and vinegar
7:17	3 min	Reveal and cookies	Den Leader	"The cookie eater" is revealed; Scouts eat cookies
7:20	5 min	Closing: What is forensic science?	Den Leader	Connect to real-world crime solving
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Spring Campout preview

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Tell someone in your family about one thing forensic scientists do. Maybe explain what chromatography is, or how fingerprints work. Then: our Spring Campout is coming up. We'll send home a gear list — watch for it via Scoutbook. Plan to come!"

Meeting 16 — Spring Campout Prep¶

Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2027 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria

Pack tie-in: Spring Family Campout

Materials¶

Spring Campout gear list (printed, 1 per Scout)
Bear handbooks (for LNT Principles review)
Skit or song for campfire program (printed scripts if needed)
Rope or paracord (for basic knot practice — optional)

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: What to pack game	Den Leader	Scouts call out items; leader writes "yes" (pack it) or "no" (leave it) on the board
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Denner	Flag, Pledge, Law
6:40	15 min	Activity 1: LNT principles review + Bear Habitat connection	Den Leader	Hands-on quiz: Scouts name all 7 LNT Principles for Kids; connect to campout
6:55	20 min	Activity 2: Campfire skit practice	Den Leader	Rehearse the skit from Meeting 13 (or a new one); make it funny and polished
7:15	5 min	Activity 3: Buddy system + campout rules	Den Leader	Campout rules, buddy assignments, what to do if lost
7:20	5 min	Closing: Campout excitement!	Den Leader	Hand out gear list; logistics Q&A
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Campout logistics: arrive time, site location, fee, gear, medical forms

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"The Spring Campout is coming up. Use the gear list I handed out tonight to pack your bag this week — don't leave it for Friday night. Remind your parents to bring their gear too. Wear layers for Friday night — it can get cold. Bring your Six Essentials. We'll have hiking, campfire, station games, and outdoor cooking. This is going to be the best camping trip of the year."

Meeting 17 — Retrospective + Advancement Review¶

Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2027 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria

Pack tie-in: Graduation Pack Meeting

Materials¶

Scoutbook Plus status for each Scout (printed or on device)
Bear handbooks
Den Code of Conduct poster from Meeting 1
"Year in review" prompt cards (optional — write your own: "Favorite meeting?" "Hardest challenge?" "What surprised you?")
Blank thank-you notes (Scouts write one to themselves from the future — a fun closing activity)

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Year trivia	Den Leader	Fun quiz: "What did we build at Meeting 7?" "What science experiment happened in March?"
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Denner	Flag, Pledge, Law; last chance to be Denner
6:40	15 min	Handbook sign-off session	Den Leader	Each Scout sits with leader; open handbook; identify and sign any remaining items
6:55	15 min	Year retrospective	Den Leader	Prompt cards: What was your favorite adventure? What was the hardest? What are you most proud of?
7:10	10 min	"Letter to next year's Bear"	Den Leader	Scouts write one piece of advice for an 8-year-old starting Bears next fall
7:20	5 min	Closing: Preview graduation ceremony	Den Leader	What to expect at Graduation; wear Class A uniform; bring family
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Graduation preview; confirm all advancement is entered in Scoutbook

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"The Graduation Pack Meeting is our year-end ceremony. Wear your full Class A uniform and bring your whole family — grandparents and siblings are absolutely welcome. You've earned the Bear Badge of Rank this year. Be proud of that."

Meeting 18 — Celebration Meeting¶

Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2027 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria or outdoor location (park, parking lot — scout it ahead of time)

Pack tie-in: Graduation Pack Meeting

Materials¶

Snacks (let Scouts vote on a favorite at Meeting 17)
Active game supplies (whatever game the den picks at Meeting 17)
Photo supplies (group photo of the den — bring a camera or phone)
Award "certificates" or small mementos if desired (optional; handwritten cards from leader work fine)
Den Code of Conduct poster for display

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Free choice game	Den Leader	Scouts pick up and play immediately
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Denner	Last official opening of the year
6:40	25 min	Den-choice active game	Scouts	Let the Scouts run it; minimal leader interference
7:05	10 min	Snack + reflection	All	Eat together; each Scout shares their one highlight from the year
7:15	5 min	Group photo	Den Leader	Get a good one — you'll want this
7:20	5 min	Closing ceremony	Den Leader	Read the Code of Conduct aloud one last time; brief remarks from leader; thanks
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff + farewells	Den Leader	Final logistics for Graduation; leader thanks to parents

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"No homework. You've earned it. See you at the Pack Graduation. Come ready to celebrate — and enjoy the summer."