Lion 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 Lion (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 tags + draw yourself	Den Leader	Each Scout draws a self-portrait on a name tag while others arrive
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Introduce the Cub Scout sign; practice together; explain "two fingers = wolf ears; when you see this, get quiet and listen"
6:40	15 min	Activity 1: Hand puppets	All pairs	Make puppets, then each Scout introduces themselves through their puppet
6:55	15 min	Activity 2: Scout Law + Zipper Pull	All pairs	Adult partners read Scout Law; pairs complete handbook p. 4; make friendship zipper pulls for their buddy
7:10	8 min	Activity 3: Wigalo Song	All	Everyone stands in circle, learn names
7:18	7 min	Closing: Do Your Best + at-home assignment	Den Leader	Share "Do Your Best" moment; hand out Parent's Guide; explain at-home requirement
7:25	5 min	Den doodle beads + parent handoff	Den Leader	Award attendance beads if using den doodle; speak with parents about Parent's Guide

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Before next week's meeting, please complete the activities in the booklet 'How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide' at home together. One of the activities is to identify five trusted adults — use page 6 of the Lion handbook for this list. This is a required part of the Bobcat adventure."

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

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

Pack tie-in: Fall Family Campout

Materials¶

Lion handbooks (pp. 47–49)
Crayons and craft scissors (enough to share)
Seasonal clothing for the fashion show — assign to adult partners ahead of time (see Setup below)
One small backpack or day bag (for relay race)
Assortment of seasonal clothing for relay race pile: t-shirt, shorts, poncho/rain jacket, hat, long pants, wool socks, long-sleeve shirt, winter coat, skull cap, hoodie
Paper + crayons for tic-tac-toe (buddy system game)
Whiteboard or large paper: write "Six Essentials" list to display
Parent handout: Six Essentials checklist for packing at home before the campout

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Tic-tac-toe with a buddy	Den Leader	Scouts pair up when they arrive; play tic-tac-toe on paper
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Recite Scout Oath together (or have adults read it aloud)
6:40	3 min	Buddy System intro	Den Leader	Read p. 47 of handbook; explain: "Your buddy keeps you safe and you keep your buddy safe."
6:43	2 min	Send adults to change	Den Leader	Adults sneak to changing area with their outfits
6:45	12 min	Fashion show!	Adults model	Scouts guess: spring, summer, fall, winter, or weather condition
6:57	8 min	Handbook activity + clothing relay	All	Complete pp. 48–49 (cut/paste clothing), then clothing relay race
7:05	10 min	Six Essentials review	Den Leader	Show each item; explain what it's for; tell Scouts to pack these at home before the campout
7:15	8 min	Campout preview + weather check	Den Leader	Pull up weather app; check the forecast for the campsite location; discuss what to pack
7:23	7 min	Closing + at-home assignment	Den Leader	Hand out packing checklist; remind families of campout date/logistics

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Before the campout, pack your Cub Scout Six Essentials with your adult partner. Use the checklist on the handout. Lions must have a parent or guardian at the campout — this is a Pack campout, not a drop-off event."

Meeting 3 — Mountain Lion (Required)¶

Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM — this meeting is held outdoors or starts outside · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria grounds or nearby safe walking route — scope it out beforehand

Pack tie-in: Rocket Launch Pack Meeting (outdoor/nature energy)

Materials¶

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Kim's Game	Den Leader	Lay out Six Essentials + 4 non-essentials under a towel; Scouts try to memorize
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Standard; remind Scouts to have water bottles ready
6:40	10 min	Six Essentials charades	Two teams	Teams act out each Essential; handbook p. 9 activity with adult partner
6:50	25 min	Outdoor walk: I Spy + SAW	All	Walk route; stop 2–3 times to look up/down/around; practice whistle + SAW
7:15	10 min	Animal craft + handbook p. 12	All pairs	Wild vs. domesticated animals; make one of each from craft supplies
7:25	5 min	Closing + handbook drawing	Den Leader	Each Scout draws 1 natural + 1 man-made thing from the walk on p. 10

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Nothing to turn in this week — every Mountain Lion requirement happened on our walk tonight. One ask: keep the whistle with your Scout's outdoor gear, and sometime this week have your Scout teach YOU what SAW means — Stay, Answer, Whistle. If they can teach it, they own it."

Meeting 4 — Lion's Roar (Required)¶

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

Pack tie-in: None specific — safety meeting before the Halloween season

Materials¶

Parent notification letter (send 1 week before): describe the Lion's Roar adventure content so families are prepared — download here
Lion handbooks (pp. 19–21)
Crayons
Sidewalk chalk OR painter's tape (for mock crosswalk on floor/outside)
Optional: Bicycle or two (for mock parking lot simulation)
Whiteboard or chart paper for 911 practice scenarios

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: "Telephone" game	Den Leader	Classic telephone — a message gets passed and garbled; segue: "Communication matters, especially in emergencies"
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Standard
6:40	8 min	Video (if watching together) OR video check-in	Den Leader	If watching as a group: parents and Scouts watch together; if watching at home: ask who watched it and what they remember
6:48	10 min	Shout, Run, Tell practice	Den Leader	Handbook p. 19; line up 10 yards from adult partner; each Scout takes a turn shouting and running
6:58	12 min	911 practice + five trusted adults	Den Leader	Handbook p. 20; practice call with adult partner
7:10	12 min	Street crossing safety + Red Light Green Light	Den Leader	Handbook p. 21; mock crosswalk game
7:22	8 min	Closing + at-home assignment	Den Leader	Remind families about home safety (alarm system, voice devices) for the at-home requirement

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Two things at home this week. First, if your family hasn't watched the Protect Yourself Rules video together yet, please do — it's 13 minutes and it's a required part of this adventure. Second, practice getting help from home: show your Scout how your phone, alarm system, or voice device can call for help, and have them practice saying your home address out loud until it sticks."

Meeting 5 — King of the Jungle (Required)¶

Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria

Pack tie-in: Leaf Raking service project at St. Alphonsus Rodriguez

Materials¶

Drawing paper or blank paper (1 sheet per Scout)
Crayons / markers
Lion handbooks (p. 17)
Guest speaker (if arranged): grandparent, military veteran, or older adult from the Pack community — reach out 2–3 weeks in advance
Leaf Raking logistics handout for parents: time, location, what to wear/bring
Optional: thank-you card supplies for after the guest speaker

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Draw your family	All pairs	Each Scout draws the people they live with (can include pets!)
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Standard
6:40	5 min	Family sharing	All	Each Scout holds up their drawing and introduces the people in it
6:45	15 min	Guest speaker: citizenship	Guest	Grandparent or veteran shares what citizenship means to them; Scouts ask questions
7:00	10 min	Handbook p. 17: choosing a chore	All pairs	Scouts and adult partners look at chore list; each Scout chooses one to start doing at home
7:10	8 min	Leaf Raking preview + service intro	Den Leader	Explain Saturday's service project; why it matters; what to expect
7:18	7 min	Closing + at-home assignment	Den Leader	At-home: talk with a grandparent or older adult about citizenship; do the chosen chore at least once before next meeting
7:25	5 min	Parent logistics: Leaf Raking sign-up	Den Leader	Confirm who's coming Saturday; hand out logistics sheet

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Three jobs before our next meeting. One: come rake leaves on Saturday — old clothes, gloves if you have them, closed-toe shoes, water bottle. That's the service project for this adventure. Two: your Scout picked a family chore tonight — make sure they actually do it at least once this week. Three: if a grandparent or older adult is nearby (or on the phone), have your Scout ask them what being a good citizen means to them."

Meeting 6 — Fun on the Run (Required)¶

Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria

Pack tie-in: Gratitude Night Pack Meeting

Materials¶

Play food items or printed/laminated food picture cards (one set per group of 2–3)
Five baskets or boxes labeled: Protein, Vegetables, Fruits, Dairy, Grains
Small paper plates + markers (for handwashing activity)
Access to a sink (for actual handwashing practice) OR hand sanitizer stations
Open floor space for freeze tag/dance party (~400 sq ft)
Bluetooth speaker + energetic playlist (ask a parent to make one)
Lion handbooks (pp. 13–15)
Crayons
Optional: printed "food groups" chart or poster

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Food groups sorting	Pairs	Sort play food or picture cards into five food group baskets
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Standard; mention it's Veterans Day — brief acknowledgment
6:40	5 min	Five food groups discussion + handbook	Den Leader	What are the 5 groups? Why do we need all of them? Handbook p. 13
6:45	20 min	Active segment: Dance party + Lion Says	All	20 min of continuous movement: dance party, freeze tag, Lion Says (Simon Says variant)
7:05	8 min	Handwashing demonstration	Den Leader	When do we wash? How do we wash? Practice together
7:13	7 min	Rest and sleep habits	All	Handbook p. 15; discuss how animals sleep; practice a calming activity together
7:20	10 min	Closing + announcements	Den Leader	Next week: Gratitude Night Pack Meeting; remind about uniforms

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Nothing required this week — every Fun on the Run requirement happened tonight. Great job! To keep it going at home: try the calm-down breathing (in for four counts, out for four) at bedtime, and let your Scout plan one dinner plate this week that has something from all five food groups."

Meeting 7 — Build It Up, Knock It Down (Elective ⭐)¶

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

Pack tie-in: Holiday energy; low-prep fun before the busy December Pack meeting

Materials¶

Plastic or paper cups (at least 10 per Scout — ~6-oz or 9-oz disposable cups)
Flat cardboard boxes (small shipping boxes, cereal boxes, tissue boxes) — ask families to bring 2–3 each
Tape (masking tape and scotch tape — both kinds for the paper block challenge)
Construction paper (large stack — used to fold paper "bricks")
Dominoes (1–2 sets) OR additional cardboard pieces for domino-style toppling
Glue sticks (for cardboard city if time allows)
Optional: small LEGO sets or Duplo blocks for free play during gathering

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Free build with LEGOs or cups	All	Scouts arrive and immediately start stacking — no instructions needed
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Standard
6:40	15 min	Challenge 1: Paper Block Wind Tower	Pairs	Build a tower from paper bricks (no tape), test with fan or breath; rebuild with tape
6:55	15 min	Challenge 2: Cup Pyramid Race + Cardboard City	All	Cup-stacking relay, then each Scout builds one cardboard building for the city
7:10	10 min	Domino maze (if time) OR pillow fort	All	Set up and topple a domino maze together
7:20	10 min	Closing + teardown + announcements	Den Leader	Remind about next week’s meeting (Race Time / car design) and the PWD kit-distribution Pack Meeting

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Nothing due — tonight was pure building fun. One heads-up for your calendar: this month's Pack meeting is where Pinewood Derby car kits are handed out. Come in uniform, take home your kit, and don't open the wheels yet — our next two den meetings turn that block of wood into a race car."

Meeting 8 — Race Time Lion: Part 1 — Design (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¶

Lion handbooks (p. 55 — car design template)
Pencils and colored pencils/crayons
Hot Wheels cars (a few — ask families to bring their favorites)
Ramp or incline (a piece of plywood propped on books, or a foam pool noodle cut in half)
Sportsmanship scenario cards (write 4 scenarios on index cards, see below)
Optional: printed photos of cool Pinewood Derby car designs to inspire Scouts

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Hot Wheels ramp races	All	Scout pairs race cars down the ramp; observe how speed and shape affect the car
6:35	5 min	Opening + PWD announcement	Den Leader	Explain: "Next week at the Pack Meeting everyone gets their car kit! Tonight we design our car."
6:40	5 min	Race intro: what is the Pinewood Derby?	Den Leader	Brief history; show a real PWD car if available; explain our Lion den races too
6:45	15 min	Car design: handbook p. 55	Pairs	Each Scout sketches and colors their car design
7:00	10 min	Physics: what makes a car fast?	Den Leader	Simple demo with ramp; discuss weight, shape, smooth wheels
7:10	10 min	Sportsmanship role-play	Pairs	Act out 4 scenarios
7:20	10 min	Closing + PWD Pack Meeting logistics	Den Leader	Remind: bring design sketch to Pack meeting; explain what families receive in the car kit

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Bring your Scout's car design sketch to the PWD kit-distribution Pack Meeting — that's where every family gets their car kit. Keep the sketch safe afterward; our build meeting turns it into the real car. Please don't cut the block at home yet — if an experienced woodworker in your family wants a head start, talk to me first so we coordinate with the den build night."

Meeting 9 — Race Time Lion: Part 2 — Build (Elective ⭐)¶

Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2027 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM — budget 90 minutes if possible; building takes longer than expected · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria — set up work tables before Scouts arrive

Pack tie-in: STEM Carnival Night Pack Meeting; Pinewood Derby

Materials¶

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Paper airplane vs. paper ball demo	Den Leader	Drop a paper ball and a paper airplane from the same height — which goes farther? Intro: aerodynamics
6:35	5 min	Opening + safety briefing	Den Leader	Power tool rules: ONLY adults cut; give safety goggles demonstration
6:40	10 min	Cutting station (adults cut shapes)	Designated adult	While one adult cuts, Den Leader runs the next station
6:50	20 min	Sanding station	Pairs	Adults help Scouts sand cut cars smooth; start with 120-grit, finish with 220
7:10	15 min	Painting station	Pairs	First coat of paint; show technique (thin coats); decorate with design from p. 55
7:25	5 min	Closing + at-home instructions	Den Leader	Cars need to dry; explain at-home finishing steps; PWD race details

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Take your car home and: 1. Let tonight's paint dry fully (4+ hours). 2. Apply a second coat of paint if needed — thin coats. 3. Add any decoration details (markers, stickers, etc.). 4. Attach wheels if not done tonight. 5. Weigh your car — it must be 5.0 oz or less. 6. Test it by rolling across the floor — it should go mostly straight. 7. Bring it to Meeting 11 so we can do a final check before the race! 8. Weigh-in for the Pinewood Derby is [TBD — confirm with Pack]"

Meeting 10 — Lion's Pride (Required)¶

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

Pack tie-in: STEM Carnival Pack Meeting

Materials¶

Drawing paper or blank paper (1 large sheet per Scout)
Crayons, colored pencils, markers (enough to share)
Cardstock or blank greeting cards (1 per Scout) — for the kindness card
Stickers, rubber stamps, or craft supplies for decorating cards
Lion handbooks (p. 22–23)
Envelopes (1 per Scout — for the kindness card to take home)

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Draw your favorite celebration	Pairs	Each Scout draws their family's favorite holiday or celebration while others arrive
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Standard
6:40	10 min	Faith traditions discussion	Pairs	Adult partners talk with their Scout about 3 family holidays/celebrations; identify them on handbook p. 22
6:50	5 min	Share drawings with den	All	Each Scout holds up their drawing; briefly describes the celebration (no pressure to explain faith details)
6:55	20 min	Kindness card craft	Pairs	Each Scout makes a cheerful card for someone they love (Req. 3)
7:15	10 min	Rank celebration preview + STEM Carnival reminder	Den Leader	Announce: "You've all completed your required adventures!" + remind of the STEM Carnival Pack Meeting
7:25	5 min	Closing + at-home assignment	Den Leader	Families attend a religious/community gathering together; give the kindness card to the person it's for

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Two at-home pieces finish Lion's Pride this week. First: have your Scout give the kindness card they made tonight to its person — that's the requirement, the giving. Second: attend a religious service or community gathering together as a family, whatever fits your family's tradition. Let me know when both are done so I can log the adventure complete."

Meeting 11 — On Your Mark (Elective ⭐)¶

Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2027 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria — need open floor space (push tables aside)

Pack tie-in: Pinewood Derby; weigh-in TBD

Materials¶

Painter's tape (3–4 rolls — used to create floor obstacle course)
Cardboard boxes (large, appliance-sized or moving boxes — 1 per Scout for box derby)
Box cutting supplies (adults only) + scissors for Scouts to decorate their box cars
Crayons, markers for decorating boxes
Yahtzee Jr. game (or standard Yahtzee) — 1 copy is fine, played as a group
PWD cars (ask families to bring for a quick check if they're ready)
Small digital scale (for weight check before race)

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Decorate your box car	All	Scouts arriving immediately start decorating their cardboard box cars
6:35	5 min	Opening + PWD countdown	Den Leader	"The Pinewood Derby is 2 weeks away!" Review race day expectations
6:40	10 min	Painter's tape obstacle course	All	Den Leader lays tape course while adults help Scouts finish box decorating
6:50	15 min	Box Derby race!	All	Scouts wear their box cars and race around the obstacle course with pit stops
7:05	10 min	Yahtzee Jr. + sportsmanship	Pairs/group	Quick game; model taking turns, celebrating others' rolls
7:15	8 min	PWD car check + weigh-in	Pairs	Families who have their cars can do a quick weight check
7:23	7 min	Closing + PWD logistics	Den Leader	Confirm weigh-in date/time, race schedule, uniform expectations

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Race prep is the homework. Finish the car if it isn't done: weight at or under 5.0 ounces, wheels spinning free, and a straight roll across the kitchen floor. Bring it to the Pack's official weigh-in when it's announced, and come to the Pinewood Derby ready to cheer as loudly for the other Scouts as for your own."

Meeting 12 — Catch-Up / Flex Meeting¶

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

Pack tie-in: Pinewood Derby

Materials¶

Per-Scout gap list from the Pre-Meeting Checklist (bring two copies)
Lion handbooks — remind families to bring theirs
Materials for whichever make-up requirements your den actually needs (see the gap list — e.g., spare Parent's Guide booklets, handbook activity supplies)
Small digital scale for PWD final checks
Free-choice supplies: crayons, construction paper, clay, and a deck of cards for Scouts who are fully caught up

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Free draw or free build	All	Low-structure arrival activity while you set up stations
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Standard
6:40	30 min	Catch-up stations	All adults	Each Scout works their own gap list; caught-up Scouts do the free-choice activity
7:10	8 min	PWD final checks	Pairs	Weigh and roll-test any cars brought tonight
7:18	7 min	Group game (den's choice)	Patrol	Pick a favorite from earlier in the year
7:25	5 min	Closing + parent handoff	Den Leader	Walk each family through what (if anything) remains

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Your assignment is whatever's left on your Scout's list — most families have nothing, some have one at-home item. If I handed you a note tonight, that's the one thing standing between your Scout and their Lion badge. Knock it out this week and tell me, and we'll have every badge ready for the celebration."

Meeting 13 — Rank Celebration + Catch-Up¶

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

Pack tie-in: Blue & Gold Birthday Banquet

Materials¶

Lion badge of rank (1 per earning Scout — verify in Scoutbook Plus before ordering)
Adventure loops or pins for each completed elective adventure
Congratulations banner or printed "Lion Rank" sign (optional but fun)
Camera or phone for group photos
Treat/snack to celebrate (check allergies!) — den leader choice
Blue & Gold Banquet preview handout (date, what to wear, skit/song note)
Any catch-up materials for Scouts with outstanding requirements

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Free draw — favorite memory this year	Pairs	Draw one favorite thing from the year so far
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Standard
6:40	5 min	Year-in-review	Den Leader	Quick walk through all the adventures: "Remember when we...?"
6:45	15 min	Rank ceremony: badge and adventure loop presentations	Den Leader	Present each Scout's Lion badge + earned adventure loops
7:00	10 min	Catch-up station (for any remaining requirements)	Den Leader	One-on-one or small group while others celebrate; use open time for remaining make-up
7:10	5 min	Group photos	All	Everyone in uniform; individual and group shots
7:15	10 min	Blue & Gold Banquet preview	Den Leader	Explain: Pack's birthday party; bring family; bring a skit or song idea (optional)
7:25	5 min	Closing	Den Leader	Announce upcoming meetings and spring campout

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Attach the Lion badge to the uniform this week — left pocket — so it's on proudly at the Blue & Gold Banquet. If your Scout has a skit or song idea for the banquet, send it my way. And take a picture tonight; kindergarten only earns its first rank badge once."

Meeting 14 — Ready, Set, Grow (Elective ⭐)¶

Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2027 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria (tables set for planting; bring a plastic tarp for the floor if needed)

Pack tie-in: Spring nature theme; Scouting for Food collection

Materials¶

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Food origins sorting race	Pairs	Sort play food into Ground/Vine/Farm/Tree baskets against the clock
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Standard
6:40	8 min	Handbook pp. 60–61 activity	Pairs	Cut and paste (or draw) foods into correct origin categories
6:48	2 min	Discussion: where does our food come from?	Den Leader	Brief, concrete: "This apple grew on a tree. This carrot grew in the ground."
6:50	20 min	Planting station	Pairs	Each Scout plants sunflower seeds (or herbs) in their pot
7:10	8 min	Relay race: food origins	All	Scouts race to sort food items into correct baskets
7:18	7 min	Closing + Scouting for Food reminder	Den Leader	Brief recap; mention Scouting for Food this weekend
7:25	5 min	Cleanup + handwashing	All	Potting soil makes a mess — build in time!

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Your Scout brings home a planted pot tonight — the assignment is keeping it alive: a sunny window and a little water every few days. Report back on what sprouts! And if your family can help with Scouting for Food this weekend, that's our den's spring service — even an hour helps."

Meeting 15 — Champions for Nature Lion (Elective ⭐)¶

Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2027 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria + brief outdoor segment (weather permitting)

Pack tie-in: Cub Olympics Field Day Pack Meeting; Spring Family Campout

Materials¶

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Nature or Man-Made? fast sort	All	Lay out items; Scouts sort into two bins on arrival
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Standard
6:40	8 min	What is made from nature?	Den Leader	Short discussion/video: pencil from wood, glass from sand, cotton shirt from cotton plant
6:48	5 min	Recycling basics	Den Leader	What goes in which bin? Organic, paper, metal, glass; why recycling matters
6:53	20 min	Seed bomb making OR planting native flowers	Pairs	Hands-on conservation service activity
7:13	10 min	Litter pickup walk	All	Brief outdoor walk; each Scout picks up 5 pieces of litter near charter building
7:23	7 min	Closing + spring campout preview	Den Leader	Spring campout is coming up — a couple of weeks away!

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Take the seed bomb home to finish drying, then plant it: find a bare patch of soil, press it gently in, and give it water. Watch that spot over the next few weeks — your Scout just planted habitat for bees and butterflies. That's what a Champion for Nature does."

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 logistics handout (confirm with Pack: site, arrival time, parking, meal plan, gear list)
Printed or posted Leave No Trace Principles for Kids (available at scouting.org)
Den tent (if the Pack has one for Lions to practice setup) OR a photo/diagram of a typical family tent
Printed campsite map (if available from the venue)
Six Essentials review cards or quiz (simple flashcard-style — Den Leader can make these)

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Six Essentials quiz	All	Flash cards; Scouts call out the Essential and what it's for
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Standard
6:40	10 min	Campout preview	Den Leader	What to expect: arrival, campsite setup, meals, campfire, morning hike, departure
6:50	10 min	Tent setup demo (or picture walk)	Den Leader	If tent available, set it up together; otherwise walk through photos of campsite setup
7:00	10 min	Leave No Trace for Kids	Den Leader	Cover 7 LNT principles with visuals; ask Scouts to give an example for each
7:10	8 min	Pack your bag activity	Pairs	What goes in your backpack for the campout? Pairs make a list or draw items
7:18	5 min	Buddy system refresh	Den Leader	Review buddy rules for campout (from Let's Camp, Meeting 2)
7:23	7 min	Closing + parent logistics	Den Leader	Hand out campout info sheet; confirm who's coming; answer parent questions

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Pack for the campout with your Scout using tonight's list — and let THEM do the packing while you supervise. A Scout who packed their own bag knows where everything is at the campsite. Remember: Lions camp with a parent or guardian, no exceptions. See you out there."

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 access — verify every Scout's records before this meeting
Any remaining adventure loops or pins to distribute
Drawing paper or printed "year-in-review" page (optional — see activity below)
Crayons / markers
Camera for final group photos
Thank-you card materials (for adult partners and/or Den Leader)

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: "My favorite Cub Scout memory" drawing	All	Each Scout draws their #1 favorite thing from the year
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Standard; last few openings before graduation
6:40	15 min	Year-in-review: all 18 meetings	Den Leader	Walk through the year: "At Meeting 1 we made hand puppets. At Meeting 2 we packed for the campout..."
6:55	15 min	Advancement check station	Pairs	Den Leader reviews each Scout's record; adult partners help complete any remaining at-home logs
7:10	8 min	Make-up opportunity (if needed)	Den Leader	Handle any last requirements (discussion-based or handbook activities only at this point)
7:18	7 min	Graduation preview	Den Leader	Explain what happens at Graduation: where to sit, when Lions are called up, what the family should do
7:25	5 min	Closing	Den Leader	Final reminder about Graduation; ask families to bring full uniform

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Last call: if the advancement check flagged anything for your Scout, this is the week to finish it — after this there's only celebration left. Check the uniform too: badge, adventure loops, neckerchief. Graduation is the victory lap; let's make sure everyone's wearing everything they earned."

Meeting 18 — Celebration Meeting¶

Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2027 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria

Pack tie-in: Graduation Pack Meeting

Materials¶

Supplies for whichever Scout's-Choice activities are chosen (see below)
Thank-you cards — 1 per adult partner (have Scouts sign/decorate at this meeting)
Optional: small keepsake for each Scout (printed photo from the year, a sticker, a certificate)
Camera
Snacks! (check allergies — this is a celebration)
Any final adventure loops/pins to distribute

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Vote on activities	Den Leader	Give Scouts 3 choices of favorite activities from the year; majority vote wins
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Standard — last one of the year
6:40	30 min	Scout's Choice: favorite activities	All	Run the top 2 vote-getters; keep energy high
7:10	10 min	Thank-you cards for adult partners	Scouts	Scouts decorate and sign cards for their adult partners
7:20	5 min	Award any remaining loops/pins	Den Leader	Final advancement distribution
7:25	5 min	Closing + see you at Graduation!	Den Leader	Final remarks; remind about Graduation Pack Meeting

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"No assignment — the year is done, and your Scout did it. Two invitations instead: come to the Graduation Pack Meeting in full uniform for the Pack-wide celebration, and keep an eye on the Pack calendar for summer — day camp, hikes, and the Ice Cream Social. Rising Tigers start in the fall. Thank you for an amazing year."