Wolf 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 (Required)¶

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

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

Materials¶

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Name tag + draw something you love	Den Leader	Each arriving Scout makes a name tag and draws one thing they love on the back while others arrive
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Introduce the Cub Scout sign and what it means; practice together; lead Pledge of Allegiance
6:40	10 min	Activity 1: Get to Know You Bingo	All	Scouts circulate and find den-mates who match bingo squares
6:50	10 min	Activity 2: Scout Law Clothespins	All	Scouts sort and swap clothespins until each has a complete set of 12 Scout Law points
7:00	8 min	Activity 3: Den Code of Conduct	Den Leader + all	Scouts contribute rules; Den Leader writes on posterboard; everyone signs
7:08	7 min	Activity 4: Sign/Salute/Handshake Relay	All	Two teams race to demonstrate each to the adult at the far end
7:15	5 min	Do Your Best shares	Den Leader	Leader shares first, then Scouts who want to share a "Do Your Best" moment
7:20	5 min	Closing + at-home assignment	Den Leader	Announce Bobcat at-home requirement; hand out Parent's Guide note; preview campout meeting
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Speak with parents about Parent's Guide booklet; the Fall Family Campout

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Before our next meeting, please sit down with your Scout and complete the 'How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide' booklet together. It's in the front of the Wolf handbook, or I've handed out a note with where to find it. This is a Scouting America requirement for Bobcat and needs to be done at home — it's a great conversation to have. Bring the signed completion page back to the next meeting if you have it, but I'll take your word for it. See you at the next meeting for campout prep!"

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

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

Pack tie-in: Fall Family Campout — this meeting is direct prep

Materials¶

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Draw your dream campsite	Den Leader	Paper and crayons; Scouts draw what they want to see at the campout
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony + Bobcat check	Den Leader	Pledge, Scout Oath; quietly confirm at-home Bobcat completion
6:40	8 min	Activity 1: Buddy Calls game	All	Learn the buddy system through animal sound matching
6:48	7 min	Activity 2: Kim's Game (Six Essentials memory)	All	Blanket covering, timed look, recall exercise
6:55	10 min	Activity 3: Packing Relay	Teams	Two teams race to pack a camping backpack correctly
7:05	8 min	Activity 4: Square Knot Practice	All	Rope for everyone; practice tie and untie
7:13	7 min	Closing + campout preview	Den Leader	Hand out packing list; cover campout dates, what to expect
7:20	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Campout logistics, medical forms due at the September Pack meeting

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Great work tonight! Before the campout, do two things at home: First, practice the square knot until you can tie and untie it with your eyes closed — it's going to be useful at camp. Second, pack your bag using the checklist I'm handing out. Bring your packed bag to the campout check-in on Friday. And remind your parents — a parent or guardian must come to the campout with you. See you at the campout!"

Meeting 3 — Paws on the Path (Required)¶

Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria exterior / nearby trail or sidewalk

Pack tie-in: Rocket Launch Pack Meeting — outdoor energy carries forward

Materials¶

Outdoor Scavenger Hunt card, printed — 1 per Scout (download: Wolf Paws on the Path)
Pencils (1 per Scout — tuck in a pocket or lanyard clip)
"What Cub Scout Essential Am I?" cards, printed and cut (1 set for pre-opening)
Six Essentials for display: water bottle, first aid kit, whistle, flashlight, sun protection, trail food
Rope or string for buddy assignments (or popsicle sticks with names)
At least one compass (to borrow or leader brings)
Hand sanitizer
First aid kit (to bring on walk)
Wolf handbooks (optional — for Outdoor Code reference)

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: "What Essential Am I?" clue card game	Den Leader	Place clue cards on table; Scouts read and guess on arrival
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Pledge, Scout Oath; introduce tonight's focus: outdoor walk
6:40	5 min	Activity 1: Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace	Den Leader	Read together from handbook; Scouts pick one LNT principle to watch for on the walk
6:45	5 min	Activity 2: Buddy selection + gear check	Den Leader	Popsicle stick draw; everyone checks they have pencil and scavenger hunt sheet
6:50	30 min	Activity 3: The walk	All	30-minute walk with scavenger hunt; buddy system enforced
7:20	5 min	Closing: animal debrief + at-home assignment	Den Leader	Each Scout shares one animal they saw or could have seen
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Outdoor Code reinforcement idea for home

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Tonight we completed Paws on the Path — every Scout who was here tonight is done with that adventure. At home this week, tell someone in your family about the Leave No Trace Principles. Bonus: next time you're outside, point out one animal or sign of an animal to a parent and tell them what it is. Nothing to bring back — great work tonight!"

Meeting 4 — Safety in Numbers (Required)¶

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

Pack tie-in: None — standalone safety meeting

Materials¶

Device + internet (or pre-downloaded video) for Protect Yourself Rules Wolf (13 min)
"Safe Touch Poster" reference, printed — 1 per Scout (download: Wolf Safety in Numbers 2)
Drawing paper (1 sheet per Scout)
Crayons or markers
Neckerchiefs or rope segments for buddy-legged race (1 per buddy pair)
Space to run a buddy relay (outdoors or large room)
Balls for buddy toss (1 per pair)
Parent notification sent in advance via Scoutbook Plus

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Buddy Check game	Den Leader	Scouts are assigned buddies on arrival; practice "Buddy Check!" instantly finding their person
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Pledge, Scout Law; mention tonight is a special safety meeting
6:40	13 min	Activity 1: Protect Yourself Rules video	All	Watch together; parents who are present stay in the room
6:53	7 min	Activity 2: Shout, Run, Tell relay	All	Active practice of what to do if unsafe
7:00	8 min	Activity 3: Safe Touch drawing	All	Each Scout draws examples of safe touches
7:08	7 min	Activity 4: Buddy-Legged Race	All	Buddy system reinforcement through active relay
7:15	5 min	Activity 5: Playground rules discussion	Den Leader	Brief — what makes playground equipment safe to use?
7:20	5 min	Closing + at-home assignment	Den Leader
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Encourage parents to keep the conversation going at home

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Tonight we finished Safety in Numbers — another required adventure done. At home this week, have your Scout show you the 'Shout, Run, Tell' response. It's a great one to practice and talk about together. Nothing to bring back to the next meeting."

Meeting 5 — Council Fire (Required)¶

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

Pack tie-in: Leaf Raking Service at St. Alphonsus Rodriguez — this meeting introduces the service project requirement and the Scouts participate in Leaf Raking four days later

Materials¶

US flag (borrow from Pack, school, or church) — to practice folding
Wolf handbooks (for flag folding reference on page with Scout Law)
Cardboard boxes or shoeboxes (2–3 per Scout — ask families to bring from home)
Tape, glue sticks
Markers, crayons
Construction paper (for doors, windows, landscaping)
Scissors (youth-sized, 1–2 per Scout)
Large floor or table space to assemble the neighborhood
Remind families about Leaf Raking: charter parking lot — work clothes, gloves, closed-toe shoes; ~2 hours

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Scout Law good-neighbor connection	Den Leader	Handbooks open; Scouts find three Scout Law points important for being a good neighbor and write them down
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Pledge, Scout Oath; flag displayed and used tonight
6:40	10 min	Activity 1: Flag care and folding	All	Pairs practice folding the flag; participate in brief ceremony
6:50	20 min	Activity 2: Build a neighborhood	All	Build home model + community building; combine into neighborhood
7:10	5 min	Activity 3: Scout Law neighbor skit (quick)	Small groups	Each group picks one Scout Law point and shows a neighbor situation
7:15	5 min	Leaf Raking preview	Den Leader	Announce the Leaf Raking; what to expect; why service matters
7:20	5 min	Closing + at-home assignment	Den Leader
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Confirm Leaf Raking logistics with parents

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Reminder: this Saturday is the Pack’s Leaf Raking service project at St. Alphonsus Rodriguez church. Work clothes, gloves, and closed-toe shoes — plan for about two hours. This counts as your Council Fire service project requirement. If you can’t make it, talk to me about an alternative. Great building tonight — your neighborhood is impressive!"

Meeting 6 — Running with the Pack (Required)¶

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

Pack tie-in: Gratitude Night Pack Meeting — health and physical activity theme carries forward

Materials¶

Small plates (1 per Scout)
Napkins
3 different colored healthy foods from different groups — examples:
Red: strawberries or apple slices (fruit)
Yellow: banana or corn (fruit/grain)
Orange: cheddar cheese cubes (dairy) or carrots (vegetable)
Green: cucumber slices or avocado (vegetable)
Serving utensils, food storage as appropriate
Space for 30 minutes of active play (outdoors preferred; gym/hall if weather is bad)
Jump ropes (optional)
Circuit Exercise cards, printed and cut (download: Wolf Running with the Pack 4 Circuit Exercises)
Paper cups and water if indoors and hot
"Tooth Experts: How I Brush My Teeth" chart, printed — 1 per Scout (download: Wolf Running with the Pack 2)

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Color-coded food groups quiz	Den Leader	Name a food color — Scouts call out which group it belongs to (fruit, veggie, protein, dairy, grain)
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Pledge, Scout Law; preview active night
6:40	8 min	Activity 1: Tasting Colors	All	Three colored healthy foods; try and discuss
6:48	5 min	Activity 2: Teeth brushing demo	Den Leader	Demonstrate proper technique; hand out brush-your-teeth chart
6:53	25 min	Activity 3: Circuit exercises	All	3 rounds of Scout-chosen exercises; includes stretching, strength, and cardio
7:18	7 min	Closing + relaxation + at-home assignment	Den Leader	5-min quiet/relaxation segment; then assignment
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Two things to do at home: First, fill out the 'How I Brush My Teeth' chart every day for a week and bring it back next meeting. Second — and this is important — sit down with your parent and look at your Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record together. It's the form you filled out when you joined Scouts. Talk about whether there's anything that could affect your participation in den or Pack activities. This is a requirement we need to check off. If you have any questions about the form, reach out to me."

Meeting 7 — Paws of Skill (Elective ⭐)¶

Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2026 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria (outdoors if weather allows)

Pack tie-in: None — good high-energy meeting before the December PWD focus

Materials¶

"Playing with Honor" sheet, printed — 1 per Scout (download: Wolf Paws of Skill 1)
Space for kickball or basketball (parking lot, gym, or outdoor field)
Kickball or playground ball (1)
Baseball bases or cones (4, for kickball)
Scorekeeping system (whiteboard, paper)
Water bottles for all Scouts

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Scout Law sportsmanship match	Den Leader	Scouts write one Scout Law point they think connects to sportsmanship; share and compare
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Pledge, Scout Oath
6:40	10 min	Activity 1: Sportsmanship discussion	Den Leader	Read "Playing with Honor" sheet; Scouts share stories; connect to Scout Law
6:50	30 min	Activity 2: Kickball	All	Full game with adults playing too; no score tracking until second half
7:20	5 min	Closing debrief	Den Leader	What was good sportsmanship tonight? What was hard?
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Next week is the Race Time design meeting — bring pencils and imagination

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Great game tonight! No homework this week — just enjoy the rest of the week. Reminder: next Wednesday we’re starting our Pinewood Derby car design session. Scouts should think about what kind of car they want to build — what shape, what color, any special features. Look at some pictures online if you want inspiration. See you next week!"

Meeting 8 — Race Time Wolf, 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 — Scouts design tonight, receive their kit next week

Materials¶

Blank paper (at least 3 sheets per Scout)
Pencils (1 per Scout)
Colored markers or pencils for decorating car designs
Rulers (1–2 to share)
"Pinewood Rules Scramble" worksheet, printed — 1 per Scout (download: Wolf Race Time Wolf 2 Pinewood Rule Scramble)
"Pinewood Tune-Up" worksheet, printed — 1 per Scout (download: Wolf Race Time Wolf 3 Pinewood Tune Up)
Sample Pinewood Derby car kit for display (if available)
Scouting America Pinewood Derby rules reference (print from scoutlife.org)
Device with QR code access for Tune-Up worksheet

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Fastest car design brainstorm	Den Leader	Scouts sketch their "dream car shape" on scratch paper while others arrive
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Pledge, Scout Oath; brief intro to Pinewood Derby
6:40	8 min	Activity 1: How a Pinewood Derby works	Den Leader	Show sample kit; explain the 5-ounce weight limit, wheel prep, track basics
6:48	8 min	Activity 2: Pinewood Rules Scramble	All	Work together to unscramble the rules
6:56	10 min	Activity 3: Design your car	Each Scout	Official design drawing — top view and side view; name the car
7:06	8 min	Activity 4: Speed science (Tune-Up worksheet)	All	Three ways to make a car go faster; write them down
7:14	6 min	Closing	Den Leader	Preview: the PWD kit-distribution Pack Meeting; preview the Jan build meeting
7:20	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Explain kit distribution; January build meeting logistics

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Keep your car design safe — you'll need it in January. Next Wednesday is our Pack Meeting. Your car kit will be handed out at that meeting. Don't open it until our build session in January — or if you do, just look, don't cut! Between now and then, talk with a parent about what tools you have at home and whether you want to do any of the building at home versus at the den build day. See you at the Pack Meeting!"

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

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

Pack tie-in: STEM Carnival Pack Meeting — build energy + STEM theme align

Materials¶

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: decorate name tag for car	Den Leader	Each Scout makes a label for their car station while others arrive
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Pledge, Scout Law; safety reminder: only adults use power tools
6:40	5 min	Tool safety briefing	Den Leader	Review what Scouts may use; what's adult-only; goggles for anyone near cutting
6:45	35 min	Activity: Build session	All	Sand, paint, assemble wheels; adult helper cuts shapes if needed
7:20	5 min	Closing	Den Leader	Remind: cars must be at weigh-in; preview the Sportsmanship meeting (Meeting 11)
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Racing rules reminder; any at-home finishing work

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Finish your car at home if it's not done — painting, decorating, wheel attachment, and weight check. The car must be at 5 ounces or less. Weigh-in is before the Pinewood Derby Pack Meeting (exact time TBD — watch for Pack communications). Discuss sportsmanship with your family: what does it mean to win well? What does it mean to lose gracefully? We’ll talk about this at our next meeting. See you then!"

Meeting 10 — Footsteps (Required)¶

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

Pack tie-in: None — reflective, quieter meeting; good post-holiday tone

Materials¶

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Draw your family's favorite tradition	Den Leader	Paper and markers; Scouts draw one favorite celebration or family tradition
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Pledge, Scout Oath; acknowledge all six required adventures will be done tonight
6:40	12 min	Activity 1: Holiday mosaic craft	All	Scouts make a mosaic or drawing of their favorite family tradition holiday symbol
6:52	10 min	Activity 2: Kindness Jar	All	Scouts write kind-act ideas on popsicle sticks and decorate a jar
7:02	8 min	Activity 3: The Boy Who Cried Wolf	Den Leader	Read the fable together; discuss why truthfulness matters
7:10	8 min	At-home requirements overview	Den Leader	Explain faith traditions discussion and religious service requirements; answer questions
7:18	7 min	Closing: all required adventures done!	Den Leader	Recognize each Scout by name; preview Code of the Wolf next meeting
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Explain at-home requirements; parent questions

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Two things to do at home for Footsteps: First, sit down with a parent and talk about your family's faith traditions — what holidays or celebrations are important to your family, and why. Second, your family should attend a religious service or gathering that shows how your family expresses reverence. This might be something you already do regularly. Once you've done both, let me know and I'll mark Footsteps complete in Scoutbook. And congratulations — tonight, every Scout who attended completes their sixth required adventure. You've all done your best!"

Meeting 11 — Code of the Wolf (Elective ⭐)¶

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

Pack tie-in: Pinewood Derby Pack Meeting — sportsmanship discussion ties directly to the race

Materials¶

Pencils (2 per Scout — needed for the Code Stick activity)
Long thin paper strips, pre-cut to ~¼ inch wide (4–5 strips per Scout; cut from copy paper before the meeting)
Tape (to secure paper to pencils)
"My Good Sportsmanship Rules" worksheet, printed — 1 per Scout (download: Wolf Race Time 4 My Good Sportsmanship Rules)
"Essentials Quest" worksheet, printed — 1 per Scout (download: Wolf Code of the Wolf 2)
Shapes at Home Scavenger Hunt worksheet, printed — 1 per Scout (download: Wolf Code of the Wolf 3)

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Shapes scavenger hunt	Den Leader	Scouts walk around the meeting room and write down objects matching each shape on their worksheet
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Pledge, Scout Oath; preview: codes, patterns, and secret messages tonight
6:40	15 min	Activity 1: Code Stick cipher	All	Make paper-strip coded message; decode a buddy's message
6:55	10 min	Activity 2: Essentials Quest (grid logic game)	Pairs	Battleship-style game using Cub Scout Six Essentials
7:05	10 min	Activity 3: Sportsmanship discussion + worksheet	Den Leader + all	Discuss how Wolves will behave at the Derby; complete My Good Sportsmanship Rules
7:15	5 min	Closing	Den Leader	PWD reminder; confirm car completion
7:20	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Pinewood Derby is coming up — make sure your car is ready to go. Weigh-in happens before the race (exact time from the Pack — watch your Scoutbook messages). Remember your five sportsmanship rules: they apply to cheering for others too, not just yourself. Bring your car and your sportsmanship. We’ll see you at our catch-up meeting, and then race day!"

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 — car last looks; advancement review

Materials¶

Wolf handbooks (for signing off requirements in the book)
Scoutbook Plus access to log anything completed tonight
PWD car finishing supplies (sandpaper, paint, scale) for any car still in progress
At least one parent helper if doing car finishing
Index cards and pens (for Scouts who are all caught up — free draw activity)

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Quiz each other on Scout Law points	Den Leader	Scouts pair up and quiz each other from handbooks
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Pledge, Scout Oath
6:40	35 min	Catch-up stations	Den Leader	Station 1: requirement sign-offs with Den Leader; Station 2: car finishing; Station 3: free draw/build for Scouts who are complete
7:15	5 min	Pinewood Derby preview	Den Leader	Weigh-in schedule; race day logistics; uniform reminder
7:20	5 min	Closing	Den Leader
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Share advancement status; confirm who is race-ready

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Nothing to do at home this week except make sure your car is ready. Weigh-in is [insert Pack-provided time] before the Pinewood Derby Pack Meeting. Race day — wear your uniform. Bring your sportsmanship rules from last week. We're going to have a great time!"

Meeting 13 — Catch-Up + Blue & Gold Skit Prep¶

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

Pack tie-in: Blue & Gold Birthday Banquet — den skit practice

Materials¶

Wolf handbooks
Scoutbook Plus access
Blank paper for skit planning
Props from around the meeting space (scarves, name tags, anything fun)

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: What's your skit idea?	Den Leader	Scouts write or draw one skit idea on a slip of paper on arrival
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Pledge, Scout Oath
6:40	20 min	Catch-up: requirement sign-offs	Den Leader	Work through any remaining open items one-on-one
7:00	20 min	Blue & Gold skit planning and rehearsal	All	Vote on an idea; assign roles; rehearse at least twice
7:20	5 min	Closing	Den Leader	Preview Finding Your Way next meeting; outdoor theme
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Blue & Gold logistics; skit preview; uniform reminder

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Blue & Gold is coming up — wear your full uniform. Remember your role in the skit. If you have any props for the skit, bring them. Next meeting we’re doing Finding Your Way — we'll be making maps and learning to use a compass. No supplies to bring, just curiosity."

Meeting 14 — Finding Your Way (Elective ⭐)¶

Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2027 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria + parking lot or nearby path for compass walk

Pack tie-in: Spring outdoor focus — compass and map skills tie into Spring Campout prep in April

Materials¶

Printed local maps, 1 per Scout (print a screenshot of your neighborhood from Google Maps, zoomed to include the meeting location and surrounding streets; mark the charter building)
Pencils (1 per Scout)
"Make a Compass Rose" printout + 9" paper plates (1 per Scout; download: Wolf Finding Your Way 3)
Crayons or colored pencils
Glue sticks (1 per Scout)
Scissors (1 per Scout)
At least 1 working compass
Signs for N/S/E/W (tape to walls for Simon Says game)
"Campsite Compass" game sheet, printed — 1 per Scout (download: Wolf Finding Your Way 4)

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Find your house on the map	Den Leader	Give out local maps; Scouts try to circle where they live
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Pledge, Scout Oath
6:40	10 min	Activity 1: Compass Rose craft	All	Make a paper plate compass rose; label all four directions
6:50	8 min	Activity 2: Simon Says — directions	All	Use compass to find N/S/E/W; Simon Says game with direction signs
6:58	7 min	Activity 3: Campsite Compass map game	Pairs	Use compass rose on game sheet to answer map questions
7:05	10 min	Activity 4: Draw a map to school	Each Scout	Scouts draw a map from home to school with a legend
7:15	5 min	Closing	Den Leader	Preview Champions for Nature next meeting
7:20	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Spring Campout coming up

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Take your compass rose home and put it somewhere you'll see it. This week, try using a map app with your parent and identify which direction you're heading when you drive somewhere. Next meeting — that’s after spring break for most of you — we're doing Champions for Nature Wolf. We'll be talking about the environment, renewable resources, and we'll make a composting jar. Great map-reading tonight!"

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

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

Pack tie-in: Spring outdoor and nature focus; Cub Olympics Pack Meeting

Materials¶

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: What is renewable? Sorting guess	Den Leader	Scouts sort 6 objects into renewable vs. non-renewable without being told the definitions
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Pledge, Scout Oath
6:40	8 min	Activity 1: Renewable/Non-Renewable relay	All	Race to sort objects into the correct bins
6:48	5 min	Activity 2: 3 R's discussion	Den Leader	Reduce, Reuse, Recycle — what's the difference? How do Wolves practice each?
6:53	20 min	Activity 3: Compost jar assembly	All	Build a composting jar to take home
7:13	7 min	Closing	Den Leader	Campout prep meeting next week; Spring Campout coming up
7:20	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Explain compost jar care; campout reminder

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Take your compost jar home and put it in a sunny window. Give it a little water every day and shake it every few days. In about a month you'll start to see the materials break down. You can add more kitchen scraps as you go — banana peels, eggshells, coffee grounds. Next meeting is our Spring Campout prep meeting. The campout is coming up — parents must come. Start thinking about what you want to bring!"

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 — direct prep; dens perform skits and songs at campfire

Materials¶

Campout packing checklist for Wolves (print a simple one or use the one from Meeting 2)
Blue & Gold skit notes if the den wants to reuse or adapt their skit
Wolf handbooks (for campfire songs reference)
Any props for the campfire skit

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: What are you packing?	Den Leader	Scouts list 5 things they're bringing to the campout
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Pledge, Scout Oath
6:40	10 min	Gear review	Den Leader	Walk through packing checklist; review Leave No Trace for a Pack campout
6:50	5 min	Buddy system and campout safety	Den Leader	Who's your campout buddy? Review SAW: Stay, Answer, Whistle
6:55	20 min	Campfire skit and song practice	All	Finalize skit; learn or review the den's campfire song
7:15	5 min	Closing	Den Leader	Confirm campout attendance; answer last questions
7:20	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Campout logistics, carpooling, arrival time

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"The campout is this Friday evening through Sunday morning. Your parents must come with you. Pack everything on the checklist. Wear or bring your Class A uniform for the campfire program Saturday night. We'll be doing our skit and song in front of the whole Pack — we're ready! If you have any last-minute questions before Friday, message me through Scoutbook. See you at the campsite!"

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 — final prep; confirm badge readiness

Materials¶

Wolf handbooks for each Scout
Scoutbook Plus logged in and ready
Markers + long paper (to make a "Wolf Den Year in Review" poster together)
Snacks if the Den Leader wants to make it celebratory

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Favorite moment of the year	Den Leader	Each Scout writes or draws their favorite den moment of the year
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Pledge, Scout Oath
6:40	20 min	Advancement sign-offs	Den Leader	One-on-one with each Scout; handbook out; close any remaining items
7:00	15 min	Year-in-review poster	All	Scouts contribute favorite moments; make a poster together
7:15	5 min	What's coming up	Den Leader	Graduation Pack Meeting (June); celebration meeting is Meeting 18
7:20	5 min	Closing	Den Leader	Personal note of thanks and recognition for each Scout
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Confirm badge eligibility; graduation ceremony details

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Next Wednesday is our final den meeting — it's a celebration meeting. Bring your Scout handbook, your uniform, and your favorite snack to share if you want. Graduation is at the June Pack Meeting — that’s where you’ll officially receive your Wolf badge. Wear your Class A uniform. Parents, please plan to attend — this one is special."

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 — one week away; this is the den's own party

Materials¶

Snacks (potluck — ask each family to bring something)
Wolf handbooks to look through together
Paper + markers for making cards or notes
Den doodle (if built at Meeting 1) — display it one last time
Optional: photos from the year printed or on a tablet/screen slideshow

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Write a note to next year's Wolf	Den Leader	Each Scout writes one piece of advice for a Wolf Scout they've never met
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Pledge, Scout Oath — the last time as Wolves
6:40	10 min	Final advancement check + Scoutbook	Den Leader	Confirm 100%; log anything final
6:50	30 min	Celebration: snacks, slideshow, stories	All	Families mingle; show year-in-review poster; share snacks
7:20	5 min	Closing ceremony	Den Leader	Personal recognition of every Scout by name; preview the Graduation Pack Meeting
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Thank you to parents; Graduation logistics

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Graduation is coming up at the June Pack Meeting. Wear your full Class A uniform. Parents, please come — your Scout will be crossing the bridge and receiving their Wolf badge. This is the moment you've been working toward all year. I am so proud of every one of you. You did your best — all year long."