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Bear Charades

Bear – 3rd Grade
Bobcat Bear
Character & Leadership
Required
Requirement 3
Bear Charades
Bear – 3rd Grade
Bobcat Bear
Character & Leadership
Required
Requirement 3
Bear Charades

Snapshot of Activity

Using charades, Cub Scouts act out the three points of the Scout Oath. 

Indoor
3
2
2
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  • At least four Cub Scouts 
  • Charades signs for the 3 points of the Scout Oath, found in Additional Resources 
  • Tape 
  • Bowl 
  • Timer  

Before the meeting:  

  1. Print the signage for the Scout Oath.  Cut into 3 separate pieces.  Tape each piece to the wall. 
  2. Cut out the smaller pieces and place in a bowl. 

During the meeting: 

  1. Divide the den into two teams. 
  2. Choose a Cub Scout from team 1 to choose a slip of paper from the bowl. 
  3. Set the timer for 2 minutes. 
  4. To their own team, Cub Scout acts out the phrase on the slip of paper using hand signals and body motions but no spoken words. Cub Scout has 2 minutes to do this. 
  5. When the timer dings, their time is up.  If their team guesses correctly, they get a point. 
  6. Repeat with team 2.
  7. Continue playing until each Cub Scout has had a turn acting out at least one of the three points of the Scout Oath. 

Tip: The signage on the wall is to help Cub Scouts remember the 3 points of the Scout Oath.  Remind them that their guesses will be one of the 3 points. 

Tip: Ideas to help Cub Scouts with acting out  

  • Duty to God and country: praying, saluting  
  • Duty to others: help someone ride a bike, open a door 
  • Duty to self: jog in place, read a book 

Additional Resources

Charades signs for the 3 points of the Scout Oath

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Indoor
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2
2

Cub Scouts work together to create a photo or video demonstrating one of the three points of the Scout Oath. 

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Scout Oath Poster

Indoor
2
2
1

Create a poster of the Scout Oath. 

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Remembering 9/11, Focusing on Service

Twenty-five years ago, we saw the best of humanity rise to meet the worst of days. First responders ran into danger. Neighbors helped neighbors. Scouts offered a helping hand by sending water, supplies, and even putting notes of thanks inside gloves meant for heroes on the front lines. That’s the duty of every Scout — to help other people at all times. Today, we take a moment to remember. Then find a way to serve. That’s how we truly never forget.

 

As you focus on acts of service today, Scouting America invites you to watch and share this video: https://youtu.be/dI2BFom5IdI