Folding Art

Before the meeting: 

1. Print Origami Cat instructions for each Cub Scout. 
2. Practice making the cat yourself.  
3. Set up the meeting location with space for Cub Scouts and adult partners to complete activity together. 

During the meeting: 

1. Share with the Cub Scouts and adult partners that for this acidity you will make a cat by folding paper.  The art of folding paper is called origami and comes from Japan.  When you fold paper, you will make squares and triangles and these shapes can be used to make art. 
2. Show the den your origami cat.  Have the Cub Scout work with their adult partners to make their own origami cat.