Friendship Zipper Pull

Before the meeting: 

1. Set up meeting space for Cub Scouts to work on craft. 
2. Prepare paracord by cutting into 8” pieces, one for each Cub Scout. 
3. Make your own zipper pull as an example. 

During the meeting: 

1. Gather the Cub Scouts and adult partners and have the adult partners read the Scout Law to their Cub Scout, found on page 4 and on the back of the Lion handbook and adult partner Guide.  Have adult partners explain to their Cub Scout what each point of the Scout Law means. 
2. When everyone is done, have adult partners work with their Cub Scouts to complete the activity on page 4 of the Lion handbook. 
3. Share with the Cub Scouts that they are going to make a gift for another Cub Scout.  Assign each Cub Scout a buddy (if you have an odd number a buddy group of three is OK).  They are going to make a zipper pull for their buddy. 
4. Pass out the craft supplies and demonstrate how to make a zipper pull. 
   • With adult partners helping, attach the key chain clip to the key ring. 
   • Attach the paracord to the key ring by folding the paracord in half, push the folded end of the rope partly through the key ring, take the two ends of the paracord and pull them through the folded end of the rope, going around the key ring. 
   • Attach craft beads of your choosing and tie off each of the paracord with an overhand knot. 
5. When everyone is done have them exchange zipper pulls.  Remind Cub Scouts to say, “thank you” and “you are welcome”.