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Bear – 3rd Grade
Paws for Action
Citizenship
Required
Requirement 2

Paint the Flag

Bear – 3rd Grade
Paws for Action
Citizenship
Required
Requirement 2

Paint the Flag

Snapshot of Activity

Paint a picture of the United States  flag. 

Indoor
3
3
3
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  • Watercolor paints 
  • Paintbrush for each Cub Scout 
  • Paper for each Cub Scout 
  • ​​​Bear handbook 
  • Waterproof covering for the workspace 
  • Plastic cup for every two Cub Scouts 
  • Water 

Before the meeting: 

  1. Remind Cub Scouts to bring their handbook to the meeting. 
  2. Cover workspace with waterproof covering.
  3. Place one piece of paper, a watercolor set, and a paintbrush at each workspace. 
  4. Place a cup of water in between two workspaces. 

During the meeting: 

  1. Discuss with Cub Scouts symbols that represent the United States. 
  2. If Cub Scouts are struggling with ideas, have them consider: 
    • Eagle 
    • Liberty Bell 
    • Statue of Liberty 
    • National Anthem 
    • Uncle Sam 
    • White House 
  3. Ask Cub Scouts to paint a picture of the United States flag. 
  4. Remind Cub Scouts that a picture of the flag is in their Bear handbook. 

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