Wolf Advancement Ceremony - Pack 14

Wolf Advancement Ceremony
Materials: Wolf Badges, Parent Pins, Grease Pencils (Red, Yellow, & Blue)
Assistant Cubmaster: When a boy joins Cub Scouts, he earns the badge of the Bobcat
and starts on an upward trail. This trail will lead him through the footsteps of the tiger,
wolf, bear and the Webelos brave, and on his way to the highest honor of Cub Scouting,
the Arrow of Light. Tonight, we honor those Scouts who have made a significant
advancement along their scouting journey.
Cubmaster: For thousands of years, Native Americans lived peacefully with the wolf,
for it held an important role in tribal culture. The wolf was known as an elder kinsman
and respected. Even today, it is seen as a sacred animal and featured significantly in
ancient songs, dances, and stories that have been handed down for generations. Their
role in Native American life was a given and often revered and welcomed.
Many Native Americans credit the wolves in teaching them about the importance of
family and hard work. In many ways, a pack of wolves is very similar to our own Cub
Scout Pack. They both are loyal and work for the greater good of the pack or family,
whether they are on the hunt for food or raising young. The Pack is much stronger than
the wolf by itself. It isn’t surprising that because of these similarities, the Native
American Indians had a great respect for the wolf and viewed him as a significant part of
the world with which they lived harmoniously.
Assistant Cubmaster: Tonight we are honoring several boys who have made significant
advancement along this journey. Would the following boys and their parents please
come forward? (Read names and wait till all are present.)
Cubmaster: I understand that you seek the rank of Wolf, is that so? (Wait for response)
The erect ears of the wolf are symbolized by the Cub Scout sign. In some tribes, the
Indian Scout was called a Wolf, and wore the skin or head of the wolf when beginning a
scouting expedition
Please recite with me the Cub Scout Promise.
I promise to do my best,
to do my duty to God and my country,
to help other people and to obey the Law of the Pack.
Assistant Cubmaster: Just as the Native American Indians went into the forest and
learned from the wolf, a Cub Scout in second grade begins working on the requirements
for the Wolf Badge. This is not always an easy journey, as each boy is required to
complete 12 achievements along the trail to Wolf. This trail presents to the boy such
challenges as physical fitness, exploring the world around him, fixing, building,
collecting, safety, our flag, our family, and duty to God.
Cubmaster: These achievements are very important as they have helped you gain a
deeper appreciation of many things. You have worked hard with your parents and your
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Wolf Advancement Ceremony
Den Leader to fulfill the Wolf requirements and are ready to continue your journey along
the Scouting trail. Do you wish to wear the sign of the Wolf? If so, please say “yes.”
(Wait for response)
The red on your forehead is for COURAGE to know right from wrong, and to help other
people even when it isn’t easy for you. (Den Leader paints two vertical stripes on the
forehead.)
The yellow below your eyes is for SUNLIGHT to remind you to be of good cheer and to
light your way along the Cub Scout Trail. (Den Leader paints a vertical stripe below
each eye.)
The blue on your chin is for TRUTH, to remind you to be faithful to the ways of the
Bobcat and the trail of Cub Scouting. (Den Leader paints two vertical stripes on chin.)
Assistant Cubmaster: Parents, you have played a very important roll in your son’s
advancement to the rank of Wolf. It is our pleasure to present to you, your son’s Wolf
Badge.
Cubmaster: Now parents, you may pin the Wolf badge on your son's uniform.
Congratulations new Wolf Scouts. (Addressing the new Wolf Scouts) As a sign of
appreciation for helping you along your achievement trail, please give to your parent this
Wolf pin, which they may proudly wear on their parent ribbon for all to see. (Wait)
Remember that Scouting is a journey for which there is no final destination. Your trail
does not stop at Wolf, but continues. There is still much for you learn and I encourage
you to earn your Gold and Silver Arrow Points to go under your Wolf Badge.
Congratulations!
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