Ceremonies - Bear

Wolf To Bear Graduation

PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Cub Scouts.

EQUIPMENT: Candles or penlights, Bear neckerchiefs, copies of The Big Bear Cub Scout Book, electric council fire.

CUBMASTER: The wolf was greatly admired by the Indians for his swiftness, his hunting ability, the Indian scout was called a wolf, and the sign was two fingers spread apart, symbolizing the erect ears of the wolf. The wolf was considered a great 'medicine animal" and in some tribes, the Indian scout wore the skin and head of the wolf when on a scouting expedition.

(The Cubmaster calls the Cub Scouts forward who are going to be Bears. They are handed a lighted candle or penlight and stand in front of the council fire.)

You have followed the trail of the Indian by attaining the rank of Wolf Cub Scout. You have proven yourself brave, swift, and alert, as your Indian brothers of the past. Now you must go on to greater honors for yourself and your parents by earning the Bear badge to prove your greatness. Learn the ways of our animal friends. Learn about the earth and how to grow food. Look up to our skies and learn the stories the stars tell.

Let this light be a sign to others that you are now a Bear!

Congratulations!

(Blue neckerchiefs and Bear books are handed the boys as they blow out their candles or turn off their penlights.)