1. Presented by Michael Chiprich Cubmaster, Pack 21 – MDSC
Songs, Skits, and Yells!
Presented by Michael Chiprich
Cubmaster, Pack 21 – MDSC

2. Who am I? (Okay, a bit of a brag page)
Former Cubscout and Boy Scout
2nd Year as Cubmaster of Pack 21 – MDSC
Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner – D.S.
Dad of a Bear Scout and two future Venture crew members (well…they are 1 and 5) 

3. What this presentation is not…
Short
The “right way” to do things
A cure for stage fright
The presentation of your dreams! (Debatable…)

4. What this presentation is…
Ideas for jazzing the show
Examples of ideas that worked for my pack and others
A pointer to good online resources
Hopefully, a time where we can share ideas

5. Agenda Intro Why do this? PANAMA! Songs Skits Run-ons Campfire!
Online Resources

6. Why do this? (Oh my, soooo many words….)
It gives the boys a chance to have a little fun with eachother and gives them the spotlight!
Confidence building and public speaking! Getting up in front of everyone takes courage, so when you make it fun it really does build confidence in the individual Scouts on getting in front of groups. I LOVE seeing the kids progress through the years in this!
BECAUSE IT’S FUN! (If you let it be.)

7. PANAMA! Coming Up With the Plan!
(Remember: Get every den involved!)

8. Campfire or Pack meeting? Either way - You NEED an agenda!!!
Consistency is good; but change is also okay (find a balance)
Keep it simple
Keep it flowing (90 min in my world 70 boys and 9 dens + Lions…)
Be flexible!
Have a copy on hand
Get every den involved
Get parents and leaders involved
Cubmaster is the Ringmaster not the star of the show!

9. Songs
Cub Scouts and families NEED to sing!

10. Songs Try having a Cubmaster song as well as a den song
You don’t need to be good, just loud and full of energy!
Use leaders and other adults!
Try to mix it up, but using the same songs over time also works well

11. Kid’s Music vs. Children’s Music
Children’s Music: Perfect, happy, sometimes fun for Tigers and lower
Kid’s Music: Edgy, sometimes borderline inappropriate (in their minds), fun for all

12. Song Tips for Cubmaster
Give the audience something to do
Hand motions, dancing, their own part, and so on
DO NOT PASS OUT SONG SHEETS!
Change songs to fit theme:
Hole in the ground (Coffin in the ground)
Tarzan of the Apes – Monster Style!
Boom Chicka Boom – ANYTHING OOM!
If the Cubmaster does not like to sing, find someone who does!
REPEAT AFTER ME IS YOUR FRIEND!

13. Songs for Dens to Perform
Most important to get the scouts involved
Keep it simple and easy to learn
Song sheets for the den are okay (sometimes)

14. Some of my Favorite Songs
Bo Diddly Bop! (Pizza Man)…LOUD STYLE!
Bazooka Bubble Gum
On Top of Spagetti
Purple Soup
Boom Chicka Boom

15. Skits
Everyone gets a part!

16. Skits A skit by leaders or other adults can be lots of fun!
Remember skits can be edgy and “inappropriate” just like songs
Keep them short and sweet
Get every scout in the den involved
Do you have a microphone?
Know your audience
Don’t Offend (that changes over time)
Repetition sometimes works very well!

17. Some of my Favorite Skits
Invisible bench
Gotta Wee
Tankity Tank
No Skit!
SUB MISSION ONE

18. Jokes & Run-Ons
Don’t miss out on the fun and laughs!

19. Assign Jokes and/or Run-Ons to Dens
Each scout in the den gets to tell a joke
Knock-Knock jokes are classic
Groaners are preferred!
Easy to fit into a pack meeting theme
Keep them short (no long stories)

20. A Run-On?
A mini-skit that lasts a minute or so (did anyone watch Laugh-In?)
Usually involves two people
Sometimes they build on each other
Don’t worry about scheduling them in the program, just let them happen
Run-ons by adults and leaders are great!
Memorization is good, but not necessary

21. CAMPFIRE!!!
Keep it rolling!

22. Campfire Program Two nights? ADULT Program night 1!
Get every den involved with TWO – one song/on skit
Get some run-ons going with other adults (kids at own risk)
NO DEAD AIR
Intro and Closing – Start <<<<---> End
The Cubmaster is the ringmaster…not the star.

23. Great Resources!
Everyone needs help and ideas!

24. Great online Resources
CAMP SONGS:
Seany’s Boy Scout Songs:
Boy Scout Trail:
Baloo’s Bugle:

25. Major Helps Cubmaster Resources from the BSA
Den and Pack Meeting Resource Guides
ResourceGuide.aspx
MacScouter
The Virtual Cub Scout Leader’s Handbook

26. Michael.chiprich@sbcglobal.net www.brentwoodpack21.org
Thank You!