February 2009 Cub Scout Roundtable Issue |
Volume
15, Issue
7
March 2008 Theme |
Theme: "When I Grow Up"
Webelos:
Athlete and Engineer
Tiger Cub Activities |
TIGERS
Car
Safety
Tigers go on lots of trips to do their Go See Its -
Spend some time going over safe travel rules.
Maybe see if the Tigers can develothe list without you
showing it to them
Car
Passenger Code
Circle 10 Council
This code provides hints on how automobile passengers can
helmake each tria safe and pleasant one.
HelYourself By:
-
Always
wearing your seat belt
-
Sitting
down, so that you won’t be hurt if there is a sudden stop
- Keeping
you hands away from door handles, gear shift, ignition key and the driver
HelThe Driver By:
Sitting
down, so that you don’t distract him/her
Looking
out for road signs
Keeping
the noise down
HelOther Passengers By:
Not
teasing younger passengers
Saving
all litter until you get home or using litter bags
HelOthers On The Road By:
-
Staying
in the car while it is moving (putting your arms or head out the window is
dangerous)
-
Not
throwing things out the window
-
Getting
out of the car on the side away from the traffic
Safe Driving Tips For Families
-
Allow
enough time to avoid feeling rushed
-
On
long trips, allow for frequent stops
-
Have
your car checked before you leave - tires, brakes, lights, turn signals, and
windshield wipers – to ensure proper functioning
-
Use
your seat belts
-
Be
a courteous driver and follow the rules of the road
- Crafts And Activities
License
Listing
- Make a list of state license plates spotted while on a tri.
- See if anyone can name the capitals of the states you see.
Signs
- Set usome BINGO boards.
- Have players take turns looking for specific signs such as
railroad crossing, no parking, vacancy, ice cream, reduce speed, church, etc.
to fill their boards.
License
Language
-
All
players look for a license plate containing three letters.
-
When
one is spotted, the player whose turn it is has 60 seconds to make a sentence
using three words that begin with those three letters.
-
Each
word has to be in proper order.
-
You
can have more than three words, but all sentences must make sense.
-
For
example BCR-693: Although some have said it. I don’t believe that Babies Can
Run.
Race
Car Drivers
Materials needed:
- paper plates for steering wheels
- chairs
- material for seat belts (optional)
Directions:
-
Give
each boy a steering wheel made from a paper plate with triangular cutouts.
-
Everyone
sits in a “driver’s seat.”
-
Be
sure to fasten seat belts!
-
Start
the cars, turn on the lights, and take off on a wild ride.
-
Encourage
sound effects of the roaring engines.
-
Guide
the boys through the ride: veer left, make a quick right, stoat the traffic
light, watch out for the roadblock, and avoid the oncoming cars.
-
Drive
carefully and get home safely!
T-I-G-E-R-S
Northwest Suburban
Council
(tune: Mickey Mouse
Club)
Come along and sing our song
And join our family
T-I-G-E-R-S
Tigers they're for me
Tiger Cubs Tiger Cubs
Forever let us hold our banners high!
HIGH!-HIGH!-HIGH!
We're the ones that start it all,
We're where the scouts begin
T-I-G (gee we're having fun!)
E-R-S (Scouting is for everyone)
TIGERS, we're the ONE!
|