Hunters
Ceremony
Author: an unknown Scouter
PERSONNEL
Two leaders dressed as hunters, advancing Cub Scout and parents.
EQUIPMENT
Bear badge.
ARRANGEMENT
The two leaders walk through the pack while talking:
No. 1:
I'm going on a bear hunt.
No. 2:
For a big bear?
No. 1:
No, not in size, but big in ideals.
No. 2:
Can I go along?
No. 1:
Yes, but I am looking for a Cub, and you may have to help me with his parent(s).
No, 2:
OK, but are they dangerous?
No. 1:
No, but they are smart.
No. 2:
Why is that?
No. 1:
Well, you see, they have taught the Cub many things.
No. 2:
Oh, you mean they are wise.
No. 1:
Yes. (Quietly:) I think I see him. Yes, that's him. I'll get the Cub; you
get the parent(s).
(They escort the boy
and parents forward.)
No. 2:
Wait a minute. These aren't wild animals!
No. 1:
I never said I was going after wild animals. This is [boy's name], and he has
completed 12 very exciting achievements.
No. 2:
Congratulations, [boy's name]. I see you have done a fine job.
No. 1:
Yes, he has done a fine job indeed, but he had help at home from his family.
Before we give [boy's name] his Bear badge, I would like to say thanks to his
family for helping [name] grow.
No. 2:
Are these his parent's?
No. 1:
Yes.
No. 2:
[Parents' names], would you please present your son [boy's name] with his Bear
badge? (They do.)
No. 1:
[Boy's name], you are indeed like a Bear. You have shown yourself to be keen of
eye and spirit. Go forth and continue to grow.
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