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Beginnings of the Scout MovementMany years ago, there was a child who wasabout the same age as yours. He was the sixthof eight sons amongst ten children. He likes tolive outdoors and often goes hiking, camping,fishing and climbing trees in the wild. This kid iscalled Robert Baden-Powell. When he leftschool, he decided to join the army and receivemore field training.At his age of 19, he became an HonoraryColonel. As a young army officer, he specialised in scouting, map-makingand reconnaissance, and soon began to train the other soldiers in whatwere essential skills for any soldier of the time.In 1899, he helped defend Mafeking during its 217-day siege in Boer Warin South Africa. By using the local boys as messengers in the corps duringthe siege, he was strongly impressed the courage and resourcefulness ofthe boys. The siege of Mafeking ended on 17th May 1900. He became anational hero for his success in the defending.On his return home, Baden-Powell found that the small handbook he hadwritten for soldiers, Aids to Scouting, was being used by youth leaders andteachers all over the country to teach observation and woodcraft.In 1907, he led a groups of 20boys of mixed social backgroundon camp to Brownsea Island,Poole, Dorset to have anexperimental camp in order to testhis ideas in practice. It was thestart of the Scout Movement In1908, his another book 'Scoutingfor Boys' was published. It wasregarded as training aid for manyorganisations.

Beginnings of the Scout MovementAfter the experimental camp, there were somany enquiries about scouting. BadenPowell retired from the Army in 1910 andfully concentrated in the Scout Movementand also its sister Movement, Guiding.He travelled all over the world in order toencourage the growth of the Movements.In 1912, he married Olave Soames who wasvery helpful in all his work.The Wolf Cub scheme (Cub Scouts nowadays) was started in 1916, nineyears after the idea of the Boy Scouts was conceived, in order to cater tothe many younger boys who were too young to be Boy Scouts. Thus, hewrote a new book, The Wolf Cub's Handbook.In 1920, Baden-Powell was acclaimed as Chief Scout of the World in the1st international Scout Jamboree took place at Olympia, London. In 1929,he took the title of Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell and Gilwell Park becamethe International Training Centre for Scout Leaders.In 1967, Wolf Cub Section was changed to Cub Scout Section. In 1982, anexperimental Rainbow Project was started by Scout Association of HongKong at the aim of accepting girl members. In 1985, Cub Scout Packs wereallowed to admit girls.At present, teenagers regardless of gender, nationality, race, or religion canjoin as Scout members in Hong Kong. Do you know how many Scoutmembers are there in Hong Kong?

CUB SCOUT PROMISE AND LAWEvery member of Scouting in the world makes the Scout Promise whenthey first join Scouting. When making the Cub Scout Promise, you mustunderstand and be willing to live by the Cub Scout Law. To become a cubin the pack officially, you will make the Promise in front of your pack.CUB SCOUT PROMISEI promise that I will do my best,to do my duty to God and to my Country,to help other people and to keep the Cub Scout Law.

CUB SCOUT PROMISE AND LAWHOW DO I DO MY BEST?Your best is the best that you can possibly do at the time. You will notalways succeed with what you are doing, however you will always knowwhether you have given your best attempt!HOW DO I DO MY DUTY TO GOD?Find out what your God asks you to do. Perhaps you’re expected to pray,go to certain places, or take part in certain traditions. Your parents, or eldersfrom your religion, might be able to help you understand what your duty toyour God (or Gods) is.HOW DO I DO MY DUTY MY COUNTRY?Duties are those tasks which you have to do. You should try to do thosething you know need doing before someone else tells you to do them. Yourduty to your country, includes obeying the laws of your country.HOW DO I HELP OTHER PEOPLE?Whenever you see someone in need of help,don't let them struggle, find out if there is anythingyou can do to help.HOW DO I KEEP THE CUB SCOUT LAW?The Cub Scout Law is a set of principles everyCub Scout promises to follow throughout their life.You will always do your utmost to obey the CubScout Law.

CUB SCOUT PROMISE AND LAWCub Scout LawCub Scouts always do their best,think of others before themselvesand do a good turn every day.

CUB SCOUT PROMISE AND LAWA good Cub Scout is not a selfish person, he /she will help others anytimeand anywhere, and will look at other people’s ideas first, consider other’spoint of view.Cub Scouts will try their best to “do a good turn a day”, to do a good turnis to encourage you to try your best to do one good thing daily, and it maybe two things, three things.You will see "do your best" appear in both the promise and the lawbecause this is very important.Do you want to be a good Cub Scout? It’s very simple, do your best!That's it!SCOUT MOTTOBe PreparedBP is also the shortened surname of Baden-Powell. You should alwaysbe ready to help others keep yourself physically and mentally healthy,make new friends, and live by the Cub Scout Promise and Law.

CUB SCOUT CEREMONIESSalute (Full-salute)Full-salute is used by members of scout around theworld when greeting other Scouts.The salute is made with the right hand and alert, thisis an etiquette that express friendly greetings andrespect.In full-salute, three-finger straight remind yourpromise: to do my duty to God and to my country, tohelp other people.Your Cub Scout Leader will tell you when to give fullsalute.Half-salute (Do a Scout Sign)The hand is still held palm facing out, and the thumbholding the little finger, but the hand is held at theshoulder. Half-salute is made during the making orreaffirming of the Cub Scout Promise and also as asign of greetings when not in uniform.Scout HandshakeThe left-handed scout handshake is a formal way ofgreeting other Scouts, do you know why?When Baden-Powell was a solider in Scout Africa, he saw many tribalchiefs holding spears on their tight and shields on their left. When heexpresses friendship and trust to you, they will have no defence and putdown the shield of their left hand and shake hands with you. This is themeaning of our left-handed handshakewith other people.

CUB SCOUT CEREMONIESEye-catching SaluteEye-catching Salute is an expression of friendliness to other scouts bybeing eye-catching with a smile. Do you know when we need an eyecatching salute?The Grand HowlYou must have seen other Cub Scouts doing the Grand Howl!The Cub Scouts will do the GrandHowl to greet Akela, your CubScout Leader. In every opening andclosing of pack meeting, CubScouts will do the Grand Howl,which means expressing theirgreeting and thanks to Akela.After you make your promise andjoin the Cub Scout Pack, you also need to participate in this ceremony.Akela stands still (facing the flag pole) and calls, "Pack-Pack-Pack!"The Cub Scouts reply, "Pack!" as they run to form a circle with Akela at thecentre.Duty Sixer faces Akela (backing the flag pole with arms outstretched). Thisis the signal for Cub Scouts to prepare for the Grand Howl.Akela arms are down. This is the signal for starting the Grand Howl.The Cub Scouts squat down on their heels with their "fore paws" on theground between their feet and their knees out on either side.Pack: "Akela, We'll do our best", jumping up and alert.Duty Sixer: "Cubs! Do your best".Cub Scouts follow the duty sixer to give a salute to Akela and shout: "WeWILL do our best".Akela salutes and shakes hand with duty sixer as to express thanks forleading the Grand Howl. The Grand Howl ceremony completed.

CUB SCOUT CEREMONIESFlag BreakIn general, Cub Scout pack will start the flag break after Grand Howlceremony.The flag used in flag break depends on occasion, the Cub Scout flag isused for general pack meeting, Group flag is used for group gatherings.In flag break, all Cub Scouts and leaders facing the flag, the duty Sixercomes forward and gently pulls the cord to unfurl the flag.In coming pack meetings, your leader will teach you how to fold the flagand tie the flag to the top of the flag pole in advance.After flag break, the duty Sixer salutes to the flag, all leaders salute to theflag at the same time, and other Cub Scouts stand alert and give an eyecatching salute to the flag.Flag DownWhenpackmeetingcompleted, followed by theGrand Howl, all CubScouts face the flag.Duty Sixer loosens the cordfrom the cleat hook andgentle lowers the flag. Afterthe flag is down, there is noneed to give a salute to theflag.

CUB SCOUT CEREMONIESPACK CALLS AND COMMANDS“Pack” – this command requires all Cub Scouts pay attention to the leader’snext command. All Cub Scouts must immediately full pay attention to thenext part of leader’s instruction.How to StandALERT – Make fists with both hands, close to your sides of your thighs.Keep your legs close together, your knees close, and your toesslightly slanted outward. Standing up straight, look forward andbe energetic (i.e. Left Diagram).At EASE – Your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands behind yourback, hold your right hand with left hand (i.e. Right Diagram).“Pack ALERT” – This means all Cub Scouts have to stand alert. If you arein at ease position, you should lift up left foot to the heelof the right foot immediately. Make fists with both hands,close to your sides of your thighs, standing up straight.“Pack, At Ease” – After hearing this command, move your left leg to theleft, to a rest position. Make sure not to move your rightleg. Simultaneously lift both hands on the waist, holdingthe right palm with left palm. Be sure move your leg andhands at the same moment.

CUB SCOUT CEREMONIESHow to AssemblyPack, Fall IN – Pay attention to the leader’s hand signal, making fists withboth hands and stretch forward.It means you need to form a column. Your sixer is in the front, yourseconder is in the back, and you form a column by following your members.Pay attention to align the position of the other members in the front and atthe right. Standing alert until all members are ready, leader arms down,then you are in standing at ease position.Pack, Fall Out – From standing alert position, turn to the right and leave.Later, you will learn how to do turns. Now, you can try toimitate the actions of other members and follow them. Wemust be able to respond the above commands correctlyand swiftly and act in good order. At home, you can facea mirror and practice more, and you will definitely makeprogress.Pack, DISMISS – From standing alert position, turn to the right and salute.When your leader salute, then all may leave.

YOUR UNIFORMYour uniform tells others that you are a Cub Scout, it can also tell otherswhich region, district and scout group you belongs to. You should alwayspay attention to neatness and cleanliness of your uniform to give other agood impression!Right SleeveScout Group EmblemRegional BadgeDistrict BadgeScout Family BadgeSixer/Seconder BadgeLeft SleeveCub Scout Activity Badges

YOUR UNIFORMCub Scout UniformDark green, yellow strips CapCap BadgeRound dark green brim CapReligious BadgeActivity MemorialBadgeScout Link BadgeThe GoldenBauhinia AwardCub Scout Award/Cub Scout AdventureAward/ Cub ScoutAdventure Crest AwardGroup ScarfHong Kong BadgeBeige short-sleevesWoggle(with six-colour)Service BadgeMembershipBadgeOlive CulottesOlive shortsBelt, with ScoutBadge BuckleDark green,high-knee socksBlack,plain design,laced shoes

YOUR PROMISEYour Investiture is a very important ceremony for you to participate in theCub Scout Movement.In this ceremony, you promise to be a Cub Scout and becomes a memberof the worldwide Scout family and willing to take on your responsibility asa member of Scout.You will make this promise in front of your members and Akela. Akela caninvite your parents, as well as Group Scout Leader, Person-in-charge ofthe Sponsor Authority (such as your Headmaster) to participate in thisceremony.Before you formally participate in this ceremony, your Akela will teach youall steps of this ceremony, and it may take many practice sessions toensure that the ceremony can proceed smoothly.The Investiture ceremony is like this:Your sixer will lead you to Akela, and tell Akela that you are ready to be aCub Scout.Akela: “Are you willing to be a Cub Scout?”You: “Akela, I will”Akela: “Do you know what Cub Scout law are?”You: “ I know, Cub Scouts always do their best, think of others beforethemselves and do a good turn every day.”Akela:” Are you ready to take investiture now?”You: “Akela, I am ready”Akela: “Pack, please raise your right hands and half-salute together.”

YOUR PROMISEAt this time, all Scouts who had taken investiture were half-salute together.Akela leads you to recite the Cub Scout Promise sentence by sentence.After reciting the law,Akela: “I believe you will do your best and keep your promise, youare now a member of worldwide Scout family.Akela will wear a membership badge for you, and theGroup Scout Leader will wear a group scarf for you.After you salute to Akela, about turn, salute to yourmember, then go back to your Six and standupright.If there are new members will takeinvestiture on the same day, the investitureceremony will be over when other newmembers have taken investiture.

CUB SCOUT BADGESAfter you become a Cub Scout, you will learn a lot of knowledge and skills,and you will also participate in diverse outdoor activities. You will face manynew challenge, you can also learn some special skills and knowledgeaccording to your interests, hobbies and expertise.We have arranged a series of badges for you to choose from according toyour age, ability and learning progress. Some items are compulsory tolearn, and some are arranged according to your interest. Some badges aredone by you alone, and some badges can be obtained by working with yourfriends. The following is a brief introduction of these badges:Memberships BadgeThis is the first badge you will get when you join theCub Scouts. The details have been recorded in theopening chapter of this book. I believed that youhave obtained this badge. You should also get thefirst stage of the Scout Family Badge.The Cub Scout AwardThis award will give you some preliminaryknowledge of Cub Scout activities. You shouldcomplete this award within six months of beingawarded the membership badge.

CUB SCOUT BADGESThe Cub Scout Adventure Award and The Cub ScoutAdventure Crest AwardThese two awards contain ten major items, you do not need to study andcomplete all the courses because you may choose sub-items and activitiesunder each major item according to your ability, interests, hobbies, andexpertise.The ten items are:1.2.3.4.5.Outdoor Activity6.Sports and Hobbies7.Helping Others8.Taking Care of Yourself 9.Science and Nature10.CreativityOur CommunityCountry and CulturePromise and LawThe Scout FamilyThe Cub Scout Adventure AwardThe Cub Scout AdventureCrest Award

CUB SCOUT BADGESThe Golden Bauhinia AwardIf you are nine and a half years old, you may need more challengingactivities. These activities can show what is different from others and canshow your strength. You can indicate to your Akela that you are interestedin getting this badge. Your Akela will give you some guidance and lead youto obtain this badge according to your ability and learning direction.You will be awarded the badge if you have completed all four items.The four items are:1. Outdoor Challenge2. Adventure Challenge3. Helping to lead4. Services and sharingIn the following chapters, the content of this badge will be introduced indetail.

CUB SCOUT BADGESCub Scout Activity BadgesAs a Cub Scout, you should have a certainunderstanding of your own ability, interests, hobbies,and expertise. Here, we have a series of badges for youto obtain. Some activity badges are done by you alone,and some badges can be obtained by working with yourfriends. You may obtain these badges at any time aftertaking investiture. Some experts may be appointed byyour Akela or Akela to serve as your instructor orconsultant. You will be awarded the badge aftercompleting the requirements listed. You can sew it in theproper place on the uniform.In your Cub Scout life, you should get at least four activitybadges. If you have enough time and ability, you can try toget more activity badges. But you must choose thesebadges according to your own interests; do not forceyourself. Remember: do you best!

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