Painted Wolf's Paw Ceremony

Props:
Black paint, wolf badges and parents’ pins

CM:
When a boy joins our Cub Scout Pack, he earns the Bobcat badge and starts on an upward trail. This trail will lead him through the ranks of Bobcat, Wolf, Bear, Webelos and on his way to the highest award of Cub Scouting, the Arrow of Light. Tonight we are honoring boys who have made a significant advancement along this journey. Would the following boys and their parents please come forward. I understand that you seek the rank of Wolf, is that so? (Yes) Please recite the Cub Scout Promise

I, _____, promise to do my best to my duty to God and my country,
to help other people,
and to obey the Law of the Pack"

CM:
I can see by your knowledge of the Cub Scout Promise and the achievements that you have completed that you have worked hard along with your parents. These achievements are very important as they have helped you gain a deeper appreciation of many things. You are now ready to become a Wolf-cub.

The first toe of the wolf paw is for your growth through feats of skill and having fun with your family. (Draw 1^st Toe)

The second toe of the wolf paw represents that you have learned about your home, community, country as well as your religious beliefs. (Draw 2^nd Toe)

The third toe of the wolf paw stands for the skills you have gained in handling tools, trying things, using books, and making collections. (Draw 3^rd Toe)

The fourth toe of the wolf paw represents your new appreciation for conservation as well as safety in home and traffic. (Draw 4^th Toe)

The pad of the wolf paw represents your growth as a Cub, and the increased responsibility you are now capable of handling. (Draw Pad of the Paw)

---- Source: 1997 WLACC Pow Wow Book

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