Waiting in line James waiting for his skit to start Date: 02/10/2008 James is raising his arm in the Cub Scout salute to get everyone quiet so their skit can get started.
The skit starts The skit is called "River Water." Date: 02/10/2008 Each boy walks up to the "chief" and asks for a fork. The chief hands them a fork and they ask, "How do you get them so clean?" The chief replies "River Water."
James' turn James walks up to the chief... Date: 02/10/2008 James' turn to ask for a fork.
Goofy James James acting goofy after getting his fork. Date: 02/10/2008 The last boy asks the chief for a fork, and the chief replies, "I'll have to wash some more." He pauses, then yells, "River Water!" at which time another boy, dressed like a dog, comes running out. Oh, the groans from the crowd!!!
Mr. Patient Not what you'd expect from James... Date: 02/10/2008 James and the boys from his den waiting patiently (in some cases) for the parents to join them for their Bear badges.
Assembled and waiting Waiting while the "story" is being read. Date: 02/10/2008 This pack has some ceremony around their badge achievements, and we were waiting here for Mr. Byrd to finish his talk before the badges were handed out.
Apply the paints James has the Bear paints applied. Date: 02/10/2008 The Bear Cubs get black paint on their left cheek as a symbol of the eyes of the bear. The red paint on their right cheek is a symbol of the bear's ears.
All painted up James' painting is complete Date: 02/10/2008 The "denners," Boy Scouts who help the Cub Scout dens, finished painting James' face, and have moved on to the other boys.
Awarding the Bear Badge Akela hands out the Bear badges. Date: 02/10/2008 Our den leader hands out the Bear badges to the parents of the proud scouts, and shakes the scouts' hands in recognition. James is pretty thrilled to be getting his Bear badge.
Our Den 4 Den 4 - what else is there to say? Date: 02/10/2008 Here is a shot of all the boys in Den 4, and our Akela, proudly handing out the Bear badges to every boy in the den.
Proud James A happy boy with some paint Date: 02/10/2008 He was definitely enjoying the spotlight for a while.
Painted Face Close-up of James' painted face Date: 02/10/2008 James is just beaming with his face paint. He sure enjoyed his evening, and was very reverent during the whole evening. We're all proud of him.
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