Indian theme advancement graduation ceremonies needed

[bigmomma433]

Hi everyone.  I am in need of Indian theme graduation ceremonies from tigers to Webelos crossing over.   Graduation is set for May .  Webelos crossing will be done with the local Boy Scout Troop helping , CM also wants to work in shooting a arrow for each Weblos 2 Scout and then presenting the arrow to the Scout, he also wants to have the Webelos 2 Scouts cross a small lake in canoes at the end of the ceremony.  Need to work these two things in to Webleos crossing over.   Want to Keep with the Indian theme troughout the graduation.  Any help appreciated.   Thanks in advance. 

[nuts4scouts]

 

Quoting bigmomma433:

Hi everyone.  I am in need of Indian theme graduation ceremonies from tigers to Webelos crossing over.   Graduation is set for May .  Webelos crossing will be done with the local Boy Scout Troop helping , CM also wants to work in shooting a arrow for each Weblos 2 Scout and then presenting the arrow to the Scout, he also wants to have the Webelos 2 Scouts cross a small lake in canoes at the end of the ceremony.  Need to work these two things in to Webleos crossing over.   Want to Keep with the Indian theme troughout the graduation.  Any help appreciated.   Thanks in advance. 

A Painted Face Ceremony would work well.  Here is one I have used -

PAINTED FACE GRADUATION

UPON ARRIVAL :

TIGERS - 1 BLUE stripe from top of forehead down to tip of nose  -  1 YELLOW dot under each eye  -  1 BLACK stripe on each cheek from ear to nose  -   3 RED lines across bridge of nose 

WOLFS - 1 BLUE stripe from top of forehead down to tip of nose  -  1 YELLOW dot under each eye  -     1 BLACK stripe on each cheek from ear to nose  -  3 RED lines across bridge of nose  -  1 BROWN ^ above each eyebrow

BEARS -  1 BLUE stripe from top of forehead down to tip of nose  -  1 YELLOW dot under each eye  -    1 BLACK stripe on each cheek from ear to nose  -  3 RED lines across bridge of nose  -  1 BROWN ^ above each eyebrow  -  1 GREEN stripe on each cheek under the black stripe

WEBELOS 1 -  1 BLUE stripe from top of forehead down to tip of nose  -  1 YELLOW dot under each eye  -  1 BLACK stripe on each cheek from ear to nose  -  3 RED lines across bridge of nose  -  1 BROWN ^ above each eyebrow  -  1 GREEN stripe on each cheek under the black stripe  -  1 ORANGE W from temple down to chin & up to other temple. 

Will all of the Scouts please come up and sit in a circle around the fire.

 Cub Scouts - tonight, when you arrived, your faces were painted with some very strange symbols.  You all received 1 blue stripe down your nose.  This stands for the blue of the sky and reminds you to do your best on the Cub Scout Trail.

The yellow dot under each eye is for the sun.  They will help you to see the bright spirit of Cub Scouting.

The black stripe on each cheek is for your happiness as a new scout, having fun learning the ways of your Cub Scout Tribe.

The 3 red lines across your nose symbolize the Promise, the Law, & the Motto.  Remember them well, for they will help you through all of the trails of Cub Scouting.

 Will the Scouts from the Tribe of the Tiger stand.  DL's Add :  1 BROWN ^ above each eyebrow

You are being marked with the ears of the Wolf.  It shows you are ready and eager to listen.  You are now ready to begin your journey along the the trail of the Tribe of the Wolf.  (DL hands out year pins, Wolf book, scarf, & slide)

Will the Scouts from the Tribe of the Wolf stand.  DL's Add :  1 GREEN line on each cheek slanting from jaw to nose

You have promised to live by the Law of the Pack & you have done well.  You have learned to become a better Scout.  Now, you are ready to learn more about God, your country, your family and your self.  You are ready to begin your journey along the the trail of the Tribe of the Bear.  (DL hands out year pins, Bear book, scarf, & slide)

Will the Scouts from the Tribe of the Bear stand.  DL's Add :  1 large ORANGE W from temple down to chin & back up to other temple.

You have traveled much further down the Scouting trail and have acquired more skill.  The Webelos sign shows that you are now ready to begin the trail of the Tribe of the Webelos, which will lead you from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts.  (DL hands out year pins, Webelos book, scarf & slide) 

Will the Scouts from the Tribe of the Webelos stand.  DL's Add :  1 WHITE arrow across the chin.

Webelos, you are entering your final trail as a Cub Scout.  Let this symbol of an arrow in the color of pure white show you the way to the Tribe of the Eagle.  (DL hands out year pins, AOL slide, and vittle kit)

Will the Scouts stand in a circle around the fire.  Raise your right arm in the Cub Scout Sign.  Extend your left hand, in a fist with your thumb out to the right.  Form a Living Circle by holding the thumb of the boy on your left.  Repeat after me the Cub Scout Promise.

 I promise to do my best To do my duty to God, And my country, To help other people, And to obey the law of the pack.

May the Great Akela in the sky watch over you, and help you along your trail.

This does not include the 5th graders crossing to Boy Scouts because ours are gone by then.

There are a lot of Indian AOL/Crossover ceremonies on the Web.  You could have the Boy Scouts from the Troop they are going to put together a separate ceremony.  You could also ask at your OA Lodge and book their OA Ceremony/Dance Team to do the ceremony for the 5th graders.

Shooting arrows - Could be cool, but you would need to be REAL careful about where you were shooting them.

Canoes - I would drop this from the ceremony altogether.

Here is what the Guide to Safe Scouting has to say about Cub and canoes -

"All activity afloat must be supervised by a mature and conscientious adult age 21 or older who understands and knowingly accepts responsibility for the well-being and safety of the children in his or her care, who is experienced and qualified in the particular watercraft skills and equipment involved in the activity, and who is committed to compliance with the nine points of BSA Safety Afloat. One such supervisor is required for each 10 people (For Cub Scouts: The ratio of adult supervisors to participants is one to five), with a minimum of two adults for any one group. At least one supervisor must be age 21 or older, and the remaining supervisors must be age 18 or older. All supervisors must complete BSA Safety Afloat and Safe Swim Defense training and rescue training for the type of watercraft to be used in the activity, and at least one must be trained in CPR. It is strongly recommended that all units have at least one adult or older youth member currently trained as a BSA Lifeguard to assist in the planning and conducting of all activity afloat."

"A person who has not been classified as a "swimmer" (by BSA) may ride as a passenger in a rowboat or motorboat with an adult swimmer, or in a canoe, raft, or sailboat with an adult who is trained as a lifeguard or a lifesaver by a recognized agency. In all other circumstances, the person must be a swimmer to participate in an activity afloat. "

And finally -

"For Cub Scouts:Canoeing, kayaking, rowing, and rafting for Cub Scouts (including Webelos Scouts) are to be limited to council/district events on flat water ponds or controlled lake areas free of powerboats and sailboats. Prior to recreational canoeing and kayaking, Cub Scouts are to be instructed in basic handling skills and safety practices."