Yessir, I was a Den Dad. All three of my boys are in Scouting, one an Eagle Scout with Palms, one a Star Scout, and the third a Wolf Cub Scout heading for Bear. My wife? She is still a Scout widow as I continue to be active in our District, but she shares with me the thrill of seeing her boys receive honor after honor in the best boy program on earth ... Scouting.
Mister, if YOU want to enjoy life a little more ... be a Den Dad. It’s fun!!!
DEN DOINGS
◆ Most of the following Den suggestions come from material developed by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Starr of Corning, New York. The material was used as a part of their “Fun With Music” Theme.
Pre-Opening. Play some spirited patriotic records and marches on a phonograph. Feature a march such as the “Marine Hymn,” and each Den can make up its own words. This project can extend through all four Den meetings.
For music during the pre-opening Mrs. Starr recommends Decca Album number 50, “Patriotic Songs For Children.”
Opening. Use phonograph or piano to accompany the boys in the “Star Spangled Banner.”
Business Items. Leaders explain Music and Minstrels theme and discuss Den’s part in minstrel show. This need not be finally determined until next Den Meeting.