CUB - BULBUL

CUB / BULBUL

1	A boy/girl can be invested as a Cub/Bulbul on completion of five / years of age and requirement of the Pravesh test ( Pravesh Cub / Bulbul will work for three month before investure as a Cub/Bulbul.
2	A Pravesh Cub/Bulbul will work at least for three months to qualify for Pratham Charan/Komal Pankh.
3	A Pratham Charan/Komal Pankh Cub/Bulbul will work for at least three months to qualify for Dwitiya Charan / Rajat Pankh.
4	A Dwitiya Charan / Rajat Pankh  Cub / Bulbul will work for at least nine months and complete 7 years to qualify for Tritiya Charan / Suvarna Pankh.
5	A Tritiya Charan / Suvarna Pankh Cub / Bulbul will work for at least nine months to qualify for Chaturtha Charan / Heerak Pankh.
6	After gaining Tritiya Charan / Suvarna Pankh, a Cub/ Bulbul may win any or all the proficiency Badges.
7	For Pravesh and Pratham Charan / Komal Pankh the training and testing will be arranged by Cub Master / Flock leader.
8	From Rajat Pankh onwards and for all Proficiency Badges Training Counsellors will arranges testing.

SYLLABUS FOR CUB / BULBUL AS PER APRO – II/ III
PRAVESH
1	For Cubs-Be told the first jungle story.
2	For Bulbuls-Be able to tell the story of tara.
3	Understand the meaning of Cub/Bulbul Law, Motto, Promise and Greeting.
4	Demonstrate correctly Cub/Bulbul salute and left hand shake.
5	Offer daily prayer as told by parents.
6	Do a good-turn at home.
7	He / She then makes the Cub/Bulbul Promise to the Cub Master/Flock Leader and is invested as a Cub/Bulbul.
PRATHAM CHARAN / KOMAL PANKH
1		Know how to keep personal effects(clothes, foot wear, etc.) neat and tidy and be able to sew  button on garments
2		Learn to pray before meals.
3		Do daily good turn at home and at school.
4		Do knee bending and toe touching exercise regularly and maintain good health habits.
5		For cubs- Practice any two or the following physical activities (a) Somersault (b) Leap Frog (c) Hopping (d) Skipping
6		For Bulbuls- Practice any two or the following physical  activities (a) Balance Walk (b) Throw and catch a tennis (or equivalent ) ball from 3 meters (c) hopping(d) skipping.
7		Make a collection of 10 different leaves, flowers and write the name of each in scrapbook.
8		Be able to tell time by clock.
9		Tie a reef knot and clove hitch and show their uses.
10		Demonstrate /Complete any three of the following:
		A		Climb up a tree or a rope(For Cubs Only)
		B		Ride a bicycle
		C		Write address and affix stamps on an envelop for posting
		D		Tell what to do when the flags are flown and National Anthem in sung or played.
		E		Find out the meaning of the Badge given at the time of investiture
		F		Use a telephone
11		Be able to sing Cub/Bulbul Prayer Song and Flag Song.
12		Be able to tell the name, address etc. of the parents.
13		Attend at least 8 Cub/Flock Meetings.
DWITIYA CHARAN / RAJAT PANKH
1		Know from your parents about a few important people in your village / locality and tell about them to cub master / Flock leader.
2		Learn from your parents about the care to be taken of brittle , sharp and valuable things in the house.
3		Prepare a handicraft out of the waste material or do clay modeling.
4		Observe flowers in the garden, trees in the locality / Mohalla and make a chart fixing 10 flowers and leaves of 10 different trees in a chart.
5		Be able to preserve thing collected by you.
6		Tie a sheet bend and a Fisherman’s knot and show their uses.
7		Render First Aid for small cuts, burns and scratches.
8		Along with your six, do a good turn in school / locality under the supervision of the Cub Master/ Flock Leader?
9		Demonstrate any three of the following:
10		A	Make your own bed daily at least for a month
		B	Know the importance of our National Flag.
		C	Sow seeds and grow plant. The growth may be recorded and reported to the Cub master/Flock Leader.
			OR
		D	Prepare a bird feeder or a fountain and maintain it for two months. (For bulbuls only)
		E	Draw or paint a picture of any subject of your choice.
		F	Trim, fill, light and extinguish a hurricane lantern.
		G	For Cubs- Run for five minutes or cycle for three minutes along a prescribed route with verbal message of not less than ten words and deliver it correctly.
		H	For Bulbuls- Make a handkerchief and present it to your mother.
		I	Follow a trail not less than half a kilometer and not exceeding one kilometer with your six / ACM/AFL/CM/FL.
		J	Attend at least 8 Flok Meeting as Pratham Charan/Komal pankh.
TRITIYA CHARAN / SUVARANA PANKH
1		Prepare and present a useful Handicraft, preferably for a disabled person in the Locality
2		Know the eight principle points of a compass.
3		Have knowledge of village/town regarding availability of Railways, Bus, Medical, Educational and fire service.
4		Render First Aid for Sprains, Sting and be able to clean a wound.
5		Participate in at least two prayer meeting during the Pack/Flock Programme.
6		Participate in a Pack/Flock Good Turn activity by adopting a public place.
7		Participate successfully in at least three sense training games of different types.
8		Go on a day Hike with your Pack/Flock.
9		Help a younger child in the habits of cleanliness.
10		Qualify for one of the following proficiency Badges.
		(a) Guide     (b) House Orderly—For Bulbuls Only (c) Observer
		(d) Team Player   (e) Home Craft—For Cubs Only
11		Know how to welcome and receive a guest.
12		Know the woodcraft signs and follows a market track for one kilometer.
13		Attend at least 8 Flock meetings after qualifying for Dwitiya Charan/ Rajat Pankh.
CHATURTH CHARAN / HEERAK PANKH
1		For Cubs- Observe a pet animal and take care of it at least for three months.
2		For Bulbuls- Prepare and serve cold or hot drink.
3		Participate in an overnight pack Camp/Flock holiday.
4		Participate in a Pack / Flock Expedition.
5		Tie bowline, a round turn and two half hitches and their uses. Whipping, frapping on a rope and its uses.
6		Open a small savings account in Post Office or Bank or plant at least two tree saplings in your locality and ensure their growth for at least six months.
7		Participate in a religious function and describe to the Cub Master/Flock leader your experiences.
8		Quality for two or more following Proficiency Badges not earned earlier.
		(a) Cyclist      (b) First-Aider          (c) Gardener             (d)  World Conservation
9		Observe for a month a Patrol/Troop/Company at work in the locality and discuss with the Cub Master/ Flock Leader about your impressions.
		Or
10		Collect from the locality addresses of those who are Scouts/ Guides and hand over to the Cub Master/ Flock Leader.
11		Attend at least 8 Flock Meetings after qualifying for Tritiya Charan/ Suvarna pankh.