Closing a Cub meeting

Having a closing is an important part of a meeting’s structure. There’s no right way to do a closing ceremony – whatever you do, a closing should help everyone reflect and say goodbye. Closing ceremonies should help everyone in the Cub Pack bond.

Lots of groups choose to do Flag Down to end their meeting. You can find out how to do this below – but it’s not the only option. It’s up to you what you say and what else you do – why not ask the Cubs what they think?

Flag Down

Before Flag Down is a good time to give any important messages or letters out and to remind the group of the plans for the next meeting.

Before you begin Flag Down, choose a Sixer to lower the flag, and someone else to share a thought or reflection.

1. Everyone stands around the flag in their Sixes.
2. The person leading the meeting may want to give any important notices or letters now. They may also remind everyone what they’ll be doing in the next meeting.
3. The person leading Flag Down calls ‘Pack! Pack alert!’
4. Everyone stands ‘alert’ with their feet together and their hands by their sides.
5. The chosen Sixer comes forward and loosens the cord to gently lower the flag.
6. The Sixer takes a step backwards, then returns to their Six.
7. The chosen person gives their thought for the day – perhaps they want to reflect on the activities they’ve done, or thank someone.
8. The person leading Flag Down dismisses everyone, and it’s time to go home.