Akela and two braves are near an artificial campfire which has a tripod and pot suspended over it. Hanging on the tripod is a pot in which a small can with dry ice has been concealed. Cub Scout neckerchief is in the pot also. The can containing the dry ice will make smoke when the liquid is poured on.

Narrator: Many, many moons ago the great chief called Akela called a council to see what could be done to make his tribe the best of all tribes.

He told the first brave to climb the mountain and tell the great eagle to fly high into the sky and bring back part of the beauty of the sun.

(One brave leaves stage)

He told the second brave to go into the forest and tell the sparrow to fly high into the sky and bring back part of the beauty of the sky.

(Second brave leaves stage)

(Both braves return - one with a bottle of blue water, one with gold water. They hold up bottles to show everyone.)

Akela told the brave to pour some of the beauty of the sun into the council mixing pot.

(Brave does so, causing smoke)

Akela then told the other brave to pour some of the beauty of the sky into the council mixing pot.

(Brave does so, causing smoke)

(Scout playing part of Akela raises hands)

Akela said from this day forward, blue would stand for truth and loyalty. Gold would stand for warm sunlight, happiness and good cheer.

(Akela reaches into pot, pulls out a Cub Scout neckerchief and holds it up)

And that is why the Cub Scout used the colors blue and gold.

Note: This ceremony can be altered slightly and used as an advancement ceremony. Just omit the final phrase and move into presenting awards.