Papa bear and the cubs learn it is best just to do what Mama says after Papa decides to ignore her advice to buy a fish at Grizzly Gus's fish shack and try to catch one on his own.
Brother and Sister Bear are excited about the coming of Christmas, when they will perform in a pageant and receive presents, but they also learn an important lesson about giving to others.
Papa and the Bear cubs enter a kite flying contest with a homemade kite and, with God's help, they do their best and win despite taunting from some of the other contestants.
While trying to earn their Good Deed merit badges, Bear Scouts Brother, Sister, and Cousin Fred do more harm than good, but persevere and finally find someone who needs their help.