Académique Documents
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to Cub Scouting
1
Opening Ceremony
2
The Cub Scout Promise
3
Why Are You Here?
4
Today’s Training
5
What is Cub Scouting?
6
Cub Scouting …
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Purposes of Cub Scouting
Character Development
Spiritual Growth
Good Citizenship
Sportsmanship and Fitness
Family Understanding
Respectful Relationships
Personal Achievement
Friendly Service
Fun and Adventure
Preparation for Boy Scouts
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Cub Scouting
10
12 Core Values of Cub Scouting
Citizenship
Compassion
Cooperation
Courage
Faith
Health and fitness
Honesty
Perseverance
Positive attitude
Resourcefulness
Respect
Responsibility
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Character Connections
12
The Methods of Cub Scouting
Living the ideals
Belonging to a den
Using advancement
Involving family and home
Participating in activities
Serving home and neighborhood
Wearing the uniform
Making Character Connections
13
Age-Appropriate Programs
14
Safeguarding Our Youth
Youth Protection
Two-deep leadership
Online training available
Health and Safety
What activities are age-appropriate?
What are the BSA policies?
Training available throughout the year
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MORE FUN
CUB SCOUTS
LOVE
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Becoming a Bobcat
17
1. The Cub Scout Promise
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Character Connections
Honesty
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2. The Law of the Pack
20
3. Tell What Webelos Means
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4. The Cub Scout Sign
22
5. The Cub Scout Handshake
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6. The Cub Scout Motto
Say the Cub Scout motto.
A motto is a guiding principle.
Do Your Best!
24
7. The Cub Scout Salute
25
8. Protect Your Children
from Child Abuse
With your parent or guardian, complete the
exercises in the parents’ guide, How to Protect
Your Children From Child Abuse.
26
Congratulations!
27
Cub Scouting
28
Review and Questions
29
Cub Scouting
How we have fun!
30
Fun comes from . . .
31
The Cub Scout Month
32
Pack Organization
Chartered Organization Chartered Organization
Representative
Local Council
Pack Committee
Pack Trainer
Cubmaster
Assistant Cubmaster
Tiger Cub Den Leaders Cub Scout Den Leaders Webelos Den Leaders
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Cub Scout Program
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Cub Scout Program
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12 Core Values
Month Core Value Pack Activity
September Cooperation Pack open house
October Responsibility Fire prevention activities
November Citizenship Pack service projects
December Respect Blue and gold workshop
January Positive attitude Derby workshop
February Resourcefulness Pack in uniform
March Compassion First-aid night
April Faith Campfire workshop
May Health and fitness Sports workshop
June Perseverance Bike Safety, bike rodeo
July Courage Leave No Trace
August Honesty Water carnival
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The Cub Scout Year
Annual program planning conference
Decide what to do the following year
Add your own activities
Pinewood derby®
Space derby
Raingutter regatta
Field trips
Ensure a year-round program
Summertime Pack Award
37
Day/resident/family/pack camping
Pack Budget Plan
38
Parent Involvement
Encourage all parents to participate
Ask for help
Start with just one job
Ask them to do something specific
Ask them to register
Insurance coverage
Closer relationship to the unit
Scouting magazine
Consider
39
Single-parent families
Parent Involvement
40
Activities
Advancement
Academics and Sports belt loops
Summer camps
Day camp
Resident camping
Pack camping overnighters at
council-approved facilities
Family camping
Field trips
Tour Planning Checklist
41
National Cub Scouting Resources
Leader Book
Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide
Leader How-To Book
Webelos Leader Guide
Scouting magazine
Boys’ Life
National Web sites
www.myscouting.org
www.scouting.org 42
Local Cub Scouting Resources
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Local Information Sources
Training
Cub Scout Leader Fast Start (online)
Youth Protection (online)
Cub Scout Leader Position-Specific Training
This Is Scouting (online)
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders
Health and Safety
44
Local Information Sources
Roundtable
Monthly meeting
For all leaders and interested parents
Conducted by the district
Program ideas and fun
Council Web site, newsletters, others
Commissioners service
45
Unit Information Sources
Pack trainer
Other leaders
Pack library
Visit another den meeting
Ask for advice
Ask for help
46
Recognition
47
Closing Ceremony
48
Review and Questions
49
Den Leader Training
50
Objectives
51
Purpose of the Program
53
The Assistant Den Leader
54
Leadership Skills
Shared leadership
Teamwork
Cooperation
Communication
Working with boys
Attitude
Setting the example
55
Uniforming
Sense of belonging
Attention
Identification with Scouting
Webelos Scouts
may wear the blue
or tan uniform.
56
Summary
57
Planning for the Pack and Den
58
Nine Elements of Planning
1. Objective
2. Fun
3. Variety
4. Action
5. Boy Appeal
6. Family Appeal
7. Achievement
8. Resources
9. Flexibility
59
Program Planning Steps
1. Annual pack program planning conference
2. Monthly pack leaders’ planning meetings
60
Annual Pack Program
Planning Conference
Led by the pack chair.
Supported by the pack committee
and Cubmaster.
Den leaders and interested parents attend
and participate.
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Monthly Pack Planning Meeting
Led by the pack chair.
Supported by the pack committee
and Cubmaster.
Den leaders and interested parents attend
and participate.
Follows a regular order:
Part 1: Evaluating the previous month
Part 2: Finalizing the current month
Part 3: Planning ahead
Part 4: Unit Leadership Enhancements
Part 5: Social time and fellowship
62
The Scouting Month
63
Den & Pack Meeting
Resource Guide
Most important resource for den leaders
One-stop shop for planning den meetings
Introduction to Cub Scouting and
den leader responsibilities
Den meeting plans for all ranks
Pack meeting plans
References and resources
64
Using the Den Plans
Two types of den meeting plans
are provided.
A school year’s worth of plans:
Focused on path to advancement.
Should be followed in order.
Assumes a September start and May transition with continued
summer activities.
Assumes two den meetings are held per month.
Additional for dens needing more meetings:
Used in any order.
Focused on electives.
65
Den Meetings
66
Before the Meeting
and often.
67
Gathering
68
Opening
69
Business Items
70
Activities
71
Closing
72
After the Meeting
73
Great Den Meetings . . .
75
Let’s Plan a Tiger Cub
Den Meeting
Be guided by the Den & Pack Meeting
Resource Guide.
Cover all parts of the meeting.
Focus on how the advancement activities
will be handled.
Are no more than one hour long.
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Tiger Cubs are Boys
77
Tiger Cub Advancement
78
Tiger Cub Advancement
79
Achievements
82
Planning Tiger Cub
“Go See Its”
Do five Go See Its during the year.
Prior planning is a must.
Share the planning and execution.
Involve your Go See It location contact.
Use a Tour Planning Checklist.
83
Electives
50 electives
Lots of different experiences
For Tiger Cubs and their adult partners
Earn a yellow Tiger Track bead for
each 10 electives completed.
84
Recognition
Immediate
At pack meeting
Tiger Cub transition
Belt loops
85
Record Keeping
86
Six Great Tiger Cub Den
Leader Secrets
Adult partners come to all meetings.
Boys need a fast-moving program.
Alternate energetic activities with quiet ones.
“Hands-on” activities are better than lectures.
Boys will learn self-control when
given guidelines.
Codes of conduct work when
enforced consistently.
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Tiger Cub Den Leader Recognition
Tenure
Complete one year as a registered
Tiger Cub den leader.
Training
Complete Fast Start, Youth Protection,
Tiger Cub Den Leader Position-Specific
Training, and This Is Scouting.
Attend one pow wow or University of Scouting,
or at least four roundtables.
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The Wolf and Bear Den
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Let’s Plan a Wolf and
Bear Den Meeting
Be guided by the Den & Pack
Meeting Resource Guide.
Cover all parts of the meeting.
Focus on how the advancement
activities will be handled.
Are no more than one hour long.
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Cub Scouts Are Boys
92
Cub Scout Advancement
Bobcat rank
Wolf and Bear achievements
Wolf and Bear electives
93
Wolf Badge
Second grade
Parent Guide
Wolf Trail: 12 achievements
Electives
23 different areas
10 electives = Gold Arrow Point
Each 10 additional electives = Silver Arrow Point
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Bear Badge
Third grade
Parent Guide
Bear Trail: 12 of 24 achievements
(from four categories)
Electives
25 different areas
10 electives = Gold Arrow Point
Each 10 additional electives = Silver Arrow Point
Achievements may be used for electives
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Achievement Recognition
Immediate
Progress Toward Ranks emblem
Three achievements =
one yellow (Wolf) or red (Bear) bead
Wolf or Bear badge is awarded at
pack meeting
Cub Scout Academics and Sports
belt loops and pins
96
The Field Trip
97
Planning Wolf and Bear
Cub Scout Field Trips
Prior planning is a must.
Share the planning and execution.
Involve your field trip location contact.
Use a Tour Planning Checklist
98
Record Keeping
99
Other Cub Scout Activities
101
The Den Chief
102
Six Great Cub Scout
Den Leader Secrets
Adults are encouraged to come to
all meetings.
Boys need a fast-moving program.
Alternate energetic activities with quiet ones.
“Hands-on” activities are better than lectures.
Boys will learn self-control when
given guidelines.
Codes of conduct work when used consistently.
103
Cub Scout
Den Leader Recognition
Tenure
Complete one year as a registered
Cub Scout den leader.
Training
Complete Cub Scout Den Leader Fast Start training,
Youth Protection training, Cub Scout Den Leader
Position-Specific Training, and This Is Scouting.
Attend one pow wow or University of Scouting, or at
least four roundtables.
104
Webelos and
Arrow of Light Den
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Let’s Plan a Webelos
Den Meeting
Be guided by the Den & Pack Meeting
Resource Guide.
Cover all parts of the meeting.
Focus on how the advancement activities
will be handled.
Are no more than one hour long.
106
Webelos Scouts Are Boys
107
Webelos Scouts Are Boys
108
Webelos Advancement
109
Webelos Advancement
Bobcat badge
Webelos activity badges
Webelos badge
Compass points emblem
Arrow of Light
110
Webelos Activity Badges
Activity Craftsman
Forester Engineer
Geologist Handyman
Naturalist Scientist
Outdoorsman
• Community
Citizen
Communicator 111
Activity Badge Counselor
112
Earning the Webelos Badge
114
Recognition
Immediate
Webelos colors
At pack meeting
Activity badges
Compass points emblem
Belt loops and pins
Academics and Sports
115
The Field Trip
116
Planning Webelos Field Trips
117
Record Keeping
118
Webelos Activities
119
Webelos-to-Scout Transition
Start early.
Visit troop meetings.
Organize joint den/troop campouts.
Visit troop activities and camporees.*
Discuss options with adults and boys.
Explain that not all boys will go to the
same troop.
Encourage completing the Arrow of Light.
Encourage movement to Boy Scouts of
Webelos Scouts and parents.
120
The Denner and
Assistant Denner
Boy leadership
Help the den leader.
May lead activities.
Denner service teaches responsibility.
121
The Den Chief
122
Six Great Webelos
Den Leader Secrets
Be tolerant regarding boys’ increasingly
busy schedules.
Boys need a fast-moving program.
Alternate energetic activities with
quiet ones.
Hands-on activities are better than lectures.
Boys will learn self-control when
given guidelines.
Guide boys to Boy Scouts. 123
Webelos
Den Leader Recognition
Tenure
Complete one year as a registered
Webelos den leader.
Training
Complete Webelos Den Leader Fast Start
training,
Youth Protection training, Webelos Den Leader
Position-Specific Training, and This Is Scouting.
Complete outdoor training for Webelos
den leaders. 124
Review and Questions
125
Congratulations!
126
The Cubmaster
127
Objectives
128
The Pack
Chartered Organization Chartered Organization
Representative
Local Council
Pack Committee
Pack Trainer
Cubmaster
Assistant Cubmaster
Tiger Cub Den Leaders Cub Scout Den Leaders Webelos Den Leaders
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The Cubmaster
Complete Cubmaster Fast Start training and
leader position-specific training. Attend
monthly roundtables.
Plan and help carry out the Cub Scout program in
the pack—including leading the monthly pack meeting—
according to BSA policies.
With the pack committee, develop and execute a
year-round recruitment plan for recruiting boys into Cub
Scouting.
Work on program ideas, selecting and recruiting adult
leaders, and establishing a budget plan.
Guide and support den leaders through their
required training.
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The Assistant Cubmaster
Help the Cubmaster as needed. Be ready to fill in for
the Cubmaster, if necessary.
Complete Cubmaster Fast Start training and position-
specific Basic Leader Training.
Attend monthly roundtables and participate in
pack meetings.
Supervise den chiefs and see that they are trained.
Conduct the monthly den chief planning meeting for
all den leaders, assistant den leaders, and den chiefs to
plan and coordinate weekly den meetings and pack meeting
participation.
Along with the pack committee, develop and promote an
ongoing plan for recruiting new boys.
131
Cubmaster Support
Pack committee
Den leaders
Chartered organization
District and council, through
Commissioners
District Cub Scout roundtables
District committee
District executive
District training team
132
Leadership Skills
133
The Advancement Method
134
Cub Scout Advancement
135
Cub Scout Uniforming
Sense of belonging
Recognition
Identification
with Scouting
136
Adult Leader Uniforming
137
Summary
138
Planning in the Pack
Boys’ Life
Nine Elements of Planning
1. Objective
2. Fun
3. Variety
4. Action
5. Boy Appeal
6. Family Appeal
7. Achievement
8. Resources
9. Flexibility
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Program Planning Steps
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Annual Pack Program
Planning Conference
Led by the pack chair.
Supported by the pack committee
and Cubmaster.
Den leaders and interested parents
attend and participate.
142
Key Outcomes of Annual
Pack Planning Meeting
Pack schedule
Pack budget
Pack leadership
143
Pack Budgeting
144
Pack Activities
145
Cub Scout Camping
Day camp
Resident camp
Family camping
Pack camping (overnighters)
146
Monthly Pack Planning Meeting
148
Before the Meeting
Room arrangements
Materials and equipment
Meeting agenda review
Recognition review
Put on a smile.
Get ready to have FUN!
149
Gathering
Greeters
Den exhibits
Pre-opening activity
150
Opening
Opening ceremony/prayer
Flag ceremony
Pledge of Allegiance
Song (fun and active)
Welcome and introductions
(short and sweet)
151
Program
152
Recognition
Boys
Advancement
Special awards
Leaders
Special thanks
Leader award presentation
Attendance awards
Organization
153
Closing
Announcements
Keep them short
Important items only
Handouts for the other items
Closing ceremony
Cubmaster’s Minute
Flag ceremony, etc.
154
After the Meeting
Serve refreshments.
Clean up.
Start getting ready for the next meeting.
155
The Ideal Pack Meeting
Well-planned
Everyone participates.
Exhibits
Proper uniforms
Pack meeting program is followed.
Start and stop on time.
Keep moving.
Advancement
KISMIF
156
Let’s Plan a Pack Meeting
157
Working With Adults
158
Working With Boys
159
It’s “Your” Pack
Have fun.
Keep organized.
Know what’s next.
Smile.
Have a positive attitude.
160
Cubmaster Award
Tenure
Serve as a registered assistant Cubmaster for
one year and a registered Cubmaster for one
year, or serve as a registered Cubmaster for two
years.
Training
Complete “The New Cubmaster” Fast Start
training,
Youth Protection training, Cubmaster position-
specific training, and This Is Scouting.
Attend a Cub Scout leader pow wow or 161
Review and Questions
162
Congratulations!
163
The Pack Committee
164
Objectives
165
The Pack
Chartered Organization Chartered Organization
Representative
Local Council
Pack Committee
Pack Trainer
Cubmaster
Assistant Cubmaster
Tiger Cub Den Leaders Cub Scout Den Leaders Webelos Den Leaders
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The Pack Committee
Oversees the development of the annual pack
plan including:
Pack calendar
Pack budget
Pack leadership
Selects leadership
Provides program support
Provides a safe meeting location
Helps with charter renewal
Supervises finances and equipment
Works closely with the Cubmaster
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Pack Leaders
Member of Pack
Committee
Chartered organization X
representative
Pack committee chair and members
and/or parent coordinator—three
registered leaders required
Pack trainer X
Cubmaster and assistant X
Den leaders and assistants X
Den chiefs X
168
Pack Committee Functions
(Members)
Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
Advancement
Public relations
Outings
Membership and
re-registration
Friends of Scouting
169
The Pack Committee
Is Supported by the
Chartered organization
District and council, through
Commissioners
District Cub Scout roundtables
District committee
District executive
District training team
170
Pack Policies
Pack bylaws
Bank account control
Asset control
Insurance
Tour permits
Adult recruitment and training
Enforce two-deep leadership
171
Cub Scout Advancement
172
Parents and Advancement
173
Cub Scout Uniforming
Sense of belonging
An equalizer—all Cub Scouts are the same
Recognition
Encourages proper behavior
Identification with Scouting
Promotes advancement
174
Summary
175
Planning in the Pack
176
Key Outcomes of Annual
Pack Planning Meeting
Pack schedule
Pack budget
Pack leadership
177
Yearly Planning Cycle–1
178
Yearly Planning Cycle–2
Fall recruiting
New den formation
Leader training
Charter renewal
Blue and gold banquet—February
Include council and district activities
Fund through unit budget plan
179
Activities
Pack meetings
Camping
Outings
Derbies and regattas
Council and district activities
Cub Scouting is a year-round program!
180
Cub Scout Camping
181
Cub Scout Pack Meetings
182
Let’s Plan a Cub Scout Year
183
Pack Budget Plan
Who?
When?
What?
How?
184
Pack Budget Plan
Registration
Boys’ Life
Unit accident insurance
Reserve fund
Other expenses
Program materials
Activities and camps
185
Earning Money
Weekly or program
year dues
Family and leader
registration
Chartered organization
The pack
The community
Unit money-earning projects
(requires council approval)
186
Let’s Build a Budget
187
Pack Success
Centennial Quality
Unit Award
Leader training
Functioning pack
Advancement
Membership
Activities
On-time charter renewal
Increased retention
188
Cub Scouter Award
Tenure
Complete two years as a registered adult
leader in a Cub Scout pack
Training
Complete Fast Start training for your position,
Youth Protection training, position-specific
training for pack committee member, and
This Is Scouting.
Attend a Cub Scout leader pow wow or
University
of Scouting, or at least four roundtables. 189
Review and Questions
190
Congratulations!
191
The Pack Trainer
192
Objectives
193
How Pack Trainers Help
194
How Pack Trainers Help
195
How Pack Trainers Help
196
New Parent Orientation
197
Unit Leadership Enhancements
198
Leadership Skills
Shared leadership
Teamwork
Cooperation
Communication
Attitude
Setting the example
199
Required Leader Training
200
Survey of Cub Scouting
Leader Training
Introduction
What Is Cub Scouting?
How We Have Fun
Position-Specific training
Den Leaders
Cubmaster
Pack Committee Chair and Member
201
Supplemental Leader Training
202
BALOO
203
Outdoor Leader Skills
for Webelos Leaders
Planning and activities
Basic skills
Camping essentials
Knots and ropes
Tents and packs
Outdoor activity badges
Cooking and sanitation
How to have fun
204
Pow Wow
205
University of Scouting
206
Philmont Training Center
207
Den Chief Training
208
Safety Training
209
Roundtable
Monthly meeting
Conducted by district commissioner staff.
Program information
Planning assistance
Den and pack ideas
For all leaders!
210
Wood Badge
211
Pack Training Records
212
Resources
214
Pack Trainer Award
Tenure
Complete two years as a registered pack
trainer.
Training
Complete Fast Start training for the
pack committee.
Complete Youth Protection training.
Be familiar with and able to explain the key
elements of position-specific training for all
volunteer positions in the pack.
Complete This is Scouting. 215
Review and Questions
216
Congratulations!
217