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Cub Scouts will develop appreciation and respect for different families and traditions while working on this core value for December. "How", you ask? Let's listen to what Denise Bahler has to say. She's the District Training for the Indian Nations Council in Tulsa, OK with 38 years of Cub Scout experience and has lots of…
We've talked about ways to spruce up your den with Spring Recruiting and piqued your interest with tidbits on Fall Recruiting, and now we visit with Tom Jansen, a Specialist from the Center for Professional Development in Westlake, TX to explore this classic method for making your den grow.
How do you explain Citizenship to a 7 year old? Betsy Eubanks, an assistant district commissioner with the Montana Council developed the Boy Management class taught at Philmont and she's here to tell us everything we need to know to help boys become good citizens.
Youth safety is of paramount importance to the Boy Scouts of America. Ron Timmons, a program specialist with the Program Impact Department at the national office in Irving, Texas, guides us through this very important topic.
With a great team of volunteers, Sheryl Oakman was instrumental in rolling out the new Cub Scout delivery method. She has held numerous positions in her 23 years as a volunteer and graciously spent time with us to go over her ideas for the next core value: responsibility.
In one of the most popular Cubcasts of the year, the secret to selling lots of popcorn is revealed! Join us as we talk with Doug Dent, vice president of Marketing with Trails End. He is also an assistant den leader in the Sagamore Council in Kokomo, Indiana. Let's get popping, shall we?
This is the first Cubcast to address ways to enhance the new Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide! Lucia Cronin serves on the National Program Content Committee among her other Cub Scout activities. She helps explain the new guide with ideas for the first core value: Cooperation.
A few months ago, we talked about spring recruiting. Now it's time for fall recruiting! Matt Budz, Community Alliances team leader at the national office in Irving, Texas, joins us to explain the best way to have a successful fall recruiting effort.
Join us as we talk to Jamie Dunn, volunteer extraordinaire with the Northern Star Council in St. Paul, Minn., about exciting ways of making this final program helps theme truly Waves of Fun!
You've heard the rumors; you've read about it on Scouting.org, and now the new Cub Scout Delivery Method is at the starting gate! Here to demystify everything for us is Sara Lacobee, training designer, and Don Shepard, Youth Development Team leader, for the Program Impact Department. This is the Cubcast you don't want to miss!
Discover what makes America so special to us! Susan Faull, a 25-year member of the Greater Pittsburgh Council, shares with us her grand ideas for helping your den or pack stay active this summer with the July theme as they learn about their country and community.
Charles Flowers, director of field service with the Greater Pittsburgh Council, helps us to "Be Prepared" by explaining everything you need for a successful fall program-and that it needs to start now!
Now's the time get outside and hoop it up! Linda Vaughn, the Cub Scout training chairman for the Great Salt Lake Council, tells us the June theme is about much more than learning and playing basketball. Tune in as she reveals her secrets to a successful "Hoop-De-Doo" theme for your den or pack.
Last spring, Chris Smith, the program specialist for the Council Operations Group at the national office in Irving, Texas, introduced us to this initiative, and now he's back to share the continuing success story of the ScoutParents program.
It's time to perform and be in the spotlight. Matt Markham and Jessi King Markham guest star in this podcast to show us that whether it's putting on a play, making posters, playing an instrument or spotlighting the adult members who keep the den and pack running smoothly, you'll have a lot of fun with…
It's springtime! And just like little birds leaving the nest, all the Webelos are leaving the Pack to go on to Boy Scouting. Marty Walsh, the Department Manager for the Membership Impact Department at the National Office in Irving, TX explains to us how a successful spring recruiting effort can help make your den and…
Spring Into Action is not just activity for activity's sake. Join us as we speak to Steve Bartholomew, the Cubmaster for Pack 713 in Farmers Branch, Texas. Steve shares with us some creative and fun ways to get involved in the community and ready for summer-so spring into action yourself by clicking the 'download' icon!
Why change a great thing? To make it better, of course! We spoke to Bob Scott, innovation specialist for the Innovation and Strategy Group at the national office in Irving, Texas. Bob explains to us how a currently great Cub Scouting program is now better than ever!
In part 1 of the February Cubcast, we get some super ideas for the March theme of Take Flight! Bob Freemon joined us last June with some great ideas for fall program planning, and he's back to take us up, up, and away with fun and exciting activities for your Cub Scouts.
You may know how to recruit new Cub Scouts, but how to retain them, you ask? Well, we spoke to Lee Shaw, multicultural marketing specialist for the Council Solutions Group at the national office in Irving, Texas. Lee explained what it takes to make sure your Cub Scouts stay in the program.
Get ready for the February theme of Happy Birthday, BSA! In part 1 of the January Cubcast, we get lots of fun ideas for celebrating the big 100th birthday of the BSA from Darlene Sprague, who joined us last spring with some great ideas for Cub Scout recruiting.
What's the difference between a graduation and a crossover ceremony? Well, we spoke to Dan Wolboldt who's been doing Cub Scout training for more than 30 years! Dan shares with us some memorable and dignified ways to move our Cub Scouts forward through the ranks.
Knowledge is power so get ready for the January theme of Power Up! In part 1 of the December Cubcast, we spoke with John Carlton, Cubmaster for Pack 66 in Austin, Texas who tells us Power Up is more than just science and energy; it's teaching your Cubs how to use their physical and spiritual…
The Boy Scouts of America turns 100 years old on February 8, 2010. What can your Cubs do to celebrate this historic occasion, you ask? Well, we spoke to Bob Mersereau, the National Council's 100th Anniversary Project Director with the Marketing Media Services and Public Relations Department.
Michelle Gee, a longtime Cub Scout volunteer, returns to Cubcast to look outside the "paint on paper" box for art ideas that go way beyond program helps.
Whether it be a church or the PTA, there are a lot of things you can do to partner with your chartered organization. Linda Goff, a 26-year Scouter, has some great ideas on opportunities for Cub Scouts to work with the chartered organization to benefit the community.
Learn some great ways to implement the November theme of Cub Scout Salute in part 1 of the October Cubcast. We spoke with Angela Elliott, a longtime Cub Scout volunteer and National Council employee, for ideas that go beyond Program Helps.
One of the most important Scouting experiences occurs when a Cub Scout bridges over into Boy Scouts. Listen to part 2 of the October Cubcast to hear insights on how you can make this vital transition as smooth as possible for your boys.
Lions and tigers and bears are roaming in part 1 of the September 2009 Cubcast, as we talk with Jamie Niss Dunn about October's Jungle Safari theme. Get great ideas for how to implement the theme, work on advancement, and teach the core values of resourcefulness and cooperation, as well as the monthly purposes of…
Family Friends of Scouting is the annual fundraising effort by the Boy Scouts of America to help local councils succeed financially. In part 2 of the September Cubcast, we'll visit with Alex Behrend, district director for the Iron Horse District in Milwaukee.
Pockets are in play for part 1 of the August 2009 Cubcast. Play the podcast to hear ideas on ways to implement the September theme of "Cub Scout Pockets," as well as thoughts on how to use the theme for advancement, support the monthly core purposes of character development and fun and adventure, and instill…
In this segment, we'll talk about what's new in popcorn sales and great tactics for selling lots of product to fund your pack's activities, as well as develop self-confidence in your boys. We'll visit with Doug Dent, vice president of marketing for Trail's End popcorn.
Join us as we discover great ways to implement the August 2009 monthly theme, Fun in the Sun. Ray Alverson, the assistant council commissioner for Cub Scout roundtables in the Houston area, is our featured guest, and he brings a wealth of tips and insights for executing a really enjoyable theme.
In part 2 of the July Cubcast, we explore ideas and strategies for effective fall Cub Scout recruiting. Brian Skalski, Cubmaster for Pack 204 at the Jersey Shore Council, joins us to share the inside story on how the council improved its fall recruiting by leaps and bounds.
Summer's here, and the time is right for athletic activities of all kinds. In part 1 of the June Cubcast, we explore July's theme of "Be a Sport," including tips on great ways to involve your den and pack in a variety of sports, as well as teaching Scouts the ways of good sportsmanship.
In part 2 of the June Cubcast, we visit with a lifetime Scouting couple on ways to make your fall program planning efficient. Hear some great insights on everything from putting together your annual calendar to getting parents more involved.
Summer is just around the corner, which means it's time to go "a-camping." Tune in to part one of the May Cubcast, and hear about different ways to execute the Cub Scout theme for May, "A-Camping We Will Go, with tips from Dennis Kampa, the vice president of program for the Rocky Mountain Council in…
In part two of the May Cubcast, you'll hear about the "ScoutParents" initiative from the BSA. Learn how this new volunteer position is contributing to retention, and how you can get your unit involved as we visit with Chris Smith, a Program Administration Specialist with the national office Council Solutions Group.
With spring upon us, Cubcast takes to the outdoors as Eric Hiser, chair of the BSA's Leave No Trace Task Force, provides some great examples of how to make May's theme of "Leave Nothing But Footprints" fun and rewarding. Help your Cub Scouts treat the environment responsibly, and learn how the "Impact Monster" skit can…
Learn helpful tactics for the critical Cub Scout spring recruiting effort as we visit with Darlene Sprague, Area 3 commissioner for the Northeast Region and the 100th Anniversary vice president for the Greater Niagara Frontier Council. This is part two of a two-part podcast.
Experience the Jurassic period with your Cub Scouts on this month's Cubcast! Hear how to make the theme for April come alive for your boys. And we'll talk about how to work with special needs Scouts, with valuable insights regardless of whether you have any special needs youth in your den.
Join us for a discussion about When I Grow Up, the Cub Scout theme for March, with insights on how to make the theme resonate for the boys in your den. And song leading is on the agenda as well.
The January Cubcast features ideas for activities related to February's American ABCs theme, and we'll also take an in-depth look at Webelos-to-Scout transition with our national commissioner, Tico Perez.
January's Cub Scout theme is A-Maze-Ing Games, and we have tons of great ideas for how to implement that theme. Then we'll talk with an expert on the important subject of childhood obesity, and how Cub Scouting helps combat this alarming trend.
Tis the season, and we're taking a look at fun activities, advancement opportunities, and how Cub Scouts' monthly core purposes and values are supported by next month's Cub Scout theme of Holiday Lights. Plus, earn a chance win a free scholarship to Philmont Training Center next summer. Listen to this podcast for details.
Fall has fallen and we're spreading "Seeds of Kindness" on the October 2008 Cubcast. Hear some great ideas for November's theme on acts of kindness the boys can perform in the spirit of the coming holiday season. Plus, discover great ways to ensure the success of your fall popcorn sale!
Get a jump on October's Cub Scout theme of Adventures in Books by listening to this podcast, chockfull of tips for activities and actions to make the theme come alive for your boys! And we'll take an in depth look at peer-to-peer recruiting, one of the most effective ways to bring new youth into the…
The August Cubcast features ideas for activities related to September's New Buddies theme, and we'll also take an in-depth look at New Boy Events, which will come in handy during the upcoming fall recruiting season.
S'More Summer Fun is just around the corner! Download July's Cubcast to hear super ideas for August theme activities. Plus, hear an insightful overview on preparing for the fall recruiting season. Just click the Cubcast thumbnail picture to access the podcast. No mp3 player needed!
Dive right in to our June 2008 Cubcast as we explore ways to make a splash with July's theme of H2OHHH! We talk with Michelle Gee, Cub Scout training chair for the Last Frontier Council in Oklahoma City, on ways to tie advancement to the theme and how to reinforce the month's highlighted core values.
