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As I mentioned here , I enjoyed doing this KISMIF.org when I was could from early 2008 until mid-2010. I particularly liked getting to share ideas that worked well in the Cub Scout pack where I served as Cubmaster. Due to my time commitments, I am not able to continue to do update the site.
ScoutStuff.org's Be Prepared Newsletter provides news, tips, and other useful information about Scouting and the outdoors. Information is for all program ages, including Cub Scouting. This newsletter is emailed every month. link
Create your own PWD 18 wheeler big rig that comes complete with the Adventure Base 100 Tour graphics that will be on trucks traveling across the US in 2010. Kit includes 1 trailer, 18 wheels, 2 axles, 8 long axles, trailer connector, 1 small wheel base, 1 large wheel base, 2 cab panels, 1 woos…
Cub Scouting means "doing." Everything in Cub Scouting is designed to have the boys doing things. Activities are used to achieve the aims of Scouting-citizenship training, character development, and personal fitness. Many of the activities happen right in the den and pack.
For those Cub Scouts leaders who prefer digital resources, your wait is over. Part of the new Cub Scout Delivery Model , this new resource offers den meeting plans for all ranks, plus pack meeting plans connected to monthly themes. Also includes a light overview of the Cub Scouts program, an introduction to den leader responsibilities…
About two-and-a-half years ago, I started this noncommercial blog website with the goal of helping Cub Scouters put on a great Cub Scout program. In particular, I wanted to share with others the things which, as a Cubmaster, I found had been very helpful in our pack with Cub Scout recruiting and retention.
Trailhead (formerly "News Briefs") in the May-Jun 2010 issue of Scouting magazine includes the following news stories of interest to Cub Scouters: Scouting Centennial Csatari Mural BSA Motorsports Marketing Program BSA Alumni Program 2009 Annual Report Link
The May-Jun 2010 issue of Scouting magazine is available at the magazine website. This issue has articles of interest to Cub Scouters on the following subjects: Cub Scout Geocaching Fun. Link New Cub Scout Program (Cub Scouts 2010). Link Belt Loop Day Scheduling.
Jeremy Zweiacker is a KISMIF.org guest blogger from Oklahoma. He is a Tiger Cub Den Leader, an Eagle Scout, and a long time Scouter. A couple of weekends ago, our pack went camping in the great outdoors — the first Scout camping experience for some of our Cub Scout families.
Perhaps you have been wondering what the official den meeting plans for Cub Scouts 2010 will look like. Wonder no more. You can now download Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, and Arrow of Light den meeting plans at the BSA National Cub Scouts 2010 website : Tiger Cub Den Meeting Plans Wolf Den Meeting Plans Bear Den…
If you're thinking about den and/or pack meeting plans for this fall and would like to see what the official BSA Cub Scouts 2010 materials will look like, your wait is over. The new Cub Scout Den and Pack Meeting Resource Guide is available now at the BSA National website .
Den leaders should check out this " Helpful Hints for Den Leaders " page at the BSA National website. Among the useful suggestions are the following: Plan meetings in advance and with an emphasis on " the flow of activities ." At the beginning of the year, establish clear den rules .
The May 2010 Cubcast is now available at the BSA National website. Cubcast is a monthly audio program for Cub Scouters from BSA National. (If your computer has speakers, you can probably listen by just clicking the links below.) Part 1 has ideas for den meetings and more utilizing the June " Hoop-De-Doo!
The June 2010 Cub Scout Monthly Theme is " Hoop-De-Doo! " Here is the official BSA theme description: "This is a good time to learn and play the game of basketball while you learn about sportsmanship. Have a member of the high school basketball team (preferably a Boy Scout) teach the boys the rules of basketball ; then…
If you haven't already listened to it, you should check out the April 2010 Cubcast . Cubcast is a monthly audio program for Cub Scouters from BSA National. (If your computer has speakers, you can probably listen by just clicking the links below.)
The new Baloo's Bugle is available. Baloo's Bugle is a helpful monthly unofficial newsletter with games, activities, ceremonies, puzzles, crafts, and other ideas for den and pack meetings. This one covers the June 2010 " Hoop-De-Doo! " theme. This issue has another helpful Bill Smith article about annual planning and some of the changes coming up as…
In case you missed it, NBC News recently did a piece on the new Cub Scout Video Games belt loop . It does a pretty good job of explaining some of the rationale behind the new award. Link
BSA Supply Group has quite a few embroidered achievement emblems available like this new family camping emblem . They are $1.29 each. Link
The Simon Kenton Council Buckeye District roundtable packet for May 2010 is available. The Buckeye District assembles a cool roundtable packet each month which they post on their website. This one has games, cooking ideas, crafts, songs, skits, ceremonies , and more for the May "In the Spotlight" theme. Link (pdf)
The new Baloo's Bugle is available. Baloo's Bugle is a helpful monthly unofficial newsletter with games, activities, ceremonies, puzzles, crafts, and other ideas for den and pack meetings. This one covers the May 2010 " In the Spotlight " theme. Also inside is more information about the Cub Scouts 2010 timeline.
Jacob Moorman is a KISMIF.org guest blogger and Den Leader fro m Pine Tree Council in Maine . Here are 5 things that are very useful parts of the Cub Scouting program that many Cub Scouters overlook : Cub Scout Sports and Academics Program.
The May 2010 Cub Scout Monthly Theme is " In the Spotlight ." Here is the official BSA theme description: "It's time to perform and be in the spotlight! This month spend some time making musical instruments to be used in the pack meeting variety show.
Trailhead (formerly "News Briefs") in the March-April 2010 issue of Scouting magazine includes the following news stories of interest to Cub Scouters: Scientific Study of Scouting Benefits Scouting Centennial Coin and Stamp National Scouting Research Panels Camera with Built-in Projector Eagle Scout Stories Sought at myNESA.org Link
Here are the top 10 most viewed posts for March 2010 (other than those solely about monthly theme items): 2009 New Belt Loops List New 2009 Cub Scout Belt Loops Coming Video Games Belt Loop Requirements Kindergarten Lions: Pilot Description 2009-2010 Program Helps Full Download Hiking Belt Loop Requirements Good Manners Belt Loop Requirements Scout…
The March-April 2010 issue of Scouting magazine is available at the magazine website. This issue has articles of interest to Cub Scouters on the following subjects: "Celebrate the Adventure" Photo Contest Winners. Link Importance of Cub Scouter Training. Link Academics and Sports Program FAQ.
BSA National has released a 100th Anniversary Program Helps supplement for the April "Spring Into Action" theme. It contains additional theme-related activities and projects which promote the 100th Anniversary Celebration . Link (pdf)
BSA Supply Group now has for sale several different Cub Scout suncatcher kits . Each kit is $1.49 and includes five paint pots, an applicator, and a suction cup for hanging. The different designs include Akela , Baloo , Tiger Cub , and Blue and Gold . Link
The April 2010 ( Spring Into Action ) monthly theme emblem can now be ordered from BSA Supply Group. Each emblem is $1.29. Link
The March 2010 Cubcast from BSA National is now available. Cubcast is a monthly audio program for Cub Scouters from BSA National. (If your computer has speakers, you can probably listen by just clicking the links below.) Part 1 has ideas for den meetings and more utilizing the April " Spring Into Action " theme.
The new Baloo's Bugle is available. Baloo's Bugle is a helpful monthly unofficial newsletter with games, activities, ceremonies, puzzles, crafts, and other ideas for den and pack meetings. This one covers the April 2010 " Spring Into Action " theme. Also inside is some helpful suggestions for spring recruiting .
The Simon Kenton Council Buckeye District roundtable packet for April 2010 is available. The Buckeye District assembles a great roundtable packet each month which they make available to anyone with an internet connection. This one has games, cooking ideas, crafts, songs, skits, ceremonies , and more for the April "Spring Into Action" theme. Link (pdf)
The March 2010 ( Take Flight ) monthly theme emblem can now be ordered from BSA Supply Group. Each patch is $1.29. Link
The April 2010 Cub Scout Monthly Theme is " Spring Into Action ." Here is the official BSA theme description: "This month is a good time to spring into action with outdoor activities such as hikes , sports and games , cleaning up litter along ponds, parks or roadsides, or planting some trees for improved habitat.
Here are the top 10 most viewed posts for February 2010 (other than those solely about monthly theme items): 2009 New Belt Loops List New 2009 Cub Scout Belt Loops Coming Video Games Belt Loop Requirements 2009-2010 Program Helps Full Download Kindergarten Lions: Pilot Description Good Manners Belt Loop Requirements 2009-2010 Program Helps Hiking Belt…
The February 2010 Cubcast from BSA National is now available. Cubcast is a monthly audio program for Cub Scouters from BSA National. (If your computer has speakers, you can probably listen by just clicking the links below.) Part 1 has ideas for den meetings and more utilizing the March " Take Flight " theme.
BSA Supply Group will shortly have this basketball shooting craft ($3.99) available for order from scoutstuff.org . The website notes that the craft is a " working model ." Link
If you didn't get to see it, the weekend edition of Good Morning America did a nice piece on the 100th anniversary of Scouting a couple of weeks ago. It's not in the clip on the website, but anchor Kate Snow also mentioned on the air (and in her tweet ) that she has enjoyed being…
You can't order them online (they are rank badges after all), but you can now take a look at the 2010 commemorative Cub Scout rank badges at scoutstuff.org. Link
The Simon Kenton Council Buckeye District roundtable packet for March 2010 is available. The Buckeye District assembles a great roundtable packet each month which they post to the internet. This one has games, cooking ideas, crafts, songs, skits, ceremonies , and more for the March "Take Flight" theme. Link (pdf)
Jeremy Zweiacker is a KISMIF.org guest blogger from Oklahoma. He is a Tiger Cub Den Leader, an Eagle Scout, and a long time Scouter. Winter time is a great time to do Scouting activities with your own children. Today (as I write this on January 29), I am at home with my children because the…
The new Baloo's Bugle is out. Baloo's Bugle is a helpful monthly unofficial newsletter with games, activities, ceremonies, puzzles, crafts, and other ideas for den and pack meetings. This one covers the March 2010 " Take Flight " theme. Also inside is some more information about the rollout of Cub Scouts 2010 .
Here are the top 10 most viewed posts for January 2010 (other than those solely about monthly theme items): 2009 New Belt Loops List New 2009 Cub Scout Belt Loops Coming Video Games Belt Loop Requirements 2009-2010 Program Helps Full Download 2009-2010 Program Helps Good Manners Belt Loop Requirements Kindergarten Lions: Pilot Description 2010 Scout…
As I noted yesterday , it appears that BSA Supply Group has issued 2010 commemorative Cub Scout (and Boy Scout) rank badges. These are images of the 2010 commemorative Cub Scout rank badges (via a pdf posted at Scoutingnews.org ) which should soon be available at a scout shop near you. Link
According to reports on Cub Scout Talk (Yahoo group), BSA Supply Group has come out with a set of 2010 commemorative Cub Scout (and Boy Scout) rank badges . Apparently each badge has notations around the perimeter referring to the 100th anniversary of Scouting .
DLTK's Crafts for Kids website has instructions on doing this paper bag bald eagle craft which would probably be a fun project for your Tigers or Wolfs. The site has a template for the project. Theme: Take Flight Link Posted in Art Projects, CUB SCOUTS, Nature, Take Flight
The March 2010 Cub Scout Monthly Theme is " Take Flight ". Here is the official BSA theme description: "The Wright Brothers had a lot of courage to accomplish their dream to fly . Air has power to push and pull objects so that they can fly.
BSA National has posted a statement calling on everyone who can to support ongoing humanitarian relief efforts following the January 12 Haiti earthquak e . The statement suggests making donations through the American Red Cross or via the World Organization of Scouting Movement website . Link Posted in CUB SCOUTS
BSA Supply Group has available this new 2009 police station visit participation patch ($1.19). This could be a neat way to encourage boys to attend your den or pack's police station field trip . Link Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Field Trips, Patches
Trailhead (formerly "News Briefs") in the January-February 2010 issue of Scouting magazine includes the following news stories of interest to Cub Scouters: Philmont Training Conferences; Local Council Approval No Longer Required New Cub Scout Belt Loops Link Nov-Dec 2009 Magazine News Briefs Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Training
The January-February 2010 issue of Scouting magazine is available at the magazine website. This issue has articles of interest to Cub Scouters on the following subjects: The Founders of Boy Scouts of America. Link Historical Overview of Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Venture Scouts, and Varsity Scouts.
