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The Simon Kenton Council Buckeye District roundtable packet for February 2010 is now available. The dedicated people of the Buckeye District assemble a great roundtable packet each month. This one has games, cooking ideas, crafts, songs, skits, ceremonies , and more for the February "Happy Birthday B.S.A."
Are you an experienced Cub Scouter ? Do you love seeing boys have active fun in Cub Scouts? Do you have good writing skills ? Do you like to help other Cub Scouters? If so, consider being a KISMIF.org volunteer contributor . KISMIF.org (what you are reading now) is a nonprofit blog dedicated to providing Cub Scouters with…
The new Baloo's Bugle is out. Baloo's Bugle is a cool monthly unofficial newsletter with games, activities, ceremonies, puzzles, crafts, and other ideas for den and pack meetings. This one covers the February 2010 " Happy Birthday B.S.A. " theme. For Webelos Scout den meetings, this Bugle also has activities for the Scholar and Engineer Webelos activity…
BSA National has now officially posted the requirements for the new (2009) Cub Scout belt loops (as well as all the other Academics and Sports awards) at this link . The new Guide is still expected to be available around late January or February. Posted in Academics and Sports Program, CUB SCOUTS
The February ( Happy Birthday B.S.A. ) Program Helps pages from BSA National are available (free) for download. Cub Scout Program Helps is a great resource for crafts, games, activities, and more for pack meetings and activities and Tiger, Wolf, and Bear den meetings. Link (pdf) Posted in 100th Anniversary, CUB SCOUTS, Happy Birthday B.S.A.
Here are the top 10 most viewed posts for December 2009 (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 Belt Loop Guide In Jan 2010 Good Manners Belt Loop…
Here is the 2010 Scout Sunday participation patch ($1.99) available from BSA Supply Group. This is a very nice-looking emblem featuring Joseph Csatari artwork . Link Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Faith, Patches
The February 2010 Cub Scout Monthly Theme is " Happy Birthday, B.S.A. " Here is the official BSA theme description: "It's time to celebrate with a big birthday bash . Boy Scouts of America is 100 years old this year. Learn the history of how Scouting came to the United States.
BSA Supply Group has this new flashing Cub Scout logo cup ($3.99 each). It could be a fun prize at a Blue and Gold Banquet . Link Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Merchandise
BSA will have a float in the Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1, 2010 . As you can see from this photo, the float will commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Scouting . You can read more here and see more photos here . Posted in 100th Anniversary, CUB SCOUTS
Here is a new Webelos t-shirt and cap combo ($12.99) from BSA Supply Group. It is available in medium through XXL sizes. Link Posted in Clothing, CUB SCOUTS, WEBELOS
Scouting Magazine now has its own Facebook page. Check it out here or read more about it here . Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Magazines, Tech
The January 2010 ( Power Up! ) monthly theme emblem can now be ordered from BSA Supply Group. Each patch is $1.29. Link Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Patches, Power Up!
BSA Supply Group has available this new 2010 Blue & Gold Banquet participation patch ($1.19). This emblem could be a fun way to encourage attendance at your pack's 2010 Banquet. Link Posted in Blue and Gold Banquet, CUB SCOUTS, Patches
As of this writing, most but not all of the new (2009) Cub Scout belt loops can be ordered from BSA Supply Group at Scoutstuff.org . Here are the links: Cub Scout Sports Program Belt Loops Cub Scout Sports Program Pins Cub Scout Academics Program Belt Loops Cub Scout Academics Program Pins [ Via Angela/Cub Scout Talk…
The official BSA announcement below about the new (2009) Cub Scout belt loops has apparently been released to local councils for distribution. It indicates that the new Guide should be available around late January 2010. Also noteworthy is that the belt loop focusing on disabilities will apparently be called "Disabilities Awareness" rather than "Abilities Awareness."
The Simon Kenton Council Buckeye District roundtable packet for January 2010 is now available. The nice people of the Buckeye District put together a great roundtable packet each month. This one has games, cooking ideas, crafts, songs, skits, ceremonies , and more for the January "Power Up!"
The December 2009 Cubcast from BSA National is now available. Part 1 has ideas for den meetings and more utilizing the January " Power Up! " theme. Part 2 has information about the 100th anniversary of Scouting celebration . Part 1 mp3 file Part 2 mp3 file [ Photo: FreeDigitalPhotos.net ] Posted in 100th Anniversary, CUB SCOUTS, Power Up!, Science
Here are the top 10 most viewed posts for October 2009 (other than those solely about monthly theme items): 2009 New Belt Loops List New Cub Scout Belt Loops Coming 2009-2010 Program Helps Full Download Video Games Belt Loop Requirements Hiking Belt Loop Requirements Abilities Awareness Belt Loop Requirements Good Manners Belt Loop Requirements Family…
In addition to the December ( Works of Art ) Program Helps pages, BSA National has released a 100th Anniversary Program Helps supplement for this month. It contains additional theme-related activities and projects which promote the 100th Anniversary Celebration . Link (pdf) Posted in 100th Anniversary, Art Projects, CUB SCOUTS, Works of Art
The new Baloo's Bugle is out. Baloo's Bugle is a great monthly unofficial publication with games, activities, ceremonies, puzzles, crafts, and other ideas for den and pack meetings. This one covers the January " Power Up! " theme. For Webelos Scout den meetings, this Bugle also has activities for the Fitness and Scientist Webelos activity badges.
The January ( Power Up! ) Program Helps pages from BSA National are available (free) for download. Cub Scout Program Helps is a great resource for crafts, games, activities, and more for pack meetings and activities and Tiger, Wolf, and Bear den meetings.
BSA Supply Group's new Winter/Gift 2009 catalog is now available. (This is not to be confused with the Winter 2009 catalog which came out in January 2009.) It features lots of Pinewood Derby accessories and many new 100th Anniversary items . You can view the catalog online here ( link ). Posted in Catalogs, CUB SCOUTS
The January 2010 Cub Scout Monthly Theme is " Power Up! " Here is the official BSA theme description: "Boys explore the science of energy through solar, electrical, and wind power and how this energy is used in their everyday lives. They can explore different ways to conserve energy and protect the world we live in .
Trailhead (formerly "News Briefs") in the November-December 2009 issue of Scouting magazine includes the following news stories of interest to Cub Scouters: BSA 100th Anniversary "Year of Celebration": Patch, Generations Connections, National Hall of Leadership, and More Tournament of Roses Parade BSA Float "Nothing But Nets" Program BSA Memorial Monument Restoration Link Posted in 100th…
On Thursday, December 10, 2009, 8:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), you can listen to a live audiocast of the National 100th Anniversary Kick-Off Rally . It is anticipated that 250,000 volunteers, staff members, Scouting alumni, and parents will be listening in. More details at this link . Posted in 100th Anniversary, CUB SCOUTS
The November-December 2009 issue of Scouting magazine is available at the magazine website. This issue has articles of interest to Cub Scouters on the following subjects: Building Purpose in Boys (Gurian Interview). Link Planning Cub Scout Service Projects. Link Teaching Honesty.
Last week, the Scoutstuff Facebook page announced that the new Cub Scout belt loops should be in scout shops by the end of November . I have now heard from several sources that the new Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program Guide is not expected to arrive in scout shops until February or March 2010 .
The December ( Works of Art ) Program Helps pages from BSA National are available (free) for download. Cub Scout Program Helps is a great resource for crafts, games, activities, and more for pack meetings and activities and Tiger, Wolf, and Bear den meetings. Link (pdf) Posted in Art Projects, CUB SCOUTS, Works of Art
BSA Supply Group's Facebook page yesterday announced that the new Cub Scout Belt Loops should be in scout shops by the end of November : "New Cub Scouting program belt loops are expected to be in Scout Shops next week. Here's a list of what's coming: Disabilities Awareness, Family Travel, Good Manners, Hiking, Hockey, Horseback Riding…
Now you can get KISMIF.org delivered to your email box thanks to Google Feedburner . Just follow this link . You can also find out when KISMIF.org is updated via Twitter , RSS , or HalfEagle.com . Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Tech
Here is a new Pinewood Derby participation patch ($1.19) available from BSA Supply Group. Boys usually love to get patches. Link Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Patches, Pinewood Derby
The November 2009 Cubcast from BSA National is available (free). Part 1 has ideas for den meetings and more utilizing the December " Works of Art " theme. Part 2 has suggestions on doing chartered organization service projects . Part 1 mp3 file Part 2 mp3 file [ Photo: FreeDigitalPhotos.net ] Posted in Art Projects, Artist, CUB SCOUTS, Service Projects…
BSA National and the U.S. Postal Service have announced a commemorative stamp for the 100th anniversary of Scouting . The new stamp should be available in July 2010 . In conjunction with the new stamp, a campaign has been announced to encourage Americans to send letters and care packages to members of the U.S.
Here is the December 2009 ( Works of Art ) monthly theme emblem. It is $1.29 from BSA Supply Group. Link Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Patches, Works of Art
The Simon Kenton Council Buckeye District roundtable packet for December 2009 is now available. Buckeye District puts together a great roundtable packet each month. This one has games, cooking ideas, crafts, songs, skits, ceremonies , and more for the December "Works of Art" theme. Link (pdf) Posted in Art Projects, CUB SCOUTS, Works of Art
The new Baloo's Bugle is out. Baloo's Bugle is a great monthly unofficial publication with games, activities, ceremonies, puzzles, crafts, and other ideas for den and pack meetings. This one covers the December " Works of Art " theme. For Webelos Scout den meetings, this Bugle also has activities for the Craftsman and Scientist Webelos activity badges.
The December 2009 Cub Scout Monthly Theme is " Works of Art ." Here is the official BSA theme description: "December is a time of celebration and giving. This is a perfect month for involving friends in doing good deeds and creating holiday magic through art .
As noted previously , the 2009-2010 Insignia Guide refers to the following new additions to the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program : 1. Abilities Awareness (17861-Loop, 14700-Pin) 2. Family Travel (17862-Loop, 14701-Pin) 3. Good Manners (17863 – Loop, 14702-Pin) 4. Hiking (17865-Loop, 14707-Pin) 5.
Abilities Awareness is one of the forthcoming new Cub Scout belt loops for the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program. I have received from an unofficial source this set of requirements for the soon-to-be available award: Requirements Belt Loop Complete these three requirements: 1.
Here are the top 10 most viewed posts for October 2009 (other than those solely about monthly theme items): 2009-2010 Program Helps Full Download New Cub Scout Belt Loops Coming 2009-2010 Program Helps Kindergarten Lions: Pilot Description Scout Centennial "Year of Celebration" Patch Video Games Belt Loop Requirements New Tiger Cub Den Leaders Hiking Belt…
Horseback Riding is one of the forthcoming new Cub Scout belt loops for the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program. I have received from an unofficial source this set of requirements for the soon-to-be available award: Requirements Belt Loop Complete these three requirements: 1.
Photography is one of the forthcoming new Cub Scout belt loops for the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program. I have received from an unofficial source this set of requirements for the soon-to-be available award: Requirements Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts may complete requirements in a family, den, pack, school, or community environment.
Nutrition is one of the forthcoming new Cub Scout belt loops for the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program. I have received from an unofficial source this set of requirements for the soon-to-be available award: Requirements Belt Loop Complete these three requirements: 1.
Pet Care is one of the forthcoming new Cub Scout belt loops for the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program. I have received from an unofficial source this set of requirements for the soon-to-be available award: Requirements Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts may complete requirements in a family, den, pack, school, or community…
Family Travel is one of the forthcoming new Cub Scout belt loops for the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program. I have received from an unofficial source this set of requirements for the soon-to-be available award: Requirements Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts may complete requirements in a family, den, pack, school, or community…
Reading and Writing is one of the forthcoming new Cub Scout belt loops for the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program. I have received from an unofficial source this set of requirements for the soon-to-be available award: Requirements Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts may complete requirements in a family, den, pack, school, or…
Here is the October 2009 ( Jungle Safari ) monthly theme emblem. It is $1.29 from BSA Supply Group. At present, the monthly theme emblem for November 2009 is not available on the scoutstuff.org website. Link Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Jungle Safari, Patches
Kickball is one of the forthcoming new Cub Scout belt loops for the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program. I have received from an unofficial source this set of requirements for the soon-to-be available award: Requirements Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts may complete requirements in a family, den, pack, school, or community environment.
Good Manners is one of the forthcoming new Cub Scout belt loops for the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program. I have received from an unofficial source this set of requirements for the soon-to-be available award: Requirements Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts may complete requirements in a family, den, pack, school, or community…
