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Hockey 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: The Hockey belt loop and pin include roller hockey and ice hockey.
Hiking 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.
Skateboarding 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.
Video Games 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 new award: Requirements Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts may complete requirements in a family, den, pack, school, or community environment.
If you've been wondering when KISMIF.org would have its own Twitter account, wait no more. You can now get tweets that inform you of KISMIF.org updates by following "KISMIForg" on Twitter. Link Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Tech
Tony Hooker is a KISMIF.org guest blogger from Concord, North Carolina. He is a Wolf Den Leader in the Central North Carolina Council and is a first-year Cub Scouter. Cubanapolis (or Cubanapolis 400 ) is a fun derby where boys put on boxes that looks like cars and race each other (by running).
The October 2009 Cubcast from BSA National is available (free). Part 1 has ideas for den meetings and more utilizing the November " Cub Scout Salute " theme. Part 2 has information on Webelos-to-Scout Transition and MyScouting . Part 1 mp3 file Part 2 mp3 file [ Photo: FreeDigitalPhotos.net ] Posted in Citizenship, Cub Scout Salute, CUB SCOUTS, Tech, Webelos…
BSA Supply Group has a new emblem ($1.19 each) that you can use to recognize boys who demonstrate the Cub Scout motto . Link Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Patches
The Trailhead (formerly "News Briefs") in the October 2009 issue of Scouting magazine includes the following stories of interest to Cub Scouters: Tour permits are now online Preserve America's Waterways Initiative Celebrate the Adventure photo contest Adventure Base 100 "The National Parks: America's Best Idea" film by Ken Burns "Scouting For Adventure" series on the…
The October 2009 issue of Scouting magazine is available at the magazine website. This issue has articles of interest to Cub Scouters on the following subjects: Wrangling Tiger Cubs. Link Obesity/New Annual Health and Medical Record. Link How to Get Cub Scouts to Settle Down.
The November ( Cub Scout Salute ) 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.
Simon Kenton Council's Buckeye District roundtable packet for November 2009 is available at their website . The Buckeye District assembles a great roundtable packet each month. This one has games, cooking ideas, crafts, songs, skits, ceremonies , and more for the November "Cub Scout Salute" theme. Link (pdf) Posted in Citizenship, Cub Scout Salute, CUB SCOUTS
Baloo's Bugle is a cool monthly unofficial publication with games, activities, ceremonies, puzzles, crafts, and other ideas for den and pack meetings. This one covers the November " Cub Scout Salute " theme. For Webelos Scout den meetings, this Bugle also has activities for the Craftsman and Readyman Webelos activity badges.
Here are the top 10 most viewed posts for September 2009 (other than those solely about monthly theme items): 2009-2010 Program Helps Full Download 2009-2010 Program Helps New Cub Scout Belt Loops Coming 2008-2009 Program Helps Kindergarten Lions: Pilot Description Scout Centennial "Year of Celebration" Patch Cub Scout Program Helps Online Example Schedule Flyer "Words…
All available booklets in the Cub Scout Activity Series are now only 99¢ each from BSA Supply Group. The booklets were part of the now-discontinued Den Meeting in a Box series. Among the cool booklets still available are ones on recycling , trees , weather , bugs , and dinosaurs . Posted in Books, CUB SCOUTS
BSA Supply Group's 2010 Anniversary catalog is now available. It has loads of items available for purchase to commemorate BSA's 100th anniversary . You can download the pdf here ( link ) or view the catalog online here ( link ). Posted in 100th Anniversary, Catalogs, CUB SCOUTS
In 2008 I read about this joint Girl Scout/Cub Scout/Boy Scout recruiting event to be held in Meridian, Mississippi . Since I had become District Membership Chair , I thought having a similar recruiting event here would be an idea worth exploring.
Shannon Elam is a KISMIF.org guest blogger from West Liberty, Kentucky. He is District Vice Chairman of the Shawnee District, Blue Grass Council. It's that time of year again when new scouts are coming in, new dens are formed, and new den leaders are recruited.
You can show what a fan of Cub Scouting you are with these Cub Scout logo stamps from Zazzle . They are $17.95 for a sheet of 20. Link . Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Merchandise
BSA Supply Group now has available a reusable bag for groceries or whatever. On one side it has the Outdoor Code and on the other it has the Boy Scout Law . And they are just $.99 each. Link Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Merchandise
Tony Hooker is a KISMIF.org guest blogger from Concord, North Carolina. He is a Wolf Den Leader in the Central North Carolina Council and is a first-year Cub Scouter. A new patch is available from BSA National, celebrating the 100 year anniversary of Scouting.
Simon Kenton Council's Buckeye District roundtable packet for October 2009 is available at their website . The Buckeye District assembles a great roundtable packet each month. This one has games, cooking ideas, crafts, songs, skits, ceremonies , and more for the October "Jungle Safari" theme. Link (pdf) Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Jungle Safari
The October ( Jungle Safari ) 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.
The November 2009 Cub Scout Monthly Theme is " Cub Scout Salute ." Here is the official BSA theme description: "This month Cub Scouts salute those heroes who help keep us safe and secure each and every day. Can only adults be heroes?
The September 2009 ( Cub Scout Pockets ) 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.
William Hooker is a KISMIF.org guest blogger from Concord, North Carolina. He is a Wolf Den Leader in the Central North Carolina Council and is a first-year Cub Scouter. One of the challenges for any den leader is encouraging good behavior among the Cub Scouts.
Baloo's Bugle is a cool monthly unofficial publication with games, activities, ceremonies, puzzles, crafts, and other ideas for den and pack meetings. This one covers the October " Jungle Safari " theme. For Webelos Scout den meetings, this Bugle also has activities for the Showman and Citizen Webelos activity badges.
The October 2009 Cub Scout Monthly Theme is " Jungle Safari ." Here is the official BSA theme description: "Help boys discover fun and adventure in the wilds of Scouting. Take them on a month-long safari . Learn why Africa is special to our founder Lord Baden-Powell.
Here are some of the key points about the upcoming Cub Scouts 2010 program (which begins September 2010) based on the information in the FAQ and the Top Hands presentation : Traditional monthly themes are no more . Monthly themes will be based on the 12 Cub Scouting Core Values .
Here are the top 10 most viewed posts for August 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 No More Monthly Themes: Roundtable Planning Guide Cub Scouts 2010 Early Info "Words to Live By" Flyers No More Monthly Themes: An…
Here are excerpts from the official FAQ about the new Cub Scouts 2010 program changes for den meetings and pack meetings from the BSA National website: "1. Why are we doing this program? Initially the experience of one pack which developed and used this program led us to believe it had merit.
Information about Cub Scouts 2010 , the changes to the Cub Scout program in which traditional monthly themes are discontinued and which implements a version of Fast Tracks , is now posted at the BSA National website. Link [ Via Jamie D./Cub Scout Talk ] Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Cub Scouts 2010
Email lists (e.g., Yahoo Groups ) are a great tool for keeping members of your pack informed about upcoming events and activities. There is also a way you can make sure that your pack announcements go to those families who don't have email but are set up to receive text messages ( SMS messages ) via their mobile…
The August 2009 Cubcast from BSA National is available (free). Part 1 has ideas for den meetings and more utilizing the September " Cub Scout Pockets " theme. Part 2 has information on Scout popcorn sales . Part 1 page Part 1 mp3 file Part 2 page Part 2 mp3 file [ Photo: Flicker/nutmeg ] Posted in Cub Scout Pockets…
William Hooker is a KISMIF.org guest blogger from Concord, North Carolina. He is a Wolf Den Leader in the Central North Carolina Council and is a first-year Cub Scouter. A stumbling block of many Cub Scout packs is poor communication .
Simon Kenton Council's Buckeye District roundtable packet for September 2009 is available at their new website . The Buckeye District assembles a great roundtable packet each month. This one has games, cooking ideas, crafts, songs, skits, ceremonies , and more for the September "Cub Scout Pockets" theme. Link (pdf) Posted in Cub Scout Pockets, CUB SCOUTS
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 (the website you are reading right now) is a nonprofit blog dedicated to providing Cub…
BSA Supply Group now has available these BSA 100th anniversary plates ($5.99 – $6.99 for 25), napkins ($4.99 – $5.99 for 50), and cups ($9.99 for 50). These would be neat to have for a pack picnic or Blue and Gold Banquet .
BSA Supply Group now has available new Cub Scout web belts and buckles . The redesigned silver buckles have a mechanical friction closure mechanism . The price range is $7.99 to $9.99. Link Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Uniforms
BSA Supply Group now has available Centennial Uniform shorts . These forest green shorts made from Supplex Nylon have deep pockets and an inner mesh lining to accommodate swimming. The new uniform shorts can be worn as part of the adult Cub Scouter uniform or the Webelos Scout uniform (if worn with khaki shirt).
Here is a new (Fall 2009) Scouting for Food emblem ($1.19) from BSA Supply Group. This patch would be something cool to give your boys who participate in a Scouting for Food service project . Link Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Patches, Service Projects
Baloo's Bugle is a cool monthly unofficial publication with games, activities, ceremonies, puzzles, crafts, and other ideas for den and pack meetings. This one covers the September " Cub Scout Pockets " theme. For Webelos Scout den meetings, this Bugle also has activities for the Communicator and Citizen Webelos activity badges.
Here are the top 10 most viewed posts for July 2009 (other than those solely about monthly theme items): New Cub Scout Belt Loops Coming 2009-2010 Program Helps Kindergarten Lions: Pilot Description 2009-2010 Program Helps Full Download No More Monthly Themes: An Update No More Monthly Themes: Roundtable Planning Guide Parent Information Guide Confirmation of…
Early information is available on Cub Scouting 2010 , the upcoming changes to the Cub Scout program involving the end of monthly themes . The excerpt below is from a National Innovation Council update via the Cornhusker Council website. " Cub Scouts 2010.
BSA Supply Group has announced this cool-looking 100th-anniversary emblem ($1.49) which is designed to encircle the world scout emblem on the official uniform. Link [ Via Scoutingnews.org ] Posted in 100th Anniversary, CUB SCOUTS, Patches
The September 2009 Cub Scout Monthly Theme is " Cub Scout Pockets ." Here is the official BSA theme description: "What can possibly be in a Cub Scout's pocket ? What is in a boy's pocket can tell a lot about who he is and what he likes.
The July 2009 Cubcast from BSA National is available (free). Part 1 has ideas for den meetings and more utilizing the August " Fun in the Sun " theme. Part 2 has information on Cub Scout fall recruiting . Part 1 Part 2 [ Photo: Flicker/nattu ] Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Fun in the Sun, Recruiting
Cub Scout Program Helps (apparently in its final year ) is a great resource for Cub Scout leaders. It has features a month-by-month breakdown of suggestions for den (Tiger, Wolf, or Bear) and pack games, songs, advancement ceremonies, crafts, and other activities to go along with the Cub Scout Monthly Themes .
A personal note. I have been Cubmaster of Pack 19 for 4 years . This week, I am stepping back from being Cubmaster. I will continue to be a pack committee member and coordinate and help lead our monthly pack hikes and campouts .
I keep a lot of my important files (including ones for Cub Scouting) on USB flash drives so I can use them at different computers. But this week I could not find my flash drive case. I looked everywhere for several days, but to no avail.
