Happy Birthday Patch (opens in a new tab)
Here is a new Happy Birthday patch ($1.19) available from BSA Supply Group. Link Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Patches
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ScoutParents Overview (opens in a new tab)
The relaunched ScoutParents website has some helpful summaries of the ScoutParents program effective September 1, 2008. The goal of ScoutParents is to improve scout recruitment and retention by getting more parents involved and committed to the success of their son's scouting journey.
Cub Scout Shooting Sports (opens in a new tab)
One of the biggest attractions of Cub Scouting for boys is the chance to shoot bb guns and bows and arrows. I have met few Cub Scout-age boys who don't get excited about shooting sports. But as Cub Scout leaders, we need to remember BSA restrictions on shooting sports in the Cub Scout program : "Archery…
ScoutParents Website Relaunch (opens in a new tab)
The ScoutParents.org website was recently relaunched . Although the new website is less colorful than its predecessor, the site is now better organized and easier to navigate . Link [ Via Scoutingnews.org ] Posted in CUB SCOUTS, ScoutParents
Buckeye February '09 Packet (When I Grow Up) (opens in a new tab)
Simon Kenton Council's Buckeye District roundtable packet for March 2009 ( When I Grow Up ) has been posted on the SKC website. The Buckeye District puts together a great roundtable packet each month. It has games, cooking ideas, crafts, songs, skits, ceremonies, and more. Link (pdf) Posted in CUB SCOUTS, When I Grow Up
Trails End Carmel Corn Recall (opens in a new tab)
Yesterday, Weaver Popcorn Company issued a precautionary voluntary recall for some of its Trail's End 9.5 oz. Carmel Corn with Nuts due to the salmonella outbreak at Peanut Corporation of America's facility in Blakely, Georgia. The full press release is at the link below. Link [ Via Scoutingnews.org ] Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Fundraisers
February 2009 Baloo's Bugle - March (When I Grow Up) Theme (opens in a new tab)
The February 2009 Baloo's Bugle (by Commissioner Dave) is available for free download. Baloo's Bugle is a monthly unofficial publication with games, activities, ceremonies, puzzles, crafts, and other ideas for den and pack meetings. This one covers the March " When I Grow Up " theme.
Top 10 January 2009 Posts (opens in a new tab)
Here are the top 10 most viewed posts for January 2009 (other than those solely about monthly theme items): 2009 Blue & Gold Emblem 2008-2009 Program Helps Free Maze Generator Sites Flying Colors Party Supplies Cub Scout Program Helps Online New Scout Sunday Patch 2009 Scout Sunday Emblem 2009 Pinewood Derby Emblem New Centennial Uniform Webelos…
Parents Attending Den Meetings (opens in a new tab)
Under the traditional Cub Scout program , non-leader parents (other than Tiger partners) were not encouraged to attend den meetings although they were permitted to do so if they asked to. Today, however, there may be a trend toward encouraging helpful parental presence at Cub Scout meetings and events.
"Words to Live By" Marketing Campaign (opens in a new tab)
Chief Seattle Council developed a very effective council scouting marketing campaign with the theme of "words to live by." They have used the campaign for several years in conjunction with their council's joinscouts.net recruiting website. Now, BSA National has announced that it will soon be launching a new national recruitment campaign using the "words to…
The Purpose of Pinewood Derby (opens in a new tab)
Pinewood Derby is a highlight of the year for most Cub Scout packs. Watching and cheering for the brightly colored cars speeding down the track can be very exciting. But I think it is helpful to remember that Pinewood Derby is not really about making and racing fast cars .
2009 Generic Reading Patch (opens in a new tab)
Here is a new generic Reading patch ($1.19) available from BSA Supply Group. This could be a fun patch for those who take part in a library field trip. Link Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Field Trips, Patches, Reading
Free Word Search Generator Sites (opens in a new tab)
Word search puzzles are a lot of fun. One must find hidden words in a grid of letters. The letters of the word will be in order and in a straight line, but they may be written forward, backward, up, down, or diagonally.
Aquanaut Resources (opens in a new tab)
Before any BSA group may have a swimming activity, there must be a Safe Swim Defense trained leader in charge. As with all the Webelos activity badges, the best resources for Aquanaut are the Webelos Handbook and the Webelos Leader Guide .
2009 Scouting for Food Emblem (opens in a new tab)
Here is a new Scouting for Food participation patch ($1.19) available from BSA Supply Group. In our pack, we usually give a patch to all the boys who participate in the annual Scouting for Food drive. Most boys love getting patches. Link Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Patches, Service Projects
Aquanaut Requirements (opens in a new tab)
One of the official suggested Webelos activity badges for July is Aquanaut . Here are the requirements for the Aquanaut Webelos activity badge : Do these: 1. Jump into water over your head. Come to the surface and swim 100 feet, at least half of this using a backstroke.
Children and the Work World of Television (opens in a new tab)
Before television became dominant, kids tended to aspire to the careers they were exposed to in real life. But today, children develop a picture of the adult work from what they see on television. As the Center for Media Literacy points out the article " When I Grow Up: Children and the Work-World of Television ," tv…
Cub Scout Checks (opens in a new tab)
You can now order official Cub Scout checks ($13.95/box) from Identity Check Printers. Each box includes four different check designs : Cub Scouting's 12 Core Values, 10 Purposes of Cub Scouting, Cub Scout derbies, and Cub Scout rank badges. ICP also has these items for Cub Scouters: Cub Scout checkbook cover ($19.95), Cub Scout labels ($9.95/set)…
Family Member Resources (opens in a new tab)
As with all the Webelos activity badges, the best resources for Family Member are the Webelos Handbook and the Webelos Leader Guide . Here are some other Family Member resources that may be helpful: Meritbadge.org Family Member Worksheet (pdf) SCCC Family Member Packet (pdf) [ via Buckeye ] Scouting the Net - Family Member Hendra's Family Member Packet (pdf)…
Smaller Catalogs (opens in a new tab)
If you have been a scout leader for more than a few years, you probably remember the large BSA Supply Group annual print catalogs which were mailed to leaders and scout shops. For the past few years, Supply Group has opted instead to produce a few promotional print catalogs each year which are much smaller…
Example Schedule Flyer (opens in a new tab)
As you have probably noticed from pack 19 schedule flyers posted here, I think flyers with fonts and clip art can be a lot of fun. Since most people do not have Microsoft Publisher , at the link below is a schedule flyer template in Microsoft Word format I made which you can customize.
Family Member Requirements (opens in a new tab)
One of the official suggested Webelos activity badges for April is Family Member . Here are the requirements for the Family Member Webelos activity badge : Do all of these: 1. Tell what is meant by family, duty to family, and family meetings.
Anagrams (opens in a new tab)
Anagrams are cool. An anagram is a rearrangement of the letters of a word or phrase to form a new word or phrase using each letter exactly once. For example, you can rearrange the letters of "William Shakespeare" and get "I am a weakish speller."
Pack 19 Spring 2009 Schedules (opens in a new tab)
Our pack 2009 winter/spring schedules are now complete. Here are a few things to note: Our pack meets every Tuesday from 6-7 p.m. In a typical month, two weeks will be den meetings , one week will be a joint pack field trip , and one week will be pack meeting or pack event .
February 2009 (American ABC's) Program Helps (opens in a new tab)
The February 2009 ( American ABC's ) Program Helps pages from BSA National are now available (free) for download. Program Helps is a great resource for crafts, games, activities and more for pack meetings and activities and Tiger, Wolf, and Bear den meetings.
Pinewood Derby Body Skins (opens in a new tab)
Another new Pinewood Derby item from BSA Supply Group– body skins ($6.49 each). These bodywraps can give your car a really cool colorful look without any painting . Link Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Pinewood Derby, STUFF
New Latino Outreach (opens in a new tab)
A December 28 Associated Press article features a BSA National announcement of Hispanic outreach pilot programs launched in several cities to test ways to introduce scouting to Latino families . As part of the outreach, BSA will be running radio and television commercials , hiring bilingual speakers , and working with churches that serve Latinos.
Buckeye February '09 Packet (American ABC's) (opens in a new tab)
Simon Kenton Council's Buckeye District roundtable packet for February 2009 ( American ABC's ) is now on the SKC website. The Buckeye District puts together a very good roundtable packet each month that they post on their website. It has games, cooking ideas, crafts, songs, skits, ceremonies, and more. Link (pdf) Posted in American ABC's, CUB SCOUTS
Winter 2009 Catalog (opens in a new tab)
BSA Supply Group's Winter 2009 catalog is now available. This one features lots of Pinewood Derby accessories as well as many new 100th Anniversary items . You can download the pdf here ( link ) or view the catalog online here ( link ). Posted in 100th Anniversary, Catalogs, CUB SCOUTS, Pinewood Derby
January 2009 Baloo's Bugle - February (American ABC's) Theme (opens in a new tab)
The January 2009 Baloo's Bugle (by Commissioner Dave) is available for free download. Baloo's Bugle is a monthly unofficial publication with games, activities, ceremonies, puzzles, crafts, and other ideas for den and pack meetings. This one covers the February " American ABC's " theme.
"Switch" Pilot Program (opens in a new tab)
At the BSA Innovation Engine website is an announcement about a new pilot Cub Scout health and wellness program called "Switch." The program encourages kids to spend less time in front of a television or computer , to get more exercise , and to eat more fruits and vegetables .
Kindergarten Lions: Pilot Description (opens in a new tab)
At the BSA Innovation Engine, an official description of the kindergarten Lions program pilot program has been posted. Here are some noteworthy items from the post: The Lions pilot program is scheduled to test for five years with 2008-2009 being the first year.
When I Grow Up - Official Theme Description (opens in a new tab)
The March 2009 Cub Scout Monthly Theme is " When I Grow Up ." Here is the official BSA theme description: " Explore career possibilities of the 21st century this month. Host a pack career fair , inviting several adults to share what they do for a living and how these career opportunities might change as you grow up…
Jan. 2009 Cubcast (Feb. Theme: American ABC's) (opens in a new tab)
The January 2009 Cubcast from BSA National is available (free). It has ideas for den meetings and more utilizing the February " American ABC's " theme. The program also has a number of suggestions on having an effective Webelos Transition . Link [ Photo: Wikipedia ] Posted in American ABC's, CUB SCOUTS, Webelos Transition
Jan-Feb 2009 News Briefs (opens in a new tab)
The News Briefs in the January-February 2009 Scouting magazine include the following stories of interest to Cub Scouters: 2009 Centennial Quality Award Program BSA Alumni Connection Program BSA 100th Anniversary National Hall of Leadership Nominations Link Posted in 100th Anniversary, CUB SCOUTS, Magazines, Quality Awards
January 2009 (A-MAZE-ing Games) Program Helps (opens in a new tab)
The January 2009 ( A-MAZE-ing Games ) Program Helps pages from BSA National are now available (free) for download. Program Helps is a great resource for crafts, games, activities and more for pack meetings and activities and Tiger, Wolf, and Bear den meetings.
January-February 2009 Scouting Magazine (opens in a new tab)
The January-February 2009 issue of Scouting magazine is now available at the magazine website. This issue has articles of interest to Cub Scouters on the following subjects: BSA Leave No Trace Master Educator Courses. Link Leave No Trace Principles. Link 2009 Philmont Training Center Courses.
Top 10 December 2008 Posts (opens in a new tab)
Here are the top 10 most viewed posts for December 2008 (other than those solely about monthly theme items): 2008-2009 Program Helps 2009 Blue & Gold Emblem Cub Scout Program Helps Online Webelos Activity Badge Worksheets Indoor Game Night New Centennial Uniform 2009 Pinewood Derby Emblem 2009 Scout Sunday Emblem 2008-09 Tiger Cub and Cub Scout…
Palindromes (opens in a new tab)
Palindromes are a lot of fun. A palindrome is a word or phrase that has the same spelling backwards. (Variation in spacing and punctuation are permitted.) Some examples of palindromic words are: radar , rotor , and level . Here are a few palindromic phrases : "Was it a rat I saw?"
Pinewood Derby Wide Body Side Panels (opens in a new tab)
BSA Supply Group now carries wide body side panels ($2.99/pair) which you can use to add extra width to your Pinewood Derby car. Once they are glued on , the panels add an extra 3/8″ over the wheels , but do not cause the car to exceed size regulations. Link Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Pinewood Derby
Traveler Resources (opens in a new tab)
As with all the Webelos activity badges, the best resources for Traveler are the Webelos Handbook and the Webelos Leader Guide . Here are some other Traveler resources that may be helpful: Meritbadge.org Traveler Worksheet (pdf) SHAC Traveler Packet (pdf) [ via Buckeye ] Scouting the Net - Traveler Hendra's Traveler Packet (pdf) [ via MacScouter and scoutingthenet.com ] Pack 152…
Flying Colors Party Supplies (opens in a new tab)
For your February Blue and Gold Banquet, you may want decorations fitting the official " American ABC's " theme . Here are some Flying Colors party supplies available at the Factory Card & Party Outlet on Amazon.com: 10 1/2″ Paper Plates (8 count) - $2.75 Paper Luncheon Napkins (16 count) - $2.07 9 Ounce Paper Cups (8 count) - $1.77 Shipping is…
Traveler Requirements (opens in a new tab)
One of the official suggested Webelos activity badges for June is Traveler . Here are the requirements for the Traveler Webelos activity badge : Do five of these: 1. Get a map or timetable from a railroad, bus line, airline, subway, or light rail.
New Annual Health and Medical Record (opens in a new tab)
BSA National has unveiled a new Annual Health and Medical Record that replaces all previous BSA medical forms. Here are some things to note about the new Record: Parts A and C are to be filled out annually by youth and adult members of all BSA units (including Cub Scout packs).
Online Tour Permits (opens in a new tab)
In early January 2009, you will be able to fill out and submit tour permits online via the BSA MyScouting system . At the link below (via the Atlanta Area Council website) is set of instructions on the new online tour permit system. Link (pdf) Posted in ADMINISTRATION, CUB SCOUTS
Three Fires Council Hiking Program (opens in a new tab)
Three Fires Council has a great Cub Hiking Program. It encourages packs to have a Saturday hike each month , to keep track of each boy's miles hiked , and to do recognition (such as a patch) at each hiking milestone. The suggested hikes are usually two to four miles each .
Geologist Resources (opens in a new tab)
As with all the Webelos activity badges, the best resources for Geologist are the Webelos Handbook and the Webelos Leader Guide . Here are some other Geologist resources that may be helpful: Meritbadge.org Geologist Worksheet (pdf) SHAC Geologist Packet (pdf) [ via Buckeye ] Scouting the Net - Geologist Hendra's Geologist Packet (pdf) [ via MacScouter and scoutingthenet.com ] Pack 152…
American ABC's - Official Theme Description (opens in a new tab)
The February 2009 Cub Scout Monthly Theme is " American ABC's ." Here is the official BSA theme description: " Take a personalized tour of the USA by the letters: Austin, Baton Rouge and Cambridge to Xenia, York and Zion. Our country contains an endless variety of scenic and historic places .
Free Maze Generator Sites (opens in a new tab)
When I was a kid, I thought mazes (and puzzles in general) were really cool. So January's " A-MAZE-ing Games " theme brings back some fond memories for me. If you would like to make some mazes for a January den meeting, here are some websites that allow you to create computer-generated mazes for free .
Finding BSA Councils (opens in a new tab)
Here are a few internet resources to help you find information about the 300-plus BSA local councils . Dave Hultberg is a Pennsylvania scouter who has put together an Excel spreadsheet listing all current and former BSA councils . It has the dates the council has been (or was) in existence as well as the current council…