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[cs2015] Tiger Tag is one of the Tiger elective adventures. For this adventure, Tiger Cubs and their adult partners play some active games and think about what it means to be a good sport. The requirement for this adventure are shown below.
[cs2015] Howling at the Moon is one of the Wolf CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Wolf program, it is most similar to Wolf Elective 23 – Lets Go Camping . For this adventure, Wolves practice their communication skills by creating a skit and performing it at a pack campfire program.
[cs2015] Team Tiger is one of the Tiger CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Tiger Cub program, it is most similar to Tiger Achievement 1 – Making My Family Special and Tiger Elective 10 – Helping Hands . For this adventure, Tiger Cubs and their adult partners learn how cooperation and working as a team can improve their…
[cs2015] Faith in Action is one of the Arrow of Light CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Webelos Cub Scout program, it is similar to requirement 8 for the Webelos badge. For this adventure, Webelos either earn the religious emblem of their faith or create and carry out a plan to strengthen their own beliefs.
[cs2015] Fellowship of Faith is one of the Bear CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Bear Cub Scout program, it is similar to Bear Achievement 1 – Ways We Worship and Bear Achievement 2 – Emblems of Faith . For this adventure, Bears either earn the religious emblem for their faith or explore the practice and history of…
[cs2015] Footsteps of Faith is one of the Wolf CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Wolf program, it is most similar to Wolf Achievement 11 – Duty to God . For this adventure, Wolves visit a religious monument and create a display about their trip.
Becky sent in this question: I understand only an older scout can sign off on rank requirements, but when do the scouts learn the skills and do the items they need? Is it only during scout events? It is typical for them to learn the skills at meetings and events.
[cs2015] My Family's Faith is one of the Tiger CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Tiger Cub program, it is most similar to Tiger Elective 8 – Your Religious Leaders . For this adventure, Tiger Cubs and their adult partners talk about faith and family and participate in an activity related to their beliefs.
[cs2015] Camper is one of the Arrow of Light CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Webelos Cub Scout program, it is similar to the Outdoorsman activity badge and Arrow of Light requirement 5. In this adventure, Webelos learn how to set up tents, how to be prepared for weather and natural disasters, and other outdoor…
[cs2015] Faith In Action is one of the Webelos CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Webelos Cub Scout program, it is similar to requirement 8 for the Webelos badge. For this adventure, Webelos either earn the religious emblem of their faith or plan and take part in an interfaith service .
[cs2015] Bear Necessities is one of the Bear CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Bear Cub Scout program, it is similar to Bear Achievement 9 – What's Cooking , Bear Achievement 12 – Family Outdoor Adventure , Bear Achievement 22 – Tying It All Up , Bear Elective 2 – Weather , Bear Elective 25 – Lets Go Camping , and the Weather Belt Loop…
[cs2015] Council Fire is one of the Wolf CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Wolf program, it is most similar to Wolf Achievement 4 – Know Your Home and Community and Wolf Achievement 7 – Your Living World . For this adventure, Wolves learn about being a member of a community.
[cs2015] Games Tigers Play is one of the Tiger CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Tiger Cub program, it is most similar to Tiger Achievement 3 – Keeping Myself Healthy and Safe and Tiger Elective 25 – Snack Time . For this adventure, Tiger Cubs and their adult partners learn about teamwork while playing games.
Nora sent in this question: Our Boy Scout troop requires that Boy Scouts request a BOR by phone call at least two days in advance. At our last meeting, the Advancment Chair and some committee members conducted a BOR for one of the Scouts.
[cs2015] Building a Better World is one of the Arrow of Light CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Webelos Cub Scout program, it overlaps some of the requirements in the Citizen Activity Badge and the Family Member Activity Badge as well as the Citizenship Belt Loop and Pin .
[cs2015] Cast Iron Chef is one of the Webelos CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Webelos Cub Scout program, it overlaps some of the requirements in the Fitness Activity Badge and the Outdoorsman Activity Badge . There is also a connection to the Nutrition Belt Loop and Pin .
[cs2015] Bear Claws is one of the Bear CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Bear Cub Scout program, it is very similar to Bear Achievement 19 – Shavings and Chips . For this adventure, Bears learn how to use their pocketknives safely and carve a couple of items.
[cs2015] Call of the Wild is one of the Wolf CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Wolf Cub Scout program, it is most similar to Wolf Achievement 7 – Your Living World , Wolf Elective 11 – Sing a Long , Wolf Elective 16 – Family Alert , Wolf Elective 18 – Outdoor Adventure , and Wolf Elective 23 – Lets Go Camping .
[cs2015] Backyard Jungle is one of the Tiger CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Tiger Cub program, it is most similar to Tiger Elective 32 – Feed the Birds and Tiger Elective 30 – Plant a Seed . For this adventure, Tiger Cubs and their adult partners learn to really observe the outdoors and see all of the…
Jessica sent in this question: Hi there – I am wondering if the religious emblems of faith carry over from a cub scout uniform to a boy scout uniform or if it must be earned again in boy scouts. I know our religious organization has different programs for different ages for our emblem.
BSA provides the troop program feature guides as a resource for Boy Scout troops. A PLC can use these guides to plan a series of meetings and outings around a single theme. My post Troop Program Features for Meetings and Outings has more information about these guides.
BSA offers supplemental pack program ideas for each month. One of the Cub Scout themes for the June core value of Perseverance is an Over the Horizon theme. Here is what the program helps say about this theme: It is easy for a Cub Scout to become tired and want to quit while out on…
Jenny sent in this question There is a cub in our pack that has no interest in the outdoors. He and I were talking about our upcoming family camp and he is dreading it. Our pack is quite small and his den only has 2 boys in it, so its difficult to have other boys…
Picture Telephone is a visual version of the classic telephone game. Our Crew recently played this during the Communication section of the Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews leadership training course . The part our Crew enjoyed most about this game was looking at the pictures and phrases later and seeing how far off they were…
Emily sent in this question In working on BL and pin requirements, do the scouts need to complete the requirements during a current "year" (their Wolf or Bear year for example)? Or can they work on the requirements throughout their entire year in scouts.
Star Wars Day is almost here. "May the fourth be with you." So here is a Star Wars themed game for your den or pack. The idea is for each player to "use the force" to keep a balloon on a pool noodle light saber.
BSA provides the troop program feature guides as a resource for Boy Scout troops. A PLC can use these guides to plan a series of meetings and outings around a single theme. My post Troop Program Features for Meetings and Outings has more information about these guides.
The Cub Scout core value for the month of May is The May Pack Meeting Tips from BSA remind us "Cub Scouts will learn that it is important and easy to eat a healthy diet and how a fitness program can be part of their daily routine."
Sleeping Guard is a fun game for a den. The object of the game is for the Scouts to be quiet enough to sneak up on a blindfolded guard and steal an object. Perfect for a bunch of noisy Cub Scouts!
The Fish and Chips and Vinegar song fits in well with this month's Backyard Fun theme. It includes a reminder to keep our backyards free of trash! It would also fit in well with a conservation theme. The song is sung as a round.
Scouts today are familiar with many types of digital technology – the Internet, smart phones, tablets, computers. The Digital Technology merit badge teaches Boy Scouts how to use technology safely and responsibly. Technology has come a long way since Computers merit badge was first introduced in 1967.
This summer, our troop and crew will be attending Catholic Adventure Week at Swift Base. This is just one of several themed camps offered by our council. Our Boy Scout troop does this as a second week of summer camp, with the first being a traditional Boy Scout camp.
Scott sent in this question: My son is home schooled and has to do the requirement for second class 9a. The drug awareness part. do you have any suggestions on what he can do to meet this requirement? Any help would be great.
Steve sent in this question about Eagle palms : In terms of earning Palms. Do MB's earned before getting Eagle count towards Palms? The wording on the BSA site is unclear to me. My oldest will be 15 in July and has to be in his PL position for about 4 months to be able to…
BSA provides Bear den meeting ideas for den leaders on the Scouting.org website. These Cub Scout Bear den meeting plans are step by step guides to carrying out a den meeting. In addition to the basic den meeting plans, there are supplemental plans which can be used if you have additional meetings left.
BSA has a set of troop programs which can help PLCs plan activities around a theme. This communication program feature offers the opportunity to plan a month's worth of troop activities which focus on giving and receiving information. The plans for the Business troop program feature can be found in Volume 1 of Troop Program…
BSA offers supplemental pack program ideas for each month. One of the Cub Scout themes for the May core value of The May Pack Meeting Tips from BSA remind us "Cub Scouts will learn that it is important and easy to eat a healthy diet and how a fitness program can be part of their…
Aaron sent in this question I am looking for ways to welcome Webelos into Boy Scouts at Pack Meetings, any ideas? Like a cross over, but not as formal. Thanks for the question, Aaron. Our crossover ceremonies are usually not very formal at all.
BSA provides Bear den meeting ideas for den leaders on the Scouting.org website. These Cub Scout Bear den meeting plans are step by step guides to carrying out a den meeting. In addition to the basic den meeting plans, there are supplemental plans which can be used if you have additional meetings left.
I've had several requests lately for a newer version of the merit badge check off list, updated with the newest badges. So I've redone the list as a Google spreadsheet. This will make it easier to keep updated. The spreadsheet could be used by a scribe to keep track of which Scouts have earned which…
Mike sent in this question: We have a large Troop of about 125 scouts and about 14 patrols. We recently tried to do patrol leadership elections but did not have enough scouts present to elect anyone. Most of our really active scouts are already in a leadership position or have already been in one.
This past weekend our Venturing Crew did the Introduction to Youth Leadership Skills for Crews (ILSC). This course teaches Crew members basic leadership skills. There is a corresponding course for Boy Scout troops (ILST). ILSC (or ILST) is a prerequisite for National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) and Kodiak Challenge.
BSA provides Webelos den meeting ideas for Cub Scout den leaders on the Scouting.org website. The fifteenth in the Arrow of Light series of Webelos den meeting plans covers part of the Webelos get a chance to try different sports while working on the Sportsman activity badge.
The Forces of Flight game would make a fun addition to a pack meeting for the "Faith is having inner strength and confidence based on your trust in a higher power. When you try something new, innovative, or dangerous, it takes faith to make the attempt-faith that a higher power will guide you and keep…
BSA has a set of troop programs which can help PLCs plan activities around a theme. This business program feature offers the opportunity to plan a month's worth of troop activities with business theme. The plans for the Business troop program feature can be found in Volume 1 of Troop Program Features from BSA: In…
Heather sent in this request for advice: I am currently a Wolf Den Leader (my son is a Wolf) and I was the Tiger Den Leader last year. Up until recently, we had all planned on continuing to "move up" in leading Dens as our sons progressed through the program.
BSA provides Bear den meeting ideas for den leaders on the Scouting.org website. These Cub Scout Bear den meeting plans are step by step guides to carrying out a den meeting. In addition to the basic den meeting plans, there are supplemental plans which can be used if you have additional meetings left.
Dianne sent in this question: My son has been in a very small Boy Scout Troop for 2 years now. We started with about 20 scouts, and now here are only 9 active scouts. Most have earned their Eagle rank and left.
The Cub Scout core value for the month of April is The April Pack Meeting Tips from BSA remind us "Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting, believed that reverence and duty to God should be an important part of the Scouting movement, and for every Scout and Scouter.
The Sustainability merit badge was added as a new merit badge in the summer of 2013. This badge focuses on lifestyle adaptations which use our planet's natural resources more wisely. Either Sustainability merit badge or Environmental Science merit badge is required for the rank of Eagle.
