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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 .
I don't think of myself as particularly a persnickety or doctrinaire so what follows is probably out of character. I do like to write therefore I strive to observe the rules of grammar and rely greatly on my spell checker.
Here is a short online story published by James Garner about a Cub Scout who joined a pretty much full Den already and taught the group the meaning of what it was to be a human and how everyone should be treated.
Many of you may be wondering, if you are a regular reader of Scoutingmaniac why I would change from the Boy Scout Troop Level to the Cub Scout Pack Level. There are several different reasons, some of them personal, some of them based on logistics, and some of them based on units that are taking…
Want to make Cub Scout camps a great experience for boys? Then just make sure the camp has these 10 simple elements, courtesy of Dennis Kampa of the Rocky Mountain Council: Top-notch camp leadership and quality, trained camp staff Safe environment "Customer" service Emphasis on transitioning into Boy Scouts Ethical education Parental involvement Outdoor adventures…
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.
Troop Leadership Training is happening in November for our troop (more here ). In a very timely email, this link appeared from the email ether: Troop Positions of Responsibility The following leadership positions count toward Boy Scout advancement. For more information, see the Senior Patrol Leader Handbook (#32501) and Patrol Leader Handbook (#32502A).
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…
Unofficial Academics and Sports requirements for Abilities Awareness: Belt Loop Complete these three requirements: 1. Visit with a child or adult with special needs. Find out what they enjoy and what they find difficult. 2. Attend a special needs event such as Easter Seals, Special Olympics, a performance with sign language interpretation, an activity with…
Unofficial Academics and Sports requirements for Hiking: Belt Loop Complete these three requirements: 1. Explain the hiking safety rules to your den leader or adult partner. Practice these rules while on a hike. 2. Demonstrate proper hiking attire and equipment.
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…
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.
The National BSA Museum has announced some new Webelos workshops for November. New Geologist Workshop Dates/Times November 8 2pm New Scientist Workshop Dates/Times November 21 10:30am November 21 12pm November 21 2pm November 21 3:30pm November 22 1:30pm November 22 3pm Registration Information Payment must be made at the time of reservation-no exceptions.
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.
Hallowe'en is coming up fast, and there are plenty of Haunted Houses in our area to go to (including at Camp Rock Enon this weekend). This fundraising effort by our council shows the kind of project that can be accomplished when folks make an idea happen.
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).
A 10-year-old boy is being hailed as a hero. He says he used what he learned in Cub Scouts to save his teacher's life. KTRK reports.
0 Vote On Idea Getting commitments from volunteers to attend an all day Saturday " Day of Training", Pow-wow, or University of Scouting is getting more and more difficult. One of our Cub Leaders forwarded this idea for consideration. It's a"Brown Bag Scouting" concept.
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…
2 Vote On Idea Can we change the name of the Webelos program. When I speak about it to 4th and 5th graders I get a lot of laughs and disappointed faces. "We Blow" is what most of the kids hear.
If you've been paying attention to the news lately, you've probably caught another rash of Scouts, good kids, being suspended under Zero Tolerance Weapon policies. Zachary Christie, a first grader, was suspended for 45 days after bringing a multi-utensil tool that he used camping to school.
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…
Lots of hints for Cub Scout Salute - games, openings, closings, ceremonies, jokes, and more Info for Veteran's day and Thanksgiving, too Ways to honor all your everyday heroes and Invite some local Police or Fire Fighters or members of the military - Make your November Pack Meeting a time of recognition of others.
Hello fellow Scouters, There are many great tabletop campfires on the Internet. Here's one that I made for a centerpiece for our pack's 2005 Blue and Gold banquet. Actually, I made three of these for that banquet, which celebrated the 75th anniversary of Cub Scouts.
0 Vote On Idea In the interest of increasing membership and retention within the Cub Scout Program, the Northern Star Council in St. Paul, MN has launched a five (5) year pilot program called "Lion Cubs" targeted at boys age 5 and/or in Kindergarten and their adult partners.
Learn some great ways to implement the November theme of Cub Scout Salute in part 1 of the October Cubcast. We spoke with Angela Elliott, a longtime Cub Scout volunteer and National Council employee, for ideas that go beyond Program Helps.
One of the most important Scouting experiences occurs when a Cub Scout bridges over into Boy Scouts. Listen to part 2 of the October Cubcast to hear insights on how you can make this vital transition as smooth as possible for your boys.
One Saturday last month, a Utah Highway Patrol helicopter began circling overhead and then descended into a large field. About 300 people had gathered, but they weren't onlookers craning their necks to see an overturned SUV. They were Cub Scouts and leaders eagerly awaiting the start to 911 Emergency Cub Scout Day Camp in Tooele…
Hello fellow Scouters, Along with all-to brief visit from Homer, in my fifth Scouting podcast I discuss: Feedback from previous podcasts Favorite Cub Scout memory – Climbing a volcano Camping tip – How to pack your car for a Cub campout Leader's tip – Things I always carried in my trunk "Just Say No" – To blue uniforms and…
Along with all-to brief visit from Homer, in my fifth Scouting podcast I discuss: Feedback from previous podcasts Favorite Cub Scout memory – Climbing a volcano Camping tip – How to pack your car for a Cub campout Leader's tip – Things I always carried in my trunk "Just Say No" – To blue uniforms and den numbers for…
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
Hello fellow Scouters, If you are a Tiger leader, you are taking on your first steps on a truly wonderful adventure. Your boys will be in the same den until sometime towards the end of the 5th grade (the exact time in the year depends on when your pack bridges to Boy Scouts).
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.
Hello fellow Scouters, If you are looking for a fun and useful craft for your den, consider making a Scout bucket. You can use the bucket to store craft supplies, snacks, their Scout book, some basic tools, and anything you want to send home.
