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Pack meetings, den adventures, pinewood derbies and blue and gold banquets. Den leaders and Cubmasters swapped ideas for keeping younger Scouts busy, happy and learning.
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National Night Out is a program that has been running in Middletown for the last decade or so. Each year at a different city park there is a community-wide free event where the public can come and a free meal (hot dog, chips & a soda) and visit with a large number of community organizations (public…
So back in June we held our “Annual Pack Program Planning Meeting.” Actually we had two. The Cubmaster couldn’t be at the actual meeting, so he and I, our Outings Chair and one of our Webelos Den Leaders met at Fricker’s and talked out some ideas that he had.
Cub Scouting means "doing." Everything in Cub Scouting is designed to have the boys doing things. Activities are used to achieve the aims of Scouting-citizenship training, character development, and personal fitness. Many of the activities happen right in the den and pack.
The Boy Scouts of America seems to have cornered the market on scouting awards for all levels of the scout program and if one looks to other scouting programs in other countries; you will never find more available awards to honor scouts with than within the BSA.
Okay...sorry folks...the rant is on! As the former Webelos to Scout Transitions Chair in Voyageur District, I am getting a bit tired of hearing how the transition numbers are not up to par when a program was suggested that does retain scouts, promotes the next step within the scouting program, and gets parents to become…
For those Cub Scouts leaders who prefer digital resources, your wait is over. Part of the new Cub Scout Delivery Model , this new resource offers den meeting plans for all ranks, plus pack meeting plans connected to monthly themes. Also includes a light overview of the Cub Scouts program, an introduction to den leader responsibilities…
You've heard the rumors; you've read about it on Scouting.org, and now the new Cub Scout Delivery Method is at the starting gate! Here to demystify everything for us is Sara Lacobee, training designer, and Don Shepard, Youth Development Team leader, for the Program Impact Department. This is the Cubcast you don't want to miss!
Hello fellow Scouters, This is the seventh and will be the last in a series I've written on Webelos to Scout transition. This time we are going to look at what the goal of the Webelos to Scout process should be.
#227-Why I Love Her Tonight, pancake breakfasts, Summer Aquatics Safety, Emergency Preparedness Award, Guide To Safe Scouting, hints for Den Leaders and Den Resources, some news on online training and some great feedback. Links: Saturday Night's Wrestling Event Nets Close To $300 For Cub Scout Pack :: RomeNewswire.com- LINK NO LONGER ACTIVE Insurance Coverage- http://bit.ly/9wlYAr Bisquick®…
31 Vote On Idea Are we going to sell BSA Indy cars in our stores? I think there could be a real market for it. Comments (2) 100th Anniversary
If you read Scouting's May-June story " New Blue ," you learned all about the exciting changes coming to the Cub Scout program this fall. Along with the new Cub Scout delivery method come nine new covers for leaders' guides. These redesigned covers are the work of a group of artists who each added a unique flavor…
The May-Jun 2010 issue of Scouting magazine is available at the magazine website. This issue has articles of interest to Cub Scouters on the following subjects: Cub Scout Geocaching Fun. Link New Cub Scout Program (Cub Scouts 2010). Link Belt Loop Day Scheduling.
Jeremy Zweiacker is a KISMIF.org guest blogger from Oklahoma. He is a Tiger Cub Den Leader, an Eagle Scout, and a long time Scouter. A couple of weekends ago, our pack went camping in the great outdoors — the first Scout camping experience for some of our Cub Scout families.
Perhaps you have been wondering what the official den meeting plans for Cub Scouts 2010 will look like. Wonder no more. You can now download Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, and Arrow of Light den meeting plans at the BSA National Cub Scouts 2010 website : Tiger Cub Den Meeting Plans Wolf Den Meeting Plans Bear Den…
If you're thinking about den and/or pack meeting plans for this fall and would like to see what the official BSA Cub Scouts 2010 materials will look like, your wait is over. The new Cub Scout Den and Pack Meeting Resource Guide is available now at the BSA National website .
Den leaders should check out this " Helpful Hints for Den Leaders " page at the BSA National website. Among the useful suggestions are the following: Plan meetings in advance and with an emphasis on " the flow of activities ." At the beginning of the year, establish clear den rules .
The May 2010 Cubcast is now available at the BSA National website. Cubcast is a monthly audio program for Cub Scouters from BSA National. (If your computer has speakers, you can probably listen by just clicking the links below.) Part 1 has ideas for den meetings and more utilizing the June " Hoop-De-Doo!
The June 2010 Cub Scout Monthly Theme is " Hoop-De-Doo! " Here is the official BSA theme description: "This is a good time to learn and play the game of basketball while you learn about sportsmanship. Have a member of the high school basketball team (preferably a Boy Scout) teach the boys the rules of basketball ; then…
If you haven't already listened to it, you should check out the April 2010 Cubcast . Cubcast is a monthly audio program for Cub Scouters from BSA National. (If your computer has speakers, you can probably listen by just clicking the links below.)
Webinars: New Cub Scout Delivery Method National is rolling out the NEW Cub Scout Delivery Method and is inviting CS Leaders to attend one of 22 webinar sessions to learn how to use the new method and resources. Beginning Monday, May 3rd and ending on Friday, May 14th, National is hosting webinars that will detail…
The new Den and Pack Meeting Resource Guide is now available on-line and in stores. Check it out on line at http://www.scouting.org/sitecore/content/Home/CubScouts/Leaders/DenLeaderResources/DenandPackMeetingResourceGuide.aspx (Link is also in the title of this post) This Guide has the complete meeting plans for all levels (Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos Badge , and Arrow of light) Plus, Pack Meeting plans for…
Hello fellow Scouters, It's so important to have a game anytime you have a den meeting. When I was a Cub Scout den leader, I loved relay games. You can make almost anything a relay game. A balloon that doesn't touch the ground, an oversized shirt pulled from one Scout to the other (with both…
Although Scouting magazine told you in its January-February 2010 issue that a Video Games belt loop and pin were on the way, the news media and blogosphere have just now caught on. The announcement has created an whirlwind of misinformation, including many news outlets reporting that the new award is a merit badge for Boy…
4 Vote On Idea Why are all the slots for the Cub Scout Delivery Method Webinars during the workday? Many volunteers would be more able to participate if some were offered off-hours. Comments (0) Cub Scouting
-7 Vote On Idea What if we discontinue the video game belt loop and replace it with an "addiction awareness" belt loop or "mental fitness" belt loop? Kids do play video games, but it is when it becomes an addiction that the problems begin.
6 Vote On Idea Background: Most new DLs do not get well oriented and equipped before they start den meetings. BSA research say 27% of new Cubs who join in Sept-Oct, have already quit by next recharter (3-4 months later).
Hello fellow Scouters, This past Saturday, my council (the San Diego-Imperial Council) had its annual Scout Fair, in the parking lot of San Diego's football stadium. It's an event they hold each year, and every year it's so much fun.
Today I: Updated a previous 100 Days of Scouting , to reflect a Scoutmaster Conference successfully had on our campout Saturday. Continued my quest for a fairly inexpensive, 15 degree-ish, mummy-style sleeping bag. I'm a big guy and not having much luck.
Today I: Drove to the Scout store to pick up all of my awards for tonight--last minute trip! Filled out approximately 75 award cards by hand. Cub Scout Academics and Sports awards are the best! My guys love earning them, and apparently trying to see which is the weirdest one they can earn.
Last month, we told you about Jeff Gordon's pinewood derby race against Atlanta-area Cub Scouts . You read about how Fox's national broadcast team was there to film a special story to air before Gordon's big NASCAR race. But then something came up, and you missed the 90-second piece.
-5 Vote On Idea I will start with a bit of history so you can understand where I'm coming from. I have 4 children, 3 boys and 1 girl. My older boys have been involved with Scouts for 6 years now, starting as a Tiger and a Bear and both are now Boy Scouts.
Jacob Moorman is a KISMIF.org guest blogger and Den Leader fro m Pine Tree Council in Maine . Here are 5 things that are very useful parts of the Cub Scouting program that many Cub Scouters overlook : Cub Scout Sports and Academics Program.
The May 2010 Cub Scout Monthly Theme is " In the Spotlight ." Here is the official BSA theme description: "It's time to perform and be in the spotlight! This month spend some time making musical instruments to be used in the pack meeting variety show.
National Council has announced the following via E-mail sent to council execs and others - Cub Scouts 2010 - Materials Availability Development of materials to support the rollout of Cub Scouts 2010 is well under way, and we are now in a position to confirm that the leader materials and training needed to support the change in…
Here are the top 10 most viewed posts for March 2010 (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 Kindergarten Lions: Pilot Description 2009-2010 Program Helps Full Download Hiking Belt Loop Requirements Good Manners Belt Loop Requirements Scout…
Hello fellow Scouters, I was talking with another Scouter recently about how, when a Cub Scout Pack gets press coverage, it never seems to be about the good that pack did. You don't hear about the service projects. You don't hear about the Blue and Gold banquets.
This week started out with a call that a fellow scouter had died suddenly. He will never know how much he inspired me to be a trainer. He really focused on getting us trained on the trained patch level. Mr.
BSA Supply Group now has for sale several different Cub Scout suncatcher kits . Each kit is $1.49 and includes five paint pots, an applicator, and a suction cup for hanging. The different designs include Akela , Baloo , Tiger Cub , and Blue and Gold . Link
-2 Vote On Idea Offer nationwide webinar supplemental training for volunteers or anyone who registers. Charge a small fee if needed. Select top trainers from around the country, limit to one hour with follow up questions to the local councils.
4 Vote On Idea On the MyScouting website, the "Unit Tools" for Cub Scout Advancement - "Internet Advancement" - has no place to enter Tiger Rank and Awards and does not show these ranks and awards when entered by the council Scout office.
The March 2010 Cubcast from BSA National is now available. Cubcast is a monthly audio program for Cub Scouters from BSA National. (If your computer has speakers, you can probably listen by just clicking the links below.) Part 1 has ideas for den meetings and more utilizing the April " Spring Into Action " theme.
4 Vote On Idea The Internet Recharter process improves every year. We're very happy that SS# entry is now up to the registrars! However, when a unit gives a primary position to a Tiger Cub Adult Partner, no flag is issued to alert them that they will need an adult leader application and SS#.
Today I: Shopped for items for our Tiger Den Leader for den meeting tonight. Removed a 3-seat bench and added a 4-seat bench to the big van so we can take 12 people backpacking this weekend! Yeah, I'm excited. Unpacked and repacked my backpack for tonight and for the weekend.
Some people have all the luck. Last weekend, in addition to racing pinewood derby cars against NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon , a group of Atlanta Cub Scouts met Steve Holcomb , driver of the gold medal-winning U.S. four-man bobsled team. Holcomb, an Eagle Scout, led his "Night Train" sled to the Americans' first gold medal in the…
Baloo's Bugle for "Spring Into Action" April's Theme, March RTs is ON-LINE Get ready to spring into action - litter pick ups, conservation, service projects and more when you set out o enjoy the warm months ahead. Lots of hints for "Spring Into Action" - games, openings, closings, ceremonies, jokes, and more Bill Smith, the Roundtable guy…
In a grueling 500-mile race, who would win: a NASCAR champion or a Cub Scout? No contest. Besides, the BSA's Health and Safety team would surely frown on hearing about an unlicensed 11-year-old driving a racecar. But who would win if you brought the NASCAR champion onto the Cub Scouts' turf?
Here are the top 10 most viewed posts for February 2010 (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 Good Manners Belt Loop Requirements 2009-2010 Program Helps Hiking Belt…
Why change a great thing? To make it better, of course! We spoke to Bob Scott, innovation specialist for the Innovation and Strategy Group at the national office in Irving, Texas. Bob explains to us how a currently great Cub Scouting program is now better than ever!
Our pack celebrated the Blue and Gold last night, keeping the same simple format we always use for B&G. Introduction Flag Ceremony Awards Potluck dinner Last night, we invited the troop and the new venture crew to attend as well, since it was the Centennial of Scouting.
The other night I was invited to speak at a local Cub Scout Packs Blue and Gold Dinner. It was a fantastic event and based on the amount of little Orange and Blue hats running around.. Scouting is and will be healthy for some time.
