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Stuff You Should Know podcast covers pinewood derby (opens in a new tab)
Cub Scout leaders, listen up! The most recent episode of the popular Stuff You Should Know podcast is all about the pinewood derby.
Meeting Mondays: 5-11-15 Den Meeting - Finishing Craftsman (opens in a new tab)
Den Meeting 5/11/15 Today we worked on our second woodworking project. I little simpler in scope, but still involved cutting, glueing, hammering, sanding, & sawing. This project was making coasters that look like shipping pallets. The idea was courtesy for someones Pinterest board.
Cub Scout World Conservation Award (opens in a new tab)
Find out the new requirements for the Cub Scout World Conservation Award.
Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award (opens in a new tab)
[cs2015] With the changes to the Cub Scout program, many of the requirements for supplemental awards have to be updated as well. One of the awards with new requirements is the Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award. This award encourages Cub Scouts to get outdoors and develop their skills.(...) Continue reading the article at http://scoutermom.com/achievement/cub-scout-outdoor-activity-award-2/
How to Pick the Perfect Den Leader for Your Pack (opens in a new tab)
If you are like many Cub Scout volunteers and parents, you’ve probably run into a dilemma many consider to be a good yet challenging conundrum. Yes, we are talking about having so many eager Cub Scouts that you don’t have enough adults to lead the overflowing pack.
Meeting Mondays: 4-13-15 Den Meeting - Woodworking for Craftsman (opens in a new tab)
Den Meeting 4-13-15 We continued working on the Craftsman activity badge, which requires two woodworking projects. We started the meeting with the den chief review various tools and asking the Webelos how they worked. Then we got into the project.
Ask the Expert: Marketing Intelligence to Guide Your Efforts (opens in a new tab)
The BSA’s Marketing Intelligence Manager Scott Olson spends his days sifting through info related to the ever-changing youth and family market the BSA serves. Now, he’s passing on his insights to you. In our new Scouting Wire series Ask the Expert , Scott delivers a real world perspective of what parents value and children crave.
Webelos Badge Complete (opens in a new tab)
Thing 2's den earned their Webelos badge yesterday and the pack had the year end BBQ where everyone moves up to the next level. And that means I've successfully complete another year as a den leader. Just about nine months left, the countdown is on! You can see more pictures here: Pack 700's Facebook Page
New Cub Scout Materials are Here! (opens in a new tab)
You’ve been waiting, and the day is here. New Cub Scout handbooks, den leader guides, and uniform accessories (primarily Tiger badges) are in Scout shops as of May 1. Here is the scoop on the merchandise orders: The first pre-order period for wholesale accounts (council run shops) closed on April 3, and 169 councils ordered…
May 2015 ScoutCast, CubCast cover new Cub Scout program (opens in a new tab)
We are exactly one month away from the launch of the new Cub Scout program. The May 2015 episodes of CubCast and ScoutCast will help you get ready.
Professional Scouter Runs Boston Marathon for Sandy Hook Cub Scouts (opens in a new tab)
Professional Scouter Jonathan Pleva’s Boston Marathon run has a big story behind it. Did you catch what it is on Scouting Newsroom ? Pleva was the interim Scout Executive for the Connecticut Yankee Council during a tragedy that rocked the Scouting community and the nation: the Sandy Hook shooting.
Pinewood Derby Has Scouts and Dads Alike Hooked (opens in a new tab)
Cub Scouts go nuts for Pinewood Derby, but as The New York Times reported on Sunday, they aren’t the only ones getting a rush from racing intricate blocks of wood – dads are getting in on the action, too. Fathers of Cub Scouts are taking the Scouting sport to another level.
Pledge to Attend Cub Scout Day Camp 2015! (opens in a new tab)
Are you ready to join in on the coolest, most highly-anticipated Cub Scout event of 2015? Day Camp comes around only once a year and you won’t want to miss out on all the fun this summer. Take the Day Camp Pledge Whether you’ve registered or not, pledge to attend this year’s Day Camp by…
Webelos History Revisited (opens in a new tab)
I got my first browse through the new Webelos Handbook. The new program looks interesting, though a lot of the required stuff for Arrow of Light looks like things our den has already covered working toward the old Webelos requirements, so we'll probably finish off with the old book since we have that option this…
Arrow of Light changes (opens in a new tab)
Wrapping up our series on the upcoming changes to the Cub Scout program, this time we'll discuss what is changing with the requirements for the Arrow of Light award. Although these changes take effect on June 1 of this year, bear in mind that current Webelos Scouts can continue to use the current Arrow of
How to Host a Cub Scout Geocaching Event (opens in a new tab)
Great resource for planning and hosting a geocaching event for your Cub Scout den or pack!
Cub Scout Program Update: Transition in LDS Chartered Units (opens in a new tab)
Wondering how the transition to the new Cub Scout adventure program will affect units chartered by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS)? Boys enter the program in LDS units and move from one den to the next based on their birthdays instead of their grade in school.
In Dubai, American Cub Scouts find fun, friendships (opens in a new tab)
Cub Scout Pack 813, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, has 115 registered boys and a clear mission: build friendships with Scouts from other countries.
Download pack meeting plans for 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 (opens in a new tab)
Pack meeting plans for the 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 Cub Scouting years make planning incredible monthly pack meetings easier, more rewarding and more fun.
Cub Scout awards getting updated to match new program (opens in a new tab)
The updates affect the National Den Award, National Summertime Pack Award, Cub Scout World Conservation Award and Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award.
Cub Scout Update: New Pack Meeting Plans Available (opens in a new tab)
You’ve got the scoop on updated award requirements . You know where to find the new Cub Scouting images . But are you in the loop on one of the most crucial parts of the new Cub Scout program launch? Pack meeting plans for the next two years are ready so read on to find where you…
Webelos elective changes (opens in a new tab)
Last month we took a look at the changes to the Webelos program coming in June 2015, with an eye toward the required Adventures that'll require some nontrivial advance planning on the part of the Webelos den leader. This month we'll dive into the rather lengthy list of elective Adventures that the Scouts can choose
Cub Scout Nova Awards and the new Cub Scout program (opens in a new tab)
How will Cub Scouts earn Nova Awards once the Academics and Sports belt loops go away? Here's the answer from Richard Stone of the STEM/Nova Committee.
New Cub Scout Pack Meeting Plans (opens in a new tab)
The Boy Scouts of America has created awesome Cub Scout pack meeting plans for us!
Cub Scout Pack Game: Giant Marbles (opens in a new tab)
Need a simple, but fun game for your next pack meeting? Try Giant Marbles!
Updated Requirements for Cub Scout Awards (opens in a new tab)
The Cub Scout program is becoming more exciting than ever June 1, 2015. To coordinate with the launch of the new program, the requirements for the National Den Award, National Summertime Pack Award, Cub Scout World Conservation Award, and the Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award are updated.
Camping in the New Cub Scout Adventure Program 2015 (opens in a new tab)
Camping is a requirement for Cub Scout rank advancement in the new adventure program (effective 6/1/15). Read all about the new changes.
April 2015 CubCast: How to find quality Cub Scout leaders (opens in a new tab)
In the April 2015 CubCast, hear how to find quality Cub Scout leaders. Do it right, and you'll know the pack's in good hands when you decide to move on.
The new Cub Scout program and 2015 Cub Scout day camp (opens in a new tab)
The new Cub Scout program arrives June 1, but what happens this summer with the Cub Scout day camp you've already started (or finished) planning?
What Is a Pack Meeting? (opens in a new tab)
Tammy sent in this question: What is considered a Pack Meeting? Our pack has monthly pack meetings and also other events for the entire pack, such as family camping, pinewood derby, etc. Do events such as these take the place of the pack meeting for the month or should they be in addition to the…
Visiting a Boy Scout Troop (opens in a new tab)
James sent in this question: My son has earned his Webelos badge and is working on AOL . all he has left to do for his AOL is with your Webelos den attend one boy scout troop meeting . The other boys in his den have barely got there Webelos badge req.
Take Your Pinewood Derby Event Up a Notch With BMW (opens in a new tab)
Photo credit: Margaret McKay/Charlene King Communications Want to take your pack’s next Pinewood Derby event to the next level? Get creative like suburban Chicago’s Pack 10 and reach out to your local car dealership for fundraising opportunities. Why not take it a step further?
Emergency Preparedness BSA – Cub Scout Requirements
With the updates to the Cub Scout program, many of the requirements for various awards need to be updated also. These are the new requirements for the Emergency Preparedness BSA award for Cub Scouts. (...) Continue reading the article at http://scoutermom.com/17111/emergency-preparedness-bsa-cub-scout-requirements-2/
Cub Scout Update: Purchasing Adventure Loops and Pins for Recognition (opens in a new tab)
The launch of the new Cub Scout adventure program is fast approaching. The new adventure insignia (belt loops and pins) will be available for purchase in Scout Shops as immediate recognition devices (no advancement report required). Purchase of rank badges will continue to require signed advancement reports.
Buy Cub Scout adventure loops without advancement report (opens in a new tab)
An advancement report is not required to purchase Cub Scout adventure loops and pins at local service centers, national Scout Shops, or via ScoutStuff.org.
Meeting Mondays: 3-23-15 Den Meeting (opens in a new tab)
3-23-15 Den Meeting recap: We continued working on Craftsman requirement #4 to make some useful things. The first project was a simple basket. I had a kit left over from day camp several years ago that another parent had picked up back when Thing 1 was a Webelos.
Revised Cub Scout Awards (opens in a new tab)
The requirements for the Cub Scout National Den Award, the National Summertime Pack Award, the World Conservation Award and the Outdoor Activity Award have been updated to reflect the new Cub Scout adventure program.
New Cub Scout Program 2015 Awards (opens in a new tab)
The requirements for the Cub Scout National Den Award, the National Summertime Pack Award, the World Conservation Award and the Outdoor Activity Award have been updated to reflect the new Cub Scout adventure program.
Cub Scout Program Updates (opens in a new tab)
I have been receiving a lot of questions like these lately: Will you be updating your website to reflect the new Cub Scouting requirements that will start on June 1, 2015 ? ideas, etc for the new program? Thanks, Laura Hello.
Cub Scout graphics for the new program (opens in a new tab)
The new Cub Scout program is coming. Use these high-res Cub Scout graphics and logos to update your handouts, PowerPoint presentations and web pages.
Cub Scout Song Book (opens in a new tab)
Amy wrote me and asked me if I would post a Cub Scout song book she made to fill a ticket for her Woodbadge course. My answer was yes! Her song book is below. It contains a lot of classics your pack will enjoy singing also.(...) Continue reading the article at http://scoutermom.com/17018/cub-scout-song-book/
2015 Pinewood Derby Photo Contest Winners Announced! (opens in a new tab)
Did you get your votes in for the 2015 Cub Scout Pinewood Derby Photo Contest? This year the stakes and competition were fierce! All five winners will receive a $50 gift code to ScoutStuff.org and bragging rights for the entire year.
New Cub Scouting Images Now Available (opens in a new tab)
Looking to update your Cub Scout presentations with new graphics? Want to add some pizazz to your handouts? Check out the Marketing Toolbox for images like the new Tiger logo, adventure loop and pin icons, youth handbook covers, leader resource covers, and so much more!
Meeting Mondays: 3-9-15 Den Meeting - Starting Craftsman (opens in a new tab)
Trying to catch up as you can see. Last week's den meeting (3/9/15) we worked on the craftsman activity badge. Specifically leatherworking to requirement #4 to make four useful items. We started with a simple wristband that they could use various stamps and punches to but designs or words on.
Meeting Mondays: 2-23-15 Den Meeting - More on Showman (opens in a new tab)
2-23-15 Den meeting We continued working on the Showman badge. [The scouts had a homework assignment from the past meeting to bring a song from an American composer to share with the den. req't 12] We started off with a guest Boy Scout (Thing 1) to talk about music and explain 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 time…
Cub Scout Program Launch: Day Camp Guidance (opens in a new tab)
With the new Cub Scout program launching June 1, youth can prepare for more fun than ever and unit leaders can look forward to a program that’s easier to execute. Hundreds of volunteers have been working for the past three years to make the new program dynamic and the transition as easy as possible.
The Fleur de Lis and Scouting (opens in a new tab)
Monica sent in this question: Hi, We have our blue and gold coming up in a few weeks. Most boys are earning their Arrow of light but we have one boy who is only crossing over and one boy who is ending his scout career this year and not joining a boy scout troop.
Pack Meeting Ideas: Check out the HumVee (opens in a new tab)
Here's another fun Pack meeting idea - bring a HumVee to the meeting! This was another favorite of the scouts, what young boy doesn't like seeing military vehicles. We had a military chaplain come talk as a special guest (he's also one of the dad's in the pack).
New Cub Scout Program 2015: FAQs (opens in a new tab)
June 1st is quickly approaching, so I'm sure you're all getting excited about the new Cub Scout adventure program. I know I am! There are so many fun activities for the boys to do. But even if you're excited, you may have questions and concerns. That's understandable. Change can be scary. To help address your