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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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With changes to the Cub Scout program on the horizon, the March CubCast was not one to be missed. And thanks to the magic of streaming audio, you can still catch it here . In this edition of CubCast, you’ll become an expert on how to make the transition to the new program as seamless as…
Jay sent in this question I am currently the Bear Den leader, and have had four boys most of the year and they have all earned their Bear Rank. This past week I was lucky enough to have two more boys join our Den.
Working on your Cub Scout recruiting plans for 2015? Whether you’re perfecting your council’s strategies for the year or not sure where to begin, taking a look at some of 2014’s major successes can help get your team on track to spread Scouting to more kids.
In the March 2015 edition of CubCast, the hosts and their guest discuss how Cubmasters and den leaders can get ready for the new Cub Scout program.
Every great team works a playbook and every great playbook has a game plan, resources, and step-by-step directions for effective execution. Fine-tune your recruitment playbook by watching Deputy Chief Scout Executive, Gary Butler, and Central Regional Director, Al Lambert, in an exciting webcast .
The new Cub Scout program launches June 1, 2015. Hundreds of volunteers have been working for the past three years to make the new program more dynamic and exiting for today’s youth and families, keeping us on track for the following deliverables: March 31 – Revised position-specific training released in online and in-person versions (NOTE: a…
In our continuing series on changes coming this year to the Cub Scout program, this month I'll preview the Webelos changes along with some pointers on how to do some advance preparation for some of the Adventures. As always, be sure to consult the BSA's Program Updates website for the official word on the changes
There's a reason they call it the Readyman. A couple of Utah Webelos Scouts had earned their Readyman Activity Badge just days before they helped save the life of a neighbor who had become trapped under a boat trailer. It was an ugly scene - the man was badly injured and losing a lot of blood…
This is the fifth of a five-part series, Part one Understanding Cubs Part two Understanding Meetings Part three – Understanding Volunteering Part four – Blessed are the Den leaders I've been a Cubmaster, and a den leader for Wolf, Bear,and Webelos dens.
Monday night will be my first Blue and Gold Banquet as the Cubmaster of Pack 68 in Melrose. And maybe my only one. After all, I would like to see someone else step forward to take over as cubmaster next fall.
This is the fourth of a five-part series, Part one Understanding Cubs | Part two Understanding Meetings | Part three – Understanding Volunteering I've been a Cubmaster, and a den leader for Wolf, Bear,and Webelos dens. Volunteering as a Cub Scout leader ought to be a lot of fun, and it is, most of the time.
The Cub Scout core value for the month of March is Compassion. BSA has a Cub Scout pack meeting plan called Be Aware and Care related to this core value. The Be Aware and Care meeting plan features ideas for the core value of compassion- games, group activities, songs, and more.
The Cub Scout core value for the month of March is The March Pack Meeting Tips from BSA remind us "Everybody has something valuable to offer and nobody likes being left out. Help your Cub Scouts be aware of the needs of others.
This is the third of a five-part series, Part one Understanding Cubs | Part two Understanding Meetings I've been a Cubmaster, and a den leader for Wolf, Bear,and Webelos dens. Volunteering as a Cub Scout leader ought to be a lot of fun, and it is, most of the time.
This is the second of a five-part series, the first features thoughts on understanding Cubs , the third post will discuss understanding volunteering. I've been a Cubmaster, and a den leader for Wolf, Bear,and Webelos dens. Volunteering as a Cub Scout leader ought to be a lot of fun, and it is, most of the time.
You’re probably accustomed to receiving supplemental roundtable content the first week of each month, but we’ve decided to release this month’s roundtable early. (Keep an eye out for “Voice of the Scout” survey information at the beginning of the month!)
I've been a Cubmaster, and a den leader for Wolf, Bear,and Webelos dens. Volunteering as a Cub Scout leader ought to be a lot of fun, and it is, most of the time. We had a "normal" Cub Pack, (if such a thing exists).
Nicole sent in this question I am looking for a little bit of info. I was also "volunteered" into the den mom position (which I totally didn't mind) but have no clue about any of this cub scout stuff. We made it through most of the year (thanks to google!)
Since this blog was started as a way to share my family's scouting adventures, I thought I'd add a new feature called "Meeting Mondays". All our den and troop meetings are on Mondays (along with other stuff like which makes them Mega-Mondays).
Learn how to safely build a fire.
Training as a Scout comes in handy. Sure, knot tying and kindling know-how are awesome, but let’s not undersell how valuable time as a Scout can be. For these Scouts, BSA skills are a life saver: Alrick Johson saved his co-worker from choking, credits his Boy Scout training for life-saving skills.
Handy food journal for Webelos Fitness Activity Badge and Webelos Cast Iron Chef Adventure.
In the February 2015 CubCast, the hosts discuss how to make den and pack meetings more productive.
Jessica sent in this question: I am a Committee Chair & a Den Leader and my husband is Cubmaster. We are a month away from our Blue and Gold Banquet. We have already planned into the ceremony for each rank of scouts to earn their rank badge.
Important pocketknife safety information for Cub Scouts to learn.
Cub Scout Pack 68 held their annual Pinewood Derby on Sunday, January 25th, at the Melrose American Legion. Ten Cub Scouts and their families attended along with friends a several Boy Scouts. Everyone seemed to have a good time. I have been to several derbies through the last few decades, usually as an observer.
Submit a photo of your Scout's Pinewood Derby car in this new contest for a chance to win a $50 gift card to ScoutStuff.org.
Need a quick and easy Cub Scout skit? Check these out!
Mark sent in this question: I wanted to get an idea of how other Cub Scout packs handle Blue & Gold/AOL/Crossover events. Traditionally, our pack has held this entire event on one night with a dinner, cake decorating, and mainly used it to recognize our Webelos 2's who are moving on to Boy Scout troops.
Practice scenarios to keep your child safe. This is a required Wolf Cub Scout Adventures.
I just wanted to say "farewell" to all the Webelos II that bridged over into Boy Scouts tonight. You've completed and awesome journey and more adventures await. The pack will miss all the fun and crazy energy your den had.
The three-minute video's title — "A Brief History of Cub Scouting" — says it all. It's a nice overview for new Cub Scouters and Cub Scouting veterans alike.
Play this version of the Germ Magnet game to teach Cub Scouts how important proper handwashing is.
Couldn't tune in to the Cub Scout webcasts? Use the links here to view the webcasts at your convenience and get up to speed.
Building a birdhouse is such a great opportunity for our all of our boys. They learn about taking something simple, such as wood, and turning it into something useful. They learn about using tools safely. And they learn about helping other creatures. In the new Cub Scout Adventure program, our Tigers will build a birdhouse
I went to our district Roundtable meeting tonight to hear about the Cub Scout program changes schedule to go into effect on June 1 this year. Cub Scouts as we currently know the program will significantly change the advancement portion of the program, and modify the ideals slightly.
So the big day final came, the Pinewood Derby. Now, this wasn't my first rodeo, I've run the event since 2010 for my son's pack. But this year I helped train some other guys and let them run the show, which was a pretty big relief.
Want to give your son an edge in your pack's upcoming Pinewood Derby race? Head to your nearest Lowe's for Dremel Pinewood Derby Days.
So with the Pinewood Derby tomorrow we themed the pack meeting by bringing in a real race car driver and his car. Now, we aren't talking NASCAR, but a local SCCA driver with his totally suped-up Honda Fit. The kids still got real excited about it, particularly when he was talking and answering questions and…
Tomorrow is the Pinewood Derby for Thing 2's pack. Just put the final touches on his car and marked in the wheels. We'll see how he does. He never wants to put that extra effort in to really sand it down smooth, go crazy with the paint, or put that extra glossy finish on it.
Cub Scouting can improve the character of boys, according to new research from Tufts University doctoral candidate Dan Warren.
Jake Pritchard, an 11-year-old Cub Scout from Fair Oaks, California, didn't panic when his dad fell and seriously injured his head during a rappelling trip to Putah Creek State Wildlife Area. Instead, the boy kept calm and called 911, and now his father - though seriously injured - is recovering at a hospital.
The best bird identification guide for Cub Scouts whose leaders aren't bird watchers!
A new Cub Scouting program is launching June 1, 2015, that will be more fun and exciting for boys, and easier to implement for unit leaders. To ensure you are ready to make the transition, a series of webcasts will be hosted on January 17 to outline the coming changes, how to prepare, and when…
On Saturday, Jan. 17, the hourlong Cub Scout webcasts will cover the coming changes, how to prepare and when resources will be available.
Minecraft-themed pinewood derby cars are super popular this year. In pinewood derbies across the country, Cub Scouts are racing Steve, Enderman and Creeper cars inspired by the Minecraft video game. Take a look at these awesome Minecraft pinewood derby cars, and then send us a photo of your pinewood derby car using the form at…
So I have what is close to a 5-year plan. And I've had one for several years, and it slowly evolves as the years tick by. But I've often wondered if it is a selfish plan, you see most of it simply involves what awards I can earn for myself.
Mark your calendar for the upcoming webcasts with all the latest details about the new Cub Scout program!
