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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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Tom sent in this question: The New Leader Meeting for our Pack was basically, read the hand book and ask us any questions. As an Eagle Scout I was able to figure a bunch out on my own and our Den is running strong.
NASCAR driver gives Cub Scout a ride to school Last Thursday, Cub Scout Caleb Sowinski showed up to school in style. The 7-year-old arrived at his Homestead, Fla.
I have a great resource to share with you! With the Academic and Sports program (aka belt loops) being incorporated into the new adventures, many of us are concerned about program planning for multiple ranks. For example, we could offer a baseball or geography program where all boys–Tigers through Webelos–could earn a belt loop. The
This week's featured customer is Pack 765 out of San Diego, California. From camping, to boating, to hiking and climbing – we LOVE to see photos of Scouts enjoying outdoor activities! This Pack looks like a lot of fun, and they look so sharp and uniform in their shirts.
You don't have to reformat your entire meeting plan to help your boys earn the Webelos Scout Supernova Award. Here's how.
So Thing 2's den is working on the Webelos Citizen activity badge. It;s one of those that can be a little dull to go over, so I was trying to think of ways to make it exciting. I have seen a kickstarter project for a couple merit badge programs that put a theme behind a…
So Thing 2 is in his first year as a Webelos. In the past years, I let the parents sign-off the scouts books, and I'd just log things in the database we use. But now we are moving toward Boys Scouts, and are in that Webelos transition phase.
The next few years promise to be exciting for Scouting as our traditional programs will be updated based on several years of volunteer-led research and development. These changes are part of the BSA's current strategic plan that emphasizes the need for dynamic and relevant programing for today's youth.
The November 2014 CubCast, the monthly podcast for Cub Scout leaders, comes to your rescue with plenty of ideas for activities at pack and den meetings.
Read up on this fun and easy way to present awards during a pack meeting about citizenship.
Looking for some citizenship games for Cub Scout pack meetings? Check these out!
Jessica sent in this question: I am a new Cubmaster. I would like to start awarding the progress toward ranks beads for wolves and bears and also the tiger immediate recognition beads at Pack meetings instead of Den meetings. This is our preference and my husband and I have thought it out and we would…
Reviewing, Retesting, O.A., and Webelos More questions and answers about the Scoutmaster's conference and our review process. In addition we'll discuss Webelos woes; how can we get them excited about being in a Scout troop?, encouraging cooperation between Order of the Arrow and the troop when it looks like O.A.
There seems to be a rumor out there that all Cub Scouts will begin wearing the tan Boy Scout uniform shirt. This is absolutely false.
Tired of using a Cub Scout tracking spreadsheet? Scoutbook offers a great alternative that's FREE to use for one Scout.
Read a mini-roundup of Cub Scout Halloween skits for your spooky pack meeting!
The Cub Scout core value for the month of November is The November Pack Meeting Tips from BSA remind us "Cub Scouts develop good citizenship when they are learning about respecting the flag and providing service to the community."" Citizenship .
Bears and Wolves have electives related to Native American culture. They should be used to help our Cub Scouts learn about the rich culture of American Indians. Below you'll find some activities and resources that can help complete these electives. Wolf Elective 10 – American Indian Lore 1. Read a book or tell a story
I was a little nervous before that meeting on Monday, September 29th. It was to be my first time as acting as a cubmaster. Being a scoutmaster was no problem. I did that for 30 years. But this was a whole different age group, and a new set of parents and family members.
We are fortunate at the Boy Scouts of America to have a huge cadre of trained volunteer leaders – close to one million – to help teach the principles of Scouting to America's young people – all while having a great time out-of-doors, building adventures, providing service in their communities, or learning new skills.
Baloo's Bugle: Volume 21 Issue 03 - October 2014 November 2014 Core Value - Citizenship | A Cub Scout Gives Good Will Copyright - U.S. Scouting Service Project | Visit us at http://usscouts.org | News at http://usssp.blogspot.com
KC sent in this question: I have my very first ever tiger cub meeting tomorrow night and your site as been super helpful, thanks! Question, do they have to do the scrapbook page the first night? Seems like we are trying to fit a TON of stuff in that first night.
An Everett, Mass., Cub Scout says he forgives the heroin addict who stole $261 from a box storing popcorn proceeds.
BSA offers supplemental pack program ideas for each month. One theme for the November core value of Citizenship s a Gives Goodwill theme. Here is what the program helps say about this theme: Cub Scouts learn about the true spirit of Scouting this month as they show an act of goodwill by being good citizens…
It's not often I get to join in a skit. Usually we leave those things for the scouts. But for Cub Scout family camp, throwing in an adult skit can really top off the evening. We had our pack family camp this weekend, so the whole family went, Things 1, 2, & 3, along with my…
The October 2014 CubCast is all about storytelling, and the way parents and adult volunteers can harness the power of their photos and videos to help recruit new boys.
A reader sent in this question: My son is now a Webelo I, been in cub scouts since the end of kindergarten he signed up. Our den leader does 90% paperwork and talking at den meetings on the items in the handbook.
The revised and final version of the 2015-16 Cub Scout requirements are now available.
Fun way to present Cub Scout awards at a picnic.
As I mentioned in the last post to A Scoutmaster's Blog , I have been helping to reorganize the pack leadership. We now have what I feel is a strong committee of four committed parents. I also plan to stay on the pack committee to lend my assistance and support during this program year.
Need program, craft or Pinewood Derby ideas? We've got you covered. http://t.co/g2P5H2tZc7 : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm
I recently learned of a new Scouting blog authored by Jeff Freeman: So I've thought about a blog for a long time. Either as a representative of my pack, or now of the troop I'm in. Or even for my daughters Daisies.
Add fun to your good citizenship Cub Scout discussion by using the Good Citizen boy!
Cool Video Of Cub Scout High-Tech Balloon Launch http://t.co/Mz9UX2zdZN : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm
The fourth- and fifth-graders from Cub Scout Pack 382 from Centerburg, Ohio, earned their Science and Engineering activity badges by launching a balloon into space. No, there weren't any Cub Scouts on board the balloon when it entered the atmosphere (even thought that would be awesome ).
As the Cub Scout program year came to a close last May our cubmaster stepped down from his position. His youngest son has graduated out of the pack. That left the pack without a cubmaster. It also left the pack without an active pack committee.
Cayti sent in this question: Hey, I am a Webelos I leader this year (going through again with younger son), but this time, I have a kiddo in our group who is solely an auditory learner. Are there any videos or games geared towards helping these kids memorize/learn the Webelos requirements?
I happened to just be surfing the web last night, one of those days where you google your own name to see what comes up. I stumbled on this article from a local newspaper. Nothing amazing or earth-shattering but it was a fun little event. I've helped a couple years since as well. http://zoomfolsom.com/2012/04/21/cub-scout-pinewood-derby-championships/
Although Cub Scouts is an active program, it can encourage our boys to read more too.
Maybe when they asked for volunteers to step forward, everybody else took a step backward. Perhaps you were approached by the pack committee chair who lured you in, telling you "it's only an hour a week." Or you always wanted to be the big guy up front and you didn't see anyone else brave enough
In today's Cub Scouting, the ranks go Tiger, Wolf, Bear, & Webelos. Webelos is an 18-month (some say two year) program. Though when I was a scout my understand is that is was just one year (though my memory certainly isn't that good).
Boys and rockets make a great combination, so why not host a Rocket Academy recruiting event? Read all the details here!
Laurie sent in this question: Hi! I just became my 4th grade sons Webelos Den Leader..since nobody else stepped up. I printed out the Webelos Den Meeting Plans…There are 18 listed. Do I need to get all of these done between September and May?
The question came up at the committee meeting what training each leader should have (den leaders and committee) to be considered "trained" and be able to wear the little "trained" patch. There are 4 parts, all available at myscouting.org or the leader-specific class can be taken in person.
For Scouts of all ages are guided by the Outdoor Code and the principles of Leave No Trace when they participate in outdoor activities. Cub Scouts and their leaders can earn the Outdoor Ethics Awareness award to start learning about being responsible citizens while outdoors.
Discover some fun ways for your boys to earn their Pet Care belt loop and pin.
Samantha sent in this question: We are looking for ways to attract mothers to sign their children up for the Cub Scouts. I was wondering if you can give me any tips or what can attract mothers to have their sons join cub scouts.
Using the buddy system helps keep our Cub Scouts safe. Try this fun buddy check method to make sure the boys are sticking with their buddy.
[cs2015] Marble Madness is one of the Bear elective adventures. In the current Bear Cub Scout program, it is most similar to the Marbles Belt Loop and Pin . For the Marble Madness adventure, Bears learn all about marbles and play a variety of games with them, from ringer to marble mazes.
[cs2015] Looking Back, Looking Forward is one of the Webelos/Arrow of Light elective adventures. For the Looking Back, Looking Forward adventure, Webelos learn about the past and create a time capsule. The requirement for this adventure are shown below. Upon completion of this adventure, Webelos will receive a pin.
