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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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As you may have heard, the Cub Scout program is under going a major revamp for the 2015-2016 year. It is downstream far enough that my Webelos den will not be affected (they'll be in the grandfathered group that can finish the old program).
[cs2015] Family Stories is one of the Tiger elective adventures. In the current Tiger Cub program, it is most similar to Tiger Achievement 1 – Making My Family Special and the Heritages Belt Loop and Pin . For this adventure, Tiger Cubs and their adult partners learn about their family heritage and make a family tree.
[cs2015] Art Explosion is one of the Webelos/Arrow of Light elective adventures. In the current Webelos Cub Scout program, it is most similar to the Artist activity badge and the Art belt loop and pin . For the Art Explosion adventure, Webelos learn about all types of art – drawing, painting, sculpture, origami, digital art, graphic design…
Get a sneak peek at the new Cub Scout handbooks and leader guides with these samplers.
[cs2015] Aquanaut is one of the Webelos/Arrow of Light elective adventures. In the current Webelos Cub Scout program, it is most similar to the Aquanaut activity badge and the Swimming belt loop and pin . For the Aquanaut adventure, Webelos learn about safety in the water while swimming and boating and practice their aquatics skills.
[cs2015] A World of Sound is one of the Bear elective adventures. In the current Bear Cub Scout program, it is most similar to Bear Elective 8 – Cub Scout Band . For the A World of Sound adventure, Bears make musical instruments from around the world.
[cs2015] Air of the Wolf is one of the Wolf Cub Scout elective adventures. In the current Wolf Cub Scout program it is similar to Wolf Elective 5 – Spare Time Fun . For this adventure, Wolves learn about activities which can be done using air – paper airplanes, balloons, music, kites, and more.
Cub Scouts will adopt the Boy Scout Oath and Law on June 1, 2015. Read about this new change.
[cs2015] Earning Your Stripes is one of the Tiger elective adventures. In the current Tiger Cub program, it is most similar to the Good Manners Belt Loop and Pin . For this adventure, Tiger Cubs and their adult partners practice loyalty and good manners.
Georgia Boy Scouts Travel To Guatemala To Help Cub Scouts http://t.co/J5eVQoBGCW : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm
The Scouts from Troop 444 in Marietta, Georgia , aren't afraid to travel a long way from home to help out some Cub Scouts. Cub Scout Pack 7, located in a small village near Guatemala City , was started four years ago by the leader of Troop 444, who regularly volunteers to help a church-led Guatemala mission…
[cs2015] Adventures in Science is one of the Webelos/Arrow of Light elective adventures. In the current Webelos Cub Scout program, it is most similar to the Scientist activity badge and the Science belt loop and pin . For this adventure, Webelos learn about the scientific method and explore some different areas of science.
[cs2015] A Bear Goes Fishing is one of the Bear elective adventures. In the current Bear Cub Scout program, it is most similar to the Fishing belt loop and pin . For this adventure, Bears learn about fishing regulations and equipment.
[cs2015] Adventures in Coins is one of the Wolf Cub Scout elective adventures. For this adventure, Wolves play games and do activities related to coins. In the process, they learn all about coins. The requirement for this adventure are shown below.
________________________________________ Dear Andy, Why is it that the Boy Scouts doesn’t have a “square knot” for our American military veterans? In thinking about the “do my duty…to my country” part of the Scout Oath, it just seems so natural, especially since the Scouts’ founder, Lt.
[cs2015] Curiosity, Intrigue, and Magical Mysteries is one of the Tiger elective adventures. In the current Tiger Cub program, it is most similar to Tiger Elective 19 – Magic Fun . For this adventure, Tiger Cubs and their adult partners learn about magic, science, secret codes, and other "mysteries".
[cs2015] Webelos Walkabout is one of the Webelos CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Webelos Cub Scout program, it is similar to the Outdoorsman activity badge and the Hiking belt loop and pin . For this adventure, Webelos plan and carry out a three mile hike and complete a service project.
When our new Cub Scout program begins next year, we'll have new recognition devices. Take a look at these prototypes to get an idea of what they'll look like.
We had a Webelos den meeting, starting on the Athlete pin. They had fun, which is the key. I did some of the exercises with the scouts. I can do more pull-ups (barely). Incredibly, Thing 2 kept up with me in the 400 yd run.
There's three kids running around our house. Two boys, let's call them Thing 1 and Thing 2 (not very original, I know...), and a girl, she'll have to be Thing 3. Now all three of the Things are scouts. We have a Boy Scout (1st Class), a Webelos, and a Daisy.
[cs2015] Paws for Action is one of the Bear CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Bear Cub Scout program, it is similar to Bear Achievement 3 – What Makes America Special? , Bear Achievement 6 –Take Care of Your Planet and Bear Achievement 7 – Law Enforcement Is a Big Job .
[cs2015] Running With the Pack is one of the Wolf CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Wolf program, it is most similar to Wolf Elective 20 – Sports and the Wolf Achievement 8 – Cooking and Eating . For this adventure, Wolves improve their physical fitness by participating in some physical activities and planning a healthy meal.
[cs2015] Tigers in the Wild is one of the Tiger CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Tiger Cub program, it is most similar to Tiger Achievement 5 – Lets Go Outdoors and the Hiking Belt Loop and Pin . For this adventure, Tiger Cubs and their adult partners learn some outdoor skills, go hiking, and participate in…
[cs2015] Stronger, Faster, Higher is one of the Webelos CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Webelos Cub Scout program, it is similar to the Athlete activity badge . For this adventure, Webelos work to improve their physical fitness, play some games, and try a new sport.
Cub Scouts who have earned Webelos as of June 1, 2015, and are moving to the Arrow of Light will now have two options for completing the Arrow of Light.
[cs2015] Grin and Bear It is one of the Bear CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Bear Cub Scout program, it is similar to Bear Achievement 15 – Games, Games, Games! and Bear Elective 18 – Backyard Gym . For this adventure, Bears play a game and hold a Cub Scout Carnival at a pack meeting.
[cs2015] Paws on the Path is one of the Wolf CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Wolf program, it is most similar to Wolf Elective 23 – Lets Go Camping and the Hiking belt loop and pin . For this adventure, Wolves learn how to hike safely and under the guidelines of the Outdoor Code and LNT.
One of the biggest concerns that most of us had about the new Cub Scout program was how boys in the middle of their Webelos years would be impacted. At first, we were told that boys would have to switch to the new program. I, along with many of you, thought this was the wrong
[cs2015] Tiger Bites is one of the Tiger CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Tiger Cub program, it is most similar to Tiger Achievement 3 – Keeping Myself Healthy and Safe , Tiger Elective 24 – Help in the Kitchen , and Tiger Elective 25 – Snack Time .
[cs2015] Scouting Adventure is one of the Arrow of Light CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Webelos Cub Scout program, it is similar to some of the Arrow of Light requirements and the Outdoorsman activity badge . For this adventure, Webelos learn what it will be like to join a Boy Scout troop and they learn…
[cs2015] First Responder is one of the Webelos CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Webelos Cub Scout program, it is similar to the Readyman activity badge . For this adventure, Webelos learn some basic first aid and emergency preparedness skills. The requirement for this adventure are shown below.
[cs2015] Fur, Feathers, and Ferns is one of the Bear CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Bear Cub Scout program, it is similar to Bear Achievement 5 – Sharing Your World with Wildlife . For this adventure, Bears learn about wildlife and plants in their area and about endangered species.
Most of you know that I attended a training session at Philmont Training Center titled, "Get the 411 on the New Cub Scout Adventure Program." I want to share with you what I learned about why the program is changing, how BSA developed the new Cub Scout program and what the new program will look
[cs2015] Tiger Theater is one of the Tiger elective adventures. In the current Tiger Cub program, it is most similar to Tiger Elective 21 – The Show Must Go On . For this adventure, Tigers and their adult partners learn about acting and theater, whether it be playing charades or putting on a simple play.
[cs2015] Tiger Tag is one of the Tiger elective adventures. For this adventure, Tiger Cubs and their adult partners play some active games and think about what it means to be a good sport. The requirement for this adventure are shown below.
[cs2015] Howling at the Moon is one of the Wolf CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Wolf program, it is most similar to Wolf Elective 23 – Lets Go Camping . For this adventure, Wolves practice their communication skills by creating a skit and performing it at a pack campfire program.
[cs2015] Team Tiger is one of the Tiger CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Tiger Cub program, it is most similar to Tiger Achievement 1 – Making My Family Special and Tiger Elective 10 – Helping Hands . For this adventure, Tiger Cubs and their adult partners learn how cooperation and working as a team can improve their…
[cs2015] Faith in Action is one of the Arrow of Light CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Webelos Cub Scout program, it is similar to requirement 8 for the Webelos badge. For this adventure, Webelos either earn the religious emblem of their faith or create and carry out a plan to strengthen their own beliefs.
[cs2015] Fellowship of Faith is one of the Bear CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Bear Cub Scout program, it is similar to Bear Achievement 1 – Ways We Worship and Bear Achievement 2 – Emblems of Faith . For this adventure, Bears either earn the religious emblem for their faith or explore the practice and history of…
[cs2015] Footsteps of Faith is one of the Wolf CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Wolf program, it is most similar to Wolf Achievement 11 – Duty to God . For this adventure, Wolves visit a religious monument and create a display about their trip.
RT @scouting: The latest big name to join the Cub Scout recruiting effort: the great Mariano Rivera. http://t.co/A78FGPfMR0 : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm
[cs2015] My Family's Faith is one of the Tiger CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Tiger Cub program, it is most similar to Tiger Elective 8 – Your Religious Leaders . For this adventure, Tiger Cubs and their adult partners talk about faith and family and participate in an activity related to their beliefs.
[cs2015] Camper is one of the Arrow of Light CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Webelos Cub Scout program, it is similar to the Outdoorsman activity badge and Arrow of Light requirement 5. In this adventure, Webelos learn how to set up tents, how to be prepared for weather and natural disasters, and other outdoor…
[cs2015] Faith In Action is one of the Webelos CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Webelos Cub Scout program, it is similar to requirement 8 for the Webelos badge. For this adventure, Webelos either earn the religious emblem of their faith or plan and take part in an interfaith service .
[cs2015] Bear Necessities is one of the Bear CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Bear Cub Scout program, it is similar to Bear Achievement 9 – What's Cooking , Bear Achievement 12 – Family Outdoor Adventure , Bear Achievement 22 – Tying It All Up , Bear Elective 2 – Weather , Bear Elective 25 – Lets Go Camping , and the Weather Belt Loop…
The greatest closer in baseball history is prepared to help New York Cub Scout packs close the deal on recruiting new members. Mariano Rivera, after a 19-year career with the New York Yankees, retired with more saves than any other pitcher in history.
[cs2015] Council Fire is one of the Wolf CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Wolf program, it is most similar to Wolf Achievement 4 – Know Your Home and Community and Wolf Achievement 7 – Your Living World . For this adventure, Wolves learn about being a member of a community.
[cs2015] Games Tigers Play is one of the Tiger CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Tiger Cub program, it is most similar to Tiger Achievement 3 – Keeping Myself Healthy and Safe and Tiger Elective 25 – Snack Time . For this adventure, Tiger Cubs and their adult partners learn about teamwork while playing games.
[cs2015] Building a Better World is one of the Arrow of Light CORE Adventure Requirements. In the current Webelos Cub Scout program, it overlaps some of the requirements in the Citizen Activity Badge and the Family Member Activity Badge as well as the Citizenship Belt Loop and Pin .
Maryland Cub Scouts Make STEM A Part Of Their Plan http://t.co/FSrOPnRGTm : via Twitter http://ift.tt/1714avm
