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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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The results of the Boy Scouts of America Fall 2013 Voice of the Scout survey have been published in this executive summary and infographic . You can also access the published results of all VoS surveys . How it Works A Voice of the Scout (VoS) survey is conducted every six months.
________________________________________ Dear Andy, Why does the BSA want the Scoutmaster to be the "messenger" between the PLC and the troop committee? The BSA Troop Organization Chart clearly shows this relationship. Moreover, the Senior Patrol Leader Handbook does not include as one of his duties contact or communication with the committee.
Are you planning a meeting for the Bear Cub Scout Tall Tales requirement? Then check out this list of resources!
Taira asked this question Hi there. I am looking for a list of badges that cub scouts can earn. I can look all over the Internet and I find a few here and there but I can't seem to find a current list of them.
An Eagle Scout from Maryland, the young woman serving as National Venturing President and a Cub Scout from Sandy Hook, Conn., are among the nine young people selected to represent the Boy Scouts of America during this week's Report to the Nation in Washington, D.C.
Amy sent in this question: How do you complete Wolf Achievement 11 if the family does not have a faith, and does not talk about God in their family? This family was hesitant to join Scouts because of the faith component.
Amy sent in this question: How do you complete Wolf Achievement 11 if the family does not have a faith, and does not talk about God in their family? This family was hesitant to join Scouts because of the faith component.
BSA provides Bear den meeting ideas for den leaders on the Scouting.org website. These Cub Scout Bear den meeting plans are step by step guides to carrying out a den meeting. In addition to the basic den meeting plans, there are supplemental plans which can be used if you have additional meetings left.
Stephen made a "light up" Arrow of Light for his son and was kind enough to send in pictures and instructions if anyone else would like to make one. So thank you Stephen for the following! If you have a project you'd like to share on this website, just contact me .
Are your awards presentations a "baggie & a handshake?" If so, you'll want to watch this video of a presentation that was a hit with our pack!
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.
If you're looking for Arrow of Light arrows that are great quality at a great price, read my review of Vince's Arrows. And the wonderful thing is that Vince is an Eagle Scout!
BSA provides Wolf den meeting plans for Cub Scout den leaders. Today's plan is a supplemental den meeting plan in which Wolf Cub Scouts get together to play a game of baseball or softball. This plan covers part of Play a game of tennis, table tennis, or badminton.
On Wednesday I shared 30 creative and mouthwatering Scout-themed cakes I found by searching around online. At the end of the post, I asked you to share your own Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Eagle Scout and Venturing cakes. Apparently my request did not go unnoticed.
Gumdrops and Cub Scouts... Yes, your Cub Scouts can complete requirements and electives using gumdrops! Read on to find out how.
The Philmont Training Center, the national training center of the Boy Scouts of America, is excited to offer new cutting-edge conferences to volunteers from across the nation in 2014. In addition to yearly favorites such as "District Key 3," these new conferences are designed to help volunteers and professionals from across the nation share ideas…
Any time is a good time for cake. Blue and gold banquets, courts of honor and Scout birthday parties are obvious times to enjoy a Scouting-themed cake. But I propose celebrating with iced deliciousness on less-obvious occasions such as "First Troop Meeting of the Month" or "Our Cub Scouts Are Hungry" or "Second Troop Meeting…
Are you trying to think of Pinewood Derby awards? Check out this compilation of some great suggestions!
BSA offers supplemental pack program ideas for each month. One theme for the March core value of Compassion is a Pet Pals theme. Here is what the program helps say about this theme: Compassion is having care and concern for the well-being of others.
It's time to share your favorite Pinewood Derby moments captured on film! Enter the Pinewood Derby Photo Contest for your chance to win a $25 gift card to ScoutStuff.org. Visit the Cub Scouts on Facebook to post your pic. A new winner will be chosen each day.
BSA provides Bear den meeting ideas for den leaders on the Scouting.org website. These Cub Scout Bear den meeting plans are step by step guides to carrying out a den meeting. In addition to the basic den meeting plans, there are supplemental plans which can be used if you have additional meetings left.
Lacye asked this: My question is, are tiger cub electives done in a group or can they do them on their own? All Tiger Cub activities are to be done with an adult partner. The adult partner can be a parent, aunt, uncle, grandparent, etc.
In the spirit of Pinewood Derby season, we thought it would be fun to share some photos from last year's winners of our Ultimate Pinewood Derby Experience Contest . Featured in Scouting magazine and on scoutingmagazine.org , this contest gave packs all over the nation the chance to enter to win tons of race day licensed goods!
When someone looks at the list of Cub Scout rank requirements, electives and Belt Loop requirements, it's easy to get overwhelmed and think that your son will never be able to do them. But it's not as hard as you think! Your son is probably completing a Cub Scout requirement every day at home or
Even with about 100 million people watching, Cub Scout Thomas Brown didn't fumble. The 9-year-old from Pack 14 of Virginia Beach, Va., ran onto the field and handed the game ball to head referee Terry McAulay moments before kickoff of yesterday's Super Bowl XLVIII.
Tracy sent in this question: Hello. I am wondering if you know of a tool I can use to quickly determine if an activity/event in the community I would like my den to attend corresponds/matches-up with a requirement toward an Activity Badge for Webelos.
BSA provides Webelos den meeting ideas for Cub Scout den leaders on the Scouting.org website. The thirteenth in the Arrow of Light series of Webelos den meeting plans covers part of the The Communicator activity badge helps Webelos learn how to share information.
The Arrow of Light is the highest award a Cub Scout can earn. It is also the only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on the Boy Scout uniform. The Arrow of Light requirements are intended to help prepare the Webelos to become Boy Scouts. The requirements familiarize the boys with the Boy Scout
It is that special time of year. Plans are being made. Special designs are being considered. Bodies are being formed. Weights are being adjusted. Tracks are being calibrated. No, I am not talking about your local Snap Fitness center or the local gym.
Jillene asked this question What exactly is an adventure trail (Wolf Elective 18F)? Thank you. An adventure trail is five activities or games set up in different areas of a park or playground. The Wolf handbook gives a few details and several examples including flag folding, jelly bean guess, and more.
When the Seahawks and Broncos take the field for Super Bowl XLVIII this Sunday, Cub Scout Thomas Brown won't be watching from his couch like more than 100 million other Americans. He won't be sitting in the frigid seats at MetLife Stadium, either.
If you search for "Pinewood Derby cars" on the internet, you will find a plethora of information. Whether this is your first derby and you just want to know what to do with that block of wood or you're searching for all the latest and greatest speed tips, you'll find just what you need! To
BSA provides Wolf den meeting plans for Cub Scout den leaders. Today's plan is a supplemental den meeting plan in which Wolf Cub Scouts learn about emergency preparedness. This plan covers part of Talk with your family about what you will do in an emergency.
Reader Evelyn asked this question: Our Webelos are crossing over to Boy Scouts and I was trying to think of a project for the tiger cubs to make or do for the boys crossing over? Just so that the TC can be a part of the excitement.
I ended up going to Joey's pack meeting last week. We did the raingutter regatta, and other than a couple of parental hiccups, it went pretty good. I got to talk to some of the Webelos, also. With a series of unfortunate events, I haven't had a chance to talk with any of the Webelos.
The Cub Scout core value for the month of February is Resourcefulness . BSA has a Cub Scout pack meeting plan called Litter to Glitter related to this core value. The Litter to Glitter meeting plan features ideas for the core value of resourcefulness – games, group activities, songs, and more.
My second year Webelos wants to earn the "Super Achiever" award. This is a council-specific award given to a Webelos who earns all 20 of the Webelos activity badges. We're close–only 2 more to go. One of those is the Webelos Athlete activity badge. I'm not an athlete. Never have been. And my son isn't
Last year, my pack decided to change up our Pinewood Derby a bit. One of the things we did was play music during our weigh-in time. It created a more festive atmosphere and added to the excitement of the race! I searched for car-related music, and I found some fun songs! I created a Pinewood
BSA provides Bear den meeting ideas for den leaders on the Scouting.org website. These Cub Scout Bear den meeting plans are step by step guides to carrying out a den meeting. In addition to the basic den meeting plans, there are supplemental plans which can be used if you have additional meetings left.
MPAA ratings - G, PG, PG-13, R - take the guesswork out of deciding which movies are appropriate for your son or daughter. Fortunately, deciding which Scouting activities are age-appropriate is just as easy, thanks to this Age-Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities PDF .
BSA offers supplemental pack program ideas for each month. One theme for the February core value of The February Pack Meeting Tips from BSA remind us "Cub Scouts will gain the knowledge and the means to meet situations effectively whether they are working on a service project or completing a den activity."" Resourcefulness is a…
As we enter into the cross over season, I got a very nice surprise. Just to set the table, my troop is going into it's fifth year. The first 2 years, we only recruited from one pack, our "brother" pack, the pack that is chartered with the same CO as us.
Even the most finely tuned pinewood derby event needs an occasional tune-up. So before your pack waves the green flag this year, ask yourself three questions to make sure your derby doesn't have any red flags. With each question, I'd love to read your thoughts in the comments section below.
The Webelos Craftsman activity badge is my favorite of all the activity badges. The boys have an opportunity to make very fun projects, and they learn valuable new skills in the process. In fact, I've learned new skills too. Check out my Pinterest board to see a few of the awesome projects your Webelos can
I don't often write about Cub Scouting – there are lots of resources out there for Cub leaders. But once in a while, something super exciting comes along that merits a look, even for old jaded "seen-it-all" Scouters. Last week, …
My wife is currently serving as the Webelos den leader in our ward. Most weeks we get to do den meetings together, which is a lot of fun. We were able to go to Wood Badge together last fall, too.
Click image to view flier The BOYS' LIFE Growth Award is given twice annually (June and December) to recognize and thank BSA professionals who achieve a 3 percent or greater BOYS' LIFE subscription growth and/or serve a 68 percent or greater market share of the total of Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, Boy Scouts…
BSA provides Webelos den meeting ideas for Cub Scout den leaders on the Scouting.org website. The eleventh in the Arrow of Light series of Webelos den meeting plans covers part of the Webelos get a chance to try different sports while working on the Sportsman activity badge.
Yeah, pretty strong words. I have a bunch of reasons as to why the BSA should just fold up the Cub Scout program. There is no big payoff by having the Cub program. Boy Scout troops don't get any dividends for having Cub Scouts come to their troops.
Click on image to view flier The new program updates to Cub Scouts are coming, and the team is ready to share the details. Discover the adventures that Cub Scouts will experience-from the team that wrote them-as the BSA's new Cub Scout program rolls out for 2015!
