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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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In the PTC Media Forums the subject of Den Chiefs came up. There were some questions from a Cub Scout leader that was looking to have a Den Chief for her Den in the coming year. Here is my response: From a Scoutmasters perspective, Den Chiefs are a fantastic asset to your unit.
The Register-Guard has a write in letter that made me proud to be associated with the Scouting program and proud to be a Soldier. The letter is from a Soldier, who while eating out, was treated to a cookie by a Cub Scout.
The new belt loops and pins are now available from Scoutstuff.org (National Supply). Video Games is listed as a SPORT, not an Academics subject as previously reported, based on the listing on that web site. I've updated our site accordingly, and added color images of all the new belt loops (except Reading & Writing, which wasn't…
Each year it gets harder and harder to find something new and exciting to share this time of year. Here is the song that I thought I would share. Tommy the Cub Scout Tune: Frosty Tommy, the Cub Scout Was a very happy boy.
BSA has released the official requirements for the 13 new academics and sports belt loops and pins. We've updated our pages to reflect the changes, since our earlier posts had requirements based on earlier drafts. The 2009 Printing of the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program Guide (34299) should be available in February, according to…
Last weekend at our annual Lock In we had 33 Webelos show up with 74 members of the Troop. It is a recruiting tool and a way to give those Webelos an opportunity to see Scouts in action and help with the Arrow of Light.
2 Vote On Idea To address the problem of displaying more than one Silver Arrow Point on the Cub Scout uniform shirt, why not have a "Bronze Arrow Point" to stand for "Three (3) or more Arrow Points." This would require only three arrow points to be displayed for each Cub Scout rank, thus allowing…
0 Vote On Idea Proposal from the National Cub Scout Character Development Task Force - Aug.2006, with added changes from Bill Garrison: 1. Change last two lines of Cub Scout Promise to reflect a new "Cub Scout Law." Promise: I promise to do my best, To do my duty to God and my country, To help…
Here is a new Webelos t-shirt and cap combo ($12.99) from BSA Supply Group. It is available in medium through XXL sizes. Link Posted in Clothing, CUB SCOUTS, WEBELOS
Cub Scouts 2010 - if you're a Cub Scout leader, you really should check this out. It is a new step in the evolution of the Cub Scouting program that's been tested the last few years, resulting in huge increases in retention of scouts.
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BSA Supply Group has available this new 2010 Blue & Gold Banquet participation patch ($1.19). This emblem could be a fun way to encourage attendance at your pack's 2010 Banquet. Link Posted in Blue and Gold Banquet, CUB SCOUTS, Patches
As of this writing, most but not all of the new (2009) Cub Scout belt loops can be ordered from BSA Supply Group at Scoutstuff.org . Here are the links: Cub Scout Sports Program Belt Loops Cub Scout Sports Program Pins Cub Scout Academics Program Belt Loops Cub Scout Academics Program Pins [ Via Angela/Cub Scout Talk…
The official BSA announcement below about the new (2009) Cub Scout belt loops has apparently been released to local councils for distribution. It indicates that the new Guide should be available around late January 2010. Also noteworthy is that the belt loop focusing on disabilities will apparently be called "Disabilities Awareness" rather than "Abilities Awareness."
#205-Girl Can't Help It My November Pack Meeting and Leader Meeting, a Pinewood Derby podcast, and lots of feedback. And a VERY special announcement are on tap for tonight. Links: Den Meeting In A Box SALE- http://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/default.aspx?cat=01RTL&ctgy=PRODUCTS&C2=BOOKS_LIT&C3=DMIAB&C4=&LV=3& Pinewood Derby Podcast- http://www.justmyshow.com/Pinewood.html Tonight's show sponsored by The Boy Scout Store Join the forum discussion on this…
A change was made to the list of new Belt Loops and Pins for CS Sports and Academics and Alice's stuff is there now. Be sure to read her popcorn activity. It is really great!!!!!!!!!! Plus as I said before - Lots of hints for Power Up - games, openings, closings, ceremonies, jokes, and more Ideas are…
5 Vote On Idea For the New Cub Scouting program to be launched in 2010, I recommend we bring back the "Lion" rank for first year, fourth grade Webelos Scouts. This "King of the Jungle" rank is a fitting conclusion to a Cub Scout's "Kipling" adventure and career.
Cub Scouts 2010 is a piloted and successful method of delivering the existing Cub Scout program that is handbook-based and focuses on den activities leading to youth advancement and higher retention.
PTC Media Podcasts Have you checked out the PTC Media podcast site yet? ( http://www.ptcmedia.net ) The PTC Media network is a collection of seven Scouting related podcasts, six of them audio and one video. They are produced by four Scout leaders from across the United States.
2010 will see the biggest change to Cub Scouting since the introduction of Program Helps in the 50s – a new way of delivering the Cub Scout program that is handbook based, builds leader confidence (especially new ones), leverages the boy's fun with advancement activities and has demonstrated improved retention.
11 Vote On Idea Recognizing they are about to release new Cub Scout Leader material/guides it would have been nice to continue to make available through Supply the Cub Scout Leader How-To Book, Cub Scout Leader Book, Cub Scout Academics & Sports Program Guide and Cub Scout Ceremonies for Dens and Packs until the debut of…
The December 2009 Cubcast from BSA National is now available. Part 1 has ideas for den meetings and more utilizing the January " Power Up! " theme. Part 2 has information about the 100th anniversary of Scouting celebration . Part 1 mp3 file Part 2 mp3 file [ Photo: FreeDigitalPhotos.net ] Posted in 100th Anniversary, CUB SCOUTS, Power Up!, Science
Here are the top 10 most viewed posts for October 2009 (other than those solely about monthly theme items): 2009 New Belt Loops List New Cub Scout Belt Loops Coming 2009-2010 Program Helps Full Download Video Games Belt Loop Requirements Hiking Belt Loop Requirements Abilities Awareness Belt Loop Requirements Good Manners Belt Loop Requirements Family…
6 Vote On Idea ((submitted by Jack Getkin Jr., Venturing Chairman, Greater Pittsburgh Council)) As a 10-1/2 year old Webelos Scout in the mid 1960's, I remember looking forward to joining a Boy Scout troop and doing Boy Scout activities.
The new Baloo's Bugle is out. Baloo's Bugle is a great monthly unofficial publication with games, activities, ceremonies, puzzles, crafts, and other ideas for den and pack meetings. This one covers the January " Power Up! " theme. For Webelos Scout den meetings, this Bugle also has activities for the Fitness and Scientist Webelos activity badges.
The new blog 'Cub Dad' has made a promising beginning and should be of great interest to any Scout leader. The blog chronicles "A discovery of cub scouting through the eyes and experiences of a 45-year-old father and his 7-year-old cub scout."
The January ( Power Up! ) Program Helps pages from BSA National are available (free) for download. Cub Scout Program Helps is a great resource for crafts, games, activities, and more for pack meetings and activities and Tiger, Wolf, and Bear den meetings.
Lots of hints for Power Up - games, openings, closings, ceremonies, jokes, and more Ideas are technical and physical to help our Cubs power themselves up Jim Jones talks about Training and Little blue Box of Energy. Bill Smith, the Roundtable guy, returns and writes about the Cub Scout Program Have your Scouts do their Good…
The January 2010 Cub Scout Monthly Theme is " Power Up! " Here is the official BSA theme description: "Boys explore the science of energy through solar, electrical, and wind power and how this energy is used in their everyday lives. They can explore different ways to conserve energy and protect the world we live in .
Last week, the Scoutstuff Facebook page announced that the new Cub Scout belt loops should be in scout shops by the end of November . I have now heard from several sources that the new Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program Guide is not expected to arrive in scout shops until February or March 2010 .
Have you checked out the PTC Media podcast site yet? ( http://www.ptcmedia.net ) The PTC Media network is a collection of seven Scouting related podcasts, six of them audio and one video. They are produced by four Scout leaders from across the United States.
The December ( Works of Art ) Program Helps pages from BSA National are available (free) for download. Cub Scout Program Helps is a great resource for crafts, games, activities, and more for pack meetings and activities and Tiger, Wolf, and Bear den meetings. Link (pdf) Posted in Art Projects, CUB SCOUTS, Works of Art
Yesterday's meeting went okay. We worked on the Heritage Belt Loop, this went fairly well and we ended up completing three requirements. We did this as a pack wide activity because we only have 10 boys. I think we need to work on doing Activities in Dens or at least partial dens, maybe we could…
BSA Supply Group's Facebook page yesterday announced that the new Cub Scout Belt Loops should be in scout shops by the end of November : "New Cub Scouting program belt loops are expected to be in Scout Shops next week. Here's a list of what's coming: Disabilities Awareness, Family Travel, Good Manners, Hiking, Hockey, Horseback Riding…
#202-The Sound of Silence Our Pack's campout, flag retirement, our November Roundtable, Cub Scout 2010 Program Helps, new Webelos Den Leaders, Pinewood derby tracks, and snacks at meetings are online tonight. Links: http://ww2.scouting.org/100years/100years/CubScouts.aspx - http://ww2.scouting.org/100years/100years/CubScouts.aspx Den 5 Meeting Plan- http://www.ptcmedia.net/files/Den5mtgplan%20(2009).doc PATROL EMBLEM SUBMISSION FORM- http://www.ptcmedia.net/files/PATROL%20EMBLEM%20SUBMISSION%20FORM.doc How It's Done- http://www.pbjadvertising.com/howitsdone/ Tonight's show sponsored by Badge Magic Join…
Here is a new Pinewood Derby participation patch ($1.19) available from BSA Supply Group. Boys usually love to get patches. Link Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Patches, Pinewood Derby
The November 2009 Cubcast from BSA National is available (free). Part 1 has ideas for den meetings and more utilizing the December " Works of Art " theme. Part 2 has suggestions on doing chartered organization service projects . Part 1 mp3 file Part 2 mp3 file [ Photo: FreeDigitalPhotos.net ] Posted in Art Projects, Artist, CUB SCOUTS, Service Projects…
The new Baloo's Bugle is out. Baloo's Bugle is a great monthly unofficial publication with games, activities, ceremonies, puzzles, crafts, and other ideas for den and pack meetings. This one covers the December " Works of Art " theme. For Webelos Scout den meetings, this Bugle also has activities for the Craftsman and Scientist Webelos activity badges.
Tonights meeting went really well, we talked about what is Veterans Day and why is it important. To sum up the group decided that Veterans day was more than just honoring those who have served but it also includes those who are currently serving.
The December 2009 Cub Scout Monthly Theme is " Works of Art ." Here is the official BSA theme description: "December is a time of celebration and giving. This is a perfect month for involving friends in doing good deeds and creating holiday magic through art .
I don't think of myself as particularly a persnickety or doctrinaire so what follows is probably out of character. I do like to write therefore I strive to observe the rules of grammar and rely greatly on my spell checker.
