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Cub ScoutingTHE BASICS

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Objectives

• Provide BSA information to Parents• Complete Youth Protection Training• Assist with Program

– Provide Meeting Resources

• Commissioner / Resources• Identify Future Learning Opportunities• Question and Answers

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How Does Cub Scouting Work?• Cub Scouting is a family oriented

program• Two levels

– Dens– Pack

• Dens consist of small group of boys of same grade, usually meets 2-3 times a month

• Packs consist of several dens, usually meeting once per month

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How Does Cub Scouting Work?• Tiger Den (Grade 1)• Wolf Den (Grade 2)• Bear Den (Grade 3)• Webelos (Grade 4 & 5)

• All Dens meetings have a structured meeting plan focused on advancement and activities in preparation for Pack Meeting

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How Does Cub Scouting Work?• Pack Meetings

– Provide program elements– Present awards to Scouts– Dens provide entertainment (skits, songs, etc.)

• Key Pack Events– Pinewood Derby– Blue & Gold Banquet– Service Projects– Field Trips and Special Outings– Camping

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How Does Cub Scouting Work?• Parents/Volunteers fill these roles:

– Cubmaster Assist. Cubmaster– Den Leaders Pack Committee

Chair– Assist. Den Leaders Committee

Members

• Parents/Volunteers are the program’s resources

• Parents can validate requirement completion

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How Does Scouting Work

• Pack Committee– Support Group– Help with pack meeting planning– Assist with securing awards– Aide in Communications– Oversight of Pack Funds

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How Does Cub Scouting Work?• Training

– BSA/Council/District trainings available• Tonight Youth Protection Training• Basic Leader Position Specific• Pack Committee • Roundtable Meetings• Supplemental

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How Does Cub Scouting Work?• Parent Q/A

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Youth Protection Training

• Provide YPT Training Here

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So What’s A Den!

• Dens typically consist of 5-10 scouts• Den is one of many in a pack• Dens meetings are typically for 1.5

hours– 2 to 3 times a month

• Pack meetings occur once per month– All Dens/families invited– Have a Theme– Dens provide support program (skits, tricks,

puzzles, etc.)

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So What’s A Den!• The First Steps

– Secure list of scouts and parents for the Den– Provide your contact information/Parent

information letter• Den Meeting Location Den Meeting Date/Time• Pre-requisites Future advancement topics• Pack Meeting Location Pack Meeting Date/Time• Future Outings Your contact information

– Conduct a parent meeting/Family Talent Survey

– Recruit an Assistant Den Leader– Contact Unit Commissioner for information on

Den Chief resources– Prepare Your Meeting Plan– Conduct the Meeting

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So What’s A Den!

• Preparing for your first meeting– Den meetings have 6 parts

• Before the meeting• Gathering Activity• Opening• Program• Closing• After the meeting

– Plan in advance / have all resources ready to go

– Packets provided for each level to assist with meeting preparation (handout now)

– Review Materials

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So What’s A Den!• Rest of Meetings located at

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So What’s A Den!

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So What’s A Den!

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So What’s A Den!

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So What’s A Den!

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Commissioner / Resources

• District Information (included in packets)

• Commissioner Staff is a Resource– Identify Unit and/or District Commissioner– Experienced personnel– Personal Wikipedia

• Monthly Roundtables– Roundtable Commissioner Staff– Networking

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Commissioner / Resources

• National BSA (http://www.scouting.org/)

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• Guide to Safe Scouting (http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/GSS/toc.aspx)

Commissioner / Resources

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Commissioner / Resources

• My Scouting Tools (https://myscouting.scouting.org/)

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Commissioner / Resources

• Heart of Ohio (http://www.heartofohiocouncil.org/)

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Future Learning Opportunities

Position Course TitleCubmaster / Assitant Cubmaster Cubmaster & Assistant Position Specific TrainingPack Committee Pack Committee Member Position Specific TrainingDen Leader / Assistant Den Leaders Den Leader & Assistant Den Leader Position Specific TrainingPack Trainer Pack Trainer Position Specific Training

ScoutParents Unit Coordinator Fast StartPack Committee Member Position Specific Training

Note: YPT Valid for 2 years

ScoutParents Unit Coordinator

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Future Learning Opportunities• Supplemental Opportunities

– Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)

– Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders (OWL)

– Pow-Wow– Safe Swim Defense– Weather Hazards– Wood Badge– Many More (see National Website for more info)

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Summary

• Provided General Overview for Parents• Completed Youth Protection (pickup

cards)• Discussed/Provide Materials for 1st

Meetings• Identified value of Commissioner• Provided additional resource locations• Identified Future Learning Opportunities• Identified Supplemental Opportunities

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Summary

Open Floor for Questions