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Cub Scouting Program ChangesOverview

Introductions…

Pack 41 – Ronald Reagan Elementary School, New Berlin Shawn Anderson Dan Kabara

Today’s Topics…

By the end of this session, we’ll cover…• Background and Precedent for Change• Evaluation of Current Program• Changes coming to Cub Scouting• Ongoing Support

Nature of the ChangesCub Scouting Program Updates

Design Objectives…

Program Design

Den-Based Advancement

Model

Desire To Reduce

Complexity

Enhance the Program with Fun & Action

More Purposeful Alignment with Mission & Aims

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One Oath & Law

Adopt the Scout Oath and Law for use in the Cub Scout & Venturing program, retiring the Cub Scout Promise, Cub Scout Law of the Pack & Venturing Oath.

Mission of the BSA to instill in young people the values of the Scout Oath & Law…

Never too early to start learning… Age-appropriate expectations Similar to “Pledge of Allegiance”

Rank Advancement Thru “Adventures”To earn rank, complete seven adventures (6 defined / 1 elective)

Includes a family-based “Duty to God” adventure

Adventures: Interdisciplinary, theme-based experiences Takes about 3 den meetings to earn each adventure Immediate recognition after each adventure (belt loops / pins)

Updated Advancement Model

More Choice for Webelos…

RankDefined

AdventuresElective

AdventuresAdventure

Recognition Device

Tiger 6 1 Belt Loops

Wolf 6 1 Belt Loops

Bear 6 1 Belt Loops

Webelos 5 2 Pins

Arrow of Light 4 3 Pins

7 Adventures = Rank Advancement More choice as boys age (fewer defined) Sets the stage for the freedom of choice with merit badges Tiger/Wolf/Bear = Belt Loops Webelos/AOL = Pins

“Tiger Cub” becomes “Tiger”

Directly to AOL…

Webelos before Arrow of Light:When joining in the 5th grade year, a boy is no longer required to earn Webelos first before earning Arrow of Light. Relieves burden on unit leader to deliver two tracks of

program Keeps the boy engaged with his peers – greater likelihood to

stay in the program Bobcat is still required

Academic & Sports Program Retired

Retirement of the Academic & Sports Program:The Academic & Sports program has been retired, but many of the fun activities have been retained and woven into the new adventures. Many of them didn’t support the mission and aims of the

program Layers built up over time DID take the fun activities that supported the program and

carried them over as appropriate within the new adventures

Immediate Recognition Changes…

Desired Outcomes…

CharacterDevelopmen

t

ParticipatoryCitizenship

Personal Fitness

Outdoor Skills& Awareness

Leadership &Life Skills

Program MaterialsHandbooks & Guides

Meet “Ethan”…

Putting the Program to Work…

Youth Handbooks

Snapshot

Action photos

Requirement

Helpful knowledge

“Character Compass”

Den Leader Guide

Rationale for Adventure

Takeaways For Cub Scouts

Requirement Listing

Planning and Implementation notes to Den Leaders

Clear and Complete Meeting Plan• Gathering• Opening• Talk Time• Activities

o Explanationo Step-by-step instructions

• Closing• After the Meeting

Meeting Plans

All meeting resources follow the meeting plan.

Everything in one book.

Meeting Resources

Program TransitionConverting to the New Program

Program Transition

Current program – active until May 31, 2015• All advancement until that date will use the current materials

Updated program – active on June 1, 2015Handbooks/Den Leader Guides in Scout Shops – May 1, 2015

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Webelos to Arrow of Light

May continue to work out of the current handbook and complete the AOL requirements as stated.

- or -May convert to the new handbook: Must complete the 4 defined + 3 elective adventures To satisfy the 3 electives, they may utilize either the new

adventure electives or electives earned under the current program (that weren’t already used to fulfill Webelos rank requirement)

Boys Earning Their Webelos Badge Prior to June 1, 2015

Summary of Changes

NOT Changing Family focus Ages (or genders) Bobcat still first rank earned Ranks or approach Den/pack meeting structures Outdoor program emphasis Delivery model

CHANGING Movement to Scout Oath & Law “Tiger Cub” becomes “Tiger” (new image) Arrow of Light no longer requires earning

Webelos More active More aligned with Aims/Mission Simplified Advancement Academics and Sports program retired,

but many woven into new adventures Current immediate/elective recognition

devices replaced with belt loops One Den Leader Guide per rank

Many Methods of Cub Scouting DO NOT CHANGE

The Methods of Cub Scouting:1. Living the Ideals – Movement to one Scout Oath and Law

2. Belonging to a Den3. Advancement – Revisions to Current System

4. Family Involvement5. Participating in Activities6. Serving Home and Neighborhood7. Wearing the Uniform8. Character Connections – Becomes “Character Compass” with

a Focus on 12 Points of the Scout Law

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Ongoing SupportWhere to get help…

What Can You Do?...

• Help units stay focused on recruiting and implementing a great Cub Scout program in 2014-2015!!

• Help units prepare! www.scouting.org/programupdates - especially FAQs

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What is coming?...

Q1 2015 - Revised Leader Position-Specific TrainingsWhat’s New In Cub Scouts (online update)

Unit leader webinars

5-1-2015 - New handbooks, den leader guides, etc.(English & Spanish)

6-1-2015 - Official launch of new requirements

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Synergies

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ACTIVITY TIGER WOLF BEAR WEBELOS AOL

Animals Tigers in the WildBackyard Jungle

Call of the WildPaws on the PathCouncil Fire

Fur, Feathers, and Ferns Elective: Into the Wild Elective: Into the Wild

Archery n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Bicycle Elective: Rolling Tigers Elective: Fix It Elective: Fix It

Campfire - Building Cast Iron Chef

Elective: Castaway Elective: Castaway

Campfire - Program Tigers in the Wild Call of the Wild

Howling at the MoonBear NecessitiesElective: Roaring Laughter

Campout - orday long outdoor activity

Call of the Wild Bear Necessities Elective: CastawayCamperScouting Adventure (with scout troop)

Carnival Grin and Bear It

Cook Outdoors Bear NecessitiesElective: Bear Picnic Basket

Cast Iron ChefElective: Castaway Elective: Castaway

Fishing Elective: A Bear Goes Fishing

Fitness Elective: Paws of Skill Stronger, Faster, Higher

Synergies

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ACTIVITY TIGER WOLF BEAR WEBELOS AOL

Games (Active) Games Tigers PlayElective: Tiger Tag Running With the Pack Grin and Bear It Stronger, Faster, Higher

Elective: Game Design Elective: Game Design

Hiking Tigers in the WildBackyard Jungle Paws on the Path Fur, Feathers, & Ferns Webelos Walkabout

Outdoor Code /Leave No Trace Tigers in the Wild Call of the Wild

Paws on the Path Webelos Walkabout CamperScouting Adventure

Plant a Tree Backyard Jungle Elective: Into the Woods

Elective: Into the Woods

Plants / Trees Tigers in the Wild Council Fire Fur, Feathers, and Ferns

Elective: Into the Woods

Elective: Into the Woods

Service Project Team TigerElective: Good Knights Council Fire Paws for Action Webelos Walkabout

Elective: Project Family Elective: Project Family

Space Derby /Rain Gutter Regatta

Elective: Motor AwayElective: Air of the Wolf

Sports - Attend Games Tigers Play Elective: Paws of Skill

Sports - Play Running With the PackElective: Paws of Skill Stronger, Faster, Higher

Elective: Sportsman

Swimming Elective: Spirit of the Water Elective: Salmon Run Elective: Aquanaut Elective: Aquanaut

Cub Scout Adventure Analysis Worksheet

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Cub Scout Adventure Analysis Worksheet

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Resources

Updated to reflect the changes. Available May 1st:

Cub Scout Den Leader Guides

Cub Scout Youth Handbooks

Cub Scout Leader Book

How To Book

Ceremonies for Dens and Pack

Additional resources still available with no changes made:

Cub Scout Songbook

Group Meeting Sparklers

Additional Planning Tools

http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/CubScouts/Leaders/ProgramPlanning.aspx

Upcoming

• “What’s New” Training Module on E-Learning (by end of March 2015)

• Updated Cub Scout Position-Specific Training on E-Learning (by end of March 2015)

• 2015-2016/2016-2017 NEW Pack meeting plans uploaded on scouting.org (April 1)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What will happen to the Academics and Sports program? A: The Academics and Sports program is “going away,” and with

it, the belt loops and pins. At a deeper level, the best of the Academics and Sports program has been reviewed and, where appropriate, integrated into the required and elective adventures of the new program. Each adventure will have an immediate recognition item that Cub Scouts will wear on their uniforms. A series of belt loops, similar to those used in the Academics and Sports program, are being designed to serve as recognition items.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can boys work on elective adventure loops before they advance in rank?

A: Yes—and they may continue to earn additional adventure

loops designed for each rank level.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do boys need to complete all requirements to earn an adventure loop?

A: Yes - they will need to complete the requirements as written

for each adventure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do the adventure loops need to be earned in a specific order?

A: No. Work on them when it works for the boys in the den you

lead. A set of required adventures, represented by the loops, need to be earned to achieve the ranks of Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Scout and the Arrow of Light Award.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the loops made of? A: The loops are metal, similar to the loops used in the

Academics and Sports program.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many can a Cub Scout earn? A: A boy may earn as many as he wishes. The loops are

different for each rank.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can the adventure loops all fit on the Cub Scout belt? A: Yes. They are slightly narrower than the Academics and

Sports loops.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can the adventure loops be worn without a Cub Scout belt? Or worn with another belt?

A: They are designed to be worn on the official Cub Scout

uniform belt.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Some are colored, some are not. What’s the difference? A: Core adventure loops are in several colors; elective

adventure loops use a single-color design.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can boys earn them at camp? A: Yes, if your day camp or resident camp program offers them

as part of the camp program.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can boys work ahead on the next rank level adventures and earn the loops while in their current rank?

A: No, this is not an option. The adventure loops were

developed for each level of program.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do Webelos Scouts still earn adventure loops? A: Webelos immediate recognition will make use of adventure

pins. The pins may be worn on the Webelos colors or on the front of the Webelos cap. The pins will be used to recognize completion of adventures while earning the Webelos rank and Arrow of Light Award. Webelos Scouts can earn nearly 30 different adventures.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Must the adventure loops only be earned at den meetings? A: No. The den meeting program materials are designed to help

den leaders assist boys in delivering a program that is commemorated by awarding adventure loops. Adventure loops may also be completed by families and during day camp and resident camp.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Will the STEM-based Nova program continue?

A: Yes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What will happen to the Core Values and the Character Connections?

A: The 12 Core Values of Cub Scouting will be replaced by the 12 points of the Scout Law and will be referred to as Character Compass points in the boys’ handbooks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Will there be some sort of phone app or apps supporting the new program?

A: The primary resources (boys’ handbooks, Den Leader Guides and Cub Scout Leader Book) will be available as e-books in addition to printed versions. The new advancement tool enhancement to My.Scouting Tools will support tracking and management of advancement in a similar manner to current third-party tools. Timing on this enhancement is still being finalized but is anticipated in mid-2015. The tool will be available via smart phones and tablets.

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Cub Scouting Program ChangesOverview