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Page 1: Cub Scouting Program Changes Overview. Precedent for Change Cub Scouting Program Changes Over the Years…

Cub Scouting Program ChangesOverview

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Precedent for ChangeCub Scouting Program Changes Over the Years…

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Today’s Topics…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• The fundamentals of the new program• Ongoing Support

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Evaluation of Current Program411 Task Force

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The BSA’s programs match what today’s youth both want and need.

Dynamic and Relevant Program

Basis for Basis for Program Review…Program Review…

We have changed our programs to reflect the results of a thorough program review and assessment that clearly identifies those elements that are appealing, exciting and culturally relevant to today’s youth and families.

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411 Task Force

Over Seventy-Five (75) Volunteers from Across the Country Representing All levels of Cub ScoutingNetworked Across Disciplines• Religious Relations Committee• Aquatics Task Force• Program Impact Committee, etc.

Governance thru the National Board

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Program AnalysisProgram Analysis

1. Many advancement requirements support passive rather than active behavior.

2. Leader aids are insufficient in guiding leaders on how to fulfill aims - lack tools and resources to implement aims.

3. Youth handbooks lack breadth and frequency of activities/learning situations that support the aims.

a) Characterb) Citizenshipc) Personal Fitness

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Program AnalysisProgram Analysis

Their Conclusion:

The program needed updating…

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Nature of the ChangesCub Scouting Program Updates

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Design Objectives…Design Objectives…

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The Design Team…The Design Team…

Their Mission:

Develop an advancement program for each rank based on 5 areas of growth.

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Desired OutcomesDesired Outcomes

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Summary of ChangesSummary 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•Fun – even more than before

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Summary of ChangesSummary of Changes

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

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Many Methods of Cub Scouting Many Methods of Cub Scouting DO NOT CHANGEDO 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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One Oath & LawOne 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”

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BOBCAT REQUIREMENTSBOBCAT REQUIREMENTS

1. Learn and say the Scout Oath, with help if needed.2. Learn and say the Scout Law, with help if needed.3. Show the Cub Scout sign. Tell what it means.4. Show the Cub Scout handshake. Tell what it

means.5. Say the Cub Scout motto. Tell what it means.6. Show the Cub Scout salute. Tell what it means.7. With your parent or guardian, complete the

exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide—Bobcat Requirements.

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““Tiger Cub” becomesTiger Cub” becomes “Tiger” “Tiger”

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Immediate Recognition Immediate Recognition Changes…Changes…

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New Recognition Devices

Tiger Required Orange

Wolf Required Red

Bear Required Light Blue

Tiger Elective Orange

Wolf Elective Red

Bear Elective Light Blue

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New Recognition Devices

Webelos Required AOL Required

Webelos/AOL Elective

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Directly to AOL…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

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Academic & Sports Academic & Sports Program RetiredProgram 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

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Cub Scout Awards

STEM – NOVA – being revised

Leave No Trace (LNT) -- retiring

Outdoor Ethics Award – replacing LNT

Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award – updated

Summertime Pack Award – updated

National Den Award -- updated

World Conservation Award – updated

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Rank Advancement Thru “Adventures” -- All RanksTo earn rank, complete seven adventures, 6 den based and one 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)

• Elective Adventures for each rank, same recognition approach

New Adventure ModelNew Adventure Model

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The Formula… 7 = RankThe Formula… 7 = Rank

Rank Required Adventures

Elective Adventures

Adventure 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

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Training for the New ProgramTraining for the New Program

BALOO -- May 9 & Oct. 17, QHSR

Leader Specific What’s NewWeather HazardsTrek SafelySafe Swim DefenseSafety Afloat

Online atwww.myscouting.orgElearning

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Program MaterialsHandbooks & Guides

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Program MaterialsProgram Materials

Cub Scout Leader Book – revised

Cub Scout How To Book

Sparklers

Ceremonies

Song Book

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Program MaterialsProgram Materials

Youth Handbook

Den Leader Guide

Pack Meeting Plans April 1 Program Updates

Books&

Amazon.com

May 1

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Meet “Ethan”…

Putting the Putting the Program to Work…Program to Work…

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Youth HandbooksYouth Handbooks

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Youth HandbooksYouth Handbooks

Title of AdventurePicture of Belt LoopActual Cubs

“Ethan”Inviting summary of adventure

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Youth Handbook

Snapshot

Action photos “Character Compass”

Helpful knowledge

Requirement

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Youth Handbook

Signature Block and end of each requirement section

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Den Leader GuideDen Leader Guide

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Den Leader GuideDen Leader Guide

Rationale for Adventure

Takeaways For Cub Scouts

Requirement Listing

Planning and Implementation notes to Den Leaders

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

o Explanationo Step-by-step instructions

•Closing•After the Meeting

Meeting PlansMeeting Plans

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All meeting resources follow the meeting plan.

Everything in one book.

Meeting ResourcesMeeting Resources

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Sample “paperwork” can be copied or paraphrased as needed.

Home AssignmentHome Assignment

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Program TransitionConverting to the New Program

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Program TransitionProgram 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

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Internet AdvancementInternet Advancement

New internet advancement tools in the queue

New adventures will be added to current system for June 1

Immediate Recognition items – Available June 30

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Current Recognition DevicesCurrent Recognition Devices

Arrow Points

Sports and Academic Belt Loops and Pins

BB and Archery Belt Loops

What’s on their uniform stays on their uniform.

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Ongoing SupportWhere to get help…

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Transition Resources:

http://scouting.org/programupdates

www.monmouthbsa.org/programupdates

Rank Specialists

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Cub Scouting Program ChangesOverview