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Introduction to Cub Scouting

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Opening Ceremony

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The Cub Scout Promise

I, (your name), promise to do my best

To do my duty to God and my country,

To help other people, and

To obey the Law of the Pack.

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Why Are You Here?

• To learn the fundamentals of Cub Scouting

• To learn what Cub Scout leaders do

• To learn how to make Cub Scouting work

• To learn how to have fun with my den

and pack

• To learn how to have successful den and

pack meetings and activities

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Today’s Training

• Models a pack meeting

• Starts with general information

• Continues with specific information

• Provides you with the tools to succeed

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What is Cub Scouting?

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Cub Scouting …

• Is for boys aged 7 to 11 or in the first

through

fifth grade

• Is family oriented

• Builds independence

• Is designed to develop participatory

citizenship, character, and personal fitness

• Has age-appropriate activities and lessons

• Is the young-boy program of the Boy Scouts

of America

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The Foundations of Scouting

• BSA Mission Statement

• The Scout Oath

• The Scout Law

• The Vision Statement

• The Aims

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Purposes of Cub Scouting

• Character Development

• Spiritual Growth

• Good Citizenship

• Sportsmanship and Fitness

• Family Understanding

• Respectful Relationships

• Personal Achievement

• Friendly Service

• Fun and Adventure

• Preparation for Boy Scouts

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Cub Scouting

Fun and Adventure It’s time for some FUN!

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12 Core Values of Cub Scouting

• Citizenship

• Compassion

• Cooperation

• Courage

• Faith

• Health and fitness

• Honesty

• Perseverance

• Positive attitude

• Resourcefulness

• Respect

• Responsibility

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Character Connections

• Know what values mean.

• Commit to doing what feels morally right.

• Practice living according to the Core Values.

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The Methods of Cub Scouting

• Living the ideals

• Belonging to a den

• Using advancement

• Involving family and home

• Participating in activities

• Serving home and neighborhood

• Wearing the uniform

• Making Character Connections

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Age-Appropriate Programs

Rank Grade Age

Tiger Cubs First 7

Wolf Cubs Second 8

Bear Cubs Third 9

Webelos Fourth, Fifth 10

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Safeguarding Our Youth

• Youth Protection

– Two-deep leadership

– Online training and the resources available

• Health and Safety

– What activities are age-appropriate?

– What are the BSA policies?

– Training available throughout the year

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MORE FUN

CUB SCOUTS

LOVE

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Becoming a Bobcat

• The first accomplishment in Cub Scouting

• Eight simple requirements

• It’s your turn!

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1. The Cub Scout Promise

• Learn and say the Cub Scout Promise and

complete the Honesty Character Connection.

I, (your name), promise to do my best

To do my duty to God and my country,

To help other people, and

To obey the Law of the Pack.

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Character Connections

Honesty

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2. The Law of the Pack

• Say the Law of the Pack. Tell what it means.

– The Cub Scout follows Akela,

– The Cub Scout helps the pack go,

– The pack helps the Cub Scout grow,

– The Cub Scout gives goodwill.

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3. Tell What Webelos Means

We’ll Be Loyal Scouts

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4. The Cub Scout Sign

• Show the Cub Scout sign and tell what

it means.

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5. The Cub Scout Handshake

• Show the Cub Scout handshake and tell what

it means.

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6. The Cub Scout Motto

• Say the Cub Scout motto.

A motto is a guiding principle.

– Do Your Best!

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7. The Cub Scout Salute

• Give the Cub Scout salute and tell what

it means.

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8. Protect Your Children

from Child Abuse

• With your parent or guardian, complete the

exercises in the parents’ guide, How to

Protect Your Children From Child Abuse.

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Congratulations!

You have completed all the

requirements a boy needs to

earn the Bobcat badge.

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Cub Scouting

• Time for a Cheer

– Recognition is always welcome at

a pack meeting!

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Review and Questions

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Cub Scouting How we have fun!

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Fun comes from . . .

• The Cub Scout month

• Pack organization

• Annual program planning conference

• Unit budget plan

• Parent involvement—how to get help

• Activities (pack, district, and council)

• Resources and information

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The Cub Scout Month

• Two or More Den Meetings

– Boys and leaders

– Activities and advancement

(including outings)

• Pack Meeting

– Fun

– Recognition

– Show, share, and succeed!

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Pack Organization Chartered Organization Chartered Organization

Representative

Pack Committee

Cubmaster

Cub Scout Den Leaders

Assistant Cub Scout

Den Leaders

Den Chief

Tiger Cub Den Leaders

Adult Partners

Den Chief

Pack Trainer

Assistant Cubmaster

Webelos Den Leaders

Assistant Webelos

Den Leaders

Den Chief

Local Council

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Cub Scout Program

• Prepared den meeting and pack meeting plans

• How to have fun for a month

• Ideas for den and pack meetings

• Supported by Den & Pack Meeting Resource

Guide, Scouting magazine, and Boys’ Life

• Answers the question: What should we do?

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Cub Scout Program

FPO

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12 Core Values

Month Core Value Pack Activity

September Cooperation Pack open house

October Responsibility Fire prevention activities

November Citizenship Pack service projects

December Respect Blue and gold workshop

January Positive attitude Derby workshop

February Resourcefulness Pack in uniform

March Compassion First-aid night

April Faith Campfire workshop

May Health and fitness Sports workshop

June Perseverance Bike Safety, bike rodeo

July Courage Leave No Trace

August Honesty Water carnival

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The Cub Scout Year


• Decide what to do the following year

• Add your own activities

– Pinewood derby®

– Space derby

– Raingutter regatta

– Field trips

• Ensure a year-round program

– Summertime Pack Award

– Day/resident/family/pack camping

• Quality Unit Award

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Pack Budget Plan

• Funding the pack

• Pack money-earning ideas

• Dues

• Council-supported fund-raising programs

• Make Scouting affordable

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Parent Involvement

• Encourage all parents to participate

• Ask for help – Start with just one job

– Ask them to do something specific

• Ask them to register – Insurance coverage

– Closer relationship to the unit

– Scouting magazine

• Consider – Single-parent families

– Grandparents

• Parent and Family Talent Survey

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Parent Involvement

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Activities

• Advancement

• Academics and Sports belt loops

• Summer camps

– Day camp

– Resident camping

• Pack camping overnighters at

council-approved facilities

• Family camping

• Field trips

• Tour Planning Checklist

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National Cub Scouting Resources

• Leader Book

• Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide

• Leader How-To Book

• Webelos Leader Guide

• Scouting magazine

• Boys’ Life

• Youth Protection training

• National Web sites – www.myscouting.org

– www.scouting.org

– www.scoutingmagazine.org

– www.scoutstuff.org

– www.scoutparents.org

• Other books and pamphlets

http://www.scoutparents.org

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Local Cub Scouting Resources

• Local council service center

• District executive and other support staff

• District and unit commissioner

• Scout executive

• Camping facilities

• Program support

• Fund-raising programs

• Activities

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Local Information Sources

• Training

– Cub Scout Leader Fast Start (online)

– Cub Scout Leader Position-Specific Training

– This Is Scouting (online)

– Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)

– Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders

– Health and Safety

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Local Information Sources

• Roundtable

– Monthly meeting

– For all leaders and interested parents

– Conducted by the district

– Program ideas and fun

• Council Web site, newsletters, others

• Commissioners service

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Unit Information Sources

• Pack trainer

• Other leaders

• Pack library

• Visit another den meeting

• Ask for advice

• Ask for help

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Recognition

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Closing Ceremony

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Den Leader Training

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Objectives

• To discuss the purposes of the program

• To learn what a den leader does

• To plan and conduct a den meeting

• To plan a field trip (Go See It for Tiger Cubs)

• To learn about advancement and

record keeping

• To discuss behavior issues

• To have fun

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Purpose of the Program

• Beginning and continuing steps in Cub Scouting

• Age-based activities

• Family-centered activities

• Den-centered leadership

• Introduction to and developing with the fun of Scouting

• Higher level of self-reliance (for Webelos Scouts)

• Getting ready for Boy Scouts (for Webelos Scouts)

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The Den Leader

• Gives leadership to den program planning

• Works with adult partners (Tiger Cubs) or an

assistant and den chief

• Helps or makes sure that the boys advance

• Maintains den records

• Works with other pack leaders

• Participates in pack program planning

• Attends monthly roundtables

• Approves advancement (Webelos)

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The Assistant Den Leader

• Provides support to the den leader

• Serves as a backup leader

• Attends pack meetings

• Assists in program planning

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Leadership Skills

• Shared leadership

• Teamwork

• Cooperation

• Communication

• Working with boys

• Attitude

• Setting the example

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Uniforming

• Sense of belonging

• Attention

• Identification with Scouting

• Webelos Scouts

may wear the blue

or tan uniform.

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Summary

• Grade-based and progressive

• Adult partners are the key.

• Leaders support it.

• Leaders set uniforming example.

• Adults assist as activity badge

counselors (Webelos).

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Planning for the Pack and Den


• Monthly pack leaders’ meeting

• Den meeting planning and preparation

• Plan in small segments to be successful.

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Nine Elements of Planning

1. Objective

2. Fun

3. Variety

4. Action

5. Boy Appeal

6. Family Appeal

7. Achievement

8. Resources

9. Flexibility

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Program Planning Steps

1. Annual pack program planning conference

2. Monthly pack leaders’ planning meetings

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Annual Pack Program

Planning Conference

• Led by the pack chair.

• Supported by the pack committee

and Cubmaster.

• Den leaders and interested parents attend

and participate.

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Monthly Pack Planning Meeting



and Cubmaster.

• Den leaders and interested parents attend

and participate.

• Follows a regular order:

– Part 1: Evaluating the previous month

– Part 2: Finalizing the current month

– Part 3: Planning ahead

– Part 4: Unit Leadership Enhancements

– Part 5: Social time and fellowship

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The Scouting Month

• Two or more den meetings with leaders

and/or adult partners

• One outing, activity, or camping experience

(or Go See It for Tiger Cubs)

• Participation in the pack meeting

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Den & Pack Meeting

Resource Guide

• Most important resource for den leaders

• One-stop shop for planning den meetings

• Introduction to Cub Scouting and

den leader responsibilities

• Den meeting plans for all ranks

• Pack meeting plans

• References and resources

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Using the Den Plans

• Two types of den meeting plans

are provided.

• A school year’s worth of plans:

– Focused on path to advancement.

– Should be followed in order.

– Assumes a September start and May transition

with continued summer activities.

– Assumes two den meetings are held per month.

• Additional for dens needing more meetings:

– Used in any order.

– Focused on electives.

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Den Meetings

• Before the Meeting

• Gathering

• Opening

• Business Items

• Activities

• Closing

• After the Meeting

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Before the Meeting

• Review and make final preparations.

– Consult the Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide.

– Review materials and preparation needed early

and often.

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Gathering

• Have something for them to do:

– Game

– Puzzle

– Magic

– Outdoor activity

– Supervision is important!

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Opening

• Opening ceremony of some type:

– Flag ceremony (always)

– Cub Scout motto

– Song

– Den yell

– Prayer

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Business Items

• Character Connection for monthly

Core Values

• Pack meeting preparation

• Prepare for special den activities

• Verify home assignment completion

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Activities

• Advancement and electives

• Defined in the Den & Pack Meeting

Resource Guide.

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Closing

• Awards and recognition

• Reminders (upcoming events and

home assignments)

• Den leader’s minute

• Brief closing ceremony

• Cleanup

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After the Meeting

• Review this meeting.

• Plan/review the next meeting.

• Clean up.

• Relax.

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Great Den Meetings . . .

• Are planned well in advance

• Operate with shared leadership

• Use the boys’ handbooks and Den &

Pack Meeting Resource Guide as the

primary guides

• Follow the den meeting plans from the

Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide

• Anticipate any behavior problems

• Are FUN!

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The Tiger Cub Den

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Let’s Plan a Tiger Cub

Den Meeting

• Be guided by the Den & Pack Meeting

Resource Guide.

• Cover all parts of the meeting.

• Focus on how the advancement activities

will be handled.

• Are no more than one hour long.

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Tiger Cubs are Boys

• First-grader (age 7) behavior

• Inquisitive

• First year of school

• New environment, peer group, adults

• Parental involvement is essential.

• Tiger Cubs must follow the code of conduct

in meetings and other locations.

• Teach individual responsibility.

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Tiger Cub Advancement

• Standard is to “Do your best.”

• Achievement is encouraged and recognized.

• Achievement is recognized when accomplished.

• Activities are age- and grade-related.

• Activities are to be done by the boy and his

adult partner.

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Tiger Cub Advancement

• The Bobcat badge

• Tiger Cub Immediate Recognition Emblem

• Tiger Cub badge

• Tiger Track beads

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Achievements

• Five achievements lead to the Tiger

Cub Badge:

– Making My Family Special

– Where I Live

– Keeping Myself Healthy and Safe

– How I Tell It

– Let’s Go Outdoors

• Each achievement includes a family activity,

den activity, and a “Go See It.”

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Achievement Recognition

• Earn the Tiger Track by knowing:

– The Cub Scout motto

– The Cub Scout sign

– The Cub Scout salute

• Add beads by completing achievements:

– White bead—family activity

– Orange bead—den activity

– Black bead—“Go See It”

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The “Go See It”

• A monthly “field trip”*

• Opportunity for boys to discover new things

• Will be related to handbook advancement or

the monthly Core Value

• In the immediate locale

• Remember the age group (7-year-olds)

• Have fun!

* The Tiger Cub Handbook has lots of suggestions.

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Planning Tiger Cub

“Go See Its”

• Do five Go See Its during the year.

• Prior planning is a must.

• Share the planning and execution.

• Involve your Go See It location contact.

• Use a Tour Planning Checklist.

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Electives

• 50 electives

• Lots of different experiences

• For Tiger Cubs and their adult partners

• Earn a yellow Tiger Track bead for

each 10 electives completed.

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Recognition

• Immediate

• At pack meeting

• Tiger Cub transition

• Belt loops

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Record Keeping

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Six Great Tiger Cub Den

Leader Secrets

• Adult partners come to all meetings.

• Boys need a fast-moving program.

• Alternate energetic activities with quiet ones.

• “Hands-on” activities are better than lectures.

• Boys will learn self-control when

given guidelines.

• Codes of conduct work when

enforced consistently.

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Tiger Cub Den Leader Recognition

• Tenure

– Complete one year as a registered

Tiger Cub den leader.

• Training

– Complete Fast Start, Tiger Cub Den Leader

Position-Specific Training, and This Is Scouting.

– Attend one pow wow or University of Scouting,

or at least four roundtables.

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The Wolf and Bear Den

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Let’s Plan a Wolf and

Bear Den Meeting

• Be guided by the Den & Pack

Meeting Resource Guide.


• Focus on how the advancement

activities will be handled.


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Cub Scouts Are Boys

• Second- and third-grader

(ages 8 and 9) behavior.

• Boys are inquisitive and growing.

• Some are new in Cub Scouting and some

were Tiger Cubs.

• Parent involvement is essential.

• Follow the code of conduct in meetings

and other locations.


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Cub Scout Advancement

• Standard is to “Do your best.”

• Encouragement and recognition of

achievement are key.

• Activities are age-appropriate.

• Adult partners acknowledge completion

of home-based advancement activities.

• Den leaders verify completion of all

advancement activities.

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• Bobcat rank

• Wolf and Bear achievements

• Wolf and Bear electives

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Wolf Badge

• Second grade

• Parent Guide

• Wolf Trail: 12 achievements

• Electives

– 23 different areas

– 10 electives = Gold Arrow Point

– Each 10 additional electives = Silver Arrow

Point

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Bear Badge

• Third grade

• Parent Guide

• Bear Trail: 12 of 24 achievements

(from four categories)

• Electives

– 25 different areas

– 10 electives = Gold Arrow Point

– Each 10 additional electives = Silver Arrow

Point

– Achievements may be used for electives

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Achievement Recognition

• Immediate

– Progress Toward Ranks emblem

– Three achievements =

one yellow (Wolf) or red (Bear) bead

• Wolf or Bear badge is awarded at

pack meeting

• Cub Scout Academics and Sports

belt loops and pins

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The Field Trip

• A monthly field trip





• Remember the age group (8- to 9-year-olds)

• Have fun!

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Planning Wolf and Bear

Cub Scout Field Trips



• Involve your field trip location contact.

• Use a Tour Planning Checklist

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Record Keeping

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Other Cub Scout Activities

• Field trips and outings

• Camping!

– Pack overnighters

– Day camps

– Resident camp

– Family camping

• Good Turn for America

• Derbies and regattas

• Awards

– World Conservation

Award

– Leave No Trace

Awareness Award

– Outdoor Activity Award

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The Denner and

Assistant Denner

• Boy leadership

• Help the den leader

• May lead activities

• Rotate jobs

• Teaches responsibility

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The Den Chief

• Boy Scout or Venturer leadership position

• Older boy influence

• Helps the den leader

• Leads activities


• Leads by example

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Six Great Cub Scout

Den Leader Secrets

• Adults are encouraged to come to

all meetings.


• Alternate energetic activities with quiet ones.

• “Hands-on” activities are better than

lectures.


given guidelines.

• Codes of conduct work when used

consistently.

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Cub Scout

Den Leader Recognition

• Tenure


Cub Scout den leader.

• Training

– Complete Cub Scout Den Leader Fast Start training,

Youth Protection training, Cub Scout Den Leader

Position-Specific Training, and This Is Scouting.

– Attend one pow wow or University of Scouting, or

at

least four roundtables.

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Webelos and

Arrow of Light Den

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Let’s Plan a Webelos

Den Meeting

• Be guided by the Den & Pack Meeting

Resource Guide.


• Focus on how the advancement activities

will be handled.


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Webelos Scouts Are Boys

• Fourth- and fifth-grader (age 10) behavior.

• Inquisitive but growing

• School is now routine; boys are looking

for new challenges.

• Some are new to Scouting, some are

previous

Cub Scouts.

• Build trust.

• They have a new leader—you!

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Webelos Scouts Are Boys

• Parental involvement is needed.

• They need hands-on projects.

• More independence should be expected of

the boys.

• Follow a code of conduct in meetings and

other locations.


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Webelos Advancement

• Encouragement and recognition

of achievement

• Grade-related and age-appropriate

• Webelos den leader encourages, ensures,

and approves advancement.

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Webelos Advancement

• Bobcat badge

• Webelos activity badges

• Webelos badge

• Compass points emblem

• Arrow of Light

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Webelos Activity Badges

• Mental Skills

Artist

Scholar

Showman

Traveler

• Technology

Craftsman

Engineer

Handyman

Scientist

• Physical Skills

Aquanaut

Athlete

Fitness

Sportsman

• Outdoor Activity

Forester

Geologist

Naturalist

Outdoorsman

• Community

Citizen

Communicator

Family Member

Readyman

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Activity Badge Counselor

• Helps Webelos Scouts earn activity badges

• Provides instruction at Webelos den

meetings

• The service is temporary and is not a

registered BSA position

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Earning the Webelos Badge

• Eight total requirements

• Complete three activity badges

– Fitness (Physical Skills)

– Citizen (Community)

– One from any of the three other groups:

• Outdoor Activities

• Mental Skills

• Technology

• Boy Scout preparation

and knowledge

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Earning the Arrow of Light

• Six months in the den

• Preparation to join a Boy Scout troop

• Eight activity badges, including the three

for the Webelos badge

• Troop visit

• Campout

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Recognition

• Immediate

– Webelos colors

• At pack meeting

– Activity badges

– Compass points emblem

• Belt loops and pins

– Academics and Sports

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The Field Trip

• A monthly field trip





• Remember the age group

(10- to 11-year-olds)

• Have fun!

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Planning Webelos Field Trips



• Involve your field trip location contact.

• Use a Tour Planning Checklist.

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Record Keeping

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Webelos Activities

• Pack meeting participation

• Activity-badge-related outings

• Camping!

– Pack overnighters

– Family camping

– Webelos den camping

– Boy Scout troop joint campouts

– Day camps

– Resident camp

• Good Turn

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Webelos-to-Scout Transition

• Start early.

• Visit troop meetings.

• Organize joint den/troop campouts.

• Visit troop activities and camporees.*

• Discuss options with adults and boys.

• Explain that not all boys will go to the same troop.

• Encourage completing the Arrow of Light.

• Encourage movement to Boy Scouts of Webelos Scouts and parents.

* Webelos Scouts may not participate in activities or stay overnight.

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The Denner and

Assistant Denner

• Boy leadership

• Help the den leader.

• May lead activities.

• Denner service teaches responsibility.

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The Den Chief

• Boy Scout or Venturer leadership position

• Older boy influence

• Helps the den leader.

• Leads activities.


• Leads by example.

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Six Great Webelos

Den Leader Secrets

• Be tolerant regarding boys’ increasingly

busy schedules.


• Alternate energetic activities with

quiet ones.

• Hands-on activities are better than lectures.


given guidelines.

• Guide boys to Boy Scouts.

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Webelos

Den Leader Recognition • Tenure


Webelos den leader.

• Training

– Complete Webelos Den Leader Fast Start training,

Webelos Den Leader Position-Specific Training,

and This Is Scouting.

– Complete outdoor training for Webelos

den leaders.

– Attend a Cub Scout leader pow wow or University

of Scouting, or at least four roundtables.

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Congratulations!

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The Cubmaster

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Objectives

• Define the roles of the Cubmaster and

assistant Cubmaster.

• Describe the Cub Scout advancement program.

• Review the importance of pack

program planning.

• Plan a pack meeting.

• Describe the Cubmaster Award.

• Succeed as a Cubmaster.

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The Pack Chartered Organization Chartered Organization

Representative

Pack Committee

Cubmaster


Assistant Cub Scout

Den Leaders

Den Chief


Adult Partners

Den Chief

Pack Trainer

Assistant Cubmaster

Webelos Den Leaders

Assistant Webelos

Den Leaders

Den Chief

Local Council

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The Cubmaster • Complete Cubmaster Fast Start training and

leader position-specific training. Attend

monthly roundtables.

• Plan and help carry out the Cub Scout program in

the pack—including leading the monthly pack

meeting—according to BSA policies.

• With the pack committee, develop and execute a

year-round recruitment plan for recruiting boys

into Cub Scouting.

• Work on program ideas, selecting and recruiting

adult leaders, and establishing a budget plan.

• Guide and support den leaders through their

required training.

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The Assistant Cubmaster • Help the Cubmaster as needed. Be ready to fill in for

the Cubmaster, if necessary.

• Complete Cubmaster Fast Start training and position-

specific Basic Leader Training.

• Attend monthly roundtables and participate in

pack meetings.

• Supervise den chiefs and see that they are trained.

• Conduct the monthly den chief planning meeting for

all den leaders, assistant den leaders, and den chiefs

to plan and coordinate weekly den meetings and

pack meeting participation.

• Along with the pack committee, develop and

promote an ongoing plan for recruiting new boys.

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Cubmaster Support

• Pack committee

• Den leaders

• Chartered organization

• District and council, through

– Commissioners

– District Cub Scout roundtables

– District committee

– District executive

– District training team

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Leadership Skills

• Working with the pack team

• Effective communications

• Understanding and working with boys

• Projecting Cub Scout spirit

• Showmanship as the pack’s

“Master of Ceremonies”

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The Advancement Method

• Grade-related and progressive

• An asset for parents

• Parents’ roles change as boys mature.

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• The Bobcat badge

• The Tiger Cub badge

• The Wolf badge

• The Bear badge

• The Webelos badge

• The Arrow of Light Award

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Cub Scout Uniforming


• Recognition

• Identification

with Scouting

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Adult Leader Uniforming

• Sets the example

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Summary

• Advancement is grade-based and

progressive.

• A partnership between parents and leaders is

key to advancement.

• Leaders set the uniforming example for all.

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Planning in the Pack


• The monthly pack leaders’ meeting

• Pack meeting built around monthly

Core Values.

• Core Values tie each pack meeting together

• Utilize

– Cub Scout Leader Book

– Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide

– Scouting magazine

– Boys’ Life

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Nine Elements of Planning

1. Objective

2. Fun

3. Variety

4. Action

5. Boy Appeal

6. Family Appeal

7. Achievement

8. Resources

9. Flexibility

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Program Planning Steps

1. Annual pack program planning conference

2. Monthly pack leaders’ planning meetings

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Annual Pack Program

Planning Conference



and Cubmaster.

• Den leaders and interested parents

attend and participate.

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Key Outcomes of Annual

Pack Planning Meeting

• Pack schedule

• Pack budget

• Pack leadership

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Pack Budgeting

• Led by the pack committee

• Developed annually

• Defines what the pack will do

• Outlines how funds will be raised

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Pack Activities

• Blue and gold banquet

• District and council activities

• Field trips and hikes

• Pinewood derby®

• Raingutter regatta

• Space derby

• Scouting Anniversary Week celebrations

• Service projects

• Year-round program!

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Cub Scout Camping

• Day camp

• Resident camp

• Family camping

• Pack camping (overnighters)

Be sure to include pack camping

in your annual program plans.

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Monthly Pack Planning Meeting


• Supported by the pack committee and Cubmaster.

• Den leaders and interested parents attend and participate.

• Follows a regular order: – Part 1: Evaluating the previous month

– Part 2: Finalizing the current month

– Part 3: Planning ahead

– Part 4: Unit Leadership Enhancements

– Part 5: Social time and fellowship

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Cub Scout Pack Meetings


• Gathering

• Opening

• Program

• Recognition

• Closing


The Den & Pack Meeting Resource

Guide contains a model pack

meeting plan for each month!

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Before the Meeting

• Room arrangements

• Materials and equipment

• Meeting agenda review

• Recognition review

• Put on a smile.

• Get ready to have FUN!

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Gathering

• Greeters

• Den exhibits

• Pre-opening activity

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Opening

• Opening ceremony/prayer

– Flag ceremony

– Pledge of Allegiance

• Song (fun and active)

• Welcome and introductions

(short and sweet)

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Program

• Tiger Cub and Cub Scout den skits and stunts

• Webelos den demonstrations

• Games

• Include as many boys as possible!

• Involve parents and others, too.

• Organization is necessary.

• Be prepared.

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Recognition

• Boys

– Advancement

– Special awards

• Leaders

– Special thanks

– Leader award presentation

• Attendance awards

• Organization

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Closing

• Announcements

– Keep them short

– Important items only

– Handouts for the other items

• Closing ceremony

– Cubmaster’s Minute

– Flag ceremony, etc.

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After the Meeting

• Serve refreshments.

• Clean up.

• Start getting ready for the next meeting.

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The Ideal Pack Meeting

• Well-planned

• Everyone participates.

• Exhibits

• Proper uniforms

• Pack meeting program is followed.

• Start and stop on time.

• Keep moving.

• Advancement

• KISMIF

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Let’s Plan a Pack Meeting

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Working With Adults

• Leadership in a busy society

• All-volunteer force

• Encourage, don’t instruct.

• Gain consensus.

• Many hands make light work.

• Sometimes, things might not get done.

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Working With Boys

• Keep the program lively.

• Find things they like.

• Have more than you need.

• Keep moving.

• Make parents responsible.

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It’s “Your” Pack

• Have fun.

• Keep organized.

• Know what’s next.

• Smile.

• Have a positive attitude.

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Cubmaster Award

• Tenure

– Serve as a registered assistant Cubmaster for one

year and a registered Cubmaster for one year, or

serve as a registered Cubmaster for two years.

• Training

– Complete “The New Cubmaster” Fast Start

training, Cubmaster position-specific training,

and This Is Scouting.



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Congratulations!

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The Pack Committee

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Objectives

• Define the role of the pack committee.

• Describe the makeup of the pack

committee.

• List the people who support the pack

committee.

• Explain the pack planning process.

• Discuss how packs are funded.

• Describe where packs get help.

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The Pack Chartered Organization Chartered Organization

Representative

Pack Committee

Cubmaster


Assistant Cub Scout

Den Leaders

Den Chief


Adult Partners

Den Chief

Pack Trainer

Assistant Cubmaster

Webelos Den Leaders

Assistant Webelos

Den Leaders

Den Chief

Local Council

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The Pack Committee

• Oversees the development of the annual pack

plan including:

– Pack calendar

– Pack budget

– Pack leadership

• Selects leadership

• Provides program support

• Provides a safe meeting location

• Helps with charter renewal

• Supervises finances and equipment

• Works closely with the Cubmaster

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Pack Leaders Member of

Pack

Committee

Chartered organization

representative

X

Pack committee chair and

members and/or parent

coordinator—three registered

leaders required

Pack trainer X

Cubmaster and assistant X

Den leaders and assistants X

Den chiefs X

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Pack Committee Functions

(Members)

• Chair

• Secretary

• Treasurer

• Advancement

• Public relations

• Outings

• Membership and

re-registration

• Friends of Scouting

Some pack committees

may not have all positions!

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The Pack Committee

Is Supported by the


• District and council, through

– Commissioners

– District Cub Scout roundtables

– District committee

– District executive

– District training team

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Pack Policies

• Pack bylaws

• Bank account control

• Asset control

• Insurance

• Tour permits

• Adult recruitment and training

• Enforce two-deep leadership

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• Encouragement and recognition

of achievement

• Grade-related and progressive

• A tool for parents

• The role of parents changes

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Parents and Advancement

• Tiger Cub parents are “adult partners.”

• Cub Scout parents work with their boys.

• Webelos leaders work directly with

Webelos Scouts.

– Parents are encouraged to serve as activity

badge counselors.

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Cub Scout Uniforming


• An equalizer—all Cub Scouts are the same

• Recognition

• Encourages proper behavior

• Identification with Scouting

• Promotes advancement

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Summary

• The role of the pack committee

• Advancement

– Grade-based and progressive

– Parents are key to advancement for Tiger Cubs

and Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts.

– Leaders are key to advancement for

Webelos Scouts.

– Leaders set uniforming example for everyone.

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Planning in the Pack


• The monthly pack committee meeting

• Pack built around monthly Core Values

• Core Values tie each pack meeting together

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Key Outcomes of Annual

Pack Planning Meeting

• Pack schedule

• Pack budget

• Pack leadership

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Yearly Planning Cycle–1

• Spring update meeting

• Spring recruitment

• Summertime activities

• Camping—Scouting-approved programs

• Picnics and other outings

• Summertime Pack Award

• Begin planning pack budget

Cub Scouting is a year-round program!

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Yearly Planning Cycle–2

• Fall recruiting

– New den formation

– Leader training

• Charter renewal

• Blue and gold banquet—February

• Include council and district activities

• Fund through unit budget plan

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Activities

• Pack meetings

• Camping

• Outings

• Derbies and regattas

• Council and district activities

• Cub Scouting is a year-round program!

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Cub Scout Camping

• Cub Scout day camp

• Cub Scout/Webelos Scout resident camp

• Webelos den overnight camping

• Webelos-ree

• Council-organized family camping

• Pack overnighters

Be sure to include pack camping in your annual program plans.

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Cub Scout Pack Meetings


• Gathering

• Opening

• Program

• Recognition

• Closing


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Let’s Plan a Cub Scout Year

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Pack Budget Plan

• Who?

• When?

• What?

• How?

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Pack Budget Plan

• Registration

• Boys’ Life

• Unit accident insurance

• Reserve fund

• Other expenses

• Program materials

• Activities and camps

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Earning Money

• Weekly or program

year dues

• Family and leader

registration


• The pack

• The community

• Unit money-earning projects

(requires council approval)

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Let’s Build a Budget

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Pack Success

• Centennial Quality

Unit Award

– Leader training

– Functioning pack

– Advancement

– Membership

– Activities

– On-time charter renewal

– Increased retention

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Cub Scouter Award

• Tenure

– Complete two years as a registered adult leader

in a Cub Scout pack

• Training

– Complete Fast Start training for your position,

Youth Protection training, position-specific

training for pack committee member, and

This Is Scouting.



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Congratulations!

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The Pack Trainer

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Objectives

• Discuss the role of the pack trainer.

• Describe the required training for

Cub Scout leaders.

• Describe the supplemental training for

Cub Scout leaders.

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How Pack Trainers Help

• Conducting orientation of new families and

pack leaders

• Encouraging new pack leaders to participate

in online training and attend Cub Scout

Leader Basic Training, which includes Cub

Scout Leader Position-Specific Training and

This is Scouting

• Helping with Unit Leadership Enhancements

during pack leaders’ and/or committee

meetings

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• Conducting other training as designated by

the district and/or council

• Encouraging pack leaders to attend ongoing

training, such as roundtable, pow wow,

BALOO, Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos

Leaders, and Wood Badge

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• Remaining current on training materials and

program updates

• Keeping track of pack training records

• Encouraging den chiefs to attend

den chief training

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New Parent Orientation

• Immediately provide information and an

orientation to new parents in the pack.

• Ease the transition to Scouting.

• Family orientation is covered in the

Cub Scout Leader Book.

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Unit Leadership Enhancements

• Provide information to leaders during pack

adult meeting

• Topics: – Advancement

– Annual program planning

– Character development

– Cub Scout camping

– Family involvement

– Leadership training

– Membership

– National awards

– Pack budget plan

– Pack committee

– Pack meetings

– Planning special

events

– Policies of the BSA

– Program evaluation

– Youth Protection

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Leadership Skills

• Shared leadership

• Teamwork

• Cooperation

• Communication

• Attitude

• Setting the example

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Required Leader Training

• Fast Start—immediately or within a week

• Youth Protection—immediately (online)

– Available through district or council.

– Can be delivered by pack trainer.

• Position-Specific—as soon as possible

• This Is Scouting (online)

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Survey of Cub Scouting

Leader Training

• Introduction

– What Is Cub Scouting?

– How We Have Fun

• Position-Specific training

– Den Leaders

– Cubmaster

– Pack Committee Chair and Member

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Supplemental Leader Training

• BALOO—Basic Adult Leader Outdoor

Orientation

• Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders

• Pow wow

• University of Scouting

• Council or district supplemental

• Philmont Training Center opportunities

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BALOO

• Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation

– Required for pack to camp at council-

approved locations

– At least one person per unit

– How to prepare and conduct an overnight activity

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Outdoor Leader Skills

for Webelos Leaders

• Planning and activities

• Basic skills

– Camping essentials

– Knots and ropes

– Tents and packs

– Outdoor activity badges

– Cooking and sanitation

– How to have fun

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Pow Wow

• Cub Scout leader supplemental training

• Usually a day-long event

• Many supplemental courses

• Fun and exciting themes and activities

• Conducted by

council or district

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University of Scouting

• Some councils hold this event.

• Combines Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting,

Venturing, and commissioner service.

• Day-long event

• Broad range

of subjects

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Philmont Training Center

• Open to all Scouting leaders

• Family-oriented activities

• Cub Scout courses

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Den Chief Training

• For Boy Scouts and Venturers who are filling

a den chief leadership position.

• Fast Start (online) provides immediate help

when Scout or Venturer is appointed.

• Den chief conference provides:

– Structure of den meeting

– Games and activities

– How den chiefs can help the den leader

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Safety Training

• Youth Protection (online)

• Health and safety

• Safe Swim Defense (online)

• Safety Afloat (online)

• First aid

• CPR

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Roundtable

• Monthly meeting

• Conducted by district commissioner staff.

• Program information

• Planning assistance

• Den and pack ideas

• For all leaders!

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Wood Badge

• Advanced leadership training

• Weeklong or two extended

weekends

• Focuses on five leadership areas.

• Skills that apply to home,

work, and Scouting.

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Pack Training Records

• Unit Inventory of Training

• Training Attendance Report

• Training Status Change

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Resources

• Cub Scout Leader Book

• Cub Scout Leader How-To Book

• Webelos Leader Guide

• Scouting magazine

• Boys’ Life

• Council and district calendar

• Council and district training teams

• Trainer development conference

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Resources

• Leadership Training Committee Guide

• Guide to Safe Scouting

• National, council, district, and unit Web sites

• Youth handbooks

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Pack Trainer Award • Tenure

– Complete two years as a registered pack trainer.

• Training

– Complete Fast Start training for the

pack committee.

– Complete Youth Protection training.

– Be familiar with and able to explain the key

elements of position-specific training for all

volunteer positions in the pack.

– Complete This is Scouting.

– Participate in a trainer development conference.

– Complete Leader Position-Specific Training

for Pack Trainer

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