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Cub Scout
Program Change
Overview
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Latest Info
LDS-BSA Relationships Office
www.ldsbsa.org/ 2015-cubscout-program-updates/
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Dynamic and Relevant Program
The BSA’s programs match what today’s youth
both want and need.
We have changed our programs to be appealing,
exciting and culturally relevant to today’s youth
and families.
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Desired Outcomes
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Cub Scout - Transition
Today
May
2015
Beginning of
2015/2016 Scouting
Year (Aug-Sept for
most units)
ALL UNITS
CURRENT REQUIREMENTS
Den-based Decision
1.If filling out with prior rank’s
electives = Current
Requirements
2.If moving on to new rank’s
advancement = New
Requirements
ALL UNITS
NEW REQUIREMENTS
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New Program Model
Rank Advancement Thru Adventures
• For each rank, complete six den-based adventures plus
one faith-based adventure
• Each adventure typically takes 3 den meetings to
complete
• Immediate recognition after each adventure
• Elective adventures available
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Cub Scout Change Summary
•Scout Oath & Law, same for each rank
•Arrow of Light will no longer require earning
Webelos
•Activities are more active, more aligned with
Aims and Mission
•Advancement has been simplified
•No more beads, Arrow Points and old belt loops
•Now – new belt loops (Wolf and Bear) and pins
(Webelos)
•Rank patches will still be used
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Rank Structure
# Defined
Adventures
# Elective
Adventures
Adventure
Recognition Device
Wolf
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1
Belt Loops
Bear
6
1
Belt Loops
Webelos
5
2
Pins
Arrow of Light
4
3
Pins
LDS Units: Webelos + Arrow of Light = 14 Required Adventures in 1 year
2 of the 14 are faith-based and should be done at home
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Wolf Required Adventures
Adventure
Council Fire
Description
Outdoor essentials and safety; knots; animal
identification
Crafty recycling and community service
Footsteps of Faith
Den & Family games!
Howling at the Moon
Practice faith by showing Duty to God
Paws on the Path
Team building activities; campfire fun; courage
Running With the Pack
Hiking; outdoor essentials, ethics, & awareness
Call of the Wild
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Wolf Elective Adventures
Adventure
Description
Air of the Wolf
Paper airplanes, kites, and derbies
Code of the Wolf
Gauges, graphs, & codes
Collections and Hobbies
Collecting and crafting activities
Cubs Who Care
Disability awareness & experiences
Digging Into the Past
Dinosaurs & fossils
Finding Your Way
Using maps and compasses
Continued….
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Wolf Elective Adventures
(continued)
Adventure
Description
Grow Something
Gardens: planting, growing, and observing
Adventures in Coins
Stories that coins tell us
Spirit of the Water
Water conservation; aquatic safety & fun
Hometown Heroes
Getting to know heroes in our community
Motor Away!
Cars, planes, boats, and things that go!
Paws of Skill
Physical fitness; Good sportsmanship
Germs Alive!
Growing germs!
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Bear Required Adventures
Adventure
Description
Bear Claws
Woods tools, safety
Furs, Feathers, and Ferns
Nature, habitats, wildlife
Grin and Bear It
Campfire performances, leadership
Paws for Action
Service to Others, Citizenship
Fellowship of Faith
Practice and demonstrate Duty to God
Bear Necessities
Outdoor adventure, outdoor skills
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Bear Elective Adventures
Adventure
Description
Baloo the Builder
Use of simple tools, planning
A Bear goes Fishing
Outdoor adventure, nature, wildlife awareness
Bear Picnic Basket
Food choices, planning, life skills
Critter Care
Planning, organization, ethic of care
Forensics
Applied Science
Make it Move!
Science, Engineering, Technology
Continued….
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Bear Elective Adventures
(continued)
Adventure
Description
Marble Madness
Fun and games, craft skills, good sportsmanship
Robotics
Science, Engineering, Technology
Salmon Run
Outdoor skills, swimming and boating skills, safety
Super Science
Science inquiry skills, physical properties of matter
World of Music
Cultural expressions, craft skills, music and
performance
Roaring laughter
Performance and fun
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14
Webelos Required Adventures
Adventure
Description
Cast Iron Chef
Outdoor Cooking & Healthy Eating
Faith in Action
Practice and demonstrate Duty to God
First Responder
First Aid & Emergency Readiness
Stronger, Faster, Higher
Physical Fitness
Webelos Walkabout
Hiking and Leadership
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Arrow of Light Required
Adventures
Adventure
Description
Building a Better World
Develop skills and dispositions that support
participatory citizenship.
Camper
Outdoor Skills familiarization and improvement.
Faith in Action (2)
A Scout is reverent. He is reverent toward God. He is
faithful in his religious duties and respects the
convictions of others in matters of custom and religion
Scouting Adventure
Preparation for Boy Scouting, Scout Skills, Scout Spirit.
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Webelos/AOL
Elective Adventures
Adventure
Description
Adventures in Science
Designing Experiments; Electricity, Astronomy
Aquanaut
Swimming & Water Safety
Art Explosion
Fine Arts
Animate It!
Video Production
Aware & Care
Disability Awareness
Build It!
Tools & Construction
Build My Own Hero
Heroes in Your Community
Castaway
Outdoor Skills & Survival
Continued….
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Webelos/AOL Elective Adventures
(continued)
Adventure
Description
Earth Rocks
Geology & Earth Science
Engineering
Construction & Engineering Careers
Family Adventure
Family Togetherness
Fix It!
Household Handyman Skill
Into the Wild
Nature – Bugs, Birds & Creatures
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Webelos/AOL Elective Adventures
(continued)
Adventure
Description
Into the Woods
Trees & Nature
Look Back – Look Forward
History
Sound Maestro
Music & Performance
Sportsman
Sports & Sportsmanship
Tech Quest - Game Design
Online Safety & Digital Game Design
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Webelos & Arrow of Light
Requirements
• LDS Webelos should be actively
participating in Webelos den for at
least 9 months
– 3 months apply to Webelos rank
– 6 months apply to Arrow of Light rank
• Consider the circumstances of
each individual boy
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Items to consider:
• LDS Webelos enter a den program throughout the
year.
– Webelos den leaders need to know when their Webelos are
joining and leaving!
– Webelos entering a den may complete Arrow of Light adventures
before Webelos rank adventures!
– The Webelos rank is no longer required to earn the Arrow of
Light rank
– Unit leader planning and communication is a key element in
successful advancement
– If the program remains constant each year, the boys will be able
to complete both ranks
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Items to consider:
• Communicate expectations to parents/guardians at
the beginning of the Webelos year
– Family responsibility for completing faith-based adventures
– Elective adventures (if any) that need to be completed outside of
the den meeting
– Webelos should be encouraged to work with parents/guardians
through elective adventures that capture their interest
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