Transcript TIGER - Monmouth Council, BSA

AoL RANK
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AoL - Objectives
By the end of the session, you will…
-- Understand and be able to communicate to
others the updated requirements for the AoL
Rank.
-- Understand the transition options for the 20152016 scouting year.
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AoL
Advancement & Recognition
Continuing
Advancement
 AoL Rank
 Webelos Colors
Recognition
 Cub Outdoor Program Award
 Summertime Pack Award
 National Den Award
 World Conservation Award
 STEM and STEM Nova awards
Most importantly…
 FUN!!
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AoL
Advancement & Recognition
Revised
Retired
 Compass Emblem and Compass Points discontinued
 Academic and Sports program – belt loop and pin recognition
 Leave No Trace Award
New
 “Adventure” program
 Easier implementation for den leaders
 Pins as immediate recognition
 Advancement report not required to purchase
 Outdoor Ethics Award – replacing LNT
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AoL Transition
Webelos Rank earned as of June 1, 2015
and moving to Arrow of Light Rank
Option 1
Continue using the current handbook and
complete the Arrow of Light requirements as
stated.
Either activity pins or adventure pins may be
used to satisfy elective requirements.
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AoL Transition
Webelos Rank earned as of June 1, 2015
and moving to Arrow of Light Rank
OPTION 2
Begin using the new Webelos Handbook and the Webelos Den
Leader Guide for the Arrow of Light adventures.
 Must complete the four defined required adventures
 To satisfy the requirement for three electives may utilize
EITHER the new adventure electives OR activity badges earned
under the current program but NOT USED TO FULFILL WEBELOS
RANK REQUIREMENTS
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AoL Transition
Current Requirements
1. Be active in your Webelos den for at least six months since completing the fourth
grade (or for at least six months since becoming 10 years old), and earn the Webelos
badge.
2. Show your knowledge of the requirements to become a Boy Scout by doing all of
these:
-- Repeat from memory and explain in your own words the Scout Oath or Promise
and the 12 points of the Scout Law. Tell how you have practiced them in your
everyday life.
-- Give and explain the Scout motto, slogan, sign, salute, and handshake.
-- Understand the significance of the First Class Scout badge. Describe its parts and
tell what each stands for.
--Tell how a Boy Scout uniform is different from a Webelos Scout uniform.
--Tie the joining knot (square knot)
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Current Requirements
3. Earn five more activity badges in addition to the three you already earned for the Webelos
badge. These must include:
--Fitness (already earned for the Webelos badge)
--Citizen (already earned for the Webelos badge)
--One of your choice (already earned for the Webelos badge)
--Readyman
--Outdoorsman
--At least one from the Mental Skills Group
--At least one from the Technology Group
--One more of your choice
4. With your Webelos den, visit at least
--one Boy Scout troop meeting, and
--one Boy Scout-oriented outdoor activity. (If you have already done this when you
earned your Outdoorsman activity badge, you may not use it to fulfill requirements for
your Arrow of Light Award.)
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Current Requirements
5. Participate in a Webelos overnight campout or day hike.
(If you have already done this when you earned your Outdoorsman activity badge, you may not
use it to fulfill requirements for your Arrow of Light Award requirements.)
6. After you have completed all five of the above requirements, and after a talk with your
Webelos den leader, arrange to visit, with your parent or guardian, a meeting of a Boy Scout troop
you think you might like to join. Have a conference with the Scoutmaster.
7. Complete the Honesty Character Connection.
Know: Say the Cub Scout Promise to your family. Discuss these questions with them. What is
a promise? What does it mean to keep your word? What does it mean to be trustworthy?
What does honesty mean?
Commit: Discuss these questions with your family. Why is a promise important? Why is it
important for people to trust you when you give your word? When might it be difficult to be
truthful? List examples.
Practice: Discuss with a family member why it is important to be trustworthy and honest.
How can you do your best to be honest even when it is difficult?
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New Requirements
1. Be active in your Webelos den for at least six months since
completing the fourth grade or for at least six month since becoming 10
years old. (Being active means having good attendance, paying your
den dues, and working on den projects)
2. Complete 4 Required Adventures
3. Choose and complete 3 Elective Adventure
4. With a parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet
How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide, AND
earn the Cyber Chip award for your age.
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Desired Outcomes
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Bobcat
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Learn and say the Scout Oath, with help as needed.
Learn and say the Scout Law, with help as needed.
Show the Cub Scout sign. Tell what it means.
Show the Cub Scout handshake. Tell what it means.
Say the Cub Scout motto. Tell what it means.
Show the Cub Scout salute. Tell what it means.
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.
AoL
Rank Requirements
#4
With a parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet
How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide, AND
earn the Cyber Chip award for your age.
Cyber Chip
 All Ranks
 Expires Annually
 http://www.netsmartz.org/scouting
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Required Adventures
Adventure
Description
Building a Better World
Develop skills and dispositions that support
participatory citizenship.
Camper
Outdoor Skills familiarization and improvement.
Duty to God In Action
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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Required Adventures
BUILDING A BETTER
WORLD
Develops skills and dispositions
that support participatory
citizenship on a local, national,
and international level
CAMPER
Outdoor Skills familiarization
and improvement, including
recognizing hazardous weather
conditions and using GPS for
geocaching
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DUTY TO GOD IN ACTION
A Scout is reverent. 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;
improving Scout skills,
practicing Scout Spirit
Webelos/AoL
Elective Adventures
Adventures in Science
Design investigations; learn about
Electricity, Astronomy, Chemistry,
and Physics
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Aquanaut
Learn about Water Safety,
Swimming, and Water Rescue
Art Explosion
Designed to appeal to a Scouts
“creative side” using various
materials and mediums
Aware and Care
Develop an awareness of the
challenges facing people with
various impairments and an
acceptance of differences in general
Build It
Learn about basic tools and
construction, including a
carpentry project of the AoL
Scouts choice
Build My Own Hero
All about Heroes in your community
and the world. Provides the
opportunity for the AoL Scout to
create your own superhero
Webelos/AoL
Elective Adventures
Castaway
Practice Outdoor Skills and
Survival, including an exercise for
“living off the grid”
Earth Rocks!
Study Geology and Earth Science.
Learn about how our world is shaped
and transformed right beneath your feet
Engineer
Explore fields in Engineering
Design a project and construct it
using what you’ve learned and
share it with your Pack
Fix It
Learn basic Handyman skills; with
adult supervision identify and repair
some Fix It projects around your home
Game Design
Learn about Internet Safety;
Design a game a teach someone
how to play your game
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Into the Wild
Explore Nature by watching birds,
insects, and creatures; learn about
aquatic ecosystems and wetlands; set
up an aquarium or terrarium
Webelos/AoL
Elective Adventures
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Into the Woods
Study Trees and Plants; learn how
they impact our environment
Looking Back, Looking Forward
History and Timelines; Create
you own time capsule
Maestro!
Music, Song, and Performance.
Learn about composition and
musical instruments
Moviemaking
Create and share either an
animated or live action movie
about yourself and share the
movie with others.
Project Family
Learn about your family’s ancestry
and culture; plan a family activity;
plan and complete a community
service or conservation project.
Sportsman
All about Sports and
Sportsmanship, including signals
used in officiating one of the
following: football, basketball,
baseball, soccer, or hockey
AoL
Adventure Planning
Pack Meeting Adventures
**Building a Better World
Art Explosion
Castaway
Engineer
Into the Wild
Maestro!
Moviemaking
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Outdoor Adventures
**Camper
**Scouting Adventure
Aquanaut
Build It
Castaway
Earth Rocks!
Into the Wild
Into the Woods
AoL
Planning Resources
Den Leaders Guide:
Rationale
Takeaways
Requirements
Notes to Den Leader
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Meeting Plans
Meeting Resources
Home Assignments
AoL
Planning Resources
Youth Handbook:
Requirements
Tips from Ethan
Character Compass
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Planning Resources
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Planning Resources
Council Calendar:
Family Camp
Water Carnival
Fishing Derby
Cubtober Fest
Webelos Woods
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