Transcript Welcome to Cub Scout Leader Training
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Welcome to Cub Scout Leader Training
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The Cubmaster & Cub Den Leader
David Carlsen Assistant Council Commissioner for LDS Units [email protected]
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The Cub Scout Promise
I, (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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5 Great Books to Have
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7 Video Segment - Pack Organization
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The Cubmaster
Provides overall pack leadership Leads in planning the pack program Leads monthly pack meetings Coordinates pack membership, recruiting and transition
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Pack Organization Chart
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Cubmaster Assistant Cubmaster ?
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The Cubmaster is Supported by the
Pack committee Chartered organization District and council, through Commissioners District Cub Scout roundtables District committee District executive District training team
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Pack Organization Chart
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Pack Committee Pack Trainer Cubmaster Assistant Cubmaster ?
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Pack Organization Chart
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Pack Trainer Pack Committee Assistant Cubmaster Cubmaster Tiger Cub Den Leaders Cub Scout Den Leaders Webelos Den Leaders ?
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Pack Organization Chart
Chartered Organization Chartered Organization Representative Pack Trainer Pack Committee Assistant Cubmaster Cubmaster Tiger Cub Den Leaders Cub Scout Den Leaders Webelos Den Leaders ?
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Cubmaster Leadership Skills
Working with the pack team Effective communications Understanding and working with boys Projecting Cub Scout spirit
15 The Cub Scout Den Leader: • • • • • Gives leadership to den program planning Plans, prepares, and runs den meetings Leads the den at pack events Works with other pack leaders to ensure den success Participates in pack program planning
16 • • • • The Cub Scout Den Leader Is Supported by the: Cubmaster Pack committee Chartered organization District and council, through • • • • • Commissioners District Cub Scout roundtables District committee District executive District training team
Pack Organization Chart
Chartered Organization 17 Chartered Organization Representative Pack Committee Pack Trainer Cubmaster Assistant Cubmaster Tiger Cub Den Leaders Adult Partners Cub Scout Den Leaders Assistant Den Leaders Webelos Den Leaders Assistant Webelos Den Leaders Den Chief Den Chief
18 Leadership Skills for Cub Scout Den Leaders • • • • • • Teamwork Cooperation Communication Working with boys Attitude Setting the Example
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Cub Scout Leader Recognition Plan
Recognition for adult leaders who build quality packs and dens that accomplish the purposes of Cub Scouting Requirements include tenure, completion of training, and achievement of performance goals Tiger Cub Den Leader Award Cub Scout Den Leader Award Webelos Den Leader Award Cubmaster Award Cub Scouter Award
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The 10 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 Scouting
21 Video Segment - Advancement in Cub Scouting
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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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Tiger Cub Advancement
Tiger Cub totem Tiger Cub rank Tiger Tracks Parents are “adult partners” for all meetings and activities.
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Cub Scout Advancement
Tiger Cubs Bobcat Wolf Bear Arrow Points
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Webelos Advancement
Webelos badge Activity badges
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The Arrow of Light
Highest award in Cub Scouting Tied to the Webelos-to-Scout transition
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Cub Scout Uniforming
Sense of belonging Recognition Identification with Scouting
28 Adult Cub Scout Leader Uniforms
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Summary: Advancement and Uniforming
Advancement is grade-based and progressive Parents are key to advancement for Tiger Cubs, Wolf, and Bear Cub Scouts Leaders are key to advancement for Webelos Scouts Leaders set uniforming example for all
31 Video Segment - Program Planning
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Planning in the Pack
Built around monthly themes for Cub Scouts, activities for Tiger Cubs, and activity badges for Webelos Scouts Themes tie each pack meeting together Annual program planning conference The monthly pack leaders’ meeting
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Cub Scout Camping
Day camp Resident camp Family camping Pack camping Be sure to include pack camping in your annual program plans.
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Cub Scout Pack Meetings
Before the meeting Gathering Opening Program Tiger Cub and Cub Scout den skits and stunts Webelos den demonstrations Games Recognition Closing After the meeting
35 Cub Scout Den Meetings • • • • • • • Before the meeting Gathering Opening Business items Activities Closing After the meeting
36 Successful Den Leaders Remember That: • • • • • • • Action is better than inactivity.
Participation is better than watching.
Outdoors is more fun than indoors.
The unusual is more exciting than the usual.
The surprising is more interesting than the expected.
The mysterious is more appealing than the obvious.
The real thing is more appealing than a substitute.
37 Six Great Den Meeting Secrets • • • • • • Planned well in advance Make good use of all leaders Use
Program Helps, Cub Scout Leader Book
Use pack people resources Anticipate any behavior problems Have FUN!
38 Great Den Leaders Know: • • • • • Boys need a fast-moving program.
Energetic activities should be alternated with quiet ones.
“Hands-on” is better than lecture.
Boys will learn self-control when given guidelines.
Codes of conduct work when used consistently.
• • Have den rules.
Form alliances between parents and the den leader.
39 Want More Ideas?
• • • • • Look in Scouting Magazine Attend monthly roundtable meetings Visit the Council Scout Shop Use online sites Plan to attend Wood Badge
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41 • • Trainers Participants Thank You
42 The Challenge • • • • Helping boys grow into good men takes a lot of dedication and knowledge.
There may be times when you are disappointed or discouraged.
Try to remember the goals we are striving to reach: • • • Character development Citizenship training Personal fitness Let’s all do our best!
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The Cub Scout Promise
I, (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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