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Allowat, meet Akela!
Learning the Cub Scouting
program
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Session objectives:
Learn basics of Cub Scout program, camping
methods, and advancement
Learn about camping abilities of Cub Scouts
and their Leaders
Learn how to get OA involved in Cub Scout
programs
Provide resources to promote Cub Scout
camping
Learn about Crossover and Arrow of Light
ceremony opportunities
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Boy Scout vs. Cub
Scout Camping
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Skill level comparison:
Boy Scout
Cub Scout
Owns his own
equipment and
knows how to use it
Skills to make himself
comfortable in the
woods
Equipment is weather
appropriate
Equipment is either
brand new or family
heirloom
Tent isn’t waterproof
Not enlightened in
the skill of packing
lightly
Leader drives to site
in van, and kids pile
out
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Who goes camping with Cub
Scouts?
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Leaders
Cub Scouts must meet two-deep leadership
same as Boy Scouts
General camping trips, a guardian must
attend with the youth
May be first time in the woods themselves
One leader in the group must have gone
through Basic Adult Leader Outdoor
Orientation (BALOO)
Lots of questions, but full of enthusiasm
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Families
Mom or Dad has to go camping too, so
their son may go
Consequently, Brother and Sister may
be brought along as well
Pack outings are often considered
family trips
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Camping Style
Pack event: everything is done large
scale (herd mentality)
Centralized cooking for whole group
Pack schedules program during trip
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Types of Cub Scout
Camping
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Pack Overnight Trip
Planned by the pack
Involves several familes from the pack
Mist be help on council-owned or
council-approved properties
Program must be age appropriate
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Mom & Me / Dad & Lad /
Parent & Pal
Organized on the council level
Involves more than one pack
Cub can only participate if guardian
participates too
Facility must meet National Standards
for Council Family Camping
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Family Encampment
Organized by the District
Involves more than one pack
District provides program
Pack does the cooking
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Webelos Overnighter
Purpose is to introduce Webelos to Boy
Scout camping method
Webelos encouraged to visit their home
troop at district or council events
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Cub & Webelos Resident
Camp
Organized by the council
Theme oriented
Has program areas for Wlves, Bears, and
Webelos to work on advancement and activity
pins
Tiger Cubs encouraged to visit, but cannot
spend the night
Camp and program area directors must be
National Camp School (NCS) certified
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Resident Camp Leader
Requirements
Each council may set their own ratios
These ratios go beyond the two-deep
leadership requirements
Typical youth to adult/parent ratios:
Wolves & Bears (3:1)
Webelos (5:1)
Tigers (1:1)
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Resident Camps have
Themes
Themes change from year to year
Entire camp changes to reflect theme:
Renaming facilities
Program areas
Campsites
Merchandise
Costuming
Etc…
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Day Camp
One- to five-day program during the
daytime and twilight hours
Operated by the District or Council
Program for Tigers, Wolves, Bears, and
Webelos
Cannot contain overnight activities
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Facilities
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“Soft” Camping Experience
Flush toilets
Permanent tentage, cabins, or
adirondacks
Indoor shower facilities
Large number of female designated
facilties
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What can the OA
do to promote Cub
Scout camping?
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We can…
Promote camping to ALL units
Perform Arrow of Light ceremonies
Promote Webelos to Boy Scout
transitions
Staff council and district Cub Scout
events
Promote advancement
Participate in training
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Promoting Cub Scout Camping
Financially
Camping promotions
Service projects at Cub Scout facilities
Staff events
Arrowmen Sharing Knowledge (ASK)
Mentoring
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Webelos to Boy Scout
Transition
Conduct Bridging /
Crossover Ceremonies
Arrow of Light
Ceremonies
Arrowmen can help by:
Being active in home
troop
Making new & visiting
Scouts feel welcome
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Getting started
Brainstorming session - be sure to set clear,
obtainable goals
Lodge Chief & Adviser talk with Council
Commissioner, VP of Cub Scouting, VP of
Camping
Train Chapters in “best methods”
Collect data
Who wants to help?
Which packs want assistance?
Educate pack leadership through Roundtables
and mailings
Be careful not to overload yourself
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Final Thought
Services must be attainable and
you must have good
communication with the Pack
leaders
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Learning the Cub Scouting
Program
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