Transcript TIGER - Monmouth Council, BSA

Bear RANK
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Bear - Objectives
By the end of the session, you will…
Understand and be able to communicate to
others the updated requirements for the Bear
Rank.
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Bear
Advancement & Recognition
Continuing
Advancement
 Bear Rank
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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Bear
Advancement & Recognition
Revised
Retired
 Progress towards rank device discontinued
 Bear Track beads and arrow points discontinued
 Academic and Sports program – belt loop and pin recognition
 Leave No Trace Award
New
 “Adventure” program
 Easier implementation for den leaders
 Belt loops as immediate recognition
 No advancement report required to purchase
 Belt loops to recognize participation in additional adventures
 Outdoor Ethics Award
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Bear
Desired Outcomes
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Bear
Rank Requirements
1. Complete 6 Required Adventures
2. Choose and complete 1 Elective Adventure
3. 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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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.
Bear
Rank Requirements
#3
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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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 and Duty to God
Practice and demonstrate Duty to God
Bear Necessities
Outdoor adventure, outdoor skills
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Bear
Required Adventures
BEAR CLAWS
POCKETKNIFE SAFETY; EARN THE WHITTLING CHIP
BEAR NECESSITIES
ENJOY OUTDOOR ADVENTURES WHILE LEARNING ELEMENTARY
OUTDOOR SKILLS
FELLOWSHIP AND DUTY TO GOD
DEMONSTRATE AND PRACTICE YOUR IDEALS OF DUTY TO GOD
AT HOME AND IN THE COMMUNITY
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Bear
Required Adventures
FUR, FEATHERS, AND FERNS
ENJOY NATURE WHILE LEARNING ABOUT HABITATS AND WILDLIFE
GRIN AND BEAR IT
WITH YOUR DEN, ORGANIZE A CUB SCOUT CARNIVAL AS A PACK
ACTIVITY
PAWS FOR ACTION
PATICIPATORY CITIZENSHIP AND SAFETY, INCLUDING A CLEANUP
PROJECT
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Bear
Elective Adventures
Baloo the Builder
Discover basic hand tools and how to
use them. Plan and build projects from
wood
A Bear Goes Fishing
Learn about fishing in your area
including go on a fishing adventure
Bear Picnic Basket
Explore nutrition and food choices;
have fun planning and preparing meals
and snacks
Beat of the Drum
Learn about the history and culture
of Americans Indians from your area
Critter Care
Learn about care of pets, including diet,
health, training, and how pets help
people
Forensics
Explore the methods police use to
investigate and collect evidence
Make It Move
Basic machines and how they are
useful; draw and construct a Rube
Goldberg - type machine
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Bear
Elective Adventures
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Marble Madness
Fun and games (including
creating some of your own) using
marbles
Roaring Laughter
Creating fun and laughter; sharing
performances, and games that make
you laugh
Robotics
Explore the science and
technology of robotics by
building your own robot
Salmon Run
Learn about boating and swimming
while staying safe in the outdoors
Super Science
Explore physical science by
investigating the properties of
static electricity, color, and water
A World of Sound
Learn about cultural expression
through music by making various
instruments
Bear
Adventure Planning
Pack Meeting Adventures
Outdoor Adventures
**Bear Necessities
**Fellowship & Duty to God
**Fur, Feathers & Ferns
**Grin and Bear It
**Paws for Action
Critter Care
A Bear Goes Fishing
Roaring Laughter
Bear Picnic Basket
Roaring Laughter
Salmon Run
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Bear
Planning Resources
Den Leaders Guide:
Rationale
Takeaways
Requirements
Notes to Den Leader
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Meeting Plans
Meeting Resources
Home Assignments
Bear
Planning Resources
Youth Handbook:
Requirements
Tips from Ethan
Character Compass
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Bear
Planning Resources
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Bear
Planning Resources
Council Calendar:
Family Camp
Water Carnival
Fishing Derby
Cubtober Fest
Webelos Woods
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Bear RANK
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