Transcript Introduction to Cub Scouting

Introduction to
Cub Scouting
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Opening Ceremony
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The Cub Scout Promise
I, (your 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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Why Are You Here?
To learn the fundamentals of Cub Scouting
To learn what Cub Scout leaders do
To learn how to make Cub Scouting work
To learn how to have fun with my den
and pack
• To learn how to have successful den and
pack meetings and activities
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Today’s Training
• Starts with general information
• Continues with specific information
• Provides you with the tools to
succeed
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What is Cub Scouting?
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Cub Scouting …
• Is for boys aged 7 to 11 or in the first
through fifth grade
• Is family oriented
• Builds independence
• Is designed to develop participatory
citizenship, character, and personal
fitness
• Has age-appropriate activities and lessons
• Is the young-boy program of the Boy
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The Foundations of Scouting
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BSA Mission Statement
The Scout Oath
The Scout Law
The Vision Statement
The Aims
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Purposes of Cub Scouting
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Character Development
Spiritual Growth
Good Citizenship
Sportsmanship and Fitness
Family Understanding
Respectful Relationships
Personal Achievement
Friendly Service
Fun and Adventure
Preparation for Boy Scouts
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Cub Scouting
Fun and Adventure
It’s time for some FUN!
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12 Core Values of Cub Scouting
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Citizenship
Compassion
Cooperation
Courage
Faith
Health and fitness
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Perseverance
Positive attitude
Resourcefulness
Respect
Responsibility
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Character Connections
• Know what values mean.
• Commit to doing what feels morally
right.
• Practice living according to the Core
Values.
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The Methods of Cub Scouting
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Living the ideals
Belonging to a den
Using advancement
Involving family and home
Participating in activities
Serving home and neighborhood
Wearing the uniform
Making Character Connections
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Age-Appropriate Programs
Rank
Grade
Age
Tiger Cubs
First
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Wolf Cubs
Second
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Bear Cubs
Third
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Webelos
Fourth, Fifth
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Safeguarding Our Youth
• Youth Protection
– Two-deep leadership
– Online training available
• Health and Safety
– What activities are age-appropriate?
– What are the BSA policies?
– Training available throughout the year
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MORE FUN
CUB SCOUTS
LOVE
Let’s sing!
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Becoming a Bobcat
• The first accomplishment in Cub
Scouting
• Eight simple requirements
• It’s your turn!
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1. The Cub Scout Promise
• Learn and say the Cub Scout
Promise and complete the Honesty
Character Connection.
I, (your 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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Character Connections
Honesty
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2. The Law of the Pack
• Say the Law of the Pack.
Tell what it means.
– The Cub Scout follows Akela,
– The Cub Scout helps the pack go,
– The pack helps the Cub Scout grow,
– The Cub Scout gives goodwill.
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3. Tell What Webelos Means
We’ll Be Loyal Scouts
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4. The Cub Scout Sign
• Show the Cub Scout sign and
tell what it means.
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5. The Cub Scout Handshake
• Show the Cub Scout handshake
and tell what it means.
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6. The Cub Scout Motto
• Say the Cub Scout motto.
A motto is a guiding principle.
– Do Your Best!
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7. The Cub Scout Salute
• Give the Cub Scout salute and
tell what it means.
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8. Protect Your Children
from Child Abuse
• With your parent or guardian,
complete the exercises in the
parents’ guide, How to Protect
Your Children From Child Abuse.
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Congratulations!
You have completed all
the requirements a boy
needs to earn the
Bobcat badge.
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Cub Scouting
• Time for a Cheer
– Recognition is always welcome at
a pack meeting!
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Review and Questions
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Cub Scouting
How we have fun!
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Fun comes from . . .
Properly setting up and using:
• The Cub Scout month
• Pack organization
• Annual program planning conference
• Unit budget plan
• Parent involvement—how to get help
• Activities (pack, district, and council)
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The Cub Scout Month
• Two or More Den Meetings
– Boys and leaders
– Activities and advancement
(including outings)
• Pack Meeting
– Fun
– Recognition
– Show, share, and succeed!
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Pack Organization
Chartered
Organization
Chartered
Organization
Representative
Local Council
Pack Committee
Pack Trainer
Cubmaster
Assistant Cubmaster
Tiger Cub Den
Leaders
Cub Scout Den
Leaders
Webelos Den
Leaders
Adult Partners
Assistant Cub Scout
Den Leaders
Assistant Webelos
Den Leaders
Den Chief
Den Chief
Den Chief
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Cub Scout Program
• Prepared den meeting and pack meeting
plans
• How to have fun for a month
• Ideas for den and pack meetings
• Supported by Den & Pack Meeting
Resource Guide, Scouting magazine, and
Boys’ Life
• Answers the question: What should we do?
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Cub Scout Program
FPO
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12 Core Values
Month
Core Value
Pack Activity
September
Cooperation
Pack open house
October
Responsibility
Fire prevention
activities
November
Citizenship
Pack service projects
December
Respect
Blue and gold workshop
January
Positive attitude
Derby workshop
February
Resourcefulness
Pack in uniform
March
Compassion
First-aid night
April
Faith
Campfire workshop
May
Health and fitness
Sports workshop
June
Perseverance
Bike Safety, bike rodeo
July
Courage
Leave No Trace
August
Honesty
Water carnival
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The Cub Scout Year
• Annual program planning conference
• Decide what to do the following year
• Add your own activities
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Pinewood derby®
Space derby
Raingutter regatta
Field trips
• Ensure a year-round program
– Summertime Pack Award
– Day/resident/family/pack camping
• Journey to Excellence Award
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Pack Budget Plan
Funding the pack
Pack money-earning ideas
Dues
Council-supported fund-raising
programs
• Make Scouting affordable
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Parent Involvement
• Encourage all parents to participate
• Ask for help
– Start with just one job
– Ask them to do something specific
• Ask them to register
– Insurance coverage
– Closer relationship to the unit
– Scouting magazine
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– Single-parent families, grandparents, etc.
• Parent and Family Talent Survey
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Parent Involvement
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Activities
• Focus on Fun and Advancement
• Academics and Sports belt loops
• Summer camps
– Day camp
– Resident camping
• Pack camping overnighters at
council-approved facilities
• Family camping
• Field trips
• Use a Tour Planning Checklist
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Review and Questions
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