Transcript Cub Scouting

Cub Scouting
How we have fun!
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Fun comes from . . .
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The Cub Scout month
Pack organization
Annual program planning conference
Unit budget plan
Parent involvement—how to get help
Activities (pack, district, and council)
Resources and information
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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
• Quality Unit Award
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Pack Budget Plan
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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
• Consider
– Single-parent families
– Grandparents
• Parent and Family Talent Survey
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Parent Involvement
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Activities
• Advancement
• Academics and Sports belt loops
• Summer camps
– Day camp
– Resident camping
• Pack camping overnighters at
council-approved facilities
• Family camping
• Field trips
• Tour Planning Checklist
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National Cub Scouting Resources
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Leader Book
Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide
Leader How-To Book
Webelos Leader Guide
Scouting magazine
Boys’ Life
National Web sites
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www.myscouting.org
www.scouting.org
www.scoutingmagazine.org
www.scoutstuff.org
www.scoutparents.org
• Other books and pamphlets
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Local Cub Scouting Resources
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Local council service center
District executive and other support staff
District and unit commissioner
Scout executive
Camping facilities
Program support
Fund-raising programs
Activities
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Local Information Sources
• Training
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Cub Scout Leader Fast Start (online)
Youth Protection (online)
Cub Scout Leader Position-Specific Training
This Is Scouting (online)
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders
Health and Safety
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Local Information Sources
• Roundtable
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Monthly meeting
For all leaders and interested parents
Conducted by the district
Program ideas and fun
• Council Web site, newsletters, others
• Commissioners service
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Unit Information Sources
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Pack trainer
Other leaders
Pack library
Visit another den meeting
Ask for advice
Ask for help
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Recognition
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Closing Ceremony
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Review and Questions
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