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Cub ScoutingHow we have fun!
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Fun comes from . . .
• 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 OrganizationChartered Organization Chartered Organization
Representative
Pack Committee
Cubmaster
Cub Scout Den Leaders
Assistant Cub ScoutDen Leaders
Den Chief
Tiger Cub Den Leaders
Adult Partners
Den Chief
Pack Trainer
Assistant Cubmaster
Webelos Den Leaders
Assistant Webelos Den Leaders
Den Chief
Local Council
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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
– 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
• 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• Leader Book• Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide• Leader How-To Book• Webelos Leader Guide• Scouting magazine• Boys’ Life• National Web sites
– 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• 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– 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– 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
• 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