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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