Cub Scouting

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Cub Scouting

• How We Have Fun!

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Cub Scout Leader Position Specific Training
Module 2
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Fun Comes From....

• The Cub Scout month
• Pack organization
• Purpose of the Cub Scout program themes
• 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

• Three Den Meetings
• Boys and leaders
• Activities and advancement
• Build to the Pack Meeting
• Pack Meeting
• Fun
• Recognition
• Show, share and succeed!

Or two meetings and a field trip
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Pack Organization
Chartered Organization Representative
Chartered Organization
Northern Star Council
Pack Committee
Pack Trainer
Cubmaster
Assistant Cubmaster
Cub Scout Den Leaders
Tiger Cub Den Leaders
Webelos Den Leaders
Adult Partners
Assistant Den Leaders
Assistant Den Leaders
Den Chief
Den Chief
Den Chief
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Cub Scout Program Themes

• Monthly themes
• Provided by BSA
• How to have fun for a month
• Ideas for den and pack meetings
• Supported by Cub Scout Program Helps,
• Scouting magazine, and Boys Life
• Answers the question What should we do?

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Cub Scout Program Themes
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Cub Scout Program Themes

• September New Buddies - Cub Scout Pockets
• October Adventures in Books Jungle Safari
• November Seeds of Kindness Scout Salute
• December Holiday Lights Works of Art
• January A-maze-ing Games Power Up
• February American ABCs Happy Birthday, BSA
• March When I Grow Up Take Flight
• April Jurassic Pack Spring Into Action
• May Leave Nothing But Footprints In the
  Spotlight
• June A-Camping We Will Go Hoop-De-Doo!
• July Be A Sport Celebrate Freedom
• August Fun in the Sun Waves of Fun

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The Cub Scout Year

• Annual program planning conference
• Decide what to do the following year
• Use program themes
• Add your own activities
• Pinewood derby
• Space derby
• Raingutter regatta
• Ensure a year-round program
• Summertime Pack Award
• Day / resident / family camps
• Quality Unit Award

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Pack Budget Plan

• Funding the pack
• Pack money-earning ideas
• Dues
• Council-approved fundraising programs
• (Trails End Popcorn)
• 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
• District activity days
• Resident camping
• Pack camping overnighters at council-approved
  facilities
• Family camping
• Field trips
• Tour permits

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National Cub Scout Resources

• Cub Scout Leader Book
• Cub Scout Program Helps
• Cub Scout Leader How-To Book
• Webelos Leader Guide
• Scouting magazine
• Websites
• www.scouting.org
• www.scoutingmagazine.org
• www.scoutstuff.org
• www.scoutparents.org
• www.usscouts.org
• Other books and pamphlets

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Local Cub Scout Resources

• Local council service center
• District Executive and other support staff
• Scout Executive
• Camping facilities
• Program support
• Fundraising programs
• Training
• Activities

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Local Information Sources

• Training Continuum (required)
• Cub Scout Fast Start (online)
• Youth Protection (online)
• New Leader Essentials
• Cub Scout Leader Position-Specific Training
• Training Continuum (advanced)
• Health and Safety (online)
• Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
• Outdoor Webelos Leader Skills (OWLS)
• Wood Badge

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Local Information Sources

• Roundtable
• Monthly meeting
• For all leaders
• Conducted by the district
• Program theme ideas and fun!
• Council Website www.northernstarbsa.org
• Newsletters The Navigator
• Commissioner Service

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Unit Information Sources

• Pack trainer
• Other leaders
• Pack library
• Visit another den meeting
• Ask for advice
• Ask for help
• National websites

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Recognition
Time To Receive Your Bobcat Badge!
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CLOSING CEREMONY
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• Review and Questions

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Adapted 11/08 by K. Jendro - crowrivercommish_at_hotm
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