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Cub Scout Program Change Overview

Latest Info

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LDS-BSA Relationships Office

www.ldsbsa.org/ 2015-cub-scout-program-updates/

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We have changed our programs to be appealing, exciting and culturally relevant to today’s youth and families.

The BSA’s programs match what today’s youth both want and need.

Dynamic and Relevant Program

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Desired Outcomes

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Cub Scout - Transition

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ALL UNITSCURRENT REQUIREMENTS

ALL UNITSNEW REQUIREMENTS

TodayMay 2015

Beginning of 2015/2016 Scouting Year (Aug-Sept for

most units)

Beginning of 2015/2016 Scouting Year (Aug-Sept for

most units)

Den-based Decision1.If filling out with prior rank’s electives = Current Requirements2.If moving on to new rank’s advancement = New Requirements

Den-based Decision1.If filling out with prior rank’s electives = Current Requirements2.If moving on to new rank’s advancement = New Requirements

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New Program Model

Rank Advancement Thru Adventures• For each rank, complete six den-based adventures plus

one faith-based adventure

• Each adventure typically takes 3 den meetings to complete

• Immediate recognition after each adventure• Elective adventures available

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Cub Scout Change Summary

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•Scout Oath & Law, same for each rank•Arrow of Light will no longer require earning Webelos•Activities are more active, more aligned with Aims and Mission•Advancement has been simplified•No more beads, Arrow Points and old belt loops•Now – new belt loops (Wolf and Bear) and pins (Webelos)•Rank patches will still be used

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Rank Structure

# Defined Adventures

# Elective Adventures

Adventure Recognition Device

Wolf 6 1 Belt Loops

Bear 6 1 Belt Loops

Webelos 5 2 Pins

Arrow of Light 4 3 Pins

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LDS Units: Webelos + Arrow of Light = 14 Required Adventures in 1 year

2 of the 14 are faith-based and should be done at home

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Wolf Required Adventures

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Adventure Description

Call of the Wild Outdoor essentials and safety; knots; animal identification

Council Fire Crafty recycling and community service

Footsteps of Faith Den & Family games!

Howling at the Moon Practice faith by showing Duty to God

Paws on the Path Team building activities; campfire fun; courage

Running With the Pack Hiking; outdoor essentials, ethics, & awareness

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Wolf Elective Adventures

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Adventure Description

Air of the Wolf Paper airplanes, kites, and derbies

Code of the Wolf Gauges, graphs, & codes

Collections and Hobbies Collecting and crafting activities

Cubs Who Care Disability awareness & experiences

Digging Into the Past Dinosaurs & fossils

Finding Your Way Using maps and compasses

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Wolf Elective Adventures (continued)

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Adventure Description

Grow Something Gardens: planting, growing, and observing

Adventures in Coins Stories that coins tell us

Spirit of the Water Water conservation; aquatic safety & fun

Hometown Heroes Getting to know heroes in our community

Motor Away! Cars, planes, boats, and things that go!

Paws of Skill Physical fitness; Good sportsmanship

Germs Alive! Growing germs!

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Bear Required Adventures

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Adventure Description

Bear Claws Woods tools, safety

Furs, Feathers, and Ferns Nature, habitats, wildlife

Grin and Bear It Campfire performances, leadership

Paws for Action Service to Others, Citizenship

Fellowship of Faith Practice and demonstrate Duty to God

Bear Necessities Outdoor adventure, outdoor skills

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Bear Elective Adventures

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Adventure Description

Baloo the Builder Use of simple tools, planning

A Bear goes Fishing Outdoor adventure, nature, wildlife awareness

Bear Picnic Basket Food choices, planning, life skills

Critter Care Planning, organization, ethic of care

Forensics Applied Science

Make it Move! Science, Engineering, Technology

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Bear Elective Adventures (continued)

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Adventure Description

Marble Madness Fun and games, craft skills, good sportsmanship

Robotics Science, Engineering, Technology

Salmon Run Outdoor skills, swimming and boating skills, safety

Super Science Science inquiry skills, physical properties of matter

World of Music Cultural expressions, craft skills, music and performance

Roaring laughter Performance and fun

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Webelos Required Adventures

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Adventure Description

Cast Iron Chef Outdoor Cooking & Healthy Eating

Faith in Action Practice and demonstrate Duty to God

First Responder First Aid & Emergency Readiness

Stronger, Faster, Higher Physical Fitness

Webelos Walkabout Hiking and Leadership

Arrow of Light Required Adventures

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Adventure Description

Building a Better World Develop skills and dispositions that support participatory citizenship.

Camper Outdoor Skills familiarization and improvement.

Faith in Action (2) A Scout is reverent. He is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties and respects the convictions of others in matters of custom and religion

Scouting Adventure Preparation for Boy Scouting, Scout Skills, Scout Spirit.

Webelos/AOLElective Adventures

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Adventure Description

Adventures in Science Designing Experiments; Electricity, Astronomy

Aquanaut Swimming & Water Safety

Art Explosion Fine Arts

Animate It! Video Production

Aware & Care Disability Awareness

Build It! Tools & Construction

Build My Own Hero Heroes in Your Community

Castaway Outdoor Skills & Survival

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Webelos/AOL Elective Adventures (continued)

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Adventure Description

Earth Rocks Geology & Earth Science

Engineering Construction & Engineering Careers

Family Adventure Family Togetherness

Fix It! Household Handyman Skill

Into the Wild Nature – Bugs, Birds & Creatures

Webelos/AOL Elective Adventures (continued)

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Adventure Description

Into the Woods Trees & Nature

Look Back – Look Forward History

Sound Maestro Music & Performance

Sportsman Sports & Sportsmanship

Tech Quest - Game Design Online Safety & Digital Game Design

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Webelos & Arrow of Light Requirements

•LDS Webelos should be actively participating in Webelos den for at least 9 months

– 3 months apply to Webelos rank

– 6 months apply to Arrow of Light rank

•Consider the circumstances of each individual boy

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Items to consider:

• LDS Webelos enter a den program throughout the year.– Webelos den leaders need to know when their Webelos are

joining and leaving!– Webelos entering a den may complete Arrow of Light

adventures before Webelos rank adventures!– The Webelos rank is no longer required to earn the Arrow of

Light rank– Unit leader planning and communication is a key element in

successful advancement– If the program remains constant each year, the boys will be able

to complete both ranks

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Items to consider:

• Communicate expectations to parents/guardians at the beginning of the Webelos year – Family responsibility for completing faith-based adventures– Elective adventures (if any) that need to be completed outside of

the den meeting – Webelos should be encouraged to work with parents/guardians

through elective adventures that capture their interest

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