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Opening Ceremony



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The Cub Scout Promise

I, (your name), promise to do my best

To do my duty to God and my country,

To help other people, and

To obey the Law of the Pack.



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Why Are You Here?

To learn the fundamentals of Cub Scouting

To learn what Cub Scout leaders do

To learn how to make Cub Scouting work

To learn how to have fun with my denand pack

To learn how to have successful den and

pack meetings and activities



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Today’s Training

Models a pack meeting

Starts with general information

Continues with specific information

Provides you with the tools to succeed





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Cub Scouting …

Is for boys aged 7 to 11 or in the first throughfifth grade

Is family oriented

Builds independence

Is designed to develop participatorycitizenship, character, and personal fitness

Has age-appropriate activities and lessons

Is the young-boy program of the Boy Scoutsof America



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The Foundations of Scouting

BSA Mission Statement

The Scout Oath

The Scout Law

The Vision Statement

The Aims



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Purposes of Cub Scouting

Character Development

Spiritual Growth

Good Citizenship

Sportsmanship and FitnessFamily Understanding

Respectful Relationships

Personal Achievement

Friendly Service

Fun and Adventure

Preparation for Boy Scouts



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Cub Scouting

Fun and Adventure

It’s time for some FUN!



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12 Core Values of Cub Scouting

Citizenship

Compassion

Cooperation

Courage

Faith

Health and fitness

Honesty

Perseverance

Positive attitude

Resourcefulness

Respect

Responsibility



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Character Connections

Know what values mean.

Commit to doing what feels morally right.

Practice living according to the Core Values.



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The Methods of Cub Scouting

Living the ideals

Belonging to a den

Using advancement

Involving family and home

Participating in activities

Serving home and neighborhood

Wearing the uniform

Making Character Connections



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Age-Appropriate Programs

Rank Grade Age

Tiger Cubs First 7

Wolf Cubs Second 8

Bear Cubs Third 9

Webelos Fourth, Fifth 10



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Safeguarding Our Youth

Youth Protection

Two-deep leadership

Online training available

Health and Safety

What activities are age-appropriate?

What are the BSA policies?

Training available throughout the year



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MORE FUN

CUB SCOUTS

LOVE



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Becoming a Bobcat

The first accomplishment in Cub Scouting

Eight simple requirements

It’s your turn!



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1. The Cub Scout Promise

Learn and say the Cub Scout Promise andcomplete the Honesty Character Connection.

I, (your name), promise to do my best

To do my duty to God and my country,

To help other people, and

To obey the Law of the Pack.



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Character Connections

Honesty



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2. The Law of the Pack

Say the Law of the Pack. Tell what it means.

The Cub Scout follows Akela,

The Cub Scout helps the pack go,

The pack helps the Cub Scout grow,

The Cub Scout gives goodwill.



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3. Tell What Webelos Means

We’ll Be Loyal Scouts



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4. The Cub Scout Sign

Show the Cub Scout sign and tell whatit means.







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7. The Cub Scout Salute

Give the Cub Scout salute and tell whatit means.



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8. Protect Your Children

from Child AbuseWith your parent or guardian, complete theexercises in the parents’ guide, How to Protect

Your Children From Child Abuse.



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Congratulations!

You have completed all therequirements a boy needs to

earn the Bobcat badge.



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Cub Scouting

Time for a Cheer

Recognition is always welcome ata pack meeting!



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Review and Questions



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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

RecognitionShow, share, and succeed!



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Pack Organization

Chartered 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 WebelosDen 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 ResourceGuide, Scouting magazine, and Boys’ Life

Answers the question: What should we do?



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Cub Scout Program

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C l ic k to ed i t Mas te r te x t s t

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Seco nd le ve l

● T h i rd le ve l

● Fo u r t h le ve l

● F i f t h le ve l



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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 conferenceDecide 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

Da /resident/famil / ack cam in



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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 participateAsk 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

Sin le- arent families



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Parent Involvement



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Activities

Advancement

Academics and Sports belt loops

Summer camps

Day campResident camping

Pack camping overnighters atcouncil-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



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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 programsActivities



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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 LeadersHealth 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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Den Leader Training



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Objectives

To discuss the purposes of the program

To learn what a den leader does

To plan and conduct a den meeting

To plan a field trip (Go See It for Tiger Cubs)

To learn about advancement andrecord keeping

To discuss behavior issues

To have fun



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Purpose of the Program

Beginning and continuing steps inCub Scouting

Age-based activities

Family-centered activities

Den-centered leadership

Introduction to and developing with the

fun of ScoutingHigher level of self-reliance(for Webelos Scouts)

Getting ready for Boy Scoutsfor Webelos Scouts



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The Den Leader

Gives leadership to den program planning

Works with adult partners (Tiger Cubs) or an assistantand den chief

Helps or makes sure that the boys advance

Maintains den records

Works with other pack leaders

Participates in pack program planning

Attends monthly roundtables

Approves advancement (Webelos)



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The Assistant Den Leader

Provides support to the den leader

Serves as a backup leader

Attends pack meetings

Assists in program planning



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Leadership Skills

Shared leadership

Teamwork

Cooperation

Communication

Working with boys

Attitude

Setting the example





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Summary

Grade-based and progressive

Adult partners are the key.

Leaders support it.

Leaders set uniforming example.

Adults assist as activity badgecounselors (Webelos).

Pl i f h P k d D



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Planning for the Pack and Den

Annual program planning conference

Monthly pack leaders’ meeting

Den meeting planning and preparation

Plan in small segments to be successful.

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Nine Elements of Planning

1. Objective

2. Fun

3. Variety

4. Action

5. Boy Appeal

6. Family Appeal

7. Achievement8. Resources

9. Flexibility



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Program Planning Steps

1. Annual pack program planning conference

2. Monthly pack leaders’ planning meetings



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Annual Pack Program

Planning ConferenceLed by the pack chair.

Supported by the pack committee

and Cubmaster.

Den leaders and interested parents attendand participate.

M thl P k Pl i M ti



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Monthly Pack Planning Meeting

Led by the pack chair.Supported by the pack committeeand Cubmaster.


Follows a regular order:

Part 1: Evaluating the previous month

Part 2: Finalizing the current month

Part 3: Planning aheadPart 4: Unit Leadership Enhancements

Part 5: Social time and fellowship

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The Scouting Month

Two or more den meetings with leadersand/or adult partners

One outing, activity, or camping experience (orGo See It for Tiger Cubs)

Participation in the pack meeting



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Den & Pack Meeting

Resource GuideMost important resource for den leaders

One-stop shop for planning den meetings

Introduction to Cub Scouting andden leader responsibilities

Den meeting plans for all ranks

Pack meeting plans

References and resources

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Using the Den Plans

Two types of den meeting plansare provided.

A school year’s worth of plans:

Focused on path to advancement.

Should be followed in order.

Assumes a September start and May transition with continuedsummer activities.

Assumes two den meetings are held per month.

Additional for dens needing more meetings:

Used in any order.

Focused on electives.

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Den Meetings

Before the Meeting

Gathering

Opening

Business Items

Activities

Closing

After the Meeting

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Before the Meeting

Review and make final preparations.

Consult the Den & Pack Meeting ResourceGuide.

Review materials and preparation needed early

and often.

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Gathering

Have something for them to do:

Game

Puzzle

Magic

Outdoor activity

Supervision is important!

Opening



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Opening

Opening ceremony of some type:

Flag ceremony (always)

Cub Scout motto

Song

Den yell

Prayer

Business Items



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Business Items

Character Connection for monthlyCore Values

Pack meeting preparation

Prepare for special den activitiesVerify home assignment completion

Activities



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Activities

Advancement and electives

Defined in the Den & Pack MeetingResource Guide.

Closing



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Closing

Awards and recognition

Reminders (upcoming events andhome assignments)

Den leader’s minuteBrief closing ceremony

Cleanup

After the Meeting



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After the Meeting

Review this meeting.

Plan/review the next meeting.

Clean up.

Relax.

Great Den Meetings



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Great Den Meetings . . .

Are planned well in advance

Operate with shared leadership

Use the boys’ handbooks and Den &

Pack Meeting Resource Guide as theprimary guides

Follow the den meeting plans from theDen & Pack Meeting Resource Guide

Anticipate any behavior problems

Are FUN!

The Tiger Cub Den



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The Tiger Cub Den



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Let’s Plan a Tiger Cub

Den MeetingBe guided by the Den & Pack MeetingResource Guide.

Cover all parts of the meeting.

Focus on how the advancement activitieswill be handled.

Are no more than one hour long.

Tiger Cubs are Boys



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Tiger Cubs are Boys

First-grader (age 7) behavior

Inquisitive

First year of school

New environment, peer group, adults

Parental involvement is essential.

Tiger Cubs must follow the code of conductin meetings and other locations.

Teach individual responsibility.

Tiger Cub Advancement



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Standard is to “Do your best.”

Achievement is encouraged and recognized.

Achievement is recognized when accomplished.

Activities are age- and grade-related.

Activities are to be done by the boy and hisadult partner.




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The Bobcat badge

Tiger Cub Immediate Recognition Emblem

Tiger Cub badge

Tiger Track beads

Achievements



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Achievements

Five achievements lead to the TigerCub Badge:

Making My Family Special

Where I LiveKeeping Myself Healthy and Safe

How I Tell It

Let’s Go OutdoorsEach achievement includes a family activity, denactivity, and a “Go See It.”

Achievement Recognition



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Earn the Tiger Track by knowing:

The Cub Scout motto

The Cub Scout sign

The Cub Scout salute

Add beads by completing achievements:

White bead—family activity

Orange bead—den activity

Black bead—“Go See It”

The “Go See It”



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The Go See It

A monthly “field trip”*

Opportunity for boys to discover new things

Will be related to handbook advancement or themonthly Core Value

In the immediate locale

Remember the age group (7-year-olds)

Have fun!

* The Tiger Cub Handbook has lots of suggestions.



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Planning Tiger Cub

“Go See Its”Do five Go See Its during the year.

Prior planning is a must.

Share the planning and execution.

Involve your Go See It location contact.

Use a Tour Planning Checklist.

Electives



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Electives

50 electives

Lots of different experiences

For Tiger Cubs and their adult partners

Earn a yellow Tiger Track bead foreach 10 electives completed.

Recognition



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Recognition

Immediate

At pack meeting

Tiger Cub transition

Belt loops

Record Keeping



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Record Keeping

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Six Great Tiger Cub DenLeader Secrets

Adult partners come to all meetings.

Boys need a fast-moving program.

Alternate energetic activities with quiet ones.“Hands-on” activities are better than lectures.

Boys will learn self-control whengiven guidelines.

Codes of conduct work whenenforced consistently.

Tiger Cub Den Leader Recognition



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Tiger Cub Den Leader Recognition

Tenure

Complete one year as a registeredTiger Cub den leader.

Training

Complete Fast Start, Youth Protection,Tiger Cub Den Leader Position-SpecificTraining, and This Is Scouting.

Attend one pow wow or University of Scouting,or at least four roundtables.

The Wolf and Bear Den



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The Wolf and Bear Den



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Let’s Plan a Wolf and

Bear Den MeetingBe guided by the Den & PackMeeting Resource Guide.

Cover all parts of the meeting.

Focus on how the advancementactivities will be handled.


Cub Scouts Are Boys



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Cub Scouts Are Boys

Second- and third-grader(ages 8 and 9) behavior.

Boys are inquisitive and growing.

Some are new in Cub Scouting and some wereTiger Cubs.

Parent involvement is essential.

Follow the code of conduct in meetingsand other locations.


Cub Scout Advancement



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Standard is to “Do your best.”

Encouragement and recognition of achievement are key.

Activities are age-appropriate.Adult partners acknowledge completionof home-based advancement activities.

Den leaders verify completion of alladvancement activities.




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Bobcat rank

Wolf and Bear achievements

Wolf and Bear electives

Wolf Badge



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Wolf Badge

Second grade

Parent Guide

Wolf Trail: 12 achievements

Electives

23 different areas

10 electives = Gold Arrow Point

Each 10 additional electives = Silver Arrow Point

Bear Badge



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Bear Badge

Third grade

Parent Guide

Bear Trail: 12 of 24 achievements

(from four categories)Electives

25 different areas

10 electives = Gold Arrow Point

Each 10 additional electives = Silver Arrow Point

Achievements may be used for electives




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Immediate

Progress Toward Ranks emblem

Three achievements =

one yellow (Wolf) or red (Bear) beadWolf or Bear badge is awarded atpack meeting

Cub Scout Academics and Sportsbelt loops and pins



Planning Wolf and Bear



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gCub Scout Field Trips



Involve your field trip location contact.

Use a Tour Planning Checklist

Record Keeping



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Other Cub Scout Activities



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O C S

Field trips and outings

Camping!

Pack overnighters

Day campsResident camp

Family camping

Good Turn for America

Derbies and regattas

Awards

World Conservation Award

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The Denner and

Assistant DennerBoy leadership

Help the den leader

May lead activities

Rotate jobs

Teaches responsibility

The Den Chief



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Boy Scout or Venturer leadership position

Older boy influence

Helps the den leader

Leads activities

Positive attitude

Leads by example



Cub Scout



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Cub Scout

Den Leader RecognitionTenure

Complete one year as a registeredCub Scout den leader.

Training

Complete Cub Scout Den Leader Fast Start training,Youth Protection training, Cub Scout Den LeaderPosition-Specific Training, and This Is Scouting.

Attend one pow wow or University of Scouting, or atleast four roundtables.

Webelos and



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Webelos and

Arrow of Light Den

Let’s Plan a Webelos



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Let’s Plan a Webelos

Den MeetingBe guided by the Den & Pack MeetingResource Guide.

Cover all parts of the meeting.Focus on how the advancement activitieswill be handled.


Webelos Scouts Are Boys



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Fourth- and fifth-grader (age 10) behavior.

Inquisitive but growing

School is now routine; boys are looking

for new challenges.Some are new to Scouting, some are previousCub Scouts.

Build trust.

They have a new leader—you!

Webelos Scouts Are Boys



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Parental involvement is needed.

They need hands-on projects.

More independence should be expected of

the boys.Follow a code of conduct in meetings andother locations.


Webelos Advancement



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Encouragement and recognitionof achievement

Grade-related and age-appropriate

Webelos den leader encourages, ensures,and approves advancement.

Webelos Advancement



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Bobcat badge

Webelos activity badges

Webelos badge

Compass points emblem

Arrow of Light

Webelos Activity Badges



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Mental SkillsArtistScholarShowmanTraveler• TechnologyCraftsmanEngineerHandyman

Scientist

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Physical SkillsAquanautAthleteFitnessSportsman• OutdoorActivityForesterGeologist

NaturalistOutdoorsman• CommunityCitizenCommunicator

Activity Badge Counselor



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Helps Webelos Scouts earn activity badges

Provides instruction at Webelos den meetings

The service is temporary and is not a

registered BSA position

Earning the Webelos Badge



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Eight total requirementsComplete three activity badges

Fitness (Physical Skills)

Citizen (Community)One from any of the three other groups:

● Outdoor Activities

● Mental Skills

●

Technology

Boy Scout preparationand knowledge

Earning the Arrow of Light



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Six months in the den

Preparation to join a Boy Scout troop

Eight activity badges, including the three

for the Webelos badgeTroop visit

Campout

Recognition



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Immediate

Webelos colors

At pack meeting

Activity badges

Compass points emblem

Belt loops and pins

Academics and Sports

The Field Trip



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A monthly field tripOpportunity for boys to discover new things

Will be related to handbook advancement orthe monthly Core Value

In the immediate locale

Remember the age group(10- to 11-year-olds)

Have fun!

Planning Webelos Field Trips



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Involve your field trip location contact.

Use a Tour Planning Checklist.

Record Keeping



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Webelos Activities



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Pack meeting participationActivity-badge-related outings

Camping!

Pack overnighters

Family camping

Webelos den camping

Boy Scout troop joint campouts

Day campsResident camp

Good Turn

Webelos-to-Scout Transition



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Start early.

Visit troop meetings.

Organize joint den/troop campouts.

Visit troop activities and camporees.*

Discuss options with adults and boys.

Explain that not all boys will go to the

same troop.

Encourage completing the Arrow of Light.

Encourage movement to Boy Scouts of

Webelos Scouts and parents.

The Denner and



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The Denner andAssistant Denner

Boy leadership

Help the den leader.

May lead activities.

Denner service teaches responsibility.

The Den Chief



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Boy Scout or Venturer leadership positionOlder boy influence

Helps the den leader.

Leads activities.

Positive attitude

Leads by example.

Six Great Webelos



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Six Great WebelosDen Leader Secrets

Be tolerant regarding boys’ increasinglybusy schedules.

Boys need a fast-moving program.

Alternate energetic activities withquiet ones.

Hands-on activities are better than lectures.

Boys will learn self-control whengiven guidelines.

Guide boys to Boy Scouts.

Webelos



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WebelosDen Leader RecognitionTenure

Complete one year as a registeredWebelos den leader.

Training

Complete Webelos Den Leader Fast Starttraining,

Youth Protection training, Webelos Den LeaderPosition-Specific Training, and This Is Scouting.

Complete outdoor training for Webelosden leaders.




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Congratulations!



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The Cubmaster



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Objectives



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Define the roles of the Cubmaster andassistant Cubmaster.

Describe the Cub Scout advancement program.

Review the importance of packprogram planning.

Plan a pack meeting.

Describe the Cubmaster Award.

Succeed as a Cubmaster.



The Cubmaster



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Complete Cubmaster Fast Start training and

leader position-specific training. Attendmonthly roundtables.

Plan and help carry out the Cub Scout program inthe pack—including leading the monthly pack meeting—according to BSA policies.

With the pack committee, develop and execute ayear-round recruitment plan for recruiting boys into CubScouting.

Work on program ideas, selecting and recruiting adultleaders, and establishing a budget plan.

Guide and support den leaders through theirrequired training.

The Assistant Cubmaster



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Help the Cubmaster as needed. Be ready to fill in for

the Cubmaster, if necessary.Complete Cubmaster Fast Start training and position-specific Basic Leader Training.

Attend monthly roundtables and participate in

pack meetings.Supervise den chiefs and see that they are trained.

Conduct the monthly den chief planning meeting forall den leaders, assistant den leaders, and den chiefs toplan and coordinate weekly den meetings and pack meetingparticipation.

Along with the pack committee, develop and promote anongoing plan for recruiting new boys.

Cubmaster Support



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Pack committeeDen leaders

Chartered organization

District and council, through

Commissioners

District Cub Scout roundtables

District committee

District executiveDistrict training team

Leadership Skills



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Working with the pack teamEffective communications

Understanding and working with boys

Projecting Cub Scout spirit

Showmanship as the pack’s“Master of Ceremonies”

The Advancement Method



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Grade-related and progressiveAn asset for parents

Parents’ roles change as boys mature.




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The Bobcat badgeThe Tiger Cub badge

The Wolf badge

The Bear badge

The Webelos badge

The Arrow of Light Award

Cub Scout Uniforming



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Sense of belongingRecognition

Identification

with Scouting



Summary



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Advancement is grade-based and progressive.A partnership between parents and leaders iskey to advancement.

Leaders set the uniforming example for all.

Planning in the Pack



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Annual program planning conferenceThe monthly pack leaders’ meeting

Pack meeting built around monthly

Core Values.Core Values tie each pack meeting together

Utilize

Cub Scout Leader BookDen & Pack Meeting Resource Guide

Scouting magazine

Bo s’ Li e

Nine Elements of Planning



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1. Objective2. Fun

3. Variety

4. Action5. Boy Appeal

6. Family Appeal

7. Achievement8. Resources

9. Flexibility

Program Planning Steps



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1. Annual pack program planning conference2. Monthly pack leaders’ planning meetings

Annual Pack Program



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gPlanning Conference

Led by the pack chair.

Supported by the pack committee

and Cubmaster.Den leaders and interested parentsattend and participate.



Pack Budgeting



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Led by the pack committeeDeveloped annually

Defines what the pack will do

Outlines how funds will be raised

Pack Activities



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Blue and gold banquetDistrict and council activities

Field trips and hikes

Pinewood derby®

Raingutter regatta

Space derby

Scouting Anniversary Week celebrations

Service projects

Year-round program!

Cub Scout Camping



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Day campResident camp

Family camping

Pack camping (overnighters)

Be sure to include pack campingin your annual program plans.

Monthly Pack Planning Meeting



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Led by the pack chair.Supported by the pack committeeand Cubmaster.


Follows a regular order:

Part 1: Evaluating the previous month

Part 2: Finalizing the current month

Part 3: Planning ahead

Part 4: Unit Leadership Enhancements

Cub Scout Pack Meetings



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Before the MeetingGathering

Opening

Program

Recognition

Closing

After the MeetingThe Den & Pack Meeting ResourceGuide contains a model packmeeting plan for each month!

Before the Meeting



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Room arrangementsMaterials and equipment

Meeting agenda review

Recognition review

Put on a smile.

Get ready to have FUN!

Gathering



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GreetersDen exhibits

Pre-opening activity

Opening



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Opening ceremony/prayerFlag ceremony

Pledge of Allegiance

Song (fun and active)

Welcome and introductions(short and sweet)

Program



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Tiger Cub and Cub Scout den skits and stuntsWebelos den demonstrations

Games

Include as many boys as possible!

Involve parents and others, too.

Organization is necessary.

Be prepared.

Recognition



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BoysAdvancement

Special awards

Leaders

Special thanks

Leader award presentation

Attendance awards

Organization

Closing



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AnnouncementsKeep them short

Important items only

Handouts for the other items

Closing ceremony

Cubmaster’s Minute

Flag ceremony, etc.

After the Meeting



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Serve refreshments.Clean up.

Start getting ready for the next meeting.

The Ideal Pack Meeting



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Well-planned

Everyone participates.

Exhibits

Proper uniforms

Pack meeting program is followed.

Start and stop on time.

Keep moving.

Advancement

KISMIF



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Let’s Plan a Pack Meeting



Working With Boys



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Keep the program lively.Find things they like.

Have more than you need.

Keep moving.Make parents responsible.

It’s “Your” Pack



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Have fun.Keep organized.

Know what’s next.

Smile.

Have a positive attitude.

Cubmaster Award



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TenureServe as a registered assistant Cubmaster forone year and a registered Cubmaster for oneyear, or serve as a registered Cubmaster for two

years.

Training

Complete “The New Cubmaster” Fast Start

training,Youth Protection training, Cubmaster position-specific training, and This Is Scouting.

Attend a Cub Scout leader pow wow or

Universit




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Congratulations!



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The Pack Committee



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Objectives



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Define the role of the pack committee.Describe the makeup of the pack committee.

List the people who support the packcommittee.

Explain the pack planning process.

Discuss how packs are funded.

Describe where packs get help.

The Pack



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Chartered Organization Chartered OrganizationRepresentative

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 WebelosDen Leaders

Den Chief

Local Council

The Pack Committee



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Oversees the development of the annual pack

plan including:

Pack calendar

Pack budget

Pack leadership

Selects leadership

Provides program support

Provides a safe meeting location

Helps with charter renewal

Supervises finances and equipment

Works closely with the Cubmaster

Pack Leaders

Member of Pack



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Member of PackCommittee

Chartered organizationrepresentative

X

Pack committee chair and membersand/or parent coordinator—three

registered leaders required

Pack trainer X

Cubmaster and assistant X

Den leaders and assistants X

Den chiefs X

Pack Committee Functions(Members)



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( )Chair

Secretary

Treasurer

Advancement

Public relations

Outings

Membership and

re-registration

Friends of Scouting

Some pack committees

may not have all positions!

The Pack CommitteeI S t d b th



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Is Supported by the


District and council, through

Commissioners

District Cub Scout roundtables

District committee

District executive

District training team

Pack Policies



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Pack bylawsBank account control

Asset control

InsuranceTour permits

Adult recruitment and training

Enforce two-deep leadership




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Encouragement and recognitionof achievement

Grade-related and progressive

A tool for parents

The role of parents changes

Parents and Advancement



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Tiger Cub parents are “adult partners.”Cub Scout parents work with their boys.

Webelos leaders work directly withWebelos Scouts.

Parents are encouraged to serve as activitybadge counselors.

Cub Scout Uniforming



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Sense of belongingAn equalizer—all Cub Scouts are the same

Recognition

Encourages proper behaviorIdentification with Scouting

Promotes advancement

Summary



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The role of the pack committeeAdvancement

Grade-based and progressive

Parents are key to advancement for Tiger Cubsand Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts.

Leaders are key to advancement forWebelos Scouts.

Leaders set uniforming example for everyone.

Planning in the Pack



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Annual program planning conferenceThe monthly pack committee meeting

Pack built around monthly Core Values

Core Values tie each pack meeting together

Key Outcomes of AnnualPack Planning Meeting



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Pack Planning Meeting

Pack schedule

Pack budget

Pack leadership

Yearly Planning Cycle–1



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Spring update meetingSpring recruitment

Summertime activities

Camping—Scouting-approved programsPicnics and other outings

Summertime Pack Award

Begin planning pack budgetCub Scouting is a year-round program!

Yearly Planning Cycle–2



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Fall recruitingNew den formation

Leader training

Charter renewalBlue and gold banquet—February

Include council and district activities

Fund through unit budget plan

Activities



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Pack meetingsCamping

Outings

Derbies and regattasCouncil and district activities

Cub Scouting is a year-round program!

Cub Scout Camping



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Cub Scout day campCub Scout/Webelos Scout resident camp

Webelos den overnight camping

Webelos-reeCouncil-organized family camping

Pack overnighters

Be sure to include pack camping in your annual program plans.





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Let’s Plan a Cub Scout Year

Pack Budget Plan



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Who?When?

What?

How?

Pack Budget Plan



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Registration

Boys’ Life

Unit accident insurance

Reserve fundOther expenses

Program materials

Activities and camps

Earning Money



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Weekly or programyear dues

Family and leaderregistration


The pack

The community

Unit money-earning projects(requires council approval)



Pack Success



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Centennial QualityUnit Award

Leader training

Functioning pack

Advancement

Membership

Activities

On-time charter renewal

Increased retention






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Congratulations!



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The Pack Trainer



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Objectives



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Discuss the role of the pack trainer.

Describe the required training forCub Scout leaders.

Describe the supplemental training for

Cub Scout leaders.

How Pack Trainers Help



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Conducting orientation of new families andpack leaders

Encouraging new pack leaders to participate inonline training and attend Cub Scout Leader

Basic Training, which includes Cub ScoutLeader Position-Specific Training and This isScouting

Helping with Unit Leadership Enhancements

during pack leaders’ and/or committeemeetings




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Conducting other training as designated by thedistrict and/or council

Encouraging pack leaders to attend ongoingtraining, such as roundtable, pow wow, BALOO,

Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders, andWood Badge


R i i i i i l d



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Remaining current on training materials andprogram updates

Keeping track of pack training records

Encouraging den chiefs to attend

den chief training

New Parent Orientation

I di l id i f i d



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Immediately provide information and anorientation to new parents in the pack.

Ease the transition to Scouting.

Family orientation is covered in the

Cub Scout Leader Book.

Unit Leadership Enhancements

P id i f ti t l d d i k



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Provide information to leaders during packadult meeting

Topics: – Advancement – Annual program planning – Character development – Cub Scout camping – Family involvement – Leadership training – Membership – National awards

– Pack budget plan – Pack committee – Pack meetings – Planning special

events – Policies of the BSA

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Program evaluation – Youth Protection

Leadership Skills

Sh d l d hi



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Shared leadership

Teamwork

Cooperation

CommunicationAttitude

Setting the example

Required Leader Training

F t St t i di t l ithi k



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Fast Start—immediately or within a week

Youth Protection—immediately (online)

Available through district or council.

Can be delivered by pack trainer.Position-Specific—as soon as possible

This Is Scouting (online)

Survey of Cub ScoutingLeader Training



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Leader Training

Introduction

What Is Cub Scouting?

How We Have FunPosition-Specific training

Den Leaders

Cubmaster

Pack Committee Chair and Member

Supplemental Leader Training

BALOO B i Ad lt L d O td



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BALOO—Basic Adult Leader OutdoorOrientation

Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders

Pow wow

University of Scouting

Council or district supplemental

Philmont Training Center opportunities

BALOO

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation



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Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation

Required for pack to camp at council-approved locations

At least one person per unit

How to prepare and conduct an overnightactivity

Outdoor Leader Skillsfor Webelos Leaders



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Planning and activities

Basic skills

Camping essentials

Knots and ropes

Tents and packs

Outdoor activity badges

Cooking and sanitation

How to have fun

Pow Wow

Cub Scout leader supplemental training



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Cub Scout leader supplemental training

Usually a day-long event

Many supplemental courses

Fun and exciting themes and activitiesConducted bycouncil or district

University of Scouting

Some councils hold this event



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Some councils hold this event.

Combines Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting,Venturing, and commissioner service.

Day-long event

Broad rangeof subjects

Philmont Training Center

Open to all Scouting leaders



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Open to all Scouting leaders

Family-oriented activities

Cub Scout courses

Den Chief Training

For Boy Scouts and Venturers who are filling a



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For Boy Scouts and Venturers who are filling aden chief leadership position.

Fast Start (online) provides immediate helpwhen Scout or Venturer is appointed.

Den chief conference provides:

Structure of den meeting

Games and activities

How den chiefs can help the den leader

Safety Training




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Health and safety

Safe Swim Defense (online)

Safety Afloat (online)First aid

CPR

Roundtable

Monthly meeting



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Monthly meeting

Conducted by district commissioner staff.

Program information

Planning assistanceDen and pack ideas

For all leaders!

Wood Badge

Advanced leadership training



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Advanced leadership training

Weeklong or two extendedweekends

Focuses on five leadership areas.

Skills that apply to home,work, and Scouting.

Pack Training Records

Unit Inventory of Training



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Unit Inventory of Training

Training Attendance Report

Training Status Change

Resources

Cub Scout Leader Book



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Cub Scout Leader Book

Cub Scout Leader How-To Book

Webelos Leader Guide

Scouting magazineBoys’ Life

Council and district calendar

Council and district training teamsTrainer development conference

Resources

Leadership Training Committee Guide



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Leadership Training Committee Guide

Guide to Safe Scouting

National, council, district, and unit Web sites

Youth handbooks

Pack Trainer Award

Tenure



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Complete two years as a registered packtrainer.

Training

Complete Fast Start training for thepack committee.

Complete Youth Protection training.

Be familiar with and able to explain the key

elements of position-specific training for allvolunteer positions in the pack.

Complete This is Scouting.




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Congratulations!



Documents

2010 Cub Scout Leader Specific Training