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Baden Powell Institute – Buckeye Area CouncilCub Scout Program Changes
Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will communicate to others…• The background and imperative for change• The nature of the change• The administrative and design bodies that enacted the
change• The fundamentals of the new program• Program resources
Select a Promise…
Decade Promise
1930s “I (name) promise to do my best to be square and to obey the Law of the Pack.”
1950s “I (name), promise to do my best to do my duty to God and my country, to be square and to obey the Law of the Pack.”
1970s “I (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.”
2010s “On my honor, I will do my best, to do my duty to God and my country, and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times, and to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.”
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Key Message
Change has been a constant throughout the 80+ year lifetime of the Cub Scout Program
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Genesis of the Changes…
We have changed our programs to reflect the results of a thorough program review and assessment that clearly identifies those elements that are 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
Task Force Structure
• Roughly Seventy-Five (75) Volunteers• Nationally Representative• Networked to other functions and discipline• Religious Relations Committee
• Aquatics Task Force• Program Impact, etc.
• Governance thru the Program Content Support Committee to the National Board
ChairRuss Hunsaker
CharacterBetsy Eubanks
CitizenshipAl Patrick
Personal FitnessScott Armstrong
Outdoor Skills …John Savage
Leadership Dev.Brad Smith
AdvancementDiane Cannon
Program Analysis
1. Many advancement requirements support passive rather than active behavior.
2. Leader aids are insufficient in guiding leaders on how to fulfill aims - lack tools and resources to implement aims.
3. Youth handbooks lack breadth and frequency of activities/learning situations that support the aims.
a) Character: i. Cub Scout program structure does not facilitate adequate coverage of all 12 Core
Values
ii. The youth handbook activities do little to facilitate the discussions necessary to leverage the methods and instill values.
b) Citizenship: Current activities focus primarily in the area of civics/government with less emphasis on service and stewardship
c) Personal Fitness:i. Rank advancement activities do not build foundation for life-long positive
fitness habits.ii. Our attention to nutrition within rank advancement is not proportionate to
the need to address nutrition instruction and practices
Organizing Principles
Example: “Webelos Walkabout”
New Program Model
Rank Advancement Thru Adventures• For each rank, complete seven den-based adventures,
including a family-based “Duty to God” adventure, to earn rank
• Adventures = interdisciplinary, theme-based experiences, 3 den meetings
• Immediate recognition after each adventure (loops or pins)
• Elective adventures available; same recognition approach JD
How Does Advancement Vary?
Required Adventures
Elective Adventures
Adventure Recognition Device
Tiger 6 1 Belt Loops
Wolf 6 1 Belt Loops
Bear 6 1 Belt Loops
Webelos 5 2 Pins
Arrow of Light 4 3 Pins
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Impact on Pack Budget?
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Adventure loops: $1.39
Adventure pins: $1.89
Cub Scout Changes: Big Picture
1. Living the Ideals – Movement to Scout Oath and Law
2. Belonging to a Den
3. Using Advancement – Revisions to Current System
4. Involving Family and Home
5. Participating in Activities
6. Serving Home and Neighborhood
7. Wearing the Uniform
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Summary of Changes
NOT ChangingFive methods of seven Cub Scout methods remain the sameFamily focusAges (or genders)Bobcat still first rank earned (updated)Ranks or approachDen/pack meeting structuresOutdoor programDelivery modelFun – even more than before
CHANGINGIdeals-related• Oath & Law
Advancement-related• Tiger Cub becomes Tiger with new image• Arrow of Light will no longer require earning
Webelos• Activities – more active, more aligned with
Aims/Mission• Advancement – simplified• Academics and Sports program retired • Current immediate/elective recognition
devices replaced• One Den Leader Guidebook per rank
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Program Transition
Current program – active until May 31, 2015• All advancement until that date will use the current
materials
New program – active on June 1, 2015
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Special Transition Considerations
• Arrow of Light Options (next slide)
• Boys joining Cub Scouts after May 31, 2015 may earn Arrow of Light using new requirements – no requirement to earn Webelos first
• LDS transition considerations
• Details: See 2015 Cub Scout Transition Guidelines on www.scouting.org/programupdates
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Webelos to Arrow of Light
May continue to work out of the current handbook and complete the AOL requirements as stated.
May convert to the new handbook and requirements:• Must complete the four defined required adventures• To satisfy the requirement for three electives may utilize
either the new adventure electives or electives earned under the current program but not used to fulfill Webelos rank requirements
Boys Earning Their Webelos Badge Prior to June 1, 2015
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Joining Cub Scouts in Fifth Grade
Shall utilize the new program requirements and handbookThey may substitute any of the new program Webelos required
adventures for the three required electives of Arrow of Light
Boys joining Cub Scouts after May 31, 2015 and meeting the qualifications to join
an AOL den
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Cub Scout Changes: Implementation
Putting the Program to Work
More Fun, More Engaging….New Handbooks
Youth Handbook Information
• Title of Adventure
• Picture of Belt Loop
• Actual Cubs
• Ethan – peer guide
• Inviting summary of adventure
Youth Handbook Information
Snapshot
Action photos
Requirement
Helpful knowledge
“Character Compass”
Youth Handbook Information
Signature Block and end of each requirement section
Den Leader MaterialsBuilding Better Resources…
Den Leader Guide Information
Rationale for Adventure
Takeaways For Cub Scouts
Requirement Listing
Planning and Implementation notes to Den Leaders
Den Leader Guide Information
Clear and Complete Meeting Plan• Gathering• Opening• Talk Time• Activities
• Explanation• Step-by-step instructions
• Closing• After the Meeting
Den Leader Guide Information
All meeting resources follow the meeting plan
Everything in one book!
Den Leader Guide Information
Sample “paperwork” – can be copied or paraphrased as needed
Comments from PTC 2014
“It’s not that difficult!”
Transition Support
National Support• BSA Program Updates website:
• http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/programupdates.aspx
• Roundtable Commissioner Content • Q1 2015 delivery for:
• Webinars profiling new program materials• Revised position-specific, fast start and "what's new" training.
Central Region• Cub Adventure Guides• PTC-trained Subject Matter Experts
Timeline
Date ActionQuarter 1 2015 • Roundtable support: first monthly session (will continue
through July)• Webinar (available for continued viewing)• STEM Nova requirements• Training materials
April • Pack meeting plans (2015-2016, 2016-2017)May • Youth Handbooks
• Den Leader Guides• Cub Scout Leader Book
June • Program active• Recognition devices• Remaining program resources
Immediate Support
Your questions….
