Cub ScoutingProgram ChangeOverview

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

New Program Design

Organizing Principle – Design for All Cub Scout Ranks

Desired Outcomes for Each Area

New Program

Development

Program Development

Development •Charge: Apply the Desired Outcomes to develop an engaging program for boys that is easy for adults to implement

Cub Adventure Development Team (developers/authors)•Experienced CS leaders recruited nationally to develop new program materials

Cub Adventure Team Tasks•Design a simplified advancement system – adventures•Draft adventure requirements from desired outcomes•Turn-key experience for leaders

New Program Model

Rank Advancement Thru Adventures• For each rank, complete seven adventures, (five den based,

one a family-based “Duty to God” adventure, and one and elective adventure of choice) to earn rank badge

• Adventures = interdisciplinary, theme-based experiences, 3 den meetings

• Immediate recognition after each adventure

• Elective adventures available; same recognition approach

How does rank structure differ?

Rank # Defined Adventures

# Elective Adventure(s) of

Choice

Adventure Recognition Device

Tiger 6 1 Adventure Belt Loops

Wolf 6 1 Adventure Belt Loops

Bear 6 1 Adventure Belt Loops

Webelos 5 2 Adventure Pins

Arrow of Light 4 3 Adventure Pins

Program Development

Recognition Devices: •Adventure belt loop for Tiger, Wolf, and Bear

•Adventure Pins for Webelos and Arrow of Light

Cub Scout Change Summary

NOT Changing•Family focus•Ranks•Bobcat still first rank earned (updated)•Ages•Den/pack meeting structures•Outdoor program•Delivery model•Fun – even more than before

CHANGING•Oath & Law

•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 & Sports program discontinued (5/15)

•Current immediate/elective recognition devices replaced

•One Den Leader Guide per rank

Cub Scout Changes: Big Picture

• To develop a boy’s character,

• Train him in good citizenship,

• And encourage him to become more fit—physically, mentally, and morally

AIMS REMAIN

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

8. Making Character Connections – Scout Law

METHODS REMAIN

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Okay … Now What?

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• Continue doing the fantastic job you are doing now with the current program!

• Review current information on the program updates page

• Review new adventures and their requirements

• Continue to check the program updates page frequently

National Council•http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/programupdates.aspx

•Scouting Magazine articles (proposed)

Webcasts On Saturday, January 17th http://www.livestream.com/bsanationalcouncil

Cubmasters @ 9:00 am and 4:00 pm

Den Leaders @ 10:30 am and 5:30 pm

National Annual Meeting May 2015 – Atlanta

Philmont National Training Center Conferences 2015 Week 3 June 21-27 Week 6 July 12-18 Week 8 July 26-August 1 Week 9 August 2-8

Where for more information:

ROUNDTABLE

January – Program Support for Den Leaders

February – Advancement

March – Program Planning

April – New Pack Meeting Plans

May – Aquatic Adventures

June – Campfire Programs

July – Resources for Packs and Den Leaders

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Training Support

National, Region, Area, and Council Training Support

Overview Presentations

• Cub Adventure Guides

• Working with area and region program impact chairs

• Roundtables

• Pow Wows

• Universities of Scouting

• Updates to Position-specific training – Q1/Q2 2015

• Webinars proposed for Spring 2015

• National Camping Schools have updated syllabus

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Youth Handbook

• Title of Adventure

• Picture of Belt Loop

• Actual Cubs

• “Ethan”• Inviting

summary of adventure

Den Leader Guide

Transitioning to theJune 1, 2015 changes

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Cub Scout Program Transition

Tiger, Wolf, Bear, WebelosConvert to new program

June 1, 2015

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Cub Scout Program Transition

Arrow of Light Candidate Options 2015/2016 school year:

– Convert to new program June 1, 2015

OR

– Continue using current program for AOL rank award for this one year of transitioning 6/1/2015 to 6/1/2016.

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Cub Scout Program Transition

• LDS transition plan available online at program updates.• Boy’s birthdates used for ranks vs. school year

• Review what has been completed, count it and move into adventures

• If nearing completion of rank in current program, encourage them to finish

• Do what is best for the boy

• All Transition Details: See 2015 Cub Scout Transition Guidelines on www.scouting.org/programupdates

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Today’s StatusMaterials

• Handbooks• Publishing company currently finalizing edits• 2 handbooks Spanish translation• Final Manuscript read in October 2014• On schedule for printing and release May 2015.

• Den Leader Guides• Publishing company currently editing

Questions?

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