Cub Scout Advancement:Delivering Adventure
幼童軍晉級從 Requirement 到 Adventure
National Advancement Committee
Guide to Advancement
No council, committee, district, unit, or individual has the authority to add to, or subtract from, advancement requirements
任何一個人都不能更改幼童軍 手冊的晉級內容
Advancement is… 晉級只是…A method 一種方法• Not an end in itself 不是旅程的結束
Based on experiential learning 是累積經驗• Designed to educate or expand horizons目的是給予新知並擴展視野
• “Do Your Best” 盡全力就好
A means for personal growth 也是個人成長的工具• Age-appropriate hurdles that allow Scouts to learn
and gain confidence 為各個年齡層設計適合的活動，藉此增強個人自信心
Guide to Advancement, 2.0.0.1-3, 4.1.0.4
Three Steps in Cub Scout Advancement三個晉級的步驟
Preparation 準備Qualification 完成活動Recognition 給予獎勵
Guide to Advancement, 4.1.0.1
Who Delivers the Cub Scout Program?
Parents and adults
Pack Committee
Den Leaders
Cub Master
Role of Parents
Unit Advancement Responsibilities: Reporting
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Use BSA’s Internet portal to report advancement.
The new electronic reporting tool at my.scouting.org will be more dynamic.
All advancement for a calendar year must be recorded during that year to count for Journey to Excellence.
Guide to Advancement , 4.0.0.2
Cub Scout Program Updates
www.scouting.org/programupdates
Effective June 1, 2015
Structure of Advancement
Bobcat badge is still first
Each other rank: seven “adventures” required
Elective adventures available to fill out each program year
Do Your Best!
Guide to Advancement, 4.1.1.0-4.1.1.3
““Tiger Cub” becomesTiger Cub” becomes “Tiger” “Tiger”
Cub Scout Required Adventures
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TIGER WOLF BEAR WEBELOSARROW OF
LIGHT
Backyard Jungle
Call of the Wild
Bear Claws Cast Iron ChefBuilding a
Better World
Games Tigers Play
Council FireBear
Necessities First
Responder Camper
Team TigerHowling at the
Moon Fur, Feathers
and FernsStronger‐
Faster‐Higher Scouting
Adventures
Tiger Bites Paws on the Path
Grin and Bear It
Webelos Walk‐ About
Duty to God in Action
Tiger in the Wild
Running with the Pack
Paws for Action
Duty to God and You
Elective Adventure
My Family’s Duty to God
Duty to God Footsteps
Fellowship & Duty to God
Elective Adventure
Elective Adventure
Elective Adventure
Elective Adventure
Elective Adventure
Elective Adventure
Elective Adventure
Recognition:Adventure Loops & Pins
Adventure belt loops – Tiger, Wolf, & Bear
Adventure pins – Webelos & Arrow of Light
Guide to Advancement, 4.1.1.2 & 4.1.1.4
Webelos to Arrow of Light Den TransitionFor 2015-2016 Program Year Only
For boys who earn Webelos rank by May 31, 2015:
Option 1: Continue using 2014-2015 requirements
Option 2: Use new Arrow of Light requirements. The following may be substituted for the three electives adventures:
Activity badges that were not counted toward Webelos rank
New adventures required for the Webelos rank
Guide to Advancement, 4.1.1.5
Who ApprovesCub Scout Advancement?
Guide to Advancement, 4.1.1.5
Tiger, Wolf, and Bear ranks:
Akela signs handbook upon completionDen leader then signs to approve
Webelos and Arrow of Light ranks:
Den leader approves unless otherwise delegated
FAQs: Cub Scout Advancement
Timely recognition 即時給予獎勵Age-appropriate ranks
Working on electives
Time extensions
Boys held back in school
Guide to Advancement, 4.1.0.4
Advancement in Camp
Camp programs should support advancement, but not focus on it.
Advancement should occur naturally as a product of the camp experience.
不是為了要晉級才去做
Guide to Advancement, 5.0.1.2
Cub Scouts with Disabilities
“Do your best” is still the standard.
If activities are beyond the abilities of the youth, the Cubmaster and pack committee may determine appropriate substitutions.
Subscribe to Abilities Digest by sending a SUBSCRIBE message to [email protected]
Guide to Advancement, 10.2.1.0
In Summary, Advancement…
Encourages Cub Scouts to “do their best” while learning new skills and exploring new subject areas
Provides a tangible reward for hard work
Helps build confidence
Facilitates a Cub Scout’s personal growth
Provides a method to fulfill the mission and aims of Scouting
The key is for boys The key is for boys to have to have FUNFUN and and always do their always do their
best!best!
Meet “Ethan”…
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ResourcesGuide to Advancement, No. 33088Cub Scout Leader BookDen leader guide for each rankPack meeting guide – online onlyAdvancement News: [email protected]: www.twitter.com @AdvBSA
For More InformationOther advancement presentations are available at:
www.scouting.org/advancement
Transition ConsiderationsTransition Considerations
• Boys seeking Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos ranks beginning June 1, 2015: Use new program
• Boys joining Cub Scouts after May 31, 2015, may earn Arrow of Light rank using new requirements—no requirement to earn Webelos rank first
• LDS (The Church of Jesus Chris of Latter-Day Saints) transition considerations• Details: See Transition guidelines on
www.scouting.org/programupdates
Joining Cub Scouts in Fifth GradeJoining Cub Scouts in Fifth Grade
Shall utilize the new program requirements and handbookMay substitute any of the new program’s Webelos–required
adventures for the three required Arrow of Light electives
Boys joining Cub Scouts after May 31, 2015, and meeting the qualifications to
joinan Arrow of Light den
Program TransitionProgram Transition
•Current program – active until May 31, 2015 All advancement until that date will use the current materials
•Updated program – active on June 1, 2015•Handbooks/Den Leader Guides in Scout Shops – May 1, 2015
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Summary of ChangesSummary of Changes
•NOT Changing•Family focus•Ages (or genders)•Bobcat still first rank earned •Ranks or approach•Den/pack meeting structures•Outdoor program emphasis•Delivery model
CHANGING•Movement to Scout Oath & Law•“Tiger Cub” becomes “Tiger” (new image)
•Arrow of Light no longer requires earning Webelos•More active•More aligned with Aims/Mission•Simplified Advancement•Academics and Sports program retired, but many woven into new adventures •Current immediate/elective recognition devices replaced with belt loops•One Den Leader Guide per rank
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