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CUB SCOUTING

PLANNING

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Nine Elements of Planning

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Planning in the Pack

• Annual program planning conference• The monthly pack leaders’ meeting• Pack meeting built around monthly

Core Values. • Core Values tie each pack meeting

together• Utilize

– Cub Scout Leader Book– Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide– Scouting magazine– Boys’ Life

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Key Outcomes of Annual Pack Planning Meeting

• Pack schedule• Pack budget• Pack leadership

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Yearly Planning Cycle–1

• Spring update meeting• Spring recruitment• Summertime activities• Camping—Scouting-approved programs• Picnics and other outings• Summertime Pack Award• Begin planning pack budget

Cub Scouting is a year-round program!

Cub Scouting is a year-round program!

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Yearly Planning Cycle–2

• Fall recruiting– New den formation– Leader training

• Charter renewal• Blue and gold banquet—February• Include council and district activities• Fund through unit budget plan

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Activities

• Pack meetings• Camping• Outings• Derbies and regattas• Council and district activities• Cub Scouting is a year-round program!

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Cub Scout Camping

• Cub Scout day camp• Cub Scout/Webelos Scout resident

camp• Webelos den overnight camping• Webelos-ree• Council-organized family camping• Pack overnighters

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

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

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Monthly Pack Planning Meeting • Led by the pack chair.• Supported by the pack committee

and Cubmaster.• Den leaders and interested parents

attend and participate.

• 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– Part 5: Social time and fellowship

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Cub Scout Pack Meetings

• Before the Meeting• Gathering• Opening• Program• Recognition• Closing• After the Meeting

The Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide contains a

model pack meeting plan for each month!

The Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide contains a

model pack meeting plan for each month!

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Before the Meeting

• Room arrangements• Materials and equipment• Meeting agenda review• Recognition review• Put on a smile.• Get ready to have FUN!

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Gathering

• Greeters• Den exhibits• Pre-opening activity

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Opening

• Opening ceremony/prayer– Flag ceremony– Pledge of Allegiance

• Song (fun and active)• Welcome and introductions

(short and sweet)

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Program

• Tiger Cub and Cub Scout den skits and stunts

• Webelos den demonstrations• Games• Include as many boys as possible!• Involve parents and others, too.• Organization is necessary.• Be prepared.

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Recognition

• Boys– Advancement– Special awards

• Leaders– Special thanks– Leader award presentation

• Attendance awards• Organization

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Closing

• Announcements– Keep them short– Important items only– Handouts for the other items

• Closing ceremony– Cubmaster’s Minute– Flag ceremony, etc.

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After the Meeting

• Serve refreshments.• Clean up.• Start getting ready for the next

meeting.

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The Ideal Pack Meeting

• 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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The Scouting Month

• Two or more den meetings with leaders and/or adult partners

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

• Participation in the pack meeting

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Cub Scout Program

FPO

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Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide

• Most important resource for den leaders• One-stop shop for planning den

meetings• Introduction to Cub Scouting and

den 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 plans

are 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 continued summer 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 Resource

Guide.– 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!

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Opening

• Opening ceremony of some type:– Flag ceremony (always)– Cub Scout motto– Song– Den yell– Prayer

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Business Items

• Character Connection for monthly Core Values

• Pack meeting preparation• Prepare for special den activities• Verify home assignment completion

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Activities

• Advancement and electives• Defined in the Den & Pack Meeting

Resource Guide.

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Closing

• Awards and recognition• Reminders (upcoming events and

home assignments)• Den leader’s minute• Brief closing ceremony• Cleanup

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After the Meeting

• Review this meeting.• Plan/review the next meeting.• Clean up.• Relax.

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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 the primary guides

• Follow the den meeting plans from the Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide

• Anticipate any behavior problems• Are FUN!