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Cub ScoutingProgram Change

Diamond Rock District RoundtableApril 9, 2015

Cub Scouts Timeline 1930-2014

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1930s• Dens, boy led• Joining Age: 9• Bobcat, Wolf (9), Bear

(10), Lion (11)• Knickers• I (name) promise to do

my best to be square and to obey the Law of the Pack.

Cub Scouts Timeline 1930-20141940s• Monthly Program Themes /

Roundtable • Joining Ages: Cub Scouts, 8;

Boy Scouts 11• Requirement regarding

previous ranks eliminated • All rank badges can be worn• Blue and Gold banquets• Den Mothers must register

1950s• Pinewood Derby• New Promise: 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.

• Webelos Den for 10½ yo who had earned the Lion rank to encourage transition to BS

• Webelos Day Camp program introduced.

1960s• Cub Scouting undergoes

thorough revision for greater advancement opportunities

• Goodbye Lion!

• New Webelos program

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Cub Scouts Timeline 1930-20141970s• Woman as Cubmaster• Arrow of Light rank• New Promise: 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.

• Embroidered Bobcat badge• Revisions to rank

requirements and electives to encourage more outdoor activity.

• Rocket Derby

1980s• Tiger Cubs / Tiger Track• Big Bear Book: 24

achievement choices• Whittling Chip• Webelos: Full 2 years and

more camping • Separate neckerchiefs per

rank• Cub Leader Knots• BSA Family Program• World Crest

1990s• Tiger Cubs part of the pack• Academics and Sports

Program (belt loops)• Ethics in Action• “It Happened to Me” YPT

video• Guide to Safe Scouting• Webelos Leader Outdoor

Training• Webelos Den Leader Guide • National Den Award

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Cub Scouts Timeline 1930-20142000s• Pack Family Camping• Cub Scout Outdoor Activity

Award• Character Connections/Core

Values• Tiger Cub becomes a rank• Tiger Cub 1st handbook, blue

shirt• Age appropriate guidelines for

LNT/award• Good Turn for America

2010-2014• Develop and test the new Cub Scout “Adventure”

Program. Resolve to:– Adopt the Scout Oath and Law for use in the Cub

Scout. – Revise the Core Values of Cub Scouts to align

with the twelve points of the Scout Law. – Retain Duty to God, the current Cub Scout motto,

sign, salute and handshake, and the concept of Akela as leader.

– Retire the Cub Scout Promise and Law of the Pack.

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It happens.It must happen to stay relevant and

dynamic for our youth. Glad we have Scouters like you

leading the way!

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Change

What were they thinking?

Organizing Principle: Design for All Cub Scout Ranks

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CharacterDevelopment

ParticipatoryCitizenship

Personal Fitness

Outdoor Skills

& Awareness

Leadership &Life Skills

411 Task Force Structure

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• Approximately (75) Volunteers• Nationally Representative• Networked to other functions and discipline

– Religious Relations Committee– Aquatics Task Force– Program Impact– Health & Safety– Other Departments as well

• Governance through the Program Content Support Committee to the National Board

December

2013

Change Summary: MaintainAIMS• Develop a boy’s character• Train him in good citizenship• Encourage him to become more fit:

physically, mentally, morally

METHODS• Living the Ideals• Belonging to a Den• Using Advancement: Revisions to Current System• Involving Family and Home• Participating in Activities• Serving Home and Neighborhood• Wearing the Uniform• Making Character Connections: Scout Law

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Change Summary: Enhance

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* Current 4th graders have options

Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos*Convert to new program June 1, 2015

New Program ModelRank Advancement Through Adventures• For each rank, complete seven adventures:

• Adventures are interdisciplinary, theme-based experiences that take roughly three den meetings

• Immediate recognition after each adventure• Elective adventures available (13 each Tiger-Bear, 18 for Webelos and

AoL); same recognition approach (no more beads)

Leader Materials• Self-contained guides at each rank• Simple and easy to use

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New Program Model7 Adventures = Rank Advancement• More choice as boys age (fewer defined): Sets the stage for the freedom of

choice with merit badgesImmediate Recognition Device: No forms required• Tiger/Wolf/Bear receive Belt Loops• Webelos/AOL receive Pins

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Rank Defined Adventures Elective AdventuresAdventure

Recognition DeviceTiger 6 1

Belt LoopsWolf 6 1Bear 6 1Webelos 5 2

PinsArrow of Light 4 3

Recognition Devices• Tiger/Wolf/Bear receive new Belt Loops

• Webelos/AOL receive new Pins

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Recognition Devices

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Tiger

Wolf

Bear

Webelos

Arrow of Light

Loops $1.39Pins $1.89

Additional Recognition

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• Same award items, updated requirements– World Conservation Award– National Den Award– Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award– National Summertime Pack Award

Cub Scout Program Transition

Arrow of Light Candidate Options 2015/2016 school year IF the Webelos rank is earned by May 31:• Continue using current program for AOL rank award for this one

year of transitioning 6/1/2015 to 6/1/2016or

• Convert to new program June 1, 2015

‒ May use electives earned in the current program not used towards receiving their Webelos badge to count them towards electives needed for AOL rank in new program.

‒ Example: 2014/2015 Webelos Rank earned; completed the following activity badges: Fitness, Citizen, Family Member, Forester, Naturalist, Sportsman, Traveler, Scientist, Artist

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Newly Registered Arrow of Light (5th Grade) Candidate 2015 Options• Utilize the new program requirements and handbook• Must earn the Bobcat rank• May substitute any of the new program Webelos required adventures

for the three required electives of AoL• Are not required to earn Webelos rank

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Cub Scout Program Transition

Handbooks

Scout Handbooks

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Snapshot

Action photos

Requirement

Helpful ideas

Character Compass

Scout Handbooks

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Meet “Ethan”…

Pack Leadership Support

• There will be one den leader guide for each of the Tiger, Wolf, and Bear ranks, and one combined guide for the Webelos/Arrow of Light ranks.

• A sampler containing a few of the den meeting plans for Cub Scout leaders and their dens is available via the Program Updates page or by clicking here.

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Den Leader Guides

Den Leader Guides

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Rationale for Adventure

Takeaways For Cub Scouts

Requirement Listing

Planning and Implementation notes to Den Leaders

Den Leader Guides

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Clear and Complete Meeting Plan

• Preparation and Materials Needed• Gathering• Opening• Talk Time• Activities

– Explanation– Step-by-step instructions

• Closing• After the Meeting

Den Leader Guides

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Resources• All meeting resources follow the

meeting plan• Everything in one book!

Den Leader Guides

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Resources• Sample “paperwork” – can be

copied or paraphrased as needed

Also Updated• Cub Scout Leader Handbook• How to Book of Cub Scouting

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Other support materials

Pack Meeting Plans

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2015–2016Clean Cubservation

Brave Super Cub!

Helpful Cubs In Action

Reverent Winter Wonderland

Trustworthy The Great Race

Friendly Friends Near And Far

Thrifty Cubstruction

Cheerful Strike Up The Band

Kind My Animal Friends

Obedient It's A Hit

Loyal Scout Salute

Courteous S'More Cub Scout Fun

2016–2017Helpful To The Rescue

Kind Creepy Crawlers

Courteous Cubs In Shining Armor

Cheerful Celebrate

Obedient Cub Scout City Council

Reverent Passport To Other Lands

Loyal Our National Treasures

Thrifty Power Up!

Clean A Picnic With Pizzazz

Brave Roaming Reptile Alert

Trustworthy Let The Games Begin

Friendly #CUBSCOUTS

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Available now via www.scouting.org/programupdates

Program: Before and After

Bobcat RequirementsStill required for all ranks1. Learn and say the Scout Oath, with help if needed.

2. Learn and say the Scout Law, with help if needed.

3. Show the Cub Scout sign. Tell what it means.

4. Show the Cub Scout handshake. Tell what it means.

5. Say the Cub Scout motto. Tell what it means.

6. Show the Cub Scout salute. Tell what it means.

7. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide—Bobcat Requirements.

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Tiger Requirements1. Complete each of the following Tiger required adventures with your den

or family:a) Backyard Jungleb) Games Tigers Playc) My Family's Duty to Godd) Team Tigere) Tiger Bitesf) Tigers in the Wild

2. Complete one Tiger elective adventure of your den or family's choosing.

3. With your parent or adult partner, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide, and earn the Cyber Chip award for your age.

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Tiger Requirements

• Take a 1-foot hike. Make a list of the living things you find on your 1-foot hike.

• Point out two different kinds of birds that live in your area.

• Be helpful to plants and animals by planting a tree or other plant in your neighborhood.

• Build and hang a birdhouse.• With your adult partner, go on a walk,

and pick out two sounds you hear in your "jungle."

• Family Activities– Go outside and watch the weather.– Character Connections - Faith– Know: Discuss things about the weather that

you know to be true, but you cannot see at the moment, such as is the sun still there although you only see clouds? Is the moon there, even though it is day? Can you see wind? Do you know that the rain will eventually stop? Do you have faith in other things you can't see?

– Commit: What makes it difficult to believe in things you cannot see? What helps you to develop faith?

– Practice: Do requirement 5F.

• Den Activity: With a crayon or colored pencil and a piece of paper, make a leaf rubbing.

• Go See It!: Take a hike with your den.

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New: Backyard Jungle Current: Let's Go Outdoors

Program Model Comparison: Wolf Rank

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• Wolf Trail guide from the existing handbook

• 12 Achievements• 23 Electives

Program Model Comparison: Wolf Rank

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1. Call of the Wild

2. Council Fire

3. Duty to God Footsteps

4. Howling at the Moon

5. Paws on the Path

6. Running With the Pack

7. Elective Adventure to be selected by the den.

• Wolf Trail guide from the new handbook

• 6 Required Adventures + 1 Elective (selected from 13 offered)

NATIONAL COUNCIL• http://www.scouting.org/programupdates• Opportunity to receive email updates as a local council ambassador• Scouting Magazine articles (proposed)

NATIONAL ANNUAL MEETING 2015

PHILMONT TRAINING CENTER CONFERENCES 2015Week 3, June 21-27 Week 6, July 12-18Week 8, July 16-August 1 Week 9, August 2-8

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Resources

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