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Title: Cub Scouting


1
Cub Scouting
  • THE BASICS

2
Objectives
  • Provide BSA information to Parents
  • Complete Youth Protection Training
  • Assist with Program
  • Provide Meeting Resources
  • Commissioner / Resources
  • Identify Future Learning Opportunities
  • Question and Answers

3
How Does Cub Scouting Work?
  • Cub Scouting is a family oriented program
  • Two levels
  • Dens
  • Pack
  • Dens consist of small group of boys of same
    grade, usually meets 2-3 times a month
  • Packs consist of several dens, usually meeting
    once per month

4
How Does Cub Scouting Work?
  • Tiger Den (Grade 1)
  • Wolf Den (Grade 2)
  • Bear Den (Grade 3)
  • Webelos (Grade 4 5)
  • All Dens meetings have a structured meeting plan
    focused on advancement and activities in
    preparation for Pack Meeting

5
How Does Cub Scouting Work?
  • Pack Meetings
  • Provide program elements
  • Present awards to Scouts
  • Dens provide entertainment (skits, songs, etc.)
  • Key Pack Events
  • Pinewood Derby
  • Blue Gold Banquet
  • Service Projects
  • Field Trips and Special Outings
  • Camping

6
How Does Cub Scouting Work?
  • Parents/Volunteers fill these roles
  • Cubmaster Assist. Cubmaster
  • Den Leaders Pack Committee Chair
  • Assist. Den Leaders Committee Members
  • Parents/Volunteers are the programs resources
  • Parents can validate requirement completion

7
How Does Scouting Work
  • Pack Committee
  • Support Group
  • Help with pack meeting planning
  • Assist with securing awards
  • Aide in Communications
  • Oversight of Pack Funds

8
How Does Cub Scouting Work?
  • Training
  • BSA/Council/District trainings available
  • Tonight Youth Protection Training
  • Basic Leader Position Specific
  • Pack Committee
  • Roundtable Meetings
  • Supplemental

9
How Does Cub Scouting Work?
  • Parent Q/A

10
Youth Protection Training
  • Provide YPT Training Here

11
So Whats A Den!
  • Dens typically consist of 5-10 scouts
  • Den is one of many in a pack
  • Dens meetings are typically for 1.5 hours
  • 2 to 3 times a month
  • Pack meetings occur once per month
  • All Dens/families invited
  • Have a Theme
  • Dens provide support program (skits, tricks,
    puzzles, etc.)

12
So Whats A Den!
  • The First Steps
  • Secure list of scouts and parents for the Den
  • Provide your contact information/Parent
    information letter
  • Den Meeting Location Den Meeting Date/Time
  • Pre-requisites Future advancement topics
  • Pack Meeting Location Pack Meeting Date/Time
  • Future Outings Your contact information
  • Conduct a parent meeting/Family Talent Survey
  • Recruit an Assistant Den Leader
  • Contact Unit Commissioner for information on Den
    Chief resources
  • Prepare Your Meeting Plan
  • Conduct the Meeting

13
So Whats A Den!
  • Preparing for your first meeting
  • Den meetings have 6 parts
  • Before the meeting
  • Gathering Activity
  • Opening
  • Program
  • Closing
  • After the meeting
  • Plan in advance / have all resources ready to go
  • Packets provided for each level to assist with
    meeting preparation (handout now)
  • Review Materials

14
So Whats A Den!
  • Rest of Meetings located at

15
So Whats A Den!
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So Whats A Den!
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So Whats A Den!
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So Whats A Den!
19
Commissioner / Resources
  • District Information (included in packets)
  • Commissioner Staff is a Resource
  • Identify Unit and/or District Commissioner
  • Experienced personnel
  • Personal Wikipedia
  • Monthly Roundtables
  • Roundtable Commissioner Staff
  • Networking

20
Commissioner / Resources
  • National BSA
  • (http//www.scouting.org/)

21
Commissioner / Resources
  • Guide to Safe Scouting (http//www.scouting.org/sc
    outsource/HealthandSafety/GSS/toc.aspx)

22
Commissioner / Resources
  • My Scouting Tools (https//myscouting.scouting.org
    /)

23
Commissioner / Resources
  • Heart of Ohio (http//www.heartofohiocouncil.org/)

24
Future Learning Opportunities
25
Future Learning Opportunities
  • Supplemental Opportunities
  • Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
  • Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders (OWL)
  • Pow-Wow
  • Safe Swim Defense
  • Weather Hazards
  • Wood Badge
  • Many More (see National Website for more info)

26
Summary
  • Provided General Overview for Parents
  • Completed Youth Protection (pickup cards)
  • Discussed/Provide Materials for 1st Meetings
  • Identified value of Commissioner
  • Provided additional resource locations
  • Identified Future Learning Opportunities
  • Identified Supplemental Opportunities

27
Summary
  • Open Floor for Questions
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