The Cub Scout Leader

Cub Scout World Conservation Award - Wolf Cub Scouts

2008-03-03T07:12:00.004-05:00

The World Conservation Award provides an opportunity for individual Cub Scouts to 'think globally' and 'act locally' to preserve and improve our environment. This program is designed to make youth members aware that all nations are closely related through natural resources and that we are interdependent with our world environment.

As a Wolf Cub Scout, earn the Cub Scout World Conservation Award by doing the following:

Complete achievement #7 - YOUR LIVING WORLD (Page 74)
1. Complete the Character Connection for Respect.
  - Know. Discuss these questions with your family: What things have people done to show a lack of respect to our world? Why is it important to respect our environment and natural resources? How can you show respect for your environment?
  - Commit. Discuss with your family how you feel when you see places in your neighborhood that have lots of litter. Name one thing you can do to help the environment.
  - Practice. Practice being respectful while doing the requirements for "Your Living World."
2. Land, air and water can get dirty. Discuss with your family ways this can happen.
3. It takes a lot of energy to make glass, cans, and paper products. You can help save energy by collecting these items for use again. Find out how recycling is done where you live. Find out what items you can recycle.
4. With an adult, pick up litter in your neighborhood. Wear gloves to protect your hands against germs and cuts from sharp objects.
5. With an adult, find three stories that tell how people are protecting our world. Read and discuss them together.
6. Besides recycling, there are other ways to save energy. List three ways you can save energy, and do them.
Complete all Arrow Points in 2 of the following 3 Electives:
- #13 - BIRDS (Page 174)
- #15 - GROW SOMETHING (Page 184)
- #19 - FISHING (Page 200)
Participate in a den or pack conservation project in addition to the above

Complete and submit the Application Form

US Heritage Awards

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There have been several reports that the company who issues these awards has not filled any orders in several months. Some have had their checks cashed but have gotten no response. The website is down and they are not returning phone calls. Our Pack had received the awards in the past, but we are also currently waiting for an order to be filled. If you have any information, please let me know.

It is recommended that you find another award for the boys to work on for the time being. See this link for more.

Silver Award
for Youths 6-10

Gold Award
for Youths 11-18
and Adults

The United States Heritage Awards are designed to give youth recognition for learning about the heritage of the United States of America, and being involved.

These awards may be completed and earned as a unit, group, family, or individually.

Emblem of the Month - Rank Badges

2008-02-20T20:46:00.000-05:00

1930-1948

Wolf badge
When Cubbing (as it was then known) first officially began in the USA in 1930, boys were able to join at 9 years of age. They would begin with Bobcat and work their way up through the ranks (Wolf, Bear, and Lion) without regard to age, and cross over into Boy Scouts at the age of 12. Initially, boys could only wear their current rank and associated arrow points. The first rank badges had Cubs BSA embroidered on them, were made of felt, and had wide borders.

The Bobcat pin was introduced in 1938. It was to be worn on civilian clothing and was not officially approved to be worn on the uniform shirt until 1959.

In 1941, the Webelos Award was added for those who had completed the Lion rank and meet the requirements for the first rank in Boy Scouts, Tenderfoot.

Beginning in 1943, once the Bobcat requirements were met, boys began to earn the rank that was appropriate for their age (Wolf = 9, Bear = 10, Lion = 11). Also at this time, boys could wear all of their earned rank and arrow points on the uniform at the same time in the now familiar diamond layout. The Lion badge was at the top, the Bear badge on the left, the Wolf on the right, and the Webelos Award was sewn at the top of the left pocket flap of the uniform shirt:

1948-1950s
"Cubbing" became "Cub Scouts" in 1948 and the rank badges changed from reading "Cubs BSA" to "Cub Scouts BSA" and lost their wide border. In 1949, the age level was reduced by one year for both Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, lowering the age for Wolves to 8, Bears to 9, Lions to 10, and Boy Scouts to 11. The order of rank badges on the uniform was also changed to Wolf on the top, Bear on the right, and Lion on the left, with the Webelos Award at the top of the left pocket flap:

1950s-1966

In the 1950s, the rank badges were changed from felt to a twill cloth.

In the spring of 1954, the Webelos Den was created for 10½ year olds who had earned the Lion rank. It was thought that this would keep the interest of the older boys and smooth the transition into Boy Scouts. They utilized the newly published Lion-Webelos handbook.

1967-1972
In 1967, the Lion rank was eliminated and was replaced with the Webelos rank, which retained the "Arrow of Light"-style badge design of the former Webelos Award and consisted of a new set of achievements and experiences to better prepare older boys for Boy Scouting. The Webelos colors and activity badges were also introduced at this time, originally numbering 15. Between 1967 and 1972, the Cub Scout uniform only displayed two diamond shaped patches, Wolf and Bear, side by side, with the Webelos rank badge on the pocket flap:

1972-1977
In late 1971 or early 1972, the old Webelos rank badge was slightly altered and was renamed to the Arrow of Light, with a significant change in the requirements.

In late 1972 the Bobcat pin was replaced with an embroidered rank patch and the Wolf and Bear rank badges were updated.:

1978-2000
In 1977, a new diamond-shaped Webelos rank badge was introduced:

In 1982, Tiger Cubs was started as a "Pack-associated" program with Tiger Cubs being 7 years old. They wore special orange T-shirts with iron-on "badges". Beginning in 1996, when a Tiger Cub graduated to the Pack, he was presented with a "Tiger Cub BSA" strip that would be worn just below the right pocket of the blue uniform shirt:

When the grade-based rank system was phased in in 1986, the age for beginning Tiger Cubs was lowered to First grade, and Webelos Scouts became a two year program aimed at 4th and 5th graders. Five new activity badges were added to the Webelos Scout Book in 1987, and the two-year Webelos Scout program became official in 1988.

2001-present
In 2001, a new diamond-shaped Tiger Cub rank badge was introduced:

At this time, the Tiger Cub Den was fully integrated into the pack; Tiger Cubs now wear the blue Cub Scout shirt.

Also in 2001, a new oval Webelos rank badge was introduced. This badge may be worn either on the blue uniform in place of the rank badge diamond, or on the tan uniform like a Boy Scout rank badge.

2010 National Centennial Scout Jamboree

2008-02-16T11:05:00.001-05:00

2010 National Scout Jamboree

Celebrating 100 Years of Scouting in the U.S.A.

July 25th - August 4th, 2010

http://www.scouting.org/jamboree/
http://jambo.org/2010/
jambo links

How To Attend the 2010 Jamboree of the Boy Scouts of America

There are three ways to come to Fort A.P.Hill, Virginia for this event: as a participant in your local council contingent troops, or as a staffer, or as a visitor. Each way will have it's own set of rules that must be followed.

Each council will establish a committee to manage their contingents for Jambo 2010, so you need to find out who your Council Chairman is. Only four adult slots are availabe per contingent troop, so apply early.

To be on the national jamboree staff, you need to apply through your local council, be approved by your region, and be chosen by an area. You will be able to list what areas you prefer, but there is no guarantee.

To visit the jamboree, you can come as a group or individually, but the general rule is that you are suppossed to visit for only one day overall. There haven't been tickets required before, but this time it may happen.

The projected dates for this event are: July 25th - August 4th, 2010.

Location

Fort A. P. Hill, located in the rolling hills of Caroline County, Virginia, near the towns of Fredericksburg and Bowling Green is an ideal facility to hold this major national Scout jamboree.

This 76,000-acre U.S. Army facility has served as the permanent site for the national Scout jamboree since 1981. The Boy Scouts of America uses approximately 3,000 acres of land to support a city of more than 40,000 Scouts and leaders.

Program

Program features reflect the skills of Scouting, our national heritage, physical fitness, environmental conservation, and the true spirit of Scouting. Daily activities include archery, bikathlon, buckskin games, confidence course, conservation programs, scuba, kayak fun, racing shell run, and raft encounters. Regional action centers with rappelling towers are truly popular, as are trap shooting, an American Indian village, and the opening and closing arena shows, not to mention daily stage shows and many other activities. It's Scouting and American history at their very best!

Amid the thousands of colorful tents that will house participants and provide program and support services, there is an infrastructure that provides a safe and secure environment at Fort A. P. Hill. Everything from bus and telephone systems to a hospital and first-aid stations, police and fire departments, post offices, food warehouses, a daily newspaper, and retail stores (trading posts) provide all the support and program services needed for an outstanding event.

100 Years of Scouting in the U.S.A.

2008-02-14T08:36:00.002-05:00

In 2010, the Boy Scouts of America will celebrate 100 years as an organization.

Official Boy Scouts of America 100th Anniversary site

2010 National Scout Jamboree: July 25th - August 4th, 2010

Music Belt Loop & Pin

2008-02-12T06:57:00.004-05:00

Cub Scout World Conservation Award

2008-02-06T07:05:00.000-05:00

This Award is meant for Cub Scouts. Decide for yourself if it is appropriate for your younger scouts or not.

The World Conservation Award provides an opportunity for individual Cub Scouts to 'think globally' and 'act locally' to preserve and improve our environment. This program is designed to make youth members aware that all nations are closely related through natural resources and that we are interdependent with our world environment.

The Cub Scout version of the World Conservation Award can be earned by Wolf, Bear, or Webelos Scouts, but not by Tigers.

This is considered a 'temporary patch' and should be displayed centered on the right pocket. It can be sewn on or displayed in a plastic patch holder hung from the pocket button.

This award can be earned only once while you are in Cub Scouting (i.e. as either a Wolf, Bear, or Webelos Scout).

As a Wolf Cub Scout, earn the Cub Scout World Conservation Award by doing the following

Complete achievement #7 - Your Living World
Complete all Arrow Points in 2 of the following 3 Electives:
- #13 - Birds
- #15 - Grow Something
- #19 - Fishing
Participate in a den or pack conservation project in addition to the above

As a Bear Cub Scout, earn the Cub Scout World Conservation Award by doing the following:

Complete achievement #5 - Sharing Your World with Wildlife
Complete all requirements in 2 of the following 3 electives:
- #2 - Weather
- #12 - Nature Crafts
- #15 - Water and Soil Conservation
Participate in a den or pack conservation project in addition to the above.

As a Webelos Scout, earn the Cub Scout World Conservation Award by doing the following:

Earn the Forester activity badge.
Earn the Naturalist activity badge.
Earn the Outdoorsman activity badge.
Participate in a den or pack conservation project.

Complete and submit the Application Form

Emergency Preparedness Award

2008-02-04T09:56:00.000-05:00

Emergency preparedness means being prepared for all kinds of emergencies, able to respond in time of crisis to save lives and property, and to help a community—or even a nation—return to normal life after a disaster occurs.

It is a challenge to be prepared for emergencies in our world of man-made and natural phenomena. The Emergency Preparedness BSA program is planned to inspire the desire and foster the skills to meet this challenge in our youth and adult members so that they can participate effectively in this crucial service to their families, communities, and nation.

Requirements for the award, which are age-appropriate and specified directed for Tiger Cub, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, Boy Scout and Varsity Scout, Venturer, Unit Volunteer, and Council/District Volunteer.

The application form.

The pin may be worn on civilian clothing or on the uniform, centered on the left pocket flap. The award may be earned more than once; for instance, as a young person advances through the ranks and is capable of more complex preparedness activities, but only one pin may be worn.

Scout Sunday

2008-01-27T06:09:00.000-05:00

The Boy Scouts of America designates the Sunday that falls before February 8 (Scouting Anniversary Day) as Scout Sunday, which is the primary date to recognize the contributions of young people and adults to Scouting. However, each chartered organization can use either of two other options to celebrate this special day.

An organization can adopt a specific Sunday to celebrate. In the instance of the United Methodist Church, Scout Sunday is celebrated on the second Sunday in February. It also is permissible for a local church to celebrate on the Sunday most acceptable to the pastor and congregation.

A Scout Is Reverent: Scout Sunday Observance

Emblem of the Month - Religious Awards

2008-01-20T13:45:00.001-05:00

To encourage members to grow stronger in their faith, religious groups have developed the following religious emblems programs. The Boy Scouts of America has approved of these programs and allows the emblems to be worn on the official uniform. The various religious groups administer the programs. Check with your local council service center or contact the religious organization directly to obtain the curriculum booklets.

Information from the BSA:

The medals are usually only worn on special occasions, pinned immediately above the top of the left pocket flap of the uniform shirt.

A silver square knot on a purple background is permanently displayed on the uniform above the left pocket to denote that the wearer has received the corresponding award as a youth. If a religious award is earned as a Cub Scout, the square knot device for youth may be worn on all subsequent uniforms: Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venture, and Scouter. A knot device may be used to indicate during which level of Scouting the award was earned.

More information, promotional materials, and asdf may be found at the non-denominatoinal, not-for-profit organization Programs of Religious Activities with Youth (P.R.A.Y.), including the Duty to God Promotion Patch which is awarded for learning about or promoting religious emblems.

Mathematics Belt Loop & Pin

2008-01-15T06:28:00.002-05:00

Art Belt Loop & Pin

2008-01-12T13:40:00.001-05:00

Click here for
the latest
requirements
and resources!

Key features of meritbadge.org include:

RSS and Atom feed capabilities for every page
Constantly updated content
Expanded Scouting related content
A better internal search engine
More input from the Scouting community

I have decided to remove most of the requirements listings previously contained on this blog. I recommend that you visit meritbadge.org to obtain requirements and resources on Cub Scout advancements and awards. This will ensure that what you are viewing is the most up-to-date version available. Also, you will be able to more easily add your own resources because it is a wiki format website . I will be redirecting all internal requirements-related links on this blog to meritbadge.org. I will also be adding more resources to that wiki. Most importantly, meritbadge.org will allow the information to distributed to a much wider audience that just the readers of this blog.

Emblem of the Month - Centennial Quality Unit Awards

2007-12-20T20:37:00.000-05:00

The Centennial Quality Awards program is designed to recognize units, districts, councils, areas, and regions in achieving excellence in providing a quality program to a growing youth population in America at all levels of the Boy Scouts of America.

The emblem is worn on the right sleeve of the official uniform. The top of the award should be placed 4" below the top of the American flag. Only the Quality Unit Award for the current year may be worn on the uniform.

Qualifying packs receive a ribbon for display on their Pack's flagpole.

Between October 31 and December 31 of each year, a “Centennial Quality Achievement form” is completed and signed by the unit and district leadership, usually a commissioner, after they meet to review their achievements for the calendar year compared to the goals they established at the beginning of the year.
The achievement form to be completed will help each unit and the district leadership to:
• Evaluate where the unit is on accomplishing the goals established for each criterion.
• The meeting will allow the district leadership to meet with the unit leadership before year-end.
• If the unit has not yet accomplished all of their goals, they will have time to develop an action plan to achieve the award before year-end.

Click here for the official BSA page for this award

Language and Culture Belt Loop & Pin

2007-12-12T12:17:00.001-05:00

What You are Now, You are Not Forever

2007-11-29T07:47:00.000-05:00

A moving and thought-provoking post on Thingamababy.

Community Service Projects for Cubs

2007-11-29T06:48:00.000-05:00

food drive, Scouting for Food
clothing drive
holiday toy collection, Toys for Tots
Shut in visits
Hospital visits, especially childrens' hospitals
reading for sick kids in hospitals
Nursing home visits
Singing Christmas carols at a local nursing home
make get well cards for sick folks
Visit VA Hospital
bake sale to help non-profit group
walk-a thon
read-a-thon
bowling for kids
letters to service people over seas
cards to fireman, policemen, and families
Adopt a family at the holidays
Make slings for school emergency preparedness committee
Make fleece scarves for local shelter
Yearly cleanup of school grounds
clean up an area
adopt-a-park
plant flowers around school
senior citizen yard clean-up (partnered w/ a local agency that makes the arrangements)
tree planting - with a local parks agency
birdhouse building and placement

Collected from the Cub-Scout-Talk Yahoo! Group:

Ice Skating Belt Loop & Pin

2007-11-12T17:43:00.001-05:00

Snow Ski & Board Sports Belt Loop & Pin

2007-11-12T17:36:00.001-05:00

The BSA Insignia Guide is now available online

2007-10-31T11:34:00.000-04:00

The Boy Scouts of America has always been a uniformed body. Its uniforms help to create a sense of belonging. They symbolize character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness. Wearing a uniform gives youth and adult members a sense of identification and commitment.

This insignia guide presents detailed information to enable our members to wear the correct complete uniform on all suitable occasions.

Don't forget about the List of Awards and Insignia Available to Cub Scouts and Scouters page on this site.

Cradle of Liberty Council Headquarters Building

2007-10-26T10:15:00.000-04:00

Around May 31, 2007, in an unannounced vote, the Philadelphia City Council voted 16-1 on a bill introduced by Darrell L. Clarke to permit the eviction and terminate the 1928 lease by which the council was allowed the use of the building "in perpetuity." This came despite the fact that the building itself was built and paid for by the Scouts, and given to the city with the understanding that the Scouts would be allowed to remain in it "in perpetuity." Because of this decision, as of July 24, 2007, the council must pay $200,000 fair market rent or leave the building.

Barring a resolution, the Cradle of Liberty Council must vacate the property at 22d and Winter Streets after May 31, 2008. Philadelphia is set to become the largest city in the nation without its own council office, and the local gay community, led by Perry, insists that the council can still change its policy.

Articles:
Support Boy Scouts Jun. 6, 2007
Council votes to end city lease with Boy Scouts Jun. 1, 2007
City hikes Boy Scouts’ rent by $199,999 over gay ban Oct. 17, 2007
Scouts Honor - INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY 10/19/2007
City's move to increase rent justified Oct. 26, 2007

Heritages Belt Loop & Pin

2007-10-12T13:56:00.001-04:00

Citizenship Belt Loop & Pin

2007-09-12T14:12:00.001-04:00

Click here for
the latest
requirements
and resources!

Key features of meritbadge.org include:

RSS and Atom feed capabilities for every page
Constantly updated content
Expanded Scouting related content
A better internal search engine
More input from the Scouting community

Communicating Belt Loop & Pin

2007-09-12T13:55:00.002-04:00

Collecting Belt Loop & Pin

2007-09-12T13:54:00.001-04:00

Wolf Den September 2007

2007-09-01T14:09:00.000-04:00

Denner: David

Wolf Achievements:
#1. Feats of Skill
#3. Keep your body healthy
#10. Family Fun

Wildlife Conservation Belt Loop & Pin

2007-08-12T14:24:00.001-04:00

Geography Belt Loop & Pin

2007-07-31T17:42:00.001-04:00

Marbles Belt Loop & Pin

2007-06-23T10:14:00.001-04:00

Roller Skating Belt Loop & Pin

2007-06-18T14:58:00.002-04:00

Bicycling Belt Loop & Pin

2007-06-18T14:56:00.002-04:00

Fishing Belt Loop & Pin

2007-06-06T18:14:00.001-04:00

Fun – Challenge – Reward

2007-06-06T12:42:00.000-04:00

From Ask Andy

Fun, challenge, reward… Are we delivering these three key ingredients to our youth of all ages, every week, week after week? And how about our fellow volunteers? Are we providing the same for them as well?

I once knew a Scoutmaster whose nickname (given to him by the Scouts, of course) was “Mister Awful.” What would you guess his views on fun, challenge and reward might be? I knew a Den Leader who took pride in being “tough” on Cub Scout advancement. Tough…to what end? I’d always thought the requirements are the requirements.

When youth leave our units, or our fellow volunteers stop doing what they originally committed to, we’re often tempted to think, Well, they’ve just given up on Scouting. But have they? Are they really leaving Scouting? Or are they leaving us?

Did we somehow forget that fun, challenge, and reward are the three key ingredients we need to deliver, and keep on delivering, each and every time?

Most Scouters get it right, and then some. I well remember a Scoutmaster who knew more knots than I ever knew existed. Every week he would tie a new one and wrap a Scoutmaster’s Minute around it. His Scouts could hardly wait to see what knot he’d tie, and what story he’d tell, each week... ... Little things, perhaps, but it’s these little things, maybe, that make all the difference!

Fun, challenge, and reward. Pretty simple. Easy to remember. Sometimes tougher to deliver than we might think. But, that’s our job. We can do it. We just need to focus on it: Fun – Challenge – Reward.

Read the complete post here

The Cub Scout Cycle

2007-06-05T11:57:00.000-04:00

The Cub Scouting ranks effectively change with the end of the current school year's grade, and work toward the next rank can begin then. Boys are automatically advanced to the next level in the BSA National database on June 1st. However, some Packs go "dark" in the summer and so September is often the actual start toward the next rank.

So, a Tiger finishing first grade begins working on Wolf requirements in June of that year, and has the whole summer to be a Wolf Cub Scout. Cub Day Camps treat boys who have completed a grade as having advanced to the next level for purposes of grouping.

The Cub Scout Leader Book states that Packs can allow a boy a few extra weeks after the typical school year to finish up a rank if he is not yet finished ("few" being undefined and left up to the unit to be decided in the best interests of the Scout).

excerpts from: http://netcommish.com/AskAndy61.asp and the Cub-Scout-Talk list

Meetings and Achievements

2007-06-05T09:41:00.000-04:00

http://netcommish.com/AskAndy26.asp

A Den meeting is supposed to be made up of activities related to the Pack's monthly theme and upcoming Pack meeting. Not requirements! When you work on rank requirements in Den meetings, did you know you're actually undermining a central aim of the Cub Scout program, that being to strengthen the bond between the boy and his parents? That's not my opinion, either—that's a BSA-stated aim! Here are three key quotes from the BSA: "Cub Scout advancement involves PARENTAL approval of requirements," "A parent or adult family member should approve his work and sign his book, signifying completion of the requirement," and "Cub Scout leaders approve only a few requirements, which are indicated in the book." Got it now? Good!

If you want to work on "requirements" and "advancement-type stuff," and there's time in the Den meeting after getting ready for the Pack meeting, then have your Bear Cubs work on BELT LOOPS & PINS. There are two programs for this—one is ACADEMICS-oriented and the other is SPORTS-oriented, and they're both great "supplemental" programs for an active Cub Den. You and your Den can choose from over 30 different activity areas, ranging from Art to Basketball to Chess to Geography to Physical Fitness to Science to Weather. There are activity areas that can work beautifully "inside" and a whole bunch that are "outside." Doing these as a Den does NOT get in the way of a key aim of Cub Scouting. Check these out. There are belt loops (and pins, too) and books on every one of the 31 activity areas available at your local Scout Shop or at "scoutstuff.com."

http://netcommish.com/AskAndy79.asp

Rank advancements for Wolf and Bear and Arrow Points aren’t done in Den meetings—This is one big No-No! These are done at home, with parents as Akela (Yes, this includes signing his book, too!). You actually are interfering with the program as it's intended to be delivered when you take away the parents’ jobs by doing pre-Webelos advancement stuff in your Den meetings. Now, just in case you're thinking, "If I don't do it, these boys won't advance!" I'll remind you that your job, as Den Leader, is to counsel the parents and tell them flat out what their own responsibilities are. And, yes, if they don't do it, their sons won't advance, and it's absolutely NOT your job to "rescue" anybody—parent or Cub! (This isn't my opinion—This is how the BSA designed the Cub Scout program to be carried out!)

http://www.scouting.org/cubscouts/about/parents/benefits.html

Cub Scouting Has an Advancement Plan
The advancement plan recognizes a boy's efforts and achievements. It provides fun for the boys, teaches them to do their best, and helps strengthen understanding as family members work with boys on advancement requirements.

The Methods of Cub Scouting

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"...a game with a purpose: the game is a fun and exciting program, and the purpose is to become better adults."

1. The Ideals
2. The Den
3. Advancement
4. Family Involvement
5. Activities
6. Home and Neighborhood-Centered
7. The Uniform

taken from: http://www.scouting.org/cubscouts/about/pandm.html

Cub Scouting uses seven specific methods to achieve Scouting's aims of helping boys and young adults build character, train in the responsibilities of citizenship, and develop personal fitness. These methods are incorporated into all aspects of the program. Through these methods, Cub Scouting happens in the lives of boys and their families.

1. The Ideals: The Cub Scout Promise, the Law of the Pack, the Tiger Cub motto and Promise, and the Cub Scout sign, handshake, motto, and salute all teach good citizenship and contribute to a boy's sense of belonging.

2. The Den: Boys like to belong to a group. The den is the place where boys learn new skills and develop interests in new things. They have fun in den meetings, during indoor and outdoor activities, and on field trips. As part of a small group of six to eight boys, they are able to learn sportsmanship and good citizenship. They learn how to get along with others. They learn how to do their best, not just for themselves but also for the den.

3. Advancement: Recognition is important to boys. The advancement plan provides fun for the boys, gives them a sense of personal achievement as they earn badges, and strengthens family understanding as adult family members work with boys on advancement projects.

4. Family Involvement: Family involvement is an essential part of Cub Scouting. When we speak of parents or families, we are not referring to any particular family structure. Some boys live with two parents, some live with one parent, some have foster parents, and some live with other relatives or guardians. Whoever a boy calls his family is his family in Cub Scouting.

5. Activities: In Cub Scouting, boys participate in a wide variety of den and pack activities, such as games, projects, skits, stunts, songs, outdoor activities, and trips. Also, the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program and Cub Scouting's BSA Family program include activities that encourage personal achievement and family involvement.

6. Home and Neighborhood Centered: Cub Scouting meetings and activities happen in urban areas, in rural communities, in large cities, in small towns—wherever boys live.

7. The Uniform: The Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos Scout uniforms help build pride, loyalty, and self-respect. Wearing the uniform to all den and pack meetings and activities also encourages a neat appearance, a sense of belonging, and good behavior.

Weather Belt Loop & Pin

2007-01-12T10:24:00.001-05:00

BSA Monthly Themes

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2008
January	Cub Scout Car Show
February	Chinese New Year
March	Litter To Glitter
April	Abracadabra
May	Leaf It To Cubs
June	Go For The Gold
July	H2Ohhh!
August	S'more Summer Fun
September	New Buddies
October	Adventures In Books
November	Seeds Of Kindness
December	Holiday Lights

2009
January	"A-MAZE-ing" GAMES
February	American ABC's
March	When I Grow Up
April	Jurassic Pack
May	Leave Nothing But Footprints
June	A Camping We Will Go
July	Be A Sport
August	Fun In The Sun
September	Cub Scout Pockets
October	Jungle Safari
November	Scout Salute
December	Works of Art

2010
January	Power Up!
February	Happy Birthday, B.S.A.
March	Take Flight
April	Spring into Action
May	In the Spotlight
June	Hoop-de-doo!
July	Celebrate Freedom
August	Waves of Fun

Software

2006-11-07T07:47:00.000-05:00

http://trax.boy-scouts.net

FREE TOOLS By Scouters For Scouters for use with Microsoft Excel or OpenOffice Calc

The CubTrax Series:
TigerTrax, WolfTrax, BearTrax, WebelosTrax, CubPatchesTrax, Beltloop&PinTrax, RecordTrax, and EventTrax

The KnotTrax Series:
CubKnotTrax and ScouterKnotTrax (KeyKnotTrax coming soon?)

The TrainingTrax Series:
CubberTrax and ScouterTrax

What is a Podcast?

2006-10-31T12:47:00.000-05:00

Podcasting or Netcasting is a method of publishing files via the Internet, allowing users to subscribe to a feed and receive new files (or installments or episodes) automatically.

Listening to podcasts or netcasts does not require a portable player (iPod) and it is not traditional “broadcasting” to a mass audience at a fixed time. If you wish to "subscribe" to a show, you will need to download and install a Podcast client such as iTunes.

Many podcasts can be listened to directly from their websites with no additional software necessary.

	Leader's Campfire with Cubmaster Chris and Mr. Bob
	An Hour A Week? Cub Scout Podcast The adventures of Cubmaster Chris, a Cub Scout parent and Cubmaster. Includes hints and tips for Scout Leaders.
	Akela's Adventure with Mr. Bob
	Cubcast An official podcast from the BSA, Cubcast is an audio podcast featuring a variety of how-to and information topics for Cub Scout leaders and parents.
	National Commissioner's Podcast Here, in an informal, conversational style, BSA National Commissioner Don Belcher reveals how we can make a difference, bringing a quality Scouting experience to more young people than ever.
	Small Pack Leader This podcast provides advice, tips and resources for leaders of small packs or leaders of struggling packs.

Print materials

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Print materials
Here is an overview of some of the key publications for Cub Scout leaders. All of these items, and many others, are available to you at your local council service center or wherever Scouting merchandise is sold.

The Cub Scout Leaders' Library

Program Support

Guide to Safe Scouting A Unit Leader's Guide for Current Policies and Procedures.

The Cub Scout Uniform

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taken from: http://www.scouting.org/cubscouts/uniform/parents/index.html

Wearing uniforms has been a method of the Scouting movement from the beginning. Decades of experience show uniforming to have many benefits, including these:

Equality. The uniform represents a democratic ideal of equality. Boys from various cultures and different economic levels wear the same uniform and cooperate as equals.
Identification. The uniform identifies a boy as a member of the Cub Scouts. Badges on the uniform tell other members that he belongs to their den, pack, and council. The uniform itself identifies a good citizen to the entire community.
Achievement. The uniform displays badges and other awards so the accomplishments of each Cub Scout can be immediately recognized.
Commitment. Wearing a uniform is a constant reminder to each Cub Scout of his commitment to the ideals and purposes of Cub Scouting: duty to God, loyalty to country, and helpfulness to others.

For these reasons, among others, all parents should emphasize to their Scouts the importance of wearing the correct and complete uniform on all suitable occasions.

Tiger Cub, Wolf, and Bear Cub Scouts

The Cub Scout uniform consists of the following parts:

Shirt—The official uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets and "Boy Scouts of America" lettered in gold above the right pocket.
Trousers or shorts—Official blue.
Belt—Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle and Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, or Webelos Scout emblem.
Socks—Official socks are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee. Tiger Cub socks are navy blue with orange tops; Cub Scout socks are navy blue with gold (yellow) tops.
Cap—Official navy-blue cap with orange front panel and tiger cub emblem for Tiger Cubs, yellow panel and wolf emblem for Wolf Cub Scouts, blue panel and bear emblem for Bear Cub Scouts. Webelos Scouts wear an olive cap with a plain panel bearing the Webelos logo.
Neckerchief—Triangular neckerchief is orange with navy-blue trim for Tiger Cubs, gold with navy-blue trim for Wolf Cub Scouts, light blue with navy-blue trim for Bear Cub Scouts, and plaid for Webelos Scouts. Official BSA neckerchiefs are the only neckerchiefs boys should wear. Packs should not make their own pack neckerchiefs for boys.
Neckerchief slide—Official gold-tone metal slide with the Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, or Webelos logo. Boys may wear handmade neckerchief slides.

Webelos Scouts

Webelos Scouts may choose to wear either the blue Webelos uniform based on the Cub Scout uniform or the tan/olive uniform similar to the one Boy Scouts wear.

For the tan/olive uniform, boys wear the official Boy Scout olive trousers or shorts and official Boy Scout tan long- or short-sleeved shirt with blue shoulder loops. Official blue socks (with gold tops) are worn with the blue uniform, and official olive socks (with red tops) are worn with the tan/olive uniform.

With either uniform, all Webelos Scouts wear the Webelos neckerchief (plaid with the Webelos emblem), Webelos neckerchief slide (handmade slides are also acceptable), Webelos cap, and Webelos belt buckle.

Note that the Webelos belt buckle will fit either the blue or the olive belt, but the belt loop recognitions for the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program fit only on the blue web belt.

Badges and Insignia

When a boy first joins Cub Scouting, his uniform will display only those badges that identify his status: the World Crest, which shows him to be a member of the worldwide Scouting movement; the national flag; his council strip; his pack number; and his den number. As he progresses, the Cub Scout will earn badges, pins, medals, and other insignia that tell of his accomplishments in Scouting. These items should be added to the uniform only after they have been earned.

For guidance on the proper placement of all badges and insignia, see the BSA's Uniform and Insignia Guide (No. 33066, available at your local council service center) or download the uniform inspection sheet from the forms page.

Wearing the Uniform

In general, every Cub Scout should wear his uniform to all Cub Scouting activities, including den and pack meetings, unit outings, and any activities done with members of the den or pack. When playing sports, going to camp, or participating in other physical activities, a pack may opt to have the Cub Scouts wear an alternate uniform, such as an activity shirt. Pack leaders should provide advance notice of any occasion when the boys should wear anything other than the complete uniform.

Here are some tips for wearing the uniform:

DO keep the uniform clean and in good repair. The official uniform is a sturdy, machine-washable garment that will last for years with proper care.
DO be sure to wear the complete uniform. A Cub Scout wearing a uniform with parts missing is not in uniform.
DO NOT wear non-BSA badges, awards, or insignia on the Cub Scout uniform or make any alterations to the uniform or insignia.
DO NOT mix uniform parts with non-uniform clothing, such as wearing a uniform cap with other clothing or wearing the uniform shirt with blue jeans. The uniform should be treated as a unit—worn in its entirety, or not at all.

Any time you are uncertain about uniform regulations, ask the den leader for guidance.

Obtaining a Uniform

The official Cub Scout uniform is available at hundreds of locations across the nation - including your local council, nationally-operated Scout Shopts, and other licensed retailers - or can be ordered directly from the national Supply Division. Visit www.scoutstuff.org for a list of distributors in your area.

Before buying a new uniform, be sure to check with the pack leaders about other options. Some packs have money-earning projects to raise funds to uniform their Cub Scouts, or to provide common emblems such as pack and den numerals. Others may have uniform exchange programs for boys to obtain "experienced" uniforms.

Wolf Electives

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2006-02-04T08:24:00.001-05:00

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