Post on 27-Dec-2015
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Cub ScoutingTHE BASICS
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 program’s resources
• Parents can validate requirement completion
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How Does Scouting Work
• Pack Committee– Support Group– Help with pack meeting planning– Assist with securing awards– Aide in Communications– Oversight of Pack Funds
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How Does Cub Scouting Work?• Training
– BSA/Council/District trainings available• Tonight Youth Protection Training• Basic Leader Position Specific• Pack Committee • Roundtable Meetings• Supplemental
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How Does Cub Scouting Work?• Parent Q/A
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Youth Protection Training
• Provide YPT Training Here
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So What’s 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.)
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So What’s 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
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So What’s 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
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So What’s A Den!• Rest of Meetings located at
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So What’s A Den!
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So What’s A Den!
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So What’s A Den!
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So What’s A Den!
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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
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Commissioner / Resources
• National BSA (http://www.scouting.org/)
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• Guide to Safe Scouting (http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/GSS/toc.aspx)
Commissioner / Resources
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Commissioner / Resources
• My Scouting Tools (https://myscouting.scouting.org/)
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Commissioner / Resources
• Heart of Ohio (http://www.heartofohiocouncil.org/)
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Future Learning Opportunities
Position Course TitleCubmaster / Assitant Cubmaster Cubmaster & Assistant Position Specific TrainingPack Committee Pack Committee Member Position Specific TrainingDen Leader / Assistant Den Leaders Den Leader & Assistant Den Leader Position Specific TrainingPack Trainer Pack Trainer Position Specific Training
ScoutParents Unit Coordinator Fast StartPack Committee Member Position Specific Training
Note: YPT Valid for 2 years
ScoutParents Unit Coordinator
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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)
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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
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Summary
Open Floor for Questions