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ATTITUDE - Accent the positive. Attitudes determine effectiveness. BOYS - Remember that the program is for them. "If it's not for the boys, it's for the birds." COMMUNICATION - Help keep the lines open. DIPLOMACY - Be a diplomat, not a dictator EFFORT ...

A Den Leaders Home Can Be

A Den Leader's home can be the brightest and most attractive place in the heart of a Cub, simply because of the real warm feeling that his friends get inside. All a Den Leader needs to do is open up ...

Advancement

Advancement! Does your pack receive its due return from the time and money expended on the program? Advancements are your return - your measurement of your overall success. If every pack analyzed its program with this in mind, there would ...

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Advancement is one of the methods we use to achieve Scouting's aims of character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness. Everything a Cub Scout does to advance is designed to achieve these aims and aid in his personal growth. Advancement ...

Annual Pack Program Planning Conference

What is it: An annual meeting of all pack leaders designed to establish the year’s program based on twelve monthly themes and Webelos activity badges, along with special activities, all tailored to the pack’s needs. Why is ...

Answers

There is no limit Their parents or guardians The Webelos Den Leader, with the help of the assistant den leader, Webelos den chief and the parents. The family should get another parent or adult family member, neighbor or friend ...

Beatitudes For Leaders

BLESSED is the leader who has not sought the high place, but who had been drafted into service because of his ability and willingness to serve. BLESSED is the leader who knows where he is going, why he is going, ...

Being Positive

You can give someone positive encouragement and positive feelings about themselves by using positive statements when talking to them. Try them on someone! I like you! I'm glad you're here today! I'm glad you're in my den! I thought of ...

Boy Behavior Revisions in Progress

How can you take 5-10 boys, between 1st and 4th grades, for one hour a week, teach them something, have them create something, express themselves, enjoy themselves, and still maintain your own sanity? That's a question den leaders ...

Ceremonies

Ceremonies should be an important part of Cub Scouting. Everyone likes to get attention and recognition. Having a den or pack ceremony helps to recognize the boy or boys in a positive way. Ceremonies provide meaningful and memorable highlights in ...

Child Abuse Prevention

Child abuse is a fact in our society and matter of great concern for most parents throughout our country. The Boy Scouts of America shares in this concern. One of the best strategies for child abuse prevention is for parents to ...

Cub Scout Motto

Do Your Best is the Cub Scout motto. It is one of the most important things for the Cub Scout to learn. Often he becomes so interested in winning that he fails to see the importance of doing the best ...

Cub Scout Transfers

When a Cub Scout moves away, the pack should do what they can to help him continue in Cub Scouting in his new location. He should be furnished with a copy of the Transfer Application, No. 28-401, showing his Scouting ...

Cubmobile Derby

Planning for a Cubmobile Derby should begin several months before the race date. The cars for each derby are built the same. The only difference is you do not use the starting ramp. The power comes from the Cub Scouts. Each ...

Daisy Daisy

Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do I'm half crazy, oh for the love of you It won't be a stylish marriage I can't afford a carriage But you'll look sweet, upon the seat Of a bicycle made for two ...

Den Code Of Conduct

At your first den meeting sit down with the boys and discuss what a den meeting will be like and what you hope to accomplish. Introduce the cubs to the Cub Scout sign. Let them know that you have no ...

Den Leader Survival Guide

You can be a den leader and enjoy it. You've taken care of your own son for seven or eight years and you're still fairly normal, so adding seven or eight more boys to the roost isn't all that hard. ...

Discounts and Donations

There are many stores in the Valley that give Scouters a 10-15% discount. They don't advertise the fact; so you have to ask them. Next time you shop for your den or pack, ask if the particular store gives any ...

Elements Of A Good Meeting

Have you ever had the horrible experience of discovering the refrigerator empty after inviting a house full of guests for the evening? Or have you ever been out where the big ones are jumping and found you’ve forgotten your bait? ...

Ethics In Action

Ethics in Action is an activities program for Cub Scouts designed to reinforce the character-building goals that have always been part of the Scout program. These activities encourage Cub Scouts and their leaders to "think a little deeper" about values ...

Financing the Pack Who Pays for Scouting

Scouting benefits the boy and his family, the chartered organization, and the whole community. Scouting contributes to the general welfare of all people. Money for the Scouting movement comes from four general sources: The boy and his family pay for the ...

Fishing Derbies

There are two kinds of Cub Scout pack fishing derbies: both are fun for boys and parents. One kind is a partner-and-son fishing trip to a nearby lake or river where adults and boys can fish off the bank or ...

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General Stuff

1. ***Always*** have more prepared than you need. Make a lesson plan for your meeting, then add one or two items, just in case. This is much like having a Plan B, but a plan B may not be sufficient ...

Guidelines For A Leader

Always plan the meeting in advance. Write down your plan and share it with your assistant and Den Chief. Keep the boys occupied at all times; not just with busy work, but with activities that fulfill the ...

Has your Den earned the National Den Award

Cub Scouting happens in the den. The National Den Award creates an incentive for a year-round, fun, quality program in the den. The National Den Award may be earned only once in any twelve-month period (charter year, calendar year, etc.) ...

Hey There CubmasterLook At You

You want to be a good Cubmaster, right? If you didn't, you would not be reading this. So as a good Cubmaster YOU WILL....... Learn to lean - You won't try to run the whole show. You will consider all suggestions ...

How Leaders Can Help Den Chiefs

A den chief needs to know what is expected if he is going to give the kind of leadership that really helps adult leaders. In some packs, an assistant Cubmaster is given the responsibility of working with den chiefs and ...

How The Cub Scout Program Started

Back in England, Boy Scout troops were being bombarded by younger boys who were eager to become Boy Scouts. In 1914, Baden-Powell began experimenting with a program for younger boys, based on Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book. In this story you ...

In Good Company

Learning Disabilities -- How To Survive And Prosper A learning disabled child is a child who has at least an average IQ but has difficulty learning in school. Current statistics indicate that 6-10% of children in the U.S. have some ...

Jackknife Safety

A jackknife is an important tool for camping. It is a safe tool when handled carefully. Follow these tips. "Circle of Safety" Each person handling a knife should maintain a "circle of safety" around themselves in which no ...

Knots

Why is it important to learn to tie knots? There are a few people in each generation that just get a kick out of seeing how many of the approximately 4,000 different knots they can learn to tie. For most ...

Leader Training

"An Effective Leader is a TRAINED Leader. A Trained Leader is an EFFECTIVE Leader. The BEST Leaders of the Pack are INFORMED Leaders". How does a Leader become EFFECTIVE, INFORMED, and THE BEST? The answer is THE TRAINING CONTINUUM There are ...

Learning Disabilities How To Survive And Prosper

A learning disabled child is a child who has at least an average IQ but has difficulty learning in school. Current statistics indicate that 6-10% of children in the U.S. have some type of learning disability. That means if you ...

Pack Administration

Five Keys to Successful Pack Administration Organization Training Planning Recruitment Communication Pack Organization For detailed job descriptions for each member of the Pack, see Cub Scout Leader Book, Chapter 4. The Chartered Organization is your sponsor. They should provide meeting facilities and support. ...

Pack Communication

Most packs have a lot of people involved - a lot of people who need to know what is going on, where, and when. Some information needs only to go to parents, other information goes to den leaders, member of ...

Pack Derbies

Derbies are some of the most popular and successful special events in Cub Scouting. Like all really successful activities, they require planning and preparation, but their value is fun, strengthening of family relationship and promoting Cub Scouting purposes in a ...

Pack Leaders

Cubmaster The cubmaster need not be an expert in all Cub Scouting activities but should be a leader who is able to deal with adults as well as boys. He or she should be able to delegate responsibilities; set a good ...

Parent Involvement

Getting parents involved is an essential part but not an easy part of your job as Webelos leader. However, some parents like to camp, some are good at woodworking, some are familiar with nature, or maybe they are engineers or ...

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The Pinewood Derby is probably the most universally popular and successful family project in Cub Scouting. Like all success stories, the Pinewood Derby requires planning and work by the pack committee and other parents but its value in fun and ...

Qualities Of A Good Leader

A boss drives people - a leader coaches them. A boss depends on authority - a leader depends on good will. A boss inspires fear - a leader inspires enthusiasm. A boss says "I" - a leader says "we". A ...

Questions Webelos Scouts Should Ask Each Troop

Question Ideal Answer Do I know anyone in the Troop? (Possibly) Have I been invited to visit this Troop (Maybe - does not matter) Are any of my friends looking at this Troop (Maybe) HOW large is the Troop (Six to over one hundred boys) Is the Troop mostly older ...

Raingutter Regatta

If you have a number of model-boat enthusiasts in your pack then you will want to plan a Raingutter Regatta. Several classes of boats can be raced as long as they are not too big for your Raingutter course. The ...

Recruiting Leaders

The first responsibility of the pack committee is to recruit the best person available for Cubmaster and provide this person with one or more assistants. In the case of an existing pack where there is a functioning Cubmaster, the committee ...

Resources

Where can leaders obtain the materials that are needed for den and pack activities? Who can help provide these materials? How do leaders use what has been obtained? Resources are everywhere! The creative use of resources can strengthen the Cub ...

Safety Awareness

Leaders are responsible for safety while the boys are in their care. Safety rules should be enforced at all times during den/pack meetings and activities. 1. Teach the boys the rules of safety around the home, fire safety, and water safety, ...

Safety Rules for Outdoor Activities

Always have a first-aid kit handy. If possible, have an adult trained in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) attend pack functions. Remember that adequate leadership and supervision help prevent accidents. Encourage the boys to use ...

Sample Committee Meeting Agenda

Opening: Greeting and introduction of new members or guests - Chairman Minutes: Reports from previous meeting - Secretary Planning: (Next pack meeting - Cubmaster or Chairman) Pre-opening activity Opening Game Song Skit Advancement Announcements Closing Other activities: ...

Sample Den Rules

1. Obey the rules2. Bring dues weekly3. Bring your Cub Scout book to every meeting4. Be quiet when the sign is up5. Bring supplies when asked6. Respect other’s property and feelings7. Follow leaders and den chief’s instructions8. Don’t interrupt when ...

School Night for Cub Scouting

School Night is a concerted effort, usually led by the council membership committee in May, September, or October each year in the school systems (private, parochial, and public). One evening is designated for all parents to gather at the school ...

Scouting Is For ALL Boys

Advancement Policies and Procedures for Youth Members with Disabilities The following information is taken from the Advancement Policies and Procedures Committee Guide (Boy Scouts of America, 1996 printing of 1994 Edition, No. 33088, pages 20-21). This section provides guidelines for ...

Scouting is Outing

The outdoor program runs like a thread through the Scouting program: Cub Scouts are introduced to the outdoors through den and pack activities and Wolf and Bear requirements. They learn proper methods and safety procedures for hikes, ...

Scouting Language

Achievement - The name given to a major requirement in the Cub Scout program. There are 12 achievements for the Wolf rank and 24 achievements for the Bear rank. Activity Badge - One of 20 specialized recognitions earned by Webelos Scouts. Advancement ...

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Cub Scouts will find the Space Derby exciting. They blast off with models of miniature "rockets" propeller-driven and powered by three rubber bands that travel along a heavy monofilament fishing line. Join in the fun as the countdown begins for ...

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Human beings are always working toward goals, either consciously or subconsciously. The skillful use of this built-in capability is one of the characteristics of an effective leader. A person who has not set a specific goal will frequently tend to ...

Stress Test

Relatives that have been dead for years come visit you and suggest that you should get some rest. You can achieve a "Runner's High" by sitting up. You say the same sentence over and over, not ...

Teamwork

In Cub Scouting none of us can successfully carry out our responsibilities alone. Teamwork in Cub Scouting means planning, leading, and evaluating the program with the help of others. This means that we not only need to understand our individual ...

Ten Commandments Of Good Listening

STOP TALKING - You cannot listen while you are talking. Polonius said: "Give every man thine ear, but few thy voice." PUT THE SPEAKER AT EASE - Help him feel that he is free to talk. ...

Ten Steps for Effective Leadership

Learn from your mistakes. Exercise self-control. Always be considerate. Do the best you can. Encourage others often. Respect the rights of others. Shoulder your responsibility. Have a good attitude. Infect others with enthusiasm. Practice perseverance. ...

The Charter Organization

The Charter Organization Representative, as liaison between the pack and chartered organization, helps to bring the two groups together and establish and maintain a good relationship. Maintaining the relationship is the responsibility of members of the organization as well as ...

The Den Chief

What is a Den Chief? The den chief is an older Boy Scout selected by the Scoutmaster in cooperation with the Cubmaster. He may be of any age or rank, but he can be the greatest help if he is ...

The District Council Region National

The District A district is made up of several packs and troops. The purpose of your district is to work with chartered organizations to organize and support successful units. Part of this support is by the training of adult leaders and ...

The Good Den Leader

Serves a full year term. Has a friendly attitude...The den is like one happy family. Has consideration for the individual...A cub is never embarrassed in front of his friends. Has patience...Is satisfied to wait until the new boy adjusts. Has ...

The History Of Scouting

In 1910, newspapers featured Model T Fords chugging along rutted roads at 8 miles an hour; Detroit's center fielder, Ty Cobb, batting .385; and Tom Swift hitting the book market with a bang. Buried deep in one newspaper, it was ...

The Lone Scout

In many councils there are boys who, because they live in isolated rural areas or because of severe handicaps, cannot take part in the regular Cub Scout program. These boys can be Lone Cub Scouts. Lone Cub Scouts work with a ...

The Pack Meeting

There are several elements of a successful pack meeting. The most important thing to remember is that the pack meeting is for the BOYS. Cub Scouting is THEIR program... not the adults. Elements of a good pack meeting include: Planning Timing Participation Fellowship Recognition Spirit FUN, FUN, FUN The ...

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The Boy Scouts of America has always been a uniformed body. There are many reasons for this. One reason stands out above all the rest. We wear the uniform because it is a means of identifying ourselves openly with the ...

Theme Midway Advice on Games

On a cold winter den meeting night, you might try some of these ideas to keep the boys warm and dry. At www.printactivities.com, you can print out a variety of word search puzzles, dot-to-dots, and mazes. Information on how to ...

Tips For The New Cubmaster

The best (and funniest) advice I ever received on being a Cubmaster was: "You're nine. Think like it. Act like it." While a great method, and a valuable planning tool, this doesn't give much insight on how to run your monthly ...

Training

One of the first questions that new leaders ask is: "What am I supposed to do?" But an equally important question in the mind of new leaders is "How do I do it?" This is where training comes in. Training ...

Training for Unit Committee

Many of us as a child, learned the string game " The Cat's Cradle" Here two people with a string knotting the two ends to form a circle pass it back and forth in a variety of forms between their hands. Expanding: You ...

Turn your Webelos into Boy Scouts

1. Start early with your program for the first year boys to get all of them to Arrow Of Light (A.O.L.). 2. Do not wait for September to start new Webelos den into active program. 3. Get together during ...

Understanding Boys

To a boy, Scouting is a game, a magnificent game, full of play and full of laughter, keeping him busy, keeping him happy. A boy becomes a Cub Scout for the sheer fun there is in it. The action in ...

Webelos Advancement

The Webelos Scout advancement plan has three parts. The Webelos badge, the 20 activity badges, and the Arrow of Light. As soon as a boy joins the Webelos den he begins working immediately on the Webelos activity badges and the requirements ...

Webelos Outdoor Leader Quiz

How many Webelos parent-son overnight campouts are permitted in a year? Who is responsible for the Webelos Scouts on the overnight? Who is responsible for the planning, organizing and leading the overnight? What do you do ...

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What Is Leadership

In Cub Scouting, leadership is working with boys and their families, improving the life of your community by enriching the lives of families who live in it. You will be helping boys respect their homes and families, and you will ...

What the Advancement Program does For the Boy

A boy's experience with achievements, electives, and activity badges will do more than help build his self-reliance. It will also help him discover that he is now old enough to assume certain responsibilities toward other people. This is necessary as ...

Whos Who In The District The Key Three

District Executive The District Executive is your best Scouting friend and counselor and is a full-time professional in the district. He or she is employed by the council and works under the direction of the council Scout executive. The District Executive, ...

You And Scouting

Scouting is an association of boys, young men and women, and of volunteer leaders like yourself. The purpose of Scouting is to help boys grow, by involvement in many experiences, to be responsible, resourceful members of their communities, their country, ...

You and the Boys

Your responsibilities to boys are to: Respect their rights as individuals and to treat them as such. See that they find in Cub Scouting the stimulation, fun, and adventure they expected when they joined. Develop among them a feeling of togetherness ...

You Ask What IS Roundtable

Cub Scout leader roundtables are held monthly on a district basis. Den and pack leaders join for fun and fellowship while learning new tricks, stunts, games crafts, ceremonies, songs, and skits related to the theme and Webelos activity badges for ...

Young Athletes Bill Of Rights

Cub Scout athletes are all protected by a bill of rights. This has been prepared by physical education experts and should be an integral part of your pack program. The ten points of this Bill of Rights are listed below: Each ...

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