1 Cub Scout Program Change Overview

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We have changed our programs to reflect the results of a thorough program review and assessment that clearly identifies those elements that are appealing, exciting and culturally relevant to today’s youth and families. The BSA’s programs match what today’s youth both want and need. Dynamic and Relevant Program 3

“WHY?” - Key Take-Aways (Overall) 1. Many advancement requirements support passive rather than active behavior. 2. Leader aids are insufficient in guiding leaders on how to fulfill aims - lack tools and resources to implement aims. 3. Youth handbooks lack breadth and frequency of activities/learning situations that support the aims. a) Character: i. Cub Scout program structure does not facilitate adequate coverage of all 12 Core Values ii. The youth handbook activities do little to facilitate the discussions necessary to leverage the methods and instill values. b) Citizenship: Current activities focus primarily in the area of civics/government with less emphasis on service and stewardship c) Personal Fitness: i. Rank advancement activities do not build foundation for life-long positive fitness habits. ii. Our attention to nutrition within rank advancement is not proportionate to the need to address nutrition instruction and practices 4

Cub Scout Change Summary 5 NOT Changing Family focus Ranks or approach Bobcat still first rank earned (updated) Ages (or genders) Den/pack meeting structures Outdoor program Delivery model Fun – even more than before CHANGING Oath & Law Tiger Cub becomes Tiger with new image Arrow of Light will no longer require earning Webelos Activities – more active, more aligned with Aims/Mission Advancement – simplified Academics & Sports program discontinued (5/15) Current immediate/elective recognition devices replaced One Den Leader Guide per rank Dec emb er 2013

Organizing Principle – All Ranks 6 Character Development Participatory Citizenship Personal Fitness Outdoor Skills & Awareness Leadership & Life Skills

Organizing Principles 7

Example- “Webelos Walkabout” 8

How does rank structure differ? # Defined Adventures # Elective Adventures Adventure Recognition Device Tiger61Belt Loops Wolf61Belt Loops Bear61Belt Loops Webelos52Pins Arrow of Light43Pins 9

New Program Model Rank Advancement Thru Adventures For each rank, complete seven den-based adventures, including a family-based “Duty to God” adventure, to earn rank Adventures = interdisciplinary, theme-based experiences, 3 den meetings Immediate recognition after each adventure Elective adventures available; same recognition approach 10

Core Adventures - Sample TigerWolfBearWebelosArrow of Light Team TigerCouncil FireBear ClawsCast Iron ChefBuilding a Better World Tigers on the Prowl Running with the Pack Grin and Bear It First ResponderCamper Tiger BitesHowling at the Moon Bear Necessities Stronger- Faster-Higher Scouting Adventures Tiger in the Wild Paws on the Path Paws for ActionWebelos Walk- about 11 Simplified, all-in-one-place materials for den leaders One guide per rank.

Webelos to Arrow of Light May continue to work out of the current handbook and complete the AOL requirements as stated. May convert to the new handbook and requirements: –Must complete the four defined required adventures –To satisfy the requirement for three electives may utilize EITHER the new adventure electives OR electives earned under the current program but NOT USED TO FULFILL WEBELOS RANK REQUIREMENTS Dec emb er Boys Earning Their Webelos Badge Prior to June 1, 2015

Joining Cub Scouts At 5 th Grade Shall utilize the new program requirements and handbook They MAY substitute any of the new program WEBELOS required adventures for the three required electives of Arrow of Light Dec emb er Boys joining Cub Scouts after May 31, 2015 and meeting the qualifications to join an AOL den

Savings Analysis TodayNew Program (up to 15% less) TigerWolfBearWebelo Arrow of LightTigerWolfBearWebelo Arrow of Light Rank Patch $2 Progressive Beads $3$1 $0 Arrow Points (5) $6 $0 Belt Loops (5) $9 $13 $0 Pins (3) $5 $0 Webelos Pins $0 $5 (3)$9 (5)$0 $13 (7) Webelo Colors $0 $6$0 $6$0 Average $25$23 $34$31$136$15 $21$15$79 Savings $11$9 $13$17$58 14 Savings Per Cub ≈ $58 - $69

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