Cub Scout Program Change Overview 4/11/2018 Cub Scout Program Change Overview The point of this presentation is try to answer as many of their questions as possible This presentation will cover Monday afternoon, plan some breaks in the sections and get them up and moving!! Have Fun!

4/11/2018 Objectives By the end of this session, participants will communicate to others… The background and imperative for change The nature of the change The administrative and design bodies that enacted the change The fundamentals of the new program What participants can do to help “get the word out” The overview for this week at Philmont Training Center

Dynamic and Relevant Program 4/11/2018 Dynamic and Relevant Program The BSA’s programs match what today’s youth both want and need. 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. 411 at BSA is not the number one calls for information. It refers to one goal of the 2011-2105 National Council Strategic Plan – a goal to continuously seek to make the Boy Scouts of America’s programs the best that they can be – the most engaging, the most relevant, and the most valuable possible for America’s youth and families. As a matter of shorthand the 4 stands for: The fourth pillar of the Strategic plan -- “Dynamic and Relevant Program”. The first “1” stands for the objective of the this part of the plan. (Read text box). The second “1” stands for the goal that has been achieved by this plan. (Read text box). But more strategically, Why? Why engage in this effort? 411 is about the Main Thing, or at least half of it. Offering the best possible program to an ever increasing number of America’s youth. It is about program quality. Making sure that our Cub Scout and Boy Scout programs offer America’s youth and families value-based growth experiences to build the ethical leaders of tomorrow.

Task Force Structure Roughly Seventy-Five (75) Volunteers 4/11/2018 Task Force Structure Chair Russ Hunsaker Character Betsy Eubanks Citizenship Al Patrick Personal Fitness Scott Armstrong Outdoor Skills … John Savage Leadership Devl. Brad Smith Advancement Diane Cannon Roughly Seventy-Five (75) Volunteers Nationally Representative Networked to other functions and discipline Religious Relations Committee Aquatics Task Force Program Impact, etc. Governance thru the Program Content Support Committee to the National Board The task force to tackle this strategic plan goal was formed beginning in November of 2010. The task force, which includes roughly 75 volunteers from across the country is organized around six areas of assessment and program development: Character Development Participatory Citizenship Personal Fitness Outdoor Skills and Awareness Leadership Development And, Advancement All work of the Task Force was monitored and guided by the national Program Content Support Committee. ALL OF THIS ADDS UP TO A LOT OF SCOUTERS WERE INVOLVED IN DEVELOPING THIS PROGRAM! December 2013

Organizing Principles 4/11/2018 Organizing Principles These requirements are focused around the aims of Scouting (read: Character Development, Participatory Citizenship …) as well as two strong methods (read). All changes target improved delivery against these goals in a fun and relevant manner. Development and production are currently ongoing. During these phases new handbooks are being written and leader books and training are being changed to match the new program. These principles will be reflected throughout all of the adventures in the program So, to start with – you’re probably wondering – WHY did we make the change?

Cub Scout Program Design Objectives 4/11/2018 Cub Scout Program Design Objectives Program Design Den-based Advancement Model Desire To Reduce Complexity Opportunity To Enhance Fun w/ Academics & Sports Pgrm More Purposeful Alignment with Mission & Aims The fundamental objectives of the Cub Scout program redesign are shown on this slide. The task force set out to accomplish the following: Assure that all of the activities in which Cub Scouts engage are fun and connected to the mission and aims of the BSA Reinforce den based advancement as the most common model of advancement. New program includes family activities but recognizes that the majority of advancement happens in the den. Reduce complexity. The current advancement design with its requirements, electives, progress towards rank devices, belt loops and pins, arrow points and compass points is confusing to leaders and cumbersome to administer. Imagine a new den leader standing in front of the Cub Scout section at your Scout Shop – what do I need???

“WHY?” - Key Take-Aways (Overall) 4/11/2018 “WHY?” - Key Take-Aways (Overall) Many advancement requirements support passive rather than active behavior. Leader aids are insufficient in guiding leaders on how to fulfill aims - lack tools and resources to implement aims. Youth handbooks lack breadth and frequency of activities/learning situations that support the aims. Character: Cub Scout program structure does not facilitate adequate coverage of all 12 Core Values The youth handbook activities do little to facilitate the discussions necessary to leverage the methods and instill values. Citizenship: Current activities focus primarily in the area of civics/government with less emphasis on service and stewardship Personal Fitness: Rank advancement activities do not build foundation for life-long positive fitness habits. Our attention to nutrition within rank advancement is not proportionate to the need to address nutrition instruction and practices Entire program has been redesigned with the realization that boys are not sitting down animals. Content is planned to be more active and engaging. The leader aid comment is a good opportunity to bring out the Den Leader Guide and reinforce the Rationale For Adventure and Takeaways for Cub Scouts sections 3.a.1 Core Values are “covered” in the current program using the Know, Commit, Practice model and static discussions. In the new program, the opportunities for reinforcement of the Scout Law are “sprinkled” throughout the boys’ handbooks. WE WILL SEE THE CHANGES WHEN WE TALK ABOUT THE YOUTH HANDBOOK IN A FEW MOMENTS The adventures create the platform for less formal discussions about how the values play out in real world situations. And each point of the Scout Law is leveraged multiple times through the books.

Cub Scouts TIMELINE 1930-2014 1930’s Dens – boy led Joining Age – 9 4/11/2018 Cub Scouts TIMELINE 1930-2014 1930’s Dens – boy led Joining Age – 9 Bobcat, Wolf, Bear, Lion Knickers “I (name) promise to do my best to be square and to obey the Law of the Pack.” But first, a little background info ( DON’T GET HUNG UP IN DETAILS, THE POINT OF THIS PART IS TO ILLUSTRATE THAT THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN CHANGING SINCE IT’S INCEPTION IN 1930)

Women in Scouting – Den Mother Leadership Position – Den Chief 4/11/2018 Cub Scouts TIMELINE 1930-2014 Women in Scouting – Den Mother Leadership Position – Den Chief But first, a little background info Original Plan had older boys running the dens – as den chiefs After – it’s important to remember the Cub Scouting has adapted to meet the needs of our members several times since 1938, for very similar reasons!

Cub Scouts TIMELINE 1930-2014 1950s 1940s Pinewood Derby 4/11/2018 Cub Scouts TIMELINE 1930-2014 1950s Pinewood Derby New Promise “I (name), promise to do my best to do my duty to God and my country, to be square and to obey the Law of the Pack.” Webelos Introduced 1940s Monthly Program Themes/Roundtable New Joining Age – 8 Off to Boy Scouts - 11 But first, a little background info Cover 40’s then click 2 X to see 50’s After – it’s important to remember the Cub Scouting has adapted to meet the needs of our members several times since 1938, for very similar reasons!

Cub Scouts TIMELINE 1930-2014 1970s 1960s Goodbye Lion! 4/11/2018 Cub Scouts TIMELINE 1930-2014 1970s Woman as Cubmaster “Arrow of Light” rank New Promise “I (name), promise to do my best to do my duty to God and my country, to help other people, and to obey the Law of the Pack.” NCS, CSTWB Embroidered Bobcat badge AOL square knot 1960s Goodbye Lion! New Webelos program Day Camp Space Derby But first, a little background info Cover 50’s then click to see 60’s After – it’s important to remember the Cub Scouting has adapted to meet the needs of our members several times since 1938, for very similar reasons!

Cub Scouts TIMELINE 1930-2014 1990s Tiger Cubs part of the pack 1980s 4/11/2018 Cub Scouts TIMELINE 1930-2014 1990s Tiger Cubs part of the pack Academics and Sports Program Webelos Leader Outdoor Training Webelos Den Leader Guide 1980s Tiger Cubs Tiger Track “Big Bear Book” – 24 achievement choices “Whittling Chip” Webelos – full 2 years – more camping Separate neckerchiefs per rank Cub Leader Knots CS Ldr knots = CM, DL, WDL, DLC, Cub Scouter introduced Cover 80’s then click 2 X to see 90’s

Cub Scouts TIMELINE 1930-2014 2000s Pack Family Camping 4/11/2018 Cub Scouts TIMELINE 1930-2014 2000s Pack Family Camping Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award Character Connections/Core Values “Tiger Cub” becomes a rank, 1st handbook, blue shirt 2000’s – more changes – increased outdoor emphasis Packs can now camp, prior was only Webelos Dens

4/11/2018 2010s Adopt the Scout Oath and Law for use in the Cub Scout & Venturing program, retiring the Cub Scout Promise & Venturing Oath. Revise the Core Values of Cub Scouts to align exactly with the twelve points of the Scout Law.  Retire the Law of the Pack, while maintaining the concept of “Akela” as leader.  Maintain the current Cub Scout motto, sign, salute, and handshake. Venturers will use the Scout sign and salute. The Cub Scout “Adventure” Program (COVER THIS A BRIEFLY OR FULLY AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE, INCLUDING SKIPPING IF THE GROUP IS FAMILIAR WITH THE CHANGE) Announced last year, one of the Task Force’s early recommendations was that both Cub Scouts and Venturing move to use the Scout Oath and Law. The recommendation, which was approved by the board in October of last year, is grounded in the “mission of the Boy Scouts of America to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices … by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.” Strategically the sense was that we should begin this process at the earliest ages and do so directly. Before making the recommendation, however, the task force empanelled a study group of educators and child development specialists (all scouters) to study the age appropriateness of the potential change. This study group concluded that, with proper support from adult partners and leaders, there was no reason that Cub Scout age children could not begin to learn the values of the Oath and Law at their ages. There is no requirement to memorize the Oath and Law in Cub Scouts.

Cub Scout Program Design Objectives 4/11/2018 Cub Scout Program Design Objectives Program Design Den-based Advancement Model Desire To Reduce Complexity Opportunity To Enhance Fun w/ Academics & Sports Prgm More Purposeful Alignment with Mission & Aims The fundamental objectives of the Cub Scout program redesign are shown on this slide. The task force set out to accomplish the following: Assure that all of the activities in which Cub Scouts engage are fun and connected to the mission and aims of the BSA Reinforce den based advancement as the most common model of advancement. New program includes family activities but recognizes that the majority of advancement happens in the den. Reduce complexity. The current advancement design with its requirements, electives, progress towards rank devices, belt loops and pins, arrow points and compass points is confusing to leaders and cumbersome to administer.

Organizing Principle – All Ranks 4/11/2018 Organizing Principle – All Ranks Character Development Participatory Citizenship Personal Fitness Outdoor Skills & Awareness Leadership & Life Skills Specific outcomes, which we called “Desired Outcomes” were grouped into 5 general principles that should be familiar to you as Scout Leaders For each principle area, Desired Outcomes were written describing for each rank what a boy should experience to progressively move towards the goal of the BSA mission based on 5 subject areas – CLICK THRU ALL FIVE These Desired Outcomes form the foundation for the advancement program and are the source for requirement development and handbook content. The team actually developing the Adventures, the Cub Adventure Team, consists of 14 Volunteers from each Region with 20-30 years of experience each in the Cub Scout program serving units, district and councils as well a National Cub Scout task forces and National Cub Scout training courses.

Example- “Webelos Walkabout” 4/11/2018 Example- “Webelos Walkabout” All 5 categories are covered in the course of this adventure, the adventures do not necessarily deal with only one, but rather they weave together to complete the activity.

New Program Model Rank Advancement Thru Adventures 4/11/2018 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 (TBD) Elective adventures available; same recognition approach The planned, new, approach to Cub Scout advancement adheres to the following principles for ALL ranks: Adventures are themed blocks of content designed to work in an interdisciplinary manner to support the desired outcomes. Each adventure is roughly three den meetings worth of content. The three den meetings structure supports an outing or field trip when appropriate to the content. At the completion of each adventure the Cub Scout will receive a progress recognition device. The device is currently being designed. Once the Cub Scout has completed the seven required adventures he will have earned his badge of rank. Electives have been designed for each rank, allowing individual or den-based exploration and support for year-round program. Each rank will complete seven “adventures” to earn their badge of rank Tiger: Six required, one elective – HIGHLIGHTED IN RED

How does rank structure differ? 4/11/2018 How does rank structure differ? # Defined Adventures # Elective Adventures Adventure Recognition Device Tiger 6 1 Belt Loops Wolf Bear Webelos 5 2 Pins Arrow of Light 4 3 Each rank will complete seven “adventures” to earn their badge of rank Tiger: Six required, one elective – HIGHLIGHTED IN RED Wolf: Six required, one elective Bear: Six required, one elective Webelos: Five required, two elective Arrow of Light: Four required, three elective

Core Adventures - Sample 4/11/2018 Core Adventures - Sample Tiger Wolf Bear Webelos Arrow of Light Team Tiger Council Fire Bear Claws Cast Iron Chef Building a Better World Tigers on the Prowl Running with the Pack Grin and Bear It First Responder Camper Tiger Bites Howling at the Moon Bear Necessities Stronger-Faster-Higher Scouting Adventures Tiger in the Wild Paws on the Path Paws for Action Webelos Walk-about Across all ranks, there are 84 adventures to support our Cub Scouts with fun, engaging program that is mission connected. Each of the adventures is fully developed into den meeting plans that will support the den leaders in execution. Her are just a few examples of core adventures for the Tiger thru Arrow of Light. As the adventure names indicate, its all about adventure – the adventure of that first hike in Tigers on the Prowl, or using a pocketknife safely in Bear Claws, cooking with the Cast Iron Chef or having a great time while Building a Better World. (Presenter: choose your own adventures to emphasize if you wish). Simplified, all-in-one-place materials for den leaders One guide per rank.

Cub Scout Change Summary 4/11/2018 Cub Scout Change Summary 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 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 So, in summary, what is changing and what is not? Many of the fundamentals of Cub Scouts do not changes. The program continues to serve families with boys 7 years old and older, beginning with the Bobcat rank – STILL THE FIRST RANK EVERYONE EARNS - and continuing thru Arrow of Light. Den and pack meetings continue to be modeled after the current seven steps and the new program continues to be supported by the den based delivery model concept rolled out in 2010. The Cub Scout outdoor program continues and has been enhanced, as has the fun in Cub Scouting. The effect of the changes will not be seen in outdoor program (day camps, resident camps) until the Summer of 2016 But there have been a number of important changes on the program and program requirements side: First, announced last year, beginning with the 2015/2016 program, Cub Scout will begin using the Scout Oath and Law. Also, the Tiger Cub name will change to Tiger and the image of the tiger will become less infantile. Qualitative and quantitative research among parents and boys indicated that the current name and image projects an juvenile image with which today’s families are not comfortable. They think our Tiger Cub looks like Simba of The Lion King. The new Arrow of Light award, which is significantly strengthened to support bridging to Boy Scouts will no longer require that a boy earn his Webelos badge. AOL has been the only rank with such a requirement and councils with significant numbers of new 5th graders in the program have experienced very low retention rates because such a boy can not fully engage in the AOL den activities and becomes isolated and disillusioned. We will be discussing the transition plan in just a few slides…. The activities in the Cub Scout adventures are significantly more active and are better aligned with our mission and aims. The Academic and Sports program will be discontinued affective May 2015 but many of the activities have been incorporated into core or elective adventures. In the meantime, Cubs have until May of 2015 to earn all the belt loops they can. The current progress towards rank devices of Tiger, Wolf and Bear and the elective and compass point insignia will be discontinued. They will be replaced with a soon-to-be announced progress recognition device for Tiger, Wolf and Bear. Webelos and Arrow of Light will continue to use activity pins as they complete adventures although the design of some will change and there will be some new ones. And finally, compared to one, large Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide, den leaders will be supported by one Den Leader Guide for each rank incorporating the den meeting plans for all of that rank’s adventures. December 2013

Beginning of 2015/2016 Scouting Year (Aug-Sept for most units) 4/11/2018 Cub Scout - Transition Beginning of 2015/2016 Scouting Year (Aug-Sept for most units) May 2015 Today ALL UNITS CURRENT REQUIREMENTS Den-based Decision If filling out with prior rank’s electives = Current Requirements If moving on to new rank’s advancement = New Requirements ALL UNITS NEW REQUIREMENTS As mentioned earlier, the goal is to have all materials available and in Scout Shops and Local Service Centers by May 1st, 2015. As it relates to transitioning to the new program, this means: ALL UNITS will continue to use the CURRENT handbooks and requirements until May 2015 ALL UNITS must begin using the NEW handbooks and requirements effective with the beginning of the 2015/2016 Scouting Year – typically August or September of 2015 For units/dens who continue to be active during the Summer of 2015, the decision of which handbooks and requirements to use IS AT THE DEN’S DESCRETION based on how they typically approach summer activities: If they typically continue to be active by working on the electives of the rank THE BOY HAS JUST EARNED or they are finishing off requirements for that year – USE THE CURRENT BOOKS AND REQUIREMENTS. If they typically begin working on THE NEW RANK THE BOY HAS JUST ENTERED – USE THE NEW BOOKS AND REQUIREMENTS December 2013

Special Transition Situations 4/11/2018 Special Transition Situations Boys Earning Their Webelos Badge Prior to June 1, 2015 Boys joining Cub Scouts after May 31, 2015 and meeting the qualifications to join an AOL den Boys transitioning between ranks and members of units sponsored by the LDS church. Discussed in the 2015 Cub Scout Transition Guidelines on www.scouting.org/programupdates There are a few special situations you will need to understand – Let’s cover those briefly, we will have more later on in the week! December 2013

Webelos to Arrow of Light 4/11/2018 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 Boys Earning Their Webelos Badge Prior to June 1, 2015 December 2013

Joining Cub Scouts At 5th Grade 4/11/2018 Joining Cub Scouts At 5th 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 Boys joining Cub Scouts after May 31, 2015 and meeting the qualifications to join an AOL den December 2013

4/11/2018 HOW?? So hopefully you understand “Why” – any questions on that? Then let’s start on the “HOW” Explain Ethan – Always one-rank older Friend, guide, “virtual den chief “ Handout Ethan flyer, or explain that it will be on their drive and available at www.scouting.org/program update

4/11/2018 Youth Handbook You have a sampler – there will be a separate Tiger, Wolf, Bear and Webelos Youth Handbooks as you see in the sections of this cover. The Youth Handbooks will have some important features!

Inviting summary of adventure 4/11/2018 Title of Adventure Picture of Belt Loop Actual Cubs “Ethan” Inviting summary of adventure GET THEM IN THEIR BOOKS NOW – EVERYONE OPENS THEIRS

Requirement Helpful knowledge “Snapshot” “Character Compass” 4/11/2018 Requirement Helpful knowledge “Snapshot” The next page shows: Another summary of what the adventure is about – “Snapshot” Some action photos of cubs participating The Actual requirement Some additional helpful information – age appropriate – ideally geared for the scout to read himself “Character Compass” – a reference back to the Scout Oath ( Character Connection) All adventures will have MOST of these ….. “Character Compass” Action photos

Signature Block and end of each requirement section 4/11/2018 Signature Block and end of each requirement section Signature Block – “Akela” signs off, can be den leader, parent, or other adult involved in this activity. The Den Leader block is for the den Leader to acknowledge completion has been recorded AKELA will still be part of the program – the Jungle Book story will be included in the new Handbooks. Other, older adventures will have blanks for the Scout to fill in information pertaining to this requirement – something he learned, saw or had to develop.

4/11/2018 Den Leader Guide 1 per rank level – 4 total – TIGER, WOLF, BEAR, WEBELOS/AOL Contains everything you need for each meeting – no other books to find, copy, etc Contains helpful hints Matches up to the Youth handbook OPEN THEIR BOOKS!

Rationale for Adventure Takeaways For Cub Scouts 4/11/2018 “NEW ITEMS” Rationale for Adventure Takeaways For Cub Scouts Requirement Listing Some New Features: pg 3 “Rationale” – why/what are we hoping to accomplish with this adventure “takeaways” – help the DL visualize the scope of the adventure Requirement listing Special information a DL might need when planning this adventure Notes to Den Leaders

Clear and Complete Meeting Plan Gathering Opening “Talk Time” 4/11/2018 Clear and Complete Meeting Plan Gathering Opening “Talk Time” Activities Explanation Step-by-step instructions Closing After the Meeting Review page 4 IN THEIR BOOKS Review page 5 – completion of the plan Page 6 -

All Meeting Resources follow the meeting plan Everything in one book! 4/11/2018 All Meeting Resources follow the meeting plan Everything in one book! Resource page

Sample “paperwork” – can be copied or paraphrased as needed 4/11/2018 Sample “paperwork” – can be copied or paraphrased as needed Sample home assignment – don’t call it homework

4/11/2018 ????? Any questions on the “How”? The “Why”?

WHAT? Are YOUR expectations of us this week ? Do YOU get? 4/11/2018 WHAT? Are YOUR expectations of us this week ? Do YOU get? What is expected of us participants? Any questions on the “How”? The “Why”?

Any more “Expectations” to add to our list? 4/11/2018 Any more “Expectations” to add to our list? Any more expectations to add to the list – invite them to bring up any thing that occurs to them as we move forward

Program Updates page material Class Presentations Resource information 4/11/2018 Program Updates page material Class Presentations Resource information Cub Scout “stuff” Cub Adventure Guide info FACEBOOK PAGE What else? Any questions on the “How”? The “Why”? They’ll here more about this at the end of the week? Invite them to suggest other items they think might be helpful during the week, and we’ll see what we can do!

What we will cover this week? 4/11/2018 What we will cover this week? Changes to the program Cover most of the new Adventures requirements and the Resources supporting them Try out an activity for each rank level Discuss Pack Meeting Impact Discuss the LDS (1-year Webelos) transition Discuss your roles when you return home Have some Philmont Cub Scout Fun! – they should have a pretty good idea of those at this point Click thru – 7 lines

What do we want from you? Big Change! Be Patient! We will get there! 4/11/2018 What do we want from you? Big Change! Be Patient! We will get there! Ask Questions! Remember, May, 2015 effective date Some materials still in progress Focus on program today is still critical Feedback chance for you Commit to it! Familiarize yourself with resources

4/11/2018 Any Questions? Any questions on the “How”? The “Why”? “The What”?