Cub Scouting Program Change Overview 4/21/2017 Cub Scouting Program Change Overview

Dynamic and Relevant Program 4/21/2017 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: As mentioned earlier, the fourth pillar of the Strategic plan stands for “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? It’s about offering the best possible quality program to an ever increasing number of America’s youth . It’s about making sure that the Boy Scouts of America program offer America’s youth and families value-based growth experiences to build the ethical leaders of tomorrow.

4/21/2017 New Program Design The Assessment phase led to the re-design, the “new program” design phase.

Organizing Principle – Design for All Cub Scout Ranks 4/21/2017 Organizing Principle – Design for All Cub Scout Ranks Character Development Participatory Citizenship Personal Fitness Outdoor Skills & Awareness Leadership & Life Skills In response to the assessment phase and research on the needs of today’s boys the 411 Task Force set forth five organizing principles for both programs to be applied to all rank.

Desired Outcomes for Each Area 4/21/2017 Desired Outcomes for Each Area 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 These Desired Outcomes form the foundation for the advancement program and are the source for requirement development and handbook content. The program desired outcomes represented the end of the design phase and are the basis for the development phase of the project.

New Program Development 4/21/2017 New Program Development

Program Development Development 4/21/2017 Program Development Development Charge: Apply the Desired Outcomes to develop an engaging program for boys that is easy for adults to implement Cub Adventure Development Team (developers/authors) Experienced CS leaders recruited nationally to develop new program materials Cub Adventure Team Tasks Design a simplified advancement system – adventures Draft adventure requirements from desired outcomes Turn-key experience for leaders Cub Adventure Team Charge: Apply the Desired Outcomes to develop an engaging program for boys that is easy for adults to implement CAT developers/authors The team driving the development phase, the Cub Adventure Team (CAT) 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. CAT Tasks Design a simplified advancement system – adventures Draft adventure requirements from desired outcomes Turn-key experience for leaders

New Program Model Rank Advancement Thru Adventures 4/21/2017 New Program Model Rank Advancement Thru Adventures For each rank, complete seven adventures, (five den based, one a family-based “Duty to God” adventure, and one and elective adventure of choice) to earn rank badge Adventures = interdisciplinary, theme-based experiences, 3 den meetings Immediate recognition after each adventure Elective adventures available; same recognition approach Advancement Achievements and Electives will be called Adventures in the new program. The planned, new, approach to Cub Scout advancement adheres to the following principles for ALL ranks: Each rank will complete seven “adventures” to earn their badge of rank 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.

# Elective Adventure(s) of Choice Adventure Recognition Device 4/21/2017 4/21/2017 How does rank structure differ? Rank # Defined Adventures # Elective Adventure(s) of Choice Adventure Recognition Device Tiger 6 1 Adventure Belt Loops Wolf Bear Webelos 5 2 Adventure Pins Arrow of Light 4 3 Each rank will complete seven “adventures” to earn their badge of rank Tiger: Six defined, one elective of choice = 7 Wolf: Six defined, one elective of choice = 7 Bear: Six defined, one elective of choice = 7 Webelos: Five defined, two electives of choice =7 Arrow of Light: Four defined, three electives of choice = 7 9

Program Development Recognition Devices: 4/21/2017 Program Development Recognition Devices: Adventure belt loop for Tiger, Wolf, and Bear Adventure Pins for Webelos and Arrow of Light Adventure belt loops awarded for each adventure completed. Colored graphics for rank. Monochromatic for electives. Colors coincide with rank colors. (Oval pins for Webelos/AOL Electives)

Cub Scout Change Summary 4/21/2017 4/21/2017 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 Bobcat still first rank earned (updated) Ages 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. But there have been a number of important changes on the program and program requirements side: Beginning with the 2015/2016 program, Cub Scout will begin using the Scout Oath and Law. 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 the adventure belt loops 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. 11

AIMS REMAIN Cub Scout Changes: Big Picture 4/21/2017 4/21/2017 Cub Scout Changes: Big Picture AIMS REMAIN To develop a boy’s character, Train him in good citizenship, And encourage him to become more fit—physically, mentally, and morally BG PICTURE AIMS 12

METHODS REMAIN Cub Scout Changes: Big Picture 4/21/2017 4/21/2017 Cub Scout Changes: Big Picture METHODS REMAIN 1. Living the Ideals – Movement to Scout Oath and Law 2. Belonging to a Den 3. Using Advancement – Revisions to Current System 4. Involving Family and Home 5. Participating in Activities 6. Serving Home and Neighborhood 7. Wearing the Uniform 8. Making Character Connections – Scout Law BIG PICTURE METHODS 13

4/21/2017 Okay … Now What? Where now…. 4/21/2017

Review current information on the program updates page 4/21/2017 Continue doing the fantastic job you are doing now with the current program! Review current information on the program updates page Review new adventures and their requirements Continue to check the program updates page frequently 4/21/2017

Where for more information: 4/21/2017 Where for more information: National Council http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/programupdates.aspx Scouting Magazine articles (proposed) Webcasts On Saturday, January 17th http://www.livestream.com/bsanationalcouncil Cubmasters @ 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Den Leaders @ 10:30 am and 5:30 pm National Annual Meeting May 2015 – Atlanta Philmont National Training Center Conferences 2015 Week 3 June 21-27 Week 6 July 12-18 Week 8 July 26-August 1 Week 9 August 2-8 Where to find more information/trainings

ROUNDTABLE January – Program Support for Den Leaders February – Advancement March – Program Planning April – New Pack Meeting Plans May – Aquatic Adventures June – Campfire Programs July – Resources for Packs and Den Leaders 4/21/2017

Training Support National, Region, Area, and Council Training Support 4/21/2017 Training Support National, Region, Area, and Council Training Support Overview Presentations Cub Adventure Guides Working with area and region program impact chairs Roundtables Pow Wows Universities of Scouting Updates to Position-specific training – Q1/Q2 2015 Webinars proposed for Spring 2015 National Camping Schools have updated syllabus Currently the authors on the Cub Adventure team as well participants who attended Philmont Scout Ranch Cub sessions this past summer (2014) are serving as guides and ambassadors of the new program across the United States to help get the word out in overview presentations just like this one. They are working with and regional volunteers to helps schedule and support these overview trainings. Overview trainings are and will be held at Roundtables, Pow Wows, and University of Scouting’s. In the first and second quarters of 2015 updates scheduled to happen to Positional Specific online trainings. Webinars as well designed for the unit leaders is proposed for Spring of 2015.

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4/21/2017 In 2015, Cub Scouts will get to know a new member of the Cub Scout team—Ethan! Ethan is a Cub Scout who will guide Scouts through each rank in the new Cub Scout program. He’ll appear in each adventure in their new handbooks, and he will always be a year older and one rank ahead of the Scouts. As Cub Scouts learn a new skill, they’ll look to Ethan for encouragement, helpful tips, funny stories, and even some mistakes he’s made (and learned from) along the way. Ethan might not be perfect, but he does his best and has a great time with his Scouting friends. Boys can aspire to the increasingly exciting adventures Ethan is going on with his den—as a Wolf in the Tiger handbook, as a Bear in the Wolf handbook, and as a Webelos Scout in the Bear handbook. And as they work toward their Webelos and Arrow of Light ranks, they will catch glimpses of the fun awaiting them as they transition to Boy Scouts.

4/21/2017 What are Adventures: Adventures are collections of themed, multidisciplinary activities representing approximately three den meetings’ worth of engaging content. Rank Structure is the same for Tiger through Arrow of Light. Complete 7 adventures and earn your badge of rank. Bobcat is always earned first. Arrow of Light=for required adventures, three electives Webelos=five required adventures, two electives Tiger through Bear=six required adventures, one elective Electives for Each Rank 18 shared for Webelos/Arrow of Light 13 each for Tiger through Bear Adventure Insignia, Presented at the Completion of Each Adventure Tiger through Bear: adventure (belt) loops – this replaces the progress towards rank beads Webelos and Arrow of Light: Adventure pins (similar to the current Webelos’ activity pins) Leader Support Revised position-specific, fast start, and “What’s changed” training One den meeting guide for each rank (Webelos/Arrow of Light combined) Program Timing: New Handbooks and leader materials in Scout Shops in May 2015 Begin using the new program for the 2015-16 program year Revised training available in Spring 2015

4/21/2017 4/21/2017 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! 25

Inviting summary of adventure 4/21/2017 4/21/2017 Title of Adventure Picture of Belt Loop Actual Cubs “Ethan” Inviting summary of adventure GET THEM IN THEIR BOOKS NOW – EVERYONE OPENS THEIRS 26

4/21/2017 4/21/2017 Den Leader Guide 1 per rank level – 4 total – TIGER, WOLF, BEAR, WEBELOS/AOL is combined Contains everything you need for each meeting – no other books to find, copy, etc Contains helpful hints Matches up to the Youth handbook 27

Transitioning to the June 1, 2015 changes 4/21/2017 Transitioning to the June 1, 2015 changes 4/21/2017

Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos 4/21/2017 4/21/2017 Cub Scout Program Transition Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos Convert to new program June 1, 2015 29 29

Cub Scout Program Transition 4/21/2017 4/21/2017 Cub Scout Program Transition Arrow of Light Candidate Options 2015/2016 school year: Convert to new program June 1, 2015 OR Continue using current program for AOL rank award for this one year of transitioning 6/1/2015 to 6/1/2016. 30 30

Cub Scout Program Transition 4/21/2017 4/21/2017 Cub Scout Program Transition LDS transition plan available online at program updates. Boy’s birthdates used for ranks vs. school year Review what has been completed, count it and move into adventures If nearing completion of rank in current program, encourage them to finish Do what is best for the boy All Transition Details: See 2015 Cub Scout Transition Guidelines on www.scouting.org/programupdates 31 31

Today’s Status Materials Handbooks Den Leader Guides 4/21/2017 Today’s Status Materials Handbooks Publishing company currently finalizing edits 2 handbooks Spanish translation Final Manuscript read in October 2014 On schedule for printing and release May 2015. Den Leader Guides Publishing company currently editing

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