1 Cub Scouting How we have fun!

2 Fun comes from... The Cub Scout month Pack organization Annual program planning conference Unit budget plan Parent involvement—how to get help Activities (pack, district, and council) Resources and information

3 The Cub Scout Month Two or More Den Meetings – Boys and leaders – Activities and advancement (including outings) Pack Meeting – Fun – Recognition – Show, share, and succeed!

4 Pack Organization Chartered Organization Representative Pack Committee Cubmaster Cub Scout Den Leaders Assistant Cub Scout Den Leaders Den Chief Tiger Cub Den Leaders Adult Partners Den Chief Pack Trainer Assistant Cubmaster Webelos Den Leaders Assistant Webelos Den Leaders Den Chief Local Council

5 Cub Scout Program Prepared den meeting and pack meeting plans How to have fun for a month Ideas for den and pack meetings Supported by Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide, Scouting magazine, and Boys’ Life Answers the question: What should we do?

6 Cub Scout Program FPO

7 12 Core Values MonthCore ValuePack Activity SeptemberCooperationPack open house OctoberResponsibilityFire prevention activities NovemberCitizenshipPack service projects DecemberRespectBlue and gold workshop JanuaryPositive attitudeDerby workshop FebruaryResourcefulnessPack in uniform MarchCompassionFirst-aid night AprilFaithCampfire workshop MayHealth and fitnessSports workshop JunePerseveranceBike Safety, bike rodeo JulyCourageLeave No Trace AugustHonestyWater carnival

8 The Cub Scout Year Annual program planning conference Decide what to do the following year Add your own activities – Pinewood derby ® – Space derby – Raingutter regatta – Field trips Ensure a year-round program – Summertime Pack Award – Day/resident/family/pack camping Quality Unit Award

9 Pack Budget Plan Funding the pack Pack money-earning ideas Dues Council-supported fund-raising programs Make Scouting affordable

10 Parent Involvement Encourage all parents to participate Ask for help – Start with just one job – Ask them to do something specific Ask them to register – Insurance coverage – Closer relationship to the unit – Scouting magazine Consider – Single-parent families – Grandparents Parent and Family Talent Survey

11 Parent Involvement

12 Activities Advancement Academics and Sports belt loops Summer camps – Day camp – Resident camping Pack camping overnighters at council-approved facilities Family camping Field trips Tour Planning Checklist

13 National Cub Scouting Resources Leader Book Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide Leader How-To Book Webelos Leader Guide Scouting magazine Boys’ Life National Web sites – – – – – Other books and pamphlets

14 Local Cub Scouting Resources Local council service center District executive and other support staff District and unit commissioner Scout executive Camping facilities Program support Fund-raising programs Activities

15 Local Information Sources Training – Cub Scout Leader Fast Start (online) – Youth Protection (online) – Cub Scout Leader Position-Specific Training – This Is Scouting (online) – Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) – Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders – Health and Safety

16 Local Information Sources Roundtable – Monthly meeting – For all leaders and interested parents – Conducted by the district – Program ideas and fun Council Web site, newsletters, others Commissioners service

17 Unit Information Sources Pack trainer Other leaders Pack library Visit another den meeting Ask for advice Ask for help

18 Recognition

19 Closing Ceremony

20 Review and Questions