1 Cub Scouting THE BASICS

2 Objectives Provide BSA information to Parents Complete Youth Protection Training Assist with Program – Provide Meeting Resources Commissioner / Resources Identify Future Learning Opportunities Question and Answers

3 How Does Cub Scouting Work? Cub Scouting is a family oriented program Two levels – Dens – Pack Dens consist of small group of boys of same grade, usually meets 2-3 times a month Packs consist of several dens, usually meeting once per month

4 How Does Cub Scouting Work? Tiger Den (Grade 1) Wolf Den (Grade 2) Bear Den (Grade 3) Webelos (Grade 4 & 5) All Dens meetings have a structured meeting plan focused on advancement and activities in preparation for Pack Meeting

5 How Does Cub Scouting Work? Pack Meetings – Provide program elements – Present awards to Scouts – Dens provide entertainment (skits, songs, etc.) Key Pack Events – Pinewood Derby – Blue & Gold Banquet – Service Projects – Field Trips and Special Outings – Camping

6 How Does Cub Scouting Work? Parents/Volunteers fill these roles: – CubmasterAssist. Cubmaster – Den LeadersPack Committee Chair – Assist. Den LeadersCommittee Members Parents/Volunteers are the program’s resources Parents can validate requirement completion

7 How Does Scouting Work Pack Committee – Support Group – Help with pack meeting planning – Assist with securing awards – Aide in Communications – Oversight of Pack Funds

8 How Does Cub Scouting Work? Training – BSA/Council/District trainings available Tonight Youth Protection Training Basic Leader Position Specific Pack Committee Roundtable Meetings Supplemental

9 How Does Cub Scouting Work? Parent Q/A

10 Youth Protection Training Provide YPT Training Here

11 So What’s A Den! Dens typically consist of 5-10 scouts Den is one of many in a pack Dens meetings are typically for 1.5 hours – 2 to 3 times a month Pack meetings occur once per month – All Dens/families invited – Have a Theme – Dens provide support program (skits, tricks, puzzles, etc.)

12 So What’s A Den! The First Steps – Secure list of scouts and parents for the Den – Provide your contact information/Parent information letter Den Meeting LocationDen Meeting Date/Time Pre-requisitesFuture advancement topics Pack Meeting LocationPack Meeting Date/Time Future OutingsYour contact information – Conduct a parent meeting/Family Talent Survey – Recruit an Assistant Den Leader – Contact Unit Commissioner for information on Den Chief resources – Prepare Your Meeting Plan – Conduct the Meeting

13 So What’s A Den! Preparing for your first meeting – Den meetings have 6 parts Before the meeting Gathering Activity Opening Program Closing After the meeting – Plan in advance / have all resources ready to go – Packets provided for each level to assist with meeting preparation (handout now) – Review Materials

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19 Commissioner / Resources District Information (included in packets) Commissioner Staff is a Resource – Identify Unit and/or District Commissioner – Experienced personnel – Personal Wikipedia Monthly Roundtables – Roundtable Commissioner Staff – Networking

20 Commissioner / Resources National BSA (

21 Guide to Safe Scouting ( HealthandSafety/GSS/toc.aspx) Commissioner / Resources

22 Commissioner / Resources My Scouting Tools (

23 Commissioner / Resources Heart of Ohio (

24 Future Learning Opportunities

25 Future Learning Opportunities Supplemental Opportunities – Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) – Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders (OWL) – Pow-Wow – Safe Swim Defense – Weather Hazards – Wood Badge – Many More (see National Website for more info)

26 Summary Provided General Overview for Parents Completed Youth Protection (pickup cards) Discussed/Provide Materials for 1 st Meetings Identified value of Commissioner Provided additional resource locations Identified Future Learning Opportunities Identified Supplemental Opportunities

27 Summary Open Floor for Questions