Cub Scout Advancement: Delivering Adventure 幼童軍晉級 從 Requirement 到 Adventure National Advancement Committee

Guide to Advancement No council, committee, district, unit, or individual has the authority to add to, or subtract from, advancement requirements 任何一個人都不能更改幼童軍 手冊的晉級內容

Advancement is… 晉級只是 … A method 一種方法 Not an end in itself 不是旅程的結束 Based on experiential learning 是累積經驗 Designed to educate or expand horizons 目的是給予新知並擴展視野 “Do Your Best” 盡全力就好 A means for personal growth 也是個人成長的工具 Age-appropriate hurdles that allow Scouts to learn and gain confidence 為各個年齡層設計適合的活動，藉此增強個人自信心 Guide to Advancement, ,

Three Steps in Cub Scout Advancement 三個晉級的步驟 Preparation 準備 Qualification 完成活動 Recognition 給予獎勵 Guide to Advancement,

Who Delivers the Cub Scout Program? Parents and adults Pack Committee Den Leaders Cub Master

Role of Parents Help with home assignments Support den and pack activities Encourage advancement Note advancement progress in handbook

Unit Advancement Responsibilities: Reporting 7 Use BSA’s Internet portal to report advancement. The new electronic reporting tool at my.scouting.org will be more dynamic. my.scouting.org All advancement for a calendar year must be recorded during that year to count for Journey to Excellence. Guide to Advancement,

Cub Scout Program Updates Effective June 1, 2015

Structure of Advancement Bobcat badge is still first Each other rank: seven “adventures” required Elective adventures available to fill out each program year Do Your Best! Guide to Advancement,

“Tiger Cub” becomes “Tiger”

Cub Scout Required Adventures 11 TIGERWOLFBEARWEBELOS ARROW OF LIGHT Backyard Jungle Call of the Wild Bear ClawsCast Iron Chef Building a Better World Games Tigers Play Council Fire Bear Necessities First Responder Camper Team Tiger Howling at the Moon Fur, Feathers and Ferns Stronger ‐ Faster ‐ Higher Scouting Adventures Tiger BitesPaws on the Path Grin and Bear It Webelos Walk ‐ About Duty to God in Action Tiger in the Wild Running with the Pack Paws for Action Duty to God and You Elective Adventure My Family’s Duty to God Duty to God Footsteps Fellowship & Duty to God Elective Adventure

Recognition: Adventure Loops & Pins Adventure belt loops – Tiger, Wolf, & Bear Adventure pins – Webelos & Arrow of Light Guide to Advancement, &

Webelos to Arrow of Light Den Transition For Program Year Only For boys who earn Webelos rank by May 31, 2015: Option 1:Continue using requirements Option 2:Use new Arrow of Light requirements. The following may be substituted for the three electives adventures: Activity badges that were not counted toward Webelos rank New adventures required for the Webelos rank Guide to Advancement,

Who Approves Cub Scout Advancement? Guide to Advancement, Tiger, Wolf, and Bear ranks: Akela signs handbook upon completion Den leader then signs to approve Webelos and Arrow of Light ranks: Den leader approves unless otherwise delegated

FAQs: Cub Scout Advancement Timely recognition 即時給予獎勵 Age-appropriate ranks Working on electives Time extensions Boys held back in school Guide to Advancement,

Advancement in Camp Camp programs should support advancement, but not focus on it. Advancement should occur naturally as a product of the camp experience. 不是為了要晉級才去做 Guide to Advancement,

Cub Scouts with Disabilities “Do your best” is still the standard. If activities are beyond the abilities of the youth, the Cubmaster and pack committee may determine appropriate substitutions. Subscribe to Abilities Digest by sending a SUBSCRIBE message to Guide to Advancement,

In Summary, Advancement… Encourages Cub Scouts to “do their best” while learning new skills and exploring new subject areas Provides a tangible reward for hard work Helps build confidence Facilitates a Cub Scout’s personal growth Provides a method to fulfill the mission and aims of Scouting

The key is for boys to have FUN and always do their best! Meet “Ethan”…

20 Resources Guide to Advancement, No Cub Scout Leader Book Den leader guide for each rank Pack meeting guide – online only Advancement News: g g Twitter: For More Information Other advancement presentations are available at:

Transition Considerations Boys seeking Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos ranks beginning June 1, 2015: Use new program Boys joining Cub Scouts after May 31, 2015, may earn Arrow of Light rank using new requirements—no requirement to earn Webelos rank first LDS (The Church of Jesus Chris of Latter-Day Saints) transition considerations Details: See Transition guidelines on

Joining Cub Scouts in Fifth Grade Shall utilize the new program requirements and handbook May substitute any of the new program’s Webelos–required adventures for the three required Arrow of Light electives Boys joining Cub Scouts after May 31, 2015, and meeting the qualifications to join an Arrow of Light den

Program Transition Current program – active until May 31, 2015  All advancement until that date will use the current materials Updated program – active on June 1, 2015 Handbooks/Den Leader Guides in Scout Shops – May 1,

Summary of Changes NOT Changing Family focus Ages (or genders) Bobcat still first rank earned Ranks or approach Den/pack meeting structures Outdoor program emphasis Delivery model CHANGING Movement to Scout Oath & Law “Tiger Cub” becomes “Tiger” (new image) Arrow of Light no longer requires earning Webelos More active More aligned with Aims/Mission Simplified Advancement Academics and Sports program retired, but many woven into new adventures Current immediate/elective recognition devices replaced with belt loops One Den Leader Guide per rank