1. Cub Scouting’s BSA Family ProgramBy
Timothy Nord

2. What is the Family Program?
The BSA Family Program is a series of activities designed to help strengthen the family.
All family members are encouraged to participate and may earn the BSA Family Award.

3. Why Do We Need It? The family is the basis of our society.
The BSA has a great interest in the strength of the family, relating directly to our aims.
Scouting is a valuable resource that can help families.

4. Purposes of the BSA Family Program
To help strengthen families.
To encourage family involvement in scouting.

5. How Do You Get Started in the Program?
A family may choose to participate on it’s own, or
The Pack may choose to introduce it as part of the yearly program.

6. How Does A Pack Introduce It?
Select a Program Chair
Conduct an Orientation Meeting
Introduce purposes
Go over requirements
Present Contents of the Activity Book
Discuss how the Pack will support and recognize the program.

7. How Does the Program Work?
The BSA Family Activity Book is the primary resource.
You have 12 months to complete the program.
A family chooses 10 activities, 2 from each of the 5 major categories.

8. Family Program Topics Learning Through Fun and Adventure
Strengthening Family Relationships
Developing Character
Teaching Responsibility
Handling Difficult Situations

9. 1. Learning Through Fun and Adventure
Enjoying Family Fun
Knowing It’s Make-Believe
Cultivating Talents
Being Patriotic

10. 2. Strengthening Family Relationships
Making Mealtime Meaningful
Strengthening Family Traditions
Understanding Siblings
Showing Love
Communicating
Sharing

11. 3. Developing Character Learning Duty to God Fostering Self-Esteem
Accepting Success
Trusting
Giving
Accepting Differences

12. 4. Teaching Responsibility
Developing Responsibility
Being Prepared
Planning and Organizing
Managing Money

13. 5. Handling Difficult Situations
Overcoming Obstacles
Adjusting to a Move
Coping With Long-Term Illness
Loss of Loved Ones

14. What Do You Earn? The family earns a certificate.
Each participating member may choose either a patch or a pin.
The award may be won more than once.

15. Resources Cub Scouting’s BSA Family Activity Book #33012A.
Cub Scout Leader Book, chapter 30.
Scouting Magazine - Family Talk
Pack Family Program Chair.
Tim Nord