Cub Scouting

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Cub Scouting

• Introduction to Cub Scouting

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Cub Scout Leader Position Specific Training
Module 1
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Cub Scouting
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• Opening Ceremony
• Follows Pre-Opening Activity
• See how a Cub Scout pack meeting works

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Cub Scouting
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• Cub Scout Promise
• I, (name) promise to do my best
• To do my duty to God and my country,
• To help other people, and
• To obey the Law of the Pack.

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Cub Scouting
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• Why Are You Here?
• To learn the fundamentals of Cub Scouting
• To learn what Cub Scout leaders do
• To learn how to make Cub Scouting work
• To learn how to have FUN with the den and pack
• To learn how to have successful den and pack
  meetings

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Cub Scouting
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• Todays Training
• Models a pack meeting
• Starts with general information
• Continues with specific information
• Provides you with the tools to succeed

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Cub Scouting
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• WHAT IS CUB SCOUTING?

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• Cub Scouting...
• Is for boys aged 7 to 11 or in the first through
  fifth grade
• Is family oriented
• Builds independence
• Gives boys skills that will be useful for their
  lifetime
• Has age-appropriate activities and lessons
• Is the young-boy program of the Boy Scouts of
  America

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Cub Scouting
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• The Foundations of Scouting
• BSA Mission Statement
• The Scout Oath
• The Scout Law
• The Vision Statement
• The Aims

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Cub Scouting
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• The Foundations of Scouting
• BSA Mission Statement

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to
prepare young people to make ethical and moral
choices over their lifetimes by instilling in
them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
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Cub Scouting
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• The Foundations of Scouting
• The Scout Oath

On my honor, I will do my best To do my duty to
God and my country And to obey the Scout Law
To help other people at all times To keep
myself physically strong, Mentally awake, and
morally straight.
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Cub Scouting
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• The Foundations of Scouting
• The Scout Law

A Scout is Trustworthy Loyal Helpful Friendly
Courteous Kind Obedient Cheerful Thrifty
Brave Clean and Reverent
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Cub Scouting
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• The Foundations of Scouting
• The Vision Statement

The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every
eligible youth in America to become a
responsible, participating citizen and leader
who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law.
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• The Foundations of Scouting
• The Aims of Cub Scouting

• Character development
• Citizenship training
• Mental and physical development

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Cub Scouting
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• Purposes of Cub Scouting
• Character Development
• Spiritual Growth
• Good Citizenship
• Sportsmanship and Fitness
• Family Understanding

• Respectful Relationships
• Personal Achievement
• Friendly Service
• Fun and Adventure
• Preparation for Boy Scouts

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Cub Scouting
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FUN AND ADVENTURE

• Its time for some FUN!

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Cub Scouting
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• Methods of Cub Scouting
• Ideals
• Den
• Advancement
• Family Involvement

• Activities
• Uniform
• Character Connections
• Home- and neighborhood-centered

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Cub Scouting
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• Age-Appropriate Programs
• Tiger Cubs
• First grade
• Cub Scouts
• Wolf Cub Scouts second grade
• Bear Cub Scouts third grade
• Webelos Scouts
• Fourth and fifth grade
• Well Be Loyal Scouts

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Cub Scouting
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WHERE DO I FIT IN?
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Cub Scouting
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The Scouting Organization
National
Northern Star Council
BSA Program Support
Crow River District
Chartered Organization
Pack
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Dens
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Cub Scouting
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The Scouting Organization
National
Northern Star Council
Community Support
Crow River District
Chartered Organization
Pack
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Dens
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Cub Scouting
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The Scouting Organization
National
Northern Star Council
Adult Leadership Supporting Den and Pack Programs
Crow River District
Chartered Organization
Pack
Committee Chair and Members Cubmaster Assistant
Cubmaster Pack Trainer
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Dens
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Cub Scouting
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The Scouting Organization
National
Northern Star Council
Adults and Boys!
Crow River District
Chartered Organization
Pack
Den Leaders and Assistants Tiger Cubs and Adult
Partners Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts Den Chiefs
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Dens
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Cub Scouting
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The Inverted Pyramid
Cub Scouts
Pack Leadership
District, Council, and National
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Cub Scouting
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MORE FUN CUB SCOUTS LOVE
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Cub Scouting
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• Safeguarding Our Youth
• Youth Protection
• Two-deep leadership
• Online training available (http//www.scouting.
  org/HealthandSafety.aspx)
• Health and Safety
• What activities are age appropriate?
• What are the BSA policies?
• Training available througout the year

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Cub Scouting
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• 12 Core Values
• Citizenship
• Compassion
• Cooperation
• Courage
• Faith
• Health and fitness

• Honesty
• Perseverence
• Positive attitude
• Resourcefulness
• Respect
• Responsibility

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Cub Scouting
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• Becoming A Bobcat
• The first accomplishment in Cub Scouting
• Simple requirements
• Its your turn!

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Cub Scouting
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Bobcat Badge Score Sheet Cub Scout Promise Law
of the Pack Cub Scout Motto The Blue and Gold
colors Honesty Character Connection Tell what
WEBELOS means Cub Scout sign Cub Scout salute Cub
Scout handshake
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Cub Scouting
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• The Blue and Gold Colors
• Blue
• Truth and spirituality, steadfast loyalty, the
  sky above.
• Gold
• Warm sunlight, good cheer, happiness.

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Cub Scouting
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• The Cub Scout Promise
• I, (name) promise to do my best
• To do my duty to God and my country,
• To help other people, and
• To obey the Law of the Pack.

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Cub Scouting
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• The Law of the Pack
• The Cub Scout follows Akela,
• The Cub Scout helps the pack go,
• The pack helps the Cub Scout grow,
• The Cub Scout gives good will.

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Cub Scouting
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Tell What Webelos Means
Well Be Loyal Scouts
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Cub Scouting
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Make The Cub Scout Sign
Cub Scout sign
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The Cub Scout Salute
Cub Scout salute
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The Cub Scout Handshake
Cub Scout handshake
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Cub Scouting
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The Cub Scout Motto
Do Your Best!
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Cub Scouting
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Character Connections
Honesty
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Cub Scouting
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Bobcat Badge Score Sheet Cub Scout Promise Law
of the Pack Cub Scout Motto The Blue and Gold
colors Honesty Character Connection Tell what
WEBELOS means Cub Scout sign Cub Scout salute Cub
Scout handshake
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Cub Scouting
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• Congratulations!

You have earned your Bobcat badge! It will
be awarded later at the pack meeting.
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Cub Scouting
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TIME FOR A CHEER!

• Recognition is always welcome at a pack meeting!

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• Review and Questions

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Adapted 11/08 by K. Jendro - crowrivercommish_at_hotm
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