YOUR TOP 5 QUESTIONS ANSWERED- CLICK HERE CUB SCOUT PARENT ORIENTATION GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS Adventure Awaits 2 Your Journey Begins Here 3-4 The Cub Scout Program 5 The Cub Scout Pack 6 The Advancement Plan 7 The Bobcat Award 8 Special Programs 9-10 The Cost of 11 New Member Checklist 12 How Can I Help? 13 Volunteer Leadership 14 Training 15 Which District Am I In? 16 You Are Not Alone 17 Pikes Peak Council Hibbard Memorial Scout Shop 985 West Fillmore Street 985 West Fillmore Street Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Colorado Springs, CO 80907 719-634-4342 Phone: (719) 634-1584 Store Hours Fax: (719) 634-1436 M/TU/TH/F/SA 9:00am-5:00pm www.PikesPeakBSA.org WED/SUN - CLOSED Council Office Hours Learn more Online M/F 10:00am - 2:00pm @pikespeakcouncilbsa TU/W/TH: 10:00am - 5:00pm @pikespeakcouncilbsa

www.scouting.org - www.cubscouts.org - www.pikespeakbsa.org ADVENTURE AWAITS! As a parent, you want your child to grow up to be a self-reliant, dependable leader to society. Scouting has these same goals in mind. Since 1910, we have been weaving lifetime values into fun and educational activities designed to assist parents in strengthening character, good citizenship and personal fitness into youth. BUILD YOUR ADVENTURE TODAY!

Welcome to the fun & excitement of Cub Scouting! Where character counts and the adventure is waiting! 2 YOURYOUR JOURNEY JOURNEY BEGINS BEGINS HERE HERE...

THE BASICS Youth Development Program for children in grades Kindergarten through Fifth grade - Builds Character - Teaches Citizenship - “Do Your Best”

WHY CUB SCOUTING? - Fun for the entire family - Master new skills - Make new friends - Build self- confidence - Service projects to give back -FUN!

SCOUTING ACTIVITIES - Camping - - Raingutter Regatta - Hiking, Fishing, Biking - Field Trips

THINGS TO BUY - Uniform - Book - Boys’ Life Magazine - Patches 3 YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS HERE...

THE BIG PICTURE Den Meetings -Small groups organized by gender and grade Pack Meetings & Activities - Family Events combining all dens District & Council Events

WHY CUB SCOUTING? - Fun for the entire family ADVANCEMENT - Master new skills Age based rank - Make new friends - Assigned by grade - Build self- confidence Awards and badges - Service projects to give back - Connecting effort and success -FUN! Recognition - Celebrating achievement and building self confidence

TRAINING - Youth Protection - Position Specific Training available - Printed resources

WHAT’S NEXT? - Learn about your Pack - Sign-Up tonight! 4 THE CUB SCOUT PROGRAM

LIONS- KINDERGARTEN Lions is the newest level of Cub Scouts. •Each Scout has an adult partner: - Introductory year to Scouting - Meets two times each month in Den meetings - Occasionally joins the pack at Pack meetings

TIGERS- 1ST GRADE Tigers is a one-on-one program for youth and adults. •Each child/adult team is a member of a Tiger den which: - Has five to nine youth/adult teams - Meets two times each month in den meetings - Has one outing a month

•Each den has a Tiger Den Leader (usually a parent) - A Tiger Den Leader helps coordinate the Tiger Den Meetings - Each youth/adult team takes a turn at shared leadership running the activities and working with the Tiger Den Leader

CUB SCOUTS & WEBELOS- 2ND - 5TH GRADE Cub Scouts is a family centered program for youth and adults. •Your child is a member of a Den which: - Has five to nine youth - Meets two times each month in den meetings - Has one outing/ “field trip” a month - Is led by a Den Leader (usually a parent), who is helped by an assistant Den Leader - Included games, crafts, skits, songs, ceremonies and periodic field trips.

5 THE CUB SCOUT PROGRAM THE CUB SCOUT PACK

YOUR CHILD IS A MEMBER OF A PACK WHICH: •Is made up of one or more dens •Meets once a month at the Pack meeting- all Tiger and Cub Scout families are expected to participate/Lions join occasionally - The Pack meeting is led by the Cubmaster - The Pack meeting is the climax of the month’s den meetings and activities - Pack meetings follow a suggested theme that have games, skits, song, ceremonies and presentations of badges that Scouts earned that month.

YOUR PACK IS RUN BY THE PACK COMMITTEE •Made up of parents that hold committee positions, such as: Pack Trainer, Advancement Chair, Treasurer, etc. •The committee meets once a month or more often if needed •Led by the Committee Chairman •The committee selects leadership, finds meeting places, performs record keeping, managed pack finances, order badges, maintains pack equipment, helps train leaders, recognizes leaders and plans activities.

THE CHARTERING ORGANIZATION •The pack is “owned” by a chartering organization, usually a parent association, religious organization, service club, or other organization interested in helping youth. •The organization approves leaders, provides a meeting place, and operates the pack according to their own guidelines and the guidelines of the Boy Scouts of America.

6 ADVANCEMENT PLAN

BOBCAT After finishing their Lion year, all Cub Scouts earn the Bobcat badge. Cub Scouts learn the Scout Oath and Law, handshake, salute, sign and motto. After receiving the Bobcat badge, each scout works on requirements based on their grade level. Complete the below requirements to earn your Bobcat Badge TIGER The Tiger program is for first-grade (or age 7) Scouts and their adult partners. There are six required adventures and for their seventh scouts can choose from 13 elective adventures. The Tiger, working with their adult partner and in their den, completes each of the seven adventures to earn the Tiger badge. These requirements consist of an exciting series of indoor and outdoor activities just right for a child in the first grade.

WOLF A Cub Scout who has completed first grade (or is age 8) completes seven adventures to earn the Wolf badge. There are six required adventures and for their seventh scouts can choose from 13 elective adventures.

ABEAR Cub Scout who has completed the second grade (or is age 9) completes seven adventures to earn the Bear badge. There are six required adventures and for their seventh scouts can choose from 13 elective adventures. WEBELOS When a Cub Scout has completed the third grade (or is ten years old) they joins a Webelos den, led by an adult Webelos leader. The Scout completes seven adventures (five required and two elective) for the Webelos badge, and seven more adventures (four required and three elective) for the Arrow of Light Award- the highest award in Cub Scouting.

Camping and outdoor programs are an important part of the 18 month program. In the spring of the Webelos 5th grade year, they graduate from Cub Scouting at an impressive ceremony. Every Cub Scout deserves an opportunity to be a Scout.

7 4 THE BOBCAT AWARD

Complete the below requirements to earn your Bobcat Badge

1. Learn and say the Scout Oath, with help if needed.

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.

2. Learn and say the Scout Law, with help if needed

A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent.

3. Show the Cub Scout sign. Tell what it means.

4. Show the Cub Scout handshake. Tell what it means.

5. Say the Cub Scout motto. Tell what it means.

Do your best.

6. Show the Cub Scout salute. Tell what it means.

7. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet, “How to protect your children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.”

8 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

SUMMERTIME CAMPING Cub Scout Day Camp: An activity for all Cub Scouts that includes crafts, games, nature, sports, songs and skits. Camps are held on a Saturday at a local park.

Family Camp: A two day overnight camping experience for all Cub Scouts and their families. Held at Camp Alexander, this fun-filled weekend offers activities such as: swimming, sports, archery, BB guns, fishing, canoeing, and so much more!

SHOOT-O-REE A one day activity that provides shooting sports activities including; archery, bb guns, catapults and more!

PINEWOOD DERBY Parent/Scout project to build a race car made from a block of wood. Scouts will race their cars at the Pinewood Derby. Be there for the big race!

BLUE AND GOLD BANQUET Our birthday party for Cub Scouting! Held in February at the pack meeting which recognizes the Scouts for their hard work.

9 SCOUTING FOR FOOD An annual service project partnered with Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado to collect food for those who are hungry in the region. Scouts canvas their neighborhoods and weigh the total amount of food collected.

SCOUT NIGHTS Various events or “Scout Night’s” are scheduled with local sports teams including the Rocky Mountain Vibes, CC Tiger Hockey and local college teams. Special programming for Scouts is planned along with discounted tickets.

ANNUAL POPCORN SALE Each year the Pikes Peak Council conducts its annual popcorn sale to benefit all Scouting programs. The sale teaches Scouts a valuable life lesson of earning their own way and helps pay for Scouting expenses. Please refer to the Popcorn Sale form provided in tonight’s packet for more information.

CAMP CARDS A new program designed to help youth raise funds needed to have a quality scouting program. Camp Cards are distributed to the units and scouts to sell for $5.00, with all proceeds benefiting Scouting and providing customers with great discounts at area businesses.

10 THE COST OF SCOUTING WHAT WILL SCOUTING COST ME?

Like all youth programs there are some startup costs. There is a one time join fee of $25 and a National Registration Fee of $72 (prorated monthly) that you pay upon joining. There is a Local Council Fee of $60 (also prorated monthly). Your Pack may also have annual dues that help pay for program supplies throughout the year.

New Member Joining Fee: $25.00 National Registration and Insurance fee: $72.00 (prorated monthly) Local Council Activity Fee: $60.00/year Scout's Life Magazine: $12.00/year (optional)

Most Packs sell Popcorn and Camp Cards to decrease or eliminate pack dues. SCOUT'S LIFE MAGAZINE This Scouting magazine is the only magazine especially designed for the Scout. It features camping around the world and hiking, hobbies such as model cars and boat building, bicycling, fishing, nature and much more! Make sure on your application to mark the Boys’ Life square and in 2-3 mo. Scout's Life Magazine is $12/year - CLICK FOR A MINI SAMPLE

UNIFORMS While uniforms are not required to join Scouting, it does play an important part of the recognition and self esteem elements of the program. Check with your pack to see what they recommend as the “official” uniform. Remember, uniforms can also be found at thrift shops, or some packs also operate a uniform bank. If needed, check with pack leaders and the council office regarding financial assistance.

11 NEW MEMBER CHECKLIST

Lion Uniform Checklist ☐ Lion Short-sleeve T-Shirt, $9.99 These prices were taken from ☐ Lion Cap, $12.99 the 2018 Official Boy Scouts Optional Uniform Bottoms of America Catalog. Prices are ☐ Switchbacks, $24.99 subject to change and do not ☐ Girls’ Roll-up Pants, $24.99 include sales tax. ☐ Girls’ Skort, $19.99 scoutstuff.org ☐ Shorts, $19.99 Cub Scouts - Tiger, Wolf and Bear Checklist Webelos Checklist ☐ Long-sleeve Shirt, $29.99 ☐ Micropoly/Poplin Short/Long Shirt, $29.99-44.99 ☐ Short-sleeve Shirt, $24.99 ☐ Micropoly or Canvas Switchbacks - $34.99-44.99 ☐ Switchbacks, $24.99 ☐ Webelos Cap, $17.99 ☐ Girls’ Roll-up Pants, $24.99 ☐ Plaid Neckerchief, $9.99 ☐ Girls’ Skort, $19.99 ☐ Cub Scout Web Belt, $9.99 ☐ Shorts, $19.99 ☐ Boy Scout Socks, $7.99-9.99 ☐ Cub Scout Rank Cap, $14.99 ☐ Webelos Neckerchief Slide, $5.99 ☐ Tiger or Cub Scout Web Belt, $9.99 ☐ Webelos Colors, $5.99 ☐ Neckerchief, $9.99 ☐ Shoulder Loop (Blue), $3.99 ☐ Cub Scout Neckerchief Slide, $5.99 INSIGNIA ☐ Cub Scout Socks, $5.99 ☐ Council Shoulder Patch, price varies INSIGNIA ☐ Patrol Emblem, $2.49 ☐ Council Shoulder Patch, price varies ☐ World Crest Emblem, $2.29 ☐ World Crest Emblem, $2.29 ☐ World Crest Ring, $1.99 ☐ World Crest Ring, $1.99 ☐ Pack Numbers (red), $1.49 ☐ Pack Numbers (red), $1.49 ☐ Den Number, $1.49 ☐ Den Number, $1.49

12 HOW CAN I HELP?

Scouting operates through volunteer leadership. Volunteer leaders are an example of Scouting’s principle of service to others. Naturally, parents are the primary source of leaders in the Scouting program. You volunteer not only to serve Scouting, but also to serve your son and his friends, and to have the chance to be a positive influence on the youth in your community.

WHAT DO I GET IN RETURN? Being a leader is fun, challenging, and rewarding. Leaders find that their experiences help them to become better parents. The following are some of the many dividends that will enrich your life as you dedicate your time, talent and enthusiasm to Scouting:

• Fun and fellowship with families, sharing your pride in the Scouts accomplishments • The privilege of helping to enrich and strengthen families • A chance to help youth learn good citizenship and to help shape them into adults who have strength of character and are sensitive to the needs of others • The opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of youth as they grow strong in mind and body • A code to live by which will set a worthwhile example for children and adults. • The satisfaction of being a member of a worldwide movement, and pride in being publicly identified as a part of this organization--wearing the Scouting uniform is a visible means of showing you believe in and stand up for the ideals and objectives of the Boy Scouts of America.

13 VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP

DEN LEADER (s) CUBMASTER Leads the den at weekly den Helps plan and carry out the and monthly pack meetings. pack program with the help Attends monthly pack committee of the pack committee. Leads meetings. the monthly pack meeting and

PACK COMMITTEE Pack committee members perform administrative functions. Committee Chair Advancement Chair Presides at all pack committee Maintains advancement records meetings. Helps recruit adult for the pack. Orders and obtains leaders and attends the monthly all badges and awards. Attends pack meeting. monthly pack meetings and pack committee meetings. Unit Membership Chair This person coordinates a year Pack Trainer round membership growth ef- Ensures that all leaders of the fort for the pack to keep and pack are trained. Attends pack attract more members. meetings and committee meet- ings. Secretary/Treasurer Keeps all records for the pack, including the pack bank account, financial records, etc.

14 TRAINING

LEADERSHIP TRAINING Training is an important part of learning to become an effective leader. The main purpose of training is to provide you with the tools you need to put on a quality program for the Scouts. Lead- ers who understand the whys and hows of the program are more effective in their roles and have a better understanding of how to use all available resources to provide an exciting and worthwhile program for their Scouts.

YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING The Boy Scouts of America places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth members. This training covers the BSA’s Youth Protection policies, kinds of abuse, how to respond to disclosure of abuse and proper reporting procedures. It does so by taking you through situations that require choices and produce consequences. This training is available online and in each district throughout the year. In order for an adult to remain a registered leader in the Boy Scouts of America, Youth Protection Training is required every two years.

POSITION SPECIFIC TRAINING Position Specific Training is designed to present in-depth informa- tion for a new leader in a specific leadership position such as Den Leader, Cubmaster, etc. This course is presented several times a year in your district, at the council level and online.

To complete the training courses online go to my.scouting.org and create an account.

15 WHICH DISTRICT AM I IN? The Pikes Peak Council is divided into five districts. These districts are designed as operational units to serve the Chartered Organizations, Units and Adult Volunteers of their designated service area. Four of the five districts are based on geography and coincide with school district boundaries.

District Where Frontier Colorado Springs School District 11 Falcon School District 49 High Plains School Districts: Peyton, Calhan, Ramah, Ellicott, Miami-Yoder, Edison, Hanover All Communities in Elbert, Lincoln, Kit Carson and Kiowa Counties Jamboree Academy School District 20 Lewis Palmer School District 38 Inner-city outreach program for underserved and multicultural neighborhoods- D11, D2 & RE-1 Ute Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 Fountain/Ft. Carson School District 8 Widefield School District 3 Harrison School District 2 Manitou Springs School District 14 All Communities in Teller and southern Park Counties

16 YOU ARE NOT ALONE OTHER RESOURCES The staff at Pikes Peak Council Scout Service Center can help you or they will get you in touch with someone who can. • Phone: (719) 634.1584 •Website: www.pikespeakbsa.org

ROUNDTABLE Roundtable, a monthly leaders’ meeting for all adult volunteers in your district, is available. You can get help with program ideas to use at the den or pack meeting and also ask questions and share ideas with other leaders.

Roundtable is currently being held monthly in an on-line meeting format. Be sure to check out our website calendar for the most up to date information on Roundtable. www.pikespeakbsa.org

UNIT COMMISSIONER Your pack is assigned a unit commissioner. They are your “service team.” They check on health of your pack and are a communications link between your pack and the Scouting organization. A Commissioner is assigned to assist your pack.

17 I CAN HELP IN THESE AREAS:

My hobbies are: ______I can play and/or teach these sports: ______My job, business, or profession would be of interest to Cub Scouts: Y / N I am willing to help my child and the pack as: ___ Pack Committee Member ___ Assistant Cubmaster ___ Cub Scout Den Leader/assistant___ Webelos Den Leader/assistant ___ Tiger Cub Den leader ___ Cubmaster ___ Pack Trainer

My Scouting Experience: GENERAL ACTIVITIES ___ Cub Scout ___ Boy/Girl Scout ___ Explorer ___ Carpentry Rank attained ______Swimming Adult Leader ______Games ___ Nature SPECIAL PROGRAM ASSISTANCE ___ Sports I have an ___SUV ___VAN ___ TRUCK ___ Outdoor Activities ___ I have a workshop. ___ Crafts ___ I have family camping gear. ___ Music/songs ___ I can arrange special trips/activities. ___ Bookkeeping ___ I have access to a cottage or camping ___ Computer Skills property or a boat. ___ Drawing/art ___ I can help Webelos Scouts with Boy Scout ___ Radio/electricity skills. ___ Dramatics/skits ___ I can, or know others who can, help with ___ Cooking/banquets our Cub Scout Academics & Sports program. ___ Sewing I can give other help______Transportation ___ OTHER ______Name ______Street address ______City______State______Zip______Home Phone______Business Phne______E-mail address______Your cooperation and help are always appreciated! POPCORN SALE

SNACK FOR A GREAT CAUSE When you purchase Trail’s End Popcorn, you’re helping Scouts raise they money they need to fund their programs. 70% of your purchase goes to local Scouting. Selling Trail’s End popcorn is a great opportunity for units to earn funds to support their entire year of Scouting. Check with your unit leader for the most up to date information on the popcorn sale. WHY SELL POPCORN? • Increase your unit and council income – 70% stays local • Pay for your entire Scouting program. • Scouts learn life lessons by “earning their own way.” • The prize program motivates Scouts. • Cool new incentives for Scouts who sell • Sell online to friends and family out of town.