Why Join Cub Scouts • Your time is valuable. More than ever, today’s families strive to find quality time to spend together. Cub Scouting helps to support your family by providing ready-made opportunities for you and your son to do things together. • Cub Scout-age boys benefit developmentally from belonging to a group of boys their own age. Through this sense of belonging, boys build self-esteem and learn to get along with others. • As a parent, you want to be assured that the groups that your boy joins will teach values consistent with good citizenship, character development, and physical fitness. The Boy Scouts of America has been weaving these lifetime values into fun and educational activities since 1910. • In a society where your son is taught that winning is everything, Cub Scouting teaches him to “do his best” and to be helpful to others. • Scouting teaches family values and works to strengthen your • relationship with your son. Scouting activities can bring added value to the time you already have with your son. • He will learn to live by the code of “On my honor.”

But we know that boys do not join Cub Scouting just to get their character built. Boys join because it is fun. And fun is at the heart of everything Cub Scouts do— from exploring natural habitats to building model cars and robots to trying sports like archery or telling stories around a campfire. Boys in Cub Scouting might be learning great lessons, but they’re far too busy having fun to notice. How Does Cub Scouting Work? One unique thing about Cub Scouting is that you, as his family, join in on the program with your son, and you will help him along the way. Cub Scouting exists to support your family and help enrich your family time together. Boys have a different handbook at each grade level, with adventures that are age-appropriate for their developmental level. As your boy advances through these books by working on adventures with you, he will earn badges and other recognition that he can wear on his uniform. Your son’s success in Cub Scouting depends on you!

The Cub Scouting program takes place at two levels. Your son will be a part of a den, a small group of boys in the same grade level who usually meet weekly. All dens, from grades 1 through 5, make up a pack. Once a month, the dens, with their families, are together at the pack meeting, where boys show off the new skills they have learned during the month and are recognized for the badges they have earned. All boys, when they join, earn the Bobcat badge first. Your den leader will show you how. Dens The Tiger Den (Grade 1) Parents are most involved at the Tiger level. The boy and his parent or guardian join the den together and attend all meetings and activities together. The den is made up of three to eight of these parent-son teams. Each den also has a Tiger den leader (usually one of the parents) who helps coordinate the meetings. The parent-son teams take turns running the activities and planning meetings with the Tiger den leader. The den usually meets weekly either at the homes of host parent-son teams or at a designated facility; participates in adventures, some of which involve outings; and attends the monthly pack meeting. The Wolf (Grade 2) and Bear (Grade 3) Dens Parents are vital to the Cub Scout dens, both in the role of home support and to help the den leader. Boys at this are beginning to be more independent, and not every boy needs a parent at every meeting. The den consists of four to eight boys, a den leader and assistant den leader (usually parents of some of the boys), and often a den chief (an older Boy Scout or Venturer who helps the den leader). They usually meet once a week at a regularly scheduled time and place, and they also attend the pack meeting with their families.

The Webelos Scout Den (Grades 4 and 5) The Webelos den is much like the Wolf and Bear dens, but there is more emphasis on the boys learning to take leadership roles and preparing to be- come Boy Scouts. Pack Meetings The Cub Scout pack is made up of all the dens, which meet monthly at the pack meeting, led by the Cubmaster. This is the climax of the weekly den meetings and activities. There are games, skits, songs, ceremonies, and presentations of badges that boys earned during that month. This is where families—not just parents, but siblings, too—can see the achievements of their Cub Scout. The pack, including families, also participates in other special events throughout the year, including: • Pinewood Derby®—You can build and race a model car with your son. • Blue and Gold Banquet—Cub Scouting’s birthday party—for all pack members and their families— takes place in February. • Camping—Overnight and day camp opportunities introduce your family to the camping experience. • Service projects—Packs may participate in food drives, conservation projects, or other community activities. • Field Trips and Special Outings—Den outings are a great way to learn more about the people and places in your community. How Can YOU Help? The most important help that you, as a parent, can give your boy is to work with him on his Cub Scouting adventures and help him achieve his badge of rank. His handbook is full of age-appropriate activities that you will enjoy doing together at home. When he completes a project, it is your responsibility to sign his book to verify that he has done his best. This will help the den leader know that he or she can sign off on that part of your son’s rank requirements and arrange for recognition for his efforts. And then it is all- important for you to attend the monthly pack meeting with him, so you can celebrate his achievement. Your role as a parent is the secret to a successful Cub Scouting program!

The den and the pack also rely on parent participation to run a successful program. Cub Scouting operates through volunteer leadership. Consider volunteering as a member of the pack leadership team. Volunteer leaders are an example of Scouting’s principle of service to others. By volunteering in Scouting, you are also giving your son the gift of your time. What could be more valuable? You will have an opportunity to be a positive influence in his life and in the lives of his friends. Here are some of the ways you could volunteer: • Den leader - Leads the den at weekly den and monthly pack meetings. Attends the monthly pack committee meeting. • Cubmaster -Helps plan and carry out the pack program with the help of the pack committee. Emcees the monthly pack meeting and attends the pack committee meeting. Pack Committee Every Cub Scout parent or guardian is invited to become a member of the pack committee. Pack committee members perform administrative functions of the pack. The committee meets monthly and includes the responsibilities below. • Committee Chairman - Presides at all pack committee • meetings. Helps recruit adult leaders and attends the monthly pack meeting and pack committee meeting. • Advancement Chairman - Maintains advancement records for the pack. Orders and obtains all badges and insignia. Attends the monthly pack meeting and pack committee meeting. • Membership Chairman - Manages the transition of new Scouts into the pack and coordinates orientation for new Scouting families. Responsible for the marketing and recruiting initiatives of the pack, as well as the growth and retention of the unit. • Secretary/treasurer - Keeps all records for the pack, including pack bank account, financial records, etc. Attends the monthly pack meeting and pack committee meeting. • Pack trainer - Coordinates training for adults. Promotes leader training and roundtable meeting attendance. Attends the • monthly pack meeting and pack committee meeting. Every Cub Scout parent or guardian is invited to become a member of the pack committee. Pack committee members perform administrative functions of the pack. The committee meets monthly and includes the responsibilities below. Training The Boy Scouts of America offers convenient training for parents who volunteer to serve as leaders. As a new parent, you can learn all about Cub Scouting and how quality Scouting programs are built at the pack level. Log on to My.Scouting.org and create an account to gain access to all available training content. For more information about training at all levels of the program, go to www.scouting.org/training.

We encourage all parents to take the BSA’s Youth Protection training, which is required for all adult leaders. To find out more about the Youth Protection policies of the Boy Scouts of America and how to help Scouting keep your family safe, see the Parent’s Guide in any of the Cub Scouting or Boy Scouting handbooks, or go to www.scouting.org/Training/YouthProtection.aspx. Completion of the “Exercises in Personal Safety Awareness” in the Parent Guide with your son is a requirement for rank advancement. Locally, the Glacier’s Edge Council offers indoor and outdoor training in each district two times a year. Find below this year’s fall dates for indoor and outdoor training. For more information, check out the Training Hub at glaciersedge.org INDOOR TRAINING OUTDOOR TRAINING Oct 21 - 8am Aug 25-26 - 6:30pm - 9am Saturday Christ Lutheran Church Camp Indian Trails 700 Cty Rd B 5801 N River Rd Stoughton, WI 53589 Janesville, WI 53545

Oct 21 - 9am - 4pm Sept 30 - 9am First Congregational Church Honenegah Forest Preserve 714 E. High St. 80 Hononegah Rd, Milton, WI 53563 Rockton, IL 61072

Oct 28 - 9am - 1pm Oct 14 - 8am Mazomanie Community Building Camp Pysea 9 Broadhead St 9608 County Hwy Y. Mazomanie, WI 53560 Mazomanie, WI 53560

Nov 11 - 9am-3pm Oct 27 - 10am-8pm West Middleton Lutheran Church Camp Indian Trails 3763 Pioneer Rd 5801 N River Rd Verona, WI 53593 Janesville, WI 53545 Youth Protection Child abuse is a serious problem in our society, and unfortunately, it can occur anywhere, even in Scouting. Youth safety is of paramount importance to Scouting. For that reason, the BSA continues to create barriers to abuse beyond what have previously existed in Scouting.

The Boy Scouts of America places the greatest importance on providing the most secure environment possible for its youth members. To maintain such an environment, the BSA has developed numerous procedural and leadership selection policies, and provides 7 parents and leaders with numerous online and print resources for the Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing programs.

Youth Protection training is required for all BSA registered volunteers. Parents are strongly encouraged to take Youth Protection training to become familiar with policies, procedures, and guidelines.

New leaders are required to complete Youth Protection training within 30 days of registering. To take the training online, go to My.Scouting.org and establish an account using the member number you receive when you register for BSA membership. If you take the training online before you obtain a member number, be sure to return to MyScouting and enter your number for training record credit. Your BSA local council also provides training on a regular basis if you cannot take it online. For more information, refer to the back of the BSA adult membership application, No. 524-501.

Youth Protection training must be taken every two years. If a volunteer’s Youth Protection training record is not current at the time of recharter, the volunteer will not be registered.

For more information about Youth Protection, please see BSA’s Youth Protection website at www.scouting.org/youthprotection.aspx

Volunteer Incident Report Form: www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/680-676_WEB.pdf What does Scouting Cost? Registration fee - annual fee for youth and leaders (Sept. through Dec 2018): ...... $ 32 Boys’ Life magazine—optional, but strongly recommended (16 monthly issues): ...... $16

Youth Handbooks (Tiger, Wolf, Bear & Webelos): ……………………………………………………….$12.99

Adult leaders use one or more of the following resources: the Cub Scout Leader Book, Tiger Den Leader Guide, Wolf Den Leader Guide, Bear Den Leader Guide, and Webelos Den Leader Guide. See your local Scout shop or www.scoutstuff.org for prices and a wealth of other resources.

Pack dues—The amount varies by pack, depending on money-earning projects conducted by the pack to decrease the amount needed to run the pack program.

Uniform—The uniform and its cost vary by program for both youth and adult. Uniforms may also be purchased at your local Scout shop. See www.scoutstuff.org for details and current prices.

Friends of Scouting – The $32 paid to join the Boy Scouts of America is not the full cost to participate in Scouting. Each family will be asked to make a charitable contribution to support Scouting at some point during the year.

Trail to Bobcat Trail to Bobcat ______1. Learn and say the Scout Oath, with help if needed. ______2. Learn and say the Scout Law, with help if needed. ______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. ______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—Bobcat Requirements. You are not Alone Your den is in a pack that belongs to an organization chartered by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) to operate a Scouting unit (a chartered organization). The chartered organization approves leadership, helps secure a meeting place, and makes sure that the pack works within the guidelines and policies of their organization as well as those of the BSA.

Many volunteers and BSA professionals are interested in the success of your pack. A special volunteer assigned to help your pack is called a commissioner. The commissioner helps the pack provide a successful and high-quality program. The commissioner is also the communication link between your pack and the local council.

All leaders need training to be effective. The BSA provides both online and instructor-led training for adult volunteers in how to be a successful leader.

Your district is one of several in the BSA local council. The professional staff at your council service center can help or will get you in touch with someone who can.

My son is in Pack ______, which meets at ______(location) at ______(time) on ______(day and week of month).

He is in Den ______, which meets at ______(location) at ______(time) on ______(day of week).

Our pack’s chartered organization is ______.

Our Leaders Name Phone No. Email Den leader______Committee Chair ______Cubmaster ______

Our local Council is the Glacier’s Edge Council. Our Council has 2 offices located in Madison and Janesville. Our Council also operates 2 camp properties; Camp Indian Trails, for Cub Scouts and Ed Bryant Scout Reservation for Boy Scouts.

GLACIER’S EDGE COUNCIL, BSA 5846 Manufacturer’s Drive Madison, WI 53704 608-273-1005 www.glaciersedge.org www.facebook.com/GlaciersEdgeBSA

Janesville Service Center Scout Shop 2300 East Racine Street Janesville WI 53545 608-314-3193 2017 Popcorn Sale Funding Your Annual Program!

Sale Dates Popcorn Kickoff Madison - August 21 Popcorn Kickoff Janesville - August 22 Popcorn Commitment Forms Due - August 25 Show and Sell Orders Due - September 1 Show and Sell Product Pickup - September 15-16 Sale Ends - November 1 Show and Sell Return Deadline - November 3 Take Orders Due - November 3 Take Order Product Pickup - November 16-18 Prize Orders Due Online - December 1 Popcorn Payments Due - December 15

Popcorn Kickoffs Popcorn Kernels It is vital that your unit send representation to the Each unit should appoint a leader to take the lead Annual Popcorn Kickoffs in August. These meetings on popcorn. This person will champion the sale for are designed to get you up to speed for a great sale your unit and be the point of contact. This person in 2017. At this meeting we will have product should be well organized, and be excited about samples, 2017 sale information, giveaways, and selling Scouting through the popcorn sale! To help more! out our kernals, we send out a monthly Popcorn Newsletter. This newsletter contains important sale updates, success stores, tips and tricks to be Military Sales Patch sure your unit has the best sale it can! New this year is our Military Sales Patch. Every To subscribe, simply commit to selling popcorn at Scout that receives 1 military donation will receive a the bottom of this page. limited edition Military Sales Council Patch!

Wisconsin Badgers Tin New this year is our Wisconsin Badgers Sports Tin. This will replace the Green Bay Packers Tin for 2017 and will contain the same Sweet and Savory product.

Commit to Selling Popcorn At the link below you can commit to selling popcorn. When your kernel commits, they will be added to the list for our popcorn newsletter. https://247scouting.com/forms/form.php?OrgKey=BSA620&id=214 District Fall Events Delivering on the promise of outdoor program and fun! Every new Scout receives a Pinewood Derby Car, here are the dates you can race.

October 21 - 9am Wall Family Service Center 5846 Manufacturer’s Dr - Madison

October 21 - 4pm-8pm St Williams Catholic Church 1822 Racine St - Janesville

October 28 - 9am East Side Toyota 3501 Lancaster Dr - Madison

October 28 - 1pm Mazomanie Community Building 9 Broadhead St - Mazomanie

New Cub Scout Overnighters Every new Scout is also promised that they will go camping. We offer 4 opportunities within 60 days of joining for Scouts to go camping!

Yahara District New Cub Scout Campout Wisconsin River New Cub Scout Campout October 14-15 - 8am October 14-15 Astico Couty Park Camp Pysea N3620 County Rd TT 9608 County Hwy Y Columbus WI Mazomanie, WI 53560 Nature Trek Sept 23-24, 2017 Camp Indian Trails

Nature Trek is an annual event for all Cub Scouts and their families. This carnival style event shows Scouts the fun of camping! Activities to include: BB Guns, Archery, Crafts, Fishing, and more! New this year, an overnight experience to include dinner, a campfire, and overnight camping! $8/Person for Day $15/Person Overnight

Register at: www.scoutingevent.com/620-naturetrek2017 Loopy Camporee October 7-8, 2017 Camp Indian Trails The annual Loopy Camporee is designed for Cub Scouts, both new and old to come to Camp Indian Trails and earn Adventure Loops. Last year nearly 700 Cub Scouts and their families had a blast! Units are able to stay for all Saturday and overnight to Sunday, or come just for Saturday! $15/Person Register at: https://scoutingevent.com/620-loopy2017 Boo in the Woods October 21 Camp Indian Trails Boo in the Woods is our annual fall festival at Camp Indian Trails. It runs from 1pm-5pm and concludes with th annual Pumpkin Chuck and Campfire Program. Program includes: pumpkin bowling, pumpkin painting, hay rides, shooting sports. Additionally, each year we transform the basement of the Allen Dining Hall into an impressive Haunted House! This attraction is open to the public and runs 7pm-10pm Friday and Saturday Nights on the following dates Oct 13-14 Oct 20-21 Oct 27-28 About Camp Indian Trails (CIT) is comprised of nearly 200 wooded acres nestled 7 miles northwest of Janesville, WI. CIT is our primary Cub Scout camp, but offers year round programs for all Scouts and outside groups. The camp proudly boasts more than 1 mile of frontage on the scenic Rock River. In 2016, construction began on the 5 acre Glass Pond, which will become our primary aquatics area in 2018. Be sure to like us us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/campindiantrailsgec

Utilizing Camp Indian Trails Camp Indian Trails is open 38 weekends a year for units to reserve cabins and campsites. At CIT, you can rent 4 rustic cabins, the beautiful Allen Dining Hall, or any of our 12 rustic campsites.

For the most up to date information and availability, follow the link below. The QR code will also bring you here! Reservations may also be made through the Wall Family Service Center in Madison at 608-310-7300 https://campreservation.com/crs.php?orgkey=BSA620

Groups outside of Scouting are also welcome to rent facilities at Camp Indian Trails. To inquire, email [email protected]

Bob Broomfield - Camp Ranger [email protected] 810-513-3350

Bob has been involved in Scouting since he was a Tiger Cub and is a member of the 2004 Eagle Scout Class. Prior to joining our team as Ranger, he has worked at Camp Tapico, D-A Scout Ranch, and the Florida Sea Base. Bob has been the Ranger at Camp Indian Trails since April of 2014. Sleepover Camp

Sleep over camps give our Scouts the opportunity to experience all the fun of camp AND stay over 3 nights! This camp begins at 10am on day 1 (check in before 10am) and will conclude after lunch on the last day. All meals are provided as part of the fee. At this time, please plan on providing your own camping equipment. All Scouts who attend will leave camp with THREE COMPLETED ADVENTURES specific to their rank in Scouting. In addition the advancement, Scouts will enjoy our camp wide games, climbing, fishing, pedal carts, ga-ga ball, and more! It is the highlight of your Scouting year! $200/Youth Before May 1 $250 after $80/Adult 2018 Dates July 5-8 July 9-12 July 16-19 July 23-26

For more information, and to register for camp checkout all the information available at: www.glaciersedge.org/activitieshub

Cub Scout Winter Day Camp Winter Day Camp is a 3 day, Cub Scout Day Camp held at Camp Indian Trails. Program offered will include: Sled Building, Ice Skating, Snow Shelter Construction, Winter Mammal Study, Cooking, and Science. All Scouts will leave Winter Day Camp with 1 completed adventure! December 27-29, 2017 $80 per Scout $20 per Adult Bringing Camp to YOUR neighborhood

What is Regional Day Camp Regional Day Camp is a five day, day camp. It is a high quality program that differs from other camp offerings as we bring the program to your doorstep! The Regional in Regional Day Camp means that these camps travel and occur in parks local to each district. This year, we are offering RDCs in East Madison, West Madison, Sauk County, Dodgeville, Janesville and Beloit. As the program grows, we will add locations! Day Camp is designed to provide a program experience for all Cub Scouts and Scouts will earn advancement appropraite to their den. This is a staffed camp with volunteer leader support. Dates, Costs, Locations

Below are the 2017 and 2018 dates for Day Camp. The 2018 dates provide a targeted community. If your community is interested in getting their own day camp, contact us at [email protected] to discuss the possibilities. $150/Youth before May 1, $200 after $5/Leader 2018 Dates June 18-22 - East Madison June 18-22 - North Wisconsin River District June 25-29 - West Madison June 25-29 - South Wisconsin River District July 30 - Aug 3 - Beloit July 30 - Aug 3 - Janesville Aug 6-10 - Lake Geneva Meals

Regional Day Camp includes lunch on the last day of each camp. Participants provide their own lunch on the other days. Lunch on the LAST day will be hot dogs, chips, cookies, fruit and a drink. Families and community members are welcome! Day Camp Program

Regional Day Camp is 5 day program with program tracks for each den. Program each day runs 9am to 4pm and is a rotational station program. Every year the program is themed.

For 2017, our theme is: Knights of the Roundtable For 2018, the theme will be: Jedi Training Academy

Daily, Scouts will participate in activites such as Sports, Crafts, Nature, Outdoor Skills, and Shooting Sports.

ALL CUB SCOUTS SHOULD ATTEND DAY CAMP

Upon arrival at camp, Cub Scouts and Webelos will be placed into dens which will travel to seven stations daily where they will complete activities centered around the theme.

The Cub Scout activities will be focused on Scouts having fun and some advancement will naturally occur as a result of the program. Each Scout will complete TWO Adventure Loops.Webelos will have fun, and naturally occurring advancement, but their program will also included activities specific to the requirements for TWO elective adventures each year. Two Great Shops for All your Scouting Needs

Glacier’s Edge National Scout Shop Janesville Scout Shop

Located in the Wall Family Service Center Located in the Janesville Service Center 5846 Manufacturer’s Dr 2300 E Racine St Madison, WI 53704 Janesville, WI 53545 Telephone: 608-246-0486 Telephone: 608-314-3193 Fax: 608-246-0488 Fax: 608-756-4676 Email: [email protected]

Store Hours: Store Hours: Monday-Friday: 9am - 6pm Tuesday-Thurs: 11am - 6pm Saturday: 9:30am - 1pm Friday: 11am-5pm

Don’t have time to shop for your Unit’s awards? Let us pull your order for you! Please allow 1-2 days for processing. Just fax or email your advancement report to order. We can deliver to roundtable or ship UPS Ground or US Mail!