Cub Scout All-Inclusive Leader Training 1 Welcome & Introductions • Thomas D. Huether • Field Director, Lake Agassiz • C: 406-780-0690 • E: [email protected] • Lane Schirado • District Executive, Lake Agassiz • C: 701-552-0379 • [email protected] 2 Purpose of this Training • Give New leaders the knowledge & Skills • Generate enthusiasm to be successful • Provide Basic information needed to successfully carry out the duties of their position. Because every Scout deserves a trained leader! 3 Introduction to Cub Scouts 4 Introduction to Cub Scouts Module Overview • Welcome • Aims and Methods of Cub Scouting • The Pack Structure • Childhood Development • Cub Scout Uniforms • Advancement 5 Learning Objectives • Identify what it takes to become trained • Identify & define each of the aims and methods of Cub Scouting • List the required leadership positions for a pack • Explain the role of the Charter Org • Identify the relationship between the charter org, pack committee, Cubmaster, and den leaders • Describe the different pack and den models • Identify 3 characteristics of Children of these ages: – Kindergarten & 1st Grade – 2nd & 3rd Grade – 4th & 5th Grade 6 • Identify the four ideals of Scouting that are accomplished by wearing the uniform • Identify the proper uniform for each rank • Explain the purpose of rank advancement • Identify which rank belongs to what grade • Identify what Cub Scout adventures are and how they relate to earning rank • Identify who can approve rank advancement • Recall how to record, report, and present rank 7 WELCOME 8 Course Sections • Introduction to Cub Scouts • Den Leaders • Cubmaster • Pack Committee Members & Chairs • Outdoor Programs 9 Aims & Methods of Scouting • Mission of the BSA – 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. 10 11 • 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. • Scout Law – A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. 12 Cub Scouting … • Is for youth aged 5 to 11 or in kindergarten through fifth grade • Is family oriented • Builds independence • The aims are: develop character development, citizenship training, personal fitness, and leadership development • Has age-appropriate activities and lessons • Is the youth program of the BSA, improved & tailored to our youth continuously since 1930. 13 7 Methods of Cub Scouting • 1. Living the Ideals • 2. Belonging to a Den • 3. Using Advancement • 4. Involving Family and Home • 5. Participating in Activities • 6. Serving Home and Neighborhood • 7. Wearing the Uniform 14 Living the Ideals • Scout Oath & Scout Law • Sign, Salute, handshake and slogan serve as physical reminders 15 Belonging to a Den • Group of 6-8 Boys or Girls • About the Same Age • Develop New skills and interests • Practice sportsmanship and good citizenship • Learn to do their best 16 Using Advancement • Recognition is important • Personal sense of achievement • Strengthens family understanding 17 Involving Family and Home • Family is important to Cub Scouting • Provide leadership and support 18 Participating in Activities • Games • Projects • Skits • Songs • Outdoor activities • Trips • Service projects • Opportunities for growth, achievement and family involvement 19 Serving Home and Neighborhood • Focuses on home and neighborhood • Strengthen connections • Support growth and development 20 Wearing the Uniform • Demonstrate membership • Identify individual achievement • Encourages a neat appearance • Sense of belonging • Good behavior • Democratic idea of equality • Covers up all differences 21 CUB SCOUT PACK STRUCTURE 22 What kinds of packs do you currently belong to? Poll Time! 23 24 Chartered Organization • Who Can be a Charter Org? – Church – Business – Civic Organization • Helps with: – Leader Selection – Place to meet – Support 25 Pack Committee • Minimum Positions: – Committee Chair – Treasurer – Secretary • Recruit as many parents as possible to serve on the pack committee 26 Cubmaster • Required Position • Main Responsibility – Conduct Pack Meetings – Serve as Master of Ceremonies 27 Den Leaders • Have direct interaction with youth • Deliver the Cub Scouting Program • Individual Den leaders for each grade and gender • Strong Den Leader will attract families to the den and retain the Cub Scouts • 2-deep leadership required • Youth Protection standards must always be used 28 Family Pack Structure 29 Single Gender Pack 30 Multi-aged dens 31 Large Pack Structre 32 CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT 33 • Youth mature at their own pace – Cognitively – Physically – Emotionally – Socially • Middle Childhood – Ages 4 to 8 • Late Childhood – Ages 9 to 12 34 Lions & Tigers • Kindergarten & 1st Graders – Refining Motor Skills – Attention Spans are short – Easily Bored – Accident-prone, – need good supervision 35 Wolves & Bears • Second & Third Graders – Growing in Strength & Endurance – Curious with Vivid imaginations – Understand between right & Wrong – Keen Sense of rules 36 Webelos & Arrow of Light • Fourth & Fifth Graders • Well developed eye-hand coordination • Growing physical stamina • Devoted to friends 37 Boy Behavior & Girl Behavior • Poll Time! 38 CUB SCOUT UNIFORM 39 • Four Ideals of Scouting that wearing the uniform supports – Identification – Achievement – Personal Commitment – Personal Equality • When should you wear the uniform? – Meetings & outings – Special functions – Camp – Identify other scouters 40 41 Adult Leaders • Guide to Awards and Insignia • www.scouting.org /resources/info- center/insignia- guide/ 42 ADVANCEMENT 43 • Process by which Cub Scouts earn their badges of rank • Progress toward their rank by earning adventures • Progress from rank to rank, learning new skills as they go • Developmentally appropriate and fun adventures 44 Kindergarte Lions 5/6 5 req. n Bobcat 6 req. Tiger Badge First 6/7 1 elective 6 req. Wolf Cubs Second 7/8 1 elective 6 req. Bear Cubs Third 8/9 1 elective 5 req. Fourth, 1 elective Webelos 9/10/11 Fifth 4 req. 1 elective. 45 46 • Ideal to complete rank by pack Blue & Gold. • Blue & Gold – Anniversary month of Scouting • Continue to meet, work on electives • Fifth-graders should earn rank by February. 47 ScoutBook • What is Scoutbook? 48 Tracking Advancement 49 SUMMARY 50 • In this session we have covered: – Aims and Methods of Scouting – Pack Structure – Basics on Child Development – Cub Scout Uniform – And Advancement 51 Den Leaders Module Overview • Completing the Bobcat Rank • Conducting a Den Meeting • Resources to help Conduct Den Meetings • Den Management • Denners & Den Chiefs 52 Learning Objectives • Define the Bobcat Rank • Identify the requirements for the Bobcat Badge • Define the Core Values • Identify Parts of a den meeting • Recall the den leader guide and youth handbook as the primary resource for den meetings • Explain how valuable other adults are as a resource 53 Learning Objectives cont. • Identify the Family Talent Survey as the way to determine specific resources • Identify how to approach and ask others for help. • Locate guides, books, and training • Describe four proactive methods used to positively manage den behavior (DL, CM) • Identify the roles of the denner and den chief (DL, CM) 54 BECOMING A BOBCAT 55 • The first accomplishment in Cub Scouting • Seven requirements: 1. Scout Oath 2. Scout Law 3. Cub Scout Sign 4. Cub Scout Handshake 5. Cub Scout Motto 6. Cub Scout Salute 7. Child protection exercises with parent 56 Congratulations! You have completed all the requirements a youth needs to earn the Bobcat badge. 57 CONDUCTING A CUB SCOUT DEN MEETING 58 • Most important group in Cub Scouting • Dens should focus on – Quality den meetings and outings – Provides opportunities for the family • Den Leaders should have a den leader guide 59 Den Leader Guide 60 PARTS OF A DEN MEETING 61 • Preparation and Materials Needed • Gathering • Opening • Talk Time • Activities • Closing • After the Meeting 62 Preparation • Review and make final preparations. – Consult the Den Leader Guide. – Review materials and preparation needed early and often. – Get Materials needed – Review your meeting location – Communicating with parents/guardians • Time, date and location • Text messages, emails, phone calls, social media – Check with your cubmaster on how your pack provides support to den leaders for purchasing any needed supplies. 63 Gathering • Have something for them to do: – Game – Puzzle – Magic – Outdoor activity – Supervision is important! • Hands on and active • Good way to involve a parent or den chief 64 Opening • Opening ceremony of some type: – Flag ceremony (always) – Cub Scout motto – Song – Den yell – Prayer 65 Talk Time • Explanation of den adventure • Discuss upcoming den activities, plans, and do-at-home projects • Announcements • Assignments for next Pack meeting • Keep Talk Time brief and to the point 66 Activities • Advancement and electives • Found in the Den Meeting plans of the Den Leader Guide. 67 Closing • Awards and recognition (adventure loops and pins) • Reminders (upcoming events and home assignments) • Den leader’s minute • Brief closing ceremony • Cleanup 68 After the Meeting • Review this meeting. – Follow up on additional parts – Communicate with parents – Record what was completed • Plan/review