Cub Scout “First Step” Guide for New Scouting Families Bay Area Council “To reach any goal, it takes a first step. Do not think of how many steps it will take; just take one at a time for you will eventually achieve your goal!” Remember, there is someone and lots of information out there to help guide you on your path. Scouting is not an individual activity but that of a group. It is up to all of us, the leaders and parents, to give each boy a “Quality Program” that will keep him and you in Scouting. And there is no better way to do that than provide information for all. Training is the only way to make your Scouting experience easier & more rewarding in the end. This guide is a “cliff note” for a quick reference to the Scouting program in our area; it does not replace any of the National publications such as the Cub Scout Leader Handbook, Guide to Safe Scouting nor Training. There are many Scouts depending on you, especially the Scout you call your own. Thank You for joining the Scouting Program and for Volunteering at whatever capacity you can in your unit! May your first steps be memorable, Lisa A. Mayshak-Stegman Coastal District Executive Cub Scout Leader First Step Guide - Bay Area Council Table of Contents THE PURPOSE OF CUB SCOUTING ................................................................................................................. 1 CUB SCOUT ORGANIZATION ........................................................................................................................... 1 Robert Baden-Powell ........................................................................................................................................ 1 PACK STRUCTURE…………………………………………………………………………………………………2 Den ................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Pack.................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Pack Committee ................................................................................................................................................ 3 Families ............................................................................................................................................................ 3 REGISTRATIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 4 Cub Scout Registration ..................................................................................................................................... 4 Cub Leader Registration ................................................................................................................................... 4 Good Turn For America Registration................................................................................................................ 4 SCOUT SHOP LOCATIONS ................................................................................................................................ 4 CUB SCOUT BASICS ............................................................................................................................................ 5 Cub Scout Colors .............................................................................................................................................. 5 Cub Scout Promise............................................................................................................................................ 5 Law of the Pack ................................................................................................................................................ 5 Cub Scout & Tiger Motto .................................................................................................................................. 5 The Cub Scout Sign ........................................................................................................................................... 5 The Cub Scout handshake ................................................................................................................................. 5 The Cub Scout Salute ........................................................................................................................................ 5 UNIFORMS ......................................................................................................................................................... 6-7 Cub Scout Field Dress Uniform: Tiger, Bobcat, Wolf and Bear Cubs ................................................................ 6 Webelos Cub Scout Field Dress Uniform .......................................................................................................... 6 Insignias needed on shirts of both Cub Scout uniforms ...................................................................................... 6 Cub Scout Handbooks ....................................................................................................................................... 7 Den Leader Field Dress Uniforms .................................................................................................................... 7 Leader & Cub Scout Activity Uniform ............................................................................................................... 7 LEADERSHIP TRAINING ................................................................................................................................... 8 New Leader Essentials, Leader Specific & Youth Protection ............................................................................. 8 On-line Training ............................................................................................................................................... 8 Cub Leader “Pow-Wow” .................................................................................................................................. 8 Monthly “Roundtable” ..................................................................................................................................... 8 University of Scouting ....................................................................................................................................... 8 2 Deep Leadership ............................................................................................................................................ 8 CUB SCOUT DEN............................................................................................................................................. 9-11 Running a Den .................................................................................................................................................. 9 Weekly Den Meeting Lessons & Structure ......................................................................................................... 9 Den Code of Conduct ...................................................................................................................................... 10 Coup & Bead Rewards .................................................................................................................................... 11 Den Chief........................................................................................................................................................ 11 Denner ............................................................................................................................................................ 11 CUB SCOUT ADVANCEMENT .................................................................................................................... 11-15 Tiger ............................................................................................................................................................... 11 Bobcat ............................................................................................................................................................ 12 Wolf ................................................................................................................................................................ 12 Bear ................................................................................................................................................................ 12 Webelos .......................................................................................................................................................... 12 Cub Scout Leader First Step Guide - Bay Area Council Arrow of Light ................................................................................................................................................ 13 Religious Awards ............................................................................................................................................ 13 Tiger, Wolf & Bear Immediate Recognition..................................................................................................... 13 Webelos Colors ............................................................................................................................................... 13 Cub Scout Patch "Brag" Vest .......................................................................................................................... 14 Awards & Recognition Certificates ................................................................................................................