Cub Scout Program Change Overview 1 Latest Info LDS-BSA Relationships Office www.ldsbsa.org/ 2015-cubscout-program-updates/ 2 Dynamic and Relevant Program The BSA’s programs match what today’s youth both want and need. We have changed our programs to be appealing, exciting and culturally relevant to today’s youth and families. 3 Desired Outcomes 44 Cub Scout - Transition Today May 2015 Beginning of 2015/2016 Scouting Year (Aug-Sept for most units) ALL UNITS CURRENT REQUIREMENTS Den-based Decision 1.If filling out with prior rank’s electives = Current Requirements 2.If moving on to new rank’s advancement = New Requirements ALL UNITS NEW REQUIREMENTS 5Dec emb New Program Model Rank Advancement Thru Adventures • For each rank, complete six den-based adventures plus one faith-based adventure • Each adventure typically takes 3 den meetings to complete • Immediate recognition after each adventure • Elective adventures available 66 Cub Scout Change Summary •Scout Oath & Law, same for each rank •Arrow of Light will no longer require earning Webelos •Activities are more active, more aligned with Aims and Mission •Advancement has been simplified •No more beads, Arrow Points and old belt loops •Now – new belt loops (Wolf and Bear) and pins (Webelos) •Rank patches will still be used 7Dec emb Rank Structure # Defined Adventures # Elective Adventures Adventure Recognition Device Wolf 6 1 Belt Loops Bear 6 1 Belt Loops Webelos 5 2 Pins Arrow of Light 4 3 Pins LDS Units: Webelos + Arrow of Light = 14 Required Adventures in 1 year 2 of the 14 are faith-based and should be done at home 88 Wolf Required Adventures Adventure Council Fire Description Outdoor essentials and safety; knots; animal identification Crafty recycling and community service Footsteps of Faith Den & Family games! Howling at the Moon Practice faith by showing Duty to God Paws on the Path Team building activities; campfire fun; courage Running With the Pack Hiking; outdoor essentials, ethics, & awareness Call of the Wild 99 Wolf Elective Adventures Adventure Description Air of the Wolf Paper airplanes, kites, and derbies Code of the Wolf Gauges, graphs, & codes Collections and Hobbies Collecting and crafting activities Cubs Who Care Disability awareness & experiences Digging Into the Past Dinosaurs & fossils Finding Your Way Using maps and compasses Continued…. 10 10 Wolf Elective Adventures (continued) Adventure Description Grow Something Gardens: planting, growing, and observing Adventures in Coins Stories that coins tell us Spirit of the Water Water conservation; aquatic safety & fun Hometown Heroes Getting to know heroes in our community Motor Away! Cars, planes, boats, and things that go! Paws of Skill Physical fitness; Good sportsmanship Germs Alive! Growing germs! 11 11 Bear Required Adventures Adventure Description Bear Claws Woods tools, safety Furs, Feathers, and Ferns Nature, habitats, wildlife Grin and Bear It Campfire performances, leadership Paws for Action Service to Others, Citizenship Fellowship of Faith Practice and demonstrate Duty to God Bear Necessities Outdoor adventure, outdoor skills 12 12 Bear Elective Adventures Adventure Description Baloo the Builder Use of simple tools, planning A Bear goes Fishing Outdoor adventure, nature, wildlife awareness Bear Picnic Basket Food choices, planning, life skills Critter Care Planning, organization, ethic of care Forensics Applied Science Make it Move! Science, Engineering, Technology Continued…. 13 13 Bear Elective Adventures (continued) Adventure Description Marble Madness Fun and games, craft skills, good sportsmanship Robotics Science, Engineering, Technology Salmon Run Outdoor skills, swimming and boating skills, safety Super Science Science inquiry skills, physical properties of matter World of Music Cultural expressions, craft skills, music and performance Roaring laughter Performance and fun 14 14 Webelos Required Adventures Adventure Description Cast Iron Chef Outdoor Cooking & Healthy Eating Faith in Action Practice and demonstrate Duty to God First Responder First Aid & Emergency Readiness Stronger, Faster, Higher Physical Fitness Webelos Walkabout Hiking and Leadership 15 15 Arrow of Light Required Adventures Adventure Description Building a Better World Develop skills and dispositions that support participatory citizenship. Camper Outdoor Skills familiarization and improvement. Faith in Action (2) A Scout is reverent. He is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties and respects the convictions of others in matters of custom and religion Scouting Adventure Preparation for Boy Scouting, Scout Skills, Scout Spirit. 16 Webelos/AOL Elective Adventures Adventure Description Adventures in Science Designing Experiments; Electricity, Astronomy Aquanaut Swimming & Water Safety Art Explosion Fine Arts Animate It! Video Production Aware & Care Disability Awareness Build It! Tools & Construction Build My Own Hero Heroes in Your Community Castaway Outdoor Skills & Survival Continued…. 17 Webelos/AOL Elective Adventures (continued) Adventure Description Earth Rocks Geology & Earth Science Engineering Construction & Engineering Careers Family Adventure Family Togetherness Fix It! Household Handyman Skill Into the Wild Nature – Bugs, Birds & Creatures 18 Webelos/AOL Elective Adventures (continued) Adventure Description Into the Woods Trees & Nature Look Back – Look Forward History Sound Maestro Music & Performance Sportsman Sports & Sportsmanship Tech Quest - Game Design Online Safety & Digital Game Design 19 Webelos & Arrow of Light Requirements • LDS Webelos should be actively participating in Webelos den for at least 9 months – 3 months apply to Webelos rank – 6 months apply to Arrow of Light rank • Consider the circumstances of each individual boy 20 Items to consider: • LDS Webelos enter a den program throughout the year. – Webelos den leaders need to know when their Webelos are joining and leaving! – Webelos entering a den may complete Arrow of Light adventures before Webelos rank adventures! – The Webelos rank is no longer required to earn the Arrow of Light rank – Unit leader planning and communication is a key element in successful advancement – If the program remains constant each year, the boys will be able to complete both ranks •2 21 Items to consider: • Communicate expectations to parents/guardians at the beginning of the Webelos year – Family responsibility for completing faith-based adventures – Elective adventures (if any) that need to be completed outside of the den meeting – Webelos should be encouraged to work with parents/guardians through elective adventures that capture their interest •2 22