The Life Cycle of Scouts (It’s a Journey…) Contact: Arthur Hsu 281.648.2755

Objectives Understand the Mission of the BSA Program Understand the Aims and Methods of Scouting Understand Cub Scout Purposes and Values Understand the Cub Scout and Boy Scout “Life Cycles” including: Major Milestones/Skills Religious Aspects Leadership Aspects Adult Training/Roles Understand Your Role in this Life Cycle

BSA Mission Statement The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

Scout Oath and Law Cub Scout Boy Scout Cub Scout Promise I, [your name], promise to do my best To do my duty to God and my country, To help other people, and To obey the Law of the Pack. The Law of the Pack The Cub Scout follows Akela. The Cub Scout helps the pack go. The pack helps the Cub Scout grow. The Cub Scout gives goodwill. Scout Oath/Promise 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

Boy Scout Aims Growth in moral strength and character What the boy is himself; his personal qualities, his values, his outlook. Participating citizenship The boy’s relationship to others. He comes to learn obligations to other people, to the society he lives in, and to the government that presides over that society. Development in physical, mental, and emotional fitness Fitness includes the body (well-tuned and healthy), the mind (able to think and solve problems), and the emotions (self-control, courage, and self-respect).

Boy Scout Methods Uniform Ideas Patrols Outdoors Adult Association Commitment to aims-identity Ideas Oath – Law - Motto - Slogan Patrols Peer groups-elected representation-activities Outdoors All outdoor programs Adult Association Image-role model-example Personal Growth Good Turn-service projects-religious emblems Advancement Self-reliance-ability to help others-challenge Leadership Development Leadership skills and practice-citizenship

Cub Scout Purposes & Values Growth in moral strength and character  Participating citizenship  Development in physical, mental, and emotional fitness Cub Scout Purposes & Values Purposes of Cub Scouting Cub Scouting’s 12 Core Values Character Develop-ment Spiritual Growth Good Citizen-ship Sports-manship & Fitness Family Under-standing Respectful Relation-ships Personal Achieve-ment Friendly Service Fun & Adventure Citizenship Compassion Cooperation Courage Faith Health & Fitness Honesty Perseverance Positive Attitude Resourcefulness Respect Responsibility Advancement  Ideas  Patrols  Outdoors  Adult Association  Personal Growth  Leadership Development  Uniform

Cub Scout Life Cycle Grade Rank Objectives/ Skills Growth in moral strength and character  Participating citizenship  Development in physical, mental, and emotional fitness Cub Scout Life Cycle Grade 1st Grade/Tiger Year 2nd Grade/ Wolf Year 3rd Grade/ Bear Year 4th Grade/ Webelos I Year 5th Grade/ Webelos II Year Rank Tiger Badge Bobcat Badge Wolf Badge Bear Badge Webelos Badge Arrow of Light (AOL) Objectives/ Skills Family, Den, and Go See Its Chores, Family Scrapbook, Community History Community Map, Pledge of Allegiance, Police and Fire Station visit Fire Drill, What to do if Separated, Food Pyramid Communicating Weather, Leaves, and Hiking Introduction to Cub Scouts including: Cub Scout Promise Law of the Pack Sign & Handshake Motto & Salute Webelos Meaning How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse Physical Fitness/ Health Flag traditions Emergency contacts & Community Safe Tool Use Cooking & Eating Conservation God & Me Making Good Choices Home and Street Safety World Conservation Award God & Family/ Parvuli Dei Country/ Citizenship, Wildlife, Conservation, Law Enforcement Cooking, Emergency Readiness, Handling money Safe Cycling Fitness Communication Whittling Chip Understand Webelos Badge & Uniform Citizenship Understand requirements to be a Boy Scout Complete Faith-related requirements Demonstrate knowledge of Boy Scout requirements Readyman Outdoorsman Participate in Boy Scout Troop meeting and outdoor activity Join a Troop Leadership/ Organization Adult Tiger Den Leader & Parents/ Dens Den Leaders plan all activities/objectives Adult Cub Scout Den Leader/ Dens Den Leaders plan all activities/objectives in consultation with Scouts Adult Webelos Den Leader/ Patrols Patrol Leaders work with Scouts to plan activities/objectives Patrol Leaders begin working with Scouts to transition to Boy Scouts Adult Training YPT New Leader Essentials Tiger Den Leader Cub Scout Den Leader Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) Webelos Den Leader Outdoor Webelos Leader Skills (OWLS) Advancement  Ideas  Patrols  Outdoors  Adult Association  Personal Growth  Leadership Development  Uniform

Boy Scout Life Cycle AOL/6th Grade to 7th or 8th Grade (Scout Skills) Growth in moral strength and character  Participating citizenship  Development in physical, mental, and emotional fitness Boy Scout Life Cycle AOL/6th Grade to 7th or 8th Grade (Scout Skills) 1st Class to 18th Birthday (Leadership/Service) Rank Scouter Tenderfoot Second Class First Class Star Life Eagle Objectives/ Skills SMC – Scout Master Conference BOR – Board of Review Introduction to Boy Scouts including: Boy Scout Oath, Law, Motto, Slogan & Outdoor Code Sign & Handshake How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse SMC BSA values & Patrol Method Introduction to Scout/ Camping / First Aid skills Buddy System & safe hiking Improve physical fitness Identify poisonous plants SMC & BOR Map & Compass 5 Troop/Patrol activities Totin’ Chip Firem’n Chit Open fire cooking Identify wild animals First Aid &Hurry Cases Safe Swim, Reach-in Water Rescue DARE Orienteering Serve as Patrol Grubmaster Meet Civic Leader Identify Native Plants Lashings Pass BSA Swim Test Line Water Rescue First Aid w/ Bandages, transport, & heart attack signs Leave No Trace 4 months as 1st Class Scout 4 months in Position of Responsibility 6 Merit Badges (4 Eagle) Service Projects (6 hours) 6 months as Star Scout 6 months in Position of Responsibility 5 Merit Badges (3 Eagle) 6 months as Life Scout 10 Merit Badges (5 Eagle) Eagle Scout Service Project SMC & Eagle BOR Leadership/ Organization Patrol Leader Conference (PLC) w/ Scoutmaster, Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leaders, & Troop Leaders meet regularly to plan upcoming activities/objectives Troop meets weekly to work on activities/objectives Patrols meet monthly and work on Patrol activities/objectives Troop Committee & Adult Leaders enable activities/ decisions Leadership Positions/ Training Patrol Leader (PL), Assistant Patrol Leader (APL), Patrol Quartermaster Senior Patrol Leader (SPL), Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL), Troop Guide, OA Representative, Den Chief, Scribe, Librarian, Historian, Quartermaster, Chaplain Aide, Instructor, LNT Instructor BSA Life Guard, National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT), God & Church/Ad Altare Dei, Camp Staff (Fall, Winter, Summer, NYLT) Eagle Rq’d Merit Badges Camping, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Communications, Environmental Science, Family Life, First Aid, Personal Fitness, Personal Management, Emergency Preparedness or Life Saving, and Cycling or Hiking or Swimming. Adult Training Scout Master/Assistant Scout Master: YPT, New Leader Essentials, SM/ASM Leader Specific, Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) Troop Essentials: Safe Swim, Safe Afloat, Red Cross CPR/First Aid, Climb-on Safety, Wilderness First Aid Advancement  Ideas  Patrols  Outdoors  Adult Association  Personal Growth  Leadership Development  Uniform

Utilize EDGE training philosophy: Growth in moral strength and character  Participating citizenship  Development in physical, mental, and emotional fitness Your Role in This Life Cycle/Journey Adult/Parent leadership and involvement should adjust to enable more Scout decision-making and empowerment. In Cub Scouts, Parents serve as Cub Master, Pack Committee Chair, Den/Patrol Leaders and Pack Committee members In Boy Scouts, Parents serve as Scout Master, Troop Committee Chair, Assistant Scout Masters, Troop Committee members, and Merit Badge Counselors Parent involvement is critical throughout to enable Scouts to stay focused on this journey. Adults/Parents should enable Scouts to perform activities well. Invest enough time and practice for Scouts to learn and perform well (e.g., flag ceremonies, scout skills) Utilize EDGE training philosophy: Educate/Explain Demonstrate Guide Empower/Enable Adults/Parents should get the appropriate training for their position (Because all Scouts deserve “Trained” Leaders) Utilize additional training opportunities like the District Round Tables and Scouter Success Seminar Seek additional roles and training opportunities to help your unit, district, and council: Range Master, Wood Badge, Powderhorn, Unit Commissioner, National Camp School, etc. Additional ideas for Parent involvement can be found at www.scoutparents.org Remember: It’s a journey for your Scouts. It’s also a journey for YOU. Advancement  Ideas  Patrols  Outdoors  Adult Association  Personal Growth  Leadership Development  Uniform

Appendix

Scout Motto, Slogan, and Outdoor Code Cub Scout Motto Do Your Best. Boy Scout Motto Be Prepared Boy Scout Slogan Do a Good Turn Daily Outdoor Code As an American, I will do my best to: Be clean in my outdoor manners, Be careful with fire, Be considerate in the outdoors, And Be conservation-minded.

Cub Scout Core Values and the Scout Law Cub Scouting’s 12 Core Values 12 Points of the Scout Law Citizenship Compassion Cooperation Courage Faith Health & Fitness Honesty Perseverance Positive Attitude Resourcefulness Respect Responsibility Trustworthy Loyal Helpful Friendly Courteous Kind Obedient Cheerful Thrifty Brave Clean Reverent