1 Cub Scout Program Change Overview

Objectives By the end of this session, participants will communicate to others… –The background and imperative for change –The nature of the change –The administrative and design bodies that enacted the change –The fundamentals of the new program –What participants can do to help “get the word out” –The overview for this week at Philmont Training Center 2

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We have changed our programs to reflect the results of a thorough program review and assessment that clearly identifies those elements that are appealing, exciting and culturally relevant to today’s youth and families. The BSA’s programs match what today’s youth both want and need. Dynamic and Relevant Program 4

Task Force Structure Chair Russ Hunsaker Character Betsy Eubanks Citizenship Al Patrick Personal Fitness Scott Armstrong Outdoor Skills … John Savage Leadership Devl. Brad Smith Advancement Diane Cannon 5 Roughly Seventy-Five (75) Volunteers Nationally Representative Networked to other functions and discipline Religious Relations Committee Aquatics Task Force Program Impact, etc. Governance thru the Program Content Support Committee to the National Board Dec emb er 2013

Organizing Principles 6

Cub Scout Program Design Objectives Program Design Den-based Advancement Model Desire To Reduce Complexity Opportunity To Enhance Fun w/ Academics & Sports Pgrm More Purposeful Alignment with Mission & Aims 7

“WHY?” - Key Take-Aways (Overall) 1. Many advancement requirements support passive rather than active behavior. 2. Leader aids are insufficient in guiding leaders on how to fulfill aims - lack tools and resources to implement aims. 3. Youth handbooks lack breadth and frequency of activities/learning situations that support the aims. a) Character: i. Cub Scout program structure does not facilitate adequate coverage of all 12 Core Values ii. The youth handbook activities do little to facilitate the discussions necessary to leverage the methods and instill values. b) Citizenship: Current activities focus primarily in the area of civics/government with less emphasis on service and stewardship c) Personal Fitness: i. Rank advancement activities do not build foundation for life-long positive fitness habits. ii. Our attention to nutrition within rank advancement is not proportionate to the need to address nutrition instruction and practices 8

Cub Scouts TIMELINE ’s Dens – boy led Joining Age – 9 Bobcat, Wolf, Bear, Lion Knickers “I (name) promise to do my best to be square and to obey the Law of the Pack.” 9

Cub Scouts TIMELINE Women in Scouting – Den Mother 10 Leadership Position – Den Chief

Cub Scouts TIMELINE s Monthly Program Themes/Roundtable New Joining Age – 8 Off to Boy Scouts s Pinewood Derby New Promise “I (name), promise to do my best to do my duty to God and my country, to be square and to obey the Law of the Pack.” Webelos Introduced

Cub Scouts TIMELINE s Goodbye Lion! New Webelos program Day Camp Space Derby s Woman as Cubmaster “Arrow of Light” rank New Promise “I (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.” NCS, CSTWB Embroidered Bobcat badge AOL square knot

Cub Scouts TIMELINE s Tiger Cubs Tiger Track “Big Bear Book” – 24 achievement choices “Whittling Chip” Webelos – full 2 years – more camping Separate neckerchiefs per rank Cub Leader Knots s Tiger Cubs part of the pack Academics and Sports Program Webelos Leader Outdoor Training Webelos Den Leader Guide

Cub Scouts TIMELINE s Pack Family Camping Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award Character Connections/Core Values “Tiger Cub” becomes a rank, 1 st handbook, blue shirt 14

2010s Adopt the Scout Oath and Law for use in the Cub Scout & Venturing program, retiring the Cub Scout Promise & Venturing Oath. –Revise the Core Values of Cub Scouts to align exactly with the twelve points of the Scout Law. –Retire the Law of the Pack, while maintaining the concept of “Akela” as leader. –Maintain the current Cub Scout motto, sign, salute, and handshake. –Venturers will use the Scout sign and salute. The Cub Scout “Adventure” Program 15

Cub Scout Program Design Objectives Program Design Den-based Advancement Model Desire To Reduce Complexity Opportunity To Enhance Fun w/ Academics & Sports Prgm More Purposeful Alignment with Mission & Aims 16

Organizing Principle – All Ranks 17 Character Development Participatory Citizenship Personal Fitness Outdoor Skills & Awareness Leadership & Life Skills

Example- “Webelos Walkabout” 18

New Program Model Rank Advancement Thru Adventures For each rank, complete seven den-based adventures, including a family-based “Duty to God” adventure, to earn rank Adventures = interdisciplinary, theme-based experiences, 3 den meetings Immediate recognition after each adventure (TBD) Elective adventures available; same recognition approach 19

How does rank structure differ? # Defined Adventures # Elective Adventures Adventure Recognition Device Tiger61Belt Loops Wolf61Belt Loops Bear61Belt Loops Webelos52Pins Arrow of Light43Pins 20

Core Adventures - Sample TigerWolfBearWebelosArrow of Light Team TigerCouncil FireBear ClawsCast Iron ChefBuilding a Better World Tigers on the Prowl Running with the Pack Grin and Bear It First ResponderCamper Tiger BitesHowling at the Moon Bear Necessities Stronger- Faster-Higher Scouting Adventures Tiger in the Wild Paws on the Path Paws for ActionWebelos Walk- about 21 Simplified, all-in-one-place materials for den leaders One guide per rank.

Cub Scout Change Summary 22 NOT Changing Family focus Ranks or approach Bobcat still first rank earned (updated) Ages (or genders) Den/pack meeting structures Outdoor program Delivery model Fun – even more than before CHANGING Oath & Law Tiger Cub becomes Tiger with new image Arrow of Light will no longer require earning Webelos Activities – more active, more aligned with Aims/Mission Advancement – simplified Academics & Sports program discontinued (5/15) Current immediate/elective recognition devices replaced One Den Leader Guide per rank Dec emb er 2013

Cub Scout - Transition 23 ALL UNITS CURRENT REQUIREMENTS ALL UNITS NEW REQUIREMENTS Today May 2015 Beginning of 2015/2016 Scouting Year (Aug-Sept for most units) 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 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 Dec emb er 2013

Special Transition Situations Boys Earning Their Webelos Badge Prior to June 1, 2015 Boys joining Cub Scouts after May 31, 2015 and meeting the qualifications to join an AOL den Boys transitioning between ranks and members of units sponsored by the LDS church. –Discussed in the 2015 Cub Scout Transition Guidelines on Dec emb er

Webelos to Arrow of Light May continue to work out of the current handbook and complete the AOL requirements as stated. May convert to the new handbook and requirements: –Must complete the four defined required adventures –To satisfy the requirement for three electives may utilize EITHER the new adventure electives OR electives earned under the current program but NOT USED TO FULFILL WEBELOS RANK REQUIREMENTS Dec emb er Boys Earning Their Webelos Badge Prior to June 1, 2015

Joining Cub Scouts At 5 th Grade Shall utilize the new program requirements and handbook They MAY substitute any of the new program WEBELOS required adventures for the three required electives of Arrow of Light Dec emb er Boys joining Cub Scouts after May 31, 2015 and meeting the qualifications to join an AOL den

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28 Youth Handbook

29 Title of Adventure Picture of Belt Loop Actual Cubs “Ethan” Inviting summary of adventure

30 “Snapshot” Action photos Requirement Helpful knowledge “Character Compass”

31 Signature Block and end of each requirement section

32 Den Leader Guide

33 “NEW ITEMS” Rationale for Adventure Takeaways For Cub Scouts Requirement Listing Notes to Den Leaders

34 Clear and Complete Meeting Plan Gathering Opening “Talk Time” Activities Explanation Step-by-step instructions Closing After the Meeting

35 All Meeting Resources follow the meeting plan Everything in one book!

36 Sample “paperwork” – can be copied or paraphrased as needed

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38 WHAT? Are YOUR expectations of us this week ? Do YOU get? What is expected of us participants?

39 Any more “Expectations” to add to our list?

40 Program Updates page material Class Presentations Resource information Cub Scout “stuff” Cub Adventure Guide info FACEBOOK PAGE What else?

What we will cover this week? 1.Changes to the program 2.Cover most of the new Adventures requirements and the Resources supporting them 3.Try out an activity for each rank level 4.Discuss Pack Meeting Impact 5.Discuss the LDS (1-year Webelos) transition 6.Discuss your roles when you return home 7.Have some Philmont Cub Scout Fun! 41

What do we want from you? Big Change! Be Patient! We will get there! Ask Questions! Remember, May, 2015 effective date –Some materials still in progress –Focus on program today is still critical Feedback chance for you Commit to it! –Familiarize yourself with resources 42

Any Questions? 43