1. 11 Cub Scout Program Change Overview

2. Latest Info 2 LDS-BSA Relationships Office www.ldsbsa.org/ 2015-cub- scout-program-updates/

3. 3 We have changed our programs to be 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 3

4. 44 Desired Outcomes 4

5. 5 Cub Scout - Transition 5 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

6. 6 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 6

7. 7 Cub Scout Change Summary 7 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 Dec emb er 2013

8. 88 Rank Structure # Defined Adventures # Elective Adventures Adventure Recognition Device Wolf61Belt Loops Bear61Belt Loops Webelos52Pins Arrow of Light43Pins 8 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

9. 9 Wolf Required Adventures 9 AdventureDescription Call of the Wild Outdoor essentials and safety; knots; animal identification Council FireCrafty recycling and community service Footsteps of FaithDen & Family games! Howling at the MoonPractice faith by showing Duty to God Paws on the PathTeam building activities; campfire fun; courage Running With the PackHiking; outdoor essentials, ethics, & awareness

10. 10 Wolf Elective Adventures 10 AdventureDescription Air of the WolfPaper airplanes, kites, and derbies Code of the WolfGauges, graphs, & codes Collections and HobbiesCollecting and crafting activities Cubs Who CareDisability awareness & experiences Digging Into the PastDinosaurs & fossils Finding Your WayUsing maps and compasses Continued….

11. 11 Wolf Elective Adventures (continued) 11 AdventureDescription 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!

12. 12 Bear Required Adventures 12 AdventureDescription Bear ClawsWoods tools, safety Furs, Feathers, and FernsNature, habitats, wildlife Grin and Bear ItCampfire performances, leadership Paws for ActionService to Others, Citizenship Fellowship of FaithPractice and demonstrate Duty to God Bear NecessitiesOutdoor adventure, outdoor skills

13. 13 Bear Elective Adventures 13 AdventureDescription Baloo the BuilderUse of simple tools, planning A Bear goes FishingOutdoor adventure, nature, wildlife awareness Bear Picnic BasketFood choices, planning, life skills Critter CarePlanning, organization, ethic of care ForensicsApplied Science Make it Move!Science, Engineering, Technology Continued….

14. 14 Bear Elective Adventures (continued) 14 AdventureDescription Marble MadnessFun and games, craft skills, good sportsmanship RoboticsScience, Engineering, Technology Salmon RunOutdoor skills, swimming and boating skills, safety Super ScienceScience inquiry skills, physical properties of matter World of MusicCultural expressions, craft skills, music and performance Roaring laughterPerformance and fun

15. 15 Webelos Required Adventures 15 AdventureDescription Cast Iron ChefOutdoor Cooking & Healthy Eating Faith in ActionPractice and demonstrate Duty to God First ResponderFirst Aid & Emergency Readiness Stronger, Faster, HigherPhysical Fitness Webelos WalkaboutHiking and Leadership

16. Arrow of Light Required Adventures 16 AdventureDescription Building a Better WorldDevelop skills and dispositions that support participatory citizenship. CamperOutdoor 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 AdventurePreparation for Boy Scouting, Scout Skills, Scout Spirit.

17. Webelos/AOL Elective Adventures 17 AdventureDescription Adventures in ScienceDesigning Experiments; Electricity, Astronomy AquanautSwimming & Water Safety Art ExplosionFine Arts Animate It!Video Production Aware & CareDisability Awareness Build It!Tools & Construction Build My Own HeroHeroes in Your Community CastawayOutdoor Skills & Survival Continued….

18. Webelos/AOL Elective Adventures (continued) 18 AdventureDescription Earth RocksGeology & Earth Science EngineeringConstruction & Engineering Careers Family AdventureFamily Togetherness Fix It!Household Handyman Skill Into the WildNature – Bugs, Birds & Creatures

19. Webelos/AOL Elective Adventures (continued) 19 AdventureDescription Into the WoodsTrees & Nature Look Back – Look ForwardHistory Sound MaestroMusic & Performance SportsmanSports & Sportsmanship Tech Quest - Game DesignOnline Safety & Digital Game Design

20. 20 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

21. 21 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 2121

22. 22 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 2222