Cub Scouting Program Change Overview Cub Scouts TIMELINE

Cub Scouting Program Change Overview

Cub Scouts TIMELINE 1930 -2014 1930’s • Dens – boy led • Joining Age – 9 • Bobcat, Wolf (9), Bear (10), Lion (11) • Knickers • “I (name) promise to do my best to be square and to obey the Law of the Pack. ”

Cub Scouts TIMELINE 1930 -2014 • Leadership Position – Boy Scout Den Chief • Women in Scouting – Den Mother

Cub Scouts TIMELINE 1930 -2014 1940 s 1950 s • Monthly Program Themes/Roundtable • New Joining Age – 8 • On to Boy Scouting at 11 • Requirement regarding previous ranks eliminated • All rank badges could be worn • Blue and Gold banquets • Den Mothers must be registered • 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 Den created for 10 ½ yos who had earned the Lion rank and encourage transitioning to Boy Scouting • Webelos Day Camp program introduced.

Cub Scouts TIMELINE 1930 -2014 1960 s • • Cub Scouting undergoes thorough revision for greater advancement opportunities New Webelos program Goodbye Lion rank Cub Scout Day Camp 1970 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. ” • Embroidered Bobcat badge • Revisions to rank requirements and electives to encourage more outdoor activity. • Rocket Derby

Cub Scouts TIMELINE 1930 -2014 1980 s 1990 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 • BSA Family Program • World Crest • Tiger Cubs part of the pack • Academics and Sports Program • Ethics in Action • “It Happened to Me” YPT video • Guide to Safe Scouting • Webelos Leader Outdoor Training • Webelos Den Leader Guide • National Den Award

Cub Scouts TIMELINE 1930 -2014 2000 s • Pack Family Camping • Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award • Character Connections/Core Values • Tiger Cub becomes a rank • Tiger Cub 1 st handbook, blue shirt • Age appropriate guidelines for LNT and LNT award • Good Turn for America

Cub Scouts TIMELINE 1930 -2014 2010 -2014 • Adopt the Scout Oath and Law for use in the Cub Scout & Venturing program, retiring the Cub Scout Promise, Cub Scout Law of the Pack & Venturing Oath. • The Cub Scout “Adventure” Program

One Oath and Law Approved Cub Scout Changes – Revise the Core Values of Cub Scouts to align with the twelve points of the Scout Law. – Retire the Cub Scout Promise, while maintaining “Duty to God and Country”. – Retire the Cub Scout Law of the Pack, while maintaining the concept of “Akela” as leader. – Maintain the current Cub Scout motto, sign, salute, and handshake.

Who–Why–What & Where

Who & Why

Dynamic and Relevant Program The BSA’s programs match what today’s youth both want and need. 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.

411 Task Force Structure Chair Russ Hunsaker Character Betsy Eubanks Citizenship Al Patrick Personal Fitness Scott Armstrong Outdoor Skills … John Savage Leadership Devl. Brad Smith • Approximately (75) Volunteers • Nationally Representative • Networked to other functions and discipline • Religious Relations Committee • Aquatics Task Force • Program Impact • Health & Safety • Other Departments as well • Governance thru the Program Content Support Committee to the National Board Advancement Diane Cannon

411 Task Force • Charge: To ensure that “Scouting’s programs are exciting, culturally relevant, and appealing to today’s youth; attracting them at an extraordinary rate and retaining them longer. ” Define Program • Evaluate the advancement system • Ensure that it delivers the Mission of BSA and the Aims of Scouting • Amplify what does deliver on the mission and aims

Cub Scout Assessment Phase Examination Take-Away • Many advancement requirements support passive rather than active behavior. • Leader aids are insufficient in guiding leaders on how to fulfill aims - lack tools and resources to implement aims. • Youth handbooks lack breath and frequency of activities/learning situations that support the aims. q Character q Citizenship q Personal Fitness

What

New Program Design

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

Organizing Principle – Design for All Cub Scout Ranks Character Development Leadership & Life Skills Outdoor Skills & Awareness Participatory Citizenship Personal Fitness

Desired Outcomes for Each Area

New Program Development

Program Development • Charge: Apply the Desired Outcomes to develop an engaging program for boys that is easy for adults to implement Cub Adventure Development Team (developers/authors) • Experienced CS leaders recruited nationally to develop new program materials Cub Adventure Team Tasks • Design a simplified advancement system – adventures • Draft adventure requirements from desired outcomes • Turn-key experience for leaders

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

How does rank structure differ? Rank # Defined Adventures # Elective Adventure(s) of Choice Adventure Recognition Device Tiger 6 1 Adventure Belt Loops Wolf 6 1 Adventure Belt Loops Bear 6 1 Adventure Belt Loops Webelos 5 2 Adventure Pins Arrow of Light 4 3 Adventure Pins

Example- “Webelos Walkabout”

Program Development Recognition Devices: • Adventure belt loop for Tiger, Wolf, and Bear • Adventure Pins for Webelos and Arrow of Light

Tiger Required Tiger Electives 3/10/2021

Wolf Required Wolf Electives 3/10/2021

Bear Required Bear Electives 3/10/2021

Webelos Required Arrow of Light Required 3/10/2021

Webelos & Arrow of Light Shared Electives 3/10/2021

Program Development Leader Materials • Self-contained guides at each level for T-W-B-W/Ao. L • Simple and easy to use Field Testing • Summer 2013 • Feedback incorporated into draft materials • Report: Easy to use, fun, engaging for boys

Cub Scout Change Summary CHANGING NOT Changing • Family focus • Ranks • Bobcat still first rank earned (updated) • Ages • Den/pack meeting structures • Outdoor program • Delivery model • Fun – even more than before • 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

Cub Scout Changes: Big Picture AIMS REMAIN • To develop a boy’s character, • Train him in good citizenship, • And encourage him to become more fit—physically, mentally, and morally

Cub Scout Changes: Big Picture METHODS REMAIN 1. Living the Ideals – Movement to Scout Oath and Law 2. Belonging to a Den 3. Using Advancement – Revisions to Current System 4. Involving Family and Home 5. Participating in Activities 6. Serving Home and Neighborhood 7. Wearing the Uniform 8. Making Character Connections – Scout Law

Where 3/10/2021

Where now for you: • • Continue doing the fantastic your doing now with the current program! Review current information on the program updates page Review new adventures and their requirements Continue to check the program updates page frequently 3/10/2021

Where for more information: National Council • http: //www. scouting. org/scoutsource/programupdates. aspx • Opportunity to receive email updates as a local council ambassador • Scouting Magazine articles (proposed) Florida National High Adventure Sea Base Week of Jan. 4 th-10 th National Annual Meeting May 2015 – Atlanta Philmont Training Center Conferences 2015 Week 3 June 21 -27 Week 8 July 26 -August 1 Week 6 July 12 -18 Week 9 August 2 -8

Training Support National, Region, Area, and Council Training Support Overview Presentations • • Cub Adventure Guides Working with area and region program impact chairs Roundtables Pow Wow’s University of Scouting’s Updates to Position-specific training – Q 1/Q 2 2015 Webinars proposed for Spring 2015

Program Updates Page Look 3/10/2021

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And an even closer look… 3/10/2021

Youth Handbook

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

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

Signature Block and end of each requirement section

Den Leader Guide

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

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

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

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

Transitioning to the June 1, 2015 changes 3/10/2021

Cub Scout Program Transition Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos Convert to new program June 1, 2015 59

Cub Scout Program Transition Arrow of Light Candidate Options 2015/2016 school year: – Convert to new program June 1, 2015 OR – Continue using current program for AOL rank award for this one year of transitioning 6/1/2015 to 6/1/2016. 60

Cub Scout Program Transition Arrow of Light Candidate Options: – Convert to new program June 1, 2015 • May use electives earned in the current program not used towards receiving their Webelos badge to count them towards electives needed for AOL rank in new program. EXAMPLE: – 2014/2015 Webelos Rank earned: Completed the following activity badges: Fitness, Citizen, Family Member, Forester, Naturalist, Sportsman, Traveler, Scientist, Artist 61

Cub Scout Program Transition Newly Registered Arrow of Light Candidate 2015 Options: – Newly registered AOL Candidates can use electives from Webelos required adventures as electives towards their AOL. 62

Cub Scout Program Transition • LDS transition plan available online at program updates. • Boy’s birthdates used for ranks vs. school year • Review what has been completed, count it and move into adventures • If nearing completion of rank in current program, encourage them to finish • Do what is best for the boy • All Transition Details: See 2015 Cub Scout Transition Guidelines on www. scouting. org/programupdates 63

Some more information you might like know…. 3/10/2021

Today’s Status Materials • Handbooks • • Publishing company currently finalizing edits 2 handbooks Spanish translation Final Manuscript read in October On schedule for printing and release May 2015. • Den Leader Guides • Publishing company currently editing

Today’s National Camp School Status • National schools for Camp Directors and Program Directors of Cub Scout Day camp and Resident camp programs • Updated faculty syllabus and learners workbook o 12 Core Values Session – 12 Points of the Law at Camp Session o Academic and Sports Round Robin – Adventures at Camp Round Robin • Camp Schools will use new materials to train participants beginning Fall 2014 and through 2015

Change. It happens. It must happen to stay relevant and dynamic for our youth. Glad we have Scouters like you all leading the way! Questions? 3/10/2021