Cub Scout Program Changes 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 ID: 196746
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Baden Powell Institute – Buckeye Area Council
Cub Scout Program ChangesSlide2
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
Program resourcesSlide3
Select a Promise…
Decade
Promise
1930s
“I (name) promise to do my best to be square and to obey the Law of the Pack.”
1950s
“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.”1970s“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.”2010s“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, and to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.”
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Key Message
Change has been a constant throughout the 80+ year lifetime of the Cub Scout Program
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Genesis of the Changes…
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
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Task Force Structure
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 BoardSlide7
Program Analysis
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 breadth and frequency of activities/learning situations that support the aims.
Character:
Cub Scout program structure does not facilitate adequate coverage of all 12 Core Values
The youth handbook activities do little to facilitate the discussions necessary to leverage the methods and instill values
.
Citizenship:
Current activities focus primarily in the area of civics/government with less emphasis on service and stewardship
Personal Fitness:
Rank advancement activities do not build foundation for life-long positive fitness habits.
Our attention to nutrition within rank advancement is not proportionate to the need to address nutrition instruction and practicesSlide8
Organizing PrinciplesSlide9
Example: “Webelos Walkabout”Slide10
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 (loops or pins)
Elective adventures available; same recognition approach
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How Does Advancement Vary?
Required Adventures
Elective
Adventures
Adventure
Recognition Device
Tiger61Belt LoopsWolf61Belt LoopsBear61Belt LoopsWebelos5
2
Pins
Arrow of Light
4
3
Pins
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Impact on Pack Budget?
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Adventure loops: $1.39
Adventure pins: $1.89Slide13
Cub Scout Changes: Big Picture
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
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Summary of Changes
NOT Changing
Five methods of seven Cub Scout methods remain the same
Family focus
Ages (or genders)
Bobcat still first rank earned (updated)
Ranks or approachDen/pack meeting structuresOutdoor programDelivery model
Fun – even more than before
CHANGING
Ideals-related
Oath & Law
Advancement-related
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 and Sports program retired Current immediate/elective recognition devices replacedOne Den Leader Guidebook per rankJDSlide15
Program Transition
Current program – active until May 31, 2015
All advancement until that date will use the current materials
New program – active on June 1, 2015
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Special Transition Considerations
Arrow of Light Options (next slide
)
Boys joining Cub Scouts after May 31, 2015 may earn Arrow of Light using new requirements – no requirement to earn Webelos
first
LDS transition considerations
Details: See 2015 Cub Scout Transition Guidelines on www.scouting.org/programupdates
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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
Boys Earning Their Webelos Badge Prior to June 1, 2015
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Joining Cub Scouts in Fifth 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
Boys joining Cub Scouts after May 31, 2015 and meeting the qualifications to join an AOL den
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Cub Scout Changes: Implementation
Putting the
Program to
WorkSlide20
More Fun, More Engaging….
New HandbooksSlide21
Youth Handbook Information
Title of Adventure
Picture of Belt Loop
Actual Cubs
Ethan – peer guide
Inviting summary of adventureSlide22
Youth Handbook Information
Snapshot
Action photos
Requirement
Helpful knowledge
“Character Compass”Slide23
Youth Handbook Information
Signature Block and end of each requirement sectionSlide24
Den Leader Materials
Building Better Resources…Slide25
Den Leader Guide Information
Rationale for Adventure
Takeaways For Cub Scouts
Requirement Listing
Planning and Implementation notes to Den LeadersSlide26
Den Leader Guide Information
Clear and Complete Meeting Plan
Gathering
Opening
Talk Time
Activities
ExplanationStep-by-step instructionsClosing
After the MeetingSlide27
Den Leader Guide Information
All meeting resources follow the meeting plan
Everything in one book!Slide28
Den Leader Guide Information
Sample “paperwork” – can be copied or paraphrased as neededSlide29
Comments from PTC 2014
“It’s not that difficult!”Slide30
Transition Support
National Support
BSA Program Updates website:
http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/programupdates.aspx
Roundtable Commissioner Content
Q1 2015 delivery for:
Webinars profiling new program materialsRevised position-specific, fast start and "what's new" training.Central RegionCub Adventure Guides
PTC-trained Subject Matter ExpertsSlide31
Timeline
Date
Action
Quarter 1 2015
Roundtable
support: first monthly session (will continue through July)
Webinar (available for continued viewing)STEM Nova requirementsTraining materialsApril Pack meeting plans (2015-2016, 2016-2017)MayYouth HandbooksDen Leader GuidesCub Scout Leader BookJuneProgram active
Recognition devices
Remaining program
resourcesSlide32
Immediate Support
Your questions….Slide33
Ongoing Support
Point
of contact
Ken
King, kenneth.p.king@gmail.com
, 630-391-3148