Cub Scout Training...where to get your training.

In any job we are asked to do we first, find out what it is that's needed.  Second, brainstorm about ways to accomplish what's needed.  And third, put those ideas into actions. 

When I started in cub scouting, I had no idea how to organize or plan or what was expected.  Then I found out there's many other leaders who know more than I do.  One, ROUNDTABLE!  This is where I learned almost everything!  It was a great resource.  It's usually once a month at a location within your district.  Second, Training!  When I started in cub scouting training was "live".  Now most or all of training is online!  Can you believe it?  from the comforts of your own home you can train. And Third, google!!

First of all, Fast Start Youth Protection is so important.  This is #1....you can't even recharter without all your leaders having this training.  I also have my cub scout parents do this as well.  You don't have to be registered as a leader to take this training.  It's perfect!

Next, take your Leader Specific Cub Scout training (ie cubmaster, den leader or webelos leader also pack committee positions).  

The website for all this is at www.myscouting.org.  To use this website you will need to register with a username and password.  Also, if you are registering as a leader you will also need your member id with your district.  If you do not have this number you can still do training.  Just remember to PRINT OUT your training certificate at the end of training and make a copy for your committee chair.  Your committee chair will need this for recharter.  I will also try to put together a post about rechartering at a later date.

Once you have this training done you will need a cub scout leader resource book.  If your district still provides "live" training I STRONGLY encourage you to attend.  The committee chair should know how to schedule you for this or who to contact.  If they don't you will most likely find this information on your district website.  Search for your district name through google once you find out your district name.  "Live training" is very helpful because it gives you the forum to ask questions.  But make sure you register as this training usually costs money.

Now that you've trained you can get started on organizing your ideas and providing helpful information to your cubs, parents and leaders.

Uniforms

Do you ever have a uniform inspection with your cub scout pack?  Well you should start!  Wearing the uniform helps the cubs to feel part of a group and keeps them looking smart and encourages overall neatness in appearance.  Also, when they wear the uniform they are looked upon throughout the community and need to keep up a good reputation as a cub scout in a cub scout pack.

Where to get uniforms
http://www.scoutstuff.org/retail/docs

Tiger, Wold and Bear uniform inspection sheet
http://www.scoutstuff.org/media/content/docs/pdfs/34282.pdf

Webelos uniform inspection sheet
http://www.scoutstuff.org/media/content/docs/pdfs/34760.pdf

Leaders uniform inspection sheet
http://www.scoutstuff.org/media/content/docs/pdfs/34048.pdf

New Cub Family Ceremony

When new cubs join our cub scout pack we use this ceremony to introduce them in to the pack.  This particular ceremony gives the parents a feeling of accountability as they make a promise at the end to help their boys achieve and advance.  Pictures are also included.  I printed and put on cardstock.

It's in my google docs so just send me a share request if you are interested.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YpOygjAvaGd1327tKFLEL6yY1qs5cyPNwIeWXgASA-U/edit

Pack Meeting Agenda Template

Pack Meeting Agenda Template

All Pack Meetings should have seven basic parts:

1.  Before the Meeting
2. Gathering Activity
3. Opening
4. Program
5. Recoginition
6. Closing
7. After the Meeting

This is a free google doc that I use as my base for my pack meetings.  Edit it to your liking for your individual packs.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-CnUz6CfkaXlbg4l7wLYvNotTLcsi11hpq3aoyJymT4/edit?hl=en_US

There is also information about Pack Meetings on the scouting.org website.  Including skits, demonstrations and games are great for all pack meetings.  Also, having dens present is a good way to keep them involved.  Just make sure to give the leaders advance notice to help the boys prepare.

LDS Cub Scouting parent orientation letter

When I first joined the cub scouting program in the Howell ward I was numero uno - only one person assigned to run the program.  I was cub leader, cubmaster, and committee chair all roled in to one.  It was a nightmare.  Not only was I new to cub scouts, my boys weren't quite old enough, but I was really new to being involved in scouting!  I never want to be put into a situation where I had no idea what I was doing.  I hate that feeling.  These posts are to help people with the lds cub scouting and get them familiar with it and hopefully alleviate stress and concerns about the whole process.  So first of all, my post is about orienting new families into your program.  I am officially a pack committee chair but there are many other leaders involved in cub scouting.  Those who are to orient the family should include the primary counselor over cub scouts, the cubmaster, den leader and pack committee chair or member, depending on how many committee members you have to fill positions.  Here is a link to the page with an example parent letter I found on the internet.  It is very thorough.  I created my own, but have yet to upload it.

It's in my google docs so just send me a share request if you are interested.  

https://docs.google.com/document/d/15eSNoHcAzZib1XxQTXU9RkMFX1ooJ1h1IJFmz6y9ekI/edit