This information packet is excellent. What wonderful resources. I had to put my own together which I may post sometime soon, but this one is awesome. Also, don't forget to include a cub scout list of boys, den leaders, cubmaster and committee members.
Just copy and paste it in a word document.
Just copy and paste it in a word document.
Welcome to cub scouts!!
The greatest volunteer work you will ever experience!!
If your experience is anything like mine, you were told the basics of beginning, “you have XXX kids and you need to take the online youth protection training.” … confused yet?
Back to Basics: Cub scouts are kids between 8 and 10. There’s a good chance you have a child that age, but there’s an equally good chance you don’t have a child of scouting age.
- 8 year olds are wolves, they wear a yellow neckerchief. (If you’re really lucky, you can get all the boys to wear neckerchiefs so you can at least tell which den they belong to). Neckerchiefs are those things that scouts wear around their necks – and the thing that holds it together is commonly called a “slide.”
- 9 year olds are bears – they have a blue neckerchief. (Bear = blue).
- 10 year old are Webelos. Interestingly enough, the singular of “Webelos” is still “Webelos.” He’s still a webelos. His neckerchief is checkered, representing both the blue and yellow of cub scouting, and the red and green of boy scouting.
Sorry to inform you, yes, the youth protection training DOES come first. Go to “myscouting.org” and set up an account. Later on, when you have a membership number, you can add it to your profile. This must be done before you meet with the boys for the first time. Recap: you MUST finish youth protection before you meet with the boys. Fill out an application (available at the scout office or from your cub committee chair). After you fill it out, turn in your completed application with your youth protection training certificate to the scoutmaster – he’ll take it from there.
Don’t let all the training overwhelm you, you can take your time, and if you try to do it all at once, you won’t remember a thing anyway, so you may want to take a little longer.
The 2 deep leadership rule is for our own protection. If you are picking up a boy, you need another parent or leader with you.
Once youth protection is done, there are two things you’ll probably want …
1. A shirt – these can be found at the scout office or at www.scoutstuff.org or another thrift store. Sometimes you can find them from a family member. Females get yellow or tan, males get tan.
2. A book. You will probably have a leaders book, but it is sort of nice to have a boys book for your den, so you know what they are working from.
At this point, you are probably feeling overwhelmed, “I didn’t know scouts was so time intensive!!!” It’s really not, once you get trained, (and get a cool “trained” badge for it), it gets easier.
Caution: scouting can get in the blood, once a scouter, always a scouter. The pages that follow will have some information on working with the boys, and where to find resources or further training. Please don’t stress over it, it’ll be an experience you never realized you were missing in your life.
Remember the 3 important rules for leaders.
1. Have fun
2. Use your resources!!
3. KISMIF – keep it simple, make it fun.
Reserving a room at the Church:
2. Use your resources!!
3. KISMIF – keep it simple, make it fun.
Reserving a room at the Church:
- Set up an account at LDS.org
- Your sign in for all the LDS websites will be the same. Whether it’s LDS.org, familysearch, mormon.org, or any other.
- If you do not have a sign in, you need to set one Up: you will need your membership number and birthdate. (membership number can be obtained by calling the ward clerk, or if you have a temple recommend, the membership number is on there)
Once you have a sign In:
1. Sign in
2. Click on “tools”, then down to “classic lds.org stake and ward websites”
3. Sign in again. (No, I have NO idea why you have to do this again)
4. On the left side, go down to “resources”
5. Click on the building/park you want to reserve
6. Click on date you want to reserve
7. Insert information (under details, put which room(s) you’ll need).
We belong to _____________ Council.
I am in _____________ district
Pack number _____
Uniform:
1. Females wear the yellow or tan shirts, and males wear the tan shirts.
2. When you are getting a shirt, you’ll likely need to stop at the scout office. (Even if you get your shirt elsewhere). The right shoulder should have the council badge, the pack number, and the position badge.
Vocabulary:
Arrow points: once a wolf or bear has earned their rank, they can earn an arrow point for each ten further achievements. They earn a gold for the first ten, and a silver for each subsequent arrow point.
Bear – 9 years old, blue neckerchief. Full of energy.
Blue and Gold – this is the banquet that celebrates the birthday of scouting. Usually held in February. There are ceremonies aplenty to use for this!!
Bobcat: the first rank that must be achieved by any new cub scout – regardless of the age when they first get into cub scouts.
COR: chartered organization representative (I put it here cause most people agree it’s too long to write out every time) By the way, this is the bishopric member in charge of cub scouting.
Cubmaster – the person in charge of the pack. If there’s a problem you can’t handle, this person can help. This is the person who gets your badges for pack meeting, runs pack meeting, and is the first person to call for den meeting if you need a second leader. (If that doesn’t work, there is always the committee chair or the mothers).
Den: group of cub scouts, one age
Neckerchief: the bandana worn around a scouts neck, usually held with a slide or a knot.
Pack – group of dens, usually wolf, bears and Webelos.
Pack Meeting – held once a month. Usually the last week of the month. This is the time where all dens meet together and receive their awards.
Pinewood Derby – held yearly, in the early part of the year. The boys make and decorate their own cars and race them.
Roundtable – scout leaders meeting – once a month.
Webelos – 10 years old, checkered neckerchief, full of energy.
Wolf – 8 years old, yellow neckerchief – full of energy.
Training/monthly meetings
Round Table – monthly – _________________________________
Cub committee meeting- the committee meeting of all the cub leaders to discuss progress in the pack.
Den Leader Fast Start Training – online introduction to scouting
Training Hints:
1. Have a piece of paper handy, (or an open computer document to transfer info to). If it seems interesting, or like something you want to remember, jot it down!
2. There are random quizzes in the online training – so if there is a list of something, it’s probably important.
3. Find a quiet time for all online training – it’s hard to remember what you learn when chaos is erupting nearby.
Leader specific training is also available online – AFTER you have been registered with the scout office and have a membership number. Once your application is in and you have been registered, you can call and get your scout ID number. With the exception of fast start and youth protection, you cannot do any of the others until you are registered with the scout office and have an ID number!!
Leader specific training –The first time you go to roundtable, (which will be your first month, right?), ask when the next leader specific training is. It’s much more fun in person. You will spend roughly 4 hours on a Saturday learning how to work directly with the boys YOU will be in charge of.
This is scouting – also available on the website. This course is about an hour, and does include questions you have to answer – so make sure you have time! Caution – none of the online scout training videos are closed captioned, so you may want to have a pair of headphones available.
Hazardous weather training – on the website – one leader for an outing MUST be hazardous weather trained, so you may as well get it done. If you aren’t trying to put the digital cub scout out in the open field during a lightning storm, the training isn’t too hard.
First Aid Training – ask around for a course (roundtable!), but one leader on an outing must be first aid certified.
Glance through the other trainings available online, keep an ear out for others available through round table – if it sounds interesting, it probably will be!! Including but definitely not limited To:
Baloo: a training for Webelos leaders – usually in the spring.
Powwow - University of scouting – a scout training for everybody –
Wood Badge – in the summer. This is an amazing training that will change your scouting leadership. the Unit will help with the cost, you just have to ask! It takes 2 weekends out of your life, and will change the boys lives, and yours, forever.
Cub scout committee Chairman:
Stewardship summary
Purpose of your Calling:
Character development, spiritual growth, good citizenship, sportsman and fitness, family understanding, respectful relations, personal achievement, friendly service, fun and adventure, preparation for by scouting, preparing to receive Aaronic priesthood.
Methods of Cub Scouting:
Home and neighborhood centered efforts, family involvement, advancement plan, den, ideals (cub scout promise, law of the pack, cub scout sign, handshake, motto, salute), uniform activities.
Guidelines of this Stewardship:
- Register with the Boy Scouts of America as an adult leader
- Have a working knowledge of the Cub Scout and Webelos programs
- Coordinate and manage the various committee functions with other committee Members: finance, membership, advancement, training, outings, etc.
- Promote proper wearing of the uniform and insignia.
- Get to know all Cub Scouts and their families in the ward and encourage involvement.
- Assist the Cubmaster to implement a successful Pack program with related activities.
- Maintain standards of the Church and BSA
- Ensure two deep leadership at all activities
- Work closely with the Cubmaster
- Keep it simple, make it fun!
Meetings to hold:
- Regular Pack committee meeting.
Meetings to Attend:
- Monthly ward Key Scout leaders meeting
- Monthly Pack leaders planning meeting
- Monthly pack meeting as requested or desired
- Monthly district roundtable
Training to Receive:
- Read Cub Scout Leader Handbook and related printed materials.
- Complete online Cub Scout Fast Start and Youth Protection training at www.scouting.org/myscouting.
- Attend Cub Scout Basic Training
- Participate in other training opportunities – Cub Scout Pow wow, wood badge, etc.
Expectations –
- Attend leadership meetings or have an informed and prepared representative attend.
- Regularly report on your stewardship and share status on your role in pack efforts.
- Model excellence through your actions and use example to set the standard for others.
Cub Pack Committee Member
Stewardship Summary
Purpose of your calling:
Character development, spiritual growth, good citizenship, sportsmanship and fitness,
family understanding, respectful relations, personal achievement, friendly service, fun
and adventure, preparation for Boy Scouting, preparing to receive Aaronic Priesthood.
Methods of Cub Scouting:
Home and neighborhood centered efforts, family involvement, advancement plan, den,
ideals (Cub Scout Promise, Law of the Pack, Cub Scout Sign, Handshake, Motto, Salute),
uniform activities.
Guidelines of this stewardship:
• Register with the Boy Scouts of America as an adult leader.
• Have a working knowledge of the Cub Scout and Webelos programs.
• Fulfill one or more committee functions with related duties as requested which include:
Finance, Membership, Advancement, Training, Outings, etc.
• Promote proper wearing of the uniform and insignia.
• Get to know all Cub Scouts and their families in the ward and encourage involvement.
• Assist the Cubmaster to implement a successful Pack program with related activities.
• Maintain standards of the Church and BSA.
• Work closely with the Pack Committee Chairman.
• Keep it simple, make it fun!
Meetings to attend:
• Regular Pack Committee Meeting.
• Monthly Pack meeting as requested or required.
• Monthly District Roundtable.
Training to receive:
• Read Cub Scout Leader Handbook and related printed materials.
• Complete online Cub Scout Fast Start and Youth Protection Training at
www.scouting.org/myscouting.
• Attend Cub Scout Basic Training.
• Participate in other training opportunities - Cub Scout Pow Wow, Wood Badge, etc.
Expectations:
• Regularly report on your stewardship and share status on your role in Pack efforts.
• Model excellence through your actions and use example to set the standard for others.
Cubmaster
Stewardship Summary
Purpose of your calling:
Character development, spiritual growth, good citizenship, sportsmanship and fitness,
family understanding, respectful relations, personal achievement, friendly service, fun
and adventure, preparation for Boy Scouting, preparing to receive Aaronic Priesthood.
Methods of Cub Scouting:
Home and neighborhood centered efforts, family involvement, advancement plan, den,
ideals (Cub Scout Promise, Law ofthe Pack, Cub Scout Sign, Handshake, Motto, Salute),
uniform activities.
Guidelines of this stewardship:
• Register with the Boy Scouts of America as an adult leader.
• Wear a full Cub Scout leader uniform with appropriate insignia.
• Encourage all leaders and Cubs to wear the appropriate uniform.
• Get to know all Cub Scouts and their families in the ward and encourage involvement.
• Supervise a successful advancement program.
• Implement the outlined Cub Scout program.
• Maintain standards of the Church and BSA.
• Ensure two-deep leadership at all activities.
• Work closely with the Pack Committee Chairman.
• Integrate Faith in God requirements into Pack efforts.
• Keep it simple, make it fun!
Meetings to hold:
• A monthly Pack leaders planning meeting.
• An activity-filled monthly Pack Meeting.
Meetings to attend:
• Monthly ward Key Scout Leaders Meeting.
• Regular Pack Committee meeting.
• Monthly District Roundtable.
Training to receive:
• Read Cub Scout Leader Handbook and related printed materials.
• Complete online Cub Scout Fast Start and Youth Protection Training at
www.scouting.org/myscouting.
• Attend Cub Scout Basic Training.
• Participate in other training opportunities - Cub Scout Pow Wow, Wood Badge, etc.
Expectations:
• Attend leadership meetings or have an informed and prepared representative attend.
• Regularly report on your stewardship and share status on your role in Pack efforts.
• Model excellence through your actions and use example to set the standard for others.
Assistant Cubmaster
Stewardship Summary
Purpose of your calling:
Character development, spiritual growth, good citizenship, sportsmanship and fitness,
family understanding, respectful relations, personal achievement, friendly service, fun
and adventure, preparation for Boy Scouting, preparing to receive Aaronic Priesthood.
Methods of Cub Scouting:
Home and neighborhood centered efforts, family involvement, advancement plan, den,
ideals (Cub Scout Promise, Law of the Pack, Cub Scout Sign, Handshake, Motto, Salute),
uniform activities.
Guidelines of this stewardship:
• Register with the Boy Scouts of America as an adult leader.
• Wear a full Cub Scout leader uniform with appropriate insignia.
• Encourage all leaders and Cubs to wear the appropriate uniform.
• Get to know all Cub Scouts and their families in the ward and encourage involvement.
• Prepare to back-up the Cubmaster as needed.
• Help provide two-deep leadership as needed with den and Pack meetings/activities.
• Implement the outlined Cub Scout program.
• Maintain standards of the Church and BSA.
• Ensure two-deep leadership at all activities.
• Work closely with the Pack Committee Chairman.
• Integrate Faith in God requirements into Pack efforts.
• Keep it simple, make it fun!
Meetings to hold:
• Assist with monthly Pack meeting.
Meetings to attend:
• Monthly Pack leaders planning meeting.
• Monthly District Roundtable.
Training to receive:
• Read Cub Scout LeaderHandbook and related printed materials.
• Complete online Cub Scout Fast Start and Youth Protection Training at
www.scouting.org/myscouting.
• Attend Cub Scout Basic Training.
• Participate in other training opportunities - Cub Scout Pow Wow, Wood Badge, etc.
Expectations:
• Attend leadership meetings or have an informed and prepared representative attend.
• Regularly report on your stewardship and share status on your role in Pack efforts.
• Model excellence through your actions and use example to set the standard for others.
Webelos Den Leader
Stewardship Summary
Purpose of your calling:
Character development, spiritual growth, good citizenship, sportsmanship and fitness,
family understanding; respectful relations, personal achievement, friendly service, fun
and adventure, preparation for Boy Scouting, preparing to receive Aaronic Priesthood.
Guidelines of this stewardship:
• Register with the Boy Scouts of America as an adult leader.
• Wear a full Webelos Scout leader uniform with appropriate insignia.
• Encourage Webelos to wear the appropriate uniform.
• Get to know all Webelos Scouts and their families - encourage involvement.
• Develop a working relationship with II-year old Scout leader to help boys transition to
Scouting.
• Supervise a successful advancement program for Webelos badge and Arrow of Light.
• Implement the outlined Webelos Scout program.
• Coordinate den participation at the monthly Pack meeting.
• Maintain standards of the Church and BSA.
• Ensure two-deep leadership at all activities.
• Work closely with the Cubmaster and Cub Committee.
• Integrate Faith in God requirements into den efforts.
• Keep it simple, make it fun!
Meetings to hold:
• Weekly Webelos den meeting.
Meetings to attend:
• Monthly Pack leaders planning meeting.
• Monthly Pack meeting.
• Monthly District Roundtable
Training to receive:
• Read Cub Scout/Webelos Leader Handbook and related printed materials.
• Complete online Cub Scout Fast Start and Youth Protection Training at
www.scouting.org/myscouting.
• Attend Cub Scout Basic Training.
• Participate in other training opportunities - Cub Scout Pow Wow, Wood Badge, etc.
Expectations:
• Attend specified leadership meetings.
• Regularly report on your stewardship and share status on your role in Pack efforts.
• Model excellence through your actions and use example to set the standard for others
Cub Scout Den Leader
Stewardship Summary
Purpose of your calling:
Character development, spiritual growth, good citizenship, sportsmanship and fitness,
family understanding, respectful relations, personal achievement, friendly service, fun
and adventure, preparation for Boy Scouting, preparing to receive Aaronic Priesthood.
Guidelines of this stewardship:
• Register with the Boy Scouts of America as an adult leader.
• Wear a full Cub Scout leader uniform with appropriate insignia.
• Encourage Cub Scouts to wear the appropriate uniform.
• Get to know all Wolf/Bear Cub Scouts and their families - encourage involvement.
• Supervise a successful advancement program for Webelos badge and Arrow of Light.
• Implement the outlined Cub Scout program.
• Coordinate den participation at the monthly Pack meeting.
• Maintain standards of the Church and BSA.
• Ensure two-deep leadership at all activities.
• Work closely with the Cubmaster and Cub Committee.
• Integrate Faith in God requirements into den efforts.
• Keep it simple, make it fun!
Meetings to hold:
• Weekly den meeting.
Meetings to attend:
• Monthly Pack leaders planning meeting.
• Monthly Pack meeting.
• Monthly District Roundtable
Training to receive:
• Read Cub Scout/Webelos Leader Handbook and related printed materials.
• Complete online Cub Scout Fast Start and Youth Protection Training at
www.scouting.org/myscouting.
• Attend Cub Scout Basic Training.
• Participate in other training opportunities - Cub Scout Pow Wow, Wood Badge, etc.
Expectations:
• Attend specified leadership meetings.
• Regularly report on your stewardship and share status on your role in Pack efforts.
• Model excellence through your actions and use example to set the standard for others..
Den Leader thoughts
Den Leader thoughts
Some people say your responsibilities are to “Plan prepare and conduct den meetings”, and work to make sure your den is an active and successful part of the pack.
In reality; your responsibilities are to monitor the boys progress and advancement, plan activities that help the boys on their trek to earn their wolf, bear or Webelos. And when they have earned badges, arrow points, or anything else, report to the Cubmaster so they can get the award for the next pack meeting.
Also, make sure each boy takes a turn as the Denner, and call the Denner to remind him to call and remind the boys about scouts.
Note: you DO have the right to adjust den meeting times to fit your schedule. Consistency is good for attendance. So the more consistent the time, the more boys will show up.
Resources:
1. I recommend printing this one Off:
Theideadoor.com – click on “cub scouts.” There is a “parents guide” booklet – which is a HUGE resource in introducing you to cub scouts. Note: the fourth time I referenced this for something, I gave up and printed it off.
2. Sugardoodle.net – the ultimate resource for cub scouts, primary, and anything LDS related!
4. Scouting.org – never forget this one. It’s very helpful to refer back to.
5. Google – if it doubt, google it. Where does the Denner loop go? Left shoulder, how do you build a fire? Google it.
6. And last but definitely not least.
This one is pretty cool – it’s a spreadsheet where you can enter information and have the computer keep track of where your boys are. Download the proper spreadsheet, and the instruction sheet will walk you through.
Who are the people in your neighborhood???
In scouting, there are a lot of names, positions, and people running around. This may get a little confusing at times. Quick Overview:
Chartered organization Representative: the member of the bishopric who is over the primary (and cub scouts).
Primary President: The liaison between the cub scouts/primary and bishopric.
Pack committee Chair: holds the annual planning conference, serves as the Cubmasters chief advisor. helps with rechartering every year. Also holds monthly pack committee meetings.
Cubmaster: The leader of the pack. Runs pack meetings and is the person to call when you need awards for your boys, or there is a problem that needs taken care of.
