Cub Scouting Program Change Overview

1. Cub ScoutingProgram ChangeOverview

2. 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.”

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

4. Cub Scouts TIMELINE 1930-2014 1940s • 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 1950s • 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.

5. Cub Scouts TIMELINE 1930-2014 1960s • Cub Scouting undergoes thorough revision for greater advancement opportunities • New Webelos program • Goodbye Lion rank • Cub Scout Day Camp 1970s • 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

6. Cub Scouts TIMELINE 1930-2014 1980s • 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 1990s • 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

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

8. 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

9. One Oath and Law ApprovedCub 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.

10. Who–Why–What & Where

11. Who & Why

12. 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.

13. 411 Task Force Structure • 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

14. 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

15. 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. • Character • Citizenship • Personal Fitness

16. What

17. New Program Design

18. Cub Scout Program Design Objectives

19. Organizing Principle – Design for All Cub Scout Ranks

20. Desired Outcomes for Each Area

21. New Program Development

22. Program Development 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

23. 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

24. How does rank structure differ?

25. Example- “Webelos Walkabout”

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

27. Tiger Required Tiger Electives

28. Wolf Required Wolf Electives

29. Bear Required Bear Electives

30. Webelos Required Arrow of Light Required

31. Webelos & Arrow of Light Shared Electives

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

33. Cub Scout Change Summary CHANGING • 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 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

34. 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

35. 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

36. Where

37. 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

38. 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. 4th-10th • National Annual Meeting May 2015 – Atlanta • Philmont Training Center Conferences 2015 Week 3 June 21-27 Week 6 July 12-18 Week 8 July 26-August 1 Week 9 August 2-8

39. 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 – Q1/Q2 2015 • Webinars proposed for Spring 2015

40. Program Updates Page Look

48. And an even closer look…

49. Youth Handbook

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