Cub Scouts and Field Trips

I taught a class about cub scouts and field trips today at the annual University of Scouting in the Utah National Parks Council. Some class participants asked for the Class Handout in digital format, so here it is.

Locally we are seeing a trend towards family packs that meet at the same time and place for den meetings as well as pack meetings. While this works well to streamline family time requirements, it makes it a little harder to plan a den outing.

Hopefully this handout will be useful in planning field trips that can accommodate requirements for several dens. It should also give a quick overview of all the obvious outings recommended for adventures in all the dens.

Don't forget to get your activity consent forms signed, and bring a copy of each person's health form when you have activities away from your regular den meeting location!

Put the OUT in scouting, and get your pack out to see some fun things.

Cub Scout Newsletter Template ~ Half Page Black and White Newsletter Template

Half Page Black and White Newsletter Template

Thanks to Julianne Anderson for donating this idea. She is Cubmaster of Pack 62, Hobble Creek District, Utah National Parks Council.

Our Pack has made an effort to find multiple modes of communicating information to our leaders and Cub Scout families.  Den Leaders send text reminders about Den Meeting times and locations to families in their Den.  We also send messages, text and email, to the entire Pack through Scoutbook.  We have recently created a Pack Facebook group page to easily share information and reminders about upcoming events, as well as sharing fun scouting information.  However, the most basic form of communication is through a paper newsletter our ward produces at the beginning of each month.  In our half page newsletter submission, we include general information about past and future Pack Meetings, as well as reminder information about any other upcoming events.  We also include the various Den contact information as well as Den Meeting information.  Lastly, I’ve started including a spotlight about one adventure loop for each Den.  I hope it serves to remind families and leaders about the various awards that need to be earned, as well as to help excite the boys and their families to work on some of these adventures at home.

• CLICK HERE to open an editable PDF document

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New Cub Scout Parent Pamphlet ~ editable pdf ~ Welcome packet for New Cub Scout Orientation

New Cub Scout Parent Pamphlet-editable pdf

Thanks to Julianne Anderson for donating this idea. She is Cubmaster of Pack 62, Hobble Creek District, Utah National Parks Council.

When my son turned 8 he was so excited to join cub scouts.  I grew up with 3 younger brothers; however, all I can remember is my brothers wore a blue uniform shirt with a neckerchief, including a neckerchief slide that usually fell off, and we sometimes went to pack meetings.  I figured my son would go every week, earn some awards at his meetings, and I would sew patches to his shirt.  That was the extent of my scouting knowledge and preparation.  On my first trip to the scout shop to purchase supplies for my son I was overwhelmed by the various choices, and the cost involved, to get my son ready for scouts.

About 6 months after my son joined cub scouts I was asked to serve as Cubmaster over his pack.  Through the basic Cubmaster training I learned how cub scouts is supposed to run; with leaders and families working together to help mold and shape young boys, and have fun while doing it.  

Now armed with some scouting knowledge, I wanted to create an easy-to-read, single page pamphlet to give to new parents to help give them the basic information, plus help them understand everyone’s role in scouting.   

Here are two different editable pdf documents that you can use in your dens or packs.  One has more editable text forms than the other, but they are in the same basic format.  Some of the information is from scouting.org, and some of the den leader/parent/cub scout responsibilities ideas were taken from this blog post http://akelascouncil.blogspot.com/2013/02/cub-scout-orientation-for-new-cub.html.

• CLICK HERE for the 1st form with less information that is editable.
• CLICK HERE for the 2nd form with more information that is editable.
• To see other ideas and printables for orienting new cub scouts, CLICK HERE

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Mid-year Cub Scout program updates to print / cut / and tape into books

Not sure what to do until they print new books with the new requirements?  I just had to repost this great article that I found about the updates to the new program.  The entire article can be found here... https://bobwhiteblather.com/mid-year-cub-scout-program-updates/

If you follow Scouting Magazine on social media, you might have heard about some updates to the Cub Scout Adventure program that were announced last week.

The BSA Advancement Team found that, after the Adventure program was introduced last year, there has been a decline in the number of Cub Scouts advancing. As advancement and re-registration numbers start to appear, it has become apparent that an alarmingly low number of Cub Scouts completed their rank requirements last year.

To read the rest of the article, click the link above.

In the comments below the article, Cubmaster Tom says, "In response to the BSA’s just-announced modifications to the Cub Scouting program, I’ve put the changes into a format that allows you to print/cut/tape the new requirements for your rank on the photo page in the front of each adventure in your Scouts’ handbooks. Please feel free to use and share these links with your Packs and Scouting networks."  

Tigers: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ka_AkwxDkKgNjLrAOUHzbQQqCkruDCC8RyxtMFvrFO8/edit?usp=sharing

Wolves: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11cGQ10UyxOMMhwRgrfdKhResEtFiobbcB0NmVrX-G5w/edit?usp=sharing

Bears: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QQ1VNYBblinHEQzvqtDMSAS1nVKommIUoCqd8ARhz_g/edit?usp=sharing

Webelos & Arrow of Light: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11HUfleBm9IfPetMtdtD64XWLrhV0nDNu35vqBEbZb14/edit?usp=sharing

I hope this is useful!

Tarzan of the Apes - Cub Scout Song - Words for Tarzan of the Apes - How to Sing Tarzan of the Apes

Here is a great Cub Scout song - Tongan style. Tarzan of the Apes. Enjoy. There is always something amazing to learn at Akela's Council Cub Scout Leader Training.

Tarzan of the Apes - is a great song for Cub Scouts. The words to the song are below. Use cub scout songs to add fun to your Pack Meetings, Den Meetings, Day Camp, as your boys are camping or goofing off. This video is to help Cub Scout Leaders learn some fun songs to sing with their boys. Make sure your cub scouts have lots of opportunity to learn and use a variety of songs in your scouting program.

Tarzan of the Apes

I love bananas, coconuts, and grapes

I love bananas, coconuts, and grapes

I love bananas, coconuts, and grapes

That's why they call me Tarzan of the Apes

Ah-aha-aaaha

For the link to the video on facebook, click here... https://www.facebook.com/AkelasCouncil/videos/1298588246825007/?hc_location=ufi To see more cub scout songs that can be found on our blog, click here...http://akelascouncil.blogspot.com/search/label/Songs

Choogie-Oogie-Boogie - Cub Scout Song - Words for Choogie-Oogie-Boogie - How to Sing Choogie-Oogie-Boogie

Choogie-Oogie-Boogie - is a great song for Cub Scouts. The words to the song are below. Use cub scout songs to add fun to your Pack Meetings, Den Meetings, Day Camp, as your boys are camping or goofing off. This video is to help Cub Scout Leaders learn some fun songs to sing with their boys. Make sure your cub scouts have lots of opportunity to learn and use a variety of songs in your scouting program.

Choogie-Oogie-BoogieChoogie-Oogie-Boogie - is a great song for Cub Scouts. The words to the song are below. Use cub scout songs to add fun to your Pack Meetings, Den Meetings, Day Camp, as your boys are camping or goofing off. This video is to help Cub Scout Leaders learn some fun songs to sing with their boys. Make sure your cub scouts have lots of opportunity to learn and use a variety of songs in your scouting program.

Choogie-Oogie-Boogie
Hey!  ___________ ,
You’re some real cool cats!
You’ve got a lot of this and a lot of that!
So stand right up and do the choogie-oogie-boogie!

(Chorus)
Aaand Up!  Choogie-oogie, choogie-oogie.
Aaand Down!  Choogie-oogie, choogie-oogie.
To the left!  Choogie-oogie, choogie-oogie.
To the right!  Choogie-oogie, choogie-oogie.

(Repeat with other names.  Dance with arms going up, then down, then to the left, and finally to the right as indicated in song.)

To see more cub scout songs that can be found on our blog, click here... http://akelascouncil.blogspot.com/search/label/Songs
Posted by Akela's Council Cub Scout Leader Training - Utah National Parks Council on Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Choogie-Oogie-Boogie

Hey! ___________ ,
You’re some real cool cats!
You’ve got a lot of this and a lot of that!
So stand right up and do the choogie-oogie-boogie!

(Chorus)
Aaand Up! Choogie-oogie, choogie-oogie.
Aaand Down! Choogie-oogie, choogie-oogie.
To the left! Choogie-oogie, choogie-oogie.
To the right! Choogie-oogie, choogie-oogie.

(Repeat with other names. Dance with arms going up, then down, then to the left, and finally to the right as indicated in song.)

To see more cub scout songs that can be found on our blog, click here...http://akelascouncil.blogspot.com/search/label/Songs

Elephants Have Wrinkles - Cub Scout Song - Words for Elephants Have Wrinkles - How to Sing Elephants Have Wrinkles

Elephants Have Wrinkles - is a great song for Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts. The kids love to sing it for Pack Meetings, Den Meetings, Day Camps, as they are camping or goofing off. This video is to help Cub Scout Leaders learn some fun songs to sing with their boys.

Elephants have wrinklesElephants Have Wrinkles - is a great song for Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts. The kids love to sing it for Pack Meetings, Den Meetings, Day Camp, as they are camping or goofing off. This video is to help Cub Scout Leaders learn some fun songs to sing with their boys. 

Elephants Have Wrinkles

(Join in circle, arms around shoulders, head down. The circle will move to the left, placing right toe behind left heel and stepping to the left.)

Chorus:
(Begin by moving in circle to left)
Elephants have wrinkles, wrinkles, wrinkles
Elephants have wrinkles, wrinkles everywhere. HEY!
(Repeat chorus while moving in circle to right)

(Repeat after the leader)
Down in their toes…(hands on toes)*
I don’t know why…(hands in the air, then Chorus)

*(Continue to add one line at a time followed by Chorus)
Up in their knees…(hands on knees)
Back in their seat…(hands on bottom)
Out in their ears…(thumbs in ears, waggle hands)
Out in their nose…(line up spread hands with thumb to nose)
(End with Chorus each time)

Alice the Camel - Cub Scout Song - Words for Alice the Camel - How to Sing Alice the Camel

Alice the Camel is a great Cub Scout song.  It is perfect to sing at Pack Meeting, Den Meetings, Day Camps, Camping, or just goofing off.  The link is below to see how to sing Alice the Camel.

Alice the CamelAlice the Camel is a great song for Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts.  The kids love to sing it for Pack Meetings, Den Meetings, as they are camping or goofing off.  This video is to help Cub Scout Leaders learn some fun songs to sing with their boys.

Alice the Camel

Alice the camel has five humps,
Alice the camel has five humps,
Alice the camel has five humps,
So go, Alice, go ----
Boom, boom, boom (bump hips with people next to you)

Alice the camel has four humps…
Alice the camel has three humps..
(And so on, until you get to…)

Alice the camel has no humps,
Alice the camel has no humps,
Alice the camel has no humps,
‘Cause Alice is a horse. (of course)
Posted by Akela's Council Cub Scout Leader Training - Utah National Parks Council on Friday, July 8, 2016

Alice the Camel

Alice the camel has five humps,
Alice the camel has five humps,
Alice the camel has five humps,
So go, Alice, go ----
Boom, boom, boom (bump hips with people next to you)

Alice the camel has four humps…
Alice the camel has three humps..
(And so on, until you get to…)

Alice the camel has no humps,
Alice the camel has no humps,
Alice the camel has no humps,
‘Cause Alice is a horse. (of course)

Cub Scout Pack Meeting Yearly Rotation of Assignments for Pre-Opener, Flag Ceremony, and Treats or Refreshments - Free Printable to give to Den Leaders - Yearly Pack Planning Meeting

Here is a paper you can give out to all your Den Leaders that shows a yearly rotation for who is in charge of the Pre-Opener, Flag Ceremony, and Treats.  This would be great to give out at the Yearly Pack Planning Meeting.

• CLICK HERE to open the PDF

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Cub Scout On My Honor Pocket Certificate with Scout Oath, Scout Law, and Cub Scout Motto - Free Printable

Handy, pocket-sized card is a great reference for Cub Scouts to keep with them while learning the Scout Oath, Scout Law, and Cub Scout Motto. Have the card laminated to carry as a daily reminder to always be guided by Cub Scouting principles!



This is a great thing to give to Cub Scouts at their first Pack Meeting and helps them move towards getting their Bobcat rank.

• Click here to open the PDF file 
• Click here to see the other Pocket Certificates available

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On My Honor

Scout Oath

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;

to keep myself physically strong, 

mentally awake, and morally straight.

Scout Law

A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, 

helpful, friendly, courteous, kind,

obedient, cheerful, thrifty,

brave, clean, and reverent.

Cub Scout Motto

Do Your Best  

Cub Scout Adventure Pocket Certificate to be given out at Pack Meeting to recognize completed adventures

The new Cub Scout program contains a series of “adventures” which Cub Scouts (individually and as part of their den) will experience while working on their badge of rank. Once a Cub Scout has completed the six core adventures—including one on “Duty to God” and one of his den’s choosing—he will have earned his badge of rank. 

This pocket certificate is given to a Cub Scout in recognition of his completion of an “adventure.” 



There are spaces on the card to enter the Scout's name, adventure completed, pack number, date he earned it, Den Leader and Cubmaster signatures. Use this to recognize the Cub Scouts during your monthly pack meeting.

This prints 8 pocket certificates, per page.  These "portrait" cards work well when the boys are saving their cards in the baseball card plastic holders.  Then they are facing the right way as boys look through their card collection.

• Click here to download this PDF 
• Click here to see the other Pocket Certificates available

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Welcome Packet for New Cub Scouts and their Parents that can be given by their Den Leader

Cub Scouting can be a whole new world for Cub Scouts and their parents.  It is a new language and sometimes confusing.  This 8 page welcome packet is meant to help the family to know more about what Cub Scouting is all about.  This booklet gives lots of good information including:

• Contact Info
• Purpose of Cub Scouting
• History
• Den/Pack Info
• Special Events
• Parent Expectations
• Scout Expectations
• Advancement
• Rank & Awards
• Funding
• Camping
• Website
• Uniforms
• Books

A big thanks to Kimberly Pearson for donating this amazing document.  Kimberly is a Cubmaster & District Roundtable Cub Scout Commissioner in the Tiburon District, Orange County Council.

• Click here to download a Word document that can be edited to meet the needs of your Pack.

** PLEASE do not download these files and email or send them digitally to others.  These are for your personal use only.  If you would like to share these files with others, please copy the link to this post and send them to our site so they can print off their own.  We would love to have everyone that would like a copy to come here to get their own copy absolutely free.  We receive money to keep our website open where we store all of our documents and PDF files by people visiting our blog.  Please don't take money out of our pockets by bypassing our blog.

Pack Planning Meeting Agenda ~ Yearly Cub Scout Planning Meeting Agenda

             

• Click here to open a Word Document of this Pack Meeting Agenda you can edit for your Pack
• Click here for a newer version that has been slightly changed

Hope you enjoy and will be able to use this agenda for Pack Meeting Planning.  You can open it up in word and edit it to fit your Pack.  It would also work great for the yearly planning meeting.  For Pack Meeting Plans for each month directly from BSA, click here.

** PLEASE do not download these files and email or send them digitally to others.  These are for your personal use only.  If you would like to share these files with others, please copy the link to this post and send them to our site so they can print off their own.  We would love to have everyone that would like a copy to come here to get their own copy absolutely free.  We receive money to keep our website open where we store all of our documents and PDF files by people visiting our blog.  Please don't take money out of our pockets by bypassing our blog.

Mother's Day Letter or Card

For Activity Days yesterday, we filled out these letters to our mothers, decorated picture frames, and took pictures of the girls.  We are going to get the gift bags ready and give them to the girls on Sunday to give to their mother's on Mothers' Day.  I thought this would work well for the Cub Scouts also, so I thought I would share.

• To open it as a PDF, click here