Cubmaster Corner

The University of Scouting course titled Cubmaster Corner was really almost a round table cubmaster breakout session. Participants shared ideas and solutions, and a couple new cubmasters got oodles of wisdom from some experienced scouters. The course handout is a conversation starter with some success tips and an article from Brian on Scouting.

If you're a new cubmaster, the best advice is to get to Akela's Council for the next course. Get trained, make regular use of your cub scout leader book, and follow some of the tips here.

Advice from Akela - Utah National Parks Council - Cub Scout Themes - PowWow Books - Pack Meeting Plans

Advice from Akela was an additional section added to the  2005-06 Utah National Parks Council PowWow book.  This is a great section, and many of the ideas that were used back then can still be used today

To open the PDF,  CLICK HERE

Some of the things you will find in this PDF are:

• Help! I'm a New Cub Scout Leader!
• Register
• Get Trained
• Learn the Lingo
• Uniform
• Planning
• Roundtable
• Delegate
• Den Leaders
• Tips for Den Leaders
• Achieving Advancements
• Den Chief
• Den Chief Responsibilities
• Monthly Themes
• Communicate
• Ceremonies
• Keeping Records
• Get Trained
• Elements of a Good Den meeting
• Den Discipline
• Den Code of Conduct
• Scout Bucks
• Bear Stumps
• Marble Jar
• Point System
• Cubmasters
• Attitude of a Good Cubmaster
• Pack Communication
• Elements of a Good Pack Meeting
• Pack Committee
• Organizing the Committee
• Maintaining Positive Relationships
• Monthly Meetings
• Pack Advancement
• Finances
• Adult Recognition
• Pack Planning Meeting Hints
• 100's of Ways to say Thank You
• Smarties Candies
• 100 Grand Candy Bar
• Mint Candies
• Hershey's Kisses
• Lifesavers
• nuts
• Gum
• Sucker
• Cracker Jacks
• Look Candy Bar
• Bug Hunk Candy Bar
• Whopper Candies
• Snickers Candy Bar
• Almond Joy Candy Bar or Joy Dish Soap
• and many, many, many more...
• Successful Pack Management
• Parent and Family Participation
• Do's and Don'ts of Parent Participation
• Budgets
• Preparing a Budget
• Pack Budget Worksheet
• Pack Trainer
• Chartered Organization Representative
• Charter Presentation Ceremony
• Candlelight Charter Presentation Ceremony
• Standard Charter Presentation
• Cub Scouting for the Differently Abled

To see more Theme Ideas, and other PowWow books go to this page CLICK HERE

Advice from Akela - Cub Scout Themes - PowWow Books - Pack Meeting Plans

Advice from Akela is a section that was in the 2008-09 Utah National Parks PowWow book.  It is for all Cub Scout Leaders

To open the PDF for Advice from Akela, CLICK HERE

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Some of the things you will find in this PDF are:

• Uniforms
• Tips for Den Leaders
• Planning
• Keeping Records
• Resources
• Achieving Advancements
• Elements of a Good Den Meeting
• Plan B
• Den Chief
• Monthly Themes
• Communicating with Parents, Cub Scouts, and the Committee
• Ceremonies
• Den Discipline
• Den Code of Conduct
• Making the Cub Scout responsible for their own behavior
• Evaluating
• Scout Bucks
• Bear Stumps
• Tickets
• Marble Jar
• Point System
• Coup
• Den Chief
• How to Obtain
• Train
• How and when to use them
• Praise
• Recognition
• Den Chief's Responsibilities
• Cubmasters
• Responsibilities
• Attitude
• Pack Communication
• Elements of a Good Pack Meeting
• Pack Committee
• Organizing the Committee
• Maintaining Positive Relationships
• Attitude
• Monthly Meeting
• Pack Advancement
• Finances
• Adult Recognition
• Pack Planning Meeting Hints
• Saying Thank You the Cub Scout Way
• Over 70 ideas of ways to say thank you with store bought items
• Successful Pack Management
• Parent and Family Participation
• Budgets
• Pack Budget Worksheet
• Training for Cub Scout Leaders
• Unit Commissioners
• Roles the Commissioner Plays
• Friend of the Unit
• Teacher
• Action Ideas
• Den Visibility
• Charter Presentation Ceremony
• Candlelight Charter Presentation Ceremony
• Standard Charter Presentation
• Cub Scouting for the Differently-Abled
• Scouting for Everyone
• Training
• Advocacy Organizations
• Modifying Traditional Aspects of the Program
• Adapt only when necessary
• How can we be sensitive to Cub Scouts with disabilities
• Learning the Lingo
• Getting Trained
• Roundtable

To see more Theme and other Ideas, and other PowWow books go to this page CLICK HERE

Why I Went to Akela’s Council “Back Then” and Why I Go Now ~ By Annette Ward Apr 13, 2016

My husband and I had just moved to Mona, Utah after having lived over thirty years in Farmington, Utah. My first position or call in our new LDS ward was to be a Webelos leader.  I can’t say I was overjoyed. But, being the mother of seven boys, the program wasn’t completely unfamiliar.  In Farmington, I had been a Wolf or Bear leader several times. There was no training.  No instructions. It was simply a passing on of a couple of books and records.  We had weekly den meetings and attended pack meeting once a month. It was all okay. The activities were fun and even useful for the boys. I would not have considered it a life changing experience for the boys…or for me, but we did it.

So, that was the attitude I went into as the Webelos leader.  I knew a little and enjoyed the boys. Mostly, I depended on the other leader. That’s what I did for three months and I was released and moved on to work with the Young Women in the ward. That lasted for about nine months and I was called to be the Cubmaster.

I was not a happy camper.  My heart was broken and I resented being back into Cub Scouts for numerous reasons, but I did it. I “played” Cubmaster, as uncomfortable as it was. I also attended roundtable.  I loved the boys and after a few months gained a testimony that Cub Scouting could make a positive difference in the lives of young boys. Although I was unsure how to go about it, I knew it could happen.

Fortunately, I have two amazing daughters along with those seven boys. One daughter and her husband met at Scout Camp in Idaho. They seemed to be drawn into the program wherever they lived.  She was serving in Cub Scouts and was my mentor, and she tried her best to convince me to follow her to Akela’s Council. It was costly. I’d be leaving my garden and animals for nearly a week. She persisted, informing me of scholarships available from most stakes. I checked with the bishopric and they thought our stake would pay for half the cost. Finally, I relented, registered a little late and attended Akela’s Council 29.  As it turns out, it was by far the best Scouting decision I ever, ever made.

Tamara, my daughter, found others to carpool with to AC29. I was only about an hour away, so I packed up my car early in the morning and drove down. I was nervous and hoping Tamara and I could be together while there. She was the reason I was going, to do something with my daughter.

That reason soon changed. Although my daughter and I tented together, we didn’t work closely during the day. That was good, because I had to stand on my own. It didn’t take long until the early mornings, late nights and “more than one could digest” days were filled with laughing, creating, learning, and endearing friendships.   Many of these friendships continue, especially as we support each other in the Scouting adventure

One of the highlights of Akela’s Council was rubbing shoulders with some of the happiest, most enthusiastic, and knowledgeable people in Cub Scouting. I’ve come to discover that people involved and committed to Cubs are some of the happiest people in the world. Rubbing shoulders all day with committed Cub Scouters was the greatest. Scouters who really did love the Cub Scout program. They shared their love of Scouting and how it could build and bless the lives of young boys and it was fun. These wonderful leaders were directing, teaching, and enabling me to become a more committed, knowledgeable, fun Cubmaster and to love it all.  I was learning the “how,” while having a blast.

I have since been released from Cub Scouts. I have served on Akela’s Council staff two times and this year will be my third, AC32.  I volunteer at Roundtable. I’ve gone to Wood Badge.  Because of Akela’s Council, Cub Scouting is now a choice. A choice because I recognize the potential it has to build responsible boys—boys with character and purpose.  It is part of the pathway for LDS boys to become righteous priesthood holders, husbands and fathers. When implemented properly, the potential for building boys of ANY faith is only limited by the commitment, knowledge and love of the leaders.

I originally went to Akela’s Council because of my daughter. Now, I go to share Cub Scout Spirit, to help other leaders gain tools for having fun and working with the boys and to continue learning.  I was called to serve and now I choose to serve.  Every boy deserves a trained leader and Akela’s Council is the pinnacle of Cub Scout training.

Author: Annette Ward | Assistant Roundtable Commissioner and Merit Badge Counselor in the Mt. Nebo District

This post was copied from the Blog of the Utah National Parks Council. 

This article used to be  found at  http://blog.utahscouts.org/cub-scouting/went-akelas-council-back-go-now/

Akela's Council Helped Fix My Pack

This blog post is on "The Voice of Scouting" and can be found here... 
https://voiceofscouting.org/akelas-council-helped-fix-pack

My son entered Cub Scouts through a Tiger Den in 2010. The Pack is a traditional pack chartered at his elementary school. Long before his enrollment, I had been leading a small Girl Scout troop and struggling. I had my own daughter, who is on the Autism spectrum, and only 3 other girls, only one of whom showed up on a regular basis. I had remembered Scouts as being the best thing I had done in my youth, but the program had changed, and direction and training was lacking.

From the beginning, my son asked if I would be his den leader. Because of the stress of the Girl Scout troop, my husband said no. So I left them to attend Scouts on their own. In March of 2011, my husband came home from the den meeting and announced that he signed us up to be leaders for the Tiger den as no one had stepped up to do it. I joke that it was pretty much the last time I saw him. I had never been to a meeting, never had brothers and was quite the fish out of water. Cub Scouting was completely different than Girl Scouts!

We had a nice pack, but over the years lack of parent involvement had really dragged on a lot of the leadership. The Committee composition was just den leaders…everyone carried more than one job. On top of that, it didn’t function as it should. Our first Committee Chair quit suddenly and moved to a different school. Several people quickly rotated through the Cubmaster position. Enrollment dropped. Those who were enrolled, were made up of very high energy children. Pack meetings became very stressful and chaotic.

The Pack had a habit of planning meetings only one week before, and frankly, they were boring. Parents sat in the back on their phones and let their kids run amuck. When the next Cubmaster and Committee Chair resigned, I jumped into the position. I had wanted to do more and try to get the pack back on track. We had lousy popcorn sales (we were 100% self-funded), lousy attendance and a dull program.

Akela’s Council Cubmaster at opening ceremony

I had done a lot of google searches and came across the Akela’s Council blog. At first, I just liked the ideas. When our Council held their first PowWow training after many years, I enrolled. A few of the classes were helpful, but the Council also had issues with volunteering and had to cut and condense a few of the classes that I wanted to take. This is when I first heard of LDS programming and realized that there were some differences.

I went searching for more information on things that were mentioned. This is when I found the Article about Akela’s Council Training. I was determined to go. I attended AC 30 in July of 2014. It was a quite the drive from Lincoln, NE to Tifie Scout Camp in Utah, but I was up for the challenge.

I was nervous attending this training with no one I knew. What happened, though, was a deep kinship with those who attended. We attended classes, watched skits presenting material, prepared special projects, and participated like any cub scout would in the numerous activities. Although lack of sleep was common, lack of warmth and community was not. Even though I was the only non-LDS member and didn’t work in an LDS unit, this was not an issue. There were very few segments that didn’t pertain to my traditional unit.

Sadly, the days flew by. I cannot remember a time when I had more fun or developed deeper friendships in such a short span of time. I left teary, but with a new energy for leading.

My Committee supported me, but was doubtful one training could make any difference. I laid out what I was going to be doing at Pack meetings. My husband thought most were hokey, but I was determined. I had some fear of standing in front of people making a fool out of myself, but the boys ate it up! I had to be creative in how to decorate with our space, but I’ve made it work. There is still a lot of things presented at AC30 that I want to implement and am slowly adding to the Pack. At my last Boy Talk in the fall, I not only had a large interest from boys, but the girls wanted to join as well!

Our enrollment since AC30 has doubled, as has our Committee size. Parent involvement is improving. The majority of boys attend every meeting, every outing, every Council sponsored event. Our Popcorn sales have been phenomenal. We still have a ways to go, but instead of “we can’t” the attitude is “how can we”. I believe this is all a result of my attending AC and finding my passion. In fact, when my son crossed over to Boy Scouts, I stayed on as Cubmaster.

Recently, I became the Registrar through my Council. The training has helped me tremendously in that respect as well. I see many newly appointed leaders come in bewildered. I have great working knowledge of how an LDS Pack functions, and have great resources to direct new leaders to. Of course, I also direct them to Akela’s Council!

Do your boys a favor, do not hesitate to attend Akela’s Council. I wish I had done it years ago!

Jamalee Scaggs

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Jamalee is a Cubmaster in Lincoln, Nebraska and is registrar for the Cornhusker Council. She is the proud mother of 2; Tahlia, a Cadette Girl Scout, and Julian, a Boy Scout about to complete his Tenderfoot Rank. She says: "Akela's Council is definitely the highlight of my Scouting career thus far!"

Generations of Cub Scouting and Akela’s Council

This post was copied from the Blog of the Utah National Parks Council. 

To see the blog post, CLICK HERE 

Cub Scouting has been a part of my life since I was a little girl. I watched my mother lead my younger brother’s den, train countless other leaders in our district and council, and travel all over the state while on council business. We even took a family vacation to Philmont Scout Ranch one summer so she could attend training there. She believed that every boy deserved a well-trained leader and took the time to attend Wood Badge and earn her beads. Because of her hard work and years of service, she has received several awards, including the Silver Beaver, and was recognized as one of the Influential Women in Scouting in the Utah National Park Council.

Not long after I began my own Cub Scouting adventures as an assistant Cubmaster, my mom strongly recommended that I go to Akela’s Council. She was a participant in 1992 and loved it. She knew that any Cub Scout leader, new or experienced, would come away from Akela’s Council with new ideas and a recharged attitude towards the program.

I finally decided to go in the summer of 2011 for Course 27 and it seemed like the universe was against me. I was nervous about leaving my 22 month old daughter for a week, my husband was going to be overseas with the military, and just after I registered and paid I found out that my stake was not going to be reimbursing me for part of the cost. I almost gave up on going to Akela’s Council.

Thankfully, my mom, my prime example in Cub Scouts, came to my rescue. She reaffirmed that my daughter would have an amazing time staying with Grandma and Grandpa and even offered to help pay. My husband, who supports my work in Cub Scouts without blinking an eye, told me that I needed to go and that everything would be okay, even if he was so far away. I was also blessed that two staff members for my course worked to get me a scholarship to help pay for the course.

The morning that I drove up the mountain to Tifie Scout Camp, I was so nervous, but I knew that I needed to be at Akela’s Council. When I arrived I was given a bag, a binder, and told I would be in the Cheyenne Den and our color was purple. I looked down at my wrist and smiled at my new purple watch that I had purchased just for Akela’s Council. Before heading to the opening ceremony with the other participants I called my mom to let her know I was there safely. When I told her what den I was in, she gave an excited gasp and told me that she was a Cheyenne too!

That week was one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had. The presentations and activities were fun and informative. I picked up some great ideas to bring back to my Pack and set some goals to improve my own work as an assistant Cubmaster. I saw and experienced first-hand what my mom had talked about for years. She was on my mind a lot that week and I was thrilled to be able to share those experiences with her. I finally started to see why she loved the Cub Scout program so much and did all she could to make sure her boys had an excited, enthusiastic, and trained leader.

A few years later I had the chance to be on staff for Akela’s Council 31 in 2015 and found another connection for my mom and me. The year I was a participant, my den leader explained that he had made one of the displays that is used as part of the course every year. While going through the supplies and other things needed for course that year, I found the original display that my den leader had fashioned his after. Stamped on the back was a note that it had been handmade by my mother’s den leader many years before.

I am now the Cubmaster of my Pack and have been on Akela’s Council staff twice and am looking forward to my third experience this fall, this time as the Cheyenne Den Leader. I know that I could not have been as successful as I have been without the amazing example of my mother and the invaluable experiences gained as an Akela’s Council participant and staff member. I would encourage any Cub Scout leader who wants to feel more prepared for Den Meeting, Pack Meeting or as a Committee Member to take advantage of the amazing resources available at Akela’s Council. You will come away with countless new ideas for your boys to enjoy and be more able to help your Pack grow in whatever capacity you serve.

For more information, go to AkelasCouncil.com

Online Registration Is Now Open!!  

Click Here to attend in June or 
Click Here to attend in September

Author: Christa Twitchell | serves as Cubmaster in Pack 922 chartered by the LDS Spring Creek Eighth Ward, Springville Spring Creek Stake. She is serving on staff for Akela’s Council this year

How Akela's Council Cub Scout Leader Training Changed My Mind About Cub Scouting

How Akela’s Council Changed My Mind About Cub Scouting

This post was copied from the Blog of the Utah National Parks Council. 

To see the blog post, CLICK HERE 

I went to Akela’s Council Cub Scout Leader Training 6 years ago when I was only a member of the Pack committee (serving in our LDS ward primary presidency). I wanted our pack to have a great program but I didn’t know much about Cub Scouting so this seemed like a great chance to learn.

Many people in my life didn’t have a great opinion of Scouting in general and thought of it as largely a waste of time. Not having had anything to do with it up till then I must admit I wasn’t too excited about my new position. But I’m the kind of person who likes to do things right so I wanted to get a good idea of what I was supposed to do and what a good Scouting program should be, so my husband (the Cubmaster at the time) and I decided we should go.

I was expecting 4 days of roundtable-like training’s and a lot of sitting around taking notes. Boy was I surprised! It was an adventure from start to finish and I came away with a passion for cub scouting.

At Akela’s Council I had life changing experiences and made lifetime connections. Being able to step away from the bustle of life for a few days and learn and grow with all the people there was unforgettable. We got to work on projects, share ideas, complete challenges, have a great time, learn and laugh a lot.  It is such a neat program and the individuals that made it all happen were so generous and kind, their examples and friendship really touched me and I still draw on the things I learned from them.

There were many things that our pack just wasn’t doing and I got to see first hand how much better things go when the right systems and tools are in place. I also realized how significant the small things could be to the boys and the importance of belonging, and I came away determined to help the boys in my pack feel wanted and loved. I wanted to share with my pack how fun cub scouting could be.

Our pack program improved so much when we started implementing the things we learned. We even had life long Scouters approach us at some of the pack meetings to say how impressed they were with the quality of program that they saw. I don’t say this to brag only to say that it was because we were using the things we learned at Akela’s council and it really really did make a difference in our pack. I’m so glad that I went.  I am now serving as a Den Leader, and this time I am very prepared.

To learn more about Akela's Council, please visit our website AkelasCouncil.com

If you want to know more check out this YouTube video:

By Celeste Hunt - Hurricane, Utah

This post was copied from the Blog of the Utah National Parks Council. 

To see the blog post, go to http://blog.utahscouts.org/training-2/how-akelas-council-changed-my-mind-about-cub-scouting/ 

For All Cub Scout Leaders ~ Come to Akela's Council Cub Scout Leader Training

Please forward this through all your Cub Scout channels.

We are so excited to announce that the $40 signup discount for February has been extended through the end of March to attend Akela's Council.  We hope you will consider coming to this amazing training!       

This year, Utah National Parks Council will be putting on their 30th session of Akela's Council.  Akela's Council has been going strong since 1987, with over 870 past participants.  Akela's Council is a 4 1/2 day Cub Scout Leader Training.  This year Akela's Council will be held July 29 - August 2, 2014.

How do you apply?  Fees for Akela's Council are $170, but you can register early for special pricing!
March $130
April $150
May $160
June and July $170

For more information, go to AkelasCouncil.com

Past participants have deemed Akela's Council to be the most motivating and enjoyable training they have ever completed. Registration is limited so register early for this once-in-a-lifetime experience. This training meets the needs of all Cub Scout Pack level leaders.  Akela's Council is advanced training, similar to Wood Badge, but focuses on all aspects of the Cub Scout program and how to make it fun and meaningful for boys and leaders.  Please try to attend, and encourage your Cub Scout Leaders to attend this training.  Remember... every Cub Scout deserves a well trained leader. 

Here is a link to a 3-4 minute video about Akela's Council.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BErS6_6Ak7k

Here are the top 51 items they will learn at Akela's Council:

1. Flag Etiquette
2. OWL Webelos Leader Training
3. Respect
4. Family Involvement
5. Ceremonies
6. Uniforms & Insignia
7. Elements of a Den Meeting
8. Pinewood Derby's, Paper Rockets, Raingutter Regatta's
9. Cub Anapolis
10. Patriotism
11. Pack Meeting Planning
12. Crafts
13. Genius Kits
14. Conservation Awareness
15. Cubs in the Kitchen
16. Communicating with Parents
17. Positive Attitudes
18. Cub Leader Book
19. Games & Teaching Ideas
20. Den Doodles
21. Communications
22. Keys to a Successful Pack
23. Round Table Instruction
24. Positive Value Emphasis
25. Enjoying Nature
26. Pack Meetings
27. Gathering Activities
28. Working as a Team
29. Attitudes & Skills
30. District Leader Training
31. Skits & Puppets
32. Webelos Ree Outdoors
33. Talking Feather
34. Flag Ceremonies
35. Den Flags
36. Treasure Hunts
37. Denners & Asst. Denners
38. Den Chiefs
39. New Program Information
40. Leader Appreciation
41. Campfire Etiquette
42. Special Events
43. Costuming
44. BSA Structure
45. Observing Nature
46. Take a Hike
47. Outdoor Code
48. Listening to Nature
49. Uniform Inspections
50. Blue & Gold Banquet
51. Cub Scout Songs

We hope to hear from you soon,

Garrett Winn

AC30 Cubmaster

Let me tell you about Akela's Council.  It's a feeling, not a place.  It's a sharing of knowledge with another.  It's learning and fun with scouting as it's base.  It's the spirit of the campfire, so take my hand, I'll help you see.  It's just around the corner of your mind and underneath a tree.  

Akela's Council Cub Scout Leader Training - Woodbadge for Cub Scouters

Make Your Pack and Dens Great by attending Akela's Council  for the Best Cub Scout Leader Training Anywhere!


Go to our AkelasCouncil.com website to find out more information.

What Is Akela's Council? This is an exciting 4 1/2 day Cub Scout Leader Training for those who have completed the Leader Basic Training. This fast-paced and inspiring training covers den doodles, den yells, relationships, Cub Scout forms, resources, Sports/Academic program, skits, puppets, charter renewal, BSA policies, insignia, OWL Outdoor Webelos Leader Training, Cub Scouts with disabilities and much more.

When and where does it happen?

In 2013, Akela's Council 28 will be held in conjunction with Family Odyssey at

• Tifie Scout Camp at Mountain Dell (near Mount Pleasant) on July 22-27, 2013. 

Past participants have deemed Akela's Council to be the most motivating and enjoyable training they have ever completed. Registration is limited so register early for this once-in-a-lifetime experience. This training meets the needs of all Cub Scout Pack level leaders. 

Akela's Council with Family Odyssey is a unique approach to Scout Leader Training.  Adult Cub Scout Leaders can come alone or bring their families.  Adult Cub Scout Leaders attend Akela's Council, and youth Scouters may attend Timberline NYLT.  Teens ages 14 and older will receive Kodiak leadership training.  Meanwhile, the rest of the family gets a great Scouting experience, too.  It will be challenging at times, but it is well worth it!



Please understand that Akela's Council training is intensive, running from right after breakfast.  Many Cub Scout Leaders want to attend this valuable training but don't want to leave their families home for a full week.  Family Odyssey gives you the opportunity to come to the mountain together.  However you will not spend much time doing the same activities once the programs start.  This might be compared to a normal work week at home.  You'll each have unique experiences during the day and come together at meal time to share what you've done with each other.  Wednesday night is Family Night when you can enjoy Camp Tifie's activities together.

How do you apply?

Fees for Akela's Council are $170.00.  Please click here to register.  Partial scholarships may be available.  

Please contact us to find out more information.

All fees are due 30 days prior to the course.
There will be no refunds issued after the course begins.

Qualifications

1. Be registered with the Boy Scouts of America.
2. Complete Cub Scout Leader Basic Training before course.
3. Provide the completed Annual Health and Medical Record (parts A, B, and C) at check-in.


What you get for your Money:
✓ 4 ½ days of fun and learning
✓ Really good food - all your meals are provided for 4 ½ days
✓ T-Shirt
✓ Silver Akela’s Council Pin and Blue Neckerchief and Akela's Council Neckerchief Slide
✓ Optional - OWL Training (Outdoor Webelos Leader Training)
✓ Friendships to last a lifetime
✓ Tons of ideas to improve your pack
✓ A bag and binder and lots of handouts with amazing information to help you with your position
✓ Understanding of all Cub Scout, District, and Council Positions
✓ Stuff, Stuff, and more Stuff (you'll see what we mean!)
✓ A wonderful collection of neckerchief slides
✓ Interaction with others who love Cub Scouts (you're not alone)
✓ A new amazing leader for your pack, stake, district, and council who can be a great inspiration  and help to others


51 items you will learn at Akela's Council:
1. Flag Etiquette
2. Respect
3. Family Involvement
4. Ceremonies
5. Uniforms & Insignia
6. Elements of a Den Meeting
7. Pinewood Derby's, Paper Rockets, Raingutter Regatta's
8. Cub-annapolis
9. Patriotism
10. Pack Meeting Planning
11. Crafts
12. Genius Kits
13. Conservation Awareness
14. Cubs in the Kitchen
15. Communicating with Parents
16. Positive Attitudes
17. Cub Leader Book
18. Games & Teaching Ideas
19. Den Doodles
20. Communications
21. Keys to a Successful Pack
22. Round Table Instruction
23. Positive Value Emphasis
24. Enjoying Nature
25. Pack Meetings
26. Gathering Activities
27. Working as a Team
28. Attitudes & Skills
29. District Leader Training
30. Skits & Puppets
31. Outdoor Webelos Leader Training (OWL)
32. Webelos Ree Outdoors
33. Talking Feather
34. Flag Ceremonies
35. Den Flags
36. Treasure Hunts
37. Denners & Asst. Denners
38. Den Chiefs
39. New Program Information
40. Leader Appreciation
41. Campfire Etiquette
42. Special Events
43. Costuming
44. BSA Structure
45. Observing Nature
46. Take a Hike
47. Outdoor Code
48. Listening to Nature
49. Uniform Inspections
50. Blue & Gold Banquet
51. Cub Scout Songs