Big changes are coming to the Cub Scout program.
- Den meeting plans: plans designed around the school year which, if followed, will result in all boys in the den advancing in rank. The plans are developed around the following:
- Two den meetings per month in addition to the pack meeting and other outings or activities
- Beginning the Scouting year in September
- Resulting rank advancement by the annual blue and gold banquet, usually in February
- Continuing den and pack meetings through the school year and summer
- The plans support other start dates. However, if starting later than September, it may be necessary to have more than two den meetings per month if rank advancement by blue and gold is the objective.
- Supplemental den meeting plans: Plans are provided for dens that meet more than twice per month during the school year or for dens that meet year-round. These should also be used after rank advancement is achieved to continue working toward electives, Academics and Sports belt loops/pins, and other individual and group awards.
This new program will include Webelos Scout and Arrow of Light den meeting plans. All den meetings will be geared toward completing advancement within the den meetings. This has resulted in greater numbers of Cub Scouts advancing. And that means better retention of your Cub Scouts.
Get your new books now in the Scout office or via Scoutstuff.org:
- Den and Pack Meeting Resource Guide
- Cub Scout Leader Book
- Webelos Leader Guide
- Cub Scout Den and Pack Ceremonies
- Cub Scout Academics and Sports Guide
Plan your work, and work your plan! There is plenty to do all summer long in Scouting.
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