Cub Scouts "New Delivery Method" Program Highlights

Listed below are highlights of the major changes and key concepts Cub Scout leaders will find in the new materials:

Dens:

-         Detailed lesson plans in place of general outlines. (Using the plans in defined sequence provides the most benefit)

-         Advancement occurs in the den as a natural part of the planned program

-         Focus on having 2 den meetings, one other Den/Pack activity and one Pack meeting during the standard program months

-         Advancement as a group is emphasized to meet the desired goal for retention

-         Following the outlines will generally lead to Scouts advancing by the Blue and Gold Banquet in February

-         Uses format of Do, Home Assignment, Verify

o       Do Advancement at Den Meetings

o       Home Assignments at specific points

o       Verify assignments were completed and help when they aren’t done

-         Tiger Dens do not use the Search, Discover, Share format

-         Supplemental den meeting plans are available for having more than 2 meetings in a month and/or a year-round program

-         Templates for parent letter

Pack

-         Monthly themes replaced by the 12 Core Values of Cub Scouting

-         Outlines provided for each Pack Leaders and Pack meeting in the year

-         Integrating Unit Leadership Enhancements into Pack Leaders Meeting

Other areas:

-         Cub Scout Leader Position-Specific Training available on-line in June for Den Leaders and Cubmasters

-         Guidance for new leaders:

o       Before the first meeting with Scouts, obtain the Den and Pack Meetings Resource Guide and take both Fast Start and Youth Protection training

o       Within 2-3 months, obtain the Cub Scout Leader Book and Webelos Leader Guide (Webelos Leaders) along with completing the This is Scouting and Position-Specific Training

-         Examples in Cub Scout Leader Book tying the Core Values to daily activities

-         Continued emphasis on Character Connections

-         More information on ScoutParents program.