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2012 Pow Wow Course Descriptions

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  • A Practical Guide to Working with Someone Else's Child:

    • No, BSA does not stand for "Babysitters of America." Organizing, motivating, instructing and leading someone else's children in your den can be a challenge. Learn some of the concepts about the dynamics that can help you and someone else's child feel successful in the Cub Scouting journey.
  • A Practical Guide to Working with your own Child:

    • This is a course in progress. Research shows that pack leaders notice a different dynamic in their groups when their own child is involved. We are looking for 12 leaders willing to share their personal experience in a seminar styled course with our roundtable facilitator. Our facilatator will use your first hand experinces to develop a course for future Cub Leaders.
  • Ages and Stages:

    • Explore the emotional, social,physical and intellectual stages of growing boys and how the Cub Scouting program changes as they grow.
  • Cub Scout Awards:

    • There are lots of awards and patches Cub Scouts can earn: the BSA Crime Prevention Award, the BSA Family Award, the World Conservation Award, just to name a few. Learn how to integrate the supplemental awards into your den program.
  • Cub Scout Uniforming:

    • Is it a Class "A"? Class "B"? Field or Activity Uniform? Having difficulties figuring out where the pins and patches go. What to build a "uniform closet ? Our Uniforming expert will cover all these things and more!
  • Ceremonies:

    • There can be more to an opening ceremony than just the Pledge of Allegiance. Let us give you a lesson on why ceremonies are important and how to plan and execute great ceremonies.
  • Box Ovens and More:

    • Have you ever wanted to learn how to make a box oven? Don't miss this hands-on course that will have you eager to show our scout how a cardboard box can be made into an oven for your next cooking adventure. (This is a two session course that requires that you bring: A large cardboard box (no photocopy paper boxes, please), 4 tin cans, and 1 pie plate ... we will provide the rest of the materials. This course has limited enrollment.)
  • Cub Scouting Safety: Its Important:

    • As adult leadership, we need to hold safe, fun-filled Cub Scouts and Webelos activities and meetings. Included will be a discussion on the Guide to Safe Scouting, including age-appropriate and authorized/unauthorized unit activities for Cub and Webelos Scouts.
  • Cubmastering:

    • Is it a Science or an art? Is it a skill or a Talent? Putting on great Pack Meetings takes planning, organization, and execution. We explore lot of ideas to help you become a master at Cubmastering.
  • Cubs Can Go Climbing:

    • Cub Scout boys like to climb! They climb ladders, fences, trees … and even a climbing wall, if you take them to one. If you go climbing as a den/pack activity, our expert climber will give you an overview of what to look for in a climbing facility, the dos and don'ts when they climb and things you must do to keep climbing boys BSA safe.
  • Cubs Love to Sing:

    • Like to sing? Act? Come learn how to "teach the world to sing" and get your scouts to express themselves through the magic of song!
  • Cub Scouts and Commissioner:

    • Who are those people in the Silver Tabs and how can they help me? Come find out more about how the Commissioner Corps helps den and pack leaders improve their program through Roundtable, Unit Visitation, and the Journey to Excellence program.
  • Gathering Activities:

    • Get your den or pack meeting off to a great start by using a gathering activity. Gathering activities are one of the little things you can use to put SPARKER and PUNCH into your meetings and give a touch of spice that adds to everyone's enjoyment.
  • Duty to God:

    • Learn how to plan a Interfaith Service for your pack overnighter or Webelos den campout. We will show you the resources available for putting together a simple interfaith program and have it led by your cub scouts. Learn about the Religious Emblems program offered by P.R.A.Y. and the "Duty To God" programs.
  • Flag Ceremonies:

    • How much do you know about displaying Old Glory? Let us show you how the proper way to show respect for our nation's flag. We will even show you a few great flag opening and closing ceremonies.
  • Getting the Word out:

    • Communicate to your Pack. It needs to be more than just a monthly newsletter! We show you ways to publicize your activities and accomplishments, offer design ideas, news gathering techniques, organization and layout, and netiquette. A great course for the "Pack Editor-in-Chief"!
  • Give Your Leader Recognition:

    • What are the Scouter square knot awards all about? Come learn about the square knot award requirements for each position in Cub Scouting, including the new Pack Trainer square knot award, and how you can apply for the square knot award to recognize the leaders in your pack.
  • How to Plan a Cub Scout Campfire:

    • Learn the steps for planning a successful campfire program with songs, skits, stories, and run-ons. What if you can't have an open flame? Don't let that stop you from having a campfire! Learn how to create an exciting outdoor and indoor campfire program, and gain first hand experience being part of a campfire program.
  • Keep Those Leaders Motivated:

    • Understanding the reasons why people volunteer are keys to keeping them motivated and productive. Our motivational expert will help you discover the techniques to get the best from your leaders and parents involved,while meeting their expectation as volunteers.
  • Its about the Physical Sciences:

    • A course designed for the enrty level den leader no scientistist or engineers, please) who wants to spark boy's imaginations and curiosity about the world around them and how it works. This is a two session course. Our focus is the Physical Sciences in this session.
  • Its about the Natural Sciences:

    • A course designed for the enrty level den leader no scientistist or engineers, please) who wants to spark boy's imaginations and curiosity about the world around them and how it works. This is a two session course. Our focus is the Natural Sciences in this session.
  • Knots Knots Knots!!:

    • Wondering what KNOT is that KNOT? Come grab a piece of rope and learn to teach your scouts the knot requirements to fulfill the achievement and elective requirements in the Webelos, Bear, and Wolf handbooks. Learn how to make knot tying FUN!
  • Leader First Aid:

    • This course will teach you how to prepare your Cub Scouts for emergencies such as choking, falls and animal bites, as well as become more knowledgeable about of proper responses to fire emergencies, water accidents, poisoning and more. The course covers risk identification and prevention, how to respond to emergencies, how to prevent injuries and who and how to contact for help in these situations ... all from the Cub Scout’s prospective. Our Health and Safety expert will help you learn how to teach first aid to Cub Scouts. (This course is two sessions long.)
  • Let's Play Games:

    • Cub Scouts love to play games! We will give you recourses for finding new games, as well as methods and tips for leading, and controlling successful games in your Den or Pack.
  • Lighting up the Arrow of Light:

    • Learn to plan an exciting Arrow of Light ceremony and to make meaningful memorabilia for Cub Scouting's highest honor.
  • On Pins and Needles:

    • Unravel the mysteries of Cub Scout achievements, advancements and awards. We'll cover pins, patches, ribbons and cards, their names and how to wear them, the completing the required paperwork, purchasing strategies. Come .. learn the difference between Citizen and Communication, Artist and Art, Geologist and Geology...and much, much more.
  • Pack Pizzazz:

    • Raise the roof and your Pack spirit. Come learn how you can put pizzazz in your pack program!
  • Planning the Den Program:

    • The Den is where the Cub Scout program is made real to every Cub Scout. This course will help the Den Leader - new and old - deliver the promise of advancement and fun - one on one.
  • Planning the Pack Program:

    • Great Pack Programs just doesn’t happen. In this session you will learn the methods and elements of how to plan, coordinate, schedule and fund a successful year-round pack program.
  • Planning the Webelos Program:

    • How a Webelos spends his last months as Webelos Scout determines his success as a Boy Scout. We discuss program planning and pacing, outdoor activities and other Webelos activities that can improve his success.
  • Put'n on a Blue and Gold:

    • Have you been asked to be Chairman of your Pack's Blue and Gold Banquet, but haven't the foggiest idea where to start. or what to do. Well, we'll explore the mechanics and logistics of a Blue and Gold together: from meal options to entertainment ideas, from site selection considerations to themes.
  • Revitalize your Pack:

    • Is your "Pack Pooped"? Is your membership dropping and your program drooping? We'll show you how to give your unit a "shot in the arm" with lots of ideas on how to "Pep Up Your Pack".
  • Slide Show:

    • Neckerchief Slides are the only part of the Scouting uniform that can be 'unofficial'…as long as it is hand-made. See and share neckerchief ideas; room bugs to bones and beyond.
  • Spring into Spring Recruiting:

    • Spring recruiting can offer you unit many advantages…new boys attending summer activities, eyeball potential new leaders for the fall, get families excited about scouting…just to name a few. Come get the resources to have a successful Spring Recruiting Campaign and grow and strengthen your unit's recruiting efforts.
  • The Cub Scout Outdoor Program:

    • Ever wonder what you are going to do when you take Cub Scouts outdoors? Get an overview of Den, Pack and family camping and outdoor skills rules and training. Learn how to put outing in Cub Scouting when taking a hike or doing a den campfire on an overnighter.
  • Tiger Basics:

    • An introduction into the BSA Tiger Cub program - how to get organize, how to share the load among den parents, and how to get the most out of the Tiger Cub Program.
  • Tips and Tricks:

    • Does the thought of eight boys in your basement for 90 minutes fill you with dread or a cafeteria filled with Cub Scouts and their parents send shivers down your spine? This course will help identify resources and techniques for new leader challenges.
  • Using your Den Chief:

    • A Den Chief? What's that? We will discuss the most often over-looked resource a den leader can have - a Boy Scout trained to work with your den leadership team.
  • Webelos Handyman:

    • Do you know what a Phillips screwdriver is? Can you teach how to use a crescent wrench? No?…well sign-up and we show you the practical side of how to earn this activity pin.
  • Webelos Readyman:

    • Learn the basic first aid skills to teach this Webelos activity pin and where to find ready resources to help do this pin in your den.
  • Skits, Tricks and Run-ons:

    • Skits, Tricks and Run-ons are not just for campfires! Have you ever tried a skit or a run-on at a Pack meeting. They can be a crowd pleaser and liven-up to any pack meeting. We have brought an out-of-town expert to show you how to use Skits, Tricks and Run-ons at your next Pack meeting.
  • Who's Who on the Pack Committee:

    • Learn about the backbone of every strong Pack! We talk about what the committee does and what jobs need to be done.
  • Who's Who to Help in the Webelos-to-Scout Transition:

    • Want to now how to take our Webelos program over the top…well its knowing who to know. Come learn about who are the players to help you get your Webelos Scouts to make a successful transition to the world of Boy Scouting.
  • What's a DE?:

    • Your DE can be an incredible resource use to help you improve the delivery of the Cub Scout progrm to your den or pack. Our two DEs will spend the session talking about the services they can provide to you, as well as some of the issues/opportunities/challenges they face with new cub scout leaders.
  • First Child in the Woods:

    • Does the thought of taking cub scouts into the wood to explore Nature's bounty make you have panic attack? Well fret no more ... come learn how to explore the Great Outdoors and Mother Nature by using our experiemental teaching styles and the 5 senses. This is the cure for your Nature Deficit Syndrome.
  • Follow the Road to Camp Syder:

    • Are you sure you know all the things Camp Synder has to offer you and your Cub Scouts? With over 350 acres, several themed activity areas, wetlands aea, and woodlands camping area, your den or pack can 'get away' and still be close to home. Our expert will leave no stone unturned!
  • Follow the Road to Goshen Scout Reservation:

    • PMI or Ross? Ross or PMI? Let our Goshen Scout Reservation expert explain the difference between NCAC's two premier Webelos camps so you can pick the camp that makes your Webelos summer camp residence experience a lifetime memory.
  • Internet Advancement: It's easy:

    • Tired of all those slips of paper, spending evenings adding and deleting rows in your advancement spreadsheet. Well…STOP! We'll show you how to use our Internet Advancement. Its easy, intutive and available 24/7.
  • Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat:

    • Considering a summertime swim activity or boating activity is a great way to keep unit your unit active and enjoy Mother Nature. But…do you know how to take Cub Scouts swimming or boating and to be safe? Our aquatics expert will cover the BSA principles behind Save Swim Defense and Safety Afloat. Successful competition of this session will certified you for 2 years to conduct swimming activities. (This is a 90-MINUTE class.)
  • Recruiting Adults:

    • Having problems recruiting leaders. Can't get parents to step-up and take a job. Well maybe you are going about it all wrong. Attend this course and we will talk about a ssytem to rcruit the right person for the right job.
  • Whittlin' Chip:

    • Blood Circle…what's that? In this course, learn the fine art of teaching cub scouts how to use a pocket knife…safely while they earn their Whittlin' Chip Pocket … and in this session, we'll tell what a Blood Circle is! (This course is TWO SESSIONS long.)
  • A Cub Scout Guide to LEAVE NO TRACE:

    • The Leave No Trace Award for Cub Scouts is designed to introduce Cub-age boys to the principles of Leave No Trace. We teach you the LNT principles and how to present LNT principles to Cub Scout aged boys.
  • Geocaching with Cub Scouts:

    • We will show you how to use the growing sport of Geocaching to enhance your Cub Scout program. This course introduces you to the fundamentals of Geocaching and how to apply it in your Cub Scout Den or Pack to promote membership, retention, advancement, and public relations.
  • Den Leader Lab:

    • Experience the Cub Scout Den from the cub scout's point of view, as you attend your den meeting under the watchful eye and leadership of our Den Leader. While being the "cub scout boy in a den meeting", you'll learn how to be a better Den Leader through role playing and simulations.(This course is three sessions long.)
  • Tiger Den Leader Specific Training:

    • Specific position training is offered for Tiger Cub den leaders, Cub Scout den leaders and assistants (Bear and Wolf), Webelos leaders and their assistants, and Cubmasters and Assistant Cubmasters. This training will you underestand what it takes to assume a leadership position in Cub Scouting. Bring your BSA membership number to get credit for the course you take. (Each course is 1.5 hours long).
  • Cub Scout Den Leader Specific Training:

    • Specific position training is offered for Tiger Cub den leaders, Cub Scout den leaders and assistants (Bear and Wolf), Webelos leaders and their assistants, and Cubmasters and Assistant Cubmasters. This training will you underestand what it takes to assume a leadership position in Cub Scouting. Bring your BSA membership number to get credit for the course you take. (Each course is 1.5 hours long).
  • Webelos Den Leader Specific Training:

    • Specific position training is offered for Tiger Cub den leaders, Cub Scout den leaders and assistants (Bear and Wolf), Webelos leaders and their assistants, and Cubmasters and Assistant Cubmasters. This training will you underestand what it takes to assume a leadership position in Cub Scouting. Bring your BSA membership number to get credit for the course you take. (Each course is 1.5 hours long).
  • Cubmaster Specific Training:

    • Specific position training is offered for Tiger Cub den leaders, Cub Scout den leaders and assistants (Bear and Wolf), Webelos leaders and their assistants, and Cubmasters and Assistant Cubmasters. This training will you underestand what it takes to assume a leadership position in Cub Scouting. Bring your BSA membership number to get credit for the course you take. (Each course is 1.5 hours long).
  • Den Chief Training 201:

    • Just for Boy Scouts! This all day session course that will give you the tools and skills to successfully work with Cub Scout aged boys and assist the den leader on putting on a terffic program. This course is further hands-on training to the on-line training. A Den Chief Handbook is required for the course. (This course is six sessions long.)
  • BALOO:

    • A six session course that will give your pack's outdoor activity leaders the tools and concepts to conduct a safe and successful Pack overnighter. Enrollment limited to 120 participants.
Rev 10/1/2012

 

 
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