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Order of the Arrow

Anonymous — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:46:45 CDT

The Order of the Arrow is Scoutings national honor society. To be elegible, a scout mut be at least First Class, gone to summer camp, met attendance requirements, and be elected by the scouts of his troop. After being tapped out, the canidate must complete his ordeal to become a Arrowman. ordeal is the first level of membership, then Brotherhood, and the highest, Vigil.

square knot

Anonymous — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 13:14:29 CDT

A Square knot is a simple knot used to connect two ends of a rope. "Right over left and under, left over right and under." is an easy way to remember how to tie it. (It is also a from of award given to Scouters that goes above the wearer's left pocket)

Photos

apinkley — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:04:12 CST

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Boy Scouts

apinkley — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 02:05:10 CST

This section is setup for Boy Scout specific information. Please feel free to update this page. I would, but I don't have information for the Boy Scout ranks as I am only a Cub Scout leader.

For a more Boy Scout Oriented Wiki, trythis.

The following is a list of requested articles:
* Merit Badges
* Troop Positions
* ranks

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apinkley — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 02:00:51 CST

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Wolves

apinkley — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 01:59:42 CST

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Ceremonies

apinkley — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 01:57:23 CST

Induction - Inducting the new Family

Tiger Cubs Graduation "Bridge into Cub Scouts"

Home

apinkley — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 01:43:22 CST

Welcome to the new wiki for Scouting. As more people contribute and share, the bigger and better the resources for Scouting will be available to everyone. Hopefully this will become a beneficial resource for all scouts, parents, and their leaders.

Cub Scouts

Anonymous — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 16:56:13 CDT

What Is Cub Scouting?

The Purposes of Cub Scouting: Since 1930, the Boy Scouts of America has helped younger boys through Cub Scouting. It is a year-round family program designed for boys who are in the first grade through fifth grade (or 7, 8, 9, and 10 years of age). Parents, leaders, and organizations work together to achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting. Currently, Cub Scouting is the largest of the BSA's three membership divisions. (The others are Boy Scouting and Venturing.) The 10 purposes of Cub Scouting are:

Character Development
Spiritual Growth
Good Citizenship
Sportsmanship and Fitness
Family Understanding
Respectful Relationships
Personal Achievement
Friendly Service
Fun and Adventure
Preparation for Boy Scouts

Membership

Cub Scouting members join a Cub Scout pack and are assigned to a den, usually a neighborhood group of six to eight boys. Tiger Cubs (firstgraders), Wolf Cub Scouts (second-graders), Bear Cub Scouts (thirdgraders), and Webelos Scouts (fourth- and fifth-graders) meet weekly.

Once a month, all of the dens and family members gather for a pack meeting under the direction of a Cubmaster and pack committee. The committee includes parents of boys in the pack and members of the chartered organization.

Cub Scout membership is:

898,361 - Cub Scouts
752,595 - Webelos Scouts
538,519 - Pack Leaders
263,469 - Tiger Cub Teams
53,380 - Packs

As of December 31, 2003

Volunteer Leadership

Thousands of volunteer leaders, both men and women, are involved in the Cub Scout program. They serve in a variety of positions, as everything from unit leaders to pack committee chairmen, committee members, den leaders, and chartered organization representatives.

Like other phases of the Scouting program, a Cub Scout pack belongs to an organization with interests similar to those of the BSA. This organization, which might be a church, school, community organization, or group of interested citizens, is chartered by the local BSA council to use the Scouting program. This chartered organization provides a suitable meeting place, adult leadership, supervision, and opportunities for a healthy Scouting life for the boys under its care. Each organization appoints one of its members as a chartered organization representative. The organization, through the pack committee, is responsible for providing leadership, the meeting place, and support materials for pack activities.

Who Pays For It?

Groups responsible for supporting Cub Scouting are the boys and their parents, the pack, the chartered organization, and the community. The boy is encouraged to pay his own way by contributing dues each week. Packs also obtain income by working on approved money-earning projects. The community, including parents, supports Cub Scouting through the United Way, Friends of Scouting enrollment, bequests, and special contributions to the BSA local council. This financial support provides leadership training, outdoor programs, council service centers and other facilities, and professional service for units.

Advancement Plan

Recognition is important to young boys. The Cub Scouting advancement plan provides fun for the boys, gives them a sense of personal achievement as they earn badges, and strengthens family understanding as adult family members work with boys on advancement projects.

Tiger Cub. The Tiger Cub program is for first-grade (or age 7) boys and their adult partners. There are five Tiger Cub achievement areas. The Tiger Cub, working with his adult partner, completes 15 requirements within these areas to earn the Tiger Cub badge. These requirements consist of an exciting series of indoor and outdoor activities just right for a boy in the first grade.

Bobcat. The Bobcat rank is for all boys who join Cub Scouting.

Wolf. The Wolf program is for boys who have completed first grade (or are age 8). To earn the Wolf badge, a boy must pass 12 achievements involving simple physical and mental skills.

Bear. The Bear rank is for boys who have completed second grade (or are age 9). There are 24 Bear achievements in four categories. The Cub Scout must complete 12 of these to earn the Bear badge. These requirements are somewhat more difficult and challenging than those for Wolf rank.

Webelos. This program is for boys who have completed third grade (or are age 10). A boy may begin working on the Webelos badge as soon as he joins a Webelos den. This is the first step in his transition from the Webelos den to the Boy Scout troop. As he completes the requirements found in the Webelos Handbook, he will work on activity badges, attend meetings led by adults, and become familiar with the Boy Scout requirements--all leading to the Arrow of Light Award.

Activities

Cub Scouting means "doing." Everything in Cub Scouting is designed to have the boys doing things. Activities are used to achieve the aims of Scouting—citizenship training, character development, and personal fitness.

Many of the activities happen right in the den and pack. The most important are the weekly den meetings and the monthly pack meetings.

Cub Scout Academics and Sports

The Cub Scout Academics and Sports program provides the opportunity for boys to learn new techniques, increase scholarship skills, develop sportsmanship, and have fun. Participation in the program allows boys to be recognized for physical fitness and talent-building activities.

Camping

Age-appropriate camping programs are packed with theme-oriented action that brings Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts into the great out-of-doors. Day camping comes to the boy in neighborhoods across the country; resident camping is at least a three-day experience in which Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts camp within a developed theme of adventure and excitement. "Cub Scout Worlds" are used by many councils to carry the world of imagination into reality with actual theme structures of castles, forts, ships, etc. Cub Scout pack families enjoy camping in local council camps and other council-approved campsites. Camping programs combine fun and excitement with doing one's best, getting along with others, and developing an appreciation for ecology and the world of the outdoors.

Publications

Volunteers are informed of national news and events through Scouting magazine (circulation 900,000). Boys may subscribe to Boys' Life magazine (circulation 1.3 million). Both are published by the Boy Scouts of America. Also available are a number of youth and leader publications, including the Tiger Cub Handbook, Wolf Handbook, Bear Handbook, Webelos Handbook, Cub Scout Leader Book, Cub Scout Program Helps, and Webelos Leader Guide.

Cub Scouting Ideals

Apart from the fun and excitement of Cub Scout activities, the Cub Scout Promise, the Law of the Pack, the Tiger Cub motto, and the Cub Scout sign, handshake, motto, and salute all teach good citizenship and contribute to a boy's sense of belonging.

Cub Scout Promise

I, (name), promise to do my best
To do my duty to God and my country,
To help other people,
and to obey the Law of the Pack.

Cub Scout Motto

Do Your Best.

Tiger Cub Motto

Search, Discover, Share.

Law of the Pack

The Cub Scout follows Akela.
The Cub Scout helps the pack go.
The pack helps the Cub Scout grow.
The Cub Scout gives goodwill.

Colors

The Cub Scouting colors are blue and gold. They have special meaning, which will help boys see beyond the fun of Cub Scouting to its ultimate goals.

The blue stands for truth and spirituality, steadfast loyalty, and the sky above.
The gold stands for warm sunlight, good cheer, and happiness.

Songs

mark — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 13:09:43 CDT

I don't know if this is a "Scout" song per se, but I learned it in Cub Scouts.

John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt,
His name is my name, too.
Whenever we go out
The people always shout,
"There goes John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt."
Tra la la la la la la,
John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt,
His name is my name, too.
[repeat ad infinitum]

Skits and Stunts

Anonymous — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 08:58:00 CDT

www.scoutorama.com - Has a great selection of skits

Tiger Cubs Graduation

apinkley — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 06:49:22 CDT

Tiger Cubs Graduation
"Bridge into Cub Scouts"
MDSC Pow Wow materials - origin unknown

Tiger Cub Coordinator: (Call Tigers forward by name and their parent)
As a group you have taken part in Big Ideas together and now the time has come for you to go forth and seek new adventures through Cub Scouting.
Would all Tigers and parents repeat the Tiger Cub Promise after me:
I promise to love God, my family and my country
And to learn about the world.
Akela! I present to you these Tiger Cubs and their parent; who have participated in the Big Ideas Program and are ready to broaden their minds through the Cub Scouting Program.
Cubmaster: Tiger Cubs, we are happy to welcome you and your parents across the bridge into Cub Scouting and Pack [number]. (Boys and parents cross bridge with parent following his son)
I'm sure you have had a lot of fun as Tiger Cubs and as recognition for your work, I present you with your Tiger Graduation certificate and badge. I would also like to present the Tiger parent pin, which you may now present to your parent.
As a Cub Scout, I promise you will have even more fun than as a Tiger. As your first act as Cub Scouts, I'm going to ask you to repeat after me the Cub Scout Promise and the Law of the Pack. (Show them the Cub Scout Sign and read each line, waiting for them to repeat the line before continuing.)
Cub Scout Promise
I ________, promise to do my best,
To do my duty,
To God and my country,
To help other people, and
To obey the Law of the Pack
Law of the Pack
The Cub Scout follows Akela.
The Cub Scout helps the Pack go.
The Pack helps the Cub Scout grow.
The Cub Scout gives goodwill.
Turning to our new Cub Scout Parents, your son will need you to continue to assist him along the Cub Scout Trail. If you are willing to accept these responsibilities, signify by saying "I will."
Please place your left hand on your sons shoulder, and give the Cub Scout sign with your right hand and repeat after me:
Parent Promise
I ______ promise to do my best
To help my son to be a good Cub Scout
To encourage him to fulfill the Cub Scout Promise and obey the Law of the Pack.
To assist him in his Cub Scout achievements and electives,
To cooperate with the Den Leader, Cubmaster, and Pack Committee members, and
To participate actively in Cub Scouting.
On behalf of Pack [number], I'd like to welcome our newest Cub Scouts and their parents. Bobcat Ceremony-Digging Dirt
Cubmaster, Asst. Cubmaster, Den Leader(s)

Equipment: A Box of Sand, a small shovel, Awards in plastic covering

Cubmaster: As a boy comes to the pack, his first badge that he earns is the Bobcat Badge. This is the only Badge that is required for all ranks in Cub Scouting.

Asst Cubmaster: Will the Den Leaders please come to our dirt pile.

Asst. Cubmaster: Den Leader, Please call forth the Candidates for the Bobcat Rank and their parents, and have them join us at the dirt pile (Den Leader calls the boys forward)

Cubmaster: Young boys love to play in the dirt. They dig holes or build little cities to play with their little cars and trucks. They learn the basics about what you can do with a pile of sand or dirt, besides throwing it in their sister’s hair.

Cubmaster: Please repeat with me the Cub Scout Oath. ( I, say you name) promise to do my best to god and my country, to help other people, and to obey the Law of the Pack.

Asst. Cubmaster: Repeat with me the Law of the Pack: (Boys give the Cub Scout Sign)
The Cub Scout follows Akela,
The Cub Scout helps the Pack go,
The Pack helps the Cub Scout grow,
The Cub Scout gives Goodwill

Cubmaster: ( hands the shovel to the Bobcat) Please dig into the dirt and receive your badge. Hand the badge to your parent and you keep the parent pin. ( All Bobcats do this)

Asst Cubmaster: As you see, the badge is upside down on the card. As building something in dirt reminds us of our new adventure, so does this remind us of Doing a Good Turn. After you Scout has done a good turn, sew it on the proper place of the uniform. Scout, present the parent pin to your parent.

Cubmaster: As digging in the dirt is the first thing most boys do, so are the basic ideals of the Cub Scout Program. By building boys with character, we always use the premise that we should all use, the Cub Scout Motto, “Do Your Best.” This is the basic structure that all Cob Scouts learn and build in the dirt.

Den Leader: Will all Scouts rise and join our new Bobcats by repeating the Cub Scout Motto. (on the count of three, all Cubs join in by saying, Do Your Best)
Cubmaster: We welcome our new Bobcats, Please rejoin your Den. Lets give these Scouts a round of applause ( clap in a circle motion)

Induction

apinkley — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 06:47:06 CDT

INDUCTION - INDUCTING THE NEW FAMILY

EQUIPMENT: Wolf, Bear, Webelos and Boy Scout Handbooks; Bible, two blue, two yellow and one white candle; Bobcat badges and membership certificates.

CUBMASTER: Friends, we welcome you to our ceremony for new Cub Scout families. Before you burn five candles; two are blue, two are gold, and the center one is white. In front of the colored candles are the letters "C", "U", "B", "S". These four letters spell "Cubs," but
each letter by itself stands for something special.
(note: Use Den Chiefs, Den Leaders or Committeemen for voices.)

VOICE 1 The "C" stands for Courtesy. A Cub Scout is courteous. He is courteous to old folks, his friends, his teachers, and especially his parents. He is courteous in all that he says and does.

VOICE 2 The "U" stands for unity. When a boy joins a Pack, his parents join too. He does
not work alone but with other boys. He learns to get along with others.

VOICE 3 The "B" stands for Bravery. The Cub Scout is courageous enough to stand up for
the things that he thinks are right‑‑honest, equality, fair‑play, thereby
making the world a better place in which to live.

VOICE 4 The "S" stands for Service. A boy not only does service to himself while he is a
Cub Scout but he at so serves others. He strives to help spread good
will in every way he can.

CUBMASTER: Cub Scout, you see before you four books: the Wolf book, the Bear
book, the Webelos book, and the Boy Scout handbook. They stand for
the steps that a boy climbs as he goes higher and higher in Cub
Scouting and finally reaches the very top as a Boy Scout. Also, before
you lies a Bible open to these words: "Remember now, thy Creator, in
the days of thy youth" --Ec 12:1. That means that each boy should remember God, his Maker, in all that he says, does and thinks. The great
white candle in the center stands for God, just as God should stand in the
center of our lives.

You have come here tonight seeking admission to the friendship and fun of Cub Scouting. You have attended a meeting of the Den you expect to join. You have learned, along with your parents who are here with you, those things necessary to become a Bobcat.

Tiger Cubs

apinkley — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 06:42:31 CDT

The Tiger Cub program is for first-grade (or age 7) boys and their adult partners. There are five Tiger Cub achievement areas. The Tiger Cub, working with his adult partner, completes 15 requirements within these areas to earn the Tiger Cub badge. These requirements consist of an exciting series of indoor and outdoor activities just right for a boy in the first grade.

Bobcats

apinkley — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 06:42:08 CDT

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Bears

apinkley — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 06:41:46 CDT

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Webelos

apinkley — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 06:40:40 CDT

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Cheers

apinkley — Wed, 31 May 2006 20:35:26 CDT

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wikiScouts - Recently Updated Pages

Order of the Arrow

square knot

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Boy Scouts

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