Scout Law: Obedient
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Theme: It's a Hit
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Roundtable Blog: elkhorncubs.blogspot.com
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LDS Scouting Handbook: https://www.lds.org/bc/
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Upcoming Events
Basic Training
Old Ephraim District: Sat, June 18, 8 am - 1 pm, 940 Three Point Ave, Logan.
Annual Roundtable BBQ and Outdoor Skills Event
Make sure you mark your calendar for Roundtable on July 13, 2016! This will be our 4th Annual Roundtable BBQ and 2nd Outdoor Skills event. Roundtable will be held at the pavilion at the church at 360 E 450 N in Millville at 6:30 pm (please note that this is earlier than regular Roundtable). Come ready to eat dinner and learn some important outdoor skills to help you in your dens! Some of the skills being covered are: tents, outdoor cooking, plant and animal ID, pocket knife skills and knot tying.
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Training Highlight: Summer Safety
Summer is a time for day camp, picnics, hiking, swimming, and playing games outside. It is also a time for bumps, bruises, scrapes, sunburn, and bug bites. With a little preparation, you can be prepared for anything summer has in store.
When headed out for a day of summer adventure, always remember to bring along your Cub Scout Six Essentials:
- Filled water bottle- to prevent dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke.
- First-aid Kit- a lifesaver, literally.
- Flashlight- for finding your way in the dark.
- Sun protection- includes sunblock, sunglasses, lip balm, a wide-brimmed hat, and sun-protective clothing.
- Trail food- food for maintaining your energy.
- Whistle- to signal for help, if needed.
While some of these seem a bit "over the top" for a trip to the local pool, you might be surprised by what comes in handy.
Sun protection cannot be stressed enough. Wear a hat and plenty of sunscreen. Most of us do not wear enough sunscreen or reapply it as often as we should, especially after our skin is exposed to water or sweat. Directions on most sunscreen bottles recommend that you reapply every two hours and after swimming- so be sure to bring along a big bottle.
In some parts of the country, insect repellent is a must. Nothing can ruin a day outside faster than being "eaten alive" by mosquitoes or other pests.
Speaking of eating, don't forget to pack your lunch in a safe manner. An ice chest or ice packs in your bag are two of the best ways to prevent spoilage and food poisoning. It is also a good idea to have a separate ice chest for drinks, so you don't open the one with the food in it as often. Remember that food that has been out for two hours is not safe to eat, and if it's over 90 degrees, food that has been out for one hour needs to be thrown away.
Finally, before you head out for fun in the great outdoors, don't forget to update your Weather Hazards Training. This training needs to be retaken every two years. You can find this training online at my.scouting. org.
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Resource of the Month: Cub Scout How-to Book
Full of activities, illustrations, and how-to advice, this soft-cover book is an indispensable resource for both new and veteran Cub Scout leaders. Purchase it at the Scout Shop for $9.99.
Some of the topics covered include:
- Games (Den, Pack, Ball, Bicycle, Circle, Quiet, etc.)
- Crafts (wood, leather, recyclables, musical instruments, etc.)
- Skits and Costumes (writing, scenery, costumes, etc.)
- Puppets
- Songs, Stunts, and Stories
- Tricks and Puzzles
- Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Special Pack Activities
- Prizes and Special Awards
- Den Doodles
This is a great resource, and should be included in the pack library.
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Patch of the Month: SCOUTStrong PALA Award and Healthy Unit Award
SCOUTStrong PALA Challenge
WHAT IS “PALA”?
- PALA stands for the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award, a program of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition (PCFSN).
- PALA is designed to motivate participants to be physically active on a regular basis by allowing them to participate in activities they enjoy, as well as improving their eating habits. Earning a PALA is definitely doable by anyone at any fitness level.
What is the SCOUTStrong™ PALA challenge?
In 2011, the Boy Scouts of America aligned with the PCFSN with the shared goal of together promoting good health for America’s youth. The SCOUTStrong™ PALA Challenge, a Scout-specific PALA challenge, is one of the results of this alliance. Who Can Participate in the SCOUTStrong™ PALA Challenge? This challenge is for anyone, from students to seniors, but it’s geared towards everyone associated with Scouting.
How Does the SCOUTStrong™ PALA Challenge Work?
- To earn the SCOUTStrong™ PALA Challenge award, a participant is required to meet a daily activity goal of 30 minutes per day for adults and 60 minutes a day for kids under 18 for at least five days a week, for a total of six weeks. Participants can take up to eight weeks to complete the program.
- The participants pick their activities and strive to reach their goals, logging their physical activity along the way.
- More than 100 indoor and outdoor activities count toward the daily requirement, including walking, running, aerobics, gardening, and canoeing, as long as major muscle groups are engaged at a moderate to vigorous activity level.
- Also, each week the participants will focus on a healthy eating goal. Each week participants should add a new goal while continuing with their previous goals.
- Make ½ your plate fruits and vegetables.
- Choose lean sources of protein.
- Consume more whole grains.
- Consume less salt.
- Choose low- or no-fat dairy.
- Eat more seafood.
- Drink water instead of sugary drinks.
- Eat smaller portions.
- Commit to daily physical activity—and stick with it.
- Commit to making healthier food choices—one goal at a time.
- Set realistic goals to encourage fitness and healthy eating habits for a lifetime.
- Track their progress with either a paper Personal Activity Log (PDF) or by accessing the Online Activity Tracker after creating an individual account.
Participants who complete the challenge can print a certificate and purchase a patch at the Scout Shop for $2.49 each.
Healthy Unit Award
Personal fitness is one of the aims of Scouting. To show a commitment to this value and earn the SCOUTStrong Healthy Unit Award, follow three healthy practices at all meetings and gatherings:
- Snack smart: Serve fruits or vegetables, when you have snacks (three meetings).
- Drink right: Make water the main beverage (six meetings).
- Move more: Include 15 minutes of fun physical activity (nine meetings).
Scouts can earn the SCOUTStrong Healthy Unit Award with their den, pack, troop, or crew.
Record progress toward the award using the Healthy Unit Award tracker:
Achievements for each rank that match the Healthy Unit Award activities are listed on each tracker for Cub Scouts. If you are a pack leader tracking progress toward the award, use the Boy Scout version of the tracker.
Resources to bring healthy practices to Scout meetings (you can download these resources at http://www.scouting.org/
- Snack Smart: Tips and ideas for healthy snacks
- Snack Smart: Letter for snack volunteers
- Drink Right: Sugar Detectives (extra activity listed on the tracker)
- Move More: Ideas for Active Games
Once your unit has earned the award, you can print a certificate and purchase patches at the Scout Shop for $2.49 each.
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Theme-related Adventures
*Tiger Backyard Jungle
5: With your adult partner, go on a walk...
*Tiger Games Tigers Play: The 5 parts of this Adventure cover games, being active, and nutritious snacks.
*Tiger Tigers in the Wild
2: Go for a short hike...
*Tiger Earning Your Stripes
5: Play a game.
*Tiger Good Knights
4: Think of one physical challenge that could be part of an obstacle course. Then help your den design a Tiger knight obstacle course. With your adult partner, participate in the course.
*Tiger Rolling Tigers
6: With your den or family, go on a bicycle hike wearing your safety equipment.
*Tiger Tiger-iffic!
6: Play a team game with your den.
*Tiger Tiger Tag: playing games and good sportsmanship
*Tiger Tiger Tales
5: Play a game from the past.
*Wolf Paws on the Path
6: Go on a 1-mile hike...
*Wolf Running With the Pack: physical fitness activities and healthy eating.
*Wolf Code of the Wolf
3c: Have each member in your den shoot a basketball...
*Wolf Cubs Who Care
2b: Learn about a sport that has been adapted so that people in wheelchairs or with some other physical disability can play, and tell your den about it.
*Wolf Paws of Skill: physical fitness and teams.
*Bear Grin and Bear It
1: Play a challenge game or initiative game with members of your den.
*Webelos/AoL Stronger, Faster, Higher: physical fitness, games and sports.
*Webelos Aware and Care
7c: Attend a disabilities event such as a Special Olympics competition, an adaptive sports event...
*Webelos/AoL Sportsman: sports and sportsmanship.
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Scouting Outing: Outdoor Pack Meetings
June, July and August are perfect opportunities to take your pack meetings outdoors. Here are a few ideas to make pack meeting extra fun this summer:
- Campfire: every den has a requirement to participate in a campfire program. Gather your pack around the campfire and enjoy some s'mores while being entertained by the dens.
- Service Project: Get outdoors and do some service- a great combination! Include the whole pack and their families. Pick up some litter, plant some trees and flowers, get rid of invasive species, clean up a trail.
- Nature Ramble: take the pack for a short hike.
- Fishing Derby: 1st or 2nd dam is a great place to hold pack meeting. Invite families to bring fishing poles and a picnic (make sure you have enough licensed adults).
- Stargazing: Hold pack meeting a little later. Learn about stars and constellations, then take turns looking at planets and nebulas through a telescope. Have electronic devices on hand with stargazing apps.
- Beach Party/Water Carnival: hold pack meeting at 1st dam or Hyrum dam (check out the BSA water safety policies first!). Or, set up some kiddie pools and play some water games.
- Pack Picnic: Play games, eat great food!
- Field Day: relay games and events like the 3-legged race.
- Fitness Day: similar to Field Day, but events are aimed more toward developing and testing physical skills, such as marathons and track events.
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