Scout Law: Trustworthy
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Theme: Let the Games Begin
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Roundtable Blog: elkhorncubs.blogspot.com
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LDS Scouting Handbook: https://www.lds.
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Upcoming Events
Basic Training
Old Ephraim: Saturday, June 17, 8 am - 12 pm, 940 Three Pt Ave, Logan.
Annual Roundtable BBQ: Don't miss Roundtable on Wednesday, July 12! We will be hosting our annual BBQ, featuring pulled pork/chicken and potluck (each unit please bring a salad, chips, or dessert to share). This year's theme will be Derbies and Regattas, with a round robin of classes on fun derby and regatta alternate ideas, such as turtle races and kite derbies. Come and learn something new to try next year!
Wood Badge for 2017 There are 6 courses being offered to adult leaders. Please see trappertrails.org for details. Courses will be held in April, June, September and October. There is scholarship money available for some. ** The Family Encompass course is being offered July 3-8th. This camp offers Wood Badge for adults, NYLT for the youth and activities for all others in the family. It is being held at Camp Bartlett. **
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Training Highlight: Recognition
There is an old adage about recognition. Ask the question, "Who likes recognition?" The answer is three people- men, women, and children!
At a young age, children thrive on recognition and the feeling of acceptance it gives them. The Scouting program is a wonderful tool to make this happen.
When do we give recognition for awards and adventures?
The adventure format encourages leaders to recognize the boy as quickly as possible once he has earned the award. Some packs will choose to give the recognition device at den meeting, with just a mention at pack meeting. Other packs will choose to wait to give out recognition devices at pack meeting. It's up to your pack! Keep in mind that waiting too long may make the recognition less meaningful as young boys tend to forget the hard work they put into something that happened several weeks or months ago, so keep on top of getting those awards done! If you choose to keep awards at pack meeting, think of some ways you can offer immediate recognition at den meeting, such as beads, ribbons, or neckerchief slides, or even something the boys create themselves as part of the adventure.
How can we make recognition special?
Here are a few ideas
*During the award time, dim the lights a little bit. This makes the atmosphere feel more special and different than other parts of the meeting.
*Perform the presentation in costume if appropriate.
*Show a short slide show of the Cub Scouts doing what they did to earn the award (especially for large awards such as the Conservation Good Turn award!)
*Use fun award ceremonies based on the monthly theme. Don't just call the boy up and hand him a baggie!
What about adult recognition?
Don't forget to recognize the adults in your pack, whether they are leaders or helpful parents or special presenters. Recognition is one of the methods of Scouting. Leader awards are meant to model "best practice" behavior. For adults, Scouter recognition should be at pack meeting.
The BSA offers several awards for adult leaders to earn. These awards typically require tenure as well as some items of performance. More information about these awards is available at http://www.scouting.org/Home/
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Resource Highlight: Cub Scout Leader How-to Book
The Cub Scout Leader How-to Book is a book every den should have a copy of. It's filled with games, tricks, puzzles, crafts, stunts, skits, puppets, nature and outdoor fun, and special pack activities. This book will show you how to make your den and pack activities sparkle! You can pick up a copy at the Scout Shop or find an online download at http://cubsource.org/trng/
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Award Highlight: Conservation Good Turn
Since 1910, conservation has been an integral part of the program of the Boy Scouts of America. The BSA has been a positive force in conservation and environmental efforts. Scouts have rendered distinguished public service by helping to conserve wildlife, energy, forests, soil, and water. Past generations of Scouts have been widely recognized for undertaking conservation Good Turn action projects in their local communities.
The Conservation Good Turn is an opportunity for Cub Scout packs to join with conservation or environmental organizations (federal, state, local, or private) to carry out a conservation Good Turn in their home communities.
- The Scouting unit contacts a conservation agency and offers to carry out a Good Turn project.
- The agency identifies a worthwhile and needed project that the unit can accomplish.
- Working together in the local community, the unit and the agency plan the details and establish the date, time, and location for carrying out the project.
Participating Agencies
Many federal agencies are resources for the BSA's Conservation Good Turn. These agencies include
- U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Forest Service
- Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service
- U.S. Department of the Interior
- Fish and Wildlife Service
- Bureau of Land Management
- National Park Service
- Geological Survey
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Bureau of Reclamation
- U.S. Department of Commerce
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Project Ideas: Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts
Cub Scouting conservation projects should involve the entire Cub Scout pack, each den, adult leaders, and family members. Hands-on projects help Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts realize that everyone can do things to care for the environment. Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts participating in the Conservation Good Turn can also meet some advancement requirements. Suggested projects include, but are not limited to
- Plant grasses, trees, shrubs, and ground cover to stop soil erosion.
- As a den or pack, adopt a park. Remove litter and garbage from a favorite neighborhood recreation area or park.
- Organize or participate in a recycling program in your neighborhood, or visit a recycling center.
- Arrange a natural resources awareness program. Invite natural resource professionals such as wildlife biologists, soil conservationists, foresters, or conservation officers to speak to your pack.
- Participate in a beach or waterfront cleanup. Record the items collected and determine the possible harmful effects to wildlife. With youth participation, develop a plan to educate the public about the dangers posed to wildlife. (Have adult members post pictures of the collected trash on social media to get the word out about cleaning up after ourselves!)
- From a local, state, or national organization that is concerned about environmental protection, obtain suggestions for den and pack projects to improve the environment.
- As a den or pack, visit a public utility to learn about the wise use of resources, and become involved in programs offered by utilities to help consumers conserve resources.
- Contact the camp ranger or BSA local council property superintendent for information about camp needs and plans. Establish a nature trail, plant vegetation, or carry out other needed projects as requested by the camp ranger. (BSA Camps have an annual Day of Service. Checktrappertrails.org for dates.)
Award Application
You can download the award application here: http://www.scouting.org/
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Theme-related Adventures
Wolf
*Running with the Pack 1-5
*Code of the Wolf 3C: Shoot a basketball
*Collections and Hobbies 4B: Write a letter to an Olympic athlete, and ask for an autographed picture.
*Cubs Who Care 2: 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.
*Paws of Skill 1-7
*Spirit of the Water 5: go swimming
Bear
*Salmon Run: go swimming
Webelos/Arrow of Light
*Stronger, Faster, Higher 1-6
*Aquanaut: go swimming
*Aware and Care 4C: Attend a disabilities event such as a Special Olympics competition, or an adaptive sports event.
*Sportsman 1-3
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Journey to Excellence
#6 Outdoor Activities: Conduct a Pack Field Day or Cublympics (see the Cub Scout Leader How-to Book for ideas)
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