Scout Law: Kind
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Theme: Animal Friends
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Cub Scout Roundtable Blog: elkhorncubs.blogspot.
Elkhorn District Blog: elkhorndistrict.
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LDS Scouting Handbook: https://www.lds.org/
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Upcoming Events
Leader Specific Training
Elkhorn District: Saturday, March 23, 8 am - 11 am, Millville Stake Center (110 S Main, Millville).
Path Forward
Thursday, Jan 10, 6:30 pm - 8 pm, Ridgeline High School, Millville (180 N 300 W, Millville)
With all of the changes coming up in 2019, there are a lot of questions about the future of Scouting in our area and the future of the Trapper Trails council. To help answer those questions, the council is sponsoring a Question and Answer session. Come join us to find out what the plans are for the future.
Cub Beat of the Drum
Wednesday, Jan 16, 6 pm - 7:30 pm, at the LDS Church pavilion (360 E 450 N, Millville). We will pass off the Bear Elective Adventure, Beat of the Drum, and have fun learning about Native Americans!
Cub Shooting Sports
Saturday, Feb 2, or Wednesday, Feb 6. Come learn to shoot BB Guns, Archery, and Sling shots! More details to come.
Scouting for Food
Deliver bags March 11-14. Pick up day is Saturday, March 16, 2019. Bags will be distributed at March Roundtable, or you can pick them up at the Scout Office.
Commissioner College
Saturday, March 16, 8 am - 4 pm, LDS Church building (1465 E 4600 S), Ogden. Fee is $15 (by Feb 28), $20 after March 1, and $25 at the door. Topics include:
What is my Job as a commissioner?
• Young Men Presidencies and the role as Unit Commissioners
• Primary Presidencies and the Cub Scout Commissioner
• Support unit growth through the Journey to Excellence.
• Contacting units, capture their strengths & needs, and fulfilling my responsibilities using Commissioner Tools.
• Linking unit needs to district operating committee resources.
• Supporting timely charter renewal.
• Roundtable Commissioners for Cub, Boy Scouts, and Ventures
• Scouting after 2019.
And so much more...
• Primary Presidencies and the Cub Scout Commissioner
• Support unit growth through the Journey to Excellence.
• Contacting units, capture their strengths & needs, and fulfilling my responsibilities using Commissioner Tools.
• Linking unit needs to district operating committee resources.
• Supporting timely charter renewal.
• Roundtable Commissioners for Cub, Boy Scouts, and Ventures
• Scouting after 2019.
And so much more...
Cub Scout Stem Day
Wednesday, March 20, or Saturday, April 20. Details forthcoming. Participants will experience dynamic adventures with hands-on experiments. In addition to exciting adventures at each venue, Cubs will be able to work on Paws on the Path for Wolves, Fur, Feathers and Ferns for Bears and Into the Wild for Webelos advancement adventures! Each will also work on the Nova WILD! for their STEM requirements. Participants may attend as a Pack or as a family.
Cub Swim
Temporarily Cancelled. More details to come.
Cub Bike Rodeo and Ride
Saturday, May 4 (Ogden), or Saturday, May 11 (Logan). 7:30 am (registration) - 12 pm. Cost is $5 per scout or scout age youth before April 23, $7 after. Sign up as a Den, Pack or Family! And bring the whole family, we will have activities for everyone. Scouts will participate in a special competition, everyone will have the opportunity to ride at least 5 miles. Bring your own bike and helmet.
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Training Highlight: Den Chiefs
A Den Chief is a member of a troop or crew who works to help deliver the Cub Scout program for the boys in a den. While serving as Den Chief, this Scout will work under the direction and guidance of the den leader and Cubmaster.
Typically, a Cubmaster or Den leader will contact the troop or crew and ask for a Den Chief. The Scoutmaster and senior patrol leader should work together to identify a good candidate for this position. A candidate is: an experienced Scout, first class or higher; ideally not related to the den leader or to the boys in the den; good at working with younger Scouts; has energy and excitement; is responsible; demonstrates good Scout spirit; is able to demonstrate and teach Scoutcraft skills, games, and activities; is familiar with the Cub Scout program and terminology, or is willing to learn; sets a good example by wearing the uniform; is able to make the time commitment.
Benefits for the Scout include: a position of responsibility that can be used for advancement; allows youth to gain leadership skills outside of same-age peers; reinforces the Scouts own skills by teaching them to others.
There are several benefits for the Den as well. Cub Scouts often respond better to older kids than they do to their own parents. In some cases, the Boy Scout has more experience in practical Scouting skills than Cub parents or den leaders. Younger boys get to hear about events that they can look forward to as Boy Scouts, making them excited to continue on the Scouting path. If certain Scouts have special needs or disabilities, sometimes the den chief can provide extra attention to that one boy who needs an extra hand, allowing the den leader to focus on the larger group. Den Chiefs can provide help by leading games or songs when den leaders are setting up, or switching activities.
What are the responsibilities of a Den Chief? He knows and helps Cub Scouts achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting. He serves as the activities assistant at den meetings. He sets a good example through attitude and wearing his uniform. He is a friend to the boys in the den. He helps lead weekly den meetings and supports pack meetings. He knows the importance of the monthly theme and pack meeting plans and meets with the den leader to prepare to assist. He receives training from the den leader (or Cubmaster) and attends Den Chief training and monthly Roundtables. He encourages Cub Scouts to become Boy Scouts when they are eligible. He lives the Scout Oath and Scout Law. He shows Scout spirit.
Training resources help make this role easier for the den chief and the den leader. There is a Den Chief handbook available at the Scout Store.
A Den Chief Service Award is also available, which requires service for one year, in addition to several training and performance related requirements. Den Chiefs wear a special cord on their left shoulder denoting their service.
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Resource Highlight: Scout Skits
This pamphlet is a collection of more than 100 favorite campfire skits. Listed at the beginning of each skit are the number of participants required and any props which may be needed. The dialog between participants is in plain text, while instructions for actors are listed in italics. An index is available at the end of the book which references skits by Scouts. Scout Skits catalogs most of the skits that are popular today, as well as some new skits. A second book, More... Scout Skits provides 75 more campfire skits, cheers, introductions, riddles, and Scouting legends. A third book, Run-ons and Even More Scout Skits provides another 152 pages of skits and run-ons. All three books are $5.99 each, and are available at the Scout Shop and online.
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Award Highlight: Cub Scout Shooting Sports
Take aim at fun and excitement with the Cub Scout Shooting Sports Award! The awards will be offered in three disciplines: BB guns, archery, and slingshots. Councils may choose to offer one or more of these disciplines. With rank-specific requirements and insignia, there is incentive for boys to earn the awards year after year at camp. Our youth members consistently list shooting sports as one of their most-desired outdoor activities. With these awards, Cub Scouts will hit the bull's-eye with fun!
Cub Scouts earn the shooting sports awards in the following order: 1. Rank-level patch. Choose a discipline: BB gun, archery, or slingshot. Complete the Level 1 requirements for that discipline.
2. Discipline device (pin). Complete the Level 2 requirements for the same discipline in which the patch was earned.
3. Additional discipline devices. Earn pins for the remaining disciplines by completing the Level 1 and Level 2 requirements in those disciplines. (NOTE: Both Level 1 and Level 2 requirements must be completed for each successive discipline.)
You can find the award requirements at: https://filestore.
