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WhatisCub Scouts? • Scouting promises you the great outdoors. As a Scout, you can learn how to camp and hike without leaving a trace and how to take care of the land. You’ll study wildlife up close and learn about nature all around you. There are plenty of skills for you to master, and you can teach others what you have learned. Being a Scout means you are a member of a worldwide youth movement that stands for certain values and beliefs. Scouting is more than something to do. It's all about the boy you are and the person you will become.
Brief HistoryofScouting • Scouting began in 1907 with Robert Baden-Powell • Boy Scouts of America began in 1910 • Cub Scouts 1930 • Scouting has more than 40 million members world wide. • Scouting (or the Scout Movement) has the stated aim of supporting young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development, that they may play constructive roles in society.
Cub Scouts atPhorms • Learntohavefunandbesafe in thegreatoutdoors. • Encouragethescoutstohave international respectandperspective, but atthe same time develop a strong identitywiththeirowncountry. • Develop a communitywheretheboyslearntoplayandworktogether. • „Giving back“ – encouragetheboystotake an activerole in their wider community. • Encourageboystoberespectfulof den leadersandotherscouts.
Structure Transatlantic Council EdelweissDistrict Pack 147 Boy Scout Pack atBIS; Cub Scout DensatPhorms; Tigers, Wolves, BearsandWeblos Cub Scout DensatMIS; Tigers, Wolves, BearsandWeblos
Committee Members • Cubmaster- Darren Halford • Assistant cubmaster - Peter Senior • Treasurer- Lee Silver • Pack ordering - Rehana Flessner • Committee chair- Carole Senior
Structure • Den – groupofboysofoneagegroup. • Pack – all densbelongtoone pack in a regional area. Cub Scout Dens • Tigers – year 1 (shouldhave a parenthelperalong) • Wolves – year 2 • Bears – year 3 • Webelos (webe loyal scouts) – year 4 and 5 Boy Scouts – year 6 onwards
Communication and Registration • Pack communication will be via email from – Carole Senior. • Phorms den information will come via email from – Sam Manning-Benson • Den information – via email from – den leaders Registration Forms • Boy scoutofAmericayouthapplication form • Health form (sections A and B) • Permissiontotakethechild out ofschool - form • Useofphotosforwebsite
Uniform • Fill out the registration form and email it to Rehana Flessner. • Transfer money - clearly state what the money is for and cubs name.
Den Meetings and Pack Meetings Den Meetings – every 2 weeks • Learning newskills • Making crafts • Learning songs • Making newfriends • Working towardsbadges • Enjoyingthegreatoutdoor • Gaining all the positive valuesofCubScouts Pack meetings – monthly • Formal • Awardingbadges • Bowling derby, fishingderby, kitederby, etc.
Den Meeting Details • Parentsneedtowrite in thechildsdailyorganiserthattheboys will beattendingthe Scout meeting after school. • 3.30 - Boys will betakentothecanteenbyteacherassistants • 3.45 – 4.00 snackandregister • 4.00 – 5.00 den meetings • 5.00 parent pick up • Rooms: • 1c – Tigers, Wolves • 2b – Bears • 3a - Webelos
YourRole • Ensure your son is committed and it is something they want to do. • Read through the sections in the handbook and help them to complete tasks. Make sure they finish the tasks themselves so that they get a great sense of accomplishment. • At home you are the „Akela“ and you can sign off on tasks. • Help out where you can at den sessions, camps and day events. • Help your child to attend the different meetings, pack events and camping.