Cub Scout Pack & Den Program Planning 幼童軍團暨小隊活動計劃

1. 2015 Chinese BSLT-CLS Angela Hung (Pack606 Ex-CC) Mar. 28,15 Cub Scout Pack & Den Program Planning幼童軍團暨小隊活動計劃

2. Introduction Strong packs have: A good annual pack program planned a year in advanced that is shared with every family as a calendar • Annual program planning conference (年度計劃) • Mid year (May – Jun) - plan for the next whole year (Aug – Jul) • Year end - another meeting before year end re-chartering • Monthly pack committee meeting (每月團務會議) • Reviewed previous activities and update the progress for next 3 upcoming activities. • Approved and updated plan by pack committee • Get help and inputs from committee and adults

3. Annual Program Planning In General Den Leader Program Planning Pack Program Planning • FUN of Cub Scouting is still there! • Pack program events can help support adventure requirements. • Outdoor adventures, Pack campfire and Pack overnight camping. • Using the Cub Scout Adventure Analysis Worksheet in planning your annual program. • Coordinating your planning – Pack, District, Council • Audience for requirements • Requirements for Rank and Electives • Read through the new requirements – What works when for your location and climate • Recognition • Preparing to Lead the Adventures – Den Meeting Notes

4. Who Should attend? All pack committee members All Den Leaders All Pack/Den aids and Den Chiefs (optional) Chartered Organization Representative Your unit commissioner (optional) And anybody else you think might be helpful such as other parents

5. Key information prior to the meeting • Key school dates • Community event dates • Your chartered organization’s dates (CASA) • Personal dates that may affect your pack’s activities such as the Cubmaster’s anniversary cruise • District and council dates • Collected Family Talent Survey Sheets from all parents • Last year’s pack annual plan if you have one.

6. Five Steps of Annual Program Planning Before you start the planning process, explain: The importance of Annual Program Planning Why you are doing it The rules for the process during this meeting Step1:Collecting the Dates from different resources Step2: Review what your pack did last year. Step3: Brainstorming on activities Step4: Assign event and pack meeting planners/adult leader Step5: Review your plan and publish

7. STEP 1 Collecting the Dates from different resources Take the dates you collected and put them into your pack master calendar Add den meeting dates

8. STEP 2 Review what your pack did last year • What events went well? • What events didn’t go so well? • National Summertime Pack Award? • Journey to Excellence Award? • Den and pack attendance? • Cub Day Camp or Family Camp? • Did we sell popcorn? Ask questions, but don’t spend too much time on this

9. STEP 3 Brainstorming on activities (腦力激盪) • Derby • Pine wood • Space • RainGutter • Cubmobile • Camping • Summer Day Camp • Family Camp • Pack Camp • Educational • Zoo • Museum • Aquarium • Fire Station Visit • Sports • Ball game • Fishing • Rock Climbing • Hiking • Other • Blue & Gold Banquet • Family picnic • First Aid Training • New Year Party • Pet Show • Bike Rodeo • Water Rocket

10. STEP 3 Prioritize the list • Is a particular activity something for dens or the pack as a whole? • Could the activity be incorporated into a den or pack meeting? • Take a vote, then add to the calendar Your calendar should include: School and community dates Holidays Some personal conflict dates Den and pack meetings Additional den and pack activities District and council dates

11. Cub Scout Adventure Analysis Worksheet Handout

12. STEP 4 Assign event and pack meeting planners/adult leader • Must have trained adult leaders to lead activities • Most outdoor activities require outdoor training trained • BALOO - Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation Good planning and preparation in advance will lead to family satisfaction • Out of county activities require local PERMIT- registered at council • Driving direction, map, contact person phone & emergency contact • Communicate activities frequently through e-mail • Use Den Chief’s help if possible

13. STEP 5 Review your plan and publish Once you feel comfortable, publish or email your annual plan to each family • Not everyone has an email account, so be sure your distribution reaches all families • Sharing the annual plan with your families could be the most important step in retaining your Scouts and building tenure

14. Pack 606 2014 Activity Plan

15. Cubs Scouts Activities SJCS Carnival + Recruiting B&G Plus Family BBQ

16. Cub Scouts Activities Popcorn Sale Railroad Museum Visit Pine Wood DerbyRacing 木製車競速賽

17. Cub Scout Activities Water Rocket Build USS Hornet Overnight Indoor Climbing

18. Cus scouts Activities 訪問戰車博物館 Tank Museum Visit

19. Summary • Annual Program Planning is an essential part of Den and Pack programs • Planning is an ongoing process • Planning is one of our most important responsibilities as leaders • The essence of Cub Scout Planning:KISMIF • KISMIF - Keep It Simple, Make It Fun! • A great pack plan leads to a great pack and den program Good luck!

20. Additional Planning Tools http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/ CubScouts/Leaders/ProgramPlanning.aspx SVMBC 2014-2015 Program Catalog http://svmbc.org/svmbc/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014-2015-SVMBCBSA-PROGRAM-CATALOG-06032014.pdf • Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/CubScouts/Leaders/DenLeaderResources/DenandPackMeetingResourceGuide.aspx

21. Other Useful Resources Updated to reflect the changes. Available May 1st: • Cub Scout Den Leader Guides • Cub Scout Youth Handbooks • Cub Scout Leader Book • How To Book • Ceremonies for Dens and Pack Additional resources still available with no changes made: • Cub Scout Songbook • Group Meeting Sparklers