The bsa has identified in very broad terms where the old requirements map to the new requirements. Apr 22, 2019 new cub scout requirements go into effect june 2015. Bear cub scout book by boy scouts of america, paperback. The boy scouts of america now has created an addendum for each rank that lists all of the rank and adventure requirements, including those that werent changed. Make list of equipment the group should bring in addition to their. Complete requirement 1 and two others from requirements 24.
The bear scout program is for boys who have completed second grade or are age 9. Pin on modified new cub scout wolf, bear and webelos as of. A boy must complete 12 of the achievements to be a bear cub scout. Im trying to wrap my head around the new requirements especially as i am a new bear leader and was just getting comfortable under the old system. What isnt changing current ranks and approach tenderfoot to first class earned concurrently. Revision to cub scout advancement requirements november 30, 2016.
Deleted portions are struck through red italic text like this sentence. Now, i dont believe that these should take the place of the hard copy of the book for the scouts, but its great to. These requirements are harder and more challenging than those for the wolf badge. The new requirements pickup all the linkages to merit badges, reporting, etc. A pdf with the new requirements was posted along with a handy sidebyside comparison to previous requirements. A boy completes the joining requirements and earns the scout rank first. This portion of the blue card is giving to the advancement chair, after the scout has finished doing the merit badge and the counselor signs the card, the advancement chair will make a report and take it to the council office. Based on the first year of the new cub scout advancement requirements, the boy scouts have made some modifications which should make advancement easier for each of the cub scout ranks. The bear scouts is a great berenstain bears bookmy favorite, in fact. Baloo will be joining him to help with implementing the family scouting program. Scout was previously a joining badge, but is now considered the first rank, and is earned by completing certain requirements. Requirements were revised effective december 1, 2016. This site has a lot of great neckerchief slide ideas and also other great cub scout ideas compliments of akelas council cub scout leader training. Dec 17, 2016 cub scout bear tracking sheet record with the new modified requirements as of dec.
Covers the webelos badge, arrow of light, all webelos adventure and electives pins, and bobcat. If this is a boys first year in cub scouting, he must first earn the bobcat badge then he may work on the bear trail. Complete each of the four arrow of light required adventures. As of january 2016, the scout badge has a gold fleurdelis on a. Learn about the history and culture of american indians or other indigenous people who lived in your area at the time of european colonization long ago. Effective october 24th, creating and viewing an event will display date and time based on the device settings. Here is a flyer for the new cub scout program that is printable. Bear cub scout awards bear cub scout awards bear cub scout awards bear cub scout awards bear cub scout awards bear cub scout awards list at. We are very pleased to announce that david bowers has agreed to become the next district commissioner of southampton city scout district with effect from 1st jan 2017 many of you know david as he is our desc district explorer scout commissioner and we know that he brings great skills and character to the job.
Its officially 2016, meaning the new boy scout rank requirements ive been blogging about for months are now official. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. A onetime conversion will run to update previously created event times to the time zone based on your unit zip code. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. New cub scout tracking sheets especially for lds dens. Baloos bugle is being reimagined and made more relevant for the current cub scout program. Utah national parks council has planned this exciting 4 12 day cub scout leader training. The bear rank is for boys who have finished second grade or are 9 years old. New text is in bold green underlined serif text like this sentence. Your bear scout will enjoy using his seasoned scout knowledge while on your disney vacation.
The bsa has posted addendum documents on their program updates page. This afternoon the 2016 boy scout requirements were released in scoutbook. During the planning stages, traveling to disney, and while dining and visiting at the disney resorts and parks, your scout can earn and reinforce the scouting adventures for the bear badge. Think of 2016 as a transition year during which both the old and the new requirements will be used, based on the scouts joining date or his current rank on jan. Because their documents reflect official boy scouts of america content, as opposed to my quick and dirty workaround, i strongly suggest you use their pdfs in your planning and in communicating with cub scout paren. These documents will help us update our current handbooks. By now, all of you have heard about the new cub scout requirements modifications that were implemented at the beginning of december 2016. How to get your cub scout handbooks online cub scout ideas. Happy new year i hope you all had an enjoyable holiday with friends and family. This adventure planning calendar is revised to fit the new fall 2016 advancement modifications. The biggest change is the swap of the required loop grin and bear it for the baloo the builder elective loop. The troubles papa bear finds himself in are much more amusing, to me. To earn the bear badge, a boy must complete six required adventures and one elective adventure.
Im working on organizing some stuff for our pack and i just put together tracking sheets for. Like the other early books, the bear scouts features papa bear getting into all sorts of trouble, trying to show off and do things his way. With the main camping season just around the corner, this is an ideal practical skills weekend to get leaders thinking about the out in scouting and learn in a safe environment. To see the requirements, without the changes highlighted, click here. The scoutbook team has been hard at work over the holiday period and into the first two weeks of the year adding the new 2016 boy scout requirements, continuing to update the 2015 cub scout program, and making scoutbook faster and more reliable. I prefer using this type of book style vs the new style with ring type binding. Cubtrax advancement spreadsheets trax scout advancement. I think ive mentioned before that part of my calling in primary is to help out with cub scouts when needed. Bear claws bear necessities fellowship and duty to god fur, feathers, and ferns. January 6, 2016 bryan wendell advancement, scouting tips, scouts bsa 78. If ambitious, you can try to teach the requirements for all three ranks at the same time.
The national cub scouting committee has answered some of your questions about these changes here. For the eagle scouts centennial year of 2012, on the eagle scout badge only, it states centennial on the writing around the badge. Star to eagle scout earned sequentially use of merit badge programfa what is changing scout will become a rank additions. Take the book with you to monthly cub scout leaders roundtables and pack leaders meetings to keep it up to. Merit badge blue card and white advancement information card the blue card consists of three parts. Scouttrack expects most dens will want to do that, so that is the default. November 30, 2016 bryan wendell advancement, cub scouts 183 dec. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I notice that with the new changes under bear claws you have listed complete all but the new requirements say. Make list of items to take on activity selected in req. Details of each months plans are in the appropriate section of this notebook. There are 7 ranks in boy scouting, culminating with the eagle scout rank. Thousands of girls, boys, and families celebrate historic launch of scouts bsa february 1, 2019.
From twilight hikes, to festive launch parties and campouts, thousands of scouts, parents, and volunteers will celebrate nationwide as the boy scouts of america welcomes for the first time both young women and young men ages 1117 into its most iconic program for character and. The bear rank is for boys who have finished second grade or who are 9 years old. Cub scout advancement modifications fall 2016 task force notes on cub scout advancement modifications purpose with one year of experience, feedback suggests that the new design of the cub scout program did successfully address many original concerns, but also indicates an opportunity for further modifications. Antique and artistmade teddy bears from around the world. Specific requirements for these adventures can be found in this addendum. Bear scouts work toward the bear badge by completing a series of adventures.
Bear badge requirements effective december 2016 rank advancement is awarded when each scout has done the following. To get you through the rest of the 20172018 scouting year and into the future. Now, i dont believe that these should take the place of the hard copy of the book for the scouts, but its great to have the information available at your fingertips. For futher information on the changes in the requirements.