Pack 108 Awards and Recognition

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1 Pack 108 Awards and Recognition What can the Pack do? Plan events geared toward achievements and awards Maintain community contacts to provide opportunities for achievements and awards Provide scouts with opportunities to complete demonstrations to fulfill award requirements Provide meaningful recognition to our scouts to encourage them to work on achievements and awards on their own What can Parents do? Familiarize themselves with the Handbooks Use opportunities such as family travel, weekend and sport activities to finish achievements Provide documentation of their scout's achievements Let the Pack know of any activity you could help coordinate (through your employment, hobbies, etc.) that would allow the kids to earn achievements 10/9/2012 1

2 Where to Find Achievement and Award Requirements? Your Scout's Handbook Our website, BSA s website: Scouting Magazine s website: Volunteer-run websites like Cub Scouts Academics and Sports Program Guide BSA published book 10/9/2012 2

3 Bobcat Every Cub Scout must earn his Bobcat badge before he can advance to the rank of Tiger Cub, Wolf, Bear or Webelos. A boy must complete the Bobcat requirements, which include: Learn and say the Cub Scout motto, the Cub Scout Promise, and the Law of the Pack and tell what they mean; Show the Cub Scout sign, salute, and handshake and tell what they mean; and Show that you understand and believe that it is important to be honest and trustworthy. 10/9/2012 3

4 Tiger Cub The Tiger Cub (age 7) must learn the Cub Scout promise, the Cub Scout sign, and the Cub Scout salute. When he has learned these, he gets his Tiger Cub emblem, which is a tiger paw with four strings for beads. He wears the emblem on his right pocket. As a boy finishes each part of the five Tiger Cub achievements, he earns an orange bead (for den activities), a white bead (for family activities), or a black bead (for "Go See Its"). When the boy has earned five beads of each color, he can receive his Tiger Cub badge. 10/9/2012 4

5 Wolf Cub The Wolf rank is for boys who have finished first grade (or who are 8 years old). To earn the Wolf badge, a boy must pass 12 achievements. His parent or guardian approves each achievement by signing his book. After he has earned the Wolf badge, a Wolf Cub Scout can work on the 23 Wolf electives until he finishes second grade (or turns 9 years old). He can choose from more than 100 elective projects that may show him new hobbies and teach him skills that will be useful during his Boy Scout years. When he completes 10 elective projects, he earns a Gold Arrow Point to wear under the Wolf badge. For each 10 elective projects after that, he earns a Silver Arrow Point. 10/9/2012 5

6 Bear Cub The Bear rank is for boys who have finished second grade (or are 9 years old). There are 24 Bear achievements in four groups. A boy must complete 12 of the achievements to be a Bear Cub Scout. These requirements are harder and more challenging than those for the Wolf badge. When a boy has earned his Bear badge, he may work on electives to earn Arrow Points to wear under his Bear badge. 10/9/2012 6

7 Webelos Webelos dens are for boys who have completed third grade (or reached age 10). The Webelos den program is different from the Cub Scout den program. Everything in the Webelos Scout program is more challenging than what younger boys in the pack do. Webelos Scouts get to work on the 20 Webelos activity badges. It takes three activity badges, including Fitness and Citizen, to earn the Webelos badge. Besides earning activity badges, Webelos Scouts can earn the compass points emblem. This emblem is awarded after a Webelos Scout has earned seven activity badges. For each four activity badges a Webelos Scout earns after that, he receives a compass point east, west, north, and south. 10/9/2012 7

8 Arrow of Light The highest rank in Cub Scouting is the Arrow of Light Award. Earning this rank prepares a Webelos Scout to become a Boy Scout. There are several requirements to earn the Arrow of Light, including eight activity badges. This award is the only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on the Boy Scout uniform when a boy graduates into a troop. 10/9/2012 8

9 What is all this stuff? And where does it go? 10/9/2012 9

10 Some of it goes on the shirt, some could go on a vest, some could go on an academic letter, and some in a shoe box at home! Many of the patches earned at special events are just for fun and do not go on the uniform. For the most part, only advancement badges, progress towards advancement and arrow points are on the uniform, with a few exceptions. Belt loops go on the cub scout's belt. 10/9/

11 Is it required or an extra? Required for Rank Advancement Bobcat, Tiger, Wolf Badges Tiger Immediate Recognition Paw/Beads Webelos Activity Badges For Fun Belt Loops Pins Elective Arrow Points Webelos Activity Badges 10/9/

12 Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program 10/9/

13 Belt Loops and Pins There are 50+ Belt Loops and Pins that recognize skill and achievement in academic and sport disciplines. Loops can often be achieved in 1-2 days. Pins take more time. Scouts can earn these independently. There are no tackle football or martial arts belt loops or pins. Archery and BB gun belt loops cannot be earned at the individual or pack level. 10/9/

14 Current List of Loop/Pin Disciplines Sports Archery*, BB Guns*, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bicycling, Bowling, Fishing, Flag Football, Fitness, Golf, Gymnastics, Hiking, Hockey, Horseback Riding, Ice Skating, Kickball, Marbles, Roller Skating, Skateboarding, Snow Ski and Board Sports, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Ultimate, Volleyball. Academics Art, Astronomy, Chess, Citizenship, Collecting, Communicating, Computers, Disabilities Awareness, Family Travel, Geography, Geology, Good Manners, Heritages, Languages & Culture, Map & Compass, Mathematics, Music, Nutrition, Pet Care, Photography, Reading and Writing, Science, Video Games, Weather, Wildlife Conservation 10/9/

15 Swimming Belt Loop Complete these three requirements: Explain the rules of Safe Swim Defense. Emphasize the buddy system. Play a recreational game in the water with your den, pack, or family. While holding a kick board, propel yourself 25 feet using a flutter kick across the shallow end of the swimming area. 10/9/

16 Swimming Pin Swimming belt loop + 5 of the following requirements: Practice the breathing motion of the crawl stroke while standing in shallow water. Take a breath, place your head in the water, exhale, and turn your head to the side to take a breath. Repeat. Learn two of the following strokes: crawl, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, or breaststroke. Learn two of the following floating skills: jellyfish float, turtle float, canoe (prone) float. Using a kickboard, demonstrate three kinds of kicks. Pass the "beginner" or "swimmer" swim level test. Visit with a lifeguard and talk about swimming safety in various situations (pool, lake, river, ocean). Learn about the training a lifeguard needs for his or her job. Explain the four rescue techniques: Reach, Throw, Row, and Go (with support). Take swimming lessons. Attend a swim meet at a school or community pool. Tread water for 30 seconds. Learn about a U.S. swimmer who has earned a medal in the Olympics. 10/9/ Demonstrate the proper use of a mask and snorkel in a swimming area where your feet can touch the bottom.

17 Video Games Belt Loop Complete these three requirements: Explain why it is important to have a rating system for video games. Check your video games to be sure they are right for your age. With an adult, create a schedule for you to do things that includes your chores, homework, and video gaming. Do your best to follow this schedule. Learn to play a new video game that is approved by your parent, guardian, or teacher. 10/9/

18 Video Games Pin Video Games belt loop + 5 of the following requirements: With your parents, create a plan to buy a video game that is right for your age group. Compare two game systems (for example, Microsoft Xbox, Sony PlayStation, Nintendo Wii, and so on). Explain some of the differences between the two. List good reasons to purchase or use a game system. Play a video game with family members in a family tournament. Teach an adult or a friend how to play a video game. List at least five tips that would help someone who was learning how to play your favorite video game. Play an appropriate video game with a friend for one hour. Play a video game that will help you practice your math, spelling, or another skill that helps you in your schoolwork. Choose a game you might like to purchase. Compare the price for this game at three different stores. Decide which store has the best deal. In your decision, be sure to consider things like the store return policy and manufacturer s warranty. 10/9/ With an adult s supervision, install a gaming system.

19 Two Fun Extras for Uniforms The Outdoor Activity Award is earned by attending Cub Scout camp and completing additional rank-based requirements involving the outdoors. This award is sewn to the pocket flap The Recruiter Strip can be earned by bringing a friend to a den or pack meeting or helping with a recruitment event. This award is worn under the pocket 10/9/

20 Questions? 10/9/