Exciting Updates for Cub Scouts: Program Changes and Camping Requirements
Get ready for a series of updates in the Cub Scouts program, including changes to family dens, unit camping regulations, and youth protection requirements. Effective dates range from June 2023 to September 2023, impacting how Cub Scouts organize dens, conduct camping trips, and ensure the safety of all participants. Stay informed to ensure a smooth transition and compliance with the latest guidelines.
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Whats On Deck Jun. 1, 2023 Updates Family Dens Sept. 1, 2023 Updates Two Night Consecutive Unit Camping YPT/BALOO Requirements 2024 Cub Scout Program Updates
Family Dens Effective Jun. 1, 2023 Girls and Boys can share Dens (Family Dens) Includes Lions (K) to Webelos (4th) AOLs (5th) must be in separate boy and girl Dens All Dens can continue to share leaders Girl and boy AOLs can still do activities and events together
Two Night Unit Camping Effective Sept. 1, 2023 Cub Scout Packs can camp as a unit for up to 2 nights It was recently clarified that Packs were limited to a single overnighter in the Guide to Safe Scouting (GSS) NOTE- GSS will not reflect changes until Sept. 1, 2023
Current YPT Requirements 2 Registered Leaders at any Pack/Den Event Unregistered parents don t count (even Lion/Tiger parents)
New YPT Requirements Effective Sept. 1, 2023 (GSS) Cub Scout Parents/Guardians DO NOT need to be registered leaders to camp at a Cub Scout overnighter Please note, all adults must be registered leaders to camp with Troops effective 9/1/23 They must review How to Protect your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent s Guide (found in Cub handbooks and online) Unregistered adults must be with a registered leader if they are with any youth that is not their own child
Webelos/AOL Overnighters Packs participating and/or camping at a Troop-organized Webelos/AOL overnighter event do not fall under Troop guidelines in the GSS At these events, Packs are camping as a Pack OR as a Webelos/AOL Den, SEPARATE from the Troop Packs are participating in Troop events during the day (ex- meals, activities, campfire program), but are otherwise separate
Webelos/AOL Overnighters Packs must provide their own 2 Deep Leadership These leaders cannot also count for Troop requirements EX- a Female leader who is registered with the Pack and the Troop cannot count as the only Female leader for a Troop AND as one of only 2 leaders for a Pack Packs must have a BALOO-trained leader present at the campout at all times Council Registered Unit (CRU) Packs can share leaders if they are at the same site since they share the same Chartered Org. Packs must camp at a Cub Scout approved location, plus it must be a separate site from the Troop Ex- Troop camps at Hickory and the Pack camps at Loblolly
Cub Scout Program 2024 Simplify and Unify (TM- Jenny Goguen) Launching August 2024 More Info Coming out Oct/Nov 2023 Approximately 85 changes- mostly relating to adventures
Disclaimer The following is an overview of what was presented at the 2023 National Annual Meeting (NAM) and is subject to change
Adventures Adventures are based around the 4 Aims & 7 Methods More emphasis on Outdoor Activities No more Pick n Choose requirements Each rank requires: 7 Adventures & 2 Electives
Lion Electives Build It Up, Knock Down Gizmos and Gadgets I ll Do It Myself On Your Mark Pick My Path Ready, Set, Grow Count on Me Everyday Tech Go Fish Let s Camp On a Roll Race Time Time to Swim World Conservation Archery Slingshot
Tiger Electives Curiosity, etc. Floats and Boats Good Knights Rolling Tigers Safe and Smart Sky is the Limit Stories in Shapes Tiger Tag Tiger-iffic! Fish On Let s Camp Race Time STEM Engineering Summertime Fun Tech All Around Tigers in the Water World Conservation Archery BB Guns Slingshot
Wolf Electives Adventures in Coins Air of the Wolf Code of the Wolf Cubs Who Care Digging in the Past Finding Your Way Germs Alive! Paws of Skill Spirit of the Water A Wolf Goes Fishing Let s Camp Paws for Water Pedal with the Pack Race Time STEM Technology Summertime Fun World Conservation Archery BB Guns Slingshot
Bear Electives A Bear Goes Fishing Baloo the Builder Critter Care Forensics Grin and Bear It Marble Madness Salmon Run Super Science Bears Afloat Bears on Bikes Let s Camp Race Time Summertime Fun Top Chef Tech Where in the Bear? Whittling World Conservation Archery BB Guns Slingshot
Webelos Electives Aquanaut Art Explosion Aware and Care Build It Earth Rocks! Yo-Yo Catch the Big One Let s Camp Math on the Trail Modular Design Paddle Onward Pedal Away Race Time Slice and Dice Summertime Fun Tech on the Trail World Conservation Archery BB Guns Slingshot
AOL Electives Engineer Into the Wild Into the Woods Swimming Cycling Estimations Fishing High Tech Camping Knife Safety Paddle Craft Race Time Summertime Fun World Conservation Archery BB Guns Slingshot
Rank Changes - Bobcat Bobcat No longer a standalone rank First thing Cubs earn EVERY rank (including Lions) Required Adventure tailored to that age group
Rank Changes - AOL AOL Is FINALLY a standalone rank! No shared elective adventures w/ Webelos Designed to Crossover by January Not Required! AOL Book is Half n Half Half AOL and Half Scouts BSA Scout Rank
Handbooks Each rank will continue to have handbooks Lions and Tigers will include Parent books Each handbook will include: Supply lists Time Guides QR Codes to YouTube videos of leaders conducting the activities
Need Help? Jenny Goguen North Star District Commissioner 919-426-2012 scouterjennyg@gmail.com
