Cub Scout Program Newsletter

Winter 2008	Scouting is about building character. Cub Scout programs make character building FUN!

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Cub Scout Trout-O-Rees
CUB-O 2008 Scores
CUB-O 2008 T-shirts
Webelos Woods
Cub Spring Family Adventures
Spring Rocket Academy
Spring-O
BB & Archery Training
Cub Scout Day Camp - Pirates 2008

Cub Scout Trout-O-Rees

Trout Fishing at Camp Tahuaya!
Several thousand Trout have been stocked in the lake at Camp Tahuaya. Cub Scouts & parents are invited for a day of trout fishing, a Trout-O-Ree patch, Prizes, lunch, Trophies, and how to fish education programs from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Junior Angler Education Program. Cub Scouts can catch and keep up to 6 Trout per person; 12 Trout per youth/parent team. ... more information.

CUB-O 2008 Scores

2,629 Cub Scouts and parents attended Cub-O 2008 - now the largest orienteering event in North America! The Orienteering Committee extends its thanks and appreciation to the outstanding Troops, Scouts, and Scouters who helped make Cub-O 2008 another FUN day of hiking and friendly competition for Longhorn Council Cub Scouts, parents, and leaders! ... Cub-O Scores.
Cub-O T-shirts sold out at the event. More are now available here: Cub-O T-shirts.

Spring Rocket Academy

Blast off into Cub Scouting! The whole family can join special guests from the aerospace industry for a weekend of rocket building, rocket launching, camping, and fun. ... more information.

TOOLS for New Cub Scout Leaders & Parents

Scroll down to find great how-to links for new Cub Scout leaders & parents. ... more information.

Webelos Woods

Prepare for the great Boy Scout Adventure! Learn what being a Boy Scout is really like. Webelos Woods Director Phil von der Heydt, Scoutmaster of Troop 520, and his tremendous staff of Scouts, Scouters, and Boy Scout Summer Camp staff will show you the way! ... more information

Cub Scout Day Camp 2008: Pirates in Texas

Join your district's Cub Scout Scout Day Camp staff for Pirate Adventures at the 2008 Cub Scout Day Camp. ... more information coming soon!

NEWS and COMING EVENTS

Spring Family Adventures – Fun for the entire family! BBs, archery, crafts, campfire, meals, and more. Fall & Spring at SR2 and Camp Tahuaya. ... more information.

Spring-O – Orienteering fun for all ages. Compete against others in your age group, or just spend the day hiking at scenic Sid Richardson Scout Ranch. Individuals and teams of 2 can compete. Dens or families can practice with map hikes. ... more information.

Scouting Anniversary Month! - A ribbon will be presented to each unit that participates in a Scouting for Food service project and one or more other Scouting activities for Anniversary Month. Recognition will be awarded to all Cub packs, Scout troops, Varsity teams, Venture crews, and Explorer posts that participate. ... more information.

BB & Archery Training – Adults who become certified and run a range at Day Camp, District, or Council events can also run a range weekend for their Pack. Council Service Center: April 26, May 30. Camp Tahuaya: April 12. ... more information.

Wood Badge – The premier adult leader training course for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing Leaders. ... more information.

Don't Forget: Welcome Home A Hero! – Show our soldiers how much their commitment means to the North Texas community! Every day more than 100 soldiers come through DFW International Airport on their way home for two weeks of much anticipated R&R with family and friends. The R&R flight arrives daily around 10:30 a.m. DFW Airport invites Packs, Troops, Teams, and Crews to volunteer to help welcome our Troops back home to the USA. If your unit or your church or chartered organization would like to help. Just call 972-574-0392 the morning of your visit to confirm the Terminal, gate and approximate landing time. Contact Liz Samuel, 972-621-0400, liz@ntc-dfw.org, heroes@dfwairport.com, for more info.

TOOLS for NEW CUB SCOUT LEADERS & PARENTS

New Leader Info Brochures - At-a-glance orientations for new Cub Scout leaders.
Welcome, New Den Leader - a quick overview of the Cub Scout program for new leaders.
Tiger Cub Den Leader . Cub Scout Den Leader . Webelos Den Leader . Cubmaster . Pack Committee Member.

New Join the Cub Scouts Website
To help Cub Scout Packs in the Longhorn Council recruit new families into the fun and excitement of Cub Scouting. ... more information.

TOOLS FOR PARENTS:
New Parent Guide - for new Cub Scout Parents. ... more information.
The BSA Family Award - Activities to help strengthen all families. ... more information.
Frequently Asked Questions - Answers to common questions about Cub Scouting.
Your Role as a Cub Scout Parent. ... more information.
Cub Scout Advancement Awards - an overview. ... more information
Cub Scout Academics and Sports Awards. ... more information.
Other Youth Awards - Religious Awards, World Conservation Award, Leave No Trace Awareness, Emergency Preparedness, Medals. ... more information.

TOOLS FOR DEN LEADERS:
Program Ideas for Your First Month of Den Meetings. ... more information.
Cub Scout Program Helps - Detailed, easy-to-follow programs to assist leaders in planning meetings. Download the current and next month's program helps.
Cub Scout Den Meeting Programs.
Den Advancement Report.
Individual Cub Scout Record.
Cub Scout Den Record.
Cub Scout Attendance and Dues.
Webelos Den Meeting Program.
Webelos Den Record.
Webelos Scout Overnight Checklist.
Individual Tiger Cub Record
Tiger Cub Den Record
Tiger Cub Attendance Dues
Tiger Cub Den Advancement Report
Informed Consent Agreement (permission slip)
Individual Campout Checklist for Pack Overnighter.

TOOLS FOR PACK LEADERS:
The Pack's First Three Months - Helps get a new or reorganized Pack off to a great start. Download Pack's First Three Months (7.14 MB download). Download in Spanish.
Pack Meeting Planning Sheet.
Campfire Program Planner.
Meeting Place Inspection Checklist.

Cub Scout Leader Recognition Awards. ... more information.

Where to Find Cub Scout Leader Training Courses. ... Go to Training Course Calendar

What Does a Pack Trainer Do? - A key pack leadership position, the pack trainer's objective is to have 100 percent of the pack leaders trained in their position responsibilities. ... more information.

Cub Scouting's 12 Core Values - Cub Scout leaders strive to use Cub Scouting's 12 core character development values throughout all elements of the program. ... more information.

Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award - Tiger Cubs, Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts can earn this award each year as long as the requirements are completed each year. ... more information.

BSA Online Learning Center
Training Courses to help adult leaders deliver quality Scouting experiences to youth. Anyone may create a user account, view the courses, track their training progress, and print their cards! ... more information.
Cub Scout Leader Fast Start: ... more information.
Youth Protection Training. ... more information.

Employment

Camp Staff 2008 – Talented adults are invited to join the High Adventure and Summer Camp staffs at Worth Ranch, Sid Richardson Scout Ranch, Camp Tahuaya, and the Chisholm Trail Adventure Base. ... Camp Staff Application.

Camp Rangers – We are hiring a third Camp Ranger for Sid Richardson Scout Ranch and a Caretaker Ranger for Camp Shuman. Send applications or resumes to camp.ranger@longhorn.org. ... Camp Ranger Application

Articles wanted
Tell us of your adventures in Scouting. Each month, one article will be selected to share in the Cub Scout Programs Newsletter. Submit your articles by email to jpeters@longhorn.org or BSAJHolt@aol.com. All submissions and photos become property of the Boy Scouts of America.

Cub Scout Program Newsletter

Winter 2008

Scouting is about building character. Cub Scout programs make character building FUN!