Crescent Bay 2011 Cub Scout Roundtable Program
March Cub Scout Roundtable
Campfire and Scout’s Own activities.
With warmer weather approaching, packs are gearing up to take part in their
own outdoor camping excursions. Come and learn how to put on exciting
camp-fire and Scout’s Own religious events.
Selecting New Leadership
As packs begin the last portion of their scouting years, it is time to begin
looking forward to next year’s leaders. Come and learn how to select and ASK
individuals to assume leadership roles for the next scouting year.
Core Value ideas – Faith
Get great ideas to help you produce exciting activities to promote our core value of Faith throughout the month of April, including information on Cub Scout religious awards.
April Cub Scout Roundtable
Pack Sports Day
Come learn unique ways to expose boys to various sports while enhancing
your Cub Scout Academic and Sports program.
Recruiting
Spring recruiting is a pack’s first opportunity to bring new boys in for the
summer and the new year of scouting. This roundtable will provide tips and
tricks on planning and executing an exciting recruiting event, as well as ideas
about how to promote it to other boys.
Core Value ideas – Health and Fitness
Get great ideas to help you produce exciting activities to promote our core
value of Health and Fitness throughout the month of May.
May Cub Scout Roundtable
Bicycle Safety and Bicycle Rodeo
Cycling is an activity included in all ranks of Cub Scouts. In this meeting we
will demonstrate how to teach boys to maintain and fix their bicycles and
how to operate a bicycle safely. As always, we will give ideas about how to
teach these skills in fun and energetic pack and den activities; such as bike
hikes and bicycle rodeos.
Summertime Pack Planning
A strong summertime program is a key to effective pack retention, pack
organization, and leader enthusiasm. This month’s roundtable will provide
you with ideas for possible activities, planning tips, and tips on raising
attendance and participation levels.
Working with Pack Leadership
Adult leaders, often parents, are the key to healthy packs. This month we will
provide tips and tricks to help packs organize and motivate adults to give their time to their sons’ scouting experience; including how to effectively organize a committee and ideas for recognizing adult leaders.
Core Value ideas – Perseverance
Get great ideas to help you produce exciting activities to promote our core
value of Perseverance throughout the month of June.
June Cub Scout Roundtable
Leave No Trace for Cubs
Cub Scouts need to know and understand the outdoor ethics of the BSA Leave
no Trace program. Come and learn creative ways to promote and enforce
these guidelines without stifling the fun of a Cub Scout activity.
Budgeting and Financing Pack Operations
Money and financial matters and make or break a pack. This critical
roundtable activity will provide a workshop to help leaders address
budgeting issues and find effective ways to finance the needs of the pack.
Come and learn all of these tips in time to take them back to your pack before
planning season begins.
Core Value ideas – Courage
Get great ideas to help you produce exciting activities to promote our core
value of Courage throughout the month of July.
July Cub Scout Roundtable
Water Sports with Cubs
Learn about ideas for activities that get Cubs to the water. From beach
parties, to swimming activities, to boating, to fishing, we will provide tips for
planning, as well as tips for keeping our boys safe while getting soaked with
fun.
Program Planning
Packs should be planning for the new year in August. Come and learn what
issues should be addressed at these meetings as well as tips for hosting
smooth and effective program planning meetings.
Core Value ideas – Honesty
Get great ideas to help you produce exciting activities to promote our core
value of Honesty throughout the month of August.
August Cub Scout Roundtable
Beginning the New Cub Scout Year
Ideas to help with recruiting new scouts and new leadership, as well as tips
and tricks to get your program off to a good, fast, exciting start that will set
the tone for the rest of the year.
Cub Scout Outings
Learn multitudes of ideas for places to go and things to do with Cubs during
the cooler months. This class will include ways to integrate advancement
goals into outings.
New Leader Special
Are you a new or returning Cub Scout Leader? Come and learn what to do,
including how to navigate the various resources available for planning and
implementing your ideal den programs. Also learn how to recruit and get
your leaders trained so that you will meet the new training standards for the
2011 renewal season.
Core Value ideas – Cooperation
Get great ideas to help you produce exciting activities to promote our core
value of Cooperation throughout the month of September.
September Cub Scout Roundtable
Fire Prevention and Emergency Preparedness Activities
Learn great ideas for activities that teach boys safe handling of fire, as well as
how boys can handle emergency situations and work with local authorities.
Age-Appropriateness in Cub Scouting
Cub Scout activities are meant to be age-appropriate. This is to ensure
excitement and safety for boys of all ages while keeping boys interested
throughout their cub scouting careers. Come and learn how to ensure age-
appropriate activities for your cubs in order to keep them safe and maintain
membership and enthusiasm in your pack.
Webelos to Scout Transition – Working with the Boy Scouts
Often the greatest resource for a pack is its local boys scout troop. This
seminar will give leaders strategies for working with these troops, for
managing Den Chiefs, and for effectively coordinating with the troops to
ensure a smooth transition for 5th graders in March.
Core Value ideas – Responsibility
Get great ideas to help you produce exciting activities to promote our core
value of Responsibility throughout the month of October.
October Cub Scout Roundtable
Service Projects
All packs should work hard to give back to their communities. This
roundtable will provide information on programs and community resources
to help your boys get involved.
Scouting over the Holidays
The holiday season is upon us and it is time to begin thinking of how we can
integrate these special days into our Cub program. Activities include parades,
special Cub Scout cooking opportunities, games, and crafts.
Internet Advancement and Rechartering
Rechartering season is here once again. Send your advancement and
membership chairs for instruction on how to manage our internet-based
advancement and registration systems to ensure your pack is registered on
time.
Core Value ideas – Citizenship
Get great ideas to help you produce exciting activities to promote our core
value of Citizenship throughout the month of November.
November Cub Scout Roundtable
Blue and Gold Banquet Workshop
December is the time for packs to begin planning their Blue and Gold
banquets. This roundtable seminar will give you all you need to know to
prepare the best banquet for your boys; from ceremonies to food to theme
ideas.
Core Value ideas – Respect
Get great ideas to help you produce exciting activities to promote our core
value of Respect throughout the month of December.
December Cub Scout Roundtable
Pinewood Derby Workshop
Come learn tips and tricks to help your pack have the most successful
pinewood derby yet. Bring your cars and prepare to race other leaders!!!
Core Value ideas – Positive Attitude
Get great ideas to help you produce exciting activities to promote our core
value of Positive Attitude throughout the month of January.