It is important that Cub Scouts be aware of and follow the Buddy System during outdoor scouting activities (including at camp or hiking).
Each Cub Scout should have a “buddy” with him who is aware of his circumstances at all times.
Theme: New Buddies
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The June 2008 Cubcast from BSA National is now available (free). It has ideas for den meetings and more utilizing the July “H2Ohhh!“ theme as well as information about the importance of keeping kids safe on the internet.
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The June 2008 Baloo’s Bugle (by “Commissioner Dave”) is now available. It has lots of games, skits, ceremonies, puzzles, crafts, and other ideas for den and pack meetings for the July 2008 monthly theme (“H2Ohhh!”). It also has some helpful information about BSA water safety rules.
For Webelos Scout den meetings, it also has activities for the Aquanaut and Geologist Webelos activity badges.
Click here (link) to download it in pdf format or here (link) to download it in Word format.
Updated: 08-20-2008
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It’s not a good idea to be leading your den or pack on a hike and get lost. Or come upon a hazard or barrier which you were not aware of.
The best way to prevent this is not to take your Cub Scouts on a trail that you have not already hiked yourself. It is a good idea to already be familiar with the trail so that you won’t get lost, you can assure the families who are with you that you know where you are going, and you can avoid or minimize the danger associated with any hazards.
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One of the great benefits of being a registered BSA leader is receiving Scouting magazine, published 6 times a year.
Current and archived back issues are also accessible and searchable (free) at the Scouting magazine website. Link
The May-June 2008 issue is now available at the website. Link
This issue has articles of interest to Cub Scouters on the following subjects:
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Because of some recent concerns about the safety of plastic water bottles made from bisphenol A (BPA), Nalge Nunc International (Nalgene) has announced that it is transitioning to bottles made of different materials. However, Nalgene states that this is not a product recall, and it contends that the polycarbonate bottles made from BPA are safe.
Click the link below for more info from the Nalgene website.
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There is a new local tour permit application (“Revised December 2007″) available for download from BSA National.
Among the noteworthy changes are the following statements:
Link (pdf)
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The March 2008 Cubcast from BSA National is now available. It discusses ideas for den meetings and more utilizing the April “Abracadabra” theme.
It also has a discussion of how to handle bullies.
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BSA National has made some formatting modifications to the scouting.org website. It now has more prominent links to program-specific (e.g., Cub Scout) information as well as easier-to-navigate links to youth protection and safety information. Link
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