The November 2009 Cubcast from BSA National is available (free).

Part 1 has ideas for den meetings and more utilizing the December “Works of Art” theme.

Part 2 has suggestions on doing chartered organization service projects.

Part 1 mp3 file

Part 2 mp3 file

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The April 2009 Baloo’s Bugle (by Commissioner Dave) is available for free download.

Baloo’s Bugle is a monthly unofficial publication with games, activities, ceremonies, puzzles, crafts, and other ideas for den and pack meetings. This one covers the May “Leave Nothing But Footprints” theme.

For Webelos Scout den meetings, this Bugle also has activities for the Outdoorsman and Artist Webelos activity badges.

In addition to many different ideas for fun hikes, this issue also has suggestions on annual program planning.

Click here (link) to download it in pdf format or here (link) to download it in Word format.

As with all the Webelos activity badges, the best resources for Artist are the Webelos Handbook and the Webelos Leader Guide.

Here are some other Artist resources that may be helpful:

• Meritbadge.org Artist Worksheet (pdf)
• SHAC Artist Packet (pdf) [via Buckeye]
• Scouting the Net – Artist
  
• Hendra’s Artist Packet (pdf) [via MacScouter and scoutingthenet.com]
• Pack 152 – Artist
• RYB Color Model
• Drawing Basics for Kids
• How to Make a Mobile

One of the official suggested Webelos activity badges for May is Artist.

Here are the requirements for the Artist Webelos activity badge:

Do these:

1. Talk to an artist in your area or to your art teacher about the different occupations in the art field. Make a list of them.
2. Create a scrapbook (portfolio) of your Artist activity badge projects and show it to your den leader.

And do five of these:

3. Draw or paint an original picture out-of-doors, using the art materials you prefer. Frame the picture for your room or home.
4. List the primary and secondary colors. Explain what happens when you combine colors.
5. Using a computer, make six original designs using straight lines, curved lines, or both.
6. Draw a profile of a member of your family.
7. Use clay to sculpt a simple object.
8. Make a mobile, using your choice of materials.
9. Make an art construction, using your choice of materials.
10. Create a collage that expresses something about you.
11. While you are a Webelos Scout, earn the Cub Scout Academics belt loop for Art.

Link [Photo via Meritbadge.org]

The April 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 May 2008 monthly theme (“Leaf It to Cubs”).

For Webelos Scout den meetings, it also has activities for the Outdoorsman and Artist 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