
The new Cub Scout program officially started in June of this year. For many packs, the start of the school year is the launch of the program. Regardless, this new program promises to be an exciting step forward for cub scouting. The last several months leading up to the new program have been full of rumored changes, some true and many others false. Here are some of the facts on the changes that have occurred and my impressions of the new program.
What is Staying the Same?
The cub scout program that my son began last year as a Tiger Cub, was almost identical to the one that I was a part of when I was his age. The new program will not be changing the structure of the packs or dens, nor the age and gender requirements (there are rumors of a Lion rank for kindergarten). the most significant change is to the way a scout earns their rank and exemplifies the ideals of scouting.


Changes
The new program will have the scouts participating in "Adventures". The scouts will have to complete 5 or 6 (depending on their rank) mandatory adventures and 1 or 2 elective adventures. As each adventure is completed they will receive their adventure loop (belt loop). Once they have 7 completed they are eligible to advance to the next rank.
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Council Fire Adventure Loop |
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Running With the Pack Loop |
I am truly excited about this new program and where it is taking cub scouting. At first it seemed like a daunting challenge, changing the old way of thinking about the program and how to run it. As I have learned more about it, I have come to realize that it is much simpler and more fun. I hope that I can give my scouts the best experience ever. So over the next year I will be writing more about my experiences with this amazing new program.
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