Howdy parents! My name is Kevin Garner. I'm so excited to be your scout's den leader this year. From Aug 2018 until May 2025, I was Cubmaster, but I'm looking forward to instead leading the den this year. Amy Douglas will also be helping at times as assistant den leader. We're both parents in the den, so we're familiar with their energy and general distraction, but I think they are going to have a great year learning new and exciting things. π
If you have any special considerations you would like us to know about your scout on how they learn or how they best respond to adult guidance, please let me know!
Webelos is a fun time for scouts. When a Cub Scout becomes a Webelos, they enter a transitional phase designed to prepare them for the move from Cub Scouting to a Scouts BSA troop. Webelos is an acronym that stands for "WE'll BE LOyal Scouts." The program shifts from the parent-led, family-centered activities of the younger ranks to a more den-centered and Scout-led approach, mirroring the patrol system used in Scouts BSA.
Webelos Scouts are encouraged to take on more responsibility for their den's activities. Each week we will have a scout be "denner" -- essentially the lead scout for the week, helping the adults leading the den.Β
Our den wears the blue uniform. See our uniform guide here.
The Webelos Handbook containing all of the adventures we will be working on can be found online at the provided link.Β
Physical copies are available at Scout Shop if you would like one, but they are not required.
Scouts should
Abide by the oath and law
Follow instructions
Treat others with respect
Follow the buddy system
Work together
Participate in meetings and activities
Arrive on time to events
Wear scout uniform to meetings and when otherwise required
Be positive
Do his or her best
Also, remember that we are active at nearly every meeting, so
Wear closed toe shoes to all meetings
Be prepared to go outside during meetings (e.g. bring a jacket in colder weather)
If we have any behavior issues, we will try some creative ways to get the kids back on track. We will also try to keep the meeting engaging with activities or crafts, splitting the time so the kids don't bore on an activity.
Required adventures to complete the Webelos rank.
Bobcat - Being a Webelos
Walkabout - Hiking and outdoor adventures
My Community - Citizenship and service
Stronger Faster Higher- personal fitness
My Family - "At home" adventure about faith, kindness, and reverence
My Safety - Personal and family safety
Optional adventures we plan to do. Other adventures will be added based on scouts' interest.
Chef's Knife - Knives and knife safety
Let's Camp - Preparing for camping tripΒ
Race Time - Pinewood Derby
I plan on updating this calendar each month to cover what we have done and what we are planning to do each week. It's tenatively how I'd like to progress through the year, but we'll take input from the scouts on what they'd like to work on. I've noted the required adventures to complete the Webelos rank with a (R).
To see information for the whole pack, check out the pack calendar.
August
26Β (get to know you, code of conduct, denner) β - Adventure (R): Bobcat
September
2Β (code of conduct, den flag) β - Adventure (R): Bobcat
9 β - Pack event
16 β, 23 β, 30 β - Adventure: Chef's Knife
October
7 (preparation) β, 14 (tents) β - Adventure: Let's Camp
21 (6 essentials, SAFE, where to hike, weather) β, 25 (hike on camping trip) β - Adventure (R): Walkabout
Oct 24-26Β β- Pack camping trip
Don't forget to Register to go Camping!
28 β- Pack meeting
November
4 β- No scouts
11 (voting, history of law) β, 18 (service project) β - Adventure (R): My Community
25 β- No scouts
December
2 (bowline knot) β - Adventure: Let's Camp
16 - Pack meeting
23, 30 - No scouts
January
6 (designs) β - Adventure: Race Time
13 (fire) β - Adventure: Let's CampΒ
20 (community leader) β - Adventure (R): My CommunityΒ
27 β - Canceled, Snow
February
3 β - Canceled, Snow
Friday, Feb 6 β - Derby car check-in
Saturday, Feb 7 β- Pinewood Derby
10 (30 min active, 10 min rest) β, 17 (healthy meal) β - Adventure (R): Stronger Faster Higher
24 β- Pack meeting
March
3 (weather, home, community safety) β- Adventure (R): My Safety
10, 17, 24 - Adventure: Review + Scouts choice
31 - No Den Meeting (WCPSS Traditional Spring Break)
At home - Adventure (R): My Family
April
7 - Pack meeting, AOL Crossover
14, 21, 28 - Adventure: Scouts choice
May
Adventure: Scouts choice
5, 12, 19 - Adventure: Scouts choice
26 - End of year pack meeting
Check your email for messages from Kevin Garner - I'm going to send you my email and phone through email.
I'll also be on Discord in #webelos-4 channel!
See Pack 236 - Communications for instructions on getting on Discord.