Training
Adult Leader Training - The better trained all leaders are, the better the scouting experience is for all, especially the Cubs! Some training is required for the position you hold, others are required for all leaders, and many are optional but encourage.
All adult leaders are first required to take Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT). When that is completed, training for each position in Cub Scouting is available on-line.
Here are some samples, please explore the catalog and avail yourself of ll the training.
Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) - Required for all parents and adult leaders
Trained Leader Requirements - Here are the requirements
Position Specific Training - Required by your position e.g. Cubmaster, Committee Chair, etc.
Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS) - Required for overnight camping
Safe Swim Defense - Required to participate in Swimming Activities
Safety Afloat - Required to participate in paddle sports(canoeing, kayaking, etc)
Hazardous Weather Training - Required for all outoor activities
All training can be accessed through your My.Scouting.org account.
Important Links
Annual Health & Medical Form Requirements - All Cubbies must have a current (less than a year) medical form on file with the pack.
Cub Scout Leader Book - The Cub Scout Leader Book provides details on how to organize and deliver the Cub Scout program. Updated in 2024.
Fun & Games - Fun and Games activities are ways to enhance any gathering of Cub Scouts and parents.
Incident Reporting Form - Use this tool to report injuries, illnesses, and incidents requiring medical attention beyond basic first aid. Suitable for situations occurring during Scouting activities or on council-owned properties.
Near Miss Reporting Form - Use this tool to report near misses – incidents that could have resulted in harm but did not. Valuable for identifying safety and program practice improvements. Near misses with clear lessons learned can bring to light opportunities to improve safety performance or program practices.
Selecting Cub Scout Leadership
Welcome New Cubmaster - Your time volunteering in Cub Scouting will be rewarding and fun, and the information here will help you get off to the right start
Youth Protection/Membership Infraction Reporting Form - For reporting instances of abuse, violations of Scouting America policies, or inappropriate behavior involving Scouts, Scout leaders, parents, or others
Social Media:
Keep yourself and your fellow scouts safe. Make sure to checkout the social media page and follow all social media guidelines when posting.
Packmaster is the Database Management Software used by leaders to record and track the cub advancements. The advancement chair will synchronize it with Scouting America's (SA) Scoutbook Plus before every pack meeting.
My.Scouting.Org is the website for parents and adult leaders. Here is where training courses in all areas of scouting can be found and where you can track your training, unit position status, Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) status & expiration date.
Scouting Magazine is the website for adult leaders. It is dedicated to providing leader advice and inspiration. The articles provide insight into the leadership techniques of other adults involved in Scouting.
The current edition of the Guide to Advancement is the official source for administering advancement in all Scouting America programs: Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scouts.
All participants in official Scouting activities should become familiar with the Guide to Safe Scouting and applicable program literature or manuals, and be aware of state or local government regulations that supersede Scouting America practices, policies, and guidelines. The Guide to Safe Scouting is an overview of Scouting policies and procedures gleaned from a variety of sources. For some items, the policy statements are complete. Unit leaders are expected to review the additional reference material cited prior to conducting such activities.
In situations not specifically covered in this guide, activity planners should evaluate the risk or potential risk of harm, and respond with action plans based on common sense, community standards, the Scout motto, and safety policies and practices commonly prescribed for the activity by experienced providers and practitioners.
On Scouting is a great resource for activities, tips, shopping and so much more.
Recognition
Recognition of Leaders, Youth and Adults that support scouting and the scouting ideals by their actions, by training and by their positive actions are an important part of scouting. We must always take every opportunity to recognize those that make scouting possible.
Youth Uniforms - The uniform is one of the methods of delivering the Scouting program. In addition to creating a sense of belonging, the uniform gives a Scout the ability to display their personal achievements.