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Cub Scout Delivery Method- National Update

Cub Scout Delivery Method (aka Cub Scouts 2010): Leader materials supporting Scouting’s New Handbook-based Delivery Method are available from National Supply. These include the new Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide (32354) and 2010-2011 Roundtable Planning Guide (32355), revised Cub Scout Leader Book (33221), Webelos Leader Guide (33853) and Cub Scout Position-Specific Leader Training (34875). Revised Fast Start training for Den Leaders and Cubmasters will be available on MyScouting on Friday, May 7.

 

The successful delivery method focuses on den activities that lead to youth advancement and higher retention. Information about the pilot, its results, and the new changes can be found in an overview brochure on ScoutSource http://scouting.org/scoutsource.

Camporall Fun- NMMI Cadets Great Hosts

Nearly 300 Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, volunteer leaders and parents, participated in the 2010 Camporall hosted on the campus of the New Mexico Military Institute.  The weather couldn’t have been better and the cadets provided an exciting mix of challenging activities for all ages. 

The good news is that attendance increased from last year!  The bad news is that more patches must be ordered.  The patches will be mailed to leaders, and extra patches will be on sale at the Scout Service Center.

Friday evening program began with a terrific outdoor barbecue on Stapp Field.  Recognizing this is the BSA Centennial year, the movie “Follow Me Boys” was shown in Mabee Hall, which helped set the tone for the weekend.

The New Mexico National Guard provided a portable climbing wall, and Scouts used campus facilities: confidence course, air rifle, field activities, compass course, scavenger hunt, museum tour, bowling, swimming.  The highlight of the day was visiting with cadets and learning about life and education at the Institute as well as sharing personal Scouting history (for example, one Eagle Scout cadet is from the U.S. Virgin Islands, where they catch what they eat on an island campout).

Meals in the dining facility were good and part of the fee, making it much easier for everyone to participate and greatly simplifying camping equipment needs and planning.

Cadets taught the Scouts about traditions and courtesies of the Cadet Corps, including the “rendering of honors” for flag ceremonies, and the many bugle calls heard throughout the day.  The Scouts participated in the evening Flag Retreat.

Prior to the evening flag ceremony, there was a demonstration by the Cadet Drill Team that had just earned honors in recent competition.

Sunday morning, following “striking camp,” the Scouts participated in a chapel service, with outstanding singing by the Cadet Choir, followed by the Sunday brunch.

Plans are developing for 2011 with some new program “twists,” with more district leaders engaged in the planning and program delivery.

The Camporall is an exciting event, a real highlight of the program year, develops pride in belonging and council spirit.  (Imagine the Cub Scout on Monday telling his friends about the climbing wall and showing off his target!) 

Start now- plan to attend the 2011 Camporall!

Jamboree CSP