Academics and Sports Program Retired

When the new Cub Scout program launches on June 1, the Academics and Sports program will be retired.  However, many of the fun and engaging activities present in requirements for the Academics and Sports program have been integrated into the required and elective adventures of the new program, so boys will still take part in the activities they enjoyed before.  The use of belt loops and pins for recognition was retained and repurposed to recognize achieving the newly developed adventures. 

Boys may continue to earn Academics and Sports awards after June 1 as long as the recognition devices are available for purchase at the Scout Shop, but be aware that no new stock will be ordered and supplies are limited.  

Leader Training Updated

Training for den leaders, Cubmasters, committee chairs and members, and chartered organized representatives has been updated to reflect the new program.  The new training will be divided into shorter, more targeted modules so leaders can get the training they need in the in the order they want, any time they need it.  The new training videos are expected to be released June 30, 2015 on www.scouting.org.  Leaders who are trained in their current position do not need to be “re-trained” with the new material.

Adventures at Akela's World

Boys who attend Akela’s World this summer will have the opportunity to begin working on elective adventures during program time!  Boys can choose from the following electives:

Tigers: 
♦ Tiger Tag ♦ Curiosity, Intrigue, and Magical Mysteries ♦
 
Wolves: 
♦ Finding Your Way ♦ Air of the Wolf ♦ Paws of Skill ♦
 
Bears: 
♦ Bear Claws ♦ Roaring Laughter ♦ Marble Madness ♦
 
Webelos: 
♦ First Responder (Readyman) ♦ Into the Woods (Forester) ♦ Sportsman ♦ Into the Wild (Naturalist) ♦ Castaway (Outdoorsman) ♦ Aquanaut ♦
 
For more information about Akela's World visit: http://clsr.samoset.org/akelas/. 
 
New Cub Scout Books Available!
The new youth Cub Scout handbooks and den leader guides are now available!  Contact Win at the Samoset Council Scout Shop: winfred.baron@samoset.org or (715) 355-9680.
 
New Program Workshops: Your Ticket to Adventure!
To ensure everyone is ready to make the transition to the new program on June 1, workshops will be held throughout the council in May.  The meetings will outline the coming changes, how to prepare, and provide the new den leader guides FREE to all den leaders in attendance!  In order to get your free book, you must RSVP online by April 29.
 
Leaders attending a workshop can also pre-order new leader guides, handbooks for boys, neckerchiefs, and neckerchief slides online and receive them at the meeting. 

Visit http://www.samoset.org/program/cs2015.php to RSVP and purchase your new program supplies in advance.  

Wednesday, May 6 at 6:30 PM – Marshfield (LDS Church, 2207 West 5th Street)

Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30 PM – Stevens Point (SPASH commons, 1201 Northpoint Drive)

Thursday, May 14 at 6:30 PM – Tomahawk (Tomahawk Middle School, 1048 East King Road)

Saturday, May 16 at 9 AM – Wausau (LDS Church, 5405 Rib Mountain Drive)

Questions?
Have questions about the new Cub Scout program, or anything related to Cub Scouting?  Contact Cub Scout Director of Samoset Council Erin Straw at erin.straw@samoset.org or 715-301-9829.