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Kindergarten Boys and their FamiliesKindergarten Boys and their Families

Program Concept

• Background• Rationale• Integration and

Implementation

Program Overview

Purpose of the Boy Scouts of America

Provide an educational program for boys– To build character– To foster citizenship– To develop personal fitness

Goals of the Program

The goals of the Lion Cub Program:– Strengthen Scouting– Reflect diversity– Offer greater support– Introduce fun of the outdoors– Provide learning opportunities

Lion Cub Family Benefits

– Age appropriate activities– Value for families– Enhances quality time– “Go for my kids . . .”– Encourages interaction– Strengthens parenting skills– Introduces families to Scouting

Who are Lion Cubs?

– Kindergarten boys– Join with adult partner– Form dens– Part of a pack– Wear special T-shirts– “Graduate” to Tiger Cubs

What do Lion Cubs Do?

– Lion Cubs Explore • Lion Cub Adventure Guide

– Adult Members Plan• Activity Suggestions in Adult Guide

– Meet twice a month• Den Meeting• Grand Adventure Outing

LION CUB LION CUB Pack CoordinatorPack Coordinator

LION CUB LION CUB Pack CoordinatorPack Coordinator

Responsibilities:– Pack’s representative to Lion Cub dens– Explains program to adult partners– Handles paperwork: registration and evaluation– Hosts initial meeting with Lion Cub pairs– Establishes Lion Cub meeting calendar– Recruits/helps parents plan meetings– Calls meeting “leader” one week prior as

reminder– Plans Tiger Cub transition ceremony

Coordinator’s Guide

Includes:– Lion Cub Information Sheet– Pack Coordinator Position Description– Frequently Asked Questions– Den Calendar– Advancement Record

LION CUBLION CUBProgram Program MaterialsMaterials

LION CUBLION CUBProgram Program MaterialsMaterials

Lion Cub Materials– Lion Cub Adventure Guide

• One for each boy

– Lion Cub Adult Guide• One for each adult partner

– Lion Cub Coordinator’s Guide• One for each Pack Lion Cub Coordinator

Activity Planning

• Lion Cub Adult Guide has suggestions for family, Lion Cub den and Grand Adventure activities.

• Coordinator assists families in planning

meetings.

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My Family is Special

Reinforces Core Value: Caring

• Theme: Families Change and Grow

– Activity: Draw a Picture

We Are Special

Reinforces Core Value: Respect

• Theme: Alike and Different

– Activity: Colored Dots

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Lion Cub Recruitment

• Promote directly to kindergarten boys at your school at the same time you flier 1st-5th grade boys.

• Hold a Fall Youth Recruitment Event • Register kindergartners on night of

your Roundup with 1st-5th graders;• Hold separate breakout conducted by

Pack Lion Cub Coordinator.

Registration Procedure• Register Pack Lion Cub Coordinator as

a Den Leader on adult application • Register Lion and Adult Partner on

Youth Application. Write “Lion Cubs” at top

• Registration fee is $20.00 per Scout/ Adult Partner pair and includes Lion Cub Adventure Guide and Adult Guide

• Will be listed as pairs on separate sheet rather than on pack roster

Q & AQ & AQ & AQ & A

Contacts• Your District Lion Cub Coordinator• Your District Membership Chair• Your District Executive

Thank Thank You!You!

Thank Thank You!You!