Cub Scout Activities
Boys and their families stay active and involved in the Cub Scout program when they are part of meetings and events that hold their interest. The Summertime Pack Award recognizes both the Pack and the Scouts. Having a program that continues over the summer is a key element of a successful pack!
Offering an event, even only once a month, has a couple of benefits for packs:
- It keeps the momentum going and families don’t loose interest.
- It gives pack leadership the opportunity to communicate with families and to make an early assessment of boys and leaders. This allows for an easier transition into the fall.
We are asking every Cub Scout Pack to discuss at upcoming committee meetings, a plan to conduct a minimum of three summertime activities, and strongly encourage all families to participate as much as possible.
And, to help with this effort, here are some easy activities to think about:
- Pack picnic and fun day – simple games, etc.
- Service Project – Good Turn
- Fourth of July Parade or celebration in your community
- Cub Scout Fun Days, Twilight Camp, Cub Scout Camp, or Webelos Camp
As an added incentive the boys and the Pack can receive recognition as part of the Summertime Pack Award Program.
So, what do you say? Why not get involved now in this program and help your pack retain current members and strengthen the program you deliver!
(Download the Summertime Pack Form and Application here)
Other Awards You Can Earn. Additional awards and patches to be earned
here.
Cub Scout Service Projects. Make the Cub Scout Motto “Help Other People” come to life. (
Click here to learn more).
Enter your project hours here to track your Pack’s service hours for the Journey to Excellence Award.
https://scoutnet.scouting.org/gtfa/ui/security/login.aspx
Required Trip Planning
Annual Health and Medical Record
Scouting requires all trips and outings that each participant has a completed current health form. Please follow
this link for the form and how to properly use the different parts.
Tour Plan
For many years the Boy Scouts of America has recommended that a Tour Permit be filed and approved by the local council for every trip a unit makes. This process reinforces the need for a safe and complete plan for moving Scouts from home to camp or an activity.
The procedure up to now has been the use of two forms, a Local Tour Permit and a National Tour Permit. The Tour Permit has now been enhanced to the Tour Plan. This more complete process addresses additional areas of concern such as photo releases and granting permission for Scouts to be picked up.
The Mid-Iowa Council will accept both Tour Permits and the new Tour Plan (one form) through May 30, 2011. Beginning June 1, 2011, the Tour Permits will no longer be accepted. We do strongly encourage you to begin using the Tour Plan which can be found
here.
Permission for Scouts to be picked up is an area of growing concern. In this section of the Tour Plan you can record who is granted permission AND more importantly who is not. No plan is perfect so it still remains the judgment of the Scout leader to make sure our Scouts remain safe.
Let’s say Dad is listed as who will pick-up the Scout, but instead, an older brother shows up, or a neighbor, or a…. you get the idea. You must decide what is appropriate and safe. However, the list of those who are NOT granted permission to pick-up a Scout must be adhered to.
Many of us look at the Tour Plan as just another hassle. Yes, it’s a chore, but it will help us be safer and better prepared when we go on trips. To ensure your Tour Plan is complete and approved, please submit it to the Mid-Iowa Council 2 weeks prior to your trip to allow time for any possible corrections or changes that may be needed. We are unable to process last minute Tour Permits/Plans.