Roundtable Offered this Month in Both Lehi and Eagle Mountain

Cub Scout Roundtable is Thursday, October 18, 7 pm, and will be offered in TWO locations:

All Lehi Stakes are invited to attend Roundtable in Lehi

Lehi October Roundtable:

Thursday, October 18

7 pm

Lehi Stake Center

1251 West 900 North, Lehi  

Host stake: Jordan Willow Stake

Topic for the Cub Scout Roundtable:
"A Scout is Reverent"  

Cub Scout leaders will meet with Boy Scout leaders for an opening, and then divide into departments for individual training.

All other Cub and Scout Leaders

are invited to attend Roundtable in Eagle Mountain

Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs Roundtable:

Thursday, October 18

7 pm
Eagle Mountain East Stake Center

7250 Porter's Crossing Parkway,  Eagle Mountain

(Note:  Change in location - this will be in the same building as the Scout Roundtable) 

These changes are being implemented to offer each Scout leader closer access to training, and more individualized instruction relevant to your particular needs.

New Youth Protection Training Course Now Available

All leaders, regardless of when they last completed Youth Protection Training, must complete this new course by October 1, 2018.  Log in to my.scouting.org to access this new training with updated information on cyber bullying and Internet-based abuse concerns.

Intro to New Course

District Day Camps and Webelos Woods Coming in June!

Registration is open for the District Cub Scout Day Camps and Webelos Woods!

Click Here to go to the District Web Page for Registration

Links to Resources for 2018

Check under the "Monthly Helps" tab above to find links to the leader helps.
Also check under the "Upcoming Roundtable" tab above to get information on the Roundtable scheduled in the current month.

Mark Your Calendar!

It's coming!!!!!!

June 18-23, Willow Park, Lehi 

Porter Rockwell District Cub Scout Day Camp

More information and registration details available now
at Roundtable

University of Scouting is for YOU

University of Scouting is coming soon! 
Saturday, February 24 at UVU in Orem

This exciting annual opportunity will help you in whatever capacity you serve in Cub Scouts.

Click here for more information or to register

Posted Information From Porter Rockwell Mini-PowWow

Where are the handouts from the Mini Powwow, January 15, 2015?

The following classes have been posted:
1. Cheers, Yells, Skits, Run-ons - by Ryan Hacking. See "Cheers & Applauses" page above. Includes link to video for the class discussion.
2. Gathering Activities - by Bryan Free. See "Gathering Activities" page above. Includes links to videos from the class.
3. Awards - by Kaylynn. Handouts not available yet, but this includes a link to access the video for the class discussion. See "Awards" page above
4. Pinewood Derbys - Video of class by Erasmo Flores as well as links to handouts. See "Pinewood Derby" page above
5. Parental Involvement - Video of class by Charles as well as links to other resources. See "Parental Involvement" page above
6. Cooking with Cub Scouts - Video of class taught by Suzie. See "Cooking with Cub Scouts" page above.

Adventures ... in a Nutshell

Leader Specific Trainings now SHORTER!

BSA has released new training modules for all cub leader positions.  With these new modules, comes a shorter, more interactive training.  Therefore, the trainings will now start at 7pm and will last 2-3 hours.  Each group (Wolf and Bear Den Leaders, Webelos Leaders, Cubmasters, and Pack Committee) will meet in a separate room.  We are excited for the new hands-on training and hope you will join us in November for our next one!

Pack trainers will now take the Pack Committee training as well as the first course in the Train the Trainer Courses: The Fundamentals of Training.

GREAT NEWS!

Introducing the 2015 Program Changes
for Cub Scouts

A Special Roundtable Meeting

For each and every member of your Cub Scout Committee:

Den Leaders, Cub Masters, Den Chiefs, Committee Chairmen and Members, CORs, Primary Leaders

Make sure you plan ahead to take advantage of this important training

There will be no Breakout Sessions

Please Review the Information at the Following Links
(Recommended that you download to tablet/laptop and bring with you if possible)

2014-14 Program Change Overview
Cub Scout Advancement Requirements
Sampler from New Cub Scout Books
Sampler from Leader Handbook
FAQs (10 pgs)
*Transitioning in the LDS Program (8 pgs)
Introducing Ethan (1 pg)
In a Nutshell (1 pg)

2015 Program Changes

Rumors have been circulating.

Gossip's been running round.

When?
How?
What's happening?

Now you can be in the know!   Here is a link to take you directly to a PDF which outlines all the changes that are coming to the Cub Scouting and Scouting program next year.  You can even download and store it on your own device for easy access if you'd like:

Click Here For Link to "2015 Program Changes"

Webelos Woods 2014

Porter Rockwell Webelos Woods 2014 at Willow Park, Lehi

Beginning with a little bit of instruction ....

 Ending with a whole lot of ACTION ...

 The day was filled with FUN in a 10-yr old Webelo Scout way!

Which means AWESOME animals

 and time with FRIENDS

 and EXPLORING new things!

A HUGE THANK YOU! to all the leaders and staff who helped make this day one filled with great memories for each of the Webelos who attended!

(all photos courtesy of Kirsten Johnson)

Day Camp Achievements

The following is the response sent from the Day Camp Staff concerning achievements that were available during this year's Cub Day Camp.

"Day Camp for Cub Scouts is about experiencing the outdoors. With this being our focus, we do not plan the program around achievements. Therefore, we don't know exactly what would be 'passed off'. However, because of the limited approved venues for Archery and BB, we do make sure to provide for the requirements of those two belt loops. As for anything else, you can use the list of what was done at each of the stations and see where it might fit. A checklist of requirements does not exist.

Off the top of my head I can think of some things that were done at this year's camp that could count for some requirements/electives:
- Play a large area game with den (Wolf)
- Make a simple compass (Map & Compass belt loop)
- Orient a map (Map & Compass belt loop)
- Learn the rules of kickball and play a game (Kickball belt loop)
- Participate in a nature observation activity (Outdoor Activity Award)
- Participate in 3 physical fitness related activities (Wolf)
- Practice the principals of Leave No Trace on an outing: pick up trash (Leave No Trace Award)
- Go to day camp (Outdoor Activity Award)
- Outdoor flag ceremony: IF YOU ACTIVELY PARTICIPATED (Wolf and Bear)
- Play an organized game (Bear)
- Pocketknife knowledge/work (Bear) 

There are probably others. As a Den Leader you are more familiar with the specific requirements of the rank. Also keep in mind that if a boy wasn't participating in an activity, you should not do a blanket pass-off just because he was there. There are achievements that require the boy to "tell a Den Leader" or "talk about". These weren't done at camp and will need follow up at the Den level. In fact, we did cover 5 requirements that would allow the boy to earn the BB pin (NOT Archery) but it requires him to go and "tell a Den Leader" about safety, etc. Please be honest when you give awards as TRUSTWORTHY is the first point of the Scout Law and the central pin upon which all Scouting hinges. Thanks for your participation in this year's camp."

Sincerely, Porter Rockwell Day Camp Staff

Welcome to Cubalot - Cub Day Camp 2014

 There is a small corner in this big wide world

Where the air is charged with MAGIC,

Where STARS sparkle in the light of day,

and LAUGHTER rings like crystal

Down through the valleys....

Welcome to

Cubalot!

Porter Rockwell District Cub Day Camp

Week of June 16, 2014

Willow Park, Lehi 

(All photos courtesy of Kirsten Johnson)

What does it take to host a District Day Camp - especially with a district the size of Porter Rockwell District?

Well, it begins with a PLAN for lots and lots of busy, hands-on fun things for young hands to do:

  And along with the plan, you've just got to have supplies. Lots and lots of SUPPLIES:

Add to the mix, BOYS and LEADERS and STAFF MEMBERS and a whole lot of FUN ACTIVITIES! AND YOU HAVE A SURE FIRE FORMULA FOR A GREAT DAY CAMP EXPERIENCE START TO FINISH!

 SUCCESS! - A DAY FOR THE BOYS TO REMEMBER

 SUCCESS! - A DAY TO LEARN NEW SKILLS

 SUCCESS! - A TIME TO BE ACTIVE

   AND SUCCESS! - A TIME TO BE IN AWE! 

Thank you,  Kirsten Johnson for leading the District through another very Successful Day Camp for it's Cub Scouts!  No one could count the number of hours put in by you and your staff to make this experience what it was!  Thank you to every person who served on staff, and to your families for the sacrifices they made that allowed you to give this service to the community.   Thank You all for your skills and your energy and your commitment.   You are what makes Cub Scouting work for the boys in our Porter Rockwell District!   THANK YOU! 

Arrow of Light Updates

Check out the new page on the page list above for the most current information concerning the District 'Arrow of Light' ceremonies presented by the Order of the Arrow (OA).   This is a great opportunity for your boys to receive special recognition for their achievements.

Hold On.....This site needs a little updating!!!!

Ok, people, don't give up on us.  It has been brought to our attention that since the changing of the guard last fall, we have not had access to this blog to add or take away, delete or keep it going.

Well, access has been acquired (yay!).  Over the next several weeks, we will make an effort to get it up and going again!  And you should be able to come here to find handouts from Roundtable, announcements about things like Day Camp, etc., etc.   Keep watching for it!

Julie Loveridge

LDS-BSA Thomas S. Monson Award

Below is a portion of the article.  For the full article, to view a picture of the award, and to order the award, visit http://ldsbsa.org/lds-bsa-centennial/thomas-s-monson-award/

"The Thomas S. Monson award may be earned by youth and adults of all ages.  It was introduced at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree.

To earn the Thomas S. Monson Award, complete the following two requirements and at least four electives.

Requirements

1.Read “100 Years of Scouting in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,” which is included on this card. With your family or a Scout leader, discuss two things you learned from this history.

2.Read “Run, Boy, Run,” (which is included in the article), and write your feelings about this story in your journal.

Electives

1.Complete at least two requirements toward earning the Genealogy merit badge.

2.Complete at least two requirements toward earning the Family Life merit badge.

3.Memorize the thirteenth article of faith, and discuss with your family or a leader how this article of faith and the Scout Law support each other.

4.Meet two youth outside of your area and discuss with them how Scouting has benefited your life or the life of a Scout you know.

5.Share your feelings about doing your duty to God with your family, a friend of another faith, or a leader"

Cubanapolis

A Cubanapolis is such a fun pack activity for the whole family. It can be done any time of the year, because it can be done indoors or outdoors. (For instructions, click the highlighted "Cubanapolis" above.) The boys (with their family ... not necessarily strictly done by the boy, as n the Pinewood Derby) create a vehicle from a box, paint it, then race wearing it, while their families act as their pit crews and their cheerleaders. Watching the race is, itself, a hoot!

Den Chiefs: Your Heroes

Den Chiefs are an underused part of the scouting program.  They need to be a registered and "experienced Boy Scout, ideally First Class or above Varsity Scout, or Venturer". Cub Scout Leader Book, pg 65.  Generally 13 years old is a good age to start.  They are assigned to a den and are there to serve as a helper, role model, and friend to the scouts.  

They can help set up and take down; teach basic skills, games, songs, skits, etc.; be an example of a good scout and a friend to the cubs; take part in den meetings; be the activities assistant; and help the boys achieve the cub scout aims and purposes.  They DO NOT punish scouts or plan full den meetings

To best use your den chiefs, meet with them before and/or after each meeting and review the meeting.  Sometimes they see things that den leaders don't.  Talk about how things went.  Then give specific assignments for the next den or pack meeting.   For example, "John, next week can you prepare a gathering activity for the boys?  We will also have a craft project, so if you can set out these papers and markers while I explain that would be awesome.  Finally, the boys need to run through our skit for pack meeting.  Can you help them while I check off books? "  

They are there to help, be a good example, and encourage the boys to continue in scouting.  If you do not have a den chief, they are "selected by the senior patrol leader and Scoutmaster, Varsity Scout Coach, or Venturing Advisor at the request of the Cubmaster." Cub Scout Leader Book, pg 65 They are then approved by the Cubmaster and pack committee.   

They do need to complete Den Chief Training.  This can be done online or, preferrably, through the District Training.  There will be a den chief training as part of the Council Cub Pow Wow on August 24.  The next District sponsored one will be held in November.  Check the Training page on this blog for more information.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to comment or contact Melissa Graham with any questions.

Introducing .... Personal Safety Awareness

The Utah National Parks Council

Porter Rockwell District

Personal Safety Awareness Program

Use these links to access the images for the requirements and the certificate.

Link to Requirements

To Upload Certificate, Click Here