Food Drive Scavenger Hunt

Things you will need:
 * a limit of your choice:  time limit, neighborhood/street limit, # bags limit,       1 per item limit
 * boxes or strong bags for food
 * list of items to collect:    filled form (page 3)  Or, make your own list.  Call the local food bank to see what they are most in need of, and give those items the most points on the list
 * pencils for groups and stations
 * maps of the neighborhood streets (highlight ahead of time which streets each car will cover)
 * enough vehicles to carry participants (3-4 boys + 2 adults, one of whom is Child Protection trained)
 * methods and items to weigh & measure
 * certificates or awards for: heaviest, bulkiest, most items, most points
 * return stations: 1) Record number items, 2) measure bulk, 3) weigh, 4) record points, 5) leave for item separation
 * 2 volunteers per station:  one to gather info (weigh, measure, etc.) and one for recording results
 * A truck, trailer, or empty van that will take all the food items to the local food bank


Instructions:
*  Explain the rules of the game, as well as what categories will be awarded
*  Separate cubs or kids into groups of 3-4 (or if you have all vans, 5-6)*   Give each group the items they need: 2 adults (one Child Protection trained) w/car, map, bags/boxes, scavenger list, pencil
*  Remind them of their limit and send them out
*  When they return with the collected, have them rotate through the stations, then help at the end with separating
*  Gather for awards
*  Refreshments! for a job well done

Den Discipline: The BRAVO Board

The BRAVO board

This idea came from my son's 4th grade teacher that uses it in her class so I adapted it to use for my children for good behavior. Then got thinking this would be great for den discipline. It's easy.. just create a grid with letters on the top and numbers down one side. Then laminate the board and use dry erase markers. Then when you observe good behavior from a scout you let them put their name on the BRAVO board. Then when all the squares are filled (this could take a few weeks or so, depending on how big your BRAVO board is), then you have a Bingo drawing where you put the square number on a piece of paper (such as B4 and so forth). Then just pick out a determined amount of squares (at my house we draw out 5) and then they get to pick out of the reward box, which is filled with items the scout would like (neckerchief slides, first aid kit, candy, etc). This has really worked personally in my household to change behavior and helps me focus on good behavior instead of the negative. - Debbie

February Den Chief Training = Success!

We had 11 people attend our Den Chief Training in February, 8 den chiefs and 3 leaders.  It was a great turnout for the lack of notice.  We learned a lot, gave a KITS (Karry It to Scouts) away, and had fun.
  Congratulations!

The next Den Chief Training will be held on April 13 from 1-4pm at the Training Building at 496 S River Way in Lehi.

Thank you all for your attendance and help with the training!  If you are interested in training or attending at the next Den Chief Training on April 13, please comment below.

You've Been Served

Pay It Forward

At Roundtable Rachel Hawley gave an idea on a service project  "You've Been Served".  "I thought of the idea when someone BOO'd us [for Halloween]."  It the same thing, but in services. 

Her scouts have done it twice and love it!  Here are the links to the poem and instructions and the picture for the door.

You can pass off One Faith In God, and in Bears you can pass off 9f 9A and 9D.  She broke them into groups - just two - and made two batches of cookies.

SCOUTINGS!! Getting OUT with your scouts will help keep Cub Scouts FUN!!

HERE is a list of outings in the UNPC Porter Rockwell District area that correlates with Bear Achievements.

THIS is a list of outings in the UNPC Porter Rockwell District area that correlates with the Wolf Achievements.

Activities for Teaching Faith

Hot Potato, Candle Dipping, Shepherd Game, Star Gazing ....   How do these teach Faith?

Here are some activities focusing on Faith, how to connect any activity with any core value, and a few ideas on how to encourage and implement the LDS Faith In God into the Cub Scouting program.

Themes that go well with Faith: Scripture Heroes, Patriots, Pilgrims, Pioneers, Stars, Campfire

Leave No Trace Activities

The Leave No Trace Award is a temporary patch worn on the right pocket of the uniform shirt.
The Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, and even the Cub Leader can earn the Leave No Trace Award, each with its own set of requirements. FIND OUT MORE  about the requirement of each group.

HERE is a list of quick activities you can do in your Den (or Pack) to teach how to Leave No Trace.

Cub Scout Leave No Trace Pledge

I promise to practice the Leave No Trace front country guidelines wherever I go:

1. Plan ahead.
2. Stick to trails.
3. Manage your pet.
4. Leave what you find.
5. Respect other visitors.
6. Trash your trash.