New Buddies, New Boy Events |
| The August Cubcast is all ?new,? featuring New Buddies and New Boy events, with ideas and suggestions for both topics. If you?re a Cub Scout volunteer or leader, click on the thumbnail image for Cubcast to listen to the latest. |
| http://www.scouting.org/filestore/mp3/2008-08.mp3
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07/31/2008 07:00 AM |
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S'More Summer Fun is just around the corner! |
| Keep your boys involved in Cub Scouting with S'More Summer Fun, the monthly theme for August 2008. Ed Schmitt, vice chair of program for the Andaste District of the Five Rivers Council in Elmira, New York, has solid ideas for implementing the theme. Then Mark Johnson, Cub Scout roundtable commissioner for the Longhorn Council in Fort Worth, Texas, provides an informative overview of preparing for the crucial fall recruiting season. No iPod or mp3 player is needed to hear our podcast. You can listen right on your computer! |
| http://www.scouting.org/filestore/mp3/2008-07.mp3
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07/01/2008 07:00 AM |
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H2OHHH!, Internet Safety |
| Dive right in to our June 2008 Cubcast as we explore ways to make a splash with July's theme of H2OHHH! We talk with Michelle Gee, Cub Scout training chair for the Last Frontier Council in Oklahoma City, on ways to tie advancement to the theme and how to reinforce the month's highlighted core values. This month's issue interview covers Internet safety with Linda Criddle, whose book, Look Both Ways, uses real-life examples to explain Internet safety risks and gives simple and practical advice on avoiding those risks. |
| http://www.scouting.org/filestore/mp3/2008-06.mp3
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06/02/2008 07:00 AM |
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Go for the Gold, Roundtable Meetings |
| Our May 2008 Cubcast features great ideas on how to integrate June???s ???Go for the Gold??? theme into your den meetings with Mick Yonkus, assistant Cubmaster for Pack 1152 in the Detroit Area Council. And we???ll visit with Christina Gables, troop committee chair for Troop 400 of the Western Los Angeles Council; she???s the volunteer who literally wrote the book on roundtable, and she???s got insights galore on the value of roundtable meetings. Plus, we have timely summer reminders. |
| http://www.scouting.org/filestore/mp3/2008-05.mp3
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05/01/2008 07:00 AM |
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Leaf it to Cubs, Youth Protection |
| Spring has sprung and April???s Cubcast features ideas for getting outside with the boys to experience Leaf it to Cubs, the theme for May. And, since April is Child Abuse Prevention month, we???ll be talking about Youth Protection and the timely release of a brand new DVD resource on the topic. |
| http://www.scouting.org/filestore/mp3/2008-04.mp3
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04/01/2008 07:00 AM |
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Abracadabra, Bullying |
| Now you see it, now you don???t! But you can always hear it on March???s Cubcast, as we discuss ways to enhance the April theme of Abracadabra with Toni Welch, an experienced Cubmaster trainer. Plus, get some sound advice on how to deal with bullies from Dr. Carol Watkins, who is board certified in child psychiatry. |
| http://www.scouting.org/filestore/mp3/2008-03.mp3
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03/01/2008 06:00 AM |
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Litter to Glitter, Academics and Sports |
| February???s podcast covers the March Cub Scout theme of Litter to Glitter. Get great ideas for how to implement the theme from Ray Alverson, an assistant council commissioner in the Houston area. Then learn the details of the Academics and Sports program from Bruce Hopper, a Cubmaster and District Committee Chair for the Mohican Council in central Massachusetts. |
| http://www.scouting.org/filestore/mp3/2008-02.mp3
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02/01/2008 06:00 AM |
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Chinese New Year, Anniversary Month |
| Caren Tamkin, a Unit Commissioner in California, has some fun and insightful tips and observations about February???s Chinese New Year theme. Then Jamie Shearer, Associate Director for the Cub Scout Division at the National Council, sheds some light on Anniversary Month, including ways to help engage your Cub Scouts for Scout Sabbath and Scout Sunday, featuring special guests Rabbi Peter Hyman and Father Don Hummel. |
| http://www.scouting.org/filestore/mp3/2008-01.mp3
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01/01/2008 06:00 AM |
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Cub Scout Car Show, Religious Emblem Program |
| Cheri Pepka, mother of two Eagle Scouts, wheels out some great ideas for January's Cub Scout Car Show activities. Then Mark Hazelwood, who teaches a course on religious emblems at the Boy Scout training facility in Philmont, NM, brings us up to date on the religious emblem program. |
| http://www.scouting.org/filestore/mp3/2007-12.mp3
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12/01/2007 06:00 AM |
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Celebrations Around the World Theme, Cub Scout Program Update |
| Cheri Pepka, Chair of the Cub Scout Program Helps Task Force, generates some super ideas for December's Celebrations Around the World theme. And Sam Thompson, Director of the Cub Scout Division for the National Council, steps into the studio to talk about the state of Cub Scouting in America. Plus, earn a chance to win a Den Meeting in a Box! |
| http://www.scouting.org/filestore/mp3/2007-11.mp3
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11/01/2007 07:00 AM |
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Indian Nations, Second Chance Recruiting |
| Caren Tamkin, a Unit Commissioner in California, shares great ideas for celebrating November's Indian Nations theme. Bruce Mikkelson, Scout Executive in Weston, Wisconsin, offers insights for Second Chance Recruiting. Plus we're giving away 50 free subscriptions to Boys' Life Magazine! |
| http://www.scouting.org/filestore/mp3/2007-10.mp3
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10/01/2007 07:00 AM |
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Down on the Farm, Cub Scout Leader Training |
| Sakiko Wehrman, Santa Clara County Council District Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner, leads us through October theme activities for Down on the Farm. Ted Rohling, Vice President for Training at the Alamo Area Council, sheds some light on Cub Scout leader training. And Pedro's back with another groaner. |
| http://www.scouting.org/filestore/mp3/2007-09.mp3
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09/01/2007 07:00 AM |
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Cub Scout Express, School Night for Scouting |
| Sakiko Wehrman, Santa Clara County Council District Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner, has good ideas for September's Cub Scout Express activities. Mike Palmer, Council Commissioner for the Jersey Shore Council, joins us to talk about Roundup Campaign Resources. And, we're giving away free pairs of the brand new Switchback 2 Cub Scout pants. Download the August Cubcast for details! |
| http://www.scouting.org/filestore/mp3/2007-08.mp3
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08/01/2007 07:00 AM |
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Century of Scouting, Summer Activity Safety Tips |
| Description: Sakiko Wehrman, Santa Clara County Council District Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner, offers tips for August Century of Scouting activities. Steve Johnson, San Gabriel Valley Council Cub Scout Training Chairman, gives us some solid safety ideas for ensuring an incident-free summer. Plus, a surprise visit from Pedro, the Boys Life mailburro! |
| http://www.scouting.org/filestore/mp3/2007-07.mp3
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07/01/2007 07:00 AM |
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Rocket's Red Glare, Youth Protection Program |
| Kim Barker, Chairman of Themes Task Force, discusses activities for July's Rocket's Red Glare theme. John Patterson, consultant to BSA on Youth Protection, speaks about the new YP video release and how to use it effectively with the kids. |
| http://www.scouting.org/filestore/mp3/2007-06.mp3
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06/01/2007 07:00 AM |
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Wheel into Summer, Annual Planning Conference |
| Kim Barker, Chairman of Themes Task Force, outlines activities for the June theme, Wheel into Summer. Jamie Shearer, Assoc. National Director of Cub Scouting, gives an overview of the Annual Planning Conference for volunteers and parents. |
| http://www.scouting.org/filestore/mp3/2007-05.mp3
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05/01/2007 07:00 AM |
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Cubs and Bugs Galore, Camping Talk, National Summertime Pack Award |
| Kim Barker, Chairman of the Themes Task Force, outlines activities for the May theme of Cubs and Bugs Galore. Dennis Kampa, author of the Baloo Camping Guide, shares insights on camping. Jamie Shearer, Assoc. National Director of Cub Scouting, explains the purpose and criteria for earning the National Summertime pack award. |
| http://www.scouting.org/filestore/mp3/2007-04.mp3
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04/11/2007 07:00 AM |
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