Changes Coming to the Cub Scouting Program Effective June 1:
Exciting changes are coming to the Cub Scouting program that will make it simpler to execute for unit leaders and more fun for boys! Click the links below to watch videos that outline the changes.
There are lots of questions regarding the Venturing program with the release of new program updates effective January 1. Here are a few answers to the most commonly asked queries:
In the new award structure, Venturers are to complete some new training courses. They can be found at www.scouting.org/training/youth. These trainings are:
Northeast Region Area 5 will be holding a Journey to Excellence Conference, "The Tools for Your Journey," on March 7, 2015 at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg, New Jersey. National, regional and area speakers will discuss the five components of Journey to Excellence and how your unit, district and council can improve. Gary Butler, Deputy Chief Scout Executive/COO of the Boy Scouts of America, will be the keynote speaker.
Philmont Training Center: The Philmont training Center offers a variety of training courses, some of which are available only at that location. See www.philmontscoutranch.org/ptc.aspxfor more information.
Cubcast and Scoutcast: Scouting.org has a great page atwww.scouting.org/Scoutcast.aspx with podcasts on topics of interest to any Scouter.
