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CASCADE PACIFIC COUNCIL

2012Program & Training

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Cascade Pacific Council2012 Program and Training Conference

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A Scout is Reverent

A scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties and respects the beliefs of others. Explore different methods on how your unit and volunteers can teach respect and awareness of God through the Religious Emblems program and other Scouting opportunities.

Autism Empowerment - Advanced

More complex topics in helping autistic scouts succeed.

Autism Empowerment - Basic

Many scouts are somewhere on the autism spectrum. Learn techniques for success for the scouts with this challenge.

Advanced Dutch Oven Cooking

You’ve mastered chili and cornbread. Your peach cobbler is cooked, not burned. If you’re ready for more complex recipes, this is the class for you.

Advanced Team Building - Beyond the Trust Fall

This class will cover the four essentials of Inter-Personal Relationships (IPRs) which leaders must be aware of, and leverage, to build strong teams. It will consist primarily of some fun exercises and group discussion.

Basics of Cub Scout Advancement

Learn how the Cub Scout advancement program works, and how to use it to encourage your cubs to stay motivated and succeed in scouting. Includes tips for presentation and record keeping. For cubmasters, pack committee members and den leaders.

Blue & Gold Ceremonies

Learn how to put on a memorable Blue & Gold Ceremony! This class covers planning, organizing and presentation.

Boy Scout Summer Camps Preview

Meet the staffers who recently returned from the premier summer camps in our council, providing a preview of what each camp has to offer to your unit.

Boy Scouting Preview

What can you expect when you join a troop? What do Boy Scouts do, and how is it different from Cub Scouting? Have all of your questions answered here.

Building a High Performance Varsity Scout Team (LDS)

Come learn strategies for success with youth leadership in the Varsity program.

Camping with Webelos

Feeling a bit overwhelmed about planning a campout with your Webelos den? This introductory course on planning/camping will help your campout be enjoyable and successful.

Everyone Cub Scouts Boy Scouts Varsity Venturing Sea Scouts


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Climbing

Climbing is not a sport that requires tremendous muscular strength; it demands mental toughness and the willingness to practice hard to master a set of skills. The adventure of climbing can also provide a new way to enjoy the outdoors. Come learn more about the different activities your unit can participate in.

Cub Crafts

Easy, fun and low cost craft ideas to take back to you den and pack.

Cub Scout Science

Explore the many Cub Scout science activities. Offer the boys an opportunity to be introduced to different scientific fields and gain experience through hands-on experiments.

Cub Scout Songs - Yes, You Can!

This course covers WHY songs are so important for a successful program, and HOW anybody can lead songs, NO talent required. And of course we will provide some fun songs to take away.

Cub Scouting in the LDS Church

Get ideas on how to get your scouts to complete their rank with the staggered start times. This class will help you understand how this is different from community-based packs.

Den Discipline

Character does matter! Positive behavior is essential for creating a den environment where each boy can benefit fully from the Cub Scouting program. Come learn what to do without losing your mind or temper!

Derbies Galore

Learn the secrets of staging a rain gutter regatta, space derby and pinewood derby. Learn how to maximize fun and participation while promoting Scouting values. Get ideas to keep within the tightest of budgets and preserve your sanity!

Disc Golf Clinic

Learn more about how to introduce your scouts to Disc golf. Anyone can play, it’s easy to learn and no one is excluded. Players merely match their pace to their capabilities and proceed from there. This is a classroom-based instruction.

Dutch Oven Cooking Basics

Learn the basics required to cook with a Dutch oven. Get recipes, resources and even sample some cooking.

Eagle Scout Courts-of-Honor Learn and share ideas for making this highlight of a scout’s career a truly special occasion. This class will identify helps and resources available for planning Eagle Scout Courts-of-Honor.

Eagle Scout Mentors

Come learn what it takes to be a mentor. Learn how to guide scouts in selecting, planning and carrying out Eagle projects. A must-have class for every unit.



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Eagle Scout Service Projects

Come learn what makes a good service project. Learn how to guide scouts in selecting, planning and carrying out Eagle projects. A must-have class for every unit.

Edible Crafts

Learn how to create fun and exciting programs with Cub Scouts in your kitchen.

Fabulous Flag Ceremonies

Simple to advanced ideas for jazzing up your unit's Flag ceremonies. Suggestions for indoor and outdoor ceremonies alike. Active participation and discussions will be encouraged.

Fantastic Tie Slides

Find out creative ways to make tie slides. Cub Scouts love to make and wear their own creations.

Flag Etiquette

Basic & Advanced information regarding proper Flag Etiquette for Scouts & Leaders. Learn about the USA Flag Code and where to answer all your questions about proper flag etiquette. Come with questions - leave with answers.

Flag Retirement Ceremonies

What is a proper retirement? When is the proper time to retire a flag? Who can and who can't? How? Get the answers to those questions and more..... Get into the Game – Basic Geocaching & Letterboxing

Learn the basic elements of geocaching and letterboxing and how to get your Scouts participating in these fun activities.

Get Your Head In the Game – Advanced Geocaching

Learn advanced topics in geocaching and how your Scouts can improve their skills.

Good to the Core: Making the Core Values Fun

Understanding and implementing the 12 Core Values, including activity ideas for use in den and pack meetings.

Grab Bags of Tricks: Supporting Scouts with Attention and Sensory issues

Tips and ideas that promote inclusion of Scouts with attention and sensory issues. Learn techniques on how to involve and manage youth to get better cooperation for smooth running meetings.

G.R.E.A.T. Packs

What makes a “G.R.E.A.T.” Pack succeed? Growth, Resources, Events, Activities and Training. Come learn how.

Great Pack Meetings

Raise the roof and your Pack spirit with cheers, skits, songs and run-ons. Come learn how to put pizzazz into your pack program! Also includes ideas on how to effectively bring the core value of the month into the pack meeting.



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Great Skits & Wacky Run-ons

Take advantage of each scout’s talent and identify resources to liven up any program or other Scouting occasion using showmanship, skits, stunts, songs and stories. Learn how simple props and costumes enhance performances.

How can the Order of the Arrow help you?

Come hear the current Lodge Officers from the Wauna La Mon’tay Lodge introduce you to the Order of the Arrow. The OA is Scouting's National Honor Society. Learn how the OA actually helps keep older Scouts involved longer - beyond Eagle.

How to Plan the Super Activity

Looking for adventure? Want to know how to do it safely? Look no further, this is the place to be. Learn tips on how to add the outing to scouting and keep your older scouts interested! Couched in Venturing terms, applies to all programs.

How to Teach Whittlin’ Chip

Learn how to introduce these important pocket knife handling skills to Cub & Webelos Scouts.

International Scouting

Learn what opportunities exist for scouting experiences beyond the borders of the United States.

Introduction to Cub Scout Resident Camps

Come and learn about our council’s summer residence camps and the great opportunities for camping and other outdoor activities provided, from our council’s best – the staffers!

Introduction to Outdoor Gear for Webelos & New Scouts

A parent could spend upwards of $1,000 to outfit a new Scout for outdoor activities. Learn what the basic necessities are and what units can do to dramatically cut the cost of getting the right gear for new Scouts.

Job of the Pack Advancement Chair

What are the responsibilities of maintaining the Pack’s Advancement records? Learn how to organize, purchase and prepare awards to be distributed at the advancement recognition ceremonies held during monthly Pack meetings.

The Job of the Troop Advancement Chair

Come learn about the important role the unit advancement chair and learn how to ensure that the unit has at least monthly boards-of-review and quarterly courts-of-honor. Record-keeping and submitting advancement reports detailed.

Knots & Lashings for Scouts - Advanced

Go beyond the basics required for First Class Rank. More knots and lashings fun for your scouts! Useful too!

Knots & Lashings for Scouts - Basic

Helpul hints for success with the basics required for First Class Rank.



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Let the Games Begin!

Learn about and play some themed games! Includes gathering games, games that pair well with den meeting achievements and quiet games that the boys can play while they're waiting on field trips.

Map & Compass Essentials

Learn some great tricks and techniques for teaching map and compass skills to your Scouts. Through fun games and hands on activities, they’ll master these essential skills. Please bring your own compass. Class will be held outdoors.

Merit Badge Counselors

Learn where to find and recruit Merit Badge counselors. As a counselor, discover how to make the merit badge earning process a valuable experience for the Scout.

Outdoor Cooking

Hands-on cooking for fun anywhere with Cubs and Webelos. Get recipes plus various indoor and outdoor cooking tips.

Paddling: Water Adventures

Explore all the possibilities of water activities. Discussion will include preparing Scouts and leaders for an outing, transporting the gear, places to go, typical daily distance, and other helpful tips and resources.

Potpourri of Ceremonies

Make your pack and den meetings sparkle and shine with meaningful, fun, and well-planned ceremonies with themes, advancement and recognition.

Put the “Outing” in Scouting

Excite your Cubs with the Great Outdoors. Covers hikes, field trips, outings and more!

Robotics

The latest curriculum from BSA focuses on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) which takes a fun, adventurous approach to helping Scouts develop critical skills. Come see how to offer this exciting program.

Rockets

Learn how to incorporate rockets into your scouting program and get tips for successful launches and recovery.

Scouting Safely: Guide to Safe Scouting plus Tour Plans, Health Forms, and More

Learn how the Guide to Safe Scouting can help you identify acceptable activities for your unit. Get pointers on following good health practices, handling tour plans, medical forms and more.

Scoutmaster Conference

How to effectively conduct a Scoutmaster Conference. Learn counseling strategies and techniques to assist Scouts on the advancement trail.



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Scouts with Disabilities and Special Needs

Scouts with disabilities and special needs is directed at (1) helping unit leaders develop an awareness of disabled people among youth without disabilities; and (2) encouraging the inclusion of Scouts with disabilities and special needs in Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, Varsity Scout teams, Venturing crews, and Sea Scout ships.

Software for Unit Reports & Advancement

Discover the benefits of software for your Unit, including setting up and managing Scouts' information, volunteer information, unit accounts, activities and calendars, advancement and email features.

Special Awards for Cub Scouts & Scouters

Learn about the vast variety of special awards available to Cubs Scouts and their leaders.

Special Awards for Scouts & Scouters

Learn about the vast variety of special awards available to Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Venturers and their leaders.

Summer Camp Advancements - How to Manage Them

Summer camp can be a challenging time for the troop advancement committee members and Unit Leaders. Learn how to plan and prepare to help scouts make the most out of their opportunities at summer camp.

The 11 Year-old Scout (LDS)

Learn how to provide a successful experience to the 11 year-old scout.

Trail to Eagle

Understand the requirements of the trail from Star to Eagle, including merit badges, service and leadership.

Trail to First Class

First Class is the goal for every scout in the first year. This class will look at the requirements in detail and discuss ways to help scouts achieve this important goal.

Triggers – Information on Shooting Sports

Learn how to provide and promote opportunities to introduce and develop youth interest in the safety, discipline, skills, and fellowship of the shooting sports for your scouts.

Troop Boards-of-Review

Learn about how to do reviews of the progress of your Scouts. Develop counseling strategies and techniques to assist Scouts on the advancement trail

Troop Courts-of-Honor

Learn different ways of planning and providing recognition for achievements and to provide creative incentives for other Scouts to advance.

Using Social Media Tools, Gadgets, and More

Learn more about the usefulness of social media to communicate and interact with those important to your scouting unit. Promote scouting using a variety of social media tools and take home useful resources and ideas.



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Varsity Advancement and Awards (LDS)

Learn additional information on how to successfully implement the advancement and awards of the Varsity program.

Venturing Recognitions

Come learn about the recognitions available for your Venturers.

Venturing Leadership & Training

Come explore what adult leaders in Venturing crews need to know to ensure the crew has officers who know how to do their jobs.

Webelos Community Group

Great ideas on the following activity badges: Citizen, Communicator, Family Member, and Readyman.

Webelos Mental Group

Great ideas on the following activity badges: Artist, Scholar, Showman, and Traveler.

Webelos Outdoor Group

Great ideas on the following activity badges: Forester, Geologist, Naturalist, and Outdoorsman.

Webelos Physical Group

Great ideas on the following activity badges: Aquanaut, Athlete, Fitness, and Sportsman.

Webelos Technology Group

Great ideas on the following activity badges: Craftsman, Engineer, Handyman, and Scientist.

What is Sea Scouting?

Come explore what Sea Scouts is all about. Sea Scouting is a potentially coed outdoor program for young adults 14 - 20 years old and their adult advisers. Discover the resources that make Sea Scouting the place to be.

What is Venturing?

Come find out what Venturing is and is not. Venturing is a potentially coed program for young adults 14 - 20 years old and their adult advisers. Discover what makes the Venturing program a unique part of the Scouting spectrum.

Where to Go Camping

Gain some suggestions of where to hike/camp based on group ability. Instructor will cover car camping, short back-packing trips, long term trips, bike trips, canoe trips, etc. This is an audience participation event so come with details of your favorite outings.

Women in the Wilderness: Backpacking & Camping for Women

This is an information session on the ins and outs of backpacking and camping for women. All ages and experience levels are welcome.


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