information and news
Upcoming Events
Please check the Cubs Calendar regularly at this link.
Cub Scout Mini-Camps are listed at this link.
Program Helps:
The new program helps for 2007 - 2008 are out. You can pick up you copy at the nearest scout shop.
Cub Scout Character Development
Since charter development should extend into every aspect of a boy's life, so should character development extend into every aspect of Cub Scouting. Den Leaders and pack leaders should strive to use Cub Scouting's twelve core values throughout all elements of the program.
| 1. Citizenship 3. Cooperation 5. Faith 7. Honesty 9. Positive Attitude 11. Respect |
2. Compassion 4. Courage 6. Health and Fitness 8. Perseverance 10. Resourcefulness 12. Responsibility |
Pack Trainer is a Cub Scout leadership Position:
Less than half of the registered leaders in Cub Scout packs have completed basic training for their positions. To improve this record, the Cub Scout position of Pack Trainer is being introduced. For additional information of this new position check the new Cub Scout Leader Book. Click here to find out more about this position.
The Cub Scout Leader Book:
Pick up a copy of the 2005 edition of the Cub Scout Leader Book. It includes the Tiger Cub program and the job description of the Pack trainer. Pick up your copy at the Scout shop nearest you. This is a must for every Cub Scout leader.
Cub Scout Leader How-To Book:
The 2001 edition of the Cub Scout Leader How-To Book is the ultimate source for den and pack leaders on new and creative ideas to add fun and sparkle to all Cub Scout meetings and adventures. Pick up your copy at the Scout shop nearest you.
Tiger Cubs:
The Tiger Cub program features a new look and program enhancements that include an advancement plan to create additional challenges and excitement for first-grade boys.
Local Tour Permit Application:
These guidelines are for the Cub Scout program. There may be other guidelines that apply for the other Scouting programs.
The Great Salt Lake Council requires the use of a local tour permit for all overnight trips and all activities that are outside the metropolitan Tooele, Park City, and Salt Lake City area. In addition, the following activities require a tour permit:
1. Aquatic activities that include swimming or boating.
2. Pack Overnighters
3. Webelos Resident Overnight Camp
A tour permit can be obtained from the Scout Office, South Valley Scout Shop and/or Scout Shop West, and must be filed at any of these offices at least two weeks prior to the activity.
Be sure to checkout all of the Cub Scout guidelines for filing a tour permit. The tour permit is also available to print out on the Council web site. (Click Here) for a tour permit and the Cub Scout guidelines and informed consent authorization form.
Council Guidelines:
Here are several updated guidelines that will aid you as a leader in helping make your program for the boys, a quality program. Click here to view these guidelines.
Wood Badge:
Wood Badge registration is now taking place for all scout leaders, this includes all Cub Scout leaders (including Den and Pack leaders). It is a great place to learn new skills and develop a greater commitment to Scouting. Courses are open to all Scout Leaders if you are interested in attending or finding out more about Wood Badge, click here to go to our Wood Badge site.
Patch Information:
The "Great Salt Lake Council Cub Scout Awards, Activity Patches, and Policies" book is your source for the latest information for patches and requirements. Look for the light blue cover. The book has all of the current activity patch requirements. It is available at your local scout shop.
*New, click here to see the various activity and trail patches web page and their requirements.*