For new Cub Scouters, the terms “monthly core values” and “roundtable” might as well be in a foreign language. We’ve all been there, and Cubcast knows it. For newbies or anyone needing a refresher in those two essential Cub Scouting subjects, listen to the January 2013 edition of the monthly podcast. Your hosts are Sam Thompson, […]
Spring may be the season of renewal, but fall’s when Cub Scout packs hit the reset button for the year. Which is also the perfect time for Cubcast to do the same. As I mentioned in August, the podcast has been completely reimagined, with your help, and the November 2012 episode is the result of that […]
Your message was heard loud and clear, and a revamped Cubcast is on its way this November. Its creators are promising a new and improved version designed to serve you better. For October, though, the Cubcast folks are sending us back in time. They’re rebroadcasting last October’s episode, a classic that covered Citizenship and the BeAScout […]
“Who is responsible for this?” The question conjures an image of a frazzled den leader, hands on hips, looking out over the mess the boys left behind. But spin the phrase around, and it can follow a praiseworthy moment where Scouts did what’s right without your having to ask. Encourage moral accountability in your Scouts […]
Call it a temporary role reversal. The team behind Cubcast — which Cub Scout leaders listen to every month for practical tips — is now listening to you. I told you all about the monthly, BSA-produced podcast when I previewed the July and August editions. It’s already excellent. But the folks behind Cubcast aren’t resting on their […]
When someone down the hall makes popcorn, the enticing aroma makes me drop everything and find the source. If only selling Scout popcorn were as easy, right? Turns out it is. That’s thanks to the August 2012 edition of Cubcast, the excellent audio podcast for Cub Scout leaders that I told you about earlier this month. […]
Listen up: A simple download of the Boy Scouts of America’s Cubcast, an audio podcast featuring how-to topics for Cub Scout leaders and parents, can improve your pack or den. Sync Cubcast to your iPod, iPhone, Android phone, or favorite MP3 player before your next commute, and watch the miles fly by as your knowledge of the Cub […]
Like The Hulk, you don’t wanna see Scouts when they get angry. But it’s a natural human emotion, so it’s bound to happen in your troop. When it does, do you know how to respond? Learn how in this month’s ScoutCast, the monthly podcast for Boy Scout leaders. Download the episode or listen to it […]
If your troop has 25 boys, odds are three of them have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a CDC report. Yes, 12 percent of boys ages 3 to 17 have been diagnosed with ADHD, and that doesn’t count those who may have the condition but haven’t been formally diagnosed. That presents […]
How so you handle discipline issues in your troop without spoiling the fun or spending all your time going over rules and regulations? Well, you start by listening to this month’s ScoutCast, a monthly podcast for Boy Scout leaders that debuted last month. In this episode, organization psychologist Betsy Eubanks, also a Venturing crew Advisor […]
