Cub Scouts to Scouts BSA: Building a Stronger Bridge
One of the most important transitions in Scouting is the journey from Cub Scouts to Scouts BSA. A successful crossover doesn’t happen by accident—it happens when Packs, Arrow of Light Dens, and Troops work together to create an exciting and welcoming experience for every Scout.
Join us this month for a special Roundtable discussion where we will bring both sides together to share ideas, best practices, and proven strategies that help keep youth engaged in Scouting.
Discussion Topics
🔹 Preparing Arrow of Light Scouts for the Next Adventure
What can Packs and AOL Dens do to help Scouts and families prepare for the transition to Scouts BSA?
How can we build confidence, excitement, and readiness before crossover?
🔹 Creating a Great First Impression
What can Troops do to welcome AOL Scouts and their families?
How can Troops build relationships before crossover and create a program that keeps new Scouts engaged and thriving?
Why Attend?
✅ Learn practical ideas you can take back to your unit immediately.
✅ Share your successes and challenges with fellow Scouters.
✅ Discover ways to improve retention and strengthen the Scouting experience for youth.
✅ Connect with leaders from Packs and Troops who are committed to helping every Scout continue their Scouting journey.
Whether you’re a Cubmaster, Den Leader, Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, Committee Member, or Commissioner, your perspective matters. Come ready to share ideas, ask questions, and help build a stronger pathway from Cub Scouts to Scouts BSA.
Together, we can ensure more Scouts continue their adventure and experience all that Scouting has to offer.
As always, please forward the invite to your unit’s parents as this is open to everyone.
The Swim Night is a chance for your Webelos scouts to earn their Webelos Aquanaut Adventure Badge and your Arrow of Light Scouts to earn their Swimming Adventure Badge. Stations will be set up to allow Webelos and Arrow of Light Leaders to pass their scouts on the Aquanaut (Webelos) Requirements and Swimming (Arrow of Light) Requirements. The event is limited to 40 Webelos/AOL Scouts. Health forms must be brought to the event! Please arrive at 6 PM to check in and change into swimsuit. The program will begin at 6:30 PM. Parking is in the lot at the rear of the building (athletic entrance).
If you are scheduling an Eagle Scout ceremony and would like to borrow one of our Eagle Scout displays (see photo) please contact our District Commissioner, Dave Fowler, at davidfowler123@comcast.net or 586-533-9891.
Sea Scout Ship 73, located in Chippewa District, is a GO! If you know youth 14 years or older OR if a Scout 14 and First Class. Please reach out to Matt Majchrzak, at matthew.majchrzak@gmail.com or (586) 524-8462 for information. Fair winds and Following Seas!
All “direct contact” leaders are required to take BSA’s Hazardous Weather Training to be considered fully trained in their position. Here’s who is a “direct contact” leader:
▪ Cub Scouts – Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmaster, Den Leader, Assistant Den Leader, Tiger Den Leader, Webelos Den Leader, Assistant Webelos Den Leader ▪ Scouts BSA – Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster ▪ Venturing – Advisor, Associate Advisor ▪ Sea Scouting – Skipper, Mate ▪ Exploring – Advisor, Associate Advisor
There is no physical location as the course is only offered online through the Training section of My.Scouting.org. This training expires every two years.
An Outdoor Patch Program administered by the Chief Pontiac Programs Committee for use by all youth organizations including Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, Boy Scouts, Explorers, Venturers and other non – BSA Youth Organizations
Click on the link below to get all the information you need in earning all 18 Little Brave Segments
Snow snakes are a fun wintertime outdoor activity following a Native American tradition. A Snow Snake starts with a one inch diameter dowel that is 3 feet long with steel weighted added for speed. You may carve and varnish the stick and prepare for racing down a snow-packed run. The Chief Pontiac Programs committee is selling snow snake kits for $5 each. Snow Snakes may be purchased in person at CPP sponsored snow snake events or ordered on line directly from the Chief Pontiac Programs Committee at : The CPPC store.
8OctChippewa RoundtableRoundtable will be held Second Thursday of each month.As always, please forward the invite to your unit’s parents as this is open to everyone.No Roundtable in July!44001 Garfield Rd , Clinton Township, MI 48038Map6:30 pm - 9:00 pmMore details »
12NovChippewa RoundtableRoundtable will be held Second Thursday of each month.As always, please forward the invite to your unit’s parents as this is open to everyone.No Roundtable in July!44001 Garfield Rd , Clinton Township, MI 48038Map6:30 pm - 9:00 pmMore details »
10DecChippewa RoundtableRoundtable will be held Second Thursday of each month.As always, please forward the invite to your unit’s parents as this is open to everyone.No Roundtable in July!44001 Garfield Rd , Clinton Township, MI 48038Map6:30 pm - 9:00 pmMore details »
