Webelos Transition
WEBELOS TRANSITION
JOINING A SCOUTS BSA TROOP Welcome to a new year! With a new year comes exciting new opportunities, adventures, and Scouting experiences, including transitioning from your Pack to a Scouts BSA Troop! Scoutmasters should have received a Transition Form in the mail- this will help in identifying which Cubs will be transitioning to their Troop.…
Read More2021 Webelos Woods
Webelos Woods is a program designed for Webelos, enabling them to discover first-hand the excitement and fun of the Scouts BSA program. Built around the concept of a Scouts BSA campout, Webelos Woods is staffed by Scouts BSA members that provide the resources and skills to participating Webelos Dens and their parents. Throughout the weekend, Webelos and…
Read MoreWebelos Transition – be sure all your Webelos transition to Scouts BSA!
To clarify and to help the process in our District move forward, here is what you need to know about transferring your Scouts to their new troops. We will not be using paper forms this year. Each family will transfer their Scout electronically by following these simple directions. Please be sure to remind the families…
Read More2020 TO 2021 WEBELOS TRANSITION
As the weather turns cooler, Troops and Webelos should start thinking ‘Crossover’! Troops should be reaching out to their local packs to invite Webelos (4th AND 5th graders) to visit or join them for an activity. Second-year Webelos leaders should be thinking about finishing up Arrow of Light requirements and start planning crossover ceremonies. Over…
Read MoreHow to have a smooth — and successful — Webelos transition
How to have a smooth — and successful — Webelos transition By Nettie H. Francis Cub Scout Leadership, Cub Scouts, Leader Advice and Inspiration, Scoutmasters, Scouts BSA, Scouts BSA Leadership, Volunteers, Webelos Scouts CATHY BURKS, a Webelos II leader in Pack 177 in Belton, Texas, was looking for the perfect Scout troop for the boys in her den but had no idea…
Read MoreHow to avoid a final-year Webelos burnout
How to avoid a final-year Webelos burnout By Nettie H. Francis Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts In high school it’s called “senioritis.” Some Webelos Scouts feel similar final-year doldrums as they eagerly await the transition into Scouts BSA. This can be avoided. How do effective Cub Scout leaders maintain momentum with their Webelos Scouts? Keep it exciting.…
Read MoreScouts BSA Troop Youth & Adult Leaders needed for NEW ‘Webelos Experience in the Woods’
We are looking for the assistance of Adult and Youth Experienced Leaders from Lake Minnetonka Troops to assist in Leadership roles for the weekend for the Lake Minnetonka Webelo Cub Scouts. The ASPL, Troop guides and ASM will be working with Webelos from Lake Minnetonka, making this a great recruitment opportunity for Troops. Youth leadership…
Read MoreWebelos Transition Prep Underway
How do you make the Webelos-to-Scout transition seamless? By planning and coordinating efforts, the pack and troop can give all of the Webelos a chance to experience the fun and excitement of Boy Scouting. It’s not too early to prepare for Webelos Transition. On the district website under Membership/ Webelos Transition, we have resources designed…
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