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Cub Scout & Boy Scout Games 1.0
The Boy Scouts of America is probablythebestprogram in the USA for training boys to be good citizensofthiscountry, effective leaders in their businesses,churchesandcommunity, and well rounded and grounded men in general.Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts LOVE playing Games! As ascoutleaderthey will be looking to you to show them how it is done,sotake adeep breath and get ready to let your hair down...There are roughly 600 games in this application. That's abunchofgames folks! If you played one game at each scout meetingeveryweek,it would take you about 6 years to get through all ofthem.Putanother way, at the current price on the market, yougetroughlythree games for a penny...not bad in this economy.There are 5 sections in this application: Cub scoutGames,Boyscout Games, Games for All Scouts, Games for Boys (byG.S.Ripley),and Scouting Games (by Lord Robert S.S.Baden-Powell).Those fivesections have been further divided into atotal 49Sections morespecific to the type of game; like OutdoorGames,Strategy Games,Knot Tying Games and so on.)In future versions I intend to have a search by keyword(suchas"Outdoor" or "Cub Scout"" and search by title such as"CapturetheFlag" or ""Kim's Game"option.A Few Tips about Games:Games Are --Lessons without teachersBody buildersMind stretchersFriend makersBuilding blocksMost of all games are funThrough Games, A ScoutLearns new skillsDevelops new interestsLearns to follow the rulesLearns fair playLearns to wait his or her turnIs taught respect for the rights of othersScouts like games in which there is a sizable elementofluck.They do not require prizes, nor do they seem to worry ifthegameis not finished. They like games whichrestartalmostautomatically, so that everyone is given a new chance.Scoutslikegames whereby they gain the reassurance thatcomeswithrepetition.Remember, the success of a game period dependsgreatlyuponleadership. A leader can challenge and persuade the shyScoutandchannel the energy of the "showoff", making meetingsfunforall.Choosing A Game:Know and understand the game.Be prepared to teach the game.Take into consideration: Physical arrangementsEquipment needsNumber involvedAbilities of the participantsSuggestions For Conducting Games:Know the game well and the area needed before teachingit.Haveall the necessary equipment on hand.Remove all possible hazards from the game area.Have the full attention of the group before trying toexplaintherules of the game.To introduce the game, name it, demonstrate it, askforquestions,then start it.Always insist on fair play.If a game is going badly, stop it, explain it again, thentrythegame once more.Play, but don't overplay a game. A successful game will bemoreindemand if it is stopped while it is still being enjoyed.Be alert to overexertion.A Shameless Plug:Being a Scout leader is very rewarding, but it isalsoatremendous amount of WORK!I have put together several applications to help youinyourendeavorsThe Scoutmaster Minute - A minute of wisdom from you canchangeaboy's life.Boy Scout Skits - 400 of the best loved skits , yourcampfirewillnever be the same.Boy Scout Songbook - more than 300 Songs to keepyourboyscheerful along the trail and at campfires.
BSA STEM/Nova Program 1.1
>>ATTENTION! ATTENTION!<<This is an UPDATED VERSION. If all goes well you will NOThavetodo a "refresh all data". The app should work withalldevices,HOWEVER...If you DO have to do a "refresh all Data"inorder to getthe app to work properly, please SEND ME ANEMAILBEFORE you leavelousy feedback! Remember that a scout iscourteous,and also, thatI developed this app for FREE.The Boy Scouts of America's NOVA Awardsprogramincorporateslearning with cool activities and exposure toscience,technology,engineering and mathematics for Cub Scouts, BoyScouts,andVenturers. The hope is that the requirements andactivitiesforearning these awards stimulates interest inSTEM-related fieldsandshows how science, technology, engineeringand mathematics applytoeveryday living and the world around them.Counselors andmentorshelp bring this engaging, contemporary, andfun program tolife foryouth members.The Nova AwardsThere are four Nova awards for Cub Scouts, WebelosScouts,BoyScouts, and Venturers. Each award covers onecomponentofSTEM—science, technology, engineering, ormathematics.Cub Scout Nova awards: Science Everywhere, Tech Talk,Swing!,and1-2-3 Go!Boy Scout Nova awards: Shoot!, Start Your Engines,Whoosh!,andDesigned to CrunchVenturer Scout Nova awards: Launch!, Power Up, HangOn!,andNumbers Don't LieFor their first Nova award, Scouts earn the distinctiveNovaawardpatch. After that, a Scout can earn three more Novaawards,each onerecognized with a separate pi (π) pin-on devicethatattaches to thepatch. The patch and the three devicesrepresenteach of the fourSTEM topics—science, technology,engineering, andmathematics.The Supernova AwardsThe Supernova awards have more rigorous requirements thantheNovaawards. The requirements and activities were designedtomotivateyouth and recognize more in-depth, advancedachievementinSTEM-related activities.For Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts:Dr. Louis Alvarez Supernova AwardFor Webelos Scouts:Dr. Charles H. Townes Supernova AwardFor Boy Scouts:Dr. Bernard Harris Supernova Bronze AwardThomas Edison Supernova Silver AwardFor Venturers:Dr. Sally Ride Supernova Bronze AwardWright Brothers Supernova Silver AwardDr. Albert Einstein Supernova Gold AwardFor earning the Supernova award, Scouts receive amedalandcertificate.All requirements may be found in the Novaawardsguidebooks,available through local Scout shops—one for CubScouts,one for BoyScouts, and one for Venturers. The requirementscan becompletedwith a parent or an adult leader as the counselor(for theNovaawards) or mentor (for the Supernova awards).Eachguidebookincludes a section for the counselor and mentor.
