Cub Scout Roundtable Slides - Nov 2019

1. November 2019
Cub Scout Breakout
Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner: Leanne Bulger
Preferred contact: leanne.bulger@gmail.com
Alternate: 334-520-9910
Gizmos, Gadgets and Gear

2. Jokes for Days
Q: What did the little boy say when he found a spider in his tent?
A: Aaaaaahhhhhhhh!
Q: What do bears call campers in their sleeping bags?
A: Burritos.
Q: How do you prevent your sleeping bag from stretched out?
A: Don’t sleep too LONG in it.
Q: Why don’t mummies go camping?
A: It’s so relaxing they might unwind.

3. Interest Topic: Gizmos, Gadgets and Gear
Outdoor adventuring is a pillar of the scouting experience for
everyone- Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA Scouts, Venturing Scouts,
Scouters, and family members who tag along.
The transition into Scouts BSA is a pivotal moment for the
whole family. It won’t always be car camping and family
camping any more.
Upcoming holidays are a great time to look at your camping
gear, and your Scout’s gear, and make some changes!

4. Independence
Encourage your Scouts
to increase their
responsibility with every
outdoor adventure.
It will help their ease
their transition to a
Scout-led program if
they are used to taking
charge.

5. Independence
Scouts can carry their gear,
help prepare food, carry
the map/compass, set up
tents, call buddy checks,
keep time, clean up sites,
etc. Webelos can help start
the fire (with supervision)
and Bears can cut foods
for meals (with proper
sanitation available).

6. Long Term Considerations
Invest in your sleep
Sleep systems can be the
bulkiest, heaviest part of
your camping gear. Higher
quality, more compact
items may be worth the
investment for a person
that plans to sleep
outdoors more than once
or twice a year. Both pictures have a 4 man tent, a 32*
sleeping bag, and an R-4 sleeping pad

7. Long Term Considerations
The camping habits of your local troops and Council- remote camping
opportunities
Your local climate/climate of places you visit
The Hand-Me-Down-Factor-can you add to your gear one piece at a
time and still make use of all pieces of gear

8. A Note on Weather
Safety is the number one priority; before cancelling outdoor events for
Cub Scouts, reference Guide to Safe Scouting and determine if this is
a safety or comfort cancellation. If it is safe, seasonably appropriate
weather, consider pressing forward.
Scouts BSA likely will not cancel for comfort. If your Cub Scout has
never had a chance to test their gear in wet or cold conditions, you
could be setting them up for absolutely miserable experiences in
Scouts BSA with freezing nights, blistered feet, and moldy sleeping
bags.

9. 90-60-30-14-7
90 days: Pinewood Derby
60 days: Holiday Parties, Recharter
30 days: Thanksgiving service projects, Popcorn invoices paid in full, Rotary Christmas Parade
14 days: Take Order popcorn arrives for disbursement
7 days: Be amazing

10. Practical Application
Go around and look at gear! Ask questions.
Add things to your holiday and birthday wishlists.
Get outside this winter and learn from the experience.

11. December 5: Pinewood Derbies
January 2: Blue and Golds