Course Description

This course is designed to provide committee members serving in LDS-sponsored units with the basic information they need to support a pack and conduct a successful Cub Scout program.

NOTE: This course covers the majority of the learning objectives in the National BSA's approved Pack Committee Challenge training course, but does not replace that training. This course is designed for LDS Pack Committee members to teach elements of Scouting in the LDS Church that may not be explained in the National training. Consult your ward, stake, district or council for instructions on how to get trained.

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Course curriculum

  • 1

    LDS Pack Committee Training

    • Introduction

    • Youth Protection Training

    • Why Scouting Matters: The Six Pillars of Being Prepared

    • Why Scouting Matters: Pillar 1 - Testimony
  • 2

    Session 1: Getting Started

    • Session 1: Getting Started

    • Get Trained on Your Own

    • BSA Mission

    • Scouting Aims and Methods

    • Pack Organization

    • Chartered Organization

    • The Cub Scout Pack

    • The Pack Key 3

    • Why Scouting Matters: Pillar 2 - Service
  • 3

    Session 2: The Pack Committee

    • Session 2: The Pack Committee

    • The Pack Committee

    • The Pack Committee Members

    • What is Scoutbook?

    • Why Scouting Matters: Pillar 3 - Mission Prep

    • Resources
  • 4

    Session 3: Planning Your Pack's Annual Program Budget

    • Session 3: Planning Your Pack's Annual Program Budget

    • Planning Your Pack's Annual Budget

    • Basic Expenses

    • Sources of Income

    • Fiscal Responsibility

    • Budgeting and Communication

    • Why Scouting Matters: Pillar 4 - Confidence
  • 5

    Session 4: Pack Program Planning

    • Session 4: Pack Program Planning

    • Pack Program Planning

    • Annual Program Planning

    • Six Steps of Annual Planning

    • Pack Activities

    • Why Scouting Matters: Pillar 5 - Life Skills
  • 6

    Session 5: Unit Leadership Enhancements

    • Session 5: Unit Leadership Enhancements

    • Unit Leader Enhancements

    • Training Opportunities

    • Recruiting Quality Leaders

    • Tell the Story of Scouting

    • Why Scouting Matters: Pillar 6 - Integrity

    • Reflection

    • Resources
  • 7

    LDS Pack Committee Training Quiz

    • LDS Cub Scout Training Quiz