These are the monthly program themes for our different Scouting program areas as suggested by Boy Scouts of America. We will be discussing these on our "Scouts NewEngland Network" (SNE_NET), which is our own Scout Leaders E-mail Group each month. So be sure to join us to get more great program ideas and to learn up-to-date regional news and information. Click HERE to join our E-mail group.
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| Program Month | Suggested Theme |
|---|---|
| April 2006 | Our Feathered Friends |
| May 2006 | Digging in the Dirt |
| June 2006 | Invent a Reason to Celebrate |
| July 2006 | Red, White, and Blue |
| August 2006 | Scouting It Out |
| September 2006 | Zoo Adventures |
| October 2006 | Cub Scout Shipbuilders |
| November 2006 | Cubs in Shining Armor |
| December 2006 | Cub Scout Stars |
| January 2007 | Poles Apart |
| February 2007 | Aloha Cub Scouts |
| March 2007 | BALOO Skies |
| April 2007 | Cub Cafe |
| May 2007 | Cubs and Bugs Galore |
| May 2007 | Wheel into Summer |
| July 2007/TD> | Rockets' Red Glare |
| August 2007/TD> | A Century of Scouting |
| Cub Scout Leader Publication |
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| See the annual edition of "Cub Scout Program Helps" (a BSA publication) that contains the entire year's program helps for Cub Scouting. You can get a copy of it from your local Scout Shop or by mail-order directly from BSA. Click HERE for a list of BSA suppliers in New England. |
| Program Month | Suggested Activity Badges |
|---|---|
| April 2006 | Sportsman, Family Member |
| May 2006 | Outdoorsman, Handyman |
| June 2006 | Traveler, Artist |
| July 2006 | Aquanaut, Geologist |
| August 2006 | Naturalist, Forester |
| September 2006 | Communicator, Citizen |
| October 2006 | Showman, Citizen |
| November 2006 | Craftsman, Readyman |
| December 2006 | Craftsman, Scientist |
| January 2007 | Fitness, Scientist |
| February 2007 | Scholar, Engineer |
| March 2007 | Artist and Athlete, Engineer |
| April 2007 | Sportsman, Family Member |
| May 2007 | Outdoorsman, Artist |
| June 2007 | Traveler, Handyman |
| July 2007 | Aquanaut, Geologist |
| August 2007 | Naturalist, Forester |
| Webelos Leader Publication |
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| See the NEW "Webelos Leader Guide" (BSA Publication No. 33853C) which is a publication that includes most of the information a Webelos leader needs for meeting preparation. It contains information formerly provided in the "Webelos Den Activities", the "Webelos Planning Guide", and the "Webelos Scout Program Helps" publications. You can get a copy of it from your local Scout Shop or by mail-order directly from BSA. Click HERE for a list of BSA suppliers in New England. |
| Program Month | Suggested Theme |
Will Be Covered In This Issue Of "Scouting" Magazine |
|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Camping | March-April 2006 |
| June 2006 | Emergency Preparedness | March-April 2006 |
| July 2006 | Health Care | March-April 2006 |
| August 2006 | Boating/Canoeing | March-April 2006 |
| September 2006 | Safety | May-June 2006 |
| October 2006 | Nature | May-June 2006 |
| November 2006 | Business | September 2006 |
| December 2006 | First Aid | September 2006 |
| January 2007 | Winter Camping | Nov-Dec 2006 |
| February 2007 | Citizenship | Nov-Dec 2006 |
| March 2007 | Physical Fitness | Jan-Feb 2007 |
| April 2007 | Forestry | Jan-Feb 2007 |
| May 2007 | Leadership | March-April 2007 |
| June 2007 | Special Cooking | March-April 2007 |
| July 2007 | Backpacking | March-April 2007 |
| August 2007 | Aquatics | March-April 2007 |
| Boy Scout Leader Publications |
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| The monthly themes for merit badges are covered in two BSA magazines and a three volume book set. See "Boys' Life" magazine (for Scouts) and "Scouting" magazine (for Scout Leaders). You can subscribe to these magazines from BSA. A year's worth of monthly program ideas, including meeting outlines and a schedule for a suggested monthly outings and activities can be found in the three volume book set called "Troop Program Features" (BSA Publication Numbers 33110, 33111, and 33112). (NOTE: This three volume set replaces the old BSA publication called "Woods Wisdom".) You can buy these books from your local Scout Shop or by mail-order directly from BSA. Click HERE for a list of BSA suppliers in New England. |
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