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Sports & Academics Program
Date: 9/1/09
The Cub Scout Academics & Sports program is a supplemental enrichment program that complements the existing Cub Scout program. This program allows Cub Scouts of all ages to learn new techniques, increase scholarship skills, develop sportsmanship. Participation may take place at home, with the family, or within a den, a pack, or the community. All belt loops are awarded at pack meetings.
Some boys earn 20 a year, some earn one so it is hard to balance that cost out across the pack. We ask that parents cover the cost of the belt loops @ $1.60 each.
Please give your den leader two weeks notice, so your child's order can be placed in time for a pack meeting. We will not order the belt loops or pins until payment has been received. Check with your den leaders on how to get started!
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A sample of the requirements are defined below but you can click on the link below for a complete list of each one.
Note: Archery and BB Shooting can only be awarded by a BSA shooting-sports director which is usually only availalbe at a BSA camp.
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ART BELT LOOP
1. Make a list of common materials used to create visual art compositions.
2. Demonstrate how six of the following elements of design are used in a drawing: lines, circles, dots, shapes, colors, patterns, textures, space, balance, or perspective.
3. Identify the three primary colors and the three secondary colors that can be made by mixing them. Show how this is done using paints or markers. Use the
primary and secondary colors to create a painting.
ASTRONOMY BELT LOOP
1. Set up and demonstrate how to focus a simple telescope or binoculars.
2. Draw a diagram of our solar system--identify the planets and other objects. 3. Explain the following terms: planet, star, solar system, galaxy, the Milky Way, black hole, red giant, white dwarf, comet, meteor, moon, asteroid, and
universe.
BADMINTON BELT LOOP
1. Explain the rules of badminton to your leader or adult partner.
2. Spend at least 30 minutes practicing badminton skills.
3. Participate in a badminton game.
BASEBALL BELT LOOP
1. Explain the rules of baseball to your leader or adult partner.
2. Spend at least 30 minutes practicing baseball skills.
3. Participate in a baseball game.
BASKETBALL BELT LOOP
1. Explain the rules of basketball to your leader or adult partner.
2. Spend at least 30 minutes practicing basketball skills.
3. Participate in a basketball game.
BICYCLING BELT LOOP
1. Explain the rules of safe bicycling to your den leader or adult partner.
2. Demonstrate how to wear the proper safety equipment for bicycling. Show how to ride a bike safely.
3. Ride for at least half an hour with an adult partner, family, or den.
BOWLING BELT LOOP
1. Explain to your leader or adult partner the rules of courtesy and safety for bowling.
2. Show how to pick out a ball of proper weight and with finger holes that fit your hand.
3. Play a complete game with your family or den.
CHESS BELT LOOP
1. Identify the chess pieces and set up a chess board for play.
2. Demonstrate the moves of each chess piece to your den leader or adult partner.
3. Play a game of chess.
CITIZENSHIP BELT LOOP
1. Develop a list of jobs you can do around the home.
2. Chart your progress for one week.
3. Make a poster showing things that you can do to be a good citizen.
A link to a website listing Academics & Sports Program requirements.
Henry Martinka, Advancement Chair
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