I went to Akela's Council 7 years ago, and completely loved my experience. It has made me have a love of Cub Scouting, and taught me how to have fun with Scouting. I learned all typed of amazing things I could do with my Cub Scout boys. I hope you will seriously look at the information below and consider going. It will truly improve your pack, stake, and our district. Highland West stake has offered to pay for up to 9 Cub Scout Leaders to attend this training. It would be a shame to waste this generous gift. I would be happy to call your stake presidency to ask about scholarships if you are interested. Reply to this e-mail and let me know who to contact in your stake. Will you please forward this e-mail through all your Cub Scout stake and ward leaders and packs, and to anyone you think that you might be able to encourage to attend Akela's Council?
Thanks so much,
VaLayne Ostler
Thanks so much,
VaLayne Ostler
This year, Utah National Parks Council will be putting on their 28th and 29th sessions of Akela's Council. Akela's Council has been going strong since 1987, and is a 4 1/2 day Cub Scout Leader Training. This year Akela's Council will be held twice:
- Frandsen Scout Ranch (located at Scofield Reservoir) on July 24-28, 2012, and
- Tifie Scout Camp at Mountain Dell (near Mount Pleasant) on September 11-15, 2012.
Past participants have deemed Akela's Council to be the most motivating and enjoyable training they have ever completed. Registration is limited so register early for this once-in-a-lifetime experience. This training meets the needs of all Cub Scout Pack level leaders. Akela's Council is advanced training, similar to Wood Badge, but focuses on all aspects of the Cub Scout program and how to make it fun and meaningful for boys and leaders. Please try to attend, and encourage your Cub Scout Leaders to attend this training. Remember... every Cub Scout deserves a well trained leader. Attached is a paper application for the course with more information.
Here is a link to a 3-4 minute video about Akela's Council.
Here are the top 51 items they will learn at Akela's Council:
- Flag Etiquette
- OWL Outdoor training for Webelos Leaders
- Respect
- Family Involvement
- Ceremonies
- Uniforms & Insignia
- Elements of a Den Meeting
- Pinewood Derby's, Paper Rockets, Raingutter Regatta's
- Cub Anapolis
- Patriotism
- Pack Meeting Planning
- Crafts
- Genius Kits
- Conservation Awareness
- Cubs in the Kitchen
- Communicating with Parents
- Positive Attitudes
- Cub Leader Book
- Games & Teaching Ideas
- Den Doodles
- Communications
- Keys to a Successful Pack
- Roundtable Instruction
- Positive Value Emphasis
- Enjoying Nature
- Pack Meetings
- Gathering Activities
- Working as a Team
- Attitudes & Skills
- District Leader Training
- Skits & Puppets
- Webelos Ree Outdoors
- Talking Feather
- Flag Ceremonies
- Den Flags
- Treasure Hunts
- Denners & Asst. Denners
- Den Chiefs
- New Program Information
- Leader Appreciation
- Campfire Etiquette
- Special Events
- Costuming
- BSA Structure
- Observing Nature
- Take a Hike
- Outdoor Code
- Listening to Nature
- Uniform Inspections
- Blue & Gold Banquet
- Cub Scout Songs
If anyone has any questions on Akela's Council, you are welcome to:
Go to http://www.utahscouts.org/openrosters/ViewOrgPageLink.asp?LinkKey=21962&orgkey=2195
or
Call Utah National Parks Council Services at 801-437-6222
or
Call VaLayne Ostler 801-763-0377