Dear Parents/Guardians
Although 2014/15 was a good year for A-Pack we want to improve. Several meetings during the year where disrupted while we dealt with behavior issues. How are we planning to improve?
1. Better and earlier planning. There were several stretches during 2014/2015 where we met in the gym for weeks at a time. Our goal is to have no more than 2 weeks in a row of regular meetings at the gym. If the cubs are outdoors and engaged with new people or environments I believe they won't be bored and behavior won't be a problem.
2. Rewards / Bribes / Gamification. While we keep attendance and dues records I would like to use these along with behavior points to reward the best Six each month with prize for each member of that Six. Also maybe a bigger prize for the best Six at the half year mark, and the best at the end of the year. (FYI: the smaller groups within a Cub Pack are referred to as a Six. Each Six has a Sixer and a Second).
3. Yellow & Red Behavior cards. Working together with the cubs early in the year we will establish a code of conduct and determine yellow and red card offences (like soccer).
- Yellow card offences might be disobeying a leader, disrupting activities, etc.
- Red card offences might be things like hitting, bullying, etc.
- Two yellow cards in a night equals a red.
These ideas are starting point. We want to work with the cubs and the parents to make sure everyone can enjoy the activities. If you have any suggestions, advice, or concerns please let us know.
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