Cub Scout STEM Program
Pack 39 has a new opportunity for Cub Scouts who want to take on earning a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) award.
While the core achievements for Cub Scouting are through the Dens, STEM awards tie in Wolves, Bears, Webelos, and Arrow of Light Scouts and their achievement materials.
The Cub Scout STEM program has two levels of awards for the Cub Scout: Eleven (11) “Nova” Awards and Two (2) “Supernova” Awards. These awards are tied to a much deeper understanding of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. These are based largely upon the Cub Scouts drive for learning, understanding, and presenting. The Cub Scout is the driving factor with both family and mentor support. For a NOVA award – A Cub Scout should plan to take 8-16 hours of work time to complete, then add on time to present to their Den or other STEM participants. For a SUPERNOVA award, these are very much involved and can take upwards of a year (yes, a year) to complete. SUPERNOVA awards are submitted by the Cub Scout with guidance of the mentor to Capital Area Council for review and approval.
The Nova mentor is a guide through the process and helps with understanding concepts and can help with ideas. All the work is completed by the Cub Scout.
Any Wolf, Bear, Webelos, or Arrow of Light may engage on a STEM award. The “Nova” awards can take some time to do the research both on their own with support by the mentor. Parents and/or Guardians are part of this process with our Cub Scouts. And we will always follow Safe Scouting, Cyber Chip, and Youth Protection.
Who is the Pack 39 STEM Mentor?
Jonathan Felger — Get with him at a Pack 39 meeting or use the Contact Us Form.