Guide for NEW FAMILIES

Welcome to Pack 101!

This guide should help you get started and active in our pack once you have officially registered.

1) Pay your annual pack dues by the end of October. This can be done in the "Pay Dues" section of our website, or by check to the Pack.

2) Uniforms are recommended, but not required. Buy a uniform and book at the Scout shop. The book you need depends on your son's grade: 1st Grade = Tiger; 2nd Grade = Wolf; 3rd Grade = Bear; 4th and 5th Grade = Webelos.

Ann Arbor Scout Shop

3914 Bestech Dr.

Ypsilanti, MI 48197-9628

(734) 477-5194

COVID 2020: Check with shop before heading out

More info here: http://www.michiganscouting.org/southernshores/about/

Uniforms can also be purchased online at http://www.scoutstuff.org/bsasupply/

Recommended UNIFORM:

Official Cub Scout "class A" blue shirt, short sleeve is best; buy a larger size so it won't be outgrown soon.

Official Cub Scout belt

Council Shoulder Patch

Unit Numbers - "101" or "3101"

Den Number - optional; ask your Den Leader what number.

World Crest - worn by Scouts around the world.

The official insignia guide can be found here: Cub Scout Insignia

Additional Uniform Pieces are optional

3) Den Assignment - After the September Pack meeting, new Cub Scouts will be assigned to a Den of same grade boys or girls. The Cubmaster will contact you with that information and provide you the Den Leaders information.

4) First Meeting - The Den's typically meet the second week of the month. Check with your Den Leader before this week to confirm place, time, and what to bring or wear to this first meeting.

5) Bobcat Badge - All new scouts need to complete the Bobcat badge first. This easy badge will orient you to the Cub Scout Oath, Law, and other principles. Information on the Bobcat Badge can be found at the beginning of your Cub Scout Book. Webelos need to commit the Oath and Law to memory. Younger Scouts should do their best to learn and understand these, but memorization is not expected at this level.

6) Your Cub Scout Book - The book is organized into Adventures. An Adventure is a set of activities that the boy can do to earn an award. There are required adventures and elective adventures. The required adventures must be completed by the end of the school year for the boy to earn his Rank Badge for the year. Most required adventures will be completed at Den Meetings. However, there may be specific requirements in an adventure that need to be completed at home.

Not all adventures in the book will be done at Den Meetings. Some adventures can be done at home as a family. Check them out and have FUN!! You and your Cub Scout can do many of these other adventures at home together. The DUTY TO GOD ADVENTURE MUST be done at home with your family; this is a required adventure.

7) ScoutBook - ScoutBook is the online system the Pack uses to track advancement. You should expect an email from the Cubmaster inviting you to join ScoutBook. Familiarize yourself with the site once you join. Any adventure requirements you complete at home should be logged on Scoutbook so your Den Leader or the Cubmaster can sign off on them.

8) Check Pack Calendar and Announcements for Upcoming Events.

Have Fun!!