Academic and Sports Awards
Our Pack participates in the Cub Scout Academic and Sports Awards. The program is for Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Cub Scouts with over 40 subjects ranging from Art to Volleyball. Each begins with a fun Belt Loop award as an introduction and has an optional Pin award for more practice or learning. Cub Scouts who earn the pin awards may wish to wear their awards on the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Award Program Letter which may be sewn onto the patch vest or blanket. The letter will be presented when a Scout earns his first pin. For more information on the program, visit MeritBadge.org or Scouting.org

Arrow of Light
The Arrow of Light is the highest honor a Cub Scout can earn. It is the only Cub Scout award that can be worn on the Boy Scout Uniform. Adults who earned the Arrow of Light wear the appropriate knot.

Arrow Points
While a Scout works to earn the Wolf and Bear Rank he can earn arrow points for Electives. For the first 10 Electives completed, a Scout will earn a gold arrow point. For each additional 10 Electives completed a Scout will earn a silver arrow point.

Conservation Good Turn
The Conservation Good Turn Award is an opportunity for Pack 3842 to join with conservation or environmental organizations to carry out a conservation Good Turn. Projects involve the entire unit - scouts, leaders, and family members. Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts participating in the Conservation Good Turn can also meet some advancement requirements. Our Pack will conduct a Conservation Good Turn during the fall semester of even numbered years. Details will be sent to Scouts through the Den Leaders as well as through the Cubmaster Minute email. 

                           

Emergency Preparedness Award
 Emergency preparedness means being prepared for all kinds of emergencies, able to respond in time of crisis to save lives and property and to help a community—or even a nation—return to normal life after a disaster occurs. To encourage Scouts of all ages to be prepared for emergency situations, the BSA has approved an Emergency Preparedness Award program for members of all ages. Each rank has separate requirements and the award can be earned multiple times.


Hornaday Award
Pack 3842 is eligible to complete the Unit Hornaday Certificate.The Pack must fulfill two requirements. First, the Pack must plan and carry out one conservation project from any of the project categories. Second, the Pack must have at least 60% participation from ALL of its registered youth and adult members in planning and/or carrying out the project. Details will be sent to Scouts through the Den Leaders as well as the Cubmaster Minute email. The Pack will develop a project with assistance to be implemented during the Fall semester of odd numbered years.

Leave No Trace
The Cub Scout Leave No Trace Award is designed to introduce Cub Scouts to the principals of Leave No Trace which include 1. Plan ahead, 2. Stick to trails, 3. Manage your pet, 4. Leave what you find, 5. Respect other visitor s and 6. Trash your trash. Find out more about Leave No Trace.

The P.R.A.Y Program
You and your Scout are encouraged to participate in the Programs of Religious Activities with Youth (P.R.A.Y.) Program. This is a program that you will work with your religious leader on. The cost of the workbooks will need to be worked out between your religious institution and you. The Pack will provide the medal. The Pack will also provide the corresponding knot (silver with purple background) and present it during a special time at a Pack meeting. More information can be found at http://praypub.org

Outdoor Activity Award
Scouts who attend Cub Scout Day Camp or Cub Scout Resident Camp, or WEBELOS Resident Camp, and complete additional Rank specific requirements, can earn this award.



Recruiter Strip

A Recruiter Strip is awarded to a Cub Scout the first time he is successful in getting a friend, relative, classmate, or other acquaintance to join Pack 3842.


Say Yes to Reading
Write a story and get a patch, it really is that easy! Check out the contest section of the Boys Life website and get the details. Boys Life

National Summertime Award
Scouts who particiapte in Scouting activities in the months of June, July and August are eligible to earn the Summertime Award.

Webelos Activity Badges
Webelos Scouts work on Activity Badges. Fitness and Citizen are required for the Webelos Badge while Outdoorsman and Readyman are required for the Arrow of Light award.

Webelos Compass Emblem and Points
Webelos Scouts can earn the Compass Emblem and Compass Points once they have earned the Webelos rank badge.

WEBELOS Super Achiever
Available to WEBELOS Scouts who earn all 20 Activity Pins in the WEBELOS I & II programs. You must complete all requirements before you cross over into a Boy Scout Troop.

Whittling Chip
In order for a Scout to use a pocketknife he must earn his Whittling Chip. The Whittling Chip can be earned by Wolf Scouts and above. The patch is a temporary patch and worn on the right uniform pocket. It should not be worn as a pocket flap.

World Conservation Award
Wolf, Bear and Webelos Scouts can earn the World Conservation Award.