Parent Roles

Cub Scouting encourages closeness to family. The program will give you opportunities to take part in activities with your child that you normally couldn't do. It provides a positive way for parent and child to grow closer together, and encourages you to spend quality time together. In this way, Cub Scouting is a program for the entire family, and your involvement is vital to the program's success.

Some specific things you can do to help your son or daughter in Cub Scouting are:

1. Work with him or her on projects
2. Help your Cub Scout along the advancement trail
3. Participate in monthly pack meetings
4. Attend parent-leader conferences
5. Go on family campouts with your child
6. Provide support for your child's den and pack

The Cub Scout years are developing years for young boys and girls, falling between the dependence of early childhood and the relative independence of early adolescence. As he or she grows, your son or daughter will gain the ability to do more things "on his/her own," but at this stage of his/her development, your help is critical.

Pack 864 needs active parent support and participation, please click here to see how else you can help your scout(s) have a great scouting experience.