Scoutbook

WHAT'S SCOUTBOOK?

To assist Scouts, parents, and leaders in keeping track of rank advancements, and other awards, as well as to allow for better communications, Pack 873 has subscribed to an electronic management system known as Scoutbook. This powerful online tool, available for use on any internet-connected desktop computer, tablet, or smartphone allows parents to record requirements earned at home with family and allows den leaders to electronically sign off on the completion of requirements. Scoutbook will not replace your son's paper rank handbook, but it will complement its use.

USING SCOUTBOOK

Scoutbook has become a “one-stop” tool for everything having to do with Pack 873’s Cub Scouts. Here are some of its current features:

• Keep track of den and pack calendars. Subscribe to the ones you want and ignore those you don't need.

• RSVP to help leaders plan events.

• Send messages to leaders.

• Receive messages from leaders.

• Record adventures your son completes, keep track of his progress towards earning rank.

• Den leaders will sign off on completed adventures, they'll order awards and be ready to present those at upcoming pack meetings.

• Participate in pack and den forum discussions.

• Easily fill out permission slips.

• Keep track of who's in your den and in the pack.

• Keep your profile info current and complete.

• Add your profile photo. Photos are helpful for Scouts, leaders and adults.

• Leaders keep track of training according to BSA's standards.

• Moving past Cub Scouts, many Boy Scouts Troops use Scoutbook in the same ways we do.