About Scouting

Welcome to Scouting! The following is helpful information that you need to know:

In Cub Scouts, the Pack is made up of smaller dens. Dens are determined by the child’s grade level in school.

Kindergarten: Lions

1st grade: Tigers

2nd grade: Wolves

3rd grade: Bears

4th grade: Webelos 1

5th grade: Webelos 2

The Pack usually meets at least once per month. Pack events include monthly Pack Nights, where awards are given out, as well as joint community service projects and fun group outings such as day and overnight trips.

Dens meet more often to work on fun age-appropriate adventures together, for which they will be rewarded.

Participation is encouraged at all Pack events, but is not mandatory. Cub Scouts encourages family involvement and participation in our Pack. The more involvement that we have from our Scout families, the better the experience we can offer to our Scouts!

What you do as a Cub Scout:

  • Participate in den meetings which include FUN activities and field trips

  • Work on adventures to earn advancement and rank awards

  • Participate in things like skits, songs and flag ceremonies

  • Community service projects

  • Help with fundraisers for the Pack

  • Participate in fun special events, such as the Pinewood Derby, Pack overnight sleepovers & day trips

  • Have fun!

What do Den leaders do?

Den Leaders hold Den Meetings where the children work on completing requirements for adventure belt loops, listed in the (den specific) Cub Scout Handbook. A parent partner is required to attend Lion and Tiger den meetings. Typically parents of Wolves, Bears and Webelos, do not need to stay for Den Meetings unless the Den Leaders have requested help or have specific needs. Den leaders also attend monthly committee meetings to help organize the events for the entire Pack.

What can Parents do to help?

All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend our monthly Pack committee meeting. Parent involvement is the key to providing the best scouting experiences to our children in the Pack. Parents can also work with their Cub Scout to earn their advancements. Some advancements will be completed at den meetings and / or scout outings and some will be completed with the family at home. Advancement awards will be presented at Pack meetings. The entire family is encouraged to participate during the Pack Meeting, usually held on a Friday or Saturday, once a month. Pack Meetings have fun activities for the entire family, and also allow children to be recognized for their achievements.

What can Cub Scouts do?

The first thing that a new Cub Scout can do is work with their parents to earn their Cyber Chip and Bobcat Rank; ask your den leader for information on these advancements. Cub Scouts are encouraged to attend all Den and Pack Meetings. Speak to your den leader when you can not attend on how you can make up what you missed, so you don’t miss out on earning any awards. Your child should wear their uniform to all Pack Meetings. Shirt should be buttoned and tucked in, and he should “Do his Best” at whatever is asked of him.

Cub Scouting uses six specific methods to achieve Scouting’s aims of helping children and young adults build character, train in the responsibilities of citizenship, and develop personal fitness.

1. The ideals: The Scout Oath, the Scout Law, and the Cub Scout sign, handshake, motto, and salute all teach good citizenship and contribute to a child’s sense of belonging.

2. The den: As part of a small group of children, they are able to learn sportsmanship and good citizenship. They learn how to get along with others. They learn how to do their best, not just for themselves but also for the den.

3. Advancement: The advancement plan provides fun for the children, gives them a sense of personal achievement as they earn badges, and strengthens family understanding. Cub Scout leaders and adult family members work with children on advancement projects.

4. Family involvement: Family involvement is an essential part of Cub Scouting.

5. Activities: In Cub Scouting, children participate in a wide variety of den and Pack activities, such as games, projects, skits, stunts, songs, outdoor activities, and trips.

6. The uniform: The Cub Scout uniform helps build pride, loyalty, and self-respect. Wearing the uniform to all den and Pack meetings and activities also encourages a neat appearance, a sense of belonging, and good behavior.