ABOUT CUB SCOUTS

What is Cub Scouting?

Cub Scouting is fun with a purpose. The purpose is to build character, learn citizenship, teach practical skills, and develop a spirit of community service. The boys and girls have fun participating in age-appropriate activities, such as camping, hiking, physical fitness, making/building things, learning about nature, and model car and boat racing.

How does it work?

Each Cub Scout is placed in a group, called a den, with other kids from the same grade. Cub Scouts gather with their den to perform activities and learn skills that lead to awards and advancement in rank. All the dens together make up a Cub Scout pack. Pack meetings are held every month and have a theme that corresponds to one of the Cub Scout 12 core values. In addition, the pack has approximately one major activity per month.

What are the core values of Cub Scouting?

Citizenship, Compassion, Cooperation, Courage, Faith, Health and Fitness, Honesty, Perseverance, Positive Attitude, Resourcefulness, Respect, and Responsibility.

Who can join Cub Scouts?

Cub Scouting is for boys and girls in kindergarten through fifth grades. Kindergartners are called Lions, first graders Tiger Cubs, second graders Wolf Cubs, third graders Bear Cubs, and fourth and fifth graders are called WEBELOS Scouts. Cub Scouts bridge to Scouts BSA during fifth grade.

What supplies and equipment are needed?

Each scout needs a uniform and a handbook. View and download the Pack 737 Uniform Guide. Additional supplies and equipment may be needed for certain activities such as camping trips.

What do parents do?

Cub Scouts is a great way for parents to spend quality time with their kids. All scouting leaders are volunteers, and we encourage our parents to get involved! One parent in each den is the Den Leader, who is responsible for planning and conducting the den meetings. Another parent is the Cubmaster, who is the leader of the pack. There are other adult volunteer roles, such the Assistant Den Leaders and the Committee Members. Training is offered for all of these positions.

I want to know more about Cub Scouts!

The official Boy Scouts of America website has a wealth of information for Cub Scouts and their parents. The Boy Scout trail also has great Cub Scout resources.