This video is an introduction to the Cub Scouts program that covers the following questions:

• What is Cub Scouts?

• Who is Cub Scouts for?

• What about meetings and activities?

• What kind of Adventures do Cub Scouts do?

• How much does it cost to be a Cub Scout?

Here are some examples of activities that Cub Scouts do every year.

• Fishing

• Archery

• Camping

• Adventures

• Earning awards

• Outdoor learning

• Launching rockets

• Racing cars

• Meeting new friends and making family memories!

This video answers the top 5 most frequently asked questions about Cub Scouting.

• What uniform and handbook will we need and where do I get them? Besides the video, we give more Pack and local specific details on our Uniform page.

• What is a Den? Dens are small ground broken down by grade. Ours typically meet the 1st and 2nd weeks of the month at an agreed upon day and time.

• What is a Pack? Packs are made up of multiple dens with monthly meetings. Ours are on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30PM.

• What is rank advancement and how does it work?  Ranks go through age-appropriate adventures to improve skillset and knowledge and to earn awards and advance.

• Who is Akela? Akela is the Cub Scout leader. At home, the parent is Akela. At Den meetings, the Den Leader is Akela. At Pack meetings, the Cubmaster is Akela. Each helps ensure behaviour in accordance with the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

“As a former Cub Scout myself, I’ve always shared the belief that Scouting had beneficial effects on kids’ character, but as researchers we must be rigorous and give it a fair test,” says Lerner, who has written hundreds of scholarly articles and books, including Liberty: Thriving and Civic Engagement Among America’s Youth and The Good Teen. “We did, and the results are strikingly positive. After three years, Scouts reported significant increases in cheerfulness, helpfulness, kindness, obedience, trustworthiness and hopeful future expectations.” 

- Dr. Richard M. Lerner
a psychologist and youth expert at Tufts University

Source: Research proves that Scouting builds character in youth

Also see: Tufts study confirms: Scouting builds character in 6 areas

Cub Scouts is proven to develop positive character traits in children.