WE ARE BACK!!
After an extended break, we are ready to get back to Scouting! We are recruiting new scouts, den leaders and parents that want to assist. It takes several adults to pull this together. Please contact John for more information or to signup.
More details to come soon.
808-990-0383
Cub Scouts is a year-round program offering fun activities that promote character and leadership development. Parents are encouraged to play an active role in our programs. Whole families can now participate in Cub Scouts. Pack 38 offers programs for boys and girls in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Cub Scouts embraces the outdoors through camping, hiking and beach fun. We also focus on helping our communities through service projects, STEM development, and building confident kids through a wide range of activities. Our Cub Scout program is designed to develop physical (well-tuned and healthy), mental (able to think and solve problems) and emotional (self-control, courage, empathy and respect for self and others)fitness.
The Bobcat rank is earned prior to all other ranks (except for Lions). If a child joins Cub Scouting as a Tiger, Wolf, Bear, or Webelos, he/she must earn the Bobcat badge first before receiving any other award or rank.
Lion through Bear rank Cub Scouts complete adventures to earn belt loops to mark their progress to rank completion. Webelos and AOL Scouts’ adventures are represented with pins to mark their progress.
Kindergarten children are Lion Cubs who, with an adult partner, participate in 5 adventures. Lion Dens meet 1 - 2 times a month.
First Grade children are Tigers who, with an adult partner, participate in six adventures and *one elective, each consisting of a Family Activity, a Den Activity, and a Go See It.
Second grade children work toward their Wolf rank. There are six adventures and *one elective to complete to earn the Wolf rank.
Third grade children work toward their Bear rank. There are six adventures and *one elective to complete to earn the Bear rank.
Fourth grade children work toward their Webelos rank. (Webelos means “We’ll Be Loyal Scouts”.) There are five adventures and *one elective designed to prepare the cubs for Scouts BSA.
Fifth grade children work toward Cub Scouting's highest award, the Arrow of Light (AOL). This is the highest award a child can earn in Cub Scouting and is also the only non-religious award from Cub Scouts that can be worn on a Scouting BSA uniform. There are four required adventures and *one elective.
The Cyber Chip is required every year for all ranks, except Lion, earned by completing four requirements dealing with internet safety.
*Although only one elective is required, Pack 38 leaders encourage Cub Scouts to complete as many of the elective adventures as they want.
Dens are led by volunteers, usually parents of the children in that den. There are many ways you can help the Pack/Den. Several are listed later. The Pack is led by a Cubmaster who makes sure the programs are being followed, and everyone is having fun. The Pack is overseen by a Chartered Organization. Waikoloa Lion’s Club is Pack 38’s chartered organization.
Camping:
Pack 38 participates in several camp activities each year. These include Cub Day Camp and Family campouts. Older cubs (the Webelos) will have additional camping opportunities as guests of the Scouts BSA troops.
Camping Guidelines:
Pack 38 strives to ensure that several outings each year include camping. The Boy Scouts of America has established guidelines for its members to participate in camping activities. A Cub Scout may participate in overnight camping when supervised by a parent. If a parent cannot attend, the child’s family must make arrangements for another adult to be a substitute for a parent at the campout. It is essential that each Cub Scout be under the supervision of an adult. Cub Scouts are limited to child-parent excursions or program-managed family camping designed for the entire family. A current Health Form, parts A and B only, must be on file for a Cub Scout and the adult partner in order to attend any camp. When staying in tents, no youth will stay in the tent of an adult other than his or her parent/guardian. Webelos Scouts, at certain approved outings may stay in a tent with other members of their Den without a parent, but still may not stay in the tent of an adult that is not his/her parent or guardian.
Fundraising:
While Pack 38 charges an annual fee, that fee primarily covers the cost of registering your child with the Boy Scouts of America and unit insurance. We do participate in fundraising events through the Scouts such as Camp Cards and Popcorn sales, we also will have some other fundraisers on a Pack level throughout the year. We respectfully request that Cub Scouts and parents participate fully in the fundraisers to help the Pack and the Scouting program. We ask that all have a good spirit, and put effort into these joint fundraisers. It does cost money to run a Pack and we try to keep costs down as much as possible for parents. The Pack fundraisers are a vital part of running our Pack.
Our funds come from fundraising and our sponsor organization, Waikoloa Lions Club.
Occasionally, there may be other costs directly related to advancements, outings, and camp.
Scouting for Food:
Scouting for Food is our annual food drive organized by the Boy Scouts of America. Our Pack will participate ins Troop 38 in distributing fliers and collecting food donations. This usually occurs in November and is one of several service projects we participate in.
Pinewood Derby:
The Pinewood Derby is one of the most popular and memorable events in Cub Scouting. Pack 38 holds their Pack race then there is the District race.
The Cub Scouts receive their kits at a pack meeting and work with their family or den leader to create a car to race. Cub Scouts are expected to do as much of the work as possible by themselves with adult guidance. Lion Cubs may only be able to help sand and paint their car, while Webelos should be able to do most of the work themselves. The races are electronically scored by computer, and Cub Scouts race in heats to provide competition and excitement. Competitive activities help our Scouts learn good sportsmanship by cheering on their fellow Scouts. This event is incredibly fun and gets better every year.
Blue & Gold Banquet:
The Blue & Gold Banquet is Cub Scouting’s birthday party. Held each year in February, the Blue & Gold Banquet is a chance for Pack 38 to come together for an evening of food, family, and fun. This event is planned by our Bear Den to fulfill their Grin and Bear It adventure.
Raingutter Regatta:
The Raingutter Regatta is an event similar to the Pinewood Derby that we have held in January and the the District race at Blue & Gold Banquet in February. It encourages families to work with their Cub Scouts to build a sailboat that they then race against other members of the Pack.
Special Events:
Pack 38 plans a variety of other special events throughout the year that help the children with advancement, teach new skills, and provide an opportunity for a good time. These events may include going on hikes or tours, attending athletic events, or performing service projects, besides the Scouting Makahiki Games.
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