Cub Scouts is a year-round family- and home-centered program that develops ethical decision-making skills for youth in kindergarten through fifth grade. Activities emphasize character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness.
We meet Monday nights at our chartered organization, Dotsonville Community Center, 3189 Dotsonville Rd., Clarksville, Tennessee
The Pack is made up of Dens based off their grade level; Kindergarteners are Lions, first graders are Tigers, second graders are Wolves, third graders are Bears, fourth graders are Webelos, and fifth graders are the Arrow of Light Den.
We participate in the Fall/Spring Family camps at the District and Council Level. We do a week of Day Camp every June, and Scouts have the option of resident camp at Cub World at Boxwell Scout Reservation. We participate in the Veteran’s Day Parade in Clarksville, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Erin, and flag placement on Memorial Day.
Favorites annual activities include;
· Raingutter Regatta
· Fishing Derbies
· Pinewood Derby
· Family Camps
We have included the STEM (NOVA) awards in our program and are focus on outdoor service projects and activities.
The Pack is operated by volunteers that fall into two categories, Committee or Leaders. Every pack has a pack committee, which consists of at least three members (chair, secretary, and treasurer). By handling administrative and support tasks, the pack committee allows the Cubmaster, den leaders, and their assistants to focus on working directly with the Cub Scouts.
The Pack Committee Chair is appointed by the Chartered Organization to oversee the Pack Committee as they provide support to Den Leaders to ensure a quality program. Learn More
To make Cub Scouting work it takes a team made up of each Cub Scout’s parent or guardian and other caring adults who agree to take on roles that best fit their individual talents. Together this team makes up the Pack Committee. Currently the Committee includes the Committee Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Fundraising Chair (aka Popcorn Kernal), STEM Mentor, and Advancements Chair. The Committee often forms subcommittees to plan and prepare specific events; Pinewood Derby Race, Blue & Gold Banquet, Camping trips, etc. The Committee has additional roles that can be filled to enhance the program or assist with the special events.
The leader of the pack meeting is the Cubmaster. In addition to serving as the master of ceremonies the Cubmaster provides support to Den Leaders. Ensure that the pack program, leaders, and Cub Scouts positively reflect the interests and objectives of the chartered organization and the BSA. Learn More
A volunteer, usually a parent, works with each den (age group) of Scouts. They work directly with other den and pack leaders to ensure that the den is an active and successful part of the pack. Plan, prepare for, and conduct den meetings with the assistant den leader and den chief (for Wolf, Bear, or Webelos den leaders) or adult partners (for Tiger den leader & Lion Guide). Attend the pack leaders’ meetings. Lead the den at the monthly pack activity. Ensure the transition of Cub Scouts to a den of the next rank (or to a Boy Scout troop, for Webelos Scouts earning the Arrow of Light rank) at the end of the year. Learn More
The assistant Cub Scout den leader shares the responsibilities of the Cub Scout den leader and may be called upon to serve as a family contact or record keeper, or to handle other details of den operation. Each den should have at least one assistant den leader, and more if needed. Learn More
*If you are interested in a committee role, please speak with the Committee Chair: Shawn Myers.
*If you are interested in a leader position and assisting our youth in learning new things, please speak to the Cubmaster: Aaron Ragsdale.
True youth protection can be achieved only through the focused commitment of everyone in Scouting. It is the mission of Youth Protection volunteers and professionals to work within the Boy Scouts of America to maintain a culture of Youth Protection awareness and safety at the national, regional, area, council, district, and unit levels.
Youth Protection training is required for all BSA registered volunteers and is a joining requirement.
Youth Protection training must be taken every two years. If a volunteer’s Youth Protection training record is not current at the time of recharter, the volunteer will not be re-registered.
Each year the Scouts have a pamplet to complete with their parents. Even if the parent is not volunteering, we still encourage ALL adults to take the Adult Youth Protection Training. Knowing the rules, prevention, barriers, and reporting is important for the protection of all youth. You can learn more and take the training here.