The Cub Scout Program
The Cub Scout Program
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Overview
Overview
Cub Scouting is fun for the whole family and focusses on citizenship, character development, personal fitness, and leadership. In Scouting, boys and girls start with their best right now selves and grow into their very best future selves. It’s fun, hands-on learning and achievement that puts kids in the middle of the action and prepares them for today – and for life.
Each pack has dedicated leaders and volunteers who are tasked with teaching Cub Scouts both fun and valuable lessons that will help them progress in the program and in life. The lessons learned in Scouting form a foundation to embrace opportunity and overcome obstacles.
Interested in joining? Visit our Join page for details about the Cub Scout Packs in our area!
See highlights of the Cub Scout program below.
For additional information, please visit https://www.scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/.
Pack/Den Structure
Pack/Den Structure
The "den" is the center of Cub Scout activities. There is generally a separate den for each grade (K thru 5) that is led by at least one Den Leader parent who guides them through adventures and requirements for their grade's rank. Dens may be combined within two years of age difference based on current membership numbers.
The "pack" represents all Cub Scouts in that particular unit across all dens, and is led by the Cubmaster.
The pack is also assisted by the Pack Committee, led by the Committee Chair, Committee Members, and other specialty roles such as the Treasurer. The purpose of the Pack Committee is to support the Den Leaders and Cubmaster in executing the program and to ensure the overall health of the pack.
Rank Advancement
Rank Advancement
Cub Scout activities are centered around earning badges that are specific to each school grade level. This badge represents a rank. Advancement refers to the progress a Cub Scout makes toward their badge of rank. All of the activities for each rank are in the Cub Scout handbooks.
Adventures
Adventures
Based on different topics such as hiking, nature, science, citizenship, first aid, sports, and more, adventures are earned as a Cub Scout advances toward their badge of rank. Once an adventure is completed, a Cub Scout receives recognition in the form of an adventure loop or adventure pin.
Our Volunteers
Our Volunteers
Cub Scouting is fun for the whole family. Getting everyone involved makes the experience more meaningful for your Cub Scout. There is a place for every parent, legal guardian, or other caring adults who want to help. Often the challenge is not knowing how to help.
In Cub Scouting there are so many opportunities to volunteer. You want to get involved, but you’re not sure where to start. Remember not every volunteer in Cub Scouting wears a uniform. Everyone has different skills and ways they can contribute to make the Cub Scouting experience meaningful. No matter how you want to get involved, thank you for making the first move to volunteer with Cub Scouts.
Pack Meetings
Pack Meetings
Cub Scout units typically gather as an entire pack once per month, either as a formal pack meeting or for a major event.
Den Meetings
Den Meetings
The pack is divided into "dens" by grade-level (K thru 5) or sometimes combined dens based on membership numbers and correspond to the rank that your child is working towards--Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, and Arrow of Light.
Dens typically meet once or twice per month at a time that is convenient for the den families.
Special Events
Special Events
Examples of the exciting Pack events each year include:
Camping, camp fires, and overnight adventures as a pack or with local Scout troops
Hiking and other outdoor activities
Visits to museums, historical locations, and with local first responders
Community Service projects, such as food drives, litter pickup, and holiday caroling
Pinewood Derby
Memorial Day Parade
And many more!
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