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Cub
Scouting is a year-round program uniquely designed to meet the needs of
young boys and their parents. The program offers fun and challenging
activities that promote character development and physical fitness.
Service projects, ceremonies, games, and other activities guide boys
through the core values and give them a sense of personal achievement.
Through positive peer group interaction and parental guidance, boys also
learn honesty, bravery, and respect. Family involvement is an essential
part of Cub Scouting, and parents are encouraged to play an active role
in the program. Through interaction between parents, leaders, and
friends, boys learn citizenship, compassion, and courage. This family-
and community-centered approach to learning means that Cub Scouting is
truly time well-spent.
Who Can
Join?
Tiger Cubs (entering first grade or age 7), Cub Scouts (entering second
or third grade, or age 8 or 9), Webelos Scouts (entering fourth or fifth
grade, or age 10).
How Much
Does It Cost?
We try our best to keep cost to
the parents as low as possible. The cost is about $30 per year, plus weekly den dues of $1. This includes an annual subscription to Boy's
Life magazine. We hold an annual popcorn fundraiser to raise money
for awards, trophies, badges and scouting events. We occasionally will
hold a cake bake or car wash as a fund-raiser as well. At the beginning
of scouting, a uniform should be purchased, but this uniform can be used
for several years. There will be a variety of activities throughout the
year that will have additional expenses, such as Slash-o-Ree, but many of our activities, such as hiking and veteran-flag
placements for Memorial Day, are free.
How Are
Parents Involved?
Cub Scouting is a family program.
Parents or a responsible adult accompany their scouts to most events
and use this time to create lasting memories. Our pack has a good
balance of moms, dads and siblings participating as their schedules
allow. All camping for the pack is family camping, and siblings are
welcome and encouraged.
Parents are encouraged to use their talents to help the pack in whatever
way they are comfortable. Parents who want to become more involved can
become Den Leaders, Assistant Den Leaders, committee members or
volunteer to help set up or clean up events. Parents can arrange for
tours of their places of work, or help scouts learn about a hobby of
theirs (such as wildlife watching). There are lots of big and small ways
to become involved.
How Much
Time Is Required?
In most cases, about 4 times per
month, depending on the age of the scout. A scout will have a den
meeting according to the den schedule, a den go-see-it (or field trip),
and a pack meeting held the 1st Monday of every month. Sometimes,
there is an additional pack event held
during the month, such as our annual Pinewood Derby.
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