Your Son, Scouting, and You!

As a concerned parent, you want your son to grow up to be a person of strong self-worth, self-reliant, dependable, and a caring individual. Scouting has these goals in mind for him. Since 1910, Scouting has been weaving lifetime values into fun, and educational activities. Scouting reinforces your efforts at home by strengthening character, promoting good citizenship, and encouraging physical fitness.

The values instilled by Scouting will help your son make good decisions throughout his lifetime and give him the confidence he needs in a morally challenging world.

The Programs

TIGER CUBS: This is a one-year program for 1st grade boys. Each boy participates with a parent (or another adult family member) in family-oriented activities that range from family camping to preparing for emergencies. The time you spend together is meant to be fun, a chance to get to know one another better, and do things with your family and a peer group of families like yours.

WOLF CUBS: This program is for 2nd grade boys. It is based on Kipling's Jungle Book story of Mowgli (the man cub) and the Wolf Pack. Wolf Cubs learn to be resourceful and to do "Their Best" while following the Bobcat and Wolf Trail. Gold and Silver Arrow Points are earned for extra achievements. Our skits, games, field trips, service projects and outdoor activities help fulfill a boy's desire for adventure and allow him to use his vivid imagination.

BEAR CUBS: This program is for 3rd grade boys. As in the Wolf Cub program, it is based on the Jungle Book story. Advancement activities are at a more advanced level but include all the adventurous activities Wolves get to do. The Bear Cub program, like the others, is carefully designed so that the things they are asked to do are appropriate to their age so they are still being challenged yet still having fun.

WEBELOS CUBS: This program is for 4th and 5th grade boys. The requirements for advancement are more specific and detailed than required of Tiger, Wolf and Bear Cubs. Webelos is short for We'll Be Loyal Scouts. (There is no doubt that this was thought up before we had the widespread use of acronyms.) The focus here is on getting your son ready for Boy Scouts. The nature of the achievement work is similar to what Boy Scouts do. Webelos also learn what they need to know to earn the rank of Tenderfoot in Boy Scouts. Webelos can camp with a Boy Scout Troop at the fall Camporee. 1st and 2nd year Webelos go to a two night camping trip at a Boy Scout camp.

BOY SCOUTING: A program designed for boys in grades six through twelve with focus on building self-esteem, self-reliance and personal growth through a blend of outdoor experiences, educational and instructional skills, recognition, value-building, and fun.

What's Our Organization?

The Den: A Den has six to nine boys, meets 2 to 3 times a month for an hour. Tiger Dens meet once a month. The Den is led by a Den Leader (a parent) and helped by one or more Assistant Den Leaders who are also parents. Most Dens elect a boy leader (called a Denner) who carries out specific tasks at Den meetings. Some Dens are able to obtain the services of a Boy Scout who serves as a Den Chief. The weekly Den programs are designed around monthly themes supported by "Program Helps," "Scouting Magazine," Pack Committee Meetings, Council-sponsored leader meeting (Roundtables), and leader manuals (The Big Idea Book and Ethics in Action).

The Pack: The Pack is made up of several Dens and meets once a month. All Cub Scouts and their families attend. The Cubmaster and an Assistant Cubmaster run the Pack meeting. It is the climax of the month's Den meetings and activities. The Pack meeting program may include games, skits, stunts, ceremonies, songs, presentations, and achievement recognition.

The Pack Committee: The Pack Committee is made up of all leaders (Committee Chairperson, Cubmaster, Assistant, Den Leaders and Special Activity Chairpeople). Parents are always welcome to participate. It meets monthly to plan Pack meetings and activities.

The Chartered Organization: The Pack is owned by the Charted Organization, which functions as a sponsor.  It also provides a place for the Pack  to meet.

The Council: The District Council supports the work of the Pack with a full-time District Executive, monthly organizational meetings, training programs for leaders, and District-wide events such as the Tiger Cub Fun Day, Scouting for Food, and summer camp programs.

The Parents: The key to a successful Scouting program is parental involvement. Scouting is about all the things we've talked about, but at its core is helping you find new avenues to relate to your son and participate in your son's growth. Please commit yourself to talking to your son about the requirements of his rank and how he can work on them with your guidance. You will likely find your son anxious to work together with you on these achievements. Cub Scouts is one way you can develop a bond with your son that enables open and honest discussions. Maybe this type of relationship will help in the often-difficult years of adolescence which lie ahead.

How Can You Help?: Volunteer!

"Service" underlies the Scouting Movement. To "Help the Pack Go" and "Help the Pack Grow," we need the assistance of parents who are willing to either join Pack Leadership or take responsibility for a Special Event. Please contact our Membership Chair to receive a volunteer form. If volunteering for a Special Event, please indicate that you are willing to head-it-up.

What do leaders and volunteers receive in return? Being a leader is fun, challenging, and rewarding. Many find that the experience helps them to become better parents. Some of the many dividends that can enrich the life of leaders and volunteers are:

What it Costs?

Pack Registration: Registration is $32.00, which includes pack dues of $20 whcioh stays with us, and $12 whcih goes to the scout office.  A new subscription to Boy's Life is $12. 

Uniform and Books: $25 to $35

Special Events: Some Special Events have an additional charge.

Leaders: All leaders (Den Leaders, Asst. Den Leaders, Tiger Cub Coordinators and Tiger Cub Asst. Coordinators) must complete the "Be A Volunteer Leader" application form. No fee is required. In Cub Scouts, you don't pay to be a leader.