There are 20 Activity Badges a
Webelos Scout can earn. These are divided into 5 areas: Physical, Mental,
Technology, Outdoor, and Community. A pin is presented for completion of each
Activity Badge.
Arrow of Light - This is the highest award a boy can earn in Cub
Scouting - also the ONLY (non-religious) award from Cub Scouts which can be worn
on a Boy Scout Uniform.
Arrow Points - Arrow Points are awarded to Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts
for completion of electives beyond the Achievements covered for earning the Wolf
or Bear rank badge. A Gold Arrow Point is awarded for the first 10 electives; a
Silver Arrow Point is awarded for each successive 10 electives completed.
Bear Cub - These are generally third grade Cub Scouts, who work on
activities in the areas God, Country, Family and Self. Of the 24 possible
Achievements, they must complete a prescribed amount in each area, for a total
of 12.
Bobcat - Every boy who joins Cub Scouts must first earn the Bobcat
badge. Doing this, he learns the seven basic tenets of Cub Scouting: the
Promise, the Law the Pack, the sign, the handshake, the motto, the salute, and
what Webelos means.
Boy Scout - A Boy Scout is between the ages of 11 and 18 and belongs
to a Troop. He advances through these ranks: Tenderfoot, Second Class, First
Class, Star, Life, then Eagle.
Boy Scouts of America - The Boy Scouts of America is a nationally
chartered organization that encompasses Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Explorer Units,
and Varsity Units.
Committee - This is the group of adult volunteers who "run"
the Pack. Any interested adult is welcome to attend Committee meetings.
Council - The Council is an organization of professional Scouters that
oversees all Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops and other units in an area. Pack
903 is part of the Indian Nations Council.
Cub or Cub Scout - A Cub Scout is any member of Boy Scouts in first
through fifth grade (or age 7 - 11).
Cubmaster - The Cubmaster is the chief adult volunteer leader. The
Cubmaster runs the Pack meetings, and advises all other leaders.
Den - The Den is a group of Cub Scouts who meet at regular intervals.
Ideally, a den consists of 6 to 8 boys who are all working toward the same rank.
Den Leader - The adult volunteer who is in charge of planning and
running den meetings is the Den Leader.
Den Meeting - Individual Den Meetings are held for each rank level of
Cub Scouts. These usually occur at a regular intervals, such as weekly or
bi-weekly. Wolf and Bear dens work on fun projects, crafts, skits, or some of
their Achievements. Webelos dens use this time to work on the various Activity
Badges.
District - Each Council is divided into a number of Districts. Pack
903 is part of the Twin Arrows District. Roger Winn is our District Executive,
and oversees the activities of all Units in the District.
Handbook - Each level of Scouting has its own Handbook. The Handbook
is ESSENTIAL for your Scout, as it spells out the requirements for advancement,
as well as providing a place to record completion of the same.
Light Of Christ - This is the Catholic Religious Award that 1st and
2nd grade Tigers or Cub Scouts can earn.
Pack - The whole group - all of our dens and families together is
called a Pack. The Pack usually meets once every month.
Parvuli Dei - This is the Catholic Religious Award that 3rd - 5th
grade Cub Scouts can earn.
Rank Badges
- Each Unit must have a sponsoring
organization, such as a church, service club, etc. Pack 903 is sponsored by All
Saints School.
Tiger Cub - Tiger Cubs are first grade boys who, with an adult
partner, participate in several of 17 Big Ideas. The Tiger Cub program serves as
an introduction to the Cub Scout program. Tiger Cubs and their families are
often encouraged to participate in Pack events.
Tiger Partner - The adult partner of a Tiger Cub, usually a family
member, is the Tiger Partner.
Uniform - The Uniform is the prescribed clothing for any and all
official Cub Scout events. In Pack 903, the minimum Uniform consists of a
uniform shirt, (with all patches), appropriate neckerchief, and plain, dark
pants, jeans or shorts. Webelos Scouts use the "colors" for activity
pins. For "casual" events, a Cub or Pack903 T-shirt and shorts is
acceptable.
Webelos - Webelos means WE'll BE LOyal Scouts.
Webelos Scout - These are fourth and fifth grade Cub Scouts, who work
on up to 20 Activity Badges in the den setting. These activities are designed to
prepare the boys for the merit badge methodology utilized in Boy Scouts.
Wolf Cub - These are generally second grade Cub Scouts, who work on 12
Achievements, mostly in the home setting. Arrow Points are awarded for work done
on a multitude of electives.
Unit - Each individually chartered Pack, Troop, Post or Lodge is a
Unit.
