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MEET OUR PACK COMMITTEE!

We have Pack Committee meetings once a month in conjunction with the Pack Meeting, and they are open to all parents.  If you want to join the Committee, please ask for an adult membership application.  

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Meet our Pack leadership volunteers who work with our amazing Pack Committee!  We couldn't do it without such an awesome team!

How much does it cost to participate in Cub Scouts? *

Money should never be the barrier to scouting! Financial assistance is available for scouting. Please talk confidentially with us about how to obtain assistance. 

Boy Scouts of America Annual Membership Fee: This money IS NOT shared with our Pack.  This goes directly to the BSA National Headquarters and is non-refundable.

• Youth National Registration: $85 annually, currently for 2024. This is the BSA membership fee for new and renewing members for 12 calendar months.

• Adult National Registration: $65 annually, currently for 2024. This is the BSA membership fee for new and renewing members for 12 calendar months.

*** Returning members: renewal fees are paid by you directly to Boy Scouts of America (National) on the anniversary of your joining date.

Pack Dues: $150 annually. This is paid directly to our Pack to pay for our program costs, including some activities and advancement-related items. This also includes the neckerchief, Pack T-Shirt, and the Cub Scout Handbook for the youth's appropriate rank.

Uniform Costs:  $40 For Lions and $100 for all other Ranks. These are purchased by the Pack for new scouts unless you want to add on official scout pants, hats, etc. which are optional and can be purchased directly from the Scout Shop. For pants, we require blue jeans or blue pants/shorts (not athletic wear).
More information is here UNIFORMS.

Camping and Special Events: $20–$100+ occasionally. In general, most events that have an extra fee will be in the neighborhood of $20. Overnight camps could be more expensive and are a passthrough of the actual cost. For Pack camping, we have the cost of the reservation for the camp plus the food budget, and we cook all meals as a pack to make it easy. Your family will need to provide your own camping equipment (tent, sleeping bags, chairs, etc.). Examples of special events are Scout Night at the Rodeo, RoughRiders Baseball, Cowboys Games, etc., day camps, summer camps, and District Cuboree Days. These are mostly optional fun events. 

For a bottom line of about $300 a year, $25 a month, you are getting a quality program that will stick with your child for a lifetime! If you need financial assistance, please let us know so that we can work out a payment arrangement or apply for a scholarship from our BSA District Council. 

*All fees are non-refundable.

The Three Main Scouting Programs

How Does Cub Scouting Work?

In Cub Scouting, you and your family join in on the program with your child, and you will help them along the way. Cub Scouts have a different handbook at each grade level, with adventures that are age-appropriate for their developmental level. As your child advances through these books by working on adventures, they will earn badges and other recognition that they wear on their uniform. As your child grows in Cub Scouting, your role will change with them, from hands-on involvement to guiding and coaching. Your child’s success in Cub Scouting depends on you! 

The Cub Scouting program takes place at two levels. Your child will be a part of a den, a small group of Cub Scouts in the same grade level. A den typically meets twice a month, although some may meet more often. All dens, from kindergarten through fifth grade, make up a pack. Once a month, the dens, with their families, come together at the pack meeting, and Cub Scouts are recognized for the adventures and badges they have earned. 

Check out this short video that explains a LOT!  🙂 

Cub Scout Dens and Meetings 

Den meetings are on each month's first and second Tuesdays from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM.  Den meetings are held by grade level in different rooms. 

The Lion (Kindergarten) and Tiger (First Grade) Dens

Cub Scouts who join in kindergarten or first grade join with an adult partner, usually the parent or guardian. A Lion or Tiger den should be no more than eight Cub Scouts and their adult partners. An adult is selected to serve as the den leader (usually one of the parents) and coordinates the meetings. Each adult partner takes a turn assisting or hosting meetings or activities with the den leader. This shared leadership model is a great way to ensure the den leader has the help needed to deliver a quality program. 

The Wolf (Second Grade) and Bear (Third Grade) Dens

Children this age are becoming more independent, and activities are designed to meet their developmental needs. A Wolf (second grade) or Bear (third grade) den is ideally no more than eight Cub Scouts, a den leader, an assistant den leader (usually parents of some of the den members), and often a den chief (an older Scout who helps the den leader). They typically meet twice a month at a regularly scheduled time and place and attend the pack meeting with their families.

The Webelos Den (4th Grade)  & Arrow of Light Den (Fifth Grade)

The Webelos and Arrow of Light dens are much like the Wolf and Bear dens, but there is more emphasis on learning to take leadership roles and preparing to join a Scout troop. 

Cub Scout Pack Meetings

Pack Meetings are on the fourth Tuesday from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. 

The Cub Scout pack is made up of all the dens, which meet monthly at the pack meeting led by the Cubmaster. There are games, skits, songs, ceremonies, and presentations of achievements and badges that Cub Scouts earned during that month. This is where families can see the achievements of their Cub Scout. 

The pack, including families, also participates in other special events throughout the year, including:

• Pinewood Derby®—You can build and race a model car with your child.

• Blue and Gold Banquet—Cub Scouting’s birthday party—for all pack members and their families

• Camping—Overnight and day camp opportunities introduce your family to the camping experience 

• Service projects—Packs may participate in food drives, conservation projects, or other community activities.

• Field trips and special outings—Den outings are a great way to learn more about the people and places in your community. 

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The Cub Scout Advancement Program

This does get adjusted from time to time, but this gives you a good idea of the program.

How our Pack fits in with Boy Scouts of America & Circle 10 Council

The Cub Scout Pack Committee

Every Cub Scout parent or guardian is invited to become a member of the pack committee. Pack committee members perform administrative functions of the pack. The committee meets monthly.  

Volunteers                                                   BSA Position Codes

This program does not work without volunteers as Den Leaders, Cubmasters, Assistant Cubmasters, Treasurers, Secretaries, and Coordinators.  Scouting volunteers come to Scouting from a variety of backgrounds and experiences—plumbers, lawyers, housewives, teachers, doctors, janitors, and scientists—all involved in leading youth to become responsible, caring, and competent citizens.

Whether you wish to volunteer your time with elementary school-age scouts or middle and high school-age youth, the BSA Scouts of America has a volunteer opportunity that is right for you. In addition to the reward of working with youth, through volunteering for Scouts, you will:

Develop a greater level of pride in your community.

Have the opportunity to demonstrate moral and ethical decisions.

Build a closer bond with your children and other children in the community.

Become a better role model image for youth in your community.

Develop a more personal relationship with God.

Through volunteering with the BSA Scouts of America, you will work with youth to build a better future for everyone.

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Training

The Boy Scouts of America offers convenient training for parents who volunteer. As a new parent, you can learn all about Cub Scouting and how quality Scouting programs are built. Log onto my.Scouting.org and create an account to gain access to all available training content. For more information about training at all levels of the program, go to our ADULT TRAINING page

Youth Protection

Child abuse is a serious problem in our society, and unfortunately, it can occur anywhere, even in Scouting. Youth safety is of paramount importance to Scouting. For that reason, the BSA continues to create barriers to abuse beyond what has previously existed in Scouting. The Boy Scouts of America places the greatest importance on providing the most secure environment possible for its youth members. To maintain such an environment, the BSA has developed numerous procedural and leadership selection policies and provides parents and leaders with multiple online and print resources for all Scouting programs.

All leaders are required to complete Youth Protection training. All parents are encouraged to take the training. To complete the training online, go to my.Scouting.org and establish an account using the member number you receive when you register for BSA membership. If you take the training online before obtaining a member number, return to my.Scouting.org and enter your number for training record credit. Your BSA local council also provides training on a regular basis if you cannot take it online. 

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 registered. 

Just a few of our fun Cub Scout Activities

• Chilloree: - This chilly camp is another perfect one-day event for Cubs and their families in the Winter at Camp Wisdom. While there are many fun activities like BB’s and field games, Chilloree reminds us fun can be had in any season! The weather might be cold, but the warmth of family and friends keeps us going!

• Cub Fun Day is an event for all Cub Scouts to enjoy Scouting activities outside!

• Cub Resident Camp -A 3-day, 2-night stay for your rising 2nd and 3rd-grade Scouts. CubScout Resident Camp will offer a wide variety of fun-filled and challenging activities for your Cub Scouts: experience an outdoor overnight stay, discover nature, Scout skills, swimming and much more.

• Cuboree -A weekend event for all Cub Scouts and their family to enjoy some Scouting activities outside, including camping!•Day/Twilight Camp -A fantastic way to extend and amplify the Cub Scout experience for your Cub Scout over the summer. Besides the camp staples of BBs and archery, Day/Twilight Camp offers Scouts the opportunity to get a head start on advancement for their next rank.

• Fish N Fun -In the Spring, you and your family can participate in horseback riding (3rd grade+), fishing, BB guns (1st grade+), games, bows and arrows, and more! This one-day event at Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp is perfect for a quick, fun day trip!

• Gold Rush -This one-day event at Camp Wisdom is a great opportunity for Cub Scouts and their families to come out in the Fall to enjoy the great weather and activities CampWisdom has to offer. If you’re lucky, you might even find GOLD!

• Parent N Pal -Come join a fun-filled weekend at Parent N Pal for all Cub Scouts and parents. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore, camp, and participate in activities such as shooting sports - archery and BB guns (1st grade+), horseback riding (3rd grade+), games, crafts, and more! Offered in Spring and Fall.

• Webelos Woods -A weekend camping event (unless specified as a day event) for fourth and fifth graders to come meet Scouts BSA troops and enjoy planned activities.

• Webelos Resident Camp –A 4-day, 3-night summer stay for all rising 4th and 5th grade Webelos and parents. The Scouts enjoy increased independence and responsibility while working on many of the requirements for Webelos or Arrow of Light rank and most of all, have great fun! 

What Every Scout Learns First as a Bobcat

The first award a new Tiger through Webelos Scout earns is the rank of Bobcat. The requirements are listed here:

1. Learn and say the Scout Oath, with help if needed.

On my honor, I will do my best

To do my duty to God and my Country and to obey the Scout Law;

To help other people at all times;

To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

2. Learn and say the Scout Law, with help if needed.

A Scout is:

Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.

3. Say the Cub Scout Motto.

Do Your Best

4. Show the Cub Scout Sign. Tell what it means.

Make the V-sign with your right hand and with your arm held straight up. The two fingers stand for the Scout Oath and the Scout Law. They look like wolf’s ears ready to listen to Akela. In Cub Scout packs, Akela (pronounced Ah-KAY-la) means "Good Leader". Akela is a symbol of wisdom, authority, and leadership. Akela is anyone who acts as a leader to the Scout. Akela can be a Cubmaster, Den Leader, parent or teacher depending on where the guidance takes place. In den meetings, it is the Den Leader who is Akela. During pack meetings it is the Cubmaster. At home, the parents fill this role. Give the Cub Scout Sign when you say the Scout Oath or Scout Law.

5. Show the Cub Scout Handshake. Tell what it means.

Using your right hand, place your fist two fingers along the inside of the other scout’s wrist. This means that you help each other remember and obey the Scout Oath and Law.

6. Give the Cub Scout Salute. Tell what it means.

Point your first two fingers of your right hand out straight and close together. Touch the tip of the fingers to your hat or, if not wearing a hat, to your eyebrow. A salute is a way to show respect. When you salute the flag, you show that you respect your country.

7. Parent protection for your child

Each parent or adult partner must complete the exercises in the booklet How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse. This booklet can be found in the front of the scout handbook or at https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/100-014_WEB.pdf