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Welcome…. …to Cub Scouting. What is Cub Scouting?. FUN with a purpose! Character-building Citizenship training Year-round family program designed for boys who are in 1st through 5th grade. 1 st Grade 2 nd Grade 3 rd Grade 4 th & 5 th Grades. Cub Scout Membership.
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Welcome…. …to Cub Scouting
What is Cub Scouting? • FUN with a purpose! • Character-building • Citizenship training • Year-round family program designed for boys who are in 1st through 5th grade. 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th & 5th Grades
Cub Scout Membership • Boys and parents join a Pack which meets monthly. • Boys are assigned to a Den based on their grade in school, which meets 2-3 times a month. • Parent-led Committee that runs Pack meets monthly.
Advancement Plan • Boys need recognition for achievements. • Provides age-appropriate fun for boys. • Involves and strengthens family. Bobcat 1st Advancement Earned Arrow of Light Highest Advancement Earned
Pack Activities & Calendar School Night for Scouting Cub Scout Launch Holiday Party Pinewood Derby Blue and Gold Banquet Crossover Ceremony/Graduation Summer Camp!
Pack Leadership • Cubmaster • Tiger Den Leader • Wolf Den Leader & Assistant • Bear Den Leader & Assistant • Webelos I & II Leaders & Assistants • Committee Members
Adult Training Required Training is available online @ myscouting.org • Youth Protection Training • Position Specific Ongoing/Additional Training • Indoor Sessions (twice/year) • University of Scouting (once/year) • Roundtable (once/month) EveryScout Deserves a Trained Leader!
Help and Support Council website, www.lewisandclarkbsa.org, provides links to: • District events and news • Program ideas and resources • New Den Leader Kit • Council Calendar
How is Scouting financed? • Registration • Annual Popcorn Sale or other money-earning projects • Dues (optional) • Friends of Scouting • United Way
Fill Out Applications • Please complete your son’s Cub Scout application and your adult application • Cub Scout fees: • Application Fee $15/year • Boy’s Life Magazine (optional) $12/year • Adult fees: • Application Fee $15/year
Thank You • For joining the Cub Scouting program. • For agreeing to work with your son in his den and with his advancement program. • For supporting the pack and their activities. • For turning in your application forms and fees.