http://pack95millcreek.ScoutLander.com
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Cub Scouting Is Fun
Cub Scouting Strengthens Families
Cub Scouting Helps Boys Develop Interests and Skills
Cub Scouting Provides Adventure
Cub Scouting Has an Advancement Plan
Cub Scouting Creates Fellowship
Cub Scouting Promotes Diversity
Cub Scouting Teaches Duty to God and Country
Cub Scouting Provides a Year-Round Program
Cub Scouting Is a Positive Place
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What are the requirements to join Cub Scouts?
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).
What are the benefits of Cub Scouting?
Cub Scouting offers fun and challenging activities that promote character development and physical fitness. The Cub Scout program is based on a system of 12 core values, which will give boys a sense of personal achievement. Through positive peer group interaction and parental guidance.
What are the core values of Cub Scouting?
Cub Scout leaders strive to use Cub Scouting's 12 core values throughout all elements of the program—service projects, ceremonies, games, skits, songs, crafts, and all the other activities enjoyed at den and pack meetings, these values are:
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Citizenship
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Compassion
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Cooperation
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Courage
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Faith
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Health and Fitness
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Honesty
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Perseverance
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Positive Attitude
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Resourcefulness
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Respect
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Responsibility
How does participation in Cub Scouts compliment other activities?
The Cub Scout program is designed to compliment many other extracurricular activities. Typical time commitment is two or three Den meetings and one Pack meeting per month. Boys who participate in organized sports like soccer, baseball, basketball, swimming, gymnastics, etc., or academic-based extracurricular activities like music, art, science etc., can be recognized for these activities though Cub Scout belt loops and pins which are worn on their uniform.
What are the responsibilities of a parent?
At least one parent or guardian of a Tiger Scout (1st grader) is required to accompany their son to all Den meetings and to any Pack event they attend; all other ranks, parental involvement is strongly encouraged, but not always mandatory.
The following are several ways that a parent can assure their son has a great experience:
- Provide help for and support the den and pack.
- Work with your son on advancement projects and activities.
- Attend Pack meetings with your son.
- Attend and assist with Den outings.
- Attend Cub Scout family campouts with your son.
- Attend other Pack events throughout the year.
Do Cub Scouts go camping?
Yes, but they ease into it. They may go camping with a parent, or even with the entire family. More on Cub Scout camping can be found at:
http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/CubScouts/Cub%20Scouts/ThingsToDo/camping.aspx
What other activities are available to Cub Scouts and their families?
Pack 95 is very active, providing a rich environment for boys and their families. Typical events include:
- Raingutter Regatta
- Veteran’s Day Observance
- Blue & Gold Banquet
- Pinewood Derby
- Summer Day Camp
- Day Hikes
- Summer Camping
- Community Service Activities
- and more!
How much is it going to cost?
The annual Pack 95 dues of $55, which we collect in October for the following calendar year, covers the National registration fee and a subscription to Boys' Life Magazine. If ever there is a financial hardship in a family, please let us know. We will not let money be an obstacle for any boy who wants to be a Scout. Other costs include uniforms and some activity fees including those for the Day Camp and Resident Camps. Youth members participate in one fund-raising activity (popcorn), which helps to cover Den supplies, equipment, and other activities.
Where can I buy uniforms, pack and den number patches?
You can go to the local Scouting store or go online, click link for more information:
http://pack51.scoutlander.com/publicsite/unitcustom.aspx?UID=7505&CUSTOMID=23166
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On the advancement trail, a Cub Scout progresses from rank to rank, learning new skills as he goes. Each of the ranks and awards in Cub Scouting has its own requirements. As you advance through the ranks, the requirements get more challenging, to match the new skills and abilities you learn as you get older.
Bobcat
No matter what age or grade a boy joins Cub Scouting, he must earn his Bobcat badge before he can advance to the rank of Tiger Cub, Wolf, Bear, or Webelos. A boy must complete the Bobcat requirements, which include:
- Learn and say the Cub Scout motto, the Cub Scout Promise, and the Law of the Pack and tell what they mean;
- Show the Cub Scout sign, salute, and handshake and tell what they mean; and
- Show that you understand and believe that it is important to be honest and trustworthy.
Cub Scout Promise
I, (name), promise to do my best
To do my duty to God and my country,
To help other people, and
To obey the Law of the Pack.
Law of the Pack
The Cub Scout follows Akela.
The Cub Scout helps the pack go.
The pack helps the Cub Scout grow.
The Cub Scout gives goodwill.
Cub Scout Motto
Do Your Best
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Tiger Cub
To begin his path to the Tiger Cub rank, the Tiger Cub (age 7) must learn the Cub Scout promise, the Cub Scout sign, and the Cub Scout salute. When he has learned these, he gets his Tiger Cub emblem, which is a tiger paw with four strings for beads. He wears the emblem on his right pocket.
As a boy finishes each part of the five Tiger Cub achievements, he earns an orange bead (for den activities), a white bead (for family activities), or a black bead (for "Go See Its"). When the boy has earned five beads of each color, he can receive his Tiger Cub badge. The Tiger Cub badge is given to the boy's adult partner at a pack meeting. Then, during a grand ceremony, the adult gives the badge to the boy.
Wolf
The Wolf rank is for boys who have finished first grade (or who are 8 years old). To earn the Wolf badge, a boy must pass 12 achievements. His parent or guardian approves each achievement by signing his book. When the boy has met all requirements, the Wolf badge is presented to his parent or guardian at the next pack meeting. During an impressive ceremony, the parent or guardian then presents the badge to the boy.
After he has earned the Wolf badge, a Wolf Cub Scout can work on the 23 Wolf electives until he finishes second grade (or turns 9 years old). He can choose from more than 100 elective projects that may show him new hobbies and teach him skills that will be useful during his Boy Scout years. When he completes 10 elective projects, he earns a Gold Arrow Point to wear under the Wolf badge. For each 10 elective projects after that, he earns a Silver Arrow Point.
Bear
The Bear rank is for boys who have finished second grade (or are 9 years old). There are 24 Bear achievements in four groups. A boy must complete 12 of the achievements to be a Bear Cub Scout. These requirements are harder and more challenging than those for the Wolf badge. When a boy has earned his Bear badge, he may work on electives to earn Arrow Points to wear under his Bear badge.
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Webelos
Webelos dens are for boys who have completed third grade (or reached age 10). The Webelos den program is different from the Cub Scout den program. Everything in the Webelos Scout program is more challenging than what younger boys in the pack do. Webelos Scouts get to work on the 20 Webelos activity badges:
Physical Skills
- Aquanaut
- Athlete
- Fitness
- Sportsman
Mental Skills
- Artist
- Scholar
- Showman
- Traveler
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Community
- Citizen
- Communicator
- Family Member
- Readyman
Technology
- Craftsman
- Engineer
- Handyman
- Scientist
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Outdoor Activity
- Forester
- Geologist
- Naturalist
- Outdoorsman
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Webelos Scouts work on requirements during their weekly den meetings. Once a boy learns a skill, he practices it at den meetings and at home on his own. His family helps him at home. Webelos Scouts bring the projects they do at home to the den meetings to show others, and to have the Webelos den leader approve their projects.
When a boy has done the requirements for an activity badge, the Webelos den leader or activity badge counselor, rather than a parent, approves most of the activity badges. It takes three activity badges, including Fitness and Citizen, to earn the Webelos badge.
Besides earning activity badges, Webelos Scouts can earn the compass points emblem. This emblem is awarded after a Webelos Scout has earned seven activity badges. For each four activity badges a Webelos Scout earns after that, he receives a compass point—east, west, north, and south.
Arrow of Light
The highest rank in Cub Scouting is the Arrow of Light Award. Earning this rank prepares a Webelos Scout to become a Boy Scout. Webelos Scouts who have earned the Arrow of Light Award have also completed all requirements for the Boy Scout badge.
This award is the only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on the Boy Scout uniform when a boy graduates into a troop. Adult leaders who earned the Arrow of Light Award when they were young may also show their achievement by wearing a special knot on their adult
uniform.
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| The Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program is for Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and, Webelos Cub Scouts with subjects ranging from Art to Volleyball. Each begins with a fun Belt Loop award as an introduction and has an optional Pin award for more practice or learning. Boys learn new techniques, increase scholarship skills, develop sportsmanship, and have fun. Emphasis is on introducing a boy to a sport or academic subject, allowing him to participate in it and encouraging him to do his best. The Academics and Sports program focuses on learning and skill development—not winning. Boys participating in the program will be recognized for enjoying teamwork, developing physical fitness, and discovering and building new talents. The Academics and Sports program encourages a boy to do his best. | | | | | | |
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