The Purposes of Cub Scouting

Since 1930, the Boy Scouts of America has helped younger boys through Cub Scouting. It is a year-round family program designed for boys who are in the first grade through fifth grade (or 7, 8, 9, and 10 years of age). Parents, leaders, and organizations work together to achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting. Currently, Cub Scouting is the largest of the BSA's three traditional membership divisions. (The others are Boy Scouting and Venturing.)

The 10 purposes of Cub Scouting are:

1. Good Citizenship
2. Sportsmanship and Fitness
3. Family Understanding
4. Respectful Relationships
5. Personal Achievement
6. Friendly Service
7. Fun and Adventure
8. Preparation for Boy Scouts
9. Character Development
10. Spiritual Growth

Membership

Cub Scouting members join a Cub Scout pack and are assigned to a den, usually a neighborhood group of six to eight boys. Tiger Cubs (first-graders), Wolf Cub Scouts (second-graders), Bear Cub Scouts (third-graders), and Webelos Scouts (fourth- and fifth-graders) meet weekly.

Once a month, all of the dens and family members gather for a pack meeting under the direction of a Cubmaster and pack committee. The committee includes parents of boys in the pack and members of the chartered organization.

Activities

Cub Scouting means "doing." Everything in Cub Scouting is designed to have the boys doing things. Activities are used to achieve the aims of Scouting—citizenship training, character development, and personal fitness.

Many of the activities happen right in the den and pack. The most important are the weekly den meetings and the monthly pack meetings.

Cub Scout Academics and Sports

The Cub Scout Academics and Sports program provides the opportunity for boys to learn new techniques, increase scholarship skills, develop sportsmanship, and have fun. Participation in the program allows boys to be recognized for physical fitness and talent-building activities.

Camping

Age-appropriate camping programs are packed with theme-oriented action that brings Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts into the great out-of-doors. Day camping comes to the boy in neighborhoods across the country; resident camping is at least a three-day experience in which Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts camp within a developed theme of adventure and excitement. "Cub Scout Worlds" are used by many councils to carry the world of imagination into reality with actual theme structures of castles, forts, ships, etc. Cub Scout pack families enjoy camping in local council camps and other council-approved campsites. Camping programs combine fun and excitement with doing one's best, getting along with others, and developing an appreciation for ecology and the world of the outdoors.

You will also be given your Den Leaders contact information so that you may contact him/her directly.   Lastly, Dave will ask for your information so that we can include you on emails and phone calls about all the activities we offer the boys.

Lastly, many people ask what does it cost?  You will pay the first year's registration fee of $11.50 plus $0.85 for each month prior to February.  So less than $20.00 to register.  Boy's Life, the official Scouting Magazine published by BSA is optional, and onlyh costs $1.00 per month.  After the first year your son's dues and cost will be covered by your families participation in our annual popcorn fundraiser. 

What about a uniform? Scouts are required to have a uniform and the basic patches.  The cost is about $55.00 without the hat and ~$70 with the hat.  The uniform is an important part of scouting as it gives a feeling of belonging and sense of accomplishment as the Scout's proudly display their awards.

If you have any more questions, please feel free to contact Dave Adams at (276) 650-2979 or by email at david.adams@sprint.com.