Does my son have to attend Kundsen Elementary to join Pack 61?
No. Your son only needs to be in first through fifth
grade to join cub scouts. We welcome any scout that has a desire to
learn about the scouting lifestyle regardless of which school or church
they may attend.
Can my son join part-way through the school year?
Yes, but in order to "cross
over" to the higher rank with the other boys in his den, he may have to
do some additional work on his own.
If my son didn't sign up in first grade, is it too late to join scouting?
No. Your son can sign up at any time in first through fifth grade.
Will I be required to participate in fundraising?
Our pack sells popcorn in order to help defer the cost
of camping trips, scout parties and other activities. All scouts are encouraged to participate.
Do I have to belong to a certain faith to join scouting?
No. All scouts are taught to respect and understand the faiths of others.
Where to purchase the uniform?
click here
for a list of scout stores in the area.
Why join scouts?
Study
results from Louis Harris and Associates show that Scouts with at least
five years in our program are more likely than boys who have never been
Scouts to:
· Take leadership roles in clubs or school organizations,
· Put the needs of others before their own,
· Have higher self-confidence,
· Be active in a variety of after-school activities, and
· Resist peer pressure to take part in delinquent or dishonest activities.
Boys in Scouting say the program has taught them to give their best
effort, always be honest and respect others. These values have been
proven to lead to greater success in adulthood. The same Louis Harris
study finds that men who were Scouts for at least five years were more
likely to:
· Graduate from high school and college,
· Earn higher annual household incomes,
· Value family relationships highly,
· Attend religious services,
· Have lifelong friendships,
· Believe helping others should come before one's own self-interest.
Plus it's fun!!