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What are the requirements to join Cub Scouts?
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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 does Cub Scouting offer my son?
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Scouting offers fun and challenging activities that promote character
development and physical fitness. Service projects, ceremonies, games,
and other activities guide boys through the core values and give them a
sense of personal achievement. Through positive peer group interaction
and parental guidance, boys also learn honesty, bravery, and respect.
How does participation in Cub Scouting affect participation in other activities?
The
Cub Scout program is designed to compliment many other extracurricular
activities. Typical time commitment is 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. We like to say in Pack 13 - "Your son can be a scout and play sports too!"
What are the responsibilities of a parent?
- Provide help and support for the den and pack.
- Work with your son on advancement projects and activities.
- Attend pack meetings with your son and present his advancement awards to him at the pack meeting.
- Attend and assist with den outings.
- Attend Cub Scout Family campouts with your son.
Do Cub Scouts go camping?
Yes, but they ease
into it. They may go camping with a parent, or even with the entire
family. Pack 13 hosts a "Family Campout" at the beginning of each school
year, and participates in the district wide "Cub & Family" campouts
hosted in the Fall and Spring of each year. In addition to these
"family camps", may of our scouts participate in the summer camping
activities hosted by our district and council which include "Cub Scout
Day Camp", "Cub Scout Resident Camp", and "Webelos Resident Camp".
What other activities are available to Cub Scouts and their families?
Pack 13 is very
active, providing a rich environment for boys and their families.
Typical annual events include:
- Blue & Gold Banquet
- Scout Sunday
- Pinewood Derby
- Raingutter Regatta
- Pack Campouts
- Memorial Day Flag Placement
- Weekend Camping
- Summer Resident Camp
- Summer Day Camp
- Lebanon Christmas Parade
- Community Service Activities
- and more!
How much is it going to cost?
The
annual Pack 501 dues of $28 covers registration & BOYSLIFE Magazine (through next December). Since the Pack 501's charter begins
on December 1st, new Cub Scouts may pay a prorated fee for the
remainder of the year, depending on when they register. Contact the
Cubmaster or Pack Committee Chair for a prorated dues schedule.
Other
costs include uniforms and some activity fees including those for
the Resident Camps. Youth members participate in at least one
fund-raising activity (popcorn), which helps to cover Den supplies,
equipment, and other activities as well as a portion for other Scouting
activities.
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