What are the age 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 - entering fourth or fifth grade, or age 10
What does Cub Scouting offer my son?
Cub 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 other activities?
The Cub Scout program is designed to compliment many other extracurricular activities. Typical time commitment is two 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?
To make scouting a successful experience, parent participation is needed. This can come in the form of attending meetings with your Tiger scout or helping work with your son on advancement projects and activities. Another great opportunity to participate as a family is by attending pack meetings with your son and present his advancement awards to him at the meeting or attending the family camp outs during the year. Pack 516 is always looking for parents to take on official roles within the pack as well; we could be a great pack without our parents! Go to http://www.scoutparents.org/ for more information.
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/cubscouts/activities/outdoor/camping.y.html
What other activities are available to Cub Scouts and their families?
Pack 516 is very active, providing a rich environment for boys and their families. Some of the annual events for Pack 516 include:
Fall Campout
Blue & Gold Banquet
Clarksville Christmas Parade
Pinewood Derby
Spring Campout
Summer Day Camp
Summer Resident Camp
Community Service Activities
and more!
How much is it going to cost?
Pack 516 has annual dues of $50 per year. We keep our costs low through our annual fundraising project of selling Scout Popcorn- It is a lot of fun!
Will my scout need a uniform?
Uniforms are an important part of the program. Just as children wear their uniform to play football or baseball, boys and leaders are expected to wear Cub Scout uniforms to pack meetings, den meetings and any activity they undertake as a Cub Scout. A uniform consists of an official shirt (short or long sleeve), a neckerchief, a necker-chief slide, Cub Scout belt and any badges a boy has earned. Cub Scout pants/shorts are available, but not required. Most of the most boys wear jeans since they are growing by leaps and bounds at this age.
Where can I buy uniforms, pack and den number patches?
There are a variety of places to purchase your scout gear.
Clarksville Scout Shop
located in Grandpa's / Ace Hardware Store on Fort Campbell Blvd
The Nashville Scout Shop
3414 Hillsboro Pike
Nashville, TN 37215
(corner of Hillsboro Pike and Woodmont)
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturdays 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Closed Sunday
Or visit our Parent Web Links page to see multiple online vendors.
How often are the meetings?
Cub Scouts usually meet in their Dens once or twice each month, and a Pack meeting is held for all Cub Scouts and their families once a month. Beyond that, it depends on the Den and Pack: a Den may hold a special activity, such as a service project or visit to a local museum in place of one of the weekly meetings or in addition to the weekly meetings. Likewise, the Pack may conduct a special event such as a campout, or service activity as an additional event, rather than a substitute for its monthly Pack meeting.
How can I learn more?
The best way to learn about what a Cub Scout really does is to talk with a Cub Scout who is engaged in the program. Alternatively, you can learn more about the Cub Scout program by selecting "Contact our Pack" (above) and asking questions, or leave your phone number to receive a call from the Cubmaster