What is the structure of Cub Scouts?
Cub Scouts is organized as follows:
- The Pack which is a group of dens made up of boys of various age groups (1st grade through 5th grade).
- Each Pack is given a number (Ours is 180)
- Dens which are a group of boys in the same grade or of the same age group.
- Each Den is based on rank, as follows:
- Tiger Den
- Wolf Den
- Bear Den
- Webelos I Den
- Webelos II Den
What is the role of the Pack?
At this level, we organize community service projects, and other activities that all the dens can enjoy no matter the age.
Does the Pack meet as a group?
Yes,
the pack meets every month (August through May) so that each scout can
be recognized for his achievements. These meetings are organized with
theme-oriented speakers or depending on the month with den performed
skits. This is a time for the whole family to enjoy. The start time is
usually 6:00 p.m and runs about 1 1/2 hour.
Then, what are Den Meetings?
Den
meetings are a time for the scouts to have fun in a smaller group of
his friends. Dens are led by a team of adult volunteers - the den leader
and assistant den leader(s). Den leaders are usually adult family
members of boys in the den. These meetings follow the scouting program
and allow the scout to experience a wide variety of new activities and
projects. This is also a time to work on skits and accomplishments to
be presented at the Pack Meetings.
How often do Cub Scouts meet in their Den?
Den
meetings start in the month of August and run through May the
following year. They normally occur on Tuesday each week at 6:00 pm unless other information has been given out by the Den leader.
Do scouts go on any trips?
Travel
activities happen throughout the course of the Scouting Year. These
activities change depending on the scout rank and can range from hikes,
trips to different points of interest, baseball games and hockey games
to name a few. Any activity is open to all of the scout's family
members to attend.
What does it cost to join scouting?
Cost is around $26 per scout year paid to the pack. This cost covers the registration fee.
Camp outs, Uniforms, books and an annual subscription to Boys Life Magazine are an additional cost.