What are the 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 Scouts (entering fourth or fifth grade, or age 10).

What are the benefits of Cub Scouting?

Cub Scouting offers fun and challenging activities that promote character development and physical fitness. The Cub Scout program is based on a system of 12 core values, which will give boys a sense of personal achievement. Through positive peer group interaction and parental guidance.

What are the core values of Cub Scouting?
Cub Scout leaders strive to use Cub Scouting's 12 core values throughout all elements of the program—service projects, ceremonies, games, skits, songs, crafts, and all the other activities enjoyed at den and pack meetings, these values are:

• Citizenship
• Compassion
• Cooperation
• Courage
• Faith
• Health and Fitness
• Honesty
• Perseverance
• Positive Attitude
• Resourcefulness
• Respect
• Responsibility

How does participation in Cub Scouts compliment other activities?

The Cub Scout program is designed to compliment many other extracurricular activities. Typical time commitment is one or 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?
At least one parent or guardian of a Tiger Scout (1st grader) is required to accompany their son to all Den meetings and to any Pack event they attend; all other ranks, parental involvement is strongly encouraged, but not always mandatory.

The following are several ways that a parent can assure their son has a great experiance:

• Provide help for and support the den and pack.
• Work with your son on advancement projects and activities.
• Attend Pack meetings with your son.
• Attend and assist with Den outings.
• Attend Cub Scout family campouts with your son.
• Attend other Pack events throughout the year.

Do Cub Scouts go camping?

Yes, but they ease into it. They may go camping with a parent, or even with the entire family.

What other activities are available to Cub Scouts and their families?

Pack 10 is very active, providing a rich environment for boys and their families. Typical events include:

• Summer Fishing/Picnic Day
• Veteran’s Day Parade
• Blue & Gold Banquet
• Pinewood Derby
• Summer Day Camp
• Summer Day Hikes
• Summer Camping
• Community Service Activities
• and more!

How much is it going to cost?

The annual Pack 10 dues of $75, which we collect in January for the following calendar year, covers the National registration fee, insurance while at any Pack function, a subscription to Boys' Life Magazine, and helps offset the Pack costs for many of the other awards, activities and meetings. If you join at other times of the year, the dues will be pro-rated. If ever there is a financial hardship in a family, please let us know. We will not let money be an obstacle for any boy who wants to be a Scout. Other costs include uniforms and some activity fees including those for the Day Camp and Resident Camps. Youth members participate in one fund-raising activity (popcorn sales), which also helps cover Den supplies, equipment, and other activities.

Where can I buy uniforms, pack and den number patches?
You can go to the local Scouting store on Wells Ave. in Reno, or go online, click link for more information:
http://www.scouter.org/Scout%20Shop