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Cub Scout Advancement Plan
On the advancement trail, a Cub Scout progresses from rank to rank, learning new skills as he goes. Each of the ranks and awards in Cub Scouting has its own requirements. As you advance through the ranks, the requirements get more challenging, to match the new skills and abilities as you learn as you get older.
Cub Scouts has a plan for advancement in order to recognize a Scout's effort and achievements. It provides fun for the boys and opportunities for them to learn new things; it teaches them to do their best, and helps strengthen understanding as family members work with their sons on advancement requirements. Badges are awarded to recognize advancement. Boys like to receive and wear these badges. The real benefit, however, comes from the worthwhile things he learns about the world and himself while is is earning badges, as his self-confidence, self-reliance, and self-esteem grow.
Tiger Cubs is a simple and fun program for first grade boys and their families. The Tiger Cub program introduces boys and their adult partners to the excitement of Cub Scouting as they "Search, Discover and Share" together.
Bobcat rank is the first rank for boys in second through fifth grades who join Cub Scouting. The Bobcat badge teaches new Cub Scouts the Law of the Pack, Cub Scout Promise and Cub Scout Handshake and much more that prepares them to be Cub Scouts. No matter at what age a boy joins Cub Scouts, he must earn his Bobcat rank before proceeding to the next rank.
Wolf Cubs is a program for boys who have completed first grade. To earn the Wolf Badge, a boy must bass twelve achievements involving simple physical and metal skills.
Bear Cubs is for boys who have completed second grade. There are twenty four Bear achievements in four different categories. The Cub Scout must complete twelve of these to earn the Bear badge. These requirements are somewhat more difficult and challenging than those for Wolf rank.
Webelos is a program for boys who have completed third grade. A number of requirements must be met to earn the Webelos badge. This is the first step in his transition from the Webelos den to the Boy Scout Troop. As he completes the requirements found in the Webelos Scout Book, he will work on activity badges, attend meetings led by adults, and become familiar with the Boy Scout requirements - all leading to the Arrow of Light Award, the highest award in Cub Scouting.
As a boy begins the Boy Scout Trail, he joins other boys his own age. He can start the Scouting program from 6 to 17 years old. The Cub Scout age program is for 1st through 3rd graders - Tiger Cubs, Wolf Cubs, and Bear Scouts. After completing Bear Scout requirements, Scouts begin their Webelos program.
Family Involvement
Family involvement is an essential part of Cub Scouting. A boy's family consists of the people with whom he lives and is cared for. Cub Scouting cannot function without the involvement, cooperation, participation and assistance of the families of the boys in the pack. Families can become involved at many levels of commitment. Attending pack meetings, working with your son on his advancement requirements, becoming a den leader or pack committee member, providing refreshments or decorations, teaching crafts or skills, leading songs or games, coordinating pack or den outings, attending family camping trips, and helping with pack communications all are examples of volunteer roles for you to consider. Don't worry that you are new to Scouting, we are ready to help you!
Some of the Roles you might consider filling to support our Cub Scout pack:
- Cubmaster - The Cubmaster's most visible duty is to emcee the monthly pack meeting. Behind the scenes, the Cubmaster works with the pack committee to plan and carry out the pack program and helps coordinate the efforts of the den leaders. A Cubmaster may be assisted by one or more assistant Cubmasters.
- Den Leader - The Den Leader conducts weekly meetings for a smaller group of boys and helps coordinate the den's contribution to the monthly pack meeting. A Den Leader is typically assisted by at least one assistant Den Leader.
- Pack 137 Committee - The Pack Committee works with the Cubmaster to plan and carry out the pack program. The Committee also coordinates major events and secures support for the Pack. The Committee consists of a Chairperson and other members who may have particular functions, such as finance, marketing, advancement or outdoor program.
- Parent Helpers - Some events need extra adults to help the Packs Leaders. A parent can pitch in by driving a vehicle for a field trip, helping prepare lunch at a day camp, supervising an event at a field day, or supporting unit Leaders on an as-needed basis.
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