The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has its own type of language, or jargon.  Jargon is described as "language that is characteristic of a particular group".  Here is a good list of some of the jargon that you may hear being used.

You can see our Pack handbook by clicking on the link below.  Inside, you will find all the information you need to know about our pack.  Including how we are funded, where to place the patches and badges on your son's shirt, and how YOU fit into the world of Scouting.

The placement of badges and patches on the Cub Scout uniform can seem confusing.  Especially for families new to Scouting.  This link will show you how to where the Cub Scout uniform as well as where to place the badges and patches from 1st grade through 3rd grade.

If your Scout is in 4th or 5th grade, click here.

Another example can be found here.

If you have questions, just ask your son's leader.  They are here to help!

The Boy Scouts of America prides itself on being able to provide your son with a fun and exciting experience in a safe environment.  Each of our leaders undergoes training for their position and understands that the safety of the boys is of utmost importance.

You can familiarize yourself with the BSA standards of Youth Protection by taking this online course.  The more informed you are of the policies and practices, the better your experience will be.  You DO NOT need to be a registered leader to take this course.  Follow the link to create an account at scouting.org.  Click on the E-Learning tab and see how the BSA works to ensure the safety of your boy.