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Cub Scout Pack 171
(Teaneck, New Jersey)
 
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What is Cub Scouting?


Cub Scouting is a year-round program uniquely designed to meet theneeds of young boys and their parents. The program offers fun andchallenging activities that promote character development and physicalfitness.  Service projects, ceremonies, games, and other activities guideboys through the core values and give them a sense of personalachievement.  Through positive peer group interaction and parentalguidance, boys also learn honesty, bravery, and respect.  Familyinvolvement is an essential part of Cub Scouting and parents areencouraged to play an active role in the program.  Through interactionbetween parents, leaders, and friends, boys learn citizenship,compassion, and courage.  This family-and community-centered approach tolearning means that Cub Scouting is truly time well spent.

The best source for General Questions is the online National Scout Resources for Cub Scouts located here: 

http://www.scouting.org/Home/CubScouts.aspx

Specific Questions can be sent to our cubmaster: TeaneckCubmaster at Gmail.com

Frequently Asked Questions


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 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 through Cub Scout belt loops and pins which are worn on their uniform.

What are the responsibilities of a parent?
  • Provide help and support for the den and pack.
  • Work with your son on advancement projects and activities.
  • Attend pack meetings with your son and present his advancement awards to him at the pack meeting.
  • Attend and assist with den outings.
  • Attend Cub Scout Family campouts with your son.

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/scoutsource/cubscouts/parents/activities/camping.aspx

What other activities are available to Cub Scouts and their families?
Pack 171 is very active, providing a rich environment for boys and their families. Typical annual events include:
  • Blue and Gold Banquet
  • Pinewood Derby
  • Family Camping Trip
  • Teaneck's Memorial Day Ceremony and Fourth of July Parade
  • Community Food Drive
  • Holiday Toy Drive

How much is it going to cost?
The annual Pack 171 dues are $50. (+ 5 per month Den dues = 100.00 overall)

Other costs include uniforms and some activity fees. Our scouts participate in one fund-raising activity (popcorn), which helps to cover Den supplies, equipment, and other activities.

Where can I buy uniforms, pack and den number patches?
Ramsey Outdoor Store
835 Route 17 South; Ramsey, NJ 07446
see website or call for hours (201) 327-8141

Scout Council Shop
25 Ramapo Valley Rd. (Route 202); Oakland, NJ 07436
see website or call for hours: (201) 651-9743

ScoutStuff.Org
Alternatively, you can order everything online from the BSA retail online store.

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Leader resources including Youth Protection