1. What is Cub Scouting?
Cub Scouting is a way for boys in 1st through 5th grade to have fun in a different setting than school, sports, or one-on-one play dates. Along the way, the boys are introduced to concepts such as conservation, citizenship, fitness, outdoor skills (hiking and camping), and safety in a variety of situations. The most important concept is the Cub Scout motto: "Do Your Best."
2. How is it organized?
Each grade level forms its own "Den." First graders are Tigers; Second, Wolves; Third, Bears; Fourth, Webelos; Fifth, a second year of Webelos. Each den usually has between three to twelve boys, and they tend to grow over time. If a grade level gets too large, it could be split into two dens. When all of the dens meet together for an activity, they are called a "Pack." Currently, there are about 25 boys in Pack 321.
3. Who leads the Cub Scouts?
At the Pack level, all leaders are volunteers and are usually the parent of a Scout. The "Cubmaster" leads Pack activities, "Den Leaders" lead the den activities. The Tiger (1st Grade) level is hoped to be a Scout-Parent experience for most activities, although one parent will usually emerge as Den Leader. The Cubmaster, Den Leaders, and other parent-held positions (such as Treasurer) form the "Pack Committee" and together plan Pack activities and help make sure the Pack keeps on progressing. The Cubmaster and Den Leaders will help a new Den and Den Leader get the den going. There are training programs to help new Den Leaders and anyone taking a leadership role goes through a brief but thorough Youth Protection Training program.