The uniqueness of Cub Scouting is that you, as his family, join the program with your son. You will help him along the way. The family is the basis of the Cub Scout program. Cub Scouts exists to support your family and help enrich your family activities.

Boys have a different handbook at each grade level with suggested activities that are age-appropriate for their developmental level. As boys
“advance” through these books by working on activities with their family, they will earn badges and other recognition which may be worn on their Cub Scout uniform. Your son’s success in Cub Scouting depends on you!

The Cub Scout program is further enhanced at two other levels. Your son will be a part of a “den” – a small group of boys in the same grade level who meet on a modified bi-weekly basis. (Presently 1st and 3rd Thursdays)

All dens from grade one through five make up a “pack.” Once a month, all dens meet together at the pack meeting, a family event which gives boys an opportunity to show off the new skills they have learned during the month and to be recognized for the badges they have earned.

The 10 purposes of Cub Scouting are:

1. Character Development
2. Spiritual Growth
3. Good Citizenship
4. Sportsmanship and Fitness
5. Family Understanding
6. Respectful Relationships
7. Personal Achievement
8. Friendly Service
9. Fun and Adventure
10. Preparation for Boy Scouts

TIGER CUB DENS - Grade 1
• Tiger Cubs is a parent-child program. The boy and his parent or guardian join together and attend all meetings and activities together.
• The Tiger Cub den is usually made up of three to eight parent-son teams.
• Meets 2-3 times a month
• Each den has a Tiger Cub den leader (usually one of the parents) who helps coordinate the Tiger Cub den meetings. Each parent-son team takes a turn running the activities and planning the meeting with the Tiger Cub den leader.

CUB SCOUT DENS
Grade 2 – Wolf Cub Scouts
Grade 3 – Bear Cub Scouts
Grades 4-5 – Webelos Scouts
• Your son is a member of a den of usually eight to ten boys.
• Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays
• Led by a Trained Den Leader, usually a parent of one of the boys.
• The den leader is helped by an assistant den leader and often a den chief (an older Boy Scout).

The Cub Scout pack is made up of all dens, grades 1-5.
• Meets once a month at the pack meeting. All Tiger Cubs and Cub Scout families are expected to participate.
• The pack meeting is led by the Cubmaster.
• The pack meeting is the climax of the monthly den meetings and activities.
• Pack meetings have games, skits, songs, ceremonies, and presentations of badges that boys earned during that month.

The pack, including families, also participates in other special events throughout the years including:

• Pinewood derby – Build and race a model car with your son.

• Blue and gold banquet – Cub Scouting’s birthday party in February.

• Camping activities – Overnight and day camp opportunities to introduce your family
to the camping experience.

• Service projects such as food drives or conservation projects.

• Field trips and special outings to learn more about the people and places in your
community.