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For Tiger Cubs (boys entering first grade in the fall), this means participating in activities and outings selected by the Tiger Cub and his parent. It allows the boy and parent to build strong relationships with each other, the rest of the family and other members of the Tiger Cub Den.
Wolf, Bear and Webelos Cub Scout (3-5 grade) also participate in activities as dens, with parental involvement still occuring, but not necessarily as "one-on-one" as Tiger Cubs.
All Cub Scouts participate in both pack-wide activities as well as numerous den-level activities. Typical pack activities during the year have included:
- Pack Hike
- Kane County Cougars baseball
- spring and fall overnight camping
- summer day camp
- marching in the Naperville Memorial Day parade
- Pinewood Derby
- Raingutter Regatta
- Klondike Derby (Webelos)
- Chicago Wolves hockey
- Spring Graduation Picnic
- Holiday Lights Trolley Tour
Some places visited and activities experienced by the different Cub Scout Dens include:
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Naperville Fire Department Tour
- Cantigny
- Tour of Brunswick Zone Bowling (Behind the pins!)
- Hayride
- Danada Horses Tour
- CiCi’s Pizza Tour
- Running an obstacle coarse
- Tour Naperville Police station
- Built and raced soap box cars
- Visit 95.9 The River radio Station
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Scouting reinforces the skills and values we want to sons to learn while they're having fun.
Education
Scouting is designed to promote socially acceptable behavior while arming our young men with the skills and knowledge they need to make wise decisions. Scouts, families and communities are helped through education provided by Scouting on:
- fighting child abuse and substance abuse
- environmental stewardship
- physical and mental health
- setting and achieving goals
- citizenship
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helping others in need, such as fighting hunger through Pack-sponsored efforts
- career preparation and education
Leadership Skills
Scouting teaches our young men the skills that help prepare them for a lifetime of ethical leadership. Among Scouting alumni are:
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Almost 90% of all Senior Class and Student Council Presidents
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More than two-thirds of all Rhodes Scholars
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More than two-thirds of military academy graduates
Values
Research conducted by Louis Harris & Associates showed that when a random sample of Scouts was asked what Scouting had taught them, almost nine out often responded with the following:
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take better care of the environment (89%)
- get along with others (88%)
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always give your best effort (87%)
- have confidence in yourself (8 7%)
- set goals for yourself (87%)
- care for other people (86%)
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treat other people with respect (86%)
In addition, Scouts were found to be more likely to:
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assume leadership roles in clubs and school organizations
- put the needs of others before themselves
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make the most ethical, not necessarily easiest, decisions
- value education and the environment
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